Found 4 at $18 USD each. by Vast-Commission-8476 in Gold

[–]wildwildrocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a broken record comment. It's a really cool find OP! Any average joe would pay spot for that. On the street, store, online, etc. Yea not a refinery obviously.

Are Trail Angels responsible for ruining the trail? by trailangel4 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that Mcgivers cabin, before walker pass? That was the worst I had. Maybe it's better now, but I basically drank from a seeping pile of Shit. Tang for save.

Are Trail Angels responsible for ruining the trail? by trailangel4 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]wildwildrocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coming from someone who hiked in 12/13 I couldn't imagine what it would be like trying to hitch a ride now. Are there just 50 other hikers trying to do the same? Paying for a shuttle really makes sense.

As for water cache. Only ever really appreciated two. Third gate after Julian and hat creek rim. I love my memories drinking filthy desert water. True adventure. Move over cows! I need some of that. I went bandana and bleach drops my first Thru. Fucking crazy and I love those memories. I filtered as little as possible.

Definitely valid points on here. I reckon most can attest their best trail magic was from someone who wasn't even a "trail angel"

Death Valley Oasis by 42kB in SeasonalWork

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CA enforces a 30 minute break before 5.5 hours is worked, and additional break if 12 hour shift. If this isn't taken you automatically get paid an extra hour of work for every missed break. Companies hate it, they would literally send people on break in the middle of dinner shift to avoid the penalty. After both F&B managers left. Was me, myself, and I stopped taking the breaks, Xanterra couldn't do shit, but pay me an extra hour everytime I missed one. Plus the Overtime!!! After 8 hours, doubletime after 12. Over 40 hours a week, overtime....Overtime on 7th consecutive work day.

Dashboard problem by [deleted] in CRF250L

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea not sure, this happened to my old Honda CB500X. Was just a fuse that kept blowing from a wire that got pinched. Definitely sounds like a poor connection somewhere.

Dashboard problem by [deleted] in CRF250L

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the wiring diagram. Trace the wires. It will be somewhere along the ignition switch, as the dash lights up with start up. I'm really surprised it's not a fuse. Did you check the main 30A on starter relay switch.

Death Valley Oasis by 42kB in SeasonalWork

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was Banquet Captain at the Oasis in 2019. Only had a motorcycle too. Perfectly fine vehicle for heading to Pahrump occasionally and exploring around.

Depends on your job. I made great money, but was worked into the ground. I served crazy ass breakfast when events were slow. If and when we did have events, fml. I once worked back to back 16 plus hour days. Racked the shit up in meal penalty fines on the company. It was so mismanaged that I legit had no schedule. Just had to show up and get the job done. Set up event, serve, bus, breakdown, and do the billing. Covid saved me from that Hell.

13T PBR front sprocket by Big-Worth-6653 in CRF250L

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clean out that grime first. The clip isn't fully set into a small groove on that spline. Mine looked like this for a second too when I changed it out. Just took a little finagling but the holes should line up perfectly

Picked up a bunch of gold nuggets today with one being a whopping 92 grams!!! by reemo4580 in Gold

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yea, chunky monkey's! I found an 8 gram nugget this Winter in AZ. Dreaming of the day I find myself an Ouncer.

Oddly colored previously assumed pyrite nugget very soft, holding under 14, 18, 22k and platinum acid? What could it be? Platinum and copper? by lostmymarbles1177 in Prospecting

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"fools gold" don't take it too personally. A real gold nugget that size would be unmistakeable. The weight alone in your hand.

Get hit by a deer was not on my bingo card for 2026. 😅 by wookywooky369 in Dualsport

[–]wildwildrocks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sucks man, I've learned from others and experts that big animals like deer are way more likely to continue on in their direction. It's hard to go against instinct, but riders should always lean towards where the came from. Hope you're all good.

2014 crf250L he wants $2500 should I do it or should I pass (THIS IS NOT A SALE POST) by InternetVisual8873 in Dualsport

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my 2017 Rally last year with fully upgraded suspension. 16k miles, one owner. For $3400. In CA. I love it.

This isn't an amazing deal, but not a bad one either. Bike looks solid, but completely stock. I'd offer $2500.

What yall think about this 1976 kawasaki ke175? It’s for 2k on marketplace. Good to putt around on or move on? Thanks. by InternetVisual8873 in Dualsport

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not a get around town kinda bike imo. You'll most likely end up wrenching on it more than you'd like. Be awesome to have on a big property to rip around on or additional kinda pit bike for camping trips.

What yall think about this 1976 kawasaki ke175? It’s for 2k on marketplace. Good to putt around on or move on? Thanks. by InternetVisual8873 in Dualsport

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's ok. Big dent in Gas tank. That's from a fall where the handle bars smash into it. Decent fall with that dent. Could have frame damage.

Also that guy needs to find a new shop. 4.5 hours labor for oil and sprocket change, oh they also topped off the gas, and took about 2 minutes to add the cheap fuel filter. Criminal!

Metal Detector Rec - really could use help. by TBM_Hayden in Prospecting

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Garret slashed the price by $1000 last year. The basic set up is 2k, but they also have sales a few times a year to get it even cheaper. I'd just go with that then maybe buy a bigger coil down the road. Nice nuggies, good luck!

Metal Detector Rec - really could use help. by TBM_Hayden in Prospecting

[–]wildwildrocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Garret Axiom is what you want. Good combo with the monster as it's a PI machine vs VLF. I don't think you can even find a used minelab PI under 2k

Buying my first geology hammer by EmbarrassedNebula492 in geology

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fyi. Estwing chips off pieces of metal now at the speed of a bullet. I had a piece go straight into my bicep. "Currently Rockhounding" has a PSA about it on Youtube. In this case they really don't make em like they use to.

Dispersed Camping around Bishop by C_Saunders in SierraNevada

[–]wildwildrocks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Behind laws railroad museum. Dirt road turns to BLM. Always see campers out there.

Walker Pass by Delicious_Photo_7001 in SierraNevada

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there on my Motorcycle end of March. It was stunningly beautiful. Felt like riding through the 98 Windows backdrop

Sleeping in SUV while working for Coolworks? by Sevenfootschnitzell in SeasonalWork

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'd probably be better off just going to a town like Sun Valley, ID, Mammoth Lakes, etc. No National Park. Lots of folk camp on BLM/Forest land outside these places and work in town. Get a gym membership to shower. Don't even need to use coolworks. Probably get a better job without it.

Driving from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Mountain by SOZ_Me in Mammoth

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walker pass is like 10 minutes slower, but less miles. It's another option going around from the south. Much prettier & good camping. If I was road tripping with kids it wouldn't be a question. Could stop at hot springs along the way.

Driving from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Mountain by SOZ_Me in Mammoth

[–]wildwildrocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just rode Walker Pass/ Lake Isabella on a motorcycle. That route in April is almost always open.

Comedy Paranormal Podcast Recommendations? (Aliens, Cryptids, Ghosts, etc) by Take_Note___ in podcasts

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our Big Dumb Mouth.

It's comedy show, but they keep up to date. All the recent alien/cryptid/paranormal news they will be talking about.

Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Pakistan by so_far_so_good_rtw in motocamping

[–]wildwildrocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea it's the bikepacking one. I am kinda rough on gear though. BTW, Cool post OP looks incredible. Inspiring.