Bogus Thurs & Fri evenings (11th, 12th)

JamesD · 10-11-2012, 01:49 PM

I'll be riding Bogus this evening and tomorrow evening, Oct 11th and 12th. I work during the day, but I can make a KSU by 6pm at the latest (maybe as early as 5:30p).

A couple corners will have the sun in your eyes, but there well be no traffic and back at the bottom by 7pm (unless a long BS session happens). I won't be able to ride during the week with the evenings getting shorter and the time change coming.

JamesD · 10-11-2012, 08:18 PM

Road was good. A bit more traffic than I thought, but none of it got in my way. And sun my eyes wasn't as bad as I thought it would be either.

cms1172 · 10-11-2012, 08:34 PM

have a test in Boise tomorrow, thinking I should take the bike and hit bogus after. text me for info.

ConradM · 10-11-2012, 08:35 PM

Can you not ride on the weekends anymore? I was thinking about riding Bogus one day this weekend....

cms1172 · 10-11-2012, 08:42 PM

I was thinking saturday afternoon, when it warms up.

Tucker510 · 10-11-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ConradM

Can you not ride on the weekends anymore? I was thinking about riding Bogus one day this weekend....

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Originally Posted by cms1172

I was thinking saturday afternoon, when it warms up.

Im in! Ill need to break in my new tires

JamesD · 10-11-2012, 09:32 PM

I rode last Fri, Sat and Mon. I can do it again. Tonight, I ran the upper part 3 times. That seems to be where the most corners are in the shortest distance.

shankopotomuss · 10-12-2012, 09:40 AM

I might be able to join you guys Friday. Im a new slow rider hope thats not a buzz kill

JamesD · 10-12-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shankopotomuss

I might be able to join you guys Friday. Im a new slow rider hope thats not a buzz kill

Everyone is appreciated... cruisers, sumos, whatever. Everyone just rides at their own pace. Did you get your forum name from the etrade baby commercial? Awesome!

Guess I should have put a meet place. I'm going to say at the Jacksons at Bogus Basin Rd and Hill Rd., on the north side of Pac Out.

shankopotomuss · 10-12-2012, 11:44 AM

[QUOTE=JamesD;215183]Everyone is appreciated... cruisers, sumos, whatever. Everyone just rides at their own pace. Did you get your forum name from the etrade baby commercial? Awesome!

yep! got a good laugh from it so I thought it would make a good tag.

ConradM · 10-12-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

Everyone is appreciated... cruisers, sumos, whatever. Everyone just rides at their own pace. Did you get your forum name from the etrade baby commercial? Awesome!

Guess I should have put a meet place. I'm going to say at the Jacksons at Bogus Basin Rd and Hill Rd., on the north side of Pac Out.

This for Saturday? Time?

Tucker510 · 10-12-2012, 07:31 PM

Im getting my tires put on tomorrow, we have to do something sunday!

JamesD · 10-12-2012, 08:07 PM

Good ride tonight. There were 3 of us. Met up with shankopotomuss at the top, that made 4 for the trip down. I'm calling it the Torque Monster. Talked to some ladies on horses, traffic wasnt bad, road was typical.

I'll let shankopotomuss tell about his new ride.

When does everyone want to meet Saturday?

shankopotomuss · 10-12-2012, 08:21 PM

On our way down James passed me in tight left hand turn. I wasn't expecting this so I pinched a Mohawk in my new seat. The cool fall air and turn practice was awesome. Thanks guys, really enjoyed it.

JamesD · 10-12-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shankopotomuss

so i pinched a mohawk in my new seat.

ConradM · 10-12-2012, 09:05 PM

Jim, why you scaring the new guy? So is that a Tiger?

Hands On · 10-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Catch a Tiger XC by its tail!!! The last bike review said it wasn't very off road friendly. Tigers don't make good pets. I sure want one.

Cool DS movie.

Ming · 10-12-2012, 11:12 PM

The tiger is sick!!! I want the xc version with the 21" spokes up front!

shankopotomuss · 10-13-2012, 07:39 AM

The Tiger explorer XC comes out next April. It comes in one color green.

I would do a review but, with my limited experience it wouldnt that mean much.

My decision process in choosing the tiger explorer was based mostly in its street cred. All of the reviews I read noted how much performance and fun it was on the pavement. My Second choice would be the KTM SMT 990 at nearly the same price tag So, bang for the buck, cruise, heated seats and grips, lots of electronics and shaft drive won me over. Over all I think Triumph got it right on if your looking for a 90/10 street/dirt-road long range sport adventure bike. I would not consider the Tiger Explorer a "duel sport" like the KTM 990 adventure. At this point I believe I have a serious BACK ROAD BRAWLER.

The build quality looks exceptional. the one problem so far is the left mirror likes to loosen up. before I lock-tight it I will try some teflon tape on the threads.

JamesD · 10-13-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ConradM

This for Saturday? Time?

What time today? 14:00? 18:00 again??

ConradM · 10-13-2012, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

What time today? 14:00? 18:00 again??

I was thinking around noon or so... Weather permitting.

ConradM · 10-13-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ming

The tiger is sick!!! I want the xc version with the 21" spokes up front!

Yep, that 800 xc is badass.

JamesD · 10-13-2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConradM

I was thinking around noon or so... Weather permitting.

I can't make noon. Might be able to do 1pm.

ConradM · 10-13-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

I can't make noon. Might be able to do 1pm.

That's cool... wanna make it 1:30 to play it safe?

JamesD · 10-13-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConradM

That's cool... wanna make it 1:30 to play it safe?

That would be good, thanks.

I'll make a post for it, since this one was hijacked by shank's new 2013, 1200cc, Triumph, Tiger.

10-11-2012, 01:49 PM	#1
JamesD Jack of All Trades, Master of None Joined: May 2012 From: Boise Posts: 260 I Ride: 98 XR400 plated	Bogus Thurs & Fri evenings (11th, 12th) I'll be riding Bogus this evening and tomorrow evening, Oct 11th and 12th. I work during the day, but I can make a KSU by 6pm at the latest (maybe as early as 5:30p). A couple corners will have the sun in your eyes, but there well be no traffic and back at the bottom by 7pm (unless a long BS session happens). I won't be able to ride during the week with the evenings getting shorter and the time change coming.

10-11-2012, 09:32 PM	#7
JamesD Jack of All Trades, Master of None Joined: May 2012 From: Boise Posts: 260 I Ride: 98 XR400 plated	I rode last Fri, Sat and Mon. I can do it again. Tonight, I ran the upper part 3 times. That seems to be where the most corners are in the shortest distance. Last edited by JamesD; 10-11-2012 at 10:29 PM.

10-12-2012, 08:07 PM	#13
JamesD Jack of All Trades, Master of None Joined: May 2012 From: Boise Posts: 260 I Ride: 98 XR400 plated	Good ride tonight. There were 3 of us. Met up with shankopotomuss at the top, that made 4 for the trip down. I'm calling it the Torque Monster. Talked to some ladies on horses, traffic wasnt bad, road was typical. I'll let shankopotomuss tell about his new ride. When does everyone want to meet Saturday? Last edited by JamesD; 10-12-2012 at 11:59 PM.

10-12-2012, 11:12 PM	#18
Ming Big Foot Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,809 I Ride: a dirt bike with street tires	The tiger is sick!!! I want the xc version with the 21" spokes up front! Last edited by Ming; 10-13-2012 at 08:53 AM.

10-13-2012, 07:39 AM	#19
shankopotomuss Squid Joined: Sep 2012 From: Boise Posts: 72 I Ride: on youtube	The Tiger explorer XC comes out next April. It comes in one color green. I would do a review but, with my limited experience it wouldnt that mean much. My decision process in choosing the tiger explorer was based mostly in its street cred. All of the reviews I read noted how much performance and fun it was on the pavement. My Second choice would be the KTM SMT 990 at nearly the same price tag So, bang for the buck, cruise, heated seats and grips, lots of electronics and shaft drive won me over. Over all I think Triumph got it right on if your looking for a 90/10 street/dirt-road long range sport adventure bike. I would not consider the Tiger Explorer a "duel sport" like the KTM 990 adventure. At this point I believe I have a serious BACK ROAD BRAWLER. The build quality looks exceptional. the one problem so far is the left mirror likes to loosen up. before I lock-tight it I will try some teflon tape on the threads. Last edited by shankopotomuss; 10-13-2012 at 08:44 AM.

10-11-2012, 08:18 PM	#2
JamesD Jack of All Trades, Master of None Joined: May 2012 From: Boise Posts: 260 I Ride: 98 XR400 plated	Road was good. A bit more traffic than I thought, but none of it got in my way. And sun my eyes wasn't as bad as I thought it would be either.

10-11-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
cms1172 Master Yoda Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,460 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	have a test in Boise tomorrow, thinking I should take the bike and hit bogus after. text me for info.

10-11-2012, 08:35 PM	#4
ConradM Overlord Of The Forces Of Darkness Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,840 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	Can you not ride on the weekends anymore? I was thinking about riding Bogus one day this weekend....

10-11-2012, 08:42 PM	#5
cms1172 Master Yoda Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,460 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	I was thinking saturday afternoon, when it warms up.

10-12-2012, 09:40 AM	#8
shankopotomuss Squid Joined: Sep 2012 From: Boise Posts: 72 I Ride: on youtube	I might be able to join you guys Friday. Im a new slow rider hope thats not a buzz kill

10-12-2012, 11:44 AM	#10
shankopotomuss Squid Joined: Sep 2012 From: Boise Posts: 72 I Ride: on youtube	[QUOTE=JamesD;215183]Everyone is appreciated... cruisers, sumos, whatever. Everyone just rides at their own pace. Did you get your forum name from the etrade baby commercial? Awesome! yep! got a good laugh from it so I thought it would make a good tag.

10-12-2012, 07:31 PM	#12
Tucker510 Wanderer Joined: Sep 2012 From: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 43 I Ride: Husqvarna SMR510	Im getting my tires put on tomorrow, we have to do something sunday!

10-12-2012, 08:21 PM	#14
shankopotomuss Squid Joined: Sep 2012 From: Boise Posts: 72 I Ride: on youtube	On our way down James passed me in tight left hand turn. I wasn't expecting this so I pinched a Mohawk in my new seat. The cool fall air and turn practice was awesome. Thanks guys, really enjoyed it.

10-12-2012, 09:05 PM	#16
ConradM Overlord Of The Forces Of Darkness Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,840 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	Jim, why you scaring the new guy? So is that a Tiger?

10-12-2012, 10:40 PM	#17
Hands On Internet Troll Joined: Jul 2011 From: Boise, ID Posts: 462 I Ride: Daytona 675 / YZ450F	Catch a Tiger XC by its tail!!! The last bike review said it wasn't very off road friendly. Tigers don't make good pets. I sure want one. Cool DS movie.

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