Recent content by wsmc831

Rode it again during an 8 day trip, last week. Full construction at the west side upper section, 1 way control. Large section of west side has been re done, equal part is old and choppy. Not a whole lot of traffic, no police, gas station in Lowell has been closed 3 years now. Million Dollar...

Driven it once, ridden it 4x. Very nice, but much more heavily patrolled than it was the first time I was there in 96. South on 13, to 14 East up to Elk City is a better ride.

There is only ONE beast, and it's name starts with 1290!

Almost a unicorn now with all the current litre adv bikes so heavy. I was considering something like this last month actually to go with my 500exc and 690 enduro, but replaced my pavement only with a 17 SD-r instead. It truly is a docile beast.

Yes, us liberals tend to like to pursue higher education. If that is viewed as being spoon fed a position by someone who has no first hand experience, so be it. It generally bothers 'us' not...those of us who went to excellent institutions of higher learning. Feel free to carry on with your...

You'll find it will run cooler (and more power) if you can get someone to install the Euro map. Personally, my local ktm shop was clueless so I just got a vortex ecu for my 500, you may have better luck. You'll like the SC seat, have one on both my ktm's, truly a lifesaver for long rides.

Are they turned on?

Have thicker than normal skin, and learn to ignore the rednecks shouting that Californians are ruining Bend. As someone who moved here from California after living there for 20 years, and a 5th generation native Central Oregonian, their rantings are comical. Great place to play offroad, though...

Try deleting all phones and Bluetooth players from 4runner, then pair up Bluetooth first. Worked for me recently on my 10 with jbl when I added a new phone, wouldn't get mp3 audio until I did it in this order.

Tough to beat dualsporting. I barely ride pavement any more. 500exc and 690enduro are just too much fun.

...or head out China Hat road.

I'll agree with that. OP seems to have the right attitude and path, start with the basics. I started there in 98, now manage servers/application for one of the largest banks in the country, so I still believe there are plenty of opportunities in the industry. The more critical the systems you...

Nearly unlimited FS roads/trails SW of bend just outside city limits, all the way to the SE corner of Oregon. Also many, many fs roads outside of Sisters.

Long time rider, on/off road riding and racing. Currently have 500exc, 690 enduro, Tl1000s and a SuperDuke 1290 on order due next month.