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Hi mike - yeah I've heard that Michigan upper peninsula is fantastic (but very sandy) and is perfect for multi-day trips, I'd be definitely interested in considering one of those trips too. As for Bancroft riding, I posted a bunch of riding trails that we accessed from silent lake: Bancroft...

Yes, I'm serious about April for something like some of the Ontario TCAT. Other than that, I'd be ok for any multi-day anytime. My only current issue is that I've been working a lot in the UK on two week rotations (I'm here in the uk now) and while I'm supposed to be rolling off this work by end...

Ok, April then. Go and buy a bike.

You're worse than a girlfriend :) I don't know...spring sometime, after winter and before summer... when do you want to go?

Yes, same clutch as the KTM 690.

Well, they're all 701s but yes, the 701 Enduro is actually a $300 premium over the KTM 690 but it offers 25mm taller suspension (275mm vs 250mm), greater fuel capacity by 1.5 litres and their "anti-hop clutch".

Are you talking about the Husqvarna 701 enduro / supermoto or do you mean the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 concept bike (the one that looks like a modern rendition of a cafe racer)?

I could be be convinced to cabin / motel instead only because I don't really like to weigh down the little bike with tons of gear which means im using my lightweight sleeping bag so I need to avoid really cold nights.

Sorry, don't know how I came up with Chase - I meant to direct that question to you Mike :)

Chase, did you do that run with Hardman because he mentioned the same thing about the sharp rocks...

I'm not sure when - I need to look at the other rallyconnex and OFTR / odsc rides to figure out when is the best time for it. I guess it will also depend on how quickly spring comes for nights when we would be camping. I'd rather do other trips during the summer and do this one early spring. I'm...

If raising the front fender for additional clearance is your biggest challenge then it's a piece of cake to perform with some simple extension brackets that can be made at home.

Right, sorry, got lost in the thread. I've seen many DRZ400s running 17/17 knobblies but I don't know if you can realistically run a rear up front. As for bolting on 21 up front, I believe you'll run into limitations of the DRZ front fork, brake, etc as your version of the bike is different than...

Which bike do you ride?

Me too - I had a 640 adventure and despite being a bit heavy and a bit slow, it was amazing like a total tractor off road.

You'll have a hard time finding knobby 17 fronts - I don't believe that Shinko makes them. They do produce their version of the tkc80 but it's a 19" front tire.

I'd like to plan for during the week for as many as possible and Nam, you can do the TCAT on your Honda but you'll need new tires by then and even then you may find some challenging stuff but given this past season and our riding, we can just go slower for those sections...

And that's likely because no one makes the ultimate dual sport unicorn: 1- 300 or so pounds max 2- 21/18 wheels with cheap 17/17 options 3- gearing for both trail and highways 4- decent wind / weather protection 5- strong rear subframe for luggage without adding bulk or weight 6- preferably a V...

Bike found - ended up picking up a Suzuki 80 Jr. from a friend who's daughter outgrew it. 80cc 2 stroke with 5 gears and a proper lever clutch. Yes, the learning curve will be a bit steep with the clutch but he's young so it shouldn't be too bad and this way I'll never have to teach him to use a...

It's winter, I'm totally depressed already and dreaming of riding so what better way to pass time than to discuss some ride planning. So in addition to a number of RallyConnex, ODSC, OFTR and other rides such as EOAR, Roaming Rally, Rockhound Rally, etc I want to plan a few multi-day rides that...