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1. eprJ0LJA iS uJo jsur mnnos eu uro r T S3S59ISnuju7g 30d s eng OOQGI 49AQ Sumoveo31 WIOMIOA JIOdGSG eng orxiIiqq 99975 14 ASUSIY HOd M N Epp Xog O d2. THE RETURN OF THE BIKE WEEK DUAL SPORT RID it was decide d that we should take the Seminole Wind ride that we hold each May and move it up two months to March Afterall we already use the same forest No brainer And the word spread beginning last August Which brings us to March 2 2003 WDSRC s inaugural Bike Week Dual Sport Ride The permit process went smoothly members were lining up to help pull this off It s good to see more and more folks willing to help out in some way to make an event a success The adventure begins on Saturday Swampy arrives at the campground to start setting up the sign up area and await the trail marking team But due to unforeseen circumstances RV breaking down and emergency at work they weren t coming Luckily a few other members who had arrived early stepped up to take control Ranger Rick Sarasota Tim RXC Mark and Swampy took off around 1pm to start ribboning the route Using the leap frog method of ribboning it was a breeze and the pace was fast The crew finished up at dusk and enjoyed a time of relaxation at the 88 before heading back in the dark That was a trip in itself as Swampy led the crew on a whoop filled night ride short cut back to the campground Ranger Rick is probably still swearing at him Sunday morning Rich and Patrick are beginning to move riders through the tech inspection 92dBa sound check license plates and no race numbers This event was pre entry only
3. money order along with your registration form and signed waiver below Name Address City State Zip Phone e mail Event T Shirt Order available to those who pre register only 15 00 each B IM E NL oz AAL Total T Shirt Amount Sat Evening B B Q 12 00 per person Total BBQ Amount Number for B B Q Ride Saturday only including lunch 30 Saturday and Sunday 50 Sunday only 20 Passenger 10 Total Amount Enclosed You must read and sign below for registration to be valid I the undersigned hereby certify that I am at least 18 years of age and I give this release and waiver for myself heirs successors and representatives I agree to release The Highlanders Outdoor Recreation Resource Services and their owner operators and all other agents and representatives from any liability loss damage costs claims lawsuits and or cause of action including but not limited to all bodily injuries including death and property damage arising out of any pent of my attending at or participation in any event sponsored by The Highlanders Outdoor Recreation Resource Services and any other participating sponsors No matter whether on the premises where the event is taking place or while preparing for or participating in any activity associated with the event I understand and accept the risk of danger to myself and my property while participating in the Spring Fling Dual Sport self guided tour and agree to assume all su
4. or person I may suffer including crippling injury or death while participating in the event and while upon event premises know the risks of danger to myself and my property while preparing for and participating in the event and while upon the event premises and relying upon my own judgement and ability assume all such risks of loss and hereby agree to reimburse all costs to those persons or organizations connected with this event for damages incurred as a result of my negligence Date Rider Signature Witness Signature Date THE CHATTAHOOCHEE FOREST DUAL SPORT RIDE MAY 31 and JUNE 1 2003 Proudly presented as a fund raising event by n The Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association GARTRA 800 AMA JOIN Sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association AMA For quiet street legal dual sport motorcycles Two days of scenic riding in the North Georgia Mountains Open to all AMA Dual Sport Enthusiasts Course Description Entry fs Two different 125 mile loops in amp around the Chattahoochee National Forest Shorter course on Sunday fs An easy to moderate course with bypass and short cut options A great ride for novice amp experienced dual sport riders alike Deadline Roll charts provided needed to follow course Bring your roll chart holder No arrows are used H3 Gas stations on route No gas truck 80 mile range required M Dill fs We wil supply a support vehicle at the lunch break each day ay
5. pm Finish Riders must be back in order to be eligible for door prizes Sunday Tour 8 00 am Registration 3 00 am Finish PRE ENTRY deadline PRE ENTRY FEE Saturday 32 00 includes lunch Sunday 22 00 lunch on your own Both Days 54 00 May 9 2003 REGISTRATION after May 9 2003 Saturday 37 00 includes lunch Sunday 27 00 Both Days 64 00 Pre entry forms received after May 9th will be held until the day of the event for registration at the 37 00 rate for Saturday and 27 00 for Sunday Passengers will be charged for the Saturday lunch at 6 00 For information contact Nancy at 828 293 0426 days 293 9598 evenings dirtpilotn aol com Reservations at the Andrews Valley Inn 1 888 777 7901 http www andrewsvalleyinn com Hi My name is Bruce Triplett SHOKDOC of Bruce s Suspension This is the first of a series of columns dealing with suspension I will start with the basics and work up So if you have a handle on the basics please hang in there I will get to the good stuff later Definitions Free Length The length of your spring without any load Preload The length you compress the spring from it s freeload length Race Sag The extended length measured between the swinging arm and the rear fender minus the compressed length with the rider on the cycle The most basic of the basics 1s having the tools needed to do the job Get a service manual for your bike The pro mechani
6. 5 years of DualSport expertise e Parts accessories service amp selection Free subscription to Suzuki s Route Sheet Magazine M e Nd A Derbi Senda R 100 2 499 00 The Affordable Dual Sport Alternative 501 Cox Road at I 85 Exit 21 e Gastonia NC 28054 704 867 1273 WWW SKGASTONIA COM At Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia we want every ride to be safe and enjoyable So always wear a helmet eye protection and protective clothing Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Study your owner s manual and always inspect your Suzuki Kawasaki or Derbi before riding Take a riding skills course For the course nearest you call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 1 800 446 9227 Along with concerned conservationists everywhere Suzuki Kawasaki of Gastonia urges you to Tread Lightly on public and private land Preserve your future riding opportunities by showing respect for the environment local laws and the rights of others when you ride Actual displacement 74 5cc With purchase of any Suzuki DualSport Motorcycle Last year it came as a last minute surprise that the Daytona Dirt Riders had decided not to continue with the Alligator Dual Sport Ride during Bike Week The WDSRC was inundated with requests from riders to put something on that week but there was not enough time to get the permit process going and we were already in the midst of completing the process for the Seminole Wind ride that May Pong
7. 6 issues 2003 DR650 DUAL SPORT NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS PMB 83 160 West Foothill Parkway Ste 105 Corana CA 92882 Wwww dualsportnews corm rid Orange SPORTMOTORCYCLES Turning The Wo PRG Motorcycle Enthusiasts KTM Triumph Springhill Florida 552 596 8028 d Mike s Cycle Center 640 Adventure e KTM Husabe rg gt Belleview Florida Did Your Bike Win Dakar 359 945 3355 Didn t Think So Great Smokey Mountain Dual Sport Tour Saturday Sunday June 21 22 2003 Kodak Tennessee Presented by Honda Riders Club of America amp Mountain Adventure Honda Requirements This tour is for legally licensed motorcycle riders with valid motorcycle license Parental consent required for minors Quiet Street Legal motorcycles with Spark Arrestors Mandatory This is a self guided Tour for Dual Sport riders from Novice to Expert Medical insurance is not provided and you are urged not to ride a motorcycle without insurance Plan to bring your Street Legal Dual Sport Tires You ride at your own risk What you get 200 Miles of scenic back roads and exclusive trails for this special event This IS NOT a race or enduro but it is an opportunity to tour the back roads of the Smokey Mountain Foothills The Tour will include a catered lunch starting festivities and contingencies from our sponsors PLUS a banquet Saturday Evening At Mountain Adventures Honda The family will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the Smokeys Pigeon Fo
8. Bike Week Recap The Kavula Report Upcoming Ride Flyers l e rican Offic v Mar Apr 2003 Volume VII Issue II 3 o Y E he a t e a e 3 3 r t i c w a m a The The Great Amie DualSport Grand Tour r b f apro em Dual Sport Tail Bag gt Jr A lot of riders ask about the tail bags that we use on our Dual Sport bikes You ll see them in all our adventure videos and ride photos On our many Dual Sport adventures we ve made some important discoveries in how to prepare for a day of riding One of our favorites is the use of this inexpensive tail bag and drink carrier Both add a lot of comfort to a long day s ride EDO cip COOLER ASSEMBLY Hard Plastic Cooler Liner goes inside after cooler is to rack am Ride ihe Rockies 1 4 fie with Bierce amp the Durtiys ium Clear Creek Canyon 3 cab T Denver to idaho Springs on Rowse em ME on thence atl oro us m emnt E coe a DA vw AA c Fi UPP Polyurethan clamped on Shop online m http www dirtly com or call 800 522 6257 2 u E s N R are oe First you will need to have a rear rack installed You can buy a top notch Rack it from our catalog Rackit make your own or order one from your OEM or favorite supplier Next we made a clamp bar from 1 2 x1 aluminum bar stock
9. Mountain Rd Terry and stopped at the left turn entrance to Terry Dishroon s private trails as the main contingent headed for the woods Terry followed with the girls in close pursuit and entered toward the tail end One group missed a turn and beeped the Suzuki s horn until they started to turn around made it to staging and most everyone was there except Mrs and Mrs Emilio and the Dancing Girls first thought that the girls were doing it in the woods but then realized everyone else was in the parking area so that couldn t be Rick Tieslau went back to the trail entrance for a sweep and headed for the exit to ride the route backwards As soon as made it to the exit out comes Laurena and Laura The girls got lost since after the fellows throttled up upon entering the woods Typical male characteristic Laurena tells the story We didn t know which way to go Laura noted to her on the trail I ll follow you since always follow someone on dual Sport Rides Laurena laughed since she has never ridden point But she listened to the engine sounds and decided on what route to follow Some how after their adventure there was no energy left for a dance Drats Finally Mr and Mrs Cobo made it out of the woods after doing some archeological survey Winter Dual Sport Ride TheSequel About one week after the event with thanks to Beno Rodi and James Hiter my 1974 Triumph TR5T vintage dual sport was running and sounding pret
10. R area AND the entrance was gated Why didn t the fellow at the Visitor Center tell us about this They knew we were scheduled to ride So much for Federal employee PR skills Howard and then had one of those typical What do we do now meetings Since we are all good GARTRA members we opted not to by pass the gate and headed straight on the dirt road Howard and were still riding point he with his GPS and me with the now useless route sheet Sort of the blind leading the blind A scenario which would repeat itself later in the day We could have checked our Piedmont maps free at the The Great American Dual Sport Grand Tout Regis tration Form Please Print Legibly NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE Zip Email Phone Bike Information AMA optional WDSRC If Already A Member T Shirt Size circle one S M L XL XXL Entry Fee 45 Non Current WDSRC Members Entry Includes 2003 Membership Check One 30 Current WDSRC Members Include Membership Number Above Make Check Payable And Mail To WDSRC Grand Tour P O Box 443 New Port Richey FL 34656 THIS IS A RELEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING hereby give up all my rights to sue or make any claim for damages due to negligence or any other reason whatsoever against the American Motorcyclist Association and its district organizations the promoters sponsors and all other persons participants or organizations conducting or connected with his event for injury to property
11. T350 DR200 etc Growing www wdsrc com O Converted Off Road Bikes KDX220 XR400 520EXC etc For More Information 727 847 3543 or email president wdsrc com Sign Me Up For THE DIXIE DUAL SPORTING NEWSLETTER AND WDSRC For 2003 15 New Renew All Subscriptions Memberships Expire December 31 RISK ASSUMPTION There are certain risks which are inherent to any motorcycle ride or activity Each WDSRC member guest or non member agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her actions and safety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons The WDSRC cannot ensure the safety of any participant on rides and activities When participating in WDSRC activities each person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the activity leaders and the WDSRC it s officers and members for any accident injury or illness which may be sustained from participating in WDSRC activities By filling out this form I agree to these terms Name WDSRCZ D O B Mailing Address City ST Zip County Phone E Mail Where Did You Hear Of WDSRC Bike Info Signature Date SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO WDSRC P O Box 443 New Port Richey FL 34656 0443 LITT ERI IDEO SS Yamaha Honda Suzuki Kawasaki Aprilia Jack DirtBoy Lambert General ManagerWDSHC Member Proud Supporters Of The GREAT AMERICAN DUAL SPORT GRAND TOUR 800 847 1600 www barneys ne St Petersburg and Brandon Florida SUIBQqSTV 605souuo seuioJsU ou eidJoor
12. Where Start both days at the Two Wheels Only T W O motorcycle resort in Suches Georgia Entry Fee Deadline May 5th No Post Entries Entry Fee Includes rs f Y D pt Don t Delay Camping no RV hookup Friday to Monday am eme d per car This event fills up early Hot showers amp laundry Coffee amp bagel Sat Dinner breakfast amp catered lunch on route each day Accommodations Saturday Night Dinner fs T W O 706 747 5151 Lodge and Cabins Directions lu Econo Lodge 706 864 6191 Dahlonega Suches is on Highway 60 fs Super 8 Motel 706 864 4343 Dahlonega 15 miles north of Dahlonega GA Event T Shirts fs Days Inn 706 864 2338 Dahlonega 14 00 each 12 00 per person Requirements ks The operator MUST be an AMA member bring card for verification amp be at least 16 years old Parental consent required for minors fs Your bike MUST have a current license plate be street legal in the state of registration amp be equipped with a USFS approved spark arrestor amp muffler which must pass 92dba at 20 No pass no ride fa We DO NOT provide medical insurance amp urge you NOT to operate a motorcycle without it H3 This is not a race or an enduro without check points This event is for responsible dual sport riders on quiet dual sport bikes Register Earl Registration m 7 00 8 00 am Registration a4 8 00 am Mandatory Riders Meeting s id x Saturda
13. a base pan from 1 8 sheet aluminum and a couple of 1 4x20 flat head screws and locknuts Our favorite cooler is made by Arctic Zone and available from Wal mart and other stores for about 15 One of its advantages is that it comes in several heights with the same footprint so they re interchangeable with this mount Another advantage is that it comes with a hard plastic liner that makes it more stable protective and waterproof We drill holes in the pan and bar then punch matching holes in the bottom of the cooler not the liner and clamp it to the luggage rack Once the hard liner is installed you have a really great waterproof lightweight storage bag for drinks snacks and anything else you want to keep cool and dry Once in a while the inevitable happens and it gets wiped out but it s easily replaced at the next department store and at a reasonable cost Next we fill a half gallon drink jug also made by Arctic Zone with ice cubes That leaves exactly enough room for a quart of water Gatorade or your favorite thirst quencher Put this in the tail bag and it ll be ice cold for at least 24 hours Many a DS rider has offered to pay money to suck on our cold jug The cooler still has room for power bars rain suit camera tools and extra gear bierdo 8 7 2001 Rocky Mountain Dual Sport Motorcycle Adventure Video Park your Dual Sport or Exercise bike right in front of the TV and take a ride with us Did you ever wonder what it
14. al Sporting Is Published 6 Times A Year By The Withlacoochee Dual Sport Riders Club January February March April May June July August September October November December WDSRC P O Box 443 New Port Richey FL 34656 0443 Phone 727 847 3543 Email president wdsrc com Website www wdsrc com Articles and Pictures Please submit any articles and pictures you feel would be appropriate for this newsletter and or the website Your Contributions Are Needed EVENT FLYERS Are published free of charge as a benefit to our members To have your event flyer published with WDSRC it must be received a minimum of 1 month prior to the issue it is to be published in See publication schedule above Dual Sport Street and Non Competition Trail Rides Only he Roadside By Robert Frey Founder WDSRC From T New Partnership If you remember from the last issue of this newsletter that the WDSRC has grown to include not only the Dixie Dual Sport newsletter but also encompasses three e group sites combined reaching the dual sporting needs of over 1400 southeastern enthusiasts This past month the WDSRC has linked a mutual promotion agreement with the national magazine Dual Sport News This will help expose you to Dual Sport News and will help expose WDSRC Dixie Dual Sport to readers of that magazine as well A win win situation for all As some of you are aware I have been contributing various articles to DSN that you c
15. alling for a friend to come pick them up Well wouldn t you know it More motorcycle sounds coming down the roadway and who was it The now infamous Pennsylvania Three All three had the biggest smiles on their faces fists raised in triumph whoo hoo s filled the air These guys were stoked They got the DRZ running and were having a blast Actually they probably rode the least amount of miles out of anyone but seemed to have had the best fun per mile ratio of all the riders So prizes were won new friends from around the country were made stories were told sometimes with great exaggeration But after all it s about fun and making memories isn t it Everyone had one heck of a ride on a fabulous mid winter day in Florida during Bike Week What could be better Oh maybe The AMA SUZUKI National Bike Week Dual Sport 2004 o99 v99v99S9 9 V79500290909909 099979799459909 09097 9 97 97 99499 979 9999 9 9 99989 99 79999979V9 999V0ov7v9v v ev subeto o v v4909v9 ve 2928 See The Full Line Of Suzuki DualSport Motorcycles At Dual Sport News A True Adventure Motorcycling Magazine Cycle Riders Suzuki Longwood Florida A cutting edge magazine which offers unique 407 695 4900 perspective on the most exciting amp fastest growing Proud Sponsor Of These niche in motorcycling WDSRC Events 2003 Bike Week DSR Be part of the Adventure Devil s Creek DSR Just Get It Oniy 20 per year
16. an not read here in Dixie and vice versa So do yourselves a favor see the ad farther in the newsletter and subscribe to Dual Sport News DSN is not about which bike is faster or any of that other cycle magazine stuff you re used to It s by riders for riders Ride impressions stories about riding adventures far away and right next door Learn what s happening nationally and internationally and stay right here with WDSRC Dixie Dual Sport to be on the cutting edge in the southeast region STEALTH Rider Here we are entering another dual sport season and our thoughts once again turn to RESPONSIBLE motorcycling And that brings us to noise If you attended Devil s Creek or Bike Week you know that there is a tech inspection that checks for no race numbers tags affixed to bikes and a 92dBa sound test You may also know that we had sound cards on which to record sound levels This information has been entered into a database in which to share information and to follow up with riders who may have been on the fringes of sound compliance Afterall it used to be that if you were spoken to at the Bike Week ride that was it You could go to another ride and do the same thing No one would know any different That s about to change This year GARTRA asked the WDSRC to bring our sound crew to the Hooch The goal here is to create a common expectation within the sport with common results with common standards What does this means to you As you
17. ch risk of loss and agree to indemnify and reimburse the above named entities for all costs which may result from damages incurred due to my negligence omissions or intentional acts of minor children and or pets which are in my care custody care and or control I understand and accept that in the course of my attendance at and participation in the Spring Fling Dual Sport self guided tour film or photographs may be taken or illustrations may be made of me and or my personal property including my motorcycle acknowledge and agree that such film photographs and or illustrations may be used in any medium by The Highlanders Outdoor Recreation Resource Services for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium without compensation to me I agree I will not bring nor consume beer or any other alcoholic beverages nor any substance or drug legal or otherwise which may adversely affect judgment or physically participating in the Spring Fling Dual Sport sell gusded tour Date Signature REQUIREMENTS All participants must be legally licensed motorcycle operators Parental consent required for minors All bikes must be street legal USDA spark arrestors and mufflers are required NO loud bikes will be permitted to participate This is a self guided tour and a roll chart will be provided to guide you on your adventure at registration STAGING AREA Meet atAndrews Valley Inn in Andrews N C Saturday Tour 8 00 am Registration 5 00
18. ck to lunch But first there was the matter of yet another jaunt through the woods but this one included a rather large log suspended about a foot off the route More challenges More woods more riding A graded road then the ride to the start area for lunch By this time the rain had passed the sky cleared up and the sun was shining A wonderful March Florida day to be out riding The riders began to return with smiles on their faces and high fives to their friends It s at this time that three lost souls from Pennsylvania showed up The forth in their party never made it to Daytona and he was the one with directions But they were in time for lunch And what could be for lunch but the typical Southern Dual Sport lunch a half BBQ chicken beans coleslaw drinks Remember when all you got was a slapped together ham sandwich do Loop two only 50 miles in length but by far the most fun Allowing the riders to have lunch settle in their stomachs the WDSRC sent the riders on an easy section consisting of narrow hard packed graded roads leading to an open forest road which ran along the section known to local riders as The Dunes This in turn opened to an expansive water level view of Lake Oklawaha and the paved road leading over the dam Another paved section took the riders to yes yet another woods section This section was on the low lying side of elevation which X provided for numerous water and mud holes f
19. cs have to use them so do you even more so Get a torque wrench You do not need an expensive one a 1 2 beam unit is perfect Have an assortment of good hand tools sockets wrenches screwdrivers punches hammers hacksaw etc You will need a work stand to get the cycle up in the air A ruler I use one with inch markings because it is hard to find one with inches and metric that is over 30 long You will need some chemicals water proof grease carb cleaner WD40 or alike chain oil air cleaner oil etc Now let s get started with the basic suspension work servicing the swinging arm linkage and shock bearings If this stuff is not properly serviced greased smooth operating and no worn parts the best spring and valved shock will not work properly If the bearings are rusting frozen or worn you will not be able to get proper race sag proper spring rates or a properly adjusted shock Suspension 101 By Bruce Triplett Who needs to do this maintenance If you just bought a new cycle take it apart and do the service The factories do not do a good job of lubing the bearings and using waterproof grease If your present cycle has not had this service and inspection done within the last 5 months do the service If you recently purchased a used cycle do the service and be prepared to buy some parts This maintenance should be done every six months and sooner if you use a pressure washer A simple test is to have the
20. cycle up on a stand so that the rear wheel is off the ground Grab the top of the wheel at 12 o clock and lift up on the wheel If you have free play you have wear starting Take it apart and inspect and replace worn parts and properly service and re torque all parts While you have everything apart and servicing the linkage take the shock off Loosen the spring up and measure the free length length of the spring with no load of the spring Then reset the preload compression of the spring from free length on the spring to 1 2 on linkage systems and 1 4 on non linkage systems and most Honda XR s If the spring is proper for your weight the race sag see definition above will be within or 1 4 on linkage systems and 1 8 on non linkage systems and most Honda XR s Also while the shock is off have it serviced if the cycle is over 9 months old or you just purchased it used If it is a new cycle have the nitrogen pressure recharged to factory specs The next column will deal with the race sag and spring rates If you have any questions you can contact me at 704 637 Fork 3675 or on my web site www brucessuspension com I will answer your questions and if it is a question others will benefit from I will use it in a future column Put Your Money Where You ll get The Most Benefit Bruce s Suspension Service Or visit us at www brucessuspension com 350 Skysail Rd Salisbury NC 281146 2003 WDSRC Di
21. d Touring in NC You need to visit these areas National Forests National Parks National Recreation Areas State Forests Public ORV Areas BLM Lands Wildlife Management Areas etc You take a picture of your bike with the tour flag by a sign for that place and presto you get points What about Bonus Points We got plenty of them You get bonus points for getting pictures of you your tour flag your bike and Swampy you get bonus points for pictures at elevation signs you get bonus points at quaint roadside attractions Ranger Visitor Centers Scenic Parkways Highest r Points in a state and so on Man it s soooo easy Plus The Grand Tour E group allows participants to share stories post pictures and share whatnot AND there is a monthly E Group Bonus So get off your duff grab the camera and get riding You re gonna do it anyway This is open to all current WDSRC members You get A Grand Tour bike towel AMA Dunlop Grand Tour Pin Great American Dual Sport Grand Tour t shirt and a whole lotta fun So fill out the registration for AND GET OUT THERE AND RIDE Joe Doin The Grand Tour in New York The Highlanders Outdoor Recreational resource Services Sprin G Flin G Dual Snort Tour May 17 amp 18 Andrews Morth Carolina Mail Entry Form To The Highlanders Outdoor Recreation Resource Services THORRS P O Box 1274 Cullowhee NC 28723 828 293 0426 dirtpilotn aol com Include your check or
22. ee to reimburse all costs to those persons or organizations connected with this event for damages incurred as a result of my negligence Date Rider Signature Witness Signature Date The Great American Dual Sport Grand Tour poorer f 32 Presnted Ry The Withlacoochee Dual Sport Riders Club RO Feuns April thru October 31 2003 Last Day To Enters July 2003 SANCTIONED Are you looking for something different to do Like to ride Then come join those that are riding the Great American Dual Sport Grand Tour Here s what it s all about You re out riding your dual sport motorcycle anyway so you might as well be participating in an event to earn points and prizes All you have to do is stop and take pictures of where you ve been You get points Easy as that Let me give you an example You re up riding in Suches Georgia heck take some pictures earn some points You re riding your DRZ in the Ocala National Forest Take some pictures earn some points You re riding your KTM in the Rocky Mountains Take some pictures earn some points Cruising the Catskills on your KLR That s right take some pictures earn some points Yes it s that easy You probably travel all over riding in different locations You probably take trips with your buddies bring the bike on the family vacation meet up with folks at numerous dual sport events You re already doin it so earn some points Here s the deal BeemerDon Gran
23. ese weird points requirements s ANNES 39 H Fa gt E ic Pu LEM SS SEEK lt a ne X SaN E a 3 A it ae Soe CIL MEE ao tet r m a o Amd e N LEAVING amp GOOD MFRESION SS re mie SSS m xe Ww The Great American Dual Sport Grand Tout Regis tration Form Please Print Legibly NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE Zip Email Phone Bike Information AMA optional WDSRC If Already A Member T Shirt Size circle one S M L XL XXL Entry Fee 45 Non Current WDSRC Members Entry Includes 2003 Membership Check One 30 Current WDSRC Members Include Membership Number Above Make Check Payable And Mail To WDSRC Grand Tour P O Box 443 New Port Richey FL 34656 THIS IS A RELEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING hereby give up all my rights to sue or make any claim for damages due to negligence or any other reason whatsoever against the American Motorcyclist Association and its district organizations the promoters sponsors and all other persons participants or organizations conducting or connected with his event for injury to property or person I may suffer including crippling injury or death while participating in the event and while upon event premises know the risks of danger to myself and my property while preparing for and participating in the event and while upon the event premises and relying upon my own judgement and ability assume all such risks of loss and hereby agr
24. greet the riders including a very lucky Terry Gilliam the WDSRC member who won the Grand Prize DRZ400 in the AMA Suzuki National Dual Sport Series A brief riders meeting was used to introduce people go over the ground rules of forest laws review the route explain about the lunch process and send them on their way BY SWAMPY During the riders meeting the rains came While rain may put a damper on some other Bike Week events no one here was turning back Dual sport enthusiasts are a rugged adventurous and some may say a little warped bunch and weather is just another part of the adventure to them There is an adventure aspect within a dual sport rider that differentiates them from other forms of motorcyclists Like cowboys of old on the range nothing stops them from bringing the herd home Those familiar with the Ocala National Forest know that rain is the Ocala s best friend and the week of rain provided the needed ingredient for a packed sand surface that provided excellent traction for the riders This ride was billed as to not be appropriate for the large road oriented dual sports and we were about to understand why The route was broken into two loops both leaving and arriving at the starting area This was done to allow riders an out in case they decided that they had enough During the riders meeting it was explained that butts will be kicked first thing then settle into a nice ride only to be kicked again late
25. his FS SUV and discuss all things about the Town Creek Bike Trails and my up coming retirement to Ohio The future retiree decides to reschedule the event after GARTRA grants approval and the transfer of the AMA sanction to the new date March 16 2003 E mails were sent to friends noting the change of date To my surprise we had 13 people sign up veterans of numerous dual sport rides such as Terry Gilliam Rich Tieslau and John Sanders some new comers to the sport Emilio Cobo with the Mrs as passenger and the world renown legendary and often requested Dual Sport Dancers Laurena Kavula Suzuki DRS 200 and Laura Mitchell Suzuki DRZs The only minor glitch noted at the rider s meeting was the loss of the hunt club trails since turkey season hope they re not talking about me was about to begin The ride went rather smoothly even with Kabuli s traditional route sheet errors sort of The relatively dry The Kavula Report Or What Kind of Mess Can A Future Retiree Get Into This Time By Mike Kavula to the Ride dirt roads at start were surprising since it had rained quite a bit in the Atlanta area during the previous week But for some strange reason the dirt was damp not dusty and not really muddy or slippery Kudos Organizer for such great course preparation We had some first time riders in the group and during the Rider s Meeting noted that at one time or another we were all first timers told every
26. know Ron Westergren doesn t have a problem turning people on loud bikes away and not letting them be a part of the Hooch Imagine how GARTRA will react if we have a rider who has a known history of a loud bike has been coached to lower the sound level and still doesn t yet shows up to ride on the same loud bike They won t be ridin You know who you are and so do we Why It s in the database We re policing ourselves ladies and gentlemen So If your bike is loud if your bike is marginally loud if you ve been to an event and asked to quiet your bike down it s time to do it Get real Sound is motorcycling s largest issue To use an over the top phrase from the 80 s You re either part of the problem or part of the solution It s all a choice you make You are in control You make the decisions So make your choice If you want to play you have to play by the rules Quiet bike and join the fun or loud bike and looking in As President Bush said you re either with us or against us The same applies to this sport Your either promoting the sport or detracting from it Your choice what are you going to do A lot of people talk about being responsible and some are For those of you still too loud it s time to step up to the plate Swampy Proud Sponsor of The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club The Withlacoochee Dual Sport Riders Club XO PE eS TEE The Carolinas DualsSport Leader We offer Over 2
27. one Laurena and would be the last to leave since we had to clean up shop and first timers were welcome to ride with us By the time everything was packed everyone was gone Boy what friends So we headed out and maintained a leisurely pace to lunch at the Whistle Stop Caf We were on Concord Church Rd or maybe Julliette Road when we approached Mr and Mrs Cobo on the huge 640 KTM with OEM lawyer dual sport tires Someone needs to get those amp lawyers on a dual sport machine with those tires They were taking it easy and had slipped a few times secondary to the lawyer tires We rode on and met Rich Tieslau who was waiting for the Cobos Lunch was great as usual although it was better with the former owners Participants filled two large tables and the conversation with these good people was fantastic After filling up at the local Chevron we headed for the Piedmont Wildlife Refuge via a new route that included some dirt before the refuge and then the Wildlife viewing area before coming to the visitor s center Good ride and great scenery at the Visitor Center we signed in toured the viewing area and then headed for the best part of the PWLR ride about 15 miles with 5 water crossings The weather was getting colder but no rain We left the center and headed down the 2 lane black top made our first left on to dirt the right at the dirt fork and then there was another left turn which would take us into the main PWL
28. or 4 miles Very much like Devil s Creek Gotta have water It then opened into a brief stint through a forest community then back onto a tight straight forest trail Eventually the riders returned to Salt Springs and the final legs of the ride As promised the final butt kicking was about to commence A short sprint down the highway then it was back into the woods Full bellies and rider fatigue make for unusual circumstances Mix into that the infamous Irishman Miles O Whoop and the die hards were separated from the criminally insane Many riders bypassed this section and headed back content on knowing they rode their ride After all it s all about fun Back at the staging area Moose Racing Products KTM USA and local dealer Motorcycle Enthusiasts KTM Triumph made many prizes available Folks were leaving with hats t shirts jerseys all sorts of stuff Bob Torbitt from Deltona walked off with the prize everyone was hoping for the KTM winter jacket A special thanks to Barney s Motorcycle and Marine in St Petersburg They provided Dirtboy for trail work and even the owner Ray showed up to ride THAT is called dedication to the sport The day was ending the clean up crew was back RibShark comes by to tell the tale of the Pennsylvania Three who were last seen in the low land wet section The Hungry Jim and DirtBikeMike helped try to get a drowned DRZ started but to no avail and that our wayward northern friends were c
29. r in the run The first loop comprised of over 70 miles The riders were introduced to the forest within the first three Wet packed sand allowed people to ride this section without the disturbing dust concentrating on the variety of terrain and challenges put forth by the trail crew After face slappers s turns downed trees branches and what not consider some butts whooped From here it became easy graded forest roads lined with towering long leaf pines reaching towards the sky A brief pavement section and back into the woods to what would be considered the most challenging woods stretch of the ride Mud water clay sand trees more face slappers and a half mile of whoops thrown in the middle to keep you honest This was definitely NOT the dual sport of previous Bike Weeks A gas available then it was on down the road to yet another forest section This one smooth and wide yet winding Uphill and down Overhanging trees and views through the forest Beautiful Another stretch of paved forest road led to yet another woods section a little more loose in the traction department but tight enough that your arms still would get scratched from the brush lining the trail Ending at yet another graded forest road it was easy going from here to the gas stop The routed gas stop was located in Eureka up and over a bridge that towers over the forest canopy allowing a view for miles of the top of the Florida pinelands From here it was ba
30. rge or Sevierville while you enjoy yourself Sponsors Honda Riders Club of America Mountain Adventure Honda Parts Unlimited Bluff Mountain Adventures MotoPlanet Pro Action Suspension IMS Products Pirelli Tires Maxxis Tires Michelin Tires Kenda Tires Boyesen FMF THOR FOX NO Fear Pro Circuit LA Sleeve Devol Racing Scott Goggles LP Liquid Performance DPBrakes Fueltankwash com Torco Oil Directions Start Saturday Lake City TN I 75 Exit 128 Start Sunday Mountain Adventure Honda I 40 at exit 407 Kodak TN 865 932 7433 Lodging www mypigeonforge com www seviervillechamber org www lakecitytn com SANCTIONED Schedule Entry Information 7 30am Registration Enter For Saturday or Sunday 8 30am Riders Meeting or Save And Enter BOTH See Below 9 30am Last Check Out 10 00am 2 00pm Lunch For More Information 4 00pm Finish Prizes and Awards John Strange 423 623 6024 litzracing aol com Send Check or Money Order Payable To Litz Racing 682 Spurgon Ln Blountville TN 37617 Name DOB Enter Me For Address Saturday Driver 50 Saturday P 20 City ST Zip aturday Passenger Sunday Driver 50 Phone Email Sunday Passenger 20 AMA Number Bike Info BOTHDrivr 80 BOTH Passenger 40 All Entrants Are Required To Sign Waiver At Registration All Entrants Ride At Their Own Risk February 16 2003 was the scheduled date for GARTRA s annual and first dual sport ride of the year Terr
31. so Thunderdog and the Mrs are set up for waivers and riders packs Frank Fiegl and Dan wheresthedamnkeyformykir Gagnon are directing people through the sign in process Dirtboy and Tree Magnet Tom are already out in the sticks pre riding and making any necessary remarking RibShark rumor has it that Sandshark powered away a few whole hogs at the all you can eat ribfest at a local Salt Springs restaurant Friday night Hungry Jim and DirtBikeMike were waiting in the wings to begin their clean up duties of pulling the ribbons and WDSRC webmaster David Sheets has the support truck ready to meet the crew at various points along the way So while folks in the North East were preparing to be snowed in over 100 riders from around the country were nestled in the far reaches of the Ocala National Forest awaiting the beginning of the Bike Week Dual Sport Ride Everything went quickly and smoothly Typical registration day for the experienced WDSRC all volunteer crew License plates bikes and riders from all over Oregon California Maine Ohio and others just to enjoy Florida Notable bigwig mentions included Swampy the WDSRC Grand PooBah GARTRA was repres ented by Ron Wester gren the master mind behind their hugely popular Chattahoochee Forest Dual Sport in Georgia Darrell Garrison Vice President of the Blue Ridge Pathfinders was also in attendance Another notable was Roger Ansel from AMA Sports who was on hand to meet and
32. ty good It was time after about 50 miles around Snellville and another 50 or so in the Sardinia OH area to get the machine in the dirt called Clyde Brown and asked if he wanted to repeat the Winter ride and warned him that was riding the Triumph and may break down or leak all the oil out Clyde and met on March 29 another cold morning with the TR5T not very happy with 30 degree weather But it started settled in with a nice idle and Clyde and left about 0930 Clyde didn t make the rain date since he raced the Cherokee Enduro on 3 16 So he followed me smelling the still too rich Amal mixture tainted with an occasional puff of oil smoke We made it to Julliette in record time essentially the same as with the modern bikes The Caf wasn t open yet so we opted for gourmet sandwiches at the Chevron station It was cold My resetable odometer on the Triumph was very optimistic Prior to us riding Terry Dishroon had removed the arrows except those behind the gated roads in the Piedmont Terry noted that he was called and they weren t too happy that the arrows were still up Terry noted that the roads were gated but Clyde and checked in at the Visitor Center and asked the fellow whether the roads were still gated He said yes it s to keep the hunters out of that area asked how could we remove our arrows He said can t you guys ride around those you look like you have lots of experience meaning we looked like a co
33. uple of old f ts WE noted our ethics with gated roads and requested that he inform Enforcement He did Clyde and bypassed the gates sometime going farther into the woods than we wanted secondary to the post anchoring cables etc The Triumph slipped once when a vine caught the left foot peg and my size 11s Somehow ended up pulling the wire and the terminal off the oil pressure switch which is in a very vulnerable position So how did the Triumph run Great nothing loosened up BIG surprise and only a minor oil mist at the rocker boxes and push rod tube SOP is more than a mist Oil level was up chain was still well lubed Any nits on the Triumph yes 190cc of 30W fork oil in 30 degree weather equates to absolutely no dampening effect at all The wrists hands and arms were hurting Subsequent to the ride the Amal main jet was decreased to a 190 and the needle clip placed in the upper groove It now runs sharper the oil mist is now at SOP rates and two of the 4 valve covers have loosened a problem Triumph never fixed Fork oil changed to 190cc of 15 weight and the handlebar and lever position was changed to a more comfortable position Next challenge is the WDSRC Dual Sport Grand Tour with stops scheduled for Grant s School House and Birthplace in Ohio stops during the Spring Fling in Andrews NC and stops in the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forest Anyone have a Big Foot or Easter Bunny Costume Swampy has th
34. would be like to ride your bike into the Hockies Here s your chance to experience it all Our ride the Rockies series is meant to give you first hand experience on some of the coolest roads and trails in the country We ve rode and filmed the entire trip It s in real time so you can easily follow it on a road map or GPS It s entertaining informative and you ll feel like you ve been there after the ride It s a great way to evaluate a trip check out the area first We think you ll want to truck your bike there after watching the videos Ride the Rockies 1 Clear Creek Canyon Jump on your bike and ride the 23 miles from Denver West Colfax US 40 amp I 7O to Idaho Springs Gateway to the gold mining area Oh My God Rd and the Mount Evans Highway via route US 6 You ll enjoy the twisty road tunnels Mountain streams and spectacular scenery as you accompany us on a real time ride No one gets air there are no spectacular wrecks and nothing has been edited out It s just a pleasant Dual Sport ride with a few friends You ll be on a Yamaha XT225 accompanied by another XT225 a couple of KLR650 s and a DR650 about 37 miniutes on VHS Our other videos Up Mount Evans paved and Central City and the Gold Mines Roads dirt and paved pick up where this one ends You ll want to go to Colorado and you ll already know your way around e Motorcycle and ATV parts doing the best job in the worst circumstances Southern Du
35. xie Dual Sport Calender Promoter Contact Jan 18 swampfox DSR TT Family Riders 843 195 8403 Jan 25 26 Devil s Creek DSR Dade City WDSRC 121 841 3543 Feb 16 Winter DSR Mansfield CARTRA 710 979 8310 Mar 2 Bike Week Eureka WDSRC 121 847 3543 May 31 1 The Hooch DSR Suches GARTRA 170 979 8310 June 21 22 Grt Smokey Mtn DSR Kodak HRAC 423 349 7567 July TBA WDSRC Forest Clean Up Everywhere WDSRC 121 847 3543 Aug TBA Historic DSR Oconee NF GARTRA 707 979 8310 Aug TBA Amsterdam DSR Amsterdam TTR 850 539 5334 Sept 13 14 Central Florida Adventure Mt Dora WDSRC 121 847 3543 Oct TBA Oktoberfest DSR Waynesville Highlanders 828 293 0426 Oct 4 5 Gulf Coast 200 Saucier sandBlasters 228 392 1404 Oct 4 5 Shenandoah 500 Mt Solon NVTRA 103 967 0650 Oct TBA Fall Foliage DSR Tiger GARTRA 107 979 8310 Sandlapper DSR Pelion CERA 803 788 4220 Cheaha DSR Sylacauga WDSRC 121 847 3543 an aa da dE dk Si dk 2i de gS 20 Sk Sk de di da d de g0 Sa S de Se da d Se da de S2 S de Se d Sk a de ge d Se ge d RE EE Don t Forget The Geat American Dual Sport Grand Tour April 1 thru October 31 Enter Anytime Lak ae de dk ES sssgss0522222522252222222525252222222252222222 Find Out More About Our Fun Need More Dual Sporting Event Bike Suitability Rating Get Together Rides By Joining Our Ju A Adventure Bikes Email List Information BMW GS F650 Pegaso Tiger etc www groups yahoo com group wdsre Check Our Website At D Dual Sports WDSRC 600 Members and XRL650 LC4 X
36. y 9 15 am Last Rider Out Li mi ted E n tr les 9 6 00pm Last Check In Pre Entry Only E Dinner FOR MORE INFORMATION O 7 00 8 00 am Registration 770 792 3805 75 8 00 am Mandatory Riders Meeting l Sunday 0 15 am Last Rider Out Ron714 beliscuth net 5 00 pm Last Check In TII detach here IIIIee Mail entry check or money order to GARTRA c o Ron Westergren P O Box 877 Andrews NC 28901 I AM ENTERING O Both Days 70 00 U Passenger Both Days 20 00 Bike Make C Saturday only 35 00 a Passenger Saturday only 10 00 Model U Sunday only 35 00 Q Passenger Sunday only 10 00 Q Saturday Dinner 12 00 Year Q Event T shirts sm med g xig xxlg specify quantity for each size Stock Exhaust ClYes UNo Total of Event T shirts 14 00 each Rider Name Total Amount Enclosed rs m as Address Phone se dy sae zo AMA Rider s Age Passenger Name Age Visitor Center But it was so cold we didn t want to turn around since our private copies were Don t laugh at home After about 2 miles we faced a 2 lane black top Howard notes it s Hwy 11 and to the right is the town of Round Oak and to the left is other stuff Well knew the original route didn t go though or close to Round Oak so we turned left After about 5 miles we were at Ezell Rd and thus back on the now useful route sheet From there on the humbled cohort of 13 riders rode as a group back to Barnes
37. y Dishroon Molly The Golden and had pre ridden the course in the SUV due to COLD weather including about 3 5 miles of private trails at the end of the ride which included the private hunt club that is adjacent to his forested land AMA Sanctioned obtained 50 copies of the route sheet copied and arrangements were made to meet Hooch stalwart Ron Westergren at sign up since RW had the sign up stuff bullhorn and all that had also made contact with the Oconee District of the USDA Forest Service requesting that they send a representative to the rider s meeting for some PR work Prior to the Feb 16 date it rained the whole week the day of the event it rained with predictions for severe weather in the afternoon So what does organizer Kavula do He loads up the day before and is on the road to Terry s farm by 0630 People had called from parts near and far and asked if was going to cancel the ride due to weather Since dirt bikers ride in all kinds of weather remember On Any Sunday opted to pray for a little blue sky Obviously when got there everyone was smarter than me and opted to stay home Then 2 guys for Florida arrive Clyde Brown from Greensboro arrives Mike Tipton of the Forest Service arrives and Ron Westergren with no machine but with sign up supplies arrives Everyone decides it s too dangerous to ride they make a contribution to the USDA FS and head home Mike Tipton and consume a cup of coffee in
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