Super Ténéré and BDR discussion.

[TenereGUY]

Unfortunately it will be Sunday when I roll through there. Otherwise I would stop by.

 

[~TABASCO~]

My bike has blown fork seals since coming south on the Dalton Hwy. Cleaned everything just north of San Francisco and replaced pads. Going to blast everything tomorrow morning to get me into Idaho. So going down a BDR probably isn't wise. I was thinking of calling a place in Idaho to see if I could get them changed out. If I remember correctly you don't have to remove internals to change out seals do you? I can't remember. I have the Traxxion Dynamics suspension AK-20 kit and the stock tool won't hold the internals to tighten up the lower bolt.

Yes, have to pull the guts out. No real need for the special tool. You can suggest to any shop-

turn fork upside down. Compress the for as much as you can while zapping the bolt with an impact gun. Comes out every time. No big deal. Hope to see ya !

 

[SpudBob]

The real problem is getting the seals-especially on the weekend. You might try giving Jay a call. He might be able to work it out for you. I have no idea IF he has them in stock but its worth a try. Wern't you going to Idaho Falls or Rexburg??? You know that seal is a common size used on a bunch of different bikes including Kawi, Suzuki, Victory, Beta as well as Yamaha. You might get lucky! Also Maybe MAK10, who lives over THAT way might be able to help-or has extra seals. Its worth another try!

 

[SpudBob]

TG the seals are available at the Kawasaki Dealer in Boise. There are common to many Kawi's as well as Suzuki, Yamaha, Victory, Ducati( but they will be 5X the price and they want to be paid in Lire!!!), Beta and a couple Hondas. What you might try is calling ahead to Rexburgh Motorsports. There are also dealers in Idaho Falls that MIGHT have them in stock. Kawi dealer, since they have the widest usage of that seal, would be the best bet! Enjoy your shake!!!

 

[SpudBob]

I just called pretty much everybody in S. Idaho who might have then. Carl's Cycle in Boise is the only one. They are open Monday, but not Sunday. Open today till 5PM.

 

[TenereGUY]

Yes, have to pull the guts out. No real need for the special tool. You can suggest to any shop-

turn fork upside down. Compress the for as much as you can while zapping the bolt with an impact gun. Comes out every time. No big deal. Hope to see ya !

I am in Fields now and it is very smokey.

 

[SpudBob]

I am in Fields now and it is very smokey.

Smokey here too. Ive did a little recon on the fires that are up IDBDR way. The smoke we are getting is from a new fire that started on Weds the "East MTN Fire" up near Cascade. We are supposed to get some significant, for here anyway, rain late Tomorrow and into Monday. It will probably hit the east side of the divide on Tues. IF we get the rain they are talking about it might put a major hurt on those fires as long as no lightning accompanies it. By the way, I picked up 2 seals IF you want to come get them tomorrow. If not Ill just put em with my spares. Where are you going to camp tonight?

 

[TenereGUY]

Smokey here too. Ive did a little recon on the fires that are up IDBDR way. The smoke we are getting is from a new fire that started on Weds the "East MTN Fire" up near Cascade. We are supposed to get some significant, for here anyway, rain late Tomorrow and into Monday. It will probably hit the east side of the divide on Tues. IF we get the rain they are talking about it might put a major hurt on those fires as long as no lightning accompanies it. By the way, I picked up 2 seals IF you want to come get them tomorrow. If not Ill just put em with my spares. Where are you going to camp tonight?

I am now in Rexburg at my son's house as I saw it was supposed to rain so I decided to push it a bit. Much cooler too. What town are you in?

 

[TenereGUY]

I've decided to head home. Been on the road 36 days and coming up into SE Oregon and then into Idaho seeing all the smoke I decided to pass. I was thinking of going from Boise to Moscow and see friends then up 12 to Lolo Hwy then down to Rexburg but not if it is so smokey that I can't even see a mile away. (That was at Fields) I could see better when I took a gravel ranch road over to 95 but still real hazy. Hope the rain clears some of it out for you guys.
I'll be ready for the next go round though.

 

[SpudBob]

Little update on the weather. They have moved it up to Tomorrow and Monday. Amazing how quickly that changed

I've decided to head home. Been on the road 36 days and coming up into SE Oregon and then into Idaho seeing all the smoke I decided to pass. I was thinking of going from Boise to Moscow and see friends then up 12 to Lolo Hwy then down to Rexburg but not if it is so smokey that I can't even see a mile away. (That was at Fields) I View attachment 104706could see better when I took a gravel ranch road over to 95 but still real hazy. Hope the rain clears some of it out for you guys.
I'll be ready for the next go round though.

That is White Horse Ranch Rd.I was going to suggest that way as it is a quick way to get to 95 from Fields and onto Boise. I figured that you high tailed it because of the weather. Smart move! Its supposed to rain for the next day or so with some possible falsh flooding but If it rains a lot it will help put out some of the fire for sure. Its supposed to be nice after that. It should be less dusty too.

 

[SpudBob]

I am now in Rexburg at my son's house as I saw it was supposed to rain so I decided to push it a bit. Much cooler too. What town are you in?

Sweet,ID about 30 miles, as the buzzrds fly, from Lowman,ID at the crossroads of the IDBDR.

 

[TenereGUY]

Sweet,ID about 30 miles, as the buzzrds fly, from Lowman,ID at the crossroads of the IDBDR.

Ah, Lowman. That's on a road I have been wanting to ride on for some years.

 

[SpudBob]

I was hoping the weather would hold out and we could ride together. I was going to suggest a ride up Banks/Lowman Rd onto HWY21 to Stanley. Id turn back and from there you could have ridden down into Sun Valley and then across the desert through Craters of the Moon and Atomic City onto Rexburgh. Maybe next time.

 

[TenereGUY]

I was hoping the weather would hold out and we could ride together. I was going to suggest a ride up Banks/Lowman Rd onto HWY21 to Stanley. Id turn back and from there you could have ridden down into Sun Valley and then across the desert through Craters of the Moon and Atomic City onto Rexburgh. Maybe next time.

Sure,
I've crossed from Rexburg on 20 to Boise a couple of times but I keep looking at the map and seeing those twisting roads up to Lowman. When I get a custom seat on this bike 500 miles will be no big deal. I never thought that I would say that about an adventure bike... but here I am saying it! With the winglets, the infill dash sold by a member on here and the VSTREAM windshield I am very well protected with no real buffeting unless it is strong side wind or a front wind off the 10 or 2 o'clock position. Still not bad. I was rolling 81 mph last night and wanted to roll past someone who was in front of me and going up hill. I rolled on the gas... and nothing really happened? Huh, got on it more and slowly went by... maybe 80 miles later I look at the lower dash... what am I doing in Touring Mode? All better now.
I may be out here soon enough as my son lives in Rexburg and they are going to have a baby...

 

[SpudBob]

Sure,
I've crossed from Rexburg on 20 to Boise a couple of times but I keep looking at the map and seeing those twisting roads up to Lowman. When I get a custom seat on this bike 500 miles will be no big deal. I never thought that I would say that about an adventure bike... but here I am saying it! With the winglets, the infill dash sold by a member on here and the VSTREAM windshield I am very well protected with no real buffeting unless it is strong side wind or a front wind off the 10 or 2 o'clock position. Still not bad. I was rolling 81 mph last night and wanted to roll past someone who was in front of me and going up hill. I rolled on the gas... and nothing really happened? Huh, got on it more and slowly went by... maybe 80 miles later I look at the lower dash... what am I doing in Touring Mode? All better now.
I may be out here soon enough as my son lives in Rexburg and they are going to have a baby...

Hwy 21 is definitely more picturesque and twisty than Hwy20 for sure.Banks/Lowman Rd that T's into 21 at Loman is pretty amazing. Stanley/Red Lake area is pretty special. Hwy93 from Stanley to Salmon, along the river, is also really fun and curvy. Yah hit me up when you come back through. Bob

 

[TenereGUY]

Hwy 21 is definitely more picturesque and twisty than Hwy20 for sure.Banks/Lowman Rd that T's into 21 at Loman is pretty amazing. Stanley/Red Lake area is pretty special. Hwy93 from Stanley to Salmon, along the river, is also really fun and curvy. Yah hit me up when you come back through. Bob

Yes, an interesting loop could be made out of those and some other roads like 20 west to 75 to 21 to Lu ky Peak state Park then double back to Rush Creek road then up 21 to Banks/Lowman to 55 north then 12 to 93 south. 12

 

[Wymbly1971]

Hi Bob, Thanks for the updates on weather and smoke along the BDR. It would have been nice to travel the route when it's clear, but it is what it is...the plan has inertia now.

Guy. It's seriously too bad we'll miss you this time...truly. I was hoping to meet you, talk about your adventure from the last couple months. I have been following your blog and was surprised you'd even consider this trip. We'll definitely have to think about something for next time. We're not that far apart geographically, so... Safe travels, my friend.

 

[SpudBob]

Hi Bob, Thanks for the updates on weather and smoke along the BDR. It would have been nice to travel the route when it's clear, but it is what it is...the plan has inertia now.

Guy. It's seriously too bad we'll miss you this time...truly. I was hoping to meet you, talk about your adventure from the last couple months. I have been following your blog and was surprised you'd even consider this trip. We'll definitely have to think about something for next time. We're not that far apart geographically, so... Safe travels, my friend.

Its raining here today and the route is getting a decent amount of rain from what I'm seeing/hearing. Hopefully not too much as that can be an issue also. The fires are far enough from the route that I dont think it will be an issue. It may turn out perfect as the dust on many dirt roads gets pretty bad this time of year and hopefully put a hurt on the fires. Southern/Central Idaho gets very little precipitation from late Spring to early Fall.

 

[TenereGUY]

PSA!!!!!
Talking to my wife she said to get my seals fixed and brakes done and go as I am already out here. Dennis Dillon power sports in Boise said get it here by Wednesday morning.
Bob, I need those seals as they don't have any!!!! Please message me ASAP.
I have a MotoZ Tractionator Adventure on the front and a GPS on the back. If I can swing it I will have them swap the rear tire. If not then I may do it myself. Game on!
TG

 

[SpudBob]

I just got off the phone with Jay and, after a long conversation ,he said he could do it on Thursday afternoon If that is any better. What needs to be done on your brakes???