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I am lucky enough to ride with Thor often and I have nothing but respect for Thor's abilities on the mountain....Dude!! YOU..GOT...SERVED!!!!! <OBJECT height=355 width=425> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIyi4WjPz-I&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></OBJECT>

The XR 650 is definitely the bike of choice for the desert, more the R than the L. My street bike is a Kawi ZR-7S and I understand how things can get uncomfortable. at least with this bike it is slow enough that my license stays in tact. one of my weakness's on the road is that I am not having enough fun unless I am above 80. sure glad the bike handles decently well. My brother used to live in Burlington and had nothing but rave reviews for the riding out there. Now he is in Phoenix, not sure that he is as stoked about it. he loves that he can ride year round though Your Triumph is a beauty!! classic cafe bikes are awesome Have a great ride!

Mark, it sounds like it is time to move west! We had an icy day......once.....about 5 years ago....maybe.... and the land is great for both of your bikes. With all of the forest roads out here, you might have more fun on the XR than the V Strom. I am near selling my street bike so that I can get a 650 style bike, much more versatile and better rides around here. It seems like you are missing the single track bike, but that is easy to rectify.

I found it funny that you said motorcycles were cheap, I got back into snowboarding because motorcycles were expensive (damn tires and gas for the desert trips, haven't given it up though). I don't know you from Adam, but it sounds like you have a valuable history in snowboarding. Stick around, it is a regular soap opera and pretty entertaining at times.

never done it on the snow, but the mountain bike and dirt bike have had multiple squirrell and rabbit run ins. didn't look back to see how many resulted in death, I don't believe very many. Just think if you would have left a body on the course you may have had an advantage over everyone that would run after you. I am not sure which wax to use on fur or blood

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I've ridden the Madd and Silber. These opinions are from someone who usually rides a GS board and let them run in Colorado snow, generally packed powder Madd - very turny, almost needs to turn. Often times I felt like it was going to throw me on my head because of it. I felt that it would be a great board for a day in the bumps with groomed runouts. When I tried a GS turns the board was willing but not happy. I would be willing to have one in my quiver, just not as my daily ride, more of a crowded weekend ride when I need more space than the groomers will offer. Silber - Willing to make small and large turns, but has a limited range of speed before the board can't keep up. The board always held it's edge well until the nose folded. The nose is to soft and above a certain speed the nose will consistently fold. It didn't throw me over the bars, but felt very limited in how much confidence it would give me. Not a board that I would purchase for the way I ride. If you have generally crowded slopes and don't like to run very fast, it would be a good board.

all of this love for Stan is going to bring a tear to my eye. Happy Birthday Buddy!! I hope the B-days only get better for you

Be thankful that there are people here that refuse to sell garbage to other members

I hear it is a big one, at least you made it with many more to come. The best part is that you still don't have to grow up!!

can you use an awl or a nail to act as a wedge between the insert and the plastic surrounding the insert? This may keep the insert from turning while you loosen the screw. a small screwdriver may work also. You might look at pushing the insert through the bottom of the boot since you will be using a new t nut when this is finished.

Happy Birthday Stan

KrudKarver and I are looking for a room for Friday night, 2/15. Couch or floor space will treat us well. I'm sure that it will be a late night with the banquet and all. People generally like us too. Thanks

The worst that I had the torture of watching is Lost in Translation. Everything about it lost me.

Thankfully Mario had replacements

Let me know if your interested

that just sounds so pointless. maybe you should just copy a thread that you started last year. maybe the same reply's would be used

have you tried Bola? PM him through BOL

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have you tried plates on your AM board? could you pack two boards and your HB setup?

Lovey Crew - you guys rock!!! Thanks for hosting. I can't wait to get over to your mountain again for more good times to everyone that I met and did not meet it was fun seeing so many hardbooters in one spot.. great carves all over the mountain Lets do it again!!

It was good to finally hook up with you Lee. Yesterday was allot of fun. hopefully we can get together at Copper in the near future.. Keep havin fun

I'm ready to slide all over the mountain!!! Mostly on my butt! I think that I had my first day without wrecking. I made it through two entire runs, not once was i on my butt. Beat that.............Punks.....

M Dude that looks awesome!!! I look forward to seeing you rip it up tomorrow Curtis, that is a bummer. I was hoping that the alcohol would help keep the infection down and maybe the swelling down. Next time

All in the name of fun Recover quickly and i'll see you on Saturday.