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| Spodefest preparedness [message #778032] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 01:22 |
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How about a thread for those who have not attended before. Let's try to keep
it on topic.
I'll start.
You'll need a camera that you can carry with you on rides. The views are
awesome and you'll want to take pics.
I'd also like to recommend a few guns, noise makers, bear spray, camo
coolers, and a will to get in a fight with a bear if necessary.
Bring a bucket for showering at the hot tub after rides. Being able to
shower after every ride is one of the best parts of this particular
spodefest.
Bring as many spare parts as you can for your bike. Your gonna be pissed if
your clutch cable breaks on the first day and you can't ride anymore after
you figure out how to get your bike out of the mountains.
For those without campers and those fancy fridge thingys. Have the ability
to keep your food and drinks cold for a long time. It gets hot in the day
and ice in your cooler goes fast. I recommend a spare cooler just for
storing extra ice.
Sometimes it gets damn cold at night. I believe my first spodefest (2000) it
got down to 22 degrees one night. I think it was 100 degrees the same day.
Be prepared for both.
Be able to carry plenty of water on your ride. Or you might end up sucking
on someone elses tube.
That's all I can think of for now.
--
Rick
2000KX250
Watch out for the mantis attack!!!
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778034 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 01:49 |
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roost4u wrote:
> How about a thread for those who have not attended before. Let's try to keep
> it on topic.
>
> I'll start.
>
> You'll need a camera that you can carry with you on rides. The views are
> awesome and you'll want to take pics.
I'm thinking of bringing an extra memory card. I usually take 6 or 8
rolls of film. Do you think I'll need more than one 256mb card? I'm
using the 2nd highest resolution available on my camera.
> I'd also like to recommend a few guns, noise makers, bear spray, camo
> coolers, and a will to get in a fight with a bear if necessary.
Bug spray has come in handy in recent years.
>
> Bring a bucket for showering at the hot tub after rides. Being able to
> shower after every ride is one of the best parts of this particular
> spodefest.
Agreed! Biodegradeable soap is a must if showering near the hot
springs. Camp Suds
is good stuff and can be used for dishes, clothes, and showering. The
stuff with lavender and mint makes nasty jerseys smell sweet.
> Bring as many spare parts as you can for your bike. Your gonna be pissed if
> your clutch cable breaks on the first day and you can't ride anymore after
> you figure out how to get your bike out of the mountains.
Truer words have never been spoken. Make sure everything is in
top-notch running order before leaving home. If there are any
borderline problems that you've been putting off fixing, fix them now.
Or, do what I do and just make friends with Baxter <G>
>
> For those without campers and those fancy fridge thingys. Have the ability
> to keep your food and drinks cold for a long time. It gets hot in the day
> and ice in your cooler goes fast. I recommend a spare cooler just for
> storing extra ice.
Coleman Extreme coolers are awesome. They work way better than any
cooler we've ever had. Before we had one of those fancy fridge things,
we'd come home from a race and put the cooler in the kitchen on a
Sunday night and still have ice-cold beer on Friday when it was time to
load it again. Also, block ice lasts much longer than cubes.
> Sometimes it gets damn cold at night. I believe my first spodefest (2000) it
> got down to 22 degrees one night. I think it was 100 degrees the same day.
> Be prepared for both.
Excellent advice.
>
> Be able to carry plenty of water on your ride.
We have a Katadyn water purifier/filter thingy and it has come in handy
in Idaho. Lots of water around, but it needs to be purified. I go
through more water in Idaho than I do at home. I'm guessing it's
because of the altitude and the lack of humidity. That, and it can be
too friggin' hot on the trails.
> Or you might end up sucking on someone elses tube.
Thereby making the sucker the suckee's bitch for all eternity. I have a
bitch. I wish he was coming to Idaho this year.
> That's all I can think of for now.
Good idea, Rick.
> --
> Rick
Tami-
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778037 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 03:18 |
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roost4u wrote:
> How about a thread for those who have not attended before. Let's try to keep
> it on topic.
>
> I'll start.
Oh yeah, a tube for floating down the river is nice. If you're *really*
*really* nice to Theresa, she just might pick you up down near Paradise
Hot Springs with all the other kids.
The river might be getting a bit cool by early August, but I'll bet
it'll still feel good
after a long hot ride.
Tami-
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778040 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 03:39 |
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I think I will try to fit the welder in again this year. Tami may need
it!
-Dave-
WoodsChick wrote:
> > Bring as many spare parts as you can for your bike. Your gonna be pissed if
> > your clutch cable breaks on the first day and you can't ride anymore after
> > you figure out how to get your bike out of the mountains.
>
> Truer words have never been spoken. Make sure everything is in
> top-notch running order before leaving home. If there are any
> borderline problems that you've been putting off fixing, fix them now.
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778041 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 03:50 |
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Dave_Sparkman [at] msn.com wrote:
> I think I will try to fit the welder in again this year. Tami may need
> it!
Thanks, Dave!
>
> -Dave-
Tami-
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778045 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 11:13 |
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I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
money (which didn't take long ;-).
I could still use a few things: tire patch kit, extra front tube,
spare throttle cable, wind-up alarm clock, new hydration bladder, and
new forks seals and steering stem bearings installed would've been
nice... but when I look at the progress I *did* make I'm pretty happy.
Bike: Turbine Core II spark arrestor, recovered my seat, installed
mountain bike computer (speedometer/odometer), installed EE hand
guards (including a trim of the front brake lever), new grips,
replaced bars, new crossbar pad, T-vented carb lines, replaced rear
wheel bearings, cleaned carb and installed ballpark jetting for Baum,
replaced fuel filter, fabricated kickstand bracket, installed anodized
gas cap breather, re-aligned chain guide, new upper and lower chain
rollers, cleaned air filter and filter box.
Tools/Parts: Bought new plug wrench, main jet wrench, T-handle
screwdriver, Loc-Tite (two types), Silicone (two types), extra carb
jets, extra fuel line, extra spark plugs, Idaho OHV sticker, etc.
Riding gear: Bought new (better) knee pads, another pair of riding
pants (I now have two pair), MSR thick socks, water bottle/fanny pack,
and another pair of gloves.
Other gear: Bought 20-degree sleeping bag, bio-degradable soap, new
jacket.
Combined with the stuff I already had -- extra master links, small
tools, existing riding gear, misc spare parts, digital camera, etc. --
I think I'm fairly okay. I think OP's gonna transport a medium-sized
cooler for me, and then I'll probably purchase another in Mountain
Home... and a bunch of ice in Featherville. Oh, and I'll have a nice
noise maker along. ;-p
But thanks to everyone for the advice and suggestions along the
way! HUGE thanks to OP for transporting my bike and gear, to DJ,
Baxter and Joe Dowd for all their invaluable efforts, and again many
thanks to RMD!
CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778062 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 17:41 |
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On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:13:50 GMT, CrashTestDummy
<f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
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> I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
>money (which didn't take long ;-).
>
<snip spending spree>
You probably never thought this "free" trip would cost so much, did
ya? <G>
>CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
DJ
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778074 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 22:08 |
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On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:41:24 -0600, IdaSpode <not [at] home_watching.tv>
wrote:
>On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:13:50 GMT, CrashTestDummy
><f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
>>money (which didn't take long ;-).
>>
><snip spending spree>
>
>You probably never thought this "free" trip would cost so much, did
>ya? <G>
LOL! Yeah, I knew there'd be some expense, which is partially why I
was initially hesitant. I'll still have some food/snacks/drinks to
buy, gas for the trip from Boise and back, ice and a few
incidentals... and the three days of work loss will tax our finances
even more... but without the generousity of RMD there's absolutely no
way I could have even pondered this trip. I figure it's a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity though. And if my lot in life improves
in the future hopefully I'll be better able to help other RMDers the
way so many have helped me.
CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778076 ] |
Sun, 16 July 2006 23:04 |
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On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:08:36 GMT, CrashTestDummy
<f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
>On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:41:24 -0600, IdaSpode <not [at] home_watching.tv>
>wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:13:50 GMT, CrashTestDummy
>><f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
>>>money (which didn't take long ;-).
>>>
>><snip spending spree>
>>
>>You probably never thought this "free" trip would cost so much, did
>>ya? <G>
>
>
> LOL! Yeah, I knew there'd be some expense, which is partially why I
>was initially hesitant. I'll still have some food/snacks/drinks to
>buy, gas for the trip from Boise and back, ice and a few
>incidentals... and the three days of work loss will tax our finances
>even more... but without the generousity of RMD there's absolutely no
>way I could have even pondered this trip. I figure it's a
>once-in-a-lifetime opportunity though. And if my lot in life improves
>in the future hopefully I'll be better able to help other RMDers the
>way so many have helped me.
>
>
>CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
>f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
Hmmmm. Life improvement via Spodefest. I can see that. Life is
always better after a good ride with friends and a soak in the hot
tub.
I will have plenty of food and drink, (water, soda, beer, wine and
spirits) so don't get too many groceries.
Mike Baxter --------------- "All GasGas, All The Time"
2005 GasGas EC300, 2000 GasGas EC300, 1997 GasGas JXT270
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778077 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 00:03 |
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CrashTestDummy wrote:
> I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
> money (which didn't take long ;-).
>
> I could still use a few things: tire patch kit, extra front tube,
> spare throttle cable, wind-up alarm clock, new hydration bladder, and
> new forks seals and steering stem bearings installed would've been
> nice... but when I look at the progress I *did* make I'm pretty happy.
Save your money and don't buy another bladder. I have an extra 72oz
Camelbak bladder I can loan you, and it has a brand new never-been-used
bite valve. I won't even make you be my bitch, since technically it
will be "yours" while you are riding.
Also, don't bother with the alarm clock. I doubt you'll need one, but
if you do we have a travel clock you can borrow.
Tire patch kit? Eric's got one, and I'm sure lots of other riders will
have one. You might be able to do without that, too.
>
> Bike: Turbine Core II spark arrestor, recovered my seat, installed
> mountain bike computer (speedometer/odometer), installed EE hand
> guards (including a trim of the front brake lever), new grips,
> replaced bars, new crossbar pad, T-vented carb lines, replaced rear
> wheel bearings, cleaned carb and installed ballpark jetting for Baum,
> replaced fuel filter, fabricated kickstand bracket, installed anodized
> gas cap breather, re-aligned chain guide, new upper and lower chain
> rollers, cleaned air filter and filter box.
>
> Tools/Parts: Bought new plug wrench, main jet wrench, T-handle
> screwdriver, Loc-Tite (two types), Silicone (two types), extra carb
> jets, extra fuel line, extra spark plugs, Idaho OHV sticker, etc.
>
> Riding gear: Bought new (better) knee pads, another pair of riding
> pants (I now have two pair), MSR thick socks, water bottle/fanny pack,
> and another pair of gloves.
>
> Other gear: Bought 20-degree sleeping bag, bio-degradable soap, new
> jacket.
>
> Combined with the stuff I already had -- extra master links, small
> tools, existing riding gear, misc spare parts, digital camera, etc. --
> I think I'm fairly okay. I think OP's gonna transport a medium-sized
> cooler for me, and then I'll probably purchase another in Mountain
> Home... and a bunch of ice in Featherville. Oh, and I'll have a nice
> noise maker along. ;-p
Can I play with it?
> But thanks to everyone for the advice and suggestions along the
> way! HUGE thanks to OP for transporting my bike and gear, to DJ,
> Baxter and Joe Dowd for all their invaluable efforts, and again many
> thanks to RMD!
We'll have some food and drinks as well. You have free reign to wander
the compound with utensils in hand, sampling the wares that look best
to you. Everyone has to share!
I'll cook dinner for you. I make this great Chinese dish, prawns with a
mayonaise sauce,
You'll love it <G>
>
>
> CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
> f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
Tami-
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778081 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 00:03 |
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On 16 Jul 2006 15:05:46 -0700, "WoodsChick" <TamiRowell [at] msn.com>
wrote:
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>Save your money and don't buy another bladder. I have an extra 72oz
>Camelbak bladder I can loan you, and it has a brand new never-been-used
>bite valve. I won't even make you be my bitch, since technically it
>will be "yours" while you are riding.
Very kewl, but I'll probably still buy a replacement bladder for my
generic Camelbak simply because I found them at my local Wallyworld
for 8 bucks. And it's an exact replacement. Two litres (66 ounces).
Plus I think DJ's bringing a few overstock bladders. But it's nice to
know there's a backup plan :-)
>Also, don't bother with the alarm clock. I doubt you'll need one, but
>if you do we have a travel clock you can borrow.
I'm a night owl (usually), and sometimes a heavy sleeper, so I
thought an alarm clock might ensure I didn't miss the prime cool
weather riding. But on second thought, I'm sure Baxter or Charles will
wake me ;->
>Tire patch kit? Eric's got one, and I'm sure lots of other riders will
>have one. You might be able to do without that, too.
Well, I've got a crappy little bicycle tire patch kit that I'll
bring along. But I was hoping to buy one of those neat kits with the
Co2 cartridges to play with ;-p
>> Oh, and I'll have a nice noise maker along. ;-p
>
>Can I play with it?
Why certainly.
>We'll have some food and drinks as well. You have free reign to wander
>the compound with utensils in hand, sampling the wares that look best
>to you. Everyone has to share!
>I'll cook dinner for you. I make this great Chinese dish, prawns with a
>mayonaise sauce,
>You'll love it <G>
Smartass ;-p
CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #778082 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 00:03 |
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On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:04:56 -0700, Mike Baxter <m"who" [at] comcast.net>
wrote:
>I will have plenty of food and drink, (water, soda, beer, wine and
>spirits) so don't get too many groceries.
Party at Mike's!
CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #785195 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 03:06 |
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Some of my list:
Spark arrestor, we don't want to burn DJ's forest down, he won't invite
us back.
If you still have an aluminum OEM shift lever don't leave home without
getting a steel one, you can bend those back when you crunch one and if
you break it we can weld it easily. I've also got a small oxy/acetaline
rig I can bring but I don't know how to weld aluminum, do any other
'festers?
T-vent your carb or run some of your vent hoses up high, DJ and Murray
might take us through submarine water crossings. I bogged and stalled
in one last 'fest that was thigh deep. If you stall in a deep water
crossing, other 'festers will laugh at you!
If your not running hand guards take several extra brake/clutch levers.
If you don't have a kickstand try to find one, they come in very handy
in the areas with great views but no trees to lean against.
Take a several extra spark plugs, especially if your a flatlander, you
may need them while getting your mountain jetting sorted out.
Instead of one huge mongo sized backback on the trail, I prefered a
small one on front, medium on back of chest protector, helps to even
out the weight of all the crap we carry.
-Dave-
roost4u wrote:
> How about a thread for those who have not attended before. Let's try to keep
> it on topic.
>
> I'll start.
>
> You'll need a camera that you can carry with you on rides. The views are
> awesome and you'll want to take pics.
>
> I'd also like to recommend a few guns, noise makers, bear spray, camo
> coolers, and a will to get in a fight with a bear if necessary.
>
> Bring a bucket for showering at the hot tub after rides. Being able to
> shower after every ride is one of the best parts of this particular
> spodefest.
>
> Bring as many spare parts as you can for your bike. Your gonna be pissed if
> your clutch cable breaks on the first day and you can't ride anymore after
> you figure out how to get your bike out of the mountains.
>
> For those without campers and those fancy fridge thingys. Have the ability
> to keep your food and drinks cold for a long time. It gets hot in the day
> and ice in your cooler goes fast. I recommend a spare cooler just for
> storing extra ice.
>
> Sometimes it gets damn cold at night. I believe my first spodefest (2000) it
> got down to 22 degrees one night. I think it was 100 degrees the same day.
> Be prepared for both.
>
> Be able to carry plenty of water on your ride. Or you might end up sucking
> on someone elses tube.
>
> That's all I can think of for now.
> --
> Rick
> 2000KX250
> Watch out for the mantis attack!!!
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #785243 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 17:57 |
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WoodsChick wrote:
> Thereby making the sucker the suckee's bitch for all eternity. I have a
> bitch. I wish he was coming to Idaho this year.
I wish I was coming to Idaho too. In another thread I was just going on
about not riding. Idaho is also responsible in part for me not riding
much lately. The riding was so good that I find it hard to get excited
about any of my local possibilities.
I think I'm going to go to the spodefest site and look at some Idaho
pictures right now.
Craig
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #785260 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 20:21 |
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One should be prepared for the long, cold and lonely nights.
As I am bringing my GF this year. I no longer need the
blow-up-chick that Spodely brought to attend to my needs
at ISF04.
Fred, I'll pack said Blow-up-chick with my other supplies and bring
it for you as your camp companion.
It has been sitting unuesd for quite some time, but, was cleaned and
deflated after the last SpodeFest.
Enjoy.
SloCalSpode
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CrashTestDummy wrote:
<SNIP>
> CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
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| Re: Spodefest preparedness [message #785263 ] |
Mon, 17 July 2006 20:26 |
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On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:08:36 GMT, CrashTestDummy
<f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
>On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:41:24 -0600, IdaSpode <not [at] home_watching.tv>
>wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:13:50 GMT, CrashTestDummy
>><f.j.bradfordREMOVE [at] verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I made a checklist a couple months ago and went until I ran out of
>>>money (which didn't take long ;-).
>>>
>><snip spending spree>
>>
>>You probably never thought this "free" trip would cost so much, did
>>ya? <G>
>
>
> LOL! Yeah, I knew there'd be some expense, which is partially why I
>was initially hesitant. I'll still have some food/snacks/drinks to
>buy, gas for the trip from Boise and back,
Don't worry about the gas, LSIdaho is picking up the tab.
>ice and a few
>incidentals... and the three days of work loss will tax our finances
>even more...
No to mention the 3 or 4 days after you get home that you won't be
worth a sh*t to anyone, you'll still be thinking about Idaho riding,
wondering if it really happened or was it just a dream... <G>
>but without the generousity of RMD there's absolutely no
>way I could have even pondered this trip. I figure it's a
>once-in-a-lifetime opportunity though. And if my lot in life improves
>in the future hopefully I'll be better able to help other RMDers the
>way so many have helped me.
>
>
>CrashTestDummy - '85 RM-250
IdaSpodeFestivian
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