Hey Dual, I am planning to do the LAB2V this year for the first time. I am in process of prepping my new-to-me WR250R. I am going to ad some type of off-road lights in case I get caught in the dark. Been on Amazon, Harbor Freight, etc. The challenge is finding a bracket that fits the lights I have been looking at. So, what type of bracket is that holding your lights on. The lights appear well above and toward the front of the bike, which enables you to see the speedo cluster. Is that plumbers strap? Can't tell. Thanks.
Go figure, the most entertaining adventure riding is done by an overly stoked happy TW owner. I donkt ride…yet, and when I do, I’ll be sure to ride a Tw
I am using a DJI osmo action 3 with a DJI mic . The mount is on the front of the helmet. I just have it bolted through but there is kits where you can attach mounts without drilling
What vibration dampening phone mount do you use? Quad lock is hella expensive, but if it's built with better plastic than others I supposed it would be good to protect my cameras on my phone lol
I live in Washington and ride those roads on a sportster Like you I started out carrying too much. I carry a gas can and it's saved me from hiking. Paying attention to forest fire reports is important
I had a rear flat on my Ruck last week on the way to my favorite cafe for lunch. First time it let me down in 8800 miles. Got it to the repair shop, gonna get a set of new tires, brake calipers adjusted, new air filter, oil change, antifreeze change, and on the shop formans advise…valve adjustment…my white bumble bee should run like new! Just had hand surgery for trigger finger release, so in a couple of weeks I will be back out riding again! Yeah, I think if you had stayed off the dirt, you would have not had it leave you stranded…all that vibration is just not good for it.
@mikehoward8201 hopefully you can get back out on the Ruck soon. I got that Forza rear shock now and it helps out so much. Still have to adjust the preload though.
The fact is the 250 Chinahawk bike long trips have been done but a Ruckus is something crazy and not been done. We all know crazy is interesting and is where legends are made.
You sir enjoyed every bit of this. That goofy-ass laugh of yours says EVERYTHING any of us needs to know. I'm super stoked to have come across your videos. keep it coming!
I watch this with morbid fascination and envy, for I lack the balls to carry the worlds least safe vehicle on the back of the worlds second least safe vehicle.
This is awesome. I've done the WABDR a couple times, and I've been wanting to do it on a 50cc moped with knobbies to stand in contrast to the old guys who think they need giant BMWs. Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Email me the pin to that mine will ya? I think I may know which one it is but wanted to be sure. Enjoyed this one man. Cool you got to meet the Cerro Gordo fellow. Love that channel.
Im about to move to WY from NW WA, and Im sad I didn't get the time to rip my Grom up the WABDR, but you're making me want to do it on a visiting trip lol.
@Napalmdog I wear them on every other bike I ride. In my opinion, if I'm cruising down the road less then 30mph I'm going to be a little bit more relaxed lol
Sorry you had to end it early man. As a bike tech for 30 years, if the lash goes to zero to the point it holds the valve open some when hot, the valve may be beginning to tulip some. I'd put 5 or 600mi on it local and check it again to make sure it isn't tightening up. Haven't had to do it on a ruckus yet, but all the race and hot rod bikes with titanium valves, I replace with Vesrah stainless and you hardly have to touch them again. Enjoyed the series nonetheless!! Good stuff!
Bummer you had to abort the mission. Valve lash of all things. In addition to my TW, I've acquired both a Honda CT90 and CT110 (aka "Postie Bike") in the last 1.5 years. The CT90 recently stranded me due to the spark plug gap getting too wide to spark. A friend with a truck rescued me and it took a while to figure out the problem. The best I can figure is the tip of the plug broke/burnt off. The gap was then too wide (given the setting of the points) to spark. At least your ruckus it was a low cost fix (except for the truck rental!). Great adventure (attempt). Thank for posting.
I was going to make the trip from CT to ME but unfortunately CT won’t register my ruck because anything under 49cc doesn’t need to and they won’t in the state of CT 🥹
@@dualdorks yeah it sucks…. BUT!!! Im moving up to Maine in 2 weeks 🤷♂️ I’ll just register it then and then I’ll drive it from Maine to Connecticut >:D MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
