Planning to Make History
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- avejoe
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Planning to Make History
According to extensive internet research, I have concluded that my plans to navigate the Rubicon Trail will be historic if I am successful. I am sure to be compared to Magellan, Robert Peary, Sir Edmund Hillary, Chuck Lindbergh, etc.
I have begun the preparation of my history making machine (my personal Spirit of St. Louis), started a fitness routine to prepare me for the rigors of the trail, and am soliciting sponsors.
I plan to make my attempt in August when the water on the trail recedes enough to be passable by my planned mode of travel: a 1975 Honda CT70.
(don't tell me it's been done. It's not on the world-wide web, so it ain't happened, yet)
I have begun the preparation of my history making machine (my personal Spirit of St. Louis), started a fitness routine to prepare me for the rigors of the trail, and am soliciting sponsors.
I plan to make my attempt in August when the water on the trail recedes enough to be passable by my planned mode of travel: a 1975 Honda CT70.
(don't tell me it's been done. It's not on the world-wide web, so it ain't happened, yet)
07 Suzuki 700 King Quad (Sold)
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
Re: Planning to Make History
epic!! i want to watch
Angelo
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K0HMR
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2006 Kodiak 450
warn 2500 winch, heated hand grips, and full custom skid plates with wrap around steel fender guards :) and 25" Bighorn tires
Re: Planning to Make History
i cant wait to see what he wears! and im sure it will be epic!
South Side Keeper
Paynes Creek 2017
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Re: Planning to Make History
"Who was that who took a 1975 Honda CT70 on the Rubicon?"
"Oh, he was an Average Joe."
Yeah, I think I would actually come out and ride the Rubicon to see this!
"Oh, he was an Average Joe."
Yeah, I think I would actually come out and ride the Rubicon to see this!
Wherever I go, there I am
Paynes Creek 2016!
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Re: Planning to Make History
Maybe I can join you with my ct110, with an extra 40cc and low range it should be a breeeze.
DAVE
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Brute 750 Camo... 26'' MUDLITE XTR'S... Ramsey 3000 w/remote...eXplorist 400... Mair handguards... FlightCare Member
Re: Planning to Make History
I want video...
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
- avejoe
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Re: Planning to Make History
Yes, there will be photo documentation.
My maiden voyage of the CT70 is planned for this Saturday as I will be participating in the Nevada City Toy Run with several hundred Harleys.
I will post pictures from the toy run.
My maiden voyage of the CT70 is planned for this Saturday as I will be participating in the Nevada City Toy Run with several hundred Harleys.
I will post pictures from the toy run.
07 Suzuki 700 King Quad (Sold)
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
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Re: Planning to Make History
"They" have been running the Rubicon Trail back since the day's of wooden-spoked wheel's and lead paint... YOU CAN DO IT!
Re: Planning to Make History
You know you've been doing too much Facebook when you look for the Like button to click on a post you read here....
Wherever I go, there I am
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Re: Planning to Make History
I've had that happen SEVERAL TIMES....
Where's the LIKE BUTTON!!
Where's the LIKE BUTTON!!
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: Planning to Make History
May be too late to put one here now!
Wherever I go, there I am
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
- avejoe
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Re: Planning to Make History
Ok, I've had some setbacks during trials. Major malfunction. Had to call base for rescue (wife with truck with a bad attitude). I understand great adventurers commonly have to deal with spousal skeptisizm. Whatever. STFU.
After several months and mail order deliveries, I am back on track. The CT70 will now hit 40mph and runs like a champ. Will still need more trials and locktite before I hit the Rubicon. With such a light winter, I may try for June or July instead of August.
More details to follow.
After several months and mail order deliveries, I am back on track. The CT70 will now hit 40mph and runs like a champ. Will still need more trials and locktite before I hit the Rubicon. With such a light winter, I may try for June or July instead of August.
More details to follow.
07 Suzuki 700 King Quad (Sold)
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
- avejoe
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Re: Planning to Make History
Thanks, but I must do this alone.DAVE wrote:Maybe I can join you with my ct110, with an extra 40cc and low range it should be a breeeze.
(a lot like my love life lately)
(Whatever. STFU.)
07 Suzuki 700 King Quad (Sold)
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
05 Suzuki DRZ 400s (Sold)
04 Suzuki DL 650 (Sold)
02 BMW 1150RT
2006 Kawi KLR650
75 Honda CT70
77 Honda CT70
12 Toyota Prius V8
Re: Planning to Make History
LOL....that's funny Dave...or not depending on your point of view.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: Planning to Make History
so far this thread is a whole lot of talk and not a lot of RIDING!! whens this gonna happen!!?
Angelo
My Business mention ATV Obsession and i will hook you up.
http://www.mygemologist.com
K0HMR
My ATV!!
2006 Kodiak 450
warn 2500 winch, heated hand grips, and full custom skid plates with wrap around steel fender guards :) and 25" Bighorn tires
My Business mention ATV Obsession and i will hook you up.
http://www.mygemologist.com
K0HMR
My ATV!!
2006 Kodiak 450
warn 2500 winch, heated hand grips, and full custom skid plates with wrap around steel fender guards :) and 25" Bighorn tires
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