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Troyyz
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:37 am: |
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This past weekend I finally had the opportunity to make use of this fantastic motorcycle for one of the primary purposes I purchased it for. My son Kyle (4 1/2 years old) and I headed out to the majestic Rocky Mountains to camp, hike, and ride the Uly. Our trip took us about 110 miles into the South Park area with the last 20 miles on gravel road to the Lost Park camp area. My excellent navigator got me in the last few miles.
![1](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385721.jpg) We were able to locate a quiet and secluded site in the campground and only saw two other families the rest of the weekend.
![2](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385722.jpg) But as soon we got set up, my son insisted we get on the hiking trail to do some exploring
![3](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385723.jpg) And soon afterwards, I got a bit disorientated
![4](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385724.jpg) But my fearless leader forged forward
![5](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385725.jpg) and eventually got us back on trail
![6](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385726.jpg) The rest of the day was truly stellar.
![7](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385727.jpg) We ended up hiking about 2 miles and then headed back to camp and set a fire
![8](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385728.jpg) Kyle enjoyed his first Smore and then we settled in for the long rainy night ahead
![9](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/385729.jpg) We had a perfect weekend thanks to a great motorcycle. Everything packed in nicely in the stock bags and the Uly performed outstandingly well on the gravel during rainstorms. Kyle logged over 250 miles on his first BadweatherBiker adventure and faired very well. Thanks Buell for making this adventure possible. |
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Etennuly
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:44 am: |
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That is what life is about! Congrats!![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/thumbsup3.gif) |
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Crusty
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:26 am: |
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Great stuff! |
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Aussiexbox
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:52 am: |
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Troy,fan bloody tastic mate,yet to take my little fella for an overniter,but mate from an Aussie,what the hell is a smore?? |
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Ulyssesguy
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 07:10 am: |
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Flame roasted marshmallow and milk chocolate bar in between honey gram-crackers... Lil dude is holding what appears to be a fine example of said Smore... Troy your pictures make me want to go camping this weekend... |
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Kuuud
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 08:54 am: |
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Great pics. Brought back memories from hiking Lost Park back in the early 80's when I still lived in CO. We use to park at the camp and hike back in several miles to Lost Creek (I think). Down thru the boulder-strewn valley and camp there. Nothing like fresh brookies for breakfast! |
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Bartimus
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 09:36 am: |
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great pictures, and nice story to go with them! Thanks for sharing... |
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Naiguy
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:34 am: |
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wow im sure the trip is going to stay in your sons mind for ever......good job Dad!
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Ulywife
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:57 am: |
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What a great weekend for both of you. Thanks for sharing! |
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Miamiuly
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:55 pm: |
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Very cool stuff. I don't have a kid but this is as close as it gets right now. My friend and his boy, Kyle 9 y.o., on my Uly. Rode with my buddy and his dad as a kid, and now with my bud and his boy as an "adult." Kyle just moved up to his own kx65 but has been wanting a ride on the Uly. They were on their dirtbikes the rest of the day.
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Harleywern
| Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 02:52 pm: |
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You have got it good across the big ocean. Almost no gravel roads to ride legal in Europe. Ride safe Werner |
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Ulyranger
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:45 am: |
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Excellent ride report Troyyz. Looks like another future two-wheeled adventurer in the making, good stuff. |
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Svh
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:49 am: |
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Wonderful pictures and experience. Pics have me seriously considering an X instead of the XT I have my eye on. Not sure how much I would use it on gravel though. |
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Hdbobwithabuell
| Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 04:50 pm: |
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Great report! Makes me feel bad again for moving out east![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/clipart/cry.gif) |
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Aussiexbox
| Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 06:25 am: |
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I'm glad I asked what the hell a smore was,cause I shore as sheite had no idea,not something that we would do down here,do they attract bears cheers from an induistive Aussie Phil |
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Tootal
| Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 04:49 pm: |
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I just got back from Colorful Colorado and I'm missing it already! And your not helping either!! Glad to see others out there enjoying what the Uly was meant for. |
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F_skinner
| Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 07:18 pm: |
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Troy, great story and pics.... Frank |
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Dynasport
| Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 08:07 pm: |
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Great post. Congrats on the wonderful trip. And the credit doesn't really go to the Uly, great as it is, it goes to the participants. |
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Troyyz
| Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 12:13 am: |
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Thanks for the all the kind words and comments. Am looking forward to more rides in September. If there are any fellow motorcycle camping enthusiasts who can recommend great spots in the Rockies please let me know. Thanks again! |
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Nevrenuf
| Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 06:14 pm: |
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looks like you had a fun time. looks like the kid(great looking one at that) was getting a kick out of having his picture taken. |
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Chump
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 03:21 pm: |
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Nice!...totally awesome....my daughter calls MINE, OUR BIKE!!!! |
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Echo15
| Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 09:58 pm: |
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My daughter (18 yo) no longer rides on the back. She is on her XB9s these days. |