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Author Message   Buellnick Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 - 01:19 am:        Brider505, It looks like 54mm is the top triple size. Not sure if your bike has the tapered forks... this will make difference since you may not have enough room right under the top triple to clamp down unless you go really low... might make your ergonomics really uncomfortable and impractical. I've only used the no-rise versions and they are 38mm (clamp width). You could probably clamp down a slightly smaller area. Best thing to do is to call them... they are very helpful. Also, Steve @ Moto-Authority can help out since I think he's a Woodcraft dealer...might be able to beat the online prices. (Message edited by Buellnick on July 15, 2011)   Brider505 Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 - 09:43 pm:        Yeah, mine are tapered. went ahead and ordered the crossroads today so they should be here by Wednesday. You can put me down for two Patches. Cleared with work for Durango, who do I pay for the room?   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 09:40 am:        I heard back from the lady at the patch place. a re-design at this point would be over $150 extra. The reason is that she didnt get my email back saying to hold off. Apparently the person making the patches has already proceeded in making the rest. Maybe we can do a re-design for next year?   Brider505 Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 11:06 pm:        Installed Crossroads 0 Degree bars and modified the fender a bit relocating the plate under the seat.   Agfish18 Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 02:35 pm:        looks nice! how does she ride now with the bar change?   Brider505 Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 04:56 pm:        Thanks! I am loving the more aggressive riding position and she handles well through the turns. I took her up south fourteen this morning to the Ponderosa and had a great time through the twisties. It was a good morning.   Syonyk Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 05:00 pm:        Hm... How's $4100 for an 06 Uly XB12X with 7500 miles sound? Thunderbird has one that they apparently *really* want to get rid of... Two questions: - How is the Uly on dirt? Not like "hardcore trails," but the unimproved dirt roads we have around here. - I've heard the Uly is very light on the front wheel two-up with luggage. I'm 240 lbs, my passenger is around half that - would we likely still have issues with that? Thanks!   Bartimus Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 08:46 pm:        I had an '09 XB12XT and was not impressed with the handling characteristics while two up with the bags. It wheelied at most red lights and stop signs and felt unstable in curves. It is night and day difference when it is unloaded. Unloaded it handles like a typical Buell. Loaded it is light in the front, and wobbles. Rode mine to the 25th anniv homecoming and was so dissatisfied with it, I sold it and bought a Honda ST1300. Now THAT'S what Erik should Aim for, a serious sport touring bike...   Agfish18 Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 09:00 am:        speaking of luggage. I picked up a set of Givi bags for my 1125. So far, I think they will work after a few modifications. The only issue I am having at the moment with them is that they ride on my rear signals. I am thinking about getting some flush mounted ones or at least something that doesnt stick out as much.   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 01:52 pm:        OK, yall... I'm back. What did I miss?   Agfish18 Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 02:47 pm:        not too much. last week was fairly quiet   Agfish18 Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 03:51 pm:        any more news on the Durango Trip? is Durango Mountain Resort the final location?   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 06:56 pm:        OK, I made the final arrangements today for the hotel for the Durango trip. We'll be staying at Durango Mountain Resort. They can be contacted at 970-247-9000. After 12pm tomorrow, our group rate will be loaded and ready to book. Ask for the Southwest Buell Rally. The rooms and rates are as above: King room: $83 plus $13 resort fee Studio for 2: $90 plus $14 resort fee Studio for 4: $98 plus $15 resort fee 1 BR: $121 plus $15 resort fee 2 BR: $182 plus $18 resort fee These are all at the Purgatory Village Hotel. Dates of stay are check in on 8/19, stay two nights, depart 8/21. In response to the inquiry about routes up to the event: I don't know. If people want to meet up and ride up as a group, we can do that. If people have peculiar schedules and need to arrive earlier or later, they can certainly go up on their own. I agree that going up through Chama and Pagosa is much more scenic and enjoyable. Given the time, I'd opt for that too. However, if I'm working that day (which I might), I might have to take the speed route up US550. Ping me with questions or concerns.   J2blue Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 07:17 pm:        I'm still looking for someone to share a room or suite with, let me know if you are interested.   Brider505 Posted on Monday, July 25, 2011 - 09:52 pm:        I'm down with sharing a room with someone. Has anyone taken the Dulce route to Pagosa Springs? I snowboard there most of the winter. You start out at 550 through Cuba and then take a right at the two teepee's. your on a reservation road until Dulce and it spits you out past Chama. It cuts about 45 min. off the drive and the road is pretty awesome the whole way.   Bartimus Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 07:02 am:        Jody, I'll split a room with you. Brider, got a mapquest link to that route? I might be interested in taking it. I detest straight roads...   J2blue Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 08:36 am:        Cool Bart. Which room? The cheapest? I can make the reservation today if you want.   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 09:10 am:        I'll be making my reservations today.   Reiver Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 11:58 am:        I got a king room for two nights. (Message edited by Reiver on July 26, 2011)   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 01:50 pm:        just reserved my room. any news on a route for that Saturday yet?   Reiver Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 02:02 pm:        Is everyone meeting somewhere Friday morning to ride from Albuquerque to Durango?   Bartimus Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 03:13 pm:        I will not be riding 550. I'm heading up towards Chama, to pagosa springs to meet Jody, then heading west to Durango. Anyone that would like to ride with is welcome to. I will probably head out around 8am.   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 03:34 pm:        I would like to go with a group. my fiance and I have the day off, but we have to drop off the dogs at the kennel around 7:00 that morning, then we can head up. I dont know if I will be ready by 8, but I can try.   J2blue Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 05:43 pm:        Room is booked! The guy who helped me was named Kelsey and he is a rider(KTM dual sport) and he was very helpful. Oh yeah, check-in is at 4pm so we have plenty of time to get from Pagosa Springs to the resort. (Message edited by j2blue on July 26, 2011)   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 06:28 pm:        I don't know yet what time I'll be able to leave to go up. I might have to work that day and then would have to leave late afternoon. I'll know more as we get closer. As for Saturday, we do have a route selected. It's not a lot of miles, but it's a lot of scenery and a lot of potential for stops, photo ops, etc, and the roads are nice. You can always break away if you choose and do some extra stuff.   Brider505 Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 06:56 pm:        I Googled the route starting from Cuba so that it would route me through the reservation. FYI, in case anyone is interested. 550 to 537 N, Right on 537 to US 64 East. Right on US 64 East to US 84 West, Left on 84 to 160 and then Left on 160 W through Pagosa. It sounds more difficult than it actually is but the road is full of turns and elevation change along with some great scenery.   Agfish18 Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 10:29 am:        I am fine with riding with whoever. My original plan was to head out of town around 10 or 11, stop in SF to have lunch, then make my way up toward Chama and Pagosa and then to Durango. I figured it would be about 5-6 hours depending on how many times we stop to stretch legs and enjoy scenery... it would get us there by around 4 for check-in time... I am flexible as I have the day off. I dont think I will be able to leave the house before about 8:30 though due to having to drop the pups off after 7:00 and then get a couple things set up at the casa. oh well... still have a few weeks til that happens. I am sure we will figure it all out.   Bartimus Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 11:53 am:        agfish, can you post pics of the bags you got? I'm interested in seeing how they mock up to the 1125...   Ghostrider Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 12:11 pm:        Well, if I had all day, I'd go this way: http://tinyurl.com/3pgjnzt It's about 350 miles and is mostly turns.   Agfish18 Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 02:37 pm:        Bart, I'll take some when I get home... Ghost, looks like a nice ride. As much as I would like to do that, I think I am going to try to take a shorter route in order to try and enjoy the resort we are staying at.