Scott Brady
Founder
Making coffee while the charge finishes
Alternative Fuel Adventure
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Kickapoo Tad
New member
It sounds like the J8 has the same VM diesel that the Liberty had in '05? If so you should be able to have Green Diesel Engineering reflash the ECU for better mileage.
Good luck on the adventure! Stay warm!
Good luck on the adventure! Stay warm!
Scott Brady
Founder
We just had an incredible turn of events this morning.
After about five miles of riding Brian and Austin were stopped by a man frantic on the side of the road. He yelled out "are either of you EMTs". Austin responded yes and pulled out the medical kit and began running down the wash in the direction of the victim. Brian and I then drove/rode down the wash and found an 84 year old gentleman that had been lost since Monday night. We provided interim medical care until the Sheriffs helicopter came and then the rescue helicopter.
Austin was a real hero today, I am very proud of him.
After about five miles of riding Brian and Austin were stopped by a man frantic on the side of the road. He yelled out "are either of you EMTs". Austin responded yes and pulled out the medical kit and began running down the wash in the direction of the victim. Brian and I then drove/rode down the wash and found an 84 year old gentleman that had been lost since Monday night. We provided interim medical care until the Sheriffs helicopter came and then the rescue helicopter.
Austin was a real hero today, I am very proud of him.
Lunch stop.
Charging the bike and some Go Pros.
Scott Brady
Founder
we are nearly finished with our late afternoon charge and lunch. The rescue from earlier today has adjusted our plans slightly, so we will need to monitor our exit point now.
The bike has been fun to ride, especially at (nearly) half the weight of the KTM 950.
The bike has been fun to ride, especially at (nearly) half the weight of the KTM 950.
trailsurfer
Explorer
Nice job on the rescue you guys.
Eaglefreek
Eagleless
Wow! Great to hear you were able to help. :bowdown:
Kickapoo Tad
New member
When you have an adventure you have an adventure! Nice going guys!
elcoyote
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0004
Awesome job Austin! Sounds like the Remote Medical training came in handy, no substitutes for being prepared.
Scott Brady
Founder
The alternative fuel adventure is now complete. We successfully rode the Zero for over 100 miles of dirt, including some 2.5 difficulty trails, water crossings and even deep sand.
A fun weekend!
A fun weekend!
Scott Brady
Founder
The helicopter was searching the area already for Hank, so it was easy for them to find us. We had several vehicles around his Lexus and we waived down the chopper.
Verizon had coverage
The rescue crew put him on an IV once they took off. All of the onsite care was provided by Austin and a woman who was assisting.
Note: We were not the first to find Hank. A couple in a nice FJ60 was looking for a campsite and found the car on a two-track. They are the ones who flagged us down a few minutes later.
Rexsname
Explorer
How cool that this ended on such a happy note! I'll bet that the price of tuition for his medical training sure seemed small when help finally arrived. How great that this young man was able to be in the right place with the right tools and the right training!
Thank you for doing more than a three hour write up on the Zero DS. An extensive test like this is much more likely to show the weaknesses in a marginal product. I can't wait to learn more!
REX
Thank you for doing more than a three hour write up on the Zero DS. An extensive test like this is much more likely to show the weaknesses in a marginal product. I can't wait to learn more!
REX
suntinez
Explorer
Sounds like the guy was a local favorite, good on ya for helping him out.
Love the idea of solar powered vehicles, way overdue! Times they are a changing.
Love the idea of solar powered vehicles, way overdue! Times they are a changing.