I use my 99 XJ as a DD and for mild trail riding, I'll rack up a few hundred miles at a clip but not "expeditions". My rig has a tire swing on back and a sheetmetal bumper with M8000. I use stock points and geometry. The bumpers, skids, sliders and camping gear increased the rigs weight so I...
I have seen a few receiver hitch BBQ grills and tables geared for the sporting event tail gater crowd but don't recall any set ups geared toward the trail rider/camper set. I love the idea and would enjoy seeing it executed.
I have found shovel as being the single most indispensible recovery tool, whether solo or with others. Shovels are cheap, work in a variety of conditions and in the majority of stucks some sort of landscaping is required. Hi-Lift jack and tow rope are tied for 2nd place for me. Obviously if...
Interesting bike. Looks like the Baja concept has drawn some inspiration from this historic beast.
http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/CLASSIC-MOTOCROSS-IRON-1969-HUSQVARNA-500-TWIN--4491.aspx
I haven't been thrilled with the looks of some of Husky's recent concept bikes...this one really has my attention though. I love the retro themed styling. I hope this one makes it to the showrooms.
http://husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com/gallery-images.php?d=12&pd=16
Let me caveat by saying I am not an expert in recovery gear maintenance and inspection but I have spent a couple of decades using, inspecting and maintaining various aircraft slings. With my own recovery gear I use the same principals and standards as well as some measure of common sense.
As...
Pat I was ready to dispute the claim of most epic video ever...then I watched it! Hands down the best accumulation of sports video I have ever seen. Thanks for calling our attention to this.
Jon, your statement above more than qualifies your stint in Afghanistan as postable content. It doesn't matter if you don't have your truck/moto staged in front of exotic landmarks, whether or not you are wearing/using the trickest commercially available products or that your camp is arranged...
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