Bethany 2013

I'm ready to rock!!!

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I *think* I'm ready for anything the Bethany throws my way! Front fender bag contains tow rope and gas siphen hose. I installed a rear rack that now safely holds my DMX2 tool pack, spare spark plug, spark plug socket/wrench and tire tube patches/glue.

Bring it on Bethany, I dare you!!! ;)
 
I'm bringing... my tail bag to stash my layers of clothing. That's about it ;)
 
patw said:
I'm bringing... my tail bag to stash my layers of clothing. That's about it ;)
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hahahah, well one set of tools & equipment per group are likely enough but I DO recommend everyone bring along a spare spark plug for your machine properly gapped!!

So are we going to GTAM-group-up? How many guys are confirmed attending from GTAM?
 
Xhumeka said:
hahahah, well one set of tools & equipment per group are likely enough but I DO recommend everyone bring along a spare spark plug for your machine properly gapped!!

So are we going to GTAM-group-up? How many guys are confirmed attending from GTAM?
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Yes, I guess you are the tool-man then for the GTAM? :o
Anyone have an air pump?
And why are you talking Spark plugs?
 
Torontorocko said:
Yes, I guess you are the tool-man then for the GTAM? :o
Anyone have an air pump?
And why are you talking Spark plugs?
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Yes, I also have a hand air-pump in my kit.

Why take an extra spark plug? Maybe watching this video of WudzRydr pre-riding the Bethany will help answer that ;)

http://contour.com/videos/watch/the-death-of-my-engine

(I know a new spark plug won't help a broken engine, but it's easy to water-out bikes on this ride)

For those joining my group - I intend on taking NONE of the bypasses... be warned now :)
 
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It sounds like the beaver pond is tame this year. I'd consider skipping the bypasses. Mud/sand/hills aren't a bother but deep water + long cold ride home might suck.
 
Xhumeka said:
Yes, I also have a hand air-pump in my kit.

Why take an extra spark plug? Maybe watching this video of WudzRydr pre-riding the Bethany will help answer that ;)

http://contour.com/videos/watch/the-death-of-my-engine

(I know a new spark plug won't help a broken engine, but it's easy to water-out bikes on this ride)

For those joining my group - I intend on taking NONE of the bypasses... be warned now :)
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I'm pretty good with ANY terrain except for the overly deep water. If I can get around the deepest water, I'll be fine.
I still need my bike for everyday commuting.
 
Torontorocko said:
I'm pretty good with ANY terrain except for the overly deep water. If I can get around the deepest water, I'll be fine.
I still need my bike for everyday commuting.
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Haha, me too. Plus I get out on the trails 3+ times per week in the summer, so I don't have pent up madness. I do not approve of early season hydro-lock :)
 
patw said:
Haha, me too. Plus I get out on the trails 3+ times per week in the summer, so I don't have pent up madness. I do not approve of early season hydro-lock :)
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:shock: Do you live beside the trails? How do you find the time for that much riding? I'd be very lucky to get 3 times/month here in the city.
 
Xhumeka said:
Looks like a 170km round trip for you to/from Haugens - add that to the 220km course you'll be throwing almost 400km on your CRF250L tomorrow... not bad! What's your buddy riding?
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I think he said he had a KLX250. It'll be a long day, for sure.
 
I will be solo tomorrow will try and find you guys. I have a black GMC canyon and a crf250x

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Also, you just ASSUMED I was bringing the CRF250L. What if I was doing Bethany with the Goldwing?! ;)
 
Scuba Steve said:
Quick question do I need a spark arrestor in for this ride.
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Technically since part of this ride goes through the Ganaraska Forest, yes, you need a spark arrestor (since any riding in the forest requires one). But since the Ganny isn't officially open yet (the ODSC has special permission for this ride) I really doubt you'll come across any park rangers enforcing this rule.

I'm sure MANY will be in attendance without arrestors.
 
Heads-up for those who haven't been following the official ODSC thread - apparently Haugen's is no longer open for breakfast; so if you want breakfast before the start of the Bethany better grab some before arriving at Haugen's!

A bunch of us are meeting up in Port Perry (5 minutes from Haugen's staging point) at Hyland Family Restaurant at around 9am for those interested:

http://www.hylandfamilyrestaurant.ca/

1866 Scugog St, Port Perry
 
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