Any Interest in doing part of the Utah Backcountry Discovery Route in 2014?

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I had a carb leak that was getting worse. Yesterday I took it apart and found the accelerator pump diaphragm was the culprit. Got that replaced and built a license plate holder.
Since I hadn't taken the tight bastard loop for a test ride, I figured today was a good time to try it out. So I packed my bag with food, shelter, clothes, water and sleeping bag and headed around the block for a pre. run.

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My right side leg was close to the header and after hearing about Derek melting his fancy bag I figured I had to remedy the problem. So I fabbed up a quick heat shield.
Next was how I had originally attached the top with a strap under the rear fender. I was afraid the tire would rub at full compression. So I used some Paracord and two existing holes in the fender to attach to the rear fender frame.

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Now it's time to ride.
I rode up AF Canyon, zipped up some single track that was open.


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All was well. I was actually surprised at how little I noticed the bag. So I headed up the road for some rough rocky high-speed.

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I made it to the forest Lake turnoff with no shifting, no wet bag and no melted straps. Success.

I really think I am ready to go now.

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dude, pants as a saddle bag is the coolest thing I've ever seen. We were up hiking Forest Lake today, I'm surprised I didn't see you. Insanely sloppy conditions up there this weekend.
 
Thanks Steve. I wish I could take credit, but I totally stole the idea.
I didn't ride up to forest Lake, I stopped at the river crossing. It was pretty wet. I rode about 1 mile of single-track at the bridge by tibble Fork before it got muddy. I turned around even though my trials tire doesn't tear things up. It's just not worth risking those trails. One of the best things about where I live is AF Canyon single-track.

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Well I have some terrible terrible news.... I have to withdraw from this awesome event. My work schedule just got super overloaded and all coordination went haywire!

I'm really sorry I have to back out at the last minute. I hope you guys can pretend to have a horrible time so I don't cry myself to sleep for the next year
 
Tonkaman said:
Well I have some terrible terrible news.... I have to withdraw from this awesome event. My work schedule just got super overloaded and all coordination went haywire!

I'm really sorry I have to back out at the last minute. I hope you guys can pretend to have a horrible time so I don't cry myself to sleep for the next year
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That's a bummer Derek. I hate it when work gets in the way of fun.
Since I missed the planning trip, can we nail some details down? What time were we planning on leaving Friday?

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Tonkaman said:
You guys are more than welcome to use my bag and straps to help keep all the gear contained
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Seeing as how its in my car that would be convenient. But seeing as how I don't want to pay to replace it if I damage it I will pass. I need to get it back to you. I will drop it off at your place tomorrow after work.
 
glockman said:
That's a bummer Derek. I hate it when work gets in the way of fun.
Since I missed the planning trip, can we nail some details down? What time were we planning on leaving Friday?

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I sent you a text call me when you get a free minuet and we can go over details.
 
deviant said:
Seeing as how its in my car that would be convenient. But seeing as how I don't want to pay to replace it if I damage it I will pass. I need to get it back to you. I will drop it off at your place tomorrow after work.
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I really don't mind you taking it. It's better than risking a yard sale a hundred miles down the road
 
I am so excited for you guys! The weather has been perfect, and the snow has melted early so it should go flawlessly. This will be a life changing trip I'm sure
 
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