Riding Season has Begun in Idaho!

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 12:43 AM

The riding season has arrived in my part of Idaho!

While I wait for the snow to melt from the mountain trails, I can at least ride the lowlands at 4,400 feet above sea level.

The melting snow can make the roads here very sloppy in the springtime thaw.

Here's why you don't want a low front fender in Idaho.

A stainless steel, exhaust header also makes it much easier to clean the baked mud off your pipes.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-17-2013, 12:54 AM

Speaking of which, how do you normally clean your bike?

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 01:01 AM

I put a plug in the muffler's exhaust hole. Then I spray the bike with my garden hose; I don't use a pressure washer.

I buff the exhaust header with a chamois to remove the baked mud. Finally, I spray WD40 on the drive chain to remove the water.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-17-2013, 01:12 AM

Your garden hose must have good pressure, and Idaho mud must fall off easily.

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 01:23 AM

My garden hose does have good pressure.

However, Idaho mud doesn't always fall away very easily.

I always try to wash the bike as soon as I get home from a muddy ride. Also, the first application of water softens the mud, so later sprays from the hose can dislodge the mud.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-17-2013, 08:29 PM

Love it Spud!

It was wise to bring the Torque Monster out in that mud. I hate mud. :wink: Funny sand is fun and smooth and easy now, but I have only ridden in the mud once, on my KLX, and ate it 3 times.

Your lowlands are higher than my local highlands. :wink:

Pliskin · 03-20-2013, 01:17 AM

That is nasty mud. But the mountain looks great.

Is it possible to climb it?

SpudRider · 03-20-2013, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pliskin

That is nasty mud. But the mountain looks great.

Is it possible to climb it?

Yes, one can climb that butte. However, it's also possible to ride to the top. Here are some photographs I took from the summit.

Spud

03-17-2013, 12:43 AM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Riding Season has Begun in Idaho! The riding season has arrived in my part of Idaho! While I wait for the snow to melt from the mountain trails, I can at least ride the lowlands at 4,400 feet above sea level. The melting snow can make the roads here very sloppy in the springtime thaw. Here's why you don't want a low front fender in Idaho. A stainless steel, exhaust header also makes it much easier to clean the baked mud off your pipes. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-17-2013, 12:54 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Speaking of which, how do you normally clean your bike? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-17-2013, 01:01 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I put a plug in the muffler's exhaust hole. Then I spray the bike with my garden hose; I don't use a pressure washer. I buff the exhaust header with a chamois to remove the baked mud. Finally, I spray WD40 on the drive chain to remove the water. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-17-2013, 01:12 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Your garden hose must have good pressure, and Idaho mud must fall off easily. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-17-2013, 01:23 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My garden hose does have good pressure. However, Idaho mud doesn't always fall away very easily. I always try to wash the bike as soon as I get home from a muddy ride. Also, the first application of water softens the mud, so later sprays from the hose can dislodge the mud. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-17-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Love it Spud! It was wise to bring the Torque Monster out in that mud. I hate mud. :wink: Funny sand is fun and smooth and easy now, but I have only ridden in the mud once, on my KLX, and ate it 3 times. Your lowlands are higher than my local highlands. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-20-2013, 01:17 AM	#7
Pliskin Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 341	That is nasty mud. But the mountain looks great. Is it possible to climb it? __________________ Zongshen 200gy-2
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