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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2011, 04:09:35 PM »
I have wiring also.  Just trying to find some cheap lights taht will plug in.  Enduro Engineering sells a plug in kit but it's almost $200!
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2011, 07:27:27 PM »
Just buy a aftermarket (Polisport, UFO, Acerbis, etc) headlight and an led taillight.  It shouldn't cost you more than $75.  To look even more road legal, just wire in a rear brake switch, which is also inexpensive.
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2011, 10:41:19 AM »
I think that my bike already has brake switches on it, as there are extra wires on the brake calipers.  So really I just need a headlight and taillight.
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2011, 01:39:36 PM »
I doubt that you bike has a brake switch on it.  The wires that you see are most likely for the stock odo/speedo.  The brake switch does not go on the caliper.  It is a pressure switch that is on the master cylinder.
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #19 on: August 11, 2011, 08:30:36 AM »
I looked at it again last night and that is correct, no brake switch. There isn't a wire on the rear brake which I thought I saw.

I'll probably just go headlight/taillight if I do this, no real reason to go any further than that probably.
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2011, 07:21:23 PM »
there was some new arrows out today, dont know if its for this event already. but it looked like some nice easy trail. we were tempted to move some arrows over some of our favorite sections. haha
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2011, 07:35:29 PM »

why were the arrows going through your property? or was it across the street?
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2011, 07:40:16 PM »
it was at jacks. we have a creek wash out that we like to ride up there. we were tempted to run the arrows right up it. its a tough ride for the average B rider
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2011, 08:52:22 PM »
That would make for some interesting riding. I would like to see some big as BMW with side bags try it haha
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2011, 08:01:38 AM »
Seems quite early for them to be arrowing trails. 
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2011, 08:22:56 AM »
Quote from: redrider911 on August 14, 2011, 08:52:22 PM
That would make for some interesting riding. I would like to see some big as BMW with side bags try it haha

That'd be quite a sight. :)  Some cuold probably make it but it'd be crazy for sure.

Quote from: jaked308 on August 15, 2011, 08:01:38 AM
Seems quite early for them to be arrowing trails. 

I was thinking that too, maybe it's a test loop?
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2011, 09:43:33 AM »
yeah, it does seem really early. i dont know what it could be for though. there was even stakes pounded in with arrows on them. maybe theres another event?
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2011, 10:15:27 AM »
No other event that I'm aware of.  I doubt you'll see to many of the BMW type dual sport bikes at their event.  They are some geared for Adventure touring.  If they do come, I'd think they would be pretty miserable in the trails.  It's possible that the arrows are just rough arrows for the dual sport.  I'll ask one of the guys when I see them.
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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #28 on: August 15, 2011, 10:47:59 AM »
Quote from: BLACKeR on August 15, 2011, 09:43:33 AM
yeah, it does seem really early

It is a 100-mile trail ride, not a 7-mile hare scramble.  So for a dual sport or an enduro, the course work needs to start about 2 months prior to the event.

Right now, they are probably "rough" arrowing it.  Finish arrowing and mileage / route sheet riding will be about 2 weeks before the event (October 2).

It is a lot of work for a few people, or it can be a little work for a lot of people.

I am not a member of the WCMC, but I intend to lend a hand with this event.  If anyone would like to get some fresh air in the in the woods, and do some trail work (even if it is for a just a couple of hours), please let me know.

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Re: Monkey Butt 100 dual sport ride - 10/2/2011
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2011, 01:07:45 PM »
Do you need a spark arrestor for this?  My bike is quiet so I see no noise issue but I don't think the stock exhaust has a sparky.
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