Always Overdone

Category: Transportation

  • 15 miles at Metcalf Motorcycle Park

    15 miles at Metcalf Motorcycle Park

    What does a trip to the Metcalf Motorcycle Park look like for me right now?

    10a — leave house, pick up lunch to go
    10:3a — arrive at park and relax a bit
    11a — start riding trails
    12p — break for lunch
    12:3p — start riding trails again
    1:3p — head home
    2p — home

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  • The DRZ oil system is… busy

    The DRZ oil system is… busy

    Which brings me to my first issue with my DRZ. A little while back I noticed a few ounces of oil coming out of the air box–puking out onto the swing arm–when I would park the bike after a short ride. “That ain’t right,” I said to myself.

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  • About My Motorcycle

    For my GDT ride I’ve chosen what seems to be the Toyota Tacoma of enduro (dual sport) motorcycles: the Suzuki DR-Z 400 S. It’s quite often referred to as the “DRZ.”

    The Toyota Tacoma is known for being remarkably resistant to any amount of damage one may inflict upon it. They used to be affordable, but their reputation has created a value which sustains itself even in the deepest, darkest corners of Craigslist.

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