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smithy1

2006 R 1200 GS AD

upper black eddy, PA

Member since: Mar 23, 2007

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ABOUT ME

I have been on motorcycles since I was about 5 years old thanks to an older brother, transitioned from a 5hp mini bike up to some enduro and motocross 250’s and 350’s. I eventually lived without an off-road bike for about five years. In April 2006 I purchase a new GS Adventure 1200 and the off-road fire has been rekindled! In June 2007 a G650 Xchallenge followed me home …

favorite quote (Jimmy Lewis reflectiong on Xplor the Adirondacks ‘07): “Smithy rode that thing a lot farther than I would have… I figured no one in thier right mind would continue on a GSA…”

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08/28/08 - Vegas to Reno - race day (part 4)

Just after I am passed by the first trophy truck I notice a bike sitting on its side stand on the side of the trail. I slow down, almost stop, look around and do not see a rider. No one around. A bit odd but I continue up the mountain pass continually l ... Read more

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08/27/08 - Vegas to Reno race day (part 3)

I don't remember much between pit 5 and 6. I bet there were a couple of mountain passes, each followed by a long straight silt bed in the raging afternoon heat. As I approach pit #6 the first thing that catches my eye is one of the pro truck teams settin ... Read more

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08/26/08 - Vegas to Reno - race day (part 2)

Down the first straight and the first few turns. Mostly hardpack with lots of grapefruit size rocks. I have never ridden terrain like this with any sort of aggression. Just a couple of miles down the trail I make my first pass. Not sure what position t ... Read more

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10/09/08 - Re: Pine Barrons 300 - October 11th and 12th (New Jersey)

The PB300 is this weekend!  Hope to see some of you there!

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10/08/08 - Re: It has been a great riding season

great pics!  I like this one:

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10/02/08 - Re: Henlsey's first Rallymoto experience

WOW!  And I thought it was cool to have had the opportunity to ride around the Adirondacks with JLewis!!  The African desert!!!!!!!!

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09/30/08 - Re: Henlsey's first Rallymoto experience

wow that smilie shows up big!!?? 

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09/30/08 - Re: Henlsey's first Rallymoto experience

Think we could sneak a couple of sub-300# custom airhead race bikes past the Doug Mo scruitineering??!!  Hmmm, ideas are brewing in my head...

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