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Troyyz
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
This past weekend I finally had the opportunity to make use of this fantastic motorcycle for one of the primary purposes I purchased it for. My son Kyle (4 1/2 years old) and I headed out to the majestic Rocky Mountains to camp, hike, and ride the Uly.

Our trip took us about 110 miles into the South Park area with the last 20 miles on gravel road to the Lost Park camp area. My excellent navigator got me in the last few miles.


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We were able to locate a quiet and secluded site in the campground and only saw two other families the rest of the weekend.


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But as soon we got set up, my son insisted we get on the hiking trail to do some exploring


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And soon afterwards, I got a bit disorientated


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But my fearless leader forged forward


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and eventually got us back on trail


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The rest of the day was truly stellar.


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We ended up hiking about 2 miles and then headed back to camp and set a fire


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Kyle enjoyed his first Smore and then we settled in for the long rainy night ahead


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We had a perfect weekend thanks to a great motorcycle. Everything packed in nicely in the stock bags and the Uly performed outstandingly well on the gravel during rainstorms. Kyle logged over 250 miles on his first BadweatherBiker adventure and faired very well. Thanks Buell for making this adventure possible.
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Etennuly
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
That is what life is about! Congrats!
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Crusty
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Great stuff!
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Aussiexbox
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Troy,fan bloody tastic mate,yet to take my little fella for an overniter,but mate from an Aussie,what the hell is a smore??
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Ulyssesguy
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 07:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Flame roasted marshmallow and milk chocolate bar in between honey gram-crackers... Lil dude is holding what appears to be a fine example of said Smore... Troy your pictures make me want to go camping this weekend...
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Kuuud
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Great pics. Brought back memories from hiking Lost Park back in the early 80's when I still lived in CO. We use to park at the camp and hike back in several miles to Lost Creek (I think). Down thru the boulder-strewn valley and camp there. Nothing like fresh brookies for breakfast!
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Bartimus
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 09:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
great pictures, and nice story to go with them!
Thanks for sharing...
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Naiguy
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
wow im sure the trip is going to stay in your sons mind for ever......good job Dad!



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Ulywife
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
What a great weekend for both of you. Thanks for sharing!
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Miamiuly
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Very cool stuff.

I don't have a kid but this is as close as it gets right now.

My friend and his boy, Kyle 9 y.o., on my Uly.

Rode with my buddy and his dad as a kid, and now with my bud and his boy as an "adult."

Kyle just moved up to his own kx65 but has been wanting a ride on the Uly. They were on their dirtbikes the rest of the day.

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Harleywern
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 02:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You have got it good across the big ocean. Almost no gravel roads to ride legal in Europe. Ride safe Werner
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Ulyranger
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Excellent ride report Troyyz. Looks like another future two-wheeled adventurer in the making, good stuff.
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Svh
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Wonderful pictures and experience. Pics have me seriously considering an X instead of the XT I have my eye on. Not sure how much I would use it on gravel though.
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Hdbobwithabuell
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 04:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Great report! Makes me feel bad again for moving out east
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Aussiexbox
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 06:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm glad I asked what the hell a smore was,cause I shore as sheite had no idea,not something that we would do down here,do they attract bears
cheers from an induistive Aussie
Phil
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Tootal
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I just got back from Colorful Colorado and I'm missing it already! And your not helping either!! Glad to see others out there enjoying what the Uly was meant for.
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F_skinner
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 07:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Troy, great story and pics.... Frank
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Dynasport
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 08:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Great post. Congrats on the wonderful trip. And the credit doesn't really go to the Uly, great as it is, it goes to the participants.
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Troyyz
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks for the all the kind words and comments. Am looking forward to more rides in September. If there are any fellow motorcycle camping enthusiasts who can recommend great spots in the Rockies please let me know. Thanks again!
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Nevrenuf
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
looks like you had a fun time. looks like the kid(great looking one at that) was getting a kick out of having his picture taken.
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Chump
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 03:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Nice!...totally awesome....my daughter calls MINE, OUR BIKE!!!!
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Echo15
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
My daughter (18 yo) no longer rides on the back. She is on her XB9s these days.
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