1,000 miles in Oregon
- hambone
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1,000 miles in Oregon
Just got back, fully loaded Bus over every backroad and interstate you can imagine, 110 Deg. heat, 7100' elevation, and I am honored and touched by her loyalty. At one stretch I had it floored in 1st gear, climbing a gravel pass for a good 1/2 hour.
There are a lot of aggressive drivers out there, I was passed and cursed numerous times, some legit, some ridiculous.
I was also surprised to find the other very remote national forest roads to be in much better condition than the Mount Hood NF. There have been a couple "please start" prayers at remote road ends, with help a long way out...but she always did.
After replacing the shift coupler, downshifting into 2nd has been difficult. I could use some advice on adjustment. Otherwise, I'm ready for the road if anyone wants to go. Siskiyous?
There are a lot of aggressive drivers out there, I was passed and cursed numerous times, some legit, some ridiculous.
I was also surprised to find the other very remote national forest roads to be in much better condition than the Mount Hood NF. There have been a couple "please start" prayers at remote road ends, with help a long way out...but she always did.
After replacing the shift coupler, downshifting into 2nd has been difficult. I could use some advice on adjustment. Otherwise, I'm ready for the road if anyone wants to go. Siskiyous?
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- sped372
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Re: 1,000 miles in Oregon
Photos? We need photos! I always find it amazing how many miles you can rack up without ever leaving your home state, if your home state is worth exploring that is! We've done plenty of >500mi trips here in Wisconsin and they haven't even been comprehensive loops.
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- Amskeptic
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Re: 1,000 miles in Oregon
hambone wrote:Just got back, fully loaded Bus over every backroad and interstate you can imagine, 110 Deg. heat, 7100' elevation, and I am honored and touched by her loyalty.
downshifting into 2nd has been difficult.
Yes! I sometimes have to say "thank-you" on some of the ridiculous hills.
Loosen the stop plate adjustment a tad. Engage 2nd with engine off. Loosen the 13mm bolts at the shift housing. Give the stop plate a little tap no more than 1/2mm towards the PASSENGER door. Test drive.
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- tristessa
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Re: 1,000 miles in Oregon
Pictures? Maps?
Beer tomorrow? I've still got your lug bolt...
Beer tomorrow? I've still got your lug bolt...
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Bless family, I'll be making it. Glad you had a good run Mr. Bone.
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Yes, Pix.
Glad yer back. Can't wait to hear about it.
Glad yer back. Can't wait to hear about it.
So it all started when I wanted to get better gas mileage....
- hambone
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Re: 1,000 miles in Oregon
Beer now yes?
(Thank you Colin, didn't know the adjustment was so sensitive and could be controlled that way. I will do eet.)
Washed off all the filth today but the insides are still packed for camping.
Linney Ck. at the end of July God willing. And Hambone or the "other camp" in Aug.
(Thank you Colin, didn't know the adjustment was so sensitive and could be controlled that way. I will do eet.)
Washed off all the filth today but the insides are still packed for camping.
Linney Ck. at the end of July God willing. And Hambone or the "other camp" in Aug.
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it balances on your head just like a mattress balances on a bottle of wine
your brand new leopard skin pillbox hat
http://pdxvolksfolks.blogspot.com
it balances on your head just like a mattress balances on a bottle of wine
your brand new leopard skin pillbox hat
- tristessa
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Re: 1,000 miles in Oregon
Hambone, please. I've got some water I need to return to the spring...
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