Winter is Back!

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GREAT FALLS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY.

SNOW WILL DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTHWEST MONTANA BEGINNING THURSDAY EVENING
AND CONTINUE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING. SHARPLY COLDER
TEMPERATURES...GUSTY WINDS...AND ACCUMULATING SNOWS ARE EXPECTED.
BY FRIDAY EVENING...EXPECT TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6
INCHES AT LOWER ELEVATIONS...AND 6 TO 12 INCHES IN THE MOUNTAINS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE
EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL
MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

Sick Video Clip: BMW new enduro bike

The new Beemer 450 getting rallied by David Knight and Co:

Check it out HERE

Holy crap those guys rip it!

Dual-sport From Wikipedia

What the heck does Dual-sport mean?

"The concept of a versatile motorcycle equally at home on dirt and pavement is as old as motorcycling itself. Most roads were still unpaved when motorized bicycles first appeared around 1900. In a sense, all motorcycles at that time were dual sports, intended to be used on dirt as well as pavement. Advertisements well into the 1920’s depict motorcycles on dirt roads, raising clouds of dust. By 1940, most roads were paved and motorcycles had become heavier and more oriented to the street. In the 1950’s and 60’s British manufacturers such as Triumph and BSA offered versions of their, relatively light, street motorcycles with high exhaust pipes, and called them scramblers.”

^ Adams, Carl: (2008) The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycles", pp. 18; Whitehorse Press, New Hampshire. ISBN - 13: 978-1-884313-71-4

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Montanadualsport.com!

So I have changed my site name to MontanaDualSport.com.
I just got the domain name, and I am going to try and make this blog a little more focused and see what happens. The new address will be www.montanadualsport.com.
The old address will work too, so for the 3 people that have my blog bookmarked, you won't have to update it.
Thanks
Lincoln

Today's Wisdom From ADVrider

I love ADVrider.com! Best most entertaining dual sport dirt related moto site there is....
Here is a choice bit I found today in a lively discussion thread:


Q from CodyY:

"Since when is a 300lb (motor)bike with 25hp and flexy suspension that was out of date since the Regan administration considered good?"

A from Kommando:

"Since looking for a dualsport, and not an enduro/dirtbike.

Since climbing off a 500-800lb bike to ride more offroad.

Since climbing off a 250lb bike to ride more onroad.

Since the DL1000, 1200GS, and other such behemoths have been called "dualsports".

Since none of the bikes you mentioned above are limited to 25HP.

Since 25HP will haul a 200lb rider on a 300lb bike at a legal speedlimit just fine.

Since climbing off a bike with NO suspension, or since climbing off a bike with 12" of kidney-pounding MX suspension.

Since wanting to carry a passenger on some rides.

Since riding for fun instead of a time or a stunt score.

Since wanting to ride across continents, even in remote areas.

Since you asked about "good", and not "outstanding" or "excellent".

Since...Who the hell is "Regan"?"

original thread here

My favorite part is this one:
Since the DL1000, 1200GS, and other such behemoths have been called "dualsports".

Hahahaha! What an awesome line! Just go watch The Great Escape and the soul of motorcycling will be revealed to all...