Loose Screw Information

[Dorky]

The 2009 Loose Screw ride is coming up quickly - let's hope for some rain so we don't end up with a back country ban. Cross your fingers.

Some important points:

• You will need a spark arrestor on your muffler. Check now, you still have time to get one.
• You will need a roll chart holder - get one now, you still have time. (http://www.mtrsports.com or http://www.gnarlyparts.cashould have them. Give them a call.)
• It will be hot, bring lots of water. I recommend some Gatorade in your Camelback. (Yes, a Camelback is a really good idea)
• Bikes must be licensed.
• Bikes must be quiet - 96dB maximum.
• You will need to go at least 150km before you see a gas station.
• There will be a prize draw for some awesome prizes, bring a few extra $$ and buy a ticket.
• There are few services on the site. There are toilets and a river. Bring what you need.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, Aug 16
Roll charts and routes will be posted. Keep an eye on the DSBC site for info.
http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/view_forum.php?id=81

Friday, Aug 21
Arrive at site any time you want.
5-8pm - There will be a caterer on site where you can buy a meal and beverage.

Saturday, Aug 22
6:00am - Coffee, fruit and muffins provided.
7:00am - Rider's Meeting for all riders.
7:30am - Off we go - ride all day.
Late afternoon- you get back, have a swim.
5:00pm - We'll have some snacks out
6:00pm or so - Steak dinner provided for you.
7:30pm - Door prizes
7:40pm - Main prize draw

Sunday, Aug 23
We're done with you. You're welcome to camp for a few more days if you want.

The Rides

• 'A' route is a roll chart route. You will need to find your own gas and lunch in Chase.
• 'B' route is a roll chart route. You will get gas in Logan Lake. You can buy lunch from the caterer who will be at the gas station. We urge you to support the catereras they are helping us out by being there. The 'B' route is much longer than last year - fitness required !!
• 'B' route GPS option. We will post the track for you. Hopefully you know what you're doing with your GPS !!
• 'C1' route is a roll chart route. Suitable for all riders. You will need to find your own gas and lunch in Chase.
• 'C2' route is GPS only. It is long (275km) and hassomecross ditches but is a great ride. You will need to find your own gas and lunch in Chase or Scotch Creek. Thisis not a noob ride but is OK forany size of bike. I could drive my car on this route. (I think).

[ScottM604]

So is there any differance between the two "b" routes besides how they are navigated

Scott

[Dorky]

The 'B' roll chart and the 'B' GPS are the same route.

[Big Booger]

I'd like to do the C2 gps route but I have a Magellan? May need a jet dog solution.

[Dorky]

I can give you a .gpx, not sure if you can load that.

There is also GPS Babel... The great converter of all things GPS.

http://www.gpsbabel.org/

[Big Booger]

Thanks I'll try it.

[Dorky]

The caterers have confirmed that they will havebeer available on Friday night so please make sure you stop by for one of their awesome burgers and a cold one.

[joker650]

Is this the same food crew from the DZ09? They had prety good food.





6 DAYS LEFT

[Dorky]

Same guys - good food !

[malachi]

new rear tire installed....and bearings:?.......let the countdown begin

[Dorky]

Important info !!

Please remember the Saturday morning rider's meeting is at 7:00am sharp.

If you are registering on Saturday morning, you'll want to be there by 6:30am.

[joker650]

If U are local...Please ride out Friday night and sign in.

That way u can support the caterer that is setting up for us and meet some of the other riders

.......and u can also buy a brewski from them



Saturday morning is going to be verry busy

[klrroo]

What time does sign in start on Friday? I am now too excited to sleep.........

[Dorky]

We'll be out there all afternoon but should be ready to take signups by 5 or 5:30. Come out early and have a cold one with us.

[KLR Kid]

[klrroo]

Sounds like an excellent idea

[malachi]

I really hurt my friggin back this morning.....it better be better by Friday for the ride over.....AND the event

[newfienighthawk]

get me out the rat race and into the backwoods ,cant wait!

[joker650]

Should be good to sign up all day Friday.



Getting close

[superbry]

Question about the B loop - I've got a DR650 with the 520 chain and sprocket conversion. Would it be better to gear more for the road, or for some tight technical riding? The choice is 14/49 or 15/49. At 14/49 the bike can ride just about anything, except it starts to get buzzy around 95kph or so. That would be gruelling for 300 km of road riding. If I add a front tooth it isn't as good in the twisties, but it's better at highway speed. The roll chart shows quite a bit of power line riding, and a lot of backroads - which is the best sprocket choice?

[joker650]

On my DR650 I have the smaller front sprocket, 1 tooth less than stock, rear is stock.

That gearing works verry good on the whole loop.

[superbry]

What year is yours (or if you know, what size is the rear sprocket)?

[joker650]

99.I think stock is 15/46

[joker650]

malachi wrote:

I really hurt my friggin back this morning.....it better be better by Friday for the ride over.....AND the event

Get better....u GOTTA show up