Recent content by transalper

For some reason I cannot add photos any more.

Rolled over 100,000 miles at the beginning of the month! At 100,015 miles I started feeling an odd driveline vibration. Long story short, it turned out to be driver side engine mount. That thing is burried! Prepping for my spring Utah trip I changed oil filter, fuel filters, and replaced...

Now that you have decided to have a winch you have suddenly dramatically increase the odds of seeing people stuck on your adventures. [Mostly jeeps]. ;) And most of them do not have any recovery gear, so bring an extra clevis, shackle, and receiver pin. :D

I am a big fan of starting with a small dual sport and practice for a season before jumping into a larger bike for commuting. Something in the 250-400cc range. For the bikes you listed, sit on each of them to see how they feel. Test ride if you can. I've owned all except the 500. All would...

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After removing the broken shock, I noticed the shaft of the broken shock is bent. So heads-up to other ZR2 owners to check the rear shocks. I suspect the bent shaft lead to the shearing.

Not a lot of Transalpers out there either. ;)

Martin offroad makes a shorty rack now.

It drives remarkably well with one functional shock. :)

ZR2 closing in on 100,000 miles! Recently replaced a bunch of fluids (trans, diffs). Still running strong! I also replaced the duratracs with KO2s. The weak sidewalls of the duratracs were a real issue (i had two replaced under warranty). Unfortunately I have to replace the expensive rear...

There are rally versions of this vehicle and it does have off-road heritage. If I had one it probably wouldn't have this many lights, but a pair of PIAAs or HELLAs on there would look cool. Friendly bump for a cool vehicle. GLWS!

I've done that trail twice on motorcycles (r1150gsa and drz400) and saw a landcriuser with 32s and stock bumpers navigate it just fine. I would feel comfortable taking my colorado zr2 with 32s. Not sure if i would do it with open diffs. Just call ahead if you plan to take Bobby's Hole - it can...

Testing location of stove jack. Time to break out the sewing machine!

I will probably do something similar until I connect the tank. Once I have the tank I will port it from somewhere more convenient. At least that is the plan. :D

Viar 450c installed. I will probably add an air tank eventually.