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Thanks for the advice Eric, I was planning on removing the rear hugger prior to the trip. It’s nice to know has wont be a problem, just trying to think ahead for all poss. Problems we might have. I have 8” of clearance on the front fender now, how much should I move it up?
I ran a high fender set up on my Gen I when I did Alaska/Yukon. Prior to that I had raised the fender 2", but under full compression it hit a driving light I had center mounted under the nose. Broken fender was the result. This is the high fender set up. You can see the center mounted light. With this set up the fender doesn't move with the wheel, so no issues with clearance.
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The fender does turn with the forks.
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Figure out how far the forks will compress and if you have clearance. I don't know how much the forks compress in terms of a measured distance. If by 8" of clearance you mean to say you already moved the fender up, then it's a moot point.

We did our trip in June and even though it rained every other day or so, we didn't have mud build up issues. The Top of the World hwy was very wet, but had a lot of fresh gravel near the border that was more dangerous than the muddy sections, which didn't clog the tires. However, we did not go to Inuvik or Prudhoe Bay.
 
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My first attempt to make a custom seat. The raised portions in the middle of the seat pan hit me right in the hip joints. I ride on the front of the seat. I put a filler between the rised sections then hot glued a very dense foam on the seat pan then hollowed out the original seat foam to fit over it. Then covered it. I need to find a different staple gun and staples though. It is a bit wider in the front with much denser foam. I will see how it goes. 20191229_115142.jpg20191229_115206.jpg20191229_120920.jpg20191229_134859.jpg20191229_134511.jpg
 

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I could be wrong, again, but I don't think temperature has anything to do with it. I've had gas go stale, and the bike start running rough here in Texas....in the summer. Carbs seem to be WAY more susceptible than FI, but old gas is old gas.
You are correct about that. Gas goes stale just as fast, if not faster, in the summer as it does in the winter. And from decades of working on boats, cars, bikes and small engines, I can tell you that carbs ARE more affected by stale gas than FI.
 

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I ran a high fender set up on my Gen I when I did Alaska/Yukon. Prior to that I had raised the fender 2", but under full compression it hit a driving light I had center mounted under the nose. Broken fender was the result. This is the high fender set up. You can see the center mounted light. With this set up the fender doesn't move with the wheel, so no issues with clearance.
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The fender does turn with the forks.
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Figure out how far the forks will compress and if you have clearance. I don't know how much the forks compress in terms of a measured distance. If by 8" of clearance you mean to say you already moved the fender up, then it's a moot point.

We did our trip in June and even though it rained every other day or so, we didn't have mud build up issues. The Top of the World hwy was very wet, but had a lot of fresh gravel near the border that was more dangerous than the muddy sections, which didn't clog the tires. However, we did not go to Inuvik or Prudhoe Bay.
Tks. Eric, I actually have 8” of clearance from the top of the fender to the horns, I haven’t moved the fender up. How did you attach the fender when you moved it up?
 

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Tks. Eric, I actually have 8” of clearance from the top of the fender to the horns, I haven’t moved the fender up. How did you attach the fender when you moved it up?
I see you have highway pegs on your bike, did you use them much and how is it without a backrest. I was planning on buying the T-Rex Racing highway pegs. When I did the USA Four Corner ride I’d had them on my DL1000, they came in handy for the long rides but I also had a backrest. Did you camp or stay in hotels, we are planning on staying in hotels. We are doing the Artic cir. North of Fairbanks.
 

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I just made some short extensions from aluminum to extend the fender up. I forgot to mention an important issue with this mod. You must eliminate the cross over brake line and change to a two line set-up where the lines run up to the junction underneath the triple trees where the had line meets the rubber lines. I had custom lines made for this, cost about $125 if I recall correctly. That sort of makes raising the fender more expensive.

On the highway pegs, I used them a lot. I enjoy being able to move around more. I was riding endurance long distance rallies and rides, covering 1k+ a day, often for multiple days. The pegs allowed me to move my feet/legs around more and keep blood circulating better to avoid fatigue and cramping. Just part of a larger strategy. I've never tried a back rest. I know people that really like them, it just hasn't appealed to me as something I'd use for the ergonomics of the bikes I've been riding.

For AK we stayed in hotels. Due to the rain every other day, most of the people we met that had camping gear admitted that they were not using it much. We also met some hard core moto-campers that camped every day, rain or no rain. They were a bit more 'worn' looking that the others. ;)
 

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I just made some short extensions from aluminum to extend the fender up. I forgot to mention an important issue with this mod. You must eliminate the cross over brake line and change to a two line set-up where the lines run up to the junction underneath the triple trees where the had line meets the rubber lines. I had custom lines made for this, cost about $125 if I recall correctly. That sort of makes raising the fender more expensive.

On the highway pegs, I used them a lot. I enjoy being able to move around more. I was riding endurance long distance rallies and rides, covering 1k+ a day, often for multiple days. The pegs allowed me to move my feet/legs around more and keep blood circulating better to avoid fatigue and cramping. Just part of a larger strategy. I've never tried a back rest. I know people that really like them, it just hasn't appealed to me as something I'd use for the ergonomics of the bikes I've been riding.

For AK we stayed in hotels. Due to the rain every other day, most of the people we met that had camping gear admitted that they were not using it much. We also met some hard core moto-campers that camped every day, rain or no rain. They were a bit more 'worn' looking that the others. ;)
Thanks Eric, did you have any problems with motels, did you book them in advance like the night before or just take a chance when you arrived for the night.
I remeasured the fender to horn clearance it’s actually 7” not 8.
I’m going get 50/50 tires for the ride something that will last 6000 miles I know they will prob be worn out when the ride is finished I’m researching tires now.
I really appreciate all the info. And I may get with you with more questions as the time gets closer if you don’t mind. I am riding with a friend who rides a 2018 Kawasaki Versys 1000. We did the USA Four Corner ride together but both of us were on DL1000’s and had no issues. I’ve always wanted a S10 bought it just this ride and for future solo rides, when my wife goes we take the Goldwing.
 

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My thoughts have been running towards having a two inch extension added to the crossover brake line. I have a new line sitting in my box-o-parts. I understand Napa can do the line crimps. The fender lifting brackets worked cool, just need the longer line. Would love to do a twin line.
 

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Thanks Eric, did you have any problems with motels, did you book them in advance like the night before or just take a chance when you arrived for the night.
I remeasured the fender to horn clearance it’s actually 7” not 8.
I’m going get 50/50 tires for the ride something that will last 6000 miles I know they will prob be worn out when the ride is finished I’m researching tires now.
I really appreciate all the info. And I may get with you with more questions as the time gets closer if you don’t mind. I am riding with a friend who rides a 2018 Kawasaki Versys 1000. We did the USA Four Corner ride together but both of us were on DL1000’s and had no issues. I’ve always wanted a S10 bought it just this ride and for future solo rides, when my wife goes we take the Goldwing.
We booked in advance, prior to leaving home, but really didn't need to. We would have been fine, and had greater flexibility if we had not booked in advance.

Tires are subject to all kinds of variables. We ran Heidenau K60 Scouts and after 8k miles of our trip I still had a couple thousand miles more left. In 'normal' LD riding I would get 12k from a K60 rear and 20k from the fronts. I prefer Mitas E07 Dakars, but don't have current experience with the Mitas E07+ Dakars, which apparently don't last quite as long. Still should perform well for the entire trip. Some run what ever until Fairbanks, then swap to full knobbies like TKC 80s for the Haul Road. Not knowing your route, I don't know if there is a good place to ship or buy tires if you wanted to swap prior to heading up to the Arctic Circle.

Feel free to continue to ask questions. There are several people on this forum with Alaska/Yukon experience, some significantly more than I have and quite possibly more current than my 2014 trip.
 

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After about 1 mounth of not hearing the sweet sound of the S10, I had to start it up :)
I guess that the fueling is about the same on both cylinders.;)
(the cat did not get red at all)

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After about 1 mounth of not hearing the sweet sound of the S10, I had to start it up :)
I guess that the fueling is about the same on both cylinders.;)
(the cat did not get red at all)

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Before you freak out I've seen the pipes go red, though not as much. The garage is dark and there is no airflow for cooling. These are single wall stainless, not pipes made to stay looking pretty with double walls and chrome plating. It's also why the pipes get to look so grey and grundgy.
 

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Since it was 60-ish degrees here today I pulled both bikes into the drive and washed them for the winter. It was nice to finally remove last summers' bug splats after they soaked.
If we ever get a winter.
;)
[jinx]
 

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I don't freak out at all:)
I think it is cool, and perfectly normal.
The missing air cooling is the "problem", as Checkwrecks wrote.

And yes, it is evening and dark....

It does not get that hot just from idling, if only idling you can just see the red colour beginning.
3500 rpm. in about 15-20 sec. wil get the pipes like picture.

Even my previous TrandAlp from 2006 did get red pipes. Not as easy as the S10, but I'm pretty sure that the fueling was a little rich, due to the ordinary carburator:p. Therefore more cooling...

It is not real winter here yet (maybe not at all this winter), we have about 7 degrees celsius, and rain. But it have been a bit under 0, so the roads are covered in salt....
 
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