tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54289918567377722362024-02-07T13:23:08.435-08:00Marsh Tiger's Low Country AdventuresThe motorcycle adventures of a man and his TigerMarsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-73048326429952099882012-07-21T08:35:00.001-07:002012-07-21T08:35:11.466-07:00BRP 2012, 931milesworking on the report now...<br />
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More soon.Marsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-68820065348388131112012-05-05T06:19:00.004-07:002012-05-05T06:19:57.205-07:00Cudos for Cuddo<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, I had a chance to visit the Cuddo Unit of the Santee National Wildlife Refuge a few weeks back. It's sort of a drive through "nature fix" if you will. It's quite lovely though. Established in 1941, the SNWR is a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife. It's managed well, kept clean, and the roads are in good order. Beyond that, the birding is excellent, it's filled with native plants and offers much to the outdoor enthusiast, including hiking, cycling, canoeing/kayaking and of course dual-sport fun. </div>
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I rode in and was greeted by a massive field. Perfect secessional habitat for birds and neat animals and insects that need that kind of thing. I saw blue birds, morning doves, Turkey vultures and a black racer. It just kept getting better after that. Forested wetlands, vernal ponds, lakes, streams, wildlife galore! I'll head back soon, with my bicycles wildlife lens, and family. There is plenty left to explore!</div>
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<br /></div>Marsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-6850885122240255902012-04-01T07:00:00.000-07:002012-04-06T13:13:19.732-07:00On the way home Friday, I decided to take a little diversion. Traffic was terrible. Cross winds were gusting. I was tired form a long week. I know a back road that leads to a nice long dirt road and eventually home. No camera, only my cell phone to take pictures with. Why not.<br />
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This road is known for ruts, potholes, mud and sand. Exactly what I needed to blow off steam from the work week! I'll let the pictures do the talking from here.<br />
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Marsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-80378289240708339322012-04-01T06:27:00.000-07:002012-04-01T08:51:08.701-07:00Unleashing the HO-CATSo, I've been working on a Duel-Sport route for a while. Or should I say, I've been wanting a Duel-Sport route for a while. When I have a chance, say, on the way home from work or an hour here and there I like to explore the area around me. I've ridden some really nice dirt roads and consider myself lucky to have them. Yeah, it's not the Rockies, not even the Blue ridge. But It's what I've got and I'm going the make the best of it!<br />
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Recently, at an ADV monthly dinner, someone called for a ride. I volunteered, and the Heart of Colleton Adventure Trail was born. (I thought HO-CAT was a funny acronym too!) I pieced the trail together practically at the last minute. I had an idea mind you, it wasn't totally haphazard. But I hadn't ridden the trail as a loop yet.<br />
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Here we are getting ready to go. Let's see, we have two KLR650's, one Wee Strom, one DR650, one GS1200, my Tiger. Oh yeah, a Bandit 1200 and a SV650. This is gonna be good!<br />
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The HO-CAT proved itself to be a formidable adventure trail indeed. Incorporating all of the necessary ingredients for adventure riding, the HO-CAT supplied us with sand, deep sand, mud and wet clay. Those guys on street bikes were not happy! <br />
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Intermixed with the treacherous trail of the HO-CAT were stunning views of South Carolina ecology. Most of the HO-CAT navigates Pine plantations (you know, timber production) but intermixed with the silviculture is beautiful bottomland hardwoods, swamps, creeks, basic agriculture and some unique home sites. Sorry, I didn't have time to stop and take many pictures while leading the group. There's plenty of photographic opportunities still so I'm planning another expedition of the trail soon. You haven't heard the last of the HO-CAT! <br />
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I stopped on the side of Friendship Dr. for a few images. The wild mustard was in bloom and the light was beautiful for photography.<br />
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My entire ride was in the country. Areas similar to those I grew up in. It was wonderful. I challenge all of you to explore those places you may have forgotten.<br />
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<br />Marsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-50683641687868619042012-01-31T18:13:00.000-08:002012-02-05T13:47:49.790-08:00A Little Diversion<div style="text-align: justify;">Dang it's been a while since I've made time for this... There's been a lot going on though. You know, the holidays, a kitchen remodel, oh yeah and my daughter was born. <br />
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I've been working on the bike some too. I've figured out the storage thing. The Tiger and I are well acquainted at this point. I've found many new roads to explore. Look for more soon, until then here's a sample of some local dirt.<br />
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Marsh Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687195838854752313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428991856737772236.post-4852946159162607762011-10-29T08:04:00.000-07:002012-01-31T17:24:53.437-08:00Changing faces, my new bike and photographic evolution.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've got a few miles on my new motorcycle now. I'm well past the first service and the break in period. It's everything I wanted in the KLR. Smooth, vibration free, enough power to haul my stuff. I actually want to ride it, not just commute on it. I'll be getting some luggage for it soon. Something large with adventure bike styling, you know, for getting groceries and other tasks I would normally roll a cage to complete. After three years on a KLR, you either love motorcycles or you don't. I guess I do. Enough about the bike, let's go for a ride!</div>
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I haven't had much time for a real trip lately. Family concerns will keep me near home for the foreseeable future. Nothing bad, quite the opposite, my family is growing! Day trips only for a while, and lucky me, there's plenty to see here in the low country. I live in a small town and commute to a big town. There's plenty to see in between. Near my home, there are plenty of dirt roads. Lucky me, I ride an adventure bike!</div>
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I left town after this and found a few more dirt roads. It's fall here
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I've always been a 'Grand Landscape' kind of photographer. I studied Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and the like. I worked hard on my photographic craft, and was successful. But lately, I find myself leaning more towards the earlier <i>Pictorialist</i> styles. Wanting to convey more the feelings of the place I'm inspired, than the reality. I played with Pinhole cameras for a while. It's fun to build your own camera. I liked alternative printing methods too. But, ultimately, I hated the darkroom. It's stinky, dark, and I can't help but wonder what I'm doing to myself and the environment with all of those chemicals. Now I've found digital! I love it as much as my new Tiger. I've made a pinhole 'lens' and found a funky plastic lens that matches my old Holga pretty well. I'm as excited as ever about photography again! We'll see where this goes, now that I have a motorcycle I feel comfortable taking the expensive camera's out on.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> It all started when I decided that the fuel I could save with a motorcycle, would pay for the motorcycle. Brilliant logic in my mind. I had experience with motorcycles, back in grammar school that is. (A Honda XR80, what fun that was!) I figured I could handle it, so off to the DMV for a learners permit. Under the sage advice of my brother-in-law, I purchased a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650. It was a love hate relationship from day one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The day I took delivery, was also my first adventure. A 50 mile trip to the family lake house for the fourth of July holiday. My mom was completely shocked! </span><span style="font-size: small;">So was I. I was thrilled by the open road, the pavement rushing by my feet, and the freedom and simplicity of man and bike. But the buffeting and vibrations! I thought to myself, "Well, it's a motorcycle, it is supposed to be windy and loud. I'm sure the vibrations are normal." I never rode the XR80 on the highway, and I had no other experience to measure the KLR by. I consoled myself with the thought that while the rider comfort sucked, the experience more than made up for it. I was in love with the experience. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I spent the weekend with the family, showing off my new motorcycle. I got away for a few short rides. Acquainting myself with shifting, braking and numb hands. It was big fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Fast forward 18500 miles and three years later... I'm now fully licensed, well acquainted with motorcycling and the nuances of the KLR. I added luggage, a windshield and seat. I rode in rain, cold and heat. I mastered maintenance and discomfort. I appreciated the KLR's personality. It was honest, and never let me down. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> My main commuter vehicle is now a motorcycle. Two years at 60 miles a day, the last year 106 miles a day. I had many adventures, but no real trips, save one to Deals Gap. That's right, the Dragon on a KLR hence the name. (More on this later.) I've had tons of fun with the KLR, I'm committed to the motorcycle thing and it's time for a change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The entire time I rode the KLR, I longed for more comfort. Call me names if you must, but I'm on my bike a lot and life is too short. I loved the go anywhere design of the KLR, so my next bike had to have the same qualities. Even though the 1200cc Adventure bikes are really nice,</span><span style="font-size: small;"> I didn't want a heavy bike</span><span style="font-size: small;">. I'm an individual too, so the thought of riding a GS was a little confining. Lucky me, the new class of Adventure Touring bikes is blooming, the middle weights as they are called. I did my research, and found my next bike. The Triumph Tiger 800XC. Let the new era begin!</span></div>
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