Don't know the cost of the bike but if they replace the bent front brake lever? Over $300.00!!!
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Government Mule
I spied this resting in the bed of a U.S. Government owned Ford Pickup in motel parking lot last night.
I guess you could accurately describe it as a Government Mule!
Would love to know how much they, oops, I mean WE paid for it!
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I guess you could accurately describe it as a Government Mule!
Would love to know how much they, oops, I mean WE paid for it!
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Placer, if it was owned by the Forest Service it had government plates.
As a aside, I am pretty sure the Forest Service has no mules or horses or lamas or goats to pack.
Back in the 80's I did the A76 competitive analysis on Wenatchee NF horses/pack strings (among dozens of other activities) .....and it demonstrated that is was more efficient (cheaper) to use private outfitter guides if there was a demonstrated need for them.
There are no longer any corrals, stables, packers, stock trucks, livery, pastures, feed or vet bills. .....those old packers were pretty salty and would look the other way when the youngsters would sneak some booze in with the camping outfit...
It was the end of a era beginning in the 1800's when nearly every Ranger Station had a pack string and to pass the Ranger Test you had to demonstrate the ability to catch , saddle and ride a horse and load and control a pack string.....And you had to carry a gun and know how to maintain and use it. Times have changed.....
Sorry for the drift partner....
As a aside, I am pretty sure the Forest Service has no mules or horses or lamas or goats to pack.
Back in the 80's I did the A76 competitive analysis on Wenatchee NF horses/pack strings (among dozens of other activities) .....and it demonstrated that is was more efficient (cheaper) to use private outfitter guides if there was a demonstrated need for them.
There are no longer any corrals, stables, packers, stock trucks, livery, pastures, feed or vet bills. .....those old packers were pretty salty and would look the other way when the youngsters would sneak some booze in with the camping outfit...
It was the end of a era beginning in the 1800's when nearly every Ranger Station had a pack string and to pass the Ranger Test you had to demonstrate the ability to catch , saddle and ride a horse and load and control a pack string.....And you had to carry a gun and know how to maintain and use it. Times have changed.....
Sorry for the drift partner....
Appleguy....I avoid paved public roads....but I would have no fear riding south on the west side of the river...or to the east to Republic.....that area is beyond the day use influence of the Seattle and Vancouver traffic.....I would not ride the North Cascades Highway.....WSDOT has noted that it is dangerous for motorcycles.....but you don't have to ride it, just cross it....... looking forward to a trip to Harts Pass and to Randall McDonalds Grave.....or along the San Poil.....or the Flowery Trail.....so much to do....so little time....
Early on the decision was made to let the users define the Backcountry Highway and maintain a dynamic web site for it as it is subject to closures by fires and floods and occasional summer snow storms....they do a great job keeping users informed of current conditions....I live in Wenatchee near the Liberty Beehive section...
Early on the decision was made to let the users define the Backcountry Highway and maintain a dynamic web site for it as it is subject to closures by fires and floods and occasional summer snow storms....they do a great job keeping users informed of current conditions....I live in Wenatchee near the Liberty Beehive section...
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