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Last Minute Memorial Day Weekend Adventure 2020 !

BEND, OR – Planning be damned! We’ve got a ‘greatest hits’ route pulled together that encompasses some of the more interesting points of interest we have seen over our travels in SE Oregon, SW Idaho, and Northern Nevada. On this three day trip, we will probably see: Christmas Valley dunes (from afar), Double-O ranch and refuge, the pillars of Rome, …

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SUZUKI SIDEKICK – TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR CRANKSHAFT TIMING BELT PULLEY – TSB

     DOCUMENT TYPE: Technical Service Bulletin    SUBJECT: Modification of Tightening Torque for Crankshaft timing Belt Pulley Bolt    SOURCE OF FILE OR DOCUMENT: kickfix.com   This bulletin is to inform you of the modification of the tightening torque for the crankshaft timing belt pulley bolt which has been carried out since February 1996 production. When reinstalling the crank-shaft timing …

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SUZUKI SIDEKICK – MODIFICATION OF INTAKE MANIFOLD – TSB

     DOCUMENT TYPE: Technical Service Bulletin    SUBJECT: Modification of Intake Manifold and Thermostat    SOURCE OF FILE OR DOCUMENT: Unknown   This bulletin is to inform you of the modification in the intake manifold and thermostat which has been carried out in the 2-door (June 1992 & later) and 4-door 16-valve (December 1991 & later) Sidekicks. The thermostat mounting …

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Central Oregon Adventure – ‘The Fall Classic’

BEND, OR – It’s been 15 years now that we’ve been trekking to the central Oregon desert in mid-November to adventure, explore, and hang-out. Every year gives us a new opportunity to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company as we find new and exciting or fun to revisit points of interest in central Oregon and this year was no exception. …

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One Lap Around the United States

ONE LAP AROUND THE UNITED STATES Author: Jeff Simons, Editor: E. Bewley Sioux City, IA – As summer winds down it is now time for my last road trip. Each year I try to do something big, a National Park or to Historic location of some sort. Last summer I had driven Route 66 and its entirety from Chicago to …

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EPIC OVERLAND ADVENTURE – IDAHO, UTAH, AND WYOMING

ZUKIWORLD Online is on the trail!

EPIC OVERLAND ADVENTURE – IDAHO, UTAH, AND WYOMING Editor: Eric Bewley, Photo: Matt Verley, Sara Bewley, Eric Bewley BEAR LAKE, ID – Over the course of several years we have been embarking on adventures where the quote unquote goal was to find the border convergence of three adjoining States. Emphasizing that this is really not the goal but a convenient …

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Last One Over – Overland Adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming

Last One Over – Overland Adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming UPCOMING EVENT: Hello Adventure Enthusiasts! ZUKIWORLD ZUKFARI – Last One Over Adventure – JUNE 30 – JULY 5, 2017 Upcoming Event! You too can be on an expedition to the most beautiful place in America Last One Over, Overland adventure in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming culminating at the border convergence …

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PowerFest – Suzuki 4×4 Enthusiast Gathering in Oregon

WHERE: 45°36’37.6″N 123°20’56.0″W  BROWNS CAMP OHV TSF WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 3RD, 2017 9AM In preparation for the PowerFest return, an informal meet and ride in TSF for Suzuki Enthusiasts. Trails, Camping at Browns Camp, possibly a multiple day activity. NO SIGN UP, NO OFFICIAL ANYTHING. A simple gathering of Suzuki 4×4 enthusiasts to enjoy the forest and each other’s company.   …

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Tracking Route 66 – On Road Can Be Fun Too

TRACKING ROUTE 66 – ON ROAD CAN BE FUN TOO Story/Photo: Jeff Simons, Editor: E. Bewley The Mother Road, USA – My vacation was coming up and we’re taking the “new” Tracker. Check the build of the Tracker here. This was a going to be a cross country adventure with the plan of driving Route 66 in its entirety. I’ve seen sections and …

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HIGH DESERT OVERLANDING – FALL CLASSIC 2016

HIGH DESERT OVERLANDING – FALL CLASSIC 2016 Editor: E. Bewley Photos: M. Verley, J. Alonzo Bend, OR – A great long-weekend was had by all that attended this year’s Fall Classic. This year’s diverse group of trail riders and overlanders was rewarded with a broad cross section of what central Oregon has to offer. Driving took a back seat this year …

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