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john.aron Started a new thread Another Moto Van Build
7/9/2020 8:31am Hey Vital Folks, My names John Maguire and I'm a 27 year old former East Coaster currently living and riding in Boulder, CO. I've only been at this a couple years now but I truly believe this is the best sport on Earth. I came to this game pretty late but I'm doing my best to develop as quickly as...
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1/18/2019 3:27pm Hey all. I am at the point where I am ready to sell this motovan. I need the money for medical expenses so, alas. https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6792923059.html Please let me know if you are interested 508 320 1767
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6/5/2017 10:57am Even better if you're willing to share it on facebook, instagram or other social media that you might be a part of.
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6/5/2017 10:57am Thanks everyone for the kind words and donations. I'll post a more full update soon but the headline is I'm struggling financially pretty hard with the home modifications that were required. I wanted to repost my Go Fund Me in hopes that it might raise some more donations. If you've taken anything away from this van build I'd really appreciate...
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4/28/2017 11:45am Still reading every word
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4/28/2017 11:44am Hey folks. I figured I'd give everyone a quick update on my situation. I really appreciate everyone's kind words, generosity, and donations. I'm in my final week of rehab at Craig. So far no major improvements on my condition, but its only been 5-6 weeks since the surgery to decompress my spine so the doctors are saying that it is...
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2/8/2017 2:23pm Not sure. You can see what Ive put into it, but just taking offers for now. Thanks for the interest.
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2/8/2017 12:13pm Also the motovan is back in Colorado and will be for sale, the proceeds to help me get back on my feet.
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2/8/2017 11:59am Well I messed up pretty good…I’m typing this update from my hospital room at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where I've been since Saturday, January 28th. I got a little more drive than I was expecting up a jump face, and OJ’d a double by a good amount. I landed to flat, on the bike, but my T9 vertebrae broke, and...
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1/2/2017 12:03pm Yeah I understand that concern. I haven't noticed any fumes in mine yet. When I sleep though I open the vent above the bed and crack both of the front two windows. I've never smelled any fumes like that. The other issue I had with a full wall is figuring out how to heat the space. I wouldn't want to...
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1/2/2017 11:51am Thank you! I really appreciate it.
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1/2/2017 11:51am A few different reasons, but mostly because I want to be able to carry my 8' long surfboard! Honestly, I don't really understand the motivation for the full wall. It is probably safer in a crash but in every other way it just makes the vehicle less versatile and if I was really that concerned for my safety, I probably...
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1/2/2017 10:29am OK Here is the finished product: In total it took 6 months and 1 day. I'm pretty happy with the results. This week I brought it Denver Window Tint to have the back and side windows covered in white vinyl. I wasn't digging the look of the windows and couldn't figure out a realistic way to replace the doors with...
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1/1/2017 9:10pm Hey friends... In case anyone has been wondering I've still been working on the van and have even taken it out on a couple extended trips. I'll post another update tomorrow morning. Everything is pretty much set for the Cali Trip starting 3 days from now. Can't wait to show you all the finished product!
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10/20/2016 3:05pm Obviously there are some strong opinions regarding full walls, half walls and no walls. I can say that I've routinely had a bike and gas can loaded in the back and I've never smelled either under normal circumstances. If however, you leave the gas can vent open even a speck, the whole van fill with fumes real fast, haha. If...
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10/20/2016 6:04am Haha maybe
I kind of want to sell it and do another with a high roof.
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10/19/2016 10:19pm So far I haven't had that problem.
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10/19/2016 9:35pm Yeah I talked a bunch on it in an earlier post. Basically versatility and errr reliability... half wall let's me carry items longer than 7.5', namely a surfboard. Also if ever I have another lock failure with the cargo doors, this let's me will get back into that area. I also like being able to keep an eye on things...
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10/19/2016 9:02pm Cabinets are finished!! Sorry the photos are not the greatest. It was pretty late when I wrapped it up.
With storage...
Closeup of the left
Closeup of the right
Also got the tubliss setup mounted
Pretty good day. Definitely better than watching the debate...
With storage...
Closeup of the left
Closeup of the right
Also got the tubliss setup mounted
Pretty good day. Definitely better than watching the debate...
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10/18/2016 5:04pm Progress slowed a little because I ended up trading in the RMZ450 for a '15 YZ450F. Its in great shape with 34 hours, but needed new steering stem bearings (which turned into new triple clamps), some unbreakable levers and a few other goodies. As she came home
With the new triple clamps and levers
Also did fork and...
With the new triple clamps and levers
Also did fork and...