Bring your Big Bikes out and LETS RIDE!

[secn8ure]

*** UPDATE 11/30/06 ***

It's going to be dry this weekend. I know some of you mini-bikers have big bikes so lets ride. Saturday or Sunday? East, South, North, or West?

We're riding to Patterson/Mines Rd.


Meet spot: Starbucks (near Citgo), Livermore (see map below)

Time: 10 AM

When: Saturday, 12/2/06


http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2853814-sbuckscitgo.jpg



I have a pass for Saturday:

SecN8ure
Wrong Way
TLTheHun
EddieMCRider
SledHead


Pass pending approval:

R6Redevil
Akathisia

[FourDoor]

I'd be up for a ride but I'll be in Tahoe this weekend... :(

[Wheelgarage]

If I can put a headlight and a license plate....I'm down.

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by jmseven7
If I can put a headlight and a license plate....I'm down.


Saturday :teeth

[tlthehun]

Saturday but only if we can ride in at least two directions, I don't have time to circumnavigate Earth. :nerd :teeth :nerd

[akathisia]

I may be able to ride this weekend, possibly.

[sjfdmicp]

I must get a new front tire for the big bike. next time for me :(

[Manimal]

If you don't get enough BIG Bike responses, you care to make this into another Mini Ride? :toothless

Even tho' I have the Derbi motor out of the YSR currently, it won't take much effort to get the bike ready for another street ride. I only ask for a 2 day notice........one day for the wife to give me the ok (lol) and the other to put the bike back together :teeth Oh yeah, Sat is better for me too :) Altho' I need to be home before 3pm.

[secn8ure]

Eddie, does your VFR have a pillion for Daren? :later














:laughing Don't ban me!

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by sjfdmicp
I must get a new front tire for the big bike. next time for me :(


Todd, Glad to know you're still around. Are you ever coming back to Stockton?









OK so Saturday it is. Please check in Friday.

If the response is low, mini bike it is. So... that would make it 5th ride this year?

[eddiemcrider]

Mark don't you have a few big bikes D could borrow?

[Wrong Way]

So what is the route?

[Manimal]

Originally posted by eddiemcrider
Mark don't you have a few big bikes D could borrow?

PM sent....

[Manimal]

Originally posted by secn8ure
Eddie, does your VFR have a pillion for Daren? :later














:laughing Don't ban me!

:twofinger

:laughing

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by eddiemcrider
Mark don't you have a few big bikes D could borrow?

But you're the 2-up master. :laughing


I got the F3 and the NC29. I'll have to take all his bikes as collateral if he chooses the NC. :laughing

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by Wrong Way
So what is the route?


Though it has been years since I've gone up Berryessa, I'm up for any route so it's up to you guys.

[Wrong Way]

How about a trip out to Patterson?

[secn8ure]

Patterson sounds good. Does it connect to Mines Rd. and Hamilton? I have not ridden in that area before so I'm for this route. Can you lead the group?

[tlthehun]

Originally posted by Wrong Way
How about a trip out to Patterson?

Patterson, CA, right? :teeth

Mario likes literbike adventure rides that are at least 13 hours long but it sounds like we're okay.

I've ridden Mt Hamilton to Livermore (Mt Hamilton & Mines) a few times but never Del Puerto Canyon to Patterson.

If that's the route we ride, I guess some of us will meet in Livermore, the others in San Jose?

Please, please, please everbody come ride. I'm really looking forward to this.

Tom
650 947 8057

[r6redevil]

Sounds good to me!!! Let's hope i don't gotta ride on the back of someones bike this time!! By the way Mark, Darren, Eddie i have yet to open up the 2-stroker yet but when i do you guys will be the first ones to know!!

[Wrong Way]

Yes, I was referring to Patterson, CA. So what do you guys think?

[Reyefumi]

OK. Let's see if I can escape this Saturday. It'll be fun to ride big bikes with Mario and Tom. Not that isn't fun riding with you too Mark :). I haven't done a Mines to Patterson run for a long time. Does anyone know what the conditions are on Mines right now?

[tlthehun]

Okay. So sign me up for Saturday. Just need to know where and when.

[sledhead]

I may be interested in a ride on Saturday, what are the details. I'm in Castro Valley so I would approach from Livermore. Mines Rd. is a good ride but you have to watch for the cops in Livermore.

What's the time line and were to meet on the Livermore side.

Sledhead

[secn8ure]

Mines/Patterson it is!

I'll update my post on the first page.


I think 10 AM is a good start time. I've never ridden these roads so I can't be your lead. If I did, I'll slow everybody down anyway. :p


** edit **

Hoping to get a response for road condition... http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=186218

[sledhead]

How about meeting at California Speed-Sports, Inc. 2310 Nissen Drive. Livermore. This is the Aprilia dealer.

What are you guys riding? Should I bring the 400 or the 125?

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by sledhead
...Should I bring the 400 or the 125?


:drool Is this a trick question? ** Is the Extrema road worthy now? I'd like to see that. :teeth

Most of us will be on a 600.

I know where Speedsports is. I'm coming from Hayward btw.

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by r6redevil
Sounds good to me!!! Let's hope i don't gotta ride on the back of someones bike this time!! By the way Mark, Darren, Eddie i have yet to open up the 2-stroker yet but when i do you guys will be the first ones to know!!


Bring out that 996! :drool

[sledhead]

Yes the extrema is road worthy. I have some jetting (running a little rich) to mess around with and the fork seals are leaking a little. I have to say, it is a blast to ride. It sounds like a pissed off hornet with that Joly Moto exhaust.

I can't believe how light it is, only 230lbs. Took almost four months to diassemble, fix, paint and reassemble. It sure looks sweet. I hit 95mph on it a couple of weekends ago. Not bad for a big fat guy on a 125.

If I bring it I will definately be in back, but that's OK I love riding it anyway. Definately won't see another one.

[Wrong Way]

Why are we meeting all the way over at the Airport? That's a sucky spot.

Everybody, make sure we top off with fuel.

[Reyefumi]

We should meet at *$ off of Vasco. Make a right off the Vasco exit, it's right behind the Citgo station.

[secn8ure]

Does this mean you're IN? :teeth



****

Check the first page for the new meet spot.

[eddiemcrider]

yeah that's the usual meet spot. There's a cheveron a block before *bux. People should fill up there before we meet.

[Wrong Way]

:applause

[Reyefumi]

I have to back out. my wife is taking my son to a B-Day party so I have to shuttle my daughter around to Hula and Ballet classes in the morning. Mario, give my cel a call to see if we can meet up before you head back to Oaktown. I'll PM you my number.

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by Reyefumi
I have to back out. my wife is taking my son to a B-Day party so I have to shuttle my daughter around to Hula and Ballet classes in the morning. Mario, give my cel a call to see if we can meet up before you head back to Oaktown. I'll PM you my number.



That's too bad, Joe. :( Did you invite Simon by any chance? If so, just let him know where we're meeting. Thanks!

[Wrong Way]

Joe, you totaly suck at the intranet. Your PM didn't contain your number :twofinger

Send it to me and I will call you from Patterson to help narrow down a time

[akathisia]

Well..... I just checked the mileage to the meeting spot and it's 48.3 miles from my home to Star$$$. That's almost 100mi round trip and that's not counting the ride itself. I think that might be a bit much for me and my 32 y/o cafe bike. If you guys were riding out to walnut creek or through the oakland hills I would meet you.
Let me know.
ciao

[twinturba]

Hey, I might be able to join you guys! My RS250 is at my GF's house in San Mateo, if I take 92 to the east where can I meet you guys? Im not very familiar with the roads?:confused

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by twinturba
Hey, I might be able to join you guys! My RS250 is at my GF's house in San Mateo, if I take 92 to the east where can I meet you guys? Im not very familiar with the roads?:confused


AJ, check your PM.

[Wrong Way]

If you want I can meet you in San Lorenzo

*$'s on Hesperian Blvd. (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/MapResults.aspx?a=1&StoreKey=8386&IC_O=37.7280252014261%3a-122.158343117028%3a32%3aSan+Leandro%2c+California% 2c+United+States&GAD1_O=&GAD2_O=&GAD3_O=San+Leandro%2c+California%2c+United+States&GAD4_O=&radius=5&countryID=244&dataSource=MapPoint.NA)

I will PM you my numberand you can call me in the morning. It will probably take a a little less than a half hour from there to get to Livermore.

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by akathisia
Well..... I just checked the mileage to the meeting spot and it's 48.3 miles from my home to Star$$$. That's almost 100mi round trip and that's not counting the ride itself. I think that might be a bit much for me and my 32 y/o cafe bike. If you guys were riding out to walnut creek or through the oakland hills I would meet you.
Let me know.
ciao

Paul, thanks for checking in. Would love to see that cafe bike of yours. Can you truck it to the meet? There'll be a next time for sure.

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by Wrong Way
If you want I can meet you in San Lorenzo

You got PM.

[akathisia]

I guess I could have trailured the bike come to think of it, but that's a hell of a lot a trouble for a ride. Maybe I'll have to do that next time with a bit more planning.

Enjoy and have a safe ride.

[eddiemcrider]

:teeth GOOD TIMES!!!

Good call to do this ride secn8ure

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856799-dsc04177_copy.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

random shots at the Junction.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856800-dsc04176_copy.jpg

[SennaSixty8]

that was fun!!!






















oops, I went on a ride in the westernly direction.... rode until we saw the ocean, then turned left.

hope ya'll had funzz...

[eddiemcrider]

sweet BATS helmet AJ

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856806-dsc04178_copy.jpg

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by SennaSixty8

oops, I went on a ride in the westernly direction.... rode until we saw the ocean, then turned left.

hope ya'll had funzz...

:p :laughing

last one from my camera @ the Junction - damn these guys are fast off the track.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856808-dsc04174_copy.jpg

[secn8ure]

The weather was perfect. I'm glad we did this ride. Everyone made it back to the meet spot safely. :teeth



Here we are gearing up for the ride.

TLTheHun (DRZ400SM), Wrong Way, (ZX10R), EddieMCRider (VFR400), TwinTurba (RS250), SecN8ure (CBR400)

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856822-meet_spot__medium_.jpg

[secn8ure]

At The Junction on Mines Rd.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856827-junction__medium_.jpg

[secn8ure]

Thanks for the pics, Eddie.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856828-picture_027__medium_.jpg

[secn8ure]

..

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856830-picture_028__medium_.jpg

[secn8ure]

Buh-bye!

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[Pierce]

Damn Mark that is a good looking cbr400! Where did one score something so nice? I would love to find a 400 bike for street fun.

[secn8ure]

Originally posted by Pierce
Damn Mark that is a good looking cbr400! Where did one score something so nice? I would love to find a 400 bike for street fun.


Thanks, Dan.

[eddiemcrider]

What a beautful day for a ride. I can't believe it's December. Not a cloud in the sky.

I took this before leaving for the meet spot.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/186/004/2856887-dsc04173_copy.jpg

[Wrong Way]

That was a fun ride. And a lot of fun too.

[SennaSixty8]

TL Tom needs to take the DRZSM to stockton!!!

[tlthehun]

That was the most fun I've had riding on the street in years. Great accomplices and roads. Losing 65 horsepower and 100 pounds by DRZ-SM versus R6 didn't hurt either.

More pleez!

[tlthehun]

Originally posted by SennaSixty8
TL Tom needs to take the DRZSM to stockton!!!

I will in the Spring. I need someone to teach me how to ride the thing!!!

[FourDoor]

Man that Repsol 400 has me drooling. That is one sweet looking bike.

Sounds like the ride was lots of fun and uneventful in a good way. Hope I can make it out next time.

[Manimal]

Thanks for posting your ride pics guys :thumbup........wish I was there wit' y'alls.

I agree, the Repsol adds a nice touch to the 400 :drool

ps, when I sell the 93 NSR, I may be lookin' to get another BIG bike.