skaggs ride from sf, dc area 1-28-07

[reefbaby]

well, havnt been up to skaggs rd in a while so a couple of us are planning on heading there sunday, let me know whos in...........

meet up at *$ on gellert around 10am and head out by 10:30am

[Raven_05R6]

Originally posted by reefbaby
well, havnt been up to skaggs rd in a while so a couple of us are planning on heading there sunday, let me know whos in...........

meet up at *$ on gellert around 10am and head out by 10:30am

in definitely in.

1.reefbaby
2.Raven_05R6
3.

[Rayman]

whats the pace gonna be like, ive never been up to skaggs, so im gonna go really nice and easy, but i dont wanna hold anyone up, so if u guys are aiming for a spirited pace, i'll sit it out. otherwise, i'll probably give it a try since ive been hearing everyone talk about this route.

[reefbaby]

go at your own pace cause we always re-group at the bridge, skaggs rd is about a 10 mile long strip with the best twisty's you'll probably ever see in northern Cali. definetly go within your riding capability............you'll love it!

[Cdgskater]

This ride sounds tasty, but I cant stand Skaggs on the weekends

[mk4ce]

Originally posted by Cdgskater
This ride sounds tasty, but I cant stand Skaggs on the weekends

why not? Last saturday, around noon to 3pm, i didnt encounter more than 1 car.

oh, and btw... i wanna go... but I have work. Maybe if you plan for a saturday, i could make it.

[Cdgskater]

Im not talking bout cars...i rarely see cars up there....i meant other bikes...that road is best enjoyed on a weekday afternoon...unfortunately its not that often I can partake

[tommypham]

sorry guy! but what the hell is skaggs ?

[schteve]

Originally posted by tommypham
sorry guy! but what the hell is skaggs ?

It is one of the best roads for bikes cept it is prone to have riders go beyond their abilitites.It has been called "The Track" from others b4..Use your imagination on that one. It is a wide open, sweeping turn infested road located north of Sf by Santa Rosa off hwy 101 and Dry Creek Road which links to Stewarts Point..

..Count me in!

[Raven_05R6]

this is my buddy Dustins video he made of skaggs a little while back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XomIRZMuZds

[H8erAid]

At the end of the vid the guy cuts it too tight and clipped the currb......ouch.

[tommypham]

Originally posted by Raven_05R6
this is my buddy Dustins video he made of skaggs a little while back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XomIRZMuZds nice vid! look like every one has full leather and all.

[r3g]

i just wasted the R6 video and DROOOOOOOOL.. not 100% sure if i can make it but ima damn sure try

[tedesco886]

may i invite my self...just did, i'll do my best to be there

[Norm15]

ih off that day johny but i need a bike:(

[bpowa]

anyone heading there from the south bay.. too far of a ride for me to be by myself...

[r3g]

Originally posted by tedesco886
may i invite my self...just did, i'll do my best to be there


if you go lemmi know we can make the trip together

[*chamorita*]

I've attempted to ride to SKAGGS about 2 years ago and the roads were cool, but one of the riders had a bad accident. We didn't get to SKAGGS...

It was fun watching the video, but I wouldn't dare to ride that fast. Seems really tempting, but I prefer to take it on the track....

Have fun guys and hopefully one day I'll get to join you all...

[schteve]

Originally posted by bpowa
anyone heading there from the south bay.. too far of a ride for me to be by myself...

Larry, you could meet me 1/3 of the way to the meeting point ..I am located in San Mateo and we could cruise in to Daly City together..Pm me if you are down..

[schteve]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by *chamorita*

It was fun watching the video, but I wouldn't dare to ride that fast. Seems really tempting, but I prefer to take it on the track....[QUOTE]

Those guys are only going 60 to 70
+ mph ..Shoot, we do that on hwy 35.j/k (maybe).Looks like it is a lil excessive for the street, not to mention those scurry guard rails! We will be seeing u at T-Hill..tk

[Cdgskater]

60-70 on skaggs is par for the course

[r3g]

man if i know about Skaggs i wouldnt never moved from the city LOL...



if u guys want im willing to meet up with everyone from the south bay seeing as you have to pass my way on the way down.

[schteve]

Originally posted by Cdgskater
60-70 on skaggs is par for the course

sounds good to me!:thumbup

[tedesco886]

do you think my little fizz tires can handle that?

[tommypham]

very tempting! here is the problem, got permit/just finish msf course/insur/still wait for msf certificate/ don't have licence yet/ should i go.

[reefbaby]

HEY TOMMY, do u have insurance? if u do then go, I dont see why not!

[Cdgskater]

How long have you been riding Tommy? I wouldnt go until you get a little more experience under your belt...people go nuts up there...crashes every weekend....I was one of them once

[r3g]

Originally posted by tommypham
very tempting! here is the problem, got permit/just finish msf course/insur/still wait for msf certificate/ don't have licence yet/ should i go.

i was doing twisties the day after MSF with my permit.. your insured to dun trip =]

[bpowa]

Originally posted by regP
i was doing twisties the day after MSF with my permit.. your insured to dun trip =]

wow I would never recommend anyone riding twisties afrer MSF course.. I am sure insurance would cover damages but the question is. Do you want to really damage your bike?


I did not ride group rides nor twisties until I had 4k miles heck with almost 20k miles of riding I still feel like a newb.

[J-Roc]

damn i wanna go!!! can someone do this route on saturdays?????

[Raw]

I'm very tempted to go. I love twistys and I'm getting sick of the same HWY 35, HWY 9, Alices, crap.

How long does it take to get from Gellert BUX to Skaggs? If it's an hour or less I'm in. If it's more than an hour, then it just sounds too far.







Originally posted by tedesco886
do you think my little fizz tires can handle that?
Fizzers are Bad ass on the Twisties!! Actully, that's really where those bikes shine. Those little tires make the bike very nimble and easy to turn. If you have skill, you can easily find yourself hanging or even passing bigger newer bikes.

Bring it out man, just make sure you ride well within your skill level. You don't want any problems that far from home.

[blue04]

Its less then an hour for sure. Not a bad ride up there.

Originally posted by Raw
I'm very tempted to go. I love twistys and I'm getting sick of the same HWY 35, HWY 9, Alices, crap.

How long does it take to get from Gellert BUX to Skaggs? If it's an hour or less I'm in. If it's more than an hour, then it just sounds too far.








Fizzers are Bad ass on the Twisties!! Actully, that's really where those bikes shine. Those little tires make the bike very nimble and easy to turn. If you have skill, you can easily find yourself hanging or even passing bigger newer bikes.

Bring it out man, just make sure you ride well within your skill level. You don't want any problems that far from home.

[Raven_05R6]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Raw
[B]I'm very tempted to go. I love twistys and I'm getting sick of the same HWY 35, HWY 9, Alices, crap.

How long does it take to get from Gellert BUX to Skaggs? If it's an hour or less I'm in. If it's more than an hour, then it just sounds too far.



Its only 75 miles exactly from where you are in Daly City. Its definately worth a little cruise

[Cdgskater]

Count me out for this one, but i think im gonna go next friday

[r3g]

i need someone to ride down there with.. any takers?

[tommypham]

Originally posted by reefbaby
HEY TOMMY, do u have insurance? if u do then go, I dont see why not! yes! i'm fully insure. but the permit only alow you on city not freeway. i mean i really don't care but if just one guy poping wheelie on freeway and the whole group got pull over than i'm fuck, thats all.

[tommypham]

Originally posted by Cdgskater
How long have you been riding Tommy? I wouldnt go until you get a little more experience under your belt...people go nuts up there...crashes every weekend....I was one of them once thank for the advice, i'll be ok, i know my limit.

[Raw]

Don't worry about that man. I've been stopped back when I only had a permit. They won't sweat you. Especially since there’s gonna be a big group of us. If some idiot does decide to do some wheelies the police's main concern will be him. Not the quite guy with a permit.

[tommypham]

well than i'll be the sweeper:drool

[r3g]

i keep watching the video.. this will prolly be the most fun ive had on my bike to date.

assuming im riding out by myself, whats the address to the place we are meeting at?

[muchacho pat]

Skaggs is good times. This used to be my backyard when I lived in Cloverdale. Well I might try to pick the group up as you guys pass North through Santa Rosa, I just need a good vantage point where I can see you coming and hop on the freeway.

[tommypham]

Originally posted by regP
i keep watching the video.. this will prolly be the most fun ive had on my bike to date.

assuming im riding out by myself, whats the address to the place we are meeting at? http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#mvt=m&gid1=21302672&q1=49%20Serramonte%20Ctr,%20Daly%20City%20CA%20940 15&trf=0&lon=-122.468162&lat=37.67076&mag=3

[tommypham]

http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#mvt=m&gid1=21302672&q1=49%20Serramonte%20Ctr,%20Daly%20City%20CA%20940 15&trf=0&lon=-122.468162&lat=37.67076&mag=3

[r3g]

map didnt display the address

[reefbaby]

http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#q1=321+Gellert+Blvd%2C+Daly+City+CA&env=F

321 gellert blvd Daly City CA. 94015

hey did u guys notice it doesnt show the # of post anymore but a member # under our avatar?

oh by the way its not to bad from Daly City, about a 50min ride....north that is

[netto]

I might be down and bring a few friends.
Pretty f ing far though. we live in walnut creek, is there fun roads on the way there. I kind of have A.D.D and need some twisties every 30 minutes or I go into seizure. Also - could we all meet up at the 37 and 101 cause we aren't about to go all the way to DC then to skaggs.

[FILTHY CBR PHIL]

anyone going out of the east bay.i would b coming from vallejo . if not could some one give me directions to the meeting spot from vtown . need to do skaggs havent in a few months. like to go.

[FILTHY CBR PHIL]

a netto we can hook up if your coming from the creek in the v or some wre close. i no a road tro hopland that well take us there thats real twistie have to leave early.

[blue04]

looks like theres a chance for rain up north. wish I could make it but got to work . have fun and be safe

[r3g]

Originally posted by netto
I might be down and bring a few friends.
Pretty f ing far though. we live in walnut creek, is there fun roads on the way there. I kind of have A.D.D and need some twisties every 30 minutes or I go into seizure. Also - could we all meet up at the 37 and 101 cause we aren't about to go all the way to DC then to skaggs.


Originally posted by FILTHY CBR PHIL
a netto we can hook up if your coming from the creek in the v or some wre close. i no a road tro hopland that well take us there thats real twistie have to leave early.




PMd you guys.. ill ride out with you

[schteve]

Originally posted by netto
I might be down and bring a few friends.
Pretty f ing far though. we live in walnut creek, is there fun roads on the way there. I kind of have A.D.D and need some twisties every 30 minutes or I go into seizure. Also - could we all meet up at the 37 and 101 cause we aren't about to go all the way to DC then to skaggs.

The more the merrier..Yo ReefBAby, what time should we meet these guys off hwy 37 and 101?

[reefbaby]

WELL, if it doesnt rain I'm guessing around 11:10am since well be leaving DC around 10:30am or better yet for all of those whos coming from walnut creek, vallejo, richmond (east bay) we can also meet at the Valero gas station of Dry creek road (skaggs exit) around 11:30-11:40am. let me ck weather and I'll be right back!

[Kalvin00]

I might buzz out there, but just a word of caution to watch out for the Caltrans red cinder stuff on the road. Most places are clean but a few spots can sneak up on you.

[MidnightSun]

Originally posted by tommypham
very tempting! here is the problem, got permit/just finish msf course/insur/still wait for msf certificate/ don't have licence yet/ should i go.
Originally posted by tommypham
yes! i'm fully insure. but the permit only alow you on city not freeway. i mean i really don't care but if just one guy poping wheelie on freeway and the whole group got pull over than i'm fuck, thats all.
Don't do it. Wait til you get your licence. Skaggs is not going anywhere.

[Raven_05R6]

with a permit he is fine. Just remember to ride within your comfort level and you will have a great day. I know ill be out there in full leathers having fun. Like reefbaby said, the Valero gas station is the best place to meet for Skaggs (186 Dry Creek Rd Healdsburg, CA 95448). Its right off 101 and minutes from skaggs

[schteve]

Originally posted by MidnightSun
Don't do it. Wait til you get your licence. Skaggs is not going anywhere.

u going Tim? Who is that in your Avatar?:leghump

[kyles here]

its suppose to rain saturday, sunday looks clear but i dont know if its a lot of shaded area and the ground would still be wet....anyone coming from hayward, union city, oakland area?

[tdah]

if it's dry, i'm definitely down. :cool

i'll be riding up from San Mateo, if anyone wants to carpool. :p

[r3g]

wheres a good spot for all the east bay people to meet before crossing the bridge?

[PoseR1]

Originally posted by MidnightSun
Don't do it. Wait til you get your licence. Skaggs is not going anywhere.


thanks for the advice.... MOM...... :finger

[reefbaby]

man lets all pray it dont rain this weekend up there! But if it does u fellas wanna head to the east bay or Alices? or HWY 9 to santa cruz?

[r3g]

i just checked accuweather.com and they arent talking rain saterday or sunday o_O

[tedesco886]

HEY, everyone who wants to, let me know though, i wanted to go take skaggs to stewart's point, to, (for some of us olema) and back home over the benecia bridge, OR through olema past stinson and take the san rafel bridge home.

FREEWAY > TWISTIES > COAST RIDE HOME....Sound any good?

[r3g]

count me in. we just need a meeting spot

[tedesco886]

UH, good point

[r3g]

well im prolyl closest to the bridge compared to everyone else in the east bay so i was thinking we can meet at the 76 gas station in Emeryville (its right off the exit). thatll give everyone a chance to top off before crossing the bridge.

[Kalvin00]

10-20% chance of rain. I wouldn't worry fellas.

[reefbaby]

if it doesnt rain i dont mind doing some twisties then coast ride back to 1, I guess well decide saturday and see how the weather turns out. just 1 reminder if we do go coast we need a full tank of gas cause there aint any gas stations on the way back down hwy 1 ! so how many people are down for this ride?

[schteve]

Originally posted by reefbaby
if it doesnt rain i dont mind doing some twisties then coast ride back to 1, I guess well decide saturday and see how the weather turns out. just 1 reminder if we do go coast we need a full tank of gas cause there aint any gas stations on the way back down hwy 1 ! so how many people are down for this ride?

count me in!

[kyles here]

Originally posted by regP
well im prolyl closest to the bridge compared to everyone else in the east bay so i was thinking we can meet at the 76 gas station in Emeryville (its right off the exit). thatll give everyone a chance to top off before crossing the bridge.
works for me, which exit?

[r3g]

Originally posted by kyles here
works for me, which exit?


Emeryville exit

[tdah]

Originally posted by reefbaby
if it doesnt rain i dont mind doing some twisties then coast ride back to 1, I guess well decide saturday and see how the weather turns out. just 1 reminder if we do go coast we need a full tank of gas cause there aint any gas stations on the way back down hwy 1 ! so how many people are down for this ride?

are these tight slower twisties or faster sweepers like at Skaggs? i was totally looking forward to fast sweepers...:(

[tedesco886]

probably both, have you ever been on the california coast? it's like that...because it is :oP we ARE still going to skaggs just taking the coast home instead of retracing our steps.

[}Dragon{]

What time is tech inspection?

[r3g]

looks like rain today instead of tomorrow. the gods want us to ride after all ^__-

[MidnightSun]

Originally posted by PoseR1
thanks for the advice.... MOM...... :finger
Go to your room NOW! You are grounded.
Originally posted by }Dragon{
What time is tech inspection?
:laughing :laughing

[reefbaby]

tdah, if im not too tired i'll probably take the coast but knowing that im so lazy i might just take freeway home but definetly nice wide sweeper lanes at skaggs...........

[tdah]

Originally posted by reefbaby
tdah, if im not too tired i'll probably take the coast but knowing that im so lazy i might just take freeway home but definetly nice wide sweeper lanes at skaggs...........

ok, i just got confused and thought the main route was changing. like we talked about when we rode last week: i don't know squat about the roads out here. :teeth

[tedesco886]

It looks like there are two options, #1 101 past healdsburg, skaggs to stewarts point, down the 1 to olema. From there some of us go to benecia bridge, others go down past stinson to the san rafel bridge. Option #2 101 to skaggs, skaggs to stewarts point, backtrack through skaggs and then the 101 back home. i personally am going to do #1, who's doing what? east bay guys, where do you wanna meet? I think a good place for EVERYONE to meet would be somewhere in novato because i think that's a point where Everyone travels through on the way to skaggs. any other ideas? throw'em out there

[r3g]

Originally posted by tedesco886
It looks like there are two options, #1 101 past healdsburg, skaggs to stewarts point, down the 1 to olema. From there some of us go to benecia bridge, others go down past stinson to the san rafel bridge. Option #2 101 to skaggs, skaggs to stewarts point, backtrack through skaggs and then the 101 back home. i personally am going to do #1, who's doing what? east bay guys, where do you wanna meet? I think a good place for EVERYONE to meet would be somewhere in novato because i think that's a point where Everyone travels through on the way to skaggs. any other ideas? throw'em out there


i still say the east bay people should meet before crossing the bridge at the 76 station

[crashedr6]

Im up for this, Ive never been there, but would like to check it out. im from the south bay and would love to go with someone who knows the place, Let me know if ou guys from the south bay are heading up togeather....
-Alex

[reefbaby]

HEY CRASHEDR6, you should contact larry (bpowa is screen name) so u two can meet us up at *$ on gellert around 10am ish, hes from san jose...........hey larry if u see this now u got someone to ride up here with!

[Norm15]

hey seung! let me borrow your bike :teeth

[bpowa]

Originally posted by reefbaby
HEY CRASHEDR6, you should contact larry (bpowa is screen name) so u two can meet us up at *$ on gellert around 10am ish, hes from san jose...........hey larry if u see this now u got someone to ride up here with!

whats up Jhonny.. yeah I am 90 percent sure I will go.. Can you link me the address.. to gallert starbucks? Crashed r6 if you would like to ride up there with me.. pm me..

[r3g]

woot! put my new handle bars on today, now i REEEEALY wana do twisties. i hope the rain stops on saterday so its dry on sunday.

if so, looks like tedesco886 netto (maybe my friend) and i will be riding out together. we just need to finalize a meeting spot.

[reefbaby]

hey larry, here the link

http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#q1=321+Gellert+Blvd%2C+Daly+City+CA&env=F

meet up at 10am, see u then. this should be a fun ride if everybody shows up!!!!!!!

[kyles here]

i just checked weather.com and its raining today,tomorrow and sunday

[r3g]

ya i noticed that too.. still trying to be optimistic

[tommypham]

dam rain!

[r3g]

so if the road is wet come sunday is there another route we can do or shall we just wait till next sat/sun?

[ChuckBecker]

Originally posted by tedesco886
... #1 101 past healdsburg, skaggs to stewarts point, down the 1 to olema. From there some of us go to benecia bridge, others go down past stinson to the san rafel bridge ...

If you go down to Stinson you will have goat trail one way or other getting back to the freeway. You can cut off at Pt Reyes Station (before you get to town) toward Petaluma, then at Lake Nicasio turn south and go through Nicasio. Make a left on Lucas Valley Road back to 101. Excellent road all the way (LVR is great, but watch the downhill hairpins).

[Slowmofo]

Originally posted by MidnightSun
Don't do it. Wait til you get your licence. Skaggs is not going anywhere.

agree'd. Best advice anyone can give. Johnny I hope you set some ground rules and make sure everyone knows there limit. I hate to read later some dude thought he could handle it and then hits a guard rail. I know you and the others I rode with can handle it no problem just be safe out there.

[Slowmofo]

Originally posted by Norm15
hey seung! let me borrow your bike :teeth

what happened to your bike?:confused

[r3g]

they are talking rain all morning tomorrow =/

[blue04]

Wheres ur ride
Originally posted by Slowmofo
what happened to your bike?:confused

[tommypham]

yeah/ i don't think is gonna work rain everywhere tomorrow.

[schteve]

Originally posted by tommypham
yeah/ i don't think is gonna work rain everywhere tomorrow.

yep,looks like Rain screwing things up again..I will have to back out of this one..My Bike does not like to be in the rain that far from home.:x

[reefbaby]

http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA0232

hey, it might not rain but if it does we can always do alices!

lets all get on computer at 8am tomorrow and decide where we wanna go!

[r3g]

sounds like a plan. im just really ready to take these new bars out for a spin.

[tdah]

if it rains, i for one am out. coming from miami, i've ridden in the rain probably more than just about anyone, but for me, twisties + group ride + rain = no way. hopefully it's dry, but if not, i'll catch you guys next run! :)

[tommypham]

Originally posted by reefbaby
http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA0232

hey, it might not rain but if it does we can always do alices!

lets all get on computer at 8am tomorrow and decide where we wanna go! +1

[tommypham]

i just remount the licence plate to it original, dam it so much for planning:laughing

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944076-yamaha_r6_001__4_.jpg

[tedesco886]

Originally posted by reefbaby
http://weather.msn.com/hourly.aspx?wealocations=wc:USCA0232

hey, it might not rain but if it does we can always do alices!

lets all get on computer at 8am tomorrow and decide where we wanna go!

+2

[schteve]

Originally posted by tedesco886
+2

Yeah that sounds cool..**crossing fingers**

[crashedr6]

So alices it is?

[kyles here]

wont it be even worse up there?

[silverdragon]

Originally posted by reefbaby


meet up at *$ on gellert around 10am and head out by 10:30am

where and what is *$? im in marin anyways, so, i guess you guys will be passing up via 101?
sounds like a nice ride, but i'd have to figure out how to catch up with you guys along the way somewhere.hmmmm...

[bpowa]

I'll be up alices.. take it slow peeps..



I was really planning on alices.. since I never been up there...

[r3g]

even if it doesnt rain is the ground is more then damp ima sit it out.

[Raw]

I'll be at BUX and see what everyone decides.

While Alices does sounds like a good idea, I bet the roads are a lot more damp compared to Skaggs.

I don't think the north bay got hit with the steady drizzle that we got so it should be clear up there.


My .02

[NorCalR6]

Is the ride still on after the rain today?...

And there's a chance of rain tomorrow, so Skaggs is probably going to be sketchy. Always has water running over the road well after rain has passed.

[r3g]

i just went outside and its drying up pretty fast so if it rain can hold off it should be dry by the time we get there.

[tdah]

Originally posted by silverdragon
where and what is *$? im in marin anyways, so, i guess you guys will be passing up via 101?
sounds like a nice ride, but i'd have to figure out how to catch up with you guys along the way somewhere.hmmmm...

i had the same question about *$ a couple weeks ago. :laughing it's Starbucks in Daly City on Gellert. i believe there's a map to it posted by reefbaby somewhere in this thread.

see you guys online here at 8am. if anyone has yahoo IM, you can find me as tdah73. i'll be online. might be easier to chat on IM rather than posting back and forth. would be really helpful if someone who lives by Skaggs can give us a more accurate update.

[reefbaby]

ill be at *$ anyways, worse case scenario i'll go riding in the city! see whoevers gonna be there tomorrow, john

man it 2:20am and im still cking weather! I need to find something to do...............!

[com3]

i'm not too far from skaggs right now. the roads were mostly dry yesterday afternoon. everything is dewy damp right now. but the skies are mostly blue right now.

i'll be up at skaggs later. if you see some ass hatriding hella slow on a black/red streetfighter, that's me. :thumbup blue/white/black leathers and a yellow lid. :D

[tedesco886]

well, according to a credible source^^^^^it looks like it might work out afterall, once we get past the bay it looks like we should be fine. the roads are a little bit we here in concord with fog, but if it's blue up in skaggs, i'm going, this is the only day in a long tim that i'll be able to go

[r3g]

if u guys say its blue im in.. when are we meeting?

[tdah]

i'm going to do the responsible thing and bow out. i just looked up Skaggs to just realize it's almost 100 miles north of me, and i still haven't packed for my trip to Hawaii tomorrow morning. if i had all day i'd go. if the roads around here dry up maybe i'll head over to Alice's around noon, since that's close to me.

i'll catch you all in 2 weeks. ride safe!

[tommypham]

guy! is hella wet are we still meet up?

[tedesco886]

hey, if the sun comes out and things look like they are going in the right direction the i'ma go because it was stated earlier that it was nice up @ skaggs

[r3g]

Originally posted by tedesco886
hey, if the sun comes out and things look like they are going in the right direction the i'ma go because it was stated earlier that it was nice up @ skaggs

lets meet in emeryville!

[tommypham]

sun is out, i'm here at sunset distric and some blue ok.. lets meet up?

[com3]

sun is up and it's warming up fast. it's still a bit nippy out, of course, but it's +15 degrees than it was before the sun came up! still blue skies right now.

[r3g]

let go lets go

[tdah]

crap. you guys are killing me. just to make sure i have the right area: Skaggs is in/near Geyserville, right?

[Norm15]

skagg or no skag ill be at gellert cause im off :)

[com3]

my house is about 15 miles south of skaggs...

here's a pic looking north as of 5 minutes ago...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944629-north.jpg

[com3]

here's looking south...

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944631-south.jpg

[com3]

east... :D top right = sun blaring into my eyeball

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944632-east.jpg

[com3]

and west to complete the circle.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944633-west.jpg

[com3]

and just for good measures...here's a pic of the "crazy tree" as i call it.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2944635-tree.jpg

[com3]

Originally posted by tdah
crap. you guys are killing me. just to make sure i have the right area: Skaggs is in/near Geyserville, right?


healdsburg. exit dry creek and go west.

[Raw]

Weathers looking good.

I'll be at BUX at 10:00.

[tommypham]

10:00 at *$ on gellert/ I'm getting ready now see ya/ final.

[com3]

where is gellart?

[tdah]

Originally posted by com3
healdsburg. exit dry creek and go west.

thanks. i'll definitely have to hit you guys up later on this. i just don't have the time today for a 5 hour ride.

[reefbaby]

cool , ill be a to gellert and for the guys in the east bay, call me at 415-321-0686 and well meet u guys up somewhere on 101 or something, for the rest of u all, ill see u guys at 10am. @ *$

oh, thx com3 for the pics!!!!!

thats funny as hell.............thx

[com3]

i'm meeting a buddy in santa rosa at 11am at the starbux on santa rosa ave.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=starbucks&near=Santa+Rosa,+CA&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=38.421856,-122.717457&spn=0.034295,0.069523&om=1&iwloc=E

[NorCalR6]

Anybody got pics from today's ride?

How was Skaggs? Details?

[r3g]

i was only expecting 2-3 people to show up but we turned out 11 so good stuff. weather was pretty good, i started raining for about 5 minutes right as we exits skaggs -_- . that place was waaaaay further then i thought it was but it was a great run. =]


dont feel like resizing them but heres the pix i took. enjoy!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01273.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01272.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01270.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01268.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01266.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01263.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/majagame5/Bike%20Pix/barf%20skaggs%20ride%201%2028%2007/DSC01261.jpg

[NorCalR6]

Nice pics! Thanks.

That's a sweet looking R1. :thumbup

[r3g]

ya he did a sweet wheelie on the freeway too :teeth

[tedesco886]

good ride today guys, sorry we had to peace out early, we had prior engagements. we should go up again after the rain so we don't have to worry about that damned gravel.

[com3]

don't you guys feel all naked when you're not wearing suits?

[}Dragon{]

When did the fence go up on the bridge? :wtf

[NorCalR6]

Originally posted by }Dragon{
When did the fence go up on the bridge? :wtf

I was there about 4 weeks ago and it was in process, not finished, and it was there last weekend, so sometime in between

[r3g]

Originally posted by com3
don't you guys feel all naked when you're not wearing suits?


ive never been in a suit so no :cool

[tedesco886]

jacket, helmet, gloves, boots, knee pads under jeans, what else would a suit do? i wish i had one though

[com3]

Originally posted by tedesco886
jacket, helmet, gloves, boots, knee pads under jeans, what else would a suit do? i wish i had one though


well, mine has saved me from losing my ass twice...literally. 140ft slide on the bum once, and a 30 foot slide on the bum another time. doubt your jeans will do that.

[Slowest_One]

Originally posted by tedesco886
jacket, helmet, gloves, boots, knee pads under jeans, what else would a suit do? i wish i had one though


well, it saved me from getting skin grafts from my bonehead crash LAST YEAR. :cry



http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/SlowestOne/meandmedics.jpg


this was how my leathers looked right after. could have easily been my own skin.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/SlowestOne/suit.jpg

[bpowa]

damn wish I wanted to go but the weather looked crummy from where I was..

I would have felt awkward though since I would have been the only one with a full suit..

[Bronto]

:teeth

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2945461-sloone.jpg

[Slowest_One]

:laughing :laughing :laughing

[com3]

mmm...fun ride today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1PnP1Tge4

[r3g]

Originally posted by bpowa
damn wish I wanted to go but the weather looked crummy from where I was..

I would have felt awkward though since I would have been the only one with a full suit..



that woulda been a heeela long ride for you o_O why didnt you go to the bike show that was in SJ today?

[tdah]

thanks for the pics and vid. the whole crossing the yellow line through a turn isn't my thing, but looks like you guys had fun.

next time. :)

[01gsxrguy750]

dope ass ride fellas, ive got a couple pictures of the bikes if anyone wants some! till next time

[tedesco886]

Originally posted by com3
mmm...fun ride today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1PnP1Tge4

nice speedometer:oP i kept looking at it just waiting for it to move.

[com3]

Originally posted by tdah
thanks for the pics and vid. the whole crossing the yellow line through a turn isn't my thing, but looks like you guys had fun.

next time. :)


:laughing i was waiting for someone to comment on that. i only made that pass cause i could see 1/4 mile ahead. i know that section of road very well, and knew i was going to two-wheel-drift if i took that line due to the cracks in the asphalt. it was no biggie as i knew there were no cars about 20 seconds in advance.

i haven't crossed the DY on accident in about 5 years.

[com3]

Originally posted by tedesco886
nice speedometer:oP i kept looking at it just waiting for it to move.


it's disconnected. :thumbup

[tommypham]

guy! hell happen to the toll bridge, some guy drop? what happen. norm? good ride,nice pic.

[com3]

Originally posted by tommypham
guy! hell happen to the toll bridge, some guy drop? what happen. norm? good ride,nice pic.


are you drunk?

[tommypham]

no man! some guy did drop at the toll bridge.

[*chamorita*]

Originally posted by com3
mmm...fun ride today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1PnP1Tge4


cool video... I forgot your name, but aren't you the photographer I bought pics from at Fernley track?

[tommypham]

Originally posted by com3
are you drunk? and what the fuck our group ride have to do with your ( youtupe shit )

[com3]

Originally posted by *chamorita*
cool video... I forgot your name, but aren't you the photographer I bought pics from at Fernley track?

yes. joe.

[com3]

Originally posted by tommypham
and what the fuck our group ride have to do with your ( youtupe shit )

you are drunk. :laughing "some guy did drop at..." drop what?

and why are you being such a snivvler?

[tommypham]

Originally posted by com3
you are drunk. :laughing "some guy did drop at..." drop what?

and why are you being such a snivvler? thats the point you don't know what i'm saying and you call me a drunk.

[Raw]

Yea, dude with the Flat Black DUC went down at the toll booth.

He almost rearended another bike, so instead of hitting him, he swerved outta the way and layed it down. Nice save IMO.

I ran to lift his bike up since it was stuck on his leg. But after that, he got up and rode away. Looks like he made it out with a some minor cuts on his knee and some scuffs on the fairings. The Bars, levers and foot pegs seemed cool although one bar end was smashed up a little.

For the most part, the ride went better than it could have. I almost lost it big on the loose gravel up at Skaggs. After that I decided to take it easy the rest of the way home.

[tommypham]

Originally posted by com3
you are drunk. :laughing "some guy did drop at..." drop what?

and why are you being such a snivvler? my bad!:laughing

[com3]

Originally posted by tommypham
my bad!:laughing


:p

[reefbaby]

pic

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947404-img_0032.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic2

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947407-img_0033.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic3

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947409-img_0034.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic4

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947412-img_0037.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic5

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947414-img_0038.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic6

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947415-img_0039.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic7

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947417-img_0040.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic8

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947419-img_0041.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic9

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947423-img_0044.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic10

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947426-img_0042.jpg

[reefbaby]

pic11

P.S. how do u attach more than 1 pic in a post again?

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947427-img_0035.jpg

[r3g]

omg i kool giant O_O

[mk4ce]

Originally posted by regP
omg i kool giant O_O

hey, i've got an 06 650r, i like your handle bars. name? and how much? how do you like the new handlebars? im considering switching to the ones you have, I just dont want to lose comfort

[r3g]

Originally posted by mk4ce
hey, i've got an 06 650r, i like your handle bars. name? and how much? how do you like the new handlebars? im considering switching to the ones you have, I just dont want to lose comfort


they are called Suburban Mechinery bars. Cost $150 but seeing as they just stopped selling them to resellers you can only get them straight from SM but these places might still have a few in stock but people on the 650r forum have been buying up since the announcement was made.

www.ninja650shop.com
www.blueridgeperformance.net



you do lose a good deal of long distance comfort but in my opinion the riding position you gain is worth it. not to mention is way easier to tuck..

[frisco750]

looks like you guys had a great ride...:Popcorn

[J-Roc]

Originally posted by reefbaby
pic6

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/191/007/2947415-img_0039.jpg

Damn Reg..there is actually someone taller than u that rides :wow :p

since u've been up to skaggs..ur gonna have to lead us one of these saturdays

[bpowa]

Originally posted by regP
that woulda been a heeela long ride for you o_O why didnt you go to the bike show that was in SJ today?

I have been on longer rides before..

I am not aware of a bike show.. and dont care for it.. I rather play up 9.:x

[*chamorita*]

Originally posted by com3
yes. joe.


Hi Joe... Would be out there in Sept at Reno Fernley? I plan to register for Labor Day weekend, Sunday...

In pic 6.. the guy to the right with the star on his jacket, looks familiar too. I think I saw him at Alices; he had a Honda race bike....

[com3]

Originally posted by *chamorita*
Hi Joe... Would be out there in Sept at Reno Fernley? I plan to register for Labor Day weekend, Sunday...


http://4theriders.com/date/index.php?cal=07.09 with z2, yes. :thumbup

[r3g]

Originally posted by jtizz05
Damn Reg..there is actually someone taller than u that rides :wow :p

since u've been up to skaggs..ur gonna have to lead us one of these saturdays


HAHA if i remember how to get there. im sure we can get directions from someone though.

[tedesco886]

Originally posted by jtizz05
Damn Reg..there is actually someone taller than u that rides :wow :p

since u've been up to skaggs..ur gonna have to lead us one of these saturdays

make that 2 guys

[NorCalR6]

Originally posted by regP
HAHA if i remember how to get there. im sure we can get directions from someone though.

easy....take 101N to Dry Creek Rd. turn left. follow to the end and sharp left. follow up the hill to you get to Skaggs, should be signs pointing to the marina, ride to the bridge, done.

[com3]

Originally posted by NorCalR6
easy....take 101N to Dry Creek Rd. turn left. follow to the end and sharp left. follow up the hill to you get to Skaggs, should be signs pointing to the marina, ride to the bridge, done.


the best part of the ride starts 2 miles past the bridge. :)

[r3g]

yeah i was wondering what was past the bridge. maybe we can head up next saterday.

[com3]

Originally posted by regP
yeah i was wondering what was past the bridge. maybe we can head up next saterday.

stwearts point...at the top, turn left = tin barn. at the next fork in the road, turn left = kings ridge. and the next stop sign, turn left = cazadero. :thumbup

[reefbaby]

hey chamorita, that is julius and he rides a nsr250, good memory!

[r3g]

Originally posted by com3
stwearts point...at the top, turn left = tin barn. at the next fork in the road, turn left = kings ridge. and the next stop sign, turn left = cazadero. :thumbup



ya im def going to try to get some people to go up with next saterday. im so tired of the roads around here i want to see new things =)

[com3]

Originally posted by regP
ya im def going to try to get some people to go up with next saterday. im so tired of the roads around here i want to see new things =)

i'll be around. :)

[J-Roc]

he reg..count me in for next saturday if it doesnt rain

[*chamorita*]

Originally posted by reefbaby
hey chamorita, that is julius and he rides a nsr250, good memory!

Cool....thanks, that's what I thought he had, the NSR....
I only seen him once with the other guys...