View Full Version : Hollister TT track day
astrocreep
02-11-2003, 01:15 PM
Anyone want to play on Hollister's tt track this weekend. I find it more fun and challanging when racing against others. friday thru mon is a good time for me I'll probably come out twice this weekend.
Anyone else with 100 cc's wanna come out?
JoeBar
02-11-2003, 01:17 PM
Can't do it this weekend, but I'd love to join. I don't have a 100 cc but they keep passing me on the TT track, so I thought I'd be ok ;)
I think we might end up there on Monday. Ill play w/you on the TT track:thumbup Too bad I dont have my CR500 anymore;) Ill be on my KX though. I broke my wifes XR100 and its in a state of repair as we speak.
NoQuarter
02-11-2003, 05:22 PM
If all goes well tonight with some purchases, I'll be out there on Saturday with my newly acquired used XR100... yeeeha! Just got the gear today at lunch.
I also just found out that I have Monday off too, so I might do that as well.
What time were you thinking of being down there? I'm figuring on arriving about noon, probably stop on the way and pick up some gear for the girlfriend as well.
Right on David:thumbup Congrats!
JoeBar
02-11-2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by DrZ
I broke my wifes XR100 and its in a state of repair as we speak.
If it was your KX it would already be fixed! :shhh :laughing
Originally posted by JoeBar
If it was your KX it would already be fixed! :shhh :laughing
:wow ouch :laughing
:cry its true, its true! Im a bad husband! Hey Bad Dad I should change my name to Bad Husband:nerd
High Speed
02-12-2003, 10:17 AM
If I come out on Monday I'll bring my daughters XR100 with me too.
NoQuarter
02-12-2003, 11:52 AM
Bought the XR100 last night, so I'm good to go! Stoked to get out there.
I'm planning on being down there on Saturday around noon or so. And possibly on Monday as well. Sunday is a T-Hill day.
JoeBar
02-12-2003, 01:21 PM
Congrats!!! I wish I could come :(
I hope to meet you at the next BARF dirt ride!
:infrandom
NoQuarter
02-13-2003, 11:57 AM
Here's a newbie question for you experienced dirt guys. Is there such a thing as too muddy? Do they shut down Hollister, or the TT track due to excessively rainy conditions? I'm just recalling my mountain biking days when it could get just too damn deep to get anywhere, and going out in it would just screw the trails up for when things dried out.
I'm only asking because I'd really like not to spend 2 hrs driving down there on Saturday only to have to turn around.
They do in fact shut down lower field(adobe)and all the tracks when its muddy. You(we)should call Hollister Hills Sunday and see if the Adobe is going to be open on Monday. When they do close it, usually it stays closed for a couple of days till it drys some. So all that would be open is the back section of the park. Basicly from Harmony Gate on back, which is still fun though as far as trails go.
Originally posted by NoQuarter
Here's a newbie question for you experienced dirt guys. Is there such a thing as too muddy? Do they shut down Hollister, or the TT track due to excessively rainy conditions? I'm just recalling my mountain biking days when it could get just too damn deep to get anywhere, and going out in it would just screw the trails up for when things dried out.
I'm only asking because I'd really like not to spend 2 hrs driving down there on Saturday only to have to turn around.
I would call the Ranger satation at Hollister Hills tomorrow afternoon(Friday)and ask if Lower Field(adobe section) and the TT track are going to be open or closed Saturday:thumbup
NoQuarter
02-13-2003, 04:33 PM
Cool, thanks. That's good to know. I'm not sure if the itsy bitsy XR100 would be all that good for trail riding, I really want to get it out on the track. I looked at an XR400 for a trails bike, but I'm not sure what I want exactly yet... size, make, model...
I have the perfect trail bike for you. 2001 Suzuki DRZ400e Electric start :thumbup $4000 By the way, its street legal too;)
JoeBar
02-13-2003, 04:47 PM
The DRZ is a great dirt bike. If you are looking for a motocrosser, I have the perfect bike for you. 1998 Yamaha YZ400F kick start :thumbup :thumbup $3200, yep, it is street legal too ;) ;)
Please note that my YZ400F gets 2 :thumbup and 2 ;) and the DRZ only one of each... Just trying to help here... :teeth :laughing
Originally posted by JoeBar
The DRZ is a great dirt bike. If you are looking for a motocrosser, I have the perfect bike for you. 1998 Yamaha YZ400F kick start :thumbup thumbup $3200, yep, it is street legal too ;) ;)
Please note that my YZ400F gets 2 :thumbup and 2 ;) and the DRZ only one of each... Just trying to help here... :teeth :laughing
:wow:laughing
NoQuarter
02-13-2003, 07:24 PM
Heh, you guys are pretty quick to make a sale. I'll have to check them out. I'm not sure which way I'd go, as I've never really done any dirt riding at all. I'm kinda running up against some garage space limitations as well. Doh! I'm just hoping that the rain will subside and I'll be able to get out there on Saturday wit the XR.
The latest report ive seen called for clearing Fri/Sat with showers developing Sat. night into Sunday. Clear on Monday. Sounds like Monday will be a mudfest:teeth
astrocreep
02-14-2003, 03:05 PM
Called Hollister today (Friday) and they said the TT track is fine and open for tomorrow. Big storm heading in Sat eve thru sun morn. The track dries out fast should be good for monday too.
Going out tomorrow maybe monday...see you there I'll be on the crf150 and towed by a 66 El Camino
JoeBar
02-14-2003, 03:07 PM
Wasn't the 150 originally supposed to be Ruth's bike? ;) :laughing
astrocreep
02-14-2003, 03:10 PM
Call it a dual porpose bike...fun bike for her training aid for me.....She's even going to let me race it in mini motard...Look out!
NoQuarter
02-14-2003, 03:51 PM
Good new about them being open. I'm still planning on being down there tomorrow with the XR100 and giving that track a go. Yeeha!
NoQuarter
02-14-2003, 03:54 PM
I've no idea what the layout of the area is, so I can't really say where to meet anyone other than at the track.
I've got mostly yellow gear and I'll be on a red XR, likely looking like a fool that doesn't know what he's doing. HA!
NoQuarter
02-16-2003, 04:51 PM
Woohoo! Still sore from yesterday's outing at the TT track in Hollister. Great fun. Met up with Astrocreep and Alex Florea out there. Wiped out a few times, cracked the visor on me brand new helmet... oops. But Dave said that dump trophies don't count for dirt riding. Heh.
But does having the bike fall off the trailer on the way home count? DOH!!! Idiot here didn't cinch the tie-downs enough and on the bumpy twisty road leaving Hollister, the poor lil XR went over the side of the trailer! Ouch. After dragging it for a bit we finally noticed and pulled over.... sparks flying all over... damn glad the thing didn't explode. But the good new is, the bike didn't really get too damaged. Just some scrapes and a torn seat cover really. Got everything re-adjusted and it's good to go. Planning on heading back out there tomorrow if anyone's interested in meeting up. I'm gonna leave earlier to hopefully be down there around 11am-noon.
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/019/428/291348-hollister_tt_barf.jpg
Im not going to make it tomorrow guys. I get to spend the day finding new insurance for my CBR. I had a ticket come off my record 2 months ago and its time to renew so I have to shop around. Looks like you all had a good day today, and the track looks to be in good shape:thumbup Have fun tomorrow!!
JoeBar
02-23-2003, 02:22 PM
Where's the dirt forum? :confused
astrocreep
02-25-2003, 10:54 AM
Anyone up for round #2?
I'll be there sat around noon. I need someone to race!
JoeBar
02-25-2003, 10:57 AM
Dave,
Many of us will be there Saturday morning for a mix of trail riding and TT Track fun! See you there :banana
NoQuarter
02-25-2003, 03:58 PM
I'm game for a saturday TT noon-time showdown! (As long as the schedule stays clear anyway...)
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