NorCal II 2-day Motard Ride is here!!! 413 miles. 4/19-20/08

[antarius]

You all remember the NorCal 2-day Motard Ride (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235965) from a couple months back... well, the sequel is here!

What's in store? We're going to start at Starbucks in Windsor at 9:00AM on April 19th. We're sleeping in Ukiah that night. The hotel reservation will be made on your own, or you can group it up like we did last time. As the date gets closer, I will post up the hotel most of us will be staying at. We're ending the ride, at my place in Windsor sometime in the early evening on the 20th.

The route is complex, with the first day being less miles (170+) than the second day (230+). The first day has harder roads and will be slower-going and involve some "exploring" to complete our task. The second day will be "less exciting" and be more oriented towards stunning views, split up with fantastic goat-roads and food. I should note that the second day will start off with a trek through the ATV park at Cow Mountain.

Is there dirt? Yes, no mud like Sherwood Road from last time. We have two roads that are basically fire-roads, one of which gets a little nastier but pending weather it should be dry. Cow Mountain is only as muddy and dirty as you wish it to be.

Day 1:
http://www.antarius.net/junk/nc2day1.png

Day 2:
http://www.antarius.net/junk/nc2day2.png

So far I'm sure the regular players are in. I'm intending on keeping this ride relatively small, not that I think it'll be an issue because of the difficulty of the ride itself. Lets try to keep it under 15 riders total, ok? Remember, I can house three or four people the night before if you choose to crash at my place. The "norcal ride regulars" get first dibs.

If you're interested, post up and I'll give you the Google Maps link and we'll consider you in!

Remember to bring all necessary shit with you. Gas shouldn't be an issue, but if you can carry extra gas, do it. I will be. Bring extra tubes and patch kits, tire irons are a plus but we shouldn't be to far from a service station if need be. Make sure your bike is running properly and ready to get beat to shit.

See you all there!

"I'm In!"
Antarius
Paroxysm
Mortifer
TamDrifter
Teoria
EF4i
Underscore002
SparkyinCali
Thumbus2003
MikeyV
Redline

"Maybe"
Corb
Luckett (doubtful)


**EDIT 04/05/2008**
Okay guys, we're full!

The only other people we'll be allowing are people who have contacted me already regarding "maybe" being able to go. I need to keep this below 15 people.

I'll post up with what hotel I / a lot of us are staying at sometime before next weekend. Glad everyone's going!!!

UPDATE*************************
The hotel information is on the last page (or second to last depending how many more posts we have). In short, it's the Comfort Inn & Suites in Ukiah, CA! I've booked two rooms for a couple of us, the rest of you need to book it ASAP!

MEETING PLACE
You have two options:
If you need to UNLOAD your bike (I.E., you have a truck, you should meet at my house. You wont want to park at Starbucks for 2 days)

1) Meet at my house at 8:00AM Saturday sharp (leave at 8:30AM). If you choose this, PM ME TO GET THE ADDRESS. If you need to crash the night before, I have room for 1 more so you're welcome to PM me and ask.

2) Meet at Starbucks in downtown Windsor. You need to be here no later at 8:45AM as we are leaving at 9:00AM sharp. The address is: 1001 McCleland Dr (Windsor CA, 95492). Do not meet here if you need to unload your bike as there's no long-term parking.

[paroxysm]

I can't decide if I hate or love you right now....

Count me in :)

[antarius]

I can't decide if I hate or love you right now....

Count me in :)

As usual, you will love me at the start but your ass will hate me by the end.
:rofl

[paroxysm]

As usual, you will love me at the start but your ass will hate me by the end.
:rofl

http://temp-e.net/files/incoming/hoffa/pwned.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0)

[Corb]

Very likely I will make this ride.

[Mortifer]

hmmmmm..........I have a pedicure that afternoon, let me see if I can fit this in too.:)

[paroxysm]

Everyone that hasn't posted is a slacker.

[luckett]

In. Got any links to the google maps?

[antarius]

In. Got any links to the google maps?

PM sent, Chris.

[Jeffrey Jay]

OMG, I knew this day would come (at least I'm not a slacker-yet).
Part of me wants to go:ride , the other part (hint-can I bring a pillow to sit on?) is not so sure :laughing
Anyway, I have to check with my, uhuummm, social director as usual, so, at this point, I'm only a maybe...sounds like a hoot JP! :teeth

[Jeffrey Jay]

In. Got any links to the google maps?

He doesn't need a map, his bars don't turn anyway! :rofl
inside joke Chris :teeth

[antarius]

Bwahah.

[Torpedo]

Hmmmm - must get bike serviced, must get homework done beforehand, must finish tax returns, must blow off work to the extreme - HOWEVER, since I bitched and moaned about the last Epic Adventure falling on a fluffy holiday that REAL Americans spend working - I am so in! (that is - if you'll have my whinny self on your most splendiferous ride).

Will be driving Dodge that can haul an extra bike / rider but will not share a room (I snore and am still not convinced that BAD things do not happen between you and your bikes at night).

Couple questions: I see some FMF's posting up (Fast Muther Fuckers aka Corb and Mort), will y'all wait for me (and Jeff :rofl)? Will there be an SO support group so that my wife can hang with the other abandoned wimenz and bitch about how selfish we are?

Life is GRAND when you have something to look forward too, thanks.

[Mortifer]

ok, since Bretts going, I am in!!!!!!!!!! :Party
(Brett, don't leave me alone with these scary people):shocker

[tamdrifter]

Aw yeah, I'm in!

Will there be an SO support group so that my wife can hang with the other abandoned wimenz and bitch about how selfish we are?


I'd volunteer my GF for the support group but she abandoned me first. She'll be out of town visiting her parents that weekend. :teeth

[Vane]

I *will* go if there won't be ground-clearance issues. (6 inches)

So I probably won't go.

Stupid ninja :(

Hell, I'll go with you guys until it gets too rough :p

I'd like to go until we get to skaggs, and then just head home... we'll see. I could just take off my plastics and have a pretty bang-up-able bike... with a weird floaty headlight. http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6927/cimg2295ux9.jpg
(not mine, grabbed a nekkid pic from the 650R forums)

[Jeffrey Jay]

Couple questions: I see some FMF's posting up (Fast Muther Fuckers aka Corb and Mort), will y'all wait for me (and Jeff :rofl)? Will there be an SO support group so that my wife can hang with the other abandoned wimenz and bitch about how selfish we are?



Oh yeah, at first ...you haven't seen me after 200 miles! :deadhorse


I'm sure Sue would organize a mass shopping venture, better leave her out :laughing

[paroxysm]

Aw yeah, I'm in!



I'd volunteer my GF for the support group but she abandoned me first. She'll be out of town visiting her parents that weekend. :teeth

nice timing!

[luckett]

I *will* go if there won't be ground-clearance issues. (6 inches)


That should be fine. You'll just have to wheelie over the big stuff!:laughing

[Rorschach]

I'm there.

[HumboldtReign]

anyone have a motard they wanna lend me? :rofl

[paroxysm]

Dear JP & Company,
I would like to take this time to formally accept your invitation to ride on the 19th of April and the day following, in the year of our lord (sweet baby Jesus) two-thousand and eight.
-Eric


Fixed.

[antarius]

anyone have a motard they wanna lend me? :rofl

Bring your 954! That thing is fuckin sexy.

[Torpedo]

T minus 24 D and counting. Question: There is a long line on day 2 with no squiggles. I get bored easily. Is there anyone who would rather I not ride up on them and pull their foot off the peg? I ask because this has happened before .... may happen again.

Oh God, 23 more bullshit posts like this, I may get stoned to death before the ride even starts :teeth

[antarius]

T minus 24 D and counting. Question: There is a long line on day 2 with no squiggles. I get bored easily. Is there anyone who would rather I not ride up on them and pull their foot off the peg? I ask because this has happened before .... may happen again.

Oh God, 23 more bullshit posts like this, I may get stoned to death before the ride even starts :teeth

Teoria

That's HWY-1 and that long line is a total of about 50 miles. About 20 miles in we have a ~20 mile detour of fantastic goat roads to get us back in the mood, then we have another 10-15 mile HWY-1 stretch until we get lunch, and a break from the "straightness." Then it's some fantastic roads, then back to some straightness for 5 or so more miles, and then back to some fantastic goat trails.

It should be noted that the views in that area are fantastic and will give us good photo-ops. I threw in quite a few changes of pace in the middle of that "50 mile stretch" or so of HWY-1 so it shouldn't seem too long or "boring."

[paroxysm]

I may get stoned to death before the ride even starts :teeth

Speaking of which, this is not a "4-20" friendly ride. I wish I didn't have to say it, but it will be a much less awkward situation if we just avoid it from beginning.

[antarius]

^^^^^^^^^^

He only says that because, believe it or not, it's happened before....

[Mortifer]

Speaking of which, this is not a "4-20" friendly ride. I wish I didn't have to say it, but it will be a much less awkward situation if we just avoid it from beginning.

:rofl that is not at all what he meant, we usually all sit around and throw rocks at him when it gets boring.:(


good point, no drugs or alcohol while riding.:thumbup

[Vane]

always hatin on me :smoking

[paroxysm]

:rofl that is not at all what he meant, we usually all sit around and throw rocks at him when it gets boring.:(


good point, no drugs or alcohol while riding.:thumbup

I totally get what he meant, its just that his wording reminded me that this is 4-20 weekend lol.

[HumboldtReign]

Bring your 954! That thing is fuckin sexy.

it doesnt like the dirt very much....


...or maybe its that i dont like to see it get dirty. i dunno.

[Underscore002]

Soooo, I really wanna go but I'm kind of a noob... Got the DRZ back in mid January and have close to 2k on it already and climbing fast. I ride everyday and I have been off road a couple times with no problems at all. I also would have no problems turning back if I was holding anyone up...

[luckett]

Soooo, I really wanna go but I'm kind of a noob... Got the DRZ back in mid January and have close to 2k on it already and climbing fast. I ride everyday and I have been off road a couple times with no problems at all. I also would have no problems turning back if I was holding anyone up...

It's not a race and everyone rides at a pace they are comfortable with. There will be stops to regroup at all the turns. You will be fine if you go with us.

But being a noob, understand you are obligated to buy the first round of beers Sat. night in Ukiah.:staRang:laughing

[Underscore002]

Right on, I guess I'm in.

[antarius]

It's not a race, but I will just semi-disagree with Luckett and say that this is not a newbie ride. If you think that your skill level is around that of a "noob," then just take the responsible path and choose not to come. It's not that I don't want you to go, it's that I don't want you to hurt yourself or your bike.

That said, I've not ridden with you (Underscore002) and if you think you can do it safely and have the bike to do it.... please, by all means, go for it. I'll add you to the "going" list. I'd love to have new faces be out there.

[Underscore002]

I'm thinkin I can handle it. :ride

[sparkyincali]

OK count me in just got the ok from the gf today.Can't wait to get a long tard ride in.I am fairly new on tards but have a few dirt weekends in and plenty of street miles.How long will we be going between gas? I would rather run the smaller tank but will put on the bigger one if I need more range.Definitely get me the google link so I can convert it for my gps too.

[antarius]

OK count me in just got the ok from the gf today.Can't wait to get a long tard ride in.I am fairly new on tards but have a few dirt weekends in and plenty of street miles.How long will we be going between gas? I would rather run the smaller tank but will put on the bigger one if I need more range.Definitely get me the google link so I can convert it for my gps too.

I don't have a specific number, but considering I have a tiny tank as do many others, we won't go very far. You should be able to go 70-90 miles. I will bring 2L of gas as a precaution.

You've been added to the "I'm In!" list.

JeffreyJay and Corb;

Any update? A for sure go, or no go?

[Torpedo]

Speaking of which, this is not a "4-20" friendly ride. I wish I didn't have to say it, but it will be a much less awkward situation if we just avoid it from beginning.

Thank goodness for Wikipedia. I almost had to reveal my un-hip geezerness by asking the meaning of 4-20. (shit, I just did, didn't I?)

Where we at, 22 days? Gonna ride, gonna ride, gonna ride, ride, rid.....

[creech]

I may be in for this...

[antarius]

I may be in for this...

You gotta go!!! You'll feel incomplete in life if you don't!!!

[paroxysm]

Right on, I guess I'm in.

If you are concerned I would be more than happy to ride with you next weekend and give you my thoughts. If we ride Sunday JP can probably go as well. I'm not exactly a pro but I know the pace we're expecting. You don't happen to go to SSU do you? (I know, I know, m4m...)

[Torpedo]

Oh, goodness, we are still 3 weeks away! How will I contain myself? Perhaps a mid-bay warm-up? Ken, are you out there?

[antarius]

FYI I'm doing a quick little loop today just to feel out the first portion of day-1 of the ride, if anyone wants to join me.

[luckett]

Did you make it thru to kelseyville?

[thumbus2003]

I have this marked on my calender, Ill be there for sure:thumbup.

[antarius]

Did you make it thru to kelseyville?

I didn't do that loop, just the portion out to Skaggs. I'm betting that we'll find our way through to Kelseyville based on what you said after looking at the GPS and what we saw when we rode it the first time.

[Torpedo]

I have this marked on my calender, Ill be there for sure:thumbup.

My wife now has this marked on her calander - a very good omen. Still time for me to learn how that throttle thingy works. :teeth

[motoidiot]

After missing the first one, I'd like to ride with ya'll this time around.
Unless I'm totally brain-dead (distinct possibility...) I'm free that weekend.
Shoot me the link to the route and I'll make sure the motard is reday to roll. :ride

[luckett]

You'll have to put me on the maybe list until I can get my bike fixed. This is what it looks like right now

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/chrisluckett/moto/P1010003.jpg

[paroxysm]

^^^ looks fine to me :) Throw a front end on and lets go!

[luckett]

Thanks for offering your front end. Good thing the DRZ front end will bolt right on!

[Rorschach]

That's a sweet ride.

You'll have to put me on the maybe list until I can get my bike fixed. This is what it looks like right now.

[Mistyz]

JP, someday, SOMEDAY you will set up a ride that isn't on the 3rd weekend of the month. Stupid military weekends always land on possible fun. :mad

[thumbus2003]

Will be driving Dodge that can haul an extra bike / rider but will not share a room (I snore and am still not convinced that BAD things do not happen between you and your bikes at night).




I think I may have to take this offer, due to the fack that I don't think I'll be able to fix my Dodge before the motard ride. :rolleyes

[paroxysm]

16 days? Shit, I'd better jump on the maintenance I need to get done.

[Mistyz]

I think I may have to take this offer, due to the fack that I don't think I'll be able to fix my Dodge before the motard ride. :rolleyes

What the fack? :|:teeth

[sparkyincali]

Heading up from the South Bay early Saturday with room for one if anyone else needs a ride

16days cant wait :ride

[hapamoto]

^^^ looks fine to me :) Throw a front end on and lets go!

hell garret just throw a seat on it and wheelie the entire ride:thumbup

[Ouches]

Can I come, I've been practicing..:rofl.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2023/slo1ex6.jpg

Just gotta invest in some frame sliders...

[Vane]

Same!

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[sparkyincali]

probably a repost but oh well I am sure this guy could handle the motard ride on his R1
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[Vane]

probably a repost but oh well I am sure this guy could handle the motard ride on his R1
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fixed

[Mortifer]

Same!

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ummm.....k...nice warm up...kinda. try something more like this-

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and this-

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and take vids, I wanna see.:Party

[MikeyV]

I'm putting the thumb screws to the wife, I'm still a maybe, is there still room for another participant?

[Mortifer]

I'm putting the thumb screws to the wife, I'm still a maybe, is there still room for another participant?

you, yes, you've passed all 5 levels of the skills testing, both attitude tests and the interview went well. We received your application with the appropriate fee's, it has been reviewed and you've been given the nod of approval. Kindly read and sign the waiver, send it back and we'll see you there!

:teeth:laughing

Hope you can make it!!!:Party

[Underscore002]

I don't know man, I just cleaned the bike and its all shiny... I'm gonna have to back out of this one guys.












;) :laughing

I NEED tires before this ride, I want to order online but if there is a place locally in the north bay that sells tires for a good price let me know. Not even sure what tires to get yet, the only off road ill see is probably with you guys so I was thinking of either the Pilot Powers or the Continentals for the SM. I can get the PP's for $258 and the Conti's for $208 shipped. I do commute a whole 15 minutes to work every day so I think I'm looking for a tire that can handle the commute and running around town but still grip on the weekends. Also what kind of shit should bring for my bike? Im going to get an extra tube but thats all I can think of, oh, and maybe a little extra gas.

[Torpedo]

I don't know man, I just cleaned the bike...

And the FAIL just keeps rolling in.:rofl The newest addition to the Big Book of Oxymorons, 9th edition: 'Clean Super Moto.'

I liked the Contis...on my Venture Royale :laughing

I'm going to vote PP. Very neutural (on my bike) and huge confidence at track speeds. For me, any old freakin' doughnut is fine at a street pace.

But, if you're open to a third option, check out the macho rooster tail plumming off that rear Distanzia :teeth

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/sportryder/Hammypantsmall.jpg
Photo by Mortifer, natch

[Torpedo]

I'm putting the thumb screws to the wife, I'm still a maybe, is there still room for another participant?

Allright, what's her number? We need to bring tremenduous pressure to bare.

This will be a most Excellent Adventure in any event, I just think it would be excellenter if you were to participate.

[paroxysm]

I NEED tires before this ride, I want to order online but if there is a place locally in the north bay that sells tires for a good price let me know. Not even sure what tires to get yet, the only off road ill see is probably with you guys so I was thinking of either the Pilot Powers or the Continentals for the SM. I can get the PP's for $258 and the Conti's for $208 shipped. I do commute a whole 15 minutes to work every day so I think I'm looking for a tire that can handle the commute and running around town but still grip on the weekends. Also what kind of shit should bring for my bike? Im going to get an extra tube but thats all I can think of, oh, and maybe a little extra gas.

From what I hear both are a good bet :) JP and Mike swear by the PPs and I loved the Contis when I ran them.

As far as what to bring? I don't know...your list looks pretty good. We wont be doing any hardcore mud/dirt riding like last time. I'd say though, if you have spare lever or clutch cable bring that :P The main thing would be to bring anything specialized that your bike might need (ie: to get my wheels off I need 2x14 sockets to pull the sliders off). The stock tool kit is a good place to start :) Oh, and extra undies, possibly extra socks.

Damn, I've only got 2 weeks to get my jetting sorted out :(

[antarius]

MikeyV, there is plenty of room for you. Just post up if you're in for sure or not and I'll get you the route information.

To everyone else who is on the "I'm In!" list and needs the route/directions, please PM me!

Underscore002, I also need tires. I will be going to my friendly local Cycle Gear to get a Pilot Power (rear only). I think they're around $130 or so new, not bad. I've researched it a lot and I've decided, even with the fair amount of dirt us nor-cal'ers do, I will keep Pilot Powers. I don't need to go faster on the dirt than I already do... I crash enough as it is.

[paroxysm]

MikeyV, there is plenty of room for you. Just post up if you're in for sure or not and I'll get you the route information.

To everyone else who is on the "I'm In!" list and needs the route/directions, please PM me!

Underscore002, I also need tires. I will be going to my friendly local Cycle Gear to get a Pilot Power (rear only). I think they're around $130 or so new, not bad. I've researched it a lot and I've decided, even with the fair amount of dirt us nor-cal'ers do, I will keep Pilot Powers. I don't need to go faster on the dirt than I already do... I crash enough as it is.

You don't crash in the dirt, you crash in shit. Seriously, that road was shit. It was also THE shit, so I guess it works out OK :)

[Underscore002]

Ahhh, what a great way to start the weekend! Went for a morning cruise with Garret to Cloverdale via back roads one of them being Geysers road (only one I can remember the name of). After that I'm so ready for the 19th! :thumbup

[antarius]

Okay guys, we're full! No more riders! Sorry!

The only other people we'll be allowing are people who have contacted me already regarding "maybe" being able to go. I need to keep this below 15 people.

I'll post up with what hotel I / a lot of us are staying at sometime before next weekend. Glad everyone's going!!!

[MikeyV]

My wife just said "just go and stop whining about it, you bitch!"
She's so sweet.

I'm in.

[antarius]

My wife just said "just go and stop whining about it, you bitch!"
She's so sweet.

I'm in.

Nice!

[Underscore002]

Underscore002, I also need tires. I will be going to my friendly local Cycle Gear to get a Pilot Power (rear only). I think they're around $130 or so new, not bad. I've researched it a lot and I've decided, even with the fair amount of dirt us nor-cal'ers do, I will keep Pilot Powers. I don't need to go faster on the dirt than I already do... I crash enough as it is.

So I get to my friendly local Cycle Gear and some one with the name JP has already bought the last 150-60-17 PP :laughing . Figures. Anyways I have a set on order, I cant wait to try these out.

[antarius]

So I get to my friendly local Cycle Gear and some one with the name JP has already bought the last 150-60-17 PP :laughing . Figures. Anyways I have a set on order, I cant wait to try these out.

HAHAHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA THATS FREAKING HILARIOUS! I called that in today while I was taking a shit at work! No joke!

I'm sure they'll have yours in time though.

What are you doing sunday? Down to go for a short little ride? Another portion of the day-1 ride that I want to scope out before the trip.

[Mortifer]

My wife just said "just go and stop whining about it, you bitch!"
She's so sweet.

I'm in.

:rofl she rocks! glad you're going, will be.......fun!:Party
and fuckin murder on my ass, sure JP, 400 miles, no prob....I need a Corbin!!!

[paroxysm]

I called that in today while I was taking a shit at work! No joke!


BEST POST EVAR

[antarius]

No, the one about your sore ass was the best post evar.

[FJ1100 turbo]

newbie to barf --old to motorcycling over 35 years exp. and build my own bikes
i got a few bikes 2 show bikes and 2 every day bikesn i find the other pictures i post them
i might be able to make this event if i dont have to go to step daugthers reunion or something boring thing

[Torpedo]

Will there be a truck caravan from San Jose Saturday morning? Bangin' mirrors and rubbin' fenders on 880 might be a fun way to 'get in the mood.' Plus, if Mortifer leads, we can all get speeding tickets together :teeth

[Mortifer]

Will there be a truck caravan from San Jose Saturday morning? Bangin' mirrors and rubbin' fenders on 880 might be a fun way to 'get in the mood.' Plus, if Mortifer leads, we can all get speeding tickets together :teeth

as much fun as no holds barred tackle caravaning sounds, I'm going up there Friday evening.

See you there sat morning!:Party

[Torpedo]

Picked up bike from shop, running good. Need to find spares kit (cables & levers). Need hotel tip so I can fed-ex my clothes up there.

T minus 8 days, wahoo!

[Mortifer]

Picked up bike from shop, running good. Need to find spares kit (cables & levers). Need hotel tip so I can fed-ex my clothes up there.

T minus 8 days, wahoo!

:wow now that's smart thinkin!!!!!!!
(if a person desires to not be a camel and carry it the whole way).:thumbup

[thumbus2003]

So I just pulled the valve cover off a couple of days ago, Damn This Computer!

[hapamoto]

Damn you guys are lucky. Maybe next time, next year? Mike, can you use the camera to take some vids if it works if not I will make it work next time? if not I will get it later. You all suck:twofinger I wont be thinking about this ride or looking at the threads to follow

[Mistyz]

Damn you guys are lucky. Maybe next time, next year? Mike, can you use the camera to take some vids if it works if not I will make it work next time? if not I will get it later. You all suck:twofinger I wont be thinking about this ride or looking at the threads to follow

+1. :|

[sparkyincali]

Hotel figured out yet?

Just over a week to go I better make sure bike and I are both ready and quit thinking I still have time before I have to pull a long night next Thursday

[Mortifer]

I'm ready too. I've been......training. http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/mortiferf4i/Smilies/tease.gif


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[Torpedo]

I'm ready too. I've been......training.

So you'll be sporting knobbies on this ride, eh? Love your new helmet, is that an Arai?

[hapamoto]

[QUOTE=Mortifer;3876075]I'm ready too. I've been......training. http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r220/mortiferf4i/Smilies/tease.gif


Mike I'm ashamed to say that I live in the same city as you:teeth Nice G String

[antarius]

I will post hotel information sunday. I've been working (as much as my city hates it I'm sure) a lot and been busy all day....

[antarius]

Hotel Information

Comfort Inn & Suites
1220 Airport BLVD
Ukiah, CA
707-462-3485
http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA978&amp;promo=gglocal

The rate was $69 a night for two adults with two queen beds. I booked two rooms (for Garret and I, and Mort and whomever decides to room with him). The rest of you should book rooms there if you can to keep us all together.

It's not the nicest hotel, but the Marriott didn't have two queen beds per room, only one or a king and I didn't feel like feeling Garrets junk rub up against me in the night. As much as he'd like it....

So, book your shit and be prepared!

[MikeyV]

I'm booked at Comfort Inn.

By the way the ph # is (707) 462-3442

The other is a fax number.

[paroxysm]

Hotel Information

Comfort Inn & Suites
1220 Airport BLVD
Ukiah, CA
707-462-3485
http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA978&amp;promo=gglocal

The rate was $69 a night for two adults with two queen beds. I booked two rooms (for Garret and I, and Mort and whomever decides to room with him). The rest of you should book rooms there if you can to keep us all together.

It's not the nicest hotel, but the Marriott didn't have two queen beds per room, only one or a king and I didn't feel like feeling Garrets junk rub up against me in the night. As much as he'd like it....

So, book your shit and be prepared!

What chu gon do wit all dat junk, all dat junk up in your...

Takes on new meaning doesn't it :)

[motoidiot]

RE: Cow Mountain. There's a family enduro going on next weekend and the park will be otherwise closed. May put a damper on that part of the ride...

[paroxysm]

RE: Cow Mountain. There's a family enduro going on next weekend and the park will be otherwise closed. May put a damper on that part of the ride...

Thanks for killing ALL of my hopes and dreams....

pffft.

[thumbus2003]

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ukiah/cowmtn.html

Theres got to be more than two entrances to South Cow Moutain.

[sparkyincali]

Anyone wanna split a room?
Saturday is gonna be an early morning :(

[antarius]

Thumbus, there is not... looks like Cow Mountain is out.

[Torpedo]

Room booked, 1st floor. Was quoted $79 but as soon as I mentioned JP's creds they got all humble and gave me the $69 rate.

For all the skinny-seat crowd, skipping Cow Mountain may be for the best. I LIKE 200+ mile days but I am Aby Normal.

Vroooom-vrooom!

[antarius]

ORIGINAL POST HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH MEET LOCATION / TIME INFORMATION

Check it out!

[sparkyincali]

if you havent booked yet you better soon they didnt have any more of the standard double queen rooms.I got one for handicapped so it fits me perfect.

[Torpedo]

I would like to see one of us bunked on the second floor just so I can watch them ride up and down the stairs.

[thumbus2003]

Room Booked!

[Mortifer]

For all the skinny-seat crowd, skipping Cow Mountain may be for the best. I LIKE 200+ mile days but I am Aby Normal.

Vroooom-vrooom!

no shit, those whiny ass skinny seat bikes are terrible, this trip is gonna make for some really butt hurt riders.

sure glad I'm picking up a nice used corbin for mine tomorrow!!!

I can't wait to ride!!!!!!!!!:ride :Party :thumbup :teeth :cool :twofinger :banana :later

[antarius]

^^^ You pussy! :lol:

Just wear bicycle shorts with padding in them, like I do! It makes a nice smell by the end of the day too!

[Mortifer]

^^^ You pussy! :lol:

Just wear bicycle shorts with padding in them, like I do! It makes a nice smell by the end of the day too!

I have been for years every time I ride, but, the edge of the pad gets uncomfortable after a LONG day. Short 100-150 mile days are fine.

The corbin is also a tad wider so my big ass will be more comfy.:Party

[tamdrifter]

Room booked. All they had left were rooms with single king beds. Looks like I'm in for reals, no wuss'in out now.

[antarius]

Room booked. All they had left were rooms with single king beds. Looks like I'm in for reals, no wuss'in out now.

Nice!

[Torpedo]

Yeah, baby! Frosty cold and a chance of rain! Since I am a 'love the smell of napalm in the morning' kind of guy who thrives on adversity, this is my kind of weather forecast. I'm gonna' get my feathers and moccasins and see if I can't edge us from 'chance of sprinkles' to 'hurricane Katrina.'

A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner. -- English Proverb

[hapamoto]

just ride side saddle. you guys still suck.

Kyle

[antarius]

Yeah I'm kind of a little pissed that after a month of nice weather, we have a chance of showers for sunday.

Saturday should be nice and it doesn't look like much of a front as we aren't even supposed to get rain in Marin, so hopefully it won't be too impressive up north either.

We'll see!

PS: I have PM'd everyone on the "I'm In" list with my cell phone number. Please, please call me if you have any questions (I am up from 4:00AM to 9:00PM every day) regarding anything! Also, if you are going to be late (don't be!) on the day-of, please call me and let me know so I don't just consider you a no-show and leave you behind!

[Jeffrey Jay]

Hey JP

I am going to have to officially pass on this one, no way after being sick could I do 400 miles from up there ..although it sounds like a blast!

Have a great one you guys :thumbup


Oh, did you find your throttle cable issue?!!
I looped my 175 when I was a kid because of a sticky throttle.:p

[antarius]

I just posted up in that thread... but in short... no. I mean, it's not replicating itself, but I'm going to tear the airbox/carb housing apart on friday (before the ride) just to check to make sure.

It never "stuck" or anything like that. It's always remained super smooth and fast, both opening and closing. The play increased, and I tightened it with the adjustments on the bars and it hasn't moved since.... I'm still slightly concerned as to what would make it jump so abruptly.

[Torpedo]

Yeah I'm kind of a little pissed that after a month of nice weather, we have a chance of showers for sunday.

Fear not, online meteorologists won't even upgrade to a 60% chance until it is actually raining. 25% chance means, "If there is a one-in-a-million chance of one rain drop falling on Sunday, my ass is covered on Monday." Will be chilly though.

[MikeyV]

I say chilly is way better than HOT!!!!

[paroxysm]

wow, only 2 days to get my life sorted out....

[Torpedo]

wow, only 2 days to get my life sorted out....

Very Zen, good luck with that.

Or did you mean 2 days to arrange your short-term affairs?

[motoidiot]

Looks like I have to bail. Work is once again intruding on my happy-fun-time. :(
Have fun, ride fast and take chances! :ride Next time fer sure... :thumbup

[luckett]

I have my bike back together, but I still can't get it to start. I'm still trying to figure it out, but it looks like I'm out for this ride unless someone has a loaner bike or a spare DR650 engine i can borrow...

Any stator experts out there that can help me figure it out?

[Mortifer]

JP, I updated your list, hope that's ok.:teeth

[Torpedo]

I found out my favorite episode of Hawaii 5-0 is airing Sunday morning, you know, the one where McGarrtet is kidnapped and Dan-o has to lead the search? Looks like I'm out too.

What? You mean you can record programs? Right off the television? All-righty then! I'm back in!

[redline]

Wahoo! it's almost time!! Can't wait! This is gonna rock! Thx for setting up the ride & keeping it organized!

Sorry to see a bunch couldn't make it!

[Underscore002]

Alright, I just bought some hand guards for the ride, installed one side and decided to remove them mainly because they looked and fit like shit. They are the Cycra Probend bars... Anyone know if I should just install them for the ride or what. When they were all tight they would still move when I put some weight on em, and they are the correct ones and they were tightened! I was all happy to install em after work and now I'm all bummed out. I'm thinking of just installing them for the ride then returning them after? Anyways, I'm basically wanting to know if its a good idea to have em or could I get by without them?

[luckett]

If it's cold, you'll wish you had them.

[paroxysm]

If it's cold, you'll wish you had them.
If you go down you'll be glad you had them :P

I REALLY like my Acerbis Rally Pro's for the DRZ.

[thumbus2003]

Alright, I just bought some hand guards for the ride, installed one side and decided to remove them mainly because they looked and fit like shit. They are the Cycra Probend bars... Anyone know if I should just install them for the ride or what. When they were all tight they would still move when I put some weight on em, and they are the correct ones and they were tightened! I was all happy to install em after work and now I'm all bummed out. I'm thinking of just installing them for the ride then returning them after? Anyways, I'm basically wanting to know if its a good idea to have em or could I get by without them?

Basicly what luckett said if its cold you'll wish you had em, and if you crash you'll whish you had em. I also have those exzact ones on my bike and they fit like crap but saved my hands alot.

[MikeyV]

Alright, I just bought some hand guards for the ride, installed one side and decided to remove them mainly because they looked and fit like shit. They are the Cycra Probend bars... Anyone know if I should just install them for the ride or what. When they were all tight they would still move when I put some weight on em, and they are the correct ones and they were tightened! I was all happy to install em after work and now I'm all bummed out. I'm thinking of just installing them for the ride then returning them after? Anyways, I'm basically wanting to know if its a good idea to have em or could I get by without them?

I installed them in my 07 DRZ recently and had to modify the clamps on the inside bar to make them clamp tighter. I took a grinder to the center piece on each side and narrowed them. Now they fit nice and tight, but the bar end insert parts leave a bit to be desired, but they are fuctional now.

[Underscore002]

ill put them on. stupid things dont even match my white bike! they are too expensive to fit like they do.

[MikeyV]

ill put them on. stupid things dont even match my white bike! they are too expensive to fit like they do.

I still have the large size white plastic guards if you need them. I'm using the smaller size black replacement covers.....

PM me if you want me to bring them tomorrow...

[antarius]

I still have the large size white plastic guards if you need them. I'm using the smaller size black replacement covers.....

PM me if you want me to bring them tomorrow...

You and me both! I love my probends with my cebimoto mounting hardware and the small acerbis flag black covers.

PS: Can we slide side by side some more?

[paroxysm]

You and me both! I love my probends with my cebimoto mounting hardware and the small acerbis flag black covers.

PS: Can we slide side by side some more?

SCISSORS!

[Mortifer]

I put on the big white covers last night, no way I wanna roll lookin the same as all you fgtz!:love


and I'm hoping they'll keep my hands warmer, supposed to be a high of 54 both days.

[sparkyincali]

Alright I finally got all my last minute issues like tires worked out.Now I just have to pack my stuff up and hope the N101 Friday traffic is good for the trip up.It looks like there is no longer any forecats for showers luckily.

[Jeffrey Jay]

Have a great trip you guys! :thumbup

[Torpedo]

It looks like there is no longer any forecats for showers luckily.

bummer

[sparkyincali]

bummer
If it makes you feel any better maybe I will bring my camelback and spray some water back at you so you at least feel like its raining a little :laughing

[paroxysm]

Things really do have a way of working themselves out.

[luckett]

Things really do have a way of working themselves out.

Looks like I'm in. I don't know what the f*ck these guys have brewing, but I got wheels of some sort.

[Torpedo]

Looks like I'm in. I don't know what the f*ck these guys have brewing, but I got wheels of some sort.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/sportryder/Dad2.jpg

This oughta be interesting :teeth

[luckett]

Sweet! Apehangers rock the goat trails!

[Underscore002]

I wanted to bring some extra fuel but all I can think of is putting some in is an old plastic oil bottle... Should this work?

[thumbus2003]

Ive never used a oil bottle because of the oil but you can also ues a 2 liter, 1 liter, 20 oz, those are what I used. They didn't last any longer than a coulpe of weeks.

[Mortifer]

no need to bring fuel guys, specially if you're on a DRZ, the Huskys will run out far sooner than us.:laughing

Chris, just saw your "ride", you're in for a real treat!!!

[slowpoke]

Please take lots of pix!!!

[luckett]

I'm on the way. Warm up my "ride".

[antarius]

I'm on the way. Warm up my "ride".

I better not... it might not make it the whole trip if I do!

[antarius]

What an awesome freaking ride! As usual, I get the award for most crashes!

[BatskyStarman]

sweet guys.

rjbrittain11 and I were riding out in that area today (sunday)

I think we passed by you guys near Petaluma (around 4 ish).

We were on matching 2007 CBR600rr.

You Guys didn't look too dirty!

lol :ride

[antarius]

sweet guys.

rjbrittain11 and I were riding out in that area today (sunday)

I think we passed by you guys near Petaluma (around 4 ish).

We were on matching 2007 CBR600rr.

You Guys didn't look too dirty!

lol :ride

There were 9 of us by that point, so if you saw 9 Motards riding in that area, yeah it was us. We ate at Old Chicago Pizza.

Some of us were more dirty than others; Though people tell me that's just from falling.

[FASTFLEE]

Where you the guys at the hamburger ranch that said a few guys crashed on geysers road?????????????:rofl:rofl:rofl:ride:ride:ride if so buy my drz...

[Underscore002]

Yes, definitely awesome ride! I did a little over 400 miles. Good to meet and ride with you all! This was my first group ride too. Cant wait for the next one.






Crash? What crash?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/Underscore002/crash.jpg

[FASTFLEE]

You have got to be kidden me:wow:rofl:ride:wow:thumbup:laughing

[luckett]

That's not a cliff, it's a "ravine".

[antarius]

Post your pics, people!

[hapamoto]

looks like all you had a nice trip! JP yours looked better? Glad you are okay! Cant wait for the pictures and the BS to start.

[antarius]

Yeah I'm okay, strained my wrist a little but I'm fine. The bike got a little more rash on the right side hand guard and sticker, but other than that it's fine.

It's a dirtbike, it's supposed to crash...

[Tharkûn]

PICS!!!

[hapamoto]

Yeah I'm okay, strained my wrist a little but I'm fine. The bike got a little more rash on the right side hand guard and sticker, but other than that it's fine.

It's a dirtbike, it's supposed to crash...

WORD!:p

[paroxysm]

I win :)

Pictures here: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3904577#post3904577

[thumbus2003]

Post your pics, people!

Pics what pics?

[Mortifer]

Huge thanks to JP, awesome roads, good food, spectacular entertainment (Cliff rocks!), omg good times!!!!

Can't wait for the next one!!! (good luck topping this one!):p

Great group of Tards, hope all that "forgot to put their kickstands down" aren't too sore, glad everyone made it home safely!:applause

pics coming soon to pic thread!

[racercosmo]

Damn, I need to tard up for the summer.

[FASTFLEE]

Shit afetr all that I just read I may just keep my new drz 400...when is the next ride????im in..pweezzzzzzzzzz

[Corb]

In my world... EVERYBODY would be DENIED any riding if I can not ride :mad


AAAAAAAAharhahahaha :cry:cry:cry

I vill be in the next one :(

[Mistyz]

In my world... EVERYBODY would be DENIED any riding if I can not ride :mad


AAAAAAAAharhahahaha :cry:cry:cry

I vill be in the next one :(

Can I live in your world? :|

And don't you selfish jerks even THINK of posting pics. :twofinger

[tamdrifter]

Huge thanks to JP, awesome roads, good food, spectacular entertainment (Cliff rocks!), omg good times!!!!

Can't wait for the next one!!! (good luck topping this one!):p

Great group of Tards, hope all that "forgot to put their kickstands down" aren't too sore, glad everyone made it home safely!:applause

pics coming soon to pic thread!

Holy f'n shit that was fun!!! JP, you truly are the epic ride master :ride Thanks for putting this whole thing together. Everything was perfect, including that singletrack section that turned into a double track. Also, that guy "Cliff" wants to give a huge thanks to those great guys that weren't afraid to climb (and slide) around in poison oak to reclaim a tard from the "ravine". Quite honorable of you, really. :thumbup

[thumbus2003]

I'm subcribed again Yippy!!

[FASTFLEE]

Man what a ride you guys had...guys over the edge and others up poles hahahah saw you guys out skaggs taking a brake..looked like fun....

[Mortifer]

Man what a ride you guys had...guys over the edge and others up poles hahahah saw you guys out skaggs taking a brake..looked like fun....

yep, we had a blast, 415 or so miles. You're lucky to have all these great roads so close to you!!!!!!!!

So many fun roads with hardly any traffic, no cops, goat trails with lots of tight turns, gravel, dirt- everything I need to be happy!!!:Party

[FASTFLEE]

yep, we had a blast, 415 or so miles. You're lucky to have all these great roads so close to you!!!!!!!!

So many fun roads with hardly any traffic, no cops, goat trails with lots of tight turns, gravel, dirt- everything I need to be happy!!!:Party

Well I gave one of you my card guess you can tear it up..looks like I will be riding my drz a bit more very soon......so when is the next ride??

[antarius]

Well I gave one of you my card guess you can tear it up..looks like I will be riding my drz a bit more very soon......so when is the next ride??

You gave me your card, for Luckett. You sure you don't want to sell it? I think he was toying with the idea of buying your DRZ...

He already has a DR, but he needs another bike.

[redline]

Great ride! It was epic!! So many roads, dirt & paved and semi-paved! Oh, don't have time to go on with all the details. So, I'll just post these Cliff-notes and some pics... :p

[FASTFLEE]

You gave me your card, for Luckett. You sure you don't want to sell it? I think he was toying with the idea of buying your DRZ...

He already has a DR, but he needs another bike.

errrrrrrrrr well I realy was looking at the ktm so I guess if he wants it its his...puting a new battery in it as we speak....bike is like new..pipe air cleaner jet kit and bark busters....maybe 6-700 miles..shop # 7070431-2993 its the all black with red stripes..

[MikeyV]

Thanks again for a great ride, I'm sore as hell and still tired.......

P.S. Garrett thanks again for the hospitality, much appreciated!

PPS JP great ride, know who I am now?

[sparkyincali]

It was a great ride and even a little hiking thanks to the CRI (Chief Ravine Inspector).I should have got some Tecnu have a few spots where I think the poison oak got me a little.Sorry I left early all I was just feeling bad and didn't want it to make me do something stupid and felt it was better to bow out than have any incidents.I forgot how nice of a road Skaggs is until you get to the bridge at least then there are all those stupid straights and fast sweepers.It was a great ride that will long be good memories even the parts like "right after this part it opens into some really nice double track" :laughing