ADV Bum

Well I have been waiting to see what the weather had in store. It went from small chance to the sky is falling. Forecast for the mountains is lots of snow. Since you guys will never call me the " Worlds greatest dualsport rider," I am inclined to take the kids up to the snow so I can at least retain the title of " Worlds greatest Dad!" If the snow does not happen, I will try to make it to a ride on Sunday.

Of course its smoke, its PYRO, he's on fire! Wait a minute, thats just his second hand death he is poluting the air with.

Next time pull it. It is not a tubeless tire. If it had hit the tube you would of known. You did get lucky if you left it in.

Sounds like you already found the cheap alternative. It cost more than $85 to get a key made for the old ignition.

Looking to see if anyone is planning on riding this weekend?

Wife just told me we are taking the kids to Disney Land on Thurs. It is hard to find time to ride!

Sorry guys, I am also going to bow out. I am going to work on my garage and save my hall pass for another day. Maybe mountains Thurs. Have fun!

I found a cheap and easy way to improve you seat. I recently purchased a corbin seat for my bike. When I got it I quickly realized that the corbin is a street machine seat vs the off road beast. At the same time I also purchased a used gel pad to put on the corbin. Not being happy with the corbin I took the gel pad down to the upolsterer's ( however it is spelled) and had them install into my stock seat. I tested it today in big bear and my arse feels great. No more pressure point pains. Ars never got sour off road. A little numb/ not in pain on road, thats probably from road vibs from nobbies! So 25$ for the pad w memory foam. Usually $100, and $40 to be installed. $65 Sweet!

I would like to start about 8:00.

North County, Encinitas. Any trail is good with me.

I am not familiar with the trails. I have not ridden any of the trails down south, except for the desert. Not looking to do the desert ride. Any suggestions are welcome as to where.

How about something early Sun. I do not want to get to crazy as I have to be in good health for the Van Halen concert Sun night!

Yes, Bum's bum is no longer bummed! Standing in some situations is good. When you are a large individual like myself, sometimes it is not good to raise an already high center of gravity even higher. Just trying to give people cheap options to modify thier bikes for the better!

I met Captcham (steve) at the discovery station next to Baldwin lake in Big Bear at about 8:30. Introductions and and a discussion of the plans. Capt said he wanted to explore and picked John Bull trail as his starting point. Off we went. Passed the dump, into the trail and whammy! Flat tire on the rear. Relatively short tube change and inspection as to why. Picked up a nail by the dump. On to John Bull. I have heard of this trail, but never been on it. Quickly turns into technical bolder hill climbs and decents. After Capt getting a taste of DAKAR ON THE ROCKS ( Shaken, not stirred) he decided whe should head for calmer waters. We headed off according to the map. When we got to our return trail, it was closed. Things happen for a reason. We ended up taking some fantastic trails down to Green valley lake. There were some fantastic 3-4' water break/ jumps on this trail. Had a blast all the way down. We hit the 18 and split ways. Capt back up to Big Bear and I down to Crestline. I had always wanted to go check out the glider port. So off I went. When I arrived at the glider port I surveyed a ton of new trails. Off I went. I think I could of gone all the way down into San Bernadino if I had the time. Running out of time and gas I headed back up to my place. I ended up doing 114 miles on the day. Thanks to Captcham for leading the ride. He was a cool guy and prepared. Till next time Capt!

If anyone is up for an easy ride Thurs morning in big bear PM me. I called capt and right now I am thinking of meeting him early in big bear. I will be going up this afternoon/ evening. More than welcome to hang at my house tonight, or meet me up there early tommorow and we can ride up to big bear. PM me if interested. Have a nice Thanksgiving!

I will not be able to make it up there Fri. I will probably go up Wed night, so I can ride early Thurs and be home in the afternoon! Next time Capt!

I am building a garage in my backyard. Need to know if anyone has a line/ connection for getting a car lift, and a commercial roll up garage door? Thank you!

I dont know what a backyard buddy is! I am looking for a single post lift. Bend pak makes a 6000lb, and there is one other that is a 7000lb which is probably the one I will get. Ampro and American custom are the other two makers of the single post lift(the prefered ones).

I call SHOTGUN on the next SDAR retreat weekend!

It's not the First of Dec? Sorry. I meant that weekend. Have fun on the 1st!

I am willing to volunteer for the Dash, and pre ride plotting!

Looks like a fantastic ride. Wish I could make it that weekend, but cannot!

So are you saying you want to be back in San Diego Sun night or Mon?

Personal choices should stay just that, personal!

Thats the only way to crash one of those and not trash the fairing!