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  1. 3 points
    Thanks for allowing me to join! We migrated with the geese from North Idaho and brought my Tenere 700 to discover what SoCal has to offer ADV wise. I tolerate the roadways in order to get to the dirt though the twisty 2-lane can be fun! I’m an ex hare scramble racer that thinks pushing the T7 on ATV and single track trails is fun! Even been seen strapping a chainsaw to it clearing our local trails. I’ll be lurking here and on the FB page to see if there’s a chance to join up! I did get to ride uh, Black Mtn last weekend, an out and back trip to the top near some radio towers….
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    Moved up one week because apparently, we have a bunch of romantic types on this site. 😁 Its been a while since we had a proper tech day, with the big project now out of the shop have a proper space to do this if people are interested. Sat Feb 22th Its usual location in Escondido. Typical disclaimers apply. Responsible for disposing of tires if you do a swap - 8 Ball is right down the road and you can take them there oil changes - bring your own oil, disposal of old oil will be taken care of for you Work to be performed - typically we only have a few hours so keep that in mind when you decide on what you want done, not enough time to do a valve check on a KTM 950 for example I will have almost any tool needed to do general maint on most models of bikes, if something special or specific to you then bring that tool with. Also have a tig welder so minor repairs to skidplates etc are also available to those in need. I do not charge for any work performed, the recipient is asked to donate to the website as compensation commiserate with what they feel the work done is worth. The BBQ will be available and if enough people are interested we will do either dogs and burgers (donation collected to cover cost of food via the honesty jar, or @KTMrad pocket which ever one is gotten too first) Calendar Link @tntmo @KTMrad @tubebender @Zubb @Mr.JAJA @AdventureSmeghead @Wierdrider @SpaceCowboy @Goofy Footer @PaulyPickles @paulmbowers
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    Doing great and still riding my converted street legal pit bike around the high desert where I live. I haven't had the itch to go big bike'n again. but my best memories are riding with the group here. I'm an admin' on Z125owners forum, and have 2 FB z125 groups as well for the z125 pro. I thought i would get tired of it in a few years, but I still giggle under my helmet on every ride. And if you love bikes, who doesn't want a street legal pit bike to squirt around on. Glad to see your still here and keeping the sport alive and well. I'll check in in another 6 months to see what's up.
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    For the first time in the history of Sedlak/SoCal Off-Road School, we are starting to provide tours. Our first one will be the SoCal BDR Sections 1-3. What's different? Learn on Trail - we stop at "lesson spots" and instead of praying everyone makes the other side, we stop, teach the fundamentals and techniques and help you succeed Support truck - we carry your load, you ride light Catered food We have 2 groups: beginner (easy alternates), and regular. We only have one last spot for beginner group, but you guys are not beginners! We leave on a Friday, and back on Monday - easy to justify PTO, or "get sick". More details: https://www.socaloffroadschool.com/book-your-event/p/lot-socalbdr1-3
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    Hey!! Nice to reconnect! Yes, that is definitely in the books, both for SoCal BDR and for a Baja Tour as well. I'll make some noise when we have it on the calendar.
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    Welcome bRad ! I'll be getting my KTM950 back on the road soon, we'll have to go do a ride.
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    Very sad but up for sale is my barely ridden under my ownership 2007 KTM 450 EXC. This bike is a Ridiculously Fun Factory Plated Dual Sport but I’m no longer riding it as regularly as it deserves to and hope it can go to the next rider who will enjoy it as much as I did. Located in Ramona, CA 10556mi – 356.6hrs ** Highlights & Upgrades: ** Dave Hopkins Top End (Kibblewhite Valves, Timing Chain etc) done at 10223mi - 339hrs ** Dave Hopkins Bottom End Inspection, replace bearings and seals Mike Tripes Tuned and Jetted Suspension 101 Forks & Shock (setup for 215lb - Lowered 1”) Shorai Lithium Battery KTM Power Parts Radiator Fan I added these under my Ownership: ** See Pic of Modifications and Maintenance List KTM Power Parts Clutch Slave Cylinder Guard KTM Power Parts Shark Fin Enduro Engineering Exhaust Guard ProMoto Billet Kickstand 2006 KTM 525 EXC Shorty Rear Fender Sicass DOT LED Taillight Sicass Multi-Function Bar Switch F/R LED Turn Signals & Sicass LED Flasher Cycra Handguards Double Take Mirror Set up HDB Trail Tech Billet Dash – Installed 10,551mi – 353.4hrs HDB Top Clamp – Installed 10,551mi – 353.4hrs GPR Submount – Installed 10,551mi – 353.4hrs GPR V1 Steering Damper Serviced (2-2-21) – Installed 10,551mi – 353.4hrs Neken KTM 500 EXC-F 6 Days Handlebars KTM OEM Triple Clamps w/ new Steering Bearings ODI Rouge Grips TKS Performance performed the below 3/14/23 - 10,553mi – 353.6hrs New Shinko MX216 Valve Check / Adjustment Changed Oil Changed Front/Rear Brake Fluid Water Pump Seals Extra Parts Not Installed: KTM Owner’s Manual PDF KTM Service Factory Manual PDF KTM OEM 450 EXC OEM Exhaust Manifold (Spare) KTM OEM 450 EXC Exhaust (gutted) KTM OEM Triple Clamps w/ 2 broke fender bolts KTM OEM Seat $5,250 ** DIRT SETUP w/ Stock KTM 2.25gln $5,500 ** DIRT SETUP w/ Stock KTM 2.25gln, KTM MXC 3.4gln & Acerbis 6.4gln Tank $6,000 ** DIRT SETUP – Dubya Wheel w/ Stock KTM 2.25gln, KTM MXC 3.4gln & Acerbis 6.4gln Tank $6,850 ** DIRT SETUP – Dubya Wheel – SUMO Wheels w/ Stock KTM 2.25gln, KTM MXC 3.4gln & Acerbis 6.4gln Tank If you would like further photos of anything, please PM me. Dubya custom made 18” Front wheel (As seen in Pic) Buchanan Super Moto Setup pictured on my 525 Less than 800mi total ** Never installed on my 450 ** Additional Items NOT Included but available for negotiation: Spare Parts List ** See Pic ** Additional Items NOT Included but available for negotiation:Spare Parts List ** See Pic
  9. 1 point
    Welcome fellow north Idahoan! The riding down here is a tad different as you may have discovered. Would love to meet up for coffee and a ride... Just a quick suggestion or two about the border right now. You are right on for wanting to ride the wall, it's pretty amazing in many ways. I'd be at a heightened state of awareness and alertness right now. A hiker was robbed and shot a couple times near Valley of the Moon/ Jacumba and helo'ed out yesterday. They believe it was cartel. I was going to ride that Monday but think I'll let it cool off a bit. This pretty much never happens, but I suspect recent political events has triggered a brief change of behavior until the new norm settles in. https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/hiker-injured-in-shooting-near-jacumba-involving-suspected-cartel-members/?email=031b810ddfc79850f171d1407204feca56eb8865&emaila=9eeb46132f9d45e8ca8edb18cb93b7b8&emailb=aab751a4b147d93a4e2dd86c2bf834870e04dd2df4d490192cb10662124b0b2e&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Personalized Afternoon News 2025-01-23 A friend reported yesterday that Otay Mtn (a very popular ADV bike ride) is crawling with Border Patrol, and migrant sitings are way down. This is a good thing, but tensions are a bit elevated. Not to mention he literally had just returned to Hiway 94 and saw the smoke rolling over the top. The mountain is very seriously on fire. This pic from his deck when he got home. My recommendation is to ride Borrego / Julian / Salton Sea/ Ocotillo .... and give the border wall a little time and space if you're riding alone. Baja itself seems to be cool and business as usual, but the wall itself is something I'd save for Feb or Mar (probably). There's just no need really to go ride and possibly complicate things for BP and the marines along the wall right now. Welcome! Maybe I'll see you in Idaho this August/Sept! Kelly/Zubb
  10. 1 point
    Lots of riding down here, but I have to say, know where near as beautiful at Northern Idaho. No sure what type of terrain you are willing to ride that bike in. The desert has some amazing places but it comes with deep sand and rougher climbs. A decent one to test it out is grapevine canyon to jasper trail then down to Borrego etc
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    There is Black Mountain out of ramona which is pretty good and leads you to other areas. Map for reference if you google the duck farm it gets you to the starting point on pavement
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    Looks like you're already finding some of the local stuff, lots more to explore. Anza Borrego desert is "in season" now so it's a great time to get out there to put that T7 to the test. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail.
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    Thanks I got a couple trailers also and a single hitch rack but need a double for this trip. trailers Are major pain in baja
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    I am on a better suited bike for me this time. The 300 was way too twitchy. The more I thought about it, the more I think the head bearing may have been loose. That was the most unstable bike I have ridden. Low speed it was amazing
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    Anyone riding this weekend? I'm torn on where to go. @Rjg967 wants to hit the desert to prep for a race, or go explore new to me places on the 500 (goat trestle or something like that), or hit Fox Raceway
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    Here's a cool small bike loop. Stayed the night at Blair valley camp ground then rode this. Does the squeeze, then heart attack hill, then loops down near superstition. through some crazy alien like landscapes and hills, then Gas and lunch in Ocotillo, then back to camp along the S2 with optional side loops. I'm itching to get back and do it again. Goat canyon trestle trail is shown in orange, but I THINK it's hiking only. We skipped that part because it was just an out and back and we were chasing daylight, so I don't know for sure anza_borrego_2023_gpx.gpx My brother and I will attempt a modified version of this Feb. 1 weekend. Planning to start in Borrego springs, ride up Fillipe wash, out to superstition mountain, then follow these tracks to ocotillo for lunch and gas, then either up the S2 to loop around or backtrack back to Borrego Springs. Depends if we want more desert or street ride back. We'll be on 450s, we don't have big bikes Would be stoked to have ya'll out with us
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    This past weekend I did a modified version of the Pinyon, Fish Creek, San Felipe Wash loop. 98 miles on the nose. It's a really nice bit of riding. I ran it on the 500. It seems doable with the 890, but I would want a buddy or two to assist at the tougher sections if needed. I'll explore the southern sections down near the train tracks next, on the 500. I'm open to joining a ride out there if my schedule allows. Particularly a big bike ride if there's interest. Keep me posted!
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    I'll check if I still have tracks. My favorite 100ish mile loop was to start at pinion do heart attack hill down to fish creek, into blowsand in ow, then san felipe wash into town via inspiration wash or exit near the borrego dump. Then up montezuma down to grape vine down to hwy 78
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    Here's a decent Anza Borrego map https://www.boondockersbible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/anza-borrego-desert-state-park-map-2016.pdf
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    Yeah I can’t believe the deterioration. It was closed for 2 years for repairs. Waiting for rain/snow to head back
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    Took Bee Canyon a week after it opened on my WRR. Lots of deep, silty sand. And not just at the bottom start. Totally chewed up by high powered ATVs. The top near Pine Cove/Idyllwild is still in good shape.
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    I've been riding that route almost weekly. Border patrol is on it lately. Seen them making arrest in several places today. I always honk my horn, give them a fist pump, and holler out good job.
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    I’m selling a couple of my older bikes. See craigslist for adds and details. 2004 KTM EXC 200 - $2000 2013 Husky TE 310 R (street legal) - $3000
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