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  1. I can ride Wednesday morning and will be coming in off of Campo Road via Rancho San Diego until about 4 pm. Where's a good meet up spot?
  2. Sounds like an interesting ride, Johnny. If my son is hanging out with his friends this Wednesday, then I'm in. I'll check your posting and let you know by Tuesday. Mac
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    Night ride

    Sounds interesting........Where are you headed? Got a starting time yet?
  4. Just got in and checked your ride-looks interesting. If I can get the bike ready in the morning, I'll meet you guys at the school by 8:30. Hoping to make it but have to play it by ear, so don't wait if I'm not there.
  5. Since I missed the DD this year, I would be interested if the temps. stay below 90.*
  6. Where in Rancho San Diego is your house located?
  7. My bike is a bit low geared (KTM EXC 400). How much freeway riding will there be?
  8. +1 for "team sally". Stayed up way too late having too many beers. I think today is a good day to learn how to check/adjust my valves. Brenden, Go onto You Tube and type in "adjusting valves on KTM RFS motor" in the search window. The video that comes up shows step by step procedures for adjusting the KTM's. Mac
  9. Ran into some carb problems for letting the bike sit too long....hoping to get out soon to run some fresh gas through the bike.
  10. Where, and when, in Julian are you stopping for coffee? I'll see if I can make it to the campground if I can't meet up with you in Julian.
  11. If I don't go to the dunes with the family, then I'd like to check out Plaster City on the 21st with the dual sport.
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    Pine Valley Ride

    Yes, you can ride green-stickered quads on Bear Valley road from the staging area at Pine Valley exit as well as the trails all around the campgrounds up above. Some trails are a little narrow for quads, but main trails can be fun. I'll be looking for warmer areas like Bike Slut this time of the year and will check for postings for rides during winter break.
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    Costco blowing out old inventory of Garmins

    How does it compare to The Garmin Oregon?
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    GPS...worth the price?

    I'm considering asking Santa for a GPS system this Christmas but wanted to get more information. I've used roll chart maps on the Desert Dash rides but found them tough to navigate when my KTM's odometer varies by terrain from the distance given on the roll chart map. Knowing when to make turns in areas outside of designated roads is tough. I'll admit that I've been slightly off track when I missed a turn in a sand wash last year near the Borrego Springs dump. Can someone please tell me how the GPS helps you stay on the mapped route with the designated turns and distances? For example, will the GPS indicate exactly when and where to turn? If so, how does it indicate that you're following the right trails? Each stop that requires you to "zero out" your odometer with the roll chart map takes time with my odometer. Do you have to do the same with the GPS unit? Some riders were downloading their maps on their GPS system the night before the ride in the campground clubhouse. What's involved here? Are the systems also compatible with Mac computers? Any answers and information on brands and models would be much appreciated! Mac
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    GPS...worth the price?

    Wow! Now I can buy one of those new fangled GPS things with all the money I'll save not having to pay for "satellite air time!" (LOL). It reminds me a lot of my wife who questioned how my buddy and I could ever afford the air time we used for hours on the road talking on our CB radios! Guess we all have to learn sometime...Anyway, now I know what to shop for. Thanks for the B-Day greeting Trophy Hunter! I'll have to check posted rides and get out with one of you guys to see the GPS actually work on a dual-sport bike.
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    GPS...worth the price?

    Very helpful info.-thanks. Following a colored line seems like the best visual I could have to help guide me. Are the downloads only available for PC's? My next question is how much is the fee to subscribe to a satellite provider?
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    Thanksgiving 2009

    I'll be at Superstition for the day on Saturday with the family. I'm hoping to meet other dual sport riders for future rides. Let me know if I can stop by anyone's camp to introduce myself.
  18. Has anyone ever attempted to adjust the valves on a KTM EXC 400? If so, can you give me an idea of how much time (and patience) is needed to complete this routine maintenance job? I've seen some how-to videos online but wanted to talk to someone that has completed this service for helpful hints. One shop I contacted charges $100. I need to decide if it's something I can do myself (or just pay and let someone else deal with it). Any feedback is appreciated.
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    KTM EXC 400 Valve Adjustment

    Thanks for the great hand-on tips. I've found a tappet feeler gauge that came in the KTM owner's kit as well as an online video clip outlining the valve adjustments for the RFS motor: . It looks like this job is not as bad as it appears, although patience will be a virtue. Hopefully someone can benefit from this posting.
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    KTM EXC 400 Valve Adjustment

    I've done valve adjustments on VW engines and air-cooled ATC's. Those were really easy because of the access to the valve covers. Is disassemlying the bike so you can reach the valves tough? Do I need and angled feeler gauge? What about finding top dead center?
  21. I'll be out there on Halloween weekend and will look for your camp. Where is "the dip"?
  22. I have weekdays off this summer and want to ride in the East County. Let me know so that I can catch some rides with you guys. Hard to believe that I haven't ridden since the Desert Dash-yikes!!!
  23. I can do late afternoon rides from Lakeside. Going up to Alpine and climbing Viejas Grade with part of Boulder Creek (both dirt roads) can be accomplished before dark with the right planning. Let me know.
  24. I've done two of the three rides mentioned but have never done Noble Creek to Laguna. What's that trail like and how do you access it?
  25. This year's Dash was the best by far due in large part to the organization and addition of two free meals. Heck, even the raffle was better organized! My hat goes off to the countless volunteers and contributers for what is becoming a premier annual ride. In addition, I am amazed at how nearly every dual-sporter looks out for everyone in this group. Indeed, I was never passed by others in our group without receiving a thumbs up sign from others, or guys actually stopping, checking my status-very cool! I wonder if Randy even knew after the first annual if this thing would grow to such proportions. Keep sending your buddies to Butterfield so that we can keep it open for the future rides. Can't wait to show these pictures to my buddies who missed the ride. Mac
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