Van

So that's why Bags keeps looking at these...

I was in and out of San Marcos Rancheros office in one hour without an appointment last week. In line Friday morning at 6:45 (number 13) and out by 7:45. Online registration is a big help. New DL and Real ID. Hair is overrated...unless your Mr. Paradise...

There was a moto fatality in VC on July 19th. The accident was caught on video. https://www.valleycenter.com/articles/video-shows-motorcycle-fatality-happening/ The paper also posted an editorial re: the accident as it got a lot of feedback from posting the video. https://www.valleycenter.com/articles/the-traffic-hazard-we-must-not-talk-about/ Takeaway is "all we can do is rely on the majority of sane bikers to do something, anything, to rein in their more reckless comrades." Ride safe!

I'm happy with the 610. Not sure the T represents topo. My displays topo if I add the topo maps. Nice, but not really needed unless you are hiking. Cid has the 680 and can chime in. I was not a fan of the photo option - too many as it is and I know where I take my pictures. You could waypoint a photo site if needed too.

PMB. Started with a fresh new No Toil filter. Went shopping today and picked up the proprietary No Toil cleaner. Works just like one would expect it to. Yea! No more toiling and a squeaky clean filter! So, no more liquid. Maybe when I run out, I'll try Amgens white powder. $.08/oz is great vs $.60/oz. Thanks all for the input.

Huntndogs, if its not gone before the meeting, I'll take it if you bring it to the meeting. Buy you a beer even. Thanks, Van

I made the switch to No Toil and I'm toiling over the cleaning process. I'm using Oxi Clean liquid. I've done two washes with increased concentrations with not much luck. Went to straight Oxi Clean liquid and its starting to cut through the goo (see photo). The amount of liquid I'm using would do laundry for weeks. The cleaner part of the filter, but not really clean, is where the full strength was used. I've read plenty of blogs and the above and am a bit perplexed why the Oxi Clean liquid is not cutting this stuff better. Is dry powder really that much different/better? The wet filter after these cleanings is still very tacky so a wet filter would still work pretty good in my opinion. I'll be trying the powder form next before buying the proprietary no toil cleaner and will report back. Thoughts?

I'll take a Blue XL. My 2cents... Not a big fan of the SUAR. Just logo.

I don't see any skinny orange bikes.....but I see where they could go...

I have the IMS 4.5 gallon tank (2017 same as Kug). Have not researched if there is a bigger tank.

A few more pics...

Done

I'm out. Be sure to consult with SCM on your breakfast selection as to how it fits with your dietary needs.

Happy belated B-Day Mark! Just got back in town. Hopeful to ride with you soon before the desert window closes.

Working people ride weekends...

Happy B-Day Kugster!!

Yep!

I'm In! Kinda thought we were due to do the loop.

Base was still green. Just may have to visit later to find out. There was another eaten one nearby that was dead so this may be the answer.

So I went out today and found the Barrel cactus that we saw the sheep eating on this ride. After bashing the barrels with their horns and using their hoofs to remove thorns, I still don't see how they eat them without suffering stabbing wounds from the thorns. This is in Indian Gorge.

I'm out. Was out there today in more of a pedestrian manner. Warm! hopefully a little cooler for y'all tomorrow. Enjoy!

Looking forward to riding!

Looks to be a runway. I guess we'll have to keep an eye on it and see what develops there. We've got Daley Ranch in Escondido so familiar with the name. Thanks!

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.9973451,-116.4600059,569m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en-US More like here. Looks to be a prior track of some sort too.

Cid is great at tire changing management!!