SoCalMule

imho...94 lost traction at the rear wheel and hung on to the bike by the throttle. Not aggressive, just suicidal. hope he's okay.

Greetings SDAR members! My name is Mark Paradise aka SoCalMule. I'm currently 58yo and have ridden/raced dirt for 51 years. I started out riding in Borrego on a Honda Mini-Trail CT-70 and then jumped to a Yamaha CT-1 175 Enduro (the gold one). Did a 20 year career in the US Coast Guard in Helicopter Search and Rescue. I've raced many years in AMA sanctioned Enduro events (SERA) riding an array of KTM two stroke EXC's and MXC's. I currently ride a KTM 450 EXC (so I can "hop roads" to get to the next trail with out getting a ticket). I live (full time) in Borrego Springs. I want to invite any riders (that are not squeamish of extreme heat) to take the occasional summer ride here in Borrego. A hot, but fun 1-2 hour ride (depending on OAT), which at the end we'll jump into my pool, cool off, and enjoy cold refreshments and lunch. I'm looking forward to meeting you all at events, rides, and trail preparation. So, I'm glad to be a member! Peace, Mark

Thanks tntmo! See you out there!

Oh thats why I see guys putting ice in their CamelBacks!?

Nice photos of a beautiful area! Thanks for posting!

Great photo! Pretty... (for a snake)

Hey Bruce! got it installed same day and it's working just great! Thanks! You know... people are going to want to know how a blown KTM 450 exc works now! Man it's fast Let me know when your heading this way and we can ride. Take care, Mark

There sure is!

My 450 exc is stock and it does well in the desert (yes even in summer . She likes to keep the air moving through the fins though, so don't let your bike idle in place too long.

Sounds fun, but Friday is out for me. Thanks for the invite!

Yep!

Great! will keep an eye out.

Thanks! Hope so; it extends the Borrego ride season a bit, even if it hurts a little!

Thanks Dirt Dame!

Thanks!

Oh boy, good question.

You funny man!