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There is a District 37 Desert Racing FB Group, pretty active with shots etc after races and events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1716855298588682

I'll bring beer and pizza for us to enjoy while we hand him tools.

I agree, each brand has their own various pro and con flavors. I remember when I was on BMW's the Ducati folks would say how expensive they are. But then I bought a Ducati and realized the ONLY reason the bike's msrp may be a dollar less than a BMW, is because some things do not comes standard on the Ducati, that is just expected standard on the bmw (ex: hand warmers, shop stand, etc). I have owned Suzuki's, KTM's, BMW's, and now Ducatis - I can't say I have a favorite brand of all, but I have favorite things about each. Suzuki = value, easy to get parts, dependable. BMW = most amazing dealer support and service I believe you will find of all brands, and the bikes are quite tough and dependable never one single issue with mine in 60k miles. Ducati = Sexy, Fast, Sexy, service can take weeks if not done diy. KTM = Zero dealer support, high performance so needs attention, must be own mechanic because there is no service center that will look at your KTM soon as they have 500 dirt bikes in line first... but g'dang this thing rocks my socks and I would buy it again. In summary, I love them all - all the brands all the bikes, they all bring their own flave to the potluck.

I have not seen any, also of all the brands I have owned over the years, Ducati is the most like this. So with ours (wife and I both have multipastas) I just take care of the shorter service to-do's (every 9k miles), and then the service light gets cleared when I take it in for the big ones (18k miles). I do like Moto Forza service staff, and the parts counter folks are friendly so I don't mind making the haul from lakeside at all when needed. My wife is considering selling her White 950 Multi (2018), and getting a Supersport 950S, but they have such low inventory you can't do test rides or make demo bikes. This is a conundrum because I wouldn't buy without the try. So I guess they can sell us a bike whenever they can do test rides again

It's the same with my 2018 Multipasta (950) I also can't reset the service warning after changing my own oil, without a dealer

Desert X does seem like a crackin bike.

Been using Gaia for a few years now, it’s also nice to be able to easily send track and points to other nearby devices, easily sharing data while on the ride. Also very easy to go in and pre-download maps and imagery of whatever areas you may ride.

Very nice hitch hailer @moto_rph

Sounds like a hoot. Glad to hear it, I do love that ride and I chose the crepes at packards over anything else in Ramona for breakfast / lunch 🤙🏻🫡 I’m in a sleeper car on the Amtrak to Vancouver with my wife, just riding through Gilroy now. Have a great thanksgiving 🤠

i think the wood scale should be what we go with from now on lol

@350thumper thanks for posting what's involved in the route, that is going to be one great ride - sorry to miss it!

A while ago I got this jacket from a buddy for helping him out with his bike: BMW Rallye3 EURO size 66: Really a fabulous jacket, sleeves come off, great armor and also great airflow. My issue is it’s a bit too big for me, I am US size XXL this is probably closer to 3-4XL. These things are wicked expensive, SO HERE IS THE OFFER: Show me your XXL Sized moto jackets that don’t quite fit, that you’d want to trade for this … and maybe we can make a deal if EURO 66 is your size! Or make an offer if you really want it. I don’t even own a bmw any more but if I was made of benjamin’s I would buy a full Rallye suit and ride with it, really great gear. more pics:

All true, I really wish it fit me well

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You will be - it's too much fun not to be

@Rjg967 - Boom - sounds like we have another guaranteed rally goer. I feel like this event is underrated, I have been going since their first event and left that time with the same sentiment, great org, great event, well done for sure. I have paid a lot more money, and had to go a lot farther, for much less well done events IMHO this one is great, very local, and over delivers vs the competition. See you there next year for sure 🤘

What @DSM8 said ^ is critical. After every ride, my Leatt Airfit is hanging dry until the next ride. keeps it fresh.

This is a great question, because it was also something I worried about. Because I wear a clean jersey over it, and regularly bathe the body under it, it's always fine... Zero stank, zero issues, it still looks new. I think what you can't tell is how breathy the shirt material is, it's almost 'fishnet' level breathyness. And now you too, know you don't need to worry about that question

I rock this under a jersey, so does @moto_rph and @Porkchop - Great armor for the summer, or to be layered in for winter rides. Leatt 3DF AirFit Hybrid https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/leatt-3df-airfit-hybrid-body-protector-p

We have started at pinion and gone from there through to Fish creek etc, that's an awesome ride - but I have not explored on anything else off of that described route. I would say for folks considering... that's a route that once you start on a bigger bike, you are pretty much fully committed to, know what your getting in to bring friend(s) and a positive attitude. At the rally we will be with a mix of bikes and abilities with all the folks present, so we will be deciding the routes we take based on what everyone is comfortable with and willing to subject their steeds to.

@Mr.JAJA In unserem Camp wird es eine Mischung aus österreichischen und deutschen Fahrrädern geben. Aber meistens die orange Sorte.

We will be in sites 112 & 113

Whomever set @moto_rph 500 up, knows what's up, I remember riding his in stock form and thinking well it's quite a bit lighter than the sex-noin-T but where's the juice? Now that thing is pretty amazing, the power is very good, and the bike also doesn't run rough at all, it's been raged all over the roads at non dirtbike speeds, and bounced up and down trails and just seems to just be set up really well.