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  1. Posted · Edited by numpty

    Is this ride for the 28th? Depending on son's soccer schedule and my front brake condition I might like to tag along...noob level. Can I hitch carry my bike out to where the access point is and leave a car?

    I've ridden from pio pico to the top a couple of times but haven't seen what else is out there.

    edit: Just saw the invite for the 29th.

    edit #2: Found it on unread content, came back to edit this and now I can't even find the invite.

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  3. Posted

    On 9/30/2022 at 3:38 PM, Goofy Footer said:

    Hopefully you can get the learner's permit test or full license soon and come on a dualsport ride. Maybe take a MSF course with a friend? I took after already riding dirt for a while and it was still fun. I jumped on the TW200s when I could instead of the cruiser bikes.

    Some people will truck to Ramona, Jamul, Pine Valley or Borrego Springs and stage there for their dirt focused dualsport loops both big and small.

    Yes, this has  been my plan for about a year and a half now. With three kid's active schedules, DMV/covid nonsense, etc. it just hasn't happened yet. I tried to convince myself I could at least get the the permit for this trip until I realized I have family coming into town that weekend, four soccer games, a water polo tournament, a trail meeting...and probably a couple of birthday parties...that I decided I'll just skip the stress of making this one happen and focus on a prerequisite. Ha!

    I have the 500 exc that I'd like to make sure is road worthy and learn how to pack up for this sort of outing, but I also have the stock 2 gallon tank so trucking it might be the way to go for me. At least for now anyway.

  7. Posted

    Dang Dress4Less, another one escapes.

    Appreciate meeting you and how you treated myself and my kids. You're a good guy, so wherever your dirt, tall trees and almost zero-peeps are, they will be blessed to have you there.

    Best to you!

     

  8. Posted

    On 6/6/2022 at 10:43 PM, Bub_Hannah said:

    I hate you.     I've just realized how much my life sucks.

     

    ;)

     

    Lol.

     

    Yeah Padu, that looks like a fricken advertisement for Ducati, or Italy for that matter. All matching jerseys and pants, gourmet snacks, beautiful countryside and architecture.  Thanks for sharing.

    I'd like to do one of these with KTM, but I wouldn't feel comfortable riding in Lederhosen and singing Do Re Mi.

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  11. Posted

    I had my DSLR on a kayak trip to Alaska and my buddy (retired professional photographer) had his Samsung phone. Needless to say I was ready to toss the DSLR in the trash because it ain't the camera that makes the photo.

    Awesome shot! Congrats.

  13. Posted

    3 hours ago, ECDave said:

    I worked with an individual about 25 years ago that kept a toilet in the trunk of his car. he would find unique locations to pull it out and take a picture of himself on it, pants around his ankles,reading a newspaper. Some sort of art thing he developed in prison! He even had a photo album in the trunk. remember photo albums??? I wonder if he moved north? 

    Riding across those train bridges at speed is fun, you cant even feel the ties if you go fast enough!

    Nice photos.

    I have a friend that stole a concrete garden gnome (about 30 lbs) from his neighbor like 25 years ago. He carried that thing all over the world for at least a decade and would anonymously send photos to his neighbor of that gnome in various places. I personally was involved with photos of it in London and the Dominican Republic. His family was very unique in their humor.

  14. Posted

    1 hour ago, Dress4Less said:

    NUMPTY! You did it! I am SO happy for you and the family! Thank you for sharing...it is / will be a very rewarding experience for you all. Trailer tow ok behind the 4runner?

    Best,

    D4L

    Yep! Thanks man. Our first trip with the trailer went without a hitch (not literally).  😄  The 4runner certainly isn't a strong vehicle to tow with but it did pretty well despite the trailer, four humans, our oversized golden retriever and way too much gear. It took me a couple of tries to figure out how to arrange everything and secure it, but got the pewter, teeter and the 5-hundo as well as my big cooler and camp box all secured onto the trailer. We made it out and back without event. It also turned out to be one of the most fun trips we've taken as a family despite my oldest having to stay home for a prior engagement, so I'll have to thin the load in order to fit her in next time. Ha.

    All in all, I wish I had done this years ago but am already planning our next trip. My two littles keep asking, "Daddy, when can we go to the desert again?" It was a hit!

    Thanks again for the killer deal and all of your advice. We ended up at the hidden valley campground east of where we went last time and the ground was perfect for the two little ones to be able to play around all day on their little bikes. We also did Sunday through Tuesday in lieu of the weekend and there was only one other campsite taken. It felt like we had the entire desert to ourselves.

    Can't wait for the next one!

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  15. Posted

    I didn't know all of the history/struggles on this forum as of late but another member directed me to this forum from another one we're both on. That's how I found it. I'll do my best to send traffic here as well and share my beginner content as well.

    This is a good group and I've already benefited in multiple ways from a few on here. I've found a couple of great deals on here from guys who genuinely seemed happy to see another get into the sport. I've been given time from a few to genuinely teach me how to work on my bike which has allowed me the confidence to try some things on my own. This is a good group and have enjoyed the time I've shared with the few I've met so far.

    It's definitely worth the investment for me. Donation sent.

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  16. Posted

    Well, thanks for all the feedback. I'm glad it was well received. I'll certainly add more as we continue our little offroad saga.

    I've ridden borrowed bikes for several years and at the tender young age of 48 finally got my own. Within a year my two littles had their own too. I have to say it was one of the most rewarding things to see my little guy venture out with us on his first "ride". Following him around as he explored and felt the freedom of just pointing and going wherever he wanted gave me a deep joy that won't be forgotten.

    Everyone I've met on here has been so encouraging and helpful too. SDAR is a great group and I hope it endures far into the future.

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  17. Posted

    I recently bought a trailer from on here and in exchange for a great deal on his trailer, Dress4Less only asked that I post some photos from our trip when we got to use it.

    So here are a couple randoms of our first time using the trailer so we all got to go together. We used it to carry the five-hundo (500exc), teeter (TTR-110) and pewter (PW50) out to Ocotillo Wells for a camping trip. (bike names courtesy of Dress4Less since my kids have only named mine "duck" so far) My bro-in-law met us out there with his DRZ400 so we got a few play rides in on our own, but got to take the littles out for their first "real" desert ride. I couldn't believe how well they did and my son finally got to go on a "big" ride with his Dad and uncle. He kept asking if we were going to have time to do another ride before we left...we did. Both the littles loved it and got plenty of ride time and aside from one dump, flooding the DRZ and waiting in the heat to get it restarted, we ended up with an awesome trip; dirty, tired and longing to return soon.

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  18. Posted

    35 minutes ago, Zubb said:

     

    Yeah, we had talked a bit about his work and how we could have possibly overlapped at some point in the past. There's something about a photographer's "eye" that's amazes me.

    Was I speaking with you that day about suspension? I see it in your signature and I met a Kelly that I think I was discussing suspension with, but he had hair. Lol.

    If it was, you were supposed to bring the big wrench and show me how to shear some bolts off.

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  20. Posted

    Thanks for hosting this Dave, it was a great learning experience, comedy show and grill-out all rolled into one. And I'm not afraid to rip into completely corroded away electronics now. 😜  It was great putting some faces and names to folks on here. Although I have to admit, I have a hard time remembering everyone so don't take it personally when I screw it up. Hopefully I'll get out on some noob rides with you all soon and the next tech day I'll bring a bunch more problems to fix. Ha.

    Everyone I've met on this board is so nice and helpful. You are all a great group of folks. Thanks.

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  22. Posted

    DSM8, yes I'm planning on being there and meeting some of you. Should I bring anything to contribute to the grill or snacks?

    I've got a bunch of plans of things to do...with limited knowledge. I'm fairly mechanically inclined,  just no experience on working on motorcycles particularly. Some of the things I've been wanting to do:

    1. I've got to install new front and rear turn signals and rear brake light (w/ included fender). I have all the parts (including led switch/wiring harness) but have no idea how long it will take. The guy I bought my bike from said all the wires are still in there. The lights I bought are supposed to be plug and play (sicass).

    2. I have to order parts, but perhaps front/rear disk brakes and pads. I'd like input before I purchase this stuff though as it seems there are lots of options.

    3. Set the sag. I've never touched the suspension since I bought it. I know zero about all of that but intend on taking it to Suspension 101 per all the posts on here about them.

    4. I also have general noobie questions about suspension, fluids, gearing, etc. that I'd like to learn about from you all.

    Any or none of this that can or can't be completed isn't critical since I'll be hauling it there vs. riding it anyway, so I don't have to depend on it to get home.

    Also, since I don't really have any reference point, if someone can ride it around just to see if everything feels right. Brakes, suspension, etc. or if there are any glaring, "you're going to die if you don't fix this" type things that need to be done.

    I want to learn to wrench on this myself, but would appreciate some guidance on how to "sheer off my own bolts". 🙂

    Anyway, looking forward to it.

  23. Posted

    Awesome, thanks for the invite DSM8. And you guys are funny.

    This is something I would love to attend as I am so new to all of this and have lots of questions/anxiety/ignorance with bike maintenance/repairs/projects etc. that I would surely benefit from this. I have a couple kid's soccer games and the wife's working at a wedding that day, so if I can work out those details I'll definitely attend to rub shoulders with you knowledgeable folks and pick up some motorcycle knowledge. I'm not an idiot (if you don't ask my wife) and am fairly mechanically inclined, but I'm new to motorcycles and a little intimidated by it all. But I want to learn.

    I'll get into as little or as much as there's time for provided there's still space.

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  25. Posted

    5 hours ago, Dress4Less said:

    Concur Bruce! Lots of open space (various locations) for the youngsters to learn and develop! :smile_anim: 

     

    12 hours ago, simicrintz said:

    It is a bit of a travel and is probably still a little hot, but Ocotillo is always a great spot to teach kids (or anyone).  It is wide open, has a diverse landscape (dirt, rocks, sand, etc.) and is patrolled.  I have taught lots of kids and even my wife out there.

    Yes, this is on the itinerary. I took them for our first time last year and unfortunately we camped right next to blowsand hill and the sand was so deep it was hard for the little ones to have any fun. Dress4Less mentioned further east there is better hard pack for them so I think we'll try further down around Holmes Camp as the wife likes the toilets and some of the images appear to be some open areas of hard pack for the little ones.

    9 hours ago, Wintyfresh said:

    Riding on the trails in the campground is fine and there's quite a few of them (it's an old Boy Scout camp). My friends all had a blast riding our 110s around them, I suspect your kids would enjoy the same. There's also a number of OHV trails in the area (https://www.californiatrailmap.com/TrailFinder/San-Bernardino-National-Forest-Big-Bear/) which vary from gentle fire roads to pretty gnarly. 

    Those images look beautiful. My SIL doesn't care for the desert so my BIL goes solo when we go. I think she'd love that area and be more likely to camp somewhere like that. It looks really nice.

    5 hours ago, Dress4Less said:

    Concur Bruce! Lots of open space (various locations) for the youngsters to learn and develop! :smile_anim: 

    I've filed your recommendations away for our exploration around Ocotillo. Maybe I'll have to go explore without the family in the next couple of weeks to scope out a good spot for them. 😎

     

    Thanks everyone for the input. I didn't mean to hijack the thread.

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