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Great write-up !! The Helo bike ride was an added touch.......even if an expensive one It's great to read about the adventures, all of them that everyone is writing about. Keep 'em comin' !! I liked this sign when I saw it

How was the SDORC Meeting Craig ? I wanted to go since I was in town for a change, but had work catch-up to play at home.

How much did the helicopter ride for the bike cost ?????????

Keep 'em comin' !! C'mon, anyone else got any photos ?? Hope to see some others posting more photos. Hint Hint......

Backhoedoc, see the link that's highlighted (usual time and place) in the post above. Click on it, and it sends you to the directions for the meeting.Craig, no, I have not reviewed the route inventory. I'm thinking the 4 wheel drive clubs and other motorcycle riders in SDORC have reviewed it....I hope !!

More from the 6 Days of Northern California dualsport ride, 1999. Just a cool dirt road through the early morning fog....

6 Days of Northern California dualsport ride, 1999. My old DR350 in the Redwoods on the northern California coast.

Lucky Explorer Rally - 2005, in Nevada. Look at that silt !! (photos by Bill G.) John on the Lucky Explorer Elefant 900 Ducati. Larry on the KTM 950S

High Sierra Adventure Ride - 2005 The mighty 950 Stuck in a mudbog.....

Exploring outside Las Vegas..... Uhhh, should I go down this ??!! OOOPS !!

From our 2004 Moab trip. Here's what happens in the dunes if you don't take off, giving it enough gas on a fully loaded, 450 pound bike. I'm stuck on my Elefant 900 in the dunes at Gordon's Well, off interstate 8, heading west from Yuma.

From the Team Dual Dogs - 6 Days of Northern California dualsport ride, 1999. Alfred, after he fell off the side of a trail, down into a creek....he fell with the KTM 640 Adventure rolling over the top of him, luckily he was able to push the bike as it rolled with him. Alfred again, losing it while crossing a slippery log on a muddy hillslide washout.

Big Bad Ron stuck in the dunes at Glamis, on our way home from the November LA to Barstow to Vegas dualsport ride.

Kevin, so, you're going to do the "sissy" route this year ??!!

I'm planning on doing the regular dirt route for LA-B-V. I'll probably ride up also, because this removes the logistics necessary for getting your bike up to LA, then your truck to Barstow and then Vegas. If you have someone to drive your truck up, that is the way to do it. You ride all day, and they meet you at the motel in Barstow, then the Orleans Hotel in Vegas, then you load up and drive home on Sunday. This is a great, long 2 day ride, and it's a tradition to many riders. Hopefully we can get a small contingent of San Diego Adventure Riders on the ride, and ride together !!

Rob, see the post for the Desert Dash event, in response to your question. Thanks,

I'm thinking about this......I've done 2 of them before. It's not the longest ride, but she usually throws in some really good single track, or the 2 track route is fun. Read On....let me know if you're going. BAJA GPS Event Info, registration, etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's has been hot and humid from tip to tail this summer in Baja! Yes, the Lizard finally found a new-bee that was willing to hack the heat during June and July (my most favorite time of year in the desert). I must admit that most of you will be sorry to hear that "she" toughed out the heat, rode hard and long, and even with 2 bouts of heat-stroke, came out of the sauna with a smile on her face. So, thanks to Susie Poetch, Volume 2's routes have been checked thoroughly and are being compiled into an E-book that's about to blow your mind. 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Sounds good Craig, I'm going to try to go.....hopefully we can get a small contingent of SDAR riders there to help. Would be cool if we could have T-shirts made by then ??!!Also, I'm going to copy / paste this to the Enviro / Local Issues Forum, since this isn't really an organized RIDE.Thanks,

Choices for bikes that will be coming out.....BMW"s new 800 twin cylinder....don't know model, etc. , but, the BMW's always tend to be overpriced and overweight.KTM will have a new 660 or 690 single cylinder Adventure.As far as big twins go, the KTM 950 in my opinion, is the only way to go. Best bang for the buck !!Or, an older Ducati 900 Elefant.....which is a very good, capable bike.The V-Strom doesn't have enough ground clearance if you want to do anything difficult. But ask SanDiegoland, he's got one.

Damn, I missed another good ride !! Guess I gotta get my bike maintenance finished soon !!Dennis, bummer you broke your tibia. Heal well and quickly.I had dinner with Kevin and his wife, he told me about the exploring....great !! 2-Wheels, glad to hear you're a good tour-guide

Mad Dog Mike on his R1200GS, our Moab Ride in 2004. Can you guess what happens next ??......... Roh Roh !!

A Wee-Strom Sunset.....Cook Inlet, Turnagain Arm, Alaska

On the way south towards Valdez, Alaska.......August 2005.

Yeah, I thought the same thing about using a non-american motor, but then.....what are they going to use, a Harley motor ?!! Who knows what success they'll have, or how good it is......we'll see. It's just neat to see another American company giving it a try.

I think it's a good idea you started this thread here !! Keep on postin' whatever you think are some of your best photos. Photos from Bike Trips only. Multiple photos on one post OK Photos related to SDAR people and/or trips only !! Please don't copy photos from other sites, unless they're your own photos.