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  1. Posted

    I have a little Hodaka that I'm going to work on bring back to life, It's a neat little bike, has lots of old school mods. Starting with the wheels. I'm looking for suggestion on bring back the finish to the wheel, spokes and hub as possible and how to address a few issues. Doesn't have to end up a perfect restoration, but I'm not in a big hurry and would like it nice when done. I would rate mechanical reliability over ascetics if I had to.  I can put maybe $100 into each wheel. Starting with the front.

    Issues are there was duct tape inside as a tube protector and there is some sticky residual gunk. A few of the spoke are high out of the nipple, one or two look like incorrect nipples as they are small. And of course the finish is funky. The nut and bolt was to protect the seal and bearings while spraying it off.

    Appreciate any suggestions :)

     

    Front hub

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    Small nipple and spokes extending

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    High nipple and duct tape gunk

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      Inside Hub

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  2. Posted

    I’m planning a ride to Joshua Tree this fall and I’m looking for what would be the best route. I’ve dug up a few post and looked on Google but looking for who has ridden what, how it was, anything to see along the way… that sort of thing.

    I’ll be riding my KLR so dirt roads are good in general, but nothing too technical or time consuming.  I would figure leaving pretty early and lunching before entering the park at the Cottonwood entrance.

    I took my Toy Hauler and KLR up there last year and had a great time camping (at Jumbo Rocks), hiking and riding round. This time going to ride up and stay a day or two in Joshua Tree or near about. As I get the dates and details sorted out I’ll post for anyone that might be interested in joining.

    On the way there I’m avoiding freeways and looking for the road(s) a little less traveled, see few things along the way, some points of interest, good places to eat, an interesting small town?  On the way home, while still avoiding freeways, I’m looking for something relatively simple and time effective.

    Best suggestions for the ride there, Best suggestions for the ride home?

     So starting out via the 79, from what I can tell there are 3 basic options, I guess each with some variation or options?

    • 79 to 371 to 74 to Fred Warring Drive to 10 to 111 to 66th Ave to Box Canyon to Cotton Springs  to the South Entrance
    • 79 to 78 to S22 to N 86 (some hi-way) to 81st to Harrison to Pierce to 66th Ave to Box Canyon to Cotton Springs  to the South Entrance
    • 79 to 78 to S 86 to something like (Banister – Forester – Gentry – Getty – Edens – Brant - Sinclair) to 111 or Coachella Canal Rd or Gas Line Rd to 70th to Wheeler to Box Canyon to Cotton Springs to the South Entrance

    Thank You :)

  5. Posted

    Not exactly as planned but a good ride for sure. Weather was drizzly on Viejas Grade visor up - glass down to see. Old Hwy 80 out, then took 94 east at Cameron Corners as I like that ride.

    Made it out to what I think was the Valley of the Moon trail head, it's didn't really say as far as I could tell, the trail was signed for motorcycle, jeep and hiker. I found something worse than sand, than green road rock, son of a... Rode like sand but I would hate to go down on it. Just past the trail head there was 50 yards of it or so, that was the toughest part of the 1/2 mile or so I rode up the road. Nothing to tough about the road itself, just judgement (and a comment on my other post suggesting it would be best to have a partner). Heading back the the trail head I missed the left and ended up treating myself to an extra  100 yards of green road rock.

    I tried to find the Table Top ride and couldn't as I thought it was directly across 8 from Valley of the Moon trail head. Just back west a ways actually, I'll remember that next time. I do think I saw the mountain on the ride east and why it got it's name, just access road wasn't where I thought. It is not at the end of the In Ko Pah road i know that now. 

    Given all the talk on the board about Mc Cains I decided to go there next, a friend and I rode there a few times 10 -15 years ago. Yes there is a lot going on there. Road out to Carrizo George Overlook and came across a snake in the road on the way back, about 3.5' but not a rattler. Rode around the camp grounds and lower section a little before heading out. It is a shame that everything is so tore up, maybe there will be some restoration when it's all done, obviously will never be the same.

    Stopped at the Acorn for gas and then Old Hwy 80 to 79, jumped on 8 to Willows from 79 for a short freeway thrill and back to town on Old Hwy 80. I think about 180 miles total. 

    For the first 45 minutes I was having a idling issue where I kept have to adjust it 500 up or back at idle and had a stall off idle. Was a little bum'ed thinking pilot or something clogged or some else. Finally noticed choke had on about 1/3. Turned it off and all was good  :).

    Looking forward to Valley of the Moon again if I can round up some company. 

     

    From Here Riding Around Saturday Morning 6-10-2017

     

     

     

  6. Posted

    Going for a ride starting early Saturday morning. East County to out past Jacumba as I would like to see what’s up with the Moon Valley area. Like to do Sunrise Hwy and around to Lake Cuyamaca while heading back if time permits. If Moon Valley doesn't play out a ride up to Corral Canyon maybe.   

    Easy pace, relaxed ride, little if any freeways, hopefully a little dirt riding at some point. For reference I ride a stock KLR.

    I can stop at the 7-11 at Lake Jennings road at 7am if anyone is interested joining, returning about Noon or so.  I can also meet up closer to El Cajon - Santee if that’s more convenient.

  7. Posted

    On 4/26/2017 at 0:53 PM, KTMrad said:

    If you are not a Supporting Member:

    • Can't post items in For Sale Section.
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    I think these 2 items negatively impact Supporting Members in addition to Non Supporting Members. It's denying Supporting Members the opportunity for good deals or even free gear that might originate from Non Supporting members. 

  9. Posted

    There was a 4 mile+ backup (westbound) at Intersection of 79 and S2 (the power station) yesterday at about 1:00 PM. We were going east and turned left to head down Montezuma Valley Road and the backup extended further east past that. So westbound S2 was 100% backed up from the 79 to beyond Montezuma Valley Road exit. Lots of people were using the open space on the north side of the intersection as by pass for northbound 79 as it was mostly the left turn holding things up. 

    Seriously though a or two person directing traffic and a few heads up for slowing signs  just prior to the Intersection of 79 and S2 could have alleviated a lot of the issue.

    Our trip down Montezuma Valley Road was slow but enjoy able, since it was slow it was a chance to take in the sights and look at the some of the flowers along the road side, wave to people passing, have a snack, we had a good time on the way down. Once in the valley it was busy, but not too bad. We made our way out to Henderson Canyon Rd and there were lots of flowers.

    We left about 4:00 PM or so and about 4:30 PM there was still a (west bound) backup at the Intersection of 79 and S2, but only a mile or so and it moved decently. For us the worst traffic issue was the 67 construction snafu at the south end of Ramona. Funny thing is the sign said completion scheduled for 2016.

    It was hot and not sure if that is going to be the go forward which might diminish the off road and flower folks, but it was a tough drive home fora lot of people yesterday. That said, due to our timing we had a great trip. I have some nice flower pictures I’ll try and post later.

  10. Posted

    Older Weekend Warriors tend to leak in the front right or left top corner as the roof goes under the front construction and water tends to drain to the corners. They also had issue with the early "lite" framed models. Every model or brand with have some little or big issues, a few on the more grander scale like the WW "lites". Lots of trailer can end up leaking. Mine did and I had the top resealed and all.

    If there is a trick, it's find one that... is what do the say "sorted out" . Somebody used it but took care of it.

    WW is the only brand I know, it was a move up from a tent trailer. Mine is actually a WW FC 17, and I really like it. It worked well for my daughter, nephew and I when we all used to go to the desert. It's only 17' (they say about 20 +) but can sleep up to four nicely. Only thing it doesn't have is a built in generator or gas tank and I'm fine with that. Even though it is only a 17' it was build on heavy duty frame with clean, grey and black water tanks. Has dual porcelain sink, oven, 3 burner stove and oven. A lot now don't have ovens, but microwaves, micro-convection. I like an oven, camping pizza is great :)

    My up top bed is on a kind of spring loaded thing, not the easiest but works fine in reality. FK is Front Kitchen which makes for good counter space. All the $$$ and effort to camp in a little comfort, I going cook good things to eat.

    If you are getting used good to check or have checked the brakes and bearings. Check the tires...lack of use, sun and years are not good for them. I had to replace mine recently. 

    With a small trailer you will probably find toilet shower combo's in some, I have that. We only use the shower and not the toilet, never really boondocked. Ocotillo Wells, Borrego Springs, Campgrounds are nice that way.

    I understand some of the loading doors have gotten smaller and lighter, this one is a big sturdy one. Weight distribution hitch is good. Watch towing weight for tow vehicle and have a sense of the loaded (water, propane, supplies, bikes) weight of the trailer. They used to say 1/2 could tow X but with some trailers loaded it was a stretch. We used to haul 2 mid sized quads and and a dirt bike.

    All Cleaned Up

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    January camping trip to Borrego  :)

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  11. Posted

    "Cycle Shop" is how he would answer the phone.

    I knew Ken a little bit, his place was my easy go to for oil, a cable, spark plugs, a tire. He was always good for some BS'ing. Man getting around in there was a chore sometimes. I heard different things once he left Prospect and Cuyamaca and about the same time I was really wasn't riding much so that was about that. If I remember right he had a retirement clock in the shop, I hope he made it and had some some good years.

  14. Posted

    I’m planning on riding out to the Blair Valley area (not far from Scissor Crossing - 78 and S2 ) early Saturday morning, there and back via 79 – Cuyamaca – Julian and Banner Grade (78). Around Little Blair Valley are a couple of short hikes to a couple old Indian sites a Pictograph and maybe some Morteros to be seen. I think it is a little dirt riding after exiting S2 to Blair Valley – Little Blair Valley area. Anyone with experience in the area feel free to comment.

    If time permits a ride out through Borrego Springs and then out the Fonts Point exit, see what’s out that way. I understand it can be pretty sandy, but just going open minded to check it out.

    At some point I’m figuring food and gas in Borrego Springs. I have done the 79 to Borrego Springs, but 1st time visiting Blair Valley. Have not been out the Fonts point road, but passed it last time I rode down there.

    Leaving East County about 7am and would like to be back about 3pm or so.

    I ride a KLR 650 and pace will be somewhat leisurely. Just out to enjoy the ride and see the desert.

    If anyone would like to join we can establish a meet area in Santee - Lakeside or nearer the 79.

  17. Posted

    North East Borrego (S22) I guess Jan 5th. Don't know the area that well yet. 

    I had been camping, hiking, taking pictures and riding down there since the 2nd. I left Borrego Springs for home about Noon on the 5th and the wind made towing the trailer home an exercise of patience and focus. I was happy to get up S2  past the rain line as the wind calmed a bit there. Looking forward to going back soon.and doing more of the same.

     

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  18. Posted

    I have a KLR, it's pretty new and I haven't done much to it yet. That said I've noticed at higher speed and when it's windy the front end feels real light. I've felt this solo and riding two up. I've also read others suggesting the same and that the fender shape might be a contributing factor especially it being up high?

    My plan soon is a fork brace and move the fender low. I read with modest modification you can reuse the stock fender or I think there is a suggested semi generic replacement. And of course you get a little added value of front stability with the fork brace. 

    Good luck with your bike, sounds like it came with a lot nice accessories. 

    Eagle Mike Gen 1 Fork Brace

     

  21. Posted

    I’m still new at this, riding a new KLR. I was ready for a fresh ride having ridden around Laguna, Cuyamaca, Julian and Campo a few times. It’s been mostly road with a little dirt here and there.

    I should have listened to myself and stopped at Wal-Mart on the way out from something to keep my neck warm, hadn’t considered hands at that point.  I had layered pants and shirts, liner was in the jacket, nothing for the neck and mesh gloves.

    67 to old highway 80 at Lake Jennings to Viejas Grade to 79 pretty much same, same.

    It was about 8am when I got to Lake Cuyamaca and my neck and hands, especially hands are really cold. It was dang cold in the shady stretches.  Stopped in at the Lake Cuyamaca restaurant someone mentioned it was 42 degrees. And it was a little windy too. Up to Julian and I thought about getting some kind of neck covering but nothing was open yet, I decided things would warm up on the other side of the hill.

    The ride down banner grade was great. Nice road and scenery, I only saw one other car, it was sunny and warming up. It was great. Plan was to go Borrego Springs (for no particular reason) but I saw the Ocotillo Wells 34 miles and decided to go there.

    Scissors Crossing to Ocotillo Wells was a good ride too, wind at this point wasn’t too bad. At Ocotillo I Rode around, things have changed since the last time I had been out 10 years ago or so. I rode out to Wolfe Well rd where we (my daughter, nephew and I) used to camp.

    The first couple miles of the ride out were not so fun, too windy.  This is the second time in wind, bah. Headed to Borrego Springs but couldn’t find it proper, got that sorted out and stopped for gas. I left via Borrego Springs via Montezuma Valley road.  On Montezuma Valley I saw an interesting looking road on the opposing mountain, figured it might be something I’ve read about here. Later I saw a turn for Grape Vine Canyon rd. so I think it must have been that. 

    I had planned to take Yaqui Pass rd then back to Banner, Julian, Cuyamaca and all. Instead I ended up on S2 so took 79 to San Isabel, San Isabel to Ramona, 67 and then home. S2 was nice. After a day of pretty much having the roads to myself 79 and 67 felt busy. I didn’t care for riding 67 much. Got back into Lakeside at about 1:00 pm.

    Did a little dirt at Ocotillo Wells and saw a few dirt roads that looked like options , but I was  just getting a feel for the out there and back ride and the off roading would probably best with a partner.  

    It was a pretty good ride, really enjoyed it. Nice relaxed pace, right at 200 miles.

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