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You to Jim. I'm a bit sore too, my KLR is such a pig. Red Mtn, sounds like a plan. On the GSA tomorrow. 94, S2, Yaqui Pass, and Montezuma.

It was nice to see some folks that I haven't in a awhile, and meet new ones too. It was a good day.

Well, my KLR started up today, so I'm in.

I have a few. Do you have the ID? Or do you just need a known spring rate? I've also been tasked with bringing some tube for your kickstand

yeah, I'll be there.

I had to make one before for an auto project. The factory tool was $800! Crude, but it worked. If all else fails, let me know and we'll get it sorted.

Sorry, you cannot get from Palomar Observatory to the 79. There is a road, but used only by Forest Service and Fire. If you are caught on the other side of the gate it's a federal ticket. Maximum dirt would be Black Canyon out of Ramona to Mesa Grande, then the 79 to Warner Springs and take the before mentioned Lost Valley / Cooper Cieniga trail to Anza. If you want to ride to Palm Springs from the Banning side, you could take the Thomas Mountain / Rouse Ridge road to the 74, then Bee Canyon and some other forest service roads to somewhere above Idylwild. You need to check forest service web page to see if they are open. Another option could be Bautista Rd to 6S16 (or 18) to 6S13 and cross Thomas Mtn to the 74 near Lake Hemet. If you are heading down the 74 to Palm Desert, the up and back Santa Rosa Truck trial is a nice ride. Have fun! https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/conditions https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sanbernardino/conditions/roads

5 days, 3 flat tires, 2 tectonic plates, 2 tow truck rides, 1 bent kickstand. Yeah, I was 'that guy' this time. It was San Andreas fault! The last week of March, @J5iveand I explored parts of central, coastal California. Leaving from Santa Barbara and spending 4 nights in Atascadero, we rode on, to, or through Hwy 33, Carrizo Plain, Pozo Saloon, Mission San Antonio, Nacimento-Fergenson Rd, Hwy 1, Parkfield Grade, Peechtee Rd, Morro Bay, Foxen Canyon Rd, Figeroa Mtn, and quite a bit more. Good times!

I have some manuals you can borrow.

I've got a degree wheel ......somewhere. Found it. Even has instructions; as if you ever follow them 😄

Last year, as I approached the Boy Scout camp from the lost valley side, there were numerous signs saying no motorcycles.

A few more.

I've been to El Mirage a few times over the years. It's one of the last places you can really see 'shade-tree' mechanical wizardry. Would you ride this?

I just sold an ex250 to Tom a few days ago. I'm interested to see what he comes up with.

With the Dirt Glide? I wanna see it!