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    Did you put the new front sprocket on? That picture looks like the final climb... how was that with the wifey on the back?

    No, after I got that 14t sprocket from you I did a little bit of gearing math and decided to just go back to stock. So I never even used it, next time I see you Im gonna give it back. Thanks for letting me borrow it though. It came in handy as a nifty paper weight.

    As far a Toro peak goes, they are doing some major grading up at the top with a couple big Komatsu bulldozers. looks like they are getting ready to add some more equipment to the top and they even made a new road that goes around that cool spot in the picture I posted. I took the new road which is still pretty damn steep, and dry, and loose. The bike was bogging out to much so I parked it and walked the last couple hundred feet. I guess I could have asked her to push though. :clapping:

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    Heres something the Honda guys dont want to hear. http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/scratch_one-s_head.gif

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    All Things Considered, April 17, 2007 · The newly powerful Taliban are reportedly careful in selecting their mode of transportation. And by all accounts in Lashkargah, a city in the Taliban stronghold of Helmand, their choice of vehicle is the Honda motorcycle.

    Taliban fighters use Chinese-built versions of Honda motorbikes for transportation for attacks — and, as in the case of Taliban leader Mullah Omar, to flee coalition forces, as he reportedly did in 2002.

    We talk to a mechanic who works on the motorcycles for the Taliban to find out what the black-turbaned insurgents think about them.

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9605752

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    I wouldnt recomend riding anything other than easy dirt roads with out real motocross style boots. They protect and give you a good solid feeling when you are standing up on the bike riding through the rough stuff. As far as the clothing, Im kind of a T-shirt guy in this hot weather but there are plenty of good longsleeves availabe with padded elbows and such and most breath pretty well to keep you cool. Riding pants, you will find are very nice on the long rides because of their silky lining material that saves you from the rash you get from sliding all across the seat all day. They make pants that tuck into the boots as well as go over, one caution on the pants that go over the boot though... yuor pantleg sometimes will decide to get caught on the footpeg as you casually put your foot down at a stop light or similar place, causing you and bike to fall to the ground for no apparant reason to those watching you. :unsure: This usually results in a bruised ego and broken brake levers thats all, just a thought......

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    Just FYI, unfortunately this road was closed several year ago as part of the Blue Sky preserve. It is gated on the Poway side and only open to hikers. No vehicles of any kind. No motorcycles, mountain bikes, or cars. The only vehicle you'll see is the Ranger.

    From the Ramona side on Highland Valley, there is a gate which is usually open, but a sign stated that the road is private property owned by the Water Dist. and there is no trespassing.

    Hate to break the bad news, but defintely wouldn't want to get caught in a Federal Preserve on my Cycle.

    Dan M

    I looked up the area you are talking about, it isnt the same area. The area in question is just south of Barona casino. Still though the trail they are talking about is definately off limits to vehicles of any kind. To correct myself there is a gate on the Blue Sky Ranch rd. entrance but there are other ways in. The signs make it clear that we arent welcome. :unsure:

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    I know this is from 6 months ago, I was bored and reading back on these post. Anywaaaaay, Blue Sky Ranch Rd is a private road that turns into a hiking trail that follows an old dirt road all the way to the top of El Cap. I dont think there is a gate...... but there are the typical "No Off-Road Vehicles" signs. I hiked this trail last year. first I went up the front of the mountain and from the top I took the trail over to wildcat caynon. It was about 5 or six miles from the top of El Cap mountain to wildcat Caynon. It follows an old dirt road that goes by some abandoned mines. To bad its all off limits to bikes because that would be a beautiful little ride.

    Here is a pic from the top.

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    Here is my big dumb wheeler and daily driver. :) I did all the work myself except setting up the differentials. Front 44 with a detroit locker, chromoly axles and u-joints, rear 8.8 with detroit.

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    And this is beautiful Baja Mex. :unsure:

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    I havent been on any real wheeling trips with other trucks. I mostly just play around close to home. But im willing to go play with the jeeps.

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    Good day, I made it back alive. I woke up nice and early and took the freeway up from Lakeside. I liked a lot of the new trail work they had done, except coming down from the lookout tower there was a straight that they had tried to turn into tight s curves. My favorite section was SDAR's adopted kernan trail on the corral side. Bike slut says its fun on a mountain bike also. After McGuffies the group headed west but I went off on to do some more exploring of the area. Carguy gave me directions to Thing Valley rd which I took to Sunrise and then decided to go by lake Cuyamaca, then slid down Viejas Grade and finally took backroads. Put 90 miles on the odometer taking the long way home from the bar. Also took some pics only a few came out. I hope the PYROCAM got some good stuff.

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    Alright then, First time in Baja on my bike, my first organized ride with SDAR, first time Ive filled up my bike with gas out of old milk jugs in the middle of nowhere, and first time Ive actually ventured far enough from home to need all 3.9 gallons in my tank plus more... I hit reserve 5 miles from home. Id like to say it was the first time my bike has been tangled up in a fence but thats an "un-truth". I rode from home roughly 40 miles to the border meeting up with motobro, bikeslut, and Steve along the way who were nice enough to give me company. Mexico was beautiful and the weather was perfect. I will be going on more rides in the future for sure. I took some pics, Ill post a few here. I had already put links to 12 pics back in the "informal local rides" post before I saw this write-up. You can check out more there.

    Our first stop to take off jackets and get a drink.

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    I could feel the bike cutting out a little in the high altitude, I asked tree to check his GPS near this ranch and he said we were at about 5,460 ft.

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    This was our oasis in the mountains, Rancho Ramona. This was at about 100 miles on the odometer and just after we passed what Im guessing was a dried up Laguna Hanson. That wood shack on stilts on the right is the gas station. We grabed some shade, soda, beer and burritos and rested for a bit. After lunch we got us some premium gasolina and followed Hugo Jr's dust cloud back to Tecate.

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    Here are links to some of the pics I took in Mexico.

    http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/Te...le619/Feb18.jpg

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    I was trying to be friendly to the guys with dial up internet. This is the best way I could get them up right now. Ill figure out a better way later...

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    "You are now required to carry proof of citizenship when crossing the border. You are more likely to get asked for your passport/birth certificate than a drivers license. And if they do ask just hand over the passport and hope they don't ask for more."

    Thats not good... :huh: Is that something that just started this year? It must be because I was in Baja on thankgiving weekend and after waiting in line to get back in to the US (Which by the way took 4 HOURS) all I needed was my Liscense. Am I going to need a passport?

    EDIT: After a little research it looks like the US plans to start requiring passports in 2008. This only applies to border crossings by land. People coming in by plane or boat are already required to have passports as of Jan 23 2007. For the border crossings into the US by land, most web sites I checked recommend a passport or birth certificate but they say a drivers liscense is usually all that is needed, especially in heavy tourist areas.

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