Bagstr
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Anybody knows how far Rockhouse Trail go and if it is worth of checking?Alex,
Me thinks the trail goes about 11.5-12.0 miles. But you probably know that by now. Captcham and I were out there about 3 weeks ago and turned back at 11.0 miles just at the last left turn before the Hidden Spring Trailhead. At that point the two track was appearing and disappearing in and out of the wash.
We were out in the Borrego Badlands today but didn't see your group. Such a place, how could we miss you??
Dave
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Dirtdiver,
That screen name is quite apt.
My friend, I know where you are coming from. A year and a half ago, I started on the same quest. Each ride out, the bike would hit the deck a couple of times. I soon learned that the "picking up a big bike is easy with the correct technique", is crap. (Now I face the bike, grab the handlebar and pick it up from the squat position) RAD is right that time will do the trick. What he didn't include is, "If you survive." If you are coming off a street ride with little offroad experience, a big bike is a hell of a way to learn. Not realizing my error in choice of Adventure Offroading moto, I persevered. The SDAR gang are totally great at being inclusive and not batting an eye when you show up on a big ride. They will do everything possible to help you through. Learning two up!!! I would not recommend it. The people here are too polite to tell you, but you will be risking serious injury to your wife. If you are like me, you are willing to take your own risk. But your passenger?
You can get to the goal of Offroad Adventure on a big bike. I have been lucky to find a riding pal that is in tune an patient with my learning slope. Yesterday, we retraced a trip I made about 18 months ago with Papa and Dirt Dame up Rockhouse Canyon (North of Borrego). In '07 I dropped the bike about four times and was totally intimidated. I felt lucky to get out alive! Yesterday, we had a great ride, pushing in 11 miles from the pavement. Gravel, rocks and deep sand. High speed (45mph) sand washes and walking pace deep sand punctuated with 12" rocks. No drops and Big Fun.
My point is to be careful in your quest. It Will be tough, but you can do it. You and I are not the first to be captured by the idea of the big power offroad KTM. But like most, but a very few that read those glossy pages, the road is long and hard.
Good luck my friend
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Dirt Dame,
Re: the Mine Road,
How would you describe the road after the first steep rocky left turn? I turned back when I faced that hill.
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I'm running a tube in a tubeless TKC-80 on my 950 Adv and I think most people do... The only caution I've heard is that if you're going to do alot of high speed riding, avoid the heavy duty tubes as they heat up more and can cause failure..
DD,
What would you consider to be "High speed"?
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Which Route,
Was approved, the south??
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Beautiful,
I need a smaller bike!!
Pirate, thanks for taking the time to shoot the photos.
Crew..nice work.
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Love this thread, Bikeslut I love it when people show interest in others.
The name is Dave, life is good to me
See you out there.
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Is this what it would be like if I went to my High School Reunion?
But really, I need to work at this to match the diversity on this page. Just shows the talent needed to ride Dual Sport.
Dave
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Thanks to Kirk and Ben for getting me off the sofa Sunday. You are a couple of classy guys. Fun to see you two glide down the Rocky Rodriquez Canyon.
So, if the 690 is not the perfect Dual Sporter, maybe the ATK 605?
KTM Rad, Joliet, Spaugh, Crawdaddy: I suggest you hookup with Kirk (and Ben if he is still in town), as they have serious skills. Plus, they have good people skills.
Black Canyon, slip and slide; Rodriquez/Oriflamme, rock garden and Mason TT, top out. No photos as I was concentrating keeping the anchor (Orange Monster) weighed.
Dave
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Roger that, see you Sunday. Orange & Black KTM.
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kirkz,
High Kirk, I'm just finishing a bit of 9000mi service and hope to join you Sunday. How much Dual and how much Sport do you have in mind? Down to the desert floor sounds good to me. Are you interested in Banner, Rodriquez Canyon to Mason Valley, have you been that route?
Dave
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Randy,
Sign me up as a volunteer. As long as I can ride my Orange Monster around some and mingle with the crowd, I'll bee happy. Oh, hope I can mix work with a KTM Test Ride.
Dave
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Link to AdvRider, Slide Show of the Old Days,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgreeneiv/se...0755463552/show
I just stopped complaining about the weight of my ride.
Dave
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Crawdaddy,
Hey, this looks like a ride the Orange Monster wouldn't slow the group down. I'll hope to join in the fun. Parking @ Kramer Jct. makes me worry. Do you know anyone that has done that without loss? I volunteer to be in the Monster Bike Class.
Thanks for doing the research.
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DD,
Yes, Captcham and I saw that hill from the bottom looking up a couple of weeks ago. Didn't look like a good idea on the 990 (or anything else for that matter). The maps and GPS are pretty inaccurate back there. The trail at the bottom gets you out easily. Did you get over to the east overlook for the nice view of lower Rodriguez?
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"Deep sand, lots of deep sand."
Welcome back to the Dez, have fun. I can't make it as I have the wrong tool and will be up in the mtns.
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Mimi,
Looks like the area. Gate is opposite the locked gate at the north end of Rattlesnake/Deer Park Rd.
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Regards AdvRider:
I never read Jomoma ( I can't even spell it!) and therefore don't have a problem. There is a tremendous amount of information and the "Ride Reports" alone are worth a visit. If you ignore what you don't appreciate, life will be good. Just be aware that the Massive Ride In's, are simply an excuse to drink all night.
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Mimi,
Not too bad, I would say 85-90F. We were never lower than 4200ft elevation.
One interesting point along the way is that I believe we passed the road to death headed down Salt Creek to McCain Valley. Travelling east the loop turns north and is hard to see. We were glad to have read Craig's Tale of Woe. We stopped at the overlook, turned around and followed the correct road. The paper maps and GPS graphics are less than accurate in these back corners.
BAGSTR
(bagger + sport tourer)
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Mimi,
Good to see you out on the road. Too bad we were headed in opposite directions.
Great day don't you think? BAGSTR
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Thanks Joliet for the heads up.
Made the trip up Saturday and rode the 690E @ 10:00 before it got too hot. Hey, I liked the bike! Comparing it to the 990 Adv, it certainly is easier to pick up, almost an afterthought compared to the Orange Monster. Surprisingly fun to ride on the road up to 70mph. Seems you could ride it on the highway @ 70 for awhile. Definitely would be much easier to handle offroad.
By the time the 2010 Adventure model rolls out I'll be ready to convert my 990 for street only and grab a 690 Adv with a screen and big tank.
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Let's hope Uncle Cameron does well in the Great North.
He is a classy guy and has served us well.
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"yes but why"
A few of us search for the Golden Fleece that would be one bike you can ride to the mountain, then ride the mountain (or desert) and ride home. Hauling in the truck or on the trailer does not always fit the spirit of the moment.
Enjoy your dual wheel sets
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Anyone else with a big Adventure bike want to ride this weekend? Sunday Sept. 1 is the best day for me.
I'm hoping to do something with as much fireroad as posssible, some street, etc. Basically a ride that can be done on a big adventure bike with SUV tires (i.e. Anakees or Tourances).
Anyone?? Bagstr??
Yeti,
Good job instigating! Love to join in but, Saturday is my day out this W.E. Family issues Sunday, painting Monday. Appears there are plenty of Monster Bikers lurking about, have fun.
huskies gone wild
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Interesting...What time where you standing taking photos on Font's Point? I was at the top of Rainbow Wash taking photos of people just to the west of Font's Point about 12:00.
That track up Borrego Mtn Wash would be tough. Or are we looking at the Texas Dip/San Felipe Wash to Borrego Spring Rd.?
Our group must have gone through the same area just a bit earlier.