Bagstr
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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.
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Schwinn,
Thanks for the report. Good to hear the enduro handles the desert surfaces well. A 690 is of interest to me if I thought it would be usable riding on the pavement for any length of time. I am really waiting for the Adventure version with some kind of road wind protection. Would you ever consider riding from Ramona to Mission Valley on the 690?
Enjoy the ride
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HH,
The best description I have read is:
Neduro, "When the bike bike goes away, it is much harder to bring back than a smaller bike."
i.e. starts to get away from your control.
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HH,
That is funny, "two up in deep sand." Ha, ha.
I have quite enough trouble one up thank you.
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Crawdaddy,
Head over to MotoWorld: They have a 690 and 950 Enduro and a 990 Adventure, little gas in tanks.
Role them out to an open space and lay them down three times each and...pick 'em up. Decide.
Think what you want to put up with out on the trail.
The 990 screen begins to be abusive after an hour or so; remove your helmet visor.
On the Street
The 990 works pretty well with TKC front and D908 rear. With street tires it kicks butt.
I have one bike. the 990 Adventure. It is a compromise everywhere, but I can go everywhere. For anyone other than an expert, it is tough climbing rock stairs or big steep whoops.
Be my guest to ride it if you like.
BAGSTR
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KTMrad,
Good Man.
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Capt,
I am working on a permission slip to join you camping. Here is hoping it comes through. I am looking forward to hear details of your Trans America Trip.
Dave[/font]
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The Rock Obstacle and Randy's attack show just how deceiving pictures on the web can be. Despite Randy's comment about not carrying enough momentum, I'd bet the event was tougher than the photo appears to show. Looking closely, it appears there is a 90 degree vertical step at the start of the rock face and a small oak tree obstacle requiring a quick turn at the top. So you don't want to slam through at a high rate of speed, one to avoid mashing the front rim, and two to have a pace allowing the quick turn after you clear the rock. The long wheelbase and, did I mention weight, limit the ease with which one can lift the front on the "pig" to clear the step. To you 450 riders, this probably seems way too much analysis of the approach, but my limited experience teaches that planning and careful execution help save the day with the big bike. Personally, I only have so many "pick-ups" of the beast in me each day, therefore only so many mistakes allowed. So Randy approaches at moderate speed and bounces over the step, then tries to recover, maintain momentum and turn. I would give Randy a Silver Star for clearing on the second attempt and a Gold Star for taking the 950 on the trail in the first place. It is nice to have Randy showing the way on Godzilla. I just need to decide how crazy I am in following.
Thanks again to all on the ride for the warm welcome.
Dave
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The Second Group,
What can I say but, "What a nice group of people." (It is OK, I won't let the secret out) Thanks for welcoming me and my Beast along for the ride.
You know, these rides are NOT as easy as they look online! Hard Duty today, but big fun. You folks are quite skilled. It is great to see it up close.
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KTMrad,
See you @ 0715 in Rancho San Diego, Hwy 94 @ the turn.
Dave
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KTMrad,
Yeah, that Deer Park area is not bad on a big bike.
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And I thought is was so we could join the Online Community.
Sunday dec 7 Ride
in Informal Local Rides & Who's Going Riding!
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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