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  2. Posted

    hey Dave, just out of curiosity, have you considered getting another bike thats smaller for technical day trips?

    Brad,

    A wise man might make that choice, but that kind of leaves me out!

    But really, when my ship comes in, that would be a fun concept. Until then, I will operate with a handycap. That EXC of yours looks like it can handle just about anything the desert can dish out. KTM has so many choices; 5 speed, 6 speed, close ratio, wide ratio 245lbs. That would be a cool 200lb weigh savings. If you were to get another KTM, which would it be?

    Another option for me may be the 690 in one of it's future formats. 305lbs

    Dave

    PS, I know some of you love your Huskys

  5. Posted

    Brad,

    Hey, a big thank you for posting the ride. Ken, Brad, Alex you were champs helping push the Bison up the the last 20ft of that whooped out top and for staying calm when the new guy shows with a monster bike.

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    A good day to play in the desert

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    A little shade a the Mud Cave in Arroyo Tapiado

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    Clayton, Zina and Brianna, pleasure to meet you and I hope to have spelled you names correctly.

    You ladies are inspiring! It was great for me to see the KTM 450/505s? and the TE510 in action with such accomplished riders. I was reminded how Bone Headed I am riding the big 990 in places were it is not the appropriate tool. Great to do the Drop and make a good run at Diablo.

    Dave

  9. Posted

    supposed to rain tonight, be clear tomorrow, high temperature 80F low temp 60F. I guess everyone rather ride fire roads???

    Nothing wrong with your route,

    Your ride looks like a kick. I scheduled a ride Saturday out of Warners Spring, running north. Because of the rain prediction, I'm wavering on that. If it is raining in the morning, I will haul down to meet you at the Pinyon/S2 jct. I'm on a "big bike" but won't hold you up, "much". I may take a pass on the Mud Hills, but have done the rest of your route.

    BAGSTR

  11. Posted

    Craig,

    Yes, the Google Map confirms this is the connection shown on Mapsource. The wash is as I saw it.

    Thanks, Dave

    I haven't been out the the camp in over 30 years. Do you suppose there is a gate along that main road these days, or do you think it would go through? Would love to take a look out there sometime.

    Craig,

    Re Gates: The Tom Harrison Map shows two locked gates going in and out of ABSP just north of the Scout Camp. At the easterm most boundary of ABSP, there was an open gate Wednesday (SDSU Research Center) I'd guess on Memorial Weekend all the gate will be open.

    I have posted a ride over @ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344155

    for Saturday. You are more than welcome to join me in exploring points north of Warners Springs. Could go as far as Toro Peak.

    Dave

  15. Posted

    Typical Conversation,

    Those that set an example in the community for what everyone should have in the way of labor standards are attacked because the typical private employment situation screws the labor force. My job sucks, so why should I support anyone in the public sector that can afford to send his/her kids to the dentist or get eyeglasses, much less college. Our energies might be better spent sending a message to our Republican ("I don't believe in government") representatives that "We are Mad as hell and we are not going to take it any longer".

    Yes, I am one of "those" wacky Americans that think universal health care and a decent retirement for all should be a national priority. But I diverge.

    I propose we support better labor standards for all.

    Not that I have any respect for the two candidates running for mayor. Not that I support near full retirement pay at 55. Not that I support job tenure.

    Regards "Tree Huggers," I support them also. I am an endangered species myself...a Union Electrical Contractor.

  22. Posted

    Chris,

    Joined yesterday after finally figuring how to cleanup and post a track from Mapsource. I will be looking forward to sourcing Jerry Counts routes.

    PS, Saving txt or gpx files in the file description title (not the actual filename) as gdb or gpx was a resolution.

    Thanks for all your contributions,

    Dave

  24. Posted

    Dual Sporters,

    I'm heading up to Palomar Divide this weekend with a few Big Bike riders and have an access question. Previously, I've had trouble connecting to Oak Grove Truck Trail and Halfway roads off wy 79. From the top, on of these routes was gated. Anyway at the bottom, is it locked up or just tricky to find the entrances?

    Thanks

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