DigDug
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If you guys would have rode the duallies ride yesterday you could all get together and figure out why all your bikes overheated in the technical sections.
I wasn't there but I'd guess it's because all the KTM riders were stuck behind all the Hondas clogging up the trails... They're not designed to go soooo slow.....
Just kidding - sorry, I couldn't resist - I own one of each, and a Kawasaki, and a Suzuki for that matter. I guess I need to buy a Yamaha to round out the stable...
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Great ride!!! Thanks for letting us tag along Steve. And sorry to all for the round-about lead to the gas-station.
Here are few of my snapshots:
I was trail end of the convoy up there... Here's the gang in front:
At the staging area - papaalex with his new ride:
A quick stop to see what was up with pioneertown:
We didn't go much further since this guy was guarding the place:
Although this guy was on our side and I'm sure could have taken the old saloon "guard":
Off we rode:
Here's a little of that dust we got to eat:
Rinsing off a little of that dust:
From there, it was a mostly riding. I was having too much fun to take pictures. I took the lead after lunch, led the group on a wild (but very scenic) goose chase to hit the gas station. From gassing up, we headed up north of Fawnskin to see if Big Pine Flat CG was open (it is). We took a short moderate single track up to the Johnson Valley overlook. Here's the gang and the overlook:
From there it was pure hauling on fire roads. We did get a bit spaced out between the fast and slow groups... but I'm sure that helped with the dust a little. Back to the cars and my GPS showed 117 miles for the day. Here's the track log:
Again... great ride with a great bunch of guys. Thanks for letting the newbie tag along!!! Next time I roll up there with my son to ride the green sticker trails, I'll post it here and see if anyone wants go come along on some of the roller-coaster singletrack!!!
Doug
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Wow Alex!!! So much for going inexpensive and short seat! Congratulations! Let me know when you're broken in and ready to start modding.
Time to get it all dirty. It'll feel like a mountain bike comared to your DR (although that seat will make your butt sore on longer rides - just stand up).
Let's see some pictures!!!!
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Hey... I've got about 90% of my Saturday kitchen pass worked out. This ride sounds like a blast!!! If you guys don't mind another rider, I'd love to check out that side of the mountain!!! I've ridden all over the silverwood side (green sticker trails with my son), but a nice scenic jeep trail sounds like fun on a warm Saturday!!!
I would like to go, but I don't have a way to tow my bike there, and I don't think my rear could take that much of a ride :rtfm: . Anybody have room for another bike? I don't have any tow straps or anything, it would all be on whoever has the room for me. No biggie if I can't go. I went up the road a few years ago in my Jeep, but it would be more fun on a bike.
I'm in San Marcos and have a pickup that will haul two bikes. I bet we can get TJ's KLR up the ramp and into the bed (if he does all the pushing).
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Hi all,
I think of getting a lighter bike as an addition or a replacement to my DR 650. I only rode DR in sand, it's heavy but lots of power. For a 250-300 cc bike, I would think that a luck of power would be balanced out by light weight, but I'm not sure. Any ideas? Also, if you guys could advice me on a lightweight bike brand/model with a low seat.
Thanks
Alex.
Hey Alex... great riding with you this past weekend. I see that short spin on the dirtdame's bike has you thinking smaller.
Have you looked at this thread:
http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1123
I am quite a bit heavier than you, and rode a KLX-300R until my son grew into it. It carried me everywhere. The only place it lacked power for me was climbing blow-sand-hill at Ocotillo Wells. My son is quite a bit lighter than me (pretty close to you I'd guess), and he made it up first try on the 300. I have done some cheap upgrades which made it loads of fun.
The trick is to buy a used one with a plate. Unfortunately Kaliforniastan won't let you plate a dirt-bike. Another option is the KLX-250S: http://kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=206 . It comes from the factory street legal (2007 model was non California) and the 2008 model is supposedly going to be available in California. It's essentially the same bike as the 300, but in exchange for the extra 50cc, you get the street legal gear and an electric starter. Supposedly, you can put the 300 cylinder and piston on it and get the displacement back if you want more. I don't have the link handy, but advrider.com has a pretty good sized thread about the 250 in their thumpers category. That'd probably answer your street-ability question about the bike too.
If you've got the cash (and the inseam length) though... you can't beat the Husky or the KTM. I haven't seen the Husky in person, but the specs say it's as tall, if not taller, than my KTM you saw this last weekend. Plus the cheaper bike would allow you too keep your DR for the longer/easier/more streeet rides.
I realize it's starting to get hot out there, but you're welcome to try out my son's KLX one of these weekends in the desert (or somewhere with some sand) to see if something like that would work for you.
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The he man award goes to Dig Dug's son, perhaps he will elaborate. Thanks to all for the great company and ride. Now lets hear your version and see your pics. :acute: Ken
Okay - I'll elaborate. First of all, I was kind of looking forward to getting out and doing some "grown-up" riding. 90% of my riding lately has been with my 13 year old son - who rides a mean KLX300, but not street legal. Well, this weekend, my son was grounded from his dirt bike - so I joined up with the gang to ride the Bautista canyon trails. My son didn't want to be left at home, so he asked if he could bring his BMX bike and ride the fire roads and meet us at the truck. I said sure (knowing that seeing everyone on their motorcycles would be a good motivation to get his act in gear so he could get back on his). Our agreement was that he would stick to the main road and meet us back at the truck in a couple hours. Well, we did our 2 hour ride - no son. We spent about 45 minutes resting/eating - no kid. We went for our second ride (in the direction he took off in, I was looking left and right the whole way)and I gave him a call on his cell. Well, that few hour ride turned into a 26 mile trek on his BMX bike - He was at the Dairy Queen in Anza
- could I come pick him up? When I arrived, sure enough - he was sitting inside an air-conditioned Dairy Queen, eating icecream and watching TV :aggressive: Grrr.. Kids...Anyways, my version of the trails - Loads of fun. Hixon was loads of fun - the beginning loose and rutted like mentioned - forcing you to pick your lines carefully. Allesandro was a little different - only one line to pick, you just hang on. Both were a blast!!! The afternoon ride had some great views in all directions. This area is great - roads in all directions to explore. I'm definately going to go back!!!
Here are a few pictures I snapped: (just these three - I was too busy riding to stop and take pictures!!!)
I just wanted to thank everyone for letting me tag along!!!! I had a great time and it was good meeting you.
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I havn't been there but here is a video of much of the ride.
KenCool.. that looks pretty wild.
If you guys don't mind another, I'm going to try and make it up there. Black Chevy pickup - going to bring the 450 EXC... -
Welcome DigDug!
We have a lot of guys in North County, Check the Informal Local Rides section to see who's riding and where. Looks like a pretty good group forming for Cinco De Mayo, see if you can join us! Yeah... I've noticed the informal rides section to be pretty darned active!!! That's a good thing.
The night ride looks like a blast!!! I'll have to start now working on the kitchen pass for that one..
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Well... My wife is out of town all weekend, and my son is grounded from his dirt-bike all weekend too... You know what that means? I get to use that license plate thing and explore something other than an OHV park. If you guys wouldn't mind another - I'd love to tag along. I was hoping to get out and ride some miles (dirt/street/combo) both days. The EXC has new sneakers and I gotta break them in right!!!
Let me know the details on where/what/how hard a ride you're planning (so I can plan which bike to bring)
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Just a quick thread to introduce myself. I'm Doug, and I live in San Marcos. Currently riding an XR650L to and from work every day I can. Also have a street legal 450EXC for the tighter/rougher trails. Rode a bit as a kid then took a break for quite a few years. Got back into it about 2 years ago with my son. He's 13 and rides a KLX300R (until he gets old enough for his M1). We spend quite a bit of time in the green sticker areas, but I still like to get out quite a bit on my own - and explore the plated trails. I'd call myself an intermediate rider (which probably means beginner compared to the old-hats).
Looking forward to leaching off some of your local area knowledge and getting some "grownup" riding in.
Thanks...
Doug
26 May 07 - Lake Arrowhead / Big Bear
in Informal Local Rides & Who's Going Riding!
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This Saturday, 26 May 07, I'm heading up to Lake Arrowhead with my son on his green sticker bike. I know this is a dualsport board, but I'm sure some of you wouldn't mind a little roller-coaster like single track
The plan is to meet at the Deer Springs / I-15 Park and Ride (the one on the west side of the freeway, in front of the ARCO station - not the one on the east side) at 6:45am. I'll be driving the black diesel Silverado with the 450EXC and the KLX300R in the back. We'll roll out of there at 7:00am for a 2 hour haul to the Pinnacles staging area north of Lake Arrowhead. Post up if you need directions to the P&R. We'll ride a few of the easy and moderate loops right there to warm up. Go back to the trucks for a quick lunch then head out for a longer afternoon ride - Either mild or wild depending on how we all feel (We've ridden some really cool trails up there).
There are trails for all levels of riders - from easy fast forest roads, to the hardcore single-track. Most of the trails we like to ride are comparable to the Kernan Cycle trail between Pine Valley and Corral Canyon - the second, less rocky section that goes up the hill to the Four Corners area.
The weather channel says it's going to be 75 degrees and sunny - bring some sunscreen!!!
You'll also need a National Forest Adventure Pass to park at Pinnacles. Available here: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/ , or better yet you can pick one up at many of the sporting goods stores in the San Diego area. This page lists them for your town: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/vendors.php .
Bring a gas can with gas for your bike to fill up at luchtime.
Also bring a lunch for halftime.
Directions to Pinnacles Staging area(I found these somewhere on the internet, and they work pretty well):
•Drive north on I-15 to I-215.
•Drive north on I-215 to SR 30.
•Go east on SR 30 to SR 18 (Waterman Avenue) in San Bernardino. Exit the freeway and turn left (north).
•Drive north on SR 18 up the mountain to Daley Canyon Road about 5.5 miles east of the Crestline SR 138 turnoff. Turn left (north) on Daley Canyon Road. Note your odometer and go as follows:
•At 0.5 mile, junction with SR 189. Turn left.
•At 0.8 mile, fork. Go right and then immediately left onto Grass Valley Road.
•At 2.8 miles, fork with Grass Valley Road on the left. Turn left.
•At 5.3 miles, intersection with SR 173. Turn left.
•At 5.5 miles, intersection with Pilot Rock Road (2N33). Keep going straight.
•Continue on SR 173 about 0.7 mile to the entrance of a rifle range. Just past the rifle range, take a right on Willow Creek Jeep Trail (dirt road). Pinnacles staging area is on your right a couple hundred yards down.
GPS coordinates for the entrance to Pinnacles Staging Area: N 34° 17.89' W 117° 11.98'
So far the following are in:
DigDug
DigDug Jr
KTMrad
Joliet
rex everything
papaalex
Ride-Orange
Ride-Orange Jr
dirt dame (maybe)
Brett
Anyone else?