KTMrad 508 Posted May 4, 2011 LINK TO FLYER HERE A two day Dual Sport Motorcycle tour of the mountains surrounding Big Bear Lake. Finisher plaques will be awarded to those who complete all Saturday’s hard loop. All skill levels are welcome. Both days will have easy / hard options to choose from. There will be roll charts, and GPS Data available at sign up (bring your own GPS, and data cable). Free overnight RV parking at the Convention Center parking lot will be available beginning Friday after 5pm until Sunday afternoon. Saturday or 2-day rider entry includes Saturday night Banquet with great sponsor giveaways. Pre-entry guarantees a ride T-Shirt. Miguel Burgi (818) 391-3031 SIGN-UPS & BANQUET WILL BE HELD AT THE CONVENTION CENTER 42900 BIG BEAR BLVD. BIG BEAR LAKE, CA 92315 Sign-ups: Friday evening: 6pm to 9pm Saturday: 6am to 9am Sunday Morning: 7am to 9am Sign-Up online at www.bigbeartrailriders.com June 25th & 26th, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted May 5, 2011 I'm running one of the checkpoints...look forward to seeing some SDAR riders up there!..I know of several of you that are going up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christi20 0 Posted May 5, 2011 Again, a possibility for me. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted May 5, 2011 I'll be working the download table/sweeping (as usual) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted May 6, 2011 It's a great time! Take a look in the ride reports section of SDAR....there are lots of ride reports from this ride in years past. Going to be working in the garage this weekend switching the bike over from desert to mountain. Day trips coming up before the big weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo 0 Posted May 8, 2011 So if I cvould ask a question guys. I'm new to SDAR and recently new to ADV riding. Bought a 2010 990 about 2 months ago and have been riding the back country of Rancho Santa Fe, Escondido, Black Mountain, Ramona and Black Canyon. The stock Scorpion tire seems to do just ok. If i get into any mud or big rock, creeks, etc it's less than great. Question is, if I'm doing the easier ride at Big Bear will this tire hold up? Eventually I'd like to have a tire for the street and a Metzeler Enduro for the dirt but may not be able to by the time Big Bear arrives. Thoughts? Thanks, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted May 8, 2011 "....recently new to ADV riding....2010 990 about 2 months ago......Thoughts?" The Big Bear Run is really geared towards intermediate riders on Dual Sport Bikes.......no "ADV" loop........"I" wouldn't advise a newsh rider on a 990 to enter his event...... There's pleny of riding for you up in that area, but I'd pass on dropping ~$100 for the Big Bear Run...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnowAviation 0 Posted May 8, 2011 It looks like a fun time, I'm going on my KLR650. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo 0 Posted May 9, 2011 "....recently new to ADV riding....2010 990 about 2 months ago......Thoughts?" The Big Bear Run is really geared towards intermediate riders on Dual Sport Bikes.......no "ADV" loop........"I" wouldn't advise a newsh rider on a 990 to enter his event...... There's pleny of riding for you up in that area, but I'd pass on dropping ~$100 for the Big Bear Run...... Appreciate the advice Chris but too late, already signed up. From what I understand after talking with the BBTR team, there are two runs on Saturday and Sunday. The agressive ride Sat is 12 hours to the desert floor and very competitve. Then there's a 100 mile fire road-ish, go at your own pace ride which is what I'll be doing. I think I'll be ok on this run as the guys up there said there's not too many difficult spots and one can turn back any time. I've been riding bike, quads, sand rails, etc all my life and feel pretty comfortable on this bike so far. We'll see how it goes. Glad I installed my crash bars! Cheers, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted May 9, 2011 many of us are quite familiar with routes up there and might me able to give you a heads up before you head down something you may want to avoid....I sent some big bikes down some roads up there that I THOUGHT were easy fire roads and big bike friendly....they didn't think so!!!! and had a hard time......(opinions vary widely on that)... But most of the regular tracks on the fire roads will be similar to years past...and all the "roads" are so-called fire roads.....but some of those are challenging up there....many others are plenty easy for any bike,......once the tracks are out this year, we could look at them?...just a thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo 0 Posted May 9, 2011 many of us are quite familiar with routes up there and might me able to give you a heads up before you head down something you may want to avoid....I sent some big bikes down some roads up there that I THOUGHT were easy fire roads and big bike friendly....they didn't think so!!!! and had a hard time......(opinions vary widely on that)... But most of the regular tracks on the fire roads will be similar to years past...and all the "roads" are so-called fire roads.....but some of those are challenging up there....many others are plenty easy for any bike,......once the tracks are out this year, we could look at them?...just a thought... Appreciate that advice as well. Really don't want to get into a pickle but at the same time I like to push myself. Riding with guys better than me helps me improve so hopfully I can trail some folks. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo 0 Posted May 9, 2011 many of us are quite familiar with routes up there and might me able to give you a heads up before you head down something you may want to avoid....I sent some big bikes down some roads up there that I THOUGHT were easy fire roads and big bike friendly....they didn't think so!!!! and had a hard time......(opinions vary widely on that)... But most of the regular tracks on the fire roads will be similar to years past...and all the "roads" are so-called fire roads.....but some of those are challenging up there....many others are plenty easy for any bike,......once the tracks are out this year, we could look at them?...just a thought... Appreciate that advice as well. Really don't want to get into a pickle but at the same time I like to push myself. Riding with guys better than me helps me improve so hopfully I can trail some folks. Thanks! And also DS, so you don't take offense I can also learn from the female gender as well. Never too humble to learn. Thanks again, Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnybags 0 Posted May 11, 2011 I'm in and looking for some 'hard way' riding partners....!!! Although on most evenings and weekends I ride all the local Big Bear trails (including the hard routes) solo, I wouldn't mind some company on this one. I'm also open to anyone wanting to come and do some pre-rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbw 0 Posted May 11, 2011 I'm in and looking for some 'hard way' riding partners....!!! Although on most evenings and weekends I ride all the local Big Bear trails (including the hard routes) solo, I wouldn't mind some company on this one. I'm also open to anyone wanting to come and do some pre-rides. I may be interested... I like the hard way! Pre-ride would be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoMoto 0 Posted May 12, 2011 What is the range between gas stops for this event? Will a stock CRF450X (plated) tank work. 60-80 miles?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnybags 0 Posted May 12, 2011 619-241-3268 Call me so we can set something up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted May 12, 2011 What is the range between gas stops for this event? Will a stock CRF450X (plated) tank work. 60-80 miles?? jesse, I know they are changing up the routes quite alot this year...I'll pm you some phone numbers, you can contact them...very cool guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted May 12, 2011 Appreciate that advice as well. Really don't want to get into a pickle but at the same time I like to push myself. Riding with guys better than me helps me improve so hopfully I can trail some folks. Thanks! Hey Buffalo, I'd like to suggest that you really really should put on Continental TKC-80 tires for this ride. I've ridden my 950 up there, and it won't be fun without knobbies. Glad to see another big bike rider join the group ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted May 12, 2011 619-241-3268 Call me so we can set something up. Johnny, I'll ride the hard ways with you....hopefully I have the Husky demo bike for this ride also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted May 18, 2011 I'm in and looking for a riding partner / group and am up for the hard ways. Also need a place to sleep.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo 0 Posted June 12, 2011 Appreciate that advice as well. Really don't want to get into a pickle but at the same time I like to push myself. Riding with guys better than me helps me improve so hopfully I can trail some folks. Thanks! Hey Buffalo, I'd like to suggest that you really really should put on Continental TKC-80 tires for this ride. I've ridden my 950 up there, and it won't be fun without knobbies. Glad to see another big bike rider join the group ! Went on a 28 mile hammer down through the back country od Anza today. Headed up,and down some trails littered with large broken rock, washes with deep sand and some pretty steep climbing. The Scorpion? Not that great! Since my last post I've stepped up to a par of LeoVince pipes. This Thursday RJ at All American is performance mapping, installing a Scott's Damper and Triple clamp and after today's ride, a TKC-80!!!! My wife is having back surgery on the 21st but the doc says she'll be fine hanging around the motorhome. Really looking forward to meeting everyone. Thanks again for all the advice! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted June 13, 2011 I'm in and looking for some 'hard way' riding partners....!!! Although on most evenings and weekends I ride all the local Big Bear trails (including the hard routes) solo, I wouldn't mind some company on this one. I'm also open to anyone wanting to come and do some pre-rides. I may be interested... I like the hard way! Pre-ride would be good. Hey Josh I am finalizing (re-finalizing ) some loose ends on my TE610 if I have her dialed in the next week or so I am slated to go with a guy from SD, it would be great to hook up and do the Sat A loop for the finisher plaque. drop me a PM, Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites