socaltrailrider 0 Posted October 23, 2011 So, I've read a ton of ride reports on here so I thought I would post one of my own. So, here goes: Made it up to Big Bear today for a ride. Staged at the base of Gold Mountain and hit Gold Mountain, John Bull, White Mountain and Redonda Ridge. Fun ride with perfect weather. View from the staging area Where we were heading No more pics of Gold Mountain, didn't want to stop so we could get past the pack of jeeps that left while we were gearing up Now we're on John Bull There's a few rocks on this trail Done with John Bull. Cool mountain meadow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socaltrailrider 0 Posted October 23, 2011 Quick ride down the fire road to White Mountain. Here's where we're going Me taking a quick break on White Mountain. I thought black was supposed to be slimming.... Obligatory bike on vista shot Andy lost his kick stand on the Idyllwild ride a few months ago. His obligatory bike on vista shot had to include him to hold the bike up Where we're headed. You can see the trail to the left of the peak Ready to hit Redonda. Lots of traffic on this trail today. Had to stop in the middle and give some quick steel to a rider who put a hole through his clutch cover on a rock. I never pass up a chance to gain some trail Karma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socaltrailrider 0 Posted October 23, 2011 Quick break at the top of the climb, if you've ridden Redonda Ridge from Big Pine Flats, you know what climb I'm talking about Andy took a digger coming down the hill. Of course it was right where I was stopped helping the group of guys patch up the clutch cover so he had an audience! lol Deep water crossing, okay, maybe not so deep but a water crossing nontheless Lunch at the Green Valley Lake Malt Shop. We were running short on time so we just slabbed it back to the truck. All in all, a good day. No broken bodies or bikes. Need to get a couple more rides up there before the weather gets bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted October 23, 2011 Looks like a great time. Thx for the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted October 23, 2011 Great report, great pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted October 23, 2011 Very nice ride report, but I just can't believe that. KTM would ever have a problem with it's kick stand ;-) CiD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted October 23, 2011 Nice report Looks like the weather could not have been any better, such a great time of the year... never been in that neck of the woods but definitely on the radar PS: you can never have enough of that trail karma in your tool bag Thanks for the report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted October 23, 2011 Your basic HardWays Report. Thanks for stopping to shoot photos. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks for sharing all the pics...so many "hard way" rides, never get photographed...nice to see it all.... (and ditto on the "kickstand" thought...replaced mine with trailtech kickstand, BUT when the $100+ kickstand arrives, it DOES NOT fit the frame, and needs machining....at least on the 03's...thanks to paul bowers for the help to install mine..) You'd think for that money, it could fit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted October 26, 2011 Nice report, and great pics. Makes me wanna go up there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socaltrailrider 0 Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for sharing all the pics...so many "hard way" rides, never get photographed...nice to see it all.... (and ditto on the "kickstand" thought...replaced mine with trailtech kickstand, BUT when the $100+ kickstand arrives, it DOES NOT fit the frame, and needs machining....at least on the 03's...thanks to paul bowers for the help to install mine..) You'd think for that money, it could fit... That's funny you said that. He texted me Friday night saying the TT kickstand he bought wouldn't fit. BTW, I think I remember reading a post where you looked at this bike about a year ago. 03 525 with a 543 kit. You made a good decision in passing. The engine was pretty much shot and needed a full rebuild. Left him stranded at Allesandro/Hixon. Lots of mis-matched bolts, bad wiring( had to replace the harness). Runs great now, but it took a lot of time and $ to get it that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
