rallymike 0 Posted March 15, 2014 The arrow points to a Honda 250 Later I dropped a tr650 on my foot after getting it all wrong in a rut, I'm not as durable as the young guys: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 908 Posted March 15, 2014 Coors and ice should fix that right up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OU812 0 Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks guys for helping me drag my bike up the hill. I had fun, mostly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 16, 2014 I have the feeling we're getting an abbreviated version of an interesting and long story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted March 16, 2014 Great day, Scott went over the trail edge and later got a flat. Mike bunged up his foot, the Hideout bunnies were bunnies, rode an off the beaten path trail in Warner Springs, took Palomar Divide to the top and down a secret escape route , beers at Sunshine Summit and a friggen beautiful day! Rode 8 - 5, pics to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 16, 2014 How's the foot, Arfy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OU812 0 Posted March 16, 2014 My story is un-impressive. I was having a little fun jumping the waterbars. About five feet after the landing my front end washed out to the right. The dirt looked like it slid for about four feet. When I got ahold of it I was pointing towards the edge and I went right off. I missed all the rocks and the bike luckily stayed on the hill above me. After taking stock of all my limbs I stood up in time to wave to Molson coming down the trail. Him and rallymike helped me push the bike back up to the trail. My neck is a little stiff and I will have a pretty nasty bruise on my left palm. Bike is ok. Bent a mirror and a brake lever. The bars are tweaked too but not too bad. I'd say I got lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OU812 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Here is my proof. Also Its time for a new front. I guess you could say, this one put me over the edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 16, 2014 Glad you missed that rock Scott! I do believe Lusardi TT is becoming a bit a jinx on this forum. Didn't somebody have to get air lifted off that trail a few years back? http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8738-squirrels-revenge/ I caught up with Arnie, Scott and Devon? at Hideout. Scott's hand was looking pretty purple so he hobbled home. We then continued up and over Palomar Divide. Came down at Sunshine Summit: More jinx. When I got home I discovered the cover and pin-clip on my aluminum tool carrier had fallen off. How that pin managed to slide all the way out, I don't know. The tool pouch stayed inside. Does anybody recognize this tool carrier? The brand name? I want to try and order a new aluminum cover and pin-clip. Here are two photos: Or, if anybody is riding up Lost Creek, Palomar Divide, Half Way Rd, etc... please keep an eye out for my aluminum parts: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasDualler 32 Posted March 16, 2014 Yep it's Devin. Had a blast riding with all of y'all today. It was really nice to ride with someone other than myself for once haha. Hey Scott which mirror did you bend? I got a like new stock right side mirror that I'll never use again if you want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 16, 2014 So, I am taking another look at the track we rode, which is in red below. I thought we had taken Oak Grove (green) but we did not. We took Half Way Rd. Not sure if Oak Grove Rd is gated or not. Thanks for leading Arnie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OU812 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks Devin, I could use that mirror. The right side is the one I bent to hell. Ill buy you lunch for it. Maybe I can meet you on Solana Beach or something. Also here is my GoPro fotage from today. YouTube makes it look like crap though. I am sure I am doing something wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 16, 2014 I am sure I am doing something wrong. You mean besides riding off cliffs? Nice video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted March 16, 2014 How's the foot, Arfy? Is no problemo! Tvscum, yes Oak Grove is another " mystery gate". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 16, 2014 Just curious... where is this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 16, 2014 David, that is the very top of Lusardi, Gopro captured our ride back down the hill. It was an interesting ride. I think at least three pretty new bikes got their first "Baja stripes" during this ride. Glad everyone walked away, especially Scott, who's wiped out could have ended in much worse injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted March 17, 2014 The dirty half dozen Scott fixing his bike after some impromptu trail blazing Devin on Black Canyon Scott still on two wheels.... Then there were 3.....(Palomar Divide) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zancat 0 Posted March 18, 2014 Hey Arnie, how'd you like the 525 on this ride? Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted March 18, 2014 Very cool bike, it's a huge change from the 950 and I'm still not getting even close to what the bike could do with a better rider. Sure is nice to loft the front wheel at any time though. We rode a fair amount of asphalt on the way home (Sunshine Summit to Ramona) since it was getting late so I will be visiting the boys at Seat Concepts sooner then later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zancat 0 Posted March 19, 2014 Very cool bike, it's a huge change from the 950 and I'm still not getting even close to what the bike could do with a better rider. Sure is nice to loft the front wheel at any time though. We rode a fair amount of asphalt on the way home (Sunshine Summit to Ramona) since it was getting late so I will be visiting the boys at Seat Concepts sooner then later. I just bought a foam kit for mine and did it myself. Huge difference! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvscum 43 Posted March 24, 2014 I can't believe I retraced this ENTIRE track and still could not find my toolbox cover. It was only a week ago we did this ride, and I did the entire loop slow and solo. Over the past week, Palomar Divide has been scraped smooth with a tractor. They even scrapped our mystery route clean. The tractor must have eaten my toolbox cover. It was nowhere to be found. That was a long ride, forcing myself to look at the road the entire way! I have more bad news about our mystery exit at the bottom, Arnie. It's closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
