MacDuncan 141 Posted July 29, 2015 Lots of loops up there for sure.... but anyway to tie any of those into any route to get there on a small bike, from El Cajon to the Mammoth visitor center - somewhere through the sierras, with little hiway? NOTE: besides using the route that puts the bike up a truck ramp - haha. Maybe,..... 52- 67-warner-anza-10-215-138-58-caliente bodfish-kern-22s05-sacatar? - then the drone up 395 - ouch until some left turn near Bishop to get on dirt again. Although, funny that it seems that the Lake isabella entry point might be a way to cut-out a bunch of hiway drone, but the exit point to 395 is almost the same latitude as the entry point, so it seems that going through Kennedy meadows has mostly scenic value, but not time shortened and freeway lessened value.... just wondering about a wander given all the Mammoth posts. Thanx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 549 Posted July 30, 2015 but anyway to tie any of those into any route to get there on a small bike, from El Cajon to the Mammoth visitor center - somewhere through the sierras, with little hiway? You can draw a dirt oriented route but I'd bet it's going to take a few Days and will involve some desert/high desert/death valley heat (not to mention some exploration/trails unknown). A backroads / touring route could be fun (depending on bike/monkey butt) however. No need for I-15 yuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted July 30, 2015 I'm up in Mammoth right now. I have a pretty good collection of tracks for the area. If you PM me you're email address I'll send them when I get back home next weekend. Rode to Bodie yesterday. Great ride and the weather was perfectThanks Blue-i am actually researching the best GPS out there as i dont have one yet-i know i need one ive just been procrastinating but now the search is on!In your opinion what is the best unit out there? Save some money and find a used Garmin 76cx on EBay.........a new Garmin Montana will set you back ~$500 +1 I got a new GPSMap 78 off Ebay for under $150. Works fine, love it. Good ports for hard wiring it to the bike. I'd take a 76 over a 78 if you can find one......both capable units......78 is newer/flashier but the 76 is a bit more user/dual sport friendly (in my mind)..........though I'm admittedly partial to the 60/76 series...... ive heard good things about Montana 600 series-i know its pricey but im cool with it-however-is it overkill?-too many gadgets for a more minimalist old skool guy like me?-can it be hard wired?THanks i really appreciate the responses! I use s Montana and love it. Big, readable screen. Holds lots of tracks and maps - topio. City Nav, etc. I have it hard wired to the bike.. Highly recommend! Many thanks PdBlue-im sold-im gonna get it-i think Cyco whatever site has the hardwire parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted July 30, 2015 Gps city has the Montana 600 for $399. They also carry the ram mount parts and the garmin cradle for the Montana. Great service and prices. What bike are you mounting it on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted July 30, 2015 Gps city has the Montana 600 for $399. They also carry the ram mount parts and the garmin cradle for the Montana. Great service and prices. What bike are you mounting it on? wow thats cheap-its going on a 2015 KTM 350 EXCF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted July 30, 2015 When I get back in town next week I'll hook you up with a power connection for the 350. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 166 Posted July 31, 2015 I ride with both the Montana and the 60csx on my bike on long rides. The Montana is by far the better unit for me. I can read the larger screen without putting on my readers and the touch screen is so user friendly. I mainly have the 60 for backup and I like to keep the milage and elevation screen up to look at. Covered in Garmin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted July 31, 2015 When I get back in town next week I'll hook you up with a power connection for the 350. Awesome! Really appreciate it. I ride with both the Montana and the 60csx on my bike on long rides. The Montana is by far the better unit for me. I can read the larger screen without putting on my readers and the touch screen is so user friendly. I mainly have the 60 for backup and I like to keep the milage and elevation screen up to look at. Covered in Garmin You and many others really like the Montana-you know a hell of a lot more than i do! Im getting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baja2015 0 Posted July 31, 2015 Lots of loops up there for sure.... but anyway to tie any of those into any route to get there on a small bike, from El Cajon to the Mammoth visitor center - somewhere through the sierras, with little hiway? NOTE: besides using the route that puts the bike up a truck ramp - haha. Maybe,..... 52- 67-warner-anza-10-215-138-58-caliente bodfish-kern-22s05-sacatar? - then the drone up 395 - ouch until some left turn near Bishop to get on dirt again. Although, funny that it seems that the Lake isabella entry point might be a way to cut-out a bunch of hiway drone, but the exit point to 395 is almost the same latitude as the entry point, so it seems that going through Kennedy meadows has mostly scenic value, but not time shortened and freeway lessened value.... just wondering about a wander given all the Mammoth posts. Thanx. I talked with Keith poe organizer of the labv last October about this route. He thought that it would be a cool route as we'll and that it could be done a would be a cool dual sport ride. 1st annul sd to Death Valley to mammoth . Let do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baja2015 0 Posted July 31, 2015 Let do it!lurking So from sd to apple valley or victorvill. i would need help routing the only way i could think is around the out side like salt'n sea north then back side of big bear up to apple valley. From there i could get to Ridgecrest. From Ridgecrest to big pine i would need help. From big pine to mammoth i got the tracks covered. Ill start a new thred on this and see if we could link sum killer tracks with sum more input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 549 Posted July 31, 2015 Let do it!lurking So from sd to apple valley or victorvill. i would need help routing the only way i could think is around the out side like salt'n sea north then back side of big bear up to apple valley. From there i could get to Ridgecrest. From Ridgecrest to big pine i would need help. From big pine to mammoth i got the tracks covered. Ill start a new thred on this and see if we could link sum killer tracks with sum more input. PM sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted August 6, 2015 When I get back in town next week I'll hook you up with a power connection for the 350. Hey Randy-just checking in with you regarding the power connection. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted August 7, 2015 Sorry. It's been a hell of a week. I'll send you a PM with contact info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted August 7, 2015 no worries Randy-had my own crazy week-got your PM-i will contact you later Friday night when things calm down a bit and the wine cooler kicks in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted August 17, 2015 after many days of $$$$ and newby frustration things are progressing-finally figuring the Garmin Montana 600 out. I have officially passed the stage where i wanted to throw the thing out the window and kill everything in a hundred yard radius. Huge thanks to Randy! The guy dosent know me from Adam, im a newb on this site and he just sends me this cool wiring setup to make this thing work. Plus he takes a cold call and drops more GPS knowledge on my pea brain than i can handle, and offers to hook me up with some maps. I just about have it all working and i couldn't be more grateful, thanks again Randy! And thanks again to all that chipped in-heading to Mammoth in a few hours-gonna be fun..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted August 17, 2015 You're more than welcome. Have fun in Mammoth. Should be a great time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socaldualer 0 Posted August 21, 2015 We did the trail that connects Mammoth to June Lake loop. Lot of fun with lots of sand. You end up across the street from the Shell station at 395 and 158. Then from the Shell station you can cross 395 and there are some really nice gravel roads as well as some really sandy ones that follow the pole line. Crater loop is a nice ride. (I think you could ride all the way to Mono Lake from there if you didn't get tired of the sand.) At the other end of 158 (June Lake loop) there are some cool mountainous rides; mostly good fire roads. Some go almost all the way up to Tioga pass. They begin across 158 from Grant Lake. There are also dirt routes into Bodie Ghost Town and from there to Bridgeport. Huge, wide open country. (Hay's St. Cafe in Bridgeport serves a mean breakfast.) Have fun! Thanks Honda-did the mammoth loop and the june-great recommendation-also went up to Minaret-wow there is a killer little trail that ends where you can see for miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted August 23, 2015 We did the trail that connects Mammoth to June Lake loop. Lot of fun with lots of sand. You end up across the street from the Shell station at 395 and 158. Then from the Shell station you can cross 395 and there are some really nice gravel roads as well as some really sandy ones that follow the pole line. Crater loop is a nice ride. (I think you could ride all the way to Mono Lake from there if you didn't get tired of the sand.) At the other end of 158 (June Lake loop) there are some cool mountainous rides; mostly good fire roads. Some go almost all the way up to Tioga pass. They begin across 158 from Grant Lake. There are also dirt routes into Bodie Ghost Town and from there to Bridgeport. Huge, wide open country. (Hay's St. Cafe in Bridgeport serves a mean breakfast.) Have fun! Thanks Honda-did the mammoth loop and the june-great recommendation-also went up to Minaret-wow there is a killer little trail that ends where you can see for miles. Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
