Dan Diego 40 Posted August 10, 2016 Due to some scheduled surgery later this month, my riding is over for at least 3 months, likely 6. I don't have much more time to ride so I'm doing all I can now, commuting to work occasionally and doing all of my errands on my bikes. I've taken this Friday off work to enjoy a day of leisurely riding. Am thinking about doing the big S-1/S-2 loop out of La Mesa. That would be the I-8 east to the Sunrise Highway (S-1), the 78 through Julian to the S-2 then a nice ride through the HOT desert to the I-8 where it's a slab ride back westbound. There will be time to stop for chow somewhere along the way. Let me know if you're interested in riding along or want to add another destination to the route. Will be on my KTM 990 or my big fat Triumph...but not my wife's Honda Trail 90. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtiberio 0 Posted August 10, 2016 sounds like fun. wish I was in town this friday... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 10, 2016 Hey Dan. If you are doing all slab I'm in. What time you want to start? I can meet you at Lake Jennings off ramp off I8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted August 10, 2016 Wanna do ALL back roads instead of slabbing 8? At least on the way out..... Option to break off 8 on the way back and do the full length of 94. I'll break out the Road Kouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 10, 2016 Sounds good to me. Maybe old 8 on the way back depending on time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 10, 2016 That actually sounds better--back roads, old 8/94 back vs the I-8. Any time is fine, I have the entire day off. Meeting at Lake Jennings exit is good. What time is good with you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 10, 2016 Earlier the better. 7:00 or 7:30 am ok? Or earlier if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 10, 2016 Let's meet at the Lake Jennings gas station/Jack in the Box @ 0730 on Friday. Then it's I-8 east to Sunrise Highway, the 78 to the S-2, the desert route to the I-8 west to the Old Highway 80 back to town. We can figure out any food/fuel stops as we go. I'm in no rush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 10, 2016 Great. See you then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 10, 2016 Jack in the Box 14039 I-8BL, El Cajon, CA 92021https://goo.gl/maps/psjmTkgRYvE2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted August 10, 2016 Dan, you posted a map in the Baja ride, wrong thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 10, 2016 This is the basic route... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted August 10, 2016 Me & Jim wanted to join in, 2up on my ST1100 . But, work is getting in the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted August 11, 2016 17 hours ago, 350thumper said: Me & Jim wanted to join in, 2up on my ST1100 . But, work is getting in the way. And I was so looking forward to holding onto you all day. Dammit Darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasDualler 32 Posted August 11, 2016 I'll be back in town for the first time in a month. Sounds like a good ride to remember how to ride again. Hopefully my big bike doesn't give me any trouble after sitting for so long. See you fellers tomorrow morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 11, 2016 Great! See you there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted August 12, 2016 Ok that's too Wierd even for me. My ST has 'oh ----' handles on the back and a back rest so my passengers don't fall off. ...but maybe we could go camping together sometime on our dirtbikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 12, 2016 Here's the tentative route for those interested: Lake Jennings/I-8 east to Sunrise Hwy (S-1) S-1 to the 79 Engineers Road to the 78 Winola road to the 78/Banner Grade 78 to the S-2 S-2 through the Anza-Borrego desert to the I-8 west Exit on Old Hwy 80 past the Desert Tower Hwy 80 west (through Jacumba & Boulevard (good BBQ there) to the 94 cut-off Hwy 94 through Campo to Casa de Oro and the 125/new Hwy 94 Not much more than 200 miles. Thats all I have. Ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted August 12, 2016 Unfamiliar with Engineers to 78.......so I'm along for the ride. CoolVest hydrated and in fridge for the desert section. See you in the AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtiberio 0 Posted August 12, 2016 Have fun guys. Want a full report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Dan Diego said: Here's the tentative route for those interested: Lake Jennings/I-8 east to Sunrise Hwy (S-1) S-1 to the 79 Engineers Road to the 78 Winola road to the 78/Banner Grade 78 to the S-2 S-2 through the Anza-Borrego desert to the I-8 west Exit on Old Hwy 80 past the Desert Tower Hwy 80 west (through Jacumba & Boulevard (good BBQ there) to the 94 cut-off Hwy 94 through Campo to Casa de Oro and the 125/new Hwy 94 Not much more than 200 miles. Thats all I have. Ideas? Breakfast in Pine Valley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 12, 2016 That sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 12, 2016 8 hours ago, TrophyHunter said: Unfamiliar with Engineers... Oh, boy. I think you'll really like it. Engineers Road is a real "get to know your bike" route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 12, 2016 So it begins. We have me, Devin, Bob and Ken. Ready to roll! (Well, biscuits and gravy @ Major's in Pine Valley first...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
