standarche 7 Posted August 5, 2019 New member introduction commencing: My name is Jared and I'm a 36 year old middle school History teacher. I grew up riding in Ocotillo Wells on thumpers, but now have relegated myself to "ADV" bikes. I'm on my second V-Strom 650 and I'm down for casual rides on the street and/or dirt. I'm slow and don't take many risks. My ultimate goal is a coast to coast to coast ride in about 2023 years with two of my buddies, and in the more immediate future to do the Mojave Road on my Strom ( I did it in my FJ last year). I'm mostly a lurker on the forums, but I'l chime in every now and then. Thanks for having me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van 35 Posted August 5, 2019 Welcome to the forum! Fellow FJ'r and would like to hear about the Mojave and how the FJ did sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted August 5, 2019 I want an FJ, if I get one will I be cool? Welcome there's a couple V-Strom guys on here ,you should feel at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted August 5, 2019 Hi Jared and welcome, come check out the maintanice day coming up. You don't have to do maintenance, just come and hang out, its a good place to meet some of the group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standarche 7 Posted August 5, 2019 You will be cool if you get one @Uncle Champ 😎. @Van The Fj did good. It's a super easy trail, with the only tough spot being the water crossing near the end if it's been raining. When we crossed it was up past my bumper, but I took a stock FJ. Water came in the cabin, but its all rubber inside so drying out was no issue. However, the starter goes out if you submerge it in water so starting the FJ was give and take until it dried out 😂🤣 @socalhodaka That sounds great, I will definitely look into it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted August 5, 2019 Welcome to the forum.😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 5, 2019 Welcome. Don't ride like SoCalMule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 6, 2019 FJ ?? Mojavi Road/Trail ----- Ha, FJ; Not FJR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted August 6, 2019 Welcome Standarche, fellow Vstrom owner here, but mine is a street bike , see Weirdrider for vstrom dirt action. As winter arrives, make sure you also have one of those thumpers ready for the desert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standarche 7 Posted August 6, 2019 Sadly I only own one bike...the wife has a heavy influence in that matter 😥 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standarche 7 Posted August 6, 2019 FJ...it's the blue one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted August 6, 2019 4 hours ago, paulmbowers said: Welcome. Don't ride like SoCalMule. Hey.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted August 6, 2019 10 hours ago, SoCalMule said: Hey.... 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted August 6, 2019 Welcome Jared, let’s go riding👍👍 PS i before e MacDuncan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted August 19, 2019 I put 133k miles on my 650 its a do all bike there is a tech day this Saturday in Escondido details are in the upcoming meeting forum if interested just show up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites