Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 1, 2020 Howdy folks. I joined this forum quite a few years ago looking for info. Well, I finally bit the bullet. Picked up a new Triumph Tiger. Looking forward to meeting some people and going on some rides. I've ridden 22 years out of my life. Grew up racing/riding motocross. Stepped away from bikes for a number of years. Then picked up a Harley which I have thoroughly enjoyed. ...but I always wanted to venture off the road. My old bones would be happy just doing simple rides (like Otay Truck trail or similiar) Getting used to the bike still... I did venture a ways up Otay Truck Trail. Bike came with street tires so i'm not going hauling thru the dirt anytime soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted July 1, 2020 Nice looking bike; welcome to the page! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 1, 2020 Welcome to the forum 👍👍 Let’s ride sometime, I’m pretty close to you. Otay has been my learning ground since I joined👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted July 1, 2020 Nice looking ride... Over here in Jamul - we could hit a few (easy) dirt roads in the hood, help you acclimate a bit Good luck and welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted July 1, 2020 I like the Tiger, cool machine. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 1, 2020 Thanks for the welcome! I'll keep checking back to see when folks are going for a ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 3, 2020 So quick question....where are the "easy" trails other than Otay Truck trail. I see so many "fire" roads in the area....but they all seem to be gated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted July 3, 2020 52 minutes ago, Bub_Hannah said: So quick question....where are the "easy" trails other than Otay Truck trail. I see so many "fire" roads in the area....but they all seem to be gated. Got some out in Ramona, although they have random gates sometimes. Viejas Grade, Boulder Creek, Eagle Peak, etc. are also available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted July 3, 2020 Is that the 900? Great looking bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Zubb said: Is that the 900? Great looking bike! Yes! Thanks. I think so too. It's pretty incredible to ride. Lot's of power, even handles phenomenal for the "off road" version. On the back roads it squirts from corner to corner. 12 hours ago, tntmo said: Got some out in Ramona, although they have random gates sometimes. Viejas Grade, Boulder Creek, Eagle Peak, etc. are also available. Good to know, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted July 3, 2020 Welcome Bub ! Hope to meet you on the trails soon. Randy L. - SDAR Founder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 3, 2020 The border road is also doable, like Otay, gotta watch out for BP coming around corners. The border road on Otay is hit and miss being open in these current times. You can start at Tecate also and head East, or you can go to Campo and start there too. I’d suggest going with someone though 👍👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 4, 2020 20 hours ago, Wierdrider said: The border road is also doable, like Otay, gotta watch out for BP coming around corners. The border road on Otay is hit and miss being open in these current times. You can start at Tecate also and head East, or you can go to Campo and start there too. I’d suggest going with someone though 👍👍 Curious why going with someone is recommended. Safety issue? 23 hours ago, KTMrad said: Welcome Bub ! Hope to meet you on the trails soon. Randy L. - SDAR Founder Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 6, 2020 I guess I’ll always suggest going with someone else, especially if you’re not familiar with the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobT2K 6 Posted July 9, 2020 Welcome, I'm also pretty new here and in East county. Been wondering the same thing about fire roads. I've been on a couple rides on black mtn road out of Ramona. That's a good mellow rd to start on. Post up next time you're heading out, looks like a few of us would like to join Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 10, 2020 Sounds good! Perhaps we can organize a meet and greet ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobT2K 6 Posted July 10, 2020 Yeah, sure! With a little notice, I should be down for weekend rides 👌 The last "noob" ride had less than 7 people rsvp and 19 show! Black mtn trail to palormar divide trail So I think there will be interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted July 10, 2020 12 hours ago, RobT2K said: Yeah, sure! With a little notice, I should be down for weekend rides 👌 The last "noob" ride had less than 7 people rsvp and 19 show! Black mtn trail to palormar divide trail So I think there will be interest Wow...that looks like a blast. I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites