Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 9, 2021 Ride in progress. Will update when able. Plan to do the whole thing. Rode to Yuma Weds night, slept 3 hours on the dirt in my riding gear & rode Sections 1 & 2 combined (250miles) yesterday. 24 hour total was 400 miles Morning Day 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted April 9, 2021 Well you had me with the pic of your ultra minimalist bedroll. Can’t wait for the rest of the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted April 9, 2021 Tim! U da Man! More! More! More! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted April 9, 2021 Look at that DR650, I’m a bit familiar with that machine! Hope it holds up well for you, I have cash here when you return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted April 9, 2021 Goofy, you are hard core. Have an awesome trip. Standing by for more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted April 9, 2021 Well done Goofy, zip zam zoom... My home base will be Panamint Sunday eve, if that helps you in any way, but you may be headed home by then- vroom. Enjoy the ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted April 10, 2021 Just talked to Goofy, he did sections 3 and 4 today and is camping in Tecopah hot springs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 10, 2021 Fueling in Shoshone now heading to Beatty / Titus Canyon area. So far things are great. Sleeping next to a loud train does suck tho! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted April 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Goofy Footer said: Fueling in Shoshone now heading to Beatty / Titus Canyon area. So far things are great. Sleeping next to a loud train does suck tho! I agree, I tried it on Tehachapi Loop one night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 12, 2021 Thru Titus, Racetrack, down Lippincott and up/over Cerro Gordo. 1 to 1.5 days left 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 13, 2021 So much for my idea to hotel every night.. Woke up in Bishop this morning. Over 1,000 miles completed 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted April 13, 2021 Looks awesome.👍 Have a blast Goofy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted April 14, 2021 Man am I jealous! I want to knock out the CABDR but I have a jam packed year using waaay too much vacation time. looking forward to your recap here when you get done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted April 14, 2021 Goofy, well done, I went down Titus today, Was looking for you , but was a day late. Home now. I hope you didn't head home in those gnarly high winds today, thick fog at the top of Cajon pass and pouring rain at the bottom. Safe travels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted April 14, 2021 20 hours ago, Goofy Footer said: So much for my idea to hotel every night.. Hahaha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 15, 2021 Completed the Southern CABDR in full with all hard sections done! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted April 15, 2021 Suzuki does it again, now it has provenance and has increased in value. My offer has been increased to $350. Come by for a cold beer sometime! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bboyle9 24 Posted April 16, 2021 congrats man! not only completed but road all the way home. Beast ride. I raise tntmo and will offer $351 for that fine machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kato 53 Posted April 16, 2021 That’slife. good stuff bud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 16, 2021 Decided to make it a full loop experience and rode home. The serious winds sucked but I found some dirt. 1,639 miles on gps (+ a few extra) 9 days of riding Rode dirt everyday Longer RR likely to follow at some point 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 12:23 PM, Goofy Footer said: Decided to make it Very jealous I'm due for a big multi day adventure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacDuncan 131 Posted April 17, 2021 Glad to hear you did well Goofy, and had a safe return given the conditions! Way to go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted April 21, 2021 On 4/15/2021 at 4:41 PM, tntmo said: Suzuki does it again, now it has provenance and has increased in value. My offer has been increased to $350. Come by for a cold beer sometime! Does tomorrow work at the Tinkering Garage? We can drink beers and tell lies about our trail rides lol On 4/15/2021 at 10:05 PM, bboyle9 said: congrats man! not only completed but road all the way home. Beast ride. I raise tntmo and will offer $351 for that fine machine. IDBDR or UTBDR next lets go! On 4/16/2021 at 9:08 AM, Wierdrider said: Well done👍👍 Thanks! I probably should have stopped to take better photos but I only took my phone for quick point and shoots. On 4/16/2021 at 9:53 AM, kato said: That’slife. good stuff bud Ah still way behind you in the moto-camp game but I did camp out all nights except one - this was my First moto-camp trip On 4/16/2021 at 1:08 PM, Bp619 said: Very jealous I'm due for a big multi day adventure You've had some killer rides. Where is your next big loop? On 4/16/2021 at 5:39 PM, MacDuncan said: Glad to hear you did well Goofy, and had a safe return given the conditions! Way to go for it! Your DV RR is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted June 10, 2021 For a CC, I don't need a bag. It must be a young guy thing just to eat up some asphalt. After 200-250 miles backroad, my ass start crying and ask me to stop. Well done Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites