Covered in Dust 165 Posted February 4, 2022 Next up PMB AKA Fakename, Fakey, Paul ect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted February 4, 2022 Paul likes bright colors! 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 4, 2022 This ride still haunts me. I was having a tough day- in way over my head, seemed like everyone else was riding like Gods. And the last "real" ride for that bike behind CiD. In this photo, unbeknownst to me, the piston is already cracked and this image was shot far from camp. We made it home without incident, but the next ride (Ocotillo- remember Randy?) the bike died less than 1 miIe from the truck. Did a compression test- it had zero- and sold the bike in that condition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 10:37 AM, paulmbowers said: This ride still haunts me. I was having a tough day- in way over my head, seemed like everyone else was riding like Gods. And the last "real" ride for that bike behind CiD. In this photo, unbeknownst to me, the piston is already cracked and this image was shot far from camp. We made it home without incident, but the next ride (Ocotillo- remember Randy?) the bike died less than 1 miIe from the truck. Did a compression test- it had zero- and sold the bike in that condition. Haunts me also. That was the last ride for my favorite red jacket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Covered in Dust said: Haunts me also. That was the last ride for my favorite red jacket. And we know if you'd had that jacket on your latest ride, things would have been different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 294 Posted February 5, 2022 CID, Thanks for taking the time to comb your archives to capture the essence of these journeys. Beyond the wonderful landscapes, what we cherish are the campfire rowdy’s. And thanks to everyone who make these events happen. 🚶♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 10:37 AM, paulmbowers said: This ride still haunts me. I was having a tough day- in way over my head, seemed like everyone else was riding like Gods. And the last "real" ride for that bike behind CiD. In this photo, unbeknownst to me, the piston is already cracked and this image was shot far from camp. We made it home without incident, but the next ride (Ocotillo- remember Randy?) the bike died less than 1 miIe from the truck. Did a compression test- it had zero- and sold the bike in that condition. This was also the day I lost my clutch far far from camp and had to ride some pretty tough single track sections with out a clutch. Also the day Bags bike gave up a couple miles from camp. Also the day we stopped in the middle of nowhere and had one of the best beers I’ve ever had. Just another day of great adventure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 398 Posted February 5, 2022 Good times will have sometimes a end. My Costa Rica time is over. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 6, 2022 20 hours ago, Covered in Dust said: Also the day we stopped in the middle of nowhere and had one of the best beers I’ve ever had. You mean...this beer? 100% agreed. One of my most memorable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 8:37 AM, paulmbowers said: ....but the next ride (Ocotillo- remember Randy?) the bike died less than 1 miIe from the truck. Did a compression test- it had zero- and sold the bike in that condition. For the record you were the most vigorous groper I've ever had on the back of the 400... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted March 5, 2022 Almost ready. It takes a lot of time to go through 15 years and dozens of trips worth of pics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 544 Posted March 6, 2022 Here are some from an SDAR group ride at Otay Mesa, good turnout.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 544 Posted March 6, 2022 And some more from another SDAR group ride out of Ramona....another good turnout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 544 Posted March 6, 2022 Another SDAR group ride that was all street.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 544 Posted March 7, 2022 Some action shots courtesy of our own Jim Wier (Wierdrider), photographer extraordinaire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted March 13, 2022 PMB, AKA Fakename, Paul or as he likes to known Bon vivant man about town photographer extraordinaire. I think Paul and I first met on a ride to Mexico where I showed up with a cheap walkie talkie with an ear plug. Paul took one look at my setup and asked for my helmet where he installed speakers and then put a push to talk on my handlebars and gave me a Yeasu radio. Not sure if I ever gave the setup back to him so don't mention it to him. Since then we have been on dozens of rides all over the western United States. Paul was also one of my 1st responders when I had my little crash last December. I can't tell you what it was like to wake up after the crash with Paul getting ready to do mouth to mouth. PMB and Bags at the 1st of Bagstr's retirement parties. Paul and I somewhere in either Oregon or Idaho. Paul saying look a bird! Paul gettin a tan. Paul and Dan still arguing. Paul actually camping Paul and I have ridden many a mile like this. I'll only ride at speed close to someone I trust not to do anything stupid. The Man! It's nice of them to let the old man sit. Photo by Curtis, also most of the others that I'm also in. This probably wasn't the 1st time Paul has come to my aid and it definitely wasn't the last. Paul and I giving Roger encouragement sort of. This was at the start of our IDBDR trip Paul checking for a cell signal so he can check on his stock portfolio. That little dot is Paul on the White Rim Trail in Utah. Paul doesn't like to be cold. Paul telling his bike what he thinks of it laying down on the job. The bike soon repaid the sentiment by blowing up about 10 minutes later Roger to the rescue. Paul found some guy with a bike on a trailer and upgraded on the spot to a KLR. Me helping Paul with a flat in Death Valley Paul and Rigger have a special kind of relationship. Paul always likes to help out the local fauna. Somewhere in Mexico. Paul to the rescue again. This seems to be a trend. Paul and Bags have a special "friendship" also. All kidding aside it is a really great person that sneaks a couple of beers into your hospital room when you're stuck in there a few days. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 14, 2022 Aw, shucks... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 14, 2022 17 hours ago, Covered in Dust said: The Man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 294 Posted March 14, 2022 Oh, The Stories You Tell,,, Thanks for the memories Chris. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted March 15, 2022 What a fun post! Thanks Chris. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 15, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 3:42 PM, Covered in Dust said: I can't tell you what it was like to wake up after the crash with Paul getting ready to do mouth to mouth. Factually correct! I was concerned you had a pneumothorax developing from the obvious chest damage and was prepared (but not looking forward to) to help you breathe until the EMS could arrive with the right gear. I was hoping to avoid stabbing your chest with an improvised 2 gauge needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted March 16, 2022 Just now, paulmbowers said: Factually correct! I was concerned you had a pneumothorax developing from the obvious chest damage and was prepared (but not looking forward to) to help you breathe until the EMS could arrive with the right gear. I was hoping to avoid stabbing your chest with an improvised 2 gauge needle. Well I’m just glad you were the only photographer present. Just think what could have happened if Curtis or Rigger were there to document the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted March 16, 2022 2 hours ago, paulmbowers said: I was hoping to avoid stabbing your chest with an improvised 2 gauge needle. aka: Screw Driver? 😨 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted March 23, 2022 It’s almost that time again. I’ve got a good one planned for the spring ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
