shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) So @moto_rph and @Porkchop and I met up at the Dunkin in Ramona this morning, @moto_rph has his new KTM Factory upgrade knee, and this was his first time back on the pegs, and going for a dirt ride. He doesn't really do baby steps so we took Pamo, then the turn up to the vista, then on up Black Mountain Truck Trail to the top. Up at the top we met a nice dude on a 950 Super Enduro that had a cook history of ownership and was well modded. We hung out for a bit at the top, then eventually rolled back down the hill . Once we got back to the vista area, we took Forest Route, to Black Canyon, then Mesa Grande, 76, got stuck in some slow car traffic which put us behind a McLaren, so that was nice... It had to look pretty spicy to oncomming cars. An orange McLaren, with 3 farkled KTM's directly behind it. Another thing to mention is Mesa Grande had a weird vibe, there was dead baby pigs scattered across the road. I see 5 on the gopro frames.... Just kind of a weird obstacle to dodge on your way to hit up Mr. Harrison on the way to Palomar, I think. Anyway.... We then had a nice Nate Harrison trot. I should mention as we were coming up Black Mountain we saw a R1200GS, and a KTM 10/1190 ADV (sot sure which xx90), and we did see them again as we were coming up Nate Harrison. *waves* The R1200GS rider had found himself caught between a couple ruts, so the three of is gave him a nice shove and watched him head on to find his friend. After doing Nate Harrison we kicked tires at mothers a bit, some sportbike riders up there. And we headed out via East Grade, 76, Mesa Grande, 79, 78, back in to Ramona.Good ride! Here is some frames: Edited October 3, 2022 by shutterrev 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 Also learned you unlock “Twerk Cam” if you don’t pay attention while mounting older model GoPro session cameras haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted October 3, 2022 Sounds like an awesome day. Is Mothers open now?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Zubb said: Sounds like an awesome day. Is Mothers open now?? There was less caution tape and signery than there has been, so it’s possible - TBH I didn’t even check, it’s been closed so long - but I will say that for a vegan joint, their BLT/Club sandwich with the ‘facon’ is 🫡🤙🏻🙏 Edited October 3, 2022 by shutterrev 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, shutterrev said: There was less caution tape and signery than there has been, so it’s possible - TBH I didn’t even check, it’s been closed so long - but I will say that for a vegan joint, their BLT/Club sandwich with the ‘facon’ is 🫡🤙🏻🙏 What the heck IS facon? ❌🐷 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Goofy Footer said: What the heck IS facon? ❌🐷 My attempt at shortening 'fake bacon' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, shutterrev said: My attempt at shortening 'fake bacon' Oh I understand your abbreviation, I'm asking what the heck are the ingredients. Is it dried veggie or cauliflower with seasoning? I'm a fan of a good BLT and am down to try this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Goofy Footer said: Oh I understand your abbreviation, I'm asking what the heck are the ingredients. Is it dried veggie or cauliflower with seasoning? I'm a fan of a good BLT and am down to try this! It's my go to, or was when they are open - I do eat meat, but I'll still try non meat things - never know when it might be good! Theirs if I remember had avocado, sprouts, fake bacon bits, and other stuff in there - and pretty darn good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted October 3, 2022 Nice. I see you're in East County - have you ridden Otay? I highly recommend this restaurant for their BLT for lunch while on a ride out there. They load it to the moon with real bacon. (they have healthier options as well). It's a nice small family business. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bravo-cafe-and-yogurt-spring-valley If you want beers and burgers this is a classic right in Jamul as well. I've gone here after a ride for dinner a few times. Another small family business. https://www.yelp.com/biz/brodys-burgers-and-beer-jamul?osq=brody's+burgers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Goofy Footer said: Nice. I see you're in East County - have you ridden Otay? I highly recommend this restaurant for their BLT for lunch while on a ride out there. They load it to the moon with real bacon. (they have healthier options as well). It's a nice small family business. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bravo-cafe-and-yogurt-spring-valley If you want beers and burgers this is a classic right in Jamul as well. I've gone here after a ride for dinner a few times. Another small family business. https://www.yelp.com/biz/brodys-burgers-and-beer-jamul?osq=brody's+burgers Have ridden Otay plenty, but never been to either of those chow spots - thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto_rph 177 Posted October 3, 2022 17 hours ago, shutterrev said: So @moto_rph and @Porkchop and I met up at the Dunkin in Ramona this morning, @moto_rph has his new KTM Factory upgrade knee, and this was his first time back on the pegs, and going for a dirt ride. The run down East Grade was memorable. An 8/10ths clip on a 500KTM with full knobs and 10psi (running Tubeliss). @shutterrev and I both stopped bottom because we were smelling something like burning rubber. Sometimes stupid things just happen 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, moto_rph said: Sometimes stupid things just happen Yeah I usually try to air up for the MotoGP inspired pavement between trails, but didn't till Ramona yesterday, at the cost of some accelerated tread wear I'm sure. The Tusk D-Sport rear continues to impress for $65, I do think I will forever run the Desert HT 'fattie' (90/100/21) front on this bike. Putting a spirited road rider on a dirt bike just means the knobs always have sharp edges... but don't last terribly long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 3, 2022 960 miles on the $65 Tusk D-Sport, I’m guessing it will go close to 2500 miles but we will see. Harder than a $2 steak, but have been doing good off-road Aired down, on road they are just fine - but the MotoZ Desert HT Rear I had before did hook up better at drastic lean angles on pavement, as the tread blocks are closer together on the MotoZ. Tusk D-Sport with 960 miles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 3, 2022 Excellent edit. Those Street bikes have nothing on the 500. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted October 4, 2022 19 hours ago, shutterrev said: Have ridden Otay plenty, but never been to either of those chow spots - thanks Brody's is classic, end of ride lunch or dinner spot. You may even see Keanu Reeves there on one of his custom bikes. Good family run business. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Zubb said: You may even see Keanu Reeves there on one of his custom bikes. That would be epic, especially since not only has he been in some entertaining flicks, but he’s like the patron saint of good-dudery and motorcycling. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted October 4, 2022 Nice pics ..Great Info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) Also, I was doing lots of GoPro switching, takes a second, from powered mount in front to my unpowered mounts for angles. anyway I use OG hero sessions cams that are black cubes. When you are yacking with buddies and you don’t pay attention while exchanging the camera in the mount, sometimes you unlock new angles. I call this accidental new angle, TWERK CAM Edited October 5, 2022 by shutterrev 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites