Pokey151 244 Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Ok so I got a chance to dig in to the 500 just now so I am planning on riding tomorrow morning. I’ve already not had a chance to ride this once so I am anxious to get out and ride. All are welcome. I’ll be at Ramona Coffee Shop at 8:45 and KSU at 9 Edited November 27, 2022 by Pokey151 Plans updated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Awesome you got time for prep & maintenance. I don't know know anybody on here thats riding but I did find this rock in my carb bowl while doing prep that was getting into my main jet . Every time I roost over a whoopdy-doo it would get sucked up into my main jet. What kinda riding you doing? 30 miles of fire-road stuff or like a hundred miles of dezert? I could be talked into exploring the Express Trail north of Devils Canyon after I visit my friend that is living on Superstition Mnt. Edited November 25, 2022 by 350thumper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmbthumper 160 Posted November 25, 2022 My Dad convinced me to take a quick run down i think it is called Rodriguez Wash then UP Ori flamme on Saturday for a quick morning ride. We are going to trailer down (Easier for us) at 830am to Banner and go in at Chariot Canyon about 930-10am. This one https://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27120-oriflamme-canyon/&tab=comments#comment-261167 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 26, 2022 3 hours ago, cmbthumper said: My Dad convinced me to take a quick run down i think it is called Rodriguez Wash then UP Ori flamme on Saturday for a quick morning ride. We are going to trailer down (Easier for us) at 830am to Banner and go in at Chariot Canyon about 930-10am. This one https://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27120-oriflamme-canyon/&tab=comments#comment-261167 Hey that's a fantastic trail your dad picked out! That's the exact one I will be going up on my trail ride for Sunday on my way to the Julian Beer Co for brisket. This one https://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/calendar/event/166-superstition-to-julian/ If you turn to the left half way up there's a Orriflamme Campground that is fun to check out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 26, 2022 So still doing all my errands I have not got to the bike yet, I hope to later. I was just informed from Mrs Pokey I need to be home around noon so she can go do her stuff so the ride would be fairly close to Ramona Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 9:42 AM, 350thumper said: Awesome you got time for prep & maintenance. I don't know know anybody on here thats riding but I did find this rock in my carb bowl while doing prep that was getting into my main jet . Every time I roost over a whoopdy-doo it would get sucked up into my main jet. What kinda riding you doing? 30 miles of fire-road stuff or like a hundred miles of dezert? I could be talked into exploring the Express Trail north of Devils Canyon after I visit my friend that is living on Superstition Mnt. I won’t have to for a bigger ride like that tomorrow. I would like to do that soon though. That is crazy that pebble wound up in there? Is the screen on your petcock still intact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 27, 2022 I was thinking the rock forms by the fuel mixing with moisture then causing a formation after the liquid fuel goes into the carb.. I have 2 fuel screens in line and still a rock big enough to clog the main jet. Have fun on the ride tommorrow. I'm gonna head over to Julian from Superstition tommorrow. I hope to see the pics from your ride ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlburgess 85 Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 9:46 PM, Pokey151 said: Ok so I got a chance to dig in to the 500 just now so I am planning on riding tomorrow morning. I’ve already not had a chance to ride this once so I am anxious to get out and ride. All are welcome. I’ll be at Ramona Coffee Shop at 8:45 and KSU at 9 You might want to rethink that one: Black Mountain Road (11S04) Palomar Ranger District Closed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 27, 2022 Thanks for the heads up, guess I’ll figure it out on the fly. I need to get on the bike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlburgess 85 Posted November 27, 2022 The main road through the Indian Reservation is always open. You can take that to Nate's Grade for a fun loop Looks like Lusardi is open too for a there and back. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/cleveland/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5340229 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jlburgess said: The main road through the Indian Reservation is always open. You can take that to Nate's Grade for a fun loop Looks like Lusardi is open too for a there and back. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/cleveland/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5340229 Thanks. I’m tempted to swap to the super moto wheels and hit Palomar S grade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted November 27, 2022 We call this" kidney stone " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 27, 2022 Ya kidney stone thanks ja ja . I was thinking that. I couldn't spit it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 27, 2022 So Black Mtn TT is open. It’s quite a bit rougher than before. Some deep rain ruts and much more exposed rock. Lots of fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Pics or lies ? Edited November 28, 2022 by 350thumper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nostep 17 Posted November 28, 2022 Weird stuff happens some times... I had been having an intermittent hard bog, usually related to a hard hit or g-out. Over near devil's slide, the bike suddenly decided to bog and die at anything but idle. Start right up and idle all day, not a problem. Rode back to Holmes camp (lots of clutch work and zero throttle) and got the carb out. This guy was stuck in the main jet. How it got in there, I have no clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokey151 244 Posted November 28, 2022 4 hours ago, 350thumper said: Pics or lies ? Ok so here is a ride report. Black MTN was great. I saw a total of 3 vehicles. No one was at the top. You can see why it was shut down before. Looks like it got a fair amount of rain from the ruts, exposed rocks and there was a tree you can see was struck by lightning, fell over and blocked the road. It was dragged to the side now so I am assuming that was the main reason for the previous closure. My 500 EXC did great, the suspension is far from stock so slower trail riding, it’s a bit abusive. Up at the top there was no one, dead silent except the wind birds and the occasional plane. I recorded the whole ride down but everyone has seen the trail so I won’t post it. I did upload a small portion of a rock section you had to use one rock to pop the tire over a taller rock. GoPro’s do not give terrain Justice. The video they look like tiny rocks but I would say it was a 12-14 inch hop up. Again nothing to write home about but big bikes would be in for a surprise. so here are to pics and 22 sec video 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted November 29, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 8:59 AM, Zubb said: Nice pics! I had a Zubb sighting this morning. Spotted a 1250 wearing knobbies at the bottom of Lemon.... then I looked at the gear and knew it was you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 29, 2022 What no wave?!?! I realized at the light my front was flat. 😒 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bub_Hannah 174 Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Zubb said: What no wave?!?! I realized at the light my front was flat. 😒 I was going the opposite direction (up Lemon) and was passing when I realized it was you. You were looking down, I remember that. Bummer on the flat. ...but it sure is nice having tubeless tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
