X-Plane Tour - Jan 9-11, 2008

[paulmbowers 236]

Just throwing this out there- I have a few radios. I'll have one, BS will have one (he's going, dammit!) then I have two more. If anyone has the helmet kit, harness and ptt switch, I can loan a radio or two. I figure the more radios, the better.

Zeno-san- (O academic pillar!)is that a I assume that Motorola is not a VFR- that's a Honda. Any more info on it? Let's see if it will work.

As mentioned before, I will have the cloning cable available for anyone who'd like to have their VX-170 programmed to DigDug specs.

Typing of which, we should all PM DigDug and "encourage him" to do this ride, and cast off the responsibilities that are making him a bit shy.

fn

[akcooper9 0]

to many radios can be a bad thing! did a baja ride once with 20+ radios and it was a zoo! those that have radios, do you have stock antena or bigger ones?

Craw i might have another guy (my dad) ill confirm this weekend

[Crawdaddy 96]

If anyone has the helmet kit, harness and ptt switch, I can loan a radio or two.

"If" my son jumps off the fence and says "in" (which I doubt) then I'd like to borrow a radio ......I farmed the Sampson helmet kit to him but haven't bought another VX-170 (we have GMRS radios if it's just the two of us)......anyway, with the Sampson kit he'll be able to hear at any any speed but the mic really isn't any good after ~30MPH so he won't be able talk back .....perfect ......I like it when teenagers don't/can't talk back .......and based on that, I see no reason/need to upgrade him to the Baja Designs Helmet kit

Regarding DigDug, you're absolutely correct, sure would be nice to have'em along for the ride

I'm know radio expert/guru, but it seems to me that we'll probably want to keep the BTW folks on a differnet channel than the CTR folks after we snap the group photo, listen to Zenosan's lecture, and say goodbye/good luck at the Husky Monument......if there's a problem in either group we can jump to the other's channel.....

[xxxinsd 0]

Hey chris if needed i have a spare 170. ill bring both to the ride.

ps i dont talk unless needed.

[paulmbowers 236]

ps i dont talk unless needed.

Probably wiser than I. I'm rarely needed, but talk anyway. Wait 'til you hear me sing- I'm working on some catchy opera numbers.

What's Opera, Doc!

Nort winds bwow!

Sout winds bwow!

With my spear and magic helll-met!

[Crawdaddy 96]

I have a Garmin Rhino and have tore my house apart looking for the data cable. I have found lots of cool stuff that I havent seen for years but my data cable is MIA.

Anybody have one that they can bring on Friday?

Data cable for most of them at least mine is just a usb 2.0 cable. Same one is used for a lot of digital cameras and non ipod mp3 players

I'm not familar with the Rhino units but hopefully Jaynen is correct....makes sense that the data cables would be somewhat generic/common.

Also, some of you may have older units that can only hold 10 tracks and those tracks cannot exceed 250 track points (Garmin V, some older Etrex units).....if you fall into that category make sure you load these 10 tracks AND filter them to 250 points or less (easy to do.....just highlight the track, click on "Track Properties", click on "Filter", enter 250 pts or less, hit return, and you're done ):

01 - Bar-Rainbow Basin (Dark Green)

Takes you from the Ramada in Barstow to the end of Rainbow Canyon - (15 miles)

02 - Rainbow - JoBurg (Dark Green)

Takes you from Rainbow Canyon to HWY 395 just north of Johannesburg - (78.2 miles)

Bypass Petro (Dark Magenta)

This 6.1 mile Bypass along Track 02 skips the ride by the Petroglyphs and cuts off ~2 miles....it also runs past a bail waypoint (Black Canyon Rd.) if anyone feels the need to drop back down to Hinkley. The bypass rejoins Track 02 about ~8 miles short of the Husky Monument.

Hero AM (Red)

5.2 mile stretch along Track 02 between the Husky Monument and the gas cut-off (this track ends at the gas cut off).....it doesn't have any real ugly hills but you will be riding up a rocky/F'd up wash for a ways.....have fun. . NOT PART OF STD ROUTE

Gas - JBurg (Cyan)

There's a cut-off for gas about ~70 miles into Track 02 (did I mention you need a safe range of ~90 miles from Barstow? ). This stop for gas is a short 8 mile track that takes you over to the gas station in Johannesburg and then runs you back out to Track 02 via Trona Rd.....

03 - 395-Burro (Dark Green)

Takes you from 395 to the Burro Schmidt Tunnel - (18.1 miles)

03 Option (Dark Red)

12.1 mile variant/option along Track 03.....adds another ~7 miles to the journey along Track 03 by swinging north into the hills before dropping back down to Track 03. NOT PART OF STD ROUTE.

04 Schmidt-Rand (Dark Green)

Takes you from the Burro Schmidt Tunnel through Randsburg (lunch) and ends at the gas station in Johannesburg where some folks will need to top off before the journey back to Hinkley/Barstow. - (17.9 miles)

05 JBurg-Barstow (Dark Green)

The home stretch from Johannesburg to Barstow - (very easy 64.6 miles).

Hero PM (Red)

15.1 mile stretch along Track 05....a bit challenging/some loose climbs - have fun . NOT PART OF STD ROUTE.

Then, if you want to ride on Sunday too, you'll simply erase your Sat tracks once you get back to Barstow and we'll load you up with Sunday's tracks as we sit around with a cold malted beverage Saturday night (Roger is bringing his laptop)

[tlking6 0]

I have a Garmin Rhino and have tore my house apart looking for the data cable. I have found lots of cool stuff that I havent seen for years but my data cable is MIA.

Anybody have one that they can bring on Friday?

Data cable for most of them at least mine is just a usb 2.0 cable. Same one is used for a lot of digital cameras and non ipod mp3 players

The rhino takes a special plug. Its a small round gizmo with 4 female pins. I may just pick one up on ebay.

[Strega 0]

The rhino takes a special plug. Its a small round gizmo with 4 female pins. I may just pick one up on ebay.

That's the one that looks like the Garmin 60 series hardwire plug.

[tlking6 0]

It looks like this

[Erick 0]

This one?

[paulmbowers 236]

It looks like this

Might want to check with Steve- Boat440- I think he uses a Rino.

[Zenosan 2]

It looks like this

Might want to check with Steve- Boat440- I think he uses a Rino.

Maps - That is why maps are not obsolete yet.

Don

Not a slave to radio fads.

[blind_in_1_ear 0]

maps folded incorrectly for many, many more years...

Blind

[Crawdaddy 96]

It looks like this

If it's like the 60CSx you can use a plug like that OR a standard type A USB (the computer end) to the micro USB on the back of your GPS......are you sure you don't also have a micro USB slot on the back of your Rhino? If so, the generic 60/76CSx cable will work

[paulmbowers 236]

has a socket like this, maybe?

edit: I've been told not to use the attachment feature. Sorry, I'll avoid it in the future....

[Strega 0]

has a socket like this, maybe?

OH SEXY GIRRRRRLLLLLL FRRRIIIIEEEEEENNNNDDDD!!!!!

lol

[Zenosan 2]

has a socket like this, maybe?

Maps!

The world is not ready for this yet.

Don

[paulmbowers 236]

has a socket like this, maybe?

Maps!

The world is not ready for this yet.

Don

I hate reading a map while riding at any sort of speed. It gets all floppy and flies up and then I can't see.

Zeno-san is not the GPS the natural extension of a map? I mean, not to break down the dialectical syllogism, but is a GPS not, epicheiremically speaking, the next logical step?

fn

[Jaynen 0]

Thread hijack complete with a partial facial pic of Fakey

[paulmbowers 236]

<sorry>

hijack off, my apologies.

But that it the socket I believe Tracy has, and should fit a standard usb cable.

sorry.

fn

[Jaynen 0]

<sorry>

hijack off, my apologies.

But that it the socket I believe Tracy has, and should fit a standard usb cable.

sorry.

fn

I know I have a few cables around that are that plug not just for the GPS

[Zenosan 2]

has a socket like this, maybe?

Maps!

The world is not ready for this yet.

Don

I hate reading a map while riding at any sort of speed. It gets all floppy and flies up and then I can't see.

Zeno-san is not the GPS the natural extension of a map? I mean, not to break down the dialectical syllogism, but is a GPS not, epicheiremically speaking, the next logical step?

fn

Yup, I will give you that.

You could do a Kantian phenomenological unity of aperception reduction of space and time but if you want to make it home think

Map, Cooling Fins and Kick Starter.

Don

[Kris 0]

Update #3: 12/23/08 1114 hrs

• Added tentative group assignments
  
• Added TrophyHunter to the ride
  
• Added Burro Schmidt info
  
• Added Route Information
  
• Added Erick to the ride
  
• Consolidated post
  

The Idea:

• Crawdaddy has wanted to do the X-Plane Tour for a while now, so he's been working hard to put some sweet tracks together to make a fun ride for our club. I have compiled all of the information together from the previous thread into one post. "This ride is really setup to entice dual sport newbies and/or "Adventure" enthusiasts into trying to pull off a 200 mile single day ride and see some cool stuff along the way"........that's about it......experienced riders will find the ride technically boring but will also (hopefully) find the ride to be historically/socially interesting, scenic & enjoyable".
  

The History:

• X-15 Crash Site Information
  
• XB-70 / F-104 Crash Site Information
  

The Event:

• X-Plane Tour 2009
  

Time/Date:

• January 10-11, 2009 (Sat/Sun)
  

Location:

• Barstow, CA
  

Accomodations:

• Ramada Inn, Barstow
  1511 East Main Street
  Barstow, CA, 92311 US
  Phone: 760-256-5673
  
• Promotional Code is: X-PLANE to get the $75 + tax group rate
  

Directions:

• Map to Barstow
  

GPS Tracks:

• Download: HERE ver 1.3 (Uploaded - 12/20/08 1700 hrs.)
  

• The main route (Green) is suitable for ALL bikes (Adv or Dual Sport).....Hero (Red) tracks recommended for Dual Sports ONLY..... unless you're an advanced rider on a ADV bike....regardless, you've been informed/cautioned
  

The Route:

Saturday:

• 01 - Bar-Rainbow Basin (Dark Green)
  Takes you from the Ramada in Barstow to the end of Rainbow Canyon - (15 miles)
  
• 02 - Rainbow - JoBurg (Dark Green)
  Takes you from Rainbow Canyon to HWY 395 just north of Johannesburg - (78.2 miles)
  
• Bypass Petro (Dark Magenta)
  This 6.1 mile Bypass along Track 02 skips the ride by the Petroglyphs and cuts off ~2 miles....it also runs past a bail waypoint (Black Canyon Rd.) if anyone feels the need to drop back down to Hinkley. The bypass rejoins Track 02 about ~8 miles short of the Husky Monument.
  
• Hero AM (Red)
  5.2 mile stretch along Track 02 between the Husky Monument and the gas cut-off (this track ends at the gas cut off).....it doesn't have any real ugly hills but you will be riding up a rocky/F'd up wash for a ways.....have fun. . NOT PART OF STD ROUTE
  
• Gas - JBurg (Cyan)
  There's a cut-off for gas about ~70 miles into Track 02 (did I mention you need a safe range of ~90 miles from Barstow? ). This stop for gas is a short 8 mile track that takes you over to the gas station in Johannesburg and then runs you back out to Track 02 via Trona Rd.....
  
• 03 - 395-Burro (Dark Green)
  Takes you from 395 to the Burro Schmidt Tunnel - (18.1 miles)
  
• 03 Option (Dark Red)
  12.1 mile variant/option along Track 03.....adds another ~7 miles to the journey along Track 03 by swinging north into the hills before dropping back down to Track 03. NOT PART OF STD ROUTE.
  
• 04 Schmidt-Rand (Dark Green)
  Takes you from the Burro Schmidt Tunnel through Randsburg (lunch) and ends at the gas station in Johannesburg where some folks will need to top off before the journey back to Hinkley/Barstow. - (17.9 miles)
  
• Garlock Option (Dark Blue)
  Optional track that leaves Track 04 and swings through Garlock on the way over to Randsburg - (7.4 miles). NOT PART OF STD ROUTE.
  
• 05 JBurg-Barstow (Dark Green)
  The home stretch from Johannesburg to Barstow - (very easy 64.6 miles).
  
• Hero PM (Red)
  15.1 mile stretch along Track 05....a bit challenging/some loose climbs - have fun . NOT PART OF STD ROUTE.
  
• 01 - Bar-Rainbow Basin (Dark Green)
  Takes you from the end of Track 05 back to the Ramada - (~2.7 miles)
  

Sunday:

• 01 - Bar-Rainbow Basin (Dark Green)
  Take this for a couple miles to run out and connect with Sun 02 ADV Bar-Bkr
  
• Sun 02 ADV Bar-Bkr (Light Green)
  Easy way track between Barstow and Baker (a few rocky/sandy stretches) - (79.6 miles)
  
• Sun AM - (Cyan)
  Easy way alternate for the morning stretch between Barstow and Baker so we're not riding the same exact thing on the way back to Barstow in the afternoon - (5.1 miles)
  
• Sun 01 Hero (Red)
  About 30 miles into Sun 02 there's a cut-off for the standard Sat morning LA-B-V section across Manx Wash and through Afton Canyon to Baker.....deep sand/one deep water crossing...... - (51.6 miles). Note: I have the tail end of this track running along the Western edge of the Mojave Preserve rather than heading north up to the 15 FWY as they generally do during the LA-B-V ride.......there's a possibility that this track may not go through (sometimes they close the area around Soda Lake in the wet/winter months) .
  
• Sun Alt from Hero - (Dark Red)
  If the Soda Lake area in Mojave is closed this will be the cut-off Track to take over to Baker after Afton Canyon. You hang a left turn on Rasor Road and head up towards the 15 FWY. The std Rasor/ZYZZX/15 track is actually pretty fun......washed out/abandoned jeep road alongside a buried gas pipeline....just follow the yellow pipeline signs..... - (18.7 Miles)
  
• Sun PM Baker 2 Powerline
  Alternate way back from Baker to reconnect with Track Sun 02 - (25 miles)
  
• Sun 02 ADV Bar-Bkr (Light Green)
  Easy way track between Barstow and Baker (a few rocky/sandy stretches) - (~70 miles back to Barstow)
  

Information:

1. There will be an informal meeting at 9pm Friday, Jan 9th at the bar/restaurant next door to the Ramada Inn in Barstow to discuss the ride, setup radios, set frequencies, etc.
   
2. The ride starts at 7am PST SHARP. There will be an informal ride etiquette and safety meeting at 6:50am. If you are not ready at 7am, you will be left behind. There is a lot of riding to do, and starting late means getting back in the DARK. Please be on time.
   
3. Breakfast is served in the Hotel starting at 6am. It is a continental breakfast.
   
4. Your bike should have a range of approx 80 miles. (If not, ask around for fuel bottles)
   
5. Lunch stop will be in Randsburg at the Whitehorse Saloon on Saturday, Baker on Sunday
   
6. Average Temp's In barstow
   
7. Bring something to lock your bike up with overnight
   

Maps:

1. Saturday's GPS Map
   
2. Sunday's GPS Map
   

Attendees: (Tentative)

Group 1 - BtW: (Balls to the Wall)

1. Fakename - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
2. Akcooper9 - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
3. Bikeslut - GPS/Radio - Point/sweep
   
4. TomH - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
5. xxxinsd - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
6. Jarrett - GPS
   
7. Joliet - GPS
   
8. N2TM - GPS
   
9. HumptyThumpty - GPS (if on 530….CTR if on 990)
   
10. DirtyAdventurer - GPS
    
11. Tlking6 - GPS
    
12. Erick - GPS
    
13. tntmo
    
14. TrophyHunter
    
15. Kris GPS
    

Group 2 - CTR: (Casual Trail Ridin)

1. Crawdaddy - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
2. Strega - GPS/Radio - Point/Sweep
   
3. Jaynen - GPS
   
4. Bagstr - GPS
   
5. Zenosan - Sextant/Compass/Slide Rule
   
6. Blind_in_1_ear
   
7. Grantzilla
   
8. No Shift
   

Group 3 - Ghostriders:

1. Ghostrider
   
2. Ghostrider
   
3. Ghostrider
   

Quick Links:

• GPS Tracks
  
• Road Map to Barstow
  
• Saturday's GPS Map
  
• Sunday's GPS Map
  

[Kris 0]

Clicked the wrong button on my last post, sorry. I have a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX.

[Crawdaddy 96]

Zenosan - Sextant/Compass/Slide Rule

Sextant/Compass/Slide rule???

Looks like the majority of riders have GPS units.....that's great!

I just sent Roger a "Sat only File" for folks with older GPS units - 10 tracks total and each track is filtered to less than 250 points per track.....I'm sure he'll post a link

YOU DO NOT NEED THIS FILE IF YOU HAVE A 60/76......it's only for older Garmin V's, III's, older ETREX models....