kkug 147 Posted January 31, 2011 Im back --I have to take a hot shower. I hope everyone made it home ok. Later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isde97 29 Posted January 31, 2011 I'm home- the vest was a lifesaver, because I was still really cold. Pics to follow, maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 31, 2011 Made it back. Very wet and cold. Time for a fire and some coffee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 31, 2011 Mayhem & I chose to bail after arriving at Anza. I had my first trail flat....of course it was the rear on the DR650. I praised my heated grips all day. About 200 miles round trip from the homestead as I met Matt and we put Black Canyon in the route out to Warner Springs. We managed to dodge all but a few raindrops on the way back after a nice hot lunch at Warner Springs Golf resort.....uhm...,while the rest of the crew was on Thomas Mtn. Thx to the Kug for leading a great, albeit DARN COLD ride. I can't wait to see the Mtn pics as it looked nasty from Anza. Good to meet a bunch of new (to me) folks. Black Canyon.....7:30 ish AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucidMayhem 0 Posted January 31, 2011 I had a great time. Other than it being cold. And bending the crap out of my brake pedal... that happens every ride... Trophy is an animal! He rode from Anza to Ramona with about 5 psi in his rear tire. I am definitely going to get a pair of those heated grips that Trophy has. He let me check them out from The Hideout to Warner Springs. Unbelievable .... those AND the pumper carb. Great job Modding that DR..... anyways, I don't want to hijack... I can't believe how many riders showed up this morning. 14? Wow! Good times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recycled 0 Posted January 31, 2011 KKug, Thanks for leading the ride, a bit chilly and wet, but still an enjoyable "first group ride". Glad to meet some of the guys and put some faces with the names. Looking forward to riding with all of you again when you come toward Anza and Idyllwild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted January 31, 2011 Yes indeed quite a ride. Thanks for every one showing up. Big turnout. I brought a contingent of 4 non SDAR riders along. I shure glad I took my pickup. In the morning when I saw Troupyhunter he was already frozen. The guys that rode their bikes out are some tough mothers. We cringed when we were driving home and saw how much it was raining .Knowing two guys were riding home in those conditions. I don,t think many pictures were taken becouse everyone had frozen hands. We did 93 miles from the big tree and back. Took a spin up Thomas Mtn.kind of fogy, misty ,and some sleet. Came down and stoped at Concina Del Charo to warm up and eat. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted January 31, 2011 P.S. isde97 gave us a semanar on how to ride a 990 KTM. He smokes with that thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 31, 2011 Trophy is an animal! He rode from Anza to Ramona with about 5 psi in his rear tire. After all the help from Mayhem, Bum & Digdug with the tire change, we all said "looks good" and I didn't check the pressure. The corners were juuuuuuuuuuuuust a bit squirrely so I aired up in Ramona.......duh. Thank goodness for the stiff sidewalls on the Michelin T63's..... Ditto on Matt's 950 handling....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 31, 2011 Total miles 220. Good ride, bad weather. We met up at the airport. It was a big turnout. I don't have many pics. I thought I took more. Ken fixing his flat. Ken and Matt were well prepared. Thomas Mountain It has just started snowing. We all thought it was neat at the moment. Conditions just deteriorated from there. It turned into freezing rain and wind. The ride home was a little Hellish. It came down on us for a while. We took Black Canyon into Ramona just to punish ourselves a little, then home. Thanks Ken(Kkug) for leading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted January 31, 2011 WHAT is the tool supporting the right side of the bike while doing the tire repair? Thanks! Ken fixing his flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 31, 2011 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380877 It was a Crawdaddy find.....used it a few times now....works well. I know Bum made one out of a crutch. Here is the C-daddy post with some ideas in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted January 31, 2011 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380877 It was a Crawdaddy find.....used it a few times now....works well. I know Bum made one out of a crutch. Here is the C-daddy post with some ideas in it. I have that one also, but found it a little bulky to pack, since the base is welded and all. While searching ADV, I came across this one, and like it much better. Collapses down to a much smaller, easier to pack lift. Essentially, I've used both, the both work great, and it was just a matter of packing it up. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted January 31, 2011 WHAT is the tool supporting the right side of the bike while doing the tire repair? Thanks! Ken fixing his flat. Is that your Bead Breaker tool Ken? How did it work out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigDug 0 Posted January 31, 2011 Great ride despite the weather! I guess next time I should pack my cold weather gear (and actually wear the stuff I brought along rather than leave it in the truck!). I haven't downloaded the pictures yet - will do that hopefully this evening. Thanks for putting on a good ride! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380877 It was a Crawdaddy find.....used it a few times now....works well. I know Bum made one out of a crutch. Here is the C-daddy post with some ideas in it. I have that one also, but found it a little bulky to pack, since the base is welded and all. While searching ADV, I came across this one, and like it much better. Collapses down to a much smaller, easier to pack lift. Essentially, I've used both, the both work great, and it was just a matter of packing it up. Jim Cue the Crawdaddy poop-bucket tire-changing stand in: 3 2 1 ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 31, 2011 Map Spot says to copy and paste, but does not seem to be working. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Not getting Bagstr. Could not figure out so I emailed to myself for a link. I would still like to figure out. http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view/?trip_id=240514&code=ba8762e420b53c71775f6616b695d0d7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted January 31, 2011 https://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0jsoxBdEsTckBJZdbqBZk953t2hSX4aiA Copy and paste the command line into you post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drabnor 0 Posted January 31, 2011 It was great meeting all of you! Boy that was a COLD one! From where Bob and I left you guys to go down Rouse Hill it was pure raining hell all the way home, I did a total of 135 miles. took all of 4 pics... meeting in WS waiting for flat repair thomas mtn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 31, 2011 Beadbreaker - pushed one side off pronto...then it was a battle trying to get the other side to unseat (DR rims have an internal lip on the bead seating area). Two guys standing on the bead and a couple working the irons and the other side broke loose. Next time I'll put a wrench across the rim and tire on the opposing side for a firm base to pry against for the second bead. Thx to Doug for sweeping all day and keeping the head count in check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucidMayhem 0 Posted January 31, 2011 I have some videos of the ride. If I can get a chance, ill post them after I upload them. I'll try to get them uploaded tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTSTEVE 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Had a great time (except for I still can't feel my fingers!!). It was a good workout since I had not ridden for 1 1/2 years. Look forward to more rides!! XTSTEVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted February 1, 2011 Had a great time (except for I still can't feel my fingers!!). It was a good workout since I had not ridden for 1 1/2 years. Look forward to more rides!! XTSTEVE Steve you did great -just like old times right. I hope your fingers come back to life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted February 1, 2011 XR650Lbum, Try this routine: Sign In to My Account - Share Tab - Create Shared Page - Page Name - Public - Create Once created: Go to Shared Page - Manage Shared Page - Click on the Page Name This brings up your shared page with whatever transmissions you have sent within the time frame you set, Save the command line in your favorites banner for future reference. Copy and paste in postings to share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted February 1, 2011 How strange the light and fog makes all those bikes look orange, well almost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for the info on the bike stand tool. Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
