North Country (AGAIN!!!), Sunday 6/18

[smokescreen]

Meet Time:0830HRS
Meet Place:
Chevron
983 E HARVARD BLVD
SANTA PAULA,CA 93060-3642 US

This is just an idea, but I liked Marcks route, and the start point is a little more accesible for Lost Angels...(peeps of LA)

The route would be, Sant Paula(start) up the 150 through Ojai, up the 33 to Cerro Noreste to Lockwood Valley, to the 33 to Ojai for PIZZA!!!!!

Whatd'y'all think?! Are we recovered enough for another mileage ride? Fewer stops. No Lake Hughes bumps. All the fun twisties with 90% less sand! Lemme know what you's think.
W

So, by unusual demand: RULES TO RIDE BY!!!
1) Ride The Pace
I think The Pace, is a reasonable a good way to keep riders together on these ride. Some of us like to have a rider in view in front of themselves on unknown roads. What The Pace entails, is this. The turns is where we seek our rush, but there is no need to rush from turn to turn; so, enjoy the road, enjoy the view, and do it all at 65mph or less. I'm sure the pace will prove a bit faster at the front, but remember, the pace allows slower riders in the group, the chance to play catch up, so the we aren't too split up. Also, it allows faster riders to pass. For not all out faster riders are on bikes that can match ours for sheer acceleration, and I don't want a passing maneuver to be a drad race.
2) Signal to Pass
If you find yourself behind a slower rider, as soon as it is safe to do so, give two blasts of the horn, so that they know to let you by. To the rider being passed; if you hear the horn, pull aside and share your lane so that those who wish to pass can do so safely. It's not a bad idea to check your rearview as you leave a turn. This is when I do. Concentrate on the turn, all the way through, then if you wish, check you mirror once safe. DO NOT slow down to be passed unless you are certain the rider behind you wishes to pass you, as it is pretty disconcerting to have the rider you are following slow down in the twistys for no apparent reason, when you are in your groove.
3) Report
If you are endangered, or offended by another rider, please report it to the ride leader, so that the problem can be resolved, and if there is a lesson to be learned, it can be learned on the move.

THAT DATE IS SUNDAY THE 18TH!!

http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albup22/6_11_06b.jpg



Marcia
agirls
Bueller
Burke
Smoke
MonsterGrrl
acer66
NukleoN
Java Jones
WeeStrom

[NukleoN]

Dig it!

[bristolbird]

Noooo, not 6/10 - I can't do it on that date :sad:

[smokescreen]

what date then?
the 11th?

[bristolbird]

How about Sunday 18th?

[smokescreen]

Would anybody else rock on Sunday the 18th? Fathers day is it?

[bristolbird]

I could live with Saturday 17th if it suits everyone else better...

[smokescreen]

I'm outta town that day... Werkin it...

Damnit Marcia... Why you makin this difficult for me?

Ok.. Sunday the 18th it is.

[malkey]

80% up for going at the moment.

I should have just ridden through the rain this past Saturday. The bike was just as filthy by the time I got back anyway. :(

Put me down for sweep in the fast group, lead and sweep in the intermediate and lead in the slow if you need volunteers.

[Buellba Fett]

I'll pick up the group at the Chevron in Ojai (intersection of 150 and Montgomery Street). What will be your departure time?

Also, I'd suggest:

1. Planning a stop at the Flying J for gas/restrooms;

2. Stops at Wolf's (the last rest stop:going out and coming back); to regroup and share smiles; &

3. If there's a large group, consider breaking it into subgroups of 8-12 and sending them off at 3 minute intervals.

[Burke]

90% at this point. Sounds like a good time to me. I'll have to "clear" it with the authorities however...

Originally posted by malkey
80% up for going at the moment.

I should have just ridden through the rain this past Saturday. The bike was just as filthy by the time I got back anyway. :(

My bike is filthy as well. Gonna have to get out and wash it today. Time to lose some of that pasty white farmer's tan I guess... :cool:

[bristolbird]

Originally posted by smokescreen
I'm outta town that day... Werkin it...

Damnit Marcia... Why you makin this difficult for me?

Ok.. Sunday the 18th it is.

Sorry Will, for some strange reason, I seem to have a life this month ;)

Actually, I am doing a flea market stall on Sat 10th and since they only do it on one day each month, I can't really miss it.

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by malkey


I should have just ridden through the rain this past Saturday. The bike was just as filthy by the time I got back anyway. :(



Malkey, that just means you used your bike for its intended purpose: riding.:D

Smokescreen, could you schedule a departure from Santa Paula at 9:30??

If so, I'll be breakfasting (is that a gerund?) in Ojai at the Cafe Emporium (108 Montgomery Street, about 150 yards from the Chevron in Ojai). Anyone interested in joining for breakfast should show up around 8:30am-ish. Cheers.

[Darth Lefty]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
breakfasting (is that a gerund?)
It is now!

(Any noun can be verbed.)

[NukleoN]

Date changed...and I am still game for it on that date.

[Mojave Mike]

Sounds great..count me in for Sunday 18th..I work Saturdays, Sunday will always be my first choice.

Mike

[slowpoke]

I'd probably be up for it. Since I have Streets and Trips open, how's this?

Rode 33 North to 166 today. They are resurfacing part of the 33 North of Lockwood Valley. Wasn't too bad, some gravel, no painted center divider, one short stretch of pure gravel. Signed at 35mph, but in the condition it was in, you could go a little faster very safely (+20 )

I wonder if the conditions would get better or worse as the date approaches?

[smokescreen]

we may have to pit in Maricopa for the gasoline limited of our number.

Nuke- a better meeting point in the area? Coffee and petrol say?

[NukleoN]

You guys we could skip Lockwood Valley and I wouldn't cry..but that's just me. Cerro is the hot ticket....such an amazing piece of road.

Meeting places...any gas station (other than Arco) will do great (stupid Arco doesn't take credit cards, just debit). You know, I'm not very picky with coffee but others might be enthusiastic about a good morning cup o' Joe. I tend toward energy or sports drinks myself (when riding).

Either way, I do think it's good to meet at gas stations...otherwise someone invariably shows up without a full tank and then there are now two stops and potential confusion. It can get messy with a group bigger than 2 or 3 people. :D

[smokescreen]

do you know the address to any gas stations in Santa Paula that are next to coffee or food?
W

[EviL]

Im there and ill be doing what messicans do best!


SWEEEEEEPPP!

:D

[sugart!ts]

haha.. that is so wrong!! pinche Salvi

[slowpoke]

Originally posted by NukleoN
You guys we could skip Lockwood Valley and I wouldn't cry..but that's just me. Cerro is the hot ticket....such an amazing piece of road.

Either way, I do think it's good to meet at gas stations...otherwise someone invariably shows up without a full tank and then there are now two stops and potential confusion. It can get messy with a group bigger than 2 or 3 people. :D

I would agree with Lockwood Valley, except we want to get back to Ojai for lunch. Doubling back on Cerro would be cool except for the long straight on the 33 (once is enough!). I guess your R1 can cover the 20+ miles in 5 minutes, but it takes longer for us mortals.

I like to fill up in Ojai so that I leave for the boonies with an absolutely full tank.

I think there is a Chevron as you get off the 126 (at 150/10th St).

[Rocko]

damn i want to check out cerro noroeste but i'll be busy that day

[NukleoN]

I think there is a Chevron as you get off the 126 (at 150/10th St).

Here's the address of a Chevron at the 126 at 10th street (Hwy. 150). Harvard is directly parallel and adjacent to the 126.

983 E HARVARD BLVD
SANTA PAULA,CA 93060-3642 US

[Savage]

I leave 2 days before this to the great white north.

Have fun and stay safe.

[Gustav's Mom]

If so, I'll be breakfasting (is that a gerund?)

No, This is not a gerund. You are using "breakfast" as a verb.

We didn't get to meet on Saturday's ride, but I know who you are. I was impressed with your riding of the Buell! Especially after what you and Mojave Mike (I was sitting next to him at lunch) were saying about how it is difficult to handle. I know you were trying to get to the front of the pack, so I was not offended when you passed me (as I read some people were).

[Nighttrain]

Imma a maybe on this day. Being that it is father's day (there's my dad and imma a dad for two kids), it may be difficult to get away for the whole day. Dammit :sad:

[Gustav's Mom]

Originally posted by Darth Lefty
It is now!

(Any noun can be verbed.)

That is not necessarily true... to desk? to pencil? But a gerund is a verb used as a noun, not a noun used as a verb.

I hope I did this quoting thing right this time!

[smokescreen]

noun? what? verb? who?

[rwalterk]

Gas is a huge consideration on this loop, which I've done twice in the last two weekends. North of Ojai there's only gas in two areas on the route:

1. There's a market/gas station less than 1 mile east of the Lockwood / Cuddy Valley intersection (that's point #5 on slowpoke's map), or head east a little further to the 5 freeway.

2. This place on the 33, about halfway up that stretch between Lockwood and the 166:

http://www.startriding.com/images/sclr/052006/gaspump2.jpg
Notice how old the pump is... :p and they only have 87 octane.

If you think you can make it from Ojai to the 166 to Cerro Noroeste and all the way over to spot #1 I mentioned above, you're golden. Can someone calculate the mileage?

[Darth Lefty]

Originally posted by Gustav's Mom
That is not necessarily true... to desk? to pencil? But a gerund is a verb used as a noun, not a noun used as a verb.
So I can't pencil you in for next Wednesday?

[Willdahthril]

Father's day? Seriously? is that your way of making it a smaller group. I think that's what will happen. I know I will have to be with family on that day. The Saturday however or another weekend, would likely be better attended. I guess i shoulda posted before marcia huh? oh well, have fun :sad:

[duran]

This date is going to change isn't it? Willdahthril is right, a lot of us won't be able to make it being Father's Day and all. I'd like to meet some of you since I didn't make the last ride.

[bristolbird]

Originally posted by Willdahthril
Father's day? Seriously? is that your way of making it a smaller group.

Um, where did you get that idea from? Maybe you should ask for a vote if you feel that strongly about it.

[smokescreen]

you guys are all killing me. I hope there are some on this ride, but I'll be posting another, closer ride, shortly. So no worrys.

I'd really like to see more socalsvriders out on all these rides. It blows my mind that there are really only like, 30 or so of us that come out to ride with one another with any regularity...

Crazy.

REMEMBER TO RECHECK THE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES!!! JULIA MADE ME A HUGE MAP, AND THEN I DREW ALL OVER IT!!!

[Buellba Fett]

So the ride's this weekend?...







j/k:p

[acer66]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
So the ride's this weekend?...


was just about to ask that :p

was that you Buellba Fett who rode up to the pizza joint again ? if you have the info maybe we can reserve the outside area, but i guess it`s going to be tricky because of the date, speaking of sunday is not my favorite day to ride unless it`s really early in the morning because of the amount of the law enforcement

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by acer66
was just about to ask that :p

was that you Buellba Fett who rode up to the pizza joint again ? if you have the info maybe we can reserve the outside area, but i guess it`s going to be tricky because of the date, speaking of sunday is not my favorite day to ride unless it`s really early in the morning because of the amount of the law enforcement

I failed to ask if the outdoor patio area could be reserved - I only discussed the lawn area. I'll check back and post on this thread and the original ride thread.

[acer66]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
I failed to ask if the outdoor patio area could be reserved - I only discussed the lawn area. I'll check back and post on this thread and the original ride thread.

my bad i was talking about the lawn area

[Buellba Fett]

Acer, the lawn reservation info is on page 16 of the "North Country (Castaic/Lake Hughes) 5-27-Y6" thread. It's available through prepayment of meals, and there didn't seem to be much response from the group given the pricing structure.

I'll still look into reserving the outside patio area.

[smokescreen]

Bueller, you're killin me... All these posts and you haven't said whether you are in or not!

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
Smokescreen, could you schedule a departure from Santa Paula at 9:30??

If so, I'll be breakfasting (is that a gerund?) in Ojai at the Cafe Emporium (108 Montgomery Street, about 150 yards from the Chevron in Ojai). Anyone interested in joining for breakfast should show up around 8:30am-ish. Cheers.

Smokey, I think I made my intentions known... ;)

[smokescreen]

that's the spirit! Cigars at lunch?

[Willdahthril]

Originally posted by bristolbird
Um, where did you get that idea from? Maybe you should ask for a vote if you feel that strongly about it.

whoah! that comment was based on a comment made to me by smokescreen at lunch about a possible smaller more managable group. I'm only bummed cause i still wanted to be in the samller more managable group, but this date won't work for me. Personally, I think the ride should be whichever day the ride organizer/leader wants, after all they're doing all the work to organize it

[smokescreen]

everybody chill... there will be other rides... it was an oversight on my part that this was on father's day, but that's when it is now.... We will do this ride again however. Maybe next time I will set up a poll for the date of the ride... Not a bad idea..

Got some other stuff in the works too.

[malkey]

Originally posted by Willdahthril
Personally, I think the ride should be whichever day the ride organizer/leader wants, after all they're doing all the work to organize it I agree.

[sr9004u]

I agree, Unless I have a better time at any time I should be able to change it to fit my schedule...So...
Cinco De Uno and Cinco De Mayo are out as well as any Mexican protests or elections I may have to attend So that leaves tomorrow at 6am to 609am.

Let me know if that works.

[malkey]

Originally posted by sr9004u
I agree, Why not do it now? Bloody silly bugger! :p

[sr9004u]

Hey Malkey I got my personal plate its official Im Vane!

[smokescreen]

what you are doing is known as "thread jacking", so.... Are you coming on the ride, or what?

[sr9004u]

It depends on the size of the group but probably... The only thing I jack is well my...you know

[smokescreen]

you won't know the size of the group, untill you get there... After all, nobody ever says they are coming.

[bristolbird]

Originally posted by Willdahthril
Personally, I think the ride should be whichever day the ride organizer/leader wants, after all they're doing all the work to organize it

You are right about that and I wish I hadn't asked Will to change the date in the first place. I guess it is just the luck of the draw as to who can make it on any given ride. You can't please all of the people all of the time and someone is always going to miss out because of prior commitments.

Kudos to Will for setting it up in the first place and for subsequently trying to make everyone else happy, next time I will just bite my tongue....

:D

[sr9004u]

Originally posted by smokescreen
you won't know the size of the group, untill you get there... After all, nobody ever says they are coming.


I missed the last one, But I have it that the group was just under thirty which meant that it had to 4 miles long with racing through out.

[malkey]

Originally posted by sr9004u
Hey Malkey I got my personal plate its official Im Vane! What did you get on it?

Originally posted by smokescreen
what you are doing is known as "thread jacking" And your point is?

Originally posted by smokescreen
After all, nobody ever says they are coming. I think you maybe confusing him with Kyoseki. :p

[Burke]

Originally posted by smokescreen
you won't know the size of the group, untill you get there... After all, nobody ever says they are coming.
This following a threadjacking comment and soforth...? What are you guys talking about? I'll be there. For the ride I mean.

[smokescreen]

Oh my gosh!! Someones coming on the ride, and posted that they are coming!?

What's this make so far,
Marcia
Bueller
Burke
Smoke


Has anybody else signed up? Not even Julia has.. :(

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by smokescreen
Oh my gosh!! Someones coming on the ride, and posted that they are coming!?

What's this make so far,
Marcia
Bueller
Burke
Smoke


Has anybody else signed up? Not even Julia has.. :(

Well, that'll make it easier to get an outside table...:D

[Burke]

It'll just give us all some quality time together to bond and become holiday card type friends... Oh... Gosh, I can't wait. I'll bring cup cakes...:love:

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by Burke
It'll just give us all some quality time together to bond and become holiday card type friends... Oh... Gosh, I can't wait. I'll bring cup cakes...:love:

That's HOHT!:p

[smokescreen]

I love cupcakes!!!

[NukleoN]

I'm in...Father's Day or not.

[smokescreen]

it was the cupcakes, huh?

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by NukleoN
I'm in...Father's Day or not.


Nuuuuke, -I- am your father. Together, we'll rule the North Country, air-cooled V-twin and water-cooled I-4!:cool:

[MonsterGrrl]

Has anybody else signed up? Not even Julia has..

Dude... I'm sitting right next to you!!! :love:
Stop being so OCD about me posting... it's a given that I'm attending the ride, though I'd love to hear about it BEFORE you post it. :rolleyes: ;)

Nuuuuke, -I- am your father. Together, we'll rule the North Country, air-cooled V-twin and water-cooled I-4!
Noooo!!!! You're not my father!!!! That's imPOSSible!!!!!!

(sorry, I couldn't leave that one alone, even though it wasn't aimed at me :D )

[smokescreen]

Whatev....

[Burke]

This entire thread is being seduced by the dark side right now. "Search your feelings Nuke. You know it to be true..."

[malkey]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
Together, we'll rule the North Country, air-cooled V-twin and water-cooled I-4!:cool: What about us water cooled v-twin folk?

[smokescreen]

I'm with you Malkey... We'll showum.

[slowpoke]

Originally posted by rwalterk
Can someone calculate the mileage?

Streets and Trips (do you trust Microsoft?) says:

Santa Paula to Santa Paula ~200 miles.
Santa Paula to Fraizier Park ~ 120 miils
Ojai to Ojai ~ 170 miles
Ojai to Frazier Park ~ 100 miles.


Nuuuuke, -I- am your father. Together, we'll rule the North Country, air-cooled V-twin and water-cooled I-4!


At least you didn't say "I'm your daddy"...

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by slowpoke
Streets and Trips (do you trust Microsoft?) says:

Santa Paula to Santa Paula ~200 miles.
Santa Paula to Fraizier Park ~ 120 miils
Ojai to Ojai ~ 170 miles
Ojai to Frazier Park ~ 100 miles."...

From Ojai to Frazier Park, via Lockwood valley, my odometer typically shows 65-70 miles one-way, depending on which gas station I started from.

[slowpoke]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett
From Ojai to Frazier Park, via Lockwood valley, my odometer typically shows 65-70 miles one-way, depending on which gas station I started from.

I should have said that this was calculated via the 33-166-Cerro Noreste route going out and taking Lockwood Valley comming back towards the 33.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Mad_Rabbit]

When I ride 33 via Cerro Noreste, from top off the tank in Frazier Park (near the 5) to Ojai is 100 miles.

[smokescreen]

A new update on the Rules... Check first post. And lemme know what you all think about these rules. Reasonable?

[NukleoN]

Nooo....they said YOU killed him! Noooo...

*searches feelings*

NOOOOO!!!!!

*Lets go....*

Eaaaaahhhhh!

Hey, wtf am I doin' up? I got a trackday coming in a few hours!

[smokescreen]

As a semisweet afterthought, this may be my last group ride for awhile, as I will be taking aprt the front end of the bike after this one.

Time for better suspension and brakes in the front.

[Buellba Fett]

Rode Ojai/Hwy 33 to Cerro Noroeste to Frazier Park. Gassed up, and took Lockwood Valley back to 33/Ojai.

For the gas-tank-challenged, note that I clocked the distance from the Chevron in the center of Ojai to the Texaco out in Pine Mountain Club to be 90 miles. A couple of miles less if you gas up at the Union 76 in Ojai which is a bit closer to the base of the 33 hillclimb. Frazier Park is another 10 miles past the Texaco. From Frazier Park to Ojai, it’s 65-70 miles.

For the high-speed-explorers, there are two or three long straights with adequate visibility (for safety and to detect CHPs and other vehicles) where you can test your high end powerbands. (It seems that my FZ-1 is capable of at least 130… who’da guessed.)

Most of the straight-ish stretch between the Hwy 33 twisty section/Lockwood Valley and Hwy 166 to the north has been repaved. It’s like Butter! Still road work going on during the week it seems, but totally devoid of traffic and workers today (Sunday).

Recommendation: Folks gas up at the Texaco because there are probably restrooms there. Whereas at “Midway Gas” in Frazier Park, there are none. And it’s not alotta fun riding out to the Flying J at Hwy 5.

My first ride on Cerro Noroeste. Nothing technical, just long sweepers/curves. Beautiful scenery of the valleys below to the north and south. A couple of rising turns with great views can catch you off guard. If so, enjoy the flight because there’s no guardrail and it’s a lonnnnng way down. On a sad note, as Don (V-Strom 650) and I approached the Cerro Noroeste/Mil Potrero Hwy intersection from the West, there were flagmen, forestry staff and a couple of CHPies. On the side of the road: one cruiser in a ditch, two cruisers on sidestands, two riders leaning on each other, and a white sheet covering someone on the ground. No other details. Odd because it was in a straight section. Perhaps an animal crossed the path or riders got tangled up.

As for OUR group ride on the 18th, I’d recommend bypassing the Frazier Park stop. Just gas up in Pine Mountain Club (a nice looking community), and take Lockwood Valley back to Ojai. Even the supermotos should have enough gas for that route.

[smokescreen]

TIME AMENDED!! CHECK FIRST POST

[Burke]

Originally posted by malkey
What about us water cooled v-twin folk?
Um... Malkey, I'm a coolant cooled V-Twin guy. Don't you remember the trackday Friday? I'll soon be watercooled however, I promise.

Originally posted by smokescreen
As a semisweet afterthought, this may be my last group ride for awhile, as I will be taking aprt the front end of the bike after this one.

Time for better suspension and brakes in the front.

That should take you a weekend...

[smokescreen]

well... as I don't have a wheel or rotors yet... it may take longer.

[Mojave Mike]

It looks like I will have to take a rain check on this ride..it clashes with a BRAG (Buell Riders Adventure Group), who are riding up from Glendale to Willow Springs to support the Buell racers, and then the twisties to Newcombs for dinner. This is a package deal, and is one of only two rides this year sponsered by BRAG.

I'll catch you guys next time (which will prolly be soon..can't beat those quiet/cool mountain roads when its 100 deg !!)

Mike

[Burke]

Originally posted by smokescreen
well... as I don't have a wheel or rotors yet... it may take longer.

Here's an idea... Why don't you wait till you have the parts, then take the front end off? :confused:

[smokescreen]

don't confuse things Burke. You're overcomplicating this.

If I take off my stuff, I can sell it... Then buy the wheel and some nice rotors..

[JV711]

Smoke what we don't want is your bike up on cement blocks with a big oily stain underneath it in the driveway for 6 weeks.

It's summertime, prime riding weather, which is why I'm starting my suspension and brake upgrades tonight, too!!!

[smokescreen]

I'd love to, but I have to wait to source a wheel and rotors untill I recieve authorization from on high....Julia

I'm pretty stoked about it though! New suspension, brakes, and tyre!! WOOT!!

Oh.. And clipons!!

[Burke]

Originally posted by smokescreen
don't confuse things Burke. You're overcomplicating this.

If I take off my stuff, I can sell it... Then buy the wheel and some nice rotors..
Oh... Got it... So what are you putting on it?

[Mad_Rabbit]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett

Recommendation: Folks gas up at the Texaco because there are probably restrooms there. Whereas at “Midway Gas” in Frazier Park, there are none. And it’s not alotta fun riding out to the Flying J at Hwy 5.


The Texaco in Pine Mountain Club no longer sells gas, they haven't since last fall. "Midway Gas" is the closest station to Lockwood Valley Rd. to get fuel.

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by Mad_Rabbit
The Texaco in Pine Mountain Club no longer sells gas, they haven't since last fall. "Midway Gas" is the closest station to Lockwood Valley Rd. to get fuel.

Hmmm. Well then, it may be best to hit up the Flyin' J again since there are restrooms there.

[smokescreen]

putting on a GSXR600K2 front fork (not usd), replete with four pot callipers!

[Burke]

Originally posted by smokescreen
putting on a GSXR600K2 front fork (not usd), replete with four pot callipers!

Nice... So that'll make it faster, right?

:p

[malkey]

Originally posted by Burke
Nice... So that'll make it faster, right?

:p I think he is just going for the bling of the gold calipers off of the GSXR600. He must have seen Biker Boyz or Torque one to many times ;)

[TIFOSO]

sounds like a fun ride. I'll have to get my lazy butt up there one of these days

[TwistGrip]

Originally posted by JV711
Smoke what we don't want is your bike up on cement blocks with a big oily stain underneath it in the driveway for 6 weeks.


Heck yeah, Will, I agree with JV and Burke on this one, get all the parts and keep riding, then use your SV take-offs to pay yourself back.

Seems foolish to have the bike out of commission for any longer than a few days for this swap.

Ooh, and good choice on bits, that's exactly the combo I 'd put on if I get another SV. You gettin' a new shock for the full effect? Ohlins makes nice shocks. Ha.

And I probably won't be on this ride, the last 250 miler was a bit long on the SM bike... though I could be convinced...

If you need any help with the swap, I'm only minutes away and happy to help. And I have a few tools, too.

pieces,
Evan

[smokescreen]

Incidentally, I think this will make the bike heavier. The GSXR1K rear is on already, and I just want full adjustability in the front. The Tokico's are block and "look" identical to my twin pistons. The only give away will be the clipons and the axle diameter. And if the sold parts do well enough, some galfer rotors.

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by TwistGrip

And I probably won't be on this ride, the last 250 miler was a bit long on the SM bike... though I could be convinced...

pieces,
Evan

I'll bet you could find some riders who would be willing to swap scoots for portions of the ride to reduce your SM saddle time...

(Smokey, that's your cue again):)

[smokescreen]

Evan, I'll take one for the team.. Anytime your ol' ass gets sore; I'll take on the abuse... Preferably in a rediculously twisty section.

Seriously, I'd LOVE to trade again. It's fun! and I think it makes me ride better on my bike! Or if you really don't want to ride, just leave your bike at my pad, and I'll take care of it for yah!

[smokescreen]

Soooo..... Who has actually comitted to riding this ride?

So far I've got-
Marcia
Bueller
Burke
Smoke
MonsterGrrl
acer66
NukleoN

Have I missed anybody?
Have I falsely includud anybody?

[acer66]

Originally posted by smokescreen

Have I missed anybody?


you missed me :(

[NukleoN]

I'm in.

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by smokescreen
Soooo..... Who has actually comitted to riding this ride?...

>snip<

...Have I missed anybody?
Have I falsely includud anybody?

From out here, word is Java Jones and Wee-Strom Racer will make the circuit too. :cool:

[Darth Lefty]

I won't know for sure until Saturday.

[ronnie]

Originally posted by Buellba Fett


Smokescreen, could you schedule a departure from Santa Paula at 9:30??



Coming from Glendora 9:30 would make a hell of a difference. On Father 's Day my wife says I get to do what I want! Count me in then...9:30?;-)

[Burke]

Sounds like a nice sized group. Can't wait!

[slowpoke]

I'm a most likely.

[smokescreen]

Meet time is still at 0830HRS.. It's early for me too... But it'll be a long ride.

[newbe]

How long do you expect the ride to be??? I would need to be home in time to go for fathers day. No one would let me forget it if i wont show up at my dad's.

just in case does anyone comes from my part of the woods??? im in the miracle mile area..

Alex

[malkey]

Sorry no can make this one. With the upcoming batchelor party on the 24th it would not bode well on the home front.

Have fun :D

[acer66]

Originally posted by newbe
j im in the miracle mile area..

Alex

are you the one with the silver one which i see on cochran parked quite often ?

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by malkey
Sorry no can make this one. With the upcoming batchelor party on the 24th it would not bode well on the home front.

Have fun :D

Malky, gonna miss ya on the ride. :(

But hey, maybe you'll come back from the party with a new avatar! :D

[newbe]

Hey Acer66 i got a yellow SV i live about 3 blocks from the silver one. I did wonder who that guy is???????


Alex

[smokescreen]

newbe.. what time is fathers day at? I don't know the mileage perse, but it'll definately go untill after lunch. We were back in Glendale in plenty of time for beer and dinner though.


so I say, just go!!

[acer66]

pass by there almost daily and it looks like it parks there all day long

[newbe]

I need to be back at around 3 to take a shower and go out to see the family. So i just might have to ride the bike to the valley.
Hey Smoke dont you know that you CANT DRINK AND RIDE. So i apoint my self as a desegnatied (Heck with the spelling) rider :angel: .


im 99% in

[smokescreen]

You could be back by 3pm fairly easy me thinks. though you may have to cut the pizza lunch short.

[JV711]

Hey I can't make this one, Fathers Day y'know. Just watch out for squids and cops and other road hazards, at least one other website is planning the same ride at the same time on teh same day (go figure):

http://forums.hollywoodbikenight.com

[smokescreen]

I think it
d be cool to see another group riding out there!! sO long as it's while at Wolf's or sometin.

[agirls]

Well, if you all will have me, I might be able to go. I won't be doing father's day as I don't have one, and the b/f will be headed to Long Beach with his mom to fly her back east (she's moving). So, if I find a limo to drive their asses to Long Beach, I won't have to spend 4 hours driving my truck and missing out on the ride!! Ha Ha, I'll do the research and let ya know...

[Savage]

but but but isn't the weather gonna be crappy and rainy and windy?




















jk. just trying ti piss of smoke! lol










I really have no clue what the weather will be like and fuck if it actually matters.




Have a great ride guys!:D

[smokescreen]

agirls- of course we'd love to see you on this ride! I believe we will be starting in you woods yes?

savage- BASTARD!!!! sunny-n-warm,sunny-n-warm,sunny-n-warm,!!

[agirls]

Yeah, like 1 mile away! It figures, the day that you start the ride in my backyard, I still have to get up at o'dark 30 to drive Eric to Ventura by 6 o'clock. So, I don't even get to sleep in! :sad:

[smokescreen]

Have an espresso on the way back.

[agirls]

Okay, it's official, I booked them a car. See you at the Chevron station!




By the way, on your usual big ass groups, this gas station is probably too small to meet at. I think this would be the ideal gas station of future rides as it is huge. It used to have a nice coffee shop, but I think it closed. :( So, you'll have to get coffee in the gas station or Bob's Big Boy Express.
Limoneira Mercantile
Union 76 gas station
55 Hallock Drive
Santa Paula, CA 93060

[smokescreen]

Are you saying we should meet there this weekend? I think this will be a smaller group.

[agirls]

No No, everyone else is planning to meet at the Chevron and that should be fine 'cause it's a smaller group. But you'll see it is kinda small (and your groups tend to be large) so I was just giving you an alternative for you to keep in mind. Your rides bring everyone out, and I just think the 76 on the 126 will be a whole lot easier with the big groups. Your original meeting point is just fine for this weekend.

[smokescreen]

:o



















what can I say, people like to ride with me, so they can know they're faster than somebody...(ie.. me) :D

[smokescreen]

Well, it's looking like this will be a light ride, but that's allright. Everybody who didn't go will be jelous anyhow, and that makes me feel better.

[ronnie]

I hope France will beat South Corea...if not, what a waste of good time with you guys. Have fun and ride the Pace;-)

[Mojave Mike]

I will certainly miss being there..the last ride 'round those parts was my best ever..but I must make a showing with the BRAG crowd at Willow Springs..also I need to take my leather jacket and pants to get a full zipper sewn in. After the race, we head up to Newcombs for dinner..will still be a good day...then come Monday, SOW with the Hyperclub track day...life is sweet !!

Mike

[smokescreen]

Mike, your ride will start at Glendale Harley yes? that's just a mile or so from our house!!
W

[Burke]

Will... What route are you guys taking out there? 101 or 126?

[smokescreen]

Burke- dunno. do you have a suggestion?

[Burke]

Just wondering. I'll be going out the 126 so I was thinking I could hook up with you guys in Valencia if you are going that way. Otherwise, I'll see you at 8:30 in Santa Paula

[J.Moto]

Originally posted by Mojave Mike
...life is sweet !!



Unless you and your bike are out of commission due to crashing. :(

[smokescreen]

Mike- you're bumming me out man. You tell me when you're ready and we'll have a ride the moment you can!

Burke- As of now, we'll be taking our bikes there via truck bed, and I'm not sure which route. But I'll let you know when I do.
W

[Buellba Fett]

Originally posted by smokescreen

Burke- As of now, we'll be taking our bikes there via truck bed, and I'm not sure which route. But I'll let you know when I do.
W

Truck bed???

[smokescreen]

yeah... they don't fit in the cab. Although, it's a crew cab, so it's a close thing!

[TwistGrip]

I'm out.

Got a list a mile long of things I shoulda' done last week and it's getting longer... I know it'll be a fun one; fewer bikes to keep track of, more twisty roads than last time and less sand and water (one would hope).

Have some extra fun for me. Stand it on one wheel if you think of it, either one will do.

pieces,
Evan

[bristolbird]

Originally posted by TwistGrip
I'm out.

:sad:

[Burke]

Truck bed? WTF? It's only 16 miles or so from NoHo to SCV and I'm gonna ride out... Man, That just seems like too much trouble for a casual ride. Your decision though. See you guys at 8:30. Buellba, are you bringing the buell or the yamaha? Either way I can't keep up so I guess it doesn't matter... :o

Originally posted by bristolbird
:sad:
Marcia, are you in?

[bristolbird]

You bet your :ass: I'm in.

:D

[Burke]

Excellent! Can'twait. It's gonna be a great ride. What way are yo going to Sant aPaula? Probably the 101, yeah?

[bristolbird]

I think we're taking 405/101/23/126. Jan knows the way so I'll just follow him!

Ya think it's gonna be a scorcher?

[Burke]

It's been extremely hot up here the last few days. 100+ today. Ihear it may cool off a bit tomorrow but it's still hot in the SCV. As for Ojai and that area, I don't know but I'm sure it's gonna be warm so be ready for HOT... Dress in layers so you can stay cool. See yo in the morning... :D

[MonsterGrrl]

Twist, bummer you're not coming. We'll miss having you along!

Marcia, YAY! I'm glad you're coming.

See y'all in the mawnin'!

[Buellba Fett]

Well, that was a nice WARM ride. :cool:

Good seein' all of you up this far. Some of you's must've traversed 5 or 6 counties today! It's good to be home now , suckin' on a COLD, Dreyers strawberry fruit bar! YAY!

Anyone interested in riding that route, or a portion of it, is welcome to PM me. Usually in that area on Sunday morning's... well, when I'm not in Azusa! :D

William, thanks for settin' this up. Another great group ride!

[NukleoN]

Hella great ride folks...one of the best ever coz I LOVED the roads...tight in spots, amazingly sweepy in others..but the roads were generally clean but for a few gravelly spots...but overall...good times...pizza place was nice too...it's like they held the perfect amount of seats for us. :D

Woot...awesome.

[slowpoke]

Thanks Will and Julia. Great ride!

Hope everyone got home safely.

I thought it was funny that I was late to the meeting spot, and as I went on to Ojai by myself to catch the group, I wound up leading everyone up 150!

Too bad we hit traffic on the way home - usually South Mountain is not trafficed at all. I was also trying to time it so we could get a clean shot up the 23, but I couldn't give those boats enough of a head start!


Some of you's must've traversed 5 or 6 counties today


Yeah, I think the loop by itself was 4 counties!

[smokescreen]

Thanks to everybody for showing up for a great ride. Today was mostly a rather experienced croud, so I was at the back a lot. April's track day clearly is paying off, as I battled to ever keep up with her. Julia was smokin as usual, and the rest of the riders, I only ever saw when they stopped to wait for us.

April- Thanks a million for saving Julia and I from ourselves this morning. Without you there'd have been no ride for us.

Julia- Was a SQUID today!!! She wore jeans on the ride!! HAHA!! She took her time for safety, which means I couldn't keep up with her.

Probably my favorite part of the ride was the first mile of the 150 out of Ojai. I guess I'm just a sucker for the technical stuff. Cerro Noreste was not all it was cracked up to be for me. On the first bit, the road was very odd, to the point that I stopped to make sure my tyres weren't flat. And of course there was the sweepers.... Just more proof I like technical roads. The fact is, that I SUCK at left hand sweepers. They are my worst turn. BUT.... By the end of the day, I was feeling a little better about the let hand sweepers.

Anyhow, again, thanks all!
W

[illustr8dman]

Hmmmmm.... I'm afraid you're just gonna have to do this ride again, as I've managed to miss it both times... let's make the third time a charm!!! It sounds like it was a blast!!!

[bristolbird]

Thanks William, that was one hell of a ride.

:D

[Burke]

Pictures please! Julia, I know you got some shots. Sorry I broke off early but it worked out for the best I think. Got everything done that I needed to and I saw some great AMA races and a Fantastic Champ Car race so... :D Happy Fathers' Day to all the dads out there and let's do it again soon, OK? :D

[MonsterGrrl]

well that was fun! so much fun that as soon as we got home i passed out on the couch... man was i wiped out! so needless to say, didn't get a chance yet to get pictures off the camera. though to be honest i only got a few. didn't get the chance to sneak ahead of the group to get any action shots, and the group kept losing people right and left, so no group picture... but i have a couple of pics.

A HUGE thanks goes to April for saving my sorry ass. Bit of a misunderstanding led to my leathers not making it into the truck (perhaps this will be the last time we truck the bikes to the start point.) April was kind enough to loan me a jacket and some jeans (luckily i had my boots and helmet) and i was set! Not to mention she offered us a safe spot to park the truck. We owe you lunch next time April! Woulda' covered your lunch yesterday, but as it was we barely had enough cash for our own meal. (Who doesn't accept cards these days? It's the 21st century people!) Oops...

On that note, thanks to Marck for covering our tip and tax (and perhaps a few bucks of the meal? don't know how we split it up.) You're awesome! (Didn't think strawberry shortcake would be $8. But it was so damn good!) See ya soon.

[Burke]

Had a great time with everyone yesterday. Good group of riders and good people to boot. Good thing I cut out when I did, who'd have thought to wear sunscreen on the back of your neck. The only exposed spot on my body and it's fried. 2 more hours and I would have been cooked! Glad everyone else made it back OK.

[Peiell]

Sounds like it was a great ride! I'll be game for the next one - hopefully after finals...

[smokescreen]

I think it will be a while before I schedule another ride of that magnitude. I very much liked using the truck, but we will definately have a load plan next time. In the mean time, I've got my bike to disassemble, that MSF thingy to do, and hopefully some Azusa action in there somewhere. I absolutely LOVE the Azusa stuff.

I'm not sure I would strongly consider adding Cerro Noreste to our route again... But that's just me. I'm sorta in for twistier stuff than that. Sort of a lot of straight stuff for a few extra sweepers (at which I suck) but it seemed to be a favorite amongst some of the other riders. So you never know.

I think I'll either give less notice on future rides, or set them for an earlier departure time than 0800HRS. Maybe 0730HRS, just to sorta thin out the pickins. I rather enjoyed this group's mentality... I guess what I'm saying is, I still want new riders to feel welcome, but I want whomever comes to ride, to really be dedicated to going.

Now Marcia, I definately still want you on the rides, so will you require a wakeup call? I'm told you have trouble with the morning hours.

[slowpoke]

Originally posted by Burke
who'd have thought to wear sunscreen on the back of your neck. The only exposed spot on my body and it's fried.

I learned the hard way a long time ago - sunscreen on the back of the neck, front of the neck (on very long days, the reflections will take it's toll) and the face that's not covered by your helmet - especially my nose and cheeks!

[NukleoN]

Yeah I really liked the 150 and 33....Cerro is good too but I realize that I really like the 33....great road. For a while I thought that section of 33 was Cerro. Cerro is a blast even tho it can be a pain to get to.

[smokescreen]

The beginning of Cerro really caught me off guard. I had to pull over and check my tyres. It made me really nervous. Otherwise, I suppose it helped me to develope a skill at which I suck, and that's good. But it wasn't, for me, worth the ultra long straight riding at the pace.

[acer66]

Originally posted by smokescreen
The beginning of Cerro really caught me off guard. I had to pull over and check my tyres. It made me really nervous. Otherwise, I suppose it helped me to develope a skill at which I suck, and that's good. But it wasn't, for me, worth the ultra long straight riding at the pace.

i know what you mean i was about to pull over also, with the plugged rear i was worried, but than i saw what it was, i think NukeloN also was about to pull over

was a great ride, thanks for making it happen smokescreen and MonsterGrrl

Burke you were talking about how good your earplugs are, whats the brand/name of those ?

thank you

[bristolbird]

Originally posted by smokescreen
Now Marcia, I definately still want you on the rides, so will you require a wakeup call? I'm told you have trouble with the morning hours.

Hehe, I am actually getting better at early mornings, as long as I don't have to talk to anyone for at least 45 mins after waking up... I must confess though, I was passed out by 8:30 last night!

BTW does anyone know what the mileage was from Santa Paula and back? Add to that, a very enjoyable, twistylicious, Westlake Blvd, Mulhollond, Piuma, Saddle Peak Rd, Tuna canyon and about 5 miles of lane-splitting on PCH, phew - no wonder I slept for 11 hours and have arms of jello!

[acer66]

Originally posted by bristolbird
Hehe, I am actually getting better at early mornings, as long as I don't have to talk to anyone for at least 45 mins after waking up... I must confess though, I was passed out by 8:30 last night!

you looked never "troubled" to me when we meet in the morning maybe because we didn`t talk ;-)
at 8.30 i was walking to a store because i needed to move my legs

BTW does anyone know what the mileage was from Santa Paula and back? Add to that, a very enjoyable, twistylicious, Westlake Blvd, Mulhollond, Piuma, Saddle Peak Rd, Tuna canyon and about 5 miles of lane-splitting on PCH, phew - no wonder I slept for 11 hours and have arms of jello!

our way back was a ride out itself, whish i had 11 hours of sleep can`t remember sleeping that long

[Burke]

Originally posted by acer66
Burke you were talking about how good your earplugs are, whats the brand/name of those ?

thank you

They are the etymotics plugs and I also have the ER6i headphones. Love those. They work great for an ipod or mp3 player. Total sound isolation, no wind noise at all hardly. Do a google search for them and you can check them out. I got mine from Amazon.com for a lot less than the etymotics web site.

[agirls]

Thanks Will and Julia!

I had a lot of fun! And yeah, I like the smaller groups better as well. That was actually my motivation on scheming a way to free up my time to make the ride with ya!! That and it started in Santa Paula.

Sorry I could not be a hostess for you two. Normally I woulda had the house clean, a bed clean, the jacuzzi going, bar b que, drinks (you getting the picture?). Seriously my b/f and I are usually quite the hosts, we've just been so darn busy and Sunday I had to split to get work done. Hopefully by the end of the summer we will be caught up and the house back to normal. I'll invite ya over then.

Back to the ride, it was a blast! I started off pretty freaking slow! You guys were no where to be seen and at the first stop after Ojai, I thought, "Well, this is gonna be a long day. Maybe I should just go home." I sucked in my pride and Julia was kind enough to hang back and let me follow her. It really helped me get my mind on track and relax and get into a nice groove. And I wanna know did you all conspire to ride behind me on the way back? Talk about making a newbie nervous! That was the most relaxed and fairly fast (for me) I have ever been on the street with no one leading me. Not to pat myself on the back, but I was actually kinda proud of myself. :o And Will, I must of been riding harder than you on the straights 'cause I seriously doubt I was losing you on the turns! You two would have alot of fun at a track. Julia, I'll sponsor ya, but Will, you're on your own!! :D

Guess how many bites I have on my arm. 5! And they itch like crazy. That'll teach me to wear my gloves inside the jacket to let some air through. It let the bugs through too!

Yeah, once you forget something, it is pretty much guarantied you will never forget that again! No worries providing you with clothes. You're just lucky we are close to the same size! And I think you still have my jacket liner. If you do, don't worry about it; I'll grab it next time we get together.

Good Times! Was not expecting the ride to be that long. That night I was hoping I would not be sore as hell the next day for my :eek: 4th trackday. Gotta get the seat time in to improve the skills!! ;)

Oh, and I am trying to match faces with names and screen names. It takes me awhile to learn everyone's name, but I'll get there. Who was kind enough to sweep behind me?? I just wanted to say thank you and burn your name into my memory bank!! :)

[smokescreen]

If you are talking about the British Gentleman on the Moto-Guzzi, that's John. He's not on the boards that I know of, but he regularly rides those hills and he is a great friend of ours. His sweeping is decieving, because he's a group one rider when he wants to be. But in the grand scheme of things, he just loves to ride, so he's happy anywhere in line.

[Burke]

Originally posted by agirls
Guess how many bites I have on my arm. 5! And they itch like crazy.

I have 2 on my sunbrned neck! And they itch! Damn they itch!:sad:

[MonsterGrrl]

Silly peeps! Did no one learn from my horrid spider bite incident?? :p
April, no worries about the hosting thing... we were just so grateful for the generousity you did show us. Thank you again so much.
I'm glad I was able to help you get focused. I knew you'd gone faster on previous rides, so I didn't want you to be left behind if you were having an off day. I know how those are! John was the guy on the red Moto Guzzi with the denim Icon jacket and white flip-face helmet. He's basically my moto-mentor. My first motorcycle ride was on the back of his V-strom, and I learned riding on my own on our group rides by following his and Marck's lead... and trying desperately to keep up! He's a great guy, and seemed to want to make sure you weren't separated from the group.

Oy ve! I still haven't posted my whopping 4 pictures. I really wish I'd crept ahead of the group to get passing shots, but... next time! There's always next time!

Ok, here they are:
http://www.socalsvriders.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Photo_Gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&set_albumName=albuz55

[smokescreen]

Man!! Those pictures are the bomb diggity!! The BOMB DIGGITY!!




:( Everybody likes Julia more than me.... Is it caus she's hotter than me, or caus she's a better rider? Or is it that "easy to catch a somethingrather with honey than excrement" thing?

[TwistGrip]

Originally posted by MonsterGrrl
Oy ve! I still haven't posted my whopping 4 pictures. I really wish I'd crept ahead of the group to get passing shots, but... next time! There's always next time!


I hope you got a few shots of the truck with TWO bikes in the bed for MT... I can picture it now; bright red truck with blue and yellow bikes in the back, the primary colors! I never saw the truck in question, so it's only a guess, but we have to get bikes into that book whenever possible, even if they're not being ridden.

Wish I coulda made it out for the ride, sounds fun. I woulda' cleaned your helmet for you, Dan...

Next time, always a next time.

pieces,
Evan

[NukleoN]

Hehe cool pix! I was the official helmet cleaner for a bit....and thanks Evan...I cleaned my helmet first and figured I'd help out a few peeps.

Good times...good times....

[MonsterGrrl]

Heck yeah!

Check it out...

[MonsterGrrl]

and...

[Buellba Fett]

Hey Dubya, where'd you get that ramp???

[smokescreen]

I noticed a guy breaking the lock on a bike he was stealing at a local parking garage... So while he was busy trying to break the lock, I stole the ramp at the back of his truck!! J/K

Borrowed it from Robert. It's pretty short. I think it's for his trailer. But with a nice inclie, it worked great!
W