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ersigh
Wed 7/24/02, 2:17PM
I think I'm gonna go up to GMR this Sunday ... anyone interested in going, lemme know and we'll work something out.
I'm probably going to meet up w/some of the peeps I used to ride with as well ... not sure yet, but might just plan for the people in this area to meet up at Diedrich's and head out from there ...
I've been riding w/the SV group pretty exclusively (it's not my fault Jeff joined in their group ... as I've said before, I WILL NOT RIDE WITH HIM ... if he shows up and starts riding with the group, I will leave ...)... so I thought it'd be nice to maybe get everyone interested together ...
Let me know where we can meet near GMR. It is WAY WAY out of the way for me to head towards the beach then back to GMR.
Natedawgg
Wed 7/24/02, 2:54PM
When & where do we meet?
:D
ersigh
Wed 7/24/02, 2:56PM
Meeting place should be the gas station I'm used to meet at. It makes the most amount of sense as far as placement w/the freeway.
Off the 210 take the grand ave exit ...
There's a gas station there, right across the street from Denny's, I can't remember what kind it is. I might be riding there this friday, if I do, I'll find out ... otherwise, just look for the Denny's ...
I'm not sure about time ... I was thinking 11am ... nothing too early ...
I might be up for it. There are a couple gas stations there (76 and Ultramar)...
Get off at Grand and make a left (west) on baseline road. the gas station will be on the right.......
ersigh
Wed 7/24/02, 3:39PM
Yup...
Ya'll smart ...
Don't need me ... ;)
Oh yeah if ya'll want pix taken, better do it soon ... I'm going to be selling my camera and will probably be without for quite awhile (sad look) ...
buymenow00
Wed 7/24/02, 4:50PM
I'm going to be selling my camera
Leigh, tell me it's not so! I would think that the camera would be one of the last things to go...sorry to hear that. Isn't there someway that you could turn the camera into some type of moneymaker for you? Just a thought...I really like your pics...you have a good eye for composition...
You are one of very few people I have seen that actually can take GOOD pictures..... It would be a shame if you didn't keep at it.
ersigh
Thu 7/25/02, 1:24AM
I won't stop taking pictures ... sheesh. It's my goal in life!!
It makes me sad, but I need the money and after going to the races, I have reached the point of FED UP with the limitations of non SLR cameras ... I spent an entire day getting burnt, to get a bunch of pictures that would be fucking AWESOME if it wasn't for the fact the lens simply couldn't capture 200mph+ motorcycles being super sexy ...
(hurumph)
It will motivate me to find a way to get the one that I want ...
I need to be able to pay for my bike. The camera being sold will cover what I'm going to owe by mid august.
I mean ... weigh it out ... lose the bike or lose the camera ...
Oh yeah, I don't know if I can make it Sunday. It looks like I'll be heading to Arizona for the weekend ...
Natedawgg
Thu 7/25/02, 10:12AM
Where's Grand Ave.?
:D
Burst
Thu 7/25/02, 10:47AM
Glendora off the 210
Would anyone mind if I came along? I'm brand new to riding and wouldn't be hurt if people thought i'd slow you all down!
Originally posted by atul
Would anyone mind if I came along? I'm brand new to riding
That'd be great! Please do come :) Just take it at your own pace, ride your own ride. I'll be behind you.
TomSV650
Thu 7/25/02, 3:02PM
How far is it from San Diego??? I wouldn't mind going but would rather ride up there with someone from SD. If linp or anybody else from SD is going and wouldn't mind a riding partner, I will go.
And yes, I will bring a map along. ;)
Originally posted by TomSV650
How far is it from San Diego???
About 115 miles, give or take.
and if I end up going, The SD peeps could meet up w/me at he Shell Station here in Murrieta. Paul knows where it is.
The 15 will be your best bet for getting there. I think going up the 5 is considerably longer. I could be wrong.....
take the 15n to 91w to 71n to 210w. Should be less than 2 hours from SD. Takes me an hour or less(depending on how much of a hooligan I am feeling like)
:) cool. i'm in for the ride. do you guys mind if i tag along my cousin with a 600 F4i?
what's the final meeting time and place?
ersigh
Fri 7/26/02, 12:43AM
Originally posted by atul
Would anyone mind if I came along? I'm brand new to riding and wouldn't be hurt if people thought i'd slow you all down!
Never worry about slowing people down. Riding is about staying within your limits ... which means when people go out, if they are good riders, everyone rides their own pace ...
On occasion, there will be someone who will be into helping out newbies ...
Be sure to keep your mind on the road, don't focus on your mirrors or worry about people behind you. When people faster than you come up behind you, move to the right, and motion people to pass you ...
I've seen a few people fall from worrying too much about others ...
PasCaTT
Fri 7/26/02, 7:20AM
I'm pretty green, but if you all don't mind newbies I think I'll come out too. It'll be nice to meet some fellow SV riders and maybe I can pick up a thing or two from some of you folks.
Thanks for the advice/encouragement! I'm really excited about Sunday and look forward to meeting (hopefully) many of you.
sandie
Fri 7/26/02, 9:25AM
what time do you all meet up at deidrichs?
SVSinFV
Fri 7/26/02, 10:45AM
It might be the last few weeks that I have with my SVS.
Voodoo1694 - I'll try not to crash before you want to buy it :D
Burst
Fri 7/26/02, 10:51AM
Leigh are you still going to AZ this weekend?
Everyone else, if you are going to meet up at Deidrichs you guys figure out what time.
Myself and other peeps from further south will plan on being at the gas station off the Grand exit at 10am. Everyone ok with that?
Brad, are you joining us this weekend? If so do you want to meet us at the gas station, just in case we don't end up meeting up with the other group? Not sure if anyone from down this way really knows the area or how to get to GMR from there.... (No, I don't remember.....I know I should but I don't ;) )
So am I getting it right, L.A. people meet at the gas station off the 210 @ 10 A.M.?:confused:
SVSinFV
Fri 7/26/02, 2:32PM
Anyone from Orange County going? If so let me know maybe we can roll together. If I can get in touch with my friend he may roll too.
Anyone who think deidrichs is out of the way meet at the gas station. I am not sure where deidrichs is...... All I know is, it is not on the way for me since I would have to head west then turn around and go east again, when I could just go north. I am thinking we should meet at 10am and leave by 10:30
Natedawgg
Fri 7/26/02, 3:29PM
So 10am at the gasstation on Grand Ave off the 210?
Kooooool!
:cool:
SVSinFV
Fri 7/26/02, 4:24PM
I'll be leaving OC @ 8:45am let me know if anyone wants to ride. I'll either be taking off on the 605 or 57, not sure yet.
Aufaber
Fri 7/26/02, 9:06PM
Everyone be carefull, I heard the mountain was pretty packed last sunday. :monkey:
I'm hungry.
-Aaron G>
bwarbiany
Sat 7/27/02, 8:43AM
Unfortunately, I'm not going to make it... I'm down in Newport this weekend, and my bike is in Glendora... I don't have a way to get up there tomorrow morning. Plus, since I'm going to be riding next week early, and starting a job next Thursday, I'm pretty sure my lady friend wants to spend time with me :)
Brad
ersigh
Sat 7/27/02, 12:43PM
Originally posted by sandie
what time do you all meet up at deidrichs?
Well 9am is the usual time that I've gone there. I do'nt usually go there because that's mostly the group with the big bikes who all ride insanely fast and stuff ... I get tired of the egos.
The people that meet up there are from a variety of groups and they all sort of decide there where they are gonna go ... I go there to find specific people ...
ersigh
Sat 7/27/02, 12:45PM
Originally posted by Burst
Anyone who think deidrichs is out of the way meet at the gas station. I am not sure where deidrichs is...... All I know is, it is not on the way for me since I would have to head west then turn around and go east again, when I could just go north. I am thinking we should meet at 10am and leave by 10:30
Diedrichs' is on Beach Blvd right before (1 block in a half) the 405 on ramps, next to SportsMart or whatever it's called ... on the south side i believe.
SVSinFV
Sat 7/27/02, 3:23PM
So how many people are actually going tomorrow? and just so I'm on the right page the meeting time is 10am at the gas station on the 210 and Grand?
Please post here if you are planning on going to GMR tomorrow. I do not want to leave anyone behind.
We are meeting at the Gas Station off the Grand Ave exit on the 210 @ 10am We will likely leave there by 10:30-10:45 so please try to be there on time. Thanks!
These are the names of peeps who seemed interested in going,
Natedawg (you better be there man- did you still want those bar end sliders?)
Paul
Atul
TomSV650
JMM
PasCaTT
Sandie
SVSinFV
Xavy
and Myself
Please confirm whether or not you will be there. I am going to send everyone an email to remind you....
PasCaTT
Sat 7/27/02, 5:03PM
I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
iboozer
Sat 7/27/02, 5:26PM
Do you think it would be wise to take a person and bike that are not past the 500 mile break in to GMR tomorrow? I was thinking about going with a friend of mine who just got his SVS recently, but it only has about 350 miles on it so he technically isn't supposed to be running it above 5k RPMs. What would you do?
SVSinFV
Sat 7/27/02, 5:34PM
I say bring them along, besides I think it’s not the 5k, the engine is concerned about as much as it is a constant RPM. So if they are on the Freeway vary the speed and as long as they arent redlining it every chance they get your friend will be fine.
Stinky
Sat 7/27/02, 6:08PM
Originally posted by iboozer
Do you think it would be wise to take a person and bike that are not past the 500 mile break in to GMR tomorrow? I was thinking about going with a friend of mine who just got his SVS recently, but it only has about 350 miles on it so he technically isn't supposed to be running it above 5k RPMs. What would you do?
I think the important thing to consider is the guy only has 350 miles under his belt.
If you do bring him, stick with him and tell him not to let the other riders' pace force him to ride outside his comfort zone.
Aufaber
Sat 7/27/02, 7:05PM
I think I will be there. Mark with the XX may come too... I will try and take it easy and do no damage to my motorcycle/self this time. :monkey: why is the monkey so angry.
Time to go work on my car, need to get it running if I am going to be able to move.
-Aaron G.
PasCaTT
Sat 7/27/02, 8:09PM
This will be my first foray into the mountains and I've only got about 1500 miles under my belt. I'm sure I'll be pulling up the rear. You all will stop for a break and by the time I catch up you'll be ready to go again. =)
My total lifetime riding experience (besides MSF) only includes about 300 miles of off-road and about 150 miles on road - all of it since April.
I think there seems to be a number of novices hitting the mountain tomorrow. We'll probably naturally migrate into two packs as we get into our "groove".
Aufaber
Sat 7/27/02, 9:53PM
Originally posted by atul
My total lifetime riding experience (besides MSF) only includes about 300 miles of off-road and about 150 miles on road - all of it since April.
I think there seems to be a number of novices hitting the mountain tomorrow. We'll probably naturally migrate into two packs as we get into our "groove".
What you been doing!? :D I bought my bike in.. May? toward the end and I have 4100+ miles on my bike.. Yay!
Update:
I just found out that GMR is really dirty as of today. Some blind corner exits have gravel on them. :monkey:
-Aaron G>
Gmoney
Sat 7/27/02, 10:47PM
count me in. i love gravel in blind corners!
A friend of mine wants to go to so add 2 more to that list.
James
i was in glendora this morning with my cousin. we both hit gravel, or sand on the middle of a blind turn. both of us low sided our bikes and hit the pavement. we're both ok except for a bad gash on my cousin's knees.
as for our bikes, both are pretty scratched up. my SVS' front brake lever has to be replaced 'coz of a crack.
anyway, i'll be passing up on tomorrow to recover from today and i don't want to take the risk of riding a bike with less than 100% braking power.
tip: always dress for the crash!
Burst
Sun 7/28/02, 12:16AM
Glad you guys are ok though. We'll just have to take it easy, especially since we'll have quite a few new riders with us......
orangetrak
Sun 7/28/02, 6:43AM
...I think I'll make it as well, If nothing else just to say "Hi". Am I going to be the only one there over the age of 35? :D I only have 850 miles on mine as well, so if I have time to head up the mountain I'll be as slow as anyone.....Cheers, Doug
:grin: If anyone is still around I'll definately be there. Sounds like it might get freaky on the road,Daddy LIKES!!!
:evil:
ersigh
Sun 7/28/02, 10:44AM
After reading about the dirt, I am a bit concerned about everyone's well being ...
:geek:
Sorry couldn't make it guys. Was in Irvine until 11PM Saturday, rode back to SD ~ 12AM, slept at 2AM.
I'll try to make it for a ride in LA coming up Mon ~ Wed.
Hope you guys have fun :D
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