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7 hours ago, Buckster said:

Wasn’t it you that lost a rear wheel magnet in New Mexico?

Nope, dont think so.  was riding Flames and she never lets me down.  I know that GSDude beat up his bike a little.  Think you might have, too?

I lost the contents of my top case when i came upon a hidden ditch

8 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said:

My belly is full of berries. 

The black berries are everywhere this year and just sweet enough.

I think a pie might be in order! 

If you're in the neighbourhood, stop by for a slice... 

 

Sure.  Are the borders open, yet?

8 hours ago, skyrider said:

why do people go trail riding on those humongous things 

Cause trail riding on them small bikes anyone can do.  (actually, given the size of the US, we mostly have to travel long distances to find riding like that.  Easier to take the SUV (GS1200) than to trailer something long distances)

9 minutes ago, XTreme said:

It's 9PM.......and 35C!

Insane!

you might have to consider changing your screen name.......

2 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said:

 

Looking at these pics of the dog is reminding me of the good times we've had and i'm getting into the frame of mind where i want to start fixing it 

 

Sometimes, even the bad times on a bike make good memories

"That's a horrible idea.  When do we leave?"

5 minutes ago, skyrider said:

if that dog looked at me like that i would be through the door and legging it up the street

   My first reaction, too.  But, absent a loud growl or bark, i quickly learned she was just saying "HI"

Is it a sign of mental illness to regret not going on this trip:

No gold found, but something twice as heavy....

9 hours ago, boboneleg said:

Fred has shown clearly why you shouldn't really go out trail riding on your own, but we've all done it and sometimes you've just got to get yourself out of a situation.

Back in 2015 I was riding some new (to me ) lanes in Dorset, the ground underfoot was soft as we'd had a lot of rain but the first set of lanes were uneventful.  Then I came to this one, the grass was long (it was July) so it was hard to see what the surface was like . Next minute my front wheel disapearred down a hole , the lane had been undermined by badgers

It took me about 45 minutes of sweating to get Doris out , in the photos she's half way out and I'm starting to win.  That day was a draw I reckon, Suzuki DR350 1-1 Badgers

as the pics dont show, i was wondering if you just flopped it over on one side and drug it away from the hole?  Have to do that often with the BMW beasts, especially in deep sand.

12 hours ago, XTreme said:

I don't think there's any restrictions in place anywhere Rick.

Thanks!   i cant seem to keep up with all the rules coming and going.  I'm sure they wouldn't be allowed to board a plane if it wasnt ok with Spain.  Here we are slipping back to mask requirements in some areas.  Nevada seemed the most strict on my latest ride.  Montana seems more easy going, but saw a lot of masks.  Idaho is posted in some places as masks required if not vaccinated.

9 hours ago, Buckster said:

The abs magnets will fall out. Plus it weighs a ton, literally.

Never had magnet issue.  Weight is on par with your favorite, isnt it?   They are getting damned heavy!  But, at least on the 18, the weight is down low.  I dont feel it while under way, but that could be said of all of em, right?

8 hours ago, XTreme said:

I'm not keen on the white ones......they always look plasticky!

I've always liked the Triple Black models!

 

Have a triple black 1000XR, so i get you

On 11/08/2021 at 08:10, XTreme said:

25 cases in town.......and latest news is that Spain is now trialling it's own vaccine!

No indication yet as to whether it's only effective on Dagos!

Three friends from California are headed out this Sunday for Spain.  Will be riding their motorcycles (which they keep in France).  How are the restrictions in the Pyrenees region?

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3 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said:

Do bikes sleep when their upright  took me a while to dig this one out on my own

 

how far did you fly over the bars when it stopped quickly?

Still loving my R18, the original model.  The full bagger version looks great from the side.  It is definitely a direction switch for BMW, looking at their models from the last 30 years or so.  But, going back, it fits in their history nicely.  Think of it as a Harley that works.

I was supposed to be on this trip with the AGALOS band, but work interfered

Continental Divide Ride - New Mexico to Wyoming

A very special place to the AGALOS

Front and center - Dennis Godwin - US GS Trophy Team / Thailand.  Makes a GS look like a 450!

Its only flat on one side, right?

Probably not much this weekend, cept for putting crash bars and skid plate on new GS.  Oh, and recovering from last weekend's marathon to Idaho, Montana and Bonneville (to see the time trials).

Brother's place near Missoula, MT

His wife trains Doberman's (they have 3).  Here Sofie is saying "hi" to me!  

That is really her smile as she is a big sweetheart!

Brother's garage (14 bikes in there.  He has more of a problem than I <G>)

Near Stanley, ID

Bonneville:

SpeedDemon's pits.  They run between 400 and 500 mph.  Big murican V8, with even bigger turbos

The 'salt

Random roadster shot on the salt.

8 hours ago, Six30 said:

here you go .... if you can guess where i am in pic  i,ll post one up of me in a thong.....

 

 

Its a stretch, but i'm assuming you are at the bottom left quadrant of the picture?   no thong pics necessary...

Is that the "sport" where grown men flop on the ground, faking pain?

2 hours ago, Buckster said:

Oh look, a BMW trying to be a Harley, how sweet!

almost like a Harley trying to be a BMW (Pan America)?   

(but, the BMWs do look more like a HD than the HD looks like a BMW)

wednesday, July 31????

23 hours ago, boboneleg said:

Great photos, It was good to see the Honda, for a moment I thought it was a BMW exclusive ride

We are trying to be more inclusive.  Its very difficult, but we are trying

1 minute ago, XTreme said:

Great shots Rick!

Those trails look like the nice and easy stuff I like!

Yeah, they weren't all that crazy.  These connect the various camp grounds in the area, so are pretty well maintained.  We only had four go down, but that was due to the high speeds more than the conditions.

Saturday, club run up Angeles Crest Highway (look it up - local squid run for Los Angeles) to Lake Arrowhead for lunch.  First thing we saw was a body on the highway, covered and surrounded by Highway Patrol.  Found out later a bicyclist climbing up the mountain must have expired.  Makes for a sober ride.

some fine classics at the meetup spot.

After lunch, a spirited ride back over the Crest, and down Upper Big Tjunga (one of my favorites in that area) and out and down to civilization.  Trying to find the most curves we could.

Then, Sunday, another friend was leading a group ride for Aether Apparel and back up the Crest we went:

Newcomb's Ranch was busy.  Still trying to figure out why it closed and the land is up for sale.  Trying to get the club to chip in $6k each to buy it!   Would make for a great clubhouse, BNB, restaurant, shop, etc! 

Sunday's ride included some offroading along the myriad of forest service roads in the area.  Kind of hard to grasp that we are about 15 miles from around 12 million people!

It was a long, hot day on the trails.  But lots of fun riding new roads and finding new camping options.  

Woke up this a.m. to proof its Monday:

Couldnt run over that with the old tire.  had to pick it up with the one that has just 50 miles on it!

Ah, yes.  Highway 12!   Told my brother (lives in Stevensville) to spread my ashes along that road, when the time comes.

for some reason, he keeps offering to do it now.

serious question:  what's the purpose of this trip?  meaning,  you staying on asphalt, or looking for some dirt?  (i might have some ideas....)