My son and I are jumping on the Barker Lounger and going to do the Oroville (162) to Quincy ride. If anyone wants to go we will be leaving at a "reasonable" time ;)
:D
Is there still room? I'm in!
Sure there is, but you need your own lounger!
I'll bring a backpack with weights in it.
Loungers? Backpacks with weights? You guys are hard-core.
Have a happy 4th, ride safe, and have fun! I'll be headed to Oregon on Thursday in a car full of 5 screaming children. I'll be dreaming of riding the whole time, so I'll join you in spirit. :D
I'm in, please let me know the time and place of departure as I dont see the schedule on this site anymore, cheers S
Quote from: SinisterVendetta on July 01, 2013, 06:17:06 PM
I'm in, please let me know the time and place of departure as I dont see the schedule on this site anymore, cheers S
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Indeed...no sooner than I posted that I became aware lol
Quote from: SinisterVendetta on July 01, 2013, 06:17:06 PM
I'm in, please let me know the time and place of departure as I don't see the schedule on this site anymore, cheers S
I've been pondering departing Reno a couple hours earlier than Wills' group. Figure I can take in more miles while it's cooler. If no time and place for Thursday's ride appears, I might just do that. Sure I'll run into his lounge chair somewhere enroute.
Quote from: GreenMachine on July 02, 2013, 01:17:29 PM
Quote from: SinisterVendetta on July 01, 2013, 06:17:06 PM
I'm in, please let me know the time and place of departure as I don't see the schedule on this site anymore, cheers S
I've been pondering departing Reno a couple hours earlier than Wills' group. Figure I can take in more miles while it's cooler. If no time and place for Thursday's ride appears, I might just do that. Sure I'll run into his lounge chair somewhere enroute.
Count me in, just let me know the place and time 8) either way i'm gonna do some riding ;D cheers
We were thinking of leaving at 8:30, meet at the overpriced coffee house on McCarren?
Sounds good, see you there :)
8:30!!!??? Why don't you just make it noon? >:(
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Quote from: GreenMachine on July 03, 2013, 11:29:05 AM
8:30!!!??? Why don't you just make it noon? >:(
OK noon in Downeyville ;) See you on 162, lapping as usual :|)
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I'm doing laps on 49 already. Nice and cool this AM. Should be back in Reno here shortly.
j/k See you at *bucks here shortly.
Talk about a blast furnace! Good thing Wills knew where all the available water hoses were along the way. Actually contemplated turning back as we neared Marysville Road. Glad I didn't. Wills was right. The deli up the road was very good and it offered covered picnic tables, a necessity for today.
We then went about the task of soaking our undershirts as often as we could, which helped tremendously! Took a couple of laps on various favorites. Showed SV a whole day's worth of new roads, told stories, ate ice cream in Gaegle, another cooling off area, before having the honor of pacing the Sh*riff's SUV for the entire 30 miles into Truckee. :angel
Other than SV getting stung repeatedly by a wasp, I'd say the day was a resounding success! I know I enjoyed myself. It looked like Richard, Wills and SV enjoyed themselves. What more could you ask for?
Sorry, I didn't take any pictures today. Not that our pace was rushed, but there never seemed to be a good opportunity and it was packed at the back of my seat, which was hard to get at.
Great meeting you today SV. We'll have to do it again sometime.
yes I had a blast despite a couple noob errors not including the wasp :-X was a pleasure riding along, looks like my fuel warning light was a bit optimistic as I filled her up with 3.4 gallons and she holds 4.1, so she would've been fine to make it to Reno, noted for next trip ;D ..I am totally beat and that feels great, looking fwd to the next ride, cheers! Shawn
That's typical. It seems to be that most reserve/low fuel warning conditions set by the manufacturer allow for about 1 gallon. My bike's the same way. Reserve tripped as we passed the Truckee weigh station. Wills didn't stop, but then, I have to believe his must have been on low fuel too. He's been known to push the limits of how far he goes between fuel-ups... :D ...that one time going into Sierraville? :evil1
The heat must have affected my brain. I was calling you Josh. >:( Sorry Shawn.
The heat must have affected my brain. I was calling you Josh. >:( Sorry Shawn.
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LOL, that heat got to all of us, I had no idea you were calling me Josh :D
Plenty of fuel left on the QE-2! I think the temp was 115 at the high point! Fun ride, loved the Harley riders in shorts and sandals :o
The Harley riders can be a classy bunch..when they want..I think 'that' group esp enjoyed me on my SV650S buzzing in and out amongst them ;D not to mention that subtle missed turn :|) QE2? you fly around corners and overtake nicely with that cruise ship, may as well call it the BS Tirpitz ;)