Beat the Labor Day heat D/S ride

[klrno2]

KLRNo2 and Scooterhose will be hosting a Dual Sport ride Labor Day weekend..

Come beat the heat and ride the beautiful Sacramento mountains on twisty pavement,fire roads and light ATV trails...
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We will feed you breakfasts and dinners..Lunches will be eaten at restaurants..

Ride dates are September 1st through 4th..

Tent space is available..Limited floor space is also available. Let us know what you will require in your RSVP.
RSVP via PM's by August 25th so we can have food ready.

One stipulation: Everyone that comes must ride. No house sitters please.

Bring your camera.
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We hope you will come..

[XR650Rocketman]

What a wonderful invitation, that part of NM is just perfect that time of year..

If I remember correctly you guys live up there don't you?

It would be a squeeze for me, for sure, with the "LOST TRAIL RIDE" in August and the "NEVADA RALLY" in September.....I'll start working it in to the schedule and see what I can do....

Thanks so much.....

[Tourmeister]

:tab I'll be doing Daddy Doody full steam ahead then... That is pretty much the only thing that could keep me away! Otherwise we'd be doing everything possible to get out there to take you up on the invite! I look forward to the pics and reports.

[klrno2]

Yes sir Mr. Rocketman...we live here, for now. We'll be moving back to Texas sometime next year, or possibly the year after. Looks like you have a busy schedule, but we hope you can make it anyway.

Scott...Daddy Doody? :rofl:

[Tourmeister]

Kid no2 is due Aug 14th ;-)

[Teeds]

Kid no2 is due Aug 14th ;-)

Scott said doo ... :eek2: Scott, kids are a handful at any point, but the first month or two are the greatest. Enjoy!!! Of course, that is easy for me to say, as mine are going to be 33 this year.

I thought I would feel old when I became a grandfather ... nope
I thought I would feel old when they turned 30 ... nope
I thought I would feel old when they started getting gray hair ... That happened recently and my mind is still working on that one ... :lol2:

Since Steve and I have "almost" identical schedules ... :trust: It looks absolutely beautiful ...

[XR650Rocketman]

Since Steve and I have "almost" identical schedules ... :trust: It looks absolutely beautiful ...

Well just because Tony's not doing the Nevada ride in September that's no reason for me not to got with him to NM at the beginning of the month, is it?

Put me and Tony down as participants for sure....We'll arrive late-ish on Thursday and go home late on Monday.....

Right Tony!!!!

Thanks for the invite guys.....

Right Tony!!!!

[Teeds]

Well just because Tony's not doing the Nevada ride in September that's no reason for me not to got with him to NM at the beginning of the month, is it?

Put me and Tony down as participants for sure....We'll arrive late-ish on Thursday and go home late on Monday.....

Right Tony!!!!

Thanks for the invite guys.....

Right Tony!!!!

Sure ... You know the wat to San Jose ... uhh New Mexico, correct?

[klrno2]

Excellent news Mr. Rocketman and Teeds :sun:

I will assume for now that you both know basically where Cloudcroft, NM resides on Hwy 82...High Rolls is just about 8 miles further West on 82. Check your PMs for phone numbers for contact and directions from the High Rolls general store (also located on Hwy 82) to our house.

thanks for taking us up on this invite guys...we're gonna have some fun!:eat: :rider: :eat: :chug: :eat: :rider: :eat: :chug: is the current plan!

PMs coming...

[XR650Rocketman]

It's on the calendar, Sandy......And....Thanks again!!!

[Teeds]

It's on the calendar, Sandy......And....Thanks again!!!

Major ditto ... all we need is a small spot to put a couple of cots/sleep bags and we are good.

Please, Please, Please tell us what we can bring.

[Dirtrideroader]

These light ATV trails, are the doable on a big bike like a R1150GS?

[klrno2]

Steve and Tony, all y'all need to bring is yerselves, yer dual sport bikes, yer toiletries and a sleeping bag/cot with pillow. Oh yeah, and enough cash to buy yer lunches...we got ya covered for breakfasts and dinners. We'll furnish some beer if ya drink, but if ya want something else, bring it.

Oh yeah, don't forget your camera ;-)

[Roodawg307]

is anyone towing a cycle trailer from texas....im in houston and i am interested in going, but would like to ride with someone if possible..my bike doesnt take up too much room..its a dr250......

[klrno2]

Kid no2 is due Aug 14th ;-)

Congratulations Scott :clap: That's worth missing a ride or two, 'eh?

[Tourmeister]

I'm sure it will be worth it! That does not make it any easier to see so many rides going on and not being able to participate ;-)

[Photojojo]

well, well, well it would appear that where ever Teeds and Rocketman go I am soon to follow. I would say I am about 80% tentative right now.

That's awfully close to the Lost Trail Ride, but no hotels and breakfast and dinner provided is to good to pass up....ok make me 90% tentative now.

[XR650Rocketman]

Chris there is one in every crowd.....Remind me to tell you some of my Baja stories from the 80's when I was the only rider in the group that was not a Grandparent.....Ah how times change, a few more years and my grandsons will get tired of MX, SX and Arena Cross racing and want to go D/S riding with Grampa....Just like you!!!!!!!!!

Right Grampa Teeds??????

[Photojojo]

.Remind me to tell you some of my Baja stories from the 80's

I'm always ready to listen to Baja stories...I remember reading about Malcolm Smith and Ivan Stewart and thinking it would be cool to do that...a man can dream can't he?

[XR650Rocketman]

You're right Chris......After having been passed by Ivan Stewart and Robbie Gordon and a few other big names in the Baja 1000 it was nice to sit at the awards presentation and have a visit with Malcolm Smith.....Really a cool guy!!!
That was in 1989.....you know the "old days" to you kids.....

[Photojojo]

My uncle bought his house with money he made working for Malcolm Smith or selling his products and got to ride with him in Baja at least once during a "company trip". I've been subliminaly planting the DS bug in him for a little while so maybe he'll come out with us one day.

Back on topic how...much pavement will there be compared to dirt on this trip?

[XR650Rocketman]

Back on topic how...much pavement will there be compared to dirt on this trip?

Once we hit Baja....Very little....On the mainland from Persidio that's Irondawgs area of expertise......As is the ride back through the US to Persidio...

[Photojojo]

Once we hit Baja....Very little....On the mainland from Persidio that's Irondawgs area of expertise......As is the ride back through the US to Persidio...

This thread jacking is getting out of hand...;-)...I meant the Labor day ride.

[XR650Rocketman]

I told you there was too much going on around here, didn't I.....I'm going to eat my dinner.......Right n......

[Photojojo]

Speaking of to much, my wife said tonight she would like a DS bike. She does not ride now, so she's probably out on this trip, but that's just means I'll get to go on even more rides.

[klrno2]

Back on topic how...much pavement will there be compared to dirt on this trip?


Maybe, roughly 25%....Don't worry that DR been up here before.:rider:

[Teeds]

Chris there is one in every crowd.....Remind me to tell you some of my Baja stories from the 80's when I was the only rider in the group that was not a Grandparent.....Ah how times change, a few more years and my grandsons will get tired of MX, SX and Arena Cross racing and want to go D/S riding with Grampa....Just like you!!!!!!!!!

Right Grampa Teeds??????

Yup!!

[Bandit33]

I would like to come out for this. Sounds like fun, will check my schedule when time gets closer and see if I can make it. It is bound to be cooler there than it will be around here. Thanks for the invite.

Don

[klrno2]

I would like to come out for this. Sounds like fun, will check my schedule when time gets closer and see if I can make it. It is bound to be cooler there than it will be around here. Thanks for the invite.

Don

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[Photojojo]

Don't worry that DR been up here before.:rider:

Where have you been Sandy? :-P

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10632

[klrno2]

:rider: Riding. Duh:lol2:

Nice aquisition there oldbmw!




Where have you been Sandy? :-P

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10632

[Jack Giesecke]

I always enjoy the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area. The only beeoch is getting there through the desert heat. :lol2: It's a long day's ride, but can be made in a day from the coast of Texas. That area and the Guadeloupes are easiest REAL mountains to get to. Actually, they're as easy to get to as the Chisos or Davis from here.

[klrno2]

I always enjoy the Cloudcroft/Ruidoso area. The only beeoch is getting there through the desert heat. :lol2: It's a long day's ride, but can be made in a day from the coast of Texas. That area and the Guadeloupes are easiest REAL mountains to get to. Actually, they're as easy to get to as the Chisos or Davis from here.

So...does this mean you're gonna join us?

[Jack Giesecke]

Not on my 200, my only DS bike. :lol2: Be a ong ride out there. Love to, but the Wing nor the SV would be too good on the dirt portions.

[Photojojo]

Not on my 200, my only DS bike. :lol2: Be a ong ride out there. Love to, but the Wing nor the SV would be too good on the dirt portions.

Strap that 200 to the wing and get out there.

[dualsportrider]

Is anyone going from the Fort Worth area? I am going to try and get a kitchen pass for this trip and would like to see if anyone would like to ride up together. Any riders all the way or is everyone trailing up? I am going to start looking at the maps today.

[klrno2]

Here's to hoping you can make it ridingmyklr.

Just a hint for those that are planning to trailer to the ride...if you've got more than two bikes on your trailer, you'll most likely need 4 wheel drive to get up to the house. Our private drive is long, narrow, winding and unpaved. We have managed it, barely, pulling a 16 ft car hauler loaded with two KLRs in a Chevy 2500 HD two wheel drive truck, but any heavier than that, and we have to unhitch the trailer at the bottom, go get the F150 4x4, rehitch and get on up to the house. :rofl:

[dualsportrider]

I have spent the last few days planning this trip and making maps for my GPS. I even ordered some new toys for the bike. Then I got reminded of a wedding that I have to go to that Saturday. It is an evening wedding, so there is no way that I could even leave after the wedding and ride on Sunday and Monday. Hopefully next time. Thanks for the invite. I hope you all have a great time and please share your pictures. Later.

[SVSjason]

I have spent the last few days planning this trip and making maps for my GPS. I even ordered some new toys for the bike. Then I got reminded of a wedding that I have to go to that Saturday. It is an evening wedding, so there is no way that I could even leave after the wedding and ride on Sunday and Monday. Hopefully next time. Thanks for the invite. I hope you all have a great time and please share your pictures. Later.


Oooh... oooh.... here's an idea. You and I can load up our KLR's in my truck, drive out there Sat night after your wedding. Ride all day Sunday and Monday w/ Sandy and the crew, then drive home the lovely 9hrs back to Ft. Worth :trust:

Of course, this would require a Kitchen Pass from the pregnant one (wife) who is due Sept 4th ish... :giveup:

Man, i really want to go!:doh:

[Photojojo]

Of course, this would require a Kitchen Pass from the pregnant one (wife) who is due Sept 4th ish... :giveup:



Something tells me your not going...

The first Friday night football game of the season happens to be on Sept. 1st so unless I ride out Friday night after the game I probably will not be there. :tears:

[dualsportrider]

If you can get the kitchen pass I will go with you. We can share the driving and both be tired when we get there, but the fun we will have. Oh course, you will have a very cold bed when you got back home.

[SVSjason]

Cool... i'll keep you posted. Just depends on the chief :scott: (She's not really like this...i just think the emoticon is funny) and the randomly scheduled event which is still a month away!

[klrno2]

HaHaaaa! Keep working it Jason...you too ridingmyklr. :clap:

and for oldbmw....wh, wh, wh, whaaaaat? A football game? More important than a ride? :doh:

[Photojojo]

wh, wh, wh, whaaaaat? A football game? More important than a ride? :doh:

I'll let you talk to the editor and see if you can get anywhere with him.

[klrno2]

I'll let you talk to the editor and see if you can get anywhere with him.
Just tell 'em we got :party: ,:eat: ,:rider: planned. :trust:

[Photojojo]

How long does it take to get from Dallas to your place?

[klrno2]

How long does it take to get from Dallas to your place?

From Dallas? Probably about 12 hours, depending on your route and average speed.

[dualsportrider]

Does anyone want to leave Saturday night and share driving and gas. I have an evening wedding I have to go to. I can stay an extra day. Leave Tuesday in the am to drive back. Let me know if this would work for anyone. I have a 4wd Ranger, I do not think two KLR's will fit in the back, but if you have a trailer we can get this to work. Let me know. I really do not want to miss this.

[Gilk51]

I have a 4wd Ranger, I do not think two KLR's will fit in the back, but if you have a trailer we can get this to work. Let me know. I really do not want to miss this.
True, I was talking to him last night at the BBQ place - Ed REALLY wants to go to this!

[SVSjason]

I REALLY want to go too... but as my wife's belly gets larger I am seeing my chances of this trip steadily dwindling! :giveup:

As a reference point, I just got back from Alamogordo, 15 min west of klrno2's - drove ~75mph most of the way and it took ~9 hours to my house on the south side of Ft. Worth. - included 1 stop for gas and 1 stop for...

I-20 -> Big Spring, 87-> Lamesa, 180 -> Hobbs NM, 529 (do NOT confuse this with 483) and 82 -> Artesia, 82 -> some really hard-to-find back roads ->klrno2's
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[Trainmaster]

Is this an open invitation to anyone? I'm looking for somewhere to ride in the mountains in September and wondered if a newbie to these forums could snag an invite?
I live in Denton and could haul a bike and rider up in my truck. My ride is an XR 250 Honda and I promise I can keep up and will pull my share of the load.

Rick

[dualsportrider]

Is your XR250 a dual sport? I believe the invite is for all dual sporters. I would love to go with you, but have a wedding Saturday evening, that I have to attend. I would not be able to leave until after 9:00pm that night. It would take about 9 hours of driving to get there and than ride all day before I got any rest. I would be tempted if anyone wanted to share the driving and sleeping time up there. Oh well, maybe KLRN02 will do this again.

[Trainmaster]

XR 250L. Street legal. I would be tempted to share the driving with you. I have a truck and a trailer. I would be interested in doing whatever we need to do to go. I have not driven all night in several years, but why not!
PM if you want to set something up.
Thanks

Rick

[klrno2]

The invitation is open to any and all street legal, plated dual sport bikes. We will ride some really fun twisted pavement, fire roads and some ATV trails.

Please, RSVP by Aug 25th at the latest, as we plan of feeding our guests breakfast and dinner each day. Sooooo, I need to know how many folks I'm feeding.

[dualsportrider]

If for some reason you cannot leave earlier, than I would love to ride down there with you. It would be the only way I could go. My feelings would not be hurt though, if you decide to leave on Friday. I would hate to have you miss a whole day of riding on my account.

[dualsportrider]

I have been thinking of starting a dual-sport group in the DFW area. I noticed from the forums that we are not represented. If anyone is interested let me know.

[dualsportrider]

Hey Trainmaster, which railroad do you work for? Have you decided on what you wanted to do?

[tom'st1300]

real neat to have a Fortworth DS group

[Bandit33]

Yes, we do need to start up a offiicial (or not official) dualsport group. There seems to be more and more people getting dualsports in this area. Just need to get organized and get some rides going.

Don

[skinny]

Put me down as a Fri. afternoon arrival from Odessa, leaving around noon Monday...I can do the tent thing if you have a bare spot on the ground...or a cot if you have any spare floor space....

thanks
Skinny

[Dirtrideroader]

I had expressed interest early on, but I will not be able to make it. I have to take some people sailing then teach a couple how to rig and sail their catamaran.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate for all of us.

[mnapuran]

Do you guys have a people count so far? If I get this DRZ400E I'm looking at, me and Albie will be trying to come as well.

Also.. .what kind of mileage a day, and how much on pavement?

[klrno2]

skinny - Welcome to the ride !!! :sun: I'm sure we still have enough floor space, or you can do the tent thing, although the ground is soggy...your choice.

mrr1150gs - maybe next time 'eh? +1 on the weather thing.

mnapuran - so far, we've got about 10 riders, not counting the hosts. Estimated daily mileage is 60 to 80 miles, about 25% pavement, give or take a percent or two. Remember, RSVP no later than the 25th...else you'll get no grub. :eat: Who's Albie?

[skinny]

skinny - Welcome to the ride !!! :sun: I'm sure we still have enough floor space, or you can do the tent thing, although the ground is soggy...your choice.




Reserve me a spot on the floor, it one is still available... tents aren't near as much fun as they were in years past. Thanks for the invite...

[XR650Rocketman]

Well, just when you think you have everything under control, the you know what hits the fan...
Teeds stopped to take an unscheduled dirt sample during our Lost Trail Ride last weekend and we're awaiting the diagnosis....Whatever it is I'm sure he can't make the ride.....

We'll know tomorrow....

I'll let you know....Bummer.....

Steve

[klrno2]

...Teeds stopped to take an unscheduled dirt sample during our Lost Trail Ride last weekend and we're awaiting the diagnosis....Whatever it is I'm sure he can't make the ride.....

We'll know tomorrow....

I'll let you know....Bummer.....

Steve:doh: I was afraid of that. I've been following the Lost Trail Ride report. :coffee: Poor Teeds, I hope he's OK.

[dualsportrider]

Where can I find the Lost Trail Report at? Thanks.

[Photojojo]

Here ya go...

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11690

[Teeds]

:doh: I was afraid of that. I've been following the Lost Trail Ride report. :coffee: Poor Teeds, I hope he's OK.

Sandy:

At this point I appear to be out. I did get the shoulder xrayed yesterday and nothing is broken, but I cannot lift my elbow more than about 4~6 inches from my waist. I am calling a sports doc today and try to get an appointment. The last time I injured my arm this way, I could not lift my arm for about a month.

More when I know more ...

:tears: Dang it ... I really wanted to come on this ride. Even if I get better, I have so much to repair on my bike that I don't think I could make it because of that. My tires are on back order and I toasted the new Maxxis with the one ride. Heck, my XR is still in the back of my truck because I cannot unload it by myself.

The Lost Trail Ride really beat me up this time. It didn't win, but it did beat me up. Well, I guess it did win as we didn't get to ride it, but that is a different kind of win.

[klrno2]

Teeds...I am so, so sorry to learn that you're injured and your bike broken to the point that you'll not be able to make the Labor Day ride. Scooter and I were looking forward to meeting you, riding and storytelling with you.

On the other hand, I fully understand, as I recently crashed and broke my KLR beyond the powers of duct tape. Fortunately, no injuries, just some bruising, and my KLR is ready to ride again. I'm blessed to have Scooter, as he rode my broken KLR back down the mountain, sans right footpeg and rear brake pedal, a feat that I was not looking forward to. He allowed me to ride his uncrashed KLR, on the promise that I wouldn't throw it on the ground. :lol2:

Heal fast and well Teeds...there's always next time. :zen:

[klrno2]

Reserve me a spot on the floor, it one is still available... tents aren't near as much fun as they were in years past. Thanks for the invite...

Done :clap:

[skinny]

Done :clap:


I know how to get to High Rolls...if you could PM me directions to your place I think I'll be good to go...:trust:

thanks
skinny

[Bandit33]

Had planned on going to this, but now not sure if I will be able to make it: very bummed..... Stuff has come up, including not be able to find someone to dog-sit my goofy dog (the kennel I take her to is booked for that weekend). If things work out , will still try to make it out....but don't buy food on my account.

Don

[Photojojo]

Well this just happens to be opening weekend for Friday night football so my 90% has just dropped to a very unlikely 10%. Have fun, wish I could go.

[dualsportrider]

:rider::trust: I know that I am late, but was thinking of driving up with another KLR rider on Sunday and riding with you all on Monday. I than would ride back on Tuesday. It is all depending on my friend being able to go and I will not know until Tuesday. I know it is too late for the food, but can we still pitch a tent for two nights. Thanks.:rider: :trust:

[klrno2]

:rider::trust: I know that I am late, but was thinking of driving up with another KLR rider on Sunday and riding with you all on Monday. I than would ride back on Tuesday. It is all depending on my friend being able to go and I will not know until Tuesday. I know it is too late for the food, but can we still pitch a tent for two nights. Thanks.:rider: :trust:


Well, I'm assuming that many of the ride participants will be leaving Monday morning, but you and your KLR buddy are welcome to come out. Due to our guests leaving, I can't say how early we will be able to get out for a ride, but surely we can throw something together :clap:

I'll catch up with you Tuesday to find out for sure if you're coming or not...PM me for directions when you find out.

[dualsportrider]

Well, how did it go? :rider: I hope everyone had a good time. Let's see pictures and here some stories.:mrgreen:

[skinny]

Well, how did it go? :rider: I hope everyone had a good time. Let's see pictures and here some stories.:mrgreen:


Here's a brief report without pics...I'll repost a full report with pics tonight or tomorrow.

Arrived Fri. pm at Scooter Hose and KLRNO2 after driving thru an absolute deluge the last 20 miles... BB sized hail and serious rain. Only 3 others showed for the Sat. ride. We got up Sat. morning to cloudy weather but no rain... went west(down the mountains) for a short ride, and then took West Side Road back up into the higher elevations. Had a dry ride (although lot's of mud holes on West Side Road) until mid-afternoon. When we left Timberon it was misting rain and as we gained elevation going north, it got somewhat wetter, but still a nice ride up to Sacramento Look-out, on to Karr Canyon and back to the house. Rained all night Sat. night and continued Sun. morning, so I left for Odessa, only to find the same weather when I got home.
One more rider from El Paso arrived Sun. morning but no one seemed too anxious to ride in heavy rain. We got in a good full day ride Sat. and Scooter Hose and KLRNO2 were great hosts. They have a place that has to be seen to appreciated. (and 2 really cool dogs) ...:clap:
Photos to follow on the next report.

[klrno2]

Unfortunately, as Skinny said, the weather was very uncooperative. There really wasn't any heat to beat...as it rained, rained, and rained some more. :doh: All of the great lookouts that we wanted to share were pretty well socked in with clouds and mist. :doh: again.

About our only entertainment involved beer and watching the dog bite Scooterhose. :lol2:

http://klrno2.smugmug.com/photos/92858483-M.jpg

[klrno2]

<snip>...I'll repost a full report with pics tonight or tomorrow...<snip>.

I'll add our photos to your report Skinny. thanks for coming, I just wish it hadn't rained so much. :giveup:

[bullfrog]

I sure do hope you will do this again next year....

maybe sooner???

The mrs and I sure would like to come your way....

She will be riding soon!!!

[XR650Rocketman]

Sorry y'all had such wet weather, I've done the Lincoln NF in real wet weather and it gets really slick.....I mean really slick....

Anyway sorry to miss the event....


Steve

[dualsportrider]

I still wish I could have come. Hopefully you will do this again and I will be able to attend. Thanks again for the invite.