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     Slaughter |
TWO INSIDE PASS TICKETS!!! Hey all - if you don't yet have tix for the Inside Pass at Willow springs on 17 October, I found a couple of tickets from Lancaster HD/Buell!! Shoot me a note or contact them directly, 661-948-5959 ask for the manager, Scott Kellerman. A great deal if you wanted to get the chance and missed the opportunity. (Message edited by slaughter on September 27, 2007) | |||
| Slaughter |
Too late... alll gone! See you at Inside Pass at Willow Springs!!! | |||
| Calidrew |
Yeah, it's last minute, but I just heard about this. I already have plans, but if I didn't this sounds like a lot of fun and very well organized. For those of you unaware, Ivan Stewart has been a winning desert racer for over thirty years, so the excellent support is a given for this street ride. My officemates husband is shooting a documentary on this school, the only one of it's kind in Mexico. I cut and posted the flyer below, and I also uploaded an attachment, 'cause I haven't tried either one before. See you all Tuesday night in Willow Springs. Andrew Ivan “IRONMAN” Stewart’s Rancho Sordo MuDO Invitational Charity Motorcycle Ride October 13&14,2007 Please join us for the Ivan Stewart Invitational Charity Motorcycle Ride to . This non-profit, 2-day event will start and end in El Cajon, CA at Ivan and Linda Stewart’s place of business, Protruck Management.We will take a scenic route to Tecate and travel to the Guadalupe Valley in Mexico to the only school/home/church for deaf children in Mexico- There is a minimum donation of $100 per person in an effort to raise money for , your welcome to donate more than the minimum. We are very thankful for Robbie Pierce/Mastercraft Race Products for being our lunch sponsor along with Rodrigo Ampudia who will be hosting our dinner at his restaurant “Mango Mango” for those that will be staying in Ensenada for the night.We have pre-arranged discounted accommodations at the in Ensenada for riders who would like to stay overnight with the group.We suggest making your reservations right away by calling The room block reservation is under reservation , with 1 king bed, other room options are available.We only have 35 rooms blocked so make your reservation today! All riders are welcome to join this group, although we will have a team leader heading back to San Diego after the ranch visit for riders who choose not to stay overnight. All riders will need to obtain Mexican Insurance before the event date. Our friends at Ameri- Mex Insurance can be reached at PH(619) 478-1035 FAX (619) 478-5788.We would prefer that you purchase your insurance in advance if at all possible. They will however have an insurance writer at registration the morning of the ride. A map will be available at registration for those who would like one.We will have extra fuel for those that may need it during the ride. Round trip from the Tecate border to Ensenada and back is approximately 150 miles. We will also have a truck and trailer in case someone’s bike has a problem.We look forward to introducing and re-introducing you to the students, volunteers and Everett family at , please join us! 9th annual. All proceeds go directly to the deaf ranch and are tax deductible. . Rancho Sordo Mudo Rancho Sordo Mudo. Rancho Sordo Mudo Coral Marina Hotel Rancho Sordo Mudo Please RSVPASAP, Thank You! 800-862-9020 or 877-233-5839 Folio # G10838 Code STEWAR Schedule of Events - Saturday 7:00-8:00 am Registration at PRO-14402 Bond Ct, El Cajon, CA. (619) 390-6252 8:30 am Depart for Tecate border crossing 9:30-9:45 am Re-group at Tecate border, fuel if needed 11:30-1:30 pm Group arrives at RSM, lunch, games with the kids 1:30-2:00 pm Best Bike contest, Group photo, fuel bikes 2:00 pm Depart for Ensenada; or Tecate border crossing 3:00 pm Group 1 arrives at Coral Marina Hotel 4:00 pm Group 2 arrives at US border in Tecate 5:00 pm Dinner available at Mango Mango or on your own 9:00 am Group leaves to go back to US/Mexico Border Schedule of Events - Sunday _________________________________________ Name Rider 1 ________________________________________ Name Rider 2 ____ # of bikes Address Method of Payment for Charity Donation Check (Payable to Rancho Sordo Mudo) Check#_______ Credit Card#____________________________Exp.________ Cash (Don’t send in mail, deliver to Protruck office) Mail to: Rancho Sordo Mudo c/o PRO 14402 Bond Ct, El Cajon CA 92021 Phone (619) 390-6252, FAX (619) 390-6470 _________________________________________ City State Zip _________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ Fax Email (Please provide if you have one, Thank you!) ____ # of automobiles X Yes, count me in for the over night stay X No, I will ride back after the ranch visit X Donation Only Please RSVPASAP, Thank you! ______________________________________ ____ # of riders per bike ____ # of occupants per automobile $100 per person minimum donation $___________
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| Slaughter |
For all who are doing the Wednesday Inside Pass - Let's do dinner somewhere on Tuesday night! We live locally so can meet anywhere in Palmdale, Lancaster or Rosamond! | |||
| Unibear12r |
That would be fun! I still have to plan out what I'm doing tho. | |||
| Slaughter |
For those coming out to Willow for Inside Pass, Here's the dinner plan: Zuma's Italian Restaurant on Tuesday. Maps, directions on their website (they're easy to find) http://www.zumas.us/ Arrive at 7 PM, should give folks coming up from the other side of the hill plenty of time... kitchen closes at 9. See you there! Dinner Tuesday or on the track Wednesday!! | |||
| Slaughter |
Traffic alert for those coming to Willow Springs - check for the road closure of the 5 freeway in the Newhall pass. Last night there was a HUGE collision in the overpass/tunnel and 24 hours later, it's still burning. The 5 is supposed to be closed AT LEAST through Tuesday and they're already reporting SIGNIFICANT damage to the concrete structure of the tunnel and thus the 5 where Northbound traffic crosses the tunnel. You should check - but the San Diegans ought to plan on coming up the 15, Glendalians up and over the ACH route. Gonna be terrible traffic for a week or more. | |||
| Slaughter |
It was IN the tunnel in the southbound 5 NORTH of the junction with the 14. The fire broke up the concrete, meaning the roadway over the top isn't safe. This'll be bad for a while. FORTUNATELY, it does seem the 14 Northbound route might be open this AM. Traffic is gonna be a beyotch.  From the CHP (through AP)
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| Calidrew |
Steve's right. Jack and Cindy (and Shelly, if I can convince her) and I will take ACH to AFH to the 14 to Zuma's in Rosamond. Take the 2 (ACH) north. About three miles past La Canada, turn left on Angeles Forest Hwy. Mind the signs to stay on AFH to the 14. Turn right on Sierra Hwy and then left onto the entrance ramp for the 14N. We are hoping to be there before nightfall 'cause it gets dark in the woods. Watch out for critter crossing. Slaughter, can you confirm that there is gas for sale at the track. Also, are there noise restrictions? | |||
| Slaughter |
There IS gas for sale - they have VP 91 octane unleaded (basically high quality pump gas), 100 octane unleaded and 110 octane leaded. That is all VP gas in ATM/Credit pumps. Just roll up like you do any gas station. You're talking to the guy known for having the LOUDEST racebike at Willow Springs - NO - There are NO noise restrictions!!! (not this year - they are talking about some down the road in the future - I'll need another exhaust at that time) | |||
| Calidrew |
Back from Willow Springs. Beat. Happy. Can't wait to do it again. Chicken strips gone. Footpegs ground. I need to put the rearsets back on before Laguna Seca. Thanks Steve for the heads up on the in and outs. The Deuce and a QuarteR (I renamed it, you heard it here first.) rocks. It is wheelie fast and crash tested tough, fortunately not by me, and no body badly hurt. I can't wait to see the pictures. | |||
| Calidrew |
They're up. Photos from DVK Photography are posted. Here is a link to our session. http://dvkphoto.com/BUELL/071017/eventindex.html Check our that beautiful tuber in the pit photos. Sorry Al, guess I should put an American Sport Bike sticker on BOTH sides. At lease I make you look good on the track. | |||
| Jerry_haughton |
EBear, status report please! FB&D | |||
| Slaughter |
Yeah EBEAR - howya doin? Ever talk to the guy who checked up in front of you and caused the crash? | |||
| Thunderbike |
Hi all; Whats that i was reading?what bike was E-bear riding,well I hope it was the last session and a good time was had by all.Does'nt say anything so I assume your ok.I'll get details from Steve. Anyways I was trying to get some buddys together to ride to Willow Springs and watch the Glendale team race tomorrow.Note that if you hav'nt seen the Glendale team in action you've been missing out.Not to mention you've got to watch the RR give the Ducs a hard time,unbelievable!If anyones interested I'll meet you at the Shell in La Canada or leave a post here tonight or tomorrow morning.Im looking at a 9-9:30 departure.We can take Angeles forest to the 14 or little Tujunga to Bouqette canyon(more fun,but longer).Well signing out,danny. | |||
| Ebear |
Howdy All!! First...Yes , once the fellow returned to the track we had a good talk.After that he came over several times with apology and was very sincere. Turned out we had met at Palomar a month earlier and had a great discussion on Buells and I believe I was the one whom discussed the "Inside Pass" thing with him in the first place!...Go Figure!...Things like this happen on a track and I hold no grudge.He is a "Good Guy" and just had a moment.I hope to ride with him again and hope to find him "with Buell" next time! (He rides a beautiful BMW amongst other bikes). Though Ernie had to go dirt tracking to avoid this I'm very glad he got around it. I have a few sore ribs and a swollen left thumb but I'm just fine and may try a short ride Tommorrow..(after I post up some more of those pics of course!) Incident aside , I had an incredibly good time riding the 1125s...I mean "Deuce and a Quarter" (credit to Andrew Scammon) of course!And as everyone else has said...WOW!!!...theres no mistaking the capabilities and quality of this new member of Erik's Mcycle-Band...Fine job Elves and I'm so looking forward to riding this machine at Laguna! In the next couple of days I will finish my "Comparison to the Tuono" and will post on such thread.And Danny , Yes it was an 1125r and no , it was the third session.Think a little pain could stop me?Got checked out by Medical and went back out for a couple more sessions...once those of you whom weren't at an Inside Pass ride this bike you'll see why...Oh yeah , as far as this bike instilling confidence???? how about......."Got Flypaper??"  | |||
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| Slaughter |
For those coming out to Willow today, we are leaving the BBQ home. The wind is going to be blowing this afternoon and sandburgers weren't well received the last time we tried (and the wind actually blew over the BBQ!) Sorry about that! No free lunch today (bummer) Please DO come out! If the weather gets crappy, there's always Vista del Hurley for shelter! The National Weather Service is advising caution for the area here. Just be aware that as you come over the Crest, it'll pick up in the Antelope Valley so be ready for gustiness. NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS WILL WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHEAST THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE GUSTY 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST AND SAND WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH VISIBILITIES DROPPING TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES. WINDS SHOULD BEGIN TO DIMINISH SOME THIS EVENING. (Message edited by slaughter on October 21, 2007) | |||
| Thunderbike |
Thanks for the heads-up,Steve. Looks like I'll take the truck.Danny | |||
| Reindog |
We just received a possible evacuation phone call from emergency services because of the fires. San Diego county has several huge fires fanned by high winds and Santa Ana temperatures. The sky is literally orange red above my house right now and blue sky several hundred yards to the north of me. Winds were raging throughout the night. A S B might become my evacuation destination if the situation deteriorates. Al and Joanne received the same evacuation preparation call this morning. | |||
| Reindog |
Scenes from my house this morning. I have not employed ANY color correction so you can imagine that it is a bit eerie around here.        (Message edited by reindog on October 22, 2007) | |||
| Denisea |
Tom, Eerie yes. Know you and Laurie, Al, Joanne, Zack are in our prayers. Be safe. Denise and Jerry | |||
| Sparky |
Pretty scary indeed. We could smell the smoke from the foothill fires in the Yorba Linda/Anaheim Hills areas last night from my son's place in Norwalk. I was wondering, are there any satellite images on the web that would show the area in real or near real time, kinda like a webcam in the sky? | |||
| Calidrew |
I just got home from my office in Foothill Ranch where we watched the OC fire burn slowly in our direction. Yes, we could see the flames. Sorry I didn't have my camera. Big shots closed the office at Noon. Tom, You, Laurie and all the Lightons are welcome here at my house in Long Beach if you need to leave the area. Andrew | |||
| Matty |
Boy, the whole place is on fire. We watched the smoke from the Agua Dulce fires while we were at Willow yesterday. I got stuck in a Sigalert due to another fire at the 15/215 while others from our contingent got stuck one at Sunland, all while others were waiting on evac orders.... Hope everyone is safe! | |||
| Sarodude |
Checking in from Spunky & San Francisquito - Green Valley (not Green Valley Lake). Things be interesting - but we're still here. We're packed & ready to evacuate. -Saro | |||
| Jerry_haughton |
your world seems so far from the green mountains of Virginia, but we've "been there" and know what it's like. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. please be safe, and thank you for the updates. FB&D | |||
| Reindog |
Just loaded up with emergency Guinness supplies so we are gonna tough it out at home. It is still smoky outside and ash is all over the place. We are under voluntary evacuation in Carlsbad but mandatory drinking rules are in effect. This is so wigged out that even the jets are bugging out of Miramar. Lighton just bought a generator after experiencing a power failure earlier today so A S B can now go into 24 hour operation to better serve the Buell community. | |||
| Reindog |
Calidrew, Thanks for the offer but we are going to fight the conflagration with Guinness at this time. Tom. | |||
| Al_lighton |
We didn't make our UPS shipment today due to a power outage at work. Power has been restored, but too late to get the packages out. Hopefully tomorrow we can get all the weekend and Monday/Tuesday packages out. Joanne and Zach are hunkered down at American Sport Bike where the air is much cleaner, I'm hanging at home to shoot the looters (just kidding, all is well, just very thick and smelly). |
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