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Author Message   Deadprez08 Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 09:03 pm:        So I'll be living in NM for four years beginning in late August of 2008 (be attending NMT in Socorro). Other than the beautiful mountain roads I expect to find nearby, and the track in... Albuquerque? where can I look forward to happy Buelling? ~Dunte   Murraebueller Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:19 pm:        Dunte- Great roads everywhere but concentrated in the north. Send a PM to Ghostrider and we'll ad you to the list. We ride all over NM and Colorado with forays into Arizona and Utah. Welcome to the madness.   Murraebueller Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 10:23 pm:        Forgot to mention there is also a track in Deming, much closer to Socorro. Look around the Roswell/Cloudcroft area. Also check out Silver City, the Gila and north to Glenwood. You're also pretty close to Big Bend.   Buellnick Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 09:03 am:        You will have to ride some long slabs to get to the fun roads but they'll be worth it. I used to live in the Alamogordo area and went up to Cloudcroft and Ruidoso areas on a regular basis - great riding up there - especially the secondary roads through mountains and reservation land. Route 60 west is another slab but it gets fun when you make the turn at Apache Springs and start the southwest loop to Silver City. Once in the Silver City area you can hit the Mimbres valley and Route 15 which probably takes the prize for the most switch backs per mile in NM. The road through the Black Mountains is also a lot of fun. Route 60 west to AZ 191 south is another good ride but the last time I was there the road was in poor shape for long stretches - maybe AZ fixed it by now. I'm sure you'll want to head north to the ABQ big city - Route 60 east to 55 to 337 is the entertaining way to head north (if you have time). If you go that far, scoot over to Route 14 and head north to Santa Fe. On your way up/down rt 14 run up/down the crest road... recently received lots of unwanted law enforcement attention because it is used as a practice "track" by some folks. Sunday mornings used to be Crest Road "race day" but I suspect this has changed... There are plenty of other places - especially up north where most of us ABQ/SF dwellers ride... BTW: The Arroyo Seco track is 180 miles from Socorro. SMRI is closer to Socorro. Welcome to NM!   Murraebueller Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 04:42 pm:        I learned something here today. I need to spend more time in the southern part of our excellent state- I assumed that the track at Deming would be closer to Socorro. I have heard that it's nicer to ride due to more even surfaces and more runoff.   Ghostrider Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 05:36 pm:        Road Trip!!   Murraebueller Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 07:10 pm:        Indeed. Any excuse. How about February for a track day? We can trailer together if it's crappy up here. Nick- Your tags are here. If I'm not around they're in the office. We're closed tomorrow from 10:30 -12:30 or so for the memorial for Kris.   Buellnick Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 08:16 pm:        Road Trip to where? South? The Track? Ok - we'll see how the weather is...we may just drive up.   Buell_nm Posted on Friday, December 07, 2007 - 08:24 pm:        Yes, it is time for a road trip south... to the track in Deming. Which is actually about 20 miles east of Deming. As Murrea mentioned above, it is a great track, faster and with all kinds of run off. I've actually taken a ride through the desert on one of the corners down there. I think it is a safer track the Sandia. I'm planning on heading down for a track day in Jan, both days in Feb, and March for the race (there are two track days prior the races on sunday.)   Ghostrider Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 11:42 am:        http://www.arroyosecoraceway.com/index.html Well, based on 2007 prices, $155 for both days, plus motel, gas, etc. That's probably do-able. I got the truck and can haul one more with mine. I'm sure we can bunk up to save dough. By then, I'll be itching to go ride. Count me in.   Buell_nm Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 11:56 am:        Yeah, we got one more to go... Anyone here wanna go to superbike school at Laguna Seca april 29 & 30???? I decided to not go on my scuba trip so that I could do that instead.   Ghostrider Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 - 10:01 pm:        I'd love to. What are the odds that I can afford it??   Buellnick Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 01:30 am:        Which super bike school? How much is it?   Buell_nm Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 11:58 am:        THE Superbike school with Keith Code and it about the only one that I can afford. At Laguna it is 450 if you bring your bike and 650 if you use one of theirs. http://www.superbikeschool.com/   Deadprez08 Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 - 01:30 pm:        Awesome response guys, I can't wait to get out there. I'll send details in June when I'm officially done here in the TX and hopefully I can catch some of you guys around the first few months I'm in NM. Cheers ~Dunte   Buellnick Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 01:43 am:        I was thinking about the Kevin Schwantz School but its more expensive. Freddie Spencer's School - Penguin is similarly priced to the Kieth Code school. I wonder what the differences are? You can't really tell by the school web sites. Anybody know?   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 10:31 am:        Probably not too much. I really don't know what Keith Code's background is beyond his writing those books. I remember when Schwantz and Spencer were racers, so I guess that's their claim to fame. I didn't look at the sites yet, but suspect they have different classes for different levels of rider. I'd like to think I'm not a beginner, but based on how fast the 1st group was at Sandia, I think I probably am.   Buell_nm Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 - 06:42 pm:        I've been looking into Code's school and have talked to two guys who have been. They have nothing but great things to say about it. According to the web site and the guys, everyone starts in Level I regardless of how long you've been riding. CJ, your not a beginner, you are a very fast street rider. However,there is a huge difference between being fast on the street rider and begin really fast/expert on the track.   Jumpinjewels Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 09:10 am:        Hey you guys in NM, you've got me going on doing a track school. Keith Code is doing one at Miller Motorsports this summer and I'm planning on trying to save some $$$$ to go. Anything to become a better street rider sounds great, and how to corner those Buells!!!!   Dr_greg Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 03:54 pm:        Back in the mid-90s a riding buddy of mine (we both rode Ducati 900SS's) attended the CSS (Code) at Phoenix (PIR or Firebird, forget which). It was a squidfest with guys crashing all over the place and---my buddy said---inadequate "supervision." He demanded---and got---his money back. Now it's probably better now; I'm just offering this up for what it's worth. I'd be interested in some firsthand reports.   Buell_nm Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 09:17 pm:        Julie, I thought about Miller, as it is much closer, but they are only doing the 2 day camp there in July this year. That is just a lot more $$ then I could come up with. If you get to go, please let me know how it was.   Buellnick Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 08:28 am:        I got the Buell heated grip kit for the frau's XB...installed it yesterday - a relatively easy project. In case you have no inclination to remove and re-install handle bars, clutch levers, wiring etc...The shop wants 2hrs of labor. A must for days like we've been having.   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 10:49 am:        I sorta think this is what you need for days like we've been having:   Buellnick Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 12:02 pm:        Short rides are OK just so that you can feel wind and freedom...as long as there's no ice on the ground. I have heated grips on the BMW and now the wife has them on her bike. The Buell works pretty good. In fact, I would say the Buell grips are quite toasty... BTW: Are you doing some landscaping work with the Nissan?   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 12:54 pm:        Nothin hauls dirt like a sedan!!   Buellnick Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 11:21 pm:        True... there's probably nothing like it!   Buellnick Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 08:12 pm:        Murrae, Been reading some stuff on oil pump gear failures on the older XB bikes. What's involved in replacing the gear with the newer version? Can it be done from the outside or do the casing have to be split? N   Jmhinkle Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 08:22 am:        I'm planning on doing some riding on Thursday. How are the roads up North? I was thinking of riding over Jemez into Santa Fe and maybe farther North. Is it passable or are the roads icy up that way? Maybe I should plan South. What's the good ride into Silver City?   Buell_nm Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 11:36 am:        From what I've heard from friends that live in the Jemez, is that it is mostly clear but there are areas where there are still icy patches.   Buell_nm Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 11:42 am:        So ya all can have a good laugh at my expense.... When changing the oil try not to slip and slam your face into the side of the bike. Or, you too, can have a black eye for christmas. It is amazing just how much a 1/2 inch cut next to the eye brow can bleed. I'm still finding blood in the garage. At least the fat lip has gone down.