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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We've made up our minds - we're planning to move to SoCal. Watching this show last night has me wanting so bad to ride there.


http://dsc.discovery.com/schedule/episode.jsp?episode=0&cpi=24031&gid=0
TV Listing (No pics, : ( )

Questions... Forgive my naivety...

Surely I would not have to worry about being on a stretch of road that spans more than 150 miles between gas stations? Comments?

The switchbacks up and down thru the mountains - are they one-way? I'd be spooky and hard enough on the nerves just to ride them. Do you gotta worry about traffic coming round the [blind] corners the other way?
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Smitty808


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I watched it.....twice! It was on 2 times last night. Maybe I am getting desperate in my old age...but I'd "ride" with any of them!!
Your bike will got 150 miles without stopping for gas?? 90 miles and I am on reserve, 120 miles, and I'm pushing!!(trust me....been there!!) Of course I have made some carb mods too....so that may be the problem.
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Mikej


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes, there can be stretches of no gas or no open gas stations for well over 100 miles. There are even road signs proclaiming this in places like Wyoming, usually posted just past the previous offramp. ; )
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Mutt2jeff


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 02:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, highway 50 looked like a good place to stretch your bikes legs. I imagine you would be hard pressed to find a cop out there.

(Message edited by mutt2jeff on January 27, 2005)
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Cataract2
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

With the mods I've done to my XB9SX I can get about 115-120 miles while cruising. After that the reserve light comes on. One I hit 130 miles I start to sweat.

(Message edited by cataract2 on January 27, 2005)
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Outrider


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Midknyte...The switchbacks are two way but you will get used to them quickly. You can pick up some basic info in the DMV's auto and bike manuals. After that it is just a matter of practice. Avoid the rush hours on the twisties connecting the 5 and 15 in San Diego and South Orange Counties until you are more comfortable. The commuters know the roads and really push it.

To be honest with you, I felt safer riding the mountains out there than I do riding the twisties here in Wisconsin. My only suggestion is that you avoid the front approach to Mt Palomar until you get comfortable with more normal switchbacks.

The front approach is tight and steeply banked with some really beautiful (read: distracting) scenery. Once you get comfy with the tight stuff, you will most likely add this route to your list of favorites as it is so gratifying to do well on a bike like yours.

Just be glad you have an XB9R. Your range will seldom be an inconvenience. Just watch your map and "Next Gas" road signs until you get used to the new area. Better to turn back and get gas than to run out in the middle of nowhere.

Have a friend out there that wishes he could say the same about his Honda Superhawk. Especially since he traded in a perfectly good Honda VFR for it. I swear he spends more time in gas stations than on the road. Plus, we have had to transfer fuel to his bike quite a few of times. Wonder if he still owns it? LOL
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Mikej


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 03:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Words to the wise:
1. Carry a 6' length of 1/4" or 1/8" diameter tubing on your bike. You'll forget it's there until you need it.
2. If riding someplace like Ortega Hwy. and you see lots of MotorHomes coming in the opposite direction then scale your enthusiasm way way back because sooner or later you'll find yourself staring at the grill of some impatient driver passing said motorhomes heading into a corner at the last moment.

Not to make you nervous or anything. You'll soon learn the migratory patterns of the weekend Mammoths and when or where to avoid them.
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Slaughter


Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...and PLAN on somebody crossing the double yellow coming the other way. Leave yourself some options because if you ride at the limit of your or the bike's capabilities, sooner or later it can get ugly.

I am fortunate to live close to the foothills and get to do a lot of mountain riding. I'd say at least twice a season, I'll come to a complete idiot coming the other way losing control, sliding across the double yellow - ESPECIALLY these (squids??) in their mini pickup trucks. Almost 1 out of every 10 vehicles coming in the opposite direction is crossing the double yellow a little. It's easy to yank yourself out of the way UNLESS you're already at your limit.

I apologize for the old song above - but be careful. Friend of mine in LA County Sherriff Search and Recovery works the canyons. They refer to Spring as the opening of the killing season.
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Unibear12r
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2005 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you want to see a bit of California riding check out the Octoberfast, Wordless, Court's Command and My Home Town threads in the Tale Section & Storm Fronts. Lots of pictures.

(Message edited by unibear12r on January 27, 2005)
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Court
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 04:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

>>>I imagine you would be hard pressed to find a cop out there.

True. But, the "other side" of that logic is the few times I have (I used to take U.S. 50) going one of my favorite roads. The last time I was there I was in a Suburban hauling a Grand National dirt tracker to Sacto.

The road is straight as a string and flat as a tabletop for miles. Then, it's a twisty uphill and backdown over a mountain range. Repeat about 20 times.

One of the greatest downhill portions (rivaled by 666 coming into Farmington from the South and one near Zion National Park) is a very twisty section that comes down into a town.

Ride carefully and stay in control.

Court
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Midknyte
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...The switchbacks are two way but you will get used to them quickly...

I had a feeling... All the time and money to cut the roads in the first place, they'd have to double the effort to do that...
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Outrider


Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Midknyte...Not to worry. Having ridden with you to Dave's Sportbike Day last year, you will do just fine in the tight stuff.

After the first few switchbacks you will get the rhythm. Just stay alert and ride the strange roads conservatively and you will love the experience.
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Mikej


Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And remember that out west the hills are relatively lively - meaning to watch for falling rocks and debris in the roadway. It's a real eye opener to come around a corner cranked over and see a collection of 3"-9" rocks scattered in your path. Ride aware and you'll be fine.
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Mikej


Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


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Midknyte
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Midknyte...Not to worry. Having ridden with you to Dave's Sportbike Day last year, you will do just fine in the tight stuff.

Considering how badly my suspension was set up (as we've gone over here), I suppose this is rather something of a compliment. Finally got it dialed in good (right?) on my last ride of the season - felt good to feel good on a bike again. A quite frankly necessary feeling to carry my sanity thru the non-riding [winter] season.

I have a latent fear of heights. I positively love roller coasters, will go up on high ladders and have even walked around on church roofs replacing steeple spot lights, yet "thinking back" on doing so (roller coasters excluded) gives me the willies. How's that for a neurosis?
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Outrider


Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How's that for a neurosis?

About average.

Heck, for 25 years out of a 30 year career, I lived in an airplane and I have both a fear of heights and flying. Is interesting how you learn to overcome your fears when they interfere with something more important.
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