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Bbstacker
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 03:41 am: | 
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Tic, toc, tic, toc.
Yes i'm counting down too. Hope my Corbin seat gets here in time. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 09:30 am: |
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21 days 'til ride launch... |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 10:06 am: |
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Let me know your ETA for Waterloo, I'll get together with Jerry and Dave and figure out what we'll be doing that evening and let you know where we'll be at
This is a guess, it s 300 miles from springfield, figure at least one stop in between, maybe 2, mostly secondary roads, leaving the races around 4 pm, figure between 9 and 10 pm, maybe a touch later, so where is the drinking going to take place and who needs a roommate in waterloo and KC( i head home after that)
R |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 10:15 am: |
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check that roomate for Waterloo, Kansa city and Topeka KS, after topeka i leave for home, and wave good by to the good folks headed west
R |
Josh_
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 12:11 pm: |
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Prior, We'll be staying in the Waterloo area Sunday night, please keep me posted as to the hotel of choice. |
Prior
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 12:07 am: |
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Josh and R, I'll give it a few days and see who else chimes in with lodging needs and we'll make the call then.
20 days... |
Sparky
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 02:13 am: |
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Ferris, I talked to Jay Leno today about us meeting him at the Rock Store on Sunday. It won't happen unless we get there between 10:30 and 12. He leaves promptly at 12 so he can go to work. But he'll be happy to pose for pictures as long as we are there before he leaves.
With that said, the scenic route Al, Eric & I are planning is made for photo ops and such, so we're probably not going to be at the Rock Store before noon. We can do the next best thing though... take it easy, enjoy the sights, lean into the turns and have fun!
Sparky |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:08 am: |
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thanks Sparky. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:09 am: |
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20 days... |
99buellx1
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 02:00 pm: |
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Remember, as posted earlier:
I have accomidations in Waterloo avialable at my home.
I have one spare bed, a couch, a garage, and internet access.
Stipulations:
I have a dog and two cats. (they will lick like you even if you don't lick like them)(actually the cats will probably leave you alone, but the dog is a lover)
Contact me at:
(319)290-9453 - cell
800-342-7593 x 213 - work
craig @ silvereagleharley.com - work
craig @ ifmracing.com - home
(Message edited by 99buellx1 on August 15, 2005) |
Charlieboy6649
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 04:22 pm: |
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Mark,
You ordered a Corbin?! You'll have to let me know how it is...
Jerry/all attending the Occotillo leg,
I'm driving out to Occotillo, then riding up to meet the group at Julian for pie, so that I can pack camp gear. If anyone needs anything brought out (beer/food etc.) I'll be happy to bring it with me... Just let me know. I know Don is sending me a box with sleeping bag etc. Don't worry about room. I just built a trailer... Look forward to seeing you all again. |
Charlieboy6649
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 04:52 pm: |
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I know there was a question of where Ocotillo is. It's a huge area, but here's Ocotillo proper where S-2 meets I-8...
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Bbstacker
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 08:37 pm: |
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Charlie: Yup. Got 1 on order from Al. Said he had some of the C/F looking ones coming in from Corbin. I've been looking at the Corbin seats for a while and, well, you know about my hard-on for carbon fiber anything, so I went and ordered one.
BTW I'll see you in Ocotillo. I'm planning to meet up with the group in Vegas and staying with the ride till Sunday am. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:13 pm: |
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we're still up in the air about where we're staying in Las Vegas. i'm open for suggestions, but would prefer to be on the Strip for the entertainment value and the photo opportunities.
FB |
Pdxs3t
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 09:23 pm: |
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And any other opportunities that arise! |
Prior
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 10:33 pm: |
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Ferris,
If you'd like, I'll start calling and see what is available tomorrow when I get home from work. Can we get a show of hands as to who will be staying with us in Vegas by tomorrow afternoon so I have an idea of what sort of place we're going to need? I'll take care of getting it all booked too, unless there is a local that has some connections.
THIS will be THE celebration of the trip, we've got to do this part right... We've got myself and Ferris, without digging through all of the other posts, please shoot me a PM or post here. |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 11:36 pm: |
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Alex, M1 Combat Don has done some homework via phone and internet, but i was hoping to have someone on the ground in Vegas, or someone who's been there enough to really know their way around, offer up any ideas.
i'd like to stay at one of the "name brand" places on the Strip, such as Luxor, Venetian, Treasure Island, Caesar's, etc.
a second floor suite facing the Strip would be cool, for the AfterParty.
safety and security for the bikes is a must.
there'll be at least six of us, probably more. even if we get an "expensive" suite, divvying up the cost (providing that some of us are willing to sleep on couches and floor) should bring the per-person cost down to something manageable.
like i said, i'm open for suggestions. Don and i have e-mailed back and forth a lot and we keep coming back to the Luxor, but maybe there's a better option?
FB |
Al_lighton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 12:48 am: |
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We'll be here at Ocotillo Wells SVRA (State Vehicular Recreation Area)
http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.151367,-116.111412&spn=0.005163,0.008929&t=h&h l=en
(cut and paste link in to a browser address window, multiple comma's in the adress trick the BWB linking code)
Most of the time that we go out there, we camp at Hidden Valley instead of Holmes Camp, because there is less people there and Holmes camp is usually filled with rude quad riders doing dusty doughnuts in camp all day and night. We don't have to worry about that this time of year, there will likely be no one out there because it will be hotter than hell itself. Ocotillo Wells SVRA is just barely above the Salton Sea, which is slightly below sea level. Average daytime temps in early september are 105F, but we aren't getting there until late in the day when it will have cooled to a chilly 95F or so, if we're lucky. But Holmes camp has two things that Hidden Valley Camp see http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.144972,-116.041846&spn=0.005163,0.008929&t=h&h l=en doesn't have: Trees and pay showers. So bring quarters. We'll likely wake up to a few motocrossers who will show up for a short ride at the crack of dawn before it gets too hot, otherwise, we'll likely have the place to ourselves.
You should be able to find your way there via the Google map links. Cell phone coverage is spotty out there. And the Blu Inn and Desert Rose will likely not be open, so we'll need Joanne to bring everything we could possibly need.
Ebear, Scott and I tried to get to Killen trail yesterday (part of Sunday mornings ride), but it is still closed after the winter wash outs  . But we ran into a forest service employee that said that it MIGHT be open by then, as a truck was scheduled to clear that road last week. We'll see, she gave me the phone number to call. |
Bbstacker
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 01:42 am: |
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Hey all, I just sent an e-mail to my bud who lives and works in Vegas. He works at Paris. I'v got him looking at accomodations for us. Should hear back from him tomorrow.
I will keep everyone posted |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 06:01 am: |
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Al, thanks for the report.
Bbstacker, thanks for the help.
19 days and counting... |
Charlieboy6649
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 10:56 am: |
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Mark,
Looking forward to seeing you out there...
Al,
Yea, I know where that's at. Too bad we wont be traversing Anza Borrego...Beautiful desert vistas... I'm looking forward to seeing you all. Now, if I could just talk one of my friends into loaning me an OHV.?.? |
Ebear
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 04:15 pm: |
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Ferris...Here is the route from Wrightwood to Palomar Mountain Raceway, to Ocotillo Wells and then to Hell's Kitchen. (Ortega Highway)
This route has been improved from the last one posted.Instead of heading up Palomar and down Harrison Grade we've reversed that so no-one has to pay the $6.00 fee to pass through the park.
From the parking lot of Cal Sportbike,Wrightwood,Calif.
0.0 ....."Left" down Park ave
0.1 ....."Right" on SH 2
0.7 ....."Right" on Lone Pine Canyon
1.0 ....."Left" on Thrush St.
1.2 ....."Right" on Heath St.
1.4 ....."Left" on Lone Pine Canyon
10.2 ...."Right" on SH 138
31.9 ...."Left" on SH 18 (Crestline)
58.2 ...."Right" at Dam (still SH 18\Big Bear Blvd.)
108.0 ..."Left" at Bryant St.
110.4 ..."Left" on Oak Glen Rd.
126.4 ..."Left" at the 10 Interstate Freeway(East)
131.5 ..."Right" off freeway at SH 243
131.8 ..."Left" onto Lincoln St.
132.3 ..."Right" onto San Gorgonio (SH 243)
156.7 ..."Stop" at the Chevron Gas Station in downtown Idylwild.
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0.0 ....Reset Odometer here.
0.0 ...."Right" onto SH 243
5.3 ...."Left" onto SH 74
16.8 ..."Right" onto SH 371
37.3 ..."Left" onto SH 79 (Aguanga)
64.9 ..."Right" onto SH 76
86.9 ..."Right" onto Nate Harrison Grade
88.0 ...Gravel Starts!
98.0 ...Gravel ends (Mount Palomar Park)
00.0 ...Reset Odometer at Park Entrance(Pay Booth)
3.7 ..."Left" to General Store(Mothers)
3.8 ..."Right" down Palomar Mountain(Twisty Side)
10.7 ..."Left" on SH 76
22.8 ..."Right" at Hideout(Mesa Grande Rd.)
00.0 ...Reset Odometer("Right" on Mesa Grande)
8.3 ..."Right" onto SH 79
10.2 ..."Left" at Santa Ysabel(78/79 run together through Julian)
17.5 ..."Right" in Julian (called SH 78 here towards Ocotilla and Brawley)
56.9 ..."Left" into Desert(Holmes Camp)
0.00 ...Reset Odometer
0.00 ..."Right" onto SH 78
27.3 ..."Right" onto S2
44.1 ..."Right" onto SH 79
85.1 ...Arrive at Freeway 15 (take ramp north "Right" )
86.6 ...Offramp to Rancho California("Left" )
92.4 ..."Left" on DeLuz Rd.
94.6 ..."Right" onto Carancho
97.4 ..."Right" onto Los Gatos
99.6 ..."Right" onto Volcano
100.8 ..."Left" onto Tenaja
105.0 ..."Right" onto Cleveland Forest Rd.
108.4 ...Gate into Park.
(the last two directions are being modified, please stand by... FB 08/20/05)
From here you'll be on a Goat trail with asphalt.This road is VERY narrow and will look like a bike trail.You may be making water crossings but will be shallow and greasy.
Proceed 18 miles to the end and turn Left on Ortega Highway(SH 74).
The Hells Kitchen will be on your right about a mile down.
(Message edited by jerry_haughton on August 16, 2005)
(Message edited by ebear on August 18, 2005)
(Message edited by jerry_haughton on August 20, 2005) |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 04:57 pm: |
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cool Ebear, very nice work.
i'll edit your earlier post tonight when i get off work.
epic-er and epic-er... |
Ebear
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 06:10 pm: |
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A view from the back side of Palomar overlooking Henshaw Lake
Same with Bill Cox and Scott Page |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 06:30 pm: |
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let the good times roll. |
Thunder
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 07:48 pm: |
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Here is the route for September 6th ... Ulysses 1000 mile service...departure from Lees Summit to Topeka HD... address to address.
Departure time from Thunderdome II 0400...
Time Mile Instruction For Toward
4:00 AM 0.0 Depart 1404 SE 7th Terr, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 on SE 7th Terrace (East) 131 yds
4:00 AM 0.1 Turn RIGHT (South) onto SE Country Ln 0.2 mi
4:01 AM 0.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto SE Oldham Pky 0.4 mi
4:02 AM 0.7 Turn RIGHT (South) onto SE Todd George Rd, then immediately turn RIGHT (West) onto Ramp 0.3 mi
4:03 AM 1.0 Merge onto US-50 4.7 mi
4:07 AM 5.7 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-470 [US-50] 6.9 mi I-470 / US-50 / Wichita
4:13 AM 12.6 Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-435 [US-50] 13.1 mi I-435 / US-50 / Wichita
4:17 AM 17.1 Entering Kansas
4:24 AM 25.7 At exit 1B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-10 28.1 mi KS-10 / Lawrence
4:49 AM 53.8 At SR-10, stay on SR-10 [W 23rd St] (West) 21 yds
4:49 AM 53.8 Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) 120 yds
4:49 AM 53.9 Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-59 [S Iowa St] 1.9 mi
4:52 AM 55.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi
4:52 AM 56.0 Road name changes to S McDonald Dr 1.0 mi
4:54 AM 57.0 Keep LEFT onto Ramp 21 yds I-70 / Kansas Turnpike / Topeka
4:54 AM 57.0 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.3 mi
4:54 AM 57.3 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.1 mi
4:55 AM 57.4 *Toll road* Merge onto I-70 [Kansas Tpke] 18.1 mi
5:09 AM 75.5 Keep RIGHT to stay on I-70 4.8 mi I-70 / US-40 / KS-4 / Topeka / Salina
5:13 AM 80.4 At exit 362C, turn off onto Ramp 0.1 mi 10th Ave / Madison St
5:14 AM 80.5 Turn LEFT (West) onto (SE) 10th Ave 0.6 mi
5:15 AM 81.1 Turn LEFT (South) onto US-75 Alt [SW Topeka Blvd] 1.1 mi
5:16 AM 82.2 Arrive 2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
SUMMARY
Driving distance: 82.2 miles
Trip duration: 1 hour, 16 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 16 minutes
Cost: $3.29 |
Thunder
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 07:49 pm: |
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OK Map didn't attach correctly... I will re-post!
Jeff |
Thunder
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 08:22 pm: |
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Ok September 6th route from Lees Summit, MO to Topeka, KS "Topeka HD"
Depart around 0400, arrive in Topeka before 0600
Time Mile Instruction For Toward
4:00 AM 0.0 Depart 1404 SE 7th Terr, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 on SE 7th Terrace (East) 131 yds
4:00 AM 0.1 Turn RIGHT (South) onto SE Country Ln 0.2 mi
4:01 AM 0.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto SE Oldham Pky 0.4 mi
4:02 AM 0.7 Turn RIGHT (South) onto SE Todd George Rd, then immediately turn RIGHT (West) onto Ramp 0.3 mi
4:03 AM 1.0 Merge onto US-50 4.7 mi
4:07 AM 5.7 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-470 [US-50] 6.9 mi I-470 / US-50 / Wichita
4:13 AM 12.6 Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-435 [US-50] 13.1 mi I-435 / US-50 / Wichita
4:17 AM 17.1 Entering Kansas
4:24 AM 25.7 At exit 1B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-10 28.1 mi KS-10 / Lawrence
4:49 AM 53.8 At SR-10, stay on SR-10 [W 23rd St] (West) 21 yds
4:49 AM 53.8 Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) 120 yds
4:49 AM 53.9 Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-59 [S Iowa St] 1.9 mi
4:52 AM 55.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto Ramp 0.3 mi
4:52 AM 56.0 Road name changes to S McDonald Dr 1.0 mi
4:54 AM 57.0 Keep LEFT onto Ramp 21 yds I-70 / Kansas Turnpike / Topeka
4:54 AM 57.0 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.3 mi
4:54 AM 57.3 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.1 mi
4:55 AM 57.4 *Toll road* Merge onto I-70 [Kansas Tpke] 18.1 mi
5:09 AM 75.5 Keep RIGHT to stay on I-70 4.8 mi I-70 / US-40 / KS-4 / Topeka / Salina
5:13 AM 80.4 At exit 362C, turn off onto Ramp 0.1 mi 10th Ave / Madison St
5:14 AM 80.5 Turn LEFT (West) onto (SE) 10th Ave 0.6 mi
5:15 AM 81.1 Turn LEFT (South) onto US-75 Alt [SW Topeka Blvd] 1.1 mi
5:16 AM 82.2 Arrive 2047 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612 |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 08:29 pm: |
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Ebear, i corrected your earlier directions post, and added the Wrightwood to Palomar info from it to your post above.
double-check and make sure i did the grafting correctly. once i get a GO from you i'll past the route instructions into the itinerary at the top of this page.
FB |
M2me
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 08:59 pm: |
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I'm tenatively thinking about riding the Appleton-Waterloo leg. It sounds like a good way to spend Labor Day weekend!  |
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