Feb 3rd Ride Scheduled [Archive]

MightyShep

01-17-2007, 04:19 PM

Hello So-Cal Stromtroopers. We have set a firm date and route for the first ride. Feb 3rd. and we will be doing this route.

http://www.gibbageart.com/files/map/SA.jpg

Sign on as to who is going and we can determine where to meet. Let's make this a good one!

gibbage

01-17-2007, 04:38 PM

ME! Im goin!

MightyShep

01-17-2007, 05:20 PM

Found a shortcut from Redlands to Beaumont and Hwy 79

http://www.mightyshep.com/images/shortcut.gif

Funtrainsf

01-17-2007, 06:03 PM

I hope you set one of these up again... I'm out of town on the 3rd, but always looking for fellow Stommers for riding.

BTW: I own that same map collection..

Jblk9695

01-17-2007, 06:14 PM

Yep, San Timoteo is a nice ride, two lane and not too many cages to contend with. There is a little construction going on at the east end but no big deal.
Count me in too.

Jerry:)

gibbage

01-17-2007, 08:17 PM

For some reason, I dont think its a "short cut" ;)

MightyShep

01-17-2007, 08:21 PM

For some reason, I dont think its a "short cut" ;)

Thought it might be nice to get off the slab for a while. What d'ya think?

FastEddie

01-17-2007, 08:28 PM

Except for the fact that my leg is in a cast and I don't have a motorcycle, count me in (next time).

MightyShep

01-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Except for the fact that my leg is in a cast and I don't have a motorcycle, count me in (next time).

Love the Spirit. We'll call it "Fast Eddies Ride".

gibbage

01-17-2007, 10:27 PM

Thought it might be nice to get off the slab for a while. What d'ya think?

Im all for it!

Sorry about your dismount FE. We will ride in momory of your poor Strom! Keep us updated on the insurance and stuff. I hope the guy has insurance. I know the area, and most of the trucks look like they are hardly road-worthy, let alone have insurance.

Jblk9695

01-17-2007, 10:44 PM

I love short cuts, go outta my way to find them:-D

Jerry

gibbage

01-18-2007, 02:23 AM

I was thinkin of inviting my boss. Then I remembered he owned a BMW K-1200-S. We would see him at the start, then thats it. Hehehe.

BTW. Who's got the radar detector? Im sure we will need it on the slab ;)

FastEddie

01-18-2007, 04:00 AM

So I had a Suzuki 350 tha I used to ride in the desert in Tucson. But I have not been out on my strom on dirt. Would this shortcut make a good initiation ride? I mean, would it build confidence or would it be more like hazing?

gibbage

01-18-2007, 04:12 AM

Is the short cut off-road?

I do have off-road experance, but in my 88 Jeep Wrangler. I think taking a 420lb Wee off-roading would be a bit tough for me, considering I only have 2000 miles on it and im a new rider.

Jblk9695

01-18-2007, 10:10 AM

The short cut is just a two lane paved road, so nothing to get too excited about:)
Wait till summer and then we could plan a ride to the San Bernardino mountains and some off road adventures, all hard pack but should be fun to explore.

Jerry

C&CFunFactory

01-18-2007, 06:15 PM

I'm in! Let me know where and what time we are meeting.

gibbage

01-22-2007, 07:16 PM

Now the question is where do we form up?

MightyShep

01-22-2007, 08:17 PM

Where is everyone at.

Gibbage=Glendale
Shep=San Pedro
Jblk9695=San Bernadino
C&CFunFactory=?

I'm thinking somewhere around Corona and maybe meet Jerry in Redlands?

Jblk9695

01-22-2007, 11:13 PM

Sounds good to me, I'm thinking the parking lot at the San Bernardino Museum. Just get off the 10 frwy at California st and go north under the frwy to the first right and follow around to the museum. We just need a time. Let me know if that sound ok. Attached are a couple of photos of San Timoteo Canyon.

gibbage

01-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Thats fine for me. I need to go South anyways. No use for you guys to come up here, and then go south.

MightyShep

01-23-2007, 05:33 PM

Okay guy's here's what I have so far.

Everyone except Jerry will meet at IHop in Corona @ 8:00am. Then we meet up with Jerry after that. Jerry is it more than 45 minutes from Serfas Club DR./Auto Center Dr. in Corona to Redlands? I figure we can meet Jerry at the Museum he mentioned at 9:00 am. Then we can hit the road and take the loop.

http://www.mightyshep.com/images/image_map.gif

Jblk9695

01-23-2007, 06:33 PM

Should take about 30 mins. to the museum from Corona. Then we can motor south on California St. to Barton Rd. and east to San Timotao Canyon. Should be fun, I'm looking forward to the adventure.

Jerry

ronnie

01-23-2007, 11:45 PM

Looks like a big loop! How many hours total?

Jblk9695

01-24-2007, 12:21 AM

I would guess 5-8 depending on speed, traffic and the need for food, always need food and an occasional pit stop, if you know what I mean;)

Jerry

MightyShep

01-24-2007, 12:52 AM

It's 225 miles so Jerry's right on with 5-8 hours. Maybe less, depends on how fast we go. There are some areas of slab where we can make time, but there are also some nice roads worth enjoying, and there's no rush.

ronnie

01-24-2007, 01:49 AM

Sounds good! I like the no rush part.
I should be there if weather permits -no rain please- if you accept an sv rider with you...not the squid type though;-)

MightyShep

01-24-2007, 01:35 PM

Sounds good! I like the no rush part.
I should be there if weather permits -no rain please- if you accept an sv rider with you...not the squid type though;-)
All are welcome.

gibbage

01-24-2007, 05:59 PM

Sweet! The more the better! This will be my first ride, so breakfast is a good idea to go over some things with me. Im stoked about this! I will try and bring my friends good camera and capture some memories for the poor Canadian SOB's that have there Stroms boxed ATM. HA! Keep your free health insurance! At least I can ride in the winter!

MightyShep

01-24-2007, 06:37 PM

If we're going to eat maybe we should make it 7:00 or 7:15. That way we can make sure we get to Jerry at 9:00. Is that too early?

Jblk9695

01-24-2007, 07:32 PM

We are going to stop for lunch, right? I hate missing out on eats:-D

Jerry

MightyShep

01-24-2007, 07:48 PM

We are going to stop for lunch, right? I hate missing out on eats:-D

Jerry
Oh yeah. Lunch is good too. LOL.

gibbage

01-24-2007, 09:02 PM

Im not very morning friendly, but I will be there. I just want to get some tips before we start. I know some of the basics from my MSF and thats about it.

Jblk9695

01-24-2007, 09:13 PM

Not to throw a monkey wrench in the works, but perhaps we could meet for breakfast around the 10 and 215 interchange. There's a Denny's diner off of Tippecanoe and the 10 or a Mimi's at Waterman and the 10. If you have Google Earth you can do a search with dinning checked, although Mimi's didn't show up on mine, the building did but no name.
What do you think? Might be better for those coming from the L.A. area.

Jerry:-D

MightyShep

01-24-2007, 09:41 PM

Whatever works. I'd like to get everyone together before we roll out so that's okay with me.

gibbage

01-24-2007, 10:06 PM

I agree that the 10 and 215 is a better meeting place for me, and in fact thats about where the starting poing is on the map. I would be going out of my way to get to the 91, and then backtrack a little.

MightyShep

01-25-2007, 01:00 AM

New meeting point! Exit I-10 @ Tipacanoe. Left on Tipacanoe and then right on Rosewood. Meet at the Denny's @ 9:00 am.

http://www.mightyshep.com/image_map.gif

Jblk9695

01-25-2007, 02:17 AM

Well I know the Stroms are kinda off road but I think the little short cut from the 10 to Redlands blvd might be a bit of a challenge:mrgreen:

Just being what my wife calls me---PITA

Jerry:-D

MightyShep

01-25-2007, 02:22 AM

:p Well I know the Stroms are kinda off road but I think the little short cut from the 10 to Redlands blvd might be a bit of a challenge:mrgreen:

Just being what my wife calls me---PITA

Jerry:-D
That wold be the inherent shortcomings of the mapping software.:p Ideally we would follow the exit ramp and turn onto Tippacanoe. I have no idea why it does that.

Jblk9695

01-25-2007, 08:55 PM

That's why programmers get the big bucks, so they can mess with us:-D
I just ordered a butt pad from Alaska leather after reading the Monkey Butt discussion, figured better to be safe than sorry and my usual trip length lately has been around 100 miles so this one will try my rear end a bit:-D
Looking forward to it and meeting everyone.

Jerry

BDragon

01-26-2007, 04:08 PM

I'd love to go. Hope I can get my wee fixed in time. Sounds like a fun ride.

Jblk9695

01-26-2007, 07:07 PM

I'd love to go. Hope I can get my wee fixed in time. Sounds like a fun ride.

What's wrong with your Wee?:(
Inquiring minds want to know:)

Jerry

USMC V-STROMMER

01-28-2007, 04:34 PM

Gents; Just popped onto the regional forum. It's been a while and I'm glad I looked at it when I did. I've been looking forward to a ride with some fellow Strommers.
9am at that Denny's just may work for me. I am going through some post surgery Physical Therapy on my ankle but I should be good for a ride. I have been out twice this past week on some 1 hour rides around the SD county and if the "boss" doesn't give me too dirty of a look when I bring up this subject on oh say about Thursday with her then I should be meeting you guys. I'll probably ride the loop with you as far as San Juan Capistrano and then hit the 5 South to home. Who's in so far? Is there a plan to P.M. phone #'s prior to Saturday's meet & greet?

Jblk9695

01-29-2007, 12:37 AM

I'd say just show up at Denny's for the meet and greet.
I think 4 or 5 are going so far, see post 18.

Jerry:D

USMC V-STROMMER

01-29-2007, 08:30 PM

MightyShep

01-29-2007, 08:45 PM

A worthy endeavor. Be sure to give my regards, and thanks, to those returning. I appreciate their efforts.

gibbage

01-30-2007, 12:54 AM

Actually, I won't be able to make it. We have some guys coming back on Saturday and I want to be here to welcome them home. They've been gone over a year and I plan on having some cold ones and a bottle of Patron waiting for them.

The best reason to miss a strom-meet. Service too our country! And yes, I consider toasting our boys who made it back good service too our country. S!

Jblk9695

01-30-2007, 02:09 AM

Can't think of a better reason and tell them we're proud of them. My son is in Afganistan(Navy) and my grandson is in Germany(Airforce), so I know where your coming from.

Jerry

MightyShep

01-31-2007, 09:39 PM

Everybody ready?
http://www.mightyshep.com/images/super.gif

Jblk9695

01-31-2007, 10:56 PM

Yep:D

Jerry

gibbage

02-01-2007, 12:25 AM

Hell ya! Checking weather.com and it looks like a great day for riding!!!

My only issue? I still have the stock Wee seat. Man, this will be.... "interesting". If I can find a local dealer with the GEL seat in stock, I will get it.

Jblk9695

02-01-2007, 12:29 AM

FYI-- Watch the Tippecanoe off ramp, it may be backed up to the frwy. Last Sat it was around 10:00, not sure how it will be a little before 9:00. If it is backed up and you don't want to fight with the cages just continue on to Mountain View(about a mile) and get off there, go right to Redlands Blvd and go right back to Tippecanoe, go right again(I'm getting dizzy) back under the 10 frwy and go to Dennys. Sounds like a bit out of the way but you get to keep moving:-D

Jerry

MightyShep

02-01-2007, 12:30 AM

gibbage

02-02-2007, 08:32 PM

OK. Final roll call. Denny's 9AM!!! I think we have a total of about 6 people. 4-5 for sure, with 2 possible. I will bring the map I scanned.

MightyShep

02-02-2007, 10:29 PM

I'm in. See y'all there.

WeThereYet

02-02-2007, 10:46 PM

I'm in. See y'all there.

Many, many pics!!!!

MightyShep

02-02-2007, 10:57 PM

Many, many pics!!!!
You got it!

Jblk9695

02-02-2007, 11:17 PM

Camera battery is charged, theres oil in the crankcase and air in the tires, I'm ready:-D

Jerry

WeThereYet

02-02-2007, 11:22 PM

You got it!

Hey Shep,

Stay off them Wee's. Thought we were going to lose Big B last year! :twisted:

Seriously though, would love to be on that ride with all you La la landers!

gibbage

02-03-2007, 12:18 AM

I also have a high-end digi-cam that I will be toting in the trunk. Im sure there will be tons of pics to show the poor knucks stuck in the snow ;)

MightyShep

02-03-2007, 12:45 AM

I also have a high-end digi-cam that I will be toting in the trunk. Im sure there will be tons of pics to show the poor knucks stuck in the snow ;)

That's funny!

Jblk9695

02-03-2007, 11:26 PM

Super ride:-D I for one had a blast. Can't wait for the next adventure.
Will post some photo's tomorrow.

Jerry

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 12:30 AM

Me too. I'll try and get the video done before Monday.

gibbage

02-04-2007, 01:35 AM

Ya. GREAT ride! Thank you both for having me. A very memorable time in my life, and I look forward too many more. Hopefully Shep wont dump the best parts of next ride from his camera.

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 11:21 AM

Ya. GREAT ride! Thank you both for having me. A very memorable time in my life, and I look forward too many more. Hopefully Shep wont dump the best parts of next ride from his camera.

LOL. That was dissapointing. We had some great turns on 74. It would have been great to get those on film. Well....we'll just have to go back and reshoot! :mrgreen:

Jblk9695

02-04-2007, 01:00 PM

Didn't get too many pics, we were having to much fun just enjoying the twisties. I really liked the Trabruco - Santiago Canyon run, how about the guy on the cruiser, he'd give any sport bike a good run thru the canyon's!
Loosing the vid from the one run was dissapointing as I was the STAR, hogged all the sceens:rolleyes:
Had some great Italian food in San Jaun Capistrano and great weather, the photo of the palm trees is one Shep took for all the Canadians, something to warm you up:mrgreen:

Jblk9695

02-04-2007, 01:02 PM

More pics, too much fun!!

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 05:14 PM

Here's the video footage from Ortega Highway. Too bad I didn't get the stuff from 74. That was some great road.

http://www.mightyshep.com/video/feb3.wmv

It's about 19mb so beware modem users.

Jblk9695

02-04-2007, 05:55 PM

Excellent, that little vid cam does a good job. Liked the choice of tunes too:-D

Jerry

WeThereYet

02-04-2007, 06:04 PM

Here's the video footage from Ortega Highway. Too bad I didn't get the stuff from 74. That was some great road.

http://www.mightyshep.com/video/feb3.wmv

It's about 19mb so beware modem users.

Hey MS and jblk9695. Nice vid and photos. Yup, them are some strange looking trees. We're known for some strange looking "trees" up here as well. ;) MS, I felt for the two guys behind you. They must have been doing some serious caning on those bikes to keep you in sight. :twisted:

If you make it here this summer Shep, you'll be needing the wide angle because I can think of at least three riders who'll be right on your pipes! Canuckleheads, chime in!

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 06:30 PM

... I felt for the two guys behind you. They must have been doing some serious caning on those bikes to keep you in sight. :twisted: ...

They were right with me the whole time.

WeThereYet

02-04-2007, 06:34 PM

They were right with me the whole time.

Yeah but you never got out of third! Ah MS, don't go getting all soft on us man! :D

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 06:36 PM

Hey, those are my peeps!

Jblk9695

02-04-2007, 08:21 PM

Third, heck, I think I found 5th a couple of times:mrgreen:

Peep, Peep, Peep

MightyShep

02-04-2007, 09:25 PM

Third, heck, I think I found 5th a couple of times:mrgreen:

Peep, Peep, Peep

http://www.mightyshep.com/images/rofl3.gif

WeThereYet

02-05-2007, 12:50 AM

They were right with me the whole time.

OK, MS, I believe you! ;)

On a more serious matter, how do you like your Givi shield? It looks like you have it mounted low. Do you look over it or through it? I haven't bought anything in a couple of weeks and am getting antsy.

gibbage

02-05-2007, 03:50 AM

Considering I only had 2000 miles total on two wheels, I think I did good on my little blue wee! Shep was keeping a good pace out there on Ortega, but we got slowed down by a few beemers. Ugh! Then I took lead in my backyard in So-OC and showed them a good ride through my backyard. At first, we were behind a cruiser, and then he took off! I was shocked at the pace he had! After a few turns, I never saw him again till we hit Cooks Corner!

In all, one of the best time I have had on my bike, and that one trip made the investment in the DL-650 all worth it. I cant wait for the next run! Watching the film now.

gibbage

02-05-2007, 04:01 AM

On a more serious matter, how do you like your Givi shield? It looks like you have it mounted low. Do you look over it or through it? I haven't bought anything in a couple of weeks and am getting antsy.

He had his mounted on a Mad Stad, and was angled steep and low so he could see well over it. I also have the Givi on my bike, and have it in the lowest position. I find it 10x better then stock. Im able to ride at 85-90MPH confortably, and still see over it. The stock shield was bouncing my head at 65MPH.

C&CFunFactory

02-05-2007, 07:00 AM

Well guys I obviously missed the ride. I got a major flu going here that I still am not fully recovered from. I also managed to get the s/o really good and sick too. I figured I'd spare you guys the possible contamination and my having to stop every 15 minutes for a bathroom break :-). On the up side I have dropped about 6 pounds it is one hell of a way to jumpstart a diet. So whens the next one? I look forward to meeting you guys. Awesome video I suppose until the next ride I will have to live vicariously through you guys. Take care.

MightyShep

02-05-2007, 07:46 PM

OK, MS, I believe you! ;)

On a more serious matter, how do you like your Givi shield? It looks like you have it mounted low. Do you look over it or through it? I haven't bought anything in a couple of weeks and am getting antsy.

WTY I like the Givi. So much so that my Cee Bailey 23.5 is gathering dust in the closet. Here's the thing with the Givi. The optics are not the greatest but the look fits the bike better than the hourglass shaped Cee Bailey. I have it low for two reasons. One I like looking over a shield not through it, and two that position gives me the least wind noise in my modular helmet. I saw that the Givi's are now coming without that crappy black edge so that's a plus. All in all a very good shield for the money. I do have the madstad bracket also. I love that thing.

WeThereYet

02-05-2007, 08:22 PM

WTY I like the Givi. So much so that my Cee Bailey 23.5 is gathering dust in the closet. Here's the thing with the Givi. The optics are not the greatest but the look fits the bike better than the hourglass shaped Cee Bailey. I have it low for two reasons. One I like looking over a shield not through it, and two that position gives me the least wind noise in my modular helmet. I saw that the Givi's are now coming without that crappy black edge so that's a plus. All in all a very good shield for the money. I do have the madstad bracket also. I love that thing.

Thanks MS. Looks like you have the 22" Givi. Back out to the same shop tomorrow and see if I can get one in. Like the looks of it in your pics. :D

ronnie

02-06-2007, 04:39 AM

My first excuse was that...I sold my SV on that very day ;-) I am soon to pick up my 06 Vee red and will be very glad to join the group on the next ride. Hopefully on a Sunday...and this is my second excuse...got two boys playing base ball, basket, soccer and they have their games on Saturdays. Anyway;-)