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Rocket · 01-11-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeyfist

Let's do it .

I will hit you up this year .

Guy · 01-11-2018, 12:13 PM

monkeyfist · 01-13-2018, 02:08 PM

I almost made it to Mexico.

Yesterday was a good day.

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monkeyfist · 01-16-2018, 05:26 PM

Lake Arrowhead today with a buddy. The 18 is a great ride...even the 2 lane section was a blast.

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rgbeard · 01-16-2018, 06:21 PM

I got my out to the garage and finally began "de-tracking" mine.

Remove tape.
add back the mirrors, license plate, etc.

Didn't ride.

Have a bit of bronchitis. Coughing in the helmet kinda sucks.

monkeyfist · 01-17-2018, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rgbeard

I got my out to the garage and finally began "de-tracking" mine.

Remove tape.
add back the mirrors, license plate, etc.

Didn't ride.

Have a bit of bronchitis. Coughing in the helmet kinda sucks.

Get healthy. I have the cold that everyone has been passing around for the holidays. I am praying I am on the tail end.

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DAVE94LIGHTNIN · 01-17-2018, 09:02 AM

Does Dirt count? Took my GF out to enjoy the wet dirt after the rains we had this week.

YouTube

monkeyfist · 01-18-2018, 04:25 PM

Dirt counts. That looks like a great time.

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jamespz03 · 01-19-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DAVE94LIGHTNIN

Does Dirt count? Took my GF out to enjoy the wet dirt after the rains we had this week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUbcshAQ-LI

Yes! Now I want a dirt bike, lol....

Guy · 01-19-2018, 09:54 PM

hbwesman · 09:18 PM

Do you guys ever have on and off days when you're out riding? As in, sometimes you feel a bit off.... and other days you feel on-point?

Was feeling kinda "meh" earlier today. I needed to get out, so I geared up and jumped on the 600RR and headed for Palos Verdes.

The stars aligned or something... because to my surprise I was soon feeling very comfortable, familiar, confident on my 600RR which I haven't been riding.

Traffic was fairly light, not a cop in sight, and I rode along the coast like it was the Isle of Man. Headed West, there's a section of road that has a long-right, uphill sweeper that straightens out for a bit, then goes downhill into a right-hander that then straightens out a bit, then tightens back up to the right. The awesome thing is that this section of road is about 1.25 mile and there's a light at each end. I've ridden it a few times before, but today I did probably 12-14 laps. So headed West, I get to work on my right-hand corners, and then my left when I turn around and head back.

I had a friggin' great time and while I was headed home, I couldn't help but think that I really need to get myself out on the track one of these days. Unfortunately, I didn't snap and photos to share with everyone. But I am sure that we've all know the feeling of having a really good day of riding, and a smile on our face when we walk in the door smelling of exhaust.

monkeyfist · 01-20-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hbwesman

Do you guys ever have on and off days when you're out riding? As in, sometimes you feel a bit off.... and other days you feel on-point?

Was feeling kinda "meh" earlier today. I needed to get out, so I geared up and jumped on the 600RR and headed for Palos Verdes.

The stars aligned or something... because to my surprise I was soon feeling very comfortable, familiar, confident on my 600RR which I haven't been riding.

Traffic was fairly light, not a cop in sight, and I rode along the coast like it was the Isle of Man. Headed West, there's a section of road that has a long-right, uphill sweeper that straightens out for a bit, then goes downhill into a right-hander that then straightens out a bit, then tightens back up to the right. The awesome thing is that this section of road is a couple miles in length and there's a light at each end. I've ridden it a few times before, but today I did probably 12-14 laps. So headed West, I get to work on my right-hand corners and then my left when I turn around and head back.

I had a friggin' great time and while I was headed home, I couldn't help but think that I really need to get myself out on the track one of these days. Unfortunately, I didn't snap and photos to share with everyone. But I am sure that we've all know the feeling of having a really good day of riding, and a smile on our face when we walk in the door smelling of exhaust.

Great recap. I work in San Pedro. I like riding out to the Korean Bell.

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rgbeard · 01-20-2018, 08:31 PM

I rode up to San Diego today.

Met Miles.

We passed on a Hwy 94 strafing run, and instead did his 50-mile cycle path on our motos. It included commentary on the areas we went through. A first-class tour of otherwise overlooked places in San Diego.

I got home afterwards, and went out for Palella. A local winery in San Antonio Las Minas features it here every Saturday afternoon!!

rgbeard · 01-20-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hbwesman

Was feeling kinda "meh" earlier today. I needed to get out, so I geared up and jumped on the 600RR and headed for Palos Verdes.

Honestly, that was me this morning. I have the tail-end of bronchitis and, at 6:30 AM, was looking for nearly any excuse to not head out today.

The bed felt so nice at warm..... But I got out anyway....

Tonybeau · 01-20-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hbwesman

Do you guys ever have on and off days when you're out riding? As in, sometimes you feel a bit off.... and other days you feel on-point?

Absolutely! Had an awesome morning two sundays ago ripping up and down Azusa and GMR!

hbwesman · 01-23-2018, 10:50 AM

The weather was perfect last Sunday. I packed a lunch/water, rode Latigo Canyon all day

monkeyfist · 01-23-2018, 12:25 PM

Wow. That sunset shot is great. That could be a magazine photo.

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hbwesman · 01-23-2018, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeyfist

Wow. That sunset shot is great. That could be a magazine photo.

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Thank you! Maybe I should watermark it...?

rgbeard · 01-23-2018, 01:21 PM

It would be a great photo to submit for this:

https://www.socalsportbikes.org/foru...d.php?t=446047

hbwesman · 01-23-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rgbeard

It would be a great photo to submit for this:

https://www.socalsportbikes.org/foru...d.php?t=446047

I would be more than happy to send you the photo for the calendar. Can anyone with photo editing skills increase the clarity(decrease the graininess) of the photo?

*Shot on my dinosaur of an iPhone. Hey, but it still works

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01-11-2018, 12:13 PM	#22
Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 5,223 BOTM Oct 2014	My bike rode me today..

01-16-2018, 06:21 PM	#25
rgbeard Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ensenada, MX and Phoenix, AZ Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 3,637 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2001 Speed Triple 2001 Triumph Trophy 2003 GSXR 1000 Member Garage	I got my out to the garage and finally began "de-tracking" mine. Remove tape. add back the mirrors, license plate, etc. Didn't ride. Have a bit of bronchitis. Coughing in the helmet kinda sucks.
	__________________ My name is Rusty. I'm a fan of things that ride, fly and drive. IBA: 63413

01-20-2018, 08:08 PM	#31
hbwesman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Beach, CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 362 Bike(s): 2016 S1000R	Do you guys ever have on and off days when you're out riding? As in, sometimes you feel a bit off.... and other days you feel on-point? Was feeling kinda "meh" earlier today. I needed to get out, so I geared up and jumped on the 600RR and headed for Palos Verdes. The stars aligned or something... because to my surprise I was soon feeling very comfortable, familiar, confident on my 600RR which I haven't been riding. Traffic was fairly light, not a cop in sight, and I rode along the coast like it was the Isle of Man. Headed West, there's a section of road that has a long-right, uphill sweeper that straightens out for a bit, then goes downhill into a right-hander that then straightens out a bit, then tightens back up to the right. The awesome thing is that this section of road is about 1.25 mile and there's a light at each end. I've ridden it a few times before, but today I did probably 12-14 laps. So headed West, I get to work on my right-hand corners, and then my left when I turn around and head back. I had a friggin' great time and while I was headed home, I couldn't help but think that I really need to get myself out on the track one of these days. Unfortunately, I didn't snap and photos to share with everyone. But I am sure that we've all know the feeling of having a really good day of riding, and a smile on our face when we walk in the door smelling of exhaust.
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01-20-2018, 08:31 PM	#33
rgbeard Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ensenada, MX and Phoenix, AZ Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 3,637 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2001 Speed Triple 2001 Triumph Trophy 2003 GSXR 1000 Member Garage	I rode up to San Diego today. Met Miles. We passed on a Hwy 94 strafing run, and instead did his 50-mile cycle path on our motos. It included commentary on the areas we went through. A first-class tour of otherwise overlooked places in San Diego. I got home afterwards, and went out for Palella. A local winery in San Antonio Las Minas features it here every Saturday afternoon!!
	__________________ My name is Rusty. I'm a fan of things that ride, fly and drive. IBA: 63413

01-23-2018, 10:50 AM	#36
hbwesman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Beach, CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 362 Bike(s): 2016 S1000R	Latigo on Sunday The weather was perfect last Sunday. I packed a lunch/water, rode Latigo Canyon all day

01-13-2018, 02:08 PM	#23
monkeyfist Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corona,CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 122 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 2016 ZX636r 1996 GPZ 1100 1994 RM250r	I almost made it to Mexico. Yesterday was a good day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-16-2018, 05:26 PM	#24
monkeyfist Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corona,CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 122 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 2016 ZX636r 1996 GPZ 1100 1994 RM250r	Lake Arrowhead today with a buddy. The 18 is a great ride...even the 2 lane section was a blast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-18-2018, 04:25 PM	#28
monkeyfist Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corona,CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 122 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 2016 ZX636r 1996 GPZ 1100 1994 RM250r	Dirt counts. That looks like a great time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-19-2018, 09:54 PM	#30
Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 5,223 BOTM Oct 2014

01-23-2018, 12:25 PM	#37
monkeyfist Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corona,CA Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 122 Experience: 4 years Bike(s): 2016 ZX636r 1996 GPZ 1100 1994 RM250r	Wow. That sunset shot is great. That could be a magazine photo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-23-2018, 01:21 PM	#39
rgbeard Forum Supporter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ensenada, MX and Phoenix, AZ Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 3,637 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2001 Speed Triple 2001 Triumph Trophy 2003 GSXR 1000 Member Garage	It would be a great photo to submit for this: https://www.socalsportbikes.org/foru...d.php?t=446047
	__________________ My name is Rusty. I'm a fan of things that ride, fly and drive. IBA: 63413