strawbobrob
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It's all in the wrist.
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« on: February 15, 2014, 06:18:34 AM » |
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 One good thing about NOT doing trips every month is I really look forward to and appreciate the ones we have. 7 days and counting, and I can't believe I see 20 bikes and about 30 people signed up. We're going to double the population of Baker. I wish Lou was going though. I don't usually do this, but on the way home from work last night I got a chance to "educate" a built-out Mustang. We were sitting at a light and I had to listen to him revving his engine and his (rap) music-- I think that's why I decided to go. It was close for awhile then not so close. The old girl has 106,000 and can still kick ass. Always give's me a thrill to redline the Valkyrie.
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2014, 08:02:42 AM » |
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20 bikes, just like the old days of the SoCal VRCC. Just a little heads up about the ride. We all meet in Baker for Breakfast or lunch or brunch. It will be the only meal stop until we reach Beatty. I would suggest you bring snacks and some kind of drink with you if you want. Please fill you tank in Baker. From Baker the ride will be 224 miles with a gas stop in Shoshone so the smaller tanks can top off. I'm planning on stopping at Badwater, drive thru Artists Pallet and Dante View. We should be getting good gas mileage but if necessary we can stop at Furnace Creek for another splash of gas. Looking forward to riding with all my old friends and new.
Dave
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2014, 05:31:33 PM » |
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Can't wait ! Looking forward to getting away from work and a nice ride. Death Valley prepare to be invaded  |
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F6TRVLR
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2014, 09:11:20 PM » |
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Thanks for the heads up about fuel Dave. I will be riding the tanker bike if someone has a fuel problem. Looking forward to a great ride!
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2014, 09:06:09 AM » |
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Don't forget I have a tanker bike as well!
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Fastera
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2014, 11:33:17 AM » |
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So, I can I learn more about this ride?
Had my Valkyrie for just over a year and havn't ridden with any groups yet.
Tanks,
Barry
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Skinhead
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J. A. B. O. A.
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2014, 02:13:40 PM » |
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20 bikes, just like the old days of the SoCal VRCC. Just a little heads up about the ride. We all meet in Baker for Breakfast or lunch or brunch. It will be the only meal stop until we reach Beatty. I would suggest you bring snacks and some kind of drink with you if you want. Please fill you tank in Baker. From Baker the ride will be 224 miles with a gas stop in Shoshone so the smaller tanks can top off. I'm planning on stopping at Badwater, drive thru Artists Pallet and Dante View. We should be getting good gas mileage but if necessary we can stop at Furnace Creek for another splash of gas. Looking forward to riding with all my old friends and new.
Dave
I've been to the valley many times, but never on a bike. Have you ever done the ride stovepipe past Panamint Springs and into Lone Pine and up Mt. Whitney Portal? I know that is too long a day if your starting in Baker, but I'd love to do it some time. |
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BigMac (SoCal)
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2014, 08:58:59 PM » |
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Yes we have, some great roads for sure!
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Skinhead
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J. A. B. O. A.
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2014, 06:02:06 AM » |
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I'd be interested in the price of gas in the valley when you pass thru, if you remember, please post it.
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BigE
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2014, 07:45:50 AM » |
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I'd be interested in the price of gas in the valley when you pass thru, if you remember, please post it.
Don't know if this is high or low for the area in Feb, but here's pics of the prices at Shoshone and Furnace creek on Feb. 22, 2014.   |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2014, 07:53:30 AM » |
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Wow! They must blend it from virgin pee crude.
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RichW
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2014, 08:48:08 AM » |
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And it was $5.98 as we passed by Panamint Springs Resort.
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1999 Black Valkyrie
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