I have been working like a fool for the last month, and only been able to do a teaser ride. (125 miles) It is time to get out and ride this area. I would like to do the Fishrock, Guala Zin-Zen ride. This would be about 250 miles. We would have two dirt segments (Fish Rock Rd, and Old toll Road) with all the twisties, and coast, and inland stuff to boot. Could be alot of fun.

I am thinking first part of September, pick a day.

Zin, and Cabrito, please chime in too! It could be an over night jaunt too!


"It's not far It'll be fun"

MB4

Chiming in without invitation, but I'd love to do a ride...weekdays are out for me cause of work, though.

I could do a Sunday for sure. (Some saturdays I might have to work)

Just walked in from work- could sure use a ride as well. I can always pull a Monday and can likely do a Sunday with enough notice.

Just got the Cogent suspension package and will try to install this week. I am excited to go test it out.

Sunday, sunday!

Soon, we ride?

It is time to get out and ride this area.

Where are you?

Where are you?


About 2,828 miles to the left of you. :bike:

MB4

Chiming in without invitation


Post # 1 was the invitation! I am open for any days, so Saturday, Sunday, or Monday will work.

MB4

Where is my giant thumbs up emoticon when I need it?


Need to plan soon. September is already pretty booked up for me. Or was that October that is already booked up?

We could incorporate a pass by my place in Cobb if we take the zin zen road. BBQ on my Deck?

Let's go!

We could incorporate a pass by my place in Cobb if we take the zin zen road. BBQ on my Deck?

Let's go!

That's what I'm talking about!

Pick a day folks!!! :13:

MB4

Looks like the only dates in September that will work for me is the weekend of the 17th.

Post # 1 was the invitation! I am open for any days, so Saturday, Sunday, or Monday will work.

MB4

Just messing with ya brother. I'm in for pretty much any Sunday I think (except the weekend of the 3rd - Frankie's BDay)

Any space left? Early Sept and a Sun. work best for me.

Any space left? Early Sept and a Sun. work best for me.

Always.

MB4

Cabrito,

Would it work any other weekend then the 17th? Zin won't be able to make it, and this would be a great ride to test out new suspension for him... Just throwing it out!

MB4

Cabrito,

Would it work any other weekend then the 17th? Zin won't be able to make it, and this would be a great ride to test out new suspension for him... Just throwing it out!

MB4

What works for Zin?

I might be able to switch my on call weekend so might be able to do the 10th. I'm booked on all other weekends in Sept.

Let's shoot for the 10th. Yo... Zin! you ...in? Also a camping spot in cobb? A place to throw a tent?

MB4

Let's shoot for the 10th. Yo... Zin! you ...in? Also a camping spot in cobb? A place to throw a tent?

MB4

I wont know until next week when I get back from yosemite

I wont know until next week when I get back from yosemite

How about the last weekend in September. That way we all have time to talk to spouses, and I can save face for my wife reminding that we are camping that weekend, and ALL OF YOU had something to do that weekend.



:stickpoke::animal0022:

Thank you for your support...

I am most likely down for this if its an open invite.

Also thinking about crashing this (http://www.klrforum.com/showthread.php?t=11375) the last weekend of September (24/25) might fit in perfectly.

Also working on this (http://www.klrforum.com/showthread.php?t=11350) for the weekend before, which could turn into a few days of Reno, Tonopah, Rachel, Vegas or something to that extent..Might skip Vegas and pop back through Yosemite.

How about the last weekend in September. That way we all have time to talk to spouses, and I can save face for my wife reminding that we are camping that weekend, and ALL OF YOU had something to do that weekend.



:stickpoke::animal0022:

Thank you for your support...

I'm pretty sure that the last weekend is totally out for me. We're camping with the family.

I'm totally confused now. :character00271:

Let's shoot for the 10th. Yo... Zin! you ...in? Also a camping spot in cobb? A place to throw a tent?

MB4

Sorry- been away from the computer for a while, just catching up here. I will confirm tonight, but can likely make it. Thanks for adjusting the dates- sounds like a fun ride.

Sorry- been away from the computer for a while, just catching up here. I will confirm tonight, but can likely make it. Thanks for adjusting the dates- sounds like a fun ride.


Remember that I'm not sure I can get the 10th weekend off work. I'll have to try and get someone to switch with me, but won't be able to check for sure until I get back to work next week.

The weekend of the 17th is really the only sure thing for me.

I am most likely down for this if its an open invite.

Totally open invite. You are more than welcome to come along.


I think this thread needs a Poll so everyone can vote on the weekend that works best for them.

I'm in just let me know when.

Mark et al-
I should pass on this one and will look ahead to the next. I don't want to complicate the schedule on this and am stacked with school & work anyway.

You should all go forward with the 17th and I will catch up on the next one.

If we ride on the 17th, I'm in. The 18th I have to work the 18th.

Mark et al-
I should pass on this one and will look ahead to the next. I don't want to complicate the schedule on this and am stacked with school & work anyway.

You should all go forward with the 17th and I will catch up on the next one.

OK. So the 17th looks like the target date. Zin, I hate to ride in your backyard with out you, but we'll honk as we go by. :t1204:

On to business...

We can make this a one day ride, or an overnighter. Michael, you mentioned BBQ in Cobb. Is there a campground up there? Or is everyone going to bail, and head home? It does not matter to me, other than riding St. Helena at night.

Talk to me!!!

MB4

OK. So the 17th looks like the target date. Zin, I hate to ride in your backyard with out you, but we'll honk as we go by. :t1204:

On to business...

We can make this a one day ride, or an overnighter. Michael, you mentioned BBQ in Cobb. Is there a campground up there? Or is everyone going to bail, and head home? It does not matter to me, other than riding St. Helena at night.

Talk to me!!!

MB4

There is a killer secret campground in Cobb that we could hit or we could crash at my house up there. I have a one bedroom house, but there is a couch and a futon in the large living area. Plenty of floor or deck space to crash.
I'm down for whatever.
I drive St. Helena at night all the time. It's no big deal for me, but I'd rather crash at my place or camp.

Feel free to swing by my house if you guys are out and about ….. I am half way between Boston and New York.

17th should be perfect. Gonna be a wedding shower thingee I would like to avoid! ;)

I'm down for overnight or day.

OK,
The 17th. My house 7am. Kickstands up at 7:30. If any of you Losers need a place to crash, I suggest motel 6. (Gawd, that felt good) So, I have plenty of space for the clapped out KLR freaks at my place, complete with stripper pole (B.Y.O.S) and I am thinking that a Poker game should break out somewhere in the mix...and PBJ's For dinner. We are going 101 to 128, to Fishrock Rd. Fishrock to Guala, and then 128 back to Mtn. House rd to Hopland. I think Hopland would be the choice for lunch. Then Old toll Rd to Upperlake. Upperlake to Bottlerock Rd, and Cabrito leads from there. About a 250 mile ride. (I don't do maps well, so figure it out!)

Comments, Questions, Ideas?

MB4

I'm on the fence, still waiting to see if the motorcycle camping trip to Reno Air Races is going through the same weekend. Ill keep you posted. If the Air Races fall through Ill defiantly be there, already have a hall pass from the old lady so I better use it one way or another.

I'm down, can I crash the night before. Puh-leeeze. :)

Grunt...

So is this a one day ride or an overnight?

Grunt...

So is this a one day ride or an overnight?

What do you want it to be? It can be either

What do you want it to be? It can be either

I'm totally into an overnight stay - Camping?

I'm totally into an overnight stay - Camping?

Then that's what you make it! I say camp in Cobb. Grab some grub, firewood, and have a guy's night out! now how about the night before? You here? Or are you going to slab-it in the morning?

MB4

I'm down, can I crash the night before. Puh-leeeze. :)






No!

OK Fine.

But this is the last time

No!

OK Fine.

But this is the last time

:35a: Camping!

If were not getting grapes in I will make it. It is on my calendar. Look forward to meeting up.

I'm down, can I crash the night before. Puh-leeeze. :)

Thanks, BTW. Where are my manners. :50:

If were not getting grapes in I will make it. It is on my calendar. Look forward to meeting up.

Hope you can make it Todd!

MB4

Mark et al-
not sure what your final route looks like, but be careful if you decide to take Skaggs Springs Rd.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110821/ARTICLES/110829964

I've been seeing CHP heading out that way through Dry Creek each morning.

Mark et al-
not sure what your final route looks like, but be careful if you decide to take Skaggs Springs Rd.

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110821/ARTICLES/110829964

I've been seeing CHP heading out that way through Dry Creek each morning.


Thanks Dave! We are actually going to avoid Skaggs altogether. We will come back 128 to Hopland.

Wish you could make it!

MB4

By the way... The 1942 Block was GREAT!!!

Okay, I cleared my work schedule. I'm in. MB4, can I keep your floor company the night before please?

Okay, I cleared my work schedule. I'm in. MB4, can I keep your floor company the night before please?

Yep, no problem! Let me know when you plan to arrive.

MB4

Cabrito,

What is the name of the campsite, and do we need to reserve it?

Thanks!

MB4

Cabrito,

What is the name of the campsite, and do we need to reserve it?

Thanks!

MB4

No reservations needed. No fees..
25 miles of unimproved roads, over 21 miles of non-motorized use trails and two no-fee campgrounds with 19 campsites.

There is an unofficial target shooting area for those who like to shoot. It's not near the camping area.

I prefer not to name it on the internets because I feel like it's my little secret area and don't want to draw a lot of attention to it.

It's in Cobb, and if for any reason there are not sites available we can crash at my place in Cobb. I've never seen it with more than a few campers unless there is a mountain bike event or a Geocache event happening.

There is a great store near by and a cafe to get latte's or whatever your poison is. It's also a good cheap breakfast burrito place.

Thanks Michael! Sounds fun.

MB4

The place I'm suggesting that we camp at has recently canged to a "Fee Required" $10 per site.
I just hiked throught the camping area this morning. It's Labor Day weekend and there were two campers there. The place was pretty much empty as usual.
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/IMG_1234.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/IMG_1233.jpg

Perfect!

Thanks for the re-con.

MB4

Looks dope!

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/Random%20Stuff%20for%20posts/IMG_1233.jpg

This one would work great for us!

How about a head count -

Kick Stands Up at Marks 9/17 0730hrs - (I'm probably going to slab it up to Marks in the AM on the 17th)

Camping at the secret spot. I'll lead us there.

In - Correct me if I'm wrong.
Mark B (4)
Cabrito
Lockjaw
kmbsar
danBKLR - Just added



Out -
KLR-zin - Come on Dave please?
Crazy Jake (unless we decide to ride by his place in New England to pick him up)


On the fence -
tractorking (something about an air show)
tlees (somting about grapes)

Not sure -
SLO-KLR


Bring swim suits? There is a killer swimming hole at the end of the Old Toll Road if we need to cool off.

I'm in, are we sticking to pavement, or should I gear up for some dirt? and if so, how much dirt?

I'm in, are we sticking to pavement, or should I gear up for some dirt? and if so, how much dirt?

Two sections of dirt. Fishrock is about ten miles of dirt, with some washboard parts. the second is old toll road, about ten miles of dirt road. Nothing extreme on either.

Michael, not sure if SLO is making this one. I'll have to check with him!

MB4

How about a head count -

Kick Stands Up at Marks 9/17 0730hrs - (I'm probably going to slab it up to Marks in the AM on the 17th)

Camping at the secret spot. I'll lead us there.

In - Correct me if I'm wrong.
Mark B (4)
Cabrito
Lockjaw
SLO-KLR
kmbsar



Out -
KLR-zin - Come on Dave please?
Crazy Jake (unless we decide to ride by his place in New England to pick him up)


On the fence -
tractorking (something about an air show)
tlees (somting about grapes)


Bring swim suits? There is a killer swimming hole at the end of the Old Toll Road if we need to cool off.

DanBKLR will be joining us too!

I'm in, are we sticking to pavement, or should I gear up for some dirt? and if so, how much dirt?

There are a few easy miles of dirt between the Old Toll road and the camping area too. Then when we enter the Forrest to camp there will be a few more miles of easy dirt, and some more if we want to explore with some pretty steep hills.

DanBKLR will be joining us too!

Killer! I added Dan to the list I made.

I hope SLO makes it.

LJ,

Wanna ride up to MB4's place on Friday together? If you're game and have the time, want to ride to Pt. Reyes on the way? I've never been out that way. Anyone else riding up to MB4's and want to meet up?

I'm getting excited

:tent6:

LJ,

Wanna ride up to MB4's place on Friday together? If you're game and have the time, want to ride to Pt. Reyes on the way? I've never been out that way. Anyone else riding up to MB4's and want to meet up?

I'm getting excited

:tent6:

I gotta do some figuring. Leave from work of back home first, etc. What time were you planning on heading up?

Ride... OOOOOOOoooooooo!

We have alot of ground to cover that day ladies. We are heading out to the coast, then up the coast, then back all the way inland. Then through the hills, and up in the mountains. Break times will be a little short, but sort-of frenquent. My hopes are to reach camp by 4pm. That way we have time to set up, and may-be ride a little more. Wood gathering, may-be a few rounds shot, whatever. Bring snacks, water, and such. Looking forward to riding with all you clapped out KLRistas.

Depending on what time you overniters are coming in, dinner will be served by 6:30pm. Let me know if you plan to attend!

Safety meeting at 7:15am BE THERE!

That is all...

I gotta do some figuring. Leave from work of back home first, etc. What time were you planning on heading up?

Not really sure. I don't work Friday, so I'm completely flexible, when are you thinking you will be heading up?

Well now,

The day is rapidly approaching. I would like to get a few things from you all.

First. LJ sorry you're under the weather! Next time.

Second. kmbsar, when do you plan to arrive Friday?

Threeeed. Cabrito, how far from camp is the taget range? And what does the firewood situation look like? Forage, or purchase?

Looking forward to it!

MB4

Well now,

The day is rapidly approaching. I would like to get a few things from you all.

First. LJ sorry you're under the weather! Next time.

Second. kmbsar, when do you plan to arrive Friday?

Threeeed. Cabrito, how far from camp is the taget range? And what does the firewood situation look like? Forage, or purchase?

Looking forward to it!

MB4

Fire range is a mile maybe.

Fire wood can be foraged or we can grab some from my house a few miles away. There should be plenty to find there though.

Is LJ out? That's a bummer.

Super bummer. I have a sinus infection. Actually missed work two days. It's been kind of brutal. I'm gonna have to sit this one out. But I will be with y'all in spirit. And getting stoked for the October ride.

Soon, we ride.

Second. kmbsar, when do you plan to arrive Friday?

MB4

Maybe between 530 and 6pm if that works for you. Let me know if that's too early. You said that there is going to be dinner...what can I bring and contribute to the cause?

Maybe between 530 and 6pm if that works for you. Let me know if that's too early. You said that there is going to be dinner...what can I bring and contribute to the cause?

Don't need to bring anything.

Have fun guy.

What day are you all heading home.
I'm headed up to reno saturday and breaking camp Monday morning but not planning
On goin home till Tuesday. I'm gonna camp out somewhere Monday night, might be in the
Sierras but if u guys are still on the road me and my buddy can meet you for, Monday
Night camp a thon then ride back Tuesday.

Have fun guy.

What day are you all heading home.
I'm headed up to reno saturday and breaking camp Monday morning but not planning
On goin home till Tuesday. I'm gonna camp out somewhere Monday night, might be in the
Sierras but if u guys are still on the road me and my buddy can meet you for, Monday
Night camp a thon then ride back Tuesday.


Sounds like you are going to have a fun trip. We are just doing an over night and back on Sunday.

I'm going to have my spot tracking tomorrow.
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0eJZhl861mKGH6WI5KqqmEa3v2iK2D9 zJ


Also Tractor king said he might bail on the air races because of the accident that happened today.
He know's the secret camping area so he might meet us there.

Yes Plan B in effect, always good to have a Plan B

See you guys at the camp site Saturday!!!!!

You all should be here!

Stars are beautiful, campfire is amazing, company is fair to midland

AAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGG! :animal0034:

Tractorking, Lorne, Cabrito, kmbsar, and TLees,

Thank you all for a great trip! Last night was a hoot! Great riding, lots of dirt, a wayward rut that had SOMEONE fixated. Campsite was "amazing". Thanks Michael for the tour around Cobb, and the charging station.

Look forward to riding again!

MB4

I just rolled in to the Casa.
450 miles on the odometer.

Great ride and camping!

Thanks for the lunch Mark!

Pics later.....

Thanks guys! This was a wonderful weekend full of good people, good rides, and great times. MB4, thanks to you and Mary for all of your hospitality.

Thanks for the rescue! Send me your video so I cam hatchet something together.


PS,its Lorne like Bonanza not Loren like some weird french crossdresser.

PS,its Lorne like Bonanza not Loren like some weird french crossdresser.

I knew it! (no I didn't)

Glad the trip went well...awaiting details.... ;)

Taking a break on Fish Rock Road
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/MC%20rides/I%20need%20to%20Ride%20%20Sept%202011/P9170069.jpg

Camping!
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/MC%20rides/I%20need%20to%20Ride%20%20Sept%202011/P9170075.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/MC%20rides/I%20need%20to%20Ride%20%20Sept%202011/P9180082.jpg

Coffee!
http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo275/elcabritos/MC%20rides/I%20need%20to%20Ride%20%20Sept%202011/P9180087.jpg

Looks great!

That photo of the campfire is really cool.