Western FJR Riders Roundup

[Bokerfork]

ULEWZ. there are some steep hills between you and Sparks, and that's an awfully heavy load for a Chevy. Do you have a neighbor who'll lend you his FORD?

Jus' Chevy hate-in'.

Sincerely,

...Niehart

No, he is jealous of my Chevy. It has a tow package on it (heavy duty radiator and transmission cooler), so I should be fine. I have two other chevy's to go with the truck you Chevy dis-likerer. A C6 Vette, and a POS Volt.

"Speed kills. Drive a Ford and live forever!"

The FJR has new tires, the truck and FJR are washed, bike is loaded, and GPS directions are also loaded. Just need to pack now. Is it Thursday yet?

Wow, your Feejeer should get really good mileage with that set up. Which way are you coming up? You a/c will be your best friend on the way north.

Coming from the South, the San Fernando Valley (north of LA). Probably take the 405/5 to the 99 to the 80.

Ulewz,

Why not 14 to 395? A bit more scenic in my opinion. At least do yourself a favor and stay off of 99. Stay on 5.

Also, once you get north of Grapevine you can stop putting "the" in front of everything. Up here it's just 80.

 

[ULEWZ]

ULEWZ. there are some steep hills between you and Sparks, and that's an awfully heavy load for a Chevy. Do you have a neighbor who'll lend you his FORD?

Jus' Chevy hate-in'.

Sincerely,

...Niehart

No, he is jealous of my Chevy. It has a tow package on it (heavy duty radiator and transmission cooler), so I should be fine. I have two other chevy's to go with the truck you Chevy dis-likerer. A C6 Vette, and a POS Volt.

"Speed kills. Drive a Ford and live forever!"

The FJR has new tires, the truck and FJR are washed, bike is loaded, and GPS directions are also loaded. Just need to pack now. Is it Thursday yet?

Wow, your Feejeer should get really good mileage with that set up. Which way are you coming up? You a/c will be your best friend on the way north.

Coming from the South, the San Fernando Valley (north of LA). Probably take the 405/5 to the 99 to the 80.

Ulewz,

Why not 14 to 395? A bit more scenic in my opinion. At least do yourself a favor and stay off of 99. Stay on 5.

Also, once you get north of Grapevine you can stop putting "the" in front of everything. Up here it's just 80.

The riding is the fun part. Slabbing it in a truck is just transportation. More gas stops and restaurants on 99 or 5 (did I do that right?). The 5 always seems to have mucho traffic, but maybe there is construction or something? Nothing is in concrete, so I may change the route. Which route has less heat and less elevation changes (it is a Chevy don't you know)?

 

[juniorfjr]

ULEWZ. there are some steep hills between you and Sparks, and that's an awfully heavy load for a Chevy. Do you have a neighbor who'll lend you his FORD?

Jus' Chevy hate-in'.

Sincerely,

...Niehart

No, he is jealous of my Chevy. It has a tow package on it (heavy duty radiator and transmission cooler), so I should be fine. I have two other chevy's to go with the truck you Chevy dis-likerer. A C6 Vette, and a POS Volt.

"Speed kills. Drive a Ford and live forever!"

The FJR has new tires, the truck and FJR are washed, bike is loaded, and GPS directions are also loaded. Just need to pack now. Is it Thursday yet?

Wow, your Feejeer should get really good mileage with that set up. Which way are you coming up? You a/c will be your best friend on the way north.

Coming from the South, the San Fernando Valley (north of LA). Probably take the 405/5 to the 99 to the 80.

Do you know what Ford said to GM?

I Don't Recall

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Bummer guys and gals...........

A few of the southern passes will be closed this weekend for an annual bicycle ride called the Death Ride. They ride to the summit of five passes in one day. Ebbets &Monitor will be closed.

You'll need to visit DeathRide.com to see their plans. Click the Route tab and review it, ( I can't get the info to copy and paste ) it may affect your riding plans ?

 

[Bugnatr]

Dave, a big thanks for the information. Looks like Saturday is the only day effected so we will plan accordingly. At least monitor will be open by noon.

Don't even get me started about closing public roads for non road tax paying bicycles and the danger the present to the motoring public on our narrow mountain roads. This means we will have to keep an eye out for them anywhere south of Tahoe.

 

[FJRay]

Maybe I'll head for Lassen.

 

[ULEWZ]

Do you know what Ford said to GM? I Don't Recall

Now that was a funny one. I really don't have a manufacturer preference, but just happen to have 3 Chevy's right now. Now lets talk Vette Vs Mustang.

Know what the Mustang said to the Vette?

Nothing, he could not catch him.

 

[Bugnatr]

Maybe I'll head for Lassen.

Well it's of only part of Saturday so with some smart route planning those passes can still be ridden Saturday. Plus we still have all the tasty roads like 49, 89, Bucks Lake, LaPorte and Lassen for Saturday with out the bicycles. Plenty of places to ride in all directions that get us up in elevation.

 

[Old Michael]

...A few of the southern passes will be closed this weekend for an annual bicycle ride called the Death Ride.

Well, at least Beemerdons and I won't be the only ones wearing skin-tight spandex.

 

[exskibum]

...A few of the southern passes will be closed this weekend for an annual bicycle ride called the Death Ride.

Well, at least Beemerdons and I won't be the only ones wearing skin-tight spandex.

I was thinking about loitering with FJR folks up there on Saturday, but not if I have to see that.

 

[dcarver]

Lassen and IBA Riders Memorial are itching my scratch..

 

[FJRONAMISSION]

What day and time are the San Jose / bay area riders heading to sparks??.......

B......

 

[Brodie]

Hey Brian,

I'm heading out on Wednesday morning. I wanted to get there a day early. I got to cut it short, my daughter's Pole Dance show is on Saturday evening - can't miss that.

Give me a call if you want to ride up with me.

Brodie

 

[beemerdons]

...A few of the southern passes will be closed this weekend for an annual bicycle ride called the Death Ride.

Well, at least Beemerdons and I won't be the only ones wearing skin-tight spandex.

I was thinking about loitering with FJR folks up there on Saturday, but not if I have to see that.

Yo Mick, when did Rich become so finicky? Aye, never bothered him before! Hell's Bell's, Niehart never complains about our spandex: NEVER! JSNS!

 

[beemerdons]

For those of you correctly believing GPS es el Trabajo del Diablo (the Work of the Devil!), here is a MAP of the location of Western Village Inn and Casino.

Just North of Interstate 80 (Bokerfork, are you happy with this?), at exit Number 19. Anyone that uses GPS couldn't have had much of a Mother! JSNS!

 

[bigjohnsd]

Gregory, check your PM's.

Anyone else interested in riding the Laporte Quincy road on Thursday morning enroute to Sparks?

 

[ynotride]

Add me to the list. Room booked.

I had other plans fall thru at the last minute so now I can join the circus

 

[beemerdons]

Add me to the list. Room booked.
I had other plans fall thru at the last minute so now I can join the circus

Cool Dan, you are added! Is your Esposa muy bonita with you, ese?

 

[beemerdons]

FJR Riders Western Roundup Attendance List as of 7/8/14: If you are going and are not on this list please inform me on this FJR Forum thread or [email protected] or 480-440-4666 and I will add your name. If you are packing your Significant Other on your bike, please let me know and I will list their name behind yours.

ynotride - Dan
Ken209 and wife Sandra from Stockton
teacherman
MCRIDER007
crp 09 - Charles P.
Brodie
airboss
Marty - 0face
festar from OZ
dcarver
SacramentoMike
puppychow
Mr. and Mrs. Highlander
Bokerfork
wluvbikn - Phil & Charlene
bigjohnsd
FJRONAMISSION
TheZsdad
Slappy and Mrs. Slappy
Ijiggle and Ms Ijiggle
FarWestFast Eddie
Old Michael and Lovely Laura
JerryZ
Dr. Bob Flanders
James
03silverbullet
pegscraper and MsNASCAR
Dashbaw
gfran - Gary and Cindy
Hudson
Petey
Cibrd0wn and Wife
Al and Sheila
Silver Penguin (Miss Jilly Beans) and Tractor Driver (Andy H.)
Ann on her Street Triple
ULEWZ
Jorstin
Back Door Bob
Longrider - Bruce
Gordie T.
Gregory
Bugnatr and Gayle
BeemerDonS and Miss Donna and Son Seth
FJRay and Patti
escapefjrtist and Mrs. Gorgeous George
ahchiu - Marcus
Tyler
Mr. and Mrs. Bluestreek
RogDeb - both of them!
Husky Rider and Mrs. Husky
stealth1
HYCLE and Terri
Ken209 and Mrs. Ken
spfd308
Oakdave
juniorfjr and Mrs. Fred

 

[juniorfjr]

I'm under way. First 100 miles, stopping for breakfast. Got an early start, supposed to be in the high 90s all the way. Don, they aren't any whaling ships in the hotel pool are there?