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Title: Hello from LA Post by: NorDog on February 21, 2009, 02:59:13 PM Howdy fellow LSDers.
I've been in LA for a bit over two weeks and I am having a great time (when I'm not working). Did a stretch of Mulholland today and dropped down the other side of the hill to check out Beverly Hills Ducati. To my amazement I actually saw a 1100 Monster I liked (no offense to the New Monster Lovers!). A tail chop and CF Termis go a looong way to cleaning up the lines. It's amazing how "cool" Angelenos think my S4RS is. I mean, I'm cruising around very high end cars around here and have been into some of the tonier watering holes. Seems everyone loves Ducati out here. There was a very beautiful woman sitting across from me in a cafe last night, and though we were practically facing each other she made an obvious effort to ignore me. When I was getting on my bike in the parking lot she couldn't be happier to come up and chat about my bike. This morning I was waiting for a signal to turn left. In the on coming cross traffic from my left was a guy turning left in a top o' the line Mercedes. He actually stopped mid turn and stared at me (at first I thought he was going to drive right into me). He just sat there for what seemed a long time, then he started talking to the guy in the passenger's seat and pointing at me (okay, my bike). He finally completed his turn and drove away (in awe of course). Most of my time is in Studio City, Hollywood, North Hollywood, and West Hollywood. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people here who are waaay to impressed with themselves (or at least way to concerned with impressing others), yet my Monster seems to melt all that ice of "cool" pretense. Then there's the lane splitting. It's so much fun. People actually vere away to give me more room. When I try that in Texas I get the finger, the horn, and some colorful language. I really love this place. And this place really seems to love my bike. Now, I'm far from being a cool dude, but I'm not going to let on about that to the locals! It's nice to be appreciated. [laugh] All in all, it will still be good to get back home in about 6 weeks. Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: muskrat on February 21, 2009, 03:12:37 PM the surrounding areas are great to ride. go to Big Bear and then cut down from Temecula the back way through 74 I believe into San Diego...........AWESOME roads but the taxes, dear God.
Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: Ronr on February 21, 2009, 03:50:06 PM Sounds like some fun adventures. That'd be great having your own bike while outta town.
Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: NorDog on February 21, 2009, 10:45:31 PM the surrounding areas are great to ride. go to Big Bear and then cut down from Temecula the back way through 74 I believe into San Diego...........AWESOME roads but the taxes, dear God. Thanks for the tip. Have been all over N. San Diego County and love it (despite totally my K100 Beemer on Mt. Palomar way back in "The Day"). Never been to Big Bear, though I might hold off on that trip. It was only last Monday or Tuesday that Big Bear, and I-5 at the Grapevine, closed due to heavy snow. Even on nice days, there can still be ice at altitude here in SoCal. Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: svoloch on February 22, 2009, 06:12:19 AM 33 out of Ojai, in between SB and north of LA. google map it.
Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: muskrat on February 22, 2009, 08:21:50 AM My bad, it's highway 79 & 76 through Cleveland National Forest (near San Diego). Be sure to get a map and take every side road you can find too. Great roads and all day pleasure so get down there. Elizabeth and I did it in April and I'm not kidding we rode 800 miles in two days of twisty after twisty. I would not suggest staying in Temecula as the cops there are sick of bikers. Oh, watch out for [leo] near the observatory.
also, check out this link http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/WestCoast/CA/CA_index.htm Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: Cher on February 22, 2009, 08:51:43 AM Very cool, Nordog. I've got family in L.A. and have been cruising out there every summer since I was in junior high. Love the roads, the scenery; everything... I guess I love L.A. [roll] [bang] Have a great time enjoying the sights but remember - Without pix, it just didn't happen [evil] Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: RichD on February 22, 2009, 12:17:49 PM 76 and 79 are great roads.
Find "S2" -an awesome ride this time of year!!! Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: NorDog on March 10, 2009, 10:06:53 PM Have a great time enjoying the sights but remember - Without pix, it just didn't happen Mostly work and no play so far. But I did get out a bit last weekend and took some pix. More to follow. (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Pantages.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/FrolicRoom.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/FrolicRoomS4RS.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/CapitolRecords.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/AndyDevine.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/Hollywood.jpg) Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: muskrat on March 11, 2009, 09:14:00 AM nice shots but now you need to climb those hills behind the bike and take pictures there. Also, there is a road just south of Oso Parkway on Interstate 5 that cuts across the mountains, relatively close so look at a map. You will pass the merger of I 5 and I 405, when you get to San Juan Capistrano look for Ortega Hwy. This road is great and not nearly as far as San Diego runs we gave you earlier in the post. stay away from hwy 1 south of LA as there is nothing but towns now and stop lights galore.
Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: NorDog on March 11, 2009, 04:52:18 PM nice shots but now you need to climb those hills behind the bike and take pictures there. Also, there is a road just south of Oso Parkway on Interstate 5 that cuts across the mountains, relatively close so look at a map. You will pass the merger of I 5 and I 405, when you get to San Juan Capistrano look for Ortega Hwy. This road is great and not nearly as far as San Diego runs we gave you earlier in the post. stay away from hwy 1 south of LA as there is nothing but towns now and stop lights galore. Yeah, Ortega Hwy is on my list. As is Angeles Crest, and my old fav Mulholland Hwy down to Malibu. Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: Cher on March 11, 2009, 05:44:33 PM Very cool pix! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: Duc L'Smart on March 17, 2009, 02:44:05 PM (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll176/nordog59/FrolicRoom.jpg) So, did you Frolic? Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: NorDog on March 17, 2009, 04:50:12 PM Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: Samsonite on March 23, 2009, 05:01:02 PM Hello from DFW
Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: Duc L'Smart on March 31, 2009, 02:47:41 AM Yeah Baby! Yeah! Grrrr... When's your next trip back home? Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: NorDog on March 31, 2009, 06:12:45 AM When's your next trip back home? Not sure. The client is coming by today to talk about having me stay on permanently. If that happens, I'll need to come back for my things soon. If not, I'll be back in another month or so. Either way, might some of us meet up at Lee Harvey's or Stoneliegh P or some such for spirits and bench racing when I return? Title: Re: Hello from LA [With First Round of Pix] Post by: Duc L'Smart on March 31, 2009, 07:01:31 AM Not sure. The client is coming by today to talk about having me stay on permanently. If that happens, I'll need to come back for my things soon. If not, I'll be back in another month or so. Either way, might some of us meet up at Lee Harvey's or Stoneleigh P or some such for spirits and bench racing when I return? Ch-Ching!!! Holla when you're back [thumbsup] Title: Re: Hello from LA Post by: RED on March 31, 2009, 11:46:40 AM Yeah, Ortega Hwy is on my list. As is Angeles Crest, and my old fav Mulholland Hwy down to Malibu. Oh YEAH, Mulholland to Malibu was just way too much fun even in a pos rental I had a couple of years ago. That road defines the cliche 'twisties'. Next time I am on that road I hope to be on two wheels. [thumbsup] Would love to see some pics of your rides out there man as that is one premo place to ride. |