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Title: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on May 31, 2009, 01:50:02 AM It's been too long since I've ridden Tam with the Ducati-folk, so next
Meet at Tambucks (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=starbucks&sll=37.881488,-122.524552&sspn=0.001596,0.004721&ie=UTF8&ll=37.882496,-122.524515&spn=0.001596,0.004721&z=18&iwloc=A) 8:00ish Get caffinated, fueled and relieved whatever else you need to do to be ready to roll... Stands up 8:43am PSAT&TT (that's pacific standard at&t time according to my mobile) An extended northbay route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=247+Shoreline+HighwayUnits+A-4+%26+A-5,+Mill+Valley,+CA+94941+(Starbucks+Shoreline+%26+Almonte)&daddr=Panoramic+Hwy+to:Panoramic+Hwy+to:stinson+beach,+ca+to:Pt+Reyes+Station,+ca+to:Tomales,+ca+to:bodega+bay,+ca&hl=en&geocode=FcsHQgIdg2uy-CH5B1sXekKM3w%3BFVAYQgId_Pax-A%3BFSM-QgIdlAix-A%3B%3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=1,2&sll=38.1662,-122.816735&sspn=0.848629,2.697144&ie=UTF8&ll=38.144278,-122.713165&spn=0.814344,1.604004&z=9) is the plan. Basics are north on Shoreline North to Panoramic Hwy back to Hwy 1. Continue North on Hwy 1 with stops in Pt Reyes & Bodega Bay at least. Your input will help determine the final route. Deviants with restraints are welcome. Should you need to deviate from the route due to time restraints, you're also welcome. The pace is your own. No exceptions (see rule 1 below). There are only three rules:
FAQs: I'm a newb. Can I come on this ride? - Sure. As long as you know and respect your limits, have the basic skill set to ride twisties comfortably on your own already, and can follow three simple rules... I'm a complete noob. Can I come on this ride? - No. You're a complete noob. Stay home and learn how to ride. What kind of gear do I need? - Full gear is preferred, but you won't be turned away for a little less. If you only have a helmet, you should spend the day shopping for gear. I have a friend that doesn't ride a Ducati. Can he come? - This isn't the HA... Any bike is welcome as long as it passes tech inspection. There's a tech inspection? - No not really, but if your bike is crashed out and/or looks like it isn't going to make it the whole ride, you should spend the day fixing your scooter. Is there anything I should bring? - Your paperwork (M1, insurance, reg) in case you get pulled over, some cash if you want anything to eat when we stop & some plastic for petrol. What if I don't have all my paperwork? - Stay home and work on getting it. Why can't I come if I'm a complete noob; My only gear is a helmet; my bike is mechanically unsound; or I don't have a license, registration and insurance? I thought you said there were only three rules... - Those things all violate rule 2. Is there any other advice you can give me? - Yes. Quit asking so many questions, it makes you look like a complete noob... Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: w7ck7d on May 31, 2009, 04:08:21 AM [popcorn]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: sidm on May 31, 2009, 10:23:54 AM It's been too long since I've ridden Tam with the Ducati-folk, so next Saturday it's on like Donkey Kong. Meet at Tambucks (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=starbucks&sll=37.881488,-122.524552&sspn=0.001596,0.004721&ie=UTF8&ll=37.882496,-122.524515&spn=0.001596,0.004721&z=18&iwloc=A) 8:00ish Get caffinated, fueled and relieved whatever else you need to do to be ready to roll... Stands up 8:43am PSAT&TT (that's pacific standard at&t time according to my mobile) An extended northbay route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=247+Shoreline+HighwayUnits+A-4+%26+A-5,+Mill+Valley,+CA+94941+(Starbucks+Shoreline+%26+Almonte)&daddr=Panoramic+Hwy+to:Panoramic+Hwy+to:stinson+beach,+ca+to:Pt+Reyes+Station,+ca+to:Tomales,+ca+to:bodega+bay,+ca&hl=en&geocode=FcsHQgIdg2uy-CH5B1sXekKM3w%3BFVAYQgId_Pax-A%3BFSM-QgIdlAix-A%3B%3B%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=1,2&sll=38.1662,-122.816735&sspn=0.848629,2.697144&ie=UTF8&ll=38.144278,-122.713165&spn=0.814344,1.604004&z=9) is the plan. Basics are north on Shoreline North to Panoramic Hwy back to Hwy 1. Continue North on Hwy 1 with stops in Pt Reyes & Bodega Bay at least. Your input will help determine the final route. Deviants with restraints are welcome. Should you need to deviate from the route due to time restraints, you're also welcome. The pace is your own. No exceptions (see rule 1 below). There are only three rules:
FAQs: I'm a newb. Can I come on this ride? - Sure. As long as you know and respect your limits, have the basic skill set to ride twisties comfortably on your own already, and can follow three simple rules... I'm a complete noob. Can I come on this ride? - No. You're a complete noob. Stay home and learn how to ride. What kind of gear do I need? - Full gear is preferred, but you won't be turned away for a little less. If you only have a helmet, you should spend the day shopping for gear. I have a friend that doesn't ride a Ducati. Can he come? - This isn't the HA... Any bike is welcome as long as it passes tech inspection. There's a tech inspection? - No not really, but if your bike is crashed out and/or looks like it isn't going to make it the whole ride, you should spend the day fixing your scooter. Is there anything I should bring? - Your paperwork (M1, insurance, reg) in case you get pulled over, some cash if you want anything to eat when we stop & some plastic for petrol. What if I don't have all my paperwork? - Stay home and work on getting it. Why can't I come if I'm a complete noob; My only gear is a helmet; my bike is mechanically unsound; or I don't have a license, registration and insurance? I thought you said there were only three rules... - Those things all violate rule 2. Is there any other advice you can give me? - Yes. Quit asking so many questions, it makes you look like a complete noob... won't make that ride, but love the FAQ's. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: Princess on June 01, 2009, 08:00:48 AM ummm isn't it considered Indecent Exposure, which might land you in jail if you just show up with a helmet?
I might go, depending on my schedule. I'm kinda fatigued out from Saturday. If I recover by Friday night I will attend. What kind of gear do I need? - Full gear is preferred, but you won't be turned away for a little less. If you only have a helmet, you should spend the day shopping for gear. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: Desmostro on June 01, 2009, 08:24:59 AM [laugh] [laugh] nice FAQ [thumbsup] noob is spelled n00b btw. [cheeky]
Hey man what's going on? Thinking about it. I got to get some new shoes. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 01, 2009, 08:57:51 PM ummm isn't it considered Indecent Exposure, which might land you in jail if you just show up with a helmet? I might go, depending on my schedule. I'm kinda fatigued out from Saturday. If I recover by Friday night I will attend. It might, unless it's the annual Vampires Naked Ride (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgGTOslw7_s#lq-hq-vhq)... Hope you're rested up by the weekend. won't make that ride, but love the FAQ's. [laugh] [laugh] nice FAQ [thumbsup] noob is spelled n00b btw. [cheeky] Hey man what's going on? Thinking about it. I got to get some new shoes. Sleep depravation is my muse. [laugh] Maybe next time Sid. [moto] Them's the downside to supercorsas, Mr. L3375P34|< 9R4/\/\/\/\4R |\|4Z1 Don't think about it... Doit. [cheeky] After my 1102 miles in 21 total hours Iron Butt ride I have sworn off the straight and narrow (and especially the straight and 6 to 8 lanes wide). More recently, steady diet of Skaggs for three weeks has been just what the doctor ordered. [drink] Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: Desmostro on June 02, 2009, 03:17:14 PM I STILL have not been to Skaggs. for shame [roll]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: ENZO696DUCMON on June 02, 2009, 04:39:55 PM WHY SATURDAY ?? WHY NOT MAKE IT SUNDAY ?? [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: mostrobelle on June 02, 2009, 10:05:11 PM I ride like a dick. Can I still come? [laugh]
(Actually, I don't think I can make it this time. You need to have more rides. ;)) Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: CharliesAngel on June 03, 2009, 04:32:46 PM Hmmm, very tempting... I'm a maybe at this point. Waiting for the weather report. [popcorn]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: Princess on June 03, 2009, 05:32:24 PM Sunday the weather may be better... checked the weather forecast here http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USCA1098?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared (http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USCA1098?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared)
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/6/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 04, 2009, 12:44:37 PM I originally had Saturday free and plans on Sunday, but since it looks like Sunday is going to be the better riding day those plans can get flipped. Priority = [moto]
Unless things change dramatically, things are switched to Sunday. You're always welcome 'Belle. The rides I attend further north have no rules. Let's just say I have learned to watch my mirrors and guard my kill switch... [laugh] Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 04, 2009, 04:09:50 PM so whats the deal on the ride? it is saturday or sunday or not at all?
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 04, 2009, 10:36:06 PM Due to the weather forecast the ride has been switched to Sunday. First post has been updated. Hope that means more peeps can make it.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: mostrobelle on June 04, 2009, 10:53:45 PM Good luck with your ride, big guy. You gotta post up more often. Hope to ride with you again soon, but not this weekend. Keep the shiny side up. [moto]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 05, 2009, 06:51:28 AM 8:00 a.m.? hmm... that means I have to get up around 5 a.m. to get there on time.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: hypurone on June 05, 2009, 07:28:34 AM Crap and double-crap!! First I was gonna miss out cuz it was on Saturday (had plans) now I'm gonna miss out cuz I got called in to work on Sunday!! [bang] [bang]
BTW, you do know that the best part of the coast is AFTER Jenner!! [thumbsup] Mebbe we'll hook up for a waaaaay northern run someday soon.... Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: CharliesAngel on June 05, 2009, 10:08:41 AM I'm out for Sunday. Have fun and ride safe! [moto]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Desmostro on June 05, 2009, 03:35:58 PM rrrrrrrrrrrrrrats. I'm out. Can't do Sunday. Have fun guys! [moto]
- - - - - T-Jack - - - - - Thinking about Skaggs for Sat. AM Anyone have any current info on it up there? I've never ridden it. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 05, 2009, 04:25:05 PM There are only three rules:
Word. Your writing has expired me. Down as 'possible'. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: ENZO696DUCMON on June 05, 2009, 06:19:24 PM WHERE'S TAMBUCKS AT ?? [thumbsup] [bang]
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 05, 2009, 06:40:13 PM WHERE'S TAMBUCKS AT ?? [thumbsup] [bang] Tambucks is the Tam Junction Starbucks. Shopping center at the corner of Shoreline & Almonte in Mill Valley. The word "Tambucks" in the first post is linked to google maps. Word. Your writing has expired me. Down as 'possible'. 8:00 a.m.? hmm... that means I have to get up around 5 a.m. to get there on time. Would pushing the start time back help make anyone probable or even definite? Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: smducman on June 05, 2009, 07:55:34 PM Have fun [moto] [moto] everyone I have to bail this one out.
Cheers. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: w7ck7d on June 06, 2009, 12:00:00 AM i might join this ride if i find tha meeting place.if not see you in STP.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 06, 2009, 10:25:41 AM I've got a long ride from Danhell so it would be so bad. But I do have the whole day.
Head count? Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 06, 2009, 11:30:01 AM We have 4 expressing interest, but the only commitments so far are from those that have said they will not make it. :-\
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 06, 2009, 11:33:48 AM I'm clear for tomorrow so we're on. We can do a loop - over to Berryessa if you want.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 06, 2009, 12:01:59 PM I know where the Starbucks is. (SO.... if I go, we can meet there at the Starbucks. - directing this to W7ck7d) I'm still up in the air on it... but I'll know by tonight. I came down with a possible cold but I ended up staying in bed until noon. I feel much better now but I will pay it by ear. My ear is very talented. It would be better for me to start at 9a.m. so I will be able to get up at 6a.m. rather than 5a.m. but it's dependent on me going. If I'm the only one you'd change the meeting time for, it's really up to you if you'd rather meet at 8:00 a.m.
BTW it's prolly easiest to meet somewhere off 280N (for the people coming from the south bay) i might join this ride if i find tha meeting place.if not see you in STP. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 06, 2009, 12:38:42 PM 9 is fine with me because I'm doing the A's-luxury box thing tonight and I KNOW tomorrow will feel early if we shove off at noon.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 06, 2009, 01:07:00 PM 9 is fine with me because I'm doing the A's-luxury box thing tonight and I KNOW tomorrow will feel early if we shove off at noon. in that case... pending my health, I'll plan on leaving SJ by 7:15... don't wanna get any speeding tickets on the way there. Unless someone has a better suggestion for the people riding up from the San Jose area, I'd recommend meeting at 7a.m. in SJ at the Pizza Antica at Santana Row (since that's a common location for ducati riders to meet anyways) for anyone who wants to ride up to the north bay starbucks. Leave Pizza Antica by 7:15 a.m. If you're late just head directly to the starbucks. If I end up not going, it's probably a good idea to keep the south bay meeting time/location as a pre-ride meet for everyone else who wants to to to the north bay ride start location. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 06, 2009, 04:12:02 PM 9 am meetup at Tam Junction Starbucks? Cool. [thumbsup]
I will double check for posts on who's in and out before I leave tomorrow morning. -Dave Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: slowmotion on June 06, 2009, 05:49:26 PM i'll be there -slowmotion-
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: sick50ford on June 06, 2009, 10:00:38 PM New time? meet at 9 roll at 9:30?
Southbay preride from santana row P antiqua? Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 06, 2009, 10:37:09 PM Out.
Came home from A's game to ecv jr. with a broken tooth. Ouch. Update tomorrow to see if I can catch up with ya'll. Ugh, gonna be a long night. Sorry dog, I'm still thinking north coast!! Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 07, 2009, 12:58:15 AM New time? meet at 9 roll at 9:30? Southbay preride from santana row P antiqua? SouthBay pre-Ride from Santana Row Pizza Antica meet up at 7:00 a.m. (leave 7:15 a.m.)... if you get there late just head to the Starbucks North Bay. South Bay ride route up north: - 280N - 35S - 1N - Great Highway into SF - Turn L at about 20-24th St... go a couple blocks then Turn R - Turn L onto the road that crosses GG Bridge and cross the bridge - take the exit after coming out of the tunnel (forgot the name) - it turns into the road that goes past Starbucks. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: w7ck7d on June 07, 2009, 03:49:27 AM Im gonna be in stp at 11 maybe ill see you guys there
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: sick50ford on June 07, 2009, 06:24:29 AM Im gonna be in stp at 11 maybe ill see you guys there John (w7ck7d) it does not seem like this ride is going through stp.- see you at the snellbucks mellow ride maybe? I'm going to take a small group reverse route after the ride with a quicker pace. I'm out, the straight to curvy road ratio is a bit to offset from the south end of the south bay. ride safe Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 07, 2009, 03:08:29 PM Where was everyone? Grendel, Slomo and I had a lot of fun! Only saw 2x Leo going the opposite direction. No n00bs on the ride even! Grendel has pix from the ride. Thanks Grendel and Slomo for the great ride!
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: mostrobelle on June 07, 2009, 09:24:41 PM Hey Dave, how did your ride go? It was a real pretty day today. [thumbsup]
Jimbo, is your kid gonna look like one of the Clampetts now with his chipped toof? [cheeky] (hope the little tyke is ok.) Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: GrendelsTwin on June 08, 2009, 08:38:55 AM It was a good ride on a beautiful day.
Three of us met at Tambucks, where we had some coffee and waited a bit for stragglers. We rolled out around 9:40 and wandered up the coast to Bodega. We turned around and back tracked to Tomales, then made our way down Chileno Valley to D street. We chatted for a bit, then took D street into Petaluma and called it a day. Aside from me almost strafing a park ranger on Mt Tam, there were zero LEO issues. [thumbsup] I have a couple of pics my cell phone. Once I download them and find my photobucket account info I'll post them. [cheeky] Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 08, 2009, 09:02:14 AM I have a couple of pics my cell phone. Once I download them and find my photobucket account info I'll post them. [cheeky] ohhh good... if you have Photoshop be sure to Photoshop the hell out of me before posting [moto] Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 08, 2009, 07:11:22 PM Sounds like I missed one, again. ecvjr got popped in the chops with a baseball. Nothing perminant, just a tooth that was bound to come out anyway (it did). He has a nice fat lip he keeps snacking on everytime he eats.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 09, 2009, 09:23:11 PM Sounds like I missed one, again. ecvjr got popped in the chops with a baseball. Nothing perminant, just a tooth that was bound to come out anyway (it did). He has a nice fat lip he keeps snacking on everytime he eats. glad to hear there wasn't any permanent damage [clap] Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 09, 2009, 10:05:43 PM Nothing that can't be fixed with bondo, and while we're at it maybe clip the ears back a bit...
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 09, 2009, 10:47:30 PM you gonna clear coat? or go matte?
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 11, 2009, 07:59:38 AM 14 coats of lacquer, silver with tons of metal flake over a black base.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 11, 2009, 10:28:00 AM 14 coats of lacquer, silver with tons of metal flake over a black base. ... what about matching the frame? I thought metallic flake was toxic and has Mercury in it. Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: jimboecv on June 11, 2009, 10:49:55 AM Hey, that's the price ya pay for the bling-bling.
Title: Re: Northbay Ride 6/7/09 Post by: Princess on June 11, 2009, 12:08:43 PM bling-bling over safety? You don't own a skid lid do you?
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