So...Who's really going to Ouray this year?

[ducducgooseme]

Dress warm ladies:

"USA – A powerful storm system will continue to move into Colorado through Thursday night bringing unseasonably cool air and a good chance for rain and snow.
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According to the 9NEWS Weather Team, the storm will cause temperatures to drop 15 to 30 degrees through the weekend.

In addition to the fall-like temperatures, metro area residents will have a very good change for seeing rain while snow will eventually develop over the Front Range Mountains.

Scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will first develop along the urban corridor starting late Thursday. The rain will become more widespread as the main storm system moves into the state Thursday night.

Occasional rain showers will then continue around Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and surrounding areas through Sunday.

As the very unseasonably cool air settles into the state, freezing temperatures will drop to about 10,500 feet on Friday, meaning some high country locations will see the rain change into snow as early as Friday morning.

Locations such as Rocky Mountain National Park, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Berthoud Pass, and Mount Evans could see several inches of snow. However, the warm ground will prevent much of the snow from accumulating.

Seasonal roads above 11,000 feet such as Trail Ridge Road will likely have to be shut down on Friday because of the snow.

Communities along the Peak to Peak Highway such as Nederland, Ward, Allenspark, and Estes Park could also see snow but very little accumulation.

Mountain areas west of the Continental Divide will also see very little, if any, snow.

According to 9NEWS Meteorologist Ashton Altieri, significant snow in the Colorado mountains in mid August is unusual, but not unprecedented. In fact, accumulating snow has been recorded in the high country every month of the year.

In Denver, July and August are the only two months with no records of measurable snowfall. High temperatures in the 50s during August have also occurred before in Denver."

[bonfy]

That's it, I'm bringing my crampons for sure now.  Maybe we can do some ice-racing over Red Mountain.  Bring your chains.

[ducducgooseme]

The new tires for the 1098:

[bonfy]

 

Wow, your Qualifiers came with some extra features.  That's what I get for shopping at Cycle Gear. 

Hey Kawboy, DDGM and I are running Dunlops this round, too.  It will be interesting to see if they are any different than the Pilot Powers. 

[Zaster]

Dress warm ladies:

You too mam

[Punx Clever]

Zaster isn't the only one with a get off this trip now...

Comin south of durango I decided to take river road instead of 550 to the bottom of bondad hill... figured I could get away from some traffic that way.

Long story short, came up a hill, and all of a sudden at the top of said hill was a turn.  This turn was in a place that you couldn't see it untill you were already there.  was doin about 30-40 mph.  put ont he breaks (didn't lock em up) tried to turn, but was already on the right hand side of the road (this is a left turn).  That immediately put me into the dirt on the side of the road and laid the bike over on it's righ side.

Break lever is make the beast with two backsed.  Handlebars are make the beast with two backsed.  Tanks is scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Cowl is scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Heat shields on exhaust are scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Nothing too big except:

The make the beast with two backsing stock ducati clutch cover is weak and thin.  Must have took a rock to it pretty hard, cause it had bent in and while the bike was dying managed to shear off 5 of the six posts in the clutch.  Now Ineed a new clutch drum... probably new clutch pack, gonna get a new pressure plate that protects that shit.  and a new cover.

Oh.  And my leathers did great.  I'm just a little bruised.  Except the stiched in the armpit came undone... does Dainese have a warranty for such things?

[Zaster]

Zaster isn't the only one with a get off this trip now...

Comin south of durango I decided to take river road instead of 550 to the bottom of bondad hill... figured I could get away from some traffic that way.

Long story short, came up a hill, and all of a sudden at the top of said hill was a turn.  This turn was in a place that you couldn't see it untill you were already there.  was doin about 30-40 mph.  put ont he breaks (didn't lock em up) tried to turn, but was already on the right hand side of the road (this is a left turn).  That immediately put me into the dirt on the side of the road and laid the bike over on it's righ side.

Break lever is make the beast with two backsed.  Handlebars are make the beast with two backsed.  Tanks is scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Cowl is scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Heat shields on exhaust are scratched to make the beast with two backs.  Nothing too big except:

The make the beast with two backsing stock ducati clutch cover is weak and thin.  Must have took a rock to it pretty hard, cause it had bent in and while the bike was dying managed to shear off 5 of the six posts in the clutch.  Now Ineed a new clutch drum... probably new clutch pack, gonna get a new pressure plate that protects that shit.  and a new cover.

Oh.  And my leathers did great.  I'm just a little bruised.  Except the stiched in the armpit came undone... does Dainese have a warranty for such things?

Punx,
I'm glad you're alright, too bad you had to make the list..sounds identical to my mishap
Here is someone else you know that had the same fate this weekend and luckily we are here to talk about it:
BRNO, Czech Republic -- Valentino Rossi of Italy won the Czech MotoGP on Sunday after world champion Casey Stoner crashed out early in the race. Ducati rider Toni Elias of Spain took second, 15 seconds behind the leader, and Italian Loris…
Enjoyed your company in Ouray and please let me know if there is anything I can help with.

[Scottish]

Wow Punx sorry to hear that man. But I'm really glad you and Zaster both avoided serious physical injury. Great meeting all of you and getting better aquainted with others.  So Punx and Zaster.... I guess it's time for some mods?!? 

[Randimus Maximus]

pictures?

where are the pictures? 

[Kawboy]

Holy crap.  Was this a ride or a demolition derby?  Glad to see that it was only hardware injuries.  Work and the weather conspired to prevent me from making a trip up there.  Looks like I could have picked up some bikes along the way if I had been able.  Hope everyone had a good time otherwise.  Looks like the weather was good in the pictures.  Albuquerque got plastered with storms over the weekend.  Was able to dodge storms the past 2 days and get some seat time in (Taos today).  Got to work overtime tomorrow so I'm done 'til the weekend.