Author Topic: NORCAL Guzzi Rally photos (Read 9018 times)

JJ · « **on:** March 22, 2021, 11:50:03 AM »

Saw this in the latest MGNOC newsletter...

Would love to go to this in early June...to see all my old NORCAL Guzzi buddies!!!

Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2021, 02:25:58 PM »

Last time I was going through there....huge forest fire. The fairgrounds was packed with fire fighters from other parts of CA. "No room at the inn". The motels were crowded with residents. I started in Canby, OR in the morning and I was looking for a room. The desk attendant suggested Reno for a room. Since it was close to Dayton, NV. I rode through the night to the campgrounds for the NV State rally. Saw my son at UNR and headed south ultimately to drop my bike off in PHX. Richard came up from PHX.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2021, 08:08:15 PM »

I got word of this rally a week ago. There wasn't too much information at that time. I haven't had a chance to read the newsletter yet. I will be attending as I live an hour and a half away.
kk

Tom · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2021, 08:10:39 PM »

Nice town.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2021, 08:10:39 PM »

pehayes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:05:29 PM »

Fun dirt track car races in the evening!

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

JJ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2021, 08:12:28 AM »

ampm7 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2021, 10:51:54 AM »

I was headed to the meet a few years ago when it was in the redwoods outside of Santa Cruz when the #1 cylinder on my Ambo blew a whole in the piston. Not a good place to have trouble on the 405 in the dark during early morning rush hour. I like to go to this one in Susanville but, I desperately need a hip replacement as it is very painful to ride. A matter of fact, I have a difficult time even getting off the bike after 100 miles let alone 700+. But, I may be there.

JJ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2021, 09:48:24 PM »

I would really...REALLY like to go...but I need to get one of my riding buddies to join me...

Sedona to Tonopah - first night - stay at the historic MIZPAH Hotel. Tonopah to Susanville the 2nd night...stay 2 nights, (Fri. / Sat.)...leave Sunday again for Tonopah!

(Photos from May 31st, 2019) - our last ride to Tonopah!)

oldbike54 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2021, 07:05:30 AM »

"And I've been from Tuscon to Tucumcari
Tehachapi to Tonopah "

Dusty

Tom · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2021, 12:11:37 PM »

JJ wants stay at the Clown Motel.

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2021, 03:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Tom on March 27, 2021, 12:11:37 PM

JJ wants stay at the Clown Motel.

I am not freaked out about clowns, but I can tell you that is the CREEPIEST Motel I have ever seen!!

(....AND...it's right next to the town cemetery!!!) No Thanks!

Tom · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2021, 11:17:00 PM »

Y'ep. Gas up at the Chevron and eat at Burger King......get out of town.

guzzimaster · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2021, 12:33:59 PM »

Joanne & I will be at this year's NATA rally in Susanville. Anyone who can - try riding the 140 miles of twistys on route 36 from Red Bluff to Fortuna near the coast - or opposite direction. Amazing ride:
https://www.motorcycleroads.com/motorcycle-roads/california/twisty-road-next-140-miles-california-route-36 I've ridden this route 3 times and it always makes a great adventure. Stop at the roach coach at "Mad River" for a juicy burger & shake about midway.

DesertPilot · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2021, 11:39:19 AM »

Susanville? That's pretty much the poster child for Middle Of Nowhere. Closest I ever got was the Honey Lake Bomb Disposal Site back in 1994. Which ended much better than it could have

Tempting. June they say...

JJ · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2021, 11:42:11 AM »

Quote from: DesertPilot on March 29, 2021, 11:39:19 AM

Susanville? That's pretty much the poster child for Middle Of Nowhere. Closest I ever got was the Honey Lake Bomb Disposal Site back in 1994. Which ended much better than it could have

Tempting. June they say...

Never been there...but north of Reno...so I have an idea of what the area is like...good excuse to go for a LONG RIDE!!

JJ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2021, 03:16:40 PM »

Made reservations at the Best Western Motel in Susanville this morning.
We are staying 2 nights, Fri. July 11th and Sat. June 12th. Long ride from Sedona...
514 miles to Tonopah...then another 310 miles to Susanville. We will stay in Tonopah 1 night

Looking forward to seeing all the NORCAL Guzzisti once again!

Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2021, 03:22:35 PM »

IF you stay in Beatty then you don't have to stay at the Clown Motel. Just fuel up and ride through.

I know, I know.

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2021, 03:36:53 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 02, 2021, 03:22:35 PM

IF you stay in Beatty then you don't have to stay at the Clown Motel. Just fuel up and ride through. I know, I know.

The MIZPAH Hotel is restored and a GREAT destination at the end of a long ride, and they have a cool saloon

and an outstanding steak restaurant there!

...and there is gas in town.

Beatty is a town like something out of "Twin Peaks" where people are living lives of quiet desperation...

Been there myself...and no thanks!

Tom · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2021, 03:39:21 PM »

Tell us about the steak house.

I know the gas station in town too.

JJ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2021, 03:49:43 PM »

Quote from: Tom on April 02, 2021, 03:39:21 PM

Tell us about the steak house. I know the gas station in town too.

You can review the dinner menu on their website. Trust me...after 7-8 hours in the saddle, a nice, sit down meal with a cold beer or a glass of vino and more goes down easily!!

Tom · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2021, 06:54:34 PM »

Arigato gozaimasu.

JJ · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2021, 08:19:29 AM »

Quote from: Tom on April 02, 2021, 06:54:34 PM

Arigato gozaimasu.

Dōitashimashite

travelingbyguzzi · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2021, 09:07:26 AM »

It was 50* in Tonapah this morning, which seems pretty good, considering the elevation.
42* and sunny in Seattle!

JJ · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2021, 09:26:08 AM »

Quote from: travelingbyguzzi on April 03, 2021, 09:07:26 AM

It was 50* in Tonapah this morning, which seems pretty good, considering the elevation.
42* and sunny in Seattle!

For this Easter weekend, they are forecasting "record heat" here in the greater Verde Valley, mid-to-high 80's....and down in the "Valley of the Sun" (aka Phoenix or "The Forbidden Planet")...it will be in the MID-90's - - - and it's only early April!!!

Tom · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2021, 03:09:49 PM »

Quote from: JJ on April 03, 2021, 08:19:29 AM

Dōitashimashite

Yeah....don't touch my mustache.

ampm7 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2021, 03:15:27 PM »

Yeah, but does the "Forbidden Planet" have those beautiful green skies?

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** April 03, 2021, 03:58:25 PM »

Quote from: ampm7 on April 03, 2021, 03:15:27 PM

Yeah, but does the "Forbidden Planet" have those beautiful green skies?

No green skies in the "Valley of the Sun", but due to the low humidity, just "ocean blue skies", most of the time, even when it is 100+ degrees! Like this!!

Griso8V · « **Reply #27 on:** April 03, 2021, 11:35:18 PM »

I will be there! Made the hotel reservations!
We can take a field trip to the High Desert State Prison if we get bored!
T

JJ · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2021, 10:35:05 AM »

Quote from: Griso8V on April 03, 2021, 11:35:18 PM

I will be there! Made the hotel reservations!
We can take a field trip to the High Desert State Prison if we get bored!
T

God willing, we will all celebrate LIFE and RIDING in Susanville, CA June 11-12!

Bring Vino - Grappa - Limoncello - Montenegro Amaro - and more!!

JJ · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2021, 10:10:00 PM »

C'mon now...

Who's gonna have a beer with ol' JJ and his buddy Mike if we RIDE 2 days in early June from Sedona, AZ to Susanville, CA to bond with all the other NORCAL Guzzista?!?

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