Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017

[Chuck in Indiana]

I'm comfortable lane splitting. I don't go as fast as some and watch my mirrors like a hawk for others coming up behind me, but I'd *much* rather be on a bike splitting the HOV lane than a car in grid lock. One of my greatest fears on a bike is some brain dead cager hitting me from behind. If I'm between cars, that will be pretty hard to do. I totally don't like being in a car in SoCal..and only drive under duress.  I can see what is going on much better on a bike, and I'm a small maneuverable target.

[Scud]

Chuck - it seems like half of LA and Orange County comes to San Diego every Friday - and goes back every Sunday.

That said, I-5 through Camp Pendleton is lovely (except when it's not). If you go that way, you're basically at my house. Maybe timing will work out and I can guide you to Lake Henshaw on some of my favorite roads. Heck, I might even let you park your MZ in my garage if you'd rather ride a Moto Guzzi V11 for the weekend. You'd look good on a Scura...

[Chuck in Indiana]

Ya know, Scud.. I *do* look good on a Scura.  That's very generous of you.. lets wait while a little more water runs under the bridge and see what is happening.

[Scud]

Cool - I'm also thinking about dragging my bike out there in my toy-hauler trailer so I have a comfy place to sleep and hang out - with my own kitchen.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Remember we are err...your over 60 and "should" slow it down!!

:-)

There'll be plenty of time to slow down when I'm dead..  

[ITSec]

There'll be plenty of time to slow down when I'm dead..  

Over 60 and over 60, hmmm....? 

[Arizona Wayne]

I'm comfortable lane splitting. I don't go as fast as some and watch my mirrors like a hawk for others coming up behind me, but I'd *much* rather be on a bike splitting the HOV lane than a car in grid lock. One of my greatest fears on a bike is some brain dead cager hitting me from behind. If I'm between cars, that will be pretty hard to do. I totally don't like being in a car in SoCal..and only drive under duress.  I can see what is going on much better on a bike, and I'm a small maneuverable target.

Sounds to me you have very little experience (if any) splitting lanes in soCal if you're looking in your rear view mirrors when doing it vs. looking straight ahead so you don't collide with a car while splitting lanes.    I've split lanes for decades and know what it takes to never screw it up. 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Sounds to me you have very little experience (if any) splitting lanes in soCal if you're looking in your rear view mirrors when doing it vs. looking straight ahead so you don't collide with a car while splitting lanes.    I've split lanes for decades and know what it takes to never screw it up. 

I've split lanes out there for 15 years. I can see the mirrors in my peripheral vision. Naturally, I'm constantly scanning forward and to the sides, but keep track of what's behind, too. It's a habit that has saved my life.. even in a car. Just this year, I saw a car coming up behind me on the Lario and got out of the way as it slid through the intersection after realizing the light was red.  Last month, I had a load of plants in our covered 5X7 trailer, saw a car coming up rapidly with the intention of passing, and a pickup coming toward us with no lights. Got all over the brakes with Dorcia screaming what is going on?? If I hadn't we would have been a sandwich filler. As it was, the guy passing barely had time to avoid a head on with the truck.
So. I pay attention to the mirrors..

[JJ]

There'll be plenty of time to slow down when I'm dead..  

Agreed...as the ol' saying goes:  "I'll be mellow when I'm DEAD!!"  

...but for those of us Geezers over 60, YES - - please slow down a bit and pay attention!!  :1:

[JJ]

Lake Henshaw in October...or BUST!! 




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[JJ]

It isn't age that makes you a geezer..move over!!

Just had to say that.

That's nice.....

"There are OLD bikers...and there are BOLD bikers....but there are NO OLD-BOLD bikers!!" 

[JJ]

They say that about aviators as well, but that has proven to be wrong in many cases.

Have an grandson that I am convinced is a 55 YO captured in an 8 YO's body.

He would be right at home sitting on a bar stool at the VFW.

:-)

Yes, of course you are correct...I believe Chuck Yeager was still flying well into his 80's yes?

The late JN Smyth (R.I.P.) from Oklahoma rode until he was 92....

"Griso-George" (in his mid-80's) from near Seattle, WA (Sequim) rides >2000 miles one-way and has ridden to our Cottonwood N.A.R. several times and we hope to see him at Datil again this year.

...and I am sure there are many other examples... :1:

[oldbike54]

 The legend of JN grows , he was ONLY 92  Still miss the old guy .

 Dusty

[JJ]

The legend of JN grows , he was ONLY 92  Still miss the old guy .

 Dusty

I corrected his age to 92 above...

Aug. 15, 2014 - - Jim "Grand-Poo-Bah" McDermott, (AZ State MGNOC Rep), JN Symth, and me at annual Guzzi Rally in Datil, New Mexico... :1:




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[jdgretz]

Guess I'll have to make reservations tomorrow for this.

Some beautiful riding down around Fallbrook and Deluz.  CA79 one way and CA76 the other.  Or keep going on CA79 to Julian 

jdg

[Scud]

Some beautiful riding down around Fallbrook and Deluz.
jdg

Shhhh... don't tell everyone about those roads.

[jdgretz]

OK, I'm in - got my reservations for Cabin 4.

See you then, if not sooner.

jdg

[JJ]

We'll be in CABIN 15!! Lake Henshaw or BUST in mid-October!! :1:

[Tom]

Yeah...yeah..."Bite me!"   

[JJ]

Yeah...yeah..."Bite me!"   

Now-now Tom...let's not be cranky!!  

You'll be having fun as a moving, two-wheeled moto-camera man for the Iron Man Triathalon!   We'll take photos for you and file a report here!

[Tom]

'cuz, I can't come out and play in traffic in San Diego, I'm looking at coming over for the AZ Ironman.  http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/arizona.aspx#/axzz4nUWz5Qq5
When's the breakfast out there?

[bbolesaz]

Hey JJ, are you looking to rent out a bed in your cabin?  Yes, I ride a Scura, but I'm not scary. And I use a CPAP machine, so I can guarantee no snoring.

[normzone]

Congratulations [bbolesaz] - you qualify for the "Free Bunk in Lucky Cabin #13 to Out of State Riders" deal. We have one alleged snorer already.

[JJ]

Hey JJ, are you looking to rent out a bed in your cabin?  Yes, I ride a Scura, but I'm not scary. And I use a CPAP machine, so I can guarantee no snoring.

Sorry bbolesaz - The beds in our cabin are already spoken for...

[bbolesaz]

Cabin #13 it is then.   BTW, I love camping, but I don't think I could get all of the kit I normally haul with the F800GS onto the mighty Scura.

At least not without looking like the Beverly Hillbillies.

[bbolesaz]

Normzone, do I need to call the resort and put my name on a list or something?

[normzone]

Not that I know about - they have my name and credit card number, so try not to trash the place while we're there.

I'll be there Friday morning around nine AM to check in.

[bbolesaz]

So, I-8 out of Zonie land.

Then -
1. Imperial Highway ??
or
2. Sunrise Highway ??
or
3. CA-79 ??

What do locals recommend?

[Scud]

If I-10 out of Phoenix, then 78 out of Blythe.

If I-8, then I like S2 North out of Ocotillo - unless it's hot, then keep going on 8 and pick up S1 (sunrise highway) or 79 North - both lead to Julian.

[bbolesaz]

Might just go for Sunrise Hwy, only so I can hear the mighty Scura while climbing the Kumeyaay grade.

Who's twistier, S1 or S2?

Julian, hmmm, pie.