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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #270 on: October 06, 2017, 10:47:16 PM »
   Just to be clear, the lake is more a pond in a cow pasture, the riding in and around the area and Palomar Mountain however are certainly worthy destination.  The campground is very good for accommodating a group situation relaxed and laid back. 

Yeah, this is So Cal, and unfortunately we don't do water very well around here. We have it in bottles and at the beach, but unless you catch us in our flood season (every 5 - 10 years) it's the desert we took it from, especially after that damn fool burned off the pines.

And there's a fun run to and from the beach if you want a guide.
That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #271 on: October 07, 2017, 07:26:33 AM »
5 days before lift-off from Arizona!  *** Lake Henshaw or BUST Oct. 13th! *** :thumb: :cool: :1:





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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #272 on: October 07, 2017, 06:31:11 PM »
Shameless....late Saturday afternoon....*** BUMP!! *** :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :laugh: :grin: :wink:

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #273 on: October 08, 2017, 09:54:37 AM »
Here's a question for those of you familiar with the roads in the area.
I'm thinking of a Saturday ride that might look like this:

Hwy 76 to Oceanside.
North on US 1 to San Juan Capistrano:
         I'd like to see some beach communities, maybe have lunch on the ocean.
East on 74 to Hemet
South on Hwy 79 to Palomar and back to Lake Henshaw.

1. Is this too ambitious?
2. Will traffic be a big issue on Saturday?
3. Is there something better? 

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #274 on: October 08, 2017, 10:21:14 AM »
Here's a question for those of you familiar with the roads in the area.
I'm thinking of a Saturday ride that might look like this:

Hwy 76 to Oceanside.
North on US 1 to San Juan Capistrano:
         I'd like to see some beach communities, maybe have lunch on the ocean.
East on 74 to Hemet
South on Hwy 79 to Palomar and back to Lake Henshaw.

1. Is this too ambitious?
2. Will traffic be a big issue on Saturday?
3. Is there something better? 

Mike

The roads in the immediate vicinity of Lake Henshaw are some of the best around, what you've described is (mostly) long and boring.   Also, from Oceanside to Capistrano is occupied by Camp Pendleton, so you'd be on the freeway for that section.  Otherwise, yes, traffic will be an issue anywhere near the beach.

What I'd suggets if you want to have lunch near the ocean is ride west to someplace like Encinitas and back, maybe getting there via Del Dios Highway from Escondido through Rancho Santa Fe.  Anyway, there are plenty of nice roads to get there and back.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #275 on: October 08, 2017, 11:19:48 AM »
I'm glad I asked.  Thanks!  Looks like the book I was using "The Best Roads Of California" might be a bit dated.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #276 on: October 08, 2017, 01:18:52 PM »
    What I'd suggets if you want to have lunch near the ocean is ride west to someplace like Encinitas and back, maybe getting there via Del Dios Highway from Escondido through Rancho Santa Fe.  Anyway, there are plenty of nice roads to get there and back.   

Yeah, that's the route I'd suggest.
To Escondido via Ramona and San Pasqual Valley is fun
Through Escondido to Del Dios Highway is just a town
Del Dios to the coast and then north a mile to Solana Beach will give you a feel for the coast at it's best, then it's traffic fillled light to light from there.
Back from Solana via Rancho Santa Fe is some insane twisties that lead you back to Del Dios.
At that point you either retrace your steps or run some slab north to alternate eastern routes that lead you back to base camp.
That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #277 on: October 08, 2017, 03:27:39 PM »
Try to imagine how happy I am with my DIL for throwing away the Skorpion keys.. :evil:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #279 on: October 08, 2017, 03:40:16 PM »
Try to imagine how happy I am with my DIL for throwing away the Skorpion keys.. :evil:


Yuck. Does the fuel door on the MZ lock? Same key? That is no fun at all, but it's a great opportunity to grease the steering head bearings...
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #280 on: October 08, 2017, 04:12:59 PM »
Yuck. Does the fuel door on the MZ lock? Same key? That is no fun at all, but it's a great opportunity to grease the steering head bearings...
Yep, the seat/helmet lock, too. Yesterday, after giving up, the locksmith (?) said I'd have to take the lock set out, so I did. Had to get the triple off to get at the *hardened* anti tamper screws.  Took it to him today, and he Still couldn't get into it.  :evil:
He said, Iknow a guy.. so I left it with him.
I'm totally frustrated right now, but I'll get over it.  :smiley:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #281 on: October 08, 2017, 04:54:08 PM »
Yep, the seat/helmet lock, too. Yesterday, after giving up, the locksmith (?) said I'd have to take the lock set out, so I did. Had to get the triple off to get at the *hardened* anti tamper screws.  Took it to him today, and he Still couldn't get into it.  :evil:
He said, Iknow a guy.. so I left it with him.
I'm totally frustrated right now, but I'll get over it.  :smiley:

Bad luck there, Chuckster, but not the WORST thing that could happen in one's life! :laugh: :grin: :wink:  This is why we all need more than one motorcycle in the stable...and one that is registered and ready to RIDE at a moments notice!  :1: :thumb: :cool:  Hope to see you again in Lake Henshaw on Friday! :cool:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #282 on: October 08, 2017, 06:31:31 PM »
Bad luck there, Chuckster, but not the WORST thing that could happen in one's life! :laugh: :grin: :wink:  This is why we all need more than one motorcycle in the stable...and one that is registered and ready to RIDE at a moments notice!  :1: :thumb: :cool:  Hope to see you again in Lake Henshaw on Friday! :cool:

Chuck's gonna be on two wheels at the rally. Which two... well that depends.

Chuck - if you end up using one of my bikes, while you're here, you can help me diagnose the bad noises that's Joe's ex-bike is making. I just put it back together again today.
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #283 on: October 09, 2017, 07:32:30 AM »
Chuck's gonna be on two wheels at the rally. Which two... well that depends.

Chuck - if you end up using one of my bikes, while you're here, you can help me diagnose the bad noises that's Joe's ex-bike is making. I just put it back together again today.

 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :cool: :1:- - ...and that's the Guzzisti spirit! :smiley:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #284 on: October 09, 2017, 11:11:06 AM »
Chuck's gonna be on two wheels at the rally. Which two... well that depends.

Chuck - if you end up using one of my bikes, while you're here, you can help me diagnose the bad noises that's Joe's ex-bike is making. I just put it back together again today.
I'd be happy to do that, no matter what way I get down there. Looking for a rental car just in case.. should I plan on thurs. or fri.?
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #285 on: October 09, 2017, 02:34:02 PM »
Lucky Cabin #13 opens Friday morning - I should be up there by nine.

If you come in earlier than that, my hospitality is primitive, but I have carpet you can sleep on.
That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #286 on: October 09, 2017, 03:20:08 PM »
Assuming I can get my breather hose fixed by Friday, I should be up there Friday afternoon to claim my spot in lucky Cabin 13.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #287 on: October 09, 2017, 03:35:34 PM »
    Assuming I can get my breather hose fixed by Friday, I should be up there Friday afternoon to claim my spot in lucky Cabin 13.   

[Chuck] has his entire motorcycle apart. For you, [bob], I have just two words.

Duct tape.
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That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #288 on: October 09, 2017, 04:43:24 PM »
I'd be happy to do that, no matter what way I get down there. Looking for a rental car just in case.. should I plan on thurs. or fri.?

God willing, Andy B from the legendary TFL (Tempe-Farkle-Labs) and I will be there, both on Guzzi's, around 1pm on Fri.  Studio Cabin #15 - - where the vino and BS will be flowing later that evening!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes: :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #289 on: October 09, 2017, 10:30:29 PM »
[Chuck] has his entire motorcycle apart. For you, [bob], I have just two words.
Duct tape.

OR - Auto Zone 3/4" heater hose !    :thumb:

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #290 on: October 10, 2017, 10:46:46 AM »
I was going to recommend garden hose, but that would have been an additional two words.
That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #291 on: October 10, 2017, 11:04:56 AM »
Yesterday, my sweetie helped me put the front end back on the MZ without it falling into a pile on the floor.  :smiley: It was propped up on a 2x4 on end.  :rolleyes: A guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do.
After 2 trips here from the "locksmith" and me going to his place 3 times, Ihave a key that opens all three locks.  :thumb: Charged me an arm and a laig, of course.. after all this Socal.. :smiley:
Drug her kid's toy air compressor in to air up the tires, and it was dead. Had to tear it apart and jumper the switch.
Went to the hardware store this morning to replace the anti tamper screws and they had 3 sizes. Too short, too long, and a button head that the head diameter is too big. Took that one. Apparently, nothing is going to be easy.. :smiley:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #292 on: October 10, 2017, 11:33:20 AM »
I remember when you said " I'm getting on the plane early so I'll have plenty of time ".
That's the combustion chamber of the turbo shaft. It is supposed to be on fire. You just don't usually see it but the case and fairing fell off.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #293 on: October 10, 2017, 01:53:47 PM »
I remember when you said " I'm getting on the plane early so I'll have plenty of time ".
:grin: :grin:  Apparently, I have just enough. It's running.   :thumb: Still have to service it.
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #294 on: October 10, 2017, 04:17:47 PM »
I remember when you said " I'm getting on the plane early so I'll have plenty of time ".

NOw that's funny.  All I can say Chuck is they had all better buy you several IPA's when you get to the rally after all the stress to get the bike running! 
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #295 on: October 10, 2017, 05:43:06 PM »
NOw that's funny.  All I can say Chuck is they had all better buy you several IPA's when you get to the rally after all the stress to get the bike running!

Somebody may have to. .I blew my mad money on those stupid keys. :evil: :smiley:
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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #296 on: October 10, 2017, 05:59:45 PM »
Somebody may have to. .I blew my mad money on those stupid keys. :evil: :smiley:


Man after reading everything you have gone thru I will sure buy you beer.   Glad your going to make it.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #297 on: October 10, 2017, 06:03:16 PM »
Heres a little info from Bill Ross and myself




Hello Guzzisti,

 We are getting really close to Rally -Thirty , and want to update all with some additional info, considerations and needs.

Weather is going to be damn near perfect , highs in the upper 70`s, slowly dropping to the low to mid 50`s overnight based on Santa Ysabel predictions . There is a pool at the resort and we plan to have a nightly group fire, weather permitting.

Traffic going through Escondido to Valley Center will be really backed up on East Valley Parkway near Valley Center Road Friday late Friday afternoon and evening due to construction and rush hour. Over the weekend it can also get backed up a bit due to all the pumpkin picker seasonal traffic to Bate`s Nut Farm. Might be better to avoid that mess and venture another route.

Cafe Moto in San Diego has very generously donated us some fantastic coffee beans and cold brewed coffee. We will have that available with a few snacks.  The on site restaurant will also be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for those interested.

We are bringing some bread stuff and if anyone wants to bring something to share, either with morning coffee or a dessert for after the Sat night barbque, that would be great. Dinner is planned for late afternoon after 5, before 6. Burgers , Dogs, Grillin Beans, Mac N Cheese is on the menu, the restaurant is also open for anyone wanting something different. Donations for food, supplies and the facility will be shameless accepted, but not mandatory.

We could also use a few extra ice chests and ice too from any willing cagers .

There will be a sign up board for anyone willing to lead rides on Saturday, we envision several rides to different places and with different paces. We will also have maps for those who may want to do their own thing, the roads and scenery are pretty hard to beat in any direction.

Look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones ! Thank you.

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #298 on: October 10, 2017, 06:18:05 PM »
I`ve got your next round Chuck ! 

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Re: Announcing The San Diego GUZZI RALLY October 13-14 2017
« Reply #299 on: October 10, 2017, 08:18:49 PM »
Thanks, Bill!  :smiley: :boozing:
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