Author Topic: So Cal NAR Lake Henshaw October 19-21 Now with a ton-o-pictures (Read 26406 times)

JJ · « **Reply #120 on:** October 18, 2018, 07:53:59 AM »

Quote from: normzone on October 17, 2018, 07:22:38 PM

Hey [Tom H] - I just sent you a PM expressing concern re getting enough roomies to help defray the cost of you booking Lucky #13.

[normzone]

Tom & normzone - We have one of our Ducati friends, "Armin" joining us Friday and for the weekend.

I think he needs a place to stay...so I will mention #13 to him. We can discuss when we all arrive Friday about 3pm.

JJC

Tom H · « **Reply #121 on:** October 18, 2018, 12:04:20 PM »

JJ, that should be fine.

I should be there about 1-2pm.

Tom

jdgretz · « **Reply #122 on:** October 18, 2018, 02:44:40 PM »

I'll be Winging it this weekend. Plastics still not fixed on the Norge.

jdg

Tom H · « **Reply #123 on:** October 18, 2018, 03:08:05 PM »

I had planned on bringing the Ambo. But..... Took it out today to make sure all is well. Put it in first at a light and heard a little noise. Went into second fine, but no third. The toe/heel shifter was all the way down. Tapped it lightly forward and then was able to grab third. Broken return spring on a 5 speed trans. PITA to get to.

Might take the Eldo, most likely will be the EV.

Tom

Tom H · « **Reply #124 on:** October 18, 2018, 03:21:35 PM »

I finally was able to contact the reservation phone number. The phones were down since Sunday. All is fine now!!

Tom

oldbike54 · « **Reply #125 on:** October 20, 2018, 09:05:18 AM »

Pictures dangit

Dusty

Utrider · « **Reply #126 on:** October 20, 2018, 09:19:04 AM »

Well my Stelvio dropped a cylinder on the way down here. It had been consuming a good bit of oil on the way down and when I started it yesterday the right jug was dezd.

I'm in Oceanside and will come out to Henshaw. I'm going to rent a bike here locally and drop my bike off at GP in San Diego this morning.

I checked the spark, and the valves but based on the amount of oil it's going through it is probably a ring failure.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #127 on:** October 20, 2018, 11:23:04 AM »

Well..that sucks, and is really strange.. that's a failure you almost never hear of.

normzone · « **Reply #128 on:** October 21, 2018, 07:23:15 PM »

Quote from: Utrider on October 20, 2018, 09:19:04 AM

Well my Stelvio dropped a cylinder on the way down here. It had been consuming a good bit of oil on the way down and when I started it yesterday the right jug was dezd.

I'm in Oceanside and will come out to Henshaw. I'm going to rent a bike here locally and drop my bike off at GP in San Diego this morning.

I checked the spark, and the valves but based on the amount of oil it's going through it is probably a ring failure.

That is a bummer, and odd indeed. But I do like the typo "dezd", and I believe it should be adapted for everyday use.

The rally was a blast - Much thanks to our gracious hosts, my hellos to everyone I met or re-met there. Much fun had hanging out in front of the store, meeting people and admiring the machine parade. The riding was great too.

jdgretz · « **Reply #129 on:** October 22, 2018, 12:26:49 AM »

Great weekend. Good friends, good roads, and lot's of interesting discussions.

Already looking forward to next year - Cottonwood, maybe Datil, and Lake Henshaw.

jdg

JJ · « **Reply #130 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:26:05 PM »

JJ · « **Reply #131 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:30:00 PM »

More Guzzisti having fun in Lake Henshaw last weekend!

Tom H · « **Reply #132 on:** October 22, 2018, 04:02:27 PM »

A few more:

I like the old school chopper side stand

Tom

JJ · « **Reply #133 on:** October 22, 2018, 06:21:58 PM »

The Guzzi's of Lake Henshaw!!

Utrider · « **Reply #134 on:** October 23, 2018, 02:55:51 PM »

I made it out on Saturday for a little while. It was good to see the turnout. We ran up to the Palomar Observatory on some of the great roads in the area.

I rented an Indian Scout, fun little bike, good torque. Real low, like scraping stuff on fairly moderate corners low. At least it ran! lol

I appreciated the comments on the fluke that happened with my bike. I will keep everyone posted on the end result when I hear from the dealer. They guesstimated a couple of weeks before they can get to it.

Cage Free · « **Reply #135 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:27:18 PM »

Quote from: Utrider on October 23, 2018, 02:55:51 PM

I made it out on Saturday for a little while. It was good to see the turnout. We ran up to the Palomar Observatory on some of the great roads in the area.

I rented an Indian Scout, fun little bike, good torque. Real low, like scraping stuff on fairly moderate corners low. At least it ran! lol

I appreciated the comments on the fluke that happened with my bike. I will keep everyone posted on the end result when I hear from the dealer. They guesstimated a couple of weeks before they can get to it.

What year and how many miles? GP can be pretty slow but they seem to know their stuff, good luck.

JJ · « **Reply #136 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:48:21 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 20, 2018, 09:05:18 AM

Pictures dangit

Dusty

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #137 on:** October 23, 2018, 05:51:41 PM »

I'm not seeing Griso Girl..

JJ · « **Reply #138 on:** October 23, 2018, 08:40:29 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on October 23, 2018, 05:51:41 PM

I'm not seeing Griso Girl..

She did not make it this year...

groundhog105 · « **Reply #139 on:** October 23, 2018, 09:25:10 PM »

I want to thank everyone that showed up and participated this last weekend. It was a great rally and I really enjoyed meeting and seeing everyone again. Let’s do it again next year.

JJ · « **Reply #140 on:** October 24, 2018, 08:01:15 AM »

Quote from: groundhog105 on October 23, 2018, 09:25:10 PM

I want to thank everyone that showed up and participated this last weekend. It was a great rally and I really enjoyed meeting and seeing everyone again. Let’s do it again next year.

YES - DITTO!!!!

Mike and I will do Cottonwood, AZ again in 2019...the FIRST weekend in May and you are all welcome as always!

JJC

JJ · « **Reply #141 on:** October 24, 2018, 08:04:46 AM »

When I returned home on Monday morning, I was pleased to learn that the "MYSTERY 4mm Allen bolt" was NOT from my poor, 20-year old Centauro...but rather from my German-made hand-air pump!!

JJ · « **Reply #142 on:** October 24, 2018, 09:11:03 PM »

In the big picture of life, there is no better "cleansing of the soul" than a 1,000+ mile, overnight, weekend "Road Trip" to a distant place...to meet and bond with fellow Guzzisti...in a beautiful place!

groundhog105 · « **Reply #143 on:** October 24, 2018, 09:33:28 PM »

Well said JJ

normzone · « **Reply #144 on:** October 25, 2018, 12:12:28 AM »

Quote from: JJ on October 24, 2018, 08:04:46 AM

When I returned home on Monday morning, I was pleased to learn that the "MYSTERY 4mm Allen bolt" was NOT from my poor, 20-year old Centauro...but rather from my German-made hand-air pump!!

You say that NOW, but look at how close the color match between the bike and the pump is !!!

It was great hanging out with you and the AZ contingent - I'll have to make the run to the next NAR over there.

May, huh? The summer blaze has not set in there yet at that time, right?

JJ · « **Reply #145 on:** October 25, 2018, 09:02:57 AM »

QUOTE: It was great hanging out with you and the AZ contingent - I'll have to make the run to the next NAR over there. May, huh? The summer blaze has not set in there yet at that time, right?

Yes, our Cottonwood NAR is always the FIRST weekend in May...Look for our flyer after the first of the year.

"The dreaded Forbidden Planet summer temperatures" in Arizona don't really heat up until after Memorial Day!!

Tom · « **Reply #146 on:** October 25, 2018, 12:56:34 PM »

Yeah......but it's only dry heat.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #147 on:** October 25, 2018, 05:31:39 PM »

Quote from: Tom on October 25, 2018, 12:56:34 PM

Yeah......but it's only dry heat.

Add a little breeze, and it's like a convection oven..

Tom · « **Reply #148 on:** October 25, 2018, 06:03:03 PM »

People that say that about dry heat have never been in the Phoenix area during the summer. 118F +. You don't a chance to sweat....it evaporates before it lingers on you skin.

JJ · « **Reply #149 on:** October 26, 2018, 08:47:01 AM »

Quote from: Tom on October 25, 2018, 06:03:03 PM

People that say that about dry heat have never been in the Phoenix area during the summer. 118F +. You don't a chance to sweat....it evaporates before it lingers on you skin.

I have personally ridden many times in 110-114 degrees...with a full coverage helmet and gear...and I can attest...it is absolutely "DREADFUL!!"

One has to stop and hydrate about every 30-45 minutes...

Not for the faint of heart

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Author Topic: So Cal NAR Lake Henshaw October 19-21 Now with a ton-o-pictures (Read 26406 times)

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