Ride to Wickenburg AZ, the back way - Page 16

Musictrek · 10-19-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alex_in_az

There's an "Earth Ship" house under construction at 299th ave/occupado that might be worth a stop to look at. It's build into the side of the river bank on the south side of it and partially above ground on the north side. The compound walls are built of old tires rammed with earth, it's like something out of Road Warrior.

You know, I saw that ship Sat when i was out. It is like wow I never seen that before. You cant miss it from the road. It looked like no other structure out there.

Musictrek · 10-19-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Awesome! Really looking forward to this ride. I think it's going to be a nice diversion to the craziness that has been the past couple months, and is likely to manifest after the election, regardless of which way it goes.

It will be! Thats one reason I hit the trails sat just to get out and explore. I did a route not shown on the Nov 7th trip and I ended up in a wash that kicked my a$$ and got a little warm out. But, after its all done and over with it was quite the experience on the bike I won't forget.

calvarez · 10-20-2020, 11:06 AM

I searched through the thread and it sounds like anyone who might be camping might be doing so BEFORE the ride, at the staging area in Surprise? Not after? I couldn't find any solid plans on what people are doing after Wickenburg. I live in Peoria, so my time and route are easy and flexible. Also, if anyone needs a well-equipped shop for anything, let me know, my garage is open. I'm at the far north end of 67th Ave.

Musictrek · 10-22-2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by calvarez

I searched through the thread and it sounds like anyone who might be camping might be doing so BEFORE the ride, at the staging area in Surprise? Not after? I couldn't find any solid plans on what people are doing after Wickenburg. I live in Peoria, so my time and route are easy and flexible. Also, if anyone needs a well-equipped shop for anything, let me know, my garage is open. I'm at the far north end of 67th Ave.

The camping suggestion was from last years ride. At this years meetup location is not really a place to camp. I guess it could be done. I've never seen it there though. The camping would be at the boulders OHV park off of Hwy 74 closer to Lake Pleasant.

alex_in_az · 10-23-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by calvarez

I searched through the thread and it sounds like anyone who might be camping might be doing so BEFORE the ride, at the staging area in Surprise? Not after? I couldn't find any solid plans on what people are doing after Wickenburg. I live in Peoria, so my time and route are easy and flexible. Also, if anyone needs a well-equipped shop for anything, let me know, my garage is open. I'm at the far north end of 67th Ave.

did we meet last year when Tako was visiting? you had an RX3 and I think I met him at your house.

calvarez · 10-23-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alex_in_az

did we meet last year when Tako was visiting? you had an RX3 and I think I met him at your house.

Yup, that was me. I sold the RX3, now have a KTM 390 Adventure.

Emerikol · 10-24-2020, 05:33 AM

Is there room for one more? A buddy of mine has a BMW GS and was lamenting that he doesn't get any riding in. Would anyone mind if something as huge as a GS joined us? I'm not sure he does much in the way of off-roading, but maybe I can convince him that getting the big GS on the dirt might make Charlie and Ewan magically appear...

I didn't want to just invite him to come along without at least getting the ok from you guys. Thoughts?

Musictrek · 10-24-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Is there room for one more? A buddy of mine has a BMW GS and was lamenting that he doesn't get any riding in. Would anyone mind if something as huge as a GS joined us? I'm not sure he does much in the way of off-roading, but maybe I can convince him that getting the big GS on the dirt might make Charlie and Ewan magically appear...

I didn't want to just invite him to come along without at least getting the ok from you guys. Thoughts?

If he can keep up with my slow Brozz hes welcome lol. Or wait, is it my Brozz thats slow or my body as it gets older. I don't mind if he joins us at all.

culcune · 10-24-2020, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Musictrek

If he can keep up with my slow Brozz hes welcome lol. Or wait, is it my Brozz thats slow or my body as it gets older. I don't mind if he joins us at all.

The ironic thing I remember was reading Horizonsunlimited Hubb years ago. The discussion was on Morocco and northern Africa in general. A guy mentioned taking his Big BMW something or another to Morocco and was being passed left and right on the more sandy sections of a dirt road by locals on 150cc Chinese bikes. If I remember, the discussion was about these 'top of the line' machines not being very good on the very rough parts of places like Africa because they are just too big and heavy.

alex_in_az · 10-24-2020, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

Is there room for one more? A buddy of mine has a BMW GS and was lamenting that he doesn't get any riding in. Would anyone mind if something as huge as a GS joined us? I'm not sure he does much in the way of off-roading, but maybe I can convince him that getting the big GS on the dirt might make Charlie and Ewan magically appear...

I didn't want to just invite him to come along without at least getting the ok from you guys. Thoughts?

the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. It'd be nice to check out some higher end bikes

Emerikol · 10-24-2020, 07:34 PM

So I owe everyone an apology; I was wrong and my buddy doesn't have a GS, he has an RS. A decidedly unsuitable bike for offroading. He won't be making it, but TJ has his plane tickets, and Culcune has been in touch with his travel plans. We're all set to have the Hawk, the DR, and the Ural out there!

Musictrek · 10-24-2020, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

So I owe everyone an apology; I was wrong and my buddy doesn't have a GS, he has an RS. A decidedly unsuitable bike for offroading. He won't be making it, but TJ has his plane tickets, and Culcune has been in touch with his travel plans. We're all set to have the Hawk, the DR, and the Ural out there!

Well that Ural will be pretty cool to see that on the trail!

Emerikol · 10-25-2020, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Musictrek

Well that Ural will be pretty cool to see that on the trail!

I'm really looking forward to it! Not that you really 'ride' a Ural. It's more like a prolonged argument as you go down the road, and eventually you and the motorcycle come to a tenuous agreement not to kill each other...

alex_in_az · 10-30-2020, 06:28 PM

Just did my oil change and tightened up all the bolts on the bike ready for next saturday

Musictrek · 10-30-2020, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alex_in_az

Just did my oil change and tightened up all the bolts on the bike ready for next saturday

When i did a ride recently, I lost the whole license plate and bracket. Luckily, i noticed and turned around. Got some locking nuts on it this time.

10-20-2020, 11:06 AM	#228
calvarez Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 334	I searched through the thread and it sounds like anyone who might be camping might be doing so BEFORE the ride, at the staging area in Surprise? Not after? I couldn't find any solid plans on what people are doing after Wickenburg. I live in Peoria, so my time and route are easy and flexible. Also, if anyone needs a well-equipped shop for anything, let me know, my garage is open. I'm at the far north end of 67th Ave. __________________ 2016 RX3 2002 Honda CBR1100XX
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10-24-2020, 05:33 AM	#232
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	Is there room for one more? A buddy of mine has a BMW GS and was lamenting that he doesn't get any riding in. Would anyone mind if something as huge as a GS joined us? I'm not sure he does much in the way of off-roading, but maybe I can convince him that getting the big GS on the dirt might make Charlie and Ewan magically appear... I didn't want to just invite him to come along without at least getting the ok from you guys. Thoughts? __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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10-24-2020, 07:34 PM	#236
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	So I owe everyone an apology; I was wrong and my buddy doesn't have a GS, he has an RS. A decidedly unsuitable bike for offroading. He won't be making it, but TJ has his plane tickets, and Culcune has been in touch with his travel plans. We're all set to have the Hawk, the DR, and the Ural out there! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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10-30-2020, 06:28 PM	#239
alex_in_az Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 412	Just did my oil change and tightened up all the bolts on the bike ready for next saturday __________________ 2020 Tao TBR7 9.3:1 PnP head CRF230F exhaust 4 degree advance key 290 degree cam Nibbi PE30 and cone filter Front fork brace
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