October 11th - 13th, 2019 will be the date for the 3rd annual RPM Fall Rally hosted out of the RPM facilities.
Friday will be the ride-in day/night and the ride day will be Saturday.
Based on previous years, we are going to host a manshed day on Sunday for those who would like to make minor repairs & adjustments.
This weekend is again followed by a legal holiday on Monday the 14th. That will allow some an extra day off for some to travel home.
There are several lodging choices in the same basic distance from the shop. There are couple of others that are significantly farther away and would be an extended walk if you are leaving your FJ at the shop.
https://tinyurl.com/y7whjblk
Everyone is welcome to come join the fun and we look forward to seeing everyone.
Randy - RPM
IN!
IN
Note to self: Bring beer to Rick.
IN
Bring more beer to Rick & Robert.
I am in, Decker canyon today seems like a good training road for the Little Dragon... I might need to run it a few more times. My lack of ride time is showing in my comfort level on the edge.
I'm in, if you guys will have me haha
Ryan, we can meet up like last time if you like.
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 06, 2019, 08:11:06 PM
Ryan, we can meet up like last time if you like.
Sounds good to me! Let's plan for it a little closer.
IN, but of course
I want to attend and I am pretty sure Ian does also.I'll have to take advantage of the sale coming up and buy the new transmission and parts to fix my slipping second and third gear problem so I can keep up with you guys.
I am in :drinks:
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on June 11, 2019, 10:35:03 PM
I am in :drinks:
Fred
Fred, are you planning on riding out...or trailering?
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 02, 2019, 10:56:46 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on June 11, 2019, 10:35:03 PM
I am in :drinks:
Fred
Fred, are you planning on riding out...or trailering?
At the moment, I am planning to ride. Taking I-40 to Barstow. Depending on the weather, either 395 to 120 and into Oakdale or 58 to Bakersfield and up 99.
Google maps shows 1606 miles. I might try for a Bun Burner Gold 1500.
Fred
Good for you Fred. No nipping off early this time.
Quote from: andyoutandabout on July 02, 2019, 09:24:49 PM
Good for you Fred. No nipping off early this time.
Andy :rofl2: :drinks:
Quote from: aviationfred on July 02, 2019, 04:02:32 PM
At the moment, I am planning to ride. Taking I-40 to Barstow. Depending on the weather, either 395 to 120 and into Oakdale or 58 to Bakersfield and up 99...
Fred
Fred, that's a long and boring ride from Kansas. You are welcome to trailer the bike to my house, leave truck/trailer here and ride to Oakdale. I have a very secure back yard for your truck so no worries there. Find Rosamond on Google Maps; I'm only 15 miles from the 58 Freeway.
Ryan, that goes for you, too.
Bill
Fred, if you take Bill's offer then you can meet up with Ryan and I. Less boring with 3 FJs up to Oakdale.
Quote from: aviationfred on July 02, 2019, 04:02:32 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on July 02, 2019, 10:56:46 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on June 11, 2019, 10:35:03 PM
I am in :drinks:
Fred
Fred, are you planning on riding out...or trailering?
At the moment, I am planning to ride. Taking I-40 to Barstow. Depending on the weather, either 395 to 120 and into Oakdale or 58 to Bakersfield and up 99.
Google maps shows 1606 miles. I might try for a Bun Burner Gold 1500.
Fred
Bill and Mark, I sent you both a PM.
Thank you both for the offers. I agree, the ride from Kansas out to California will be a long and mostly boring ride. It will be long and boring whether I ride or drive. Doing this solo, the trip will be more enjoyable on the bike. Gas mileage is a
huge difference. 45mpg versus 15mpg. Adjusting the handle bars into their touring position allows me to ride 150-180 miles between stops. I also plan on riding a new stretch of road. US54 from Dalhart, TX to Tucumcari NM. I really would like to get a 3rd official Iron Butt Certificate. I would like to get a Bun Burner 1500 and try to get from Wichita to Oakdale in under 40 hours.
Fred
I'm in!
Before we know it, the RPM fall rally will be here.
I have had a couple of accommodation inquiries. The three locations that are within walking distance are:
Holiday Motel
Motel 6
Holiday Inn Express
The Best Western is probably close to a mile or more away from the other locations.
Jerry's is the closest, but it is a tiny place and appears to be a couple of converted homes. I am not aware of anyone staying there in their trips to town.
The best breakfast is located centrally within the three within walking distant. There is another coffee shop a couple block to the west, but not really out of the way to get to by walking wither.
There are times guys share accommodations to keep the cost down, it is probably time to start that process so everyone can have a plan.
More details beginning next month, but I don't see many changes over the past events.
Friday: ride in and head out somewhere for dinner
Saturday: Ride with a lunch stop. Back to the shop for dinner, gathering the digital group around a real camp fire for adult beverages.
Sunday: ride out day and manshed day for those who wish to participate.
Randy - RPM
Anyone up for sharing a room? My plans are to arrive Thursday afternoon/evening and depart Monday morning. If your plans are to arrive Friday and leave Sunday morning, that is not a problem.
For anyone that may want to come a day early. Friday, I plan on playing tourist and do a road trip to Monterey (130 miles each way). Lunch plans on Fisherman's Warf or Cannery Row.
Fred
Fred and I are IN. :drinks: Holiday Motel, riding up Thursday afternoon, returning home on Monday.
Bill
I am planning to attend this event and look forward to seeing old and new faces. :drinks:
I will pull Zari's chain and most likely he will attend as well. :yahoo:
That's great news Mark! Haven't seen you guys in forever.
As we have now crossed to just over a month to go, I need to get an official attendance list established so I can start the preparation for everyone for dinner Saturday night.
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Pat
Joe
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Planning/Hoping:
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Unknown:
Mike R
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Please add or move your name to the appropriate section as required.
Randy - RPM
I have a question for those who are riding in from significant distances.
I know the first year the ride was pretty ambitious as far as miles & time and a several elected to cut it short. It was pretty hot that year as well.
I would like to know what you guys think. Do we need a bigger ride than last year or shorter or...
I know guys are riding many miles to attend on Friday, ride the group ride on Saturday and then turn around and head home for significant miles on Sunday.
You guys let me know.
Randy- RPM
I thought last year's ride was about perfect.I wouldn't want it shorter another thirty or fourty miles would be ok,but it was nice to have plenty of time for socializing at dinner.
Since I began attending Rally's, i have found that the 200-275 mile round trip distances work very well.
For many that don't ride 300-400 mile days on a regular basis, the longer rides have a tendency to create early fatigue. Riding at higher speeds than normal on twisty roads and needing to be mentally attentive at all times can bring on fatigue sooner than normal.
Fred
Quote from: racerrad8 on August 31, 2019, 06:09:14 PM
I have a question for those who are riding in from significant distances.
I know the first year the ride was pretty ambitious as far as miles & time and a several elected to cut it short. It was pretty hot that year as well.
I would like to know what you guys think. Do we need a bigger ride than last year or shorter or...
I know guys are riding many miles to attend on Friday, ride the group ride on Saturday and then turn around and head home for significant miles on Sunday.
You guys let me know.
Randy- RPM
No particular preference on ride distances.
I'll be there - arriving Friday & leaving Sunday.
I'll have a room reserved.
Midget
Quote from: racerrad8 on August 31, 2019, 05:49:18 PM
As we have now crossed to just over a month to go, I need to get an official attendance list established so I can start the preparation for everyone for dinner Saturday night.
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Pat
Joe
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Planning/Hoping:
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Unknown:
Mike R
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Please add or move your name to the appropriate section as required.
Randy - RPM
Im in for sure this year
Quote from: racerrad8 on August 31, 2019, 06:09:14 PM
I have a question for those who are riding in from significant distances.
I know the first year the ride was pretty ambitious as far as miles & time and a several elected to cut it short. It was pretty hot that year as well.
I would like to know what you guys think. Do we need a bigger ride than last year or shorter or...
I know guys are riding many miles to attend on Friday, ride the group ride on Saturday and then turn around and head home for significant miles on Sunday.
You guys let me know.
Randy- RPM
Last year was about perfect.
Joe
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Pat
Joe
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Planning/Hoping:
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Paul G
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
I, unfortunately, need to move into hoping. I have started second job recently, and need to request the time off, and dont know if they will give it to me.
Also i liked the length of ride last time, i'd be up for a little longer but didnt feel it was lacking at all last year. Anything more than 300 miles and my shoulder starts hurting
A little off topic but for those that use blue tooth communication in their helmets, what brand do you use?
Randy, put me down as Rick + Kirstin. I'm bringin m'lady this trip. Ramos'll have to sleep alone...
Quote from: Ian_legg on September 03, 2019, 10:58:42 PM
A little off topic but for those that use blue tooth communication in their helmets, what brand do you use?
I use an older model Sena 10S. I have a Sena SMH10 for my daughter's helmet when she rides with me. Communications between the two work very well. The 10S has a phone jack that allows me to connect my Plugfones with a phone jack in be mounting base.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on September 04, 2019, 05:00:20 AM
Quote from: Ian_legg on September 03, 2019, 10:58:42 PM
A little off topic but for those that use blue tooth communication in their helmets, what brand do you use?
I use an older model Sena 10S. I have a Sena SMH10 for my daughter's helmet when she rides with me. Communications between the two work very well. The 10S has a phone jack that allows me to connect my Plugfones with a phone jack in be mounting base.
Fred
Sena 20s. I use noise cancelling ear buds instead of helmet speakers (as I always ride with ear plugs when not using my intercom) The Sena is renowned for having some of the best speakers in the business but I still struggled to hear through ear plugs, hence the ear buds. The unit comes with a jack to plug them in.
The market is flooded these days with cheap feature laden bluetooth intercoms and I often wonder if for a fraction of the price, they would do the job. They have become so cheap I'm almost prepared to take the punt and throw them away if no good.
If anyone out there has tried these new cheap intercoms in the last year or so, speak up ( :biggrin:), it would be great to get some feedback.
Noel
Hey guys, I'm sorry to say but I have to pass on this shindig. I have a family obligation for that weekend.
I'll check to see if Paul (Carson City Paul) is coming over the mountain for the rally.
Travis, got your PM's but I wanted to wait until I knew for sure.
Take lots of pictures.
No FJ Rallies for Father Pat in 2019.
I am wondering if in respect of this bad news if we should cancel the RPM Fall Rally... :bomb:
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Pat :Facepalm:
Joe
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Planning/Hoping:
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Paul G
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Pat who?
Yea, this turned out not to be a good year for me....oh well...
I am worried about the compounded interest I'll owe on the Blue Moon debt.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 08, 2019, 02:39:05 PM
Yea, this turned out not to be a good year for me....oh well...
I am worried about the compounded interest I'll owe on the Blue Moon debt.
My thirst isn't going anywhere Pat. You'll be missed for sure. Hurry back!
Unfortunately, it looks like I am out this time as well. Y'all enjoy yourselves.
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Planning/Hoping:
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Paul G
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Quote from: Tuned forks on September 18, 2019, 07:44:18 PM
Unfortunately, it looks like I am out this time as well. Y'all enjoy yourselves.
Sorry to hear that, if things change the welcome mat will be out.
Randy - RPM
So, here is the current list. I have removed Pat, Joe and my son Ryan from the list.
If anyone's plans change there is plenty of space, I just really need to know for the food for Saturday night.
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Rick
Mark M
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Planning/Hoping:
Ryan S
Mark O
Craig
Karl
Frank
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Randy, I have put my FJ back together and will be testing and adjusting this weekend so you can move me to the confirmed section.
Still working on Zari.
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Rick
Mark M
Ryan S
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Mark O
Frank
Planning/Hoping:
Craig
Karl
Frank
Paul G
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
:yahoo: Kitchen Pass secured... Just Stormy and me like last year. See you there! :yahoo:
Frank
Quote from: Mark Olson on September 21, 2019, 11:31:29 PM
Randy, I have put my FJ back together and will be testing and adjusting this weekend so you can move me to the confirmed section.
Quote from: Flynt on September 22, 2019, 10:24:17 AM
:yahoo: Kitchen Pass secured... Just Stormy and me like last year. See you there! :yahoo:
Frank
Excellent news and I have updated the list. Has anyone heard from Moparman or SanDimasMike?
Still holding out hope for Ryan S as well... :empathy2:
Randy - RPM
Confirmed:Randy
Robert
Rick
Mark M
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Mark O
Frank
Planning/Hoping:Ryan S
Craig
Unknown:Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
I will reach out to the two miscreants to see if they are coming.
No for Steve, he thinks a trip to Italy is more important.
I will know for sure on Friday. Thats when the leave will be approved or not.
Good job Mark. I would have been bending your ear on the phone, but apple lost all my contacts.
Get that man Zari moving.
See you at the rally
Andy
Quote from: andyoutandabout on September 23, 2019, 12:40:52 PM
Good job Mark. I would have been bending your ear on the phone, but apple lost all my contacts.
Get that man Zari moving.
See you at the rally
Andy
Andy, I saw Craig Sunday and convinced him to come to the rally... we are just figuring out how many days to book. :mail1:
I now need a new battery as mine has gone south with catastrophic failure.
I will be unable to attend this year. I couldnt get the time off, as the fair is in town, and we are expecting to be ridiculously busy. Sorry gents, Hopefully I can make the WCR!!
Quote from: Mark Olson on September 23, 2019, 08:52:40 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on September 23, 2019, 12:40:52 PM
Good job Mark. I would have been bending your ear on the phone, but apple lost all my contacts.
Get that man Zari moving.
See you at the rally
Andy
Andy, I saw Craig Sunday and convinced him to come to the rally... we are just figuring out how many days to book. :mail1:
I now need a new battery as mine has gone south with catastrophic failure.
Ah yes.... I hear the Captain, the crew from Brentwood & the gentleman formerly of San Jose is on the way too - the group is forming up very well...!
Things are looking up...!
Midget
Angel GT II's fitted just in time... Oh, and another fender tab repair...
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 28, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Angel GT II's fitted just in time... Oh, and another fender tab repair...
Fender tab repair - yep, that is needed when one rides in a spirited manner...!
Ride safe!
Quote from: Mike Ramos on September 28, 2019, 11:48:08 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 28, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Angel GT II's fitted just in time... Oh, and another fender tab repair...
Fender tab repair - yep, that is needed when one rides in a spirited manner...!
Isn't why USD's were invented?
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 28, 2019, 12:12:07 PM
Quote from: Mike Ramos on September 28, 2019, 11:48:08 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 28, 2019, 10:53:41 AM
Angel GT II's fitted just in time... Oh, and another fender tab repair...
Fender tab repair - yep, that is needed when one rides in a spirited manner...!
Isn't why USD's were invented?
Hmmmm.... good question - however it was the fork brace which was invented to hold the front sliders aligned to improve handling and keep the fender tabs in good shape (of course riding modestly the brace is not needed...?).
USD's have something to do with attracting the chicks... I can't recall who first mentioned that fact but I don't doubt it...!
Whatever you choose ride safe...
Quote from: ryanschoebel on September 27, 2019, 12:16:23 PM
I will be unable to attend this year. I couldnt get the time off, as the fair is in town, and we are expecting to be ridiculously busy. Sorry gents, Hopefully I can make the WCR!!
Ryan, you will be missed.
See you in 2020.
Randy - RPM
So, how do I get ready for the RPM Fall Rally...?
I replace the water main to the shop... :pardon:
They are replacing 5th Av outside of the shop door. That includes replacing the tap water main line, the sewer line, adding ADA sidewalks and bump out islands and I have been told a new 4 way stop sign at the corner when they are done. Construction is scheduled through late November. They have removed the roadway and the sidewalks around the shop. So, since the sidewalk is exposed and the water main was installed in the building when build new in the early 50's, I decided it was time to replace it. I dug out under the building about nine feet to access the point where it enter the building through the concrete floor. I pulled out the old galvanized pipe and have replaced it with new copper piping. I have to wait for the city to shut off their valve so I can replace the old gate valve on my side for a new ball valve.
The city has already replaced the sewer line from the old clay pipe to the green PVC you can see in the photos.
So, on a housekeeping note. Everyone needs to enter from the west to the front of the shop on I st. You cannot access the roll-up door unless you ride on the dirt road. We will bring everything in & out of the shop via the front door this year.
Once again this year, this is a BYB (Bring Your Booze) event. I will have ice chest available for you to use to chill.
I will be feeding everyone on Saturday night at the shop and will have tea, lemonade and water.
So, pardon the dust, because the place is covered in it this year due to the construction.
Randy - RPM
Confirmed:
Randy
Robert
Rick
Mark M
Andy
Travis
Ian
Fred
Bill
Ron C
Ron O
Mike R
Mark O
Frank
Zari
Planning/Hoping:
Unknown:
Kjell
Mike A
Steve C
Looks like you're out in the country now. With all the OG's attending the Rally, you're gonna need that new sewer main. :biggrin:
Now you guys can have sand drags out in front of the shop!
Joe
If LA Mike owned an FJ shop, then this would be just the thing he'd do a week or two out from a rally.
BTW, has anyone heard from LA Mike in years, or seen him at a rally..................???
My point exactly
Anyone looking to split the cost of a room?
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 03, 2019, 04:08:24 PM
Anyone looking to split the cost of a room?
Happy to Mark... if still available. I'm coming in Th and leaving Mo per current plan...
Frank
Quote from: Flynt on October 04, 2019, 09:37:28 AM
Happy to Mark... if still available. I'm coming in Th and leaving Mo per current plan...
Frank
I am on a budget so in Friday arvo and out on Sunday. So I can split 2 of the nights. I have the Thermite ready for the campfire on Sat.
Only a week away and we shall be gathering.
I will be at the shop Friday after lunch. Plan on heading out for dinner around 6pm for those who are present.
I'm loosing Robert for the weekend as he is going to Laguna Seca to be there for his brother.
This year we will be again riding Saturday with a lunch stop. Then back to the shop for dinner, fire and tales of the day.
Everyone ride safe getting here. Remember 5th st is torn up, so you have to enter from I St to the shop.
Everyone is welcome to leave their bikes secured at the shop Friday and Saturday night if desired before the Sunday departure.
Seen you soon.
Randy - RPM
Your son is participating in Laguna Seca's open track day?
Joe
It's the miata's only event.
https://miatareunion.com/
Randy - RPM
going to PM...
Frank
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 04, 2019, 09:10:25 PMI will be at the shop Friday after lunch. Plan on heading out for dinner around 6pm for those who are present.
In for dinner. :good2:
Bill
Hey RPM Crew and all, I am confirming that I will not make the fall Rally. I know you all will have great week end. Much appreciation to the the RPM family for their hospitality.
:drinks:
Mike A
Quote from: Mike 86 in San Dimas on October 06, 2019, 02:32:23 PM
Hey RPM Crew and all, I am confirming that I will not make the fall Rally. I know you all will have great week end. Much appreciation to the the RPM family for their hospitality.
:drinks:
Mike A
Welcome back Mikey...
Pencil it in for 2020 please
October 9-11, 2020
Randy - RPM
All is confirmed and the bike is ready to go. I will be pulling out of Wichita 6:30am Wednesday morning and plan to roll into Oakdale with CutterBill in tow Thursday afternoon. The IBA Bun Burner 1500 will be in play.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on October 07, 2019, 02:42:49 AM
All is confirmed and the bike is ready to go. I will be pulling out of Wichita 6:30am Wednesday morning and plan to roll into Oakdale with CutterBill in tow Thursday afternoon. The IBA Bun Burner 1500 will be in play.
Fred
Dress super warm Fred..........We have a cold-front moving through Wyoming and Colorado this week.
They are calling for Snow, and a high temp of near 20-degrees F. for Thursday!
You are going to have a cold ride if you are planning on I-80.
Quote from: Firehawk068 on October 07, 2019, 11:37:28 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on October 07, 2019, 02:42:49 AM
All is confirmed and the bike is ready to go. I will be pulling out of Wichita 6:30am Wednesday morning and plan to roll into Oakdale with CutterBill in tow Thursday afternoon. The IBA Bun Burner 1500 will be in play.
Fred
Dress super warm Fred..........We have a cold-front moving through Wyoming and Colorado this week.
They are calling for Snow, and a high temp of near 20-degrees F. for Thursday!
You are going to have a cold ride if you are planning on I-80.
I am taking the southern route and running I-40 most of the way.
Fred
Don't worry Fred, looks like about perfect weather for this weekend in nor-cal
Randy - RPM
The weather looks perfect for the Rally. The weather getting there and then returning is what I really look at. Here are a few screen shots of the forecasted weather and temps going the Southern route.
There may be some rain Wednesday morning leaving Wichita and then pretty good riding weather for the remainder of the day. The destination for Wednesday is Gallup, NM by late afternoon/early evening. A stop at a hotel for 5-6 hours of sleep. On the road by 1:00am. Pick up CutterBill in Mojave, CA and blaze into Oakdale by 6:00pm. The only stretch of COLD weather will be going through the Flagstaff area, but that will be early Thursday morning before the real cold sets in there.
Fred
Quote from: Flynt on October 04, 2019, 09:37:28 AM
I'm coming in Th and leaving Mo per current plan...
Truck loaded and ready to pull out in the morning...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48872299813_274f259017_c.jpg)
Ride with you soon gents.
Frank
I made it to Gallup, New Mexico. Plan on getting an early start, for an afternoon or early evening arrival tomorrow.
Fred
Randy , are we going to be affected by the PGE power shut down ?
Shouldn't be our city was not on the last list I read.
All is dark in north Napa.
Time to eat the ice cream before it spoils.
Quote from: Mark Olson on October 09, 2019, 11:25:00 PM
Randy , are we going to be affected by the PGE power shut down ?
It shouldn't, but might affect the lunch stop location.
I started working on that yesterday.
Randy - RPM
Dry, thin air is damn cold at 7000 feet. Came Flagstaff at sunrise.
Fred
It was 26 this morning in Reno and is supposed to be the same tommarrow when we leave .Luckily it's only three and a half hours to Oakdale .We are waiting for a chain and sprockets for Ian's zzr that was supposed to be here on Tuesday.shipping has become as unreliable as California electrical power.
All because the tree-huggers won't let them trim the trees... It looks like it's limited to places where the power lines are above ground. Brentwood has been spared. It's a nightmare at work, however. The chaos created by random power outages at FAA facilities across the state is madness. Glad I'm off for a few days. See you guys tomorrow!
Randy, got room for a quick oil change in the morning? Me and the Midget plan to roll in around 1000.
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 10, 2019, 01:46:38 PM
Randy, got room for a quick oil change in the morning? Me and the Midget plan to roll in around 1000.
I will not be there until around 2. Robert will be there, but not sure if he'll have time to do it.
Randy - RPM
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That's a low blow Travis but oh so true. :biggrin:
Joe
Randy , what time is the ride on Saturday?
Craig and I screwed up the motel booking so we may ride in hot sat am.
no rooms available in oakdale so we are thinking about having to stay in Modesto. yuk :shok:
Quote from: Mark Olson on October 11, 2019, 02:45:27 AM
Randy , what time is the ride on Saturday?
Craig and I screwed up the motel booking so we may ride in hot sat am.
no rooms available in oakdale so we are thinking about having to stay in Modesto. yuk :shok:
I am thinking around 1000 hours.
Nothing in Oakdale?
Randy - RPM
Quote from: Mark Olson on October 11, 2019, 02:45:27 AM
Randy , what time is the ride on Saturday?
Craig and I screwed up the motel booking so we may ride in hot sat am.
no rooms available in oakdale so we are thinking about having to stay in Modesto. yuk :shok:
If you're down for tent camping, I got a sweet spot just 6-miles from the RPM shop. :yahoo:
Just for tonight (Friday)...splitting a room in town for tomorrow night.
We got a room for Saturday night in oakdale ... :dance:
The tent thing looks cool Cap'n , but we will just zip down in the am tomorrow and meet you at the shop.
I am excited to see everyone again and I have some new stories for around the campfire. :drinks:
Hope to have a good time with everyone and enjoy some Man-time riding the FJ and swapping lies around the thermite fire .
we should be there by 9 am ish ..... :blush:
The RPM kick off dinner.
Fred
That must be an Aussie photo...
It's upside down... :Facepalm:
But seriously, missing a few.
Both Ron's, Mark & Craig and the English Frenchman...
For those riding in tomorrow, rolling out at 10. We will be stopping for fuel.
Randy - RPM
Fixed the photo. :flag_of_truce:
Fred
Well I hope drinks are on the way! :drinks:
Where the hell are Mark & Craig?
Top of the world, baby.
I remember that vantage point. So you guys are going on the same ride.
Joe
Yep, but at a quicker pace, Joe... :gamer:
Nice turn out. Envious.
Another classic rally, jam packed with good folk
Will there be video to follow Andy?
Joe
It was a great time.
After the morning man-shed of exhaust and clutch work; Fred, Frank and I headed out for a late lunch and that turned into a early dinner.
We ended up with more miles today, but since we left so late we got home well after dark. We collected a bunch of bug on the way...
More to come tomorrow.
Randy - RPM
Well, the 2019 RPM fall rally ended early this morning as Frank and Fred both stopped by before their long journey home.
I immediately got tied up this morning and was not able to get a wrap up post done.
I will get one done next weekend.
But until then, I want to thank everyone who attended this year as a great time was had by all.
The roads were great, the gathering of like mind individuals was enjoyable and the plans are already in place for 2020.
Hell, I was finally able to convince CapnRon of the benefits of one of the most popular mods for the FJ.
Stay tuned and I hope everyone has had or is having safe travels home.
On another note, Ryan hurt the engine at Laguna this weekend. He was able to get in two sessions and came within just a second of the track recorded for a Miata. Unfortunately, clear track was never achieved for a clean lap.
Lessons were learned and modifications are already slated to resolve the oil staravion issue that hurt the engine.
The car turned a bunch of heads and the fastest guys in attendance were impressed by the car. One guy told Ryan, "I haven't be passed by a single car all weekend, but you blew by me like I had my foot on the brake".
Randy - RPM
Quote from: Mike 86 in San Dimas on October 12, 2019, 08:15:14 PM
Nice turn out. Envious.
Mikey, in case you missed it, 2020 is already scheduled.
Pencil it in now... :good:
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=18611.msg192007#msg192007 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=18611.msg192007#msg192007)
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 13, 2019, 10:47:24 PM
It was a great time.
After the morning man-shed of exhaust and clutch work; Fred, Frank and I headed out for a late lunch and that turned into a early dinner.
We ended up with more miles today, but since we left so late we got home well after dark. We collected a bunch of bug on the way...
More to come tomorrow.
Randy - RPM
Being the Fastest Slow guy, I figured out a way to keep up with Randy.... it needs to get dark.... Randy having a tinted visor and me having burn your retina lighting, made keeping up with him easier. :flag_of_truce:
Under normal riding conditions, I am still the slow guy ... :sarcastic:
A great time was had. Definitely a Rally that needs to be on everyone's must attend list. Phenomenal weather, incredible roads, and awesome FJ owners to socialize with.
Frank highly pressed on me to detour into Yosemite National Park on the way out for my trip back to Kansas. Teaser photo. Half Dome way off in the background
Fred
Even during daylight I could always tell if it was you behind me by my shadow appearing in front of me .Nice view.Looks like you visited Yosemite.
Here is the picture where we were stopped at the California EPA checkpoint waiting while our bikes were searched for plastic straws.
Yep, that was fun! Good roads and good food (even if they forgot my orders!); but the best part was being able to put faces to names. Good company. And I didn't crash! :good2:
I made it home after a boring but uneventful slog down the 99. Turned left at Bakersfield and then another hour. About 4 hours door-to-door but the cruise control made it a bit easier. Hopefully next year I will have one of my FJ's put together in time for the rally. See you then...
Bill
Still on the road headed to Kansas. Spending the night in Nevada.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on October 15, 2019, 07:45:57 PM
Still on the road headed to Kansas. Spending the night in Nevada.
Fred
Jerry (Novaraptor) is in Vegas. I doubt he is still riding his FJ. I will PM his number.
Catching a Las Vegas Golden Knights Hockey match.
Beer and Brisket
Fred
Knocked out 500 miles today. One more day on the road.
Fred
Looks like a fun trip, Fred. I did the same stop in Winslow on my way to OKC back in the 90's.
I made it home. I will be doing a trip and travel report with lots of photos over the next few days.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on October 16, 2019, 11:58:40 PM
Knocked out 500 miles today. One more day on the road.
Fred
I don't see the flatbed Ford....
Randy -RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 17, 2019, 10:43:16 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on October 16, 2019, 11:58:40 PM
Knocked out 500 miles today. One more day on the road.
Fred
I don't see the flatbed Ford....
Randy -RPM
I made sure that I got a shot of it.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on October 18, 2019, 12:21:37 AM
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 17, 2019, 10:43:16 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on October 16, 2019, 11:58:40 PM
Knocked out 500 miles today. One more day on the road.
Fred
I don't see the flatbed Ford....
Randy -RPM
I made sure that I got a shot of it.
Fred
That is a flat bed Ford...
Randy - RPM
2019 RPM Rally recap
This marks our 5th year of hosting the event and we have been honored to be able to do so.
I want to thank all who came to participate in the rally this year. Once again, we had two new faces at this years event. While Fred is not a new face to the group, he was a new face at the RPM rally. Thank you Fred for the trip out west to join. CutterBill was the other new face this year. While he participated on the Tenere, I imagine next year will be on his FJ.
Several people were not able to make it this year and you were missed; Pat, Joe, Kjell, Ryan, Mike A, LA Mike, Ed, Kerry, Steve C, Tim, Klav, Doug C & Bean...to mention a few.
As I have already mentioned, October 9-11, 2020 is already on the calendar for , so mark out that weekend right now...
Once again, the feedback on the ride was great, the Little Dragon never fails to provide great riding. The road up through Greeley Hill also, offers 95% of enjoyable twisties. Then, the ride down Priest Grade rounds out three phenomenal twisties available just a short trip away from the shop.
The first two photos this year are of the group photo from one of the stops. Not sure which on is better, no thumbs up or thumbs up...
Randy - RPM
As we prepared to head out on Saturday morning, here was the line up.
The total group lineup followed by everyone's bike individually.
Frank's Stormy
Bill's Tenere
Ian's Kawi
Travis' 1100
Andy's 86
Ramos' high mileage 93
Rick's low mileage 93
The RPM 93
Capn's 93
Fred's long distance 95
Monkey's 90
Ron's 90
Randy - RPM
There was an odd conversation overheard prior to the ride between Fred and Mike. I seem to recall Fred telling Mike...
Look man, I know you can ride for 1000's of mile in one sitting, but how in the hell is my beard more grey than yours?
Do you use Just for Men or what?
The later in the evening, I heard Ron asking Mike the same question as Fred earlier in the day.
By Ron's expression, he cannot believe the answer...
Randy - RPM
As we got the to top of the Little Dragon, there were a couple of bikes there. There was one guy with a foreign accent who says, "How about that, we met you guys up here last year too". He again this year, took a few minutes to check out the FJ's and is still in disbelief that there are this many local FJ's.
Mark and Craig's FJ are now added in the line up photo.
Andy is rolling camera for what should be another great video of the event.
Once again, the photo from the top looking back down doesn't do the road justice. The camera just can't catch all of the road visible on the other side of the lake.
Randy - RPM
I did not get any lunch stop photos, but it was unfortunate Pat wasn't with us. 3/4 of the FJowners forum administrators were seated at one table. Mark, Fred and I sat with Cutterbill.
At the recommendation, a new file section has been created and will be built and populated shortly. Keep your eyes open for the new, "Electrical" file for all electrical related files.
After lunch we headed out and further east up Greeley Hill Rd. There was a fork in the road and the tail section of the group took the right and got a little off course. But, the error was noted early and they didn't get too far down the road.
Once we got back to Highway 120 we began the trip back west to the shop. The spirited ride down priest grade with the final stop just after. This is where, as Travis already mentioned, the EPA caught up with us. They had been chasing us since we had lunch. There was a report that someone from the eastbay (Rick) had concealed and was trying to smuggle in plastic straws to Bay Area residents.
As you can see in this photo, Rick is the only person missing as he is being strip searched looking for the illegal plastic straws.
Randy - RPM
Here a few photos from dinner and it is amazing how quiet it gets when the food hits the table...
In the first photo the only one talking is the UK transplant. He is asking...
How do you guys hold this pizza food, this is nothing like the Sheppard's pie I'm so used too.
Then as I turn the camera, Bill says, "nope you are not going to get a picture of me shoving food in my face like you did with everyone else..."
As dinner concludes, the stories are getting deep. Travis then breaks out into song. He starts singing, Take it easy (https://youtu.be/00ySZOPPDD4?t=60).
Check out those reactions as he gets into the corus.
Ian: Sing it dad
Rick: Wow, he can really hold that note
Mark: I didn't know we were having a show this year
Ron: I waiting to hear the hook so I can jump in.
Andy: USA is so much better the the UK
Fred: I putting Winslow Az in my google maps right now.
Frank, Craig and Mark are getting up to start dancing.
Bill, Ron and Mike are down at the end of the table saying, these damn kids.
Mark is asking Bill, are you going to get up and dance?
Randy - RPM
As Travis concludes the performance, Ron begins to think...
I really hope Andy doesn't have the bunny ears up behind my head like I did to Fred earlier.
That's the point Fred realizes he was had earlier in the day by Ron.
Ian is thinking, I think I might have been a little off key tonight and will have to work on it for next year. Rick is licking his chops in anticipation for next year.
As Ian stands up for his bow to the audience, Mark sure seems to have enjoyed the performance, off key or not.
But, Ron on the other hand is now grilling Fred..."Did you tell Andy to put the bunny ears up behind my head...?"
Even though the music has stopped, Craig just can't seem to stop dancing and is moving so fast I can't even focus on him...
Randy - RPM
We then move outside for the annual campfire. While we all love the digital campfire the forum provides, you just can't beat the real thing...
Thank you again to Mark for the instant start to the fire with the thermite. This year the set-up allowed for one of the funniest moments of the rally...right Andy?
As the thermite was fist lit, Ol' Monkey thought...I'm not sure about this new bigger skull this year. I better keep my back to the start of the fire.
Then after the mag strip burned out and it didn't light, he figured he better watch to make sure it works the second time.
See, Bill gets it. Yeah the digital campfire is great, but the real this is so much better.
Randy - RPM
So, what do three A/C - refrigerant guys talk about when around the campfire...
FREON
Randy - RPM
As we were warmed by heart and soul of the fire, reflections of the day, week, year and lifetimes were had.
It is just a great time to be with friends of a common core, the Yamaha FJ motorcycle.
Once again, thank you all for attending again this year.
These types of events cannot happen without your participation. I know these event cost money to attend and many of you attend from great distances. I hope you all enjoy these gatherings bring you as much enjoyment as they bring to me. I look forward to next year and many more to come. I hope you are all able to join us again next year.
Randy - RPM
There might have been one or two liberties taken in the telling of the tale, but that is how I heard it all
Good stories and pictures Randy. Thanks for sharing.
Joe
Wow, absolutely great thread, Randy. Thanks for taking so much time to put it together.
There was a clip (https://youtu.be/d8sEksg-sO4) that must be included however. I'm sure Andy can explain...
In the video, I love the comment as the thermite flares...... "Damn, now my beer's warm..." :wacko2:
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 20, 2019, 10:24:01 PM
There was a clip (https://youtu.be/d8sEksg-sO4) that must be included however. I'm sure Andy can explain...
.....the following ones are better....
It sure looks like everyone had a great time. It would be good to have names to the faces, I only recognise Fred and Capn' Ron, I don't even know what Randy looks like. I'm sure I've spoken to many of the others over the years.
Noel
For Noel:
Randy stayed behind the camera for the most part, but I caught him just before we left;
What !!!! No proper photo of Randy ????? - International Man of Mystery !!
If that MX5 were a Jag, I'd be thinking he's the real Austin Powers
Noel, unfortunately I am a part of WITSEC so photos of me are not allowed on the internet.
But, can I put you down as a 2020 RPM Fall Rally attendee?
Randy - RPM
You guys, don't let Rick fool you. Here he is last winter at a Sears Point event.
If you want to see for yourselves, he will be out there again this weekend.
Randy - RPM
Here we go.....
I bet iyou had to go ten pages deep on the googler image search for that one. Lol
Quote from: Pat Conlon on October 21, 2019, 12:54:53 PM
Here we go.....
Naw Pat, Rick is just too proud to admit...
He finally was able to admit that this "clown car" mechanic might know what he is doing, even on them poorche's...
Ain't that right Rick...?
Come on, you can do it... :bomb:
Randy - RPM
This just in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltlPMIcrQ1A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltlPMIcrQ1A)
Good Times
Great stuff Andy, I hardly noticed you flitting around like a paparazzi. :drinks:
For the Clown Car Racing Team schedule for Sonoma Raceway this weekend, please see attached. I've highlighted Broup B, which is the combined PRC/PCA racing groups. Should be a wild weekend of racing. Hope to see some of you knuckleheads in the garage. I'm in Garage #37.
Quote from: andyoutandabout on October 22, 2019, 12:36:41 AM
This just in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltlPMIcrQ1A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltlPMIcrQ1A)
Good Times
Hmmmmm, no women......no salad.........Must be a FJ Rally weekend :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
I thought Rick was bringing his better half?
Joe
Quote from: Tuned forks on October 22, 2019, 05:15:46 PM
I thought Rick was bringing his better half?
Joe
No, I was reminded of the "boys only" nature of these particular rallies, and she agreed it would be best not to be the only one there. She'll be at the WCR if that unfolds next year.
Thanks for the race schedule post Rick. I can make the Sunday.
If any other folks want to come on over and hang out Saturday night, then ride to the track, let me know.
Where will you be Saturday night Rick?
Andy
Quote from: andyoutandabout on October 22, 2019, 09:56:56 PM
Thanks for the race schedule post Rick. I can make the Sunday.
If any other folks want to come on over and hang out Saturday night, then ride to the track, let me know.
Where will you be Saturday night Rick?
Andy
I'm planning to stay at the track. There's a bbq with a roasted pig in the evening, and I'm gonna camp in the trailer.
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 21, 2019, 05:19:53 AM
For Noel:
Randy stayed behind the camera for the most part, but I caught him just before we left;
Thanks for that Rick. As I suspected I have spoken to most here at some point, great to put faces to names.
Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least :biggrin:
Noel
R.P.M. Rally – 2019
It was another great time and it was good to see all the "usual suspects" once again.
Of Note: When describing a previous incident when on tour with FireHawk Alan, old Captain Ron impressed upon us the importance of ATGATT – although his riding gear was shredded he was able to walk away, albeit with a limp, after colliding with a deer while traveling at a confirmed 80 mph! Seems impossible yet even the responding LEO complimented & thanked the captain for wearing good gear...
Good to see the gentleman from Oregon and the Sacramento crew as well. Reno was well represented with Travis & Ian attending.
Thanks to Monkey for the fireworks! Whoever yelled as he was lighting the fire should be arrested for disturbing (at least temporarily) the tranquility of the gathering!
Kansas is a long way from California so special thanks to Fred for attending & gathering up Cutter Bill on his way in.
Those two fellows from across the way on the other side of the Altamont deserve a special mention – from clown cars to the best pass of the day [all the while worrying about Andyoutandabout riding after dark], all bases were covered.
Speaking of Mr. French, great video & editing; seems as if some of those guys could use a camera with a lens filter...?!
Although Robert did not ride, he was available Friday to lend a hand with the preparations; especially helpful manning the metal detector screening for weapons & unauthorized utensils, in addition to adjusting the suspensions & ensuring all attendees used only the correct type of oil.
Also kind regards to Mrs. R as somewhere along the way I heard that Randy's better half helped prepare the cheese plates, dips and appetizers & other hors d'oeuvre... many thanks!
Finally thanks to Randy for hosting another great Rally! It's a big commitment in time & providing Saturday's dinner was a bonus!
Ride safe & ATGATT
Quote from: ribbert on October 23, 2019, 06:03:52 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 21, 2019, 05:19:53 AM
Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least :biggrin:
Noel
Hey Noel!
It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.
Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...
Ride safe!
Quote from: Mike Ramos on October 23, 2019, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: ribbert on October 23, 2019, 06:03:52 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 21, 2019, 05:19:53 AM
Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least :biggrin:
Noel
Hey Noel!
It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.
Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...
Ride safe!
Haha, not sure I have thick enough skin to be in the company of all my tormentors at the one time. :biggrin:
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on October 24, 2019, 08:12:24 AM
Quote from: Mike Ramos on October 23, 2019, 02:20:43 PM
Quote from: ribbert on October 23, 2019, 06:03:52 AM
Randy, re attendance at 2020 rally, I did a hypothetical based on this years attendees, it would be interesting to say the least :biggrin:
Noel
Hey Noel!
It would be a pleasure to meet & ride with you and I am certain others will feel the same.
Remember if you make to this side of the pond there will be an FJ for you to ride set up just as you prefer...
Ride safe!
Haha, not sure I have thick enough skin to be in the company of all my tormentors at the one time. :biggrin:
Noel
Why do you have to have thick skin...?
I haven't called you a clown yet...thats been reserved so far for poor Ol' ricky :rofl2:
But Ol' ricky wears his big boy pants and gives it right back. This not only happens on the forum, but in person too...and we genuinely like each other.
You are always welcome and everyone would be honored to have you. Add it to your bucket list, who knows you might find you'll actually like us.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 24, 2019, 06:46:49 PM
I haven't called you a clown yet...thats been reserved so far for poor Ol' ricky :rofl2:
But Ol' ricky wears his big boy pants and gives it right back. This not only happens on the forum, but in person too...and we genuinely like each other.
Randy - RPM
I think I just welled up a little bit... I love you too, man.
Any Fjers coming to watch Rick race on Sunday are welcome to hang out in Napa on Saturday night.
Could even take in an early morning run.....
I plan to catch Ricks two afternoon races.
Andy
Here are some pictures from the ride down and back to the rpm rally.We took hwy 88 to 49 down and hwy 4 back.I love these rally's and it's always a great ride down and back.There was a lot of smoke from the Kirkwood fire.
Pictures of the return trip.
Finally got around to watching the video Andy made and checking all the posts from the rally.
Had a great time with everybody there .... Thanks to all for making this happen.
:good2: