Another great day - great ride. No police escorts --- except for the poor Sportster that was pulled over that we saw just after a 4 car high speed pass.....
Thanks to Mark and Mike for making the trek down --- just an awesome time. Craig thanks for meeting us as well. Total Kilometers for the ride 334kms -- roughly 200 miles. Oside to Palomar Mtn ... to Hideout ... Mesa Grande to Julian ...down Banner Grade to Borrego Springs -- back through Montezumas Grade to Santa Ysabel -- to Ramona ( bye to Craig) ... The Red and Whites leave to Oside via Highland Valley Road.
Some photos to share....
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_57_12.jpeg)
Palomar Mtn
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_58_47.jpeg)
Julian
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_59_56.jpeg)
Borrego Springs
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_10_01_03.jpeg)
Santa Ysabel
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_10_01_48.jpeg)
Ramona
Quote from: moparman70 on February 25, 2012, 10:09:37 PM
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_10_01_48.jpeg)
Ramona
Brother's in Arms. The FJ Brotherhood!!!
Great pic Steve, glad that guy didn't steal your camera.
CraigO
BTW, is your wife complaining about being on the FJ site? Mine sure is.... (popcorn) :dash2: :lol:
I'm not sure complain is the right word.... no its the right word. But she's not here right now so play away.
When she gets back I going to get her to let me on the Facebook site..... she'll say great finally off the FJ site.... then I will look and your pictures of our FJ ride ... that put her over the edge. Haaaaaa
I made it home (8:30 PM) and I know Mike got home before I did....There is a story there but I am wiped out and might tell it another day. Great ride, thanks for hosting Steve. Good to meet you in person Craig.
That's my favorite run guys, kudos! I'm still working on my '84, so hopefully I will have it ready for some shake down runs in March. Pat
http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=174 (http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=174)
Here are pics of all 4 of us on Palomar. How cool is that? You have to poke around to find yourself, but we are all there.
CraigO
Quote from: craigo on February 26, 2012, 09:58:02 AM
http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=174 (http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=174)
Here are pics of all 4 of us on Palomar. How cool is that? You have to poke around to find yourself, but we are all there.
CraigO
The camera adds 10mph to my speed....
No poking around ... just click on this one and then hit next for the flurry of FJ's....we all "look" like we are pushing the limits don't we......except for one handed CraigO.....
http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=168 (http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=168)
If you do want a print ...Terry K says that if we use his club name I think you get a discount.... maybe TerryK can remind us.
stevecc
Quote from: moparman70 on February 26, 2012, 10:53:17 AM
No poking around ... just click on this one and then hit next for the flurry of FJ's....we all "look" like we are pushing the limits don't we......except for one handed CraigO.....
http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=168 (http://www.rickclemson.com/Photo_Details.asp?EventID=614&index=168)
If you do want a print ...Terry K says that if we use his club name I think you get a discount.... maybe TerryK can remind us.
stevecc
Reference San Diego North County Cruisers.
Rick Clemson is offering members of the SDNCC a 2 for 1 discount.
Looks like a great ride guys! Jealous of you socal boys :diablo: Hows the 86 working out Steve? How does it compare to your 90?
Derek
Steve and Mike, I did not get a receipt at one of the fill-ups but here are two of them. My average of 14 fill-ups (including these two) since June of 2011 is 49.4 MPG. I am really curious, I was not gentle on the throttle, I was staying with the pack but kicking ass on mileage. Not real important but now I have one more thing to stick your noses into..... I know, the price of the seat just went up.... I will throw in some moon boots to sweeten the deal... :sarcastic:
Date Gal Miles MPG
2/25/2012 2.805 130.6 46.6
2/25/2012 3.595 176.1 49.0
Quote from: Derek Young on February 26, 2012, 11:28:28 AM
Looks like a great ride guys! Jealous of you socal boys :diablo: Hows the 86 working out Steve? How does it compare to your 90?
Derek
As long as you don't tell my 90... I love the 86 ..feels faster -- maybe the clutch is better or motor a little stronger or gearing slightly different. Probably all of them put together. It is definitely faster than the previous 86 motor but then again I was always bypassing 2nd. It pulls harder too in roll-on tests in 5th. Its the bike I have had since 87 and if it didn't break 2 years ago I would still only have it.
I probably will still use the 90 more often though. It may develop the 2nd gear issue and I don't want to push it too hard.
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 26, 2012, 03:48:41 PM
Steve and Mike, I did not get a receipt at one of the fill-ups but here are two of them. My average of 14 fill-ups (including these two) since June of 2011 is 49.4 MPG. I am really curious, I was not gentle on the throttle, I was staying with the pack but kicking ass on mileage. Not real important but now I have one more thing to stick your noses into..... I know, the price of the seat just went up.... I will throw in some moon boots to sweeten the deal... :sarcastic:
Date Gal Miles MPG
2/25/2012 2.805 130.6 46.6
2/25/2012 3.595 176.1 49.0
I know you were pushing it as hard as me so that's not a factor.... and I did witness the fill up --- same mileage my fill up was 3.88 gallons - Mikes 3.98 gallons and yours was 2.8 gallons. You are in a different league. I don't know if I would change anything -- gas mileage is good these days. I would be keen on seeing your plugs to see how they are burning... lean or rich or just right.
I was getting around 38mpg's on that trip. Just from what I saw on the odometer and what the reading on the pump. I find it amazing that Mark is getting such insanely good mileage.
CraigO
Quote from: craigo on February 27, 2012, 08:09:34 AM
I was getting around 38mpg's on that trip. Just from what I saw on the odometer and what the reading on the pump. I find it amazing that Mark is getting such insanely good mileage.
CraigO
I used to do similarly, until I did the jet kit & pod filters. :unknown:
Quote from: rktmanfj on February 27, 2012, 09:46:59 AM
Quote from: craigo on February 27, 2012, 08:09:34 AM
I was getting around 38mpg's on that trip. Just from what I saw on the odometer and what the reading on the pump. I find it amazing that Mark is getting such insanely good mileage.
CraigO
I used to do similarly, until I did the jet kit & pod filters. :unknown:
So with the jet kit and pods, I can expect to see mpg's go up into the mid to high 40's? I would like that a lot!!!! :dance2:
Mark, is your bike jetted or stock? From listening to your bike, I know that you have the stock airbox on her.
Thanks,
CraigO
Quote from: craigo on February 27, 2012, 10:33:55 AM
Quote from: rktmanfj on February 27, 2012, 09:46:59 AM
Quote from: craigo on February 27, 2012, 08:09:34 AM
I was getting around 38mpg's on that trip. Just from what I saw on the odometer and what the reading on the pump. I find it amazing that Mark is getting such insanely good mileage.
CraigO
I used to do similarly, until I did the jet kit & pod filters. :unknown:
So with the jet kit and pods, I can expect to see mpg's go up into the mid to high 40's? I would like that a lot!!!! :dance2:
Mark, is your bike jetted or stock? From listening to your bike, I know that you have the stock airbox on her.
Thanks,
CraigO
Negative. :negative:
My rally MPGs were very high, until I ditched the airbox.
Went from mid 40s to high 30s.
So just do the jetting leaving the airbox stock?
CraigO
Quote from: craigo on February 27, 2012, 10:40:08 AM
So just do the jetting leaving the airbox stock?
CraigO
Not having tried that particular setup, I really can't say.
Not sure how much of the decrease can be attributed to entertaining myself with the pods honking all the time. :biggrin:
I do have F1r cans on it, but they didn't hurt the mileage with the airbox still on there at all.
Quote from: rktmanfj on February 27, 2012, 03:46:11 PM
Not having tried that particular setup, I really can't say.
Not sure how much of the decrease can be attributed to entertaining myself with the pods honking all the time. :biggrin:
hehe +1 on that.. I did pod filters and had an immediate increase in fuel consumption.. mainly due to the same problem - that induction roar sounds way too good!!
:good2:
Quote from: moparman70 on February 26, 2012, 09:59:06 PM
I know you were pushing it as hard as me so that's not a factor.... and I did witness the fill up --- same mileage my fill up was 3.88 gallons - Mikes 3.98 gallons and yours was 2.8 gallons. You are in a different league. I don't know if I would change anything -- gas mileage is good these days. I would be keen on seeing your plugs to see how they are burning... lean or rich or just right.
I got this bike from an LA city motor cop, his off duty bike... As far as I know it is box stock other than the mods I have done. I still have the air box but switched to a K&N filter as the original was falling apart. My plugs looked good last time I pulled them, not too white and not too dark either. I was having fuel starvation issue years ago (needed a flapectomy) (before I knew about the FJ brotherhood) and a mechanic removed the CA emissions crap. Might be why I can run with the big dogs and not pay a big dog price.....
Julian Saturday:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_58_47.jpeg)
Julian today (Tuesday)
(http://www.cardcow.com/images/set373/card00219_fr.jpg)
Things change fast out here.
CraigO
Wow - Craig -- you're right. Good thing we went Saturday. Hey Derek....does the last picture make you feel more at home.
I here we are expecting 80 degree temps this Saturday. So guess we should only ride on Saturdays.
:biggrin:
It sure does Steve. Its Been snowing here of and on the last few days too. Not as much accumulation as in that pic mind you. Tuesday night was a little dicey as I had to go over the ''hump'' to Port Alberni. It was Hard to see with all the snow falling on top.
DEFINITELY not riding weather!
Derek
Quote from: craigo on February 29, 2012, 12:25:05 AM
Julian Saturday:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_58_47.jpeg)
Julian today (Tuesday)
(http://www.cardcow.com/images/set373/card00219_fr.jpg)
Things change fast out here.
CraigO
You know -- I took a second look at the winter picture.... Craig --- I am not buying it....the cars look too old ( but then again it is Julian) ... are you sure the picture was from LAST Tuesday or Tuesday 1975...... I mean there is even a Camaro in the picture ; who would drive a 68 Camaro in that stuff now.
Quote from: moparman70 on March 01, 2012, 09:41:29 AM
Quote from: craigo on February 29, 2012, 12:25:05 AM
Julian Saturday:
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/596_25_02_12_9_58_47.jpeg)
Julian today (Tuesday)
(http://www.cardcow.com/images/set373/card00219_fr.jpg)
Things change fast out here.
CraigO
You know -- I took a second look at the winter picture.... Craig --- I am not buying it....the cars look too old ( but then again it is Julian) ... are you sure the picture was from LAST Tuesday or Tuesday 1975...... I mean there is even a Camaro in the picture ; who would drive a 68 Camaro in that stuff now.
Muist agree, old pic, no Chevron left in Julian just good old Norms gas.
You caught me, Steve.
This is a file photo of Julian in snow, what I found on the internet after seeing news video of Julian on Tuesday.
Julian did look like this, however, and as close as I could get to what was broadcasted here. I used it just to illustrate how fast weather can change in our local mountains.
Sorry if this causes anyone any distress, :flag_of_truce:
CraigO
Busted big time... wow!!!!!!
We can never trust that Craig guy again....just when you think you know someone he pulls a fast one on you.....
Quote from: Mike 86 in San Dimas on March 02, 2012, 09:47:28 PM
Busted big time... wow!!!!!!
Yep. you guys got me. However, I did clarify that I used a file photo to show how much snow did come to Julian.
Sorry :blush:
CraigO
No apologies necessary --- its a cool picture and cool post. Looking forward to our next ride.
:good2:
Cya soon, maybe Tuesday???? Thinking of the 94 over Sunrise to Julian down to Ramona. You know, SOS. Maybe Sean from the rectifier place in OB will want to join???
CraigO
:good2:
Cya soon, maybe Tuesday???? Thinking of the 94 over Sunrise to Julian down to Ramona. You know, SOS. Maybe Evan from the rectifier place in OB will want to join???
CraigO
(sorry about screwing up your name on the previous post, Evan. PM sent....)