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WCR Weather Alert: We need to consider a Plan B for our day rides

Started by Pat Conlon, May 22, 2015, 03:04:10 PM

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Pat Conlon

May 22, 2015, 03:04:10 PM
Unseasonable rain and snowfall is now happening in the Sierras. It was supposed to be dry year. :mad:

The weather forecast for Coleville looks ok for the rally next week, Thursday thru Sunday.
Hwys 89/88 thru Monitor Pass have been open, although closed today due to snow. I expect they will be open next week but who knows?

Sonora Pass 108 and 120 thru Yosemite are still closed due to snow.

How about some Plan B day rides on the eastern side of the mountains in case our pass routes are closed?
Mopar Steve and Capn Ron were talking about a trip out to Virgina City. There is also the ghost town called Bodie which is kinda cool.

Open for suggestions.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
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Capn Ron

#1
May 22, 2015, 05:11:06 PM
Yeah, MoparMan and I were chatting about a "Bodie backup" plan.  That town is super cool...Costs a few bucks to get in and has a bit of hard-pack road for the last few miles (my favorite!)...  It's also near Lee Vining...we could grab some lunch there.  Mono Lake is also pretty cool to check out if we're nearby...

I definitely want to roll into Virginia City at some point...likely on a weekday so it isn't as packed.

I'm not sweatin' the weather at all.  Life isn't about what you do...it's about who you do it with!   :good2:
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

Mark Olson

#2
May 23, 2015, 02:43:33 AM
I got roads ...No problem..
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

ZOA NOM

#3
May 25, 2015, 05:35:54 PM
No road closures on 108 or 120 as of today. I'll most likely be coming up 108 on Friday.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Pat Conlon

#4
May 25, 2015, 08:15:00 PM
Yep, I think we will be ok. No rain forecast for Coleville: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Coleville+CA+96107:4:US

Monitor, Sonora and Tioga passes are open and unrestricted :yahoo:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

ZOA NOM

#5
May 31, 2015, 11:33:22 AM
The crap I have to deal with from Randy...

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

ZOA NOM

#6
May 31, 2015, 12:31:55 PM
Quick clip from a run up CA 108 and back ...

WAY too little snow on the ground at 9000', but still some of the best roads in the world.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZBiDNhqd4ck
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

1tinindian

#7
May 31, 2015, 01:34:55 PM
Loved the video.
Who is the smoker in front of you?
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

ZOA NOM

#8
May 31, 2015, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on May 31, 2015, 01:34:55 PM
Loved the video.
Who is the smoker in front of you?

That's "Iron Butt" Mike Ramos, a TITAN of the FJ world in my view. We simply ride them as a passing fad, while Mike is on another level, trust me.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

1tinindian

#9
May 31, 2015, 04:01:21 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on May 31, 2015, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on May 31, 2015, 01:34:55 PM
Loved the video.
Who is the smoker in front of you?

That's "Iron Butt" Mike Ramos, a TITAN of the FJ world in my view. We simply ride them as a passing fad, while Mike is on another level, trust me.

No need to trust you, as I know Mike very well, and he will be my cabin mate at the Black Hills Rally next week.
And you are right, Mike is on a whole different level when it comes to riding the FJ!

Thanks for the video!

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

ZOA NOM

#10
May 31, 2015, 04:17:28 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on May 31, 2015, 04:01:21 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on May 31, 2015, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on May 31, 2015, 01:34:55 PM
Loved the video.
Who is the smoker in front of you?
That's "Iron Butt" Mike Ramos, a TITAN of the FJ world in my view. We simply ride them as a passing fad, while Mike is on another level, trust me.

No need to trust you, as I know Mike very well, and he will be my cabin mate at the Black Hills Rally next week.
And you are right, Mike is on a whole different level when it comes to riding the FJ!

Thanks for the video!

Leon


Haha! On a quieter note, Mike's as quiet as a church mouse in the sack! LOL

Great roomie, and great conversationalist.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Firehawk068

#11
May 31, 2015, 08:23:45 PM
Great video! :good:
Looks like you guys had some nice weather, and some awesome roads!  :drinks:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

movenon

#12
May 31, 2015, 09:00:22 PM
Great video ! And yes Mike R is in a league of his own. Looking forward to seeing all that the BHR.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200
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