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2019 West Coast Rally: Where do you want to go?

Started by Pat Conlon, June 29, 2018, 12:20:02 PM

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*IF* you are going, where do you prefer?

Hayfork, CA, Bar 717 Ranch
9 (64.3%)
Willits, KOA
1 (7.1%)
Other (post specifics)
4 (28.6%)

Total Members Voted: 14

racerrad8

Derek,

Thank you for the reply. It was unfortunate the last time we were there the weather rained us out for lack of a better word.

That is good information on the quality of the roads in the area.

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

1tinindian

Quote from: Derek Young on July 14, 2018, 09:40:37 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on July 10, 2018, 09:44:27 AM
I voted for Hayfork, but it may be a little tight for me to make it as my youngest sons wedding is Jun 22.
I'll just have to see as time gets closer.

Leon
I sure hope you can make it Leon! I've done rallies both ways, with a Leon and without. They are much better with!

Derek
Very nice of you Derek! Makes me even more motivated to make the trip!
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Tuned forks

I'm the newb here but it seems some people are weary of the previous locales?  As a Nor Cal resident, may I offer a potential alternative?  Anyone ever think of Tahoe?  Amazing roads and yes, there are campgrounds.  The only considerations are the altitude and weather.
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

Mike 86 in San Dimas

Tina and I intend on making it this year and combine it with a vacation to others spots in the area. Hayfork seemed to have potential. As I recall it was really in the boonies, a ways to gas but not horrible. Lots Marijuana grow supply stores if that works for some. I am leaning to towards HF. I imagine they would allow a camping trailer there? It was cool venue for the group. The short drive from So. Cal to Porteville was nice. Damn I like them all. Steve not pushing a So Cal Destination? I'll vote later (popcorn)

Pat Conlon

Judging by the current vote tally, it looks like Hayfork is the desired location.

Question is: Are the Hayfork facilities available? http://www.bar717.com/about-us/

It is important that, if you guys want a block of rooms, someone needs to get this set up, sooner rather than later.

If the Facilities at the Bar 717 resort are not available, then a plan B needs quick attention.

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ZOA NOM

13 votes is pretty thin... I know there'll be more than that attending.
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

Wait as long as you want, it's fine with me, I have no dog in this hunt.
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

RPM - Robert

Quote from: ZOA NOM on November 10, 2018, 03:16:26 PM
13 votes is pretty thin... I know there'll be more than that attending.

There was 15 with the attendance of the two Aussies last year; 13 might be the number  :negative:

ZOA NOM

Quote from: RPM - Robert on November 10, 2018, 05:04:05 PM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on November 10, 2018, 03:16:26 PM
13 votes is pretty thin... I know there'll be more than that attending.

There was 15 with the attendance of the two Aussies last year; 13 might be the number  :negative:

As long as I get a cupcake for my birthday again, I don't care where we go.  :good2:
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

Flynt

Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 10, 2018, 04:20:00 PM
Wait as long as you want, it's fine with me, I have no dog in this hunt.


I'll call and check it out...  Marsh did the arrangements last time and I think it worked well for them schedule wise.  They got a weekend "warmup" before the camping groups started coming in for the summer.  I don't remember much about it other than it was pretty comprehensive with breakfast and dinner chow lines each day and pack it yourself lunches if desired.  Accommodations were campy as you'd expect, but they had an excellent covered fire pit area where most people hung out until bedtime anyway.

I'll update after I talk to them...  probably later next week.

Frank

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

Tuned forks

As I've never been to Hayfork, would someone describe the accommodations that are available, please?

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

ZOA NOM

Quote from: Tuned forks on November 11, 2018, 08:20:24 PM
As I've never been to Hayfork, would someone describe the accommodations that are available, please?

Joe

:bomb:

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

TexasDave

As long as the woods aren't on fire those accommodations look fine to me.

Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

Flynt

Quote from: Tuned forks on November 11, 2018, 08:20:24 PM
As I've never been to Hayfork, would someone describe the accommodations that are available, please?

Joe

The facility is a summer camp for kids and most of the accommodations are 3 walled bunk houses essentially.  Due to the group size and the rain, I'm not sure anybody stayed in those.  They also have indoor quarters as described here: http://www.bar717.com/about-us/facilities/.

I didn't personally see much beyond the small room I shared with Monkey Mark.  It was fine and had a bathroom just down the hall from it, so worked out well.  By 'Campy" I meant it was like what you'd find at a youth camp.  The most important aspect of the accommodations for that particular trip was that it was DRY...  It rained long and hard while we were there, but the covered fire area and the bravery of a few all weather riders made it a good time regardless.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...

ZOA NOM

Looks like an interesting place. Lots to do. I might pack a fishing pole and see if I can drag a couple trout out of the Trinity river.

Looks like new construction going on...



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