ROLL CALL - 2013 West Coast Rally

[Capn Ron]

In a word...Outstanding!  I really enjoyed meeting everyone...bullshitting around the warm glow of thermite and using up more tire than I typically do!     From now on, with this crowd I can just say, "Y'know...The 20" and you'll nod and grin like I do.

Ran the Sonora Pass over to the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains today...about 350 miles with some 9000 foot elevations:



On the back side there were some hairpin turns at a 25% grade.  WTF, over?



I'm contemplating Yosemite Valley tomorrow and a possible run back to LA on Tuesday.  I miss you guys already!

Cap'n Ron. . .

[Capn Ron]

I also wanted to give a shout out to Capt. Ron, thanks, I feel I made a new friend and I really enjoyed your company both on and off the bikes.

I'll add more when I finally make it back home...

Leon

Word my brother... 

[racerrad8]

If you get back down to Oakdale, stop by the shop.
Randy - RPM

[The General]

"Epic!"  "Ladies from the Dark Side"     "The ...20"?  Wish I had been there!  (Any ashes?...lottery Ticket? more pics please!)

[FeralRdr]

Picts, or you all stayed at a Holiday Inn and didn't venture far from the local 'Titty Bar".  Which there's nothing wrong with.    It's just not a rally, but instead a ride to a titty bar.   And... You can do that anytime. 

[Zari]

Never a dull moment, revitalized and ready for more.  See you Nor Cal Renegades sooner than later, but certainly in the Fall.  Come one, come all.

I believe there may have been discussions to play in the Hwy 9 sandbox?

Craig

[CrazyDogLady]

Picts, or you all stayed at a Holiday Inn and didn't venture far from the local 'Titty Bar".  Which there's nothing wrong with.    It's just not a rally, but instead a ride to a titty bar.   And... You can do that anytime. 

I have been following the posts and comments from the rally and it seems a great time is had by everyone with good people to meet and knowledge to be gained, but I must agree with FeralRdr, in that, who needs to travel half way cross the world or drive/ride for a couple of days to ride a hundred miles to a "titty bar".  What a waste of effort to whoever organised the rally.  I hope to have my FJ by the next WCR and would like to think that some decent rides were to be had instead.
CrazyDogLady

[The General]

Picts, or you all stayed at a Holiday Inn and didn't venture far from the local 'Titty Bar".  Which there's nothing wrong with.    It's just not a rally, but instead a ride to a titty bar.   And... You can do that anytime. 

I have been following the posts and comments from the rally and it seems a great time is had by everyone with good people to meet and knowledge to be gained, but I must agree with FeralRdr, in that, who needs to travel half way cross the world or drive/ride for a couple of days to ride a hundred miles to a "titty bar".  What a waste of effort to whoever organised the rally.  I hope to have my FJ by the next WCR and would like to think that some decent rides were to be had instead.
CrazyDogLady

....Ssssnif sniff...I smell gum leaves...or is it vegemite! 

[CrazyDogLady]

Picts, or you all stayed at a Holiday Inn and didn't venture far from the local 'Titty Bar".  Which there's nothing wrong with.    It's just not a rally, but instead a ride to a titty bar.   And... You can do that anytime. 

I have been following the posts and comments from the rally and it seems a great time is had by everyone with good people to meet and knowledge to be gained, but I must agree with FeralRdr, in that, who needs to travel half way cross the world or drive/ride for a couple of days to ride a hundred miles to a "titty bar".  What a waste of effort to whoever organised the rally.  I hope to have my FJ by the next WCR and would like to think that some decent rides were to be had instead.
CrazyDogLady

....Ssssnif sniff...I smell gum leaves...or is it vegemite! 

More like the fumes of London 

[Capn Ron]

Just got home all safe and sound...Ran the East side of the Sierra Nevadas today.  I took the road up to the Mount Whitney Portal to cool down a bit, then super slabbed it home through the Mojave Desert.  It wasn't so much the heat, it was those sudden side gusts of wind that wanted to blow my helmet off sideways!

Hope to hear from the few stragglers still on the road (Leon!)

Cap'n Ron. . .

[Firehawk068]

George, you ok?
What happened?

Leon, hope your trip home is going safe.............I'm sure you'll post up when you get home.

I wanna see pictures too! Sorry I missed it this year........................

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

If you did not see it, George post his story on General Discusion tab.

My hero's, Jeff for checking on the guy that was not in his rear view mirror, that would be George (hey how come no one checked on Jeff). And Randy for being so willing help with the "rescues" and just be our mechanical guru.  everyone that attended the WCR should go on his site and buy something. You know you need something.

[Capn Ron]

My hero's, Jeff for checking on the guy that was not in his rear view mirror, that would be George (hey how come no one checked on Jeff). And Randy for being so willing help with the "rescues" and just be our mechanical guru.  everyone that attended the WCR should go on his site and buy something. You know you need something.

I had Jeff covered at that turn and then he stopped to wait for George...Then it was the freeway run (um...errr...at excesive speeds) for one exit and no Jeff.  I didn't find out all the drama...and subsequent heroism until camp at the end of the day.

I can't agree with you more about supporting those that support us and our habit.  Randy is exemplary in that regard!

Cap'n Ron. . .

[CatTomb]

Thanks Mike, Not too tough to want to keep George close. He is a great guy with a huge heart. It was a pleasure to get to know him and everyone else.



I rode with Doug down to San Francisco and then picked up my girlfriend and we slabbed it down to Ventura. Made it just before dark.



The rally was a blast. Thanks to Marsh and everyone involved with organizing and logistics. Thanks also to everyone willing to lend a hand, make suggestions and help out.



Special thanks to Randy at RPM for getting a clutch slave cylinder installed on Sunday morning... and thanks to Chondra (sp?) for feeding me steak, linguisa and eggs to boot!



Super glad I made it down and I'm already looking forward to next year!

[1tinindian]

Just got in. It's 11:30 central time.
One hell of  long day, but I made it without problems.
I'll add more later, but now I need sleep.

Leon