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NOTE:Refreshed February 2, 2010
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This 1st post will be edited as needed to reflect changes to the scheduled dates, duration and proposed route. When reading through this thread remember that it is a dynamic discussion and will bend and flex as contributions are made. A new, separate thread will be posted once everyone is in agreement with a final itinerary. At that time, this thread will be closed.
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Who is committed to going?
1- nccoder (Cliff)
2- Vegasrider (Kenny)
3- Smokenu - (Dave)
4- PowellB - (Powell)
5- jtarkany - (John)
6- rsw81 (Rob)
7- scenicware (Jon)
8- frt96 (Name please!!)
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Who has shown interest and is currently undecided?
A- DefyInertia (Nate)
B- krid80 (Name please!!)
C- scottsst (Scott??)
D- Fred (Fred)
E- jbwaterman84 (Name please!!)
F- mxgolf (Name please!!)
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Timeframe suggestions
1- Mid May/June
2- June and later
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Locations proposed
1- Lake Tahoe and further north
2- Sierra Nevada range, Quincy to Kernville
3- Coastal mountain range of No. California, San Francisco to Crescent City
4- Sequoia National Park
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Total distance of group tour
1- >1000 miles
2- 500-1000 miles
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I'll take the initiative to begin the planning stage of the 2010 FZ6 California Rally. In this thread, those who are interested can help shape the way that this gathering happens. Everyone who wants to attend should consider this as their own vacation/adventure and should speak up on what they want to do.
This trip should occur sometime in the Spring/Summer season of 2010 after the roads are free of snow and the possibility of inclement weather is low. At this time, I would guess that May 8 would be the absolute earliest that we would want to begin. I would like to plan at least 3 days of riding as a group, and when travel time is added in this will be a 5 day commitment for most everyone. From my previous experiences with touring I would suggest that our group riding occurs during weekdays if at all possible. Accommodations will be cheaper and easier to reserve and the scenic roads will be free of weekend traffic.
We can plan on using motels or camping for any or all of the trip. Both have their pros and cons, lets discuss them here. The roads we travel can be anywhere in the state but the prime riding challenges are in the Sierra Mountain range (from Mt. Lassen in the north to Kernville in the south) and the coastal range (from the Oregon border south to San Francisco). I will post a few Google map links of loops that can be tied together and I suggest that others do the same. Depending on group size we should be able to cover 300 miles each day without difficulty, 400 if we push it.
Bike prep is minimal for a journey like this. Tires and brakes should be prime condition. You will be carrying more weight than usual and may encounter rain/sand at any time, this is not the time to be worried about controlling your bike with substandard traction or inadequate stopping power. The usual inspection of fluids, chain, fasteners, etc should take place well before the day you leave for this trip so problems can be addressed.
Gear for the trip is a personal choice in many ways. There are many checklists on FZ6-forum.com and elsewhere on the web. This will be discussed at length in other posts so I won’t elaborate here.
This is a start for now. I will put lists in this top level post as needed to reflect who is committed to showing up, choices of routes and time frame suggestions. Please feel free to discuss anything related to the trip planning here, but keep it on topic. Lets not argue over which chain lube is best, where to buy gear (post it under Product Reviews so every member will see it) or why your boss won’t give you time off from work. We need to agree on the details quickly so the participants can plan in advance for spousal approval, maintenance, etc.
I look forward to meeting some new faces and having a ride to remember. Thanks for looking.
Subscribe to this thread for the latest content!
This 1st post will be edited as needed to reflect changes to the scheduled dates, duration and proposed route. When reading through this thread remember that it is a dynamic discussion and will bend and flex as contributions are made. A new, separate thread will be posted once everyone is in agreement with a final itinerary. At that time, this thread will be closed.
____________________________________________
Who is committed to going?
1- nccoder (Cliff)
2- Vegasrider (Kenny)
3- Smokenu - (Dave)
4- PowellB - (Powell)
5- jtarkany - (John)
6- rsw81 (Rob)
7- scenicware (Jon)
8- frt96 (Name please!!)
____________________________________________
Who has shown interest and is currently undecided?
A- DefyInertia (Nate)
B- krid80 (Name please!!)
C- scottsst (Scott??)
D- Fred (Fred)
E- jbwaterman84 (Name please!!)
F- mxgolf (Name please!!)
____________________________________________
Timeframe suggestions
1- Mid May/June
2- June and later
____________________________________________
Locations proposed
1- Lake Tahoe and further north
2- Sierra Nevada range, Quincy to Kernville
3- Coastal mountain range of No. California, San Francisco to Crescent City
4- Sequoia National Park
____________________________________________
Total distance of group tour
1- >1000 miles
2- 500-1000 miles
____________________________________________
I'll take the initiative to begin the planning stage of the 2010 FZ6 California Rally. In this thread, those who are interested can help shape the way that this gathering happens. Everyone who wants to attend should consider this as their own vacation/adventure and should speak up on what they want to do.
This trip should occur sometime in the Spring/Summer season of 2010 after the roads are free of snow and the possibility of inclement weather is low. At this time, I would guess that May 8 would be the absolute earliest that we would want to begin. I would like to plan at least 3 days of riding as a group, and when travel time is added in this will be a 5 day commitment for most everyone. From my previous experiences with touring I would suggest that our group riding occurs during weekdays if at all possible. Accommodations will be cheaper and easier to reserve and the scenic roads will be free of weekend traffic.
We can plan on using motels or camping for any or all of the trip. Both have their pros and cons, lets discuss them here. The roads we travel can be anywhere in the state but the prime riding challenges are in the Sierra Mountain range (from Mt. Lassen in the north to Kernville in the south) and the coastal range (from the Oregon border south to San Francisco). I will post a few Google map links of loops that can be tied together and I suggest that others do the same. Depending on group size we should be able to cover 300 miles each day without difficulty, 400 if we push it.
Bike prep is minimal for a journey like this. Tires and brakes should be prime condition. You will be carrying more weight than usual and may encounter rain/sand at any time, this is not the time to be worried about controlling your bike with substandard traction or inadequate stopping power. The usual inspection of fluids, chain, fasteners, etc should take place well before the day you leave for this trip so problems can be addressed.
Gear for the trip is a personal choice in many ways. There are many checklists on FZ6-forum.com and elsewhere on the web. This will be discussed at length in other posts so I won’t elaborate here.
This is a start for now. I will put lists in this top level post as needed to reflect who is committed to showing up, choices of routes and time frame suggestions. Please feel free to discuss anything related to the trip planning here, but keep it on topic. Lets not argue over which chain lube is best, where to buy gear (post it under Product Reviews so every member will see it) or why your boss won’t give you time off from work. We need to agree on the details quickly so the participants can plan in advance for spousal approval, maintenance, etc.
I look forward to meeting some new faces and having a ride to remember. Thanks for looking.
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