Author Topic: Team West 2012 - CA,AZ,NV,NM (Read 62428 times)

scottly · « **Reply #275 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:26:28 PM »

Quote from: fatmatt650 on March 22, 2012, 09:16:46 PM

Meet Scottly and whoever else in Joshua Tree at 5.

This sound about right?

I'm thinking of trying to get there a little earlier than 5, but that may depend on the temperature sunday morning. Any idea where you will stay in JT? (I don't mind riding in the rain as much as camping in the rain.)

scondon · « **Reply #276 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:28:00 PM »

Quote from: scottly on March 22, 2012, 09:08:57 PM

Quote from: scondon on March 22, 2012, 08:52:08 PM
I haven't been able to fix my gremlin yet. Bike goes completely dark when I try to use the starter, then comes back on after a few seconds. Picking up a new battery tomorrow evening in last ditch attempt to reconcile it.

Got a voltmeter?

I think the question should be "do you know how to USE a voltmeter?" lol

Yes, I have a garage full of goodies. My description of the problem is not very detailed, but trust me in that it is a freakin' strange thing happening when the battery tries to deliver that 55amp starter juice. Everything blacks out, and then comes back on after several seconds. Like I turned the key off and on again. No bare wires, no blown fuses, starter checks out, starter relay checks out, terminal cables check out.......praying it's the battery.

This started happening last Tuesday, after I had already changed my oil and readied the bike for some long miles. I noticed at first that my electric tach needle was jumping around like the signal was "dirty." Two days later this crazy gremlin surfaced and I haven't been able to catch it yet

Stev-o · « **Reply #277 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:28:55 PM »

David Crosby.

scottly · « **Reply #278 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:35:17 PM »

Quote from: scondon on March 22, 2012, 09:28:00 PM

I think the question should be "do you know how to USE a voltmeter?" lol

Connect the meter to read the voltage at the battery with roach, uh, I mean alligator clips. Hit the starter, and see if the voltage goes away, then comes back. (my guess is bad ignition switch)

scottly · « **Reply #279 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:36:08 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 22, 2012, 09:28:55 PM

David Crosby.

Too easy!

fatmatt650 · « **Reply #280 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:36:21 PM »

Quote from: scottly on March 22, 2012, 09:26:28 PM

Quote from: fatmatt650 on March 22, 2012, 09:16:46 PM
Meet Scottly and whoever else in Joshua Tree at 5.

This sound about right?

I'm thinking of trying to get there a little earlier than 5, but that may depend on the temperature sunday morning. Any idea where you will stay in JT? (I don't mind riding in the rain as much as camping in the rain.)

I have no idea. I'm not even gonna bring the camping gear though. I feel the same way about the rain. Just let us know where and when you want to meet. I'll be leaving tomorrow morning and don't have one of those fancy phones w/ internets on it so give me a call on Saturday or something.

scottly · « **Reply #281 on:** March 22, 2012, 09:47:20 PM »

Quote from: fatmatt650 on March 22, 2012, 09:36:21 PM

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning and don't have one of those fancy phones w/ internets on it so give me a call on Saturday or something.

Speaking of fancy phones, does anyone on this weekend's ride have one? If not, we need to have a contact willing to relay the current status of the relay to the masses. (Matt, I will be around to answer my phone on Saturday, so feel free to call when convenient for you.)

Greggo · « **Reply #282 on:** March 22, 2012, 11:39:44 PM »

GZ 2.0 on reigned over my 500 as Geminimotors (Mike) synced up my carbs yesterday. Good thing one of us knew what we were doing (it wasn't me

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geminimotors · « **Reply #283 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:01:33 AM »

It's on!

Mooshie · « **Reply #284 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:56:11 AM »

I have a fancy phone so we are good to go on that front.
I just spoke with Matt and he is leaving in about 20 minutes.

CAN EVERYONE THAT IS GOING TO APE MEET AT 9:30AM ON SUNDAY (Sorry for caps, not screaming just want it to stand out)

We were thinking that meeting at 9:30 will give us time to leave early if we need to beat the rain or we could lounge about at APE if it is not stormy? Pat I hope that works for you...

As far as JT goes I just plan on finding a decent looking motel and staying there..figure there should be rooms to spare since it is a Sunday...Weather is supposed to be nice there on Sunday

Matt is going to be at the Devonshire starting Saturday night and I plan on meeting him there and riding over to APE with him. Hopefully you can make it Sean...

Big Jay · « **Reply #285 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:00:56 AM »

It is going to be raining and very windy in Rosamond on Sunday. Not good riding weather. I have not asked the track about making a lap as I am sure they would say no because of the rain.

Pat did not sound like he was going to make it as it will be snowing up where he lives.

Jay

scottly · « **Reply #286 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:47:26 AM »

According to the weather channel, at 8:00AM Sunday, it will be 43 degrees, 0% chance of rain, and 8 mph winds for Rosamond. That's as far as the hourly forecast goes, so with any luck, they will be headed east before the rain hits.
(I thought Pat lives in Rosamond??)

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #287 on:** March 23, 2012, 12:47:07 PM »

I'll be there at 9:30 sharp if all goes well. So is anyone still camping in JT? It's suppose to rain at night but it should be clear in the morning according to the forecast. There won't be a fire but I'm bringing a flask to keep me warm.

Big Jay · « **Reply #288 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:08:21 PM »

Quote from: scottly on March 23, 2012, 11:47:26 AM

According to the weather channel, at 8:00AM Sunday, it will be 43 degrees, 0% chance of rain, and 8 mph winds for Rosamond. That's as far as the hourly forecast goes, so with any luck, they will be headed east before the rain hits.
(I thought Pat lives in Rosamond??)

OK, I will go up and talk to the track. Pat lives way up in those mountains you see behind the track

Mooshie · « **Reply #289 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:35:25 PM »

If we want to meet at APE earier let me know. I will be speaking to $att saturday when he gets here (I'm in lancaster now). I thougjt rain woild roll in around 11 but I was juust guessing. I will keep watch of weather.

scottly · « **Reply #290 on:** March 23, 2012, 02:44:02 PM »

Latest update on the weather:
9:00 AM Sunny, 45 degrees, 0% chance of rain, wind 12 mph
10:00 AM, showers, 48 degrees, 40%, 14 mph
11:00 AM, same as above, except 51, 16 mph
12:00, the chance of rain goes up to 50%, wind 19 mph

Mooshie · « **Reply #291 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:46:52 PM »

Should we shoot for 9 then? Jay? Green hornet? I can make it anytime and so can matt. Is sean coming? Sorry for any typos. Doing this on my phone. Ha ha

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #292 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:52:10 PM »

9 is fine by me

sscardefield · « **Reply #293 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:44:13 PM »

Hey scottly,

Can you meet me any other days next week at I-17 and Carefree, or does it have to be on Monday?

heffay, I will get him out to you sometime next week. I'll let you know ahead of time when I plan on coming out.

scottly · « **Reply #294 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:02:51 PM »

Monday would be the most convenient, since I will be coming through there on my way back to Humboldt. If you can't make it, I can ride back down on Wednesday, maybe.

sscardefield · « **Reply #295 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:25:32 PM »

Will you be able to check the thread once you are on the road tomorrow? Can I let you know in the next day or two if I can make Monday?

scottly · « **Reply #296 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:34:45 PM »

I'm not leaving until Sunday morning.

RSchaefer · « **Reply #297 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:40:19 PM »

Hey Proto I sent you a couple of PM's and have not heard back - are you planning on spending the night in Reserve, NM?

Thanks!!

RSchaefer · « **Reply #298 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:43:09 PM »

On

Quote from: RSchaefer on March 23, 2012, 06:40:19 PM

Hey Proto I sent you a couple of PM's and have not heard back - are you planning on spending the night in Reserve, NM?

Thanks!!

on Sat night 3/31?

KCbarsos · « **Reply #299 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:01:56 PM »

im so #$%*ing pumped for you guys, and so bummed i cant make it. i hope safe travels and wonderful memories to you all!!

updates please!!

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