attila Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hello, Looks like it's time for a new thread about a SoCal ride. The other one is 13 pages long and still no ride. I live 5 miles from the Rock Store but prefer riding Angeles Crest / Boquet Canyon / Little Tujunga and thereabouts. I usually ride Saturday or Sunday mornings. Brisk pace. Join me if you want. P.S. I'm going to Streets of Willow on April 25, 2015. May take the Ninjette instead of the FZ, but either way it will be fun. That weekend they are also having the CorsaMoto-Classia -- http://corsamotoclassica.com/-- which is really fun. Old bikes racing, old bikes on display, swap meet etc... If you like bikes, you will like this! Sign up for the SOW track and between sessions take a look at the Corsa happening on the big track. Guaranteed excellent time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attila Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hawwwwoh?? Is anybody out there? Is this a riding thread or an oil-painting! Come on! At least give me a hello for trying. Sheesh! I thought people who bought FZ-07's actually wanted to ride. Hmmm. Good thing I'm not relying on this site for self-affirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0s002 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hello, Id like to go. Im a newb so ill go at a slower pace and I'm still in the breakin period (250 miles). is ACH a difficult road to learn on? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 12, 2015 ACH moves at a pretty good pace, lots of twisties. Probably not the best road for a beginner. Big Tujunga Canyon Rd is just as challenging with a lot less traffic. A better choice IMO. I will be on ACH sometime today. Not sure if my buddies will get it together so I may go alone and check to see if it is open at Islip Saddle yet to Wrightwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 12, 2015 Just got back from ACH. Three weeks ago we were at the turnout just before Islip saddle taking a water break. Along came about 12 bikes going West at fast pace, one rider (newb) slammed the back brake on in a panic in a big sweeper, ran off the road and fortunately crashed in the dirt before going over the cliff. Tore the front of the crotch rocket but fortunately just injured his pride. Today, just West of the Mt. Wilson turnoff a guy from that same group of riders lost it in a turn. The bike was totaled, forks into the motor and wedged under the guard rail. The rider was 20 feet further up in bad shape being tended to. I see crashes almost every single trip up this road. We have a new rider in our group. We always split into two groups when we have a new guy. Experienced riders in front and at least one experienced rider leading the second group of newbies. We do everything we can to keep the new guys at a safe speed and coach them. It is so disappointing to see so many people hurt riding over their skill level. "A Man's Got to Know His Limitations" - Clint Eastwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attila Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hello, Id like to go. Im a newb so ill go at a slower pace and I'm still in the breakin period (250 miles). is ACH a difficult road to learn on? Thanks. Hello, I agree with what Shotakai above says, however, if you ride within your limits Angeles Crest is a good place to get used to leaning, braking etc... Just don't try to keep up with people passing you and keep an eye out for some on-coming idiot. I have been going there for about 40 years and have seen a lot of accidents but most are people riding beyond their limits. A great time to go up there is during the week where you can just feel the flow of the road and you can practice choosing nice smooth lines. Unfortunately this was the 1st weekend in about a month that I missed going there. Maybe we can catch up next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attila Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Just got back from ACH. Three weeks ago we were at the turnout just before Islip saddle taking a water break. Along came about 12 bikes going West at fast pace, one rider (newb) slammed the back brake on in a panic in a big sweeper, ran off the road and fortunately crashed in the dirt before going over the cliff. Tore the front of the crotch rocket but fortunately just injured his pride. Today, just West of the Mt. Wilson turnoff a guy from that same group of riders lost it in a turn. The bike was totaled, forks into the motor and wedged under the guard rail. The rider was 20 feet further up in bad shape being tended to. I see crashes almost every single trip up this road. We have a new rider in our group. We always split into two groups when we have a new guy. Experienced riders in front and at least one experienced rider leading the second group of newbies. We do everything we can to keep the new guys at a safe speed and coach them. It is so disappointing to see so many people hurt riding over their skill level. "A Man's Got to Know His Limitations" - Clint Eastwood Sorry, I missed you today, but it was the 1st weekend in a month that I missed going up there. Maybe we can meet up next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 13, 2015 Sounds good. I am on a Grey / blurple FZ07, white helmet and a Hi-viz jacket. I am a big dude so I look like a huge bumblebee wallowing down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0s002 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I did ACH today went up just a couple of miles past that one area where everyone stops for food and drinks. I pretty much stayed about the speed limit and it was fun for me. I gave room or pulled to a turn out to let the faster riders by. on my way back down I felt a little more comfortable, but i still stay within my limits. I had a good experience today, I hope I can ride with your group next time. Im in a white fz07 with white and black outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 13, 2015 I did ACH today went up just a couple of miles past that one area where everyone stops for food and drinks. I pretty much stayed about the speed limit and it was fun for me. I gave room or pulled to a turn out to let the faster riders by. on my way back down I felt a little more comfortable, but i still stay within my limits. I had a good experience today, I hope I can ride with your group next time. Im in a white fz07 with white and black outfit. Sounds good to me. We are casual riders, and encourage you to stay within those limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner68 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I agree OP, we need our own thread for our neck of the woods. I can ride in the late afternoon these upcoming weekdays. Little T, Big T, and ACH, it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hate to use four letter words but work gets in the way during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 23, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 23, 2015 Okay anyone up for ACH this weekend? Pretty sure I will be there both days. So far I have heard two members say they will be there Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner68 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I can ride on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 24, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 24, 2015 No one has suggested a time or a place so here goes. I will leave the Shell station at the bottom of the crest a little after 10 am Sunday.Will be at Newcombs Ranch about 11 am and will hang out for awhile. If anyone else has a suggestion, please by all means. This ride is spread across a few threads so hoping to hear back from @Motomeek and @Tim0s002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0s002 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I will be there. I do have to be back by 2 though so ill leave after lunch at newcombs ranch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted April 24, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hey @n2shotokai. Got times. Seems like my group plans to meet at Shell at 8AM, KSU 8:30AM. Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 25, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hey @n2shotokai. Got times. Seems like my group plans to meet at Shell at 8AM, KSU 8:30AM. Looks like some of the others can do 8:30 and some cannot. Do you have a ride plan, stops? WARNING - after newcombs ranch it will be pretty cool and watch for debris in the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 25, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 25, 2015 Lol, add snow and ice, just checked the weather. East of Islip saddle it is snowing now. This means early morning will have ice in the shade West of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccabe Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Good luck and be careful guys the weather was pretty bad today (for us in Ca at least) hope it all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 26, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2015 Looks like Tim0S002 will be at the Shell about 9:30-10 am. I will try to meet the early group and wait for Tom0s002. Perhaps we can meet up the hill later. Watch for debris in the road at all elevations after that little storm we just had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member n2shotokai Posted April 26, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2015 Nice ride with Tim0s002 and Tanner68. Thanks guys! Next ride: Sunday 5/3 Angeles Crest HwyLa Canada to Wrightwood and back.Lunch in Wrightwood. Who is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner68 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Good ride guys! Looking forward to riding ACH to Wrightwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0s002 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 yea, today was fun. i might be out of town next weekend though, but if not i want to do the ride to wrightwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member motomeek Posted April 27, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 27, 2015 I think I saw you three when I was just leaving Newcombs! I revved at you guys as we passed you by! I also saw another FZ07 once I got to the Shell station. That's the most I've ever seen at once! And all white except for one of you that had the blurple. I wish I could've stopped to say hi, but my group was all ready to go! Maybe next time! Instagram: @meekmade | You don't need to flat foot a bike to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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