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    Solvang Rally Revisited

    Lads-
    In particular: XS650mike, Pat Kelly, LoHo, Uncle Spot, Plane Dick, and Diver Ray.
    You have all expressed interrest in a ride to the Solvang Musium, and May seems to be the preferred month. Let’s narrow it down. May 14th is Mothers Day: quess that’s out! How about May 20th and 21st?
    The week before Memorial Day. We don’t want to compete with all those cages on Memorial day do we?

    Also there is some interest in a smaller, more centrally located meet before then. Diver Ray and I started up Mt. Hamilton (outside of San Jose,) a couple of weeks ago and got turned back by the Sheriff 4 miles from the top because of ice and snow. I guess we were a bit early, but it was a fun ride with a great view and we didn’t even make it to the top! Might make a good group ride when the weather improves.

    I have also had Mt. Diablo suggested as a great ride, but I’m not sure where that is.

    Hey XSmike, how do you post those pic’s along with your text messages? I’d like to be able to do that.

    E.Liberty
    Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!

    My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
    I've been riding since 1959.
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    Mt. Diablo

    Concord/Walnut Creek area (off 680)




    mro

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    • #3
      From your side come up Alum Rock Road over Mt Hamilton and down to the Junction. The resraunt at the Junction will have 200 bikes from noon on on almost any weekend. Take the road to the right from the junction and you come thru Del Puerto Canyon to my house. The road to the left , Mines Rd, takes you to Livermore.
      All great twisty roads.
      Coming down from the Lick Observator on top of Mt Hamitton on the east side is VERY trecherous! XStreme stitchbacks. You may see your own tail light it's that twisty.
      As you come along Del Puerto Cyn you'll come to Frank Raines Park. On the north side of the road is a motorcycle off-road park, a large one. A couple of times a year they hold trials competition there.
      I'm always up for a Hamilton ride.
      Pat Kelly
      <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

      1978 XS1100E (The Force)
      1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
      2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
      1999 Suburban (The Ship)
      1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
      1968 F100 (Valentine)

      "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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      • #4
        Re: Solvang Rally Revisited

        Originally posted by E.Liberty
        How about May 20th and 21st?
        Hey XSmike, how do you post those pic’s along with your text messages? I’d like to be able to do that.

        E.Liberty
        That's SWMBO's birthday but maybe I can talk her into coming along.

        About the pics, check your personal messages, I finally answered.
        Shiny side up,
        650 Mike

        XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
        XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

        Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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        • #5
          I've got an abalone dive the weekend of the 20 & 21. We go with the tides, and the tides wait for no one.
          The 6th and 7th may work for me for Solvange. And as you know, I'm almost alway's up for a day ride.
          Ray
          Ray Matteis
          KE6NHG
          XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
          XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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          • #6
            Mt. Diablo was really nice when I was there a coupla months ago. The roads getting up it are twisty as all get out. It's likely you could see your own tail as you go up.

            The poor rental car I was driving barely made it up it. The view from up there was incredible though. Would be fun on bike, I'm sure.
            80 XS1100SG
            81 XS400SH

            Some men miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

            A Few Animations I've Made

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            • #7
              The ride east from the observatory isn't that bad if one goes vewwwwwy, vewwwwy slow...and you don't have Patrick making fun of you! ("I think I could have beaten you on my bicycle!")
              "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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              • #8
                May

                Pay 20 & 21 I OK with me. It's not suck a long ride for me, maybe a couple of hours....
                You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                Drilled airbox
                Tkat fork brace
                Hardly mufflers
                late model carbs
                Newer style fuses
                Oil pressure guage
                Custom security system
                Stainless braid brake lines

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                • #9
                  LoHo,
                  Patrick will only beat you on his bicycle if you DON'T give him a kick as he passes you on the curve.
                  I think April would be a good time for a trip over Mt. Hamilton.
                  Ray
                  Ray Matteis
                  KE6NHG
                  XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                  XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                  • #10
                    Back in the day....

                    My fastest speed on the flats, no wind.....45 MPH
                    My fastest speed downhill........................72 MPH
                    My fastest time for 100 miles....................4 hr 30 min

                    This was 80 lbs ago, before marriage.
                    I used to pedal over Hamilton from Ceres to Fremont (Grandmas house). Usually took about 5 hours, 112 miles one way.
                    Pat Kelly
                    <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

                    1978 XS1100E (The Force)
                    1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
                    2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
                    1999 Suburban (The Ship)
                    1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
                    1968 F100 (Valentine)

                    "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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                    • #11
                      Rally date

                      Dudes-
                      I just passed up a jucie part in a play because it ended on the 20th & 21st. How about the 1st weekend after Memorial Day? The 3rd & 4th of June? C'mon We gotta set a date!
                      Great response and interest... lets do it!
                      E.Liberty
                      Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!

                      My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
                      I've been riding since 1959.

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                      • #12
                        June 3&4 will work for me. I think I'll still be in town, as May is my "travel time" for work.
                        Ray
                        Ray Matteis
                        KE6NHG
                        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                        • #13
                          June 3 and 4 are good for me...
                          "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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                          • #14
                            I could do 6/4-6/5.
                            Shiny side up,
                            650 Mike

                            XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
                            XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

                            Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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                            • #15
                              OK, June I still have time to put in for at least one weekend day off. I/we were planning on a day ride to Solvang, not an over-nighter.
                              Pat Kelly
                              <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

                              1978 XS1100E (The Force)
                              1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
                              2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
                              1999 Suburban (The Ship)
                              1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
                              1968 F100 (Valentine)

                              "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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