2014 Colorado Rally Anyone?

[motoman]

Bonz,

When we rallied in Colorado back in '09, 300-350 miles per day was about right.

That route you're suggesting sounds good.

We also stopped at the Bar D that rally. That's a great place. Good food and entertainment. I'd be up for that again, if we can figure a route to include it.

Bob

Unfortunately, that's on the other side of the 'hill'. That would be a 5-6 hr. ride just to 'grub out' at the Bar-D.

[XJOK2PLAY]

Awww...that figures!

Pretty good grub, though...

[motoman]

Awww...that figures!

Pretty good grub, though...

Aye........always has been for some 46yrs. I can remember, along with their show. BTW, good to hear you all are making the trekk here.

Kudos to ALL, east AND west that are making this trip thru some serious hot temps! Stay hydraded, be safe and ATGATT!

[motoman]

Unfortunately, that's on the other side of the 'hill'. That would be a 5-6 hr. ride just to 'grub out' at the Bar-D.

.........but, there IS a 'sister' one, so to speak near the Colo.Springs area tho.

[Bonz]

Hey XJOK, love those Connies, what GS does Bohn have? BMW or Suzuki?

Motoman, you riding your immaculate ST, or the Venturer?

Making me feel like the ZRX would be something different but fun to ride instead of the SG? With my tallness, I do fit on the ZRX better for longer days vs the SG... Hmmm....

[BA80]

Bohn has a BMW.

I'll be the ONLY one in this southern group riding an XS.

And these 2 want to TRAILER them.

[motoman]

Hey XJOK, love those Connies, what GS does Bohn have? BMW or Suzuki?

Motoman, you riding your immaculate ST, or the Venturer?

Making me feel like the ZRX would be something different but fun to ride instead of the SG? With my tallness, I do fit on the ZRX better for longer days vs the SG... Hmmm....

Hmmmm.....ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies.

[Bonz]

Motoman, undecided still eh?

Fyi, guys when coming in, closest gas to the campground from the west along Hwy 50 is at Cotopaxi (35 miles west of the campground) or coming in from the east closest gas is in Canon City, 8 miles from the campground.

BA, good on you for actually riding an XS to the XS rally. LOL!

Bobber (Roo) what are you gonna ride?

Who of the Cali crew is caravanning?

My cel # is 719-337-8876 in case of need for anyone. Will dispatch the chase bikes and repair team pronto!

[motoman]

Bonz, a Trident would be a closer fit for you, or the older Valk Interstate.

[Bonz]

Motoman, undecided still eh?

Fyi, guys when coming in, closest gas to the campground from the west along Hwy 50 is at Cotopaxi (35 miles west of the campground) or coming in from the east closest gas is in Canon City, 8 miles from the campground.

BA, good on you for actually riding an XS to the XS rally. LOL!

Bobber (Roo) what are you gonna ride?

Who of the Cali crew is caravanning?

My cel # is 719-337-8876 in case of need for anyone. Will dispatch the chase bike team pronto!

If we don't all end up at the campground on Friday night one way or the other, let's plan on 8:30 am Saturday to meet at the group site at the campground to go over the ride, do intro's, talk about the remaing day ride potential for Sunday, etc. Stands up after that!

Let me know if I am missing any steps to this process.

rdmcguy and CZ, you guys doing well? Wanna meet me at my casa to ride down?

[BA80]

Hey, can y'all give me an address and the name of the camp ground.

[3Phase]

Greg,

45000 US HWY 50 WEST | CANON CITY, CO 81212 | 800-460-3246 | RAFTECHO.COM



I've had a temporary setback today: the '79 Special head from "Bush" is no good.

The surface of the head is more concave than flat; the camshaft journals and caps are worn out; some of the valve stems have visible longitudinal scoring from partially seizing up in the guides and the guides themselves are sort of oval shaped instead of round. The ovalness was sort of filled in with carbon along with the scored stems and didn't really show up until I got down and dirty with the head before lapping the valves. Oh well!

I still have a complete -- running! -- '79F engine in "Old Faithful" but it smokes so I can't just drop and swap the engines. I'll pull the head after dinner and take a look at it.

On the bright side, the XJ11 jugs are finally clean and shiny and ready to paint. At the very least I'll get some bitchen' 'new' pistons and cylinders and one of the three '80G heads will work if I have to scavenge parts from all of them.

.

[motoman]

Hey, can y'all give me an address and the name of the camp ground.

Post #18 has your answer Greg.

[motoman]

Greg,

45000 US HWY 50 WEST | CANON CITY, CO 81212 | 800-460-3246 | RAFTECHO.COM



I've had a temporary setback today: the '79 Special head from "Bush" is no good.

The surface of the head is more concave than flat; the camshaft journals and caps are worn out; some of the valve stems have visible longitudinal scoring from partially seizing up in the guides and the guides themselves are sort of oval shaped instead of round. The ovalness was sort of filled in with carbon along with the scored stems and didn't really show up until I got down and dirty with the head before lapping the valves. Oh well!

I still have a complete -- running! -- '79F engine in "Old Faithful" but it smokes so I can't just drop and swap the engines. I'll pull the head after dinner and take a look at it.

On the bright side, the XJ11 jugs are finally clean and shiny and ready to paint. At the very least I'll get some bitchen' 'new' pistons and cylinders and one of the three '80G heads will work if I have to scavenge parts from all of them.

.

Well, hope you can work your way back out that 'rabbit hole'......with bunny in hand.

[BA80]

Post #18 has your answer Greg.

Thank You. I didn't want to go through 240 posts to try and find it.