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About 80% sure I'm going to pick up my first plated dirt bike soon. Met seller, saw bike and we talked. He said its street legal and it is registered until 2020. Because its old is it "grandfathered" in from having to be inspected yearly? I will have to rewire the turn signals as they currently don't work.

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-releases-final-environmental-analysis-west-mojave-route-network-project FYI

Hello, I'm just wondering if anyone knows if the Downieville Trails are open and/or how much snow is up there. I've got a group thinking about heading up there this coming weekend. Thank you for any information.

Wow KennyMC took us on a AA bigbob friendly ride in the no name mall of valley area. About 5 hours and 42 miles of fun fun fun . I am at the trucks now at 230 pm and Kenny, Roger and Dave took off again for a short Canyon run. I said no thanks to that So it was KennyMC and Roger who rode with us in n 2017. And Digger Dave

I'll be in Death Valley 4/9 -12. Is anyone up for a DS ride ? If your not available, what Trail would you recommend. I have my InReach GPS with me for safety but would prefer to link up with someone. I may end up following some Jeeps (Ugh) .

Does anyone know the status of Lake Elsinore? Heard it was shut down in March 2019. Any word if it will open back up?

Heard from Ranger Matt this morning. he said: "Yes, we are opening today. So many trees down…." I am riding this Saturday 4/20, staging at Sugarpine at 8 am. The Sheriff is coming with. I need some log clearing ride buddies.

Been gone from riding for a while and just moved to Bishop and looking to get on the trail. Used to do a LOT of riding but some issues kept me out of the saddle almost 8 years now....feeling rusty. Plated and non- plated bikes. Looking for like minded riders. Thanks!

This is from Chris Horgan who heads up Stewards of the Sequoia. He has been attempting to reopen Nightmare Gulch in the Red Rock Canyon State Park area. It has been arbitrarily closed for five years. Please take a minute to send your concerns/requests to Senator Jean Fuller, via an email to Chris @ chris@stewardsofthesequoia.org Thanks, Bob Campbell Dear Robert, Please take a minute to help reopen the Nightmare Gulch 4x4 route. Hundreds of complaints need to be made. For more than a year Stewards of the Sequoia have been trying to find out why Nightmare Gulch 4x4 route in Red Rocks State Park remains closed under a temporary order that so far has lasted five years, apparently due to small mudslide. State Parks has been extremely uncooperative. Parks Director Russ Dingman claimed no information about the closure could be released to the public. This forced Stewards to submit a public information request. The documents we received show there is no justification for the continued long term 5 year closure. Stewards submitted a number of letters of concern on behalf of our members. State Parks continues to stonewall Stewards, as well as a number of other groups. Bakersfield Trailblazers continue to offer their assistance to fix any problems, but have been repeatedly turned away by State Parks. We reached out to Senator Jean Fuller who wants to help. She needs to receive hundreds of complaints to justify stepping in to help. Take Action NOW To Reopen Nightmare Gulch 4x4 Route Robert please let Senator Fuller know that five years of unjustified temporary closure is too much. Her help is needed to reopen the Nightmare Gulch 4x4 route....... Please email her by clicking Contact the Senator at https://fuller.cssrc.us/ Please call Senator Fuller office (661) 323-0443 and ask for Pam Rose or leave a message asking her to help the long overdue reopening of Nightmare Gulch 4x4 route You can read more about this including Stewards comment letters and State Parks reluctant and unhelpful replies HERE Together we can keep our trails open [www.stewardsofthesequoia.org]Stewards of the SequoiaChris Horgan Executive Director Stewards of the Sequoia Division of CTUC 501c3 FULLER.CSSRC.US Jean Fuller 16th Senate District FULLER.CSSRC.US Jean Fuller 16th Senate District

I'm looking to purchase a 2016 500 EXC 6 Days bike that was registered in another state. I haven't bought a street legal bike in a few years so I'm not as up to date on the current situation. Are all street legal bikes now coming as 50 state compliant and will have no issues registering in CA? Will the emissions sticker on the bike denote this? If the bike has had the "desmog" mod completed, will I have to put everything back on for the initial CA inspection for registration? Thanks,

I'm new to riding and just bought a nice 2012 KX450. I seem to like trail riding more than tracks and was wondering if any other 450 riders know of good trails that are not tight, single tracks. I live in Placer County, so Auburn, Foresthill, Oroville, Folsom, etc....will be my go to areas. I went to Georgetown OHV about a month ago and got on trail #9 and it was a disaster. Rocky and very technical. Not good for the 450 and I just left. I kind of wish that I had done more research and bought an enduro or 250, but hate to scrap it and sell the 450 after only having it for 2 months. I'm a bigger guy at 6'1 and 230 lbs, so size isn't the issue. Any help with this would be much appreciated. Thanks, Greg

Oldedude and I had a classic great ride today up at Strawberry Tract and the In-n-Out Trail.

Going to check this place out near Reno, NV next Saturday 11/17, if anyone wants to go. I've heard that it's epic riding. I'll be at staging by 10am.

No go, got to do other stuff this weekend

Has anyone tried Valvoline 4T 20w-50 synthetic? On sale at walmart for ~$7/quart. How's the shift quality at the end of the day when the bike is hot? Here's my list of oils from good to bad shift quality on my old ktm: Motorex conventional - by far the best shift quality, used to be cheap but now expensive Yamalube conventional - OK and cheap Yamalube synthetic - OK (yes I think the conventional shifts a little better) Honda synthetic - a little worse than the Yamalube syn Kawi synthetic - about the same as the honda, but more expensive (big gap) Mobil 1 v-twin - notchy Mobil 1 15w-50 syn car oil - worse yet Rotella T6 - very notchy Rotella TTT - very notchy

Well... What do you think Bob ? While other teams spent a lot of their practice time jetting, Carson Brown and AJ Catanzaro continued turning laps. Carson was the fastest qualifier on his TC 150 and took the 150cc class with AJ taking a close second, on a James Stewart tribute KX 125. Both bikes were equipped with 38HV Lectron carbs. They were the fastest out of the gate, were able to triple where other bikes struggled, and consistently pulled the whoops faster than any other riders in the class. From AJ's Mechanic, "I was so lucky that the '04 KX125 we were running was equipped with a Lectron carb. While the other mechanics were twisting air screws and changing jets to compensate for the temp changes throughout the day, we were running PERFECT the day we showed up, morning through nighttime! In the 250 class, Cedric Soubeyras won the first bracket against Ryan Sipes on his Lectron equipped RM 250 before being knocked out by Ryan Dungey in the second bracket. Bill's Pipes said this was the fastest RM 250 they've ever had on their dyno after comparing it to factory builds from the early 2000s.

In late April this year I lost my phone while riding. I was pretty bummed as there were hundreds of pictures of family and friends that were lost forever. As luck would have it, I got a call from a Verizon store in Manteca last week that told me someone had found my phone. They provided me with the contact information and today I was able to meet up with “Mitch” and get my phone. It’s amazing how small the motorcycle community is as we discovered we had several people in common that we’ve rode with through the years. So if you browse through TT Mitch, thanks again! I not only got back my phone, but got another rider to join our adventures! ? Mike

Please sign up for our free kids ATV and Dirt bike classes. We do family classes as well! Contact us for more information! OHVs are as safe as the person riding them. Practice safe and responsible riding this weekend! #InventYourAdventure https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/810 Both of my sons have taken this class and I cannot say enough great things about it and the instructors. They really give the kids the tools and techniques to be successful and confident.

I'm headed down from Northern California in late April/May with my wife and our two dogs. We're just trying to have a relaxing vacation with our dogs and go around and eat at some good places / beaches etc. We were thinking LA but even as far as San Diego sounds good. Wife gave me the a-ok to bring my bike so I can sneak out out a bit to ride. Any suggestions on where to stay?

Thinking about getting the Dal Soggio Ray kit for my 2016 500 exc Six Days 4cs forks. Has any body local installed this kit them selves. I want to do it myself and I was wanting to know how difficult it is.

No.....not like that you homos. I know you clicked Bob. The Rekluse is done. I'm tired of fawking with this thing. Its holding me back, 5th gear is MIA, causing me headaches. It causes me to drink......heavily. Here's your reason I'm so MAD Jeff. That and you never call anymore....thought I was your flavor fave!? Nope..... I'm going naked.....back to stock. Rekluse can turn that son bitch sideways and shove it up their candy ass. Its MONGO redemption time! This has been Random Thoughts by Jack Handy.....

Im think about trying the Dist 37 Hare Scramble this Sunday in Gorman. This would be my first race. Is anybody racing it or has anybody raced it in the past. Anything I need to know or lookout for. Are there any restriction on hybrid rear tires? Are these types of races mass starts or individual? Im 52 and on a plated Ktm500exc. The flyer says red or green sticker. So is a plated bike allowed? Anybody want to join me on Sunday if I decide to give it a try?

Hey there! Looking for new people to ride with in Johnson Valley/Barstow area. Trying to learn new technical skills, push myself, and stay dedicated. I'm a beginner/intermediate rider, pretty new to the sport looking for cool people to ride with. Just a heads up I'm a 19 y/o girl.

Yeah bitches! Check it out! This baby will soon be mine. I've gone by the dealer every day for 2 weeks to stroke it, ask weird questions and then walk out without buying just to annoy the dealer, that's how I roll. BUT.....it will be mine as long as I can talk them into a $20 Harbor Freight bike stand so I feel like I WON! Extra bologna sandwich.... 3 extra Snicker bars, a 12 pack of Blue Ribbon beers, some 1970s Penthouse mags to Fap to in the woods...... Yeah, I love big stinky bush. Mmmm.....just the thought of the aroma from the last spud that tapped that makes the midnight rambler wet. Oh....is that an oil leak or are just happy to see me? Tools I'll never use should fit nicely....just for looks. Room for Gatorade? Pfft.... I'll just bum that by acting like I'm killing over. I'm gonna lead the pack yo....on a 15 minute ride. I'm leading this bitch, anything over 1st gear is for ladies. I'm so &%$#@!ing awesome in my own mind, haters gonna hate. I was the FIRST to ever even own a backpack. Pffft....whatever, your just jelly.... I have a plack to prove it, had it handed to me at the start and everything.....who cares if I was the only one in the class!? Pffft....it was the family endure bro, there was at least 3 or 4 12 year old girls in my class. I &%$#@!ing rocked it and kicked their little girl bitch asses! I'm the skipper and your Gilligan.....or even worse Marryane. Ohhhh, she's gross even. Mrs. Howl.... Yeah baby. Want one? You'll just be following my leed. On my ass, scooting down the bunny hill while someone else rides the rambler for me. Just remember..... I was a "packer" before any of you. So take that! PS..... This pack will not hold kittens, chainsaws, red or white wine.