Six Okies get the bends

DirtyDog · 02-23-2011, 02:27 PM

Where do we go from here?
The words are coming out all weird
Where are you now, when I need you

Loosely planned. Finely executed. No flats or broken bones. One citation. Good food. Good beer. Good weather. Good times.

Six Okies from the Tulsa area headed down to Big Bend Texas for a 5-day trip. We hauled 5+1 bikes in a trailer and Dodge, respectively, and hauled some bodies in a borrowed Mazda.

The players:
Jerry (aka Fotobo, WR250R)
Rick (aka Dirt2007, 950SE)
Ralph (aka Jumpjet, DRZ SM/S)
Tom (aka Tomski74, DR650)
Brian (aka Newner, green KLR650)
myself (aka DirtyDog, black KLR650)

The plan:
Day 1- drive 750 miles to Big Bend National Park
Day 2- ride
Day 3- ride
Day 4- ride
Day 5- drive 750 miles to Tulsa

The drive South was uneventful aside from getting pulled over and accused of bike theivery. We rolled into Cottonwood Campground at 3:30 am.

Sunrise came quickly and we feasted on breakfast burritoes before heading out into the dust. Our plan to ride one day in Mexico was thwarted by the US Passport system (and possible processing delays due to the blizzards?). I was the only one lacking a passport. Despite my urges that I would have ditched any one of my compadres to ride in Mexico, they insisted on unity and we scrapped the international component. This left Day 2 as a wander-fest. We stared at the topo maps a bit and just headed out. Managed to turn it into a 130 mile day and we were all a bit beat from little sleep.

We rode river road, Black Gap road, made a stop at the hot springs for a soak, and headed back to camp.

The group got separated for a while on Black Gap when Rick took a fall and attempted to disassemble his KTM. He boogered his foot in the process, so we're lucky he was ok.

Tom waits and watches for our stragglers.

We all survived Black Gap and headed into Panther (aka Pampers) Junction for fuel and respite. It was nearly 90 degrees by then.

Newner's chain needed some adjustment.

Group pic.

Then we stopped at the hot springs before slabbing back to camp.
The ladies were impressed.

Just the necessities for desert survival.

Day 1 was mild, but fulfilling.

Carnage pics of Rick's foot.

Didn't ruin our appetites. We paired into teams to handle the cooking duties. Each pair planned a dinner and a breakfast. We typically had lunch on the trail. First night was newner and myself. We made grilled chicken, corn on the cob, and beans. It was good.

Wildlife sightings. The javelina smelled it too and came out of the woods for a taste.

The rest of the night was spent telling lies, drinking beer and tequila. We had great plans for tomorrow.

Day 3 coming soon...

Krabill · 02-23-2011, 02:45 PM

lewismedlock · 02-23-2011, 04:34 PM

Keep 'em coming.

DrLewall · 02-23-2011, 04:47 PM

IN!

but I am jealous..might hafta go down there at least once..

FotoTEX · 02-23-2011, 05:23 PM

Once is not enough. Glad our northern neighbors enjoyed the Best Of Texas. Great Beer choice on your bike. Headed there in 2 days.

rockydog · 02-23-2011, 06:02 PM

great pics..thanks for the post

nnichols · 02-23-2011, 06:14 PM

Jealous!

reddirtjoe · 02-23-2011, 07:13 PM

I might be unemployed and single afterwards BUT I am going next year!!

tomski74 · 02-23-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDog

Dirty Dog showing Newner and Jumpjet how to be intimate with the KLR

DirtyDog · 02-23-2011, 08:51 PM

A few more pics from Newner's perspective on day 2...

Trailside repairs after Rick's crash on Black Gap

Throttlemeister · 02-23-2011, 09:54 PM

Glad to see someones getting to ride this winter too

Love the looks of dusty tires

I'll be watching this one from afar.

DrLewall · 02-24-2011, 03:50 AM

So, how did rick crash? dodging a turtle or bounceing off sand berms?

GB · 02-24-2011, 05:17 AM

A perfect plan for a mid winter ride

Dirt2007 · 02-24-2011, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLewall

So, how did rick crash? dodging a turtle or bounceing off sand berms?

Moved a little left and a sand berm sucked me in. Leaking a little coolant, pulled fuel tank, tightened upper rad hose and good to go. A 950 is heavy when it lands on your foot.

fotobo · 02-24-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt2007

Moved a little left and a sand berm sucked me in. Leaking a little coolant, pulled fuel tank, tightened upper rad hose and good to go. A 950 is heavy when it lands on your foot.

Almost had that happen to me more than once. If you drift into one of those berms, it will try to grab the bars from you.

02-23-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
DirtyDog ^OP Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,046	Six Okies get the bends Where do we go from here? The words are coming out all weird Where are you now, when I need you Loosely planned. Finely executed. No flats or broken bones. One citation. Good food. Good beer. Good weather. Good times. Six Okies from the Tulsa area headed down to Big Bend Texas for a 5-day trip. We hauled 5+1 bikes in a trailer and Dodge, respectively, and hauled some bodies in a borrowed Mazda. The players: Jerry (aka Fotobo, WR250R) Rick (aka Dirt2007, 950SE) Ralph (aka Jumpjet, DRZ SM/S) Tom (aka Tomski74, DR650) Brian (aka Newner, green KLR650) myself (aka DirtyDog, black KLR650) The plan: Day 1- drive 750 miles to Big Bend National Park Day 2- ride Day 3- ride Day 4- ride Day 5- drive 750 miles to Tulsa The drive South was uneventful aside from getting pulled over and accused of bike theivery. We rolled into Cottonwood Campground at 3:30 am. Sunrise came quickly and we feasted on breakfast burritoes before heading out into the dust. Our plan to ride one day in Mexico was thwarted by the US Passport system (and possible processing delays due to the blizzards?). I was the only one lacking a passport. Despite my urges that I would have ditched any one of my compadres to ride in Mexico, they insisted on unity and we scrapped the international component. This left Day 2 as a wander-fest. We stared at the topo maps a bit and just headed out. Managed to turn it into a 130 mile day and we were all a bit beat from little sleep. We rode river road, Black Gap road, made a stop at the hot springs for a soak, and headed back to camp. The group got separated for a while on Black Gap when Rick took a fall and attempted to disassemble his KTM. He boogered his foot in the process, so we're lucky he was ok. Tom waits and watches for our stragglers. We all survived Black Gap and headed into Panther (aka Pampers) Junction for fuel and respite. It was nearly 90 degrees by then. Newner's chain needed some adjustment. Group pic. Then we stopped at the hot springs before slabbing back to camp. The ladies were impressed. Just the necessities for desert survival. Day 1 was mild, but fulfilling. Carnage pics of Rick's foot. Didn't ruin our appetites. We paired into teams to handle the cooking duties. Each pair planned a dinner and a breakfast. We typically had lunch on the trail. First night was newner and myself. We made grilled chicken, corn on the cob, and beans. It was good. Wildlife sightings. The javelina smelled it too and came out of the woods for a taste. The rest of the night was spent telling lies, drinking beer and tequila. We had great plans for tomorrow. Day 3 coming soon... __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood. DirtyDog screwed with this post 02-23-2011 at 03:30 PM

02-23-2011, 02:45 PM	#2
Krabill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Oddometer: 3,525	__________________ Loud Sucks! www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com <- for all your electronic cigarette needs

02-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#6
rockydog just a guy Joined: Feb 2007 Location: okieland Oddometer: 593	great pics..thanks for the post __________________ Two lane roads and two bit towns

02-23-2011, 06:14 PM	#7
nnichols Slave to the Machine Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moore, OK Oddometer: 141	Jealous! __________________ Nathan - 08 KLR650 - Moore, OK

02-23-2011, 07:13 PM	#8
reddirtjoe bikehoarder/msfcoach Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Let's Ride some red dirt!! Oddometer: 1,519	I might be unemployed and single afterwards BUT I am going next year!! __________________ Nonsense, I have not yet began to defile myself

02-23-2011, 04:34 PM	#3
lewismedlock #lewismedlock Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bow and Arrow OK. Oddometer: 11,442	Keep 'em coming.

02-23-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,829	IN! but I am jealous..might hafta go down there at least once..

02-23-2011, 05:23 PM	#5
FotoTEX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Granbury Texas Oddometer: 2,405	Once is not enough. Glad our northern neighbors enjoyed the Best Of Texas. Great Beer choice on your bike. Headed there in 2 days.

02-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#10
DirtyDog ^OP Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,046	A few more pics from Newner's perspective on day 2... Trailside repairs after Rick's crash on Black Gap __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood.

02-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#11
Throttlemeister Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Okie near Muskogee Oddometer: 3,200	Glad to see someones getting to ride this winter too Love the looks of dusty tires I'll be watching this one from afar. __________________ www.throttlemeister.net

02-24-2011, 03:50 AM	#12
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,829	So, how did rick crash? dodging a turtle or bounceing off sand berms?

02-24-2011, 05:17 AM	#13
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,462	A perfect plan for a mid winter ride __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode