The Saturday after Thanksgiving Coke Oven Ride 2012 Version - Page 10

ewilly · 11-19-2012, 07:32 AM

I am considering this ride with a KLR 650. I am not sure how rocky and technical the trails you are planning will be as I have stock gearing with decent tires.
Thanks

cyberdos · 11-19-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewilly

I am considering this ride with a KLR 650. I am not sure how rocky and technical the trails you are planning will be as I have stock gearing with decent tires.
Thanks

To a good rider there's probably 2 tricky spots on this ride. The rest is manageable.
I did it a few times on the DR650 and it wasn't too bad. It gets tiring after a while though depending on which way we go.

Drew-
a good big bike loop would be Coke Ovens - Montana Mountain or Pinal Peak.

I'll be on the 125 so a full day for me is a no go and anything involving pavement would be sketchy.

4play · 11-19-2012, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewilly

I am considering this ride with a KLR 650. I am not sure how rocky and technical the trails you are planning will be as I have stock gearing with decent tires.
Thanks

I've seen it done by exceptionally good riders on KLR's. Please watch this video, particularly from about 2:50 to make sure you know what you'd be getting into. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Y98XEuGQrzQ

AZ TOM · 11-19-2012, 11:06 AM

Just wondering why you cut out all the tough parts?

cyberdos · 11-19-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 4play

I've seen it done by exceptionally good riders on KLR's. Please watch this video, particularly from about 2:50 to make sure you know what you'd be getting into. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Y98XEuGQrzQ

C'mon. You're ruining my bait!

I like the video at 3:58. It's like God is laughing down at us.

4play · 11-19-2012, 05:13 PM

ewilly can ride, he did Casner Mtn with us a few months ago on a DRZ, I just want him to know what's in store.

Counter clockwise, probably not that big of a deal, clockwise (like the video) might be "a spot of bother" as Drew would put it.

The Jury is still out on the route...

Nightstalker · 11-19-2012, 06:36 PM

Even if we go clockwise, there is an alternate route around honda hill.

cyberdos · 11-19-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightstalker

....there is an alternate route around honda hill.

BOOOO!!!!

Bucket Boy · 11-20-2012, 06:43 AM

Does anyone want to ride in the same area on Sunday morning? I don't have to be back to PHX till 6pm and would love to do some more dirt.

Reminds me of an old ODB song... God made Dirt and Dirt bust your ass!

Mike955i · 11-21-2012, 01:18 PM

GAAHHH!!! I just realized this ride is Saturday (not Friday as I thought) and I'm pre-committed on Saturday. Yes, I now realize it says the day in the thread.....I'm an idiot. Very sorry to miss this one, love this ride. Hope it's a great day!

4play · 11-21-2012, 05:49 PM

Since Don bailed out we decided it's safe to include the EMT. She'll be riding with Roger.

Anyone scared to do the in & out? With this small of a group & the talent level that's what i'm thinking we should do to burn off Thanksgiving Day groceries...I can e-mail the basic route to anyone that needs it. PM me your e-mail address & I'll send it to you. I say basic because there will probably be side trips

kbblue · 11-21-2012, 07:10 PM

I'm in! You might have to adjust that talent level down a notch or two Buddy!

How long does it take to get from North Phx Squaw Peak area to the meeting place?

kb

4play · 11-21-2012, 07:17 PM

Long time no see KB. Plug 100 West Mary Dr, Superior, AZ 85273 into Mapquest from where you are

EsconDeasy · 11-22-2012, 09:24 AM

I am planning to be there too. Just have to decide if it's a BRP day or KTM.

Montek · 11-22-2012, 09:33 AM

i might show up with kilr. we''ll see. so, now, the speed and talent drops to ridiculously slow and no talent if i show up. anybody riding friday and where, anybody riding sunday and where. i am in deer valley area so lets ride.

11-19-2012, 05:13 PM	#141
4play ^OP Next? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Oddometer: 1,845	ewilly can ride, he did Casner Mtn with us a few months ago on a DRZ, I just want him to know what's in store. Counter clockwise, probably not that big of a deal, clockwise (like the video) might be "a spot of bother" as Drew would put it. The Jury is still out on the route... __________________ No matter how big and bad they get, if a two year old hands a biker a toy phone, they will answer it

11-19-2012, 06:36 PM	#142
Nightstalker YO BUDDYPAL! Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 5,756	Even if we go clockwise, there is an alternate route around honda hill. __________________ 2004 KTM 950 Adventure 2008 Honda CRF450X North American Ride Report Index and GPX files at: NSRides.com Nightstalker rides North America 2007 snug htiw swoC

11-21-2012, 01:18 PM	#145
Mike955i Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 958	GAAHHH!!! I just realized this ride is Saturday (not Friday as I thought) and I'm pre-committed on Saturday. Yes, I now realize it says the day in the thread.....I'm an idiot. Very sorry to miss this one, love this ride. Hope it's a great day! __________________ Just another Dharma Bum, drifting in the void

11-21-2012, 05:49 PM	#146
4play ^OP Next? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Oddometer: 1,845	Since Don bailed out we decided it's safe to include the EMT. She'll be riding with Roger. Anyone scared to do the in & out? With this small of a group & the talent level that's what i'm thinking we should do to burn off Thanksgiving Day groceries...I can e-mail the basic route to anyone that needs it. PM me your e-mail address & I'll send it to you. I say basic because there will probably be side trips __________________ No matter how big and bad they get, if a two year old hands a biker a toy phone, they will answer it

11-21-2012, 07:10 PM	#147
kbblue mmmm... dirt... Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Flagstaff Oddometer: 238	Coming down to the valley for Thanksgiving I'm in! You might have to adjust that talent level down a notch or two Buddy! How long does it take to get from North Phx Squaw Peak area to the meeting place? kb __________________

11-19-2012, 07:32 AM	#136
ewilly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Chandler, Az Oddometer: 49	I am considering this ride with a KLR 650. I am not sure how rocky and technical the trails you are planning will be as I have stock gearing with decent tires. Thanks

11-19-2012, 11:06 AM	#139
AZ TOM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Prescott AZ Oddometer: 2,435	Just wondering why you cut out all the tough parts?

11-20-2012, 06:43 AM	#144
Bucket Boy The other mechanic Joined: Sep 2006 Location: SW Colorado Oddometer: 321	Does anyone want to ride in the same area on Sunday morning? I don't have to be back to PHX till 6pm and would love to do some more dirt. Reminds me of an old ODB song... God made Dirt and Dirt bust your ass!

11-21-2012, 07:17 PM	#148
4play ^OP Next? Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Oddometer: 1,845	Long time no see KB. Plug 100 West Mary Dr, Superior, AZ 85273 into Mapquest from where you are __________________ No matter how big and bad they get, if a two year old hands a biker a toy phone, they will answer it

11-22-2012, 09:24 AM	#149
EsconDeasy Ectomorph Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 1,095	I am planning to be there too. Just have to decide if it's a BRP day or KTM.

11-22-2012, 09:33 AM	#150
Montek Eternal Noob Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Where ever the motobike is Oddometer: 755	maybe i might show up with kilr. we''ll see. so, now, the speed and talent drops to ridiculously slow and no talent if i show up. anybody riding friday and where, anybody riding sunday and where. i am in deer valley area so lets ride. __________________ Adventure for a Lifetime I may be a poor rider, but my bike sure is SLOW

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