Mar. 28-31, 2013 Death Valley Noob's Rally

[meat popsicle]

david(meat popsicle) - ktm640a/thurs-sun/3 dinners/vol?

This far out I think there will be two others with me, so I guess I have two "guests" until they speak up.

2+ days is not enough time for me to explore DV so I will be either going earlier or staying later. I bet a week would be a good chunk of time in the desert.

[Dynamick]

Best I can do.... right now

[scott P]

Originally Posted by XC Rider

Alright, put in on the IN list. Gonna try and make it for this one from VA. It's tentative at the moment (due to work & financial obligations) but I've been wanting to do this one for a while; that and I might be able to see family at the same time. I'll either be trucking in with a KTM 525 or riding in with a Suzuki DRZ400.

East coast interest is growing.........

[skidxr]

I'm in...

Norm (Skidxr) Thurs - Sun.. Food = yes ! Tent camping and riding in on 990 ADV.

Be good to see you again Joel. We meet at RMAR Silverton.

[UpST8]

Originally Posted by scott P

East coast interest is growing.........

There goes the neighborhood

[prince_ruben]

Edit. Read the first page and I want in. Include me on the list por favor. All meals and camping. Someone please offer me a shower. Will show up wednesday afternoon and leave Sunday.

Ruben: GS1200 or Honda XR650L

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by Ladybug0048

Spring in Death Valley sounds like the place for me. Count me IN.

Ladybug0048/Sherry and a friend, I will pickup-truck camping with a couple of tents. I don't know about the food, may I decide later? I'll be there Sunday 3/24/12 and leaving Sunday morning 3/31/12.

I will be riding the Superbug (DR200)


The Superbug has sand experience.


LittleWan tells me to "Make Sand My Favorite", we'll see how that works I'm not a noob but I ride like one so take it easy on me.

I hope to find some cool relics and spring desert flowers. If that fails I know the stars at night are awesome and there are no sasquatch in Death Valley.

his sherry, bring it.....no sand bagging now.....

pleasure to have you and friend!

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by XC Rider

Alright, put in on the IN list. Gonna try and make it for this one from VA. It's tentative at the moment (due to work & financial obligations) but I've been wanting to do this one for a while; that and I might be able to see family at the same time. I'll either be trucking in with a KTM 525 or riding in with a Suzuki DRZ400.

denis, once you do the entire death valley, the rest of the world will look easy.....

try your best to make it and we'll see you.

Originally Posted by meat popsicle

david(meat popsicle) - ktm640a/thurs-sun/3 dinners/vol?

This far out I think there will be two others with me, so I guess I have two "guests" until they speak up.

2+ days is not enough time for me to explore DV so I will be either going earlier or staying later. I bet a week would be a good chunk of time in the desert.

+1, what dave said, 2+ days is not enough..

great to hook up with you again. i''l hold the spots for 2 more.

Originally Posted by skidxr

I'm in...

Norm (Skidxr) Thurs - Sun.. Food = yes ! Tent camping and riding in on 990 ADV.

Be good to see you again Joel. We meet at RMAR Silverton.

that's awesome norm to join us. bring the rest of the gang.

dv is the contrast of silverton and durango. we will be riding below sea level, almost everything is brown of varying shades, and dusty. its a different beauty but the riding is ovewhelming. ride as far as your fuel range will allow you. we have choices of easy to challenging. there's also some high elevation but i'm afraid there will still be snow. no problem for you though. you guys from high country have the skills that were forced upon you...

Originally Posted by prince_ruben

Edit. Read the first page and I want in. Include me on the list por favor. All meals and camping. Someone please offer me a shower. Will show up wednesday afternoon and leave Sunday.

Ruben: GS1200 or Honda XR650L

good to have you ruben. which bike?

[prince_ruben]

Originally Posted by NSFW

good to have you ruben. which bike?

If I have to decide now I'd say GS1200. I gotta get my money's worth out of it!

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by prince_ruben

If I have to decide now I'd say GS1200. I gotta get my money's worth out of it!

more big bikes better.....

good job for keeping up with the spirit of adventure riding.

Originally Posted by ThomasVolomitz

I would really like to attend this event (from Ohio).

yes you can do it!

Originally Posted by Dynamick

Best I can do.... right now

try harder. look at the brighter side (yes you will feel the sun and you go back with a tan)

Originally Posted by scott P

East coast interest is growing.........

Originally Posted by UpST8

There goes the neighborhood

chris, i don't blame them. once they feel that warm sun on their face and skin in late march...who wants to go back....

btw, wearing shorts in the campground is optional.....

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by headstaller

Perhaps we can request for a special noob/beginner session if we have enough participants ?

chu, there are 2 other riders here that are interested to learn additional skills.

jimmy has sched for dec 2012, jan, feb 2013. pick one of those.

http://jimmylewisoffroad.com/calendar/2013-01

i hope others chime in too if they're interested.

[NSFW]

damn jim, your digging up my shit from 5 years ago......

yes folks, nothing to be embarrassed, at the time, didn't know better. just a plain noob.....

if you have questions on how to pack or what to bring, post it now. all noobie questions are safe here and good chance you'll get an answer. don't wait for a month or weeks before the ride. the thread will be very busy on a lot of things.

Originally Posted by spafxer

SaS,

I'm not sure what you mean by this, but I live in Camarillo and would be happy to come by and evaluate your need for gear... Let me know.

After all, it can't be any worse than this NooB

Packing for the weather.


Apparently, Joel's most prized item of his bike is the seat.

Better protection than a condom.

[liorsmotoride]

Im in always fun with you joel

[Megaplow]

132. Joe (megaplow) - Trailering / Some 400 (gotta buy it) / All Nights / All Meals / Adobe crew sharing Seth's space

133. Rachel (supernanni) - Trailering / Some 250 (gotta buy it) / All Nights / All Meals / Adobe crew sharing Seth's space

This was the most fun I have ever had on a bike.

[Lonestar2112]

Joel

134. mike (6usmc6) - RIDING IN - r1200st
135. mary (muffynmonster) -
Mike and Mary
will do SOS dinner and then will be do other food arrangements. Expected departure will be Sunday They will be tenting with me.