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

I RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THIS AFTERNOON FROM BUSTER

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I am officially on my way from Bellingham.



Not much else to report. Had a little rain and hail, temp got down to 37 for a bit. That was fun, mostly because my heated gear decided to stop working. Stopped in Portland for a beer and burger, now its hotel sleepy time in Salem. Maybe I'll post some pics in the morning but not much to see except an over packed F800GS.

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Put knobbies on mine today and I have my tools and camping gear staged. At least I won't be the only over packed F800GS. Ride Safe.

If you want to go the scenic desert route and go through Amboy and the Mojave Preserve, I will be leaving 29 Palms on Weds morning after my kids leave for school.

You're not trying to run heated gear on the stock CanBus outlet are you?

That will trip the circuit protection. Only 60 watts max on that.

If you stop and pick up a pig tail that connects straight to the battery (for now) they include a fuse and powerlet socket. Plenty of power for your gear and if you use a compressor etc..

I'm just trying to get the gear working for you as you come into the coldest part of the trip (assuming you're on the I 5)

Someone been busy this morning

Nightshift boredom

Portland to Salem stayed above 39 degrees, so it's all good. I was full of elk burger and Bachelor Bitter from Deschutes brewery, and so I didn't mind the last forty miles all that much.

Here's my photos so far...


About to leave after a last REI stop... I have way too much stuff, already want to mail things home!


When I got to Portland I was charmed by the endless public transit and dark haired, post punk hotties with intriguing sleeve tattoos. I traded my F800GS for this bike, and I'm going to just ride from espresso machine to espresso machine, chatting up the baristas.


Ok... really I just ate dinner and kept driving, then stayed in a cheap hotel by myself. I'm good with that. I did get a cool picture that bookends the BMW motorcycle adventure from then to now.


I'm heading West today, running 223 to 20 to 101, then south to Eureka, CA. Nothing like a little 400 mile day to clear the head. Hope everyone's prep is going well!

Hey all,


It probably won't be too cold in camp. BUT, that wind will come up out of nowhere and create quite a mess..

When you set up camp make sure you secure your tent and don't leave anything out that will blow away.. There are plenty of rocks if you don't have enough stakes for tents. I haven't had too much trouble with sand blowing in at PSR, but that is possible.

When you go out into the desert surrounding PSR to enjoy the Vistas don't hesitate to pick up any trash that has blown out there. If it's paper lets burn it. Plastic should be trashed. The existing metals and cans north of PSR are National Park artifacts and can't be moved !

Anyone with smart phones. It' kind of fun to download an Astronomy App ..
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id413936865?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

I will be in camp on Wednesday. Toyota Tacoma with KTM / Northstar Fire / Lost / and PYYPP stickers on the window. See you all soon.

Spafxer
jim



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Your in Campsite 71 your # 96 on the participants list
there will be a truck in your truck campsite participant #179 Kevin's (gpskevin's) truck also in Campsite 71
It's up to you if you want to try spooning with Kevin (gpskevin)
I don't think he roles that way though

I will add a explanation note tonight
It's pita to edit on my phone (home computer dead)

oh man i wish i could take that much time off! im leaving ether Thursday night or friday morning.

That's great advice, I remember a few folks frantically looking around for their tents last year after those strong winds suddenly picked up. :eek1

Awesome!

You are correct, no better way to clear the head!

That's why you never see a DS bikes parked in front of shrinks offices.

Safe travels, stay thirsty my friend.

got a truck load of fire wood this morn.
grinch said he will help carry the lion's share to the rally for us.
are we great or what? don't answer that.......jo

I'm not sure it matters, but I'm not a trucker; I'm riding in. I'm not even sure #31 is a truck or a ride in spot, and its pretty close to my request for row 24-27.

Maybe having trucks next door will be nice windbreaks. :jose

Suiting up and heading out

-M

Nuked
I guess it was too complicated

Dang Keith, I was going to print it and keep it for reference...



What is this about rain on Thursday / Friday... Nah, it's the desert it won't make it there. So don't panic the NooBs!