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

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by tbarstow

Joel - did you get the suspension fixed on your KTM yet? It works better when the front end isn't a pogo stick.

There is something in Death Valley for every rider at any level, plus we haven't left a Noob unaccounted for yet. You'll see plenty of pics and videos of the carnage at various places, but we do get most of the riders through stuff without incident so don't let that scare you off.

Please do learn how to fix a flat tire on your bike BEFORE you go to Death Valley. Every year somebody heads out and gets a flat, and doesn't have the tools, supplies, or the first idea on how to change a tube. Don't think it won't happen to you, I had a flat yesterday and my hand pump was giving me trouble and a jeeper helped me out with a shot of air from a compressor. Time to get a backup pump.

tim, that's good advise for dv virgins and others.

yeah, front forks fixed but my sand skill NO.....

Originally Posted by airheadbruce

I'll be at the resort from the 22nd to the 28th of March, sorry I'm going to miss the later festivities. I can't stay past Thursday morning as my wife has to be back at work the following Monday. If there are any other early arrivals, please feel free to visit my RV(23' Fleetwood jamboree and black dr650) and we'll ride somewhere.

bruce, good chance i will see you thursday, and even ride with ya.

Originally Posted by browneye

Joel,
Bringing the RV with Sher and Nick, so 3 of us. We'll be there Wed to Sun if possible, so we'll be in for meals. Can help out with that too. Need a RV spot, no hookups ok.

Thanks!!

chris, you must had a good time this weekend with fam and rv that you decided to go big. awesome!

i heard you and jim went to dv, howasit?

[Megaplow]

This was a blast a few years ago and I would love to be part of the 2013 trip.

How do I sign up? Megaplow and Super Nanni are good to go. We would like to be part of the meal plan too.

Joe

[J Lewis]

I see a lot of people wanting to learn how to do things on their motorbike. Loop it out, crash it in sand, ride like Joel.

Well, I can't help with that. But to see if any of the promoting I did last year is actually paying off, we have a few schools scheduled previous to this event so you can head out to the Noob Rally a better and safer rider. Get it in two days, not 10 minutes!

Our winter/spring schedule should be on my web site very soon,
JIMMY

www.jimmylewisoffroad.com

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by triplenickel

Just two from BC, the rest are Albertans but don't hold that against them! Dirt is preferred, as long as there's beer, gasoline, and some water we'll be golden. There's at least one other I saw posted on here from BC too, might be an invasion.

Sorry, the others are Duane, Mike, and Matt the losers aren't on ADV so no user names.

See you guys there! I'm trying to bring another one or two with me too.

[blaisew]

Originally Posted by airheadbruce

I'll be at the resort from the 22nd to the 28th of March, sorry I'm going to miss the later festivities. I can't stay past Thursday morning as my wife has to be back at work the following Monday. If there are any other early arrivals, please feel free to visit my RV(23' Fleetwood jamboree and black dr650) and we'll ride somewhere.

I should be there on or about Saturday, the 23rd,; pickup camper and trailer with two Huskys. One for the road, and one for the dirt. I will be up for a ride somewhere and will look you up.

[traveltoad]

Originally Posted by J Lewis

I see a lot of people wanting to learn how to do things on their motorbike. Loop it out, crash it in sand, ride like Joel.

Well, I can't help with that. But to see if any of the promoting I did last year is actually paying off, we have a few schools scheduled previous to this event so you can head out to the Noob Rally a better and safer rider. Get it in two days, not 10 minutes!

Our winter/spring schedule should be on my web site very soon,
JIMMY

www.jimmylewisoffroad.com

This is a very worth while class. Jimmy has been de-nOObing nOObs for many years.

2004

[isaac004]

Originally Posted by tbarstow

Please do learn how to fix a flat tire on your bike BEFORE you go to Death Valley. Every year somebody heads out and gets a flat, and doesn't have the tools, supplies, or the first idea on how to change a tube. Don't think it won't happen to you, I had a flat yesterday and my hand pump was giving me trouble and a jeeper helped me out with a shot of air from a compressor. Time to get a backup pump.

I will second this. The best way to do this is when you order fresh tires (or order up some heavy duty inner tubes), use that as your opportunity to practice and learn. Try and do it with just the tools you carry on your bike (a few wrenches, tire irons, and maybe a valve stem snake and Motion Pro Third Hand). Bead breaking can be one thing that catches you off guard in the desert...a few MX boots from the people around you can work well, as does the kick stand of another bike (or the built in bead breaker on a 1200GS center stand).

If there are any n00b's around downtown LA that would like some help changing a tire or tube for the first time, let me know, I would be glad to help sometime between now and then.

[Mr. G]

Originally Posted by NSFW

tim, that's good advise for dv virgins and others.

yeah, front forks fixed but my sand skill NO.....

Joel

You need to get on 3 wheels .....

[Little Bike]

Originally Posted by isaac004

I will second this. The best way to do this is when you order fresh tires (or order up some heavy duty inner tubes), use that as your opportunity to practice and learn. Try and do it with just the tools you carry on your bike (a few wrenches, tire irons, and maybe a valve stem snake and Motion Pro Third Hand). Bead breaking can be one thing that catches you off guard in the desert...a few MX boots from the people around you can work well, as does the kick stand of another bike (or the built in bead breaker on a 1200GS center stand).

If there are any n00b's around downtown LA that would like some help changing a tire or tube for the first time, let me know, I would be glad to help sometime between now and then.

I'm in Temecula, but riding over just might be worth it (and make a pch weekend of it.....) Great and generous offer for us n00bs - thanks!!

I have time off after Christmas....

[Little Bike]

Originally Posted by J Lewis

I see a lot of people wanting to learn how to do things on their motorbike. Loop it out, crash it in sand, ride like Joel.

Well, I can't help with that. But to see if any of the promoting I did last year is actually paying off, we have a few schools scheduled previous to this event so you can head out to the Noob Rally a better and safer rider. Get it in two days, not 10 minutes!

Our winter/spring schedule should be on my web site very soon,
JIMMY

www.jimmylewisoffroad.com

Since you haven't posted a schedule yet.....how about a n00b class the weekend of January 5/6?

It's the only time before the rally that I can make it out... and I definitely need help....

[moe.ron]

OK, after looking at the pics since my last post it seems to me the money I would need to spend to outfit my bike for this trip would be better spent on an old dirt bike I can just thrash the shit out of.

And I have no clue how to repair a flat tire on the trail.

Back to the drawing board to re-access ...

[browneye]

Originally Posted by NSFW

Chris, you must had a good time this weekend with fam and rv that you decided to go big. awesome!

I heard you and jim went to dv, howasit?

Yes, finally got some new tires put on the RV. Those huge michelins are big $$. Don't complain about tires for your bikes guys.

Then a trip to the gas station to top up the fuel and propane tanks - $250. OUCH! When we bought our motorhome 8 years ago gas was about $1.60 per gallon. When it got to $2 we were complaining.

I haven't been through Goler Wash since about 2005, and that was with CA4W Panamint Valley Daze. It was about a 6' step that you either winched over or if you had lockers could crawl over. This year they came and filled it in, you could drive a civic up there now. Here's Jim riding down the 'step':



Striped Butte:





Full Ride Report Here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20119683&postcount=247


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[spafxer]

Originally Posted by Serge A. Storms

OK, after looking at the pics since my last post it seems to me the money I would need to spend to outfit my bike for this trip would be better spent on an old dirt bike I can just thrash the shit out of.

And I have no clue how to repair a flat tire on the trail.

Back to the drawing board to re-access ...

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.

[lifeofreilly]

Hey it's Seth (changed my screen name, was weare138).
Looking forward to getting back to the desert and riding with everyone again. We should have a solid crew from adobe this year. I'll be donating a copy of photoshop for the raffle. Cheers,
_Seth

[spafxer]

Originally Posted by Little Bike

I'm in Temecula, but riding over just might be worth it (and make a pch weekend of it.....) Great and generous offer for us n00bs - thanks!!

I have time off after Christmas....

With the Holidays upon us riding might slow down a bit,,, or not but never fear, if we need to instill some knowledge on the new group of NooBs we'll make it happen. Riding, changing flats, and what to bring will all be covered soon !

Maybe you can make it to the Long Beach M/C show so we can meet you ?

It's a good place to see what is available for Dual Sporting...