Mar. 28-31, 2013 Death Valley Noob's Rally - Page 91

skidxr · 01-22-2013, 08:36 AM

I'm trying to figure out how much extra gas I'm going to want to carry. I will be on a 525 EXC with a 3.1 gallon tank. Up here at 6000 plus feet my mileage really varies. I figure with jetting for the lower elevation that is going to change as well. What are you guys with similar bikes planing on for the rides?

Thanks...

FYYFF · 01-22-2013, 09:15 AM

Ladies and gents,

I updated the list. I moved everyone who didn't pay from IN LIST to WAIT LIST. Now we have 6 spots open in the IN list. If you are still interested in this Rally please send your payment to JOEL (PaPal instructions are on page 1 post #2).

baybueller · 01-22-2013, 09:25 AM

Looking at the map spot 65 is not xed and there is a note saying 65 need 1s ???????????? My request for that spot was acknowleged awhile back.
Thanks,
robert #167

sopascat · 01-22-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baybueller

Looking at the map spot 65 is not xed and there is a note saying 65 need 1s ???????????? My request for that spot was acknowleged awhile back.
Thanks,
robert #167

Just means it needs another person in that spot too, before it's considered full. The #65 is there by your name

NSFW · 01-22-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FYYFF

Ladies and gents,

I updated the list. I moved everyone who didn't pay from IN LIST to WAIT LIST. Now we have 6 spots open in the IN list. If you are still interested in this Rally please send your payment to JOEL (PaPal instructions are on page 1 post #2).

hi ersin.

pls. add the ff to the IN list

jahnis (jahnis) - tr2 - d2 - drz400
jeff (jafix)
maria - tr3 - d3 - gs650
rich (seawolfe) - cp3 - d3 - ktm690r
tae (stg) nce - mc3- d3 -wr250

thanks.

FOLKS, IT YOU'RE ON THE WAITING LIST AND NO LONGER PLANNING TO ATTEND, PLS. LET US KNOW. LIKEWISE, BY END OF THIS WEEK, WE WILL REMOVE THE WAITING LIST.

MEANTIME, IF YOU'RE READY TO PAY, NO NEED TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST, I HAVE 10 SPOTS LEFT AT THE GROUP CAMPING AREA AVAILABLE FOR YOU.

FYYFF · 01-22-2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baybueller

Looking at the map spot 65 is not xed and there is a note saying 65 need 1s ???????????? My request for that spot was acknowleged awhile back.
Thanks,
robert #167

Quote:

Originally Posted by sopascat

Just means it needs another person in that spot too, before it's considered full. The #65 is there by your name

Robert,

#65 is yours but like Cathy said, I'll have to assign an other camper to that spot. There are plenty of room for 2-3 tents on each camp spot. If you want someone from the list let me know, if not it will be random.

NSFW · 01-22-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skidxr

I'm trying to figure out how much extra gas I'm going to want to carry. I will be on a 525 EXC with a 3.1 gallon tank. Up here at 6000 plus feet my mileage really varies. I figure with jetting for the lower elevation that is going to change as well. What are you guys with similar bikes planing on for the rides?

Thanks...

hi skid, i see on the list a lot of PPs are bringing their small bikes. there are a lot of dirt roads/trails near the campground that are fun and some challenging.

we will need at least 2 volunteers who know the area very well to lead the small bikes. i could ask some people i know.

death valley is huge. to get to the other side, i will not ride my exc or any plated racing bike. if i do, i may need a new top end or a valve adjustment after i return to camp. of course, others have done it and don't mind doing it again. fuel range is another issue, especially those doing the big loop. my favorite route is furnace creek - west side - butte valley - the cabins - mengel - goler - ballarat. that's about 140 miles between gas stations, intermediate skills (may vary, depending on latest condition) and a full day of riding.

Nowwhat · 01-22-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skidxr

I'm trying to figure out how much extra gas I'm going to want to carry. I will be on a 525 EXC with a 3.1 gallon tank. Up here at 6000 plus feet my mileage really varies. I figure with jetting for the lower elevation that is going to change as well. What are you guys with similar bikes planing on for the rides?

Thanks...

150 mile range will get it done...

4 Liter dromedary bag strapped to the back is my method when I need more range

goodcat8 · 01-22-2013, 01:18 PM

Hypnosavant and myself are #64&65 on the In list. We're listed as CP3 and TR3 when we should both be TC.

6USMC6 · 01-22-2013, 01:21 PM

I hope you make it brother.

AZ TOM · 01-22-2013, 01:32 PM

[QUOTE=NSFW;20545632]easy now tom......

now you got a job to get ready to do galacticgs's 300+ mile loop.....

Though I love longer rides, this is my first time in DV & want to ride at least two days I am dropping off the long ride. Don't want to burn out in one day

.

traveltoad · 01-22-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NSFW

hi skid, i see on the list a lot of PPs are bringing their small bikes. there are a lot of dirt roads/trails near the campground that are fun and some challenging.

we will need at least 2 volunteers who know the area very well to lead the small bikes. i could ask some people i know.

death valley is huge. to get to the other side, i will not ride my exc or any plated racing bike. if i do, i may need a new top end or a valve adjustment after i return to camp. of course, others have done it and don't mind doing it again. fuel range is another issue, especially those doing the big loop. my favorite route is furnace creek - west side - butte valley - the cabins - mengel - goler - ballarat. that's about 140 miles between gas stations, intermediate skills (may vary, depending on latest condition) and a full day of riding.

There are a couple rides close to PSR that should be moderately challenging.

traveltoad · 01-22-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowwhat

150 mile range will get it done...

4 liter dromedary bag strapped to the back is my method when i need more range

+1

Vermon · 01-22-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nowwhat

150 mile range will get it done...

4 Liter dromedary bag strapped to the back is my method when I need more range

AKA- Rocket Man

yeah...thought I'd noticed some fuel vapors when I was behind ya

...hell I thought it was cuz you were just going really fast

traveltoad · 01-22-2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vermon

AKA- Rocket Man

yeah...thought I'd noticed some fuel vapors when I was behind ya

...hell I thought it was cuz you were just going really fast

He never seems to get any dirt or dust on him....

01-22-2013, 08:36 AM	#1351
skidxr Excuses Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Durango, Colorado Oddometer: 279	Gas I'm trying to figure out how much extra gas I'm going to want to carry. I will be on a 525 EXC with a 3.1 gallon tank. Up here at 6000 plus feet my mileage really varies. I figure with jetting for the lower elevation that is going to change as well. What are you guys with similar bikes planing on for the rides? Thanks... __________________ ...

01-22-2013, 09:15 AM	#1352
FYYFF Forever young... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 1,622	Ladies and gents, I updated the list. I moved everyone who didn't pay from IN LIST to WAIT LIST. Now we have 6 spots open in the IN list. If you are still interested in this Rally please send your payment to JOEL (PaPal instructions are on page 1 post #2). __________________ - 2010 KTM 990 Adv. - My Smugmug Follow me with SPOT My YouTube

01-22-2013, 01:18 PM	#1359
goodcat8 I can pass this guy..... Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 2,788	Hypnosavant and myself are #64&65 on the In list. We're listed as CP3 and TR3 when we should both be TC. __________________ 2012 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Suzuki Vstrom 650 and 19 Others... Prior: 3rd Battalion - 6th Marines - 2nd Marine Division - Lima Company - 2nd Platoon - 0311

01-22-2013, 01:21 PM	#1360
6USMC6 R.I.P. Party Boss Joined: Jan 2009 Location: The "Upper" Valley of the Shenandoah. Oddometer: 3,587	I hope you make it brother. __________________ Mike - "For those who fight for it life has a flavor the protected never know." USMC 65-68 RVN 66-67

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01-22-2013, 09:25 AM	#1353
baybueller Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Tracy Ca. west flatistan Oddometer: 93	Looking at the map spot 65 is not xed and there is a note saying 65 need 1s ???????????? My request for that spot was acknowleged awhile back. Thanks, robert #167

01-22-2013, 01:32 PM	#1361
AZ TOM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Prescott AZ Oddometer: 2,435	[QUOTE=NSFW;20545632]easy now tom...... now you got a job to get ready to do galacticgs's 300+ mile loop..... Though I love longer rides, this is my first time in DV & want to ride at least two days I am dropping off the long ride. Don't want to burn out in one day .