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

[catalina38]

Originally Posted by Nowwhat

Just ordered additional LED lights for the bike....

Every year I get back from DV and I tell myself to order more lights....

This year I will be ready.....

Rigid LED SMR2s...plud a 100mm HID.....

Scores of riders always return to camp well after dark....

For those of you doing one of the Steel Pass rides....you have been warned....

New Baja Designs Squadrons and a set of Safari tanks, installed and ready for DV.

[nicomama]

Gotta make up for lost time with not making it out last year!! Paul and I will be there representing Adventure Motorcycle magazine and will be giving away 5 subscriptions at the raffle and will be bringing other hard copies to give away until they run out.



Thanks to Keith/Airborn Dad who popped my Goler Wash cherry two years ago, I'll be doing something a little more calm this year...the hot springs.



Ready for some more fun fireside festivities...



Can't wait to catch up with old friends and new ones. See all you inmates there...



Big hugs,
Nicole

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by ahwarm

Still possible to sign up?

Andy

hi andy.

page 1 and paypal will get you in.

folks, those riding in will be easy to accommodate. truck and 2 people should be easy too. big trucks and RV, you will be on the waiting list (still have to pay up front and if you don't get a spot, you get a full refund).

yesterday was the cutoff but those who wants in, act quickly, and gotta pay immediately and we'll let you slide. the official deadline can be anytime this coming week.

Originally Posted by espi

Sure thing- As we get closer, I'll start taking pre orders on fuel, beverages, spare parts, whatever you think you might need out in the middle of "nowhere". I can also haul your stuff out to the hot springs area if you'd like- pending space in my truck. I want to shout out to any other HAM radio Operators out there- Please bring your radios and lets try to host a radio relay safety net to help our fellow riders out in case of mishaps.

There are no repeaters out there so we'll have to be simplex, either a 144 or 440 band.

cheers,
Pablo (ki6bdb)

sounds like a plan pablo. last year, you were the giver. this time we can get someone to collect the warm springs dues and get this to a good start.

pabs, how much gas do you think you'll be able to haul out there? that will be the key.

folks, you still have to plan to carry as much gas as you can. the way i see it, pablo's offer is good for added security.


yes, the RADIO thingy, let's put together a group. the san diego riders are good on this department and i already asked them to help.

[NSFW]

Originally Posted by nicomama

Gotta make up for lost time with not making it out last year!! Paul and I will be there representing Adventure Motorcycle magazine and will be giving away 5 subscriptions at the raffle and will be bringing other hard copies to give away until they run out.


Can't wait to catch up with old friends and new ones. See all you inmates there...



Big hugs,
Nicole

hi nicole, gotta be great again to see you and paul. and yes i love big hugs....

big thanks to advmoto for their support. we had a lucky winner last year, and this year we will have FIVE LUCKY WINNERS....daym. awesome mag, i enjoy mine and always looking for the next issue. please don't ask me where i keep them...hehe.

[espi]

Originally Posted by NSFW

hi andy.

page 1 and paypal will get you in.

folks, those riding in will be easy to accommodate. truck and 2 people should be easy too. big trucks and RV, you will be on the waiting list (still have to pay up front and if you don't get a spot, you get a full refund).

yesterday was the cutoff but those who wants in, act quickly, and gotta pay immediately and we'll let you slide. the official deadline can be anytime this coming week.








sounds like a plan pablo. last year, you were the giver. this time we can get someone to collect the warm springs dues and get this to a good start.

pabs, how much gas do you think you'll be able to haul out there? that will be the key.

folks, you still have to plan to carry as much gas as you can. the way i see it, pablo's offer is good for added security.


yes, the RADIO thingy, let's put together a group. the san diego riders are good on this department and i already asked them to help.

Hey Joel,

I have 4 x 6 gallon Jerry cans. If someone will let me borrow more, I can probably fit 3 more for a sum of 42 gallons in easy to refuel Jerry cans.

PLUS- I have a spare 14 gallon on board fuel tank where the old spare tire used to go that I can tap into in an EMERGENCY & I'll still have my stock 14 gallon tank for my own truck .
grand total: 50 ish gallons of fuel for bikes!
ALSO- bare in mind, this was South Pass(route to Saline Valley Hot Springs) in the 2011 March Madness trip...

[loner]

Originally Posted by NSFW

damn. pablo, good you posted up.and gave hope to many of us. if it wasn't for your gas, paul and i will never make it back to camp.

you are da man.

this year is going to see hordes of PPs there at the springs looking for you. 55 gal should keep everyone happy.....

let's coordinate and come up with a plan.

thanks pablo for chiming in,

Yup, big thanks to Pablo for the gas and the beer, I'm hoisting mine in the background in a salute to Pablo. And don't forget RJNutt who selflessly offered another gallon to me after Joel and my GPS mis-adventure.

[nicomama]

Let's all change Espi's little faces next to his old bikes listed in his sig to faces, and give him a bike to ride for day trips from the hot springs!!!

Just wanted to put up my article on the 2011 DV Noob Rally that was published in our magazine for those involved in the fun and debauchery...



Let's create some new scandals for 2013's coverage!!

[espi]

Thanks "Loner" for the shout out!
Its ALL part of the Spirit of giving back to this GREAT Community that helped me in my dirt infantile stages
@ Nicomama- With a little luck- I'll have my OWN bike soon enough

[loner]

Big thanks to Dave McGachan at Motohelp located in Canoga Park, Ca, and also Randsburg, Ca. for providing an AXO Enduro Jacket as a raffle prize. Size is XXXL, but the sizing runs small.



Dave is the absolute best in customer service, check out his website here...

http://www.motohelp.com

[GSequoia]

Originally Posted by espi

There are no repeaters out there so we'll have to be simplex, either a 144 or 440 band.
...
Pablo (ki6bdb)

I'll have my HT with me, 144 at 5 watts and 440 at something low.

If I drive my Jeep out I'll have a 50W radio too, most likely won't though.

KJ6KVL

Originally Posted by NSFW

folks, you still have to plan to carry as much gas as you can.

At least one good thing about a KLR!

Originally Posted by espi

If someone will let me borrow more

I have five or six NATO cans and two US Jerry cans. If you're still in need closer to the event let me know and we'll figure out how to get as many as you need to you.

I'll be on the mountain in Big Bear on February 16 - 17 doing a snow run in my Jeep then family snow play.

[Nowwhat]

Originally Posted by espi

Thanks "Loner" for the shout out!
Its ALL part of the Spirit of giving back to this GREAT Community that helped me in my dirt infantile stages
@ Nicomama- With a little luck- I'll have my OWN bike soon enough

What up brother....see you at the Springs Saturday.....get that velcro working....bwhahahahaha....

We are gonna need 12 gallons on Saturday...

[Lonestar2112]

It will be great to see Pablo again.

[Lonestar2112]

OBTW, n00bs if you see this......



that is Pablo running to you to give you a beer. All is good with life.

[ahwarm]

Just sent the money off to Joel.

ahwarm (Andy) - RV dry camping - 1 dinner
Katie (Andy's wife) Carpooling - 1 dinner

Ersin, Is spot 52 available?

Looking forward to getting out there and doing some riding with everyone

Andy

[roundtripping]

Originally Posted by espi

You can't make this stuff up Thanks Pablo, see you at the springs!