nOObs rALLy DV march MADness 2011

You guys have a great time. Wish I could make it but its not in the cards this year for me.

around 9:30am, bike on a kendon trailer, well its and Aprilia RXV 550...
Anyone leaving tmr morning from Bay Area? I plan to leave on Sun morning for return.

4 of us are leaving the 118 405 area about 10:00 AM tomorrow (or when the rain stops). If anyone would like to join in let me know.

maybe we'll see you on the road. Coming across the 126 from Ventura around 9.
ride safe

My beer. I bailed. There 'ya go....

Paypal'd ya Rob.
Don't freeze out there tonight!!

Will watch the forecast for Saturday. Could still be a trip in the cards.
Last time I looked it was possible rain Sat too and still cold.

Did it start blowing yet? I wouldn't be surprised if it was 15-25mph tonight.

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You also. We hope to leave Simi around 9:00

On the road. You can check my spot to see my progress. See you guys soon.

Yes, I did leave and yes, I did return home...

i'm currently having an issue with my motorcycle... Are there any BMW brains online? I need to talk to someone about this issue, please...

call me @ 949-412-3319

--edit-- issue below

My 2002 R1100S BCX got a new set of shoes yesterday, and when I got home last night, I noticed a slight leak from the final drive seal. I wiped it clean and checked it again today, still a slight leak. I changed the final drive gear oil and it is now dripping a bit more often, but definitely what I put in (meaning - it's the final drive gear oil and not the transmission fluid)

My question is this - is this indicative of a catastrophic final drive failure, or just an oil leak due to a leaking seal? I'm trying to leave for vacation and I don't want to risk getting stranded but I can live with topping it off while on my trip if that doable...

+1 time to man up boys and girls! It's Fing Death Valley they average what a 1/2" of rain a year, how bad could it be? No dust in Death Valley now that is worth the ride alone?

attempting to man up as we speak... just as soon as I get my questions answered about my little oil leak...

If my bleed'n car was not in pieces, I'd have already started to drive up...

if i were to come up tonight, what roads should I avoid?

Leaving 134/101 area around 10AM
Going 14 > mojave >Cal City > Trona
On and off dirt for some adddvenrure

This is from Panamint's site. I think the 15 maybe a little icy be careful going over the 14 where it crosses AFH can get icy to. to be safe i would wait till morning. should be a nice day


14 Freeway North (Antelope Valley Freeway).

After 70 miles, passing Palmdale, Lancaster, and Rosamond, the 14 Freeway North continues on to become Main Street for the town of Mojave. At the end of town, turn right to remain on the Highway 14 North. After 40 miles, Highway 14 North merges and becomes Highway 395 North.

Continue another 45 miles to Olancha, turn right onto Highway 190 toward Death Valley.

The next 15 miles proceeds northeast along the shore of the once great Owens Lake, then merges with Highway 136, and continues east another 25 miles to Panamint Springs Resort.

bah. might not make it.

from the South....none.....

I got on the road about midnight, a few sprinkles here and there until I got on the 241 toll road, where it really started raining. It was very windy near hysperia all the way to Barstow.

My gps took me to Barstow, where I'm enjoying some hot chocolate and ordering some breakfast at Denny's.

I think the final drive seal completely blew. I'm not a happy inmate atm.

Have fun everybody. Not going to make it down this year either

Stay safe..

Toby

Sorry to hear that. You have enough to deal with with just the weather. Are going into PSR or heading home?

Conestogamans beer, and I, are on the high road (395). Hope to arrive in time for cocktail hour.



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