Matts_12GS Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I had mentioned this before, but will bump it up. I'm in bad need of a change of scenery and thought that doing something stupid like flying cross country to ride someone else's motorcycle may just do the trick... I'm flying out that way on 12/6 and back on 12/9. I'm staying with some folks from the Motorcycle Travel Network out near ONT and I've reserved a big fat Road Glide and I'm gonna go to the show (since bike parking supposed to be free in Long Beach) and then I wanna get all touristy, maybe see the QM, maybe the Reagan Library (or at least genuflect at the gate ). I had considered riding out to Joshua tree or the salton sea while I'm in the area also. Anyone else going? I think I'm gonna hit the show on Friday the 7th and do something else on the 8th since I have to have the bike back to the dealer by 5 Saturday. Hey Whip, ya happy now? What time do I expect you to be there? Link to comment
GregB Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I'm in Upland, which is northwest of ONT against the bottom of Mt. Baldy. Two friends and I are planning on going to the show on 12/7 but likely in a car since one of them is still recovering from hitting a deer at 75 a couple weeks ago. I'm probably up for a ride elsewhere (out of LA) after that. Link to comment
Reddog900 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Matt - I live in the Malibu area on the other side of the mtns where all the recent fires have flared up. Your goal of visiting the Reagan Library and seeing Joshua Tree in one day are quite ambitious, they are on opposite side of the LA basin, located approx 215 miles apart and hours of commuting in highway traffic. In that you are staying in Ontario and commuting to the show on Firday night that will be an adventure all in itself, although it says its about 60 miles or so, give yourself a good 2 hours commute time oneway. Friday night commuting traffic starts here around 2:30 in the afternoon. You aren't renting something that can easily lane split so you will be challenged to move through the traffic. Don't want to discourage your desire to see the sights of LA, but you are going to be worn dead trying to make this happen. Commuting here is a nightmare read ROAD RAGE. I would make a list of what you want to see, post it here and someone will probably join you. I am planning at this time, to see the Bike show on Sat morning, bright and early, and then ride back towards Malibu area around mid morning. If you are interested in seeing the Reagan Library, I am about 10 miles from it. Happy to detour to show you that and other sights of LA along the way, choice is yours. From the Simi Valley area you have a fairly straight shot east along the 118 frwy into Pasadena and then on to Ontario later that day. Let me know if I can help Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks Tim and Greg!! My rough plans have changed a bit... I get in Thursday night and get my bike first thing Friday morning. Friday I think I'm going to ride down toward Capistrano, maybe San Clemente (or Yorba Linda, go see Tricky Dick's place!! ) and then hit the show Friday afternoon so I can roll back east after 9 or so. Hopefully traffic mellows out then? Nah, of course not... If I change that plan, I may go up to Simi and then drop down to the show. I'm trying to keep some structure out of this and still keep the agenda split so I'm not spending the weekend stuck in traffic or bouncing off car doors trying to lane split a beheamoth like the Glide.... I have a softail and that was the only other Harley I wanted to ride so I chose it. Besides it's got a stereo.... Since I gotta get the hog back to the barn Saturday afternoon, I think I'll probably go to Joshua tree or Salton or Idyllwild or Big Bear or.... On that Saturday. Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hey, Matt! I was thinking of hitting the show on the 7th myself. I'm booked for the weekend, though. Let's meet up. BTW, advance tickets are the way to go. The ticket line is usually huge. One way around for folks stuck in line: go to the group window, find out what the minimum size group is, then grab that many people from line and become a "group". When I did this a couple years back, we not only beat the line, but we got a discount on our tickets! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Sounds like a plan Bill. How many do we need to be a group I'll pre-order tickets soon. Link to comment
Whip Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hey Whip, ya happy now? What time do I expect you to be there? Let me think about it????????????????? uhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!! You road by my house......you didn't stop. I went to Florida and everyone from your city showed up......you didn't. I guess I'll pass, I can take a hint...... Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 wow, holdin a grudge aren'tcha Tex... Dude, I tried to get there while I was in TX... And we wanted to be there when you wuz here... But, well, poop happens. It just happens around you a whole lot more!!! I'll miss you this time too???? Link to comment
Knifemaker Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Cold man real COLD I can say this cuz I showed up Link to comment
Huzband Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 1) BMWNEF track day; $50 2) Jacqueline taking out cable; $200 3) Whip in Fl.; Priceless Link to comment
leikam Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 You'll be able to see more if you're in the country on Friday and in the city on Saturday. Go see Joshua Tree and ride the back country on Friday. Ride to Long Beach on Saturday morning, see the show and either the Queen Mary or head up to the library. You should be able to do that comfortably and be back to Ontario by 5PM. (and, yes, I will be at the MC show on Saturday) Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks Michael! You guys make up my mind, will ya? Link to comment
Whip Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks Michael! You guys make up my mind, will ya? I think you should blow off the plane and ride out to San Diego. Think about how much time you'll save in airports and bike rental places. That's what I would do!!! Whip Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think you should blow off the plane and ride out to San Diego. Think about how much time you'll save in airports and bike rental places. Whip Hmm, I have 3.5 days essentially... If I had Richard's GT and an internet full of cheerleaders to call me as I 50cc'd my way across the continent I could meet the dogs at your house (ok, Mrs. Whip, and probably you too ) and arrive at the show in time to see it for a couple hours and fly home... Damn, that's tempting... Hey Richard, will the colonel hold together long enough for one more cross country run? Can you get it here by Wednesday afternoon? Link to comment
Whip Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think you should blow off the plane and ride out to San Diego. Think about how much time you'll save in airports and bike rental places. Whip Hmm, I have 3.5 days essentially... If I had Richard's GT and an internet full of cheerleaders to call me as I 50cc'd my way across the continent I could meet the dogs at your house (ok, Mrs. Whip, and probably you too ) and arrive at the show in time to see it for a couple hours and fly home... Damn, that's tempting... Hey Richard, will the colonel hold together long enough for one more cross country run? Can you get it here by Wednesday afternoon? ...........you have more excuses than the Lawman. Leave early, stay late, and have fun, works every time it's tried. Time to Man-up. Link to comment
Huzband Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Time to Man-up. Cut him some slack, will ya. He's still trying to figure out who the RS belongs to. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 FYYFF!!!! This is why I was hoping the trip would stay low key..., but hey... Since Whip is going to be sitting on the porch next weekend with the other dogs, I reckon I'm going to stick with my plans to fly and rent. Not like he's gonna show up. Keith, I'm gonna work on that tip for Saturday, could be fun, and besides, as soon as I figure out who actually owns the RS they're gonna have to join MOA again just so I can get a magazine without the beloved editor Link to comment
Huzband Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 No Mojo lever for you tonight, schmuck. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Did you still want to learn how to drive that boat? Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Matt - I live in the Malibu area on the other side of the mtns where all the recent fires have flared up. Your goal of visiting the Reagan Library and seeing Joshua Tree in one day are quite ambitious, they are on opposite side of the LA basin, located approx 215 miles apart and hours of commuting in highway traffic. In that you are staying in Ontario and commuting to the show on Firday night that will be an adventure all in itself, although it says its about 60 miles or so, give yourself a good 2 hours commute time oneway. Friday night commuting traffic starts here around 2:30 in the afternoon. You aren't renting something that can easily lane split so you will be challenged to move through the traffic. Don't want to discourage your desire to see the sights of LA, but you are going to be worn dead trying to make this happen. Commuting here is a nightmare read ROAD RAGE. I would make a list of what you want to see, post it here and someone will probably join you. I am planning at this time, to see the Bike show on Sat morning, bright and early, and then ride back towards Malibu area around mid morning. If you are interested in seeing the Reagan Library, I am about 10 miles from it. Happy to detour to show you that and other sights of LA along the way, choice is yours. From the Simi Valley area you have a fairly straight shot east along the 118 frwy into Pasadena and then on to Ontario later that day. Let me know if I can help You make it sound like touring the LA basin is a bad thing... Steve in So Cal Link to comment
Bonkorama Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 so, whos going to the Long Beach Show? Dec 7,8,9. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'll be there Friday afternoon. Link to comment
azkaisr Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 If the weather is good, I may hop over on Saturday but wouldn't get to the show until late Saturday Afternoon. Tom Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I'll be there Friday afternoon. If you're hoping to get in on any demo rides, you either have to be there verrrrrry early, or the day before, to sign up. It's looking less and less likely that I'll be able to make it. If I do, I was planning on Friday morning. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I didn't know there were demo rides.... Hmm! It looks like the show doesn't start till 4pm on Friday according to the website so I was planning on just roaming aimlessly (I'm REAL good at that) until about 4 and then sitting out what I hope is the worst part of the traffic. I've got your number still Bill, I'll give a ring when I get there and we'll see if we can connect. Link to comment
Huzband Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Long as you're in the LBC , say hey to Jesse & Sandra for me. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I see them, I'm offing his skinny butt and taking off w/her. She's on "the list" Hi honey!! Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I didn't know there were demo rides.... Hmm! It looks like the show doesn't start till 4pm on Friday according to the website so I was planning on just roaming aimlessly (I'm REAL good at that) until about 4 and then sitting out what I hope is the worst part of the traffic. I've got your number still Bill, I'll give a ring when I get there and we'll see if we can connect. Oops, I missed that it didn't start until 4:00 on Friday. Guess I should have done my research before shooting my mouth (or keyboard) off. In that case, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to make it. Now I've done some research! As for demo rides, according to this page, "The manufacturer-sponsored Demo Rides are typically held on Saturday and Sunday during daylight hours as weather permits with special Friday Demo Rides available at certain locations." Scheduled demos: Southern California: BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, KTM, Kymco, Vectrix, Victory and Yamaha/Star However, here's the current forecast for Long Beach: Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. I'll bet "weather" like this doesn't "permit" demo rides. Link to comment
leikam Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'll bet "weather" like this doesn't "permit" demo rides. At least the rain won't spoil his Harley Experience. Two days with temps in the 50's, steady rain and LA commute traffic on a big slow barge of a bike. What's not to love? Link to comment
StuGotz Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Bill, Perhaps you could just "sneak" the new 800GS out for a quick spin...just kinda slide out a side door when no one's lookin'... Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'll bet "weather" like this doesn't "permit" demo rides. At least the rain won't spoil his Harley Experience. Two days with temps in the 50's, steady rain and LA commute traffic on a big slow barge of a bike. What's not to love? The Love Boat, soon will be making another run . . . Here's our fearless Captain now, Navy puke!! Link to comment
Huzband Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 OUCH! That's not gonna buff out. Link to comment
BFish Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I didn't know there were demo rides.... Hmm! It looks like the show doesn't start till 4pm on Friday according to the website so I was planning on just roaming aimlessly (I'm REAL good at that) until about 4 and then sitting out what I hope is the worst part of the traffic. I've got your number still Bill, I'll give a ring when I get there and we'll see if we can connect. Oops, I missed that it didn't start until 4:00 on Friday. Guess I should have done my research before shooting my mouth (or keyboard) off. In that case, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to make it. Now I've done some research! As for demo rides, according to this page, "The manufacturer-sponsored Demo Rides are typically held on Saturday and Sunday during daylight hours as weather permits with special Friday Demo Rides available at certain locations." Scheduled demos: Southern California: BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, KTM, Kymco, Vectrix, Victory and Yamaha/Star However, here's the current forecast for Long Beach: Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. I'll bet "weather" like this doesn't "permit" demo rides. thought it "never rains in southern california?" Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 The Love Boat, soon will be making another run . . . Here's our fearless Captain now, Navy puke!! It's all good. I ride a harley on purpose, mostly for fun with the side benefit of proving that I'm not a snobby elitist like some of my brethren. It's about diversity! My harley will be the easy one to spot there, it'll have the full face helmet on it so wave as I crease your door panels lane splitting on the Pacific Blue Beast! I'm from FL, I can ride in half an inch of rain unlike so many in SoCal. Wind, we ride in hurricanes pal. The temps haven't been that different here so I'm not concerned about it... Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 thought it "never rains in southern california?" "it pours! Man, it pours!" Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm from FL, I can ride in half an inch of rain unlike so many in SoCal. Wind, we ride in hurricanes pal. The temps haven't been that different here so I'm not concerned about it... Unfortunately the same can't be said for SoCal cagers. They typically adjust their driving for bad weather in one of two ways: too much, or not at all. So you'll have some cars crawling along at 40 on the freeway, while most of 'em are still doing 75+ running bumper-to-bumper. It makes for "interesting" traffic conditions. Be careful out there! Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Ok...So who is going to the show??????? I was thinking of heading down there on Sunday. Anyone else? Link to comment
BFish Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 so did matt make to the left coast? Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 so did matt make to the left coast? We're ready for him!!! Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yep, I got there, and just got back in. I'll do the tale tomorrow with the pictures. Link to comment
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