jacobhawkins

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

Lunch at Coal House BBQ. Then the fun part of 119, then 421, 80 and 550. 

Hammer down on 550 I see a deer running up the hillside....so I shut it down hard figuring there are more....and signal everyone behind me. Crest the hill and there is a doe and her few days old fawn in the middle of the road. Full on ABS...the fawn freezes so I dove right. That moved the fawn left where it froze again and found itself staring at the front tire of an MT10 that stopped 2 feet short of it.

That fawn should now understand the value of ABS. I know Jamie and I do.

So we start to accelerate and are still going slow and around the corner comes a cop.

So we saved that fawns life, and it for sure saved us tickets. Win win.

Good thing I took that boat anchor of a top case back with me.  That extra 40 lbs could have made the difference in how that story ended.

10 hours ago, Howabusa said:

Was that at 10 am going north on the Dragon, on the Grom?

Yep.  Was hoping you guys would stop after the dragon so we could say hey but you just kept rolling.  I have a yellow helmet.

Saw @Howabusa and @theroamr.  Followed you guys for a bit.  Three groms with @what and @kbrok.  We are at cabin 520 in Fontana.

I'm making the pins.  It'll take me another day at the shop once I get the frame.  Ain't happening.  

But yeah, itll be a huge improvement.  Once I have one frame, my plan is to make a couple more myself.  $300 each is a little steep when I know how to cut metal.

6 minutes ago, MidgetTodd said:

Why so many straps and no TRS?

Haha. Was waiting for that!  One coming today but I wont have time to set it up for this trip.

7 hours ago, what said:

Suspiciously it's MY grom that's missing from that trailer. Jacob... is the wheelieometer going to be reading higher than when I left it when I look at it next? 

Haha. Had to move it when I mounted the spare tire and did a clutch fluid swap.  Ya know, cause I'm prepared on my maintenance. 

Gaaaaa!  Can we leave yet?!  Last minute trailer refinement is standard procedure, right?

Justin got it.  What's his prize?!   

@NinjaDoc

since you didn't like my last scowly picture, how about this one riding two up on the ass eating Grom?  Thanks @DerekClouser for the pic.

Oh, and I'm bringing a Grom also.  Fresh rubber on Izzy and the borrowed Grom.  Gonna be fuuuuun!

2 hours ago, Danimal said:

“We getting “

Jesus. I thought you were like a Doctor or some shit like that. Educated and all....

Knowing Doc, he probably hasn't slept in a week in anticipation.  He's doing the best he can, cut a guy a break!

Perfect weather = great riding and hanging with my friends.  Crappy weather = talking about great riding and hanging with my friends.  Neither of which involve work.  Sounds like a perfect vacation to me.

Cool, see ya in a few days bud.

@Pauly what are you bringing to the Gap?

3 hours ago, kbrok said:

Good old kxtitty5

Yeah!  That thing is a monster.  It will be tamed.

1 hour ago, ScubaCinci said:

Nice bike. What brand of flip-flop did you use to take the pic 🤣

Haha. I work in a machine shop, my shit is all wrecked...  coolant is a friend to nothing electronic.

Not evil twin, that's just my face!

Turn signals and some new rubber and she'll be ready.

Yep, I'm in.  Gotta get the trailer ready for the trip.  Going to be a blast.

Got new bodywork mounted up.  Couple stickers for the extra HP and I'll be a happy camper.

#redflagbandits

@DerekClouser @what @kbrok

22 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said:

For a car photoshoot..... like really?

I hope it rains.

26 minutes ago, Scorpion-Ninja said:

Oh another question, would any of you guys bring and set up a Beacon of your own? I have a XT racing mini lap timer I would be using, what side would I have to set the I/R receiver on?

Andy and I can bring a beacon, but I won't be there the weekend you are.  There is usually someone running a beacon anyway.  Receiver pointed left.

1 minute ago, Scorpion-Ninja said:

Hi, lol yea I've watched several Youtube videos and read alot of comments there and some here from yall, about MO being slick in the mornings. Dude it sounds just like fucking GRATTAN mornings!!! 

 

I'm not pre-paying until like 2 weeks prior to the event, but I will CALL them and talk to them over the phone, etc first! Well as long as I dont wad up my bike in the early summer at Grattan!

 

Yo are they really strict about using Hilow oil filters? (I currently have one on my bike, NPs) for tech? Its not a big deal, as I will need to change my oil prior to doing MO anyways. I would use a OEM kawi filter wired to a safety clamp!

DO NOT USE HIFLOW!  Or anything with a nut on the end.  OEM is safe.  They will not let you ride without a proper filter.  100% GTFO if you have a filter on their banned list.

Fair enough, skip Novice then, screw that!  Get the full day running your pace.