I'll do this first. I'm in San Jose, CA. I personally only know one guy who rides a 599 other than me. I'd love to meet more people...

If you live in the area, reply to this post.

If you live in another State or another part of California, for example, start a new thread and name it in the following way: State - City

Thanks! :D

Your not to far from me but it would be one hell of a ride from Orange County.

Your not to far from me but it would be one hell of a ride from Orange County.

:shock: tell me about it! Every time I drive to LA I want to kill myself. It's a scenic but loooooooooooong a$$ drive!

I'm in SJ, just got my bike a little over a month ago, still breaking it in and getting use to it

Awesome! Is this your first bike? We can go riding one of them days when you feel a little more comfortable on your Hornet.

I'm in SJ, just got my bike a little over a month ago, still breaking it in and getting use to it

hey alex, i'm down for a hornet ride. i live in the sf/dc area, your just right around the block from me :ride :D . i've seen a few 599 around, and a few more 919's, but that's about it.

Great!

Have you heard about Yamaha's unveiling of their 2007 line at Alice's Restaurant this coming Saturday morning? I'm going to be there. Would be a nice ride for you down Skyline.

hey alex, i'm down for a hornet ride. i live in the sf/dc area, your just right around the block from me :ride :D . i've seen a few 599 around, and a few more 919's, but that's about it.

lo39cal, (I hate not knowing people's names)

I'm definitely going to Alice's tomorrow to see the Yamaha 2007 line unveiling. A friend of mine will meet me where I live (By San Jose Airport) and we'll take Saratoga to 9 to Skyline on the way to Alices... and then after the "show" go ride some more.

You should join us.

alex,

sorry i'm late on this reply. i saw the pictures that you posted, very nice.

you know i've never even been up to alice's. or a group ride for that matter.

i wish i could get out and ride more on the weekends. we definitly have to hook up one of these weekends.

looks like there are six of us here in the bay are and two in sac town so once the warm season comes around we should have a get together, mini meet. And by then maybe there will be more of us here

I agree, we should definitely plan something for Spring. 8)

Sounds hot. Maybe the So Cal Nest will be able to get together and make that trek up there. Wishful thinking, maybe, but ya never know...

Going riding to the Santa Cruz mountains tomorrow morning... anybody cares to join me?

I have had my bike for a year now and a few guys that I ride with have moved and I am looking for new people to ride with. Especially people who understand the 599. Let me know if you want to take a ride around San Fran or the bay. I am always up for it!

Anyone in the Bay Area up for a ride tomorrow (04.28.07) morning? I'm going to try to wake up early (to be at Alice's by 8 or 9) and go ride Skyline, 84, 1, maybe Stage road. Anyone cares to join me?

Anyone in the Bay Area up for a ride tomorrow (04.28.07) morning? I'm going to try to wake up early (to be at Alice's by 8 or 9) and go ride Skyline, 84, 1, maybe Stage road. Anyone cares to join me?
In the words of Agent 86 Maxwell Smart: "Missed it by that much."

“Would you believe three Boy Scouts, a pregnant Nun and a small Egyptian cat?”

I loved that show…always wanted a Tiger Sunbeam and a Cone of Silence at work!

We need more spies like that.

I missed the group ride but picked up on Alex's idea. I just got back from a really nice solo ride in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Alices to San Gregorio to Pescadero back to Alices. What a beautiful day!

Then I cleaned and lubed my chain. First time with my new Pit Bull stand. Wow, does that make it easier! Lubing a chain with two wheels on the ground is insane!

Sorry I missed you Dave. I might get a chance to ride again this upcoming Saturday, perhaps we can try this again.

Anyone up for a coastal ride this sunday leaving from San fran or the marin area? I live near Davis, but I want to take a ride up the coast. Let me know!

Ben

Who's up for it? We can figure out the date, time, and route later. Come on, let's ride!

I am up for a ride Saturday or Sunday (Aug 18 or 19). I just need a few days notice so I can plan around it.... Wife and stuff, you have to give some notice... :lol:

The mornings I think would be best for me.

This weekend is a no go = it's Nicole's b-day weekend. Next weekend is an option though. Can we plan for August 25th?

There things that go BUMP in the night...

Come on Bay Area people, where you at?

Hey if you guys are still riding this Saturday, Aug 25th I'll join you. I'm new to the forum and am a relative newbie, still getting used to the bike. I live in SF and am open for rides to anywhere from Santa Cruz to Marin.

I had surgery on my foot 3 weeks ago. I haven't been riding (or driving) since then. Yesterday I started walking without crutches, but it'll probably be a few more weeks before I'm ready for a group ride. I wish I could go right now!

Alright Bay Area boys and girls ... are you up for a group ride before the weather gets messy? Let's do this!!! Who's up for a ride in the next few weeks? (weekend of Oct 6 excluded).

Do I hear a yay?!

BUMP :? I don't feel any love over here.

BUMP :?
...on a solo Sticky... :mrgreen:

I got A's games this Sat & Sun. It's the last weekend of the season. How about 10/13? Or 10/6 if your plans change. Or midweek?

BTW went for a nice ride Tue PM. From SF 280 to Woodside Rd. Stopped for gas and found six or seven motorcycle cops gassing up. Variety of jurisdictions (including Manteca!) wearing red shirts. My guess was a training course. (?) Those guys were so jealous of my 599. I decided to take a new route I was reading about on SBR. Kings Mountain Rd. to Tunitas Creek down to the coast then up to SF. Tunitas is BuMpY..

how about 10/13?

Maybe we could get that Bay Area 599 Photo?

Maybe we could get that Bay Area 599 Photo?

I'm not sure why, but something tells me that if Alex is involved, pictures are a given! :lol:

:mrgreen:

Let's plan for 10/13!

So... anybody else?!

I'm planning on it.

Go Bears! Ranked #3 in today's AP Poll.
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no can do...I have mini bike racing that weekend at the cow palace, there is a bike show going on there (cruiser or custom show I think)

Bummer dude, I was really hoping you were going to make it. :? Another time I guess.

I have a family reunion on the 13th :(

Kevin

I'm adding a poll to see if may be another date would work better.

10/20-21 is out for me. I can definitely do 10/13; maybe 10/14.

I voted for the 20th, but if we do something early on the 13th I can be there.

I can only do sundays, but not this week, got a mini bike race at the cow palace

and who the hell is mike parkes?

Michael Parkes is one of my favorite artists. Here's a link: http://www.borsini-burr.com/artists/gallery.cfm/artist/Michael-Parkes/category/limited

You might have seen calendars of his work over the last few years. If you haven't, pay attention to the art calendars this year and you will.

It would be awesome if we could do the ride on the 21st. That way we could kill two birds with one stone!

I'm up for either weekends just let me know.

There goes our weather! :( Looks like this weekend is pretty much a no-go. Perhaps it will dry out by the next one?

So who's down to go riding this Saturday? Optionally, we can wait for a time when more of us can come out. What's the deal?

I'll be there Saturday or whenever we can get a group.
group means more than 2, I think.

The weather is NOT cooperating with us this week. Bummer. Let's postpone.

kinda odd that we are gettin all this rain this early...very abnormal for the BayArea

Yeah, I'm NOT loving it.
May be next weekend will workout better.

kinda odd that we are gettin all this rain this early...very abnormal for the BayArea

It's going to be a beautiful weekend and I'm going to go riding. I will be in the parking lot across the street from Alice's Restaurant at 10 AM on Saturday. At 10:30 even, I'm off.

Please let me know if you're going to be there.

No one?! Alrighty then, I guess that's a good thing considering it's 1 in the morning and I'm nicely buzzed. Something tells me getting up too early tomorrow would have been tough. Another time, I guess.

Hey Alex, I'm gonna ride on Sunday. Don't know if you have plans but if you don't we can meet up somewhere.

John

What time did you want to go?

Sorry Alex, just read your email. It is 10:45am now. Let me know if it isn't too late for you and I can meet you at Alice's around 12pm or later. If not this time another day then.

Let's do 12:30 at STP. (I might be 2 up.)

Sounds good. See you then.

when is the next meet going to be for Highway 9

Well, let me know which weekend work for you and we'll try to organize a ride around 'em.

I'm in the East Bay, and I'd love to go riding with some people. It's my first bike, and I've only been riding for 6 months. If you have anything going on, let me know.

What has been peoples' experience with BARF and their group rides? I'm considering going on something in the next couple weeks, and they seem to be the easiest and most available to get involved with.

What has been peoples' experience with BARF and their group rides? I'm considering going on something in the next couple weeks, and they seem to be the easiest and most available to get involved with.
My 2 cents: Stay away from BARF rides. There is a fella named Turtle on South Bay Riders that organizes newbie group rides almost every weekend (in the east bay of all places). I highly recommend you ride with them instead.

Here's a link to the Group Ride section of SBR: http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=36

Thanks, I'll definitely do that!

I might just head out by my lonesome or with one or two others this Saturday morning for practice. Anyone interested in coming with or any recommendations for a 2 hour quick ride in the area? I'll probably check the SBR forums to see what routes they suggest.

I'm going on the South Bay Riders mellow ride tomorrow with Turtle and gang. Is anyone else gonna be there? I'll be the one with the 599.

This summer I might host a Central CA BBQ at my place, that way all the socal and norcal people could converge in one place. I live along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and a great ride would be up to California Hot Springs. Look it up on Google Earth...lots of fun mountain curves. Then we could head back to my place for a BBQ dinner. Any takers?


-Michael

P.S. I am about two and a half hours north of LA and four hours south of SF Bay area.

This summer I might host a Central CA BBQ at my place, that way all the socal and norcal people could converge in one place. I live along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and a great ride would be up to California Hot Springs. Look it up on Google Earth...lots of fun mountain curves. Then we could head back to my place for a BBQ dinner. Any takers?


-Michael

P.S. I am about two and a half hours north of LA and four hours south of SF Bay area.
Could you post something in the "socal it's not raining" section. Might start something. Or even start a new thread with an ALL CALI RIDERS type of heading and see what jumps off. Just a thought.

I would love to be a part of that, but man... 4 hours is a long long ride on a bike just to get somewhere to ride again. I'd consider it though. Maybe a weekend trip, perhaps.

I would love to be a part of that, but man... 4 hours is a long long ride on a bike just to get somewhere to ride again.
But 4 hours is nothing to ride if there is some home cooked BBQ at the end... :lol: Yeah I'd bring a tent and camp in his yard...would be a long day otherwise, cause you gonna wanna beer to wash that BBQ down, or two...or three :wink:

Oh and I agree, making a new post if you are serious is a good idea... :thumbsup

Yeah, it would definitely need to be a full weekend event, but I think we could make it worth the effort. We can pitch a tent, or for you more adventurous types, we have several hotels in town.

I might repost this later in an "All California" section, but I thought this heading included that already.

-Michael

P.S. Did I mention BBQ and steak!

Hey SF Bay Area boys and girls - who wants to come out and ride the Santa Cruz mountains this (or possibly next) Saturday? Meet up at STP (Across from Alices) at 9 (or so, we can discuss this part) and go riding the hills for a couple of hours.

This isn't set in stone, but I'd like to see who'd be interested in a Saturday morning ride in the near future.

I'm always interested, but this weekend is packed currently for me. I have an ultimate frisbee tournament on Saturday and a ride up in the north bay planned for Sunday.

Make it next weekend and you've got a deal!

Calling all Bay Area riders - who's up for a ride on Saturday (05/17)morning?

sorry Alex, I'm going to have to cancel for at least a couple weeks. :(

http://www.honda599.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2786

Okay, I'm back and ready for action. My bike is fixed, I've put the replacement parts on it, and things are working well. That means it's time to do that ride we talked about.

How about either Saturday the 14th or Sunday the 15th?

This month is going to be super busy for me. The weekend you mentioned is going to be all about work for me. I'm shooting a wedding this friday AND saturday, so I'm going to have my hands full with post production work for weeks thereafter. And then I have engagement shoots to do. :? If I get sick of working and figure I can escape for a couple of hours, I'll definitely let you know. PM me your number and I'll give you a call if I can make it.

Im going on a ride july 6 it starts in rohnert park giong up to lake sonoma and hitting up highway 1 back down to petaluma to hwy 101 if anybody would like to join we start the ride around 9 and it should be around 4 to 5 hours I ride a 2004 599. more info about the group Im riding with is on meetup.com under sports bikes group rp riders. we do a group ride once or twice a month mostly sonoma and marin countys.

Sounds cool. Do you read southbayriders.com or bayarearidersforum.com? Those are some great rides as well.

Hey JC, do you ever ride in Santa Cruz hills? One of them days (hopefully sooner than later) we'll organize a Bay Area 599/919 ride.

By the way, what color is your bike? Did you buy it new or used? Do you know Tai? (Lots of questions, I know. :oops: )

I ride a 2004 asphalt or flat black. I bought it in petaluma with one mile on it. I have never rode the santa cruz hills mostly just marin and sonoma county along the coast hwy. one. I do you use my bike to commute to the city or I go to a school in hayward every other month but most the time Im in a company truck carpooling.

I go to northbaysportriders nbsr.com it is a pretty cool group it is close to home for me I would love to go on a group ride and see the mods other people have done to there 599.

I live in Morgan Hill and would be interested in some local group rides.

Just testing the waters... how many of you guys would be able to come out and ride the Santa Cruz hills on July 26th?

I might be able to make it. Did you have a starting place and time in mind?

We'd meet at 9:30 or 10am at the Skyline Trading Post (across the street from Alice's restaurant) and go from there. If we get a few people to come out and ride, I'll come up with a route.

It is a maybe for me I would not know till the midweek before the 26th. would we be able to start at 9 if I can make it. It is a hour and a half for me to just get there then the trip home after so I would like to start around 9 if I can go. I will put it on the calendar but I might have to work.

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I have about an hour ride from Morgan Hill. I've never been to Alice's, would we be having lunch there?


:)

I have about an hour ride from Morgan Hill. I've never been to Alice's, would we be having lunch there? :)
I don't see why not!

I'm interested too.... once you confirmed the time and place, let me know...

oh heck! I didn't even see this post go up. I'll definitely be there.

Calai! What's up?! Long time no see.

I'm flying out to San Fransisco on the 18th to visit my brother. He lives in Hayward on D street. I'll keep an eye out for 599's.

Yes, it had been a while since I've seen you at one of the group rides. Last I heard was about your incident... How's the bike?

Hope to see you around soon!

oh heck! I didn't even see this post go up. I'll definitely be there.

Calai! What's up?! Long time no see.

Just found out that I'm going to have an out of state guest coming that weekend, so I'm out. You guys should still ride though - and take pictures!

I'm still down for riding, the only sad part is that I think Alex might be the only one who knows anything about the Santa Cruz mountains. Unless Calai knows a good place to go.

Otherwise, since we have people from north bay, east bay, and south bay, we could meet in the middle.

I can probably still make it. But I haven't ridden too much in the Santa Cruz mountains so I wouldn't be the best choice to lead the ride.

Calai does lots of rides with the South Bay Riders, so I would assume he knows where to take you guys. Just a matter of getting him to agree to lead.

// Calai, if you're not comfortable leading, perhaps you can get Curt (919) to lead.

I would like to come but unfortunately I have a prior commitment. Who ever leads the ride, be sure to take Tunitas -- it's the best! Just kidding. But I'm serious.

so i have bad news.

on wednesday, i was in a softball game with some friends. i was pitching slow-pitch style and that usually lends itself well to lots of hits (and usually a lot of fun for both teams).

when a 200 pound guy that can hit home runs with one arm gets up to bat, you have to worry though. sadly, instead of the expected home run, i received a line drive to my stomach and a broken finger to boot. i'm having surgery in two days to get everything put back in place, and that means no riding until i get the ok from the doctor.

let's reschedule since we're already having people drop out. after wednesday, i'll find out if my hand will be robust enough for riding and i can commit to something then.

I'd just read the thread... Well, let's plan for another week then...

However, here would be a route for consideration:

Route: (approximately 70 miles/2.5 hours)
Santa Teresa Blvd - 6.1 mi.
Right on Bailey Ave - 2.3 mi.
Left on McKean Rd - 2.4 mi.
McKean becomes Uvas Rd - 7.4 mi.
Stop at Uvas Reservoir
Continue Uvas - 2.3 mi.
Right on Watsonville Rd - 3.6 mi.
Right on (152) Hecker Pass Rd - 5.2 mi.
Stop at Mt Madonna
Continue Hecker Pass Rd - 4.5 mi.
Hecker Pass Rd becomes East Lake Ave - 1.7 mi.
Right on Holohan Rd - 1.5 mi.
Holohan Rd becomes Airport Blvd - .6 mi.
Right on Freedom Blvd - 7.4 mi.
Take Hwy 1 North - 4.8 mi.
Take Bay/Porter exit
Right on Porter St - .5 mi.
Porter becomes Soquel/San Jose Rd - 11 mi.
Left on Summit Rd - .2 mi.
Stop at the store on right, its about 30 seconds after you turn onto Summit
Our Last stop will be at the Summit Store.

From Summit, I know you can go via black road to 35 to STP... However, I'm not familiar with that part of the route...

stay on summit and it will turn into skyline/35.......it is a fun little goat section

what would be really fun is:
stay on summit till after crossing 17
then left on Mt. Charlie road
right on Glenwood
which turns into Scotts Valley Dr.
right on Mt. Hermon
left on Graham Hill Rd.
right on 9
right on Bear Creek
left on skyline/35 to 4corners or Alices

this will add about 30-40 miles more

WOW that is a real goat trail!! I'm too much of a coward to lead a ride there :oops: Or I'll be riding like 5 mph and everyone falling asleep behind me :lol:

Thanks for the suggestion though :D

Mt. Charlie Road is my favorite goat trail, Summit Rd. on the west side of 17 is goaty for maybe 3 miles but it isn't that tight.

I used to get freaked out riding goat now I love it and have the most fun on'em

I'm on vacation and went up Mt. Tam. Wished I was on my 599.

Mitch, how did the surgery go? Hope you're feeling better soon.

:D

Was thinking about riding to Monterey this weekend... Anyone available?

:ride

Thanks for the thoughts, hockeye. The surgery went well, and I have a very small, single-finger cast on which allows me to ride without much discomfort. I'm back on the bike now and ready for action. I think it's time we made some plans!

First off, which is better: Saturday or Sunday?

Second, which of the next 4 weekends would you not be able to go?

Sundays work best but I can probably fit in a Saturday. At this time I have no set plans for the next four weekends (but this can rapidly change depending on my wife).

Look forward to meeting and riding with you! Hopefully other Bay Area riders can make it once we pick a date, time and route.

:D

I can't ride this upcoming weekend (16th, 17th), and Sundays work best for me as well.

If we made the ride for the 24th of August, who would be up for going? Sign up here.

I have a wedding to shoot on the 23rd, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to get up early the next day. :? I may or may not be able to make it.

31st?

I'm having surgery to get the pins out of my broken finger next week, so a ride on the 31st will happen with or without you jokers. But to be honest, it would be a lot more fun with company. If no one pipes up, I'll probably just ride with South Bay Riders for their mellow sunday ride.

I'm in for either ride (599 or SBR) on the 31st.

Awesome, if we can somehow make it to 3 people, then we'll go on a 599 ride. If it stays just you and I, then we'll go with SBR. More than likely, we'll see Calai there (he's always hanging out with those SBR folks!).

I really want to join you guys. But I can't ride my bike now because of the injured ankle. I will go with you next time. :wink:

I can probably make it this Sunday. I haven't been as involved with SBR as I used to be, so I'd need a reminder of what their Sunday right is about.

Now that there are three of us we could always do a 599 ride. But, I'd also be open to an SBR ride.

Let's start planning the route.

I'm thinking we can meet at the parking lot in front of the Skyline Trading Post store (across the street from Alice's), take 84 to Pascadero Rd, then cruise down Highway 1 to Davenport (for lunch). That's where my knowledge of reasonably clean, easy roads ends... but if no one has an idea of where to go next, I can certainly come up with something. Let me know.

Alternatively, we can meet in Saratoga and take 9 down to Santa Cruz area, then cruise up 1 until we get to Pascadero Rd, then 84 up to Alices, have lunch and figure out where to go from there.

We can meet at 10am.

Excellent!

Since I'm somewhat directionally challenged, I won't be of much help planning the route. :shock:

I'm open to either of your suggested routes. I can't wait to see some other 599's and meet fellow riders!!

:woohoo

What time is the meeting at STP?

10AM. We can head out at 10:15 or so after the initial introductions.

STP meet and lunch at Davenport sounds good. I'd like to avoid 9 on the way back and do Bear Creek or Soquel San Jose, just cause I want to minimize contact with weekend idiots.

cool, everyone came out of the woodwork just in time.

i had surgery today to remove the pins in my broken finger, but I've been riding just fine. i don't foresee any problems with getting out there and riding.

STP meet and lunch at Davenport sounds good. I'd like to avoid 9 on the way back and do Bear Creek or Soquel San Jose, just cause I want to minimize contact with weekend idiots.

Sounds like you might know the roads better than the rest of us. Suggestions welcome. I just ask that we stay away from roads like 236 and Felton Empire - I like my bike and I want to live. :D I know you love goat trails, but if possible, let's skip those too.

All that aside, I'm excited to finally meet all you guys! I haven't been on a group ride in ages!

everyone came out of the woodwork

It's a hobby.

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I think I can make a 10 am ride.

This is where we're meeting at 10am:

Skywood Trading Post parking lot: Location on Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=skyline+trading+post+loc:+california&ie=UTF8&ll=37.386501,-122.263938&spn=0.002728,0.004705&z=18&iwloc=A)


PS. Cool plane, Dave.

Is there a gas station near STP? I'll be coming from Morgan Hill.

Is there a gas station near STP? I'll be coming from Morgan Hill.
Yep, there's one basically ON that parking lot.

Since it's quite a ride for you, I recommend you get there earlier to give yourself some time to rest.

Thanks Alex!

:D

Damn.... I just posted a mellow ride on SBR and came over here to see if you guys are interested to join and saw the updates and plan for the EXACT SAME DAY!!! :wtf

Well, I would love you join you guys but I guess I can't now since I was the one that posted the other.... :cry:

You guys have fun and you're welcome to join us too if you change your minds East bay Mitch ! :wink:

BTW, here is the ride I posted: http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63836

Hey guys, I won't be able to go on sunday. I have a presentation to give on monday, and I won't be able to finish it if I don't work on sunday. Have a good ride though!

Bummer Mitch. I was looking forward to meeting you.

Everyone else:
Just so we don't ride away without you tomorrow morning, let us know that you're coming.

I'm coming for sure. 10AM. STP.

Who else?

I plan on being there...

I'll be there too.

I'm planning on it too.

Soooooo....how did it go? Lets see some pics, or at least a play by play.

-Michael

Soooooo....how did it go? Lets see some pics, or at least a play by play.

-Michael

Alex will up date you when he is good and ready.

Soooooo....how did it go? Lets see some pics, or at least a play by play.

It didn't go as smooth as I hoped, but don't really want to talk about it just yet.

That just peaks my curiosity even more! Darn you guys.

-Michael

we went bar hoping and stopped by the local whore house, started a fight with some biker gang and um like yeah

guys! i just moved to the bay area and brought the bike with me. actually living in the city. i was told i have to go visit alice's on 82/skyline so maybe this weekend (sunday) i will get over there.

guys! i just moved to the bay area and brought the bike with me. actually living in the city. i was told i have to go visit alice's on 82/skyline so maybe this weekend (sunday) i will get over there.
Triator!!! :yell :tomato Kidding of course. Hey let us know how the roads in the bay compare to the roads in SoCal once you start riding out there.

hey there, awesome to see that you made the move!

Did you make it to alice's? I've only been once since it's kinda far for me. Also, football season has taken the forefront on Sundays (my usual riding day), so I haven't done much of anything besides commuting. My poor bike probably hates me.

Check out www.southbayriders.com. That is where you'll find a really nice group of people to show you some good places to go and to do a low key group ride to get to know the area. Maybe I'll see you out there one of these days!

Check out www.southbayriders.com. That is where you'll find a really nice group of people to show you some good places to go and to do a low key group ride to get to know the area. Maybe I'll see you out there one of these days!

Before I started this forum, I was addicted to www.southbayriders.com. An awesomely helpful and entertaining group of people. Definitely introduce yourself and go riding with them.

And welcome to Bay Area!

thanks for the welcoming! i think since the weather is going to be so nice, i'll try and make it to alice's on sunday. anyone interested?

Did you ever make it to Alices? How did it go?

yea i got to alice's. it was pretty cool, super packed. i met a friend of a coworker. nice old guy who showed me around.

The only time I've been there, it's been a pretty friendly atmosphere. I dind't know anyone, but I sat down, a couple people joined me, and I shared my chili cheese fries. Instant friends!

Amazing how bikes bring folks together no? I was afraid to stop at the Rockstore for a while. Soooooo many big ass Harley guys rolling in colors. But now, hell, I'll roll up there solo grab a seat and even kick it with some of them... except for the Mongols and some smaller "clubs like that" - not that they've even been around lately.

Hi guys, new member here from SF, wanted to see if any of you wanted to go for a ride one of these weekends? I know many of you are from SJ, I can meet you guys there or anywhere else in the Bay Area.

man good luck trying to get folks from the BayArea to go on a group ride

It took us a while to do it here in LA, but we managed. Don't give up!

man good luck trying to get folks from the BayArea to go on a group ride

Binh, you're so positive! :lol2: Take the the new rider out!

I am in the bay area and would eventually want to join a ride with some other local hornets. I think I need a little more seasoning though. I ride slow:banghead

Okay it has been way too long since a BayArea ride so lets do this soon before it starts to get cold and dark early. Lets make it on 9/20 @ 10am, meet at the park & ride lot on the corner of Page Mill Rd. & Arastradero Rd. right off of 280 in Palo Alto. I'll take you guys to check out the Terminator. It'll be go at your own pace and less then 100 miles.

Ooops... last night, I posted up that I'd go on this ride but this morning my girlfriend reminded me we made plans to go on a canoe trip with some friends. Is there any chance we could do it on the Saturday before?

lets get some more folks input on dates, but I want it to be in sept. while it is still warm

Agreed. And I can always get more people without 599s to come along.

I'm definitely down for a ride, but I'll be in Indy on the 20th.

I can easily do the weekend after (26/27th) or possibly the weekend before (12/13th).

or maybe both!

Okay it has been way too long since a BayArea ride so lets do this soon before it starts to get cold and dark early. Lets make it on 9/20 @ 10am, meet at the park & ride lot on the corner of Page Mill Rd. & Arastradero Rd. right off of 280 in Palo Alto. I'll take you guys to check out the Terminator. It'll be go at your own pace and less then 100 miles.

So it looks like the 27th would be best for folks to make it. I'll see you all on 9/27 then.

Hello Bay Area, sounds good, I'm in! See you on the 27th. Do we need to bring shot gun shells as peace offerings?

Awesome! I'll see you there at 10am.

sweet! see you guys at the park & ride @ 10am!

Alex, you comin'?

By the way, are we keeping it "Hornet's Only" or should I open it up to a couple other riders I know?

I will be out of town, but hope you guys have a fun and safe ride. PLEASE take pictures. :mrgreen:

lets keep it small for this ride

Bump just to make sure people see this post for the latest SF Bay Area group ride.

Bump...the day is getting close 9-27.

everyone still down?

dabinche - you still got the route planning duties?

Okay it has been way too long since a BayArea ride so lets do this soon before it starts to get cold and dark early. Lets make it on 9/27 @ 10am, meet at the park & ride lot on the corner of Page Mill Rd. & Arastradero Rd. right off of 280 in Palo Alto. I'll take you guys to check out the Terminator. It'll be go at your own pace and less then 100 miles.

Yeah man!

looking forward to it. see you guys on sunday!

yeah see you guys Sunday....so the park and ride lot is right next to the 280 on/off ramp at the four way stop intersection of page mill and asteradero

I don't know what I'd do without google streetview. That shit is amazing. Now I know exactly where the Park and Ride is. Arastradero is a weird road and pretty confusing, so I'm glad I was able to see the intersection you're talking about before having head there.

for anyone following along...pics from the ride here: http://www.honda599.com/forums/showthread.php?p=117764#post117764

well im relatively new here and just noticed this sticky...but I'm in the bay area too! Specifically in the North Bay, Sonoma County, Petaluma. Just north of Marin County. Hit me up if you wanna ride on a weekend!

Okay folks it's been a while since the last ride and this is kinda short notice but I'd like to set up another ride by New Year...maybe new years day if you guys aren't working that Friday, if so then the day after (1/2/10).

I'm thinking of the Hamilton loop. Calaveras>84>Livermore>Mines>Mt.Hamilton>San Jose. It is about 70miles or was it 100miles...

Meet up at the corner of Calaveras Blvd./237 & Park Victoria Dr. at 10am. It is right off 680. There are two gas stations at that intersection, meet at the South East Corner.

We'll have lunch half way thru the ride.

Good call Dabinche. I can't on the Fri or Sat (1st/2nd) as the girlfriend booked a Napa getaway but if it happens on Sunday I'm there.

I am probably good for any of those days, but choose soon so my girlfriend doesn't also make plans!

Edit: Oh, I'm running a 5K on the morning of the 2nd, but I should be done by 9am and ready to ride by 10am.

Maybe Sunday (1/3/10) then..can you make it Mitch? So there will be at least three of us. Rain cancels but the forecast looks okay.

I may be able to make that as well!

I can do Sunday, 1/3/2010. Do we have a specific time yet?

you guys okay with 10am?

10am sounds great for me!

Yo, Awesome-O (http://www.honda599.com/forums/member.php?u=1415), Come out and join us. Alex, you to.

Sorry guys...its a pretty far ride for me just to do some more riding...anytime you guys come up north let me know!

If you're up in Petaluma, maybe sometime we could all go up 1 and get some oysters! There have to be good roads all around there.

10 AM sounds good. Google can't find that location. Anybody have an address?

If you're up in Petaluma, maybe sometime we could all go up 1 and get some oysters! There have to be good roads all around there.

tons of em!:thumbsup

10 AM sounds good. Google can't find that location. Anybody have an address?

cut paste this:
E Calaveras Blvd & N Park Victoria Dr, Milpitas, Santa Clara, California 95035

meet at the south/east corner, across the street from both gas stations

Ok, got it. See you there!

Yup, will have to do a Awesome-o run some time in Spring.

^^^Sounds great! I went for a ride today and it was beautiful! Make sure you guys take pics on this ride so I can put the faces to screen names before I meet everyone in person...and have fun!

Looks like I'm sitting tomorrow's ride out due to a minor case of vertigo.

I know that speed increases stability, but I think the couch may be a safer bet!

Have fun!

Wow... get better. I'll still be there, so see you guys soon.

- I'm in. Get well soon Buzz.

see you guys at 10

The Nor-Cal contingent started the year with a buzz through the back-hills of Livermore towards Mines Road-Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton. The route is well known in CA for offering 60+ miles of turns through mountain landscapes. All twisties, all the time. Morning started off with blue skies, 62F, no wind. The route delivered as promised with unending tight mountain turns and long sweepers. The cons are much of it is on a single lane roads with no center line, some dirt on road, wet patches, no rails and steeeeeeeep cliffs into the abyss of nothingness so hooliganism is kept at a minimum. Of the twenty other bikes we came across 90% of them were adventure tourers. 10% were unlicensed, a herd of loose cows on the roadside that Mitch freaked out with some crazy mind control shit and reports of wild bores running amuck. The Lick Observatory staff confirmed the rumored sightings of Hornets on Mars is true. Yo, I knew it.
Stats: 160 miles, 5 hr total ride time, 1 lunch stop, 1 fuel stop, 1 viewing stop.

Seriously guys? You went up to the Observatory? I don't know whether you're brave or just :crazy

:wink: :mrgreen:

I drove up there a couple of years ago and between the road's poor condition and its geography I decided against making that trip on a motorcycle.

Great shots Asphalt!! Looks like a great time and some cool riding. I'm envious. I have to ride for hours before i can get to some mountains!!

bad ass guys! So how many of you? Just 3?

Great ride report. Did the observatory get snow the last go-round in early December? And how bout some screen names with the faces?

And how bout some screen names with the faces?

I dunno if I've been around here too long or what, but I'm at the point where I recognize ol' Mitch by his jacket... :wink:

You guys with your 62 degrees can suck my balls.

No, really. You can. It was 5 degrees this morning. It's too cold to even take my bike off its stands.

You guys with your 62 degrees can suck my balls.

No, really. You can. It was 5 degrees this morning. It's too cold to even take my bike off its stands.

:point

- 3 rider swarm L>R: Asphalt, Mitch, Dabinche. Big-up's to Dabinche for route planning skills.
- Not sure if it snowed a few weeks back, most likely yes. The roads were in good condition and free of debris except where rock-slides crashed across the road. There were numerous jarring bumps that were difficult to distinguish before impact. These would wear on ones wrists/back quick on a current sport bike, probably why we didn't see any. The Hornet's real-world suspension made easy work of it.

I bet if there hadn't been a decent amount of rain over the past couple months, the road up to Lick Observatory would have been a lot more treacherous. But with only a little bit of sand in places and bright sunshine to dry out the road, things were beautiful. We definitely took a snail's pace going up and back down from the Observatory.

I'm so glad we did this route because it's not very far from my house, and at least during our ride, the roads were wide open from start to finish. I guess that's a Sunday morning for ya.

You guys with your 62 degrees can suck my balls.

No, really. You can. It was 5 degrees this morning. It's too cold to even take my bike off its stands.

Under those conditions (5 degrees) I'd suspect no one could.

BTW, in SoCal, 62 is COLD! (Current temp in Torrance is 76.1)

So I was thinking of doing a multi-day group ride of hwy36, the best moto road on the planet! Make it a long weekend, take off on Friday late morning or early afternoon. Stay at a motel. Ride ALL day Saturday, stay at another motel. Come home the long way on Sunday. We could even camp if you guys want, maybe along the coast on Saturday night.

I like to do this before summer starts and the summer crowd invasion of CA and the Cali coast. I was thinking late April.

I'll check up on routes but was thinking heading up there inland Friday, ride around the coastal mountains Saturday, then take the coast home Sunday.

Now this is not just limited to BayArea peeps but anyone that can make it out. If you can get to the Red Bluff/Redding area in a day then you should come on out.

So from the BayArea expect at least 200miles first day, 400miles second day, and 200 miles third day.

I'll be the first to say I would love to but cannot. Already taking a week off of work April 18-25 to go to Hawaii...I really would love to meet some people in person on this forum

Yeah, taking a day off from work is kinda out of the plans for me. But an all-day or all-weekend ride is a possibility.

What is Highway 36? I know 35 and 37 but I can't find 36 on the map.

Also, what are you gents doing for Easter Sunday? Riding to the top of Mt. Tamalpais?! Yes! I would like to get a 599 ride going for this. We would be joining up with the SF Moto Club in the Mission and riding with them all the way up to Mt. Tam early in the morning that day. There were about 200-250 motos up there the last two years I've gone, and I think it'd be nice to have a group instead of just me wandering around not knowing anyone. Thoughts?

CA hwy 36 is 130miles of twisties!!! best in the world.

not sure if I'll be in town on easter sunday.

hwy36 trip can be done in two days but it'll be two long days. Start early in the morning and end late both days.

Yeah, taking a day off from work is kinda out of the plans for me. But an all-day or all-weekend ride is a possibility.

What is Highway 36? I know 35 and 37 but I can't find 36 on the map.

Also, what are you gents doing for Easter Sunday? Riding to the top of Mt. Tamalpais?! Yes! I would like to get a 599 ride going for this. We would be joining up with the SF Moto Club in the Mission and riding with them all the way up to Mt. Tam early in the morning that day. There were about 200-250 motos up there the last two years I've gone, and I think it'd be nice to have a group instead of just me wandering around not knowing anyone. Thoughts?

Yeah that's a pretty awesome ride.

But.....

A) When I ride I usually like to go faster then the speed limit.

B) Group rides are fun...but anymore then 10 people starts to get ridiculous

C) That shit is friggin EARLY! I mean they watch the sun RISE up on Mt. Tam...

But still a rad ride...in fact my desktop is a picture from one of those rides a few years back!

I'm following along seeing what direction this is headed in. Camping sounds good. I haven't done any real miles on the Hornet but I know my hands and butt start complaining at around 200 miles so 400 in a day sounds tough. Haven't done Mt. Tam either.

^^^You live in SF and havent done TAM?

Well, hit me up if the Easter ride is appealing. I will most likely do it and try to get as many of my friends as possible. It's a great way to see the bay area in all it's glory.

mt. tam ride is too early for me

Anybody interested in a Livermore ride Sunday Morning, tomorrow, the 28th. Me and a friend on a beemer 800gs, can meet at the same time at 10 AM at the corner on 237. Need to be back home around 2PM to go indoor skydiving with the niece and nephew. Should be warm inland, 70+. Open to other route suggestions that lead to good eats. Come on out!

can't make it, have to work...where is the indoor skydiving???

Ride report: Pre-ride maintenance included chain cleaning and lube, brake pad inspection, fluids/tires check and a quick cleaning with automotive cleaning wax in a spray can, genius stuff. A layer of Plexus found it's way onto the plastic bits. Rode the same route as last time and again it was awesome. Fifty miles of nothing but twisties guarantees plenty of opportunities to fine-tune turning skills. Great weather (Between 69-72F) and blue skies. Many turns on the top of Mt. Hamilton was strewn with gravel making even low speed hairpins sketchy on the BT-016's. I earned a ticket while passing some cars on a short bit of Highway that looked like a 65mph freeway, 2 lanes with a center barrier. He got us doing 85 mph in a 55 but 'Ponch cut us a huge break (65) after lots of smiles and not flinching when he said "I can tell you guys aren't speed freaks by your bikes, your out cruising." Why don't you call it a Nighthawk while your at it? I was with a beemer gs so you have to take your lumps sometimes. First ticket on the 599 out of the way. 177 miles, road-side brown bag lunch. Becoming suspicious of my windscreen overall usefulness.

Indoor skydiving in Union City, iFly=Fun.
http://iflysfbay.com

Geez, sorry I missed that ride. I was just relaxing on the couch all day. I haven't been checking the forums regularly over the past couple weeks, so I totally missed this.

You sent me a private message about it, but it never sent me an email to let me know I had mail. I wonder why...

I've been slacking on my forum checks of late as well.

ride sounds like fun, ticket not so much.

Shoot, I didn't see you got a ticket. Did you both get tickets?!

Shoot, I didn't see you got a ticket. Did you both get tickets?!

Yup, He got us both. When he pulled me over he told me on the loud speaker to pull in behind his crusier and told my buddy to pull in front and he kept us separated the whole time and wouldn't let us congregate. I'm sure it was SOP to maintain control of the situation. Ticket was $212. Ouch.

I'm heading up to the AMA races at Sears Point on Sunday.

Any other NorCal-ers going?

Sorry bro, between wedding stuff and working, I'm stretched pretty thin. But we should plan for a ride in a couple weeks.... Anyone have plans for Saturday, Sunday, or Monday during Memorial Day weekend?

I'll be camping with the family, but let's get something on the calendar for June!

Okay gang, because of wedding stuff and work travel, the only weekend I'm free is the 18th-20th of June. How about a ride on that Sunday morning? Maybe a ride north along 101 to get some oysters? Anywhere is good for me though.

that sounds good. I'm up North and I could show you guys some decent roads...some really tight hairy stuff and some really high speed sweepers that are popular

won't be in town then...if all goes right I'll be on my way up to AK

So...
seems to be talk of a left coast swarm a brewin. What say you NoCal folks?

So...
seems to be talk of a left coast swarm a brewin. What say you NoCal folks?

you dont say? Depending on where its held I could be down...

Yeah, I'd be interested. But I'd need to know well in advance to plan for it. Lots of things happening this summer.

Yeah, I'd be interested. But I'd need to know well in advance to plan for it. Lots of things happening this summer.

i think the aspirations for the 'west coast swarm of a lifetime' are for summer of 2011.

Going on a ride next Sunday the 29th, early, and home by 1pm. If you'd like to come along, let's go! Otherwise, I'll just enjoy the lonesome road. The route is not determined yet, but I'm looking to explore instead of going along the same old same old.

got a scooter ride on the 29th.

i think the aspirations for the 'west coast swarm of a lifetime' are for summer of 2011.



I think we should have a west coast swarm. Think the best location/riding will be the northern Cali coast. This will also make it the most central location for the west coast so no one has to go so much farther then any one else. Think spring of 2011 will be perfect. Early May would be best before the roads gets full of summer vacationers and the coastal mountains will be clear of snow by then.

Looks like south San Diego, north Seattle, and east Salt Lake is about the same time/distance to Red Bluff CA. Red Bluff can be the kick off location to the coastal mountains.

We'll hit up CA hwy 36, the BEST moto road in the world, 140 miles of continuous twisties:
http://s3images.classcreator.com/602/001/91530/248367.jpg
http://www.pashnit.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=96576&d=1246494138

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If you need some help finding great places to ride, I work with Competition Accessories and we actually did a blog post recently that might help. The top 20 roads in the West, which has 4 top roads in CA: http://blog.compacc.com/2011/06/top-20-motorcycle-roads-in-the-west/