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    Opening Day in Stanislaus NF

    Well Saturday conditions were perfect in the Deer Creek OHV area, low 60's with sunshine and very moist trails. A dozen of us got out there with chain saws, hand saws and loppers an cleared some of the favorite trails. 8 locations were cleared so riders can stay on the trail and avoid going...
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    Gold Country Dual Sport/Dirt bike ride April 29

    This past week, Friday+Saturday, we got 4" of rain on Deer Creek plus strong winds. Forest Service gave us special permission to survey in the Winter Closure area. We went out Sunday to look for trees blocking our route. Water was pouring out of the mountain everywhere, twas a might sloppy...
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    Gold Country GPS rides: dirt and dual sport bikes

    Gold Country Adventure Cycles is a motorcycle repair shop located in Sonora, CA. We are putting on few rides this year as a trial to see how this works out to expand business. These will be self guided via GPS but we will be along to sweep and support all riders. We offer GPS training for...
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    Gold Country Dual Sport March 25, 2017, dirt bike ok

    Teaser overview map The dirt here just doesn't get any better. Saturday rain forecast now only 40% for light rain in the afternoon. We'll be back to the casino by the. click to enlarge
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    Gold Country Dual Sport March 25, 2017, dirt bike ok

    Gold Country Adventure Cycles will be hosting a Dual Sport ride on Saturday, March 25, 2017. While in fact Stanislaus NF is currently under Winter Closure (Dec 15 to Apr 15) there are a few places which remain open as they are lower in elevation. Hunter Creek behind Tuolumne City is one such...
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    OHV grant money requests need your input

    There are an amazing number of people with their hand out for OHV monies. The requests/proposals are now open for public view and comment. Take some time and give your feedback on why or why not these should be funded. Tell'em :thumbdown or :thumbup and why Here's the link to review and...
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    Yo! it's raining! Who's up for some mud?

    The first moist dirt of the season is upon us. Ahh, no dust, lot's of grip and rip. Fresh knobby time! :teeth Who's riding this weekend? What's your plan? Me, I'm headed to Deer Creek OHV area north of Twain Harte in the Stanislaus MF. With the winter closure (Dec 15 - Apr 15) Stanislaus...
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    vehicle search - when is it legal?

    When does a LEO have the right to search a vehicle? Under what circumstances? Case in point, a few young men were parked in a parking lot of a commercial building after hours. Not really doing anything other than loitering I guess. Their presence was suspicious to a city cop passing by and...
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    Save Pinecrest and Groveland

    The Rim Fire is just about out with 95% containment at the end of last week. Over 250,000 acres were burned destroying 11 homes and 98 other structures including Berkley Camp. Here's link to the fire report and various maps the show the fire area: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3660/ But...
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    Kid cited for texting and wireless device

    My 17yo son, Jesse the Terror, was cited by the CHP in Sonora for 1) texting and 2) under 18 using a wireless device while driving. He was in fact not texting. The iPhone was hard wired into the MP3 port on the radio and being used as an iPod music player. So the device was not being used in a...
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    Bikesmart MSF San Jose - reschedule nightmare

    My wife and son signed up for MSF basic training to have started Thursday June 2. She left the house an hour early to make a trip that usually takes 30min. Traffic turned into an issue and they got to the classroom door exactly 3 minutes late. So their seats were given away to 2 of 20 others...
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    2004 Yamaha 600R, 1600miles, like new

    For sale is a 2004 Yamaha YZF 600R. This bike is in showroom condition with only 1600 miles. It’s completely stock and not a scratch on it. First service has been done (600 mile). :thumbup This is the brother to the Yamaha R6. Very similar but engineered more for public streets where as...
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    Ducati Monster carbon fiber beer tray

    This is the rear fender which mounts the brake light. I am putting on an '05 S2R but same as other Monster years '00 to '06.
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    '04 RM124 very low hours - $2100

    This 2004 RM125 is in almost new condition. It has the original tires on it and the back tire is less than half worn out. The whole bike is perfect = no tweaked levers or torn grips, no broke plastic, no damage. There is very little boot wear on the pegs and engine side covers which also is a...
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    Where's the best party in the MotoGP camping?

    My vote it the Asian Bar which has been running for about 3 years built over 3 camp sites (#406 to #408 approx). :Party Any BARFers involved with that bar?? Good thing it's only a few camp sites way so I don't get lost stumbling home.:rolleyes Ever since MotoGP got going the crack down on...
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