Recent content by JohnEPA

All: I'm rescheduling a dual sport ride I planned before the fires chased me out of my house. Saturday 9/26 at 8:30 am. 8:45 mandatory safety meeting. KSU at 9:00 sharp. We'll start in Aptos and ride through the Salinas Valley, through Gonzales, highway 25 then Mount Madonna. Ride at your own...

Since we had to cancel our Dual Sport Extravaganza, I’m planning a one day trip through Salinas Valley. We’ll travel down Highway 1 and meander through farmlands to Gonzales. We’ll grab lunch at a fabulous taqueria then take Gloria Road through pasturelands to Highway 25. We’ll continue through...

1985 BMW R80 797 cc Clean Title $4000.00 - OBO - possible trade (1% to BARF) 48000 miles on speedo, but it hasn't worked in years. ODO has vibrated around the dial. This bike runs great I'm selling so my son can get a dual sport (650cc). I've owned it for 10 years, got it from my father. It's...

Join Bay Area Big Thumpers for a two night dual sport ride through Big Sur and Salinas Valley on August 27 to 29. You can find out more here and sign up. Space is limited: https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Big-Thumpers-Dual-Sport-Group/events/271735975/

All: I've started a meetup group for dual sport riders, specifically thumpers like the KLR 650, DR 650... I'm located in Boulder Creek, so I'll likely focus the attention on the South Bay and Central Coast - but open to all. Not trying to compete with any other groups, actually looking to...

I'm going to do a ride on Friday, June 4th leaving from Scotts Valley area mid morning down through Gonzales and back through Hollister. There will be a dirt section. PM me if you want to join and we will arrange a meet up location.

Got bored and looked at a map today. East of Milpitas I found Marsh Rd to Oakridge Rd by Calaveras Reservoir. Map says it's unpaved, especially down toward Black Mountain. Anyone ever ride up there on a dual sport? Worth checking out?

Since the weather is going to clear up for a couple of days, any interest in a "Isolation" group ride? We could meet, stay in our helmets and do a group ride? Many of us are at home... let's make some lemonade!

I went into a local shop today to look at a bike. The shop is great. The staff is very young. It, however, was missing something from my past. There isn't a sense of gathering, community, passion. Don't get me wrong, I got fine service. The staff was respectful and attentive - but they weren't...

Hey All, I'm looking at a late model KLR 650 as a second bike for commuting and adventuring. The GS and its competitors are out of my budget. Any thoughts about the KLR? Impressions for those of you that have or have had one?

Rider lost his life on Bear Creek Road yesterday. Solo accident. 64 years old on what looks like to be a 1200 GS. "CHP reported that cable wires were on the ground and blocking Bear Creak Road, when the motorcyclist traveling westbound “failed to stop for the traffic hazard and rode into the...

May Meet up and Ride! Let's do Mt. Hamilton / Mines Road this time. We'll start at Starbucks, ride to the observatory, the Junction and have lunch in Livermore. Some may want to double back to get home. Meet at 8:30 AM, KSU at 9:00. Come with a full tank of gas and ready to ride! Other makes...

Hey All, Join us for the first 2019 RnineT riders group ride tomorrow, Satruday 4/30. Meet at Starbucks at Lawrence / El Camino in Santa Clara at 10:00 for coffee and connections. KSU at 11:30 sharp for a ride through Saratoga to Skywood Trading Post (across from Alices). All makes welcome -...

I'm having issues with the speedo on my '85 R80 airhead. I think it's the cluster. I changed the cable... Any recommedation on where to take it? I've heard about Palo Alto Speedometer - anyone have any experience with them?

After a tremendous first meeting, we're planning another summer meet up and group ride for SF Bay Area RnineT owners and friends! We'll meet at the Starbucks in Santa Clara at Lawrence Expressway and El Camino on 8/4 at 9:00 am, then head out for a ride at 11:00. Everyone is welcome, we even let...