Saturday 17 October Ride

DB Cooper · 10-15-2009, 09:53 PM

Any one up for the Lowman loop or something else? The weather will be nice on Saturday and I'm thinking this may be my last time this season.

Meet at Beacon Chevron 11:00 and depart at 11:30. Ride the loop for one last time this season.

Stops in GV, Lowman, IC, and Gowen Chevron.

dayven99 · 10-16-2009, 12:17 AM

I might be up for Sat. but starting the opposite way. see how the weather holds.

micko24 · 10-16-2009, 03:17 AM

i'll try to make it DB

m5james · 10-16-2009, 08:34 AM

Isn't Lowman still all gravely from lastweeks reports? I'd like to take a ride on Saturday, but not on roads that are setup for failure.

cms1172 · 10-16-2009, 12:17 PM

I want to ride, but can't leave til 3.
Is anyone up for a later ride?

FuelCell · 10-16-2009, 12:35 PM

I'd love to go, but I have to be at work in Garden City at 4 PM. How long does the loop usually take? Also, after Idaho City was really sandy.

stubby · 10-16-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Isn't Lowman still all gravely from lastweeks reports? I'd like to take a ride on Saturday, but not on roads that are setup for failure.

Its probably worse than last week with all the rain. Just slow it down some and leave an escape route.

scharf2u · 10-16-2009, 12:59 PM

count me in, one last ride before I wash the bike and put it up for winter.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

leave an escape route.

The bushes

m5james · 10-16-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuelCell

I'd love to go, but I have to be at work in Garden City at 4 PM. How long does the loop usually take? Also, after Idaho City was really sandy.

On a Saturday?

theduckllr · 10-16-2009, 02:04 PM

Lots of sand between Lowman and IC. I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

Lots of sand between Lowman and IC. I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

Screw the sand, especially if I might be 2 up. How many do you actually think will be in your group?

Cider · 10-16-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

Lots of sand between Lowman and IC. I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

Does Starbucks mind if I drop my starter cart off the night before? Hope they have a place to plug in tire warmers, too.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

Lots of sand between Lowman and IC. I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

I just got a text about 3 riders who will be meeting at my place to come w/ me. It'd still be nice to know how many other people you think are coming in your crew.

theduckllr · 10-16-2009, 03:07 PM

Unknown quantity. But so far I have enlisted 4 ducati riding, espresso sipping elitists, and one fascist BMW rider who has webbed feet.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...81839&t=h&z=11

Cider · 10-16-2009, 03:13 PM

Get a GoldWing rider to attend and you'll achieve the elusive hat-trick of snootiness.

theduckllr · 10-16-2009, 03:22 PM

No, the Goldwing would only complete our Axis of Evil. German, Italian, and Japanese.... off to fight the dying Americans (Buell)

cms1172 · 10-16-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

No, the Goldwing would only complete our Axis of Evil. German, Italian, and Japanese.... off to fight the dying Americans (Buell)

If I was able to go that early, I would represent the American Spirit for the dead Buell.

cms1172 · 10-16-2009, 05:18 PM

Joel, if you want to do a simple ride there are a couple of us that might put together for Lake Lowell and Map Rock. not the best ride in the valley, but running a little later for anyone who wants to go.

Gem STate ST · 10-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Duckller if you take Simplot Blvd. to Wilder and take Peckham Rd just past the big gas station.Peckham will take you clear to the bridge by Adrian.Lots less cops but beware of mud on the road from the farm machinery.

DB Cooper · 10-16-2009, 05:44 PM

Still riding tomorrow, I'm up for something else if the group wants to ride to some other destination. As of now the plan is for Lowman Loop. The weather is good, get out and ride.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 05:48 PM

Lowman loop...weather is good, roads are terrible. Why?

STR8UP41908 · 10-16-2009, 06:16 PM

with all the hunters traveling thru there i would think the sand should be almost gone anyway thru the lowman loop. good possibility i will be there.....i think the roads will be ok....but i know those are famous last words "I THINK"

m5james · 10-16-2009, 06:50 PM

The fat kid is trying to get a concrete answer for four people...Lowman Loop, meet at the Starbucks in Eagle @ 10am? How long does that ride usually last anyways?

m5james · 10-16-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

Unknown quantity. But so far I have enlisted 4 ducati riding, espresso sipping elitists, and one fascist BMW rider who has webbed feet.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...81839&t=h&z=11

So between the reviews on TJDMobile's website and getting frustrated because it's one post w/ 3 seperate rides again, myself and 3 other riders have decided to take the Owyhee Canyon ride. Just to get an idea, how many other people are taking this same ride for sure?

1 - theduckllr (plus 5 unnamed riders)
2 - Ducati 1
3 - Ducati 2
4 - Ducati 3
5 - Ducati 4
6 - BMW 1
7 - James (m5james) - 2 up
8 - Kevin
9 - Zach - 2 up
10 - Scott

Go ahead and add yourself to the list tonight just for ###ts and giggles AND show-up tomorrow @ 10am, Starbucks in Eagle per theduckllr who decided this is the one to be on.

DB Cooper · 10-16-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Lowman loop...weather is good, roads are terrible. Why?

Do you know for sure the roads are crappy?

I'm open for anything, the ride you are going on is a new one to me. It doesn't matter to me where I ride to. I just want to get some ass end of the season in. After I put the bike away I won't be riding again until next July

.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 07:39 PM

I don't know for certain the roads are crap on Lowman, but it's been mentioned more than once about the potential risk of gravel. See the post above if you're interested. This one will be a new one for me also, and there are 12 people coming already.

Pimpit · 10-16-2009, 07:40 PM

Wow james you can find just about every excuse not to ride. I dont like rain, There might be sand and gravel, People dont look for bikes in weather other than sunshine. Have you ever heard the saying adapt and overcome, Like stubby said slow down and enjoy your ride. Granted dry 90 degree weather is ideal for knee dragging riding is a joy in life that if you really love you will learn to enjoy it anytime not just when the elements are perfect. Do they shut the tracks down due to rain or cooler weather? If you dont ride like a jackass and you pay attention a ride in any conditions (other than snow and ice) can be safe fun and very rewarding

m5james · 10-16-2009, 07:51 PM

What are you talkin about bro? I just said i'm going on duckllr's ride tomorrow morning w/ a decent group of people already. 4 of us are meeting at my house for breakfast, any bike mainenance then meeting at Starbucks in Eagle @ 10am. See post #25

I'm not trying to sound like some pussy because those that have ridden w/ me know my fatass isn't shy on the throttle, but a majority of these roads i've never been on before and people still wreck in sand and gravel on slow rides. Jason wasnt going stupidly fast when he wrecked and the roads were clear, on top of something he's ridden before. I saw him in the hospital and on crutches at Lee's place...i'm trying to avoid that ###t as much as possible. If I knew the area better i'd be more cool w/ gravely roads, but since i've really only been to HSB/Emmett(twice now) and IC(once, when Rhonda wrecked), everything i'm gonna take w/ caution until I know where i'm going.

Hell, maybe my new bike has something to do w/ it

DB Cooper · 10-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Good luck on that ride. I'm still going to meet and plan for the Lowman.

The Lowman Plan is on......

m5james · 10-16-2009, 07:57 PM

I haven't seen anything concrete for Lowman, so hopefully something pans out for that one. From the map that duckllr posted, this is going to be like a 5hr ride total. Either way, have a good one.

Gem STate ST · 10-16-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

I don't know for certain the roads are crap, but it's been mentioned more than once about the potential risk of gravel. See the post above if you're interested. This one will be a new one for me also, and there are 12 people coming already.

Slightly bigger than gravel.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 07:59 PM

Lake Owyhee? I thought that was pics for Lowman. Well shit..... You goin tomorrow?

Pimpit · 10-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

What are you talkin about bro? I just said i'm going on duckllr's ride tomorrow morning w/ a decent group of people already. 4 of us are meeting at my house for breakfast, any bike mainenance then meeting at Starbucks in Eagle @ 10am. See post #25

I'm not trying to sound like some pussy because those that have ridden w/ me know my fatass isn't shy on the throttle, but a majority of these roads i've never been on before and people still wreck in sand and gravel on slow rides. Jason wasnt going stupidly fast when he wrecked and the roads were clear, on top of something he's ridden before. I saw him in the hospital and on crutches at Lee's place...i'm trying to avoid that ###t as much as possible. If I knew the area better i'd be more cool w/ gravely roads, but since i've really only been to HSB/Emmett(twice now) and IC(once, when Rhonda wrecked), everything i'm gonna take w/ caution until I know where i'm going.
Hell, maybe my new bike has something to do w/ it

See you just stated a good point, Jason wasn't riding to fast, the roads were clear, and the weather was great. If you are gonna go down you are gonna go down. It doesnt matter if you have rode that ride a hundred times or its your first time. it doesnt matter on the weather or the conditions of the road, it matters on how you adapt to the conditions.

m5james · 10-16-2009, 08:33 PM

K, but increasing the odds of me wreckin my ###t in the rain or gravel, especially when I've got a passenger, isn't of interest to me. Maybe I'm just a big pussy, but I like it better when the odds are at least slightly in mt favor.

At this point w/ Gem State's pic, I'm I don't know what the hell to do. I just got of the phone w/ one of the guys from my group, and just as I told him, I haven't done enough rides around here to know which is better or worse. If I was in Seattle I'd be EASILY meeting 40-50 riders at Renton Motorcycles and I'd know every road to take w/o even thinking about it. Here I don't have that privelege, but its annoying coming to these forums and no one can make a concrete plan and/or people make a suggestion post then disappear leaving us that aren't certain up in the air.

I'll have people meeting at my place around 9 to work on our figures and I'll be on my phone checkin this thread all night, so we'll see what happens since my group doesn't really seem to care where we go either.

DB Cooper · 10-16-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Good luck on that ride. I'm still going to meet and plan for the Lowman.

The Lowman Plan is on......

Decision made...

cms1172 · 10-16-2009, 08:52 PM

I am going riding about 3, but I can wait til 4. Am going to do a simple ride, Lake Lowell and Map Rock. any wants to come just text or PM me, no problem,

m5james · 10-16-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Decision made...

SOOOO...just in case we turn into a bunch of girls by the morning time and we can't make up our minds, where is the Lowman ride going to meet up at and how many people can we expect to show up?

Linker33 · 10-16-2009, 09:21 PM

I'm in for Lowman.

DB Cooper · 10-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

SOOOO...just in case we turn into a bunch of girls by the morning time and we can't make up our minds, where is the Lowman ride going to meet up at and how many people can we expect to show up?

See post #1

10-16-2009, 07:39 PM	#27
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	I don't know for certain the roads are crap on Lowman, but it's been mentioned more than once about the potential risk of gravel. See the post above if you're interested. This one will be a new one for me also, and there are 12 people coming already. Last edited by m5james; 10-16-2009 at 08:01 PM.

10-16-2009, 07:54 PM	#30
DB Cooper Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 637	Good luck on that ride. I'm still going to meet and plan for the Lowman. The Lowman Plan is on...... Last edited by DB Cooper; 10-16-2009 at 08:37 PM.

10-16-2009, 08:33 PM	#35
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	K, but increasing the odds of me wreckin my ###t in the rain or gravel, especially when I've got a passenger, isn't of interest to me. Maybe I'm just a big pussy, but I like it better when the odds are at least slightly in mt favor. At this point w/ Gem State's pic, I'm I don't know what the hell to do. I just got of the phone w/ one of the guys from my group, and just as I told him, I haven't done enough rides around here to know which is better or worse. If I was in Seattle I'd be EASILY meeting 40-50 riders at Renton Motorcycles and I'd know every road to take w/o even thinking about it. Here I don't have that privelege, but its annoying coming to these forums and no one can make a concrete plan and/or people make a suggestion post then disappear leaving us that aren't certain up in the air. I'll have people meeting at my place around 9 to work on our figures and I'll be on my phone checkin this thread all night, so we'll see what happens since my group doesn't really seem to care where we go either. Last edited by m5james; 10-16-2009 at 08:41 PM.

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10-15-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
DB Cooper Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 637	Saturday 17 October Ride Any one up for the Lowman loop or something else? The weather will be nice on Saturday and I'm thinking this may be my last time this season. Meet at Beacon Chevron 11:00 and depart at 11:30. Ride the loop for one last time this season. Stops in GV, Lowman, IC, and Gowen Chevron.

10-16-2009, 12:17 AM	#2
dayven99 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 69	I might be up for Sat. but starting the opposite way. see how the weather holds.

10-16-2009, 03:17 AM	#3
micko24 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007 From: boise Posts: 1,622	i'll try to make it DB

10-16-2009, 08:34 AM	#4
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Isn't Lowman still all gravely from lastweeks reports? I'd like to take a ride on Saturday, but not on roads that are setup for failure.

10-16-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,307 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	I want to ride, but can't leave til 3. Is anyone up for a later ride?

10-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
FuelCell Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Eagle, ID Posts: 378 I Ride: 2009 Suzuki SV650S	I'd love to go, but I have to be at work in Garden City at 4 PM. How long does the loop usually take? Also, after Idaho City was really sandy.

10-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#8
scharf2u Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: Boise Posts: 1,028 I Ride: Victory Kingpin, The Harley is deceased :(	count me in, one last ride before I wash the bike and put it up for winter.

10-16-2009, 02:04 PM	#11
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,196 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	Lots of sand between Lowman and IC. I have a crew meeting at 10am @ Starbucks in Eagle for a ride to Owyhee Resevior if any of you want to poach it. Plan on a moderate PACE ride.

10-16-2009, 03:07 PM	#15
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,196 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	Unknown quantity. But so far I have enlisted 4 ducati riding, espresso sipping elitists, and one fascist BMW rider who has webbed feet. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...81839&t=h&z=11

10-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#16
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Get a GoldWing rider to attend and you'll achieve the elusive hat-trick of snootiness.

10-16-2009, 03:22 PM	#17
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,196 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	No, the Goldwing would only complete our Axis of Evil. German, Italian, and Japanese.... off to fight the dying Americans (Buell)

10-16-2009, 05:18 PM	#19
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,307 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	Joel, if you want to do a simple ride there are a couple of us that might put together for Lake Lowell and Map Rock. not the best ride in the valley, but running a little later for anyone who wants to go.

10-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#20
Gem STate ST Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: K-Town Posts: 904 I Ride: 2006 ST1300A-02'Falco	Duckller if you take Simplot Blvd. to Wilder and take Peckham Rd just past the big gas station.Peckham will take you clear to the bridge by Adrian.Lots less cops but beware of mud on the road from the farm machinery.

10-16-2009, 05:44 PM	#21
DB Cooper Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 637	Still riding tomorrow, I'm up for something else if the group wants to ride to some other destination. As of now the plan is for Lowman Loop. The weather is good, get out and ride.

10-16-2009, 05:48 PM	#22
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Lowman loop...weather is good, roads are terrible. Why?

10-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#23
STR8UP41908 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Meridian Posts: 457 I Ride: 2008 GSXR750	with all the hunters traveling thru there i would think the sand should be almost gone anyway thru the lowman loop. good possibility i will be there.....i think the roads will be ok....but i know those are famous last words "I THINK"

10-16-2009, 06:50 PM	#24
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	The fat kid is trying to get a concrete answer for four people...Lowman Loop, meet at the Starbucks in Eagle @ 10am? How long does that ride usually last anyways?

10-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#28
Pimpit Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 4,137 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	Wow james you can find just about every excuse not to ride. I dont like rain, There might be sand and gravel, People dont look for bikes in weather other than sunshine. Have you ever heard the saying adapt and overcome, Like stubby said slow down and enjoy your ride. Granted dry 90 degree weather is ideal for knee dragging riding is a joy in life that if you really love you will learn to enjoy it anytime not just when the elements are perfect. Do they shut the tracks down due to rain or cooler weather? If you dont ride like a jackass and you pay attention a ride in any conditions (other than snow and ice) can be safe fun and very rewarding

10-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#31
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	I haven't seen anything concrete for Lowman, so hopefully something pans out for that one. From the map that duckllr posted, this is going to be like a 5hr ride total. Either way, have a good one.

10-16-2009, 07:59 PM	#33
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Lake Owyhee? I thought that was pics for Lowman. Well shit..... You goin tomorrow?

10-16-2009, 08:52 PM	#37
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,307 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	I am going riding about 3, but I can wait til 4. Am going to do a simple ride, Lake Lowell and Map Rock. any wants to come just text or PM me, no problem,

10-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#39
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,428 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	I'm in for Lowman.