Anyone for a ride this Saturday?

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 12:44 AM

I want to get out of the house with all of this nice weather lately. Is anyone interested in going for any kind of a ride this Saturday 3/6/10? I don't know when or where since I'm new to this group stuff. Lowman loop maybe (I've never been). Any suggestions/interest? I'm in downtown Boise.

Zed6E · 03-04-2010, 12:50 AM

DONT DO IT!!!...Stay off Lowman for a while longer...let someone else go check it for you...lol

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed6E

DONT DO IT!!!...Stay off Lowman for a while longer...let someone else go check it for you...lol

Okay. Thanks for the advice. How about anywhere else?

romo23 · 03-04-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed6E

DONT DO IT!!!...Stay off Lowman for a while longer...let someone else go check it for you...lol

agreed. 1+

you could always do maprock/lake lowell loop im sure someone could pm you a google map, i would but i am not positive of the whole route as i usually only do a section of lake lowell.

im probably down for a saturday ride though, weather and hw depending.

liltribute · 03-04-2010, 03:01 AM

I would be, but I have to work and still have another month or so before I get my endorsement.

scharf2u · 03-04-2010, 07:10 AM

I'm up for it, will have to wait and see what the weather will be doing. Would be interested in leaving Boise around noon.

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 07:38 AM

I am definitely there screw homework. Scharf found a really good route. Its fun both backwards and forwards. Come on weather. Well channels 6, 7, and 12 all say 52, 53, and 54 partly cloudy. Then you have those crazy bastards at channel 2 saying 44 and rain.

could go either way. Liltribute do you have a permit?

liltribute · 03-04-2010, 08:08 AM

Not yet, gonna wait till I take star class so my insurance is cheaper. Plus, I have to work. It sucks, but my two days off are Mon and Tues. How do I get a permit anyway? And what are the "limits" with the permit? Couldn't find out any info on this.

Linker33 · 03-04-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by liltribute

Not yet, gonna wait till I take star class so my insurance is cheaper. Plus, I have to work. It sucks, but my two days off are Mon and Tues. How do I get a permit anyway? And what are the "limits" with the permit? Couldn't find out any info on this.

Just go to the DMV and take a written test. Permit is good for 6 months, no freeway/passangers/night riding.

DreamMerchant · 03-04-2010, 09:57 AM

Did Map Rock/Lake Lowell with Grumbler on Tuesday. Roads were in good shape for this time of year, just the usual sand and gravel issues. It was a nice day, a little windy and still trying to see Marsing as a scenic destination!?
Oh well!

liltribute · 03-04-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Linker33

Just go to the DMV and take a written test. Permit is good for 6 months, no freeway/passangers/night riding.

Sweet! I just might have to do it in a couple days (Fri). Is the test fairly easy (common sense) or should I really study up for it?

romo23 · 03-04-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by liltribute

Sweet! I just might have to do it in a couple days (Fri). Is the test fairly easy (common sense) or should I really study up for it?

well i would say atleast read it

, everything you should know wont be covered in the test. but its not very difficult at all, neither is the riding portion. ( i know your taking star)

liltribute · 03-04-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by romo23

well i would say atleast read it

, everything you should know wont be covered in the test. but its not very difficult at all, neither is the riding portion. ( i know your taking star)

I'll definitely read through it. Thanks!

romo23 · 03-04-2010, 12:00 PM

idk if you have ridden before or not but if your comfortable witht eh bike on straight roads lake lowell is a good way to learn curves

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 12:05 PM

So whats the plan? We going to do the Lake/Maprock?

liltribute · 03-04-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by romo23

idk if you have ridden before or not but if your comfortable witht eh bike on straight roads lake lowell is a good way to learn curves

I'm getting to be fairly comfortable. I ride to the gas station every now and then to get some experience. I'm still not too sure of higher speeds just yet, but have gotten it up to 55, lol. If I can get my permit, I'm down for a ride on Saturday, just have to be to work in Boise by 4:30. I would also need time to go home to get my suv,

. But don't count me in just yet because I'm not 100% sure I will be able to get my permit on Friday. It also depends on whether or not the wife will let me go.

Since I know it's coming, I'll do it first, lol

shaner · 03-04-2010, 12:30 PM

Just FYI for anyone considering Lowman. I was up there last weekend and the roads are nowhere near rideable. Sand, water, mud, rocks... You name it and it was on the road. Also, hit a good bit of snow south of IC. I'd say the loop is a good month or so from being rideable at least.

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by scharf2u

I'm up for it, will have to wait and see what the weather will be doing. Would be interested in leaving Boise around noon.

Sweet! Noon sounds like a plan to me.

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Originally Posted by e11charlie

I am definitely there screw homework. Scharf found a really good route. Its fun both backwards and forwards. Come on weather. Well channels 6, 7, and 12 all say 52, 53, and 54 partly cloudy. Then you have those crazy bastards at channel 2 saying 44 and rain.

could go either way. Liltribute do you have a permit?

Fingers are crossed for sun and warmth.

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Originally Posted by e11charlie

So whats the plan? We going to do the Lake/Maprock?

As long as someone going knows the way, it sounds awesome to me.

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 04:27 PM

Well scharf knows the route so do I. Odds are someone there will know.

tc305 · 03-04-2010, 04:31 PM

where are u meeting up to go on this ride? what time would we be back to boise?
i might go if i can be back befor 3:00

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 04:38 PM

Anyone else have any ideas? I'm not sure where the majority of us live.

tc305 · 03-04-2010, 04:40 PM

i live here in boise but its your baby u say the where an when . if i can i will but it mostly depends on the weather

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 05:19 PM

Alright. Well if there are no objections, maybe we can meet at the Chevron on Broadway.
Jackson's Food‎
2002 Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83706-4204

How does that sound to everyone?

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 07:55 PM

Where are you going?

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by e11charlie

Where are you going?

We going to do the Lake/Maprock ride it sounds like.

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 08:38 PM

What time are you guys leaving Boise? That way i know what time to meet you at Lake Shore Chevron.

cms1172 · 03-04-2010, 08:41 PM

Map rock is Okay, but have been out there couple of times already, over too quick. I was thinking of making the run over into Emmett. lots of curves. Lower elevation than Lowman, should be clear.

tc305 · 03-04-2010, 09:00 PM

can we combine map rock and emmet?
what time do we meet at chevron firehawk?

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e11charlie

What time are you guys leaving Boise? That way i know what time to meet you at Lake Shore Chevron.

I'd say meet at Chevron at Noon, leave at noon:30.

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Originally Posted by cms1172

Map rock is Okay, but have been out there couple of times already, over too quick. I was thinking of making the run over into Emmett. lots of curves. Lower elevation than Lowman, should be clear.

How long a ride is Emmett? Is it a ride that's okay for people who are new to curves? I'm fine with Emmett if it's okay for those people like myself. Haha.

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Originally Posted by tc305

can we combine map rock and emmet?
what time do we meet at chevron firehawk?

I like that thought. How long do you think it would take round trip? Again, meet at Chevron @ 12, leave at 12:30.

cms1172 · 03-04-2010, 09:08 PM

the curves are not nearly what you would find up by Lowman, but what I really like is those hills coming into and out of Horseshoe, at interstate speeds.

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cms1172

the curves are not nearly what you would find up by Lowman, but what I really like is those hills coming into and out of Horseshoe, at interstate speeds.

Uhhh....? Sorry to be uneducated, but I have not done any riding other than in Boise and on the freeway in Boise.

So, could you elaborate please? Thanks.

Mikey · 03-04-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk

Uhhh....? Sorry to be uneducated, but I have not done any riding other than in Boise and on the freeway in Boise.

So, could you elaborate please? Thanks.

The road through Horseshoe Bend to Emmet is a great ride for beginer to intermediate riders as the curves are nice and long...I guess sweeping would be a good adjective... they don't force you to really throw your bike on its side with your knee scraping to get around but instead you can keep up highway speeds and not feel like your riding over your head. And the bonus is that good number of cars drive it daily and so any sand or gravel should be scrubbed off to the sides or at the very least in the center on the lines.

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

The road through Horseshoe Bend to Emmet is a great ride for beginer to intermediate riders as the curves are nice and long...I guess sweeping would be a good adjective... they don't force you to really throw your bike on its side with your knee scraping to get around but instead you can keep up highway speeds and not feel like your riding over your head. And the bonus is that good number of cars drive it daily and so any sand or gravel should be scrubbed off to the sides or at the very least in the center on the lines.

Okay. That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks a lot! Well that sounds good. Let's do the Emmet or Emmet/Map Rock combo. Which is preferred?

cms1172 · 03-04-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

The road through Horseshoe Bend to Emmet is a great ride for beginer to intermediate riders as the curves are nice and long...I guess sweeping would be a good adjective... they don't force you to really throw your bike on its side with your knee scraping to get around but instead you can keep up highway speeds and not feel like your riding over your head. And the bonus is that good number of cars drive it daily and so any sand or gravel should be scrubbed off to the sides or at the very least in the center on the lines.

Thanks Mikey, I was wondering how to explain it.

If you combined the rides, there would be a lot of interstate between nampa and eagle road.

If there are some roads that would be worth the trip between those 2 routes, feel free to chime in.

Mikey · 03-04-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk

Okay. That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks a lot! Well that sounds good. Let's do the Emmet or Emmet/Map Rock combo. Which is preferred?

Ummm I think an Emmet/Map rock is a kind of a hard combo. Coming back from Emmet puts you north of Meridian and just east of Star. Map Rock is Southwest of Lake Lowell. So you'd have to run across the valley just to hit Map Rock which is only about what 10 to 15 miles of twists, then it's pretty straight out to Marsing. But hey it's up to you guys...Hell if I can get a chance I may even try and make it.

The trip around horseshoe to Emmet is a decant enough ride...Maybe 70 miles...so after that I usually just mob around town for a few then head home.

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 09:51 PM

I could do with a change of scenery. When and where? I could probably head out with you CMS.

*Wyld Angel* · 03-04-2010, 09:53 PM

I might be able to pry myself away from homework to do an emmett/ black canyon ride. Its my favorite ^_^ Also from the sounds of it there will be noobs on this ride which makes me happy, so long as you are well behaved noobs. I want to go slow (well, slower then matt) and enjoy the ride . I live in se boise, I could meet on broadway or floating feather cheveron in eagle. Or both if someone wanted to meet in boise first. Not sure if matt's up to it yet tho, he's still dealing with back pain.

cms1172 · 03-04-2010, 09:56 PM

well you could just come to my house, then where is everyone else coming from? usual meeting place is floating feather chevron. which is at floating feather and hwy 55, by eagle. then could hit some lunch in Emmett. I am open to ideas for that one.

e11charlie · 03-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Oooh the blue ribbon in Emmet has the best buffalo burgers in the world. Yeah I will just come by your house then.

Firehawk · 03-04-2010, 10:02 PM

Haha. Well at this point it's up to you experienced people. I will go with whatever and obviously you all know best. Lets still meet at the Chevron mentioned earlier at 12:00pm and leave at 12:30pm and go from there if that's okay.

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03-04-2010, 12:50 AM	#2
Zed6E Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008 From: Boise Posts: 514 I Ride: ELINCHROM, NIKONs and Alien Beess	DONT DO IT!!!...Stay off Lowman for a while longer...let someone else go check it for you...lol

03-04-2010, 03:01 AM	#5
liltribute Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: Nampa Posts: 218 I Ride: Can I borrow yours?	I would be, but I have to work and still have another month or so before I get my endorsement.

03-04-2010, 07:10 AM	#6
scharf2u Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: Boise Posts: 1,014 I Ride: Victory Kingpin, The Harley is deceased :(	I'm up for it, will have to wait and see what the weather will be doing. Would be interested in leaving Boise around noon.

03-04-2010, 07:38 AM	#7
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	I am definitely there screw homework. Scharf found a really good route. Its fun both backwards and forwards. Come on weather. Well channels 6, 7, and 12 all say 52, 53, and 54 partly cloudy. Then you have those crazy bastards at channel 2 saying 44 and rain. could go either way. Liltribute do you have a permit?

03-04-2010, 08:08 AM	#8
liltribute Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: Nampa Posts: 218 I Ride: Can I borrow yours?	Not yet, gonna wait till I take star class so my insurance is cheaper. Plus, I have to work. It sucks, but my two days off are Mon and Tues. How do I get a permit anyway? And what are the "limits" with the permit? Couldn't find out any info on this.

03-04-2010, 09:57 AM	#10
DreamMerchant Member Joined: Oct 2009 From: the 4th dimension Posts: 33 I Ride: without limits	Did Map Rock/Lake Lowell with Grumbler on Tuesday. Roads were in good shape for this time of year, just the usual sand and gravel issues. It was a nice day, a little windy and still trying to see Marsing as a scenic destination!? Oh well!

03-04-2010, 12:00 PM	#14
romo23 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009 From: caldwell, idaho Posts: 235 I Ride: 2001 sv650	idk if you have ridden before or not but if your comfortable witht eh bike on straight roads lake lowell is a good way to learn curves

03-04-2010, 12:05 PM	#15
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	So whats the plan? We going to do the Lake/Maprock?

03-04-2010, 12:30 PM	#17
shaner Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: The Hood Posts: 3,378 I Ride: 03 F4i	Just FYI for anyone considering Lowman. I was up there last weekend and the roads are nowhere near rideable. Sand, water, mud, rocks... You name it and it was on the road. Also, hit a good bit of snow south of IC. I'd say the loop is a good month or so from being rideable at least.

03-04-2010, 04:27 PM	#19
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	Well scharf knows the route so do I. Odds are someone there will know.

03-04-2010, 04:31 PM	#20
tc305 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 From: boise Posts: 716 I Ride: sv 1000	where are u meeting up to go on this ride? what time would we be back to boise? i might go if i can be back befor 3:00

03-04-2010, 04:38 PM	#21
Firehawk Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 69 I Ride: Blue '07 Yamaha FZ6	Anyone else have any ideas? I'm not sure where the majority of us live.

03-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#22
tc305 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 From: boise Posts: 716 I Ride: sv 1000	i live here in boise but its your baby u say the where an when . if i can i will but it mostly depends on the weather

03-04-2010, 05:19 PM	#23
Firehawk Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 69 I Ride: Blue '07 Yamaha FZ6	Alright. Well if there are no objections, maybe we can meet at the Chevron on Broadway. Jackson's Food‎ 2002 Broadway Avenue Boise, ID 83706-4204 How does that sound to everyone?

03-04-2010, 07:55 PM	#24
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	Where are you going?

03-04-2010, 08:38 PM	#26
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	What time are you guys leaving Boise? That way i know what time to meet you at Lake Shore Chevron.

03-04-2010, 08:41 PM	#27
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,174 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	Map rock is Okay, but have been out there couple of times already, over too quick. I was thinking of making the run over into Emmett. lots of curves. Lower elevation than Lowman, should be clear.

03-04-2010, 09:00 PM	#28
tc305 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 From: boise Posts: 716 I Ride: sv 1000	can we combine map rock and emmet? what time do we meet at chevron firehawk?

03-04-2010, 09:08 PM	#30
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,174 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	the curves are not nearly what you would find up by Lowman, but what I really like is those hills coming into and out of Horseshoe, at interstate speeds.

03-04-2010, 09:51 PM	#36
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	I could do with a change of scenery. When and where? I could probably head out with you CMS.

03-04-2010, 09:53 PM	#37
Wyld Angel Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Boisah Posts: 510 I Ride: 99 R6 & 06 R6	I might be able to pry myself away from homework to do an emmett/ black canyon ride. Its my favorite ^_^ Also from the sounds of it there will be noobs on this ride which makes me happy, so long as you are well behaved noobs. I want to go slow (well, slower then matt) and enjoy the ride . I live in se boise, I could meet on broadway or floating feather cheveron in eagle. Or both if someone wanted to meet in boise first. Not sure if matt's up to it yet tho, he's still dealing with back pain.

03-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#38
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,174 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	well you could just come to my house, then where is everyone else coming from? usual meeting place is floating feather chevron. which is at floating feather and hwy 55, by eagle. then could hit some lunch in Emmett. I am open to ideas for that one.

03-04-2010, 09:59 PM	#39
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	Oooh the blue ribbon in Emmet has the best buffalo burgers in the world. Yeah I will just come by your house then.

03-04-2010, 10:02 PM	#40
Firehawk Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 69 I Ride: Blue '07 Yamaha FZ6	Haha. Well at this point it's up to you experienced people. I will go with whatever and obviously you all know best. Lets still meet at the Chevron mentioned earlier at 12:00pm and leave at 12:30pm and go from there if that's okay.