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Title: Home Safe post
Post by: moparman70 on June 01, 2014, 10:38:15 PM
Moparman70 -  Steve home safe

total of 616 miles covered - Avg moving speed 71mph ( really good considering we spent 30 mins touring around San Fran on city streets) -- made up the speed on the 5 once we crossed from the 101.  Moving time 8hr48mins  Stopped time 2hr 45mins

Mike - Mark --- that BMW bike  ( the high speed guy we followed for a bit 100+ )---- reappeared and passed me just after I left you Mark -- at the 210/5 --- I followed for a bit then backed off -- caught up to him once again as the traffic slowed --- he wasn't a lane splitter I guess so he was  never to be seen again once I passed him.

the 5 through LA was great no real traffic --normal or plus speeds all the way home.  Will post pics later on Mikes post

Thanks to all -- it was a blast to see and party and ride with all.
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: yamaha fj rider on June 02, 2014, 12:42:10 AM
Had a great time with all. Looking forward to next rally already. Thanks to everyone for making it a great rally. Fred and I made it to my house about 9:30 pm mountain time. My bike unloaded and Fred is all loaded ready to leave in the morning for the last leg of his trip.

Kurt

Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: simi_ed on June 02, 2014, 01:34:31 AM
We rolled in about 11:10 PM.  No drama, just loose tie downs, Bay area traffic, and the fun continued down I-5.  All home good with a shiny KTM in the truck bed.  Time for zzzzzzzzzz ...

Ed & Sue.
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Derek Young on June 02, 2014, 02:14:28 AM
Cap'n Ron and I rode hwy 36/3 today with Donna following in the support vehicle. It was a spectacular ride! 335 miles of awesome! In Yreka for the night. Donna and I will be slowly making our way home by Saturday. Ron will be takin the long way home as he does(really long way).

Donna and I had a great time at this year's rally. Thank you to all who helped to make it our favorite rally to date.

Hope everyone has safe journeys home.

Derek
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: skymasteres on June 02, 2014, 02:29:19 AM
Steve,  made it home fine. That guy on the Beemer was too high profile for me.
All, in spite of the setbacks, I had an AMAZING time at the rally. Liking forward to next year already.  :-)
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: winddancer on June 02, 2014, 07:55:09 AM
Pam and I got home around 1:30 unloaded the bike then relaxed had a great time and met some good people thanks for a good first rally I will defantly be there next year
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Flynt on June 02, 2014, 02:33:49 PM
Our turn...

Getting Dan home was the Sunday project...  Diane and I rolled from the KOA with Wizard and Dan's mount on the trailer, then went to his hotel to get him into his car for the ride home.  He broke the lower 3 ribs on the left side (likely guard rail impact) and is bruised and beaten a bit, but he stayed tough and we got him into the back seat of his truck...  took about an hour.  We took two of his kids (his wife and 3 kids came up to Willits as well...  it is his wife's home town) so he'd have some room, then we headed to San Jose.  3.5 hours and we were slightly behind them due to towing/lunch timing.  By the time we got to his house he was inside in his easy chair, smiling, and joking about the weekend...  he's going to be fine.  I put his bike, the front and rear 17" conversion parts from Derek, and the windscreen from Fred in his garage waiting for him...  I'd bet he'll be out there looking it over within the week.  

Diane and I headed home then and did our unloading, then ordered some mexican food to go and recapped the fantastic riding Friday and Saturday.  She's truly hooked and, as Ron pointed out, a keeper for sure (if she'll keep me that is).  She especially enjoyed the scenery and the company failed to scare her off again this year...  we'll be back.  Thanks to LA Mike for getting me the shirts and for Derek knocking on our door early Sunday to make sure we still wanted the parts.  I'll PM you guys and get payments sent.

We all wanted to thank the recovery crew especially (Randy, Mike R, Mopar Steve, and Corey the Dancer) for coming to the scene and getting the bike back to camp.  Dan wanted me to give a special thanks to all along with an apology to those impacted by his incident.  I'm going to leave it to Dan to post some pics and tell his story...

Frank
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: yamaha fj rider on June 02, 2014, 08:38:55 PM
Just glad it wasn't worse and he will make a full recovery. He can use this as an excuse to mod the bike. Frank you are a GREAT friend. Thanks everybody for taking care of Dan and the bike.

Kurt
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Zari on June 02, 2014, 09:04:37 PM
Glad to hear that all is well with Dan!!!!  Looking forward to seeing him on his FJ and rolling Ice Chest in the Fall....GOOD TIMES! 

All the best.  Craig
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Firehawk068 on June 02, 2014, 10:01:17 PM
Made it home safe and sound back in Denver right around 5:30pm.
Took my time unloading the bike, and unpacking the Jeep..........Now for a shower and some rest.
I'll post up my rally post in a day or so when I sort the pictures........
Glad Dan is home safe :hi:
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: aviationfred on June 02, 2014, 11:42:21 PM
I made it home. An extremely long day. Started at 5am mountain time and got in to Wichita at 11pm central time. Trip meter on the truck shows 3787 miles for the round trip. The truck performed flawlessly and the FJ was happily tied down snugly the whole way. No issues and no performance awards.  :yahoo:

Glad Dan is going to be ok. The windscreen for Dan's bike is a donation, no payment required.

I will get photos posted in a day or so.

Fred
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: movenon on June 03, 2014, 12:34:01 AM
Glad Dan will recover. Kind of hits home...  Frank, I wanted to thank you for the 3 AM riding tips Sat morning.  I put them into practice later that morning and it really helped.  :good2: :good2:
George
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: simi_ed on June 03, 2014, 12:48:17 AM
This is a bit off topic but we nearly had a disaster of our own on Saturday.  Fortunately the rider saw the situation developing and avoided it before it was too late.  Sorry for the crude sketches and such, but I'm not an artist and barely a motorcyclist!
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/medium_21_02_06_14_11_51_56.jpeg)
Moparman & Florida Scott were heading down Highway 29 into Calistoga, with LA Mike & myself separated by several vehicles, with FJMonkey further separated by a few more vehicles.  As we approached the Disaster Point,  LA Mike decided to pass the 3 vehicles as we approached the interesection.  At the same time, vehicle #1-lead vehicle, in our direction signalled for a right turn, as well as vehicle #2 (both as red dots on diagram.  Both our bikes are yellow dots on diagram, LA Mike in lead).
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/medium_21_02_06_14_11_24_55_1.jpeg)
At the same time Target Vehicle (brown dot on diagram) determined that oncoming traffic was turning right and began to pull out for left turn.  LA Mike was in passing position next to Vehicle #3-trailing vehicle, and accelerating towards impact point!  I had a perfect view of impending events when Mike let off and pulled in from of Vehicle #3, thus avoiding the impact.

This is by no means an attack on Mike's riding, judgement or anything else.  I have done EXACTLY the same thing many times!  Mike got a sense of what was developing and retreated, a SMART MOVE!  
But this should be a warning for all of us how dangerous our hobby is and how vigilant we must be ALL THE TIME!  As my Dad told me more than 40 years ago, assume all cars don't see you AND they're trying to kill you!
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: andyoutandabout on June 03, 2014, 01:13:58 AM
Another kick butt rally - what are the odds? You riders made it all happen and happen with class. Big up to this years distance folk from way over on the eastside. Just how is it that 30 people can get together and just have a thoroughly good time, without anyone being a nob? Your all so gosh darn lovely, to quote a Depp line from the chocolate factory.
Special thanks to Colorado Alan and his cabin for saving my last minute arrival from having to erect a tent in the dark, bonus.
Dan, all the best with the rebuild, both ribs and bike. Wise investment those engine bars.
Top shelf riding with Mike Ramos, Mark O, and Craig Z, Randy, Kerry, Frank and Dan.
You know what, I hear that next years rally will be even better.
Andy
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Flynt on June 03, 2014, 08:41:55 AM
Quote from: movenon on June 03, 2014, 12:34:01 AM
I wanted to thank you for the 3 AM riding tips Sat morning.

I was talking about how to ride the cooler...  glad it helped with the FJ as well!   :i_am_so_happy:

Frank
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: movenon on June 03, 2014, 09:41:01 AM
Quote from: Flynt on June 03, 2014, 08:41:55 AM
Quote from: movenon on June 03, 2014, 12:34:01 AM
I wanted to thank you for the 3 AM riding tips Sat morning.

I was talking about how to ride the cooler...  glad it helped with the FJ as well!   :i_am_so_happy:

Frank

Well now that you think about it I was riding cooler  :drinks:
George
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on June 03, 2014, 10:29:37 AM
FJScott just dropped me and my stuff off at the house about half an hour ago. He should be home by noon or so.

GREAT time to be had by all. I wanna go back!!!

Cheers everyone, it was great to meet you all.

Time for a shower and a nap.

Steve
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on June 03, 2014, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: movenon on June 03, 2014, 12:34:01 AM
Frank, I wanted to thank you for the 3 AM riding tips Sat morning.  I put them into practice later that morning and it really helped.  :good2: :good2:
George

Frank,
I would like to thank you for tips, also. I heard your voice in my head Saturday afternoon on the 128 saying "Kiss the mirror" and "TURN". Good advice that I was putting into practice.

Steve
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on June 03, 2014, 10:51:40 AM
Quote from: aviationfred on June 02, 2014, 11:42:21 PM
...An extremely long day. <snip> Trip meter on the truck shows 3787 miles for the round trip.

PUSSY!

Quote from: aviationfred on June 02, 2014, 11:42:21 PM
The windscreen for Dan's bike is a donation...

Fred, you're a helluva guy! Great to meet you!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Mark Olson on June 04, 2014, 12:59:07 PM
Quote from: Flynt on June 02, 2014, 02:33:49 PM
Our turn...

Getting Dan home was the Sunday project...  Diane and I rolled from the KOA with Wizard and Dan's mount on the trailer, then went to his hotel to get him into his car for the ride home.  He broke the lower 3 ribs on the left side (likely guard rail impact) and is bruised and beaten a bit, but he stayed tough and we got him into the back seat of his truck...  took about an hour.  We took two of his kids (his wife and 3 kids came up to Willits as well...  it is his wife's home town) so he'd have some room, then we headed to San Jose.  3.5 hours and we were slightly behind them due to towing/lunch timing.  By the time we got to his house he was inside in his easy chair, smiling, and joking about the weekend...  he's going to be fine.  I put his bike, the front and rear 17" conversion parts from Derek, and the windscreen from Fred in his garage waiting for him...  I'd bet he'll be out there looking it over within the week.  

Diane and I headed home then and did our unloading, then ordered some mexican food to go and recapped the fantastic riding Friday and Saturday.  She's truly hooked and, as Ron pointed out, a keeper for sure (if she'll keep me that is).  She especially enjoyed the scenery and the company failed to scare her off again this year...  we'll be back.  Thanks to LA Mike for getting me the shirts and for Derek knocking on our door early Sunday to make sure we still wanted the parts.  I'll PM you guys and get payments sent.

We all wanted to thank the recovery crew especially (Randy, Mike R, Mopar Steve, and Corey the Dancer) for coming to the scene and getting the bike back to camp.  Dan wanted me to give a special thanks to all along with an apology to those impacted by his incident.  I'm going to leave it to Dan to post some pics and tell his story...

Frank

Hey Frank , tell Dan to hang in there . It was fun riding with you .
funny thing happened at the burger king in willits as Craig and I were done with lunch and leaving town.

The CHP officer who was at Dan's crash scene rolled up in the parking lot and was amazed how fast Dan had put his FJ back together.
He had mistaken me for dan on my 86 and Craig for Frank on his 90.
He recalled you had told him the bike would be up and running in no time with all the parts we had back in camp but couldn't believe how fast the repairs had been made and you could barely tell there had been a wreck.
I told him I was feeling better and had just needed " a shower ,sandwich and a nap ".
we messed with him a little then told the truth .
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Pat Conlon on June 04, 2014, 01:07:27 PM
That is a CLASSIC.... :lol:
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: The General on June 04, 2014, 01:32:54 PM
Quote from: Flynt on June 02, 2014, 02:33:49 PM
Our turn...

Getting Dan home was the Sunday project...  Diane and I rolled from the KOA with Wizard and Dan's mount on the trailer, then went to his hotel to get him into his car for the ride home.  He broke the lower 3 ribs on the left side (likely guard rail impact) and is bruised and beaten a bit, but he stayed tough and we got him into the back seat of his truck...  took about an hour.  We took two of his kids (his wife and 3 kids came up to Willits as well...  it is his wife's home town) so he'd have some room, then we headed to San Jose.  3.5 hours and we were slightly behind them due to towing/lunch timing.  By the time we got to his house he was inside in his easy chair, smiling, and joking about the weekend...  he's going to be fine.  I put his bike, the front and rear 17" conversion parts from Derek, and the windscreen from Fred in his garage waiting for him...  I'd bet he'll be out there looking it over within the week.  

Frank
What happened guys? Glad ta hear Dan is okay.  (popcorn)
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Derek Young on June 07, 2014, 11:46:31 PM
Just got home. 3000 miles in the truck, 1700 miles on the FJ and 2 weeks of the best rally adventure yet! Was great to see/ride with you all again. Can't wait to do it again next year! Hoping to take in two rallies in a row in 2015. Hope everyone made it home safely.

Derek and Donna
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: yamaha fj rider on June 09, 2014, 12:11:17 PM
Glad everybody made it home safe so far. Was a great rally. Super to meet everyone. Hope to see you all next year and thanks to all in the FJ community for the gift. I am planning on returning the LOVE next year.

Kurt
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Capn Ron on June 13, 2014, 01:52:42 PM
Just made it home safe and sound with 3,693 miles on the FJ!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/697_13_06_14_12_49_00.bmp)

Basically, just a giant loop around Nevada!   :good2:

Thank you all for an outstanding time at this year's WCR!!!   :hi:
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: racerrad8 on June 13, 2014, 01:56:19 PM
How can you be home already?

Last night you were heading to Boise...
Quote from: Capn Ron on June 12, 2014, 09:22:00 PM
Tomorrow, I'm heading to Boise!

Do you have a big turbo on that FJ?

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Capn Ron on June 13, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
I'm about ten days behind with the day-by-day tour update!  Sometimes with all the riding, there's no time for writing!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: racerrad8 on June 13, 2014, 03:56:43 PM
Quote from: Capn Ron on June 13, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
I'm about ten days behind with the day-by-day tour update!  Sometimes with all the riding, there's no time for writing!  :biggrin:

I know, but the turbo sounds better...

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: yamaha fj rider on June 13, 2014, 04:03:54 PM
Awesome "Capn" was great to meet you and glad you are home safe.

Kurt
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: Capn Ron on June 13, 2014, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on June 13, 2014, 04:03:54 PM
Awesome "Capn" was great to meet you and glad you are home safe.

Kurt

Nice meeting you as well Kurt!

Are all hands accounted for at this point?
Title: Re: Home Safe post
Post by: movenon on June 13, 2014, 09:03:48 PM
Looks like you had a great trip!  We were thinking about you today, wondering if you had made it home yet.  I love that Southern Utah area on your map.
George