Ortega Highway.. CA74 from Riverside to San Juan Capistrano and back

ninja250 · January 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM

You know how they say to go where the wind takes you?
That's what I did yesterday. It was fun and relaxing for once.

Here's how my loooong full day adventure started..

Just finished the jetting on my bike and dailing in the carb a bit so was itching to take it out for a ride on Monday. (Yesterday) Got a call from a friend to come check out his new hobby so figured what the hey I'll go show him my new bike additions in the process.

I get down there and he has a booth with a big ol fan set up in the garage for blowing glass! (I guess that's what it's called?!) He was making all kinds of crazy stuff like octopus and glass jars and jewelry pendants. It was pretty cool to watch! Kinda dangerous too cause I didn't have any safety goggles.
Here's his booth! Crazy ey? Big ol torch and a marble table and a bunch of glass all over.

Like an episode of Mr. Rodgers when you read one of my ride reports! lol
"OK childrens, lets go see how stuff is made!"

Some of the items he was making from glass. I swear the ninjette snuck into this pic.

So while chatting it up and showing my buddy the bike I told him all the roads I've taken it down lately and I was whining because all the snow and I had nowhere to ride. Well he had somewhere for me to ride instead!
Long story short I took a list of directions and headed south through Riverside, through Gavalan Hills to the 74 and south into Elsinore, then through Elsinore over Ortega Highway I think it was out to San Juan Capistrano at the beach! It was a crazy long ride and took like half the day!

Here's a bunch of pics and video.
Don't rag on me for my bad lines in the second video.. That's the first time I've ever taken that road before. Pretty fun! There's lots more of it too I didn't get on video. Great place to ride when the snow is too low for GMR!

Enjoy the scenery and videos.

Looking out towards home

Some vids: Bike was running pretty good I'd say but still maybe not perfect.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Try and ignore my bad lines. First time on this road for me. Yadayadayada

Link to original page on YouTube.

One of the faster sections down the back side to the beach near the creek

Link to original page on YouTube.

Here's how to pass with a ninja 250. Yes I know the pass was pointless (until the next passing section) but I heard someone say you can't pass on this bike at highway speeds. I beg to differ.

Link to original page on YouTube.

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 02:01 PM

Nice pics and report!

Always interested in how these guy get so good at glasswork. Lots of practice I see!
Like your shifting so quick and smooth!
You're an animal!

Or maybe it's just me cause I'm over 60!

ninja250 · January 26th, 2010, 02:14 PM

The bike is shifting and running extremely smooth right now, it's crazy!
I have the carbs all tweeked and the foot controls perfectly adjusted to my feet height! Feels nice.

I may scrape foot a lil bit because I'm tall but it's help me be smoother! Can't get my knee down yet anyways so I gotta scrape something.

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 02:34 PM

In 2 weeks we meet in San Juan Capistrano for the Ortega run. Join up and come on out!
http://www.meetup.com/socalasianride...ndar/12052331/

ninja250 · January 26th, 2010, 02:42 PM

Drop me a PM a day before you go and I'll come check it out! Fun ride man.
I had some tacos at the taco shack at the end of the road in Capistrano right there. Great place to eat! They have a big open parking lot with benches and an eat out window order style place. Just go till you can't do anything but go left or right after you go passed the 5 freeway on 74. The taco shop is off the the right one block! Bomb tacos!

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

Drop me a PM a day before you go and I'll come check it out! Fun ride man.
I had some tacos at the taco shack at the end of the road in Capistrano right there. Great place to eat! They have a big open parking lot with benches and an eat out window order style place. Just go till you can't do anything but go left or right after you go passed the 5 freeway on 74. The taco shop is off the the right one block! Bomb tacos!

OK! This is a rider's ride cause of the distance. I know when I get home I'll have hardly the energy to get off the bike! Wear earplugs for the long haul on the slab!
Yes these long rides make you really hungry! Can't wait for those tacos!

Just sign up and put one of your awesome pictures in your profile!

adri99an · January 26th, 2010, 05:37 PM

I might be in for that ride too Leo.

KC--nice pics---you are one lucky guy to ride on a Monday and have the day to yourself!!!

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

I might be in for that ride too Leo.

KC--nice pics---you are one lucky guy to ride on a Monday and have the day to yourself!!!

Glad if you guys can join another 250 living on the redline!

adri99an · January 26th, 2010, 07:35 PM

I forgot I was a member of Meet Up but not the Asian meet up....do you have to be Asian--although I'm 1/2 Asian......we should get our 250 guys and roll with you guys--then there will more 250Rs--living-on-the-red-line-i-like-that!!!

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

I forgot I was a member of Meet Up but not the Asian meet up....do you have to be Asian--although I'm 1/2 Asian......we should get our 250 guys and roll with you guys--then there will more 250Rs--living-on-the-red-line-i-like-that!!!

It's fine! You can be purple but not 'squid' cause they are very safety oriented and most ride in power ranger suits! I'll welcome you when I see you. I just joined 3 weeks ago too!

pedaltothemetal · January 26th, 2010, 08:49 PM

SCAR is doing the Azusa/GMR this coming sunday both fast and slow with a riding workshop! Sign up and RSVP anyone who wants to go. Guess the road is open now!

http://www.meetup.com/socalasianride...ndar/12431094/

ninja250 · January 26th, 2010, 09:11 PM

I'm in for the ride. I'll get signed up when I get a minute free. Lots going on tonight!
Got this image from KJohnson21!

Thanks dude! I forgot about stitching. Used to do that with widefield astrophotography.

Hey Adrian your avatar lol I go fishing back on Baldy I love it up there man. Was probably up there 100 times last year. Still have my annual adventure pass! Good on Ortega too!

adri99an · January 28th, 2010, 08:51 PM

KC you coming down Sat for the GMR ride? We should fish soon---ride up to Jenks lake and catch some trout? I'll be riding GMR Sat morning...

ninja250 · January 29th, 2010, 08:23 AM

I gotta go to LAX on Saturday dude. I'll have to skip out.

Definitely in for a Jenks lake trip! You fish trout? They have some nice ones up on Baldy too right there man. I can show you my spots! Bring a little 2 piece rod that folds up in your backpack and call it a day! Love that stuff

Have fun up there and be safe. We'll hit it again soon.

adri99an · January 29th, 2010, 06:36 PM

We definately need to fish Baldy--I've never fished there.....when is the fishing good there? We could ride our 250s there and catch a few.....sorry about tomorrow---can't wait to hit GMR----it's been too long.....

January 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#1
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Ortega Highway.. CA74 from Riverside to San Juan Capistrano and back You know how they say to go where the wind takes you? That's what I did yesterday. It was fun and relaxing for once. Here's how my loooong full day adventure started.. Just finished the jetting on my bike and dailing in the carb a bit so was itching to take it out for a ride on Monday. (Yesterday) Got a call from a friend to come check out his new hobby so figured what the hey I'll go show him my new bike additions in the process. I get down there and he has a booth with a big ol fan set up in the garage for blowing glass! (I guess that's what it's called?!) He was making all kinds of crazy stuff like octopus and glass jars and jewelry pendants. It was pretty cool to watch! Kinda dangerous too cause I didn't have any safety goggles. Here's his booth! Crazy ey? Big ol torch and a marble table and a bunch of glass all over. Like an episode of Mr. Rodgers when you read one of my ride reports! lol "OK childrens, lets go see how stuff is made!" Some of the items he was making from glass. I swear the ninjette snuck into this pic. So while chatting it up and showing my buddy the bike I told him all the roads I've taken it down lately and I was whining because all the snow and I had nowhere to ride. Well he had somewhere for me to ride instead! Long story short I took a list of directions and headed south through Riverside, through Gavalan Hills to the 74 and south into Elsinore, then through Elsinore over Ortega Highway I think it was out to San Juan Capistrano at the beach! It was a crazy long ride and took like half the day! Here's a bunch of pics and video. Don't rag on me for my bad lines in the second video.. That's the first time I've ever taken that road before. Pretty fun! There's lots more of it too I didn't get on video. Great place to ride when the snow is too low for GMR! Enjoy the scenery and videos. Looking out towards home Some vids: Bike was running pretty good I'd say but still maybe not perfect. Link to original page on YouTube. Try and ignore my bad lines. First time on this road for me. Yadayadayada Link to original page on YouTube. One of the faster sections down the back side to the beach near the creek Link to original page on YouTube. Here's how to pass with a ninja 250. Yes I know the pass was pointless (until the next passing section) but I heard someone say you can't pass on this bike at highway speeds. I beg to differ. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 26th, 2010, 02:01 PM	#2
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	Nice pics and report! Always interested in how these guy get so good at glasswork. Lots of practice I see! Like your shifting so quick and smooth! You're an animal! Or maybe it's just me cause I'm over 60! __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

January 26th, 2010, 02:14 PM	#3
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	The bike is shifting and running extremely smooth right now, it's crazy! I have the carbs all tweeked and the foot controls perfectly adjusted to my feet height! Feels nice. I may scrape foot a lil bit because I'm tall but it's help me be smoother! Can't get my knee down yet anyways so I gotta scrape something. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 26th, 2010, 02:34 PM	#4
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	In 2 weeks we meet in San Juan Capistrano for the Ortega run. Join up and come on out! http://www.meetup.com/socalasianride...ndar/12052331/ __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB Last futzed with by pedaltothemetal; January 28th, 2010 at 11:41 AM.

January 26th, 2010, 02:42 PM	#5
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Drop me a PM a day before you go and I'll come check it out! Fun ride man. I had some tacos at the taco shack at the end of the road in Capistrano right there. Great place to eat! They have a big open parking lot with benches and an eat out window order style place. Just go till you can't do anything but go left or right after you go passed the 5 freeway on 74. The taco shop is off the the right one block! Bomb tacos! __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 26th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#7
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I might be in for that ride too Leo. KC--nice pics---you are one lucky guy to ride on a Monday and have the day to yourself!!!

January 26th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#9
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I forgot I was a member of Meet Up but not the Asian meet up....do you have to be Asian--although I'm 1/2 Asian......we should get our 250 guys and roll with you guys--then there will more 250Rs--living-on-the-red-line-i-like-that!!!

January 26th, 2010, 08:49 PM	#11
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	SCAR is doing the Azusa/GMR this coming sunday both fast and slow with a riding workshop! Sign up and RSVP anyone who wants to go. Guess the road is open now! http://www.meetup.com/socalasianride...ndar/12431094/ __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

January 26th, 2010, 09:11 PM	#12
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I'm in for the ride. I'll get signed up when I get a minute free. Lots going on tonight! Got this image from KJohnson21! Thanks dude! I forgot about stitching. Used to do that with widefield astrophotography. Hey Adrian your avatar lol I go fishing back on Baldy I love it up there man. Was probably up there 100 times last year. Still have my annual adventure pass! Good on Ortega too! __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 28th, 2010, 08:51 PM	#13
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	KC you coming down Sat for the GMR ride? We should fish soon---ride up to Jenks lake and catch some trout? I'll be riding GMR Sat morning...

January 29th, 2010, 08:23 AM	#14
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I gotta go to LAX on Saturday dude. I'll have to skip out. Definitely in for a Jenks lake trip! You fish trout? They have some nice ones up on Baldy too right there man. I can show you my spots! Bring a little 2 piece rod that folds up in your backpack and call it a day! Love that stuff Have fun up there and be safe. We'll hit it again soon. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

January 29th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#15
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	We definately need to fish Baldy--I've never fished there.....when is the fishing good there? We could ride our 250s there and catch a few.....sorry about tomorrow---can't wait to hit GMR----it's been too long.....

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