Berkeley hills "The Wall" vandalized

Haider87 · May 8th, 2010, 12:38 PM

Well, looks like The Wall can no longer be called The Wall anymore.

Upon riding up to the hills this morning, I noticed that it was missing, and when I pulled up I could see part of it was knocked over and another part of it was at the bottom of the hillside. I thought that the rain just softened the ground underneath it and it fell over, but another rider told me that 6 vandals pushed it over.

The wall had an added significance because it also served as a memorial for fallen riders. I wonder what we'll call it now.

This is the location of a special turnout where motorcyclists all pull over for a break from riding in the hills and talk about stuff, mostly bikes.

Anyone know what I'm talkin about or want to add any stories, feel free. Just wanted to fill you in.

CC Cowboy · May 8th, 2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Haider87

Well, looks like The Wall can no longer be called The Wall anymore.

Upon riding up to the hills this morning, I noticed that it was missing, and when I pulled up I could see part of it was knocked over and another part of it was at the bottom of the hillside. I thought that the rain just softened the ground underneath it and it fell over, but another rider told me that 6 vandals pushed it over.
The wall had an added significance because it also served as a memorial for fallen riders. I wonder what we'll call it now.

This is the location of a special turnout where motorcyclists all pull over for a break from riding in the hills and talk about stuff, mostly bikes.

Anyone know what I'm talkin about or want to add any stories, feel free. Just wanted to fill you in.

Was East Germany on the other side?

Alex · May 8th, 2010, 04:58 PM

Yup, from a thread on BARF it looked like it's been down the hill for a few weeks now. It's really too bad...

Haider87 · May 8th, 2010, 06:46 PM

Today was my first day riding up there in ages so I was out scouting the turns again when I noticed. Too bad is right.

Kawikaze · May 9th, 2010, 10:33 PM

I was up there while it was still there, but the recent rains had caused it to move some. Some of the guys were commenting on the fact that it had moved a foot in one week. I went back the following week, and it was at the bottom of the hill. People are still there, so I imagine that a guardrail will be installed soon.

paterick4o8 · May 9th, 2010, 11:18 PM

gah, what are we gonna sit on now?

May 8th, 2010, 12:38 PM	#1
Haider87 Learning by doing Name: Haider Location: Berkeley, Ca Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 67	Berkeley hills "The Wall" vandalized Well, looks like The Wall can no longer be called The Wall anymore. Upon riding up to the hills this morning, I noticed that it was missing, and when I pulled up I could see part of it was knocked over and another part of it was at the bottom of the hillside. I thought that the rain just softened the ground underneath it and it fell over, but another rider told me that 6 vandals pushed it over. The wall had an added significance because it also served as a memorial for fallen riders. I wonder what we'll call it now. This is the location of a special turnout where motorcyclists all pull over for a break from riding in the hills and talk about stuff, mostly bikes. Anyone know what I'm talkin about or want to add any stories, feel free. Just wanted to fill you in.

May 8th, 2010, 04:58 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Yup, from a thread on BARF it looked like it's been down the hill for a few weeks now. It's really too bad... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 9th, 2010, 10:33 PM	#5
Kawikaze * Name: Daniel Location: East Bay CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE (Sold) Posts: 41	I was up there while it was still there, but the recent rains had caused it to move some. Some of the guys were commenting on the fact that it had moved a foot in one week. I went back the following week, and it was at the bottom of the hill. People are still there, so I imagine that a guardrail will be installed soon. __________________________________________________ I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

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May 8th, 2010, 06:46 PM	#4
Haider87 Learning by doing Name: Haider Location: Berkeley, Ca Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 67	Today was my first day riding up there in ages so I was out scouting the turns again when I noticed. Too bad is right.

May 9th, 2010, 11:18 PM	#6
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	gah, what are we gonna sit on now?