Bay Area Ride: Mt Hamilton/Mines Rd Ride - August 6th

setasai · June 26th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Since we've already had 2 food based meetups, lets do a ride this time.

Date/Time is TBA. Last time Tommy and I did this ride, it took us about 2.5-3 hours to get from Evergreen Donuts to Livermore because of how slow we were riding and also spent some time relaxing at the observatory.

Chosen date/time -- Saturday, August 6th, 9AM @ Evergreen Donuts

Here is the proposed route:
Meet at Evergreen Donuts on Quimby then head up to Lick observatory. After we take a break/photos/picnic/whatever floats your boat, we'll continue up to Downtown Livermore for brunch/lunch/snack/dinner and part ways there. Roads are pretty twisty but we'll take it slow and enjoy ourselves especially since the view is amazing from up there.

Currently In: as of 08/03/11
--SetaSai - Brian (Me)
--CThunder-blue - Tri
--250Solace - Andre
--yujayn - Eugene

Pending confirmation:
-eds2fitty - Ed (getting dragged along by Tri but might need to work)
-o2ninjaeastbay - Gabe (maybe depending on work)
-Todd250 - Todd (if it doesnt end up on race day... so probably)

Alex · June 26th, 2011, 01:55 PM

One of my favorite local loops.

Fly'in Ninja · June 26th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Too bad I have to work on the weekends...

yujayn · June 26th, 2011, 10:15 PM

definitely in....!!!

02ninjaeastbay · June 27th, 2011, 07:45 AM

I'd certainly like to, just let me know the date asap so I can request it off from work.

CThunder-blue · June 27th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Brian,

How many stops will we be able to take? Are there places to stop in between the major stopping points? I want to take some action shots of the ride; I ride ahead of the main group and set up and take pics as people lean around a curve. It would only work if there's a shoulder for me to stop at though.

Sushilover · June 27th, 2011, 08:42 AM

Wahooo!!! Let me know the date and I will try my best to be there!

setasai · June 27th, 2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Brian,

How many stops will we be able to take? Are there places to stop in between the major stopping points? I want to take some action shots of the ride; I ride ahead of the main group and set up and take pics as people lean around a curve. It would only work if there's a shoulder for me to stop at though.

There are quite a few driveways that we'll be passing that you can setup at. Apparently people live out there as well. As for action shots, the first half on our way to Lick observatory have turns that are quite tight so we might be going so slow it wont be much of an action shot. The second half from the observatory to livermore is much more open and has more spots for you to setup. I'd suggest you enjoy the ride to the observatory and then take more pictures on our way to Livermore.

As for possible dates, I'm free July 30th, August 6th, or August 13th. Basically starting July 30th, I have weekends open.

CThunder-blue · June 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM

My birthday is August 18th, so I'm not sure if the 13th will be good for me. July 30th or Aug 6th looks ok.

CThunder-blue · June 27th, 2011, 10:49 AM

It looks like Mt. Hamilton shares the same weather as the bay. That's good to know. I wasn't sure if I should buy some perforated or non-perf leather pants.

setasai · June 27th, 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

It looks like Mt. Hamilton shares the same weather as the bay. That's good to know. I wasn't sure if I should buy some perforated or non-perf leather pants.

Perforated with a liner? It could get warm. Last time it was cool at the beginning and by the time I got to the observatory, it got warm and so I ended up removing the liner.

What do you have now?

CThunder-blue · June 27th, 2011, 12:28 PM

I don't have any leather pants right now, just my commuter Joe Rocket ballistic 7.0 pants. Looking at the AGV Willow pants since those seem to be the closest to my inseam.

setasai · June 27th, 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

I don't have any leather pants right now, just my commuter Joe Rocket ballistic 7.0 pants. Looking at the AGV Willow pants since those seem to be the closest to my inseam.

Looks like your Joe Rocket pants dont have vents on them. If that's the case, I'd get perforated leather pants because personally, vented pants are still ridiculously warm when the sun is beating down on you even if the wind is cool. Especially if we're talking about bay area summer. You could probably still fit some nylon windbreaker pants under if you had to. That's kinda how I treat my overpants.

Jiggles · June 27th, 2011, 12:48 PM

I'm in!

Depending on work n stuff

Todd250 · June 28th, 2011, 03:01 AM

I'm in! Will be racing at Laguna Seca over MotoGP weekend, but most other non AFM/AMA race weekends I am all about it!

CThunder-blue · June 29th, 2011, 02:58 PM

Glad you can come and welcome to the forums Todd!

Brian, the route we're taking, is it mostly grassland with some trees here and there? Just trying to figure out the best thing to wear. Leather pants is just not in the budget for me atm.

setasai · June 29th, 2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Glad you can come and welcome to the forums Todd!

Brian, the route we're taking, is it mostly grassland with some trees here and there? Just trying to figure out the best thing to wear. Leather pants is just not in the budget for me atm.

Last time I wore Scorpion All-in leather jacket without the liner and Scorpion Exowear Deuce mesh pants without the liner. It felt a little warm overall but those were one of the hotter days. There is some tree cover but dont expect it to shade you as you're riding. I would wear whatever you're used to wearing but lean towards the cooler side. I'll be using the mesh jacket and mesh pants again and bring a sweatshirt incase it gets chilly.

Jiggles · June 29th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo when?

Oaklandish · June 29th, 2011, 07:14 PM

never rode mt. hammy. I'm in depending on the date

setasai · June 29th, 2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo when?

July 30th or August 6th since Tri's birthday plans interfere with August 13th.

What time would you like to begin? It takes about 3 hours to get from the Donut shop to Livermore. Only because it's so twisty. Start earlier and we can catch lunch, start later and we'll end up with snack/dinner.

Jiggles · June 29th, 2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

July 30th or August 6th since Tri's birthday plans interfere with August 13th.

What time would you like to begin? It takes about 3 hours to get from the Donut shop to Livermore. Only because it's so twisty. Start earlier and we can catch lunch, start later and we'll end up with snack/dinner.

Oh I thought we were doing it next weekend July 8-9th

setasai · June 29th, 2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Oh I thought we were doing it next weekend July 8-9th

Well if you like, you can. I've got to finish my applications this next couple weeks so I'll be busy.

setasai · July 5th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Ok if there are no objections. It looks like August 6th works the best for me.

CThunder-blue · July 5th, 2011, 09:54 PM

I'm down for it.

Jiggles · July 6th, 2011, 12:12 AM

I'll come if I can. I start a new job on the July 22nd so I don't know what my schedule will be.

Sushilover · July 11th, 2011, 11:07 AM

Aug 6th works for me! I'll be there ready to ride!

Jiggles · July 13th, 2011, 04:47 PM

So I definitely have work on Aug 6th but I don't on Aug 7th

All in favor of changing the date to Aug 7th!? No? k fine....

setasai · July 13th, 2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

So I definitely have work on Aug 6th but I don't on Aug 7th

All in favor of changing the date to Aug 7th!? No? k fine....

Bummers. This time I cant change the date since i'm busy on the 7th but we love that road so much that we might do it randomly again on the weekdays. What is your work schedule? I'll see if we end up scheduling another one in that region.

Jiggles · July 14th, 2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by setasai

Bummers. This time I cant change the date since i'm busy on the 7th but we love that road so much that we might do it randomly again on the weekdays. What is your work schedule? I'll see if we end up scheduling another one in that region.

Fri and Sat I have work (training) from 830a-530p in BERKELEY!!! (kill me now) for the next month or so. Other than that I should be free every other day of the week.

Let me know if you and your friend Tommy want to ride. I'm free most days.
Theres a place in Gilroy called OD's kitchen that serves awesome food plus it's a fun ride down there. Let me know if you guys are down.

setasai · July 14th, 2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Let me know if you and your friend Tommy want to ride. I'm free most days.
Theres a place in Gilroy called OD's kitchen that serves awesome food plus it's a fun ride down there. Let me know if you guys are down.

Yea sure. Definitely. Tommy has to finish his applications and I'll be in socal for a week but after we'll definitely hit it up. I've heard of OD's kitchen. Been wanting to drop by there sometime as well.

Jiggles · July 14th, 2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

Yea sure. Definitely. Tommy has to finish his applications and I'll be in socal for a week but after we'll definitely hit it up. I've heard of OD's kitchen. Been wanting to drop by there sometime as well.

Absolutely amazing food that is incredibly underpriced. I left a 40% tip by accident because I misjudged the price of the food.

Alex · July 17th, 2011, 08:56 PM

I just did Mt. Hamilton, Del Puerto, and Mines today. Roads are in pretty good condition, with a little gravel here and there, but nothing too unexpected. Weather was fantastic.

More pics

Jiggles · July 17th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Is that your rootbeer?

Alex · July 17th, 2011, 09:19 PM

Why yes, that is my root beer.

I also had a root beer float at the Junction.

Jiggles · July 17th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Well it looks delicious.

My IRC tires are afraid of gravel

setasai · July 17th, 2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Well it looks delicious.

My IRC tires are afraid of gravel

You'll be fine. My tires are IRC also... just bring down the PSI a couple notches.

Jiggles · July 17th, 2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

You'll be fine. My tires are IRC also... just bring down the PSI a couple notches.

Think that will help?

I'm trying to wear them out so I can justify buying some new ones

setasai · July 18th, 2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Think that will help?

I'm trying to wear them out so I can justify buying some new ones

It'll help a little. I've got 4000miles on my IRCs right now and not once has it felt like it didnt have traction. Granted I probably havent pushed it too much but for the most part, take it easy and dont ride over your skill level and the IRCs should do fine. If you can mange to wear them out, great. I'll probably need to replace them by the end of the year at the rate i've been riding lately.

CThunder-blue · July 18th, 2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by setasai

It'll help a little. I've got 4000miles on my IRCs right now and not once has it felt like it didnt have traction. Granted I probably havent pushed it too much but for the most part, take it easy and dont ride over your skill level and the IRCs should do fine. If you can mange to wear them out, great. I'll probably need to replace them by the end of the year at the rate i've been riding lately.

You can borrow my tire spoons, bead breaker, and wheel balancer if you need them.

Jiggles · July 18th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

It'll help a little. I've got 4000miles on my IRCs right now and not once has it felt like it didnt have traction. Granted I probably havent pushed it too much but for the most part, take it easy and dont ride over your skill level and the IRCs should do fine. If you can mange to wear them out, great. I'll probably need to replace them by the end of the year at the rate i've been riding lately.

Ive got 2300 miles on mine lol. Reading what other people have said on this forum has caused me to limit how far I push the bike with these tires.

June 26th, 2011, 01:37 PM	#1
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Bay Area Ride: Mt Hamilton/Mines Rd Ride - August 6th Since we've already had 2 food based meetups, lets do a ride this time. Date/Time is TBA. Last time Tommy and I did this ride, it took us about 2.5-3 hours to get from Evergreen Donuts to Livermore because of how slow we were riding and also spent some time relaxing at the observatory. Chosen date/time -- Saturday, August 6th, 9AM @ Evergreen Donuts Here is the proposed route: Meet at Evergreen Donuts on Quimby then head up to Lick observatory. After we take a break/photos/picnic/whatever floats your boat, we'll continue up to Downtown Livermore for brunch/lunch/snack/dinner and part ways there. Roads are pretty twisty but we'll take it slow and enjoy ourselves especially since the view is amazing from up there. Currently In: as of 08/03/11 --SetaSai - Brian (Me) --CThunder-blue - Tri --250Solace - Andre --yujayn - Eugene Pending confirmation: -eds2fitty - Ed (getting dragged along by Tri but might need to work) -o2ninjaeastbay - Gabe (maybe depending on work) -Todd250 - Todd (if it doesnt end up on race day... so probably) Last futzed with by setasai; August 3rd, 2011 at 08:32 PM.

June 26th, 2011, 01:55 PM	#2
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	One of my favorite local loops. __________________________________________________ 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)

June 27th, 2011, 08:07 AM	#6
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Brian, How many stops will we be able to take? Are there places to stop in between the major stopping points? I want to take some action shots of the ride; I ride ahead of the main group and set up and take pics as people lean around a curve. It would only work if there's a shoulder for me to stop at though. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 27th, 2011, 08:42 AM	#7
Sushilover Forever Newbie Name: Andre Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250 Posts: 108	Wahooo!!! Let me know the date and I will try my best to be there! __________________________________________________ My Riding Videos

June 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#9
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	My birthday is August 18th, so I'm not sure if the 13th will be good for me. July 30th or Aug 6th looks ok. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 26th, 2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Too bad I have to work on the weekends...

June 26th, 2011, 10:15 PM	#4
yujayn ninjette.org member Name: eugene Location: san francisco Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250r Posts: 21	definitely in....!!!

June 27th, 2011, 07:45 AM	#5
02ninjaeastbay ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 57	I'd certainly like to, just let me know the date asap so I can request it off from work.

June 27th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#10
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	It looks like Mt. Hamilton shares the same weather as the bay. That's good to know. I wasn't sure if I should buy some perforated or non-perf leather pants. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 27th, 2011, 12:28 PM	#12
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I don't have any leather pants right now, just my commuter Joe Rocket ballistic 7.0 pants. Looking at the AGV Willow pants since those seem to be the closest to my inseam. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 27th, 2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'm in! Depending on work n stuff

June 28th, 2011, 03:01 AM	#15
Todd250 ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Carmel CA Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (street) Feel Like a Pro Rental 250 (Race) Yamaha R6 (AMA Racebike) Posts: 27	I'm in! Will be racing at Laguna Seca over MotoGP weekend, but most other non AFM/AMA race weekends I am all about it!

June 29th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#16
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Glad you can come and welcome to the forums Todd! Brian, the route we're taking, is it mostly grassland with some trees here and there? Just trying to figure out the best thing to wear. Leather pants is just not in the budget for me atm. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

June 29th, 2011, 06:49 PM	#18
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo when?

June 29th, 2011, 07:14 PM	#19
Oaklandish ninjette.org member Name: Rowan Location: oakland, kawifornia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 96	never rode mt. hammy. I'm in depending on the date

July 5th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#23
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Ok if there are no objections. It looks like August 6th works the best for me.

July 5th, 2011, 09:54 PM	#24
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I'm down for it. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 6th, 2011, 12:12 AM	#25
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I'll come if I can. I start a new job on the July 22nd so I don't know what my schedule will be. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 11th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#26
Sushilover Forever Newbie Name: Andre Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250 Posts: 108	Aug 6th works for me! I'll be there ready to ride! __________________________________________________ My Riding Videos

July 13th, 2011, 04:47 PM	#27
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	So I definitely have work on Aug 6th but I don't on Aug 7th All in favor of changing the date to Aug 7th!? No? k fine.... __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 17th, 2011, 08:56 PM	#32
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	I just did Mt. Hamilton, Del Puerto, and Mines today. Roads are in pretty good condition, with a little gravel here and there, but nothing too unexpected. Weather was fantastic. More pics __________________________________________________ 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)

July 17th, 2011, 09:13 PM	#33
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Is that your rootbeer? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 17th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#34
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	Why yes, that is my root beer. I also had a root beer float at the Junction. __________________________________________________ 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)

July 17th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#35
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Well it looks delicious. My IRC tires are afraid of gravel __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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