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Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 05-13-2013, 12:31 PM
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Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: yosemite/tioga pass

Which gate are you planning to enter the park? Both have hotels nearby, that would be my choice.
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 05-07-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: the official when are the Sierra passes going to open 2013 - UPDATED 5/7

Sonora Pass got some snow in this passing storm and is temporarily closed. Should reopen within a day. Tioga Pass did get snow also but is still scheduled to open May 11. Glacier Point is open.
Forum: Travel Advice & Ride Routing 05-06-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 390
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Looking for a weekend camping trip from LA - want to see stars!

Too late for this year but Death Valley has amazing stars. Plan a trip late March-early April.
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 05-06-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: the official when are the Sierra passes going to open 2013 - UPDATED 4/29

I hope so because I have a Sonora/Tioga loop planned for the following weekend with reservations for overnight in Lee Vining.
Forum: General 05-02-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 287
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: BMWs newest Moto

They sell those here too. There's two versions, sport and touring. I think they displace 650cc and have ABS. Frankly they would be very nice touring machines if you had no pride about the size of...
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-30-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: the official when are the Sierra passes going to open 2013 - UPDATED 4/29

Oh it gets taller than that :) this is from 2009...

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/rodneyremington/CIMG3117.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/rodneyremington/media/CIMG3117.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-29-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Forum: Motorcycle Ride Video 04-29-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Busa rider down

Speed > Ability.

or

testosterone > intelligence
Forum: California - Road Trips & Pics, pics, pics 04-23-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 624
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: ROAD TRIPPIN !!! ( suggestions plz ... )

There's a rumor Tioga pass may be open right around then.
Forum: General 04-22-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 609
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: A sad day, have to sell my bike. How to find values?

forget the KBB-type references for bikes. See what they are selling for on craigslist and cycletrader. That's reality. Sorry you have to let her go. Depending on your circumstances you may want to...
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-21-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: the official when are the Sierra passes going to open 2013 - UPDATED 4/21

bump for latest update : Tioga Pass anticipated to open May 11! Earlier than expected!
Forum: General 04-21-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,417
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: VStrom Question

You may find you ride the V-Strom more than you think...works great for commuting but also awesome for solo touring with luggage. Be sure to check out www.stromtrooper.com , one of the best (if not...
Forum: General 04-20-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,417
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: VStrom Question

My V-strom 650 had all the power you need for whatever riding you want to do solo.
Forum: General 04-18-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Which bike to get?

Actually a V-Strom 650 is not ideal for frequent two-up riding. But then again neither was your VFR in all honesty, at least not by conventional standards. I owned one. There's a real nice used...
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-17-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By eye.surgeon
FYI Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon opening delayed to April 26 2013

Previously I reported it would be open April 16, that has changed to April 26.
Forum: General 04-17-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Which bike to get?

V-Strom 650.

I've had bikes across the pricing spectrum and never had one with anything close to the smiles per dollar ratio and versatility as my now-sold V-Strom 650.
Forum: General 04-12-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,321
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: So what do you think about the new Pashnit homepage?

Thumbs up on the new homepage, I think it looks great. I especially like the accommodation of larger monitors, on which it looks amazing. I have same 30 inch monitor you do.

I would prefer more...
Forum: General 04-12-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: The Kindness of Strangers

I blew the radiator hose on my 944 Turbo (don't ask :jerk) going hard over the grapevine in SoCal. A fellow Porsche affectionato and total stranger pulled over, picked me up, took me to his home...
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-12-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-08-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Forum: Pashnit Motorcycle Tours - pics, pics, pics 04-08-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,146
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: A Near Death (Valley) Experience-Pashnit Tour

It's nice to have a big touring bike when you have a pillion or are doing more of a sport-TOURING ride, along with a hooligan solo bike :2thumbsup
Forum: Pashnit Motorcycle Tours - pics, pics, pics 04-08-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,146
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: A Near Death (Valley) Experience-Pashnit Tour

Keven, really enjoyed this ride report! Well written and the photos were excellent. I read it cover to cover. This and your national parks ride report are among my favorites on Pashnit. Those who...
Forum: Road Reports- Conditions, Construction 04-04-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: the official when are the Sierra passes going to open 2013

UPDATE...

the road to Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park will open for day use April 16th. Campgrounds don't open until May 22nd.

For those that haven't ridden this road, it's the...
Forum: General 04-04-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,166
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Twenty Minutes' Eval: The New GS1200

Haha, yes, sad but true. I'm still in love with the multistrada though. At least for now.
Forum: General 04-04-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,531
Posted By eye.surgeon
Re: Regarding Turkus

Glad to hear that Bruce. Keep enjoying that beautiful bike.
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