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@@fasteddie500 Hell yeah! 300 te pro for the win!

Gotta get you out there....

I was thinking about you on this ride and your great stories. That must have been a chore back on those bikes and wish I could witness your rides. You sir are inspiring! Thanks for another great story!

@@LBRides There was a time when I was tough. That ride east I spoke of along the river was on a triumph 500 single! But it's you guys who, to me, seem to go everywhere these days. I can only think of a couple spots that I have not seen you go on that I once rode. We were pioneering back then. Thank you for doing this ride.🏍

Sorry for over doing it, but to add to that story... The john muir trail is 13 miles long along the river from mumford bar to sailor bar. We HAD to go out at sailor bar because there was no turning back. I remember asking a fisherman and his son when we got there, "is this sailor bar?" he said "yes, but how did you get here?" This trail was found on the tahoe national forest sevice map, but now only foot traffic and horesback

@@2manyrides Don't be I really enjoy reading / hearing about your stories and I know my buddies do too. I could listen all day. I never heard of sailor bar I'll have to look it up on a map and imagine you guys on two wheels figuring it out. No technology just man and machine back then. Amazing!

@@mattwallace8720 Thank you. I’ve had my 2015 Ktm 500 exc for a while but don’t normally use it for dirt biking if I’m loading up my truck (I ride it from home and hit the local trails) I like the 500 a lot it’s been a solid bike. I run DJI Action 4 camera mounted to chin mount.

@@Ramentheawsome Foresthill is an awesome area to ride. I agree on seeing new trails in CA is a rare thing these days. If you need Foresthill info for your spring ride let me know.

@LBRides I am new to the area and not really sure about when to expect snow, I assume this video was recorded recently? When do you have to start riding lower elevations? So far I have only hit prairie city and a few trails near Carson pass at Burnside lake. I know of Georgetown, Forest Hill, and mammoth bar but I haven't been out to see any of them yet.

@@Ramentheawsome This was filmed yesterday 12/7. Once our snow hits all of the fun stuff is closed until April / May so like you I’ll hit Prairie City, Georgetown if it’s open or head to Nevada and ride desert.

@@LBRides It's just making me more excited for spring, I have to get out as many rides as I can before we get too much snow. I think there's some expected for this weekend so we'll see. I appreciate the info, ride safe

You guys can try Stonyford, Carnegie hills, and Hollister hills. Tha last two are great for winter riding.

@@Preacher402 Best dirt I’ve ridden in a very long time. Perfect!

If you're plated lots of good camping. If you're not plated I'd suggest Union Flat campground cross hwy 49 and hit FR 93 to get you to the top and start the fun stuff.

@LBRides Thanks for the info! I do have a not plated crew but we will make it work. I'm guessing July to October is the best time to ride?

@ Yes. We usually go last weekend in October less trail traffic and chance of rain to make It perfect.

We just did an out and back ride. Took us about 2.5-3hrs.

Wow that fast! Nice job

@@Preacher402 I’m really enjoying it. The 19 inch front wheel took some getting used too but other than that no complaints. It’s the most comfortable bike out of the box I’ve been on - really liking the ergonomics on it.

I was sweeper so wasn't paying attention. I have the GPX file if you want it. What's your email?

@@LBRides Wow the fall colors at the State Park were amazing!

@@ronwest90277 I agree, Ron! Beautiful time of year up there!

@@2manyrides Thanks for sharing this with me. I loved reading about your history on motos. I haven’t gotten here yet, but I will plan this soon and create video and happy to let you know when I do. Thank you for being a moto pioneer in our area back in the 70’s. With you and your buddies who knows what would have happened to that land. You’ve inspired me to go out and get this video. I’ll see what I can do in the next few weeks. Keep on with the adventures. -Larry

@@LBRides The availability up there is quickly coming to an end due to their moisture content rules. But then, I have gone there in the dead of winter when it was a dry year. There had been a smattering of rain monday night and even more two nights ago. There was snow. I still ride as much as I can, but am hampered physically. I can ride a bike better than I can walk. But I'm full of passion and not giving up. I make the best of what we have left with regards to closures and population up there compared to the old days. For instance, all the trails we used to ride through the woods are long gone since the advent of the trail systems. Those difficult trails like 5 and 6 were like a bookshelf rollercoaster. Though a club I was part of in the 90's deddicated service on the trails twice a year. I don't beliece they have seen that kind of service since and have some harry spots I can't be taking my xr600r on. You can see the sign on loop 5 just off elliot ranch road that mentions the trailbike sportman's association and their addopting trail 5. Up at downieville, I first found the trails in 76. Back then you would not see anyone all day but maybe a miner traversing the 3rd divide on his trail 90. Back then there was no signs of use and the trails were bookshelf rollrcoaster fun. Because of the invention of the mountain bike the area is overused now. But there are new trails because of that. So it's not ALL bad. But ya, I challenge you to record this new trail as fully as you can so I can see what I am getting into. I do not know what the trail number is or if it is some kind of extention of trail 5. But while talking to the rangers back in 2021 they said they were building a trail from china wall to robinson flat to be completed in 2025. Earlier this week I was on bits of it in the american hill road area. Part of the challenge I see on it already is that they didn't really make it as a 3' wide smooth dirt freeway like loops 5 and 6 originally were. It is narrow with out having had boulders cleared from the edges of the trail. Tight on the bushes and trees. Of course I see you with the help of today's modern machines are up to the task. We didn't get into any deep canyons or switchbacks while on it so they are something I wonder about how doable the'll be for an old guy. When you're on your dirt bike I can only make out 10% of what your speaking. Your adventure bike must have a different set-up. But then, I can't hear what your co-riders are saying. Ha, ha, it's not a pefect world! And we're just amateur two wheel thrill seekers. On a budget to boot.

Ya buddy!

Agreed and it was only 2.5 miles.

Nothing beats a weekend in Downieville! I hope you get to go next year.

@motocatfish Thanks for your kind words. You're still out there loving the moto rides at 70 is amazing! Keep at it....

@@renoallstate4573 thank you for the kind words. I’m very happy with this bike. The comforts on the road and the amazing handling off road is what I was looking for. Very comfortable seat and ergonomics. I’ve only had to make minor adjustments to the bars and that’s to roll them forward but the height is perfect. I’m doing a 200+ mile ride this Saturday with lots of off road and I plan to film it. Look out for that video Sunday.

Come out next year and join us. We'll get Martin back out there and hopefully Dan!

@@robh3267 it’s an 09 300 xc. I agree not having an option to kick being stuck on a side hill would be horrible. Downieville will keep your attention for sure!

My 2nd home for sure! Love it up there.

@@RidingWithDom we’re here now until Sunday dirt biking all weekend. Good stuff today!

@@LBRides right on! Should be a good weekend 🤘

So far I'm really digging it. Never had live by wire before and it's night and day. Love how it feels standing and so far the 19 inch front wheel has been ok. (used to 21 inch) but I'll tell you $8,500 out the door I couldn't pass that up - so stoked to have a new bike. I'll give more updates / videos when I can get out there....

Night and day difference over the tiger. This deal was too good to pass up. Basically a KTM 790 Frame and Motor.

@@mangopie1787 it’s not too bad. A few short rocky spots but nothing crazy.

Pretty epic up there and going to Washougal for the race always a fun bonus!

@@LBRides heck yeah! I raced amateur day back in 2010. Awesome track

Yes

@@andykleiber no it was on my Turner Sultan.

That's what's great about dirtbikes. 10x the fun of a jeep with 0.1% of the maintenance costs per mile. lol