asaulo1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Let's do it! Just got mine this weekend adh have already taken it up Angeles Crest highway for it's first of many tastes of the Twisties. Looking forward to meeting some of the SoCal members of our forum. Sounds great asaulo1, Angeles crest is great on week days and somewhat dangerous on weekends.[known reputation] Which day of week do you prefer riding?...sure is a great bike for canyons and touring ? ...especially with a good windshield. I ride ACH almost every weekend. Sometimes twice a weekend. We usually go the back route via Sunland thru 9 mile which is a lot less crowded. I know what you mean about it being dangerous. Just this Sunday on my first run up to Newcomb's Ranch on the FJ-09, there was a pretty bad accident where a Honda S2000 (convertible cager) flipped and the driver had to be air lifted to the hospital. They were having a big meet up with almost 100 cars and you know how kids get when there's a chance to show off. Anyway, hope he makes it. Going back to our ride, we can try to do it on a Friday after lunch or so or even early on the weekends when the roads are still pretty empty. Ride safe out there. Traffic was stopped for almost an hour They had to use the Jaws of life to free him from his car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asaulo1 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Here's a quick video I made of the fj-09's first taste of Angeles Crest hway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colnagorider Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 this so cal thread seems to be dead. anyone riding weekdays? I've available most. did some santa monicas then the 150 to ojai last friday. great stuff. just over 200 miles total. my friend who used to do long rides with me had to quit riding. bummer. so now I'm looking for a riding partner or group of people to do longer day spins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colnagorider Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 love those roads. add in ach and there is a enough for weeks. what does your week look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colnagorider Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 unfortunately wednesday doesn't work. but thursday can. I'm by culver city. and I don't do rides on the weekend. too much traffic and flashing lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Rider Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I am in Oceanside CA and would like to meet others that enjoy weekend rides. Any interest out there in Northern San Diego County? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peripateticmike Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peripateticmike Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I am in Oceanside CA and would like to meet others that enjoy weekend rides. Any interest out there in Northern San Diego County?I'm right next door in Vista! I usually take out the FZ10 on weekends and commute with the Tracer though. But I'm down for some rides, I've only been in socal since Feb so I still have a lot of exploring to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Rider Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Thanks for replying to my post. I am new to both the Forum and the Tracer 900 GT. I recently parted with my 2005 Kawasaki ZZR1200 after 13 fun filled years. Back with Yamaha (former RD-350, RD-400, XS-750 rider). I'm originally from Washington state (I noticed we shared the Mt St Helens experience) and moved down here about two years ago. Let me know if you are interested in meeting for coffee or ?? and we can see if our schedules align for a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peripateticmike Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Sounds good. I work tomorrow but off sunday. Or next weekend works too. Which dealer did you get your Tracer from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Rider Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I purchased mine at North County House of MC. This Sunday is tight (extensive "Honey-Do" list ) but next weekend looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peripateticmike Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I went in there to look at the one you bought but no one came up to help me, so I went to North County Yamaha in Escondido and bought mine there. Funny, I probably would of bought yours if they talked to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Rider Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Funny how things work out. I was actually there looking for a Kawasaki Concours 14, but they sold the one I had arranged to test ride. I had seen the Tracer 900 GT before but not really considered it as a replacement for my ZZR 1200. Read some reviews, took it for a test ride and was hooked! No regrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peripateticmike Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Let me know if you are interested in meeting for coffee or ?? and we can see if our schedules align for a ride. Might be going out for a long ride Sunday with another rider from a different forum who knows his way around the area better than you or I do most likely if you're intersted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acesand8s Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hello, new owner from Ventura county checking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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