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LilNinjaLVR · 08-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Just got back from San Diego. What an epic, long ride!!! We had so much fun, even did some canyon carving near Salona Beach (spell?). Hubby blew a front tire 20 miles south of Portland on the way back....huge gash....but he kept it up and got to the side safely. We took I-5 both ways to save time, I would highly recommend that trip to all newbies!!!...i learned so, so much: How to pass a truck (lessons 1-500), how to handle grooved pavement in BIG, HUGE, GIANT wind, getting my butt off the seat through big, fast sweeps (the funnest thing EVER), how to deal with LA rush hour (ugh), how to hold your pee for 10 exits over very bumpy pavement, when to bottom out the throttle to get away from some dumb driver coming on top of you at 90, how to stand on the footpegs doing 80 to counter achy knees, and MOST IMPORTANTLY that you need to make sure that your jacket and pants cover your ENTIRE back while riding in the 90-100 degree sun (lovely sunburn directly above my ass)! All in all, it was the most super fantastic, gigantanormous trip ever and i wouldn't trade it for the world. Here are some pics:
BUG Storm:

Finally in San Diego

At the end of our canyon carving day

My hubby climbing the US/Mexico border

Me and hubby cuddling in a cactus patch

Tijuanna!!!

Tired bikes

Can't wait to go back (on 101!!!)

~Ebeth

Saki.Girl · 08-26-2007, 06:20 PM

great pics girl so gald you had a fun time and you made it back . when your butt gets feeling back in it we will have to go for a ride

ang

307T · 08-26-2007, 06:22 PM

Excellent lessons all. That was some ride. This will be one for you and your hubby remember when you're stuck in the house in February and the temp outside is in the teens and the freezing rain is coming down. Thanks for sharing.

Timmy · 08-26-2007, 06:30 PM

awesome! Looks like you had a good time. My favorite lesson was getting your butt off the seat. That's sooo fun!!!

Oly ZX · 08-26-2007, 06:34 PM

SOunds like a terrific adventure! Thanks for the pics and sharing.

CopperSV1 · 08-26-2007, 08:30 PM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing!

"H" · 08-26-2007, 11:04 PM

Hey Ebeth!!! (And Mike) Welcome back!!!

Glad you make it there and back safely... esp about that front tire thing!

What an amazing trip that was! I cant imagine riding that far... but with all your great lessons, I felt like I was sort of there

Awesome pics too! When you are ready, we can get some rides in again! Small compared to that one you just did but still fun

Transported · 08-27-2007, 02:48 AM

I'm jealous of your adventure. And, what, no pics of the butt-burn???

cbr_femme · 08-27-2007, 08:08 AM

Exactly.. now THAT'S a tan line that'll be a pita to blend in later on. LOL

Awesome trip, and write up!! That's great girl! Loved the pic of hubby "escaping" to Meh-he-co!

K2TheM · 08-27-2007, 08:09 AM

nice.

Ezekiel7 · 08-27-2007, 08:25 AM

Awesome! Glad you had fun

and stayed safe !

ApexGirl · 08-27-2007, 08:51 AM

i'm jealous too, glad you had a great time and learned alot.. I'll give you a call to ride as soon as I can. want to hear more about your adventures.... great pics

DucatiGirl · 08-28-2007, 09:31 PM

Hi Ebeth & Mike! Glad you are home safe! I can't imagine being on my bike that long-congrats! Thank you for sharing the great picutres, too. Looking forward to another ride with you. Take care, and I hope to see you soon!

Carol

r6jon · 08-28-2007, 09:39 PM

Great pictures! Thank you for sharing!

LilNinjaLVR · 08-28-2007, 10:20 PM

LOL!!! Picked my bike up from the tune up after her long trip this afternoon and man does my ass burn still hurt

. Was afraid to lean cuz I didn't wanna expose it again to the sun. Doh!!! When this crap stops hurting it'll be funnier....


08-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#1
LilNinjaLVR WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Dec 2006 From: Yayayacolt I Ride: '04 Kawi 636	10 days = 2300 miles Just got back from San Diego. What an epic, long ride!!! We had so much fun, even did some canyon carving near Salona Beach (spell?). Hubby blew a front tire 20 miles south of Portland on the way back....huge gash....but he kept it up and got to the side safely. We took I-5 both ways to save time, I would highly recommend that trip to all newbies!!!...i learned so, so much: How to pass a truck (lessons 1-500), how to handle grooved pavement in BIG, HUGE, GIANT wind, getting my butt off the seat through big, fast sweeps (the funnest thing EVER), how to deal with LA rush hour (ugh), how to hold your pee for 10 exits over very bumpy pavement, when to bottom out the throttle to get away from some dumb driver coming on top of you at 90, how to stand on the footpegs doing 80 to counter achy knees, and MOST IMPORTANTLY that you need to make sure that your jacket and pants cover your ENTIRE back while riding in the 90-100 degree sun (lovely sunburn directly above my ass)! All in all, it was the most super fantastic, gigantanormous trip ever and i wouldn't trade it for the world. Here are some pics: BUG Storm: Finally in San Diego At the end of our canyon carving day My hubby climbing the US/Mexico border Me and hubby cuddling in a cactus patch Tijuanna!!! Tired bikes Can't wait to go back (on 101!!!) ~Ebeth __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by LilNinjaLVR; 08-26-2007 at 06:12 PM..


08-26-2007, 06:20 PM	#2
Saki.Girl Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Hillsboro OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2006 Ninja 650R	great pics girl so gald you had a fun time and you made it back . when your butt gets feeling back in it we will have to go for a ride ang __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-26-2007, 06:22 PM	#3
307T Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Washington County I Ride: Harley custom	Excellent lessons all. That was some ride. This will be one for you and your hubby remember when you're stuck in the house in February and the temp outside is in the teens and the freezing rain is coming down. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-26-2007, 06:30 PM	#4
Timmy Streetfighter Joined: Dec 2006 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: a magical imaginary scooter	awesome! Looks like you had a good time. My favorite lesson was getting your butt off the seat. That's sooo fun!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-26-2007, 06:34 PM	#5
Oly ZX Daytime Adventure Seeker Joined: Jan 2006 From: Olympia,Wa. Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: '04 ZX12 '05 ZX10	SOunds like a terrific adventure! Thanks for the pics and sharing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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08-26-2007, 08:30 PM	#6
CopperSV1 (Oregon) City Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 08 GSXR 1K	Nice pics. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-26-2007, 11:04 PM	#7
"H" Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2007 From: Portland	Hey Ebeth!!! (And Mike) Welcome back!!! Glad you make it there and back safely... esp about that front tire thing! What an amazing trip that was! I cant imagine riding that far... but with all your great lessons, I felt like I was sort of there Awesome pics too! When you are ready, we can get some rides in again! Small compared to that one you just did but still fun __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-27-2007, 02:48 AM	#8
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	I'm jealous of your adventure. And, what, no pics of the butt-burn??? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-27-2007, 08:08 AM	#9
cbr_femme Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Portland, OR I Ride: '07 Ducati Monster S2R 1000	Exactly.. now THAT'S a tan line that'll be a pita to blend in later on. LOL Awesome trip, and write up!! That's great girl! Loved the pic of hubby "escaping" to Meh-he-co! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-27-2007, 08:09 AM	#10
K2TheM Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Vantucky, WA I Ride: '84 VF 700F Interceptor	nice. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-27-2007, 08:25 AM	#11
Ezekiel7 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Dec 2006 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: 2005 TTR250, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R (Green)	Awesome! Glad you had fun and stayed safe ! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-27-2007, 08:51 AM	#12
ApexGirl WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2001 SV650S	i'm jealous too, glad you had a great time and learned alot.. I'll give you a call to ride as soon as I can. want to hear more about your adventures.... great pics __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
DucatiGirl Training Wheels Joined: May 2007 From: Portland I Ride: Ninja 250	Hi Ebeth & Mike! Glad you are home safe! I can't imagine being on my bike that long-congrats! Thank you for sharing the great picutres, too. Looking forward to another ride with you. Take care, and I hope to see you soon! Carol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2007, 09:39 PM	#14
r6jon Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2007 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 2006 R6	Great pictures! Thank you for sharing! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-28-2007, 10:20 PM	#15
LilNinjaLVR WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Dec 2006 From: Yayayacolt I Ride: '04 Kawi 636	LOL!!! Picked my bike up from the tune up after her long trip this afternoon and man does my ass burn still hurt . Was afraid to lean cuz I didn't wanna expose it again to the sun. Doh!!! When this crap stops hurting it'll be funnier.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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