TEXAS TENERE Big Bend Trip Nov 10-14

[~TABASCO~]

Dallara got the super hook up mega data bank on the Big Bend ride...... He prolly dont even look up the info... got it all memorized !!!

 

[colorider]

How on earth do you delete a post? :-[

Dallara

Ask one of the mods..........

 

[Mellow]

Not sure if I can make this one yet but if so I'll be at the Davis Mtns State Park, been there many times and it's a nice location. I'll just have to ride to catch up with everyone else.. LOL

 

[Dallara]

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Dallara got the super hook up mega data bank on the Big Bend ride...... He prolly dont even look up the info... got it all memorized !!!

I only wish I had it all memorized, but no way my feeble brain can store stuff for any length of time these days! :-[

But I can remember where I am when I'm up there, and don't get lost anymore... much.

Honestly, I went up there once years ago to ride - my first time - and I was hooked. It is really hard to describe the austere beauty of the place. Probably has a lot to do with the near complete lack of civilization, but there really is something magical about Big Bend. Anyone I've ever seen go says the same thing, and it keeps drawing you back.

I went out there for years, and so I have kind of large "database" on the area, but not in my head. Books, maps, notes, bookmarks, address book entries, etc., and a tiny bit of what's left of the feeble memory to recall the good spots and roads. I'll try to add some more here from time to time and hope it helps some plan their trip.

One thing I will mention here, and probably again, is always filling up with gas each and every chance you get out there. Gas stations are few and far between, and those that are there don't always have fuel, especially the premium your particular bike might need. Guys with Super Tenere's may not have a problem with fuel range, but in 2008 I took my Ducati Hypermotard out there, when it had the stock 3+ gallon tank (it has a 6.5 gallon one now), and I never went anywhere without two one liter aluminum fuel bottles in the soft side bags, along with a siphon hose and small hand pump. Not the safest way to travel, but then I never ended up walking. Of course, the Hyper gets horrific fuel mileage, often only in the 20's if you are riding it hard. Only thing is, you'll want to ride roads like the River Road 170 hard... ;D

Over the years I have seen guys with BMW RT's run dry, and simply because they passed at a gas stop thinking "Oh, I've got plenty or fuel..."

Besides, you need ot stay hydrated out there, too, so it's not a bad idea to stop often for fuel and get some water, too.

Just FYI...

Dallara



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[~TABASCO~]

Just want to let the Big Bend attendees know that I will be providing a few door prizes to the group.... Gotta get these Texas Tenere's Rock'in ! ! ! See you guys there ! !

 

[jajpko]

Hey, Hey!! Thanks Tabasco! You may have to go to many doors though ,LOL.. It looks like we will be spread out pretty good..

 

[Combo]

Hey, Hey!! Thanks Tabasco! You may have to go to many doors though ,LOL.. It looks like we ..

Your right japako, it does look like will be spread out pretty good but we will have the place covered. ;D

If it works out I meet up with a few of you guys it will make the trip that much better.

We will see what develops.

 

[jajpko]

Your right japako, it does look like will be spread out pretty good but we will have the place covered. ;D

If it works out I meet up with a few of you guys it will make the trip that much better.

We will see what develops.

Maybe we could have one dinner or lunch, where we could all meet and kick tires, then take a group pic.

 

[Combo]

Maybe we could have one dinner or lunch, where we could all meet and kick tires, then take a group pic.

Thats a good idea. I think lunch one day may work out for those that want to meet. We all could plan our route for that day to meet at lunch in a central location once we know more about the camping location of the folks that want to meet. I picked Cosmic Kathy's for the AM, but if that would work as a lunch location one day then cool. It is close to Big Bend and not far from the State Park.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Sounds all good to me....... I would like to get a few hundred off road... other than that, drink a beer with the group ! O0

 

[Combo]

Added average temperatures for Alpine/ Big Bend area.

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USTX0023

 

[~TABASCO~]

Thanks VENTURE.................... Central Tenere Country is going to be busy!!!!!!

 

[Combo]

Just a reminder about the Big Bend trip for any who have not seen this post and want to plan on making it. ::001::

 

[~TABASCO~]

Ill be there.... I gotta find someone that wants to do some Big Bend off road ! COMBO keep your eyes out for me..

 

[Storm]

I'm about 75% sure I can make it. Still waiting for some details, but I'm cautiously optimistic!

 

[Combo]

I'm about 75% sure I can make it. Still waiting for some details, but I'm cautiously optimistic!

Hope you can make it Storm. It is one fine place to ride, see and take photos.

 

[Combo]

4 WEEKS AWAY NOW AND COUNTING ::26::..........who's going?

 

[Dallara]

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I'd love to be there, and nobody loves Big Bend more than I do...

But unfortunately I'm going to be in Houston for the final AHRMA Vintage MX National of the year at Rio Bravo. We're going to be running a couple of my CZ's and I can't miss it, especially with us coming off a 1st in the Sportsman 250 Expert and 2nd in the Classic 125 Expert classes at the AHRMA National at the 7th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL.

BTW, I rode my Super Tenere out to Birmingham for the that event... Over 2,000 miles total on the trip, with one final dash home straight through to home - 898 miles in less than 15 hours, including stops - and the bike was flawless the entire trip, and extremely comfortable, smooth, and wonderful to ride.

Hope you guys have a terrific time out in West Texas! I'll try and be there next year!

Dallara


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[Combo]

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I'd love to be there, and nobody loves Big Bend more than I do...

But unfortunately I'm going to be in Houston for the final AHRMA Vintage MX National of the year at Rio Bravo. We're going to be running a couple of my CZ's and I can't miss it, especially with us coming off a 1st in the Sportsman 250 Expert and 2nd in the Classic 125 Expert classes at the AHRMA National at the 7th Annual Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL.

BTW, I rode my Super Tenere out to Birmingham for the that event... Over 2,000 miles total on the trip, with one final dash home straight through to home - 898 miles in less than 15 hours, including stops - and the bike was flawless the entire trip, and extremely comfortable, smooth, and wonderful to ride.

Hope you guys have a terrific time out in West Texas! I'll try and be there next year!

Dallara


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Sorry you can't make the trip this time. Would like to meet you. We will have other trips.

Best of luck at the race.

Did you have your Tenere at Bravo in Houston at the reunion weekend? A few of my old racing buddies saw one at the track and I told them It may have been you.

Did you know Huckabee? We lost him almost 2 weeks ago at three palms raceway. I raced with him way back when. Nice guy and hated to hear it.

 

[Dallara]

Sorry you can't make the trip this time. Would like to meet you. We will have other trips.

Best of luck at the race.

Did you have your Tenere at Bravo in Houston at the reunion weekend? A few of my old racing buddies saw one at the track and I told them It may have been you.

Did you know Huckabee? We lost him almost 2 weeks ago at three palms raceway. I raced with him way back when. Nice guy and hated to hear it.

Yep, that was me and my Tenere at the Rio Reunion a few weekends ago! Rode it up that morning, mostly in the friggin' rain, then it was clear all day at the race track... Then it rained on me most of the frickin' way home!

Was a fun day at Rio, though, and I got to visit with a bunch of old friends from "back in the day"... Was especially nice to chat with Kevin Schwantz and Darryl Hurst.

I never knew Huckabee personally, but I had heard of him and had many fellow racer friends that knew him. Was certainly sad to hear the news of his passing. It always is hard to believe something like that happens.

You guys have a great one out West!

Dallara



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