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SUN 3/11 Lake Barryessa/Knoxville/Rayhouse Rd.

rodr said:
Think that would work? I have those things, and saddlebags to bring them.
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I don't think that's a good idea. I doubt everyone wants to drag their bikes under the gate. I don't think there is enough room to get a big bike under anyway. It's not like there is a mystical oasis serving free beer on the other side of the gate. It's just a well trodden dirt road.
 
Bolt Cutters = Bad Idea

Like Luckett said, it's not like there are 72 virgins waiting on the other side for us. We do stuff like that is what get's us banned from using other lands.
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luckett said:
I don't think that's a good idea. I doubt everyone wants to drag their bikes under the gate. I don't think there is enough room to get a big bike under anyway. It's not like there is a mystical oasis serving free beer on the other side of the gate. It's just a well trodden dirt road.
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I was thinking mostly about the photo-op! How often do you get to see someone doing that? :laughing

Will probably bring the stuff anyway, just in case. Kinda looks like enough clearance on the right side.

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seavoyage said:
Studying the photos posted by Leo_jb and SFMCjohn; I suspect we can get the thumpers around the 'south' post of Rd-40 East gate with 3 guys walking each bike over. The ADV bikes can also go around the 'obstacle'.. best to have 4 guys per bike.

Now that's the adventure... you guys will have thread on a route most have never ridden before.



No worries on your FZ6. We had a Versys and a Triumph Bonneville out riding Knoxville OHV a few weeks ago... they did just fine on street tyres.



Plated, Green or Red sticker required Source: BLM Ukiah Field Office OHV Regulations You'll have to comply with the same regs if you plan on riding the Mendocino NF annual rally or Sheetiron 300 in May.
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Thanks :thumbup

rodr said:
My thought was:

1. Bring a tarp and a blanket like movers use.
2. Lay tarp on ground, blanket on tarp, bike on blanket. And watch the whole shitteree burst in flames when my hot exhaust touches said blanket!
3. Drag tarp under gate.

Think that would work? I have those things, and saddlebags to bring them.
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rodr said:
I was thinking mostly about the photo-op! How often do you get to see someone Set their bike ablaze? :laughing

Will probably bring the stuff anyway, just in case. Kinda looks like enough clearance on the right side.

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Chew are funny! :rofl
 
Leo_jb said:
Just found this thread and thought I'd add my .02. I rode Rd 40 in early January starting from Hwy 16. Made it all the way to the closed gate, where I tried to drag my KTM990 under it. Didn't work, so had to ride all the way back to Hwy 16. Still, it was a fun ride. I think I met Seavoyage this past Sunday on Doc Wong's ride.
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rodr said:
Why didn't it work? Looks like downhill from the other side... would it help to bring a tarp or something? :teeth
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Leo_jb tried to drag his KTM 990 ADV under the gate, but couldn't clear his handlebars. So the tarp/blanket idea wouldn't give you any additional advantage other than saving the paint.

Brave adventurer.. Leo for trying ... I didn't notice the scratches on the side when I saw his KTM last Sunday... his orange engine guard saved the day.
 
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Bonerov said:
Hey Leo! I met you on Sunday as well. Fat guy, black wee-strom with yellow stripes. I remember the dragging attempt story. Love it!
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Nice vid from last weekend...

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wish you could join us this Sunday
 
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I was there about a month ago, gate was open but a big Closed sign was up. Was tempted to go through but turned around.

I'm interested in this ride but I'm coming from the West side (37, 29, 121). Any idea about what time you'd be through? Not sure on the exact route you all are running from Fairfield either but I'm assuming 121, 128, and Lake Berryessa are involved at some point. Plenty of stopping areas on Lake Berryessa that I could wait at.


seavoyage said:
Leo_jb tried to drag his KTM 990 ADV under the gate, but couldn't clear his handlebars. So the tarp/blanket idea wouldn't give you any additional advantage other than saving the paint.

Brave adventurer.. Leo for trying ... I didn't notice the scratches on the side when I saw his KTM last Sunday... his orange engine guard saved the day.
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paulr111 said:
I was there about a month ago, gate was open but a big Closed sign was up. Was tempted to go through but turned around.

I'm interested in this ride but I'm coming from the West side (37, 29, 121). Any idea about what time you'd be through? Not sure on the exact route you all are running from Fairfield either but I'm assuming 121, 128, and Lake Berryessa are involved at some point. Plenty of stopping areas on Lake Berryessa that I could wait at.
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Meetup details on Original Post #1: Meet up 8:45AM at Starbucks off I-80/Suisun Valley rd. exit 41. Route is Suisun Vallry Rd., CA-121, CA-128, Berryessa Knoxville Rd.(West side of lake), Knoxville Devilhed road/OHV Jeep Trails, Morgan Valley Rd., Reiff Rd./Rayhouse Rd., CA-16, CO Rd-89, CA-128, CA-121.

The 'Closed Sign; is addressed to vehicles not allowed on the zero ton bridge on the East side at Cache Creek Regional Park.

We should be done by 3PM; or noon if you break off after Knoxville OHV.
 
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Bonerov - I thought maybe that was your video. Nicely done.

Regarding the gate, my KTM is pretty tall laying down because its so frickin' wide to start with, then the crash bars as well. Plus, from the direction I was heading I was trying to pull the bike uphill. No way. A regular dirtbike would go under easily. Now whether or not its a smart thing to do............
I was there during the week and I still ended up passing a few people walking along the road and giving me strange looks (i.e. what the hell is he doing here?). I imagine there will be lots more on a weekend.

Might try to hook up with you guys if I can swing it.
 
In......if for no other reason than to witness rodr throw his shiny WeeStrom on the ground and try to drag it under a locked gate. :shocker
Now that's gotta be a Kodak moment fer shure!
 
paulr111 said:
... I'm interested in this ride but I'm coming from the West side (37, 29, 121). Any idea about what time you'd be through? Not sure on the exact route you all are running from Fairfield either but I'm assuming 121, 128, and Lake Berryessa are involved at some point. Plenty of stopping areas on Lake Berryessa that I could wait at.
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How about the Cross Roads aka Berryessa Corners aka Poser's, at the corner of 121 and 128. I'd guess we'll be there by 9:40.

Star Man said:
In......if for no other reason than to witness rodr throw his shiny WeeStrom on the ground and try to drag it under a locked gate. :shocker
Now that's gotta be a Kodak moment fer shure!
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:laughing

Glad you can make it Greg. :thumbup
 
So Seavoyage,

If'n I can't get my lazy dead ass up early enough to get down to *$s, I may wanta catch y'all at Turtle Rock. You'll be go'in by there 'round 9:45 according ta mah calculations? Or are y'all gonna stop at poser's?
Star Man said:
In......if for no other reason than to witness rodr throw his shiny WeeStrom on the ground and try to drag it under a locked gate. :shocker
Now that's gotta be a Kodak moment fer shure!
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Yeah, that's the only reason I'm go'in! :rofl

Excite-Bike said:
What happens if a Park Ranger or CHP Trooper catches us?
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Recon we'll just have ta bribe 'em?

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Now we just need to beat the rain. :|

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS INDICATE
THE POTENTIAL FOR 3 TO 6 INCHES OF LIQUID PRECIPITATION FROM
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OVER INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE
HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FROM MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY.
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Excite-Bike said:
What happens if a Park Ranger or CHP Trooper catches us?
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The gate on Reiff Rd prevents vehicle traffic from passing through OHV area then discovering that the Zero Ton bridge at Cache Creek. In the past County Road 40 was closed during the rainy season because the Cache Creek Zero Ton bridge was underwater.

Cache Creek is critical to allowing Yolo County riders access to the 15,000-acre BLM Knoxville OHV area, the OHV-legal Rayhouse, Lang’s Peak, and Fiske Creek dirt roads, as well as the Buck Island primitive campground.
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Source: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

Prior to ceasing maintenance in 2009, County Road 40 was closed every year to vehicular traffic from October until May, or until the rainy season subsided. Since the road has been designated and signed as an unmaintained road for nearly three years, as per the Streets and HighwaysCode, the County is no longer obligated to maintain seasonal gate closure.
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Source: www.yolocounty.org

This bridge is the critical piece of transportation infrastructure to maintaining a gateway to over 78 square miles (50,000 acres) of the Cache Creek National Recreation Area and the Bureau of Land Management’s Knoxville Recreation Area all of which is open for off-highway vehicle recreation ( BLM Resource Management Plan, http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/o/ukiah/rmpmove.html )
Location and Description of OHV Opportunities: Currently access to Rayhouse Road and the Knoxville Recreation Area is highly limited due to the closure of the low-water bridge across Cache Creek. This new bridge will provide year-round access to 50,000 acres of public lands for OHV enthusiasts operating 4x4, 2x4, motorcycle, ATV and other mechanized vehicles.
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Source:
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov
 
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