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I absolutely love riding Palomar Mountain. Unfortunately, I've totaled two bikes there. The first one because I was a noob and was riding way above my ability/comfort level, and the second because of sand/dirt on the road. It started as a low side turned high side, then turned into me flying about 175 down off the side of the mountain. Both me and my bike separated mid-flight and we both hit a separate tree. After a few broken bones and lots of bumps, bruises, strains and a concussion, I don't go there anymore...but I sure do miss it.
 
Theefiveoh said:
me flying about 175 down off the side of the mountain. Both me and my bike separated mid-flight and we both hit a separate tree. After a few broken bones and lots of bumps, bruises, strains and a concussion, I don't go there anymore....
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:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I was up there this weekend. It was a bit warm but otherwise nice and clear.
Some of those corners have nothing but oblivion on the outside of them. Can't imagine sailing over the edge mid hi-side crash.

*shudders*

Thank god for traction control. Although my desire to stay alive probably deserves more credit for keeping me alive. But the traction control helps!
 
Sergio1199Panigale said:
PMd you about a future ride :cool:
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Yesterday I tore the bike down to fix a few small oil leaks caused by vibrations. I spent most of the day yesterday removing the rear subframe, tank, heat shields for the rear cylinder and cleaning. I am going to leave the cylinder covers off for a while to see how I like it. I should have it all back together before the weekend no problem.
 
leftcoast32 said:
Yesterday I tore the bike down to fix a few small oil leaks caused by vibrations. I spent most of the day yesterday removing the rear subframe, tank, heat shields for the rear cylinder and cleaning. I am going to leave the cylinder covers off for a while to see how I like it. I should have it all back together before the weekend no problem.
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Not a warranty item btw?
 
Sergio1199Panigale said:
Not a warranty item btw?
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Yeah, it would have been covered under warranty no problem. I like working on it, it relaxes me. I also get a chance to clean everything while it is all torn apart.

It is back together and ready to roll. I will fill the tank back up and take it for a short ride tomorrow to make sure everything is perfect.
 
leftcoast32 said:
Yeah, it would have been covered under warranty no problem. I like working on it, it relaxes me. I also get a chance to clean everything while it is all torn apart.

It is back together and ready to roll. I will fill the tank back up and take it for a short ride tomorrow to make sure everything is perfect.
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Damn, how much do you charge per hour? Lol
 
I was recently out there riding through Ortega Hwy and was told to also visit Palomar Mtn. It was very technical so that first slow pass was a good one to get the feel of the road. It was a Wednesday mid-afternoon and there really wasn't a car to be seen up there. The roads were relatively clean and smooth. The highly technical twists and turns with elevation changes started to mentally and physically drain me on the second pass as the weather was on the warm side whilst wearing a racing suit. Until.. I saw a sign that point to an "Observatory!" Without cars, it offered a smooth and soft winding path (with just a couple cattle crossings :p ) with shady trees what provided a rush of cool air and replenishment of relaxation to recharge my spirits for more riding. More shaded trees to the nearby lake and I went back to my camper parked and waiting for me at the nearby casino. The attached pics are from a burial site of a firefighter and one from the lake with cows in the background. Truly a nice visit and hope anyone that reads this also finds some time to make the trip over there.

I brought down two bikes from Denver, the Diavel and 1199. Totally enjoyed lane splitting on the 405 after Mulholland and hope to be back there in December.

Could some of us get together for a nice run up Palomar Mtn. again?
 

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Was on Palomar Mountain yesterday (12/7/14). Was a good run! It was a little cold when we first got there but warmed up quickly to a very comfortable temp. We made 4 passes up and down before heading back West on the 76 and South on the 15 to the house.

We are going to go over to Borrego today for a run. We will leave right after the traffic makes it through Ramona on the 78 freeway. We should be at the top of Montazuma Grade by around 10-11 for at least 4-6 runs up and down. Then the plan is the long way back through Banner Grade and Julian.
 
ecobully said:
I was recently out there riding through Ortega Hwy and was told to also visit Palomar Mtn. It was very technical so that first slow pass was a good one to get the feel of the road. It was a Wednesday mid-afternoon and there really wasn't a car to be seen up there. The roads were relatively clean and smooth. The highly technical twists and turns with elevation changes started to mentally and physically drain me on the second pass as the weather was on the warm side whilst wearing a racing suit. Until.. I saw a sign that point to an "Observatory!" Without cars, it offered a smooth and soft winding path (with just a couple cattle crossings :p ) with shady trees what provided a rush of cool air and replenishment of relaxation to recharge my spirits for more riding. More shaded trees to the nearby lake and I went back to my camper parked and waiting for me at the nearby casino. The attached pics are from a burial site of a firefighter and one from the lake with cows in the background. Truly a nice visit and hope anyone that reads this also finds some time to make the trip over there.

I brought down two bikes from Denver, the Diavel and 1199. Totally enjoyed lane splitting on the 405 after Mulholland and hope to be back there in December.

Could some of us get together for a nice run up Palomar Mtn. again?
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I'm off Xmas week if you're around. Otherwise I'm off weekends and slow idiotic driving cars fill up the road haha. Lemme know. You around then Joe(lftcoast32)? Too bad Thanksgiving week didn't work out.
 
Sergio1199Panigale said:
I'm off Xmas week if you're around. Otherwise I'm off weekends and slow idiotic driving cars fill up the road haha. Lemme know. You around then Joe(lftcoast32)? Too bad Thanksgiving week didn't work out.
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Sounds good. We will get another ride in soon. We are heading out in a few minutes for todays ride.

The pictures below were taken by a local photographer.



 
I miss Palomar! I used to run with the Palomar Mafia guys, Ducati Phil, Galen, Rocky, Ken etc back, back, back in the days.

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RRnold said:
I miss Palomar! I used to run with the Palomar Mafia guys, Ducati Phil, Galen, Rocky, Ken etc back, back, back in the days.
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Great Pictures!

We went back to Palomar instead of Borrego Springs. We rode the mountain another 6+ times (up and down) today. Palomar is a great workout for the body, you are constantly shifting your body all over the place. I am feeling it in my legs tonight.
 
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Leftcoast, sergio, ecobully - I'm in South OC and go through Ortega down to Palomar. I could meet you in Palomar. Let me know when you guys ride during Christmas week. I've got some roads that I would like to ride that week - Palomar, Idyllwild, ACH, GMR, Ojai. Probably won't get to all of them, but these are on the list for that week.

Visited Palomar on 12/6. I saw the photog, but don't have a cool pic because I was slowed as I was working through a bunch of Nortons. Even with the recent rain, Palomar was cleaner than the backside of Ortega.
 
dcam03 said:
Leftcoast, sergio, ecobully - I'm in South OC and go through Ortega down to Palomar. I could meet you in Palomar. Let me know when you guys ride during Christmas week. I've got some roads that I would like to ride that week - Palomar, Idyllwild, ACH, GMR, Ojai. Probably won't get to all of them, but these are on the list for that week.

Visited Palomar on 12/6. I saw the photog, but don't have a cool pic because I was slowed as I was working through a bunch of Nortons. Even with the recent rain, Palomar was cleaner than the backside of Ortega.
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Yea man. I'll PM you the week before Xmas to touch base. Should have my stock exhaust back from Phil and his coring job to see how loud she can get haha :D

I'm down for some OC runs too. I could go up there if you know some good roads!
 
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dcam03 said:
Leftcoast, sergio, ecobully - I'm in South OC and go through Ortega down to Palomar. I could meet you in Palomar. Let me know when you guys ride during Christmas week. I've got some roads that I would like to ride that week - Palomar, Idyllwild, ACH, GMR, Ojai. Probably won't get to all of them, but these are on the list for that week.

Visited Palomar on 12/6. I saw the photog, but don't have a cool pic because I was slowed as I was working through a bunch of Nortons. Even with the recent rain, Palomar was cleaner than the backside of Ortega.
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They usually only have the guys out for pictures on Palomar on Sundays now.

We did ACH a few weeks back and anything past the restaurant is probably closed now. They had snowfall and there were a lot of rock slides. We were riding through it off and on the second half. We plan to go back in the spring.

You have to do Montezuma Grade! It is an amazing ride if you like faster really smooth sweepers and some light technical riding.

Sergio1199Panigale said:
Yea man. I'll PM you the week before Xmas to touch base. Should have my stock exhaust back from Phil and his coring job to see how loud she can get haha :D
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Sounds good, hopefully we can do a Borrego run or at least Palomar.
 
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leftcoast32 said:
Great Pictures!

We went back to Palomar instead of Borrego Springs. We rode the mountain another 6+ times (up and down) today. Palomar is a great workout for the body, you are constantly shifting your body all over the place. I am feeling it in my legs tonight.
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That's awesome, I really miss Pally even though NorCal has some fun roads.

We used to do the Hammer's route and I highly recommend if you have the stamina. We would meet up at the Via Rancho Parkway Shell and get breakfast at the Apple Country restaurant in Santa Ysabel. Then continue up through Julian down Banner through Montezuma while loops back around and drops you off by Mesa Grande. Then go up the fast side of Palomar then a few trips up and down the tight side. It was a good 7 hrs of canyon riding.

I remember the original and only photographer there was Kent from Palomarpics.net and used to take some awesome pics. He used to hide up in the trees and in the drainage hole to take pics at random places on the tight side. So every weekend he would post them on Palomarpics. haha

Who's the photographer now? At one point there were like 3 different guys taking pics and handing out their business cards at Mothers.

This one was Kent hiding in the drain circa 2003. Next time you go up, you might see it on one of the tight right hand turns.

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RRnold said:
That's awesome, I really miss Pally even though NorCal has some fun roads.

We used to do the Hammer's route and I highly recommend if you have the stamina. We would meet up at the Via Rancho Parkway Shell and get breakfast at the Apple Country restaurant in Santa Ysabel. Then continue up through Julian down Banner through Montezuma while loops back around and drops you off by Mesa Grande. Then go up the fast side of Palomar then a few trips up and down the tight side. It was a good 7 hrs of canyon riding.

I remember the original and only photographer there was Kent from Palomarpics.net and used to take some awesome pics. He used to hide up in the trees and in the drainage hole to take pics at random places on the tight side. So every weekend he would post them on Palomarpics. haha

Who's the photographer now? At one point there were like 3 different guys taking pics and handing out their business cards at Mothers.

This one was Kent hiding in the drain circa 2003. Next time you go up, you might see it on one of the tight right hand turns.
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We have a similar route that we have been running. I am right off the 15 freeway on Deer Springs/Mountain Meadows. So we are close to everything mentioned.

This is a 200-240 mile ride that takes us all day. We have to refuel the bikes 2 times to complete it. We usually stop in either Santa Isabel or Julian to eat.

We do this route on the weekdays. We try to hit the road at 9am and we are usually back around 4-5pm.

San Marcos to the 76
76 to Palomar
Up the tight side of Palomar
Off the back side of Palomar
Out past the Hideout
Down Borrego and back up a few times
Out through Banner into Julian
Take the 78 from Ramona into Escondido
then back to San Marcos

There are 2 photographers that hang out on the mountain now. 1904 Photography and Rick Clemens. Rick doesn't get on the mountain much any more.
 
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