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Post by **AlisoBob** » December 24th, 2008, 11:56 am

This is not a "Fun" ride.....

At my riding level, there are times it feels allot like this...

Its all rideable, riding it at a fast pace is what I have difficulty in....

YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST BE TIP-TOP!!

Heavy Duty tubes, and fresh tires are highly recommended.

Skid plates and handgards are too....

If you have a dented pipe in the garage, put it on.

You want to carry 100oz water MINIMUM!!!!!

I spoke with Trace today.... He rode yesterday.... Had a GREAT TIME!!!!

A great time = 35 miles, in 4 1/2 hours.

My best advise in to make sure you and your machine is in great shape, and nothing is going to fall off ( Brit) .

At times, you will be 15 miles from the truck, and there is no " Chicken Out" or " Limp Mode" road back.

I did the math once..... Something like 4 years x 20 bikes x 2 days x 30 miles = 4800 bike miles. We have never left a bike in the desert yet!!!! ( dont be the first.......)

Once you start a loop, you finish a loop. Period. If you want to bitch about it , do so back at the staging area. Bitching on the trail is bad form and reduces th amount of help your likely to need and receive.

I think there are going to be two groups....

"A to B+" riders

"B- to C" riders

I'm not trying to scare anyone out of this, but rather hype you up for it!!

Be sure to ask any and all questions before hand.

This is a great ride, and you will be amazed at what you and your bike are capable of...

iggys-amsoil · Post by **iggys-amsoil** » December 24th, 2008, 12:17 pm

ps if you have a nice new pretty AF bring it

~ Bob

teemtrubble · Post by **teemtrubble** » December 24th, 2008, 12:21 pm

Here's my check list...

lewisclan · Post by **lewisclan** » December 24th, 2008, 12:25 pm

its a mofo is some areas thats why your called a HOON after atending a weekends ride. Not before hand

Post by **AlisoBob** » December 24th, 2008, 12:41 pm

iggys-amsoil wrote:ps if you have a nice new pretty AF bring it ~ Bob

My A/F aint so pretty.......

Peckerhead's is.....

teemtrubble · Post by **teemtrubble** » December 24th, 2008, 12:48 pm

I'd still ride them both like a hooker!

lewisclan · Post by **lewisclan** » December 24th, 2008, 1:50 pm

I mite just have my TT bike by then we will see

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 24th, 2008, 3:39 pm

c-d loop for me please!

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » December 24th, 2008, 3:42 pm

britincali wrote:c-d loop for me please!

Puss! Do the A-B loop! Man-up!

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 24th, 2008, 3:43 pm

Dont talk shit till youve seen it

Ive already started having flashbacks

Post by **MojoScojo** » December 24th, 2008, 3:44 pm

I don't think they have a kiddie loop Brit.

JBaze · Post by **JBaze** » December 24th, 2008, 3:45 pm

britincali wrote:Dont talk shit till youve seen it

Ive already started having flashbacks

I grew up riding that kind of stuff! Balance my boy, balance!

britincali · Post by **britincali** » December 24th, 2008, 3:47 pm

MojoScojo wrote:I don't think they have a kiddie loop Brit.

Camp area

Post by **MojoScojo** » December 24th, 2008, 4:03 pm

Actually, I think 2 years ago WAS the kiddie loop.

arleybeer40 · Post by **arleybeer40** » December 24th, 2008, 7:37 pm

Do unforseen 4 stroke mechanical failures count as (bitching out) on the trail?

south central hoon · December 26th, 2008, 2:50 pm

That video was awesome!

ShanMan · Post by **ShanMan** » January 6th, 2009, 7:09 am

What Bob says it true of course, but to be honest, the C type stuff is doable by all and quite a bit of fun.

I want to reiterate what he said on a few MANDATORY points however:

100 OZ WATER CARRYING CAPABILITY IS A MUST (CAMELBACK)

HANDGUARDS (BARKBUSTER STYLE W/SHIELDS ARE IDEAL)

We have mucho cholla cactii here, and even the slightest brush-by will have you looking like a pin cushion. Hand guards eliminate much drama and are not optional for a first timer.

It's a good idea to bring a leatherman with you and keep it in your Camelback...it is the ideal on-trail cactus spine remover.

I look forward to meeting many of you who I have not already had the pleasure of riding with. It will likely be my first time back on a bike in two years! I'll ride sweep on the D loop Bobby.

I can bring AF hardware or cover sets too if anyone is thinking of picking something up and want to save on shipping.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 6th, 2009, 8:23 am

I was removing cactus spines from my hands for weeks... seriously, no freaken joke on the hand guards!

iggys-amsoil · Post by **iggys-amsoil** » January 6th, 2009, 4:04 pm

And for those who haven't experianced Cholla Fields for ever.
I found this gem

britincali · Post by **britincali** » January 6th, 2009, 4:05 pm

That looks like a world of hurt!!!

lewisclan · Post by **lewisclan** » January 14th, 2009, 5:51 pm

the clan is in

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » January 14th, 2009, 6:57 pm

along with the leatherman bring a old school hair comb.. it works great for getting balls of cholla off without getting too close to it

been there done that dont much care for it. I have a few things in the way of this ride if i can overcome some obstacles i will try and be there

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 15th, 2009, 7:45 am

iggys-amsoil wrote:And for those who haven't experianced Cholla Fields for ever.
I found this gem

that pic revived some bad memories!

ShanMan · Post by **ShanMan** » January 15th, 2009, 10:31 am

another good trick is rubber cement......but you can expect tose hair too.

KE 336 · Post by **KE 336** » July 20th, 2009, 7:00 am

I know its a long way off and the economy is in a world of shit but, is there plans for 2010? I would love to come out and ride with some people that know the land. Also, is there any requirements on out of state bikes that I would have to take care of before hand?

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AZ HoonFEST Checklist

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