Buell Riders Meet: | |
My Buell Ulysses is my daily driver. It's not as luxurious as the big Harley,
but it's quicker and much faster in the canyons. It's a kick to ride.
I'm not usually into the big group thingy.
This is the first big bike gathering like this I've even attended.
It turned out to be a lot of fun. I rode up to Pasadena after work on a Thursday, so I could start from there early in the morning.
After breakfast, I rode through a damp and foggy Angeles Crest Forest, North of Smell-A.
Snaking in and out of the mountains and canyons in a Westerly direction,
I ended up in Buellton early in the afternoon on Friday. |
At the Motel 6 in Pasadena Getting Ready to Roll
At the Motel 6 in Pasadena Getting Ready to Roll
A Foggy Ride Through the Angeles Crest Area
A Foggy Ride Through the Angeles Crest Area
A Foggy Ride Through the Angeles Crest Area
A Foggy Ride Through the Angeles Crest Area
A Foggy Ride Through the Angeles Crest Area
As Time goes by, the Fog Starts to Burn Off
As Time goes by, the Fog Starts to Burn Off
As Time goes by, the Fog Starts to Burn Off - Well, Maybe
As I Gain Elevation Again, the Fog Returns
As I Gain Elevation Again, the Fog Returns - But It's Minimal
It's a Beautiful Day for a Ride, But it is Still Damp
This is all New Road For Me
Going to Have to Come Back With the Wife-Unit
More Road Scenery
Heading North Out of the Mountains Toward Highway 138
Heading North Out of the Mountains Toward Highway 138
Heading West on Highway 138 - Toward Gorman
Frazier Park - An Alpine Village, Northwest of Gorman
Cuddy Valley Road,
Heading West From Frazier Park to Highway 166
Heading West From Frazier Park to Highway 166
An Off-Road Trail - Just Off Cuddy Valley Road
View From The Pulloput to the Off-Road Trail
Supposedly, a Lot of Hollywood loonies live here.
Supposedly, a Lot of Hollywood loonies live here.
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Scenery Along Cuddy Valley Road
Must Rain a Lot Here - Stuff Growing on an Old Fence Post
Farmland With a View
No Straight Roads - Perfect For Motorcycles
Awesome Views - Perfect for Photos
All on the Same Road - Priceless
Interesting Ridge Line - Like Two Separate Planets
It Was Warming Up, and
Tires Were Getting Stickier - Yee Hah!
Tires Were Getting Stickier - Yee Hah!
At a Butt Rest On Highway 166
The Last Leg: | |
I was only on Highway 166 for about an Hour, then started heading South on Tepusquet Road.
That was a nice, scenic road down toward Solvang via Foxen Canyon Road and through the little village of Ballard. There were little mule deer everywhere, even in the yards of some of the homes along the way.
All these roads were new to me on this day. I've kept a copy of the directions for a return trip
on this scenic cornucopia. |
Tepusquet Road - Heading South Toward Buellton
One curve - looking left.
One curve - looking left.
Tepusquet Road - Heading South Toward Buellton
Same curve - looking right. I was happy to
be alone heading to the meet because I could
stop for photos like this as much as I wanted.
Same curve - looking right. I was happy to
be alone heading to the meet because I could
stop for photos like this as much as I wanted.
Tepusquet Road
Tepusquet Road - Those Farthest Mountains in the Photo
Are About Where I Was When on Cuddy Valley Road Earlier
Are About Where I Was When on Cuddy Valley Road Earlier
Tepusquet Road
Tepusquet Road - Saw a Lot of Mule Deer on This Road
On Foxen Canyon Road Now - Wine Country,
Getting Close to Solvang & Buellton
Getting Close to Solvang & Buellton
Buellton: | |
Bikes started slowly trickling in all afternoon. Many were staying at the Motel 6 where I was.
They came in from as far North as San Francisco, as far South as San Diego, and as far East as Phoenix.
Thanks to our good hosts at American Sport Bike, there were events planned for the whole weekend including dinners,
canyon rides, a trip to the Motorcycle Museum in Solvang (bet ya didn't know about that),
and a barbeque with bike competition. If you're riding a Ducati, Aprillia, Buell, Harley, or are looking for riding apparel or general
maintenance items, check them out. Alan, the owner is one of those genuinly honest people you'll
enjoy dealing with. He was a great help to me getting the headers on my Buell ceramic-coated. |
Buells Arriving at the Hotel
Sean Smith, getting off the Orange XB, is one of the people I hooked-up with over the weekend.
His bike has a lot of custom pieces-parts and his helmet is an unusual Air Force-style.
Sean Smith, getting off the Orange XB, is one of the people I hooked-up with over the weekend.
His bike has a lot of custom pieces-parts and his helmet is an unusual Air Force-style.
More Buells Arriving at the Hotel
And More
It's Like They Just Keep Coming
And Even More Buells Arriving at the Hotel
Will It Never End
Looks Like A Motorcycle Dealership
Riders Meeting for Saturday's Ride
Riders Meeting for Saturday's Ride
That's the original Walter Anderson's Split
Pea Soup Restaurant/Hotel in the background.
That's the original Walter Anderson's Split
Pea Soup Restaurant/Hotel in the background.
Riders Meeting for Saturday's Ride
Our First Group Butt Break - Los Alamos
Our First Group Butt Break - Los Alamos
That's a good view of Sean's bike and his cool Air Force-style helmet.
That helmet has two separate shields: one clear, one tinted. I want one.
That's a good view of Sean's bike and his cool Air Force-style helmet.
That helmet has two separate shields: one clear, one tinted. I want one.
Second Butt Break
It's at the corner of Highway 166 and Tepusquet Road.
Thirty-something Buells smoking through the twisties. A quick, but safe ride.
It's at the corner of Highway 166 and Tepusquet Road.
Thirty-something Buells smoking through the twisties. A quick, but safe ride.
Second Butt Break
I Rode Ahead to Get the Next Group of Photos
Saturday's Ride Through the Wine Country
Saturday's Ride Through the Wine Country
Saturday's Ride Through the Wine Country
Saturday's Ride Through the Wine Country
Saturday's Ride Through the Wine Country
Sean Smith Having a Good Time.
Sean Smith Having a Good Time.
Arriving at Solvang's Motorcycle Museum
Nice CZ Roadracer
Calthorpe???
Douglas???
Solvang Motorcycle Museum
I have one of these Yamaha 650's in my workshop. Working on it for a friend.
I have one of these Yamaha 650's in my workshop. Working on it for a friend.
Vincents Have a Great History
Another Douglas??? Looks Like a BMW Boxer
Triumphs Are Always Nice
Moto Villa - Not Related to Bob Villa
Wassup Brough?
I Think That Logo on the Tank is ABC
An Old Moto Guzzi
The work on this bike is absolutely beautiful.
The work on this bike is absolutely beautiful.
Another Moto Guzzi - With a 500cc V8 Engine
The eight, tiny little pistons must be about the size of a peanut.
The eight, tiny little pistons must be about the size of a peanut.
Solvang Motorcycle Museum
That Silver bike's a Norton rotary (Wankle engine) in the foreground.
That Silver bike's a Norton rotary (Wankle engine) in the foreground.
Suzuki Rotary - A Gas Guzzler AND Ugly, But Rare
Another Moto Guzzi - Trick Forks
Nimbus With Side Car
Solvang Motorcycle Museum - Yeah, A Buell
1946 Indian Chief - Now That's One Beautiful Bike
A 1914 Indian
I'm Not Sure, But The Big X is Probably for Xavier
Matchless Fore/Aft Parallel Twin - Note the Shifter on the Tank
AA - Dunno, But Check Out The Cool Oil Lamp Headlamp
Probably rated about 3 candlepower. This is mechanical art to me.
AA - Dunno, But Check Out The Cool Oil Lamp Headlamp
Probably rated about 3 candlepower. This is mechanical art to me.
Every Motorcycle Museum Needs an Ariel Square Four
The Barbeque - End of the Day Celebration
The Barbeque
I Sure Hope That's a Girl's Helmet
Thank You American Sport Bike
Beautiful Older Buell
This Race-Ready Buell Was For Sale - Looks Like Fun
One of the Riders Had This Nice Old Kawasaki Police Bike
Sean Smith's Bike Won 1st Place in the Competition
Somebody Snuck in on a Triumph Tiger
Nice bike, but I think it was suffering from an identity crisis that day.
Nice bike, but I think it was suffering from an identity crisis that day.
The Barbeque
The Barbeque
Cool Footpegs - Not Craw - Craw
The Barbeque - Alan (Black Shirt) Giving Away Goodies
Thanks again American Sport Bike - for a great weekend.
Thanks again American Sport Bike - for a great weekend.
Avila Beach
30th Anniversary - Catalina Island
Independence Day 2001 - Coronado
Corral Canyon - Lake Morena
Car Show - Del Mar
Fires - All Around Poway
Wine Country - Napa/Sonoma 2007
Air Museum - Palm Springs
San Clemente Weekend Getaway, 2008