Marty Backe Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 @Stan Onymous is picking up my KS14C, so I figured why not do the exchange at Griffith Park and enjoy a ride at the same time. This time we will take an unusual frontal attack and proceed up to the very top of the Griffith Park mountains directly from the observatory. Then we'll wing-it based on the group consensus, but I will suggest that we then proceed to the Bronson Caves for a visit to where some of the original Batman TV series was filmed. It's a challenging (yet not too challenging ) but fun ride. Let's meet at the usual spot - the parking lot just north of the Greek Theater. ~8:30am for a departure around 9am. Here are the Google coordinates @nbxpq3 @Sketch @Roll Model @enigma35 @csmyers @jrkline @noisycarlos @Questor @swvision @Ando Melkonyan @abinder3 @captainwells @Tjtripp @Sven @unowheel @Mushuukyou @Alsayyad @Marvin Ong @HeavyGoing @Kimosabi @zentype @n2eus @Peter Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Sounds like a fun ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I am in as well. Are you bringing the KS14C? I will still bring my V8 with extra battery just incase anyone wants to try it if I decide to ride the KS. the freedom of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Stan Onymous said: I am in as well. Are you bringing the KS14C? I will still bring my V8 with extra battery just incase anyone wants to try it if I decide to ride the KS. the freedom of choice. Of course I'm bringing the KS14C - that's the whole point of the ride It'll be fully charged for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Well right on ! What about the new KS you are getting, or the Gotway? Any possible parking lot exhibition of an mten? I will have 1000 miles on my Inmotion V8 by tomorrow, so I am definately riding the KS14C! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, Stan Onymous said: Well right on ! What about the new KS you are getting, or the Gotway? Any possible parking lot exhibition of an mten? I will have 1000 miles on my Inmotion V8 by tomorrow, so I am definately riding the KS14C! No. Sadly the new KS won't be arriving until next week and the Mten, who knows I'll have to make do with the MSuper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Q Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hi Marty, which KS you getting?14,16 or 18? Sport edition? And how long is this Saturday ride? Really want to join the group again , need to plan because working in the afternoon. Peter Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/28/2017 at 6:32 PM, Marty Backe said: This time we will take an unusual frontal attack and proceed up to the very top of the Griffith Park mountains directly from the observatory. Then we'll wing-it based on the group consensus, but I will suggest that we then proceed to the Bronson Caves for a visit to where some of the original Batman TV series was filmed. It's a challenging (yet not too challenging ) but fun ride. OMG this sounds like fun! In addition to the Batman TV series The Bronson Caves were also used for filming "Bonanza," "Star Trek: Voyager," "Fantasy Island," "Little House on the Prairie," "The Lone Ranger," "Gunsmoke" and the "Wild Wild West" and used in movies such as 2002's "The Scorpion King," "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," "Lost Horizon" and the original "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." A lot of history there! Be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Peter Q said: Hi Marty, which KS you getting?14,16 or 18? Sport edition? And how long is this Saturday ride? Really want to join the group again , need to plan because working in the afternoon. Peter Q I'm getting the 14S. @Stan Onymous is taking 14C off my hands. These rides are never short because of the socializing, etc. It's going to be HOT, so this riding day should be shorter so we can get off the mountain well before noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Rehab1 said: OMG this sounds like fun! In addition to the Batman TV series The Bronson Caves were also used for filming "Bonanza," "Star Trek: Voyager," "Fantasy Island," "Little House on the Prairie," "The Lone Ranger," "Gunsmoke" and the "Wild Wild West" and used in movies such as 2002's "The Scorpion King," "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," "Lost Horizon" and the original "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." A lot of history there! Be safe! That is so funny. I didn't realize this, but you're right. A hell of a lot of stuff has been filmed there. We rode there once last year, so it's time for another visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 6 hours ago, Marty Backe said: That is so funny. I didn't realize this, but you're right. A hell of a lot of stuff has been filmed there. We rode there once last year, so it's time for another visit Are you allowed inside the cave? That would make for some interesting video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Are you allowed inside the cave? That would make for some interesting video! Sure - we rode through it last time. Maybe I'll get some video on Saturday. It's not very exciting I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: Sure - we rode through it last time. Maybe I'll get some video on Saturday. It's not very exciting I'm afraid. You would think with all of the cinematic history at that site Hollywood would have at least posted a commemorative plaque at the entrance. Suggestion: Take a group photo at the caves's entrance Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Rehab1 said: You would think with all of the cinematic history at that site Hollywood would have at least posted a commemorative plaque at the entrance. Suggestion: Take a group photo at the caves's entrance Saturday. Good idea regards the picture. If I can get the guys to stop we'll get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 7 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Good idea regards the picture. If I can get the guys to stop we'll get one. Your the leader of the pack! Just block the entrance SuperMarty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Even though the temperatures were in the high 90's, a few of us enjoyed some nice riding. From the left; me, @Stan Onymous, @JrKline "Wheel Whisperer, @noisycarlos, and @YoshiSkySun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: Even though the temperatures were in the high 90's, a few of us enjoyed some nice riding. That's when the rattlesnakes are most active. That sign behind you lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrkline "Wheel Whisperer" Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, steve454 said: That's when the rattlesnakes are most active. That sign behind you lol. Have gotten a few with a square head shovel.The last one was a 12 rattle Mojave Green.Real nasty fucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 33 minutes ago, JrKline "Wheel Whisperer said: Have gotten a few with a square head shovel.The last one was a 12 rattle Mojave Green.Real nasty fucker! Wow, I thought all rattlesnakes were brown. Just googled it and saw these green rattlesnakes. The Mojave rattlesnake is one of the world's most venomous snakes. The most common subspecies of Mojave rattlesnake (type A) has a neurotoxic venom that is considered to be the most debilitating and potentially deadly of all rattlesnakes, and even several elapids, including the Mozambique spitting cobra.[10] However, chances for survival are very good if medical attention is sought as soon as possible after a bite.[11] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This fang-ed beast got the best of my KS14C Bit my batteries but good. Replaced with a 30a and all is good. So far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 46 minutes ago, Stan Onymous said: This fang-ed beast got the best of my KS14C Bit my batteries but good. Replaced with a 30a and all is good. So far Fantastic. I'm glad it was only the fuse. I know people love KingSong's use of fuses, but it's episodes like this that bother me. However, I think that with the new 'S' models the fuse is accessible without opening the wheel? If so, that'll be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrkline "Wheel Whisperer" Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 @Marty Backe is the expert when it comes to selling wheels right before they fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, JrKline "Wheel Whisperer said: @Marty Backe is the expert when it comes to selling wheels right before they fail. I kind of hate saying this, but three out of the four wheels that I've sold have failed. Fortunately not catastrophically. And in your case, maybe when you let it roll down a mountain, that put some additional stress on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Onymous Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I told you I blame Jeff for jinxing the fuse from the get go. I shouldve pulled one from the Subaru and kept it with a screwdriver for the ride after he pronounced its upcoming failure. Lol! He is the wheel whisperer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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