my anus is godot » motorcycles http://pst.org "Nobody pooped, twice." The life and times of Paul Traina Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:29:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Earthquake country ride http://pst.org/2008/08/earthquake-country-ride/ http://pst.org/2008/08/earthquake-country-ride/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:56:24 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/?p=88 Continue reading →]]> Heading down near Santa Margarita for the week to hang out with friends.

Someone suggested this route:


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Seems like a nice idea, explore earthquake country…

Parkfield is the most active part of the San Andreas fault. Almost constant tremors and quakes. I may skip the Parkfield loop if it’s too hot… :-(

]]> http://pst.org/2008/08/earthquake-country-ride/feed/ 0 ridewithgps.com http://pst.org/2008/08/ridewithgpscom/ http://pst.org/2008/08/ridewithgpscom/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:46:42 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/?p=84 Continue reading →]]> A friend of mine pointed me to this site, great tools for sharing proposed routes or actual tracks from motorcycle, car, and hiking trips.  It’s sort of a social networking site for trip sharing.

Unfortunately, most of the users seem to be from Oregon, so if you’re a Californian, get busy!  I’ve posted my favorites/recent trips.

]]> http://pst.org/2008/08/ridewithgpscom/feed/ 2 Emerald Bay http://pst.org/2008/08/emerald-bay/ http://pst.org/2008/08/emerald-bay/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:37:37 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/08/13/emerald-bay/
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Originally uploaded by Moloko Velocet

]]> http://pst.org/2008/08/emerald-bay/feed/ 0 Fiddletown, CA http://pst.org/2008/08/fiddletown/ http://pst.org/2008/08/fiddletown/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:14:25 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/08/08/fiddletownca/
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Originally uploaded by Moloko Velocet

]]> http://pst.org/2008/08/fiddletown/feed/ 1 proposed motorcycle route to tahoe http://pst.org/2008/08/motorcycle-to-tahoe/ http://pst.org/2008/08/motorcycle-to-tahoe/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:08:10 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/?p=80 Continue reading →]]> I’m planning on heading up to Tahoe this week on the bike to stay with some friends at their cabin.

This is the route I’m considering –

  1. cross the bridge to 84
  2. east on tesla road to stockton (pashnit.com suggestion)
  3. north on 88 to ione
  4. hit sutter ione road (pashnit.com suggestion)
  5. hit fiddletown road (pashnit.com suggestion)
  6. up 88 to 89 into tahoe


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]]> http://pst.org/2008/08/motorcycle-to-tahoe/feed/ 0 baja route 3 http://pst.org/2008/07/baja-route/ http://pst.org/2008/07/baja-route/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:52:28 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/07/15/baja-123/
baja 123
Originally uploaded by antonfulmen somewhere on Mexico route 3 in Baja…

]]> http://pst.org/2008/07/baja-route/feed/ 0 bike upgrades http://pst.org/2008/07/bike-upgrade/ http://pst.org/2008/07/bike-upgrade/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:26:17 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/07/08/geekiness-extends-to-all-endeavors/ Continue reading →]]> after three motorcycle trips, I’ve decided to optimize my experience, with cash!!!

  • throttle lock (poor man’s cruise control so I can rest my right hand)
  • sheepskin seat cover (mexico was hard on my ass, this weekend wasn’t so bad…)
  • tail tidy (make the bike look clean when all the bags aren’t on)
  • sw-motech bracket and a Givi E52 topcase (some real storage on the bike)
  • a new tankbag (even more storage)
  • ram mount for my old garmin gps for navigation
]]> http://pst.org/2008/07/bike-upgrade/feed/ 0 sunrise over the heart of darkness http://pst.org/2008/07/sunrise-over-the-heart-of-darkness/ http://pst.org/2008/07/sunrise-over-the-heart-of-darkness/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:42:23 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/07/06/sunrise-over-the-heart-of-darkness/
sunrise over the heart of darkness
Originally uploaded by Moloko Velocet

Our ([info]anattadoll,  [info]bearandbobcat, and my) camp this morning at sunrise.

]]> http://pst.org/2008/07/sunrise-over-the-heart-of-darkness/feed/ 0 things I learned from my first week-long motorcycle tour… http://pst.org/2008/07/things-i-learned-from-my-first-week-long-motorcycle-touring/ http://pst.org/2008/07/things-i-learned-from-my-first-week-long-motorcycle-touring/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:33:14 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/07/24/things-i-learned-from-my-first-week-long-motorcycle-touring/ Continue reading →]]> (a) everything takes longer with four people
(b) make sure people are paying attention when you propose meetup-points
(c) I need a more comfy seat for the bike
(d) don’t eat the fish taco’s at “El Fenix” unless you already have food poisoning (two of our group got sick, I didn’t because I was still recovering from food poisoning)

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]]> http://pst.org/2008/07/things-i-learned-from-my-first-week-long-motorcycle-touring/feed/ 0 4th of Juplaya packing list… http://pst.org/2008/07/4th-of-juplaya-packing-list/ http://pst.org/2008/07/4th-of-juplaya-packing-list/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:12:49 +0000 Paul Traina http://pst.org/2008/07/01/4th-of-juplaya-packing-list/ Continue reading →]]> I’m thinking of heading off to the playa on the bike for the weekend with a couple other ranger friends…

I just ordered a butt pad for the seat, throttle locks, and a new rack for a top-case, all things I could have used for the Mexico trip… but they won’t be here in time for this next trip. 800 miles on the bike for a couple of days in the dust… why am I even considering this?

proposed packing list:

  • water, 2gal/day (Jezz & Jess bringing up)
  • dehydrated food in a bag / MREs
  • energy bars
  • trail mix
  • tent + footprint
  • sleeping bag
  • tiny sleeping bag pad
  • 1 pair army pants
  • 2-3 t-shirts
  • 3-4 shorts
  • 4-6 pair socks
  • dust mask
  • goggles
  • hat
  • sarong
  • sweatshirt
  • sandles
  • riding pants (no liners)
  • riding jacket (no liners)
  • sunglasses
  • phone
  • ipod + headphones, book?
  • toiletries bag & drugs
  • solar charger
  • headlamp
  • suntan lotion
  • chapstick
  • flat fixer
  • tool kit
  • camelback? (ugh)
  • garbage bag
  • ziplock bags
  • camping silverware & plate
  • naglene bottle or other mug for drinks
  • first aid kit (tiny)
  • small baby wipes
  • hand/foot lotion
  • vinegar

Nice to have if taking something bigger than bike…

  • rebar tent stakes, and hammer, and puller
  • camp chair
  • coffee
  • booze & lots of beer
  • camp stove & mess kit
  • ice chest & ice
  • duct tape
  • solar shower
  • more shade
  • gps
  • ham & frs radios


Entry update post-trip:

Next time, do not bring:

  • solio –it sucks, get a better solar charger, maybe one that does AA batteries?
  • ham radio
  • so much food — only ate one to two meals/day
  • fewer shorts and socks
  • vinegar — foot lotion works fine

Next time, bring:

  • figure out a clean way to store/hold bag liners et al if the back of a car isn’t available
  • don’t go motorcycle camping on the playa, just use a damn 4×4 next time
  • more booze, more beer
  • guns
  • shade structure for tent
  • camp chair
  • snow-peak micro camp stove
  • army style tent stakes (optional)
  • corkscrew?

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