Saxon on Father's day? [Archive] - Rocky Mountain Ford Truck Club (RMFTC) Forums

1 EYE

06-10-2008, 04:36 PM

My daughter comes down for a visit Saturday, she'll be here most of the week.

I've started groveling to wheel the Heep on Sunday. All the kids are on my side. ;)

Anyone else up for a look-see?
Do you have any pics of Saxon?

bronc_17113

06-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Sounds good to me, but I have to see how James is with putting the Ex off for another weekend. I"m also suppoed to be running Yankee Hill on Saturday, but I might be able to push that off for a week or two.
I thought you were comitted to saturday at 8?

Hypoid

06-10-2008, 05:58 PM

Do you have any pics of Saxon?
http://www.rmftc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=46289&postcount=11

http://www.rmftc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=47228&postcount=14

http://www.rmftc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=41731&postcount=21

Another weekend could be a disaster! lets see if We can chop up the ex Sat and wheel in Sunday ...Please . Anybody got a torch.?:scratch:
Maaaaaaaaaybe! I'm on call with the weekend crew, might be able to work that out. Life is pretty busy at the moment.

KLH... I think my Landlord's son has one of those. I think I rode it: Rolling up the street at 5 MPH in 1st, pull the throttle back, watch the front tire come off the ground. Sound familiar?

You could always bring the bike up here for storage. Yeah, the landlord is a gearhead. He would keep the oil circulated for you. He would even knock down a few beers with you. Just a thought...LOL

rwmorrisonjr

06-10-2008, 07:13 PM

I thought you were comitted to saturday at 8?

I am, but that's dependent on James' schedule since the garage is padlocked. We pulled the engine already, so we need to get it mounted on the stand I bought, as well as yanking the rest of the stuff and getting it on the trailer for salvage.

84broncoII

06-10-2008, 09:28 PM

I am, but that's dependent on James' schedule since the garage is padlocked. We pulled the engine already, so we need to get it mounted on the stand I bought, as well as yanking the rest of the stuff and getting it on the trailer for salvage.
I will be up with Coffie for everyone or bevrage of choice even if I have to work wich I donyt think I do things are kinda steady now nothing is a real big push so Sat at the garage @ 8am works for Me .:thumbsup:

1 EYE

06-10-2008, 09:28 PM

thx 4 the pics I like, so just another quick question how far is the trail from the Aurora mall area?

mattadams

06-11-2008, 11:38 AM

It would be great if you guys could do it! I'm out of town so couldn't make it but can get anyone the trail monitoring forms if they don't have them already.

Hypoid

06-11-2008, 11:41 PM

thx 4 the pics I like, so just another quick question how far is the trail from the Aurora mall area? Mapquest gives it 60 miles. You can trim some miles off by taking Highway 58 to US-6, drive up Clear Creek Canyon to Idaho Springs. Drive fewer miles, drive half the speed, get there in the same time from Golden.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/Aurora+Mall:%5B9201-9299%5D+W+Alameda+Ave+Denver+CO+80226/Georgetown+CO/#a/maps/l:Aurora+Mall+Town+Center:14200+E+Alameda+Ave:Auro ra:CO:80012:US:39.711076:-104.822905:address:/l:::Georgetown:CO::US:39.7061:-105.696899:city:/m::7:39.740834:-105.26012:0::/io:1:::::f:EN:m:/e

1 EYE

06-13-2008, 12:23 AM

So is this trip a go? and thx. 4 the map bro...

Hypoid

06-13-2008, 08:15 PM

No workey-workey for me this weekend. Looks like I'm a "go."

We can meet where the most people want. It takes me 20 minutes to reach Idaho Springs through Clear Creek Canyon. The only down side is no cell service if I need to communicate with anyone.

So what place and time works for everyone else?

84broncoII

06-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Id like to bike ride that trail I did when i was young and I could do it now if You guys dont mind a little noise and i need to know iffin its a colorado road or a trail oer a park needing a parks pass or a vehical plate .

Hypoid

06-14-2008, 01:23 AM

It's a road, I think you need regular ol' plates.

I still have the forms on my jump drive. :thumbsup:

mattadams

06-14-2008, 02:03 AM

yeah when the rangers have gone with us they do often check for tags and current ohv registration.

Hypoid

06-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Got big trash bags.

Who's in?

rwmorrisonjr

06-14-2008, 08:09 PM

When and where are we meeting in Idaho Springs?

Hypoid

06-14-2008, 11:36 PM

How about 10:00 AM at the Safeway? Is there a Starbucks there? LOL

I'm wondering if we shouldn't go up the back side. I don't see any encouraging news about the switchbacks.

rwmorrisonjr

06-15-2008, 06:58 AM

That sounds good. Is it just going to be the two of us and your family heading up?

Hypoid

06-15-2008, 08:53 AM

Looks like it. Still have my cell#?

Hunter

06-15-2008, 10:10 AM

Sorry was thinking about going in my Expedition. But slep in just woke up.

Hope you all had a good time.

Hypoid

06-15-2008, 07:01 PM

We are back, real good day today.

It's dinner time, pics later.

rwmorrisonjr

06-15-2008, 09:20 PM

Funny how this was a RMFTC trail run and the only two vehicles to go were Jeeps!

Here's the link to my album: Saxon Mountain June 2008 (http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k18/rwmorrisonjr/Saxon%20Mountain%202008_06_15/)

Warrlord

06-15-2008, 09:56 PM

Glad you guys had a great time.

Funny how this was a RMFTC trail run and the only two vehicles to go were Jeeps!

I had Fathers day plans prior to the posting of this thread :)

84broncoII

06-16-2008, 09:05 AM

Sorry I didnt make it .Glad You guys had a good time My two bII's that run are still I T C's I need to bleed the brakes on the 88 and work on the flywheel for the starter on the 84 .I loaded the bike in the GMC though and had a good time at C.O.R.E. its only 10 bucks for bikes out there and I met a Guy on a CR250R and We raced around the motocross track for about 1.5 hrs I dumped three times and broke two turn signals off didnt get hurt but I shure am sore today .Especially Mt butt old people need More padding LOL.:spank: :mattmoon: :rofl2:

rwmorrisonjr

06-16-2008, 09:26 AM

Glad to hear you had fun as well, now you have your garage back to fix your bike.

mattadams

06-16-2008, 04:25 PM

Looks like a good time was had by all!
How would you rate it compared to years in the past? Was it more difficult? Anything excecptional that hte forest service needs to know about? Large quantities of trash, trail maintenance needs, etc.?

rwmorrisonjr

06-16-2008, 08:26 PM

No, the trail was in great shape, very little trash or maintenance needs. There are some places on the switchbacks where some boulders have fallen and need to be moved, and there is a washout that appears to be fresh this year that could affect the road in the future. Our sign is still up, but the holder has been nibbled at so a corner is missing, and the FS direction sign across from it has been shot at to the point where its unreadable. The main storyboard at the summit has also been shot at. Mike suggested making a sign out of heavy guage steel so that it can't be destroyed by shooting at it.

bronc_17113

06-16-2008, 09:30 PM

lol ricochet(more than they bargained for)
If we do cut vinyl on the sign I can probablly get it done for free or eat what little cost there would be.:thumbsup:

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 02:11 AM

Heya Larry! Can you do that thing you do? You know...with the letters?
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08018.jpg
I loaded all of my Saxon pictures into a Photobucket gallery. Having them gave me pretty good comparison.
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/

The narrow part below the senic overlook is covered with softball sized rocks now, kinda more fun that way. Maybe there was a rock slide this spring. I didn't take any new pics of it this spring, didn't recognize it running the trail backwards. Here is a pic from 9-23-07:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_9-23025.jpg

I don't remember if the wash-out was there before, or smaller if it was. It was kind of surprising to roll up to it while driving downhill.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08031.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08033.jpg

Even with the extra boulders here and there, the trail was still passable to full size, stock vehicles.

Warrlord

06-17-2008, 06:38 AM

Heya Larry! Can you do that thing you do? You know...with the letters?

(he he) :whistle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/kiahyu.jpg

thesoundmaster

06-17-2008, 11:32 AM

ROFL!!!!!!!!! Thats just plain awesomeness right there. I laughed out loud.

rwmorrisonjr

06-17-2008, 04:39 PM

So did I, but then we all know neither a Kia or Hyundai would never make it up there.

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 06:32 PM

(he he) :whistle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/kiahyu.jpgLMAO! Yer durn skippy! Proud to represent the RMFwTfC! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

We did see a Subaru...

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 07:23 PM

Not only did we run the trail backwards, but we started with Cascade Creek. It's rockier than Saxon, but I think still passable for a stock set-up. The trail was pretty much single width, twisting through the woods with just enough rocks to make you pick a line. There were a couple motorcycles that passed us, looked like they were having a ball!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08003.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08004.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08005.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08008.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08009.jpg

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 07:48 PM

The primary reason for starting on the Idaho Springs side was not knowing if the switchbacks were open. The secondary reason was to learn more of the trails. It had all the makings of a Lost Boys Run, but alas, Rich had that map service turned on.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08010.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08012.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08013.jpg

Even after coming off the marked trail, and heading up what we thought to be the right trail, nothing looked familiar. Rich's map service acted up a few times just to make me happy. ;-)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08015.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08017.jpg

Warrlord

06-17-2008, 08:24 PM

Nice pics :thumbsup: Wish I coulda gone but I had an appointment with a fishing pole & a river :D

It was a great day to be outdoors & you proved it.

On the pic?...................... I'm just funnin' with ya'll http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/missingteeth.gif

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 08:40 PM

When we reached the summit, there was a stockish looking Rover, said he came up the switchbacks. We then knew which direction we would take off the mountian. We took a little time to explore the off-shoots.

I had to admire the handiwork on the home-built cement mixer:

It used an old differential.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08040.jpg

An old steering gear, maybe from the same vehicle.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08042.jpg

Plenty of old junk.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/Saxon_Mtn_06-08046.jpg

Overall I had a blast:

I got off grounding...pretty much.

I was able to feel the axles "walk" again...and it felt GOOD!

I explored a new trail, got a little lost...sort of.

After a day of thinking out loud, explaining the what-to's and why-for's to keeping the shiny side up, I put my daughter behind the wheel. A safer stretch to drive, a little coaching, I got to feel her "walk" the axles down the last of the switchbacks...and it felt GOOD!

I enjoyed that as much as I enjoyed driving...maybe. I don't want to overthink the moment. It is a memory I wish to savor for as long as I'm able.

Hypoid

06-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Tilt168

06-25-2008, 01:58 PM

After a day of thinking out loud, explaining the what-to's and why-for's to keeping the shiny side up, I put my daughter behind the wheel. A safer stretch to drive, a little coaching, I got to feel her "walk" the axles down the last of the switchbacks...and it felt GOOD!

I enjoyed that as much as I enjoyed driving...maybe. I don't want to overthink the moment. It is a memory I wish to savor for as long as I'm able.

wow! excellent in getting your daughter into driving! im sure it was a very proud moment! :thumbsup: