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« on: May 13, 2009, 03:39:41 PM »
There is a rally in Porterville,CA in late spring/early summer that goes over the  mountians to lake isabella,and the roads up around Sequoia and Camp Nelson.
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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 04:35:42 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 05:51:53 PM »
"They came, they saw, they did not conquer" ran the headline in The Farm Tribune on Sept. 5, 1963. It told the story of the Hells Angels, who came to Porterville for the Labor Day weekend that year.

By Saturday of the holiday weekend scores of the motorcycle gang members had invaded the city. They set up camp downtown where there were many bars and in nearby parks. At that time, Main Street, which runs through downtown, was also Highway 65.

By Saturday night, several hundred bikers were in town and residents began to become concerned, wrote Mayor Bill Rodgers, who was also editor of The Farm Tribune.

Later, the bikers and their passengers began to become unruly, drinking in the street.

Just when authorities thought the bikers might be leaving town, one of the gang members was injured in a fight and taken to Sierra View Hospital. A few minutes later, Rodgers wrote, "a half dozen of the motorcycle boys had swept through the Sierra View hospital apparently looking for a man with whom they had had the fight earlier.

"This crystallized the decision to move the clan out of town."

Assisted by other law enforcement agencies and the city fire department, the plan to run the bikers out of town was put into action. As they moved down Main Street, a large crowd of local citizens had gathered. Rodgers reported that about 300 bikers were in the street. They were ordered to leave.

"Defiance faded, motorcycles started. There was some resistance, a half dozen were arrested. City firemen wet down the street and moved the hose in on the clan. One rider tried to go north; he was knocked off his motorcycle with the firehose water."

One by one, the bikers left. Eventually, they were let back into town one at a time to get gas, then sent on their way.

"By daylight a few scattered riders were still in the area. But the threat of violence and damage had been met and broken," reported Rodgers, who, as mayor, had also organized the effort to drive the riders out of town.
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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 07:38:17 PM »
Thanks for making Porterville sound a lil bit exciting...otherwise this town kinda sucks (EXCEPT for hwy 190, 198 and the like)
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 08:19:27 PM »
You gonna stop by Scott?

I'm leaving Saturday with CaffeineRacer, we're taking the long-way to Sporterville again, via Happy Camp.  Bigsmile
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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 08:32:12 PM »
I am going to try and ride at least one day...SO FAR no rain in the future...100+ both sun and monday coming up...
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2009, 08:42:32 AM »
See you guys there. Hopefully we will show up Friday afternoon. I think my wife is actually going to ride her own bike this time but she hasn't made up her mind if it will be the SV or the F650GS.  Lol  I will be on my Neon Green Wienie.... Thumbsup
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2009, 08:07:17 PM »
Where is Porterville?
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2009, 05:18:08 PM »
Quote from: jsp on May 19, 2009, 08:07:17 PM

Where is Porterville?
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centrally located to all that is great in the South Sierras. North of 155, East of the Mighty 190, South of 245. To name a few of the main attractions. Look it up on google maps.
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2009, 05:47:02 PM »
I really know where it is. Last year, I watched you change your front tire on the Concours. We should arrive at 5:00 Friday. I would love to take your small detour through Happy Camp but that's not in the cards.
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2009, 06:05:11 PM »
Quote from: jsp on May 20, 2009, 05:47:02 PM

I really know where it is. Last year, I watched you change your front tire on the Concours. We should arrive at 5:00 Friday. I would love to take your small detour through Happy Camp but that's not in the cards.
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We'll be changing sub 2k rear tires in the parking lot probably Friday night . The fronts might last till Sat night.
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2009, 08:06:31 PM »
I've seen you ride and I've seen your videos. I understand why the tires go away with low miles. See you Friday.
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2009, 06:14:44 PM »
I am just hoping to run into the trailer park sweet heart in Lake Isabella with horn tattoos on her forehead Inlove
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2009, 12:24:51 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2009, 08:58:57 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2009, 10:04:23 AM »
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 Hey, he's just tryin' to even up the wear pattern. Bigsmile
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2009, 07:38:57 PM »
Did you notice at ATGATT?  Rumor has it it was to counteract the booze Lol
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2009, 08:11:22 PM »
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/srsalsedo/tire.jpg

John, you were right... the rubber that was left on the tire was Trojan thin Lol
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« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2009, 06:01:47 PM »
That looks a little too close/ thin for comfort.
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« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2009, 06:54:19 PM »
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Here is the other side of the tire...yeah....I got REAL lucky I'd say...thanks again for setting a humane pace for me Lol  It was very enjoyable!
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« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2009, 11:38:51 PM »
And here's what that tire looked like after the burnout. http://svers.exposuremanager.com/p/porterville2009/03359

The tire was worn and was going to be changed anyway, so why not enjoy the last little bit?

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« Reply #21 on: May 26, 2009, 12:10:22 PM »
Glad you guys had fun, sucks we missed it. Chris is feeling a little better but still not 100%.
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