A summer ride over the Sierras

cliffordgos · 12-19-2015, 03:26 PM

This is a video of a 318 mile ride I did this summer.

Starting in the East Bay and riding over the California Sierras and along the eastern side.

http://www.mediafire.com/watch/obvh5...Pine_Adele.mp4

**JD Hog** · 12-19-2015, 03:44 PM

Nice video Cliff

I was on all those roads last September with my riding friends from SoCal. We camped in Mammoth for 5 days.

OldSchool · 12-19-2015, 04:26 PM

Nice video ! Love watching them. Thanks for sharing.

Navigator · 12-21-2015, 12:07 PM

I am most disappointed by not being able to get the video to play. I get a pop up that says "not able to display video at this time", or something like that. I'll try again later.

I have ridden the Sierras every year since I retired from the Navy in 2003. I grew up east of Sacramento and spent many of my high school years, camping, riding and driving in the Sierras. One of my favorite rides is on Hwy 49 out of Auburn, to Grass Valley and the Golden Chain Highway through Downieville, Sierra City and then turning south at Sierraville on 89 and the back door into historic Truckee. I believe I've done it 5-6 times.

Hopefully a full winter of snow in the Sierras will make it a beautiful ride again this year.

The Black Knight · 12-21-2015, 12:44 PM

Nice video!

Navigator · 12-21-2015, 05:27 PM

Got it. Nice. Now I'm going outside to stand in the pouring down rain and sleet and feel sorry for myself.

cliffordgos · 12-22-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Navigator

Got it. Nice. Now I'm going outside to stand in the pouring down rain and sleet and feel sorry for myself.

I am glad you got the video to work. I use that site so I can edit in the music I want and not worry that youtube will mute it because of copyrights.

I make these videos so when it rains and can't ride I can watch the videos instead.

It has been raining here much more than it has in the last few years, For the good.

Here is a link to more of my motorcycle videos from a couple of the VBA Rallies on youtube to help get thru the winter.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...vlq_A_mC-EcMx5

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...xwwWLv0kP1t4MF

Navigator · 12-23-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffordgos

I am glad you got the video to work. I use that site so I can edit in the music I want and not worry that youtube will mute it because of copyrights.

I make these videos so when it rains and can't ride I can watch the videos instead.

It has been raining here much more than it has in the last few years, For the good.

Here is a link to more of my motorcycle videos from a couple of the VBA Rallies on youtube to help get thru the winter.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...vlq_A_mC-EcMx5

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...xwwWLv0kP1t4MF

Good man and thank you. At least it's not going to snow tomorrow as originally forecast. No, wait.....A White Christmas is good.

robjob · 12-23-2015, 03:26 PM

Nice roads

. Even with the odd obstacle standing in the middle. Was your camera on your helmet?

cliffordgos · 12-23-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by robjob

Nice roads

. Even with the odd obstacle standing in the middle. Was your camera on your helmet?

I use a cheap Sony HD Handycam mounted to the handle bars with a ram mount. I use a hand made hood to keep the glare out. It is very easy to use when riding.

In the past I have used remote controlled Gopro mounted on the rear of the bike. It is a pain to use when riding.

http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/1c...2.jpg.html?o=4

http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/1c...tml?sort=3&o=3

http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/1c...tml?sort=3&o=4

http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/1c...tml?sort=3&o=2

**BudMan** · 12-23-2015, 09:21 PM

Great video. Thanks for sharing it.

**Rasta** · 12-23-2015, 09:55 PM

Awesome videos as always Cliff! Thanks!

skullbagger · 12-24-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffordgos

I am glad you got the video to work. I use that site so I can edit in the music I want and not worry that youtube will mute it because of copyrights.

I make these videos so when it rains and can't ride I can watch the videos instead.

It has been raining here much more than it has in the last few years, For the good.

Here is a link to more of my motorcycle videos from a couple of the VBA Rallies on youtube to help get thru the winter.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...vlq_A_mC-EcMx5

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...xwwWLv0kP1t4MF

man those videos are really cool, I would love to travel those roads someday
I enjoyed them

Bud2rat · 12-24-2015, 10:32 PM

Thanks for sharing the videos Cliff. They helped make a rainy day brighter. Maybe someday I can get to the west coast and ride some of those roads.

12-19-2015, 03:26 PM	#1
cliffordgos Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brentwood, Ca. Posts: 253	A summer ride over the Sierras This is a video of a 318 mile ride I did this summer. Starting in the East Bay and riding over the California Sierras and along the eastern side. http://www.mediafire.com/watch/obvh5...Pine_Adele.mp4 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Nice video Cliff I was on all those roads last September with my riding friends from SoCal. We camped in Mammoth for 5 days. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Nice video ! Love watching them. Thanks for sharing. __________________
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Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	I am most disappointed by not being able to get the video to play. I get a pop up that says "not able to display video at this time", or something like that. I'll try again later. I have ridden the Sierras every year since I retired from the Navy in 2003. I grew up east of Sacramento and spent many of my high school years, camping, riding and driving in the Sierras. One of my favorite rides is on Hwy 49 out of Auburn, to Grass Valley and the Golden Chain Highway through Downieville, Sierra City and then turning south at Sierraville on 89 and the back door into historic Truckee. I believe I've done it 5-6 times. Hopefully a full winter of snow in the Sierras will make it a beautiful ride again this year. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	Got it. Nice. Now I'm going outside to stand in the pouring down rain and sleet and feel sorry for myself. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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robjob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 347	Nice roads . Even with the odd obstacle standing in the middle. Was your camera on your helmet? __________________ Lovin my 2010 Nomad Rob Woodall Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 088 Picton VBA # 02445
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Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Awesome videos as always Cliff! Thanks! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Thanks for sharing the videos Cliff. They helped make a rainy day brighter. Maybe someday I can get to the west coast and ride some of those roads. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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