FODS IV Oct 8-10, 2010, FJR Owners with dual sports annual gathering. Options

[UberKul]

FODS IV, the fourth annual FJR Owners with Dual-sports (FODS) gathering.

When is it: Friday Oct 8th - Sun Oct 10th 2010.

Why is it: For those new to this rodeo, the founding father of this gathering was the late Andrew Knight (OrangevaleFJR). His insight provoked a few frenzied bike sales as well as a new reason to get together for riding, eating, drinking and BS’ing (in reverse order).
Many FJR Riders are also buying, or already have dual-sport bikes. The idea is for FJR owners, or anyone really, that also dual-sport to meet and ride together. If you want the full experience load up your camper, RV or stay in a cottage but day-trippers are always welcome. If you are new or getting reacquainted to dirt you won't be alone, there will be more experienced riders who will gladly guide you in the way of the dirt. If you are experienced, come share some tips with us newbie’s and receive free drinks from those you have enlightened.
This is open to all bikes, dirt bikes, quads, UTV’s and street bikes. Friends and relatives are all welcome.

Where is it: Updated! 2/28/10 I booked RV space #43. Cottages #3-5 would be the ones to book to keep the group in the same area.
Walker River Resort #1 Hudson Way, Post Office Box 90 Smith Valley, NV 89430 800-446-2573 or 775-465-2573
The venue is a RV park on the Smith River with cottages available that sleeps up to 6 guests, pool bar and small convenience store. An oasis in a sea of riding best describes this place.
Link to Google Map.

How to do it:
Deluxe Riverview Cottages
Double Occupancy: Mon. - Thurs.: $104.00 per night
Fri. - Sundays: $124.00 per night
Each Additional Person: $10.00 per night

These large units feature vaulted ceilings, air conditioning, private patio and lawns along with barbecues, outdoor furniture and shade trees. Each cottage sleeps up to 6 guests. There is a full kitchen in every unit. Linens and towels are provided. Beds consist of two queen size and two twins. (Two night minimum rental)

General Public:Pull-Thru RV Sites
Power, Water, and Sewer Hook-up: $44.00/night
Power and Water Hook-up: $41.00/night
Tent Camping: $28.00/night (Tent Camping Rates are not available major holiday weekends.)

Other Amenities
Pool and hot tub are open mid-May through mid-September (closed by the time we get there), the pool is heated. Hours are 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday - Thursday. Hours are 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM Friday - Saturday. The General Store and Laundry Room are available year around, seven days a week from April 1st through October 31st. Limited hours during the winter season. The General Store carries a variety of groceries and sundries including candy, novelty ice cream, chips and dip, sodas, beer and wine, ice, milk, eggs, butter, charcoal, lighter fluid, etc. The closest supermarkets are located in Gardnerville, NV (35 miles) and Yerington, NV (22 miles). The Laundry Room has eight washing machines and eight dryers. Change is available in the Store and Lounge.

For those looking to rough-it there is also primitive camping with pit toilets at the nearby OHV area south-east of the resort off of Copperbelt Dr.
Link to Google map.

Gas at it: Top off in Yerington, Wellington or Topaz there may even be gas in Smith Valley. Last time folks negotiated with those driving to bring extra which worked well. Bring a little extra if you can, the barter system will be in full effect.

Food/drink at it: Bring your own or arrange for someone to bring enough for you. Pooling the resources always seems to work or you can venture off for something at the resort bar, grocery or big stuff in Yerington or Topaz.

The rules for it (the park's):
Dirt bikes and ATV’s are not allowed to be ridden throughout the Resort property. (Store, bar, pool, beach, etc. are off limits.)
Dirt bikes and ATV’s may ONLY be ridden into or out of the Resort on the Main road.
Please limit your trips in or out.
Please travel slowly across the new pavement on Hudson Way. If possible, travel along side of the pavement on the dirt.
Do not rev engines and/or spin out. Be considerate.
Dirt bikes and ATV’s can only be ridden between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If you are planning a ride after ATV hours, please trailer your dirt bike or ATV out to BLM (.25 mile).
When traveling on the dirt side of Hudson Way, do not spin donuts etc. There is a $500.00 fine from Lyon County.

Stuff to do at it:
Dirt bike and ATV riding, sporting clays or lounge by the pool. Visit friends, tell lies, make others jealous because they could not attend.

The cool kids: If you are on this list you have mastered the balance of life.
Beemerdons with extra cabin space for two
Bluestreek
FastJoyRide and Mrs. FastJoyRide
FJRob and Terri
Hycle and Terri
MadMike2
RenoJohn
RogDeb's
Silver Penguin's
SkooterG
UberKul, Christy & Erinhttp://www.fjrforum.com/forum//style_images/1/folder_editor_images/rte-image-button.png

The working towards social acceptance kids: If you are on this list I'm waiting to hear a yes or no (and you are imbalanced )
Exskibum
huchieglide
Joe
SacramentoMike
Tyler

The dorks (smart kids with focused goals who grow up to be Bill Gates and employ the cool kids): Cannot attend...pitiful.
CAJW
Old Michael
ShineyPartsUp

The kids who skip class so I have no idea until they show up: Hello-ello-ello is there anybody out there?
DrRich
Highlander and Diane

The foreign exchange students (friends and family attending from outside the FJR Nation:
Tom and Kristen with their trailer/Razr
Mike and Julia w/Razr


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[Fairlaner]

I think this is also the same weekend as SWFOG......

Just FYI.

R

[madmike2]

I'm going to attend this ride: 1st annual Western Canadian Regional Ride from Sept. 9th-12th. I'll be leaving with exskibum on Tuesday before and we're coming home through Banff and Glacier.

Sorry, I won't be home...that'll make 2 that I've missed.

[exskibum]

Sorry, I won't be home...that'll make 2 that I've missed.

DRAT!! Yep, us too. Mike may come back 2 days early on Friday evening (9/17) but Judy and I won't be home until Sunday evening (9/19).

Sorry to miss it.

But maybe you two oughta come tour western Canada etc. with us.

[ShinyPartsUp]

I'm going to attend this ride: 1st annual Western Canadian Regional Ride from Sept. 9th-12th. I'll be leaving with exskibum on Tuesday before and we're coming home through Banff and Glacier.

Sorry, I won't be home...that'll make 2 that I've missed.

Similar Story. can't do it so close to Vancouver. I think my boss would choke me.

[CAJW]

Ube,
That is the start of my busy season hence no trip to north of the border in Sept, but this sounds doable. Still looking for an early 80's Honda Z50 for a pit bike for the Mrs., but will bring the DRZ400 w/ pillion pegs just in case.

[Bluestreek]

Wow this makes four events in September.
I have been to all the FODS rides and will hate to miss this one.
Its not looking good.
Oct would be way better for me.

[UberKul]

Wow this makes four events in September.
I have been to all the FODS rides and will hate to miss this one.
Its not looking good.
Oct would be way better for me.

Sounds like that may be the case for all concerned. Problem is the pool/spa close mid Sept and it may be a little chilly at night.
Would Oct 8-10 work better for everyone?

[RenoJohn]

amazing

The chance to come to the Battle Born state gets the street pussies' panties in a wad

Canada vs Battle Born state??
--Trust me going to Canada ain't nothing like coming to Nevada ....try drinking 24/7, shooting guns, gambling and all other fun up there, aint' gunna happen.

Count me in, I'll take Walker River over boring Canada anytime ...including this time.

Looking forward to it, thanks for setting this up.

[exskibum]

Wow this makes four events in September.
I have been to all the FODS rides and will hate to miss this one.
Its not looking good.
Oct would be way better for me.

Sounds like that may be the case for all concerned. Problem is the pool/spa close mid Sept and it may be a little chilly at night.
Would Oct 8-10 work better for everyone?

THAT would be tempting.

[UberKul]

Updated to Oct 8-10, 2010.
Now to get an admin to change the heading.

[ShinyPartsUp]

Thanks for the updated dates. I'll see if the boss (wife) says there is money and the boss (woman at work) says there is time to go. If it gets chilly I'm sure RenoJohn can give me a lift in his car.

[exskibum]

Updated to Oct 8-10, 2010.

Most excellent, man.

Penciled that one in.

[SacramentoMike]

Your problem with the dates is you didn't plan it far enough in advance, Brad. It's not too early to start thinking about FODS 2011 is it?

[beemerdons]

amazing

The chance to come to the Battle Born state gets the street pussies' panties in a wad

Canada vs Battle Born state??
--Trust me going to Canada ain't nothing like coming to Nevada ....try drinking 24/7, shooting guns, gambling and all other fun up there, aint' gunna happen.

Count me in, I'll take Walker River over boring Canada anytime ...including this time.

Looking forward to it, thanks for setting this up.

Saludos UberKul: If the dates are October 8-10, 2010 and mi bueno Amigo RenoJohn is going to be there; Papa Chuy will be there! On mi "Salma Hayek", a BMW GS.

[ShinyPartsUp]

Saludos UberKul: If the dates are October 8-10, 2010 and mi bueno Amigo RenoJohn is going to be there; Papa Chuy will be there! On mi "Salma Hayek", a BMW GS.

What are the rest of us, chopped liver?

[Old Michael]

What are the rest of us, chopped liver?

Nooo, Shiny.
I like chopped liver.

Ah, FODS.
The memories...

[beemerdons]

Saludos UberKul: If the dates are October 8-10, 2010 and mi bueno Amigo RenoJohn is going to be there; Papa Chuy will be there! On mi "Salma Hayek", a BMW GS.

What are the rest of us, chopped liver?

Of course not, my dear friend Shiny! Looking forward to seeing you also at FODS! We will have to help Old Michael spoon some Dunlop D606 knobbies onto his FJR!

[Joe]

I just might be able to make this.
Do I bring the KLR or the RZR?
That will depend on the wife.
If she can make it I will bring the RZR.

Joe

[RenoJohn]

Updated to Oct 8-10, 2010.

October? Is this for snowmobiles or moto-bikes??

count me in and looking forward to toasting a few with beemerdon. Don, this gig is really some good fun and brillianty coordinated by UberKul and his posse. Just enough supervision (none) to allow us all to get into a lot of trouble.