2014 Rally - Page 2

caribou · 08-01-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

1200 miles on a Harley is effortless. In fact, it's downright FUN!

Netnorske · 08-01-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

1200 miles on a Harley is effortless. In fact, it's downright FUN!

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Originally Posted by caribou

Tad....Google maps only shows it 541 miles from Bancroft. I can assure you that you will still have some fun getting there as that run up 55 to McCall will flat wear you out. 95 up to Grangeville is very enjoyable....and 13 up to 12 is a real hidden gem....

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caribou · 08-01-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Tad....Google maps only shows it 541 miles from Bancroft. I can assure you that you will still have some fun getting there as that run up 55 to McCall will flat wear you out. 95 up to Grangeville is very enjoyable....and 13 up to 12 is a real hidden gem....

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Kris, I've been up that way through Grangeville and McCall a few times. I look forward to going up to Lolo and across 12. According to Yahoo maps it's 546 miles. I'm thinking up that way and home the other. Makings of a great ride.

trosco · 08-01-2013, 01:09 PM

Is this where I chime in with the "It's 3,000 miles for me?" But if you take the way I usually travel it will be 5,000 and who the heck cares anyway? It's someplace I haven't been so I have to go no matter how far it is!!!

blowndodge · 08-01-2013, 02:54 PM

Is it too early to start selling "Wax BD's Bike" tickets???

cactusjack · 08-01-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Is it too early to start selling "Wax BD's Bike" tickets???

You can't polish a turd.

**schoeney** · 08-01-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You can't polish a turd.

Obviously you have insider knowledge and experience that I don't need to know.

**canuckrider** · 08-01-2013, 09:28 PM

Looks like a very nice location.

As for dates, mid to late June or early July works for me. Just need enough advance notice to book the vacation time off.

blowndodge · 08-02-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You can't polish a turd.

I've seen you polish off of few turds shit lips!!

**schoeney** · 08-01-2013, 09:30 PM

Only 385 miles if I go the shortest way......I won't.

For those who have not ridden Lolo pass (Hwy 12) you are in for a treat. There are many other nice roads coming and going in the area. Hells Canyon, FR 39 and Rattlesnake in Eastern Oregon, Hwy 93 in Idaho. Baker City is a great bike town to stay. If any of you need some recommendations for routes through Oregon, Washington, Idaho and even western Canada just let us know. Rickyboy, you going to get our Northern brothers to motorcade it down for this one?

Kris, the hotel looks awesome for cocktail hour.

Netnorske · 08-01-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Kris, the hotel looks awesome for cocktail hour.

It is for sure....but we need to get some dates firmed up quickly and hope that some rooms can be blocked out for us there. Middle of the week should be easier....but that is a popular place in the summer as people travel through the area.

cactusjack · 08-01-2013, 09:54 PM

I was looking at coming back through Montana. Just checking some motels near Yellowstone and many of them are already booked up.

**Idaho** · 08-02-2013, 07:29 PM

I need feedback from you guys about what week would be best in July. 7th, 14th or 21st.

Following input this weekend I will call the motel event coordinator on Monday to get a block of rooms set aside. Joel and I want to hold a combined NW-SW rally so we may block out all of their rooms. Who knows?

Netnorske · 08-02-2013, 08:12 PM

I vote for the week of the 21st. I'm thinking if you block out 25 rooms that would be plenty. Try to get as many as you can on the river side of the building! If I remember, I think the hotel sets up a nice bike washing area as well. They also have a great breakfast...not a cheesy little continental one, but a real one. The walk-in cooler in the lobby for beer and wine is a little over the top, but a really nice touch too.

cactusjack · 08-02-2013, 08:34 PM

July? Any idea how hot it is in the desert in July?

08-01-2013, 01:09 PM	#4
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Is this where I chime in with the "It's 3,000 miles for me?" But if you take the way I usually travel it will be 5,000 and who the heck cares anyway? It's someplace I haven't been so I have to go no matter how far it is!!! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Is it too early to start selling "Wax BD's Bike" tickets??? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-01-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
canuckrider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada Posts: 1,088	Looks like a very nice location. As for dates, mid to late June or early July works for me. Just need enough advance notice to book the vacation time off. __________________ "Sun on my face, wind in my hair, sound of my bike in my ears and peace in my soul..." VBA Member #01514 2008 "Ultra" Nomad 1600, Candy Plasma Blue
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08-01-2013, 09:30 PM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Only 385 miles if I go the shortest way......I won't. For those who have not ridden Lolo pass (Hwy 12) you are in for a treat. There are many other nice roads coming and going in the area. Hells Canyon, FR 39 and Rattlesnake in Eastern Oregon, Hwy 93 in Idaho. Baker City is a great bike town to stay. If any of you need some recommendations for routes through Oregon, Washington, Idaho and even western Canada just let us know. Rickyboy, you going to get our Northern brothers to motorcade it down for this one? Kris, the hotel looks awesome for cocktail hour. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-01-2013, 09:54 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I was looking at coming back through Montana. Just checking some motels near Yellowstone and many of them are already booked up. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-02-2013, 07:29 PM	#13
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	I need feedback from you guys about what week would be best in July. 7th, 14th or 21st. Following input this weekend I will call the motel event coordinator on Monday to get a block of rooms set aside. Joel and I want to hold a combined NW-SW rally so we may block out all of their rooms. Who knows? __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-02-2013, 08:12 PM	#14
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	I vote for the week of the 21st. I'm thinking if you block out 25 rooms that would be plenty. Try to get as many as you can on the river side of the building! If I remember, I think the hotel sets up a nice bike washing area as well. They also have a great breakfast...not a cheesy little continental one, but a real one. The walk-in cooler in the lobby for beer and wine is a little over the top, but a really nice touch too. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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08-02-2013, 08:34 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	July? Any idea how hot it is in the desert in July? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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