NC Rally- Home safe

**Rasta** · 06-10-2012, 07:48 PM

My wife and I, with Greg H have made it home safe! Called BnG and he is home safe too! Thanks to all for the great give we had together! Looking forward in doing it again soon!!

**jestephens** · 06-10-2012, 09:35 PM

Good to hear! My dad and I made it back to my house a few hours ago. He'll leave tomorrow morning for his house. Great to see everyone!

I didn't have a lot of pictures, but here's the link to what I have:
http://photobucket.com/2012NCR

A few of my favorites:

We found out who the owner is!!

**dmac** · 06-10-2012, 10:26 PM

Denny and Sally are home safe, great weather, great views and good times!! Thanks to all involved in another great rally!

sodbuster · 06-10-2012, 10:37 PM

I'm gald to hear that you guys have made it home safe. Nancy and I made it home in good shape too, I hope the rest of the group does as well. We enjoyed meeting all of you and had a great time this past weekend. Jay, you have have some real nice photos.

cbutteris · 06-10-2012, 10:43 PM

Rolled into the garage about 1:00 - home safe!

Thanks for bringing this together - I had a real good time.

Really nice to meet everyone. What a great bunch of folks, and good riders too. -C

**glwilson** · 06-10-2012, 11:51 PM

My wife and I made it home as well... in fact... well-done from the mid-90's heat! Face is a bit burnt, and now I have raccoon-eyes from my glasses!

Enjoyed seeing everyone, old and new.

Jay, it was good to see you and your father again. Thanks for posting some photos.

We had a great bunch of skilled-riders at this rally, and it was a pleasure to ride with them.

Also, for the record, since I was on my Spyder, Jay never waved at me

**jestephens** · 06-11-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

My wife and I made it home as well... in fact... well-done from the mid-90's heat! Face is a bit burnt, and now I have raccoon-eyes from my glasses!

Enjoyed seeing everyone, old and new.

Jay, it was good to see you and your father again. Thanks for posting some photos.

We had a great bunch of skilled-riders at this rally, and it was a pleasure to ride with them.

Also, for the record, since I was on my Spyder, Jay never waved at me

Sure, but I shook your hand a few times! Thanks for doing a great job leading

**glwilson** · 06-11-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

Sure, but I shook your hand a few times! Thanks for doing a great job leading

It was a pleasure... enjoyed having you and your father show!

1600bluekaw · 06-10-2012, 11:46 PM

Arrived in Souix Falls, SD on our way to Custer, SD tomorrow. Will be checking in through out the journey.
Thanks to all for attending the NCR Melody Marchban Memorial Rally. She would have enjoyed meeting all the new faces & seeing some great bikes. BNG, glwilson, Rayski thanks for all your hard work. What a great week.

**GIBBY** · 06-11-2012, 09:15 AM

I made it home @ 12:30 yesterday. I had a great time riding and meeting new people and seeing old friends again. Many thanks to Greg Wilson for all of his efforts to make this a great rally that will be talked about for many years to come.

**biscuitsngravy** · 06-11-2012, 01:16 PM

Yup, all is well, except my sunburned lower lip. Got home safe. Rode most of the way home with Rasta, Cecilia, and Greg H. We bonded new friendships on this rally. We made some very interesting and fun stops on the way home.

A special thanks to Ross for sharing rooms together. Another new friend! This guy is a wealth of information! A good man, indeed!

Stretch has a new story to tell his grandkids someday and we are all glad that all is well with him. Prayer works, especially on that tight curve near Coon Creek.

My best wishes to all on this bright summer day in central Iowa!
BnG

jendesigner · 06-11-2012, 01:58 PM

Made it home around 1 pm yesterday, nice ride home. It was fun seeing Jay and his dad several times on the route and riding with them for a short while. I did stop on the way to see if a rider on the side of the road needed help, he had flashers on and riding very slow down the shoulder. He thought he had a steering bearing just go out and was afraid it would lock up on him, heard grinding and felt weird. I was going to follow him to an exit which we could actually see a mile up the road. A state trooper pulled up behind us, which I quickly turned off my bike, taking no chances with the "letter of the law" with not having my headlight working (spots were fine). He told the guy he couldn't ride on the shoulder at all. Had to go minimum of 45mph or get towed. He decided to ride it, I followed him but when got to the exit he told me to pass him and keep riding, we rode together for about 40 miles. When we stopped he said it was his speedometer cable that got stuck and was getting chewed up which was the grinding sound. He pulled off to call his buddy about not bringing the trailer. Rest of the ride was nice and peaceful. I have a small list of things to do on my bike but I'm glad for all the help and advice from everyone at the rally. I had a great time.

**jestephens** · 06-11-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jendesigner

Made it home around 1 pm yesterday, nice ride home. It was fun seeing Jay and his dad several times on the route and riding with them for a short while. I did stop on the way to see if a rider on the side of the road needed help, he had flashers on and riding very slow down the shoulder. He thought he had a steering bearing just go out and was afraid it would lock up on him, heard grinding and felt weird. I was going to follow him to an exit which we could actually see a mile up the road. A state trooper pulled up behind us, which I quickly turned off my bike, taking no chances with the "letter of the law" with not having my headlight working (spots were fine). He told the guy he couldn't ride on the shoulder at all. Had to go minimum of 45mph or get towed. He decided to ride it, I followed him but when got to the exit he told me to pass him and keep riding, we rode together for about 40 miles. When we stopped he said it was his speedometer cable that got stuck and was getting chewed up which was the grinding sound. He pulled off to call his buddy about not bringing the trailer. Rest of the ride was nice and peaceful. I have a small list of things to do on my bike but I'm glad for all the help and advice from everyone at the rally. I had a great time.

"Small list of things to do on my bike"

My list got longer at the rally too. Lots of new ideas!

jendesigner · 06-11-2012, 04:52 PM

Jay in case you forgot to add this to the list I found a link to the Hooker for $14.76 :-)

https://www.denniskirk.com/the-hooker.p504822.prd

**rayski271** · 06-11-2012, 04:57 PM

ok ray got home about six yesterday want to thank everyone whocame out for some fun it was great seeing old friends and even better making new ones hope to see you all again

06-10-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	NC Rally- Home safe My wife and I, with Greg H have made it home safe! Called BnG and he is home safe too! Thanks to all for the great give we had together! Looking forward in doing it again soon!! __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2012, 09:35 PM	#2
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Good to hear! My dad and I made it back to my house a few hours ago. He'll leave tomorrow morning for his house. Great to see everyone! I didn't have a lot of pictures, but here's the link to what I have: http://photobucket.com/2012NCR A few of my favorites: We found out who the owner is!! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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06-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#3
dmac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	Denny and Sally are home safe, great weather, great views and good times!! Thanks to all involved in another great rally! __________________ VBA#642 Custer National Rally 2009 Regional Prairie Du Chien 2010 National Maggie Valley 2011 2008 Red and Black Nomad 2008 Pearl White Goldwing
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06-10-2012, 10:37 PM	#4
sodbuster Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Buffalo Center, IA Posts: 32	I'm gald to hear that you guys have made it home safe. Nancy and I made it home in good shape too, I hope the rest of the group does as well. We enjoyed meeting all of you and had a great time this past weekend. Jay, you have have some real nice photos. __________________ Doug Klukow Buffalo Center, IA 2003 Black Nomad KawaNOW #00420
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06-10-2012, 10:43 PM	#5
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Rolled into the garage about 1:00 - home safe! Thanks for bringing this together - I had a real good time. Really nice to meet everyone. What a great bunch of folks, and good riders too. -C __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-10-2012, 11:51 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	My wife and I made it home as well... in fact... well-done from the mid-90's heat! Face is a bit burnt, and now I have raccoon-eyes from my glasses! Enjoyed seeing everyone, old and new. Jay, it was good to see you and your father again. Thanks for posting some photos. We had a great bunch of skilled-riders at this rally, and it was a pleasure to ride with them. Also, for the record, since I was on my Spyder, Jay never waved at me __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-10-2012, 11:46 PM	#9
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	Arrived in Souix Falls, SD on our way to Custer, SD tomorrow. Will be checking in through out the journey. Thanks to all for attending the NCR Melody Marchban Memorial Rally. She would have enjoyed meeting all the new faces & seeing some great bikes. BNG, glwilson, Rayski thanks for all your hard work. What a great week. __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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06-11-2012, 09:15 AM	#10
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	I made it home @ 12:30 yesterday. I had a great time riding and meeting new people and seeing old friends again. Many thanks to Greg Wilson for all of his efforts to make this a great rally that will be talked about for many years to come. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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06-11-2012, 01:16 PM	#11
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Yup, all is well, except my sunburned lower lip. Got home safe. Rode most of the way home with Rasta, Cecilia, and Greg H. We bonded new friendships on this rally. We made some very interesting and fun stops on the way home. A special thanks to Ross for sharing rooms together. Another new friend! This guy is a wealth of information! A good man, indeed! Stretch has a new story to tell his grandkids someday and we are all glad that all is well with him. Prayer works, especially on that tight curve near Coon Creek. My best wishes to all on this bright summer day in central Iowa! BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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06-11-2012, 01:58 PM	#12
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	Made it home around 1 pm yesterday, nice ride home. It was fun seeing Jay and his dad several times on the route and riding with them for a short while. I did stop on the way to see if a rider on the side of the road needed help, he had flashers on and riding very slow down the shoulder. He thought he had a steering bearing just go out and was afraid it would lock up on him, heard grinding and felt weird. I was going to follow him to an exit which we could actually see a mile up the road. A state trooper pulled up behind us, which I quickly turned off my bike, taking no chances with the "letter of the law" with not having my headlight working (spots were fine). He told the guy he couldn't ride on the shoulder at all. Had to go minimum of 45mph or get towed. He decided to ride it, I followed him but when got to the exit he told me to pass him and keep riding, we rode together for about 40 miles. When we stopped he said it was his speedometer cable that got stuck and was getting chewed up which was the grinding sound. He pulled off to call his buddy about not bringing the trailer. Rest of the ride was nice and peaceful. I have a small list of things to do on my bike but I'm glad for all the help and advice from everyone at the rally. I had a great time. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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06-11-2012, 04:52 PM	#14
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	Jay in case you forgot to add this to the list I found a link to the Hooker for $14.76 :-) https://www.denniskirk.com/the-hooker.p504822.prd __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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06-11-2012, 04:57 PM	#15
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	ok ray got home about six yesterday want to thank everyone whocame out for some fun it was great seeing old friends and even better making new ones hope to see you all again __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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