Rally Rethink

blowndodge · 06-29-2013, 07:14 PM

Now that the 2013 rally has drawn to a close I have one thought that I usually have. Most rallys are at the end of June. All if us west of the Rockies end up passing through hundreds of miles through the deserts. There is ALWAYS a heat wave going on and this year is no different. Two straight all day rides in well over 100 degree weather has me concluding that late June/July/August are off the table unless Im driving up the coast.

Whomever voted on these months for whatever reason can pound sand!!

waterman · 06-29-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Now that the 2013 rally has drawn to a close I have one thought that I usually have. Most rallys are at the end of June. All if us west of the Rockies end up passing through hundreds of miles through the deserts. There is ALWAYS a heat wave going on and this year is no different. Two straight all day rides in well over 100 degree weather has me concluding that late June/July/August are off the table unless Im driving up the coast.

Whomever voted on these months for whatever reason can pound sand!!

Want to have it in Estes in April or May?

dshelly · 06-29-2013, 08:47 PM

Break out the snow shovels.

We could fit that Vic with a ski.

**schoeney** · 06-29-2013, 08:51 PM

Kris and I were complaining June was too early when we were freezing and getting rained on our way through Idaho.

After riding in 100-108 degree heat on our way back we were begging for the cold.

It's a crap shoot. We just need to suck it up and be tough.

cactusjack · 06-29-2013, 10:06 PM

Brad, a lot of members either have children in school or work in education-related positions. Having a rally much earlier would keep them from attending. The turnout would be even worse than at this rally.

It's summer, it's hot and we have to put on our big boy pants and take one for the team. Any rally I go to I have to ride through at least 100 miles of Sonoran Desert heat to get back home.

blowndodge · 06-29-2013, 10:47 PM

I know Scott. 6 hours in 110 degree heat does something to a man!! And it's not good

dshelly · 06-29-2013, 10:53 PM

Wow! and I thought 91 deg in Wyoming was bad.

**cnc** · 06-29-2013, 11:30 PM

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I know Scott. 6 hours in 110 degree heat does something to a man!! And it's not good

Thought it was cold water that did that.

**jestephens** · 07-01-2013, 10:38 PM

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I know Scott. 6 hours in 110 degree heat does something to a man!! And it's not good

If it makes you feel more like a man, my parents are both 60 years old and we rode one 750 mile day (17 hours) back home across Kansas, a 99 degree wind-ridden wasteland, and we didn't complain

See you at the next rally!

ponch · 06-29-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Now that the 2013 rally has drawn to a close I have one thought that I usually have. Most rallys are at the end of June. All if us west of the Rockies end up passing through hundreds of miles through the deserts. There is ALWAYS a heat wave going on and this year is no different. Two straight all day rides in well over 100 degree weather has me concluding that late June/July/August are off the table unless Im driving up the coast.

Whomever voted on these months for whatever reason can pound sand!!

You could always trailer the bike.

**schoeney** · 06-30-2013, 12:33 PM

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You could always trailer the bike.

Don't laugh. After 800 miles in 100 degree heat I would have rather trailer it.

It would have made a lot of sense for the Colorado trip. Lots of miles and vacation time needed, lots of miles on boring highways (I80 and I84).

The only time I would have regretted trailering it was when I pulled into the parking lot and heard the razzing from the Knuckleheads

ponch · 06-30-2013, 12:59 PM

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Don't laugh. After 800 miles in 100 degree heat I would have rather trailer it.

It would have made a lot of sense for the Colorado trip. Lots of miles and vacation time needed, lots of miles on boring highways (I80 and I84).

The only time I would have regretted trailering it was when I pulled into the parking lot and heard the razzing from the Knuckleheads

I felt that way after Crescent City. Thing is, I'd still have to take a decent amount of time off, but I would be fresher when I got there and home. Another option is to fly in and rent.

So how was the ST? What kind of mileage were you getting? Was the engine heat a lot to deal with?

Dave · 06-30-2013, 09:09 AM

Why not ride at night?

ponch · 06-30-2013, 10:36 AM

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Why not ride at night?

Some people don't have great night vision and then there are critters.

Dave · 06-30-2013, 11:28 AM

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Some people don't have great night vision and then there are critters.

I forgot about that. I think if it were me, to avoid this kind of heat, I'd ride at night.

06-29-2013, 07:14 PM	#1
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Kris and I were complaining June was too early when we were freezing and getting rained on our way through Idaho. After riding in 100-108 degree heat on our way back we were begging for the cold. It's a crap shoot. We just need to suck it up and be tough. __________________ 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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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I know Scott. 6 hours in 110 degree heat does something to a man!! And it's not good __________________ 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
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dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Wow! and I thought 91 deg in Wyoming was bad. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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06-30-2013, 09:09 AM	#13
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Why not ride at night?
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