2 week countdown... - Page 2

**cnc** · 06-01-2011, 07:12 PM

looking forward to meeting up with everyone. Thanks in advance Amy and Todd, I know getting this all organized is quite a job.
Ride safe.

nomad561 · 06-03-2011, 08:57 AM

Damn, I live in South Carolina and the rally is in South Dakota, I move to Washington and the rally is in North Carolina. I hate that I'm going to miss another one.
Beautiful area around Maggie Vally. Enjoy the rides and the rally.

Netnorske · 06-03-2011, 11:15 AM

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the first one and am sorry to miss this one. Everyone ride safe and enjoy your time together!

blowndodge · 06-03-2011, 11:23 AM

Kris I too enjoyed the Custer West Coast Rally!!

Too bad this year it's located in the mid west!! ;)

**Top Cat** · 06-03-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Kris I too enjoyed the Custer West Coast Rally!!

Too bad this year it's located in the mid west!! ;)

Your just never going to get over it are you ::)

blowndodge · 06-03-2011, 05:28 PM

Never Tim!!! ;)

fish · 06-03-2011, 05:54 PM

MaryJane is ready :)
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...8/DSCF2164.jpg

MarkG · 06-03-2011, 06:08 PM

Guess I am first leaving for the rally.

I will be on the road early tomorrow morning. Going to take my time and do some sight seeing on the way. Looks like it will be high heat and increasing humidity as I go east. I was hoping to get away from the high 90s and 100 degree temperatures. Wish everyone a safe trip and looking forward to meeting at Maggie Valley.

**bogatyrs** · 06-03-2011, 08:34 PM

Have a safe and fun ride Mark; looking forward to meeting up with you in MV

**ringadingh** · 06-03-2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markg

Guess I am first leaving for the rally.

I will be on the road early tomorrow morning. Going to take my time and do some sight seeing on the way. Looks like it will be high heat and increasing humidity as I go east. I was hoping to get away from the high 90s and 100 degree temperatures. Wish everyone a safe trip and looking forward to meeting at Maggie Valley.

Ride safe and Im looking forward to seeing you there.

**cnc** · 06-03-2011, 08:49 PM

Ride safe Mark, see you there.

Loafer · 06-04-2011, 07:08 AM

Sometime in the future I hope to make a rally. Those of you that are going, have a great time, and do ride them safely.

blowndodge · 06-04-2011, 10:01 AM

ride safe Mark and check in so we know where your at!!

MarkG · 06-05-2011, 05:22 PM

Long day yesterday, 427 miles from Chandler to Albuquerque. Not really a bad distance until you add the mitigating factors. From about sixty miles west of Gallup, NM to 60 miles east, there was heavy smoke from the Arizona fires. Visibility was down to a couple of miles to give an idea. Smoke inhalation on a motorcycle is no fun, I am still coughing up the crap. Pity the poor rider who had asthma and went through that area. Then the heat set in on top of it just to add to the misery. The wind was blowing just the right speed so the heat from the air, cement, and the bike all stayed directly around me. By the time I got to the hotel I was done for the day.

Got up early and left Albuquerque by 6am. Pulled into Amarillo just as the heat was starting to crank up about 1:30. I-40 is not too bad anymore. Mostly smooth, not too much traffic for a Sunday. Wind was not bad, either. Keeping the speed about 77 give or take a bit and getting around 37 mpg. The speed changed to 70 in this section of Texas. Saw a couple of highway pigs for the first time on the trip so they must be short of budget money. Good thing I had slowed down.

Planning on doing the same thing tomorrow, get up early and try to beat the heat as much as possible. So far the ride is going okay. Sure looking forward to next week. :)

**bogatyrs** · 06-05-2011, 05:30 PM

Be safe and enjoy the ride... remember you are creating memories and the ride through the smoke will become a good story that will grow over time.

06-01-2011, 07:12 PM	#16
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	2 week countdown... looking forward to meeting up with everyone. Thanks in advance Amy and Todd, I know getting this all organized is quite a job. Ride safe. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2011, 08:57 AM	#17
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	2 week countdown... Damn, I live in South Carolina and the rally is in South Dakota, I move to Washington and the rally is in North Carolina. I hate that I'm going to miss another one. Beautiful area around Maggie Vally. Enjoy the rides and the rally.
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06-03-2011, 11:15 AM	#18
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	2 week countdown... My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the first one and am sorry to miss this one. Everyone ride safe and enjoy your time together! __________________ *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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06-03-2011, 11:23 AM	#19
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	2 week countdown... Kris I too enjoyed the Custer West Coast Rally!! Too bad this year it's located in the mid west!! ;) __________________ 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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06-03-2011, 05:28 PM	#21
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	2 week countdown... Never Tim!!! ;) __________________ 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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06-03-2011, 05:54 PM	#22
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	2 week countdown... MaryJane is ready :) http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...8/DSCF2164.jpg __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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06-03-2011, 06:08 PM	#23
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	2 week countdown... Guess I am first leaving for the rally. I will be on the road early tomorrow morning. Going to take my time and do some sight seeing on the way. Looks like it will be high heat and increasing humidity as I go east. I was hoping to get away from the high 90s and 100 degree temperatures. Wish everyone a safe trip and looking forward to meeting at Maggie Valley. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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06-03-2011, 08:34 PM	#24
bogatyrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 706	2 week countdown... Have a safe and fun ride Mark; looking forward to meeting up with you in MV __________________ Bogie (aka Mike) KawaNOW #01650 Bell City Riders #21 SCRC 329 2010 Nomad (The Beast) Previous Bikes 2008 - 900 Vulcan Classic 1958 HD HydraGlide
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06-03-2011, 08:49 PM	#26
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	2 week countdown... Ride safe Mark, see you there. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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06-04-2011, 07:08 AM	#27
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	2 week countdown... Sometime in the future I hope to make a rally. Those of you that are going, have a great time, and do ride them safely. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-04-2011, 10:01 AM	#28
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	2 week countdown... ride safe Mark and check in so we know where your at!! __________________ 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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06-05-2011, 05:22 PM	#29
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	2 week countdown... Long day yesterday, 427 miles from Chandler to Albuquerque. Not really a bad distance until you add the mitigating factors. From about sixty miles west of Gallup, NM to 60 miles east, there was heavy smoke from the Arizona fires. Visibility was down to a couple of miles to give an idea. Smoke inhalation on a motorcycle is no fun, I am still coughing up the crap. Pity the poor rider who had asthma and went through that area. Then the heat set in on top of it just to add to the misery. The wind was blowing just the right speed so the heat from the air, cement, and the bike all stayed directly around me. By the time I got to the hotel I was done for the day. Got up early and left Albuquerque by 6am. Pulled into Amarillo just as the heat was starting to crank up about 1:30. I-40 is not too bad anymore. Mostly smooth, not too much traffic for a Sunday. Wind was not bad, either. Keeping the speed about 77 give or take a bit and getting around 37 mpg. The speed changed to 70 in this section of Texas. Saw a couple of highway pigs for the first time on the trip so they must be short of budget money. Good thing I had slowed down. Planning on doing the same thing tomorrow, get up early and try to beat the heat as much as possible. So far the ride is going okay. Sure looking forward to next week. :) __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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06-05-2011, 05:30 PM	#30
bogatyrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 706	2 week countdown... Be safe and enjoy the ride... remember you are creating memories and the ride through the smoke will become a good story that will grow over time. __________________ Bogie (aka Mike) KawaNOW #01650 Bell City Riders #21 SCRC 329 2010 Nomad (The Beast) Previous Bikes 2008 - 900 Vulcan Classic 1958 HD HydraGlide
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