SW Regional Thread - no activity in months

**Caveman** · 08-17-2015, 07:26 PM

Hi everyone,

I've only recently started riding again & joined this forum in July. It's been a great resource already. In checking out the regional areas, I noticed very little activity in the SW Regional section.

If any riders in the SW area happen to ride through the Las Vegas valley, let me know. Another local Nomad owner and I are possibly riding out to the Pioneer Saloon for an early lunch on Saturday. If anyone wants to ride along or meet us there, let me know! I can post the details once they are firm.

ponch · 08-17-2015, 08:27 PM

Sin City Stan lives out your way. I think another member too.

hayes · 08-17-2015, 10:30 PM

Sadly, that's a bit far for a Saturday ride, but have a good time.

Sin City Stan · 08-17-2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Sin City Stan lives out your way. I think another member too.

I am now an enthusiast. No bike, although I drove by the Pioneer last Saturday. :-)

**Rasta** · 08-17-2015, 11:10 PM

You don't have to ride, he said you could meet them there too Stan.

**Jared** · 08-17-2015, 11:33 PM

There are a couple of members who are fairly active on the VBA FB page who are from Vegas area.

cactusjack · 08-18-2015, 11:47 AM

The SW Region Leader hasn't been on the forum in months. Many of the more active members here have moved on, I'm afraid.

SMBKE lives in Vegas, I believe. Look him up.

**Caveman** · 08-18-2015, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

There are a couple of members who are fairly active on the VBA FB page who are from Vegas area.

Thanks Jared! I just joined the FB page.

**Caveman** · 08-18-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The SW Region Leader hasn't been on the forum in months. Many of the more active members here have moved on, I'm afraid.

SMBKE lives in Vegas, I believe. Look him up.

Will do, thank you. There's a local Vulcan Riders group out here as well that I just found.

**Caveman** · 08-18-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

I am now an enthusiast. No bike, although I drove by the Pioneer last Saturday. :-)

Hey Stan,

We're planning on taking off from the Silverton at 10:30am Saturday just in case you'd like to meet us there.

ponch · 08-18-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The SW Region Leader hasn't been on the forum in months. Many of the more active members here have moved on, I'm afraid.

SMBKE lives in Vegas, I believe. Look him up.

Last I saw he had his bikes on CL, if that was him. Is he the one that bought Sin City Stan's Nomad?

**Jared** · 08-18-2015, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Last I saw he had his bikes on CL, if that was him. Is he the one that bought Sin City Stan's Nomad?

No, Glen is not the SW regional leader. He moderates the FB page. Glen is also one of the most enthusiastic Nomad owners around, owning multiple Nomads and flipping them on a regular bases. I think I've known him to have 5 Nomad now.

**Jared** · 08-18-2015, 11:58 PM

Those commenting that the SW board is not that active are welcome to post and promote activity.... Looking back at the past couple of years, it looks like this same conversation comes up year after year.

The RL isn't the only person allowed to post in this board.

riderdyer · 08-19-2015, 12:42 AM

Hey all, Regional Leader here...��

It's absolutely true I've not been posting to the regional page in months. I lost the use of my tablet, and it's significantly harder on the phone sized screen, but it's possible. I also unfollowed EVERY person and group on Facebook EXCEPT VBA. (And have been commenting from time to time there.) That said, the region is in very good hands, and LOTS of GREAT members riding and working on their rides. So, I make this commitment. I'll check in on the forum on the SW page at least once each week from now on. I know that may not seem like a lot or hardly anything to some who post multiple times a day, but I WILL keep tabs, and if you post to the VBA Facebook or put my name on any post, I'll get it and respond. My Nomad is the only motorized vehicle I own, and I have put on an average of 25k a year, so I'm out there with you, advocating for you and yours, personally willing and connected to those who can answer or find answers to just about anything you want or need to find.

If that's not what you want in a RL, say what you need, and I'll work on that. Brandon (ARL) and I have been putting out heads together in with a few others in discussions about the '16 SW Region Rally, and if we iron out a few more what ifs, will be ready for general input and final announcement very shortly.

Thanks to those who want to get all they can out of belonging, and try to make it the best for all the rest of us. Let me know personal IM or here or wherever if you have specific suggestions or requests from me...

John Dyer

ponch · 08-19-2015, 12:55 AM

It'll be interesting to see where the 2016 SW regional will be.

08-17-2015, 07:26 PM	#1
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08-17-2015, 08:27 PM	#2
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Sin City Stan lives out your way. I think another member too. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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08-17-2015, 10:30 PM	#3
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	Sadly, that's a bit far for a Saturday ride, but have a good time. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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08-17-2015, 11:33 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	There are a couple of members who are fairly active on the VBA FB page who are from Vegas area. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-18-2015, 11:47 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	The SW Region Leader hasn't been on the forum in months. Many of the more active members here have moved on, I'm afraid. SMBKE lives in Vegas, I believe. Look him 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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08-18-2015, 11:58 PM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Those commenting that the SW board is not that active are welcome to post and promote activity.... Looking back at the past couple of years, it looks like this same conversation comes up year after year. The RL isn't the only person allowed to post in this board. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-19-2015, 12:42 AM	#14
riderdyer Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 21	Hey all, Regional Leader here...�� It's absolutely true I've not been posting to the regional page in months. I lost the use of my tablet, and it's significantly harder on the phone sized screen, but it's possible. I also unfollowed EVERY person and group on Facebook EXCEPT VBA. (And have been commenting from time to time there.) That said, the region is in very good hands, and LOTS of GREAT members riding and working on their rides. So, I make this commitment. I'll check in on the forum on the SW page at least once each week from now on. I know that may not seem like a lot or hardly anything to some who post multiple times a day, but I WILL keep tabs, and if you post to the VBA Facebook or put my name on any post, I'll get it and respond. My Nomad is the only motorized vehicle I own, and I have put on an average of 25k a year, so I'm out there with you, advocating for you and yours, personally willing and connected to those who can answer or find answers to just about anything you want or need to find. If that's not what you want in a RL, say what you need, and I'll work on that. Brandon (ARL) and I have been putting out heads together in with a few others in discussions about the '16 SW Region Rally, and if we iron out a few more what ifs, will be ready for general input and final announcement very shortly. Thanks to those who want to get all they can out of belonging, and try to make it the best for all the rest of us. Let me know personal IM or here or wherever if you have specific suggestions or requests from me... John Dyer __________________ John Dyer #02493 SW Region Leader Peoria, AZ 2005 Nomad 1600 '14 Orofino '14 Bedford '15 Eureka Springs
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08-19-2015, 12:55 AM	#15
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	It'll be interesting to see where the 2016 SW regional will be. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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