Intro....

riderdyer · 01-17-2015, 11:35 PM

Hello,

My name is John Dyer, and as announced today, am the new SW Region Leader. Since the greater majority of you don't know me, I thought it'd be a good idea to put a little about myself out there for the group. I started riding over 40 years ago, when my Venture Scout Leader was part owner of a Honda Dealership, and brought bikes home on the weekends for us to ride/destroy. I've only been seriously riding though for the last 5 years. I rode a friend's bike for a year, then bought my own, and for the last 3 years have ONly ridden a bike. Here in Phoenix, it's perfect for riding 363 days a year, and I can live with not having a car the other 2.

As a teacher I get to take a few weeks or more during the summer to travel, and since I bought my own bike, I've logged more than 70,000 miles. I LOVE riding, and feel the Vulcan Bagger is the PERFECT ride for me

I'm not a mechanic, I'm thrilled I can change my own oil, and did my brake pads a time or two. I did have a pretty good idea of what I wanted my bike to look like though, and with a Reckless Fairing, custom paint, along with Calvary bag trim and rails, a custom seat, and chromed fork legs, I'm only missing lower hard fairings to be done. It won Best in Show at the VRA West Rally last year.

I'm not terrifically social media savvy/active, but I want to be of assistance to any and all I can be. I hope to meet MANY of you at the VBA/VRA Rally in Eureka Springs this June, if you've never been to a rally, or Arkansas, you're in for a TREAT!

Til we meet, or exchange ideas,

John

**Top Cat** · 01-17-2015, 11:47 PM

Nice into John.
Congrats and good luck in the new position with the VBA.
A pic of your bike would be appreciated.

cactusjack · 01-17-2015, 11:58 PM

Greetings John, we met in Orofino last July. Congrats on being the new SW regional leader.

riderdyer · 01-18-2015, 12:52 AM

Thanks both of you. I remember you, on your Harley. I had a great trip there. I put a few pics in an album on my profile....

Bud2rat · 01-18-2015, 01:39 AM

Thanks for the intro John. That's a good looking bike.

**Framer** · 01-18-2015, 08:17 AM

Congrats John, we met in Arkansas last year. I'm sure you'll do a great job

blowndodge · 01-18-2015, 10:02 AM

I remember you in Orofino too John. Looking forward to double digit posts numbers soon!

ponch · 01-18-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

I remember you in Orofino too John. Looking forward to double digit posts numbers soon!

Ouch!

landman · 01-18-2015, 09:53 PM

weren't you the guy with the tan in Orofino ? see you in eureka springs.

waterman · 01-19-2015, 10:18 AM

Congrats on being the SW leader John. Looking forward to attending a rally as a participant.

dshelly · 01-19-2015, 10:30 AM

I remember when you pulled in at the hotel in Orofino. Everyone was looking at each other wondering " who is this guy" Guess we all know now. Congrats

**schoeney** · 01-19-2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

weren't you the guy with the tan in Orofino ? see you in eureka springs.

Bob...that was not a tan. That was oil coming off the Vics and HD's :eek::cool:

**ringadingh** · 01-19-2015, 05:18 PM

Welcome aboard John, don't be a stranger here.

dshelly · 01-19-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Bob...that was not a tan. That was oil coming off the Vics and HD's :eek::cool:

cliffordgos · 01-19-2015, 06:07 PM

Congrats John! We did a day ride from Orofino. The Rattle Snake ride led by Schoeney.

01-17-2015, 11:35 PM	#1
riderdyer Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 21	Intro.... Hello, My name is John Dyer, and as announced today, am the new SW Region Leader. Since the greater majority of you don't know me, I thought it'd be a good idea to put a little about myself out there for the group. I started riding over 40 years ago, when my Venture Scout Leader was part owner of a Honda Dealership, and brought bikes home on the weekends for us to ride/destroy. I've only been seriously riding though for the last 5 years. I rode a friend's bike for a year, then bought my own, and for the last 3 years have ONly ridden a bike. Here in Phoenix, it's perfect for riding 363 days a year, and I can live with not having a car the other 2. As a teacher I get to take a few weeks or more during the summer to travel, and since I bought my own bike, I've logged more than 70,000 miles. I LOVE riding, and feel the Vulcan Bagger is the PERFECT ride for me I'm not a mechanic, I'm thrilled I can change my own oil, and did my brake pads a time or two. I did have a pretty good idea of what I wanted my bike to look like though, and with a Reckless Fairing, custom paint, along with Calvary bag trim and rails, a custom seat, and chromed fork legs, I'm only missing lower hard fairings to be done. It won Best in Show at the VRA West Rally last year. I'm not terrifically social media savvy/active, but I want to be of assistance to any and all I can be. I hope to meet MANY of you at the VBA/VRA Rally in Eureka Springs this June, if you've never been to a rally, or Arkansas, you're in for a TREAT! Til we meet, or exchange ideas, John __________________ John Dyer #02493 SW Region Leader Peoria, AZ 2005 Nomad 1600 '14 Orofino '14 Bedford '15 Eureka Springs Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-17-2015, 11:47 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Nice into John. Congrats and good luck in the new position with the VBA. A pic of your bike would be appreciated. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-17-2015, 11:58 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Greetings John, we met in Orofino last July. Congrats on being the new SW regional leader. __________________ 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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01-18-2015, 01:39 AM	#5
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Thanks for the intro John. That's a good looking bike. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-18-2015, 08:17 AM	#6
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Congrats John, we met in Arkansas last year. I'm sure you'll do a great job __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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01-18-2015, 10:02 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I remember you in Orofino too John. Looking forward to double digit posts numbers soon! __________________ 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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01-18-2015, 09:53 PM	#9
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	weren't you the guy with the tan in Orofino ? see you in eureka springs. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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01-19-2015, 10:18 AM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Congrats on being the SW leader John. Looking forward to attending a rally as a participant. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-19-2015, 10:30 AM	#11
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	I remember when you pulled in at the hotel in Orofino. Everyone was looking at each other wondering " who is this guy" Guess we all know now. Congrats __________________ 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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01-19-2015, 05:18 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Welcome aboard John, don't be a stranger here. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-19-2015, 06:07 PM	#15
cliffordgos Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brentwood, Ca. Posts: 253	Congrats John! We did a day ride from Orofino. The Rattle Snake ride led by Schoeney.
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