Are we ready?

ponch · 04-19-2009, 01:15 PM

With less than 2 months to go until the rally, I wonder how everyone is doing with their trip plans, maintenance, etc. Are we ready? The week of June 15 will come quickly.

**biscuitsngravy** · 04-19-2009, 09:05 PM

I'm ready, Ponch! Lately I've been doing local rides to get the ol' bum in shape. Will ride to Alabama and back from Apr 30 - May 5. Looking forward to Custer. BnG

**glwilson** · 04-19-2009, 10:30 PM

Looked over the list of "to-do's" and it is rather long; but plan on having everything organized by then.

My bike is going to need a variety of maintenence items done just before going due to the mileage it will likely have on it just before leaving -- but getting the necessary things done shouldn't be a problem.

Looking forward to the trip out west!

phenrichs · 04-20-2009, 11:16 AM

I have a lot of little to-do's that really can't happen until it gets closer but one big one staring me down is getting my buddy's trailer ready to haul my Nomad rather than his vmax.

ponch · 04-20-2009, 11:20 PM

I haven't changed my oil since september, so even though the mileage doesn't add up, it's time. Thing is, I might put on a thousand or 1500 miles between now and the trip. I guess what's another 2000 miles after that. I also need to change the rear drive oil and the plugs. I still haven't done my spring Seafoam treatment. One thing I have noticed is that my gas mileage has sucked since the winter. I haven't done better than 34 mpg, where as I normally get 37-38. Anyway, I hope everyone is ready, including myself.

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Originally Posted by ponch

With less than 2 months to go until the rally, I wonder how everyone is doing with their trip plans, maintenance, etc. Are we ready? The week of June 15 will come quickly.

phenrichs · 04-21-2009, 09:12 AM

I hear ya on the mileage. I haven't done the seafoam yet either but it is due. How many miles you got on your plugs? I got 10,000, should and seems to be ok.

ponch · 04-21-2009, 05:23 PM

I have 12k+ on the bike and WTF? I am just going to do them to know they are done and to see what they look like. It's not a lot of money. Knowing the oil companies, they will be selling winter blend all year round.

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Originally Posted by OP

I hear ya on the mileage. I haven't done the seafoam yet either but it is due. How many miles you got on your plugs? I got 10,000, should and seems to be ok.

ponch · 04-21-2009, 05:25 PM

Has everyone downloaded their release and emergency forms(and filled them out)?

**glwilson** · 04-21-2009, 10:32 PM

Not yet. It is on my list of "to-do's".

Since I am not riding out to Custer I have been spending some time looking for a hauling trailer -- both enclosed and open-bed. Found a couple of both types -- trying to make a decision. Leaning toward an enclosed although it is more expensive -- but I believe I am getting a good deal on a new overstock one setup for a bike and is a lower profile.

Regarding plugs; I have changed mine last year although I only had 11,000 miles on the bike. I figured what the heck. I do maintenence overkill when it comes to oil; fluids and stuff like that.

phenrichs · 04-22-2009, 09:50 AM

I have them downloaded but haven't filled them out yet. Talked to Trip and they don't get turned in till ya get there anyway.
One thing I have been putting off is ordering my Regional Rally shirts from Patty. Not putting it off any longer.

Started getting myself ready too, rode my bicycle to work this morning. 5 miles one way. I do that a couple times a week. Should help.

**glwilson** · 04-23-2009, 06:01 PM

Bought rain-gear this past weekend. Didn't really have anything specific for that purpose. Just bought Frog-Toggs. They are light; breathable; compactable in a small bag; and not that expensive. Not much to look at "style-wise"; but then again, who is looking for style when you're getting soaked.

Anyway; I remember Trip suggesting everyone have some sort of rain-gear as evidently it rains a lot out there. Any input on that OP?

04-24-2009, 01:43 AM

Afternoon thunderstorms are common.

**scion0** · 04-25-2009, 03:00 AM

Would love to go -- now that I am laid off... but now I have the time but not the money. LOL

stretch · 04-25-2009, 10:19 AM

Mike,

I'm sorry to hear you were laid off. I hope your able to find something soon.

Tim

**glwilson** · 04-25-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stretch

Mike,

I'm sorry to hear you were laid off. I hope your able to find something soon.

Tim

Sorry to hear about that Mike. I hope you find something soon also.

04-19-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
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04-19-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Are we ready? I'm ready, Ponch! Lately I've been doing local rides to get the ol' bum in shape. Will ride to Alabama and back from Apr 30 - May 5. Looking forward to Custer. 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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04-19-2009, 10:30 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Are we ready? Looked over the list of "to-do's" and it is rather long; but plan on having everything organized by then. My bike is going to need a variety of maintenence items done just before going due to the mileage it will likely have on it just before leaving -- but getting the necessary things done shouldn't be a problem. Looking forward to the trip out west! __________________ "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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04-20-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Are we ready? I have a lot of little to-do's that really can't happen until it gets closer but one big one staring me down is getting my buddy's trailer ready to haul my Nomad rather than his vmax.
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04-21-2009, 09:12 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Are we ready? I hear ya on the mileage. I haven't done the seafoam yet either but it is due. How many miles you got on your plugs? I got 10,000, should and seems to be ok.
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04-21-2009, 05:25 PM	#8
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Are we ready? Has everyone downloaded their release and emergency forms(and filled them out)? __________________ 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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04-21-2009, 10:32 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Are we ready? Not yet. It is on my list of "to-do's". Since I am not riding out to Custer I have been spending some time looking for a hauling trailer -- both enclosed and open-bed. Found a couple of both types -- trying to make a decision. Leaning toward an enclosed although it is more expensive -- but I believe I am getting a good deal on a new overstock one setup for a bike and is a lower profile. Regarding plugs; I have changed mine last year although I only had 11,000 miles on the bike. I figured what the heck. I do maintenence overkill when it comes to oil; fluids and stuff like that. __________________ "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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04-22-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Are we ready? I have them downloaded but haven't filled them out yet. Talked to Trip and they don't get turned in till ya get there anyway. One thing I have been putting off is ordering my Regional Rally shirts from Patty. Not putting it off any longer. Started getting myself ready too, rode my bicycle to work this morning. 5 miles one way. I do that a couple times a week. Should help.
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04-23-2009, 06:01 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Are we ready? Bought rain-gear this past weekend. Didn't really have anything specific for that purpose. Just bought Frog-Toggs. They are light; breathable; compactable in a small bag; and not that expensive. Not much to look at "style-wise"; but then again, who is looking for style when you're getting soaked. Anyway; I remember Trip suggesting everyone have some sort of rain-gear as evidently it rains a lot out there. Any input on that OP? __________________ "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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04-24-2009, 01:43 AM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	Are we ready? Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
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04-25-2009, 03:00 AM	#13
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Are we ready? Would love to go -- now that I am laid off... but now I have the time but not the money. LOL __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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04-25-2009, 10:19 AM	#14
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	Are we ready? Mike, I'm sorry to hear you were laid off. I hope your able to find something soon. Tim __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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