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its 65 and sunny here... took the busa out for a bit and man I cant wait for riding season
Spring Bash ~ April 28-30
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its 65 and sunny here... took the busa out for a bit and man I cant wait for riding season
Thanks guys, just trying to get an idea on what gear to bring. Looks like I'll just go with full leathers. I'll be trailering down, so not a problem packing extra stuff, but it sounds like it will not be too hot for the leather.a bit chilly
Dude you looked like a frozen popcicle when you got back from that run
And thanks for the comments on the shirts guys, once we get an idea of quantity needed, we can move forward with costs and all that jazz
just dreaming about riding, to cold to do any. I would have loved to have rode with Jinkster today. O well, spring coming soon.
A ride with the Jinkster would have been great! Got up to a
high of 17 deg. here today. Do you guys have any idea what type of room # 103 at the Phillips is? Wish it was April!
Well, I donated! Now I'll just wait on my rotating, moving balls............That sounds sick!Yo Poppy
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HaHa, no problem. This will be my 3rd trip to the area, twice with the Busa. No Nicky Hayden here.just remember to check those at the door at the bash
while I support some "smart" riding practices...just remember to check those at the door at the bash
I hope we don't get so PC with this event that we turn it into a Shriner's Parade!
Although, I know some have mentioned bringing their children....I hope that most will be at least teens?
I am not spending a couple of thousand dollars, driving 650+ miles and using vacation time...so that I have to mind my P's&Q's.
This is an adult (although family freindly) website. Persons old enough to own and operate the Busa are the ones this event is geared towards...parents should remember that when planning to attend.
Some good food, good alcohol, good riding and good people are what I am loking forward to.
oh...and lots of
FIRE
too!
Man, I want to make this...... Looks like it is getting pretty big!
oh this is certainly not a gathering of church mice
The riding is spirited... the stories can be interesting and the camp fires are always a great amount of fun.
The checking your balls at the door refers to everyone riding with their heads in the area. We have had a few bad accidents and there *will* be several the weekend we are there. I have no issues with making that claim, the issue I have is that I do NOT want those accidents to involve *anyone* from this group. Thats why a few of us are pushing for smart riding. Once you have the lay of the land, I'm sure everyone will push their limits a little bit
The riding is spirited... the stories can be interesting and the camp fires are always a great amount of fun.
The checking your balls at the door refers to everyone riding with their heads in the area. We have had a few bad accidents and there *will* be several the weekend we are there. I have no issues with making that claim, the issue I have is that I do NOT want those accidents to involve *anyone* from this group. Thats why a few of us are pushing for smart riding. Once you have the lay of the land, I'm sure everyone will push their limits a little bit
Valium.. you are getting me excited for the trip.As far as "Checking your balls at the door" - I couldnt agree more. Ive Never been to the Dragon, but have rode several long distance trips including covering almost 4000 miles in 4 days. And I learned a few things along the way. First off if you start your tip off like a Rocket, well it wont be long before you crash & burn. You have to pace yourself physically & mentally for a long distance trip. Get plenty of sleep a few days before a long trip, and gear up accordingly. Don't get tunnel vision while riding, and that is easy to do...keep looking around and dont focus too long on one spot in the road.
Sure a person can cover 140 miles in an hour...but if you think about it, or ever done it, traveling those speeds on the Hwy is about as exhausting as running 10 miles when your out of shape. Becareful not to follow the flow of traffic for too long, people will forget you are there and cagers traveling also fall a sleep, and do strange things while driving. If riding at night, becareful for deer, and other animals...I swear they come out of know where. If a collision is unavoidable with a deer...trust me on this one...aim straight for the middle and dont slow down - hit the thing than deal with the damage situation after...if you lock your brakes up your in for some trouble.
Let your friends or family know your route, give them a map & call them from time to time...so they know your on course. If you do crash in the middle of know where and out cold, and your family doesnt hear from ya in sometime they can call the Hwy Patrol and give them the time of your last communication, route of travel, etc...giving you some chance of being found....its funny how you can be 10 feet off the Hwy with cagers rolling by you and they dont even notice.
Use your common sense, and for gosh sake eat properly and avoid drugs and mind altering drugs while riding. I dont mean to sound like a nag, but just because you ride in the city day in and day out...it doesn't mean that your a master of the Hwy. You can meet some very cool people and see some very neat things while traveling, just be prepared for the trip & leave the Ego in the garage before you even start up your bike for the trip.
any word as of now?
i like your post..
oh....and for those that have chatterbox or similar...bring'em!
if you have that "other brand" ...then you'll need something like the little motorola talk-abouts (it will plug into your units with the right cable.)....to get on the same channels as the chattebox people.
if you care.
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if you have that "other brand" ...then you'll need something like the little motorola talk-abouts (it will plug into your units with the right cable.)....to get on the same channels as the chattebox people.
if you care.
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My daughter goes everywhere with me. She has been to the last 2 Bashes with me and everyone has treated her with the upmost respect. She has been to Road Atlanta to the races and Kevin ( VMAN ) invited her to his track day at R.A and she was welcomed by everyone. I hope everyone remembers to treat all the future younger riders with respect because im sure there will be some younger ones attending.
Tim.
Tim.
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