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Travelling, Friends, and Trips
Started by Blindstitch at 02-11-2010 8:32 PM. Topic has 92 replies.
 
 
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02-11-2010, 8:32 PM
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Blindstitch

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It's almost that time of year and if it isn't who cares because I'm going to pretend it is.
Who's up for the Slimey Crud Run Sunday, May 2nd, 2010. We will also be anonymously celebrating Larry's retirement. Larry won't be present and cake may not be available but polished carbs and other accessories will be there to represent him. At least the ones on my bike will be.
Some pictures from last year. http://s693.photobucket.com/albums/vv299/Blindstitch2002/Slimey%20Crud/

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02-12-2010, 8:36 AM
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Blindstitch

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He's retiring from Folsom Prison and I'm sure that's enough. He's also doing that private shop bike restoration, carbs and stuff for us, and working on the finishing bits of the Carb book. Almost all the pictures and writing are done. Just needs corrections, index and cover and it should be good to go.
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02-12-2010, 6:56 PM
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Interstater

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Re: Slimey Crud Run 2010
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Ahh, retiring, then to work restoring bikes,,, that would be a dream.
'81 GL500 Interstate '82 GL500 Interstate '82 GL1100 Interstate '99 Valkyrie Interstate '99 750 Shadow ACE '99 1100 Shadow Spirit
I first hit the highways in '78 on a CB200T.
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02-13-2010, 12:16 PM
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coopdway

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I was there last spring, didn't make the October version. Still haven't been to Pine Bluff during the event since we always talk too much and never have time to get further down than Leland. I'm hoping to get both ends in one of these visits.
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02-13-2010, 1:06 PM
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Blindstitch

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Yeah it's a trick to start at the beginning. Half the adventure is getting there. The other half is figuring out where the hell you are. Leland is a pretty nice no cell phone zone.
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02-15-2010, 10:10 AM
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LRCXed

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WOW, seeing May 2nd sure brings a smile to my face! And it's the day after my birthday! Now I have 2 things to look forward to. Retirement after 28 years in prison and the pictures of the celebration run! I sure wish I could make some of these events. But at least I can help get some of you there by helping them run and shine.
Don, thanks for this post. It will be fun to watch the event from here in California. I just finished proofing the book last night. I'll be sending you the cover pictures to choose from in a day or 2. I have to build that set today like we talked about.
You guys have A GREAT DAY on the run. Tip one up for me too. 
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. 78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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02-15-2010, 12:58 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin

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Larry,
Are you sure it is a retirement and not a release??? 
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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02-15-2010, 3:54 PM
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LRCXed

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LMAO Dave, It may feel like a release after I get out of there! Even though I'm going to go back once a week to take their retired annuitants money.
You guys make sure you get a group picture for me OK.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. 78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/
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02-15-2010, 4:16 PM
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Blindstitch

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Well so far it looks like we have Dave, Joe, Bear, Barry and Myself. It could be a good group if the weather is like last year.
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02-24-2010, 1:33 PM
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Microcheesehead

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where is it at?
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02-24-2010, 4:47 PM
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Blindstitch

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Should be an easy ride for you.
Where: Pine Bluff, WI – 10AM (Peak time of total people in attendance)
Ride To: Leland, WI – 1PM (Peak time of total people in attendance)
Ride Back to: Pine Bluff, WI
Route: Make up your own!
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02-24-2010, 9:22 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin

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Don,
I think that no one goes back to Pine Bluff after Leland. Micro would probably like a more direct route home after Leland.
It is an awesome gathering. If the weather is at all decent you will see anything and everything at both locations. Don't miss it.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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02-24-2010, 9:31 PM
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Blindstitch

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02-25-2010, 10:34 AM
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DavidfromWisconsin

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There is a tavern with food in Pine Bluff, but most people go for the brats and hot dogs being sold by the Lions club at Leland. Boy, talking about it is making me hungry ...
People come from as far as three states away ... and it is worth it too.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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03-16-2010, 5:56 AM
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RAGBrian

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I got the two Peter Egan books for Christmas and in them he mentions the Slimey Crud Gang and their infamous ride. Sounds like a great event. Just checked the website for the start location - just over 7 hours by slab. Obviously I would prefer to travel a more scenic route if I was coming up from Missouri. What is the camping situation in that area - any good places nearby?
RAGBrian
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03-16-2010, 9:41 AM
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Blindstitch

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You know I'm not sure about camping in that area but there is a lot of noting so I would assume camping is possible. You also might want to check and see if there is a cheap motel. I thought I saw a sign for a motel six the other day offering a $36 room. It can be warm or cold that time of the year. Last year was warm. The following week wasn't.
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03-16-2010, 9:51 AM
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Blindstitch

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03-21-2010, 5:35 PM
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Blindstitch

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03-26-2010, 11:08 AM
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Bearman1

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Yep, I thinks I'll be heading N. bound around the end of April/first of May. Barring unforseen incidents.
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04-05-2010, 4:47 PM
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Northland

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It's a very cool event. Huge variety of unordinary bikes.
I used to live 20 miles from Leland, and know all the best rural routes in that area. I rode Yamaha RD 2 stroker's to that event a few years back.
One of the best places to see if your in the area for both day trippin or camping is Devils Lake State park near Baraboo.
The hikeing trail up on the rim rock of the lake is stunning.
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04-05-2010, 6:23 PM
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Blindstitch

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So does that mean you're coming. Under a month to go.
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04-09-2010, 4:36 PM
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Scrappyike

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I'm really going to try to go to this. It is an 10hr ride but looks like fun. First long trip on the 'ole gal'. Just have to save up a little more $$$ for lodging. I will let y'all know
American by birth, TEXAN by the grace of God! 1982 GL500i 2008 CMX250 Rebel (1st bike)
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04-09-2010, 6:06 PM
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Northland

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It's best to arrive early in Leland. Then just kick back for several hours and watch the crowd come and go.
Be sure to bring a good camera, and all kinds of clothes, as it can be anything from snow showers to bikini weather.
The variety of uncommon machines is real good. There are no good size towns near Leland.....so pack in what supplies other than food and drink you will need for the day.
Sometimes a good collection of sporty, and cafe style bikes. One time I brought my TZR, and another guy rode out from near milwaukee on a little Suzuki 125 Gamma !!
Dont know if I will be able to go this spring though ?
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Down the long and winding road.........on a route less traveled.......ridden by only a few.
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04-09-2010, 6:15 PM
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Scrappyike

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Thanks for the tip Northland. The ride would probably be better in front of everyone rather than behind.
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04-09-2010, 7:14 PM
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Blindstitch

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How far or how long do you expect to go.
A few of us will be leaving milwaukee sunday morning and coming back that night. It's about 300 miles round trip. But it all depends on time. Might be better to scoot over to madison and wake up refreshed with a short drive.
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04-09-2010, 8:48 PM
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Bearman1

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That's what I did last year, Don. I stayed the night in Madison at a way too costly motel, but, I was not tired and only maybe 10 miles to Pine Bluff? And got there plenty early. And waited, and wiated and then Joe found me over by the fence and then.....WHOOSH!!!!!!! There were more frigging bikes of EVERY kind of make and model swarmed down on the place in like 15 minutes...Lol.....What a site!.....Just remembering it is getting me excited about going again.
COME ON MAY!!
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04-09-2010, 8:57 PM
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Blindstitch

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Well don't go to a costly motel this time. I have had good luck with La Quinta inn and suites. Or you can always try motel 6.
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04-09-2010, 9:59 PM
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Thorivola

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I didn't manage to attend Slimy Crud last year, but I did make it to the Milwaukee Rocker Box
hopefully I'll be going this year, I don't see any reason why not!
CX fleet bound from Milwaukee?! we must do eet!
Current bikes: 2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe Old bikes/previous rebuilds: 1987 CBR600F Hurricane 1982 CB650
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04-10-2010, 2:32 AM
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RAGBrian

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Not going to be able to make it this May...might see what the dates for the fall one look like vs. my schedule. Big event that I need to be at on May 1.
RAGBrian
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04-10-2010, 4:01 PM
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Scrappyike

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Urrrgh! A reminder from the wife, we have a 'prior commitment'. Y'all know that that means, if the boss ain't happy...........
So, I won't be able to make it. Have fun and ride safe.
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04-12-2010, 12:14 PM
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coopdway

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Not absolutely locked in yet but hoping to head over on the TW200 this year. I try and ride something different each time I go and it's really the Tdub's turn. Agree with the posting about arriving early and Leland and witnessing the arrival and departure of the crowd. If I'm on the little fat-tired Yamaha, I should be easy to pick out. I'll watch for crossway's twins. Doug
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04-12-2010, 5:53 PM
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Northland

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If you are rideing from Red Wing Miinesota all the way to Lelend Wi and back on a TW 200.........you get my iron man vote !!!!
Im quite sure I dont have the guts to travel that far on my XT350 for a weekend event.
You guys are makin me feel like a wuss, when I figure it may be farther than I care to ride in a day or so from where Im at on the 500 Silverwing.
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04-13-2010, 3:54 AM
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coopdway

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When I do it on my '62 C105 Honda 55 Trail bike, I'll be an Iron Man. It really isn't so bad on the TW200.....after awhile you just sort of forget that you have a butt.
Actually I've done a few almost-500 mile days; you should know about these places http://picasaweb.google.com/coopdway/2009_06_26#
And I didn't even get my fish that I made the trip for. A few weeks later I went back up and had breakfast there when I was finishing the Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail.
See you in Leland?
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04-13-2010, 4:33 AM
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Northland

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Wow, Coop........
You get around on that fat tire 200 !! Im VERY familiar with several of the areas pictured. I work in Stone Lake during the cranberry harvest.
Gotta ask, where was the cassette of the Dead found ? Im a retired Dead Head, and have not seen but a handful of the tribe in this area in the last few years. A thing of the past, especially around here.
You guy's are gonna guilt me into going, arent you ??!!
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04-13-2010, 5:32 AM
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coopdway

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PM sent, should get you within feet of the tape, most likely still there. Of course, you could meet me in Leland and I could describe it to you precisely :)
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04-17-2010, 8:40 PM
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Blindstitch

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2 weeks to go.
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04-17-2010, 9:46 PM
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Graywolfs02

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So Coop...
Where is the Delta Diner???
Looks like a good place to eat on a road trip.
Greg
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04-19-2010, 8:50 AM
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coopdway

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The Delta Diner is in the metropolis of Delta, WI, once a larger place than it is now. Barely a wide spot in the road, the only thing really happening there other than an intersection for local cabin owners is the diner itself.
Delta is 6-8 miles southeast of Iron River, which is on US 2, east of Superior, WI. County Road "H" takes you there, unless you come up from the south on the fireroads like I did.
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04-22-2010, 11:15 AM
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I've booked me a motel room at America's Best Value Inn-Madison for 39.00 (well, after all is said n done, 50.15). The motel is on the east side of Madison by I-39-90/#12-18 (about 20 miles er so east of Pine Bluff).
Depending on the weather n work, I'll prolly leave Friday night er Saturday morning. (more bout that later).
C'MON WARM WEATHER!
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04-22-2010, 3:09 PM
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coopdway

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You've got it made Bearman, hope to see you there.
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04-22-2010, 4:23 PM
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Blindstitch

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Hard to believe it isn't that far away. Of course work keeps filling in my days and I have to keep an eye on things so they don't box me in.
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04-23-2010, 7:05 PM
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Bearman1

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Weather permitting. and/or unforseenies, I'll be there.
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04-23-2010, 8:10 PM
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Blindstitch

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Weather permitting I'll have my rain suit.
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04-24-2010, 6:42 AM
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Interstater

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Thanks for reminding me Don! I need a new rainsuit this spring, any recommendations?
'81 GL500 Interstate '82 GL500 Interstate '82 GL1100 Interstate '99 Valkyrie Interstate '99 750 Shadow ACE '99 1100 Shadow Spirit
I first hit the highways in '78 on a CB200T.
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04-24-2010, 6:10 PM
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Blindstitch

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04-24-2010, 9:51 PM
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I vote for the Frogg Toggs also ... but I recommend you get the suits that have the bib pants with them. That way you never have to worry about the jacket riding up and you ending up with a wet stomach. Here are the bib pants I am talking about, but I know you can get them in bright colors too. http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/CamoProAdvantage.shtm
The only worry with Toggs is that you have to be very careful around Velcro. The material likes to grab Velcro and pull itself apart. That said, even with Velcro on all of my clothing it took 4-5 years of heavy use to kill my first Toggs rain suit.
I am much happier with the bib pants though ... I don't have to pull the jacket down to keep my midriff dry if the suit fills with air ... which they will do if you are riding a naked bike.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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04-27-2010, 6:14 AM
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Blindstitch

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Ok we are almost there. Now who's actually going weather permitting?
I also got word from Milwaukee Vintage Moto ..
The premiere of the Slimey Crud documentary movie is this Saturday in
Madison, for any of you who want to make a two-day event out of the
Crud ride. They will also be showing the film here in Milwaukee on
June 3rd at the Times
http://groups.google.com/group/milvinmoto/browse_thread/thread/20a93354380c3cf8
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04-27-2010, 6:52 AM
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Oh to be young footloose and fancy free, or old enough for my wife to not care where I am. Stuck somewhere in the middle, and will be at a kids birthday party this weekend 
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04-27-2010, 7:07 AM
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Blindstitch

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Girlfriends birthday is saturday and I'm still going.
1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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Honda CX500 & G... » CX500 GL500 Tra... » Travelling, Fri... » Slimey Crud Run 2010
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