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02-02-2010, 9:15 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning For some reason honda hasn't made any cooking appliances for the touring cyclists. If only they had a crock pot power source and attachment. Of course it would need a locking top. Then it could be put in the milk crate or a custom sissybar/luggage rack. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-02-2010, 10:20 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I won't be ridng the motorcycle 1240 miles. I'll put the motorcycle into the back end of the Chevy Van and drive it out & back. So it will be easy for me to bring something simple or easily made with me. I'd need access to someones oven for 50 minutes. Either Sweet & Sour Chicken legs, or BBQ Chicken legs. Yep. I can deliver. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-02-2010, 10:28 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Some years ago, I received a gag-gift for Christmas. It was a Cookbook for Rednecks. Basically, everything was cooked under the hood of a car by placing items onto the exhaust manifold, and then taking a drive. You'd arrive with dinner piping hot. Literally. Well, assuming your road trip was not too distant. I wonder if our CX & GL exhaust pipes would cook the little Pillsbury Doughboy into like Cinnimon Rolls? Hell, I can't even spell it. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-03-2010, 8:22 AM DavidfromWisconsin Joined on 03-19-2008 Appleton, WI Posts 2,458 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Cliff!!! This isn't a Harley gathering! Putting the bike in the back of a truck is a sin isn't it??? Tsk, tsk!  David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)    Report

02-03-2010, 5:47 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Steps 1 and 2 done for the spring ride. Found a place to stay and put in for that friday off so I can drive up. I guess now all I have to do is figure out how many other steps there are along the way. Still have to install a standard tank on the custom for increased gas range. But first I have to clear coat it on a warm day. Probably in april. Oh yeah and get the bike home to start riding it in april. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-03-2010, 7:31 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning The Custom model only has an 85 mile range because the gas tank is small. Anyway, yes, I will transport the bike in the back end of the van. Have to remove the windshield, but that's easy. I have co-workers who belittle the bike. One ex-marine once asked me if I ever planned upon graduating up from the motor scooter I was riding. Grrrrrr. Also, when riding home one time, a BMW rider pulled-up to a light I was stopped at, popped his helmet face-cover, and asked why my bike sounded so buff, even though it was only a 500. I pointed-out his 1000 was a 4-cyl, making them 250cc each. Mine was a twin making them the same 250cc each. I don't think he was convinced. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the Twin Cities ride. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-03-2010, 8:10 PM nateakiss Joined on 03-06-2009 Minnetonka, Minnesota Posts 44 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Hey I saw the topic of pot luck come up I live real close and could bring something on the bigger side if need be. I'm sure if it wont fit in the trunk of my silverwing I could bring it by the night before the ride... any ideas? Minnetonka, Minnesota 1983 GL650 Silverwing    Report

02-03-2010, 11:48 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I know we are <4 months away from the Twin Cities Spring Ride, but I have some requests. What 5-22 hour am I due at what address? Can you recommend a Motel that is close and not too difficult to find by an out-of-towner using a print-out of Mapquest instructions. Please. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-03-2010, 11:55 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning "Deal with it." LMFAO! Well, my '80 CX500 is in pretty good condition, but I'm from model year 1953 and require more love and care. And feeding. Huhh, heavy on the feeding. Anyway, putting the bike into the Van has been done before, and serves to reduce wear-and-tear on the antique. Antique Me, not the antique bike. 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-04-2010, 4:34 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I think last year we left Randall's at 10 am at the latest but I could be wrong. Not sure about the hotel as I've been lucky and found lodging with friends. I can tell you that lately I have been staying at La Quinta Inns. I think this is around where we're meeting. I followed Greg there so I'm not sure. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=NE+Johnson+St+NE&daddr=&geocode=Ffn_rgIdhFBx-g&hl=en&mra=ls&dirflg=h&sll=45.023568,-93.237121&sspn=0.001907,0.004549&ie=UTF8&ll=45.070611,-93.211784&spn=0.12196,0.291138&t=h&z=12 I picked it up from last years post. http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/89004/ShowPost.aspx 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-04-2010, 4:12 PM DavidfromWisconsin Joined on 03-19-2008 Appleton, WI Posts 2,458 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  Blindstitch wrote: Steps 1 and 2 done for the spring ride. Found a place to stay and put in for that friday off so I can drive up. Don!!! I hope you mean ride up and not drive up! David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)    Report

02-04-2010, 5:08 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Drive or ride it's the same thing when I do it on the bike. In fact I think the bike is in better shape than the truck. At least I know that for under $300 I can do a triple bipass on the bike and possibly get another 50,000 out of it. I may just start collecting parts now and think about it next winter. Oh and it costs about $100 to drive the truck up there. So the bike it is. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-06-2010, 2:56 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  WayneDW wrote: Randall, I may or maynot have been on county O but I do know that any alphabet road in WI is a good one. And, by the way they are (almost) never gravel. I know that right now you aren't planning on going this far south but the county roads around Maiden Rock are really cool. Take a look at 'S' and "CC"... Here's a variation that takes us down to Wabasha, MN / Nelson, WI, with a circuitous route that picks up parts of County Roads A and CC, and still includes O.  This stretches it out to 217 miles, about 6:15. Is this too long?  (Last years ride was about 5 hours, but with the cold weather, it seemed much longer.)  A 10:00AM start would have us finishing around 5:00 or 5:30 (assuming a break or two), which would be just about right. Opinions, please. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 3:39 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I'm trying to fit lunch into this.  How about a variation of the variation? This has us crossing at Prescott, and taking US-10 and Cty Rd O, then crossing again at Red Wing, where we can stop at the place Nate recommended.  The stop will only be about 2 hours into the 6 hour ride, but considering that some of you will have made an early start to get to the departure point, lunch around noon should be about right. From Red Wing, we'd take US-61 to Wabasha, cross to Nelson, hit Cty Rds CC and A, then take WI-35 (including a twisty section I'd missed before) to Prescott, and return through Stillwater as before.  (215 miles, down to about 6:00.) My Standard can probably get by with one gas stop in Wabasha (same for the Deluxes and Silverwings.)  The Customs will probably need a couple more, maybe Red Wing and Prescott? R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 3:49 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Well since I was at last years event I can tell you after a while it started feeling like a plague. I think that's why Ron skipped out. Not everyone is a long distance slow speed rider. And then there are the others of us who haven't even started to warm up at 200 miles.  That second leg alone is going to be 5 hours knowing that filling up will be necessary. I would probably focus on 150 miles and have an alternative route halfway through in case the people want to extend or shorten it. I don't know what's in this area but even 150 miles is 4 hours plus. Random edited map to who knows where. If you throw in a light lunch spot or place to BS that will break the 5 hour mark. Either way it's a lot farther than the vintage moto guys will do here in Milwaukee. It's pulling teeth just to get in 80 miles at 55mph. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-06-2010, 5:46 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning So, does that mean you like the extended route, or not? I think last year's would have been fine if temps hadn't been in the 50s.  Maybe I can plan to truncate it if the weather is cold again. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 8:28 AM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Well I'm not sure about either route since I've never been down them but I can tell you that I plan on bringing my tourmaster synergy heated vest and by then I should have the standard tank mounted on my bike so I don't have to stop every 80 miles like an old man with an overactive bladder. I was just thinking about our less experienced members. I'm sure I'll know how I feel after traveling the nearly 400 miles up and back. I'm going for a 1000 mile weekend. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-06-2010, 8:55 AM surforski Joined on 10-25-2009 Maple Grove, MN Posts 120 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Hey Guys, I don't want to sound like a wimp but I was getting intimidated when you were at 4 hours.    Living in Maple Grove I'll have to add about 30-45 minutes on the front and the back ends and just that commute alone is more time than I have on the bike, total, to this point.   I certainly don't want to ask the long haulers to take a shorter trip just for me but I will certainly be looking for a shorter version that I can cut out on and head back.   I know that means I'll miss some great roads but I am more concerned about my stamina and getting home safe after what will be a long time in the saddle for me.   As a newer rider I don't want to push it too much.  My greatest hope is just to meet some of the guys that have helped me out here on the forumn and to visit with some real CX/GL faithfuls so, regardless of how long you make it, some shorter options will be appreciated.    Looking forward to it!! As a nature and snow sports enthusiast, this is the first winter I can remember where I am actually ready, in February, for winter to be over.   Brit Surforski 1981 Honda CX500-C    Report

02-06-2010, 10:38 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  Blindstitch wrote: ...by then I should have the standard tank mounted on my bike so I don't have to stop every 80 miles like an old man with an overactive bladder. Yeah, but we old men with overactive bladders will be stopping anyway.  R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 10:57 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  surforski wrote: I certainly don't want to ask the long haulers to take a shorter trip just for me but I will certainly be looking for a shorter version that I can cut out on and head back. I'd hate to see you ride back alone.  I think that would be harder for a new rider than taking the long route with the group.  And as long as we make frequent stops, you'll be surprised how much saddle time you can endure. How about if I map both routes, and we see what the consensus is at lunchtime?  If we're cold and miserable, we take the short option.  If it's 80 degrees, and we're all feeling good, we can add the two hour loop.  If the group is big enough, we could split up. One group could kill two hours in Red Wing until we regroup, or go on and start the party early (Heidi usually has the grill going before we arrive.)  Just don't eat all the goose kabobs before we get there. Maybe a "crappy day" contingency should become a standard feature of the Spring Ride. Thanks, R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 10:59 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Another thought. Those coming up from Iowa or southern Minnesota could meet us in Red Wing if they don't want to come all the way to Minneapolis for the start. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-06-2010, 3:23 PM WayneDW Joined on 07-28-2006 Minneapolis Posts 1,655 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning A very important part of this get together is the BBQ in Randall's back yard, an opportunity to meet face to face with all these formerly faceless internet friends. I was the one suggesting getting further from town to hit some interesting roads. I now am understanding that this suggestion may not jive the best with the goal mentioned above. With that being said, I am now backing off of my suggestion. Perhaps a quick and easy ride which allows more time to acquant is a better idea. Also an earlier gathering time at Randall's in the AM would help us have more time at the back end. One such quick ride I have done is to take a southern route via county roads through Cottage Grove and east to Afton, then south to Hastings, jump across the river to Wisconsin, then north up to Hudson. From there we could check the clock and either zoom home on the Interstate or head north to Stillwater, then home via State 36. Lunch would either be in Prescott, WI or Hudson, WI depending on the time when we are in either town. Hope this doesn't muddy things up... Wayne 1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate WWW.fossilapostles.com    Report

02-06-2010, 4:57 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I'm lurking in the background listening to all of this planning. You'll come up with kewl stuff to do. I'm 85% sure I will be there, especially with all of my pre-planning. Now a 5-22 ride in Montana would be a crap shoot weather-wise as early June snow storms are the norm. Light dustings, but snow storms nonetheless. BTW, I have Thursday 5-20 to Monday 5-24 off from work, so vehicle failures and ill-health would conspire to interfere with my attendance. At an ancient 56, ill-health could certainly interfere. I see your extensive planning, and raise you an internet joke named "Bud Light Clothes Drive:" http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1125919467?bctid=63259762001 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-06-2010, 10:41 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Oh yeah you cant forget the BBQ. That's one of the biggest selling points. And if things go south i'm expecting a biker build off in the garage. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-06-2010, 11:17 PM Montana Clifford Joined on 01-01-2010 Missoula, Montana USA Posts 140 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning This is taking lotz o'planning. Can I use your oven both B.R. (Before Ride) to cook the Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs, and A.R. (After Ride) to reheat the Chicken Randall? Can I do some infomal name-badge thing, including safety pins? Blank cards with a logo, a sharpie, and safety pin..... Has anyone thought to thank you for the work you guys are doing? Do we need to take up a donations drive to buy your spouses Valium? Or do the ladies know what's happening, and rendezvous at the local watering-hole in anticipation? 1980 Honda CX500 Custom "Blackie" 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe "Whitie" rebuild project 1978 VW Camper ASI/Riviera Plan 1 MP (Money-Pit) 1974 VW Super Beetle FUGLY 1915cc Screamer 2000 Chevy Express Van "Great White" Tow Vehicle    Report

02-09-2010, 2:43 PM dccoleman Joined on 04-01-2007 Rochester, MN USA Posts 418 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  Randall-in-Mpls wrote: Another thought. Those coming up from Iowa or southern Minnesota could meet us in Red Wing if they don't want to come all the way to Minneapolis for the start. R Randall, I'll be coming up from Rochester and I don't have any preference about the route. I'm just happy to be riding in this great group of guys. I'll probably come up for the start and make the decision to peel off later. *********************** 1979 CX500 Deluxe 1983 GL650I    Report

02-09-2010, 8:02 PM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Sorry, I got a little too ambitious.  I need to accept that we can't ride every road on a given day. Let's drop the Wabasha / Nelson loop, and keep it at 4 hours.  That way, we won't overtax the less experienced riders, and we'll finish earlier, so Dave won't have to skip the party to go home. I'll try to post the official invitation this week, as well as the Craigslist ad and direct emails. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-09-2010, 9:02 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Well ya know we could have two rides. Those who really want to log the miles can get up even earlier and drive around minneapolis till it's time to head over to your place. That would satisfy both groups. Those who want and even longer ride can do what Thom (Dr Neo) did last year. Where did he say he was going after leaving your place? I thought he said Iowa city. That's another 300 miles. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-10-2010, 7:01 AM DavidfromWisconsin Joined on 03-19-2008 Appleton, WI Posts 2,458 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Don, Thom is a true long distance rider. He had about a 600 mile day for the Spring Ride last year and I know he has done several 1000 mile days. His riding puts me to shame and I'm not too bad at it. I just hope Thom can make it to the Spring Ride, as he has a busy summer ahead of him. He is getting married this coming summer as well as finishing his medical schooling. David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave '82 GL500I alias Candy '82 GL500I alias Candy II '00 BMW K1200LT & trailer '81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)    Report

02-12-2010, 8:30 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,863 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning Well I guess you are going to have to get back in the saddle and start catching up. If you want that friday you can drive down from minneapolis and ride back up with me. That will get you an extra 1000 but don't we have to stop for ice cream or pie due to the official rules? 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

02-12-2010, 8:55 PM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning  Montana Clifford wrote: This is taking lotz o'planning. Can I use your oven both B.R. (Before Ride) to cook the Sweet & Sour Chicken Legs, and A.R. (After Ride) to reheat the Chicken Randall? Both the oven and the fridge will be available. Also, I got your email.  I'll try to respond sometime soon. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-12-2010, 9:51 PM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning The official notice for the Spring Ride is here.  If you've already said you're coming, I put you on the list in that thread.  Let me know if that changes. Thanks, R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-12-2010, 11:26 PM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning The Craigslist ad is up. R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-13-2010, 9:04 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 2,629 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning I got three hits from the Craigslist ad already this morning! R '78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???    Report

02-15-2010, 9:30 PM nateakiss Joined on 03-06-2009 Minnetonka, Minnesota Posts 44 Re: Spring Ride 2010 - Planning If everything works out I will have two guest riders with me. Minnetonka, Minnesota 1983 GL650 Silverwing    Report

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