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Travelling, Friends, and Trips
Started by Randall-in-Mpls at 03-01-2010 10:10 AM. Topic has 188 replies.
  
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 03-01-2010, 10:10 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
 
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride
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 Graywolfs02 wrote: | | Randall-in-Mpls wrote: | |
And that is just to get out of downtown Minneapolis!!!!!! 
Greg
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This winter has been terrible for the streets.
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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03-01-2010, 10:36 AM
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Blindstitch
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Well at least it's more rock than gravel. Thank god we don't have anyone on the spring ride with a sidecar.
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03-01-2010, 2:27 PM
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Gene McCall
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride
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| Blindstitch wrote: | Well at least it's more rock than gravel. Thank god we don't have anyone on the spring ride with a sidecar.
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Well darn, I was planning to come up on my hack. Maybe my hack passenger could get on the bike and lean up hill to balance the sidecar! Actually that video looks a lot like the trip DavidF took the TWO riders on some time back. Wonder where they went after finding the road sign?
Gene
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03-01-2010, 10:08 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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Ah-h-h, I think I heard my mother call me and I can't make 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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03-02-2010, 8:51 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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What do you mean, you can't make it? Didn't you send me the clip?
That bike doesn't sound like a GL, by the way. I assume you were riding the R80?
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03-02-2010, 9:50 AM
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NoXi
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ill be there, but i might have to put baffles in my bike. :) can't wait till riding season!
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82 gl 500 interstate (the brown streak)
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03-02-2010, 11:03 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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Minneapolis, MN
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| NoXi wrote: | | ill be there, but i might have to put baffles in my bike. :) |
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My neighbors appreciate quiet exhaust.
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03-02-2010, 2:31 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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Okay, I'll come, but if we go on that trail I am turning around!  
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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03-02-2010, 3:01 PM
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SiriusBlackOp
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Hudson, WI
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride
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DUDE! Heck YES!
Put it into my calender already! Just chomping at the bit to get my ride out of storage right now.
Hope to have it painted by then too. Going for a Candy Blood Red with a Silver Base Coat.
I'll try to bring something in the saddle bags if there is room.
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03-02-2010, 7:39 PM
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Gene McCall
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| DavidfromWisconsin wrote: | Okay, I'll come, but if we go on that trail I am turning around!
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David, I didn't see anywhere on that trail that you could possibly turn around. Once committed, its all the way or down the hill!
Gene
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I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!
2000 ST1100 Hack
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03-02-2010, 8:04 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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I saw a couple of places that trail or preferably a trials bike could easily turn around. I would never tackle that trail unless I had a trials bike that could handle me. Trials bikes can go almost anywhere.
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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03-03-2010, 10:16 AM
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SiriusBlackOp
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Hudson, WI
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride
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| DavidfromWisconsin wrote: | | I saw a couple of places that trail or preferably a trials bike could easily turn around. I would never tackle that trail unless I had a trials bike that could handle me. Trials bikes can go almost anywhere. |
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That and a Parachute!
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03-07-2010, 10:25 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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Wow. If everybody on the list is able to make the ride, we'll have 25 bikes in the parade.
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03-07-2010, 10:42 PM
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Blindstitch
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That's a pretty big group to ride with. But will we have a green grub to lead the way?
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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03-08-2010, 4:58 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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| Blindstitch wrote: | | That's a pretty big group to ride with. But will we have a green grub to lead the way? |
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No, I think I'm going to go with red Metalcast over a white metal flake base.
It will be a while before the transformation, too. I plan to practice on the spare tank, and mount that while I do the real thing.
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03-08-2010, 2:49 PM
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WayneDW
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"we'll have 25 bikes in the parade"
Something to consider: we may need to break into a couple of groups so we aren't tying up traffic so bad.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
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03-08-2010, 6:13 PM
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Blindstitch
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Last year I road with a group of 30 into downtown chicago. Talk about a f--kfest. Every light was a challenge to keep the group together.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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03-08-2010, 9:18 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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This past November I was taught an even better way for no one to get lost on a group ride. Radios are nice, but this works even if radios don't work.
I will explain it in about 5 minutes before we take off on the ride and/or I will give Randall a call and explain it to him just in case for some reason I wouldn't be there. Don't worry about getting lost if you follow this simple plan.
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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03-08-2010, 9:39 PM
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Blindstitch
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Does it involve signal flares? I've always wanted a reason to get a flare gun.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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03-09-2010, 11:14 AM
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RickSlambone
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| Blindstitch wrote: | Does it involve signal flares? I've always wanted a reason to get a flare gun.
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haha, I'm with this guy. Flare guns for everyone!
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03-09-2010, 12:38 PM
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dccoleman
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Rochester, MN USA
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| Blindstitch wrote: | Does it involve signal flares? I've always wanted a reason to get a flare gun.
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Who needs a reason? Three words: signal flare tag
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03-11-2010, 7:57 PM
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Montana Clifford
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I road rally. All of the participants are identifiable with door mounted numbers. When we are on "transit" the few cars in the group who already know the route are easily identified by the color of their door number. That way if you get lost, you can pick-out the clueless from the knowledgeable. I'm not suggesting we do the same, but I do suggest 2 precautions.
25 attendees to the Spring Ride? Well, unlikely we will need to "mark" the riders who know the route already. But before the ride starts, could you (1) identify for newbies like me, the few riders who already know the route? And (2) select a "Sweeper" to bring-up the rear to catch straglers & break-downs? An out-of-towner getting separated from the group could ruin the experience.
But then, I hope I'm not sounding like a winp, or offending the host(s).
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
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03-11-2010, 8:15 PM
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Blindstitch
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As always stragglers and newbies ride up front and experienced people ride the whip. If you don't know where you belong it's in the middle.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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03-11-2010, 9:05 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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As the most experienced group rider, David-in-Wisconsin will most likely be riding clean up (or is that catch up?) He'll also give us pre-ride instructions to help us keep the group together. Last year went very well, thanks to David.
I'll be on point again, if they let me after last year's foray onto the gravel roads. 
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03-15-2010, 3:09 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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Bump.
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03-20-2010, 8:45 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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Just renewed the Craigslist ad. Still need to get an email out to my list.
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03-20-2010, 12:56 PM
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Blindstitch
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In the process of fixing my bike. I will be ready.
Two months to go.
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03-20-2010, 1:26 PM
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WayneDW
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Thanks for that, Randall. I forwarded that link to my GL friend, George, who Greg has met.
I think your back yard will be very full. Should I plan on bringing some lawn furniture over before hand? I have a round table, umbrella and chairs we can use.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
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03-27-2010, 3:30 PM
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Dobie in Maplewood
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I sent this link to a friend with a GL650 and will continue to encorage him to attend.
I bought it to ride, not to show off my polishing skills.
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03-27-2010, 3:33 PM
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Dobie in Maplewood
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Got it out of storage today!!! Amazing how much surface rust can appear from storage. I will have it ready for this ride one way or another, even if I have to push it (well, maybe not push it.)
I bought it to ride, not to show off my polishing skills.
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03-27-2010, 6:39 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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Pulled mine out of the corner late this morning. Spent most of my time digging the mower out and tucking the snow blower away. Got the tires inflated, dismounted the exhaust, wire-brushed the H-box, and applied the first of several coats of black engine enamel. (I only did a couple coats last year, and the hot spots rusted fairly quickly.)
I still have a list to accomplish before I'm ready to roll:
De-squeak the rear brakes.
Patch some tears in the rear shock gaiters (Goldwing air shocks).
Locate and patch pinholes in the radiator.
Shim the clutch.
Adjust the oil pump chain, and clean the screen.
Check drive case oil.
I also need to solder in a new starter diode, but that can wait.
I'll probably head out to the garage shortly for a couple hours tonight, then see how much I can accomplish tomorrow afternoon. I'd like to finish by mid-week, and ride to work Thursday and Friday.
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03-27-2010, 9:03 PM
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Graywolfs02
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The weather on Wednesday is going to sunny and in the 70's.
It is my day off from work.
Can you say..... "road trip"!!! 
Greg
1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home
Minnesota
Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far
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03-27-2010, 10:16 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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I forgot, it needs the carbs and battery installed, too. Then tuning.
I got the rear wheel off tonight, and chamfered the brake shoes. There's plenty of wear left (as there should be, since I never use the noisy thing.) Also got the gaiters off the rear shocks, cleaned them with isopropyl, and mended the tears with shoe goo. We'll see how well it holds up.
I just realized, it's way past my bedtime.
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03-29-2010, 1:39 PM
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Coodie
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I've been MIA on the forums for a while, but wanted to check to see if there was a ride coming up. Count me in!
My bike is a 1981 CX500C
http://coodie.com/cx <-- CX & GL Manuals
Don't do anything I wouldn't do, but if you do, name it after me!
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03-31-2010, 10:28 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
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This thread is in need of a BUMP.
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04-01-2010, 2:36 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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This cannot be your 3rd annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride.
You assumed the HTTA_MN name last winter making this your
Debut Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride
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04-01-2010, 3:09 AM
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Blindstitch
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He's right. You probably have to slide in a clause at the bottom in the smallest font you can that says formerly the twin cities group ride.
HTTA-MN can not be held accountable for gravel roads if encountered.
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04-01-2010, 9:54 AM
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| PWG in Lowgap NC wrote: | | This cannot be your 3rd annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride.
You assumed the HTTA_MN name last winter making this your
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The Minnesota Transverse Twins Association (MTTA) was born during the gab-fest following the first Spring Ride on Minneapolis' Grand Rounds. The following winter, we changed the name to Honda Transverse Twins Association - Minnesota (HTTA-MN) to appease you, Phil.
It's the same group, and this is the third Spring Ride and Barbecue that I've hosted.
R
P.S. If you don't like it, file a formal complaint with the HTTA Events Committee.
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04-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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Good comeback ....
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I did. I was laughed at.
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04-08-2010, 6:47 AM
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Graywolfs02
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Just a bump to bring it up......
It is getting closer!!
Greg
1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home
Minnesota
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04-10-2010, 10:14 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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OK, I've finally sat down to work out the timeline for the Spring Ride, and I've got a bit of a dilemma. The Minnesota chapter of the VJMC is holding it's Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show from noon to 3:00 on the day of our ride. I had hoped to make an appearance around 2:30 (Think they'd like seeing a couple dozen 30-year-old Hondas roll into the lot together?), but the schedule puts us there around 3:25.
So, I see the following possibilities:
1 - We could move the departure time up an hour to 8:30. This one would be tough for me, and I live at the start point. We've got to remember that some folks will already be starting before dawn to get here by 9:00.
2 - We could save the hour budgeted in Red Wing by skipping lunch. Probably not a popular option, and missing the longer break in the middle might not be for the best. There're supposed to be free hotdogs and brats at the show, but that's not long before our own barbecue.
3 - We could leave out the Hastings-Red Wing-Prescott loop, have lunch in Hastings, then head for Stillwater. This would shave off about 1:40, and put us at the VJMC show sometime after 2:00. It would cut about 55 miles from the ride, including some of the more entertaining roads over in Wisconsin.
4 - We could forget the VJMC show, and stick with the original plan. Whichever option we choose, I expect we'll be back at my place, grilling by about 4:00.
I'm at loss as to which option to choose. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
R
'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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04-10-2010, 10:28 PM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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Well I'm going to be putting on 700 miles at least so I could really care less how far we ride. I'm in favor of the bike show.
Leaving at 8:30 has me saying ouch. My only goal is to get there and see you guys.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
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04-11-2010, 5:30 AM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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I'm leaning towards #3 or #4 (shorten the route or forget about the show).
Forced to choose, I'll pick #3, shorten the route and make the show.
I have a friend who is a member of the VJM and he says good things about them.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
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04-11-2010, 8:52 AM
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gopher
Joined on 11-06-2008
Sk.Ca. Age 56
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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You old farts should get matching hats and jackets for the parade.
1981 GL500I
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04-11-2010, 12:04 PM
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Graywolfs02
Joined on 09-08-2007
Coon Rapids Minnesota
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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04-11-2010, 1:53 PM
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RickSlambone
Joined on 12-09-2009
Duluth, MN
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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I concur, would be pretty sweet rolling up to the VJM show as a huge group of twisted twins.
Oh and looks as tho my bike will be ready to ride next weekend!!! Hopefully tuning the carbs won't be a headache.(switched over to pods)
1980 Honda CX 500
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04-11-2010, 4:48 PM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: 3rd Annual HTTA-MN Spring Ride - Need to revisit the plan
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"You old farts should get matching hats and jackets for the parade."
Excuse me? I'm the only one in this conversation so far who would ever be considered an "old fart". Now if David from Wisc joins the vote, that's another story... he really is an old fart!
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
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