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Travelling, Friends, and Trips
Started by saltwatersurf at 07-12-2010 7:09 AM. Topic has 8 replies.
  
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 07-12-2010, 7:09 AM
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saltwatersurf
 
Joined on 07-21-2008
Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Three of us from MN rode around SW Wisconsin last weekend. It was blazing hot and humid but we found some fun roads and a posh campsite with a pool and hot tub.
We rode the Mindoro Cut road (108) very curvy. As we were taking the picture below a couple pulled up on a BMW GS followed by friends family and a preacher. They got married right there at the Mindoro Cut plaque. 33 around Wildcat Mountain State Park was nice. Then there are lots of roads in the area that change elevation, twist and turn. We just asked around and got some good advice. Co. Rd. "P" was one of them. Another day we went on the Great River Road down the Mississippi to Iowa and Illinois. At one point we crossed the Mississippi on a ferry.
Flat Black 1978 CX500 10,000 12,000 , 21,000 wonderful (s)miles
Maroon 1979 CX500 Custom 9800 miles, selling
BlueFlames 1979 CX500 ? 25,000 miles, in boxes
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07-12-2010, 9:00 AM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Sounds interesting.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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07-12-2010, 7:33 PM
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Ponch
Joined on 06-27-2009
Farmington, MN
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Ponch here. I'm the cool dude in the pic with the red/black jacket. Had a blast. We went nearly 1,000 miles. Butt is sore, but I'd do it again. I also have an 82 Sliverwing Interstate. 56,000 and still going strong! Pumped up the air shocks, turned on the iPod, and enjoyed the ride! Got 50+ MPG! We stayed at Neshonoc Lakeside Campgrounds.
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07-12-2010, 8:00 PM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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way to go! looks fun.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
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07-12-2010, 11:12 PM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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So, Shane, now that you've scouted the area, when's the official HTTA-MN event happening?
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'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???
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07-13-2010, 1:46 PM
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dccoleman
Joined on 04-01-2007
Rochester, MN USA
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Yeah, when is it happening? We should pick a date and meet somewhere in this neck of the woods. I've been thinking about hosting a ride, but I'm not really any closer than you guys in the Cities.
David
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1983 GL650I
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07-14-2010, 4:20 PM
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jfinnan
Joined on 04-03-2008
Rochester, MN
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You guys should consider an organized ride during the Wildcat Mountain Rally in September. I rode with the XS650 guys last year and it was a great time. It's in that exact area.
Here we are all lined up for a group photo: http://rokklym.smugmug.com/Photography/Wildcat-Mountain-Rally-2009/9566582_XxqRo#643636230_Z6WKj
Lots of attentions to group rides where everyone is on the same type steed.
1982 Honda GL500i
1980 Yamaha XS650
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07-14-2010, 8:36 PM
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saltwatersurf
Joined on 07-21-2008
Twin Cities, Minnesota
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jfinnan, that's a great picture with the line up of bikes. The Wildcat mountain route was over too quickly... so much fun.
Yeah, Randy we'll have to get something organized for a ride in that area. It seems like the possibilities are endless around there.
Flat Black 1978 CX500 10,000 12,000 , 21,000 wonderful (s)miles
Maroon 1979 CX500 Custom 9800 miles, selling
BlueFlames 1979 CX500 ? 25,000 miles, in boxes
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