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« on: January 08, 2010, 09:14:22 AM » |
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Who's planning on going to Daytona next month?
I am thinking about going for the weekend, this would be my 1st time there.
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Sky
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 01:44:45 PM » |
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My wife and I are going to Bike Week 2010. We will be staying at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand,.....$90.00 per person for 9 nights,.....best deal going. Traveling like gypsies and living like paupers. .jpg) |
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 05:30:37 PM » |
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I'll be down there for a week or two. Will be staying with Brother and Sister-in laws. they live about a mile from the Ironhorse Saloon. It's a good price FREE:)
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 09:08:20 PM » |
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Kim & I will be going to the Deland Bikefest on the first Saturday & will probably head back home Sunday evening. We are very fortunate to have my sister's condo on the St. Johns River in Astor available for us, for free of course!  We live only 60 miles from Daytona so running back & forth is no big deal. I will most likely come back for Thursday & Friday the 2nd week & maybe stay for the 2nd Saturday too. We have found that we are enjoying the time on the river more & more as we seem to be losing interest in the big crowd scene in Daytona. I guess it's just part of getting old!   There are numerous bike shows that I like to attend after we have "made the rounds" to Rossmeyers, Main St. , Beach St. , & the Speedway, etc. Nice river view from the condo.  Bikes have covered parking out back.  We like to leave the Saturdays open in case there are any Valk gatherings. Kim & I on Main St. last Biketoberfest.  If the weather is nice don't feel that you must stay in Daytona, lots of good day rides in the area! |
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2010, 09:15:15 PM » |
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give me a couple of good rides in daytona? been on a lot just want your rides
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2010, 11:06:36 AM » |
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Kim & I will be going to the Deland Bikefest on the first Saturday & will probably head back home Sunday evening. We are very fortunate to have my sister's condo on the St. Johns River in Astor available for us, for free of course! We live only 60 miles from Daytona so running back & forth is no big deal. I will most likely come back for Thursday & Friday the 2nd week & maybe stay for the 2nd Saturday too. We have found that we are enjoying the time on the river more & more as we seem to be losing interest in the big crowd scene in Daytona. I guess it's just part of getting old! There are numerous bike shows that I like to attend after we have "made the rounds" to Rossmeyers, Main St. , Beach St. , & the Speedway, etc. Nice river view from the condo. Bikes have covered parking out back. We like to leave the Saturdays open in case there are any Valk gatherings. Kim & I on Main St. last Biketoberfest. If the weather is nice don't feel that you must stay in Daytona, lots of good day rides in the area! And the Valks sure turn everone's heads. (third pic) And the river shot looks warm and inviting. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2010, 12:53:46 PM » |
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Aint that the truth stormrider! I seems the Valk gets it's fair share of looks & comments especially from the owners of legendary American made bikes that have lots of heritage & mystique........ as long as they are alone & no other owners of legendary American made bikes with lots of heritage & mystique are around.  Even when I had the Rocket 3 the Valk would draw more looks & comments. Go figure.  Either that or they are looking at Kim! Must make 'em feel kinda wimpy watching a woman riding by on a big 'ol Valkyrie.   Hope to see a lot of Valks in Daytona next month!
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 06:26:54 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2010, 08:34:01 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2010, 07:43:50 PM » |
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I will be there as always. Will be staying in Port Orange. will be there the whole week this time. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2010, 07:48:42 PM » |
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who here works the church parking ? downtown / main street ? daytona . hook us up please . i will be riding a black interstate
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« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2010, 10:05:41 PM » |
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Who's planning on going to Daytona next month?
I am thinking about going for the weekend, this would be my 1st time there.
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Sky
Sky.. not to rain on your parade but this year prolly wont be near as good as previous years with the current economic situation.. daytona has 2 big mc. events every year, bike week in march and biketoberfest in october. last october the numbers of attendees and vendors was way off.. honda didnt even show up.. lastly be prepared for either great ridn weather or be prepared to be soaked and the coldest you've ever been |
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2010, 06:41:39 AM » |
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That would be my luck, but on the bright side (if I actually get to go) since I have never been, I wont have anything to compare it to.
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2010, 05:53:23 PM » |
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Sky, gotta halfway agree with Superman. Biketoberfest was down both in attendence & vendors. That being said it still is quite a hoot & very large in scope, you will have a good time I can assure you. As crappy as this winter has been down here I am counting on the Gods of riding weather to smile upon us for Bikeweek. I have a lot of riding & bike show attending to do!  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2010, 08:39:07 PM » |
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Sky, gotta halfway agree with Superman. Biketoberfest was down both in attendence & vendors. That being said it still is quite a hoot & very large in scope, you will have a good time I can assure you. As crappy as this winter has been down here I am counting on the Gods of riding weather to smile upon us for Bikeweek. I have a lot of riding & bike show attending to do! .....HAY... YER BLOWIN MY COVER |
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« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2010, 09:07:03 AM » |
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Who's planning on going to Daytona next month?
I am thinking about going for the weekend, this would be my 1st time there.
Thanks
Sky
Sky.. not to rain on your parade but this year prolly wont be near as good as previous years with the current economic situation.. daytona has 2 big mc. events every year, bike week in march and biketoberfest in october. last october the numbers of attendees and vendors was way off.. honda didnt even show up.. lastly be prepared for either great ridn weather or be prepared to be soaked and the coldest you've ever been Biketoberfest 2009 numbers were down and it was the best one I have ever been to and I have been to every one. Bike week could use about half of the people that go every year, it gets way to crowded. I only go to bike week for a day or two, can't stand the crowds any longer than that. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2010, 09:34:10 AM » |
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Been to Daytona for biketoberfest and Bike Week...I like the fall better...of course less chance of running into snow on the ride down in October...but those hurricanes are hell...
I typically stay in St. Augustine Beach area...then ride down A1-A...nice ride down along the coast and far enough away not to have to deal with all the crouds....
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2010, 09:38:00 AM » |
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Is it the 70th? Usually those '0th years can bring in the numbers.
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« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2010, 05:33:06 PM » |
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Who's planning on going to Daytona next month?
I am thinking about going for the weekend, this would be my 1st time there.
Thanks
Sky
Sky.. not to rain on your parade but this year prolly wont be near as good as previous years with the current economic situation.. daytona has 2 big mc. events every year, bike week in march and biketoberfest in october. last october the numbers of attendees and vendors was way off.. honda didnt even show up.. lastly be prepared for either great ridn weather or be prepared to be soaked and the coldest you've ever been Biketoberfest 2009 numbers were down and it was the best one I have ever been to and I have been to every one. Bike week could use about half of the people that go every year, it gets way to crowded. I only go to bike week for a day or two, can't stand the crowds any longer than that. ValkMC, agreed about keeping the numbers down a bit. I like October better too. About 2-3 days is plenty enough for me too. I like the significantly warmer weather better in October  . Clark, it's about time you came out of the phone booth!!! Us ex-Rocket owners can't be fooled you know! I still have that pic of your R3 somewhere in my files.   One of my "gotta do" things this Bike Week is to hit the Triumph demo rides & check out the T-bird as well as the Rocket 3 Roadster. The R3 Roadster has the pegs & shifter back further where they belong like a Valkyrie. Maybe get one of those, add some hardbags, w/s, and some Valkyrie handlebars............................... HMMMM..... |
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'97 Valkyrie Tourer for me.
'98 Valkyrie Tourer for Kim.
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'99 Valkyrie Std. converted to a Tourer, maybe for sale soon but not yet!
'05 Triumph Rocket 3, gone but not forgotten.
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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2010, 05:43:12 AM » |
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T-Bird, I'm staying at Port Orange also, not far from the main bridge to DBS
Big Sky, if you want a nice ride I suggest you over to the highest mountain in Florida, Sugarloaf Mountain, nice towns to go thru too, Mount Dora and Tavaras..Around a 120 mile ride
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« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2010, 05:12:50 PM » |
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T-Bird, I'm staying at Port Orange also, not far from the main bridge I will either be on my yellow & cream Valk or my all black street glide. We are at CJ'S under the bridge most of the time. |
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« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2010, 05:25:57 AM » |
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T-Bird, I think that's DJ's Deck down under.........I know it well........I'll be on my yellow and silver IS
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« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2010, 08:21:46 AM » |
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sugarloaf sounds good any other must see places out of daytona ? |
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« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2010, 10:27:31 AM » |
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T-Bird, I think that's DJ's Deck down under.........I know it well........I'll be on my yellow and silver IS
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« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2010, 01:54:32 PM » |
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Duffy, I've never had any luck posting pictures, can someone give a Posting for Dummies Update? |
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« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2010, 04:05:53 PM » |
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sugarloaf sounds good any other must see places out of daytona ? I heard the Cabbage Patch was a must see. |
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« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2010, 05:35:13 PM » |
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sugarloaf sounds good any other must see places out of daytona ? go north on A1A to St. Augustine.. great ride.. check out silver springs and take the boat tour// ocala national forest is pretty.. then there is always the space center.. interesting |
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