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I am ready to go!  Who is going when and which way? I am thinking about leaving around July 20 or 21 and taking a westerly route this time. |
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2011, 08:09:37 AM » |
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Let's leave tomorrow TJ and take the southeasterly route through the FL keys. Pack a couple of cases of Dublins and we'll be good.  Seriosly though, I am going, but just kinda following the pack. Will be my longest trip on a bike. |
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2011, 08:35:07 AM » |
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I'm leaving Wednesday morning from Ft. Wayne. It's only about 340 miles straight up the "mitten". I'll be making the trip on the scenic back roads hopefully arriving in the late afternoon.
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2011, 09:12:59 AM » |
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I'm not quite ready to go, but I was thinking more of an easterly route with a stop to visit with Godfire on the way up.
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2011, 09:49:38 AM » |
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We could start west and pick up El Cazador in NV or ID, then go east to pick up godfire in IN, then meet up with 2Valks in NC and go up through Maine into Canada and drop down. What's that, TJ? 3-4 days / 3-4 tanks?  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2011, 10:40:44 AM » |
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To All, I wish a safe trip to and from InZane. Have fun. Wish I could, but funds and time will not permit. Maybe when it comes closer I might make it. I will say a prayer for all. Be safe and God Bless us all. Walt |
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2011, 07:33:03 PM » |
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I'm pretty much ready. New tires and coolant, still need an oil change. We dont have a set route yet. Usually depends on weather. I try to get out of the Texas heat and into cooler air asap. Will spend a day or two with TP and Nancy in MN, then ride with them to Escanaba Mi in the UP
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2011, 06:02:39 AM » |
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think we will catch Route 66 in Chandler, OK ride up to Chicago, well almost Chicago...then over to Belaire, Mi...not sure when we will leave....need to be there on Tuesday...hg is flipping burgers...but first we have Hillybilly Run and Maggie Valley Spyder Owners Event....I ready to just ryde.....
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2011, 02:40:57 PM » |
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Ya'll that are going, enjoy! This'll be the 11th in a row that I've missed, although I think I've got a REAL good excuse this year! |
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2011, 02:44:23 PM » |
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Ya'll that are going, enjoy! This'll be the 11th in a row that I've missed, although I think I've got a REAL good excuse this year! Some people will do ANYTHING to get out of a trip.... |
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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2011, 03:54:40 PM » |
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My earliest departure would be the morning of the 23rd. Gotta' work through the 22nd.
Let's see when the Texas riders are planning to head out.
TJ - July 20th or 21st
RainMaker - July 23rd
Anyone else?
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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2011, 05:39:42 PM » |
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I'm ready!! Leaving in about 3 weeks!
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2011, 05:43:57 PM » |
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I'm ready...
Just need to change the oil...rebuild the forks...do the rear end service...air filter...maybe a tire...
Yep! Ready!
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2011, 07:23:15 PM » |
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Seriosly though, I am going, but just kinda following the pack. Will be my longest trip on a bike.
How many packs are leaving from Texas this year? Last year we had 3-4 packs. It's going to be hard to beat the route we took last year. What would be some good places/roads to go on out west and Canada? |
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« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2011, 07:04:00 AM » |
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Seriosly though, I am going, but just kinda following the pack. Will be my longest trip on a bike.
How many packs are leaving from Texas this year? Last year we had 3-4 packs. It's going to be hard to beat the route we took last year. What would be some good places/roads to go on out west and Canada? If veteran Michigan/Inzane riders will give a general description of the route they are planning, we could get an idea on who wants to ride with who. If we are really good, we could publish those routes early enough so that riders in the states we are passing through could join the pack as we progress. Talk about rolling thunder! |
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« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2011, 08:08:28 AM » |
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Tentative plans are to leave Houston on the 23rd.
Still uncertain about routing. Considering Little Rock, Memphis, Columbus, OH and visiting sister in Ashland, OH. Then on up to Bellaire.
Not even mentioned to sister as yet, so still wide open planning.
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« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2011, 10:56:25 AM » |
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Hey TJ & Disco,
Lisa & I are heading out on Sat. the 16th. We are taking backroads thru Va, Md, Pa, NY, Vt, NH, Me.
Up the coastline of Maine into New Brunswick and over to Nova Scotia. Heading north to P.E.I. and then farther north to Quebec. Heading west and dropping down into Michigan thru Sault St. Marie.
Care to join up with us?
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« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2011, 07:08:25 AM » |
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Man Oh Man, that sounds like a great trip, but I don't think I can swing the almost 3 weeks it would take. Grrrr
At this point, I'm thinking about a fairly direct route...
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« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2011, 09:02:51 AM » |
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Man Oh Man, that sounds like a great trip, but I don't think I can swing the almost 3 weeks it would take. Grrrr
At this point, I'm thinking about a fairly direct route...
So, maybe you would be looking at a ride with me and possibly Early Bird? |
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« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2011, 11:26:13 AM » |
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That could be a possibility.
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« Reply #20 on: June 11, 2011, 08:53:12 AM » |
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think we will catch Route 66 in Chandler, OK ride up to Chicago, well almost Chicago...then over to Belaire, Mi...not sure when we will leave....need to be there on Tuesday...hg is flipping burgers...but first we have Hillybilly Run and Maggie Valley Spyder Owners Event....I ready to just ryde.....
When are you catching Route 66? |
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« Reply #21 on: June 11, 2011, 09:01:00 AM » |
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That could be a possibility.
Don't want to ride with TJ - he is always stopping for gas, like, every 12 hours!! |
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« Reply #22 on: June 12, 2011, 05:51:21 AM » |
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That could be a possibility.
Don't want to ride with TJ - he is always stopping for gas, like, every 12 hours!! Mark, I stop at gas stations to take scenic bike pictures with pumps in the background.    |
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« Reply #23 on: June 12, 2011, 07:33:35 AM » |
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Mark, I stop at gas stations to take scenic bike pictures with pumps in the background. Well, maybe that, too, but you took those pics to commemorate the U-Turn I took everyone on when Garfield hit reserve... |
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« Reply #24 on: June 12, 2011, 12:30:03 PM » |
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Mark, I stop at gas stations to take scenic bike pictures with pumps in the background. Well, may that, too, but you took those pics to commemorate the U-Turn I took everyone on when Garfield hit reserve... That was also the start of our trip ! |
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