DarkSideR
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« Reply #1200 on: November 09, 2017, 07:52:34 AM » |
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After months of scouring the internet for Saddle Bag Hardware, looking new and used. I finally pulled the trigger on buying all the hardware new.
After shopping around quite a bit I found HondaParts-Direct.com had everything I needed, and they were $160.00 less (that's LESS) than just about everywhere else.
Now on to getting the bags painted.
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« Reply #1201 on: December 16, 2017, 05:41:09 AM » |
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #1202 on: December 16, 2017, 06:19:26 AM » |
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« Reply #1203 on: December 16, 2017, 06:31:57 AM » |
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Thanks for the reminders Dick. I had a blast. Looking forward to more. |
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MarkT
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« Reply #1204 on: December 31, 2017, 08:30:37 AM » |
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FYI. New pure gas station in Elizabeth. The Murphy's just E of Walmart. Each multi-pump has 5 choices one being 87 octane no ethanol. Price is good too. Right now $2.47. Regular 85 octane with ethanol $2.09 for comparison - $0.02 cheaper than the Safeway a block away, which is selling 87 octane with ethanol at $2.35 right now. Yeah they are partnered with Walmart. That's a bad thing for me but the pure gas means I'll make an exception - offsets supporting the Evil Empire. This is also the closest station to my house. Gonna have to burn up all my ethanol gas in cans and small engines and replenish here, as well as always gassing all our vehicles with their pure gas.
The next closest pure gas station (per pure-gas.org) to me is quite a ways away in Aurora, inconvenient.
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« Reply #1205 on: January 30, 2018, 01:38:07 PM » |
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Batch'n it to Inzane this year. June is calling it a "boys vacation" and she's doing family trip instead. Lookin to share a room at Ground Zero. I'm booking a dbl-queen room for Sun - Thus night 6/10-15. Current rate is $99/night includes breakfast. Anybody batch'n want to share this room? Thx. Can PM or post here or email valkstuff@horseapple.com. Please respond soon if you want to share - I'll wait a short time for Colorado riders then open the invitation at the Inzane thread to all. OK I have the room. Dbl queen beds. Checkin starts 3pm Sunday, depart Friday. Can ride with a small group or ride alone if schedules require - like DDT I'm good with that. I will probably want to detour on the return ride to L.P. Michigan to take the ferry across the lake to WI & visit my kids. Not set in stone yet. |
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« Reply #1206 on: February 16, 2018, 04:27:35 AM » |
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Anybody want to get together at the buffet on some nice Saturday? Gettin the itch to reconnect with some old faces and new if we have any. Maybe set it up when a Sat is within the weather forecast - might even ride! Might also be good to wait for the flu to subside a bit. We caught some sickness from the close people last year. Or in light of that, maybe a different, less crowded venue. Ideas?
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« Reply #1207 on: February 16, 2018, 07:16:47 AM » |
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Hey Mark, Interested in a gathering, my work schedule is a bit nuts right now but will make it if I can.
Cheers
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« Reply #1208 on: February 16, 2018, 01:06:37 PM » |
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When and where? |
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« Reply #1209 on: February 16, 2018, 01:53:26 PM » |
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MarkT
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« Reply #1210 on: February 17, 2018, 08:31:22 AM » |
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I'm concerned about the flu and close quarters with contagious people. It seems so many in our society have no concern about bringing sickness to others and this flu is a killer. Not to mention one can be a carrier w/o symptoms. When I used to fly for work I got sick every time I rode on a 757 which recycles air more than other planes. And I got sick last time at the Golden Corral when we were sardined with that group that had sickness. We don't get much exposure to help resistance anymore, w/o kids and working at home. However a buffet works well with a large group. Seems GC packs the tables close, at least in the group room. We had another buffet in Parker but they are closed now. There's a Country Buffet at 7475 Park Meadows in Lone Tree. That's the first exit west of 25/470 interchange.  Also, like to get close enough to the day so it's in the weather forecast. Maybe we can get a nice enough day for some to ride. |
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« Reply #1211 on: February 17, 2018, 01:02:01 PM » |
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I'm up for that. Sadly I work Saturdays, so wouldn't be able to make anything until after 7pm. Unless Sunday is an option.
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« Reply #1212 on: February 18, 2018, 07:50:17 AM » |
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Awww man did I miss the buffet? Time to start frequenting the forums again and pay attention to this thread. Been focusing on my VW Baja and letting the Valkyries rest through the winter (with a weekly startup). I'd love a group ride.
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MarkT
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« Reply #1213 on: March 01, 2018, 06:40:37 PM » |
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OK guys. We got a great new restaurant in a good place, great parking, and GREAT BRISKET. They have a nice room we can use, they can handle 20 folks or so. They prefer us to ride in on an afternoon before the evening crowd shows up. Jamie (cute part owner) suggests between 2-5 on a Sat - evening diners start showing up around 5. They are happy to have us. Gotta tell ya, their brisket is on par with 3B's in Gunnison. Here's my plate tonight. Price is $15, drinks $2.50 (just soft drinks now, liquor / beer license pending.) Ate this twice this week and I'm so glad we have great smoked brisket locally now. Already ate the salad:  Again, this is a new business. So far they are doing very well - lots of kudos on the local Nextdoor forum. They are located just East of Hwy 86 & 83, the crossroads in Franktown. 1/4mi. E, turn left and left again immediately. Drive past the post office, it's halfway down the row of shops on the right. Good midpoint location between N & S folks. And of course really close for us but I would ride a long ways for this brisket. Here's the menu. They are expanding it, doesn't show the latest stuff including the SMOKED BRISKET.  Here's the front door so you know you're there:  OK so waddaya say, we watch the weather, and have our winter meetup there on a nice Saturday, say 2 o'clock or so and we can ride, have a good meetup, and ride home before it gets too dark/cold? |
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« Reply #1214 on: March 01, 2018, 08:08:06 PM » |
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Interested, my weekends are currently hit and miss.
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« Reply #1215 on: March 02, 2018, 06:08:25 AM » |
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That's the where. Just need the when. Thanks. |
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MarkT
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« Reply #1216 on: March 02, 2018, 06:28:08 AM » |
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Depends on weather so we can ride - if folks want to do that. I'll watch the forecasts, decide on Mon if the following Sat is good. Schedule if it is, then have it then whether or not it remains good. An afternoon event 3 o'clock or earlier should get us back home by 6, before dark and cold.
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« Reply #1217 on: March 03, 2018, 06:19:08 AM » |
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I believe we move to daylight savings time next weekend. More evening light for the working rider. |
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« Reply #1218 on: March 03, 2018, 07:05:05 AM » |
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And us northerners.
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MarkT
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« Reply #1219 on: March 05, 2018, 06:21:09 PM » |
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Doesn't look optimal if we want to try to ride this Sat. Forecast in the 40's and weather coming in. I suggest wait a week, let the time change this weekend for more light later in the day and another chance for better weather.
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« Reply #1220 on: March 06, 2018, 05:58:43 AM » |
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Doesn't look optimal if we want to try to ride this Sat. Forecast in the 40's and weather coming in. I suggest wait a week, let the time change this weekend for more light later in the day and another chance for better weather.
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« Reply #1221 on: March 10, 2018, 05:18:18 AM » |
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Awesome, will keep a lookout for a set date. I'm free next weekend.
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MarkT
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« Reply #1222 on: March 10, 2018, 06:50:31 AM » |
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Too far out to be sure, but Ch. 4 forecast says 55° with rain all weekend. Beautiful, in the 60's until then. Figures. ARGHH!
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #1223 on: March 12, 2018, 07:10:47 AM » |
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MarkT, et al, Are y'all still considering this ride? That brisket sammich sure looks tempting!!!  I'm heading for Gallup for a day or two, and it would be sort of in the hood, if y'all wouldn't be too opposed to an interloper dropping in on ya...??? DDT P.S. Don't know about your local forecasts, but TWC and Accuweather are looking a bit better each day, so... |
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« Reply #1224 on: March 12, 2018, 07:45:31 AM » |
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I'm in for Saturday, 20% chance of rain later in the day. Haven't been for a ride since December and some good BBQ sounds like a good reason to get back in the saddle. :'(  Only a 45 min ride for me. Dave |
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MarkT
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« Reply #1225 on: March 12, 2018, 12:53:35 PM » |
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Weather looks good for Sat. Ch 7 says low 60's and cloudy - no rain until Sun. So let's DO THIS!
Just called Jamie. She says with St Patrick's Day being Saturday, they will be serving SMOKED CORNED BEEF and have beer this one day (they normally don't have beer yet, but the exception is for the holiday). They always have soft drinks, iced tea. We get the group room.
Let's go for THREE 0'CLOCK so we can ride in, have the gathering, and be able to ride home before dark!
And the PLUS - you'll have an excuse to stop by another day for the brisket!
Bruce - love to see you!
Location - as mentioned above, the Chardcore Grill, at
7517 E Hwy 86 Unit A Franktown, CO. Again, from the crossroads light, Hwy 86 & 83, a quarter mile east, turn N and turn left again immediately. Go past the post office a couple hundred yards, it's in the middle of the buildings row.
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« Reply #1226 on: March 12, 2018, 02:00:56 PM » |
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Hey Mark or other folks in the area. Was that location the Frontera Grill before the smokehouse? Either way I am in for Saturday and will try to bring another rider or two.
I might ride south on 85 / 105 into Monument, then north on 83 for food.
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MarkT
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« Reply #1227 on: March 12, 2018, 02:20:29 PM » |
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I don't recall the name of the restaurant that was there before. I ate there a few times. It was OK but they didn't have excellent brisket like Chardcore does. BTW I asked Jamie if they would have brisket Sat as well if we want it - but she says they are tying up the smoker with the corned beef due to the holiday so no. I am excited to taste what they do with the corned beef!
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« Reply #1228 on: March 12, 2018, 02:58:16 PM » |
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I love me some corned beef. But hold the cooked cabbage, that stuff causes nuclear gas emissions and is unsafe to eat indoors. (or to trust getting back on the bike for a ride home) |
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« Reply #1229 on: March 12, 2018, 04:49:07 PM » |
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One of my favorite meals! Some folks call it "New England boiled dinner". I don't know how Chardcore will cook it up. When I make it, it's corned beef brisket with boiled cabbage, potatos, onions, carrots and lots of spices in a big pot! Doesn't get the gas going too bad with me but TMI! I understand Chardcore is using the smoker to make it so this should be interesting. If it's fabulous and I expect it will be, I might rip off their recipe! I have the same smoker.
BTW June has been after me to get going on smoking brisket - but then I say, if we have it at home, how special will it be to go to Chardcore?
Oh, BTW #2: While you're here, ride 7 miles E to the Murphy station right before Elizabeth - they have midgrade pure gas, NO ETHANOL! At competitive prices. Bungee a gas can on your luggage rack!
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« Reply #1230 on: March 13, 2018, 08:46:36 AM » |
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Oh man!! Can't wait!!
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« Reply #1231 on: March 13, 2018, 07:05:37 PM » |
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I'm in. Will be on the new Valk since the old one is down for maintenance.
Not so sure on that corned beef, but at least the company will be fun!
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MarkT
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« Reply #1232 on: March 13, 2018, 09:34:15 PM » |
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They are doing their part to celebrate St Patrick's Day - so their big special has to be the corned beef. They have great burgers too, all the time. We'll just have to hit them again since they promise to have that great brisket all the time - except this holiday.
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« Reply #1233 on: March 14, 2018, 04:25:04 PM » |
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I'm getting excited! I'm with Jess, though, on the risks associated with ingesting cabbage... I'm gonna give it a go, but... it would probably be a good idea for me to ride 'sweep' or even solo afterward!!! Last time I ate that stuff, I had some really quirky dreams the following evening... wonder if this outing might produce another spooky story...? Whatever, I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks for allowing me to join in...
DDT
P.S. No brisket the day we'll be there... I may have to hang around to give it another look-see the following week! Anybody else thinking along these lines...?
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« Reply #1234 on: March 14, 2018, 04:49:44 PM » |
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Hey Bruce! I'm always up for their fabulous brisket!
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« Reply #1235 on: March 14, 2018, 05:56:57 PM » |
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Mark! I had a hunch you might be interested!!!  Could be just the two of us, but there ain't no flies on that notion... We can discuss particulars Sat'dy. It'll be good to see y'all again, see ya there. DDT |
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« Reply #1236 on: March 16, 2018, 05:26:00 PM » |
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I'm looking forward to it!
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« Reply #1237 on: March 17, 2018, 03:49:13 PM » |
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Great day at the Chardcore! Good turnout too. Thanks to all who came. Sorry didn't get any pics but maybe Bruce will post if he can get connected. Lookin forward to a brisket feed there soon!
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« Reply #1238 on: March 17, 2018, 04:13:36 PM » |
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Good to see everyone that made it.
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« Reply #1239 on: March 18, 2018, 07:07:12 AM » |
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I had a great time. Was lucky enough to spend the whole day with my buddy Dick. Did some wrenching in the am and met up with a gaggle of good friends in the afternoon. Rode back to town with Dick, Ron, Bruce, George, and Deja for pie! Good day indeed. Congrats again on the retirement Tommy and it was good to see Denver Dave out and about also. Dick, Bruce and I are headed out for breakfast here in a few minutes. Looks to be the start of another good day. |
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