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« on: March 16, 2025, 01:35:30 PM » |
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Ready to meet up with some old friends and possibly new ones, then mark your calendar for Saturday, May 3rd. The plan is to meet at Haas Moto Museum at 10am. This is one of the best motorcycle museums I have seen. This is normally a self-guided tour but we will have our own guides to show us around.
Haas is working on a new coffee bar inside their museum, but it has not opened yet. Whether or not it is opened when we go, I will bring a cooler with drinks and snacks for everyone. They also have a small gift store for t-shirts and books. One book they sell is about all bikes in the museum. Custom Motorcycle builders Craig Rodsmith and Sparky Williamson will be there to talk with us, take pictures and sign autographs.
After a few hours at the museum between 12 and 1pm, we can all drive over to Maple and Motor on Preston Road for lunch and more catching up with friends. Maple and Motor has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for its great burgers.
There is a small charge for the museum admission. $15 Adults $12 Seniors $10 Students $7 Youths 15 or younger First responders and veterans are free.
If you plan to attend, write you name on the list below and if you plan to bring others with you.
1. Baron +1 2. Disco 3. Houdini and Mary +2. 5. SideCar and Julie at M&M 6. RainMaker 7. Peteg 8. fgtex 9. ValkPilot (possibly) 10. Timbo and Jackie 11. BnB Tom 12. JENTZ57 13. Chauffeur and Nora 14.
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Disco
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2025, 03:19:48 PM » |
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Thank you, Baron!  Disco will be there. 
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Houdini
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2025, 05:47:31 PM » |
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Houdini and Mary are a yes, Misty and Brianna are maybes.
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2025, 04:12:24 PM » |
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Great idea, guys. Have a commitment that morning, but will try to join you for Maple & Motor.
Julie will be with me
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2025, 04:36:05 PM » |
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Put us down for a definite maybe.
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2025, 07:46:24 AM » |
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Looks like a plan. I have plans to be there on 2 wheels.
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2025, 06:57:18 PM » |
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Well, While I was trying to decide what to ride to the "Meet Up", Krys reminded me we will be hoping on a plane at 7:05 that morning flying to Cancun.  Maybe there will be a next time. What timing..... Have fun and post pictures please.
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2025, 10:54:25 AM » |
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I should make the Haas. Not sure how to add my name to the list?
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2025, 07:36:02 PM » |
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I should make the Haas. Not sure how to add my name to the list?
I added you to the list.
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2025, 03:53:37 PM » |
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I will be there.
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2025, 08:08:43 PM » |
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It would be cool if some more joined us like Daniel Meyer, ValkPilot, Yoda Master, Six Guns and God Fire.
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2025, 02:24:05 PM » |
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It would be cool if some more joined us like Daniel Meyer, ValkPilot, Yoda Master, Six Guns and God Fire.
I'll try, but currently I have a conflict that weekend.
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2025, 08:43:23 AM » |
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It would be cool if some more joined us like Daniel Meyer, ValkPilot, Yoda Master, Six Guns and God Fire.
I'll try, but currently I have a conflict that weekend. I hope you can make it because it would be great seeing the old gang again.
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2025, 05:57:22 AM » |
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It's been a while. Sold my Valk several years ago. Replaced it with an F6b. BIG difference. Really enjoyed the bigger "Valk" until I totaled it a couple of years ago. But, couldn't sit still very long. Bought a 2020 bagger with DCT while waiting for my check from the insurance company for my F6b. Most of you probably never heard of it. It's a Dual Clutch Transmission Goldwing - aka: automatic. Yeah I know. "AUTOMATIC! That's not a motorcycle." Took a few hundred miles to get used to it but I really enjoy all the new goodies that this generation of Wings has to offer. Valk Pilot (Barnett) and I have ridden several miles together with my new-to-me Wing and he hasn't gotten any strange disease from riding with me so I guess I'll keep it : ). Weather permitting I'll be riding that day so I'll head her South and join you young'uns for the festivities if nobody minds 
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2025, 02:52:06 PM » |
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It's been a while. Sold my Valk several years ago. Replaced it with an F6b. BIG difference. Really enjoyed the bigger "Valk" until I totaled it a couple of years ago. But, couldn't sit still very long. Bought a 2020 bagger with DCT while waiting for my check from the insurance company for my F6b. Most of you probably never heard of it. It's a Dual Clutch Transmission Goldwing - aka: automatic. Yeah I know. "AUTOMATIC! That's not a motorcycle." Took a few hundred miles to get used to it but I really enjoy all the new goodies that this generation of Wings has to offer. Valk Pilot (Barnett) and I have ridden several miles together with my new-to-me Wing and he hasn't gotten any strange disease from riding with me so I guess I'll keep it : ). Weather permitting I'll be riding that day so I'll head her South and join you young'uns for the festivities if nobody minds  Sorry to hear about the accident and glad you are okay. I am looking forward to seeing you.
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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2025, 10:38:46 AM » |
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I'll plan on being there.
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« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2025, 05:16:29 PM » |
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Folks,
This event is indoors so it is rain or shine. I spoke with them Sunday and they are very excited to see us.
If you like motorcycles and a great burger you should not miss this event. In this museum, you will see some incredible motorcycle from some of the first motorcycles built to what you see on the road today. A replica of the famous Captain America chopper from the movie Easy Rider is also on display. A motorcycle owned by Ryan Renolds and one built by Keanu Reeves, ARCH Motorcycle, is on display. There is also racing bikes and a large collection of custom motorcycles. Custom Motorcycle builders, Craig Rodsmith from Melbourne and native Texan Sparky Williamson will be on hand to meet us. Craig has a previous engagement so he will only be with us between 10am to 11am.
I also talked with Jack, owner of Maple and Motor, and he is also excited to see us. I told him I will give him a headcount, and he said he will definitely take good care of us.
Come join us if you can because I sure miss being around my Valker buddies.
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« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2025, 06:20:04 PM » |
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Were gonna miss the museum, so met yall at the restaurant.
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« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2025, 10:50:11 AM » |
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I wish I could make it, but this weekend is our "birthday" weekend for my son and I. Me on 5/4 and Jimmy III on 5/5, yes, cinco de mayo. Going to his house for a crawfish boil. Y'all ride safe and have a blast. Hay  Jimmyt
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« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2025, 07:29:11 AM » |
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I wish I could make it, but this weekend is our "birthday" weekend for my son and I. Me on 5/4 and Jimmy III on 5/5, yes, cinco de mayo. Going to his house for a crawfish boil. Y'all ride safe and have a blast. Hay  Jimmyt Well have a Happy Birthday and eat lots of cake.
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« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2025, 09:58:19 PM » |
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Weather looking good for tomorrow. See you at the museum!
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« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2025, 10:15:14 AM » |
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Man, it was great to see everybody again. I hope you all enjoyed the museum or Maple and Motor. I think we need to have more of these get together so keep an eye on this forum for the next one. It was cool that we even had some long distant riders join us. I hope everyone made it home safe and sound.
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« Reply #22 on: May 04, 2025, 11:54:37 AM » |
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Thank you for putting this together. I had a great time seeing old friends and meeting some new ones.
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« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2025, 05:26:48 PM » |
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Thank you for putting this together. I had a great time seeing old friends and meeting some new ones.
Whenever you are in town let me know, we can go riding.
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« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2025, 07:53:36 PM » |
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Thanks for taking the lead on this, Baron. It was great to see some of the people associated with some of my favorite memories. I had a great time and look forward to the next time soon.
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