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In an effort to share the experience with those tied to the leather of an easy chair and air in our faces of the type that spins the electric meter, here is an opportunity to partake in the experience of Inzane 2011. Hopefully many will use this thread to post pics for those of us holding down the proverbial fort. ~Jeff This shot is by TJ, shot around 4:30 this afternoon in Raton, New Mexico, "Gearing Up For Rain".  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2011, 04:47:15 AM » |
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We stopped fotr the night in Walsenburg, CO for the night Thursday. We met a group of about 20 New Zealanders who rented Harleys and are on a US tour for a month! 5_19 even met a man and wife that are originally from Holland. These people from NZ know how to have a good time. They were very interested in the Valks and once we showed on that we all had CTs on the rear, they brought all of them over to have a look. They couldn't believe that "you blokes" actually ride with CTs on the bikes!! On another note, met Scott, a friend of 5_19, in Dalhart for lunch for mexican food. He is in the dairy business too. At dinner at the local KFC, we met 5 bikers, 2 of which, were from Vernon/Wichita Falls where we had met 5_19 earlier in the morning. It was an interesting day yesterday and today is looking to be another great day out on the road. At the hotel for the night.....  Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2011, 05:35:08 AM » |
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Got this shot at 7am from TJ, so at least one of the Three Valkyrieteers made it thru the night! Gotta be cooler riding today. Ride safe everybody and HYDRATE! ~Jeff "Sunrise In Walsenburg"  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2011, 08:31:08 AM » |
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 Another photo from TJ, Hardscrabble, CO. 10am cdt. |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2011, 09:39:34 AM » |
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This shot is by TJ, shot around 4:30 this afternoon in Raton, New Mexico, "Gearing Up For Rain".
What's "rain"? |
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2011, 12:04:40 PM » |
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I hope you told the Kiwis that the DFW crew has experience exporting good motorcycles of the Flat 6 kind to other countries.
Enjoy the trip guys.
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2011, 02:44:17 PM » |
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No pictures to offer since I'm in my lazyboy, but here's a prayer for all.
Oh my Lord, hear my call to You today. I ask that You provide a hedge of protection and safety that surrounds those traveling to and from InZane. A hedge that blankets all afflicted with Valkyrieitis with Your tender Mercy and shields them from evil. Father, give these motorcyclists wisdom and guideance and allow them to bask in the natural beauty You have created for them to enjoy as they travel the highways and back roads. Lord, let their machines operate flawlessly and may a cool wind always be at their back. Thank you God for allowing us to love You and each other. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2011, 04:23:07 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2011, 04:31:28 PM » |
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A very nice and heartfelt prayer.
Amen to that brother.
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2011, 06:26:05 PM » |
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So glad to see that the trip is enjoyable and interesting so far so far. Believe me, I am there in spirit and wishing happy miles to ya'll for the rest of the trip. Keep the story going. "The Hog"
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2011, 06:36:42 PM » |
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Looks like a good time is being had by all Hay. I'll wager that those New Zealanders think you "Blokes" know how to party also. Ride Safely.
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2011, 08:00:46 PM » |
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I'd post a picture,,,, but the shutter button melted to my finger....In the shade temps of 105..... a lot hotter than that on the road.....
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2011, 06:13:15 AM » |
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I wonder who's got the map..
Let's see. Dallas to Bellaire, Mi -- go north then WEST ..
Seriously, yall have fun and be safe!
Wish I was there.
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2011, 10:16:01 AM » |
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 "Paradise in a state park in Colorado at 10150 ft"" They spent the night Friday in a Longmont, Co. hotel after getting to Cheyenne for Frontier Days w/o a room reservation. "Sixty mile u-turn" and it looks like they picked up another rider too.  |
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« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2011, 11:04:47 AM » |
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I wonder who's got the map..
Let's see. Dallas to Bellaire, Mi -- go north then WEST ..
Seriously, yall have fun and be safe!
Wish I was there.
Doesn't the route to Inzane from anywhere go through Deal'sGap?  |
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2011, 12:18:05 PM » |
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Perhaps, but the route apparently goes thru a blast furnace from anywhere.  |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2011, 04:14:07 PM » |
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I wonder who's got the map..
Let's see. Dallas to Bellaire, Mi -- go north then WEST ..
Seriously, yall have fun and be safe!
Wish I was there.
Doesn't the route to Inzane from anywhere go through Deal'sGap? The route that Bullgoose, Early Bird and RainMaker are taking does. We just pulled into Sweetwater and will be in Deal's Gap in the morning. Mark |
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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2011, 04:29:01 PM » |
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Bullgoose and Early Bird get ready to depart Galloway, AR (just east of Little Rock) Saturday morning.  Just past the Mississippi river, stopped in Memphis for a quick break   Arriving in Sweetwater, TN for the night.  At dinner at Bradley's BBQ, the best restaurant in Sweetwater. Getting some sleep before heading to the Tail of the Dragon tomorrow.  |
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« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2011, 07:10:28 PM » |
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We arrived in Bellaire today, and had dinner at Toonie's. First thing we noticed before we went inside was a sign in the window  in fact, those signs were everywhere in town! We went into Toonie's and one of the first things we saw was another sign  If you're having trouble reading the print, it says  The fun is just beginning, Inzane doesn't begin for a few days yet! |
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« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2011, 08:16:48 PM » |
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We arrived in Bellaire today, and had dinner at Toonie's. First thing we noticed before we went inside was a sign in the window in fact, those signs were everywhere in town! We went into Toonie's and one of the first things we saw was another sign If you're having trouble reading the print, it says The fun is just beginning, Inzane doesn't begin for a few days yet WAY COOL !!!!! Daniel knows who got that one done.  |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2011, 03:00:38 AM » |
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I see a future blog for Daniel. Thanks for the pics of Bellaire, Phyllis.
Mark
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« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2011, 04:53:40 PM » |
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TJ's pics...  Saturday - Spearfish Canyon, SD Before Lunch Sunday - Abandoned Valkyries in North Dakota  |
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« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2011, 05:25:21 PM » |
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Cherohala Skyway Overlook  Deal's Gap  Overlook just past Tail of the Dragon  Early Bird (Santa Ray) invited us to his place  |
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« Reply #25 on: July 25, 2011, 05:08:18 AM » |
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After several days of riding, and being no closer to Inzane, Disco decides to see if his GPS will help.  |
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« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2011, 03:21:20 PM » |
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Bike washing Time in Apple Valley!   TP made sure that Pat and I washed our bikes so as to not embarrass him and Nancy on our ride into Michigan tomorrow. He also made sure that we had dyna-beads in our tires. Thanks TP!  |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2011, 07:08:49 PM » |
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Fairly uneventful day for Bullgoose, Early Bird and RainMaker. Just lots of miles through North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. Stopped at Early Bird's sisters house for the night.  Tomorrow, 400 miles to Bellaire. Piece of cake! |
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« Reply #28 on: July 26, 2011, 03:25:34 AM » |
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Great pics.
I miss you, wish I were there!
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« Reply #29 on: July 26, 2011, 03:24:15 PM » |
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Early morning prep to leave Apple Valley, MN for Escanaba, MI...  Lining up in front of TP and Nancy's House. By the way, did I mention that TP and Nancy are to most awesome hosts ever? Well, they are the most awesome hosts ever!  First pit stop in Wisconsin...  Nice scenery the whole way and temps were in the 70's... the 70's!!!  Lunch stop in...in...somewhere...  Great ride today!  |
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« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2011, 04:58:22 PM » |
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Very nice pix Stop. They reflect the fine weather up north.
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« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2011, 06:17:55 PM » |
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This is a great thread. Thanks to all the contributors taking time out of their runs to post pictures. It's like watching a race between the various groups, from Texas to Michigan. Of course, the object is not to get there the fastest, but to post the most jealousy-inducing photos along the way.
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« Reply #32 on: July 27, 2011, 08:45:50 PM » |
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Met new friends yesterday, Free Play (Dick) and Margo from California. Dick is the one who has figured out how to make the u-joints rebuildable, has been running one for 3K miles and brought one to Inzane for all to look at. I think it is a great solution. We took a ride out to the Old Mission Point Lighthouse. Here's Free Play and Margo at the Lighthouse parking lot  Capt. Morgan and his Valk  The Lighthouse    View into the bay - the tide is out  So I decided to wait until it came back in.....  But, Dick and Margo convinced me otherwise. So we went back and found this little turnout about 8 miles south of the Lighthouse Money shot?  Happy Valk Rider  maybe this is the money shot....  Got back, too tired. Had Des fix a small problem with my Ultimate seat (he's so good!) and then went to the opening ceremony and slept in my chair. Too tired to do anything but shower and hit the bed early. Tomorrow, more riding and more pictures. RainMaker |
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« Reply #33 on: July 27, 2011, 09:28:13 PM » |
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Money shot? Dude... They're ALL money shots for those of us stuck at home riding our office chairs! Keep 'em coming, and ya'll have a good time! |
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« Reply #34 on: July 28, 2011, 06:49:59 AM » |
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Money shot? Dude... They're ALL money shots for those of us stuck at home riding our office chairs! Keep 'em coming, and ya'll have a good time! +1 |
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'' but to post the most jealousy-inducing photos along the way. "  it's work'in ..... |
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« Reply #36 on: July 28, 2011, 07:39:20 PM » |
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Didn't ride today - stuck around ground zero and did some raffle ticket selling along with the rest of Disco's volunteers, visited vendors and helped with a little wrenching First, TJ in the parking lot  f-stop and Disco working at the registration/ticket sellin' booth  TJ heading out for the morning ride  Jimmy (Hayhauler) hauls out of the parking lot, too!  Scott and Dave do a little wrenching on Dave's bike (nut cage mod) while being closely supervised   Willow lets the guys know the motor is nearer the front of the Valk.  These are the Valkyrie castings that were for sale at $80 last year at Inzane. Only $45 this year. They are not perfect but would make great paper weights or other decorations. If anyone wants one in DFW, let me know and I'll buy it and bring it back with me - no shipping cost.   After the daily ride, TJ returns. Disco has successfully fought a cherry tree and shows the spoils of victory.  Thursday evening, there was a pork dinner at Lucas, a Summit Creek restaurant at the bottom of ski runs. We also took a ride on the ski lift (round trip) and got a fantastic view of the area.  No one gets into the spirit better than Flamingo Babe. Notice her hat for the pork dinner.  Tomorrow, riding to the 'tunnel of trees" on the way to the Macinack Island and a visit "Somewhere in Time". RainMaker |
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« Reply #37 on: July 29, 2011, 05:28:43 AM » |
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. . keep em comin' ! ! I'm enjoying the trip thru you and your pics!  This is as close as I can get . . until NEXT YEAR!  |
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« Reply #38 on: July 29, 2011, 06:39:57 AM » |
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. . keep em comin' ! ! I'm enjoying the trip thru you and your pics! This is as close as I can get . . until NEXT YEAR! +1 Great to see the pics! Meanwhile, we're doin' what we can to wear out the heat wave while ya'll are gone. There is even a chance it might not break 100 today Whooo Hoo! |
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« Reply #39 on: July 29, 2011, 06:45:29 AM » |
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. . keep em comin' ! ! I'm enjoying the trip thru you and your pics! This is as close as I can get . . until NEXT YEAR! +1 Great to see the pics! Meanwhile, we're doin' what we can to wear out the heat wave while ya'll are gone. There is even a chance it might not break 100 today Whooo Hoo! +2 |
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