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« on: October 06, 2011, 04:31:27 AM » |
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Hello Everyone I am moving from Georgetown Texas to Kingman Arizona. I have two Valks both
97's, one with a voyager kit. My wife wanted a motorcycle with training wheels. I will be living in the Valle Vista area. Looking foward to meeting some other local motorcycle riders in the area.
Rick44
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2011, 09:12:48 AM » |
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Welcome to Az! You'll be about 175 miles from my house in Glendale. We'll have to put together a ride one of these days!!  |
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Cruzen
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2011, 09:28:27 AM » |
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Rick,
Welcome to AZ. Kingman is a great place and you are within striking distance of Phoenix or Sin City. For some great rides you are not far away from Oatman or Flagstaff or Sedona or the Grand Canyon or any number of places that provide great riding. Kingman has some interesting history which you will probably get to know. Andy Devine was born there and their main street is named after him but then you probably already know all about that. There are numerous Route 66 vintage car and motorcycle cruises that go through that town on their way to California.
Kingman’s only drawback is it is very windy up there so be prepared to get thrown about a bit even on a Valk. Due to the consistent wind conditions there has been a lot of talk about building a wind farm for power generation though I do not know if they have started that project yet.
I’ll look forward to meeting up with you. We live in Scottsdale which is next to Phoenix but my lady and I do spend some time up there touring around.
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The trip is short,
enjoy the ride,
Denny
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2011, 10:03:22 AM » |
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Let me add Prescott AZ and Hwy Alt 89 through Jerome / Cottonwood. Oatman is a hoot.
Also in the winter Death Valley is an outstanding ride. Weather is cool and plenty of history there. If you like to ride, you are not far from some great California roads on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Great loop ride is Kingman to Hoover Dam then north to Zion National Park in Utah. East to the North rim of the Grand Canyon. The into Flagstaff, south to Sedona, over Mingus mountain to Prescott, the back to Kingman. It's a weekend ride but great scenery. I'd do it right after Memorial day when they get the North Rim open (Snow).
Charlie Morse
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2011, 01:32:43 PM » |
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welcome to AZ.
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2011, 01:46:28 PM » |
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from what i've seen, you're going from one desert to another!
what part of arizona? personally i like arizona, other then my idiot brother in chandler (that's a different story)
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2011, 02:05:02 PM » |
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from what i've seen, you're going from one desert to another!
Unfortunately that is what many people think and they are partially correct. Actually over 40% of Arizona is above 4500ft elevation with about 10% of the state being over 6000ft elevation. I can be swimming in my pool in Scottsdale in the late Fall or early Spring with outdoor temps around 75 and look over the roofs of the houses at the snow in the mountains East of me. This is a great diverse state and I take every opportunity to get out on the bike enjoy it. Any rider who comes here for a visit never leaves disappointed unless they are not on a bike. |
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The trip is short,
enjoy the ride,
Denny
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2011, 02:06:50 PM » |
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Idiot brother in Chandler? I have an idiot brother in Eugene.
I keep hoping he'll keep his mouth open when he looks up while its raining.
Ya wont get much rain in Arizona but ya wanna keep your mouth closed when you look up here.
Ittl fill up fast.
Tucson area, look me up.
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2011, 09:30:39 PM » |
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Welcome to AZ. You're coming at the right time of the year.
-RP
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2011, 08:02:49 AM » |
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Idiot brother in Chandler? I have an idiot brother in Eugene.
I keep hoping he'll keep his mouth open when he looks up while its raining.
Ya wont get much rain in Arizona but ya wanna keep your mouth closed when you look up here.
Ittl fill up fast.
Tucson area, look me up.
Reminds me of my Idiot brother in Phonex. :2funny:Just kidding Psycho, love ya Bro. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2011, 09:56:26 AM » |
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I'll be coming out after the first of the year to our house in Lake Havasu City. Looking forward to spending more time down there during retirement. Great riding in and around Arizona. Go "D Backs" in this afternoons game 5........... .jpg) |
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2011, 12:04:54 PM » |
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Lived in Prescott ,Az. for nine years now just so. of Eugene,or .Great riding in both places.The weather in az. is good for riding but the wind can be tough to ride in.been there done that.On the other hand ,riding in oregon in good also but only between april to nov.The rest of the year is sucks big time.RAIN RAIN.I'm planning on spending this winter in so.cal. an getting to ride with my son who ownes a triumph dealership there.Good luck on the move.
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2011, 01:14:04 PM » |
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Welcome to Arizona. I just moved back here 2 months ago after being gone for 7 years. I think you will enjoy yourself here. Theres tons of great places to ride. Hope to ride with you soon |
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2011, 01:32:17 PM » |
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Hey Garfield, if ya ever feel the need to ride, head on over to the Az. board and post. You'll get at least one response.  |
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2011, 01:42:32 PM » |
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Its nice to see all these valk rider here in AZ right on !!!
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2011, 01:54:50 PM » |
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Its nice to see all these valk rider here in AZ right on !!!
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« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2011, 10:22:57 PM » |
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Hey Garfield, if ya ever feel the need to ride, head on over to the Az. board and post. You'll get at least one response. I never plan a ride, I just get on her and go  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2011, 10:57:13 PM » |
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Yeah , welcome to the arid state , where there's on moisture to filter the intense sun , just an intense bright light all day long with no balance of clouds and sun.
I am tired of the constant intense bright light , seldom a break from it .
It's just toooo much .
Hey , I hear there's lot of meth houses in Kingman , and wind and a poorly run prison .
Vegas is not far away , that's a fun thing , I think
Kidd
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