Sparky51
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Houston, TX
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« on: July 28, 2012, 10:39:41 AM » |
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Sparky 51 in da house. All went well, and no further petcock problems. Great seeing you all! And thanks again to the co riders who saved me on the roadside last Sunday!
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Super Santa
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Houston, Texas
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2012, 12:02:44 PM » |
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I be in the house too. Made it about 12:20 local time.
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Disco
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2012, 12:17:46 PM » |
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Glad you're both home safe. Great seeing you both and thanks for the help selling tickets.  Really great to know the ol' roadside repair is holding up! Home about 7:30 last night. Out by 9:30 and slept 'til 8:30 this morning! |
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2012, 12:43:31 PM » |
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tj and mario in the house, thank you Lord. got in about an hour ago.
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Mario
01 Valkyrie Standard (sold)
12 Suzuki V-Strom 1000
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BuzzKill
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2012, 12:55:57 PM » |
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We just got home around 2 PM today. Had a great time... Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Hollyday & Thagandy
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Christbiker
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2012, 01:21:42 PM » |
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Home sweet Home Slept like Disco. Had a wonderful time. Thanks to all who made me feel so welcomed. Great ride home with Dave, Dave, Dave, TJ and Jimmy. Thanks for letting me tag along. Got some new padding for this OLD seat already today. Blessings to all
Woody
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us385south
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2012, 02:15:54 PM » |
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So glad to see those that have made it home. Awesome!
Prayers and God's speed to those like me that like to wander a bit on the way home.
So... anyone up to considering a Spring Break ride? The wheels are already turning. Plans are being set.
Las Cruces, NM
More in upcoming weeks.
T
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not a falling star or a feathered wing,
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Willie
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I am better than I deserve to be
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2012, 02:53:44 PM » |
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Sparky, Early Bird, Disco, Mario and all others - glad ya'll made it back safely - nice seeing everyone in Arkansas...
Willie
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Lyn-Del
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2012, 03:23:48 PM » |
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add me to the list of "home, safe" folks from inzane!!
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2012, 04:46:05 PM » |
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Got home earlier than most, Thursday night, took the wife out to dinner in Galveston Friday, had a great time with her, rode all day today, just beat the rain. Really had a great time at Inzane, looking forward to the next one.
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cajunito
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2012, 07:23:11 PM » |
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Well....not home just yet... Inzane was great,& took a little detour .... I'm in Cleveland,Tenn., near Chattanooga.. Headed out this way with the Tennessee "Wild Bunch,",who were great to spend time with on the road... Thanks Smokin Joe & T-Bird!! Taking the Cherohala Skyway manana to Robbinsville,NC., & will do the Dragon on Monday. I plan to swing through Birmingham this week to see the Barber Motorcycle Museum,on a leisurely trip back home to San Antonio with a stop in SW Louisiana to see family.
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HayHauler
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2012, 07:49:05 PM » |
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I got in about 130 this afternoon after spending the night with my mom in da woods near Kosse, TX. Red Diamond, you must have much more energy than I. I just showered and took a nap this afternoon.  Hay  Jimmyt |
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Disco
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2012, 10:16:52 PM » |
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So far, cajunito is far and away the leader in the "best route home" contest... |
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« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2012, 08:32:37 AM » |
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Timbo & PlaneCrazy are home after a slight diversion to visit friends.
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keepinon
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« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2012, 04:09:03 PM » |
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Back home this morning, early, from a side trip to Lubbock to visit my Dad. Eli & I cut out early Wednesday, riding west across Ok in the heat of the day was brutal, evening weather showed 105* for a high. Whew... thus my reasoning for riding at night coming home. But that has it's hazards, not only forest rats of which I saw a few.
Riding south of Abilene, I kept feeling water drops hitting my right wrist. First attributed it to being behind an 18 wheeler and catching some AC droplets, but it was sticky. Stopped for fuel in Cross Plains, and noticed a coolant droplet trail behind me. Uh-oh. Checked it out, the fluid was coming from the coolant reservoir, filled to over flowing. Eased off the radiator cap.. no pressure at all. cursed after-market, pretty chromed, temp gauge radiator cap had failed. Would hold no pressure even tho the gaskets looked good. Kept letting the coolant expand into the reservoir. So, stop every 40 miles or so, siphon some coolant from the bottle, add about a pint to the radiator, and ease on home. Now, I gots-a sticky mess to clean up.
Did you know a gallon of coolant at a convenience store costs 21.95 ?
And HDL wants $25 for a new radiator cap.
But I had a blast.
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« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2012, 05:30:34 PM » |
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Glad you made it home. CL has another Valk 4sale $500.00. I think I missed out on this one too..
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2012, 06:27:54 PM » |
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Damn Dennis, makes me think I shudda been with you. I wooda bought that radiator cap and coolant for you and we cudda split the cost on that new Valkyrie, dual ownership you know. LOL
Glad you made it home safely.
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« Last Edit: July 29, 2012, 06:58:33 PM by Red Diamond »
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« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2012, 07:54:34 PM » |
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Very glad to hear all safely home !!Cajanito makes my azz hurt just thinkn bout it ! U b real careful brotherman sozz u can tell me, us all about it !! Good goin guys !!
Mofla
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« Reply #19 on: July 31, 2012, 08:58:38 PM » |
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I think made a wrong turn at Albuquerque......
We are in Green River Ut.
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Old Spice
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« Reply #20 on: August 01, 2012, 10:03:49 AM » |
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HG and FB...Just wanted to let you know that Blotar's son is fairly near you. They are heading north out of Cody Wyoming right now and will be roaming that area for the next few days. They have a trailer in tow just in case you find yourselves in need.
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« Reply #21 on: August 01, 2012, 05:16:41 PM » |
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Thanks Old Spice.... we are in Nevada now.... things are going good!!!! Beautiful country!!!!!!
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« Reply #22 on: August 01, 2012, 07:38:07 PM » |
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I know it must be be awesome out there in Nevada....I am too jealous!!! If I had not had commitments at home I would have connected with Bruce's son somewhere and tagged along with them but just wasn't in the cards this time. Another trip I guess!
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cajunito
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« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2012, 06:54:03 AM » |
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Made it in Thursday afternoon `bout 1400.. I would have posted my return earlier,but my U-verse wasn't having it after being shut down after being unused for a couple of weeks. I wanted to stay in Tennessee & NC for another 4 or 5 days,but the rain was supposed to start tuesday for a solid week. I did the Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon.. Didn't have enough time for the Blue Ridge Pkwy,but I would like to return to that one real soon..The ride home was uneventful,just long and hot,but the Barber museum was incredible.
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2012, 07:01:06 AM » |
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Glad you made it home safely, other than the heat, it had to be a nice trip. Wish I could have done that as planned, another trip, another time. Good to have met you.
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cajunito
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« Reply #25 on: August 04, 2012, 09:21:35 AM » |
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Thanks,Eli.. It was nice to have broken bread with you,& please look me up if you're out this way!
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