History of Inzane

[Sodbuster]

Being somewhat new to VRCC I was wondering where Inzane has been held in the past. Is it held mostly in the Eastern half of the US ??

[Willow]

Yes.

2001 - 2003   Zaneville, Ohio (hence the name.
2004 - 2005   Paducah, Kentucky
2006              Frisco, Colorado
2007 - 2008  Johnson City, Tennessee
2009              Frisco, Colorado
2010 - 2011   Bellaire, Michigan
2012              ???

[John Schmidt]

Yup....forgot, two years in Johnson City. Didn't have the Valk for #1 in Zanesville, health issues kept me from attending anything the second year it was in Colorado. As for 2011, I'm hoping.....

[Sodbuster]

Looks like it moves around pretty good .... is it usually the same time of year and any thoughts of having it in the Ozarks area (northwestern Arkansas/SW Missouri) ??

[Willow]

.... is it usually the same time of year and any thoughts of having it in the Ozarks area (northwestern Arkansas/SW Missouri) ??

It has been for the past several times in the second half of July, but we do have to be open to when we can negotiate a week with the hosting hotel.

The Ozarks have been discussed.  Two issues arise.  Those from dry climates are concerned about the level of the humidity.  The other issue is finding a hotel large enough and willing to host the event.

[SteveL]

Couple pic's from Inzane 1




Guy in the red shirt in background is Hal from owned HDL

[HayHauler]

Couple pic's from Inzane 1

Ok, I'll bite, who are the people in this picture?  I see Chili and maybe Kendal...

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Sodbuster]

Something to ponder .... Eureka Springs .... not sure what the humidity is like thou that time of year.

Motorcycle-Friendly Motels in Eureka Springs, AR

Rider's Rest Motel

The Swiss Holiday Resort

GREAT RIDES

[Hoser]

.... is it usually the same time of year and any thoughts of having it in the Ozarks area (northwestern Arkansas/SW Missouri) ??

It has been for the past several times in the second half of July, but we do have to be open to when we can negotiate a week with the hosting hotel.

The Ozarks have been discussed.  Two issues arise.  Those from dry climates are concerned about the level of the humidity.  The other issue is finding a hotel large enough and willing to host the event.

For future reference:
The Hub P.O. Box 165, Marble Falls Ar. 72648
870-743-4062 or 800-597-9963
http://www.hubinfo.com

Hoser 

[Sonny]

Have not be to a Inzane ride since 2001. Got to tour the Honda plant also.  That was great. Lots of nice bikes. To many vendor though, I spent way to much money!

Year before last a group of us rode all over Arkansas. Every place we stayed people were very curtious and freindly.  Their are so many nice places to ride lots of nice views. Some of towns have motorcycle maps they had out wide the rides marked out giving miles, food and gas locations.

I figure if lots of people show up it will be good no matter where its at!

[solo1]

Bellaire Inzane was great. After the ride the view was good too.  Here's some enjoying the quiet.

In my old age I forget names. Any takers?

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Bellaire Inzane was great. After the ride the view was good too.  Here's some enjoying the quiet.

In my old age I forget names. Any takers?

Chair on left ( Lee ) Beekeeper from Louisiana....... Chair on right ( Ray ) Early Bird from Texas ....Standing behind chairs ( Duane ) Wizard when I first met him he lived in Michigan he now calls Texas home....Dude on far left I can't place  ???

[T.P.]

F-STOP aka Charlie from Texas.

[Sodbuster]

Bellaire Inzane was great. After the ride the view was good too.  Here's some enjoying the quiet.

In my old age I forget names. Any takers?

Nothing like a good session of bench racing with a cold one   

[Normandog]

Yes.

2001 - 2003   Zaneville, Ohio (hence the name.
2004 - 2005   Paducah, Kentucky
2006              Frisco, Colorado
2007 - 2008  Johnson City, Tennessee
2009              Frisco, Colorado
2010 - 2011   Bellaire, Michigan
2012              ???

Thanks for that  Many have argued with me over how many times IZ was in Johnson City.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Yes.

2001 - 2003   Zaneville, Ohio (hence the name.
2004 - 2005   Paducah, Kentucky
2006              Frisco, Colorado
2007 - 2008  Johnson City, Tennessee
2009              Frisco, Colorado
2010 - 2011   Bellaire, Michigan
2012              ???

Thanks for that  Many have argued with me over how many times IZ was in Johnson City.

2007 -2008 InZane ...Johnson City,Tennessee....2006 Dragons Over The Smokies Johnson City , Tennessee<----A huge turn-out that was held at what would become ground zero for the next two years of InZane some folk's called it DOTS.

[Thunderbolt]

He lives in Alabama now, formerly from Florida.
We made it to the first one in Kentucky, the first one in Frisco, and the first one in Johnson City.  About melted in Paducah.

[Chattanooga Mark]

Thanks for posting this information and the pictures. I'm really looking forward to my very first VRCC event at Inzane 2011 in Bellaire, MI.

Mark

[Chili Pepper]

Hay, Jimmy T... to answer your question. That was the first official Inzane tho a few of the original members had a gathering there or near there the year before. From left to right: Fuzzy(the original Fuzzy from Michigan), MaryMatic, Bagger John, Chili Pepper, Rdkll, Sir Lancelot.

That first gathering in Inzane was absolutely the best... magical even. Everyone was so excited about meeting each other in person and the aftermarket for Valkyrie accessories was very hot at the time. Spent a lot of time ooohing and aaaahing at all the new things available, lots of bolting on of new CHROME! going on in the parking lot and discussions about how to tweak the engine. They had a dyno-drag in the back field so you could race in place, so to speak. Dragbars had the first or second blown Valk there and blew a cylinder on the dyno-drag...two weeks before heading to Bonneville to try to set a record. The place was abuzz with excitement from day one. Plus there were great roads everywhere (555 comes to mind).

Sir Lancelot came all the way from Birmingham, England. Ronbou (who has since passed on from brain cancer) couldn't come to Inzane because of work or something...met Sir Lancelot at the airport, took him home, and loaned him his Valk to ride from Connecticut to the rally. How many folks do you know who would do that for someone they had only talked to in a chat room? That was what this club was like back then. No politics, no nastiness...it was a very special place. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's still a special place for some but it will never be like that again....**wistful sigh*

Edit: I managed to imply that folks don't help each other out any more and that's patently untrue. Folks still help each other out around here at the drop of a hat. That's one of the best things about this club. Doesn't change the fact that IZI was the honeymoon, as Willow puts it.

[Willow]

Sir Lancelot came all the way from Birmingham, England. Ronbou (who has since passed on from brain cancer) couldn't come to Inzane because of work or something...met Sir Lancelot at the airport, took him home, and loaned him his Valk to ride from Connecticut to the rally. 

Chili, I don't wish to be argumentative, but RonBou posted on the New England board just this morning.    

[six2go #152]

"Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's still a special place for some but it will never be like that again....**wistful sigh*".

So true. 

[Jabba]

Ronbou (who has since passed on from brain cancer) couldn't come to Inzane because of work or something. 

Chili, I don't wish to be argumentative, but RonBou posted on the New England board just this morning.    

Way cool.  See if you can get him to post to the religious threads and answer all our questions since apparently, the afterlife has high speed internet now...


Jabba

[Chili Pepper]

Rut roh Raggie    ...doggone-it! I'm usually better than that with names. Sorry, Ronbou    I think I started a rumor now    Somebody help me here....it's on the tip of my tongue and I can't remember his name tho I should. Ah well...a few years have passed since then and my data retrieval system ain't what it used to be, dontchanno. 

I would just modify the post but then where would that leave you guys? lol

Again, my apologies to Ronbou.

[f6gal]

Somebody help me here....it's on the tip of my tongue and I can't remember his name tho I should.

Botman Nick is the gentleman to whom you are referring.

[f6gal]

How many folks do you know who would do that for someone they had only talked to in a chat room? That was what this club was like back then.

Hey Chili,
There is still a lot of that kind of thing that goes on.  Look at the number of newbie posts from those that are shocked at the lengths that members will go in assisting them.  Or non-newbies just needing a bike checked out or picked up.  
If anyone breaks down or wrecks anywhere, a post here or a phone call to one of us, will generally get the ball rolling for the unfortunate individual.
I've had people loan me a bike or make the offer, when I had to fly to an event, because of time constraints.
I'll loan a bike to anyone that needs one... in fact, we now have several Valkyries, so we have one for winter visitors.  

While I agree that the flavor of the board has changed, I think our members are as selfless as ever.

[Willow]

There is still a lot of that kind of thing that goes on.  Look at the number of newbie posts from those that are shocked at the lengths that members will go in assisting them.  Or non-newbies just needing a bike checked out or picked up. 

I've had people loan me a bike or make the offer, when I had to fly to an event, because of time constraints.

Yeah, I know of one generous, self sacrificing young man who flew into Phoenix and rode Connie's bike all the way from Arizona to Olathe.  Now there's a magnanimous act for you.    

I tell you it just doesn't get any better than burning someone else's gas putting miles on someone else's Valkyrie.  I'd do it full time if I could find a way to fed myself in the process.

I do think that the personality, the aura, of the VRCC and InZane has changed over the years.  I'm sure the beginnings were magical when the bike was new and the honeymoon with Honda was yet all foreplay and orgasm, but someone who has attended nine of the ten InZanes said in July of 2010, "This was the best one yet!"

While I think that may have been a bit of overstatement, they are each rich in their own right and 2011 was be a thrill as well. 

Be there: 27 - 31 July 2010, Bellaire, Michigan.

[KW]

". . . the bike was new and the honeymoon with Honda was yet all foreplay and orgasm."

Man, I feel like I've missed out on something. . . . 

[BigAlOfMD]

Yes.

2001 - 2003   Zaneville, Ohio (hence the name.
2004 - 2005   Paducah, Kentucky
2006              Frisco, Colorado
2007 - 2008  Johnson City, Tennessee
2009              Frisco, Colorado
2010 - 2011   Bellaire, Michigan
2012              ???

But do you know why the Zaneville location was chosen and who suggested it?  

[BigAlOfMD]

How many folks do you know who would do that for someone they had only talked to in a chat room? That was what this club was like back then.

Hey Chili,
There is still a lot of that kind of thing that goes on.  Look at the number of newbie posts from those that are shocked at the lengths that members will go in assisting them.  Or non-newbies just needing a bike checked out or picked up.  
If anyone breaks down or wrecks anywhere, a post here or a phone call to one of us, will generally get the ball rolling for the unfortunate individual.
I've had people loan me a bike or make the offer, when I had to fly to an event, because of time constraints.
I'll loan a bike to anyone that needs one... in fact, we now have several Valkyries, so we have one for winter visitors.  

While I agree that the flavor of the board has changed, I completely disagree with the implication that current members are any less willing to help one another out.  A club is what the members make it.  The people who don't like the current trend need to get involved and make positive posts and contributions, instead of lamenting over the past.

I used to jump at the chance to help others and it seemed like there used to be many requestes for help.
It seems that since the finicial decline, there have been fewer requests for help.
Also, I would probably be less generous with initial help.

[flamingobabe #44]

I think there are fewer request on the board for help...etc...because so many of us have each others cell phone numbers...if not the person you are looking for but we can call someone and they finish the request.....just this past April...Chili n Timbr  called us with a flat tire near Memphis...we called T-N-T...she called Danny and he helped them out....but I will agree in the beginning...the excitment of meeting everyone for the first time was awesome.....but I think everytime I go to a VRCC gathering...I meet someone new...I still get excited...and now my dream has come true....we have a Valk...again.................

[JimL]

Come on folks, it's Christmas time....be happy!  This forum is a great place to be!  Connie is right on point...get involved and make positive posts and contributions, instead of lamenting over the past.

(by the way....nothing will ever be like it once was,  the second law of Thermodynamics pretty much guarantees it!) 

[f6gal]

Somebody help me here....it's on the tip of my tongue and I can't remember his name tho I should.

Botman Nick is the gentleman to whom you are rerferring.

For anyone that didn't have the fortune to meet Nick (or even if you did), here's a link to his VRCC memorial page: http://valkyrieriders.com/BotmanMemorial.htm

[f6gal]

... the second law of Thermodynamics pretty much guarantees it! 

LOL... gotta love a science geek!

[~ Timbrwolf]

. .....Flamingo babe speaks the truth. ...we were on the road headed for her and Marks place for the Annual Gathering of the Fools....had a rear tire go at 80mph ...towing a trailer....Chili jumped on her cell and Called FB who put us in touch with Danny...he hooked us up with a Honda Dealer 45 miles away in Memphis that took us right in the minute the flat bed pulled into his lot....got there around noon...around 1:30 we were riding out of his lot with a new Dunny E III on the rear....couldnt have gone much smoother....and I need to give Danny "kudos" and a BIG ol Thank You....for lending a hand when we were far from home and knew no one......not to mention Mark and Charlyene.....who not only put us in touch with Danny...but presented us with a ...Token of our Adventure that day ..when we were at The Gathering....a bottle of wine aptly named...Desolation Flats....we proudly display that bottle on the bar in our kitchen....a quick story on that one....after the bike was done I was outback with the Service Manager thanking him for taking us in so quickly ...shaking his hand I asked how he liked my custom pipes and pointed out the "cross over"...he said yeh...he had seen them and they were nice...he then went on to tell me a story about when the Valkyrie first came out...they had a 97 Red n White in the dealership with Cobras on it...he was all animated iwith that good ol boy southern drawl and says...Man...we used to take that bike out in the parking lot back here and ...RAW HYDE IT !!!!  

....far as the VRCC....this March will mark the 10th Anniversary of buying my 01 Interstate and promptly joining the Valkyrie Riders Cruisers Club....in those ten years I think most who have been hanging around this place will agree that there have been a lot of changes. Carl hits on some good points about the honeymoon with Honda and I think Chili has some valid points also when she brings up the subject of political post and the flavor this Board has taken ...especially in the last few years. But I dont think any of us can point at one thing or group of people and say that is the reason some things have happened. Its the Internet....just the nature of the  beast. If you hang around ANY Forum on the Net long enough, I think you will experience "changes" that you percieve as both negative and positive.  The VRCC isn't any different then any other Forum on the Net, except maybe that its a lot more tollerent then most.

The VRCC has been very good to me. The woman in yellow in that picture is Chili Pepper, and  she will soon be my wife...if I act quick enough ..before she wises up.   I met her in the Chatroom...many moons ago. She is the love of my life, and probably the main reason I didnt self destruct a while back, when I was Hell Bent on doing so.

...Flyer advertising the...Third and last Inzane to be held in Inzane Ohio...2001

[f6gal]

...Flyer advertising the...Third and last Inzane to be held in Inzane Ohio...2001

That is the first InZane poster, not the third.  

[~ Timbrwolf]

.....I picked it up at IZ 3....which was my first Inzane in 2001.....still have a water bottle with Inzane I on it that were being given out as door prizes...

[Mongo]

With the Honda Motorcyle plant manager on the Test track



Riding the RUNE on the test track It was the # 2 bike off the line . The dark red Rune they used for test rides was #11 off the line

[f6gal]

.....I picked it up at IZ 3....which was my first Inzane in 2001.....still have a water bottle with Inzane I on it that were being given out as door prizes...

The first InZane was in 2001.  There have been 10 (2001-2010).  Trust me, I've been to them all!

[~ Timbrwolf]

....so Im getting old...and my mind is turning to mush. ...


. ...it was uhhhhhhhhhh.....2003...



......yeh Alex....I,ll take...what year was your first Inzane...for a hundred..  

[Sodbuster]

WOW .... I feel like I hit pay dirt with this posting. I've seen names on here I've never seen before. This is a special place this forum for people who choose to ride a special kind of bike. We all need you 'ol timers' who've been around here for a long time to keep up the spirit and to encourage us newbies to carry on the torch so to speak.

Maybe you need to hold the Inzane back in Zaneville to rekindle that spirit - kinda like a 10 yr reunion. Also, is there a reason why it's held mostly in the Eastern USA ??  The Rocky Mtn. states have a lot to offer but maybe there's not many members out there ??