Yo Mama... (and the rest of the IZX staff)...

[Black Dog]

Finally had a chance to relax, download some pictures, and reflect on the events of IZX...  All I can say is WOW!!! 

Most folks have never had to put in the time and effort required to put on an event such as InZane, and I just want to echo the many other VRCCers that have sent their thanks, to the staff and MI VRCC folks, for a job well done 

The facility was first rate...  The folks of Bellaire were some of the nicest you could ever meet...  The weather was great (except for the fact that wherever Dragons go, there seems to be a heat wave)... Seeing old friends, and making new ones is something I will never tire of...  Hanging out, kickin' tires, tellin' lies, and sippin' a few, is my idea of a great vacation...  The few times I did get out for a ride, were nothing short of fantastic.  The sights and beauty that are Michigan warrents a return visit, in this Dawgs opinion...

Just a few pictures, of many, of a few things that caught my eye...

Couple of shots of the vendor area...  Valk Bling (left), True Disc (middle left) and BiG BF's area (far left)...



The Allstate booth (Duh), Joes Juice, CMA booth, and Micko Pegs in the center, with XF6/VTXtreem (left corner), and Ultimate seats (far center)...



Lotsa shining and polishing before the bike show (Pete, from Wales, doing his thing, in the forground)...



Best of Show  (congrats Carmen)...



A few other entrants...

















So, the Valk is no longer made...  Honda thinks we don't care...  Well, here is a room full of great folks that are keeping the dream alive...  We may be crazy, but I think that's a good thing 



Until we meet again, keep the rubber to the pavement, and we will see ya in the wind...

Black Dog

[Jabba]

I made it for the closing ceremonies, I am sorry I missed you Steve.  I would have liked to say hi, and introduced my wife.

Stay safe man.

Jabba

[mhallock]

BD,
Great pics!! Wish I coulda been there.....

Mark

[FLAVALK]

What a bunch of beautiful machines! I see John Schmidt made it...he has a very nice bike with many, many hours of work that he has poured into it. Just WOW!!!

Wish I could have been there

[Michael K (Az.)]

Excellent pictures, thanks!! Sorry I didn't make this one.
HEY! I see yer bike Stuffy!!

[RoadKill]

All those bikes were PURDY ! !!  Who got the...uh...Most beautifully challenged Valk award this year?  ???                     

[stude31]

All those bikes were PURDY ! !!  Who got the...uh...Most beautifully challenged Valk award this year?  ???                     

The one and only Daniel Meyer,  he did a mighty fine job filling in for you Dale!!   

[~ Timbrwolf]

. . .....great seeing you again bro....sorry we didnt get to spend more time at Ground Zero....sometimes it just works out that way....Chili and I did enjoy dinner with you and Jim though....Michigan has some great fish frys....hope you can make the ...Cabins on the Lake Ride...( Aug. 20th - 22nd )...gonna be an excellent weekend of debauchery..  

[hoosierdaddy]

Hey Dog,

Well, I didn't get up there to your suite... my digs were waaay down the hill,  but we did have dinner at Toonies together the same time at least twice!!!  Great place, and I totally agree, we need to go back there again!  Next time, I'm getting in the BIG hotel, NOT down in the valley!  Anyway, as always, it's great getting together for lyin' and other good stuff...!  Yer tale about the Valk vs. CRV was a good one,  glad you came out on TOP!  Take care, and let's not try it again bro!   Safe winds 'til we see ya again....    

Paul (Hoosier Daddy) Weber
Indiana State Rep #370