NYD Ride ?

[Big Tom 10628]

Anyone up for New Years Day? I'm thinking Bagdad if the Diner on Main is going to be open.

It's 90 Miles from the Secret Spot to Bagdad. Leaving Bagdad come back through Peoples Valley to Yarnell, down the Mountain then home.

[davesretired]

Diner will be open NYD. Count me in.

[Michael K (Az.)]

Sounds good for me, too!

[Big Tom 10628]

Sounds good for me, too!

If you are riding I'll buy yer breakfast. crap, come inna car I'll buy yer breakfast.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Sounds good for me, too!

Dang, now I'm really bummed that I have to work. It's GREAT to see you are back at it 

[RDKLL]

Details, a buddy and I would be interested in going

[Ron]

I'm in as long as my mothers health holds. I will meet you at 60 and 74. You name the time since none has been posted.

[Big Tom 10628]

Secret Spot = 14559 W. Grand Ave. Surprise, 85374 Also known as a Valero Gas Station. Shares a Parking lot with a McDonalds.

KSU will be 0900 It's 90 miles to the Diner on Main and there are two gas stations in Bagdad should you need fuel. The Diner is usually busy so even though it would be great to be seated together don't expect it.

Return will be through Yarnell and down Yarnell Hill to the Memorial. If you decide to see the Memorial be aware that it requires a 7 Mile hike which I am in no shape to attempt.

Should you decide to see the Memorial you can leave the ride here as I will not sit in the parking lot waiting for you....LOL. There is Motorcycle only parking, they are the first spots as we pull in. Also Porta Potties should you need one.

From the Memorial we will continue to the Gas station in Congress. Mileage from the Secret Spot to Congress is 153.

I will not attempt to keep up with Ron, so anyone who wishes to test their cornering skills is welcome to join him in the lead on the twisties.

[f6gal]

We'll try to make it. 

(If it rains, we're out!)

[Ron]

I'm into smelling the flowers these days. I'm content being a follower unless I'm behind Dave after lunch 

9:20 or 9:30 to be at 60 and 74?

[Big Tom 10628]

I'm into smelling the flowers these days. I'm content being a follower unless I'm behind Dave after lunch 

9:20 or 9:30 to be at 60 and 74?

0930 should be just about right.

[NautiBrit]

If my recovery continues as well as it has, I will join the ride, but I will have to be on the Spyder. I'm at least another month away from being comfortable on the Valk.

[Michael K (Az.)]

I'm backing out of the New Year's Eve ride. have fun folks!

[rikb]

Hello all y'all

Wouldn't be NYD without a Valkyrie ride!  I'm planning on it and mentioned to a few east siders.  We'll see who really rides and who .... well never mind.

Thanks Tom for putting this together!  Last time at the diner I recall the burger and fries were really good. 

[Ron]

Unless D&D can get me in tomorrow I'm out for NYD. Was getting my bike ready today and the bike would not shift to any gear or if I did get into another gear it was very hard to get it back out. After fooling around and pumping the clutch level 20 or so times the bike finale started to shift like normal. It seems to be working fine now. I will try again tomorrow after it sits tonight to see if I have the same problem. I assume that I have air in the clutch line and it will have to be bleed.

[Big Tom 10628]

Sorry to hear that.  It's too bad that you don't have another bike to ride.....

[Ron]

If I remember right didn't you have both of your bikes down at the same time last NYD stopping you from going? I'm happy with my one bike and fixing only one bike.      

[Big Tom 10628]

Yup, That's why I have three now...   Yer signature still says that you have two....

You may be off of the hook any way... Weather.com is predicting a 90% chance for Sunday..

[Ron]

Well D&D is going to get me in this morning and barring any major repair I'm back in if it is still on.

[Big Tom 10628]

Well, I'm not going to call the ride. It will be an individual decision. They called for Rain for the last one and although it did rain it was later in the day.  I don't mind getting wet on the way home...

[davesretired]

" I'M MELTING!!!!!!!" 

[Michael K (Az.)]

After giving it some serious thought, I've decided that I just can't deprive all y'all the opportunity to see me so if it isn't a morning frog strangler, I'll be at the secret spot! (altho how it remains secret is beyond me!) Dicey health concerns always keeps it interesting! I'll be the guy with no hair wearing very loose fitting clothes! 

[Michael K (Az.)]

Tom please keep us apprised thumbs up or thumbs down. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

After giving it some serious thought, I've decided that I just can't deprive all y'all the opportunity to see me so if it isn't a morning frog strangler, I'll be at the secret spot! (altho how it remains secret is beyond me!) Dicey health concerns always keeps it interesting! I'll be the guy with no hair wearing very loose fitting clothes! 

[f6gal]

Looks like we're out.  Psycho had skin cancer surgery yesterday and they took off half his face (mild exaggeration here).  Anyway, he's pretty miserable and his right eye is swollen shut. 

[Michael K (Az.)]

Well Hells Bells Michael! Hang in there the best you can I'm sorry for the pain that you're suffering.

[W0X0F]

Well, Psycho, that just plain sucks.  Getting old just is not for the faint of heart.  On the other hand, my significant other said if Micheal K goes, we go.

However, that was before yesterday afternoon when we spent 5 hours in the ER.  That was after some 12 or 13 hours of her not showing any signs of improvement at home so I drove her to the ER where they gave her a bunch of drugs. As they say, "Better living thru chemistry".  The ER doc diagnosed Cheryl with an inner ear issue causing 'positional vertigo'.  She is a 1000% better today, but who knows about tomorrow.  In any case, I get to spend the day cleaning all the puke out of my truck.

Then there is the slight issue with the wx forecast.  My little weather app is still saying a 90% chance of thunderstorms and rain tomorrow morning at the time I would have to leave for the secret spot.  As it was pointed out last NYD, I am Mr. Negativity when it comes to rain.  No, just a wuss. 

So, between the vertigo and the weather, if we are there for KSU, we are there.  If not, hope ya'll have a great and safe ride.

Tim

[Big Tom 10628]

Ya know between the Weather, Bike and Health issues it's getting harder and harder to put a ride together. This will be two weeks in a row we got skunked..

Now I'm wondering about the "Water crossings" on 97 to Bagdad.

If it's raining is anyone interested in doing this in their cage?

[Ron]

I was thinking the same thing about the water crossing on 97 this morning. They should be running pretty good after 3 days of rain and I don't know if I would even like to drive a cage through them.  .

Let me know if your going to cage it up there. I bought Barb a Mini Cooper for xmas and it should be entertaining just watching me get in and out of the car.  

If the weather is too bad I can always take the 4runner.

[Michael K (Az.)]

Wx looks bad! Let's bag it again and go for next week. Gonna be too wet for my old bones! Good point on the Bagdad water crossings! I've had to deal with a lot less water there on my bike before and as Ron said, a few days of wet produces major water coursing thru the whoop de doos! Looks like I'm bagging it again sheesh! Maybe Meathead could join us next weekend? 

[Big Tom 10628]

I was thinking the same thing about the water crossing on 97 this morning. They should be running pretty good after 3 days of rain and I don't know if I would even like to drive a cage through them.  .

Let me know if your going to cage it up there. I bought Barb a Mini Cooper for xmas and it should be entertaining just watching me get in and out of the car.  

If the weather is too bad I can always take the 4runner.

I hit the Auto show every year on Thanksgiving day and I always try on the Mini convertible. I always fit..
I'm sure it's just like the Corvette. I can get in and out of my Convertible with the top down but I have a hard time when the top's up..

[Ron]

She wanted the hard top with panoramic sunroof. No option to put the top down, so I'm I'm forced to squeeze in the side doors. Your right once you get in there is plenty of room and it is comfortable. More room then the Maita for sure.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Wx looks bad! Let's bag it again and go for next week. Gonna be too wet for my old bones! Good point on the Bagdad water crossings! I've had to deal with a lot less water there on my bike before and as Ron said, a few days of wet produces major water coursing thru the whoop de doos! Looks like I'm bagging it again sheesh! Maybe Meathead could join us next weekend? 

I'll watch for your guys updates. Work always seems to get in the way, but we'll see. 

[Ron]

Just don't let meathead pick the place to eat you know what happen last time we did that.      

[The emperor has no clothes]

Just don't let meathead pick the place to eat you know what happen last time we did.     

yeah, yeah, yeah 

[Big Tom 10628]

Well crap! I just heard from Big Dave, he's sleeping in tomorrow. He says 90% chance of rain in Bagdad. Even going in the cage will be no fun..

I sure am gonna miss this......

[Michael K (Az.)]

Yep, that burger and fries looks really good! Don't let the fact that it's not some sort of human generated holiday stop us from riding somewhere. Let's do it next Sunday! So I've been hitting all the weather sites television and or Internet and it just looks bleak for tomorrow morning! Alright, now you guys have got me hungry for a sloppy burger and fries just stop it I say!

[Michael K (Az.)]

Pouring rain@ 6:44. Back to bed I go!

[Big Tom 10628]

YUP, I'm calling it. The dog wouldn't even go out for his walk this morning.

Big Dave suggested Gila bend for a Quickie tomorrow. Any interest?  I'll start a separate thread since this one is getting to be a long scroll..