2010 PA BTK Forum Ride - Page 3

*ispeed77* · 08-16-2009

yeah, that's why i want to hear from everyone. Dennis, you missed this year, i'd hate to see you not make next year because we moved it. just my $0.02.

mkelley · 08-16-2009

Some of us also have to keep in mind our talked-about Red Lodge sojourn for next summer. Dave, you'll have to give us a 2-3 day head start. I might need a different bike, since apparently Mean Streaks can't take the sustained speed.

MeanGirl · 08-17-2009

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Originally Posted by mkelley

Some of us also have to keep in mind our talked-about Red Lodge sojourn for next summer. Dave, you'll have to give us a 2-3 day head start. I might need a different bike, since apparently Mean Streaks can't take the sustained speed.

That's only if you're towing a trailer behind a Mean Streak while riding 100mph.

*ispeed77* · 08-17-2009

yeah, it handled it fine the first year.

the thing with the Meanie is that the further west you go, the higher the speed limits get. even doing the speed limit in a 75 or 80 zone, really lowers the MPG's on the Meanie and the distance between stops. but, if the trip is long enough, you can do mostly two lane roads and have a great time. the Meanie would eat up the asphalt ! but you know that.

elr658 · 08-18-2009

I'm going to try to make this one, being as I'll have a comparatively low mileage bike....

Mrzazz · 08-18-2009

You need to join us we always have a GOOD time.

*ispeed77* · 08-18-2009

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Originally Posted by elr658

I'm going to try to make this one, being as I'll have a comparatively low mileage bike....

and how many are on this one ? i assume you mean the 83F ?

elr658 · 08-22-2009

A mere 17K! A NEW bike.

Seadog1967 · 08-22-2009

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Originally Posted by MeanGirl

I've been the the New England states twice about 16-yrs ago and both times were in the winter. I'd love to visit in warmer weather to check 'er out.

Actually a North Western Ma., Vt. rally would be great since you'd be able to venture over to the Lake George Region if you wanted and could for the most part avoid the interstates. Running Rt. 7 north up thru Bennington Vt. to Burlington is a long an beautiful ride with great destinations also to the east and west of the the route. At Burlington you have Lake Champlain to visit and take a boat tour. Course then you also have NH and Maine for options. Boston itself I'm not keen on riding in. Just a wee bit of traffic. You can ask Chris about it. LOL
Soooo many places sooooooo little time.

*ispeed77* · 08-22-2009

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Originally Posted by elr658

A mere 17K! A NEW bike.

wow, that is awesome. good find !

DebbieW · 08-26-2009

How about we do W. VA next year with the official start still in Carlisle (for me it's on the way to W VA) and either have someone plan a separate 2010 MA BTK Forum ride or plan on MA for 2011?

vulcancowboy · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by DebbieW

How about we do W. VA next year with the official start still in Carlisle (for me it's on the way to W VA) and either have someone plan a separate 2010 MA BTK Forum ride or plan on MA for 2011?

Works for me. Hey Debbie, have you done any planning, i.e. routes and time line for goting to RL next year? I am seriously considering it.

DebbieW · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Works for me. Hey Debbie, have you done any planning, i.e. routes and time line for goting to RL next year? I am seriously considering it.

Basically I plotted out the distance on Google Maps and thought "what am I getting myself into?" Seriously, I need to do this in 2 weeks so my plan is 4 days to ride out there. A few days to ride around and 4 days to ride home. Just don't know if I will leave on a Sat July 3rd and spend July 4th on the road or if I will just leave on July 5th. 4 days is doable to get out there if we take the slab but may need to factor in an extra day in case of bad weather or unexpected problems.

Any thoughts on this?

DebbieW · 08-26-2009

Assuming we stay at the Alpine Lodge, it is 2,089 miles for me. from: edison, nj to: 1105 S Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068-9517 (Alpine Lodge) - Google Maps

Another option is to ship the bike one way and ride one way. But shipping is $734. A bit pricey.

vulcancowboy · 08-26-2009

Yeah, 2 weeks sounds like a minimum. I would like to make sure I see as much as possible while on the trip, I've never been to that part of the country. Who else is thinking of going from the East coast? I hope my son has a bike by then, if not, I'll probably wait until he gets one before making this trip.

skipsaxe · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

Yeah, 2 weeks sounds like a minimum. I would like to make sure I see as much as possible while on the trip, I've never been to that part of the country. Who else is thinking of going from the East coast? I hope my son has a bike by then, if not, I'll probably wait until he gets one before making this trip.

Hey Jim, I've got an 06 900LT in really good shape for sell

Mapquest has it at 2195 miles from my house. I'm looking at 3 weeks as I've never been to this part of the country either and would like to see as many landmarks as possible.

DebbieW · 08-26-2009

I wish I was able to take 3 weeks together but it's just not possible. 2 weeks is difficult but more doable. If you guys decide on 3 weeks, I may have to pass on the trip unfortunately.

vulcancowboy · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by skipsaxe

Hey Jim, I've got an 06 900LT in really good shape for sell

Mapquest has it at 2195 miles from my house. I'm looking at 3 weeks as I've never been to this part of the country either and would like to see as many landmarks as possible.

What are you asking for your 900? I'll forward it to him.

skipsaxe · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by vulcancowboy

What are you asking for your 900? I'll forward it to him.

I PM'd you the link to my craigslist ad

DebbieW · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by skipsaxe

I PM'd you the link to my craigslist ad

Can you send me the link as well? I can post it on my meetup group site.

08-16-2009	#41 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	yeah, that's why i want to hear from everyone. Dennis, you missed this year, i'd hate to see you not make next year because we moved it. just my $0.02. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

08-16-2009	#42 (permalink)
mkelley Extreme Gizmologist Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Berwyn Heights, Maryland Posts: 2,086	Some of us also have to keep in mind our talked-about Red Lodge sojourn for next summer. Dave, you'll have to give us a 2-3 day head start. I might need a different bike, since apparently Mean Streaks can't take the sustained speed. __________________ -Mike Chapter President, Maryland VRA my bikes my Meetup Group

08-17-2009	#44 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	yeah, it handled it fine the first year. the thing with the Meanie is that the further west you go, the higher the speed limits get. even doing the speed limit in a 75 or 80 zone, really lowers the MPG's on the Meanie and the distance between stops. but, if the trip is long enough, you can do mostly two lane roads and have a great time. the Meanie would eat up the asphalt ! but you know that. __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

08-18-2009	#45 (permalink)
elr658 Eddie Lawson is God! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 4,653	I'm going to try to make this one, being as I'll have a comparatively low mileage bike.... __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1983 Honda CB1100F Blue. www.myspace.com/79cb750f

08-18-2009	#46 (permalink)
Mrzazz TriXie Chaser Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,801	You need to join us we always have a GOOD time. __________________ Joe 2006 V2K VROC #25303 My Pictures

08-22-2009	#48 (permalink)
elr658 Eddie Lawson is God! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 4,653	A mere 17K! A NEW bike. __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1983 Honda CB1100F Blue. www.myspace.com/79cb750f

08-26-2009	#51 (permalink)
DebbieW Addicted Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,847	How about we do W. VA next year with the official start still in Carlisle (for me it's on the way to W VA) and either have someone plan a separate 2010 MA BTK Forum ride or plan on MA for 2011? __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 SOLD 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic VROC # 28064 My meetup group

08-26-2009	#54 (permalink)
DebbieW Addicted Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,847	Assuming we stay at the Alpine Lodge, it is 2,089 miles for me. from: edison, nj to: 1105 S Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068-9517 (Alpine Lodge) - Google Maps Another option is to ship the bike one way and ride one way. But shipping is $734. A bit pricey. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 SOLD 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic VROC # 28064 My meetup group Last edited by DebbieW : 08-26-2009 at 11:55 AM.

08-26-2009	#55 (permalink)
vulcancowboy Love my 1500! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 1,949	Yeah, 2 weeks sounds like a minimum. I would like to make sure I see as much as possible while on the trip, I've never been to that part of the country. Who else is thinking of going from the East coast? I hope my son has a bike by then, if not, I'll probably wait until he gets one before making this trip. __________________ Jim/1500 Classic When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

08-26-2009	#57 (permalink)
DebbieW Addicted Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,847	I wish I was able to take 3 weeks together but it's just not possible. 2 weeks is difficult but more doable. If you guys decide on 3 weeks, I may have to pass on the trip unfortunately. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 SOLD 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic VROC # 28064 My meetup group

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