How many Kawi-bikers in Alaska

Dug-n-AK · 01-04-2008

Hello, I'm new to the forum and was looking at all these fun rides planned for 08. I couldnt help wondering how many members there are in AK, would be great to get something going up here too. Or is there already?? I live in Chugiak, about 14 miles north of Anchorage. Let's ride!!(in the spring-summer)

Averitteg · 01-04-2008

Anchorage huh? A guy I served with in the Marine Corps was recently arrested around there...
btw...isn't there a ton of snow and ice up there?!

Dug-n-AK · 01-04-2008

Yeah, snow and ice, and 8 degrees.

AK82kz440 · 01-05-2008

Come on Dug, It ain't really all that bad. I mean with this weather the igloos stay up even during the earthquakes, the dog sleds don't sink in the tundra so we can go out hearding the penguins and keeping the polar bears away.

There I think I got most of the stereo-types and misconceptions out of the way. In reality I moved up to Anchorage from Minnesota (I know you recognized the accent) and the summers are cooler and the winters are warmer!! During the winter it's dark most of the time but during the summer it is light most of the time.

Sorry off on a tangent. Dug how often do you get out riding? I'm trying to get my winter project together an 85 Vulcan 700 and want to get some highway miles on this summer, looking forward to it!!

Dug-n-AK · 01-05-2008

Hey AK82kz, I was'nt complainin', just given the facts.
actually I love it up here, the cold and all!! I would love a longer riding season though. I bought the 99' 800 classic this past summer and love it!! I plan on stretching its legs often this summer. I know the Anc. Harley shop puts on a ride for muscular dystrophy(sp?) in June. Know of any other rides?? Anyway it's great to know there is at least one other member up here.

AK82kz440 · 01-05-2008

Dug,
I wasn't ribbin you. Any time Alaska is mentioned all of the stereotypes come up, I thought I would throw out a preemptive strike!!!
I just got my 82 kz440 this past summer, picked up a 85 Vulcan as a winter project this fall. Looking to get some miles on both of them this year between fishing out of Kenai, Seward, running around with the kids and then there is that pesky thing called work that helps me afford my fun. Any thing I can do drop me a PM.
Charlie

Plato · 01-06-2008

How bout some Pics

Alaska is just some far away never never land to folks like me, never been there, probably won't ever get to go -but sounds like a heck of a dream ride, and a few pics would help the fantasy

BTW, gonna hit 78F here in sunny East TX today

AK82kz440 · 01-06-2008

Plato, Hoping to have several pictures as I get some road miles on this year. Right now got about 5 inches on the ground and temps around 8 deg F. Not much riding right now, but the dreams are still there and it makes sure I take the time to work on the larger bike projects!! And yes it would be nice to be able to ride all year, I wouldn't trade any place with Alaska. It is like another world. We have Alaska, Hawaii and the lower 48 in our country

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Dug-n-AK Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chugiak, AK Posts: 8	How many Kawi-bikers in Alaska Hello, I'm new to the forum and was looking at all these fun rides planned for 08. I couldnt help wondering how many members there are in AK, would be great to get something going up here too. Or is there already?? I live in Chugiak, about 14 miles north of Anchorage. Let's ride!!(in the spring-summer) Last edited by Dug-n-AK : 01-04-2008 at 11:31 PM.

01-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
Averitteg ATGATT Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,550	Anchorage huh? A guy I served with in the Marine Corps was recently arrested around there... btw...isn't there a ton of snow and ice up there?! __________________ "I never said it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you!!!" 2008 Ninja 250R - Sold - Missin' it.

01-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
AK82kz440 To much ice on the roads BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 730	Come on Dug, It ain't really all that bad. I mean with this weather the igloos stay up even during the earthquakes, the dog sleds don't sink in the tundra so we can go out hearding the penguins and keeping the polar bears away. There I think I got most of the stereo-types and misconceptions out of the way. In reality I moved up to Anchorage from Minnesota (I know you recognized the accent) and the summers are cooler and the winters are warmer!! During the winter it's dark most of the time but during the summer it is light most of the time. Sorry off on a tangent. Dug how often do you get out riding? I'm trying to get my winter project together an 85 Vulcan 700 and want to get some highway miles on this summer, looking forward to it!! __________________ I see your playing stupid again... looks like you're winning too!

01-05-2008	#6 (permalink)
AK82kz440 To much ice on the roads BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 730	Dug, I wasn't ribbin you. Any time Alaska is mentioned all of the stereotypes come up, I thought I would throw out a preemptive strike!!! I just got my 82 kz440 this past summer, picked up a 85 Vulcan as a winter project this fall. Looking to get some miles on both of them this year between fishing out of Kenai, Seward, running around with the kids and then there is that pesky thing called work that helps me afford my fun. Any thing I can do drop me a PM. Charlie __________________ I see your playing stupid again... looks like you're winning too!

01-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
Plato Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 2,603	How bout some Pics Alaska is just some far away never never land to folks like me, never been there, probably won't ever get to go -but sounds like a heck of a dream ride, and a few pics would help the fantasy BTW, gonna hit 78F here in sunny East TX today __________________ 05 Nomad/V&H Baggers/PCIII/Caddman Risers/Lights/Lowers/Chaps www.home.earthlink.net/~mthompson61

01-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dug-n-AK Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chugiak, AK Posts: 8	Yeah, snow and ice, and 8 degrees.

01-05-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dug-n-AK Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chugiak, AK Posts: 8	Hey AK82kz, I was'nt complainin', just given the facts. actually I love it up here, the cold and all!! I would love a longer riding season though. I bought the 99' 800 classic this past summer and love it!! I plan on stretching its legs often this summer. I know the Anc. Harley shop puts on a ride for muscular dystrophy(sp?) in June. Know of any other rides?? Anyway it's great to know there is at least one other member up here.

01-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
AK82kz440 To much ice on the roads BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 730	Plato, Hoping to have several pictures as I get some road miles on this year. Right now got about 5 inches on the ground and temps around 8 deg F. Not much riding right now, but the dreams are still there and it makes sure I take the time to work on the larger bike projects!! And yes it would be nice to be able to ride all year, I wouldn't trade any place with Alaska. It is like another world. We have Alaska, Hawaii and the lower 48 in our country __________________ I see your playing stupid again... looks like you're winning too!

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