ATTENTION MICHIGAN AREA RIDERS!

2003_VTEC_Rider, Mar 9 2006, 12:51 PMHey everyone,
  I know its short notice, but would any of you guys be interested in getting together this weekend (Sunday) and maybe having a meet and greet and going out for a bit of a ride. Right now, the current forecast is in the low 60's and fairly dry.

Let me know what you guys think, and if you want, either post it here, or PM me and I will try and arrange it.

Later,
  Jeff

I really would, but I can't get into Cananda right now, I don't have a copy of my birth certificate, they won't let me cross. Now, if you guys can head over here, hell yes, we can meet up.

Jeff

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2003_VTEC_Rider, Mar 9 2006, 03:36 PMI really would, but I can't get into Cananda right now, I don't have a copy of my birth certificate, they won't let me cross. Now, if you guys can head over here, hell yes, we can meet up.

Jeff

ihilker, Mar 11 2006, 12:53 PMHow ironic is this! I am the one stuck indoors today while you bastages get to ride. Freakin rain! I know I shouldn't complain but it just plain sucks. I missed you while you were in town theoxmole, nice pipes btw. Well I have another half hour to kill before Formula Xtreme starts. Have a nice ride.

All right guys, let me know what is going on. I am ready to go any time, made my whole day free. I would like to do something early in the morning and ride throughout the day, they are saying mid 60's here.

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Hard to believe anyone from CA is going to complain about MI weather! :blink:

We'll send you some pics of the 10" of snow we get next month...then we'll see if he complains! :lol:

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CHIME IN BOYS!

It's ON for tomorrow.

Ox., Ride with no farings?

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Ox,

I'm in the cleveland area, I don't know how far away you are, but I'm all about meeting up with other's on the site and whatsuch.  How far away is the detroit area where the rest of you guys are?  I've only been on the VFR for 1 and 1/2 hours at a time, and don't know how far/long I can go before I say fudge it.  Get at me anyone.

Dirtydizzogg

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Ox,

I'm in the cleveland area, I don't know how far away you are, but I'm all about meeting up with other's on the site and whatsuch.  How far away is the detroit area where the rest of you guys are?  I've only been on the VFR for 1 and 1/2 hours at a time, and don't know how far/long I can go before I say fudge it.  Get at me anyone.

Dirtydizzogg

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You guys suck.  I didn't get mine out today for the quick shake down because the family took all my time before the rain hit.

Hope you guys had fun!

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Hey Ox - if it makes you feel better - I got out for about an hour today...... :P

I'd love to hook up with you guys one weekend.  I'd make it an overnight deal though - I'm 3 1/2  hours of straight boring (high speed mind you) slab to Windsor/Detroit.  I'll keep an eye open for you guys posting up your next gathering. 

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RivcykoAlright. No good maps, so I'll spell it out. LOL.

Start at 14 and N. Main, Ann Arbor. West Huron River Drive. Meet'n at the first parking place on the right. 10-10:30.

West H.P.W., W.

L. (W.) N. Territorial

R. (N). Dexter-Townhall. Ends at Tiplady

L. (W.) Tiplady. Ends at Silverhill

R. (N.) Silverhill. Ends at Patterson Lake Rd.

L. (W.) Patterson Lake Rd. Ends or becomes Doyle Rd.

L. (W.) Doyle

L. (S.) Unidilla. Becomes Joslin Lk. Rd.

L. (E.) Kaiser

R. (S.) Hadley

-Back to N territorial-

R. (W.) N. Territorial

L. (S.) M52

R. (W.) Waterloo Rd. Splits to Waterloo-Munith at Clear Lake rd.

L. (S.) Clear Lake

L. (E.) Harvey Rd.

R. (S.) Pierce Rd. to 94

Depending on the time, Maybe slab it E. to 52, (at Chelsea).

Then south on 52, to come out W. of Saline, then to Milan.

????????

What time youu guys think you would be in the area?

Brauts!

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Riv...not sure, but if chow is the endgame around 4:00 in Milan just tell us how to get there off US 23...I'll throw in some bucks for my supper :beer:

Ron,

Prolly will be. Look'n to put a few throught the urinary tract. LOL. No Charge. Come hang out! Sending a P.M. You meet'n up with 2003 vtech?

# postage: 734-649-9242

VIPERonRiv...not sure, but if chow is the endgame around 4:00 in Milan just tell us how to get there off US 23...I'll throw in some bucks for my supper  :beer:

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23S to exit 27. That's Milan. Where Trav is planning to meet up, well that's up to Trav.

Trav,

N. Main and 14? I see me coming in Plymouth Rd. to Main and turning right. I'm just not aware of any "parking spots" there.

Oh yeah, count me in fellas. Just don't laugh at my dirty bike; I just took it off a rain soaked trailer and haven't had a chance to wash it up. But hell, you guys are talking about meeting late by my standards; I'm usually in Ann Arbor by 6 AM. I might have time to wash it before I leave!

See you tomorrow. . . if I make it all the way there without crashing!

A picture of my last hypothetical meeting:

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Jeff, are you there? For crying out loud, tomorrow's your birthday. At least meet us later

Ox! :beer: Don't forget. Huron River Drive. LOL. Needed a yellow one! Cool!

Good luck OX!!! stay off the human frame slider portion of your bike- and you'll be fine!! :P

Got all the gear ready. New frame slider attached. Now I'm going to bed to "envision" tomorrow's ride. My "vision" WILL NOT include any human frame sliding!

See you guys tomorrow.

All right, for you early risers and forum checkers.

What is the plan, where and when type thing. I will have to wait till around 1 or so to leave. I might be able to get out of the house a bit early if my g/f is on the way here.

If we can, Ron and I will meet up a bit earlier.

Later,

Jeff

LOL. Sorry about the display, on the ride out. LOFL! I Thought it was great that Ox is like, "Beep...Beep", as he rides off, down Carpenter road, prolly think'n, "The damn E-way is right next to me, why can't I find a way onto it! If I weren't in trouble already,..." LOL.

Ox, sorry if I got you in trouble. Show the wife this thread. IT WAS MY FAULT.

To Mrs. Theoxmole,

Humblest appologies. My Fault.

Dirt road. LOL. As in, "Weeeee,...dirt road".

Ron, 2003,

Sorry thought you guys were take'n 94-275, not 23-14. "OOOhhh, your'e miss'n the exit!"

Most gracious, "thank-yous", To Fz1gpt, and Manda. Most excellent. You guys rock!

:D

Slight bilp 1/16 throtttle, then all out. She'll come right-up.

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Now, Pics!

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100_2837.JPG Huron River Where?

Had a tag along that joined us on N. Territorial. An R-1. Figured he'd blow past us, but he kept formation. I was in back, and let him forward, as I didn't want to spoil the twisties, with my slow a$$. (He had shown not to be a stranger to a group ride). (Got to be weary of these things). Didn't want to put my buds in jeopardy.

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100_2839.JPG Chris, on his R-1

Expected a squid, got a seasoned rider, named Chris. Good fellow. Curtious and aware. 60,000 on his bike. Wow!

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100_2844.JPG Honda invades Yamaha-ville

Thank you FZ1. So much for Yamaha.

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good ride. cool people. have to do it again.

Yes, like normal great to see everyone. Hopefully next time we will all get out and get a good ride in. Maybe we can get a few other viffers there, and hit some twisties. :D

Later,

Jeff

Excellent ride! Good work Riv; the road were fun and I'll never talk bad about someone who takes the initiative to plan one of these. Welcome new member fz1gpt. Your hospitality and riding skills rock. Don't get me started on your custom bodywork and your '64 Triumph. . .

The day started off as any other. . . my wife woke me up at 9:00 and said, "So you're not going riding today?" :squid: Luckily, I had all my gear laid out the night before and jumped to it ASAP. I headed north and, after 30 minutes of searching, ran into Riv and FZ1gpt at a small carry out.

We rode some of the curviest roads available in Michigan. Phenomenal roads. I had no idea they existed. Thanks Riv. And for you asphalt rippers, try to hang with us! We can go from asphalt to dirt in the blink of an eye!

After about 250 miles we arrived at fz1gpt's house. I spent a good hour slobbering on his carbon fiber work and Triumph. That's when VipeRon and 2003_VTEC_Rider showed up. We shared stories and beers for quite awhile.

Big kudos to dear Amanda and fz1gpt for the brats and other food. Good eats and, if given more time, I would have helped with the porch.

Anyway, good pic opportunity:

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Couldn't help but notice the guy across the street:

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He had something to prove but wouldn't run with us!

For those that can't tell, it's a battery powered Harley-look-alike. If it was a Harley, the results would have been the same but the little kid had no idea.

The "meet" ran later than I had expected and had told the wife and I got a late start for home. We agreed to roll out of town, four VTECs strong and hit the road. Riv, you're still a squid! :goofy: BTW, I'm getting a 15 tooth sprocket ASAP! I missed my on-ramp as a function of wanting to ride with the guys and ended up taking a 30 minute ride that lasted an hour. Oh well. It's all good.

As Riv would put it, Mrs. Theoxmole, was in a tizzy when I got home. But hey, sometimes you have to pay the piper.

Can't wait to do it again. Next meet is at my house; ALL bikes welcome (that's you fz1gpt). I'm thinking May 13. We'll hit up Honda East for some free food, dry humping their bikes and a ride down the famed River Road from Waterville to Grand Rapids. If you're lucky, we may run into Bunsel.

Let me reiterate, that FZ1 is the cat's ass! The body work is out of this world. I hope you are all lucky enough to see it in person some day.

Edited to include the following facts:

1) My daughter and I washed the crap out of the bike today.

2) I put some wax on it after it dried.

3) My bike kicks ass.

Take that Jeff! It's clean AND faster than a red bike! :lol:

Sorry I missed the ride!

It was seriously lacking an old white bike....

Don't know if I can make a May 13 ride (mother's day weekend..).

But, let's get some planning on a May 6 or 7th ride in the northern sections of Oakland county. I've been scouting routes, and will put something good together. If weather cooperates, let's get an early start and get a jump on the 4-wheeled types.

I'll stock my garage fridge for some after-ride refreshments.

I need to get pics of a bunch of bikes in my drive!

see ya -- Jeff

Jeff93,

Let me know what you want to do, I should be able to make it. If you need some help planning that route, let me know. I have some tricky curvy roads up my sleeve (Riv and Ron know where, smile.gif ) and I am sure that we could put together something fun.

Later,

Jeff

Hi Jeff --

Maybe we divide and conquer: You can plan a 'southern' routh (say, south of 12 mile), and I'll plan a 'northern' route in my neck of the woods, perhaps heading up through white lake, highland, holly, etc.

Let me know. I was out running some roads last night, getting used to the new tires. Very nice compared to the old bricks that were on it when I bought it last year.

see ya -- Jeff

Funny you mention it, I ride up your way most of the time. We should put our heads together and see what roads we know in common. I know some pretty technical curvy spots out your way.

Later,

Jeff

D-oh! Not try'n to spoil anything but,...That is the weekend of the bike rally and $20 dyno runs, in Toledo. Figured if we got enough different configurations, (even with the in-accuracy of the dyno), we sould be able to get a solid idea of pony increases, from P.C.s, exhausts, etc. :joystick:

RivcykoD-oh! Not try'n to spoil anything but,...That is the weekend of the bike rally and $20 dyno runs, in Toledo. Figured if we got enough different configurations, (even with the in-accuracy of the dyno), we sould be able to get a solid idea of pony increases, from P.C.s, exhausts, etc.  :joystick:

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Riv do you have some more info on this i did not hear of it!

i.e. when where etc...

thanks

Michael :o

Here ya go:

http://www.hondaeasttoledo.com

theoxmoleHere ya go:

http://www.hondaeasttoledo.com

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Thanks i will have to check into this!

Hey Travis --

We are talking about riding May 6th (NOT the 13th, as the 13th is mother's day weekend). So you are free to go down to Toledo...

So, how does it look for a ride on May 6th? You can head a bit north, and maybe Lobster's bike is ready?

see ya -- Jeff

jeff993vfrHey Travis --

We are talking about riding May 6th (NOT the 13th, as the 13th is mother's day weekend).  So you are free to go down to Toledo...

So, how does it look for a ride on May 6th?  You can head a bit north, and maybe Lobster's bike is ready?

          see ya -- Jeff

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I'd be open to a morning / early afternoon ride, assuming the bike gets done in time (still waiting on exhaust and brake pads, then just my labor to install). I have to work Saturday evening at 6. I'll monitor the thread and keep you updated...I'd really like to burn a few hondo miles into my new tires...

You guys should come up and bowl the special Sunday night at Century Bowl. Not that I get a bonus for plugging or anything...I don't. But we're giving away $200 worth of gas cards that night. For $10 you get to bowl from 9-midnight as much as you want (plus shoe rental). Someone's going to win some gas money, here's hoping it's one of you guys.

jeff993vfrHey Travis --

We are talking about riding May 6th (NOT the 13th, as the 13th is mother's day weekend).  So you are free to go down to Toledo...

So, how does it look for a ride on May 6th?  You can head a bit north, and maybe Lobster's bike is ready?

          see ya -- Jeff

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Oops, by bag,...again!

Hi Travis ---

Are you in for this Saturday, May 6th, morning ride?

I'm working on a route, starting near union lake (conveniently my place!), and running through/around: milford, highland, white lake, and perhaps up to holly area.

Should be a good loop. Going to pre-run in the next couple of days, nail down refreshment stops, etc.

Jeff, let me know if you have any specific stretches of road to include.

Mike, larry, Theox, who's game?

see ya -- Jeff

I should know by Thursday if I can make it.