Attention Mi Area Guys (and Gals), New Thread For '07!

Well all,

Per the advice of others, I closed the old thread and I started up a new one. We should start getting ourselves ready for the new season and decide if we want to try and plan some more things in advance, and how we might want to work out more times to get together and ride.

For those of you that don't know, I thought that I would post up a bit of what has been happening in my life. I have recently broken up with my girlfriend of three years. I am currently in the process of looking into a new house, and moving out. Right now things are getting packed and moved around in preparation for me to get out of there.

With that change, I should actually have more time to get out and ride this year. My kids will be heading to their grandparent's house for most of the summer, and any other time I wanted to get out I should have no problems (most of the time) with getting a sitter. Once I am in my new place I plan on having everyone over to hang out, talk about motorcycles and maybe char some flesh on an open fire. A few beers might even be consumed to go along with it!

Hope the new year and riding season finds everyone well, and I look forward to the new season of being able to hang with my buds.

Later,

Jeff

Great ride today guy's thanks for planning it, Foolio it was nice to meet you welcome to the disfunctional bunch! hopefully we havnt scared you off from any other rides, well here is my usual documentation of todays ride!

The Route: thanks Jeff & Jeff for leading today!

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Welcome Foolio: Sweet Bike!

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The wait: ( known as the 35 to 40 minutes Jeff takes to freshen up before the rides)

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and of course our usual photo stop:

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thanks!

Michael

LOL.

Hope we didn't scare off Foolio, either, but a pic is worth a thousand words.

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Right, "miss"????? As George Carlin said,..."biker a$$holes".

Now more pics!

Soon video of me filming the road. (As all are faster than me). LOL.

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I love that touch, jeph,....(did I spell it right?)

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And here's how you keep 2, 6th gens from knocking into each other, in a small trailer. (Another helpful concoction, with Motovation sliders).

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I might be in for a bit. Let me know a time and we will see what is going on.

Later,

Jeff

Speak now, or, I shall forever hold my sleep. LOL.

Well, no one had anything to say, so I went out and did my own thing. Ended up heading to my friends house in my old home town and stayng over night. All in all, 7 hours on the bike, and over 300 miles.

Maybe we can try again some time, I am normally at least open to suggestions.

Later,

Jeff

Hi Gang --

Been absent for a while - busy with work travel, vacations, family stuff, boat on lake, etc (I know, violin music for sympathy...).

But, I have been keeping the bike clean and ready for a ride! Anyone up for bike night in Royal Oak on Thursday night? Perhaps a bit of a ride prior to getting there? Not sure about the upcoming weekend.

But, on a recent family trip in NW Michigan, drove hwy 22 from Manistee to Leeland. Would be a great road to hit on the bikes for a 2-day trip. Let's see if there is any way for a few of us to get 'kitchen passes' for such an event. Maybe even on a thur/fri or mon/tue to keep the weekends open?

Look forward to a ride soon!

see ya -- Jeff

Hey Everybody, I'm new around here. I'm living in Milford for the summer and I just got a 99 VFR800 on 6/30/07. I've put about 1600 miles on it so far and I really like it. I'm riding up to Houghton Lake this weekend. Hopefully I can meet up with a couple of you sometime.

ToddACimerHey Everybody, I'm new around here. I'm living in Milford for the summer and I just got a 99 VFR800 on 6/30/07. I've put about 1600 miles on it so far and I really like it. I'm riding up to Houghton Lake this weekend. Hopefully I can meet up with a couple of you sometime.

Welcome to the group! These are great guys and know their stuff.

On a Side note... Anyone interested in riding this thursday down in Royal Joke?!!! I am currently installing my frame sliders from motovation. Turns out the dealer sold me a California model!!! So I have all this extra Emissions Crap on it :pissed: So installing my right side sliders is going to be as complicated as installing my left side!!! I was up till 1 am last night #$$%^% with it.

Guys...sheesh...I've been out of touch...23 pages of new posts when I signed in this evening.

What's going on with me? Well, plenty. Child #3 was born on June 18th and we basically haven't stopped since. It's been a constant cavalcade of people coming over to see the baby, plus working 4 days for my father in law, then working two weekends for my buddy Vince and his landscaping company, plus some travel for work, all the while trying to adjust to the new zone defense at home...needless to say, the bike hasn't been out much this summer.

Now we're selling our house so I have a number of honey-do's on the list yet to get done. We are staying in Michigan, but will likely move south or southwest...out of Oakland county...hopefully to somewhere like Saline or Brighton or Pinckney...so you aren't going to get rid of me that easily. If you know of anyone looking for a nice ranch, in tip top shape, in White Lake Twp please let me know. We totally remodeled the house this year (Rivcyko has seen it) so it's in about as good a shape as it'll be in. I could start a whole new thread on the upkeep and maintenance I've done on it...

August is a total wash out for me. I'm working two weekends down at MIS, plus 10 days on vacation, plus I'm getting snipped...yes I will be singing soprano as of August 10th. Not much bikey bikey for Lobster.

Anyway, that's the update. Wish I could ride more. I'll try to keep in touch. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Moving further South! Woo hoo!

I haven't been out much either and I don't have a new baby so don't feel bad. Life happens.

Does your doctor offer bulk deals?

theoxmoleMoving further South! Woo hoo!

I haven't been out much either and I don't have a new baby so don't feel bad. Life happens.

Does your doctor offer bulk deals?

DOn't get snipped.... the "return on investment" as promised by your wives, may not be as glorious as promised...... don't ask me how I know........... :blink:

Kanadian Ken

theoxmoleMoving further South! Woo hoo!

I haven't been out much either and I don't have a new baby so don't feel bad. Life happens.

Does your doctor offer bulk deals?

DOn't get snipped.... the "return on investment" as promised by your wives, may not be as glorious as promised...... don't ask me how I know........... :rolleyes:

Who invited this damned Kanadian into a Michigan thread anyway? :lol:

Oh, wait, I'm from Ohio. Good advice Ken.

Hey!

Congratulations on child #3, Larry! I trust baby and mom are doing well.

..and it sounds like you'll be moving into my neighborhood: Brighton.

Gary

RivcykoSpeak now, or, I shall forever hold my sleep. LOL.

Stop Snorring..... :warranty:

Who invited this damned Kanadian into a Michigan thread anyway? :lol:

Oh, wait, I'm from Ohio. Good advice Ken.

Dale, are you going to scratch them new tires up this weekend at all?

ToddACimerHey Everybody, I'm new around here. I'm living in Milford for the summer and I just got a 99 VFR800 on 6/30/07. I've put about 1600 miles on it so far and I really like it. I'm riding up to Houghton Lake this weekend. Hopefully I can meet up with a couple of you sometime.

Howdy! Welcome to this section, of the nut-house.

foolio3256Welcome to the group! These are great guys and know their stuff.

On a Side note... Anyone interested in riding this thursday down in Royal Joke?!!! I am currently installing my frame sliders from motovation. Turns out the dealer sold me a California model!!! So I have all this extra Emissions Crap on it :unsure: So installing my right side sliders is going to be as complicated as installing my left side!!! I was up till 1 am last night #$$%^% with it.

Well, how'd they come out? Got some trim, for the hole, if you need it. (That didn't sound right). :joystick:

LobsterGuys...sheesh...I've been out of touch...23 pages of new posts when I signed in this evening.

What's going on with me? Well, plenty. Child #3 was born on June 18th and we basically haven't stopped since. It's been a constant cavalcade of people coming over to see the baby, plus working 4 days for my father in law, then working two weekends for my buddy Vince and his landscaping company, plus some travel for work, all the while trying to adjust to the new zone defense at home...needless to say, the bike hasn't been out much this summer.

:thumbsup:

Now we're selling our house so I have a number of honey-do's on the list yet to get done. We are staying in Michigan, but will likely move south or southwest...out of Oakland county...hopefully to somewhere like Saline or Brighton or Pinckney...so you aren't going to get rid of me that easily. If you know of anyone looking for a nice ranch, in tip top shape, in White Lake Twp please let me know. We totally remodeled the house this year (Rivcyko has seen it) so it's in about as good a shape as it'll be in. I could start a whole new thread on the upkeep and maintenance I've done on it...

Beautiful home. You guys should see the fireplace, in the living room. LOL. And the door stoppers, are the coolest, I've ever seen! LOL.

August is a total wash out for me. I'm working two weekends down at MIS, plus 10 days on vacation, plus I'm getting snipped...yes I will be singing soprano as of August 10th. Not much bikey bikey for Lobster.

So my next voice mail will sound like the Chipmunks?

Anyway, that's the update. Wish I could ride more. I'll try to keep in touch. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

weaselphdWho invited this damned Kanadian into a Michigan thread anyway? :lol:

Oh, wait, I'm from Ohio. Good advice Ken.

Dale, are you going to scratch them new tires up this weekend at all?

??????????????????? Give Weasel a chance to try out the new cam.??

Got A DVD, from Poncho today. :thumbsup:

A full weekend, here. Next weekend's Mid-Ohio, boys!

Got caught in the worst hail storm, I have honesly seen in my life, last night. Do'n 70 on 23N. Rain, bigger rain, small hail, (As I am slowing to a crawl, very quickly), road flooded at least 4", Hail is now quarter sized some as large as golf balls. (I s#!t you, not), At this point, off at Willis rd. E., as soon as I turn, get it up to the max speed of 5 mph, (both feet out, as the road levels, the water is deeper, [8"] and I driving on a layer of flowing marbles), I feel something brush my back and back of the bike. I stop, slowly. Look back. A tree had fallen across about 85% of the road. Now puckered and freezing, I find my way another 1/8 mi. to cover of a gas station awning. Had a small restore of faith in humanity, as 2 folks offered to let me sit in there cars. God bless 'em. I Politely and respectfully declind. As it was appreciated, but I was already soaked, and they were prolly going to have mold problems with there seats, forever more, had I accepted. LOL.

Rivcyko

weaselphdWho invited this damned Kanadian into a Michigan thread anyway? :lol:

Oh, wait, I'm from Ohio. Good advice Ken.

Dale, are you going to scratch them new tires up this weekend at all?

??????????????????? Give Weasel a chance to try out the new cam.??

Got A DVD, from Poncho today. :thumbsup:

A full weekend, here. Next weekend's Mid-Ohio, boys!

Got caught in the worst hail storm, I have honesly seen in my life, last night. Do'n 70 on 23N. Rain, bigger rain, small hail, (As I am slowing to a crawl, very quickly), road flooded at least 4", Hail is now quarter sized some as large as golf balls. (I s#!t you, not), At this point, off at Willis rd. E., as soon as I turn, get it up to the max speed of 5 mph, (both feet out, as the road levels, the water is deeper, [8"] and I driving on a layer of flowing marbles), I feel something brush my back and back of the bike. I stop, slowly. Look back. A tree had fallen across about 85% of the road. Now puckered and freezing, I find my way another 1/8 mi. to cover of a gas station awning. Had a small restore of faith in humanity, as 2 folks offered to let me sit in there cars. God bless 'em. I Politely and respectfully declind. As it was appreciated, but I was already soaked, and they were prolly going to have mold problems with there seats, forever more, had I accepted. LOL.

Holy sh!t Trav! Falling trees! That's something we haven't discussed on here before! And 8" of water on the road! I hit one deep puddle like that (broken water main in the dark) ONCE and had to surgically remove my Sargent. Glad you came out alright though. So how do you like the Corsa IIIs in the wet? :unsure:

Yes, I will be riding at some point. I know for sure I'm taking the CRF out to the trails Saturday afternoon with Davis for a couple hours but Sunday I need to exercise the VFR. I'd like to stay around home if possible but maybe I can sweet talk the wifey poo.

Trav...any chance you have access to some weather reports before you leave the house? I'm quite sure they have that technology now down in Ypsitucky... :unsure:

Three kids + five jobs = bike under the cover. (I know, I know, I know...insert pity party here.)

Life has been crazy and will likely continue to be the rest of the summer. Maybe I can get out with you guys one afternoon in September...I hope.

Hey guys, Sounds like life is happening to everyone. I am still up for a ride this thurs if anyone is interested! The frame sliders are sweet i must admitt i did a fantastic job. I will post pics as soon as i can figure out how. On a side note i rode 400 miles this past week. Took a trip to Oshkosh Wi for an Air show ( as i am a student pilot) and brought the bike with me. Tooled around the Oshkosh area with the viffer and it was sweet. I definatly need my throttlemeisters (already on order).

foolio3256Hey guys, Sounds like life is happening to everyone. I am still up for a ride this thurs if anyone is interested! The frame sliders are sweet i must admitt i did a fantastic job. I will post pics as soon as i can figure out how. On a side note i rode 400 miles this past week. Took a trip to Oshkosh Wi for an Air show ( as i am a student pilot) and brought the bike with me. Tooled around the Oshkosh area with the viffer and it was sweet. I definatly need my throttlemeisters (already on order).

Ha... I was just in that area 2.5 weeks ago, West Bend, WI to be exact for the 07' BMW rally. We then drove through Oshkosk on our way to Marquette, MI. Anyway, I heard of two single engine stunt pilots crashing up there... was it while you were there? Just curious?

JSZR2

foolio3256Hey guys, Sounds like life is happening to everyone. I am still up for a ride this thurs if anyone is interested! The frame sliders are sweet i must admitt i did a fantastic job. I will post pics as soon as i can figure out how. On a side note i rode 400 miles this past week. Took a trip to Oshkosh Wi for an Air show ( as i am a student pilot) and brought the bike with me. Tooled around the Oshkosh area with the viffer and it was sweet. I definatly need my throttlemeisters (already on order).

Ha... I was just in that area 2.5 weeks ago, West Bend, WI to be exact for the 07' BMW rally. We then drove through Oshkosk on our way to Marquette, MI. Anyway, I heard of two single engine stunt pilots crashing up there... was it while you were there? Just curious?

Actually there were a couple of crashes, 2 P-51's crashed on a formation landing killing one of them and another plane crashed the first day at a near by airport...don't know if it was a student or not. Engine probs.

So No one is up for riding tonight!?!?!?

I would, but I'm riding the Harley to Sturgis, SD, for the bike rally...leaving tomorrow morning and gone all next week, so there's still a lot of stuff I have to do this evening. Ron

foolio3256So No one is up for riding tonight!?!?!?

VIPERonI would, but I'm riding the Harley to Sturgis, SD, for the bike rally...leaving tomorrow morning and gone all next week, so there's still a lot of stuff I have to do this evening. Ron

foolio3256So No one is up for riding tonight!?!?!?

Oh well, have fun it sturgis.

I would, but I'm riding the Harley to Sturgis, SD, for the bike rally...leaving tomorrow morning and gone all next week, so there's still a lot of stuff I have to do this evening. Ron

So No one is up for riding tonight!?!?!?

Oh well, have fun it sturgis.

I would, but I'm riding the Harley to Sturgis, SD, for the bike rally...leaving tomorrow morning and gone all next week, so there's still a lot of stuff I have to do this evening. Ron

So No one is up for riding tonight!?!?!?

Oh well, have fun it sturgis.

D-oh. Mid-Ohio. :wheel:

Are you guys avoiding me?

jeff993vfrYes, a ride is in order!

I've been crazy busy, been out for only 1 ride in last 3 weeks (on my birthday!).

This coming weekend is bad for me.

But, is there still a bike night on Thursday's in Royal Oak? Weather should be nice tomorrow I think.

I'll keep an eye posted here. Would be good to hear the rumble of some other VFRs!

-- Jeff

I Definately want to go tonight...will be watching this post close. What time frame? I have an appointmnet @ 7:00 that will last an hour. So if you are already gone, give me someone cell phone and I will meet up with in Downtown RO. I live 3 miles away!

Jeff,

I can meet you at your house between 6:15 and 6:30. I'll leave my place around 6. I have a stamped KP for the evening.

Foolio, I'll PM you my cell number in case you want to call.

Larry

jeff993vfrHi --

Not sure exactly when I can take off. Waiting to here from a friend that just got into motorcycling (with a new harley of all things...).

I'm guessing now leaving around 6:30 or 7pm.

I'll post up when/if I know more. Larry, we could swing by or meet somewhere in-between?

see ya -- Jeff

Well? How'd it go? Wha'd 'ya guys tink of Jeph? Pretty cool guy. Michael, Did you make it? Where's my pics? LOL.

Hey Travis --

Here was the roll call:

Larry yellow VFR

Jeff white VFR

John (Jeff's friend) Black HD Nighttrain

Jeph R/W/B VFR

Ron brown loafers (no bike)

Saw a wide range of bikes, including a 'prince' (the artist) themed chopper (why?!), Ducati 1098 tricolore, a couple of other VFRs, and every sport bike imaginable.

Got a bit of a late start, so didn't get to RO until maybe 9pm or so, but still very busy.

I had my camera, but forgot to take pics!!

If the weather continues to hold, we'll have to give it another shot!

see ya -- Jeff

Poop.

Sunday, (today), is the Holly run.

Hope Dale will come out, to see me.

Miss you guys, and the season is toast. 5 min standing, 20 min. riding, is all I can stand. Then it's 2 hrs sitt'n or laying. :goofy: :idea3: :goofy: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: Medical science MUST have a solution. I will not, NOT ride. Perhaps a Spyder, is in order.

RivcykoPoop.

Sunday, (today), is the Holly run.

Hope Dale will come out, to see me.

Miss you guys, and the season is toast. 5 min standing, 20 min. riding, is all I can stand. Then it's 2 hrs sitt'n or laying. :goofy: :idea3: :goofy: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: Medical science MUST have a solution. I will not, NOT ride. Perhaps a Spyder, is in order.

Riv whats wrong, i must have missed something?

Not gonna make it today man. Kids, wife, work. . . and I really shouldn't get the bike out of the garage anymore today. I'll tell you about it later. :goofy:

theoxmoleand I really shouldn't get the bike out of the garage anymore today. I'll tell you about it later. :goofy:

...based on your nickname (human frame slider) I'm almost afraid to ask...

theoxmoleNot gonna make it today man. Kids, wife, work. . . and I really shouldn't get the bike out of the garage anymore today. I'll tell you about it later. :goofy:

I dont think that your leathers can take any more road testing! :goofy:

No, no road testing leathers or human frame sliding. The leathers and bike are just fine. Just don't tell Wood County where I was today. I refuse to say anymore! I'll gladly tell you guys about it in person. I'll switch leathers and go riding again this week. :goofy:

Top speed was,........?????

Michael,

My spine is breaking down. like a sugar cube in boiling water. (Re-herniated the poerated on disc.) Other side now.

Got out for a tad, today. Beautiful overcast day, 54F. Prolly the last.

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Yay.

RivcykoGot out for a tad, today. Beautiful overcast day, 54F. Prolly the last.

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Yay.

Hey Trav, where did you take the pics?? Been a while since I've seen what I remember as lakes.

Haha out here the washes are called rivers, my kids couldnt believe the first time they went back to Michigan and there was water in the rivers there!! LOL

LOL. It's Ford lake. No swimmie, swimmie. 1/20th of a mile from my house. Just west of lake in the woods.

RivcykoLOL. It's Ford lake. No swimmie, swimmie. 1/20th of a mile from my house. Just west of lake in the woods.

What a small world, lived at Lake in the Woods when Mark "the Bird" Fiedrich(sp?) pitched for Detroit, met him at a party in the clubhouse, was a BIG party night! also watched Bob Seger play at Bimbo's on the Hill in Ann Arbor, was a buck cover charge,,DAMN I'm old!! Great memories tho!! I really miss Michigan people, great times there. EH????

If you tell me, that you know Randy Paul, I'll s#!t myself.

Good for you Trav. I worked all day, came home and did some more remote work. I really enjoyed the two months I had off. This job thing is really cutting into my riding time. I put Stabil in my tank last weekend. I need to get it out one more time anyway. Probably should head toward your house and get that hugger. . . .

Come and get it! :salesman:

:goofy: PSSSSST, hey Trav, think it's time for a new thread,,, or are you still in '07?? :lol:

Jeff! Kill this puppy!