VFRD Spring Ride 2018 - INFO

Abandon ship!!!!!!!!

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:goofy:

Anyone know if "Swag" is being collected for the dinner event?

Mid March bumpity. 

Paypal link for $35 reg https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/7ZEn4hID60

T-shirt order form link. https://www.customink.com/g/wxc0-00ba-rgep

MaxSwell, 2/10/2018 at 1:32 PM

Off Topic:

I raced a beach catamaran for 26 years. I learned that a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour a bunch of money into until it sinks. And yes, I have been sunk. In Corpus Christi Bay during a National Championship regatta. By my best friend. Fifty boats on the starting line and he runs into me and cuts a hull in two. :mad:

You're a dangerous man.  Sinks boats, runs into deer, what else is there you're not telling us?........

Bent, 3/24/2018 at 10:30 AM

You're a dangerous man.  Sinks boats, runs into deer, what else is there you're not telling us?........

Well... :offtopic:

it might be too gruesome for a family site like this. For example, while cutting wood for a lawn mowing customer (while in high school) with a double-bladed axe when, after the backstroke, coming forward I hooked a plastic clothes line. The rebound of the axe head nailed my right in the center of the top of my head. The plastic line took absorbed much energy.  Luckly the blade was extra dull. Not even a headache.

While using a would chipper in 2001 in my back yard something was ejected that hit me in the teeth, even though my head was way outside of the hopper chute. Knocked out two teeth and seriously broke another eight.

But my first broken bone was not until I was 50+ yrs. old. While snow skiing. But Deer Slaying was my best effort in that regard.  :squid:

My family has developed an acronym for me: GTBA. Glad To Be Alive (and walking around).

It seems I've had little regard for my body for much of my youth. Now it is paying me back big time with aches, pains and arthritis. Payback is a son-of-a-gun.

Now let's get back on-subject.

MaxSwell, 3/25/2018 at 1:11 PM

Well... :offtopic:

it might be too gruesome for a family site like this. For example, while cutting wood for a lawn mowing customer (while in high school) with a double-bladed axe when, after the backstroke, coming forward I hooked a plastic clothes line. The rebound of the axe head nailed my right in the center of the top of my head. The plastic line took absorbed much energy.  Luckly the blade was extra dull. Not even a headache.

While using a would chipper in 2001 in my back yard something was ejected that hit me in the teeth, even though my head was way outside of the hopper chute. Knocked out two teeth and seriously broke another eight.

But my first broken bone was not until I was 50+ yrs. old. While snow skiing. But Deer Slaying was my best effort in that regard.  :squid:

My family has developed an acronym for me: GTBA. Glad To Be Alive (and walking around).

It seems I've had little regard for my body for much of my youth. Now it is paying me back big time with aches, pains and arthritis. Payback is a son-of-a-gun.

Now let's get back on-subject.

This is on topic.....you ride a VFR, therefore, you abuse your body.  Glad to know about your other escapades.   Now, I know to keep a safe distance from you, LOL.....

Dutchy, 2/10/2018 at 3:08 PM

Abandon ship!!!!!!!!

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I could only wish, but a boat like that is too big for Minneapolis (City Of Lakes) Minnesota (Land of 10,000 Lakes) (although we have well over 10,000.

I do like the idea though.

I also want to thank Dutchy for his continued support and encouragement.

MaxSwell, 3/27/2018 at 4:43 PM

I could only wish, but a boat like that is too big for Minneapolis (City Of Lakes) Minnesota (Land of 10,000 Lakes) (although we have well over 10,000.

I do like the idea though.

I also want to thank Dutchy for his continued support and encouragement.

It's not about the boat.  It could be in a parking lot.  It's the crew.....

4 hours ago, Bent

It's not about the boat.  It could be in a parking lot.  It's the crew.....

I think their swimsuits are cute. :tongue:

Quickly approaching!!!! If you wanna come and haven't registered/reserved/ordered your shirt, please do so. Look forward to seeing everyone!

T-shirt link 

Spring Ride Activities:

Tapoco Lodge, supervised Dragon sticker application, Working on bikes, working on lines, working on emptying the cooler

- all things I look forward to at the Spring Ride.

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I'm in... I have meetings in Atlanta the week after the Spring Ride.

I'm flying into Atlanta 4 days early for my meetings and renting a car and driving up to Franklin (about 2 hours according to Google Maps)

Now I need to rent a bike for a couple of days...

I look forward to seeing everyone!!!!

I hope to make it this year. I would like to share a room. Please call or text at 859-466-2174 or email at bill.mersch@twc.com

Thanks,

Bill Mersch, aka Mister Bill 

9 minutes ago, MisterBill

I hope to make it this year. I would like to share a room. Please call or text at 859-466-2174 or email at bill.mersch@twc.com

Thanks,

Bill Mersch, aka Mister Bill 

Just don't get near the car for the next two weeks. 😀

23 minutes ago, Rush2112

I'm in... I have meetings in Atlanta the week after the Spring Ride.

I'm flying into Atlanta 4 days early for my meetings and renting a car and driving up to Franklin (about 2 hours according to Google Maps)

Now I need to rent a bike for a couple of days...

I look forward to seeing everyone!!!!

I would offer you the CB but it looks like it will be in use.  You can get a sweet deal on a HD rental from Timmy.

7 minutes ago, Sweeper

Just don't get near the car for the next two weeks. 😀

Hey, need help with PayPal link. How do you sign up for this event or where to send money?

25 minutes ago, Sweeper

I would offer you the CB but it looks like it will be in use.  You can get a sweet deal on a HD rental from Timmy.

Thank you for considering me in the offer... I really appreciate it!  That's the kind of camaraderie you only find here at VFRD! 

I found a sport bike rental place I may use.

7 hours ago, MisterBill

Hey, need help with PayPal link. How do you sign up for this event or where to send money?

https://paypal.me/pools/c/7ZEn4hID60

I just signed up. It's been a few years since I've been to this and am really looking forward to riding in that area again and seeing everyone!

I just signed up. Is it too late to order a shirt. I can't stay past Saturday morning. But it will be good to be there

for a minute.

wrestler

1 hour ago, wrestler

I just signed up. Is it too late to order a shirt. I can't stay past Saturday morning. But it will be good to be there

for a minute.

wrestler

I ordered a shirt and I will not be there.  Take mine.  If they dont believe you when the shirts are distributed, then we have bigger problems.

Thanks, Timmy.  I am glad you are nearer to us in Georgia now.  Maybe we can get together for some tale telling.

Wrestler

I'm out... work and weather conspired against me.  I started a new position on Monday and the VP handed me a load to handle before the weekend.

Have fun and stay safe!

... and dry if possible  :goofy:

Rush2112, ‎5‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 10:20 PM

I'm out... work and weather conspired against me.  I started a new position on Monday and the VP handed me a load to handle before the weekend.

Have fun and stay safe!

... and dry if possible  :goofy:

Sorry to hear that. I brought your fifth gen windscreen with me. Send me your address and the cost of shipping and it's yours.

wrestler, 5/17/2018 at 2:11 AM

Thanks, Timmy.  I am glad you are nearer to us in Georgia now.  Maybe we can get together for some tale telling.

Wrestler

 Natuurlik.

Dudes, I know I said I was coming but half way there about 9:30 at night near Lula,Ga I stopped for gas and the bike wouldn’t start. Some guy helped me jump it. I had no phone,so fearing stoppage in the wilderness of N. Ga I decided to return home and figure out the problem in the morning.

So, relatively new battery, perfect start in the morning, anybody got a diagnostic idea?

My first guess would be that you need a new battery, but you should check that the old one is getting charged while running by putting a voltmeter across the battery terminals. Unless you are seeing more than 13.5V with a few revs on board, the charging system could be failing. First place to check would be the stator-RR 3 pin connector, then I would also check the main 30A fuse, both are known to get some corrosion going which causes resistance and heat and can cause melting.

Thanks for the response. My battery is less than a year old. I think I will have to return to the stealership and have it looked at again. In. Couple of days I am going to install a voltmeter so I can monitor what it is doing on the road

MaxSwell, 5/19/2018 at 9:22 AM

Sorry to hear that. I brought your fifth gen windscreen with me. Send me your address and the cost of shipping and it's yours.

Thank you, Terry!

That was very kind... I read your PM, I think you have me confused with GloryRacer in regards to who changed your tire at Hog Tie...

Unless I was reeeeally drunk... lol

17 minutes ago, Rush2112

Thank you, Terry!

That was very kind... I read your PM, I think you have me confused with GloryRacer in regards to who changed your tire at Hog Tie...

Unless I was reeeeally drunk... lol

You are correct. When I met the Glorioso's at the meetup I realized my mistake.

Do you still need a windscreen?

T

Pictures and videos from 2018 Spring Memorial ride. I did not get all the videos I wanted, but enjoy for your pleasure.

And yes, Kimball, there is a new FRAM oil filter on the bike and I changed the oil.

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I've been busy and just realized that I neglected to post any pics from my trip. Four of us (Me, Rob, Rick, and Joe) met at the Microtel in Franklin on Sunday night before the event. We spent three days on the road doing the PreRide tour.

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Ten minutes into the ride we found this.

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I think Rick was trying to tell me something.

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First nights stay was Bristol. Rick couldn't wait to take a load off.

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Mr. "I'm kind of a big deal" eats breakfast at the BK.

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This place is a nice twenty minute ride from TheSnake. Worth the trip.

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Too good to pass up always make a run through Carvers Gap.

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We left it smokin!

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A quick stop for supplies and we were off to Little Switzerland.

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The wait for food was too long for Rick.

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There was a terrific storm after dark. We heard a knock at the door. The front desk said "she is a local, put her back out".

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We had a whole day of riding in the rain. Took the Parkway to minimize the traffic.

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Just as the rain let up, my bike decided to quit. We did battery swaps between the three sixth gens for the next two hours. On a good note, it was fun seeing how far we could go in twenty minutes!

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Todd to the rescue. 

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Spliced in some new wire and it was good as new.

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At the overlook with a big crowd. Not sure why Rob and Sean wanted to steal the picture from Misty.

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When you buy a BMW on your way to a ride, you have to study the manual.

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Someone called this the first meeting of the Bikes Made for Women Club.  Not me.

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Bob found a nice place to suit up for rain.

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Yes, he is "kind of a big deal".

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Sean and Paul had to tell their story to decide the winner of the Green Jersey.

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Paul turns out to be quite a story teller.

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Someone rode hard. I'm not sayin who.

Thanks to Bob, Ben, and Jason for a great event. Can't wait to do it again!

Some unedited video of the PreRide can be found here....

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_j196Kw9gR69uOIQHKikw?view_as=subscriber

Nice job recording the goings on Sweeper.  You are the VFRD historian!

And, in the end, everyone had a great time! :cheerleader:

MaxSwell, 7/18/2018 at 4:37 PM

And, in the end, everyone had a great time! :cheerleader: