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Highlander51
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yesterday Pro Italia in Gledale Ca. put on an event called Cafe Desmo, a fund raiser to help rebuild some of the Angeles Crest HWY. What a great time. There was a bike show at the shop, lots of vintage Ducatis as well as many other beautiful bikes. Then a ride up the Crest to Newcombs's for lunch and a concert. Many Buell's showed up and the man himself, Erik Buell was there to chat with. I got there a little early and was able to talk with Erik and had him sign my air cover. Very nice man, but his rockstar status was pulling him in so many directions I think he was a little overwhelmed. He then played with the band which I missed because I needed to get home.
I hooked up with a guy on a Ducati 1098 and had a great ride home. The Duc pulled me on the straights, but the 1125 had no problem staying with him thru the tight corners and pulled him thru the sweepers.
Had a great time, I'm sure others here were there also. We SoCal guys should hook up more. I really enjoyed talking to fellow Bueller's and look forward to see you all again.

Mike

(Message edited by highlander51 on August 23, 2010)
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Dannybuell
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lucky Dog!
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Squish
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool beans.
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Marcodesade
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 04:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Erik was incredibly gracious as he traversed the parking lot, back and forth, autographing bikes.

I know because he never stopped smiling as I steered him toward the far corner to sign my own frame. He complimented me on my license plate ("SNARRRL").
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Jng1226
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sounds like a near-perfect day! Any pictures?
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Marcodesade
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

SCAB (Southern CA Area Buellers) posted a bunch on their Meetup.com page: http://www.meetup.com/Southern-California-Area-Bue llers-SCAB/photos/1036388/17416573/
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Desmo900
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I saw your Snarrl plates, you were 2 bikes up from mine in the parking lot/bike show.
It was indeed a great day. Now i gotta figure out how to preserve Erik's autograph on my frame.
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Rodrob
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can see some iPhone video I took here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR9kLrAqepI
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Marcodesade
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 09:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was wondering the same thing. I'll start a new thread . . .
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