| Author | Message | ||
     V2win |
Get to it girl. Hope to see you on it soon.  | ||
| Racerboy |
DAve...How are you feeling?...John said he thought he'd seen a post by you that you had the flu...We missed you in AR... See Ya! Bob | ||
| Gravedigger |
Dave, Where were you??? You could helped Bob and John defend SLAB's honor! Don't worry, as usaul thier riding spoke for itself! Keith | ||
| Kevyn |
...FYI, there will be an open air 'revival' service on Saturday in Springfield, IL at the State Fair Grounds...under the canopy at the new 'short track' grounds, with the choir warming up at 3PM. The real singing, shouting and praying will commence at 7PM. Sunday service will be held on 'the big track'. Much jubilation and excitement will be accompanied by malted refreshments, cooked animal offerings, lemonade for the timid and totalers. Expect to hear a mechanical symphony at full tilt boogie and see a spectacle witnessed only once in a life time. The legendary and much revered Brother 750 will likely lead a select group of practictioners on a 25 mile struggle to cross the line into history amid an epic song of praise sung by the congregations standing and jumping in the aisles, cheering wildly for the podium ascent! Ya don't want to miss this! Rich King, Scott Parker, Chris Carr, Jay Springsteen, Terry Poovey; the annointed etal, playing out a spectacle that can only be witnessed at The Springfield Mile... | ||
| Racerboy |
Saturday's Ride, Sept 27, LEAVE the Eureka QT at 0930...We will head east and pick up some Illini at the Shell Station south of I-255, Route 3, Quarry Road on the right...Then down the Bluff Road, ferry at St Gen and on to A and C and many other good roads...We can improvise along the way and I have no idea where the lunch stop will be...Hope you can join us... See Ya! Bob | ||
| Kevyn |
Tough choice, do I want a revival watching from the stands? Or, do I want a 'moving' revival? Hmmm? Maybe a bit of both is in order! | ||
| Gravedigger |
Bob, Sorry, can't make it this Saturday. Hmmm, Springfield Sunday afternoon, maybe. Have you guys considered Ralph Waynes Backyard BBQ the following weekend. It appears as though I might be able to sneak out of here Friday afternoon (Oct 3) but have to be back in Q-town Saturday by 5 pm (friends weeding reception). I know most of the event is on Saturday but I am going to make an attempt to catch part of it that morning. Keith | ||
| Gravedigger |
Damn! Just noticed on the other website, that you are headed towards MAC. UUUGGGHHH! | ||
| Josh_ |
Bob, what time at the Shell station? Nevermind I found it at HSTA. I'll be there before 10. If you're coming to the east side least I can do is ride! What type of ride is expected? S1? RS? S3? edited by josh_ on September 27, 2003 | ||
| Kevyn |
Illinois dirt, it's not just for farming In the 25 laps around the track there were 40 different leaders. One mile to go, the crowd was hushed, all eyes riveted on 13 riders heading down the back stretch, dicing for a draft into turns 3& 4, side by side by side out of turn 4 WFO down the front stretch to the finish line... Brute horsepower. Who ever led was pursued madly for every inch of ground he led with. Chris Carr used every trick in his bag to take the lead and hold it when he could. Springer was dicing through the pack, from his last pole place start he picked riders off one by one. Side by side down the back stretch out of turn 2, Springer, Carr, King, Atherton, Poovey, Copp, drafting into 3 to blast out on 4 trying to grab the line on 1...lap after lap after lap after lap. 18 riders started, 15 finished, 13 were in the pack on the front stretch when Kevin Atherton raced side by side with Joe Kopp and Rich King out of turn 4 towards the finish line. The stands were packed, the fans were on their feet cheering wildly, jumping up and down, arms pumping in the air cheering their favorite ride forward as if they could magically propel them into the lead for that one taste of victory at The Springfield Mile, the AMA Grand National Season Finale, $7000 to the victor... Atherton's brakes were gone in the 6th lap, he could barely slow the beast, he had to take a line and hold it and hope and pray no one wanted the turf in front...no place to go except forward to the front. Willy G. was in the pits, the last event of the season. The AMA had allowed the factory team to use the #100 plate for this season and then it would be retired. The bikes were all a special silver for HD's 100th Anniversary, Rich King was riding the jewel...a Suzuki had taken fastest lap in qualifying heats...Kevin Varnes on the American Suzuki Motor Corporation ride was drafting Atherton waiting to open the throttle and let it rip... Joe Kopp opened it up and swung outside to pass Varnes and Atherton, Atherton was tucked and ready, Varnes was gaining inside getting ready for the pass... ....King was moving between Varnes and Atherton, Kopp was gaining ground on the outside quickly, Atherton had to be feeling King and Kopp's bikes roaring nearer and nearer, using his draft to push them past him, he was so small on that bike you could barely see him melting into the tank... ...Atherton was letting no one past, side by side with Kopp on the outside and King inside he was headed down the line...King was rolling up even with Kopp, Atherton was inches ahead, inches! ...Kings bike, the factory harley wearing the #100 plate was just too much, it gained again and again, Kopp was even up, eye to eye to eye, three racers...three machines...inches apart, heading for the finish line...who was going to stand atop the podium? Who would stand to the left, and to the right?... ...the finish line was a blur ahead, King surged ahead of Atherton, Kopp was gaining but not enough. King pulled out strong, half a bike ahead of Atherton, Atherton was pulling stronger, straining to beat Kings small lead...another fifty yards and Atherton's small frame would have made the difference. There just weren't fifty yards left...King was across the line, it was Atherton and Kopp side by side, axle to axle... ...Atherton's National Cycle XR 750 had the juice for sure, a mere 2 inches ahead of Kopp, he followed King across the line and into victory circle for Season Finale podium finish. Rich King, Kevin Atherton and Joe Kopp. Big Winners at The Springfield Mile! | ||
| V2win |
Hi Kev, No need to go anymore. Just wait for your report. Thanks Hey, check out the KC mob section. I have been shaking the bee hive. | ||
| Gravedigger |
John, I think you got them stirred up now. | ||
| Dave |
Hey all I am alive and kickin'. I overcame the bug but missed the AR ride. I decided to jump on the Jurassic Tiger and ride.... My only schedule was Knoxville for the Demo ride, Statesville to see Brian @ Tilley's and a Triumph Dragon raid last weekend. As always, it's refreshing to be with a dealership guy that's enthused about Buell. I hung out at Tilley's for a few hours while it rained. (Every trip to NC ya know) Brian just needs to buy my Tiger from me so he can hit those NC gravel and dirt roads. Talk about the perfect bike! Then I may have a nice chuck to throw down on a XB12S or R. http://webpages.charter.net/thunder1200/public/Tiger%20Dragon%20Raid.html I rode to the NC and SC coast then looped back coming up the Savannah river through Augusta GA and north. I rode both the 1200 Firebolt and Lightning at Knoxville. Erik didn't make it but Peggy was there from BRAG. She as well as the others there were terrific. Lots of door prizes and plenty of opportunity to ride the new Buells. The dealership had breakfast for us and lunch as well. Rode to Deal's Gap for the Triumph Dragon raid and met my brother there on Saturday. He brought the rain with him but it cleared nicely for Sunday. Saturday I rode with 5 others (Sprints and Speed Triples) on Wayah Rd. Sure it was rainin' so we took it easy and had a comfortable pace. The Tiger doesn't corner as well as I'd like but I'm sure it's mostly the operator. I was dragging the left peg quite a bit but never the right side. Come to find out, the lil peg guard piece for the right side was missing. The left side has been ground down nicely. I could never get the suspension set up correctly. The front doesn't have any adjustment and felt like it was loosing traction comin' out of the corners. So I met up with my brother on Saturday. He trucked the Triumph up from SC. It was his first bike and my 2nd and has been in the family since 1977. I carried it around for years and gave it back to him in 1996. Everywhere we went it drew a crowd and was the oldest Triumph at the Rally. Of course, as with any old Trumpet, they gotta show their character. Attempting to head down 129 to get on the Cherohala, it decided to be a single rather than a twin. I ended up reseating a spark plug wire into the coil to get it firing again. Just in time for the skies to dump on us. He had his denim rain suit and I managed to have just my rain jacket on when it really came down. My boots soon filled with water but my brother was soaked. Sunday proved to be a perfect day for riding and I even rode the old Triumph about 6 miles into Tellico plains and NC 360. It's a neat riding bike for sure. Something about the front drum brake jumping all around when ya mash it that can be a bit unsettling. It's waaaaaaaay fun to ride. If the brakes were better.....I may have been hard pressed to give it back. Overall the Tiger is a great bike. Lots of cargo capacity...power...good handling...comfortable...etc. But...It ain't workin' for me. It just doesn't have the grin factor to keep me smilin'. In a word....I find it Vanilla. Anyone know of someone that is interested in a 2001 Tiger? :-) DAve | ||
| Dave |
Anyone doing the BRAG event in AZ? hahahaha DAve | ||
| Racerboy |
Moto Fatalities http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/News/St.+Louis+City+%2F+County /F881308DF2B9C0A286256DAE007D2751?OpenDocument&Headline=Middle-aged+riders+are+f ueling+rise+in+motorcycle+deaths,+experts+say&highlight=2%2Cmotorcycle | ||
| Josh_ |
>more money to buy horsepower than experience to handle it. Not true, they have plenty of money to buy experience. They just don't. >when a man lost control on Illinois Route 160 near Highland and smashed into a tree 250 feet from where he left the pavement. Investigators said he probably had been speeding. Hmm, ya think he was speeding? | ||
| Racerboy |
Ron Widman found this on KMOV.com Ozarks' back roads were made for motorcycling 03:56 PM CDT on Friday, August 22, 2003 By CLIFF SCHIAPPA, Associated Press Writer EMINENCE, Mo. (AP) -- Sweepers, hairpins, windies or twisties: Whatever you call them, the curvy roads that wind through the hills and valleys of the Ozarks provide motorists with either exhilaration or nightmares. It all depends on how many tires are beneath you. If you're crowded into the rear of a station wagon, where the air conditioning is only a rumor and you're facing backward, the ride could be quite uncomfortable. But if you've got just two wheels beneath you and you're facing forward, leaning into each curve and feeling the wind against your face at 60 mph, it can be just the opposite -- a thrill ride worthy of any theme park roller coaster. Interstates are great for getting from one place to another in the shortest amount of time. The goal is the destination, the highway is just the means to the end. But for motorcyclists, the goal is often finding the best roads, turning around at some point to head back home via another unique route that doesn't follow the flight of a crow. The two-lane blacktops that meander through Missouri's Ozarks region offer plenty of opportunities for motorcyclists not only to enjoy beautiful scenery but also to test their skills and agility. Case in point: Missouri 19 from Salem south to Eminence, through deep valleys and with challenging curves south of the Shannon County line as the road snakes along the Current River. Heavy woods hug the pavement, giving up just enough real estate to allow two lanes without a shoulder. Once in Eminence, hungry cyclists can take a seat on the balcony of the Ozark Orchard restaurant, across the highway from the Shannon County Courthouse. A mile south of town, the Cedar Stone Lodge offers rooms and cabins at reasonable rates that include breakfast. In cooler weather the fireplace in the great room lends a cozy atmosphere as guests meet each other to share Ozark adventure stories. Motorcyclists wanting to explore southernmost Missouri and the numerous lakes along the Arkansas state line should consider a couple of routes: U.S. 160 between Forsyth and West Plains, and Missouri 86 from Cassville to where it intersects U.S. 65 south of Branson. On the 90-mile stretch of U.S. 160, riders will find some straight stretches to twist their throttle wrist as well as some tight curves through the Mark Twain National Forest. In some spots, the road follows hillcrests that offer terrific panoramas of the rolling countryside. Scott Evans, an employee of West Plains Motorsports in West Plains, says motorcyclists like the southern Missouri roads because they "like to weave and turn." "People on crotch rockets like to run it fast and scrape pegs," Evans said, in lingo familiar to motorcyclists. (Rough translation: "Leaning so deeply into a curve on a high-performance motorcycle that the footrests touch the pavement."  Just east of Springfield, U.S. 60 meets Missouri 125, which provides a southerly side trip to a ferry that takes passengers (and motorcyles) across Bull Shoals Lake to Arkansas. The well-maintained road has plenty of hills and curves with a number of places to fill the tanks of bikes and riders. Springfield residents Gregg and Tammy McNabb run Gene's Gallery, a shop that sells motorcycle accessories. The McNabbs cruise the Ozarks on a 2003 Honda Candy Red Gold Wing, customized with plenty of chrome. They like to ride, Gregg McNabb said, because "we get away from everything and the freedom." Amanda Denney, the 24-year-old general manager of Denney's Harley-Davidson in Springfield, has ridden as a passenger through the Ozarks since she was a child. She favors Missouri 125 because "it's unspoiled, pristine." "You can ride for 15 miles and not see anyone else," Denney said on a recent Saturday afternoon as customers filled her recently expanded showroom just before closing time. Half as long as the U.S. 60 jaunt, the 45 miles of Missouri 86 between Cassville and Forsyth hugs the Arkansas border as it passes through the westernmost portion of the Mark Twain National Forest. Many riders who travel Missouri 86 can't resist the draw of Branson. There's plenty to do and see, with loads of motel rooms and enough buffets to satisfy any grazer. But motorcyclists beware, with all the car traffic prior to show times at the theaters, you'll be sucking a full dose of exhaust as you idle on Missouri 76. And watch out for all the four-wheel vehicles making left turns, which motorcyclists know can be a serious safety issue. As autumn approaches, wise visitors to the Ozarks will be making motel reservations weeks in advance. It's a great time of year to enjoy the last ride of the season, and the scenery will invite you to gaze in all directions. But keep your eyes on the road. Tips for a safe and successful Ozarks jaunt Experience is a wonderful teacher. Here are some tips for a successful motorcycle trip through the Missouri Ozarks (or anywhere else for that matter): Safety should be your top concern. Expect the unexpected when rounding curves or topping hills. Not only will you meet oncoming traffic, but you could happen upon wildlife or wandering livestock as well as spilled sand and oil or wet leaves that can wreak havoc with your control. Also, make sure your motorcycle is in good condition with reliable brakes and deep tread on the tires. Remember, there is a helmet law in Missouri. Bring along the essentials: Missouri highway map that shows the remote county roads; a gasoline siphon hose for the long stretch of highway that only seems to have closed gas stations or none at all; an extra ignition key for when you drop one into a lake; bungee cords to fasten down your Ozarks souvenirs; a rain suit, because the sun doesn't always shine; and plastic cleaner and cloth to remove the squashed bugs from your windshield or face mask. Enjoy the local color and flavor of the Ozarks. Residents are proud of their heritage and enjoy chatting with visitors. Pull over and ask about a town's history or the best cafe for a slice of apple pie. And bring a camera. Scenic at any time of year, the hills in autumn will be saturated with hues ranging from bright yellow to deep red. | ||
| Racerboy |
Subject: First Saturday Saddle Sore 1,000 Anyone??? On a whim I checked the weather for the flight path this coming Saturday day, night and Sunday and here's the deal... St Louis, Partly Cloudy/70, Showers possible/51, Showers possible/73 West Memphis, PC/80, Slight showers/50, Slight showers/80 Little Rock, Same as West Memphis Tulsa, PC, 75, 55, 75 Springfield, PC/73, Slight showers/51, Slight showers/74 Rolla, PC/72, Slight showers/52, Slight showers/73 That's pretty good riding weather... Bring water, apples, bananas, granola bars, sour hard candy (lemon drops) and change for the turnpikes...And all your regular all weather riding gear... If we leave the Eureka QT at 0900 it should put us back in at sometime after 0200 Sunday morning...The only problem with that is the Saturday night drunks will be out and we will have to be alert for this potentiality...We could start earlier if we wanted and have less exposure... You'll be surprised that you will not be as whipped as you expect...When I did my first SS, I led a ride the next morning and felt really sharp...Go figure! As I said before, if anyone wants to try a Bun Burner Gold 1,500 in 24, they can start the same time and place and we'll be there to see you in Sunday morning...It's route is STL, Jackson MS, Dallas TX, OK City, Tulsa, STL...All I'll say is that this one's tough... Sign up on the separate post from this one... See Ya! Bob | ||
| Racerboy |
Subject: Reminder - First Saturday Ride We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. First Saturday Ride Date: Saturday, October 4, 2003 Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM CDT (GMT-05:00) Join us as we strafe the roads of SE Missouri in pursuit of the perfect restaurant. All are welcome. Meet at the QT in Eureka, located at Hwy 109 & I-44. Note that Summer times apply: Meet at 8:00 a.m., kickstands up by 9:00. See you at the First Saturday Ride! | ||
| Racerboy |
Hey, you guys should give this a look...The ride on Saturday is 300+ miles of alphabet soup...And one of them is the infamous KK...Fifteen miles that can see triple digits all the way with sprints to "how big are they"?...For $35 you get the rally and one year membership, dogs and chili Friday eve, a sit down Saturday and ride home Sunday...Besides, this group really needs to see more Buells...John and I are going... http://home.kc.rr.com/mosilhsta/freddies.htm On the rally registration form the $45 join and ride fee is incorrect...It really is $35, as I said... See Ya! Bob |
