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Rek
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 06:39 pm: | 
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YO Ferris,
I'll give you due credit it's a helluva an idea, wish I'd thought of it myself (grumble-grumble). I go the offer one better though...since I already ride my trusty ol' S3 2-3000 miles a week over every imaginable road surface known to the upper midwest (oil, gravel, sand, plain old rutted hard-pack and mud) I should be the one to garner the true-blue, dyed in the wool test-run. 
Barring that however; which is highly unlikely, my suggestion would be a Homecoming run on nothing but gravel. I don't think traditional maps would help much, unless you're packing a Dolorme Gazetteer for every state you're crossing. But the factory GPS might get a good test?
Rob
edited the grammar)
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M1combat
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 06:43 pm: |
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Well... What's to say it COULDN'T become a grand "around the world in 80 days" adventure? It's a shot in the dark and (forgive me Jerry) somewhat trivializes Jerry's involvement but what if we DID pass the bike from person to person until it went around the world (or at least to all the major adventure/touring hot spots (think "the gap" for adventure bikes)). Each person could be chosen based upon their availability and literary prowess... It would certainly take some MASSIVE amounts of planning, but hey, we won WWII right? It can't be as bad as all THAT... I'd imagine we would need five to eight people at least for the trek across the US alone. Maybe it should only be a trip across the US and then up to AK and back to East Troy?
Just a thought... Talk about a bidding war for a bike... I'd suspect Erik would end up with it in the end  .} |
Rek
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 06:50 pm: |
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Hey M1,
What a good idea. I'll pony up cash for a leg through my neck of the woods (does it help that I'm a published author?).
Rob |
M1combat
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 07:04 pm: |
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I don't know .
The first thing that helps is securing a bike... one of which the owner is willing to allow the excursion to take place.
I would imagine that there would indeed need to be some obvious and qualifying trait that everyone would need or there would be at least a few people getting all butt hurt that THEY weren't chosen... |
Court
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 07:26 pm: |
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Me?
I'm a sucker for cheap hotels. Far be it from me to violate convention by offering cash.
Put me down for two nights of cheap hotel rooms and 6 meals at the Wendy's of your choice.
Frankly, with Ferris on the bike, I could care less where he goes. Trust me Newbies, it's gonna be an adventure.
P.S. - this offer is null and void in Oklahoma and if said Ferris tries to violate the spirit by circling the Dome and having D run Happy Meals out to the road.
My advise...go. The details will handle themselves. Remember old friends...we're only here for the fun and Buell has ante'd up with a worthy toy.
Go Ferris Go....ANYWHERE!
Court |
Blake
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 07:40 pm: |
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It's not my morals that prevent me from allowing folks to conduct fund raisers via BadWeB; it is cowardice.  |
Oldog
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 10:18 pm: |
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Blake:
I have a great deal of respect for you and am grateful for the time and effort that you put forth to maintain this, "board". I also agree with the rules that govern this "comunity"
Are you ok with the fact that I am interested in seeing this happen?
Please under stand the following.
Like you and every one else here I work for a living.( just not regularly )
Jerry did not ask ME for any thing. I made the offer with a caveot no bike no gift.
I do not see this as Jerry with his hat out, I took it upon my self to throw down the glove
its easy when some one else pays for it I wanted to start something (good).
I believe that I can and should perpetrate random acts of kindness, I try to practice this as well.
Some times rather than giving to prevent or repair some "morbidity" I would like to cheer on a fellow middle class guy, doing something other than the "survivour" grade TV crap.
I see this as a means to participate and to give some thing to some one as a kindness. As I read through the various areas of the board and learn of things "Buellish" Jerry pops up again and again, like so many others here. Hosting commenting, organizing, all ways with Grace and Humor
If I have offended you or any one else I am sorry
I think that it would be a terrific thing if Jerry can do it and I want to participate
I would not be able to go but I would like to read about it.
Jerry to get my pitty, you have to die or have something horrible happen. Please don't,
My respect and admiration, Yours all ready,
But if you CAN go riding and would like to tell me and several thousand others about it and the Uly - cool, the truth was Bro that I read the posts, followed the links, And My Friend I think that its the right thing to do,
So with all DUE respect to everyone the offer still stands!
GO!, FERRIS GO! |
Blake
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:19 pm: |
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No problemo. The gesture was kind. Just can't let it develop into any kind of online fundraiser. Thanks mucho amigo. |
Chasespeed
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:22 pm: |
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Me?
I'm a sucker for cheap hotels. Far be it from me to violate convention by offering cash.
Put me down for two nights of cheap hotel rooms and 6 meals at the Wendy's of your choice.
Frankly, with Ferris on the bike, I could care less where he goes. Trust me Newbies, it's gonna be an adventure.
I was thinking tent, and a box or MREs
Besides, now since I am getting stationed in Maine for sure, I am gonna be on teh lookout for a used one..as there is NO WAY I can afford a new one..or I would have already put a deposit down..
Chase |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:41 pm: |
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UPDATE: it's too soon to make predictions or hand out details, but stuff IS happening!!!
thank you all for being as amped as i am -- it's your enthusiasm that's feeding this thing, and i appreciate it. will post more as i know more.
Ol Dog, i'm near speechless. thank you sir.
ride to roost,
Ferris |
Pdxs3t
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 11:45 pm: |
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Oldog,
That has been one of the coolest things I have read in a long time. 
GO FERRIS GO! |
Timbo
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 12:56 am: |
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I shoulda checked this thread sooner!
I hope it happens Ferris.
I honestly believe you are qualified and worthy of such an endeavor.
Note to Buell:
*Loan to Glean
while Ferris will,
*Ride to Lean
and many will,
*Read and Preen
Best wishes my friend. |
Court
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 05:12 am: |
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>>>>I am gonna be on teh lookout for a used one.
Good....we are neigh on dispatching young Ferris on a mission to make a used one. |
Peter
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 07:32 am: |
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Ferris,
I missed this thread before (I'm stuck with internet cafe access for a bit longer so I'm getting selective with the posts I read..), but you also have my support with this.
Please try and break it.
I'm seriously looking at one of these to replace the bikes in the garage after the Dakar. I need to get down to just one bike again, so do your best to find it's faults for me 
Pete2 Dakar |
Oldog
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 10:34 am: |
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Blake:
"de-nada amigo, gracia por provido las facilidad"
(yes it's spanglish)
Jerry keep me posted...
GO FERRIS GO!  |
Dino
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 11:25 am: |
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Ooooohhh, this is soooo exciting! The suspense is killing me! |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 12:06 pm: |
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Let it Rock, let it roll! Go Ferris - go!
GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Pdxs3t
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 03:49 pm: |
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GO FERRIS GO! |
Jerry_haughton
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 05:54 pm: |
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the "Ferris Bueller Rides Again" Ulysses XB12X flog is ON!!!
more details to come, it's been a whirlwind day, but gotta take a second to acknowledge the positive response from all of you here on this thread. to say i'm humbled, flattered and AMPED is putting it mildly. YOU people made this happen.
THANK YOU!
and (drum roll please) special thanks to Paul Elliott, aka Madduck, for offering up his brand-new (and yet-to-be-seen) Ulysses XB12X (heck, i even get to break it in for him!), and special thanks to Dave Stueve and the good folks at Appleton H-D/Buell in Appleton, WI for helping make this Buellish plan come true for all parties involved. Thank you gents!
and thanks to Blake, and thanks to BADWEB - this place ROCKS!
plenty more to say, will do so when i get another chance.
the "Ferris Bueller Rides Again Tour", coming soon to a location near you!
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ride to ride,
Ferris |
Hattori_hanzo
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 05:57 pm: |
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FERRIS BUELLER....YOU'RE MY HERO!
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Oldog
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 06:02 pm: |
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Ferris:
Incomming! 
RIDE TO LEAN, RIDE TO ROOST, RIDE TO RIDE!
GO FERRIS GO!}
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Sleez
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 06:03 pm: |
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too cool!!!
draggin' ears in the dirt even! |
Awprior
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 06:03 pm: |
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Ferris,
Awesome!!! Can't wait to hear and see more!
Baby Bart |
Dino
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 06:32 pm: |
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Ummm, what Alex said...
and
Mega freakin' congrats! |
Daves
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 06:56 pm: |
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Whodom
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 07:10 pm: |
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Woohoo!!! |
Blake
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 07:54 pm: |
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Hey, this is serious business. No time for celebrating. Time to hone your physical fitness, hit the enrgy bars, and go run five miles. Then when you are done with that you better cook that babe of yours a great dinner and be sure she is one happy lady.
Way to make it happen FB.
Thanks to Paul for his amazing benevolence. You rock Paul! I am so looking forward to reading a real honest to goodness adventure riding report by Ferris eff'n Bueller!
All we need now is a photog to tag along. |
LORETTA
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 08:02 pm: |
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Ferris - I gotta hand it to you - Kewl idea and keep the writin' comin'! |
Denisea
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 08:12 pm: |
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Blake - no worries about me smiling - even if I can't get away from the keyboard for long, I'll partake of part of the journey. (Someone has to verify the passenger accommodations being akin to that of a (what???) Goldwing, yes?) |
Kandie
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2005 - 08:14 pm: |
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