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Blake
| | Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 01:38 pm: | 
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You can see it, you just can't hear it.  |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 01:59 pm: |
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Well, I'm alive and well and living in the PHL (Philadelphia) airport.
Micah was correct - I was on vacation in North Carolina, laying on the beach, drinking way to many adult beverages, and feeling out of touch due to no internet connection!
I'm back now, but several changes have happened while I was gone.
I've been asked to "move" to PHL (and BWI; Baltimore-Washington airport) for the next several months to work on some staffing and leadership issues. I'll be home on weekends, but will likely attend only some of our upcoming scheduled rides. I'll continue to lead the chapter and put out communication.
Call me for more details at 214-455-8923. Thanks, and I'll see you soon. |
Steve899
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 02:21 pm: |
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You can here that Buell sound, if you listen real close, you gotta love it.
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Blake
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
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Distinctly American sounding ain't it? 
Good luck with the new assignment Chris. How's the BBQ up there? |
Slowride
| | Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 12:05 am: |
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I am heading out to Talimena in the morning 8/12/2006 around 9 am. If in anyone wants to go chime in and call my cell at any time prior to the leave time.
Micah.
214.384.1876 |
Larrycivic
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:36 pm: |
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i am wondering if anyone lives in fort worth with a lighting. i would like to take a close look at it, b/c i am thinking of buying one but i do not want to drive an hour away to see one at a dealer. thanks, and sorry if this is the wrong place ask.
larry |
Navygunner
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:44 pm: |
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I have an "R" you could look at. Sorry its not a lightning. I travel back and forth to NAS Fort Worth all the time. |
Larrycivic
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:38 pm: |
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next best thing, i would love to take a look at it. i live in white settlement and could meet you someplace if that is cool.
larry |
Navygunner
| | Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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I will be available Wed, Thurs and Friday this week. Send me a personal email Via the link in my profile.We can discuss a time and place when it is convenient for both of us by email. How does the Harley dealership in Ft Worth sound any of those days? |
Cowtown
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 09:09 am: |
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Larry, I have lightning and live in SW Fort Worth by Hulen Mall. Let me know if I can help. |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 10:29 am: |
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"Almost Austin" is this coming Saturday! Meet at HDD in Allen at 9am; kickstands up at 10am; running FM 1431 between Round Rock and Lake Buchanan. Plan on lunch and maybe dinner on the road.
Post up if attending! |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 10:28 pm: |
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Pics from the Talimena ride...
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Rpmchris
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 10:34 pm: |
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More pics...
Problems with Kevin's bike
How many mechanics does it take...
"I got some compressed air..."
View to the South from Queen Whilimena...
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Rpmchris
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 10:35 pm: |
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Group shot...
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Dago
| | Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 08:52 am: |
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Wow! It looks like you guys had a great time. I love that ride. |
Blake
| | Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 06:04 pm: |
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In the above scene, is Keith saying something like "I need beer; you know, you drink it, like this?" |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
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Check in if you're interested in our scheduled "long" ride this coming Sunday. Our options are open, and include the previously scheduled ride toward Austin (coincidentally, I'm IN Austin at this very moment awaiting my flight to Baltimore), but we're not limited to that ride - where do you want to go?
I'm putting new tires on the Lightning on Saturday, so I'll be ready for the trip.
Who's in? |
Pounder
| | Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 11:27 pm: |
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i live 2 hours form austin will be ridin my firebolt there this weeknd when you all comin through? |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 09:05 pm: |
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Sunday, September 17 - We’re leaving HDD in Allen at 9:00am sharp. We’ll be at I-35E and 287 (#2 on the map)at around 9:45am, and I-35E/I-35W junction (#3 on the map)at around 10:15am. We’re eating lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Round Rock (#4) at around 12:15pm. The entire trip (ending at HDD at around 7pm) will be 500 miles.
See you there!
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Rpmchris
| | Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 08:13 am: |
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Well, it looks as if Kevin’s weather man was on the ball – the weather will not only last all day, but the bulk of it is exactly where we were planning to ride! Dang it!
So, here’s the plan…the “official” ride is OFF.
BUT – if it looks to be clearing AT ALL, I’d still like to ride, but if I do I’ll be going SE of the DFW Metroplex. There are actually some great roads toward Tyler, and the rain CURRENTLY does not look to be going that way.
Since we canceled today’s ride altogether, we’ll see about next weekend as a “makeup” day – I’ll have to check my calendar, but I’d still like to ride wid youze guyz! Stay in touch by email and phone (my mobile in 214-455-8923) and we’ll figure this out.
Chris |
Hey_you
| | Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 09:35 am: |
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hi looks like y'all had a great time?Move to Arlington 10/02/06 and looking for other BUELLs.Know nothing about TX.talk later joey |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 09:37 am: |
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Welcome, Joey! PM me for more local info! |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 02:23 pm: |
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OK - we had to skip the ride on Sunday due to weather...
BUT - we are going to "make it up" on BOTH Saturday AND Sunday!!!
That's right, I have a "kitchen pass" for the entire weekend, and I'm itching to ride...wherever!
Lemme know who's in!!! |
Rpmchris
| | Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 08:26 am: |
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It's about 7:30am right now, Sunday, Sept. 24.
Meet at HDD in Allen this morning - we're leaving at 9am and riding SW toward Glen Rose. We'll be gone until around 2pm.
See you in the twisties! |
Dago
| | Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 08:37 am: |
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I was in the real twisties all day long on Sunday. And I didn't see any of you.
This was the second time I did the long track. I'm beginning to like it more.
Here's another track opening up just north-west of here in Slidel: http://www.eaglescanyon.com/index.htm
I think I've died and gone to heaven. There are now 3 tracks within 65 miles of my house, and three others within a 4 hour drive. I love Texas.
(Message edited by dago on September 25, 2006) |
Keys
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 12:17 am: |
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AdvancedMotorsports Demo day this Saturday the 7th
AdvancedMotorsports.com
Ducati Demo days - sign up at 12:00
They have some track time the next day out at Cresson. All info on the website.
We'll be there meself & the hot wife SaT, AND.. the Buell is looking great and I'm looking forward to the new experience of never having ridden a Ducati - I should be able to get that off my list. Hopefully good food too.
See any of the faithful there? |
Blake
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 12:57 am: |
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Wish I could make it. All Buellers should consider making the track day for sure...
quote:To celebrate an awesome year with Ducati, Advanced Motorsports and Ducati North America invite you to celebrate Saturday October 7th and Sunday October 8th at Ducati Dallas for a weekend of Italian events. The weekend will include a special appearance by the famous Ducati designer Pierre Terblanche and Moto Discovery founder Skip Mascorro. They will both speak about their experiences with Ducati.
Pierre will speak on the 999R XEROX and HYPERMOTARD, which was awarded the "World's Most Beautiful Motorcycle" by The International Panel of Judges in Milan in April 2006.
This will be a very exclusive and special event that will bring Bologna, Italy deep into the heart of Dallas, Texas. The day will delight patrons with food, drink, music, presentations and Ducati North America's Duc Truck and demo fleet for customers to ride.
Additionally, a NCR Millona will be on display. Each Millona is hand made and produced on demand giving a highly customizable product to the customer.
The following day, Advanced Motorsports will be hosting an exclusive European bikes only track day at the renowned Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, Texas. Each participant will receive expert instruction and six sessions of track time to hone their technical riding skills.
The October 8th Track day will accommodate all riders. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, classroom instruction and track sessions are customized to fit your comfort level. Cost is $150.00 per person.
The schedule is as follows:
Date: October 7th
Location: Ducati Dallas, 1318 N Industrial Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75207
10:00am - Special invitation only meet with Pierre and Skip
11:00am - Doors open to the public
11:00 am - Demo rides begin
12:noon - Lunch and drinks served
1:00pm - Pierre’s presentation
3:30pm - Skip’s presentation
4:00pm - Jeff Nash will perform technical seminars for the 999
5:00pm - Get ready for a day at the track!
Date: October 8th
Location: Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, Texas
6:00am - Motorsport Ranch opens
7:00am - Rider Registration
8:00am - Classroom instruction begins
12:00pm - Catered Lunch
6:00pm - Track Closes
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
Advanced Motorsports Ducati
1318 N Industrial Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75207
214-466-6540
www.advancedmotorsports.com
Thank you,
Toni Nash
Advanced Motorsports Ducati
11550 E. FM 917
Alvarado, Texas 76009
817-790-0200
www.advancedmotorsports.com
In response to my queary...
quote:Would it be okay if I passed this information on to the local Buell riders?
Cheers,
Blake
Toni answered...
quote: Hi Blake,
Absolutely!! Anything not jap is fine with us!!!
and...
quote:Bring on the Buells!!!
Sounds like a challenge to me! |
Dago
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 08:56 am: |
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Bring on the Buells!!!
...like shooting fish in a barrel.  |
Blake
| | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 09:14 pm: |
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Talk about casting bait. LOL!
Okay, I'll take it.
First off, it's just a track day, not a race.
That said, I don't think that the late Kirk McCarthy, former WSBK racer would share your view since he was beaten by a Buell at Laguna Seca and only managed to just win the AMA Thunderbike championship by a mere single point over Mike Cicotto back in 2003.
I'd put a Buell up against an air-cooled Duc anytime.
XBRR rider Rico Penzkofer whooped up on a full blown 999R Superbike at Daytona this Spring in a CCS Supertwins race.
XBRR rider Michel Amalric recently whooped up on a gaggle of Ducati 999's and Aprilia Mille's including the "R" versions at the sprint race during France's Bol d'Or at the venerable Magny Cours circuit.
And, if you are brave enough, I know a certain Buell Cyclone that would enjoy the chance to whoop up on a certain R6 at Oak Hill Raceway. Next race day is in February. |
Dago
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 09:03 am: |
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I have respect for the XBRR as a choice for a privateer racer (provided they last). But there won't be any there at MSR for a long time, if ever.
So don't go pulling scenarios like Zeus could kick Superman's ass in a fight with me, Blake. It's bait I won't take.
And don't forget: I own an XB. A very nice one at that. I even love it enough to wreck it, blow it up on a track, meticulously repair it, and then keep it for what it is...A STREET BIKE.
I'm just not so much of a fanatik (get it, I spelled it with a 'k' )to think my XB, with it's underslung/ZTL/mass centralized/air-cooled concoction will even come close to competing with the average duck I see at the track. Those things are monsters that can walk away from me like I'm standing still in stock form.
Beyond that, they simply don't have the same value for the money for track purposes that your disposable rice-rocket-type bikes have. Right out of the box, XB's are slower, less reliable (based on my own experiences), less supported by track-side vendors, and twitchy & unstable by comparison. Again, these are my own experiences that I gained using my money and my time at the track. Yours are no doubt different.
I frequent the track with a fellow named Dave (999R), who raced at the AMA level for several years. Ty Howard (R6, 600RR) has also been kind enough to blast past me, slow enough to let me catch up, and then try to teach me what he just did. Oh, and let's not forget our good buddy Derek (OrtegaKid with a blue XB9R and R6). He's at least as fast as the two riders I just mentioned and can school me on his 9R with me on my 6. I've therefore seen first hand exactly what "fast" means. And know I'm not it.
But am I brave enough? abso-freakin-lutely.
I like Keith very much. It would be a pleasure share a paddock spot and learn the track behind someone who knows it so well. PLEASE give me a ring upon the next opportunity to do a track day there. I know Derek and I both will show with bells on. It'll just be too bad that I won't be able to make that particular trip on the XB. THAT'S the type of things it's perfect for. |
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