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Murraebueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 02:06 pm: | 
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I'll find out what the deal is and post. My GM says to go for it. I'm thinking two or three times over the riding season. |
Buellnick
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 10:28 am: |
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TRACK DAY: See attached... don't forget to add the costs for emergency response vehicles etc. The more attendees the better, until it becomes too many...
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Ghostrider
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 11:24 am: |
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Hmm...
I interpret that as $700 plus $17.50 per bike. So the $700, plus the ambulance, wrecker, radios? etc would be the bulk fee paid by the dealers and/or donations from us?
I'm also assuming that I'll have to have attended the track school in advance? Otherwise, I don't know if I'll know what I'm doing out there.
If we're thinking two or three times this season, we need to know how much PJ's is contributing, how much we need to contribute, how much SFHD would contribute, etc. Also, we need to schedule it.
I was thinking we could all get together for a scheduling meeting sometime later this month. What's everyone doing on January 21st? |
Bartimus
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 01:41 pm: |
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You guys also need to take into account that PJ's is not the ONLY shop that sponsers track days.
Cycle gear here in Albq sponsers track days, and Sandia BMW sponsers them also.
Kim and Mona did a track day sponsered by the Beemer shop last year, that included a real nice lunch, was very well thought out, and well organized.
You may want to get in touch with all the potential sponsers of track days before you put your money down with any one shop...
Just my 2 cents... |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 05:31 pm: |
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It may be worth talking to Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (smri-racing.org) I think they actually set up and run the track days, or at least they did the one I went to. They are also the ones that did the track school, in the morning on the same day. They were really great about helping the school participants all day long. |
Buellnick
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 06:10 pm: |
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Since the SFHD Mgt is ok with this, I'm sure Murrae will get the process started. He knows how to get in touch with SMRI, PJs, BMW, Cycle Gear, etc... The PJ idea was just an idea... The numbers of Euro bike riders are reasonable and manageable; the addition of a few more Buell riders might be an acceptable way to lower costs, keep track-traffic down, and meet some riders that also understand low end torque. We have some "cultural" similarities with Triumph, Ducati (and BMW) riders.
At any rate... count me in. I will pay a fair price for the opportunity to ride the track and improve my skills without the threat of traffic hazards...
Nick |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 10:42 pm: |
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I emailed PJ and will wait for a response before contacting anyone else. I'm interested in keeping it simple and reasonably priced as possible for everyone including the dealership. I would also prefer a "limited" participation to keep it safe, enjoyable and provide more time. I already know a professional racer who would probably be willing to provide some instruction. |
Buellinabq
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 07:00 pm: |
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Well this was exciting today. Went for a ride, about 10 miles into it. Northbound 25 past Gibson or Sunport, I forget, I'm about 600 feet behind a guy in a pickup and a trailer with 4 cars between us way in front of me. I see everyone hit the breaks and then the truck skids the trailer and shoots to the left lane then shoots to the right lane, tips over on it's right side and skids off the road. The trailer breaks free, it's on it's right side too, skids about oh 40 ft I think. They stop about 30 ft apart from each other. The cars in front and 2 of the cars behind him just keep going. 1 guy pulls over in front and one in back and I pull over closer to him. Run up, he's standing inside his truck just collecting things. 3 other people and a big rig stop. I ask him if he's okay and if he can unlock the door. It's like he didn't hear me at first and then looked at me. So I run around to the other side and climb up on the truck and the other guy that pulled over is holding the door up so I'm pulling the door up too and he climbs out. Another guy is calling 911. He's lucky or he doesn't know if he broke anything. The ground is nice and soft so it made like 6" to 8" deep ruts where the truck and trailer plowed into the dirt. They didn't roll and everything stayed tied to the trail except for a ice chest that was empty, a milk crate and a gatorade bottle. He had a ATV and other stuff tied to the trailer and it all stayed. The windshield in the right corner that touched the ground is shatter in a cirle. I'm not sure if he was wearing his seatbelt and not sure if he hit it. He wasn't bleeding and remember in only took me 15-20 or whatever seconds to drive up, stop and run up and he was already standing up inside, so not sure if he had a seat belt on.
That took up the first 40 mins of my ride. The other 40 were pretty much sitting in traffic for 30 minutes going down Coors to go back home.
At least I got to ride. |
Buellinabq
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 09:35 pm: |
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Oh and I forgot to mention that since I changed my idle from about 750 up to like 950-1000 on the tach, it starts up great in the colder weather. But I love the bumpa bumpa bumpa idle when it's set to 750. |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 11:31 pm: |
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Buellinabq-Glad you survived. The spec on the idle is 1050-1150 at full running temp. 750 may be a little low for the charging system, not to mention stalling and stuff hammering around. Not good. |
Jmhinkle
| | Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 06:46 am: |
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Murrae,
I rode the bike to class yesterday morning in the teens. It started fine after not being ridden for a few weeks. Let it sit out in the cold wind, rain and snow mixture and it started up fine again. I haven't done anything except clean up the blowby from the airbox and whatever that sensor in there is. Problem seems to be fixed whatever it was. |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
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Jm- Intake Air Temp- glad it's OK. I'm riding the DRZ 'cause it's at the shop and not at he end of my 200' ice driveway! |
Ghostrider
| | Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 05:29 pm: |
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So Bart... I was thinking that if you have a car in Las Cruces, and it was a choice of which bike to ride down there to pick up the car, then why not find another option where you don't have to choose a bike? Why don't you get someone to drive down there with you in their car and you can drive back in your car, and still have your bikes here? |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 10:09 pm: |
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Or a Greyhound...... |
Ghostrider
| | Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 10:34 pm: |
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Oooo... hadn't even thought of that. Is it still $59 anywhere in the country? That's a smokin deal even if it's only to Las Cruces. Of course, you better bring some air freshener. |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 12:19 pm: |
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Wow, you guys are ruthless. 
So has anyone thought of some great rides for the summer?
I finally was able to get my bike out on Sunday, probably not the best choice. I ended up riding across more ice and snow on the side roads, then I would have liked. |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 03:01 pm: |
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We're planning for ZiaThunder in the next few weeks. Any input is welcome. |
Bartimus
| | Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 11:43 pm: |
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yea, it doesn't do any good to comment, Murrae gets all butt hurt and pissy.
I just ignore it and consider the source.
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Murraebueller
| | Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 09:24 pm: |
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Somebody call Bartimus a waahmbulance. |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 11:00 am: |
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Nah, Bart is a big boy. I'm sure that he is just fine.
BTW, I'm going to be starting a new job this month!!! YIPEE!!!! No more LANL and no more clearance. |
Bartimus
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 06:51 pm: |
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Congrats Kim!
I hope it works out for you.
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Ghostrider
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 07:45 pm: |
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Was the clearance such a burden? To someone like me, it's worth my weight in gold. And that's quite a bit... |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 08:09 pm: |
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No it wasn't really a big deal, but it does make you stop and think about things you do and who you are spending time with. Any time I've spent time around someone who wasn't a citizen, I had to report it. Just kind of a hassle.
Other then the off norm schedule I'm sure this a step in the right direction. I'll be working 4 - 10s wed. to sat. So it is going to make taking trips with everyone more dificult on the other hand. Every weekend having 3 days off, worth it. |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Friday, January 26, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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Kim-way to go! We expect to see miles on the Sprint. |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 12:44 am: |
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Oh yeah, I aim to please. I'm planning on getting out tomorrow for a while. |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 02:11 pm: |
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Hey riders- CJ and I have been working on a ride schedule for 2007 that includes two events in Colorado with those guys, a Taos event, a Silver City event and weekend rides every other weekend from March through October. We should be posting it here sometime in the next week. Any feedback will be appreciated. |
Ghostrider
| | Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 08:03 pm: |
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OK, here is what we worked out:
March 25 - Mountainair
April 8 - Jemez Springs/Valle Grande
April 22 - Tres Piedras to Tierra Amarilla
May 6 - High Road to Taos
May 18,19,20 - Lake City, CO w/ Colorado Thunder Club
May 27 - Enchanted Circle (Red River)
June 10 - Peak to Peak
June 15,16,17 - Gateway, CO w/ Colorado Thunder Club
June 24 - Tierra Amarilla to Tres Piedras
July 8 - High Road to Taos (possible return via Embudo Station)
July 22 - Jemez Springs/Valle Grande
August 5 - Peak to Peak
August 17,18,19 - Taos Rally (routes to be determined)
September 2 - TA/TP
September 14,15,16 - Silver City (routes to be determined)
September 30 - Enchanted Circle
October 14 - Mountainair
Ride Routes:
Mountainair
All riders meet at Coffee At Dawn in Cedar Crest. Go south on NM14 through Tijeras. This turns into NM337. Continue South to dead end. Turn right onto NM55 and proceed to Mountainair. Lunch Stop.
Return to Albuquerque: West on US60. Turn Right on NM47. North on I-25.
Return to Santa Fe: East on US60. Turn Left on NM41 and proceed north. Turn North on US285.
Peak to Peak
All riders meet at Coffee At Dawn in Cedar Crest. North on NM14. Turn Left at NM536, the Crest Road. Turn around at top and head down. Turn Left (North) on NM14 and proceed to NM599. Turn Left. Proceed around Santa Fe to US285. Exit South on US285. Exit LEFT onto N. Guadalupe St. Turn Left on Paseo de Peralta. Turn Left on Bishop's Lodge Road. Turn Right onto Artist Road/Hyde Park Road. Follow Hyde Park Road (NM475) to Santa Fe ski basin. Return by own route.
Jemez Springs/Valle Grande
All riders meet at Santa Fe HD/Buell. Go South on Cerrillos. Turn Right onto Airport and immediately Right onto Lopez Lane. Turn Left at Frontage Road and right onto NM599. Exit North onto US84/285. At Pojoaque, exit onto NM502. Exit onto NM4. Proceed south to Jemez Springs. Lunch Stop. Continue south on NM4 to US550. Turn left (South). At intersection of US550 & I-25, return by desired route.
High Road to Taos
All riders meet at Santa Fe HD/Buell. Go South on Cerrillos. Turn Right onto Airport and immediately Right onto Lopez Lane. Turn Left at Frontage Road and right onto NM599. Exit North onto US84/285. Turn Right onto NM503 (at Nambe Pueblo). Turn Left onto Juan Medina Road to Chimayo. Turn Right onto NM76. Proceed to NM75, turn Right to Penasco. Continue on NM75 to NM518 (intersection at the Rock Wall). Turn Right on NM518. Turn Right on NM68. Lunch Stop. Return by desired Route.
Enchanted Circle (Red River)
All riders meet at Santa Fe HD/Buell. Go South on Cerrillos. Turn Right onto Airport and immediately Right onto Lopez Lane. Turn Left at Frontage Road and right onto NM599. Exit North onto US84/285. Turn Right onto NM503 (at Nambe Pueblo). Turn Left onto Juan Medina Road to Chimayo. Turn Right onto NM76. Proceed to NM75, turn Right to Penasco. Continue on NM75 to NM518 (intersection at the Rock Wall). Turn Right on NM518. Turn Right on NM68. Turn Left on West Paseo del Canon (at intersection of US64 Chevron). Turn Right on Salazar Road. Turn Right on Ranchitos Rd. Turn Left on Camino de la Placitas. Turn Left on Paseo del Pueblo Norte (US64). Proceed North on NM522. Turn Right on NM38 to Red River. Lunch Stop.
Return: East on NM38 to Eagle's Nest. Turn Right onto US64. Turn Left on NM434 at Angel Fire. Proceed south to Mora. Turn Right on NM518. Turn Left on NM75 and return via High Road.
Tierra Amarilla/Tres Piedras
All riders meet at Santa Fe HD/Buell. Go South on Cerrillos. Turn Right onto Airport and immediately Right onto Lopez Lane. Turn Left at Frontage Road and right onto NM599. Exit North onto US84/285. Follow US84/285 thru Espanola. Stay LEFT on US84 North. Turn Right on NM554 to El Rito. Continue on NM554 to US285. Turn Left onto US285. Turn Left on US64 at Tres Piedras. Turn Right on US84 at Tierra Amarilla. Proceed to Chama. Lunch Stop. Return south on US84 to Santa Fe.
Alternate is to reverse route. Alternate Return for Albuquerque/Rio Rancho riders is to turn left on NM96 thru Coyote to US550, then South to I-25.
End Ride Routes.
So, that's sort of it. We figure that with rides scheduled every other week, we have a better chance of folks planning to make them and still having time for "honey-do's" and other activities. With the demise of BRAG, we're sort of in limbo right now organizationally, but we at least would like to have a loose affiliation of friends that like to ride together. Hopefully, you are all into that!
We didn't plan any Uly specific rides, but there are numerous possibilities, particularly in the Jemez area, for a combo ride where we meet at some point. Options are open and suggestions are still welcome. We can change any or all of these depending on weather and rider moods.
Let me know if you have any questions.
CJ |
Jmhinkle
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 05:28 am: |
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I guess I'm out. They are all Sunday rides which is a work day for me. The Colorado rides all fall on weekends I work Saturday too. The Taos and Silver City rides are the only possibilities for me because they fall on non work Saturday's, but that is too far ahead for me to plan on right now.
If there are Uly riders on the Jemez ride, NM126 from Jemez to Cuba, ridden from East to West, is one of my favorite rides.
(Message edited by jmhinkle on January 30, 2007) |
Murraebueller
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 11:49 am: |
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Jm- I'm usually off on Tuesday/Wednesdays during the riding season, although I'm hoping to have one weekend a month free. We can always put together a mid-week ride.
CJ- Thanks for your help and posting the schedule so quickly.
Feed back is welcome here- it's still early and we can put together whatever you all want. |
Buell_nm
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 07:46 pm: |
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I think the schedule looks good to me. JM and Murrea, I'm also going to be off on tuesdays from mid feb until who knows when. It might be possible to schedule some rides for tuesdays. Thanks CJ for getting the schedule out. I see you've covered just about all the myspace groups. |
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