Any Xlf'ers out there wanna do Gettysburg this year?

http://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com/

I'll be there.

Best Regards,
Norm

I'll be there on the weekend. Just 112 mi. from home. so it's a day trip for me.

I'm trying to get together a small group of my friends to go up there for at least Saturday. I went two years ago and had a great time. I hope to meet some of ya there.

So... Thought I'd bump this one up. Still on a high after the Lake Run, can't wait to get on to this one!

Will this be the official thread for more information as the date gets closer?

The mods on my bike should be done by then...
I'll be ready for a long day trip. :wonderlan

I'm going to make it either Saturday or Sunday. We're going on vacation from July 7-14.

I guess this would be the official Gettsburg Thread!

Will this be the official thread for more information as the date gets closer?

The mods on my bike should be done by then...
I'll be ready for a long day trip. :wonderlan


What kind of mods ya gettin?

I have that week off work so there is a good chance I'll come down and join the fun.

I'm hoping for a day trip up there on the 12th.

I know that myself, Olderthandirt, and Triumph Joe will be making the run, possibly Thornious, although he has been MIA for the past few weeks. We had a great time last year, and it was awesome meeting some fellow XLFers. And maybe we can see Nichole again :) but hopefully we can avoid Miss Lindsey's.

What kind of mods ya gettin?

Mag wheels, drag bars, headlamp bucket, trim ring, and license plate bracket all getting powdercoated gloss black this week... then new tires, shocks, and change out the bars with new mirrors, control levers, and grips too. Hope to have it all done by the middle of June.

July will be cruisin' time! :tour

Interesting. Depending if my company will be here that weekend still, I might have to cruise up. Not too far of a drive for myself. Just have to see how my wife feels about it being we will be just getting back from Carlisle the weekend before.

My friend and I are riding up on Saturday morning. We are going to stay all day and ride in the parade that night. We are not sure yet if we are staying the night or not. My wife is staying home with our twins so there will be no rush for me to get home.

:tour I will be there Fri for sure and Sat somewhere around 3 or 4, we can do a ride on Fri again if anyone is game

I have tentative plans to be there on Saturday. Probably be taking I-83 to York to meet up with my brother and heading to Gettysburg from there.

John

I know tentatively me, mac and triumph joe are going for the whole shebang.

:tour I will be there Fri for sure and Sat somewhere around 3 or 4, we can do a ride on Fri again if anyone is game

we'll be game for that!

I should be up for a ride on Friday.

Best Regards,
Norm

The misses and me are going. It's a quick 30 minute ride from York. We both are on vacation that week and not sure if we want to camp out in Gettysburg or cruise back and forth each day but we'll probably end up camping out....

:banana :banana if thats Clarinetcat in his avatar i know i want to go

only 80 miles for me, still deciding on one or two days

Danny, you know I will be there! Maybe we can get Nichole to take us to her favorite strip club. She seemed to be very knowledgeable on the subject.

Sam

:tour If we want to do a ride, I guess we could meet a Battlefield Harley as we did last year.

Let me know a time and place I have a route layed out already.

Danny, you know I will be there! Maybe we can get Nichole to take us to her favorite strip club. She seemed to be very knowledgeable on the subject.

Sam

Ah yes, 22 year old Nichole. Good stuff! Be good to see you guys again too.

Anyone interested in riding out to Shanksville Flight 93 site on Sunday?

:tour If we want to do a ride, I guess we could meet a Battlefield Harley as we did last year.

Let me know a time and place I have a route layed out already.

Sounds like a plan, it's an easy place for everyone to find.
There's still no helmet law in PA, right?

Ill be there!Goatman.Sportster 883c for now!

:banana :banana if thats Clarinetcat in his avatar i know i want to go

Heh... I don't even know what my avatar was 3 days ago, but it must have been good!

I'd like to request that maybe we set one day as an official day for a XLF ride? Or maybe even a starting location at the same time and place on each day? I've read most people say they hope to ride Friday or Saturday, with a stray Thursday and Sunday thrown in... makes for chaotic planning at best.

If there is a set meeting time, I could do a day trip on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Anyone from down that way know the area well enough to designate a convenient, easy-to-get-to meeting location? pres41 already suggested Battlefield Harley... will that work?

:tour Cat:

Battlefield Harley is a good place to meet, easy to find and always a good starting point, time to me doesn't matter I'm only 30 mins away.
Fri is a good day for a group ride. less traffic, not as much going on at the sports center as there is on sat.
If the group wants me to act as Road Cap I have a nice 2 hr ride layed out to include some twisties over hill and dale or we can make it longer if so desired.

I leave the decision up to the group, I'm just offering my services since I know the area well

Yes Danny no helmets required in Pa, and I just rode to Shanksville on Sat, see the Rides section in the main forum I posted some Photos.

:tour Cat:

Battlefield Harley is a good place to meet, easy to find and always a good starting point, time to me doesn't matter I'm only 30 mins away.
Fri is a good day for a group ride. less traffic, not as much going on at the sports center as there is on sat.
If the group wants me to act as Road Cap I have a nice 2 hr ride layed out to include some twisties over hill and dale or we can make it longer if so desired.

I leave the decision up to the group, I'm just offering my services since I know the area well

Yes Danny no helmets required in Pa, and I just rode to Shanksville on Sat, see the Rides section in the main forum I posted some Photos.

I nominate Pres for the XLF ride capt. Friday would be a good day for it. So long as we can go back to that restaurant and see Nichole later that evening :)

I nominate Pres for the XLF ride capt. Friday would be a good day for it. So long as we can go back to that restaurant and see Nichole later that evening :)

I second the motion!

Friday the 13th XLF ride?!? :shhhh

Designate times to meet and ride, I should be able to ride down for a day. :clap

Also, how far is Shanksville from Gettsyburg and in what direction? Me and Triumph Joe wanna check it out and pay our respects on Sunday.

Well, how about we meet at Battlefield around noon for a meet and greet, some pics, and then head out for the ride sometime after that?

As far as Triumph Joe, Olderthandirt and myself are concerned, we still don't have any hotel arrangements, so any recommendations are aprreciated. Last year we just kind of showed up and found a room.

Also, how far is Shanksville from Gettsyburg and in what direction? Me and Triumph Joe wanna check it out and pay our respects on Sunday.

Danny:
:tour Shanksville is about 130 miles from Gettysburg west on Rt 30. If you stay on 30 the whole way your in for some nice twisties and hill and dales. I would figure about 3 hrs to ride it.


Also I will accept the nomination for Capt., I have put together about a 2 to 3 hr ride, and Danny most of this years route is new and different from last year.
Noon at Battlefield sounds good to me.

Hey, not sure yet, but my husband I may be out in PA for this one. Not arriving till Saturday about noon. Of course won't know for sure until it closer. I will keep an eye on this thread. Maybe we can catch up with a few of you guys/ladies.

As far as Triumph Joe, Olderthandirt and myself are concerned, we still don't have any hotel arrangements, so any recommendations are aprreciated. Last year we just kind of showed up and found a room.


:tour Danny not sure I can help you on this one, but I do know there are 2 or 3 new hotels in or around Gettysburg since last year so I would think you shouldn't have a problem

Hey, not sure yet, but my husband I may be out in PA for this one. Not arriving till Saturday about noon. Of course won't know for sure until it closer. I will keep an eye on this thread. Maybe we can catch up with a few of you guys/ladies.


:tour Bern, let us know and we will make sure we find a place and time for a meet and greet with you and hubby.

This is where we are staying:

Americas Best Value Inn
301 Steinwehr Ave
Gettysburg, PA US 17325
Phone: 717-334-1188

Stay Details:
Total Price: $103.46 (taxes are not included)
Quantity: 1 Rooms
Stay Dates: Sat 14-Jul-2007 - Sun 15-Jul-2007 (1 Night)
Plan Name: Senior Rate *50 or Older* MY HUSBAND GETS THE SR RATE:D

We can cancel that up till the day before.
I know some one asked about hotels, this was the cheapest without going roach motel!

I am staying at the Comfort Inn on Rt 30. I usually stay at the Quality Inn on Steinwehr, but they were booked up. I have stayed at the Americas Best Value Inn, and it isn't too bad. Good location, if you want to tramp the battlefield, and w/in walking distance of everything downtown.

Best Regards,
Norm

I am tentatively going to be there from Thursday through Sunday. I just booked a room at the Hilton Garden Inn on Rt. 30. I stayed there in 2005 and liked it and most everything else was booked up. I'd be interested in hooking up with fellow XLFers while there.

I am tentatively going to be there from Thursday through Sunday. I just booked a room at the Hilton Garden Inn on Rt. 30. I stayed there in 2005 and liked it and most everything else was booked up. I'd be interested in hooking up with fellow XLFers while there.

Sounds like Friday the 13th is the date for a group ride, meeting at Battlefield Harley on Rt 30 early afternoon.

Is this still a go?

I'm going to try and make it.

John

I'll be there sometime over the weekend, not sure if I can get Friday off, but I'll try...:banana

Sounds like Friday the 13th is the date for a group ride, meeting at Battlefield Harley on Rt 30 early afternoon.

Is this still a go?

I'm going to try and make it.

John

I'll try and make it on Friday the 13th. Thats my lucky day!!:smoke

I'll be there sometime over the weekend, not sure if I can get Friday off, but I'll try...:banana

You'd better be there. :boxing

I'll be there sometime over the weekend, not sure if I can get Friday off, but I'll try...:banana

If not, probably see ya' on Saturday.

You'd better be there. :boxing

Chuck, you got your bike right yet? Haven't seen any pics.

John

Im in same boat as 883xl, good ole work on friday. See if the boss is generous but id say its looking like sat, wouldnt mind camping over night either.

Chuck, you got your bike right yet? Haven't seen any pics.

John



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Don't even F'in get me started on that... :censor :censor :censor

Dropped it off Saturday (after being rescheduled a week ago) at my indy for a one day job, he never finished it, was closed Sunday and Monday, and didn't work on any of the bikes in his shop today. I am royally pissed, just a total lack of communication on his part.

I never would have left it this past weekend if I knew it would take several days, because I'm supposed to go out of town Thur.-Sun. this weekend anyways. I hope to have it back tomorrow to post pics and then let it sit in my garage for another 4 days. Yippee. :rolleyes:

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Anyways... I should be up for a ride on Friday or Saturday depending on when it is scheduled. :wonderlan

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Don't even F'in get me started on that... :censor :censor :censor

Dropped it off Saturday (after being rescheduled a week ago) at my indy for a one day job, he never finished it, was closed Sunday and Monday, and didn't work on any of the bikes in his shop today. I am royally pissed, just a total lack of communication on his part.

I never would have left it this past weekend if I knew it would take several days, because I'm supposed to go out of town Thur.-Sun. this weekend anyways. I hope to have it back tomorrow to post pics and then let it sit in my garage for another 4 days. Yippee. :rolleyes:

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Anyways... I should be up for a ride on Friday or Saturday depending on when it is scheduled. :wonderlan

Yeah, sounds like a poor way to treat your customers. He shouldn't have scheduled it if he wasn't going to do it. I know I wouldn't be real happy either.

John

Yeah, sounds like a poor way to treat your customers. He shouldn't have scheduled it if he wasn't going to do it. I know I wouldn't be real happy either.

John

Last hijack since John asked...
Indy called, bike won't be done today.
Powdercoat company taped off the wrong side of the wheel, so the hub wasn't done. They are sending it back today to be redone, I just told him to keep the bike until Sunday as I will be out of town.

At least he called. :rolleyes:

Pictures next week. :(

Sounds like Friday the 13th is the date for a group ride, meeting at Battlefield Harley on Rt 30 early afternoon.

Is this still a go?

I'm going to try and make it.

John

I can do Friday or Saturday. I'm going to be there alone, so my schedule is flexible.

There is a great road that goes through Catoctin Mountain Park just over the border in Maryland. Route 77 I believe. Twisty and climbs up the mountain and back down the other side. I'm not a speed demon, but I do enjoy carving the corners at a brisk pace.

Good to see we have more people interested. I'll compile a phone list if you guys want. Just PM me your # and an emergency contact number and I'll get the phone list sent out a few days before the trip. Just a few weeks left!

Got my Gettysburg crap in the mail today and I got Friday the 13th as a comp day! See you boys then.

D3N ~ lost my cell, but if I find it I'll PM you with my #.

Got my Gettysburg crap in the mail today and I got Friday the 13th as a comp day! See you boys then.

What time you planning on rolling into town?
We eating before meeting?
Should take me a couple hours to get down there, but I'll leave coal country early. :rolleyes:

Ok so I'm starting to think real hard about making it to this run, but I know I Have to go into work for a few hours on friday 13h to load a truck then I'll be free. I guess we'll see how this weekend goes, before really planning any other rides, but according to mapquest gettysburg is 3 -31/2 hours away on the turnpike...and route 30 is less then 1/2 mile from my house...somereason my bike doesn't like route 30 though..hmmm... Anyway, I'm going to throw my hat in and say I'm going to try and be there sometime between friday night and Saturday morning.

...Anyway, I'm going to throw my hat in and say I'm going to try and be there sometime between friday night and Saturday morning.

Unacceptable. You must blow off work and come Thursday night so we can all ride Friday. ;)

Would be really cool to meet you... pants prefered. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/maggiest/700d7c2b.gif

I was reading the posts and really getting psyched to go to this shindig, Then I researched the distance, 275 miles, and I have to work on friday and Monday.. :(

I wish you all the best in this event. Maybe I can plan a little next year and join in the fun...

I was reading the posts and really getting psyched to go to this shindig, Then I researched the distance, 275 miles, and I have to work on friday and Monday.. :(

I wish you all the best in this event. Maybe I can plan a little next year and join in the fun...

<cough-cough> You suddenly feel... very ill...
<cough-cough> An illness is comming on... getting weak...
<cough-cough> You will be out of work... Thur. Fri. and Mon.
<cough-cough> During the 2nd week of July...
<cough-cough> Very... contagous...


:geek

<cough-cough> You suddenly feel... very ill...
<cough-cough> An illness is comming on... getting weak...
<cough-cough> You will be out of work... Thur. Fri. and Mon.
<cough-cough> During the 2nd week of July...
<cough-cough> Very... contagous...


:geek

ROFLMAO..

Yeah, That might have worked too, except I was out of work from Dec 22 until Feb 13th and from March 4th until april 1st. Dammed Hospitalization ruining my riding fun :(

HOWEVER... If anyone from the NYC area is planning on attending and is interested, Maybe, VERY BIG Maybe, I Can be persuaded to go.

Ok, so after this past weekend it has been decided that the Wife and I will be coming to gettysburg for the rally...however as of this moment I am still unable to get there before the friday noon run(sorry cat). I do wqant to be able to get together with you all and hang out of course, so it would be cool to have a way to get in touch once I/others get into town.

Ok, so after this past weekend it has been decided that the Wife and I will be coming to gettysburg for the rally...however as of this moment I am still unable to get there before the friday noon run(sorry cat). I do wqant to be able to get together with you all and hang out of course, so it would be cool to have a way to get in touch once I/others get into town.

Awesome! I'm glad you guys are coming, this is gonna be a good trip! Are you staying until sunday then?

Awesome! I'm glad you guys are coming, this is gonna be a good trip! Are you staying until sunday then?

Yes, we are coming in friday and staying till sunday. We are going to be staying at the Hampton inn/hotel. My wife is very interested as she's never been to gettysburg, and she loves haunted places.

Yeah I will be there

Ok before I book the room. We are doing the ride on friday correct?
If we are I'll just book the room for friday into saturday instead of saturday into sunday. I have that week off work so I can do whatever.

ROFLMAO..

Yeah, That might have worked too, except I was out of work from Dec 22 until Feb 13th and from March 4th until april 1st. Dammed Hospitalization ruining my riding fun :(

HOWEVER... If anyone from the NYC area is planning on attending and is interested, Maybe, VERY BIG Maybe, I Can be persuaded to go.

I'm most likely going so if you can get off work friday we can ride down together. I'm mainly going down for the ride. It's only about 4 1/2 hours away from me. If we leave my house by 6 we should get there with time to eat something before the ride.

anyone know if there is a set date for the ride yet? It sounds like it's friday but I just want to make sure.

anyone know if there is a set date for the ride yet? It sounds like it's friday but I just want to make sure.

Pretty sure it's Friday the 13th around noon at Battlefield Harley.

Pres, are you leading the pack around some of those local roads?

John

Pretty sure it's Friday the 13th around noon at Battlefield Harley.

Pres, are you leading the pack around some of those local roads?

John

thank's I'll be booking my room now for friday night.

:tour Johnny, sorry took so long to reply, but I was riding all weekend, yes I will be taking the crew on about a 2 or 3 hour ride covering Adams, Cumberland, and Perry Counties. Yes, meeting at Battlefield Harley around noon on Fri the 13th

A buddy and I were riding the northeastern part of the 38 dealer tour, rode about 400 miles on Sat and did 150 more on Sun.

ok I got my room booked. Same place as berjones is staying:
Americas Best Value Inn
301 Steinwehr Ave
Gettysburg, PA US 17325
Phone: 717-334-1188
friday into saturday.

Looks like a few of us should also make a pilgrimage here since it's so close www.bikefest.homestead.com

ROFLMAO..

Yeah, That might have worked too, except I was out of work from Dec 22 until Feb 13th and from March 4th until april 1st. Dammed Hospitalization ruining my riding fun :(

HOWEVER... If anyone from the NYC area is planning on attending and is interested, Maybe, VERY BIG Maybe, I Can be persuaded to go.

I came up with a plan, Redd...

Go into work on Thursday 7/12 with your left arm in a sling... tell the boss you broke your collar bone and show him copies of Max's xrays... then tell your boss you won't be in Friday because you have an appointment with a bone specialist in all the way out in Gettysburg PA...

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Also, Mike is going, so there is your person from NYC to ride out with. :tour
See you there! :geek

:Yes, meeting at Battlefield Harley around noon on Fri the 13th


Good, I'll see you there if all goes as planned.

John

I'm a 100% go for this. I have a room at the Hilton Garden Inn. I'll be there Thursday afternoon. If anyones going to be in town that early, we could hang Thursday night. I'll see everyone at Battlefield H-D at noon on Friday.

I came up with a plan, Redd...

Go into work on Thursday 7/12 with your left arm in a sling... tell the boss you broke your collar bone and show him copies of Max's xrays... then tell your boss you won't be in Friday because you have an appointment with a bone specialist in all the way out in Gettysburg PA...

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Also, Mike is going, so there is your person from NYC to ride out with. :tour
See you there! :geek


and this specialist was so good, he cured the broken collarbone in only 3 days instead of 6 weeks.... (Ya gotta think these things through) It's like bleeding for a day off from now to september. I Couldn't get anyone I know to take both my boys for a weekend.. I used up this month last weekend with my mom...

I'd love to make it, Really............

Wish I could meet up with you guys but we're not getting in to town until later Friday. Staying at a friends house for two nights. Have fun on the ride. Look for me. I'll be the one on the blue/silver sportster. LOL

and this specialist was so good, he cured the broken collarbone in only 3 days instead of 6 weeks.... (Ya gotta think these things through) It's like bleeding for a day off from now to september. I Couldn't get anyone I know to take both my boys for a weekend.. I used up this month last weekend with my mom...

I'd love to make it, Really............

Bah...

The shoulder wouldn't be cured in 3 days, silly...
You'd have to wear the sling for a few weeks at work and act all in pain and stuff.

Strap the boys on your bars and tank and drop them off at my house for the weekend. :roflblack

Your mom was pretty cool about last weekend though, short notice and all... :o

Yeah, she's good like that. Helped that My dad has ridden since they got married.. He'd have driven to PA had I asked, I'm sure.

I want to take him out there one of these weekends.. If you're interested. oh and... I followed that "other road" on the map before, and I know where it leads, I've taken it before, Just didn't realize it.. White Lake, NY. which is SUPER cool...

I Could tell them that My Insides are phugged up again. (I was out of work from 12/22/06-02/07/07 + 03/05-04/02/07) because of it.

I want to take him out there one of these weekends.. If you're interested. oh and... I followed that "other road" on the map before, and I know where it leads, I've taken it before, Just didn't realize it.. White Lake, NY. which is SUPER cool...
Any time you want to head up this way with your Dad, I'll make every attempt to make myself available for a run. I am looking at GOOGLE MAP now and I see that NY 55 runs right up into White Lake... I may have to make a trip there within the next couple weeks, bring my camera, and give a full report. :)



I Could tell them that My Insides are phugged up again. (I was out of work from 12/22/06-02/07/07 + 03/05-04/02/07) because of it.
Save your cards for when you really need them... we can schedule a trip another time if Gettysburg won't work... I've just been bustin' yah about getting the time off. ;)

Any time you want to head up this way with your Dad, I'll make every attempt to make myself available for a run. I am looking at GOOGLE MAP now and I see that NY 55 runs right up into White Lake... I may have to make a trip there within the next couple weeks, bring my camera, and give a full report. :)

I'll come with you.. My Grandparents used to own land up there, My parents stayed in white lake for their honeymoon..



Save your cards for when you really need them... we can schedule a trip another time if Gettysburg won't work... I've just been bustin' yah about getting the time off. ;)

I know.. :p

:tour Danny, do we have an Idea how many we will have ????

BTW the weather looks good for the ride, in fact looks good for the whole
weekend.

Well so far there have been 5 people who've sent their #'s for the phone list, not including Triumph Joe and Mac and myself, so I'm guessing there will be around 8 -10 of us for Gettsyburg, maybe as high as 15. Phone list will be sent on Wed, I'll pm it to everyone, so if you'd like to be on it and haven't sent me your info, pm it to me asap.

Only a few days!

I'll be staying in York tommorrow night (thursday)..........if anyone from Eastern PA is going to Gettysburg via Rt 30 on Friday let me know and I'll meet up with you.

John

I'll be staying in York tommorrow night (thursday)..........if anyone from Eastern PA is going to Gettysburg via Rt 30 on Friday let me know and I'll meet up with you.

John

Brad and I will be commin' in from Rt15 I think...
We were hoping to hook up near the turnpike exit around 9:30, and arrive at Gettysburg what... maybe an hour later?
Grab some grub somewhere before heading to the dealership... any suggestions?

VERY Glad I Didn't decide to call in sick to goto Gettysburg..

Seems the boss's brother is attending..

Since he's in my dept, I'd be busted for sure.

Oh well there's always next year.

Phone list sent!!! see yall tomorrow or friday!

It's only about 30 minutes from the PA Turnpike down Rt 15 to Gettysburg.
Get off the Rt 30 exit and take a left, the dealer is on the right after you cross back over 15. I'll be coming in tomorrow afternoon.

Best Regards,
Norm

It's only about 30 minutes from the PA Turnpike down Rt 15 to Gettysburg.
Get off the Rt 30 exit and take a left, the dealer is on the right after you cross back over 15. I'll be coming in tomorrow afternoon.

Best Regards,
Norm

Hey, cool! Thanks for additional directions!

Didn't know you were going to be there, looking forward to meeting you! :D

Goona be there friday was hoping about noon 883c starting to drip with chrome

my husband is working Saturday so we won't be there. Looks like a great weekend for y'all. Ride safe!

I will be there friday and saturday as i live near by!

I take it were still meeting at the dealership at noon. I'm still waiting for the boss to ok my request for half a day off tomorrow so I can meet up with everyone. Either way I will be around all weekend if anyone wants to meet up.
Sam in York

I might roll out on sat...anyone from philly area want to ride out?

We're here. Triumph Joe, Olderthandirt and myself are staying at the Days Inn on route 30, about 1.5 mi outside Gettysburg. See yall tomorrow!

We're here. Triumph Joe, Olderthandirt and myself are staying at the Days Inn on route 30, about 1.5 mi outside Gettysburg. See yall tomorrow!

See ya tomorrow!

I made it home about 45 minutes ago...

Long day, but a great ride. More details later, hopefully one of the guys will post some pics as I only got a couple.

Thanks again guys! :D

Sorry guys but I have to work this weekend and I'm PO'ed. Have fun and ride safe. (I really wanted to meet Clarenet)

See Danny again....Not so Much:p

I expect to see some pics posted

Sorry guys but I have to work this weekend and I'm PO'ed. Have fun and ride safe. (I really wanted to meet Clarenet)

See Danny again....Not so Much:p

I expect to see some pics posted

Kevin... how about Carlisle next weekend?!?

Hey Cat, I wish I could have met up with you today but my boss had other plans. On the bright side I just left Gettysburg where I met up with Joe, Danny, Mack, and Pete. I only had a few minutes with them but it was nice to see them again. We are meeting up again tomorrow so let the fun begin.
Sam

Hey Kevin,
I had a lot of fun last year when you came up here. Seems to me I should come down and see the VA Boys now. Technically I don't have any vacation yet since I just started my new job but I would like to come down for a weekend.
Sam

Sorry guys but I have to work this weekend and I'm PO'ed. Have fun and ride safe. (I really wanted to meet Clarenet)

See Danny again....Not so Much:p

I expect to see some pics posted

Im riding out to g-burg tomorrow am, think im meeting up with brad too, where people meetin up?

Im riding out to g-burg tomorrow am, think im meeting up with brad too, where people meetin up?

Brad's hardcore doing two days in a row...

I'm friggin' beat. http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e367/gatsby6306/Smileys/icon_tired.gif

I really wanted to meet Clarenet

Kev,
You didn't miss much, he kept starting all this trouble the whole time. :p

Best Regards,
Norm

Kev,
You didn't miss much, he kept starting all this trouble the whole time. :p

Best Regards,
Norm

Yeah, basically it was no different than when I'm here. ;)

Was really great to meet you and the others, Norm.
Did you let everyone know what you had for lunch (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=70739)?

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had a good ride today out to gettysburg. Got the bike pinstriped while out there, pissed the harley people didnt have any 08s, and i think I have welts from the beatles that were in the air.

had a good ride today out to gettysburg. Got the bike pinstriped while out there, pissed the harley people didnt have any 08s, and i think I have welts from the beatles that were in the air.

Yea, I really can't ride with him any more. Now everyone looks at his bike. Green and orange pinstripes on his metalflake blue is awesome! Waiting for the pix so everyone can see!

Yea, I really can't ride with him any more. Now everyone looks at his bike. Green and orange pinstripes on his metalflake blue is awesome! Waiting for the pix so everyone can see!

Must... see... pics!

Glad you guys had a good day, weather was fantastic again!

Was there another group ride? Same route?

Pics are up in the Custom finishing forum thing part.

That was a great ride Pete lead Friday. Don't get to enjoy those types of roads on the shore and the weather was perfect.

Didn't get back to Gettysburg today till about 4............sorry I missed everybody (though I did run into Pete). Danny and his crew were talking about going to the "other" rally so I figured I wouldn't see them. Maybe Danny got some pics.:D

Brad, I must have just missed you and Drew.

I've got a few poor pictures that I'll post when I get home tommorrow.

John

Yea, I really can't ride with him any more. Now everyone looks at his bike. Green and orange pinstripes on his metalflake blue is awesome! Waiting for the pix so everyone can see!

But he needs you on those road trips so he knows when to stop for fuel.:laugh

John

But he needs you on those road trips so he knows when to stop for fuel.:laugh

John

Aint that the truth, getting towards fumes for a little but that adds to the excitment.

Did anyone else notice how many sporties there were at the event. I did see quite a few but when I ran into xtheunknown(sorry man I suck at remembering names) at the sheets gas station he brought it to my attention how many there were and then I really started looking at the bikes. There were sporties all over the place. And the only one I noticed and it was xdtheunknown's first also of a girl driving a sporty was at the gas station which he pointed out. The rest of the ones I saw were all guys driving.

It was a cool event. I only really went to it for the forum ride. I took the longer way home to get some more riding in. But other than being cut off while going 45mph by a black bear on SR1024 while heading from erie back to scranton to meet up with chuck to ride to gettysburgh with it was a good week of riding and a good event. Thanks to norm and his friend for letting me tag along with them after the ride.

Mike:

:tour Yea, I noticed also there were many sporties there and mostly ridden by men, the girls were riding Deluxes and Low Riders, so now I would say they are the girly bikes, not the Sportster :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap


Opps did I say that, now look what I have done

Here's a pic after we stuffed our guts.............

Left to right is Norm, Brad, Danny, Mac, Pete, and Joe.


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Here's a pic after we stuffed our guts.............

Thanks for posting pics, John... :clap

I'm glad someone picked up the slack as I hardly clicked at all this trip. :frownthre

Here's a couple of my pics. Pretty good trip. We hit 4 states (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) traveled a total of 1200 miles, drank some beers, met some people, and went out with a couple of local girls. All in all, a great weekend!
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Here's a few more
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cool pics Danny- good to see OTD behaved himself!

Oh, and a special thanks to Pres41 for organizing that amazing Friday ride. Great twistys and hills, and there were a couple of "pucker' moments. You see, Pete knows those roads well, so he blasts through the twisties. I was right behind him doing about the same speed when all of a sudden its "Oh Sh!te! I'm sideways!" Ha ha! What a great ride!

I got to Battlefield HD about 12:15 Friday, couldn't find you guys! I still had a great time, would've been better had I found out where everyone was hiding.

Great photos! ;)

Thanks for posting them!

Did anyone notice the Ridley Automatic Motorcycle for sale at Bike Week? Freakin $18,500!!!

cool pics Danny- good to see OTD behaved himself!

Don't I always Chick? :smoke

And heres one to prove that I behave myself :smoke
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Pete's leading a ride
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Before the festivities started
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Danny and Mike
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Couple of old men
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Did anyone notice the Ridley Automatic Motorcycle for sale at Bike Week? Freakin $18,500!!!

I saw a girl pull into battlfield before we all met up with one. Probably not the same one though. A friend of mine's girlfriend has one which se paid I think it was around $23000. for. She got every accessory and customization that can be done to it just about when she bought it. She has had it for 3 years now and it only has about 200 miles on it if that much. I told her before she bought it to buy something smaller. The bike looks huge but is amazingly extremely light with a very low center of gravity but she gets to overwealmed on it so she never rides it.

Danny,OTD, and Joe,
Man it was really great to see you guys again this year. After I seen all the pictures I wish I could have made it. Maybe Cat can photoshop me into the pictures or something.
Anyways, next year I am definately headed to the great state of Ohio.
Curious if you ever made to Shanksville or not.

Sam

Naw, we never made it to shanksville, we decided to try and outrun the rain. It pretty much worked, but we did get stuck in it for about 30min. Oh, and the Pike was freakin packed.

I saw a girl pull into battlfield before we all met up with one. Probably not the same one though. A friend of mine's girlfriend has one which se paid I think it was around $23000. for. She got every accessory and customization that can be done to it just about when she bought it. She has had it for 3 years now and it only has about 200 miles on it if that much. I told her before she bought it to buy something smaller. The bike looks huge but is amazingly extremely light with a very low center of gravity but she gets to overwealmed on it so she never rides it.

If I'm not mistaken, the engine size is only 250cc or less

I am so bummed I missed this ride, looks like a great time, next year, next year (damn I keep on saying that). Great pictures, eventually we'll meet up with y'all and ride.

Danny,OTD, and Joe,
Man it was really great to see you guys again this year. After I seen all the pictures I wish I could have made it. Maybe Cat can photoshop me into the pictures or something.
Anyways, next year I am definately headed to the great state of Ohio.
Curious if you ever made to Shanksville or not.

Sam

Lets not forget about the 4th annual Lake Erie Run! Hint, its always the weekend before Memorial Day.

Have you already forgotten the Lake Ontario run in Aug Danny? Get your head out of your SEII's and get ready to ride again!

-J

(Nice pix)

If I'm not mistaken, the engine size is only 250cc or less

they are up to 44CI/738CC now for the 07 models.
http://www.ridleymotorcycles.com/html/Ridley_Models07.htm

They do come with some cool features like some have the digital autometer in the center of the bars. the one my friends girlfriend has the idiot lights and speed/tack in the side view mirrors. The main thing I don't like about them is the side covers of the engine are huge and really stand out to much in my opinion. I've been trying to get my father to buy one of these because he has arthritus in his hands and cannot clutch anymore.

It was a great weekend. The wife and I had a alot of fun. She wants to go again next year, and on any other run any of you guys are going to be on. Was hoping to meet more of you guys, but the shenanigans with Danny, Mac, Sam and Joe were more then enough. :p Will post the pics we have when we get our film developed. We left early Sunday to stay ahead of the rain, and almost stayed out of it for the most part.

Well, I finally made it home. Well, home again. I left Sunday and got home at 3, than jumped in the cage with the wife and my 5 month old daughter and drove back out to so we could see the Kyle Petty Charity Ride come into Gettysburg tonight. Had a great time meeting everyone and it was a great ride.
Mike, it was great hanging out on Friday night. The more the merrier.

Glad you all got home safe.

Best Regards,
Norm
I will post some pics as soon as I get them out of my camera.

Oh, and the Pike was freakin packed.

We stopped by there late Saturday afternoon.........looked like things were getting ready to rock when we left. :smoke


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John

I just posted a link to some pics of the Bikefest in the Super Off Topic section.

John

Was at BikeFest, it was a blast and where the fun was! Making plans to be there next year! Got tons of pics....most not for general viewing audiences!

Lets not forget about the 4th annual Lake Erie Run! Hint, its always the weekend before Memorial Day.


Is this the Sandusky (spelling?) thingie you were talking about. Or is this something different.

Sam

Is this the Sandusky (spelling?) thingie you were talking about. Or is this something different.

Sam

No thats the Ohio bike week annual party in Sandusky, the lake erie ride is just a bunch of XLF members that circle lake erie and have a great time doing it.
This will be the first yr. for the lake Ontario ride planned for the weekend of Aug 11. It will be a 3 day ride for most but if you can't get monday off you can join us anywhere between Buffalo and Kingston Ont where were staying for the nite

Before the festivities started
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Now that's a GREAT picture........except you left the fridge open. lol

John