I'm going to try a poll to set up a list of names of members going to Sturgis this year. When you "vote" yes I am going, your name will be listed in the poll and everyone else going can find people to hang with and maybe ride up with.

I will try to organize some events while we are there. Nothing big but things like a ride or 2, watch some races together and meet up at the NRHS booth. Oh yea, and some beers.

Anyway, keep an eye on this thread for more info and if you aren't going you can vote no and bump the thread to the top.

bump,
I wish I could go, but I work at a school and it starts back up like 3 days after sturgis. Ain't no way they are gonna let me take off the week before school starts. Anyways, have fun and drink a few for me!

I have never been to Sturgis and you never know, it's a possibility.

im thinking next year, got other plans for this year

Same here, I would love to go but have other vacation plans this year. I'm hoping I can get there next year. It would probably be best if I had a few more miles of experience anyway.

My dad is planning to go with me when I can make it. He's never been on a motorcycle either. I guess he went through when he was long-haul trucking at one point but said it just wasn't the same.

For all that do go, have a blast!

I really want to go, My brother has work :frownone But I'm trying to talk my friend into going with me, he also rides a sportster.

What days/dates dose sturgis run?

:tour It's 900 miles away :tour

:bump some day when money and time will let me.

The dates are between the 6th thru the 12th of August but a lot of people will show up as early as the 3rd and leave whenever.

In my mind the best way to enjoy it is to camp and you can get a site even after the rally starts so you don't have to worry about reservations. It looks like we have a small group growing from the midwest (IA IL so far) so if you are looking to hook up with a riding group you should be able to.

Went the first time in 74 and numerious times since including last yr.

If you never been there before get use to high prices for everything. All rooms in Rapid city will probably be booked and if your lucky enough to find one it will set you back $300 a nite for a Best Western. Rooms 70 miles away will cost $150 a nite.

The upside is its STURGIS Bike week, nothing more needs to be added

The dates are between the 6th thru the 12th of August but a lot of people will show up as early as the 3rd and leave whenever.

In my mind the best way to enjoy it is to camp and you can get a site even after the rally starts so you don't have to worry about reservations. It looks like we have a small group growing from the midwest (IA IL so far) so if you are looking to hook up with a riding group you should be able to.

Thanks for the info!

I map quested the directions to Sturgis from my house :geek All I would have to do is get on I-90(2 minutes from my house) Ride 900 miles, Exit I-90 in Sturgis :D

If I'm going solo, I might look for some riding buddies :) But I don't even know if I'm going.

Went the first time in 74 and numerious times since including last yr.

If you never been there before get use to high prices for everything. All rooms in Rapid city will probably be booked and if your lucky enough to find one it will set you back $300 a nite for a Best Western. Rooms 70 miles away will cost $150 a nite.

The upside is its STURGIS Bike week, nothing more needs to be added

If I go, I will be camping in a $30 walmart tent :smoke How much is it to camp a night?

Please don't tell me beer is $10 a cup :o

The Buffalo Chip is around $40 a night or $255 for the whole rally and that includes the concerts. Beer is $4 a can at the shows and the bars or BYOB in the campground.

My old lady and I are both riding our bikes from AZ. My friends Joe and Sheila will be there too. We are staying in the dorms at the University in Spearfish. It was 350 dollars for two people for the entire week. So it was a bargain.

Last time I stayed at Creekside Campground. It was like 120 for the entire week and I did not make reservations.

I'm still on the fence. My wife and I trailered out last year and had a blast. I might ride out this year.

NRHS will be there at the drags on Aug 7 and 8. Come by and see us!!

At this point the wife and I are planning to be there for a couple of days....just don't know which ones yet (it is a pretty short trip for us)

Mav

I'm going with my BIL, I think he's got a place in Rapid City we'll be staying at. I little further out than I wanted, but oh well. We should get there Sunday afternoon (Aug 5th) and probably stay until thurs or ??? I hope to see some of you there!
Joe

Not this year, but 08 for sure!

I am giving this some serious thought. I have looked at my work calendar and there is a chance I CAN get off those days.

Do you think there is still room at one of the camp grounds??

Rene--PM sent.

I have that phone number it is (605) 642-6464

Their cancellation deadline is July 15, so you might get a room. and if you bring a friend it is 1/2 price. They also have a linen service so you don't have to pack any of that.

Rene--PM sent.

I have that phone number it is (605) 642-6464

Their cancellation deadline is July 15, so you might get a room. and if you bring a friend it is 1/2 price. They also have a linen service so you don't have to pack any of that.

PM back at ya!!

If you still find yourself looking for a campground I will guarantee there will be room at the Buffalo Chip through the entire week. No reservations needed.

Well I want to go real bad... But I fly in to Huntsville, AL on the 1st at 1800 from germany, Getting out of the Service Finally after 6 Years, Picking my New Bike up on the 2nd and Breaking it in before the ride and hopefully everything goes as planned! I'm Bringing a tent and pitching it on the side of the road! LOL J/K I'm looking for some riders from Alabama to Ride with so PM me if someone is leaving Alabama for Sturgis.

If you still find yourself looking for a campground I will guarantee there will be room at the Buffalo Chip through the entire week. No reservations needed.

Is there anyone from this forum staying at Buffalo Chip? If so, I just called and I would purchase NOW. I was informed that the weekly rate will go from 255 to 500 if you purchase when you arrive.

I just sent a request to have Aug 3 thru 10 off. Well ... here is my boss's response....


Only if you bring back some photos. Sounds like a fun ride. I say go for it.

I need to verify with one more person. If they are fine with it. I am in for Sturgis.

I would like to meet up with Deisel and Sylvia and ride with them.

You all better not shun me because I'll be riding my street bob! :tour

Well I want to go real bad... But I fly in to Huntsville, AL on the 1st at 1800 from germany, Getting out of the Service Finally after 6 Years, Picking my New Bike up on the 2nd and Breaking it in before the ride and hopefully everything goes as planned! I'm Bringing a tent and pitching it on the side of the road! LOL J/K I'm looking for some riders from Alabama to Ride with so PM me if someone is leaving Alabama for Sturgis.

That's great news. Thanks for your service to the USA. Have a good ride - wishing that I could join you.

You all better not shun me because I'll be riding my street bob! :tour

Never with me. I am not prejudice... :p

Well I want to go real bad... But I fly in to Huntsville, AL on the 1st at 1800 from germany, Getting out of the Service Finally after 6 Years, Picking my New Bike up on the 2nd and Breaking it in before the ride and hopefully everything goes as planned! I'm Bringing a tent and pitching it on the side of the road! LOL J/K I'm looking for some riders from Alabama to Ride with so PM me if someone is leaving Alabama for Sturgis.

I also want to thank you for serving our country. Ride safe!!

I just sent a request to have Aug 3 thru 10 off. Well ... here is my boss's response....


Only if you bring back some photos. Sounds like a fun ride. I say go for it.

I need to verify with one more person. If they are fine with it. I am in for Sturgis.

I would like to meet up with Deisel and Sylvia and ride with them.

Rene, are you riding up?

Rene, are you riding up?

It sure looks like I am going this year! :banana :banana :banana :banana

I was suppose to go last year and my friend FLAKED!

I'll PM my cell phone number to anyone who is going that wants it. In case of emergency, wanna go for a putt somewhere, meet up or whatever. I'm staying at a ranch near Sturgis for the week.

1378.95 miles from me... yow!

I'll PM my cell phone number to anyone who is going that wants it. In case of emergency, wanna go for a putt somewhere, meet up or whatever. I'm staying at a ranch near Sturgis for the week.

Please PM me with you number and I will return mine.

Thanks!

1378.95 miles from me... yow!

Yep!! You should go. :)

1378.95 miles from me... yow!

You have further to go than I do,
Only 1360.7 miles from my house!

I just got my new Airhawk seat cushion today and I'm getting excited. My bike is on the lift for a bit though so I can't even try it out. I tried to take my rear tire to my local Indy and found out they went out of business as did the one I used to go to when I lived on the East side. So I need to find a new Indy, I'm waiting for HD to get my new axle and I've gone rattle can crazy so a bunch of the parts are ripped off and curing. It is way to hot to ride anyway but that doesn't stop the urges.

1200sportycustom: I want to buy you a beer. The trip sounds exciting. You will probably run into groups on the road out if you don't hook up with any riders here. You start to recognize faces at gas stations along the way. KOA campgrounds are usually cheap and plentiful and I used their map to get through half of WY.

RoadChick: Glad you are getting serious about going. :clap I'd ride up with Diesel if the darn rockies weren't separating our route but I'm planning some meet ups starting with the races on tuesday.

Is there anyone from this forum staying at Buffalo Chip? If so, I just called and I would purchase NOW. I was informed that the weekly rate will go from 255 to 500 if you purchase when you arrive.

well if it is so much a bunch of us should pool our money together for a camp site.

Vegas1200C: hope I will see you there just trying to know which person you are might be a problem... when I get back I will be getting a cell phone first thing. I will send you the number when I get it.

We are going to have a blast. PARTY

We will be leaving Madison, WI on August 3rd and taking a Leisurely ride through, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We will spend three days in Sturgis and then haul azz back home...

Are there any plans yet to have an XLForum get together?

Cheers,

JMS

:tour

You have further to go than I do,
Only 1360.7 miles from my house!
If I were as close as you I'd go, but...:laugh

We will be leaving Madison, WI on August 3rd and taking a Leisurely ride through, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We will spend three days in Sturgis and then haul azz back home...

Are there any plans yet to have an XLForum get together?

Cheers,

JMS

:tour



Good Idea! so who's coordinating? lol:tour PARTY!:banana :smoke :tour

To answer a couple questions, the rate that the Chip and Glencoe charge is per person not per site. It also includes a concert everynight so it is worth the price in my mind. The Chip actually charges for the concert and camping is free but you have to pay for the concert to get in.

Yes, there will be XLF get togethers. That was my whole intention in starting this thread, to get a list together. That and to try to hook up riders from the same area to have riding partners up and back. The first meeting so far will be the drags to support NRHS. Other than that I will try to get a couple rides together for everyone.

If you haven't already but are interested, PM me and I'll get you my number so we can keep in touch. If you are looking for someone to ride out with we already have a big group from the midwest, a couple SW, one NW and a lone rider from AL to hook up with.

I'm very excited for this year. Last year I didn't get together with any members and it was embarassing that we never planned anything.

I am 100% in for the ride!! I just got the "OK" from a project that I am leading at work. WOOHOOO!!!! :banana :banana :banana :banana

I am 100% in for the ride!! I just got the "OK" from a project that I am leading at work. WOOHOOO!!!! :banana :banana :banana :banana

....Now Hold On Just One Cotton Pea Pickin Minute!!!!...If Road Chick is going.....Then I'm Going !!!!!.... I'm tired of sitting up here in the Northwest and missing all the Fun.....Count Me In!!!!
:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

....Now Hold On Just One Cotton Pea Pickin Minute!!!!...If Road Chick is going.....Then I'm Going !!!!!.... I'm tired of sitting up here in the Northwest and missing all the Fun.....Count Me In!!!!
:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Are you serious??? If so... :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Right on!!!!!!!!!

If you are going, unless you haven't done so already, send me your phone number and email. I am putting together a list so we can all contact each other to meet up.

Right on!!!!!!!!!

If you are going, unless you haven't done so already, send me your phone number and email. I am putting together a list so we can all contact each other to meet up.

I will be contacting Vegas when I get home to get coordinated with everyone through him. My scheduale is gonna be real tight for the first few days I am home. But I will be there!

Only 567 miles from me.....Unfortunately there is no way I can make it this year. I will be there next year for sure. I have to many other prior commitments.If anyone is going through Great Falls, MT to get there or to get back home I wouldn't mind meeting up with them and riding a short distance with them.

Ah, the joys of living in South Dakota, time and money dont become an issue. Ill difinitly be there this year, havent missed a year since I was 14.

This is the third year I've marked my calendar and each year those F&^king terrorists need ass kicking. No difference this year. So while you guys are enjoying SD, I'll be killing terrorists. Dont get me wrong, it's just that when we've delt with these assholes once and for all, I'm gonna make up for lost time. For those of you going to SD, enjoy! I'll be thinking of you.

I understand where your coming from Wizend, Im currently in the sandbox, will be back just in time though for the rally, less than 20 days for me :banana

Youre eating up bandwith blackbird....Im trying to download your last SITREP. Hey man, if your going have a great trip!

This is the third year I've marked my calendar and each year those F&^king terrorists need ass kicking. No difference this year. So while you guys are enjoying SD, I'll be killing terrorists. Dont get me wrong, it's just that when we've delt with these assholes once and for all, I'm gonna make up for lost time. For those of you going to SD, enjoy! I'll be thinking of you.

Kill some for me man. My days of Killing terorists are over. The Army said I am broke so I just got my MEB finished last month. My prayers go to you and all the troops. God Bless. and Have Fun!

Thanks for your service and sacrifice Wizend.

What have I gotten myself into??? This trip is making...ughhh...buy all kinds of stuff for my bike.

Why did I ever say that I learned from my past mistakes and was not going to go crazy with this bike!!

I just bought a Corbin Gunfighter with a backrest. Not cheap!!

You will be styling though. Backrest and an airhawk? Wanna pull an iron butt back to Vegas?

You will be styling though. Backrest and an airhawk? Wanna pull an iron butt back to Vegas?

I am game.

Well Good news I will not be the lone rider from the South East anymore. I might Have a friend of mine meeting me in Alabama and he is coming from Georgia. So I am happy now!

What have I gotten myself into??? This trip is making...ughhh...buy all kinds of stuff for my bike.

Why did I ever say that I learned from my past mistakes and was not going to go crazy with this bike!!

I just bought a Corbin Gunfighter with a backrest. Not cheap!!

Woohhh!!!..I just bought a Mustang DayTripper and I hate it! Maybe I'll get on the blower and get me a Corbin.

Woohhh!!!..I just bought a Mustang DayTripper and I hate it! Maybe I'll get on the blower and get me a Corbin.

I never owned a Mustang, but lots of people love them. Bought a Corbin last time and LOVED IT.

One good thing about the gunfighter is that I can put my T-bag on the backrest. Well that's what the sales lady told me she does with her seat.

Well Good news I will not be the lone rider from the South East anymore. I might Have a friend of mine meeting me in Alabama and he is coming from Georgia. So I am happy now!

That's great news. I hope it all works out and you have a riding buddy.

One good thing about the gunfighter is that I can put my T-bag on the backrest. Well that's what the sales lady told me she does with her seat.
What else did she try to sell you?:p

KIDDING! I'm jealous! There's no way I could make the trek this year.:doh

Really? Only 23 possibles out of a few thousand members? There's got to be more out there with rally fever.

It would also help if you are looking/willing to hook up with more riders if you could let us know where you are riding from and what route you are taking.

RoadChick and I will be taking the 15 from Vegas up to Salt Lake City, then crossing WY.

I will be leaving Alabama on 65 to 40 to 24 to 57 to 64 to 70 to 435 to 29 to 90 to exit 32 I do not have a phone yet due to the fact that I am not in the states yet. when I am back I will call vegas.

I'll be there!! Working of Course!!
I would like to Invite All XLF members to stop by the Corbin Truck and say "Hi"
We'll have a couple of Sporty's on display too!! See Ya there.

Do you know where the Corbin display will be? At least which area would help. Would love to see some seats on the XL. Will you have your bike or one you can ride? I'm guessing you have to ride the truck up.

I plan to get there on the 4th or 5th staying till the 11th or 12th taking I-90 from sioux falls SD. Only a 5hr drive for me and the wife. trucking it though, cant make the wife ride that far she is pretty fresh yet. PM me if you want our cell nembers to get organized.:tour

Once again, leaving Madison Wisconsin Friday August 3rd about 2:00pm, overnighting in webster city Iowa.
August 4 riding to Ainsworth Nebraska
August 5 riding to Casper Wyoming
August 6 Riding to Buffalo Wyoming
August 7 riding to Rapid City
Leaving Rapid City on August 10, overnighting in Brandon SD
Arriving back in Madison on August 11.

Let us know if anyone wants to ride with us for a segment...

[QUOTE=Vegas1200C;816418]Really? Only 23 possibles out of a few thousand members? There's got to be more out there with rally fever.

It would also help if you are looking/willing to hook up with more riders if you could let us know where you are riding from and what route you are taking.

RoadChick and I will be taking the 15 from Vegas up to Salt Lake City, then crossing WY.[/QUOTE

I have driven that in a car, Please be careful between Rawlins and Laramie. That is a shitty road!

If you guys are going to be in cheyenne, let me know what day--We will be there the 5th and the 10th. I have a friend with a huge garage there if you want to crash for a night.

[QUOTE=Vegas1200C;816418]Really? Only 23 possibles out of a few thousand members? There's got to be more out there with rally fever.

It would also help if you are looking/willing to hook up with more riders if you could let us know where you are riding from and what route you are taking.

RoadChick and I will be taking the 15 from Vegas up to Salt Lake City, then crossing WY.[/QUOTE

I have driven that in a car, Please be careful between Rawlins and Laramie. That is a shitty road!

If you guys are going to be in cheyenne, let me know what day--We will be there the 5th and the 10th. I have a friend with a huge garage there if you want to crash for a night.

I was just thinking that I would love to come back the other way with you and Sylvia. I would get to see a lot more if I rode up through Vegas and then back the other side.

Diesel,

I am going to be keeping my stock seat. I like it with the drag bars and the stock risers, it is in the perfect position. For the longer rides I am going to use the new seat and some pullback risers.

Did you buy a airhawk for sylvia?

I will be attending. Would like to find another or others to travel up there. My plan is to leave Dallas on either Thurs afternoon 8/2 or Fri morn 8/3. I'll be taking 287 to Amarillo then 25 through Colorado. I'll be meeting some friends in Cheyenne on Sat then riding to Sturgis on Sun. We stay at Hog Heaven campground. Look forward to meeting y'all.

Make sure we PM each other with phone numbers if we want to hook up:

So Far I have:
Road Chick
Vegas1200c
MavinWy

Rene--you are more than welcome to ride home with us. We don't have any set plans yet, except staying in Cheyenne on the 10th. It will be me, Sylvia and my buddy Joe.

Diesel,

I am going to be keeping my stock seat. I like it with the drag bars and the stock risers, it is in the perfect position. For the longer rides I am going to use the new seat and some pullback risers.

Did you buy a airhawk for sylvia?


no worries about the seat. I did not get her an airhawk--going to make a cheapo pad and then check out the booths in Sturgis to see what's available. Against my wishes, she really doesn't want the windshield and says the seat is fine--we will see.

I live north of cheyenne wyoming in a little town called chugwater I may be going up and could hook up with you guys easy.Which days are you guys going?

no worries about the seat. I did not get her an airhawk--going to make a cheapo pad and then check out the booths in Sturgis to see what's available. Against my wishes, she really doesn't want the windshield and says the seat is fine--we will see.

Oh my!!! That is going to be a long ride without a windshield. I know that they do not look good, but they sure make the ride so much easier, especially on those long rides.

My cell phone number.

858-229-9222.

I posted it elsewhere, but if folks are coming this way, and more crash space is needed, drop me a line. I have beds for 6 and a garage as well. Y'all are going up earlier than I am (the 7th is my son's birthday...going after that) but I'll also try to meet up with everyone in Cheyenne.

Looking forward to putting faces with names.

Mav

I have driven that in a car, Please be careful between Rawlins and Laramie. That is a shitty road!

If you guys are going to be in cheyenne, let me know what day--We will be there the 5th and the 10th. I have a friend with a huge garage there if you want to crash for a night.

I was planning on heading North at Rawlins up to Casper so we would miss Laramie. Probably shooting for Gillette on the 5th to be close without being too close.

I've got a bunch of numbers that I need to get organized So far the first meet up will be Tuesday the 7th at the races. If anyone wants to come up with a ride for a day let me know and we can work out the details.

I'll be leaving Portland after work on August 3rd, travelling I-84 to Umatilla, Oregon thence up hiway 12 to Lewiston, Idaho to Missoula, Montana, then I-90 all the way into Sturgis. Arriving Monday late afternoon on the 6th.

Cell # 971-506-3493

Do you know where the Corbin display will be? At least which area would help. Would love to see some seats on the XL. Will you have your bike or one you can ride? I'm guessing you have to ride the truck up.


We will be on Lazelle St. across fro J&P cycles. I'm hoping to bring my bike,but we will have sporty's on display.STOP BY!!

I will be leaving Minneapols, Minnesota early morning on Thursday the 9th..like 5am.... Going out with a couple of girls which neither one is bring a bike... I'm riding out there following their jeep and would like to hook up with a group for some rides and a little partying! Staying at the No Name Campsite...

Here is my cell number - If people want to ride on friday and saturday..
612-590-0404

I will be leaving Minneapols, Minnesota early morning on Thursday the 9th..like 5am.... Going out with a couple of girls which neither one is bring a bike... I'm riding out there following their jeep and would like to hook up with a group for some rides and a little partying! Staying at the No Name Campsite...

Here is my cell number - If people want to ride on friday and saturday..
612-590-0404

What's your name?

Ive been waitin 20 years for this trip, had to get a Harley first, and I cant wait to leave...

Livin for 20 days on the back of my bike,
no work , no honey, no kids, no money...

My name is Doug

Man do I love living in SD this time of year. Only 390 miles to ride.

SO and I will be pulling out of Brookings, SD, 8-9 AM on the 9th. She's chasing in her car; I'm on the Sporty.

We're planning on riding Spearfish Canyon Friday morning and then we're going to do Needles Hwy. on Saturday morning. People are welcome to join if they like

We're staying at Camp Rapid in one of the "tin huts." They have some really nice BOQ there but there was a huge wait for them when I called a month or so ago. There are probably some tin huts still open for those of you with military IDs. I'm pretty sure the lady I talked to said the cost was going to be ~$5/person per night for your own hut. ....and the Clock Tower (bar) is right across the street. I'll be calling them tomorrow to see what the final story is on those and will report back.

If you see a Jade Sunglo Hugger with 16" apes, say Hi. I'm Nate.

Change of plans, I'm on my way! Leaving Ohio on the 2nd but I have to be home on the 9th for the lake Ontario ride :clap :clap So much to do and so little time. But that give me opening day of the "official" rally
Anyone heading that way and wants to scoot give me ring. I make it in to Rhochester Mn. and spend the nite and then into Sturgis the next afternoon.

330-201-2634

Not sure if I am going. I would like to ride from here in Maine out there. If I can get the time off you can count me in.

Not sure if I am going. I would like to ride from here in Maine out there. If I can get the time off you can count me in.

I just did Bar Harbor to Cleveland in 1 looooooooong day. and another 2 more the rest of the way. You would probably need 10 days off to make the rally and back home again.

:banana I would love to go. It is 1800 miles one way from Charleston SC. :bump I would need a lot of time and money. Not there yet, but I've been known to...Just Do it.:chop

Ya I'm 1833 from CT, so I don't see it happing any time soon. It would be nice though, sitting in traffic for hrs, waiting in lines to see women wearing next to nothing, walking around the vendor areas bumping into everyone, spending too much money... Wait I did that in NY... ;-) You guys have fun and don't forget the sun screen. Stay away from the penny and nickel slots in Las Vegas!!!

I went last year and had a great time. We stayed in Rapid City. Left out early each morning and got back before it was too late in the evenings. Usually didn't have lines that were too terribly long or traffic that was too bad. But attendance was way down last year from what I understand. That was fine by me! I'd like to go again when it's not bike week just to appreciate the scenery and countryside more. Sure wish I could make it this year but it's just not in the cards.

I am getting really excited about going. Two more weeks to go !!!!

:banana :banana :banana :banana

Ah, the joys of living in South Dakota, time and money dont become an issue. Ill difinitly be there this year, havent missed a year since I was 14.

I live in the NE part of SD. Maybe we can ride out together in a group of Sporties? My wife and I each have one.

Man do I love living in SD this time of year. Only 390 miles to ride.

SO and I will be pulling out of Brookings, SD, 8-9 AM on the 9th. She's chasing in her car; I'm on the Sporty.

We're planning on riding Spearfish Canyon Friday morning and then we're going to do Needles Hwy. on Saturday morning. People are welcome to join if they like

We're staying at Camp Rapid in one of the "tin huts." They have some really nice BOQ there but there was a huge wait for them when I called a month or so ago. There are probably some tin huts still open for those of you with military IDs. I'm pretty sure the lady I talked to said the cost was going to be ~$5/person per night for your own hut. ....and the Clock Tower (bar) is right across the street. I'll be calling them tomorrow to see what the final story is on those and will report back.

If you see a Jade Sunglo Hugger with 16" apes, say Hi. I'm Nate.

Shoot, I wish I would have known that you lived here earlier, I only live about 100 miles from you in Bristol. My BIL works down there at the Advanced Auto Parts, so I am down there quite often, especially at Skinner's! Good bar and good beer! We need to meet up before the riding season is over and just cruise.

BTW, I am Josh and my cell is 605-201-2838 if anyone wants to meet up. Will be there from the 5th through the morning of the 8th. I have the whole week off (I love working at a place where no one else goes to Sturgis!!!), but I take the last half to watch the farm for my Father-in-law while he rides to Sturgis for the last half. I will be at the drags on the 7th for sure! Everyone ride safe! I am taking Hwy 12, to Hwy 83 and the rest of the way on 212 through Newell into Sturgis.

I am getting really excited about going. Two more weeks to go !!!!

:banana :banana :banana :banana

Me too!!!!!!! Just finishing up my luggage rack tonight! Building it from scratch. Riding out this year with no chase vehicle.

:banana :banana :banana :banana

Some info for the first meet up.

Tuesday August 7th 2007 around 12:30 PM till ?

AHDRA at Sturgis Dragway

We will be meeting in the pits where NRHS will be working on their stuff between 12:30 and 1 PM. After that we might be in the pits or in the stands but we will be there. If you can't find us call me, Keith 702-856-6750 or find my bike in the lot and I will be there after. The entrance fee is $15 or $10 for HOG members, active and reserve Military are free. Tuesday is qualifying, Wed. is eliminations but I'm not planning on making Wed.

The drag strip is on the East side of Sturgis very close to The Buffalo Chip and Glencoe Campground. Directions are in the links. At some point we will try to get picks, probably after the races.

Here's some links

http://www.ahdra.com/schedsturgis2007.html

http://www.sturgisdrags.com/

Is there anyone from this forum staying at Buffalo Chip? If so, I just called and I would purchase NOW. I was informed that the weekly rate will go from 255 to 500 if you purchase when you arrive.

Just saw a warning on the Reservations page of the Chip website.

July 29 at about 6:00 PM MDT, will be the cutoff to get the Early Bird, the Extended Rally, or the Rally Pass at the current low advanced rate. Event rates will be in effect at that time. Save yourself some $$$ and get your reservations now! The Rally is almost here!

With tax and processing the rally pass from Monday to Sunday is currently $280.50.

Not this year... Bump

For all of you military people:

I just talked to Camp Rapid this afternoon. The BOQ is full (figures). She said they are authorized to use 801, which is the building with all of the bays in it (8-10) bunks per room. I've been talking to her randomly since early June so she set us up with one of the "tin huts" for $5/person per night. There are definitely still spots there if you don't mind sleeping in a bay. PM me if you want to get the number for the training/rooming POC.

BOQ fills up pretty early, so if you're coming next year it wouldn't hurt to get on the waiting list now. I'm planning on getting on the list for next year while I'm checking in this year. They're pretty new and nice.

Also, there's a bar across the street from the secondary, entrance, the "Clock Tower Lounge. " That would be where you'll find me Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.:laugh

Also, we're still planning on riding Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway (Norbeck Scenic something) on Saturday (11th) morning. It's a GREAT ride. Let me know if you want to join us.

I can't sleep... 2 days and i'm out of the Army... I am going to be there regardless. see yall there... I CAN'T WAIT ANY MORE!!!!
:banana :banana :banana :smoke :smoke :smoke :banadanc :banadanc :banadanc :tour :tour :tour

Not this year, Maybe next year, but I doubt that also, Will probably have to be 2009 as the youngest kid will be in school and I can skeedadle for a week. 1,847 miles for me If I avoid highways. 1 day 20 hrs.. Hmm, don't think it's gonna go that quickly.. LOL

Best of luck to those that are going..

I can't sleep... 2 days and i'm out of the Army... I am going to be there regardless. see yall there... I CAN'T WAIT ANY MORE!!!!
:banana :banana :banana :smoke :smoke :smoke :banadanc :banadanc :banadanc :tour :tour :tour

Congrats!!! I but you are super super excited!!

Next year I will be turning 40 :( and for that upcoming birthday, my wife in all of the goodness of her heart, has already granted me permission to ride out to South Dakota next summer:p .

2727 miles round trip. My early plan is to get there in 3 days, spend a day there, then ride back :tour .

Why only 1 day?
I have a little problem with big crowds, they then to make me freak out :yikes.

I've got an Excel file going to keep all the info organized and I'm seeing some gaps in my list. A bunch of people indicated that they would be going but didn't leave any info. Some are still working out details so if you figure out your plans, let me know and I'll finish your entry.

Here are the people that I'm missing. I am looking for your first name, cell phone, where you are coming from, where you are staying and what days you will be in the Black Hills. If you don't want to give out any info that is fine, too.

Altopass - phone number
Big Angry - everything
blackbird8693 - name, phone, days available
Bladerunner - everything
Calabeast - everything
daleiker - everything
Duggles - everything
fastlanedude - everything
jacob1 - everything
jms969 - name, number, where staying
John04XL - everything
Joseph - everything but name
M16-pilot - everything
ohiochris - everything
rdgzoe - everything
Richm947 - everything
rlcgun - everything
Steve207 - everything
Stinkynate - phone
stricherz13 - everything

I have full details for the following, if you don't see your name I've lost or missed your info.

1200sportycustom
bigbluebowtie
citified
cpmike
DEWMED
DIESEL
Horse
jcastino
joe66
NRHS Sales
olderthandirt
Road Chick
Sporty John
Swerdy
Vegas1200C

I'm working on rides tonight so hopefully I will have a decent schedule in the next couple days.

Keith

I am really looking forward to meeting people that I have been chatting with on this forum for months and maybe even a couple of years.

The thought of riding into new territory is really exciting. Going new places is so much fun to me. I have never been to Utah, other than a airport layover, nor have I been to Wyoming or South Dakota.

I want to thank Vegas1200C for organizing these get togethers that are going to happen at Sturgis and allowing me to ride up with him, and also his staying in the same camp ground. AND letting me use one of the racks he has built!! Thanks!!

Vegas--can you email me a copy of the list you have so far? I am not sure on the rides, but will be up there and we will be having a good time and want to meet you all. I have friends from Wyoming I need to juggle, and some rides that we were planning (but nothing is set in stone). But the rub of this is that I have to go out of town WED and Thur, and We will be leaving friday. And, as everyone knows, I don't have internet at home (I know) and want to have a semi completed list by Wed. morning when I leave for business. gkudel@msn.com

I did tell the boss, I ain't doing anything this week except waiting for Sturgis. She understood!

DIESEL

I'm planning on doing 3 long rides probably Wed, Thurs, and Fri. They are in no particular order:

Deadwood to Spearfish Canyon out to Devil's Tower back to Deadwood.

Circle around the Badlands Park

Mt Rushmore to Crazy Horse thru Custer State Park and the Park South of Custer (Wind something I don't remember)

There are parts of all of these rides that I've never done so if someone wants to lead or plan the excact route I'm open to suggestions. One thing I'm trying to work into the plans is to start or end at places like the Rapid City HD or the Top 50 area. Places that have vendors so we can look around while we wait for everyone or hang out to chat after.

I'll post my route maps on my website and get a link up sometime tonight hopefully.

I'm planning on doing 3 long rides probably Wed, Thurs, and Fri. They are in no particular order:

Deadwood to Spearfish Canyon out to Devil's Tower back to Deadwood.

Circle around the Badlands Park

Mt Rushmore to Crazy Horse thru Custer State Park and the Park South of Custer (Wind something I don't remember)

There are parts of all of these rides that I've never done so if someone wants to lead or plan the excact route I'm open to suggestions. One thing I'm trying to work into the plans is to start or end at places like the Rapid City HD or the Top 50 area. Places that have vendors so we can look around while we wait for everyone or hang out to chat after.

I'll post my route maps on my website and get a link up sometime tonight hopefully.


What is your website address? I must have missed it along the way.

http://members.cox.net/keithfels/

It only has some old pic of me in the middle of "Silly Beard Contest" week. (We got really board crossing the Atlantic so a bunch of us wouldn't shave until the day before we got to the States and we held a contest)

The rides aren't up yet, I have to remember Front Page, the one there is from last year.

I've updated my webpage to include the 3 rides I plan on running in Sturgis. I am thinking that Wed. will be the Spearfish Canyon/Devils Tower, Thur. Badlands and Fri. Rushmore/Crazy/Custer but I'm not set in stone yet.

Anyone is welcome to join.

The webpage is http://members.cox.net/keithfels/

probably not, but we're still undecided. We'll definitely be there next year though.

I will be there friday,sat, sun.
just booked a room in Spearfish.
should be lots of fun:banana

If anyone is having problems seeing the updated version of the front page, you should see 3 rides, here are the links to the 3. I have also put days for each just so people can plan. Even if you can't make the ride or the whole ride you can still meet everyone at the start or maybe join us part way.

Wednesday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/deadwood_devil.htm

Thursday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/badlands.htm

Friday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/custer.htm

If anyone is having problems seeing the updated version of the front page, you should see 3 rides, here are the links to the 3. I have also put days for each just so people can plan. Even if you can't make the ride or the whole ride you can still meet everyone at the start or maybe join us part way.

Wednesday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/deadwood_devil.htm

Thursday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/badlands.htm

Friday http://members.cox.net/keithfels/custer.htm

I don't know if you've ever done the Custer State Park thing, but just a suggestion if you haven't. I REALLY recommend that you take Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway through the northwest corner of the park. Some of the greatest views (IMO) of the state are on that chunk of road.

We'd probably join you, but I don't think the times are going to line up. Plus, both my SO and I are from here, so we've been to Wind Cave a few times.

I think this is the route we're going to take through Custer: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=US-16-ALT+%4043.891470,+-103.427330&daddr=Unknown+road+%4043.863080,+-103.440640+to:US-16-ALT+%4043.776060,+-103.343030+to:CSP+Road+1+%4043.641680,+-103.367440+to:SD-87+%4043.701920,+-103.478910+to:US-16-ALT+%4043.767930,+-103.457140+to:Unknown+road+%4043.891300,+-103.587540+to:43.89146,-103.427353&mrcr=6&mrsp=7&sz=11&mra=dme&sll=43.884037,-103.337402&sspn=0.360778,0.6427&ie=UTF8&ll=43.766135,-103.41362&spn=0.361491,0.6427&z=11&om=1

Thanks for the tip stinkynate. Never did the parks, only the monuments. I saw the "wildlife route" and went for that trip. Nice to get insight from a vet.

The rides are really flexible, I just want a base that everyone (around 25 members) can plan around. A start point and some destinations are the only solids. Thanks again for your input.

I'll be there this year. Time to pop my Sturgis cherry! About a dozen of us will be riding out from Vancouver WA Friday morning. Pull into town Sunday eve. I'll look at your links tonight Vegas1200C, and see if we can hook up for a ride or at least say hi.

Should be a fun trip! :banadevi

Hey Vegas1200C, you do know that there is usually the "no p@nty Wednesday party" in Hulett on Wednesday. Might not be the best time to try and ride through there. I heard that you usually have to park and walk a long ways just to get to Hulett on Wednesday.

Here is my schedule so far. I'm taking suggestions for a meet or ride for Saturday. I'm not planning anything other than walking the streets of Sturgis that day so if someone would like to suggest something, now is the time.

Tuesday August 7th 2007 AHDRA at Sturgis Dragway. Meet between 12:30 and 1 PM at NRHS pits. If you can't find us call me, Keith 702-856-6750. Also planning on heading to the Full Throttle Saloon after races. The drag strip is on the East side of Sturgis very close to The Buffalo Chip and Glencoe Campground. Directions are in the links.

http://www.ahdra.com/schedsturgis2007.html

http://www.sturgisdrags.com/


Wednesday Noon Spearfish Canyon/Devil's Tower Ride Meet at Amoco 990 Lazelle St. Sturgis, closest gas station to the highway on Lazelle East. http://members.cox.net/keithfels/deadwood_devil.htm

Thursday Noon Blacklands National Park Ride Meet at http://www.blackhillshd.com/ Biggest HD in the area, head to Rapid City and you can miss it. They will have a large vendor area to wander through if you get there early. I will be outside the front doors at noon. http://members.cox.net/keithfels/badlands.htm

Friday Noon Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Custer Park Ride Meet at http://www.culvers.com/ Burger and frozen custard joint in Rapid City. Big blue sign, lots of billboards directing you to it. Corner of 79 (main street) and 44. http://members.cox.net/keithfels/custer.htm

My trip to Sturgis is going to be a short one. Leaving Thursday after work and driving 1/2 way and spending the night in Wheatland Wy. Get up early Friday morning and finish ride.
Staying at the motel 8 in spearfish Friday and Sat. plan on leaving Stugis sometime on Sunday. Would like to ride all the way back on Sunday but I took Monday off if I decide to spend the night somewhere.

Vegas1200C,

Your plans look great to me. I am already tired from getting everything together and getting the bike ready. So, whatever you have planned works for me.


RC

Hey all, I'm living in Rapid with my brother until the 11th, so I'd love to throw my cards in with anyone whose getting together.

Only problem is I'm 20, so I'm limited in that regards to what I can do.

Anyways, shoot me a PM and I'd be happy to do a meet and greet.

-Mike

I am so excited about leaving tomorrow for Vegas, then onward on Saturday, that I can not go to sleep!! :doh

I am so excited about leaving tomorrow for Vegas, then onward on Saturday, that I can not go to sleep!! :doh

You're keeping everyone else awake! Now go to bed before Mom grounds ya!

Pirate

I imagine the best part about going to Sturgis would be THE TRIP to Sturgis....

That's just me....:D

Unfortunately no, but I'm thinking of going next year for my 50th birthday. Anyone in the Jersey, PA, DE area that wants to go next year, let me know. I need buddies to ride with!

I imagine the best part about going to Sturgis would be THE TRIP to Sturgis....

That's just me....:D

No trailer... Just the bike, a bunch a crap, and me. Im off to Vegas right now. Wish me a safe trip, PLEASE!! The is my first time riding this far by myself (to Vegas).

Stay safe out there everyone, unfortunately my friends bike won't be out of the shop in time for us to leave. It was supposed to be, but we have no control over that. It doesn't look like I'll be making it this year, since I won't go without the people I made plans to ride with. Have some fun for me :(

Just heard on SD public radio on my way home today that attendance is expected to be down once again this year. I think they said it was at ~456,000 last year and they're expecting 350,000-400,000. Reservation numbers are down at most hotels and campsites, with the exception of Glencoe and the Buffalo Chip, which are supposedly both up from last year.

Interesting to hear attendance is down- I want to go sometime, maybe some of the 'fad chasers' are tired of it, and it won't be such a circus. But then, everyone wants to see a circus.

Go Roadchick- You'll love the ride, and you'll do fine. Hope everything went well, you should be in Vegas (or close) by now. You'll love the scenery. NO better way to see the west.

I hope you all have a great experience riding
to and from. Looking forward to pics and
report when you return. Have fun and be safe!

Have a safe trip everyone... don't forget your gremlin bells!

Road Chick and I are in Gillette, WY. Our "staging grounds". We are heading into Sturgis in the morning. Having a great ride. Only a bit of rain, mostly sunshine.

Wait till you see pics of my new jockey shifter, nice piece of on the road inginuity after I lost a bolt.

Hey there everyone! I am just burning some time as Vegas is still sleeping. I am an early bird and he is a night owl.

Thanks for the reminder for pics!! I have only taken a total of 3, not good!! I will be taking alot today on. I will post them when I get home.

Have fun and be careful RC

are so lucky, [Sigh, Moan longingly here]

Enjoy and be safe....

I got rain everyday...


lucky me...


dewmed

Shane

Hope you all are having a blast! Look forward to
those pictures. Have a beer for me. :)

I just got home about an hour ago! Had some adventures along the way home. Ran out of gas two times and lost my wallet in CO. No id, money, or credit/atm cards, and lost my bra in Cheyenne the night before.

I will post some pics later, I have to run to the DMV etc.

Also had a one in a million event. Decided to ride home alone, go through CO, Utah, and along the way I run into Diesal, Sylvia and their friend at a gas station. Strange BUT so so lucky because I rode home with them .... More to follow.

I don't know if I can handle the anxiety of the wait........!

Welcome home. Glad you had a safe trip.

Pirate

Yikes! I was getting nervous that you hadn't been on the forum yet. I got in at 4 this morning. Did the 1080 mi in around 17 hours. Glad you made it home.

Oh sure... tease us with "I lost my bra in Cheyenne."
:laugh

Oh sure... tease us with "I lost my bra in Cheyenne."
:laugh

Enquiring mind have got to know; WHAT HAPPENED?

Glad to hear everybody made it home safe. Can't wait for your story Rene. Cool that your found Diesel and Sylvia. Thanks again for the slip-ons. Pretty serious riding Keith. I took two days to get home. 700 miles the first, 500 the second. 100 degrees when I hit TX. Don't know why but I got some serious crappy gas mileage in NE and KS. Wind wasn't any worse. Enjoyed meeting everyone.

DETAILS, and PICTURES....

I guess what they say is true, it's a small world RC!

I just got home about an hour ago! Had some adventures along the way home. Ran out of gas two times and lost my wallet in CO. No id, money, or credit/atm cards, and lost my bra in Cheyenne the night before.

I will post some pics later, I have to run to the DMV etc.

Also had a one in a million event. Decided to ride home alone, go through CO, Utah, and along the way I run into Diesal, Sylvia and their friend at a gas station. Strange BUT so so lucky because I rode home with them .... More to follow.

First its your cell phone now its your wallet damn you would loose you a-- if it wasn't attached to you :D And by the way how does that a-- feel after that many miles? :smoke And I am not even going to ask how you lost your bra :laugh Glad you made it home safe :clap

It was nice to meet you Vegas,Road Chick and CPMike.Glad ya'll made it home safe. RC, Seat working O.K?

We made it home Saturday... 2501 miles what a great ride!!!

Glad everyone made it home safely..
Rene,
Can't wait to hear about your
trip - and I am going to ask
about the bra! :D
Looking forward to pictures from
all who went to Sturgis.

We had a great time. I road the bike out and my girlfriend chased in her car. 1178 miles total (we live on the east side of SD).

Had beers then supper with my parents at Sanfords in RC on Thursday then cruised over to Sturgis so the SO could see what it is really like. Ended up right behind some older lady wearing chaps, a red g-string, and a candy necklace bikini. Nice welcoming for my girlfriend.

Test road bikes Friday morning. Road a soft tail, Buell, and Nightster. Soft tail was smooth (but slower than my 1200) but the riding position sucked. Buell was "meh." Nightster rode pretty damn stiff and the seat sucked. Love those new 1200 engines though. I'll be needing to upgrade if I stick with Sportsters. Rode over to Spearfish and rode the canyon around to Deadwood for supper. Beautiful ride. I'd never ridden the whole canyon before. Cruised back up to Sturgis and did the main street thing since the Lazell exhibits were all closing by the time we got there. Rode back to RC and had a bunch of Jack at the Clock Tower.

Saturday we cruised back over to Sturgis to check out Lazelle. Also cruised out east of town to show the SO where the Chip, Glencoe, and the Full Throttle are. Went and rode Iron Mountain Road, Custer Wildlife Loop, and Needles Highway. Should have done Needles first and skipped the Loop. Oh well. My digital camera took a shit while we were up there. Needed to be replaced anyway. Froze our butts off up on Needles. Went to Keystone and had and old-time picture taken (not my idea). Some idiot on a bagger was doing cookies out in front of the boardwalk when he layed his bike down. I asked the cop about it and he said, "Yeah I told him he should have stayed on the front brake better." Go figure. Same cop was doing the robot on the dance floor of the Red Garter after the frozen shirt contest two years ago when I was there.

Thought I was going to get drenched on the way home Sunday. Dad looked at the radar and told me I'd get wet half way home. Was roasting in my rain gear by the time I hit Wall. Kept the rain pants on until Vivian just to be safe.

No problems with the bike really except that the altitude was making me run pretty rich. Mileage was great: 38-45 mpg solo up to 85 mph, 43-50 mpg 2up going 10-70 mph. The new LePera Daytona LT seems to be better than my old Fastback. Apes were a nice addition.

Girlfriend is addicted so I guess we'll be going back next year. Might try to ride the Sporty out the whole way if I can get some luggage and new shocks by then.

So I guess that's my report.

Pics can be found at:
http://sdstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2053778&l=98203&id=116504785
http://sdstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2053784&l=cc08a&id=116504785

Good pics everyone.

It was great to meet some forum members. Diesel and I talked about getting a South West ride/overnight together. Try to find a central location for AZ, So Cal and Vegas riders to do a weekend. Met him, his fiance and 2 friends as well as CPMike, Dan from NRHS with Road Chick at the Drags. All great people.

CPMike and I ran through Spearfish Canyon after Road Chick left us to get her bike checked out (a story I'm sure she will be sharing). We headed back to Sturgis and headed to the Corbin display to meet Sporty John and looked around at some of their stuff. After a couple minutes we asked if they had a Sporty rider working with them and they pointed to a tent where a guy was trying to get the seat off Road Chicks bike. She thought it was funny that we ran into her there, we thought it was funny that the guy we came to meet was the same one helping her. Small world or small rally. It was great meeting Sporty John, you making it out to Vegas Bike Fest or Laughlin? Be sure to give us a holler if you are on this side of the country.

Running straight through on the way home was a challenge. My entire body aches and my hearing is a bit messed up but it was worth it to run the desert at night when it was only in the high 80's. I ran into a bunch of other bikers at gas stations that stayed in Rawlings or other WY hotels the night before that were stunned that I was doing the whole thing on a Sporty. Respect was earned and paid.

Enough of my babbling, here a couple Buffalo Chip Ampitheater pics.

The entrance sign
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_068.jpg

A shot from on top the hill, ZZ top filled the place
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_0242.jpg

Some shots of Velvet Revolver
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_0062.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_0052.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_0026.jpg

A friend of mine is the Lighting Director for ZZ Top so I got to watch the show from the lighting console (I'm a light tech too so it was a blast to watch him run the show). Here is a shot from behind the controls.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/865/medium/Picture_030.jpg

Some Custom Sporties from the Top 50 Park

An 88 engine in a racer with some dimpled chrome and a cool shifter

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_0173.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_0183.jpg

and on the opposite end of the spectrum, a tank looking 83 with an old Ford head light, a tractor seat and a chicken feeder air cleaner cover.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_0102.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_0114.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_012.jpg
http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/866/medium/Picture_0132.jpg

Pics can be found at:
http://sdstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2053778&l=98203&id=116504785
http://sdstate.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2053784&l=cc08a&id=116504785

Nice pics... I love the one where that topless woman is right behind you and your g/f!:laugh

Here's what 9 days riding and camping can do to your face....just the color and facial hair, I was ugly before I left. I need some makeup to blend in my raccoon eyes.


http://a196.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/l_131e7d8ddc6a2d184080db757fa413bb.jpg

Nice pics... I love the one where that topless woman is right behind you and your g/f!:laugh

http://sdstate.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31671688&id=116504785&l=98203

If you are talking about this one it looks like she has a peach/orange colored top on.

Twas a good trip-

Met lots of good people. Road Chick rode with us on the way home. I saw her lose her bra in cheyenne, But will let her explain that one.

http://sdstate.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31671688&id=116504785&l=98203

If you are talking about this one it looks like she has a peach/orange colored top on.
So that's why she doesn't have any nipples!:doh

My son dropped a bowling ball on his foot and broke it, so I was not able to go ($$$ for the trip went to the ER...but I'll get it back from insurance)

Glad everyone had a good time.

Mav

I so want to do this. I need to pimp my ride and head to Sturgis...I have to save lots of vacation though!

First its your cell phone now its your wallet damn you would loose you a-- if it wasn't attached to you :D And by the way how does that a-- feel after that many miles? :smoke And I am not even going to ask how you lost your bra :laugh Glad you made it home safe :clap

Things I lost on Sturgis trip:

Hat
Scarf
Towel
Bra
Gloves
Wallet/money/id/atm and credit cards



My butt was fine, believe it or not?? Used a airhawk on the ride to Sturgis and nothing on the way back, and was fine.

I am at work right now so I can not post pics. They are on my home computer. The story behind the bra... Diesal and Sylvia have a good friend in Cheyenne that let us stay the night and he cooked us a great meal.

Elk/Venison burgers, banana/cabbage coleslaw, beer, and even made us coffee in the morning. After drinking a few beers in his garage he asked for my bra to add to his wall collection of panties and bras.

So, I took it off right there and he hung it on the wall. Pictures to follow.

Thought it was the least I could do for all of his hospitality.

Things I lost on Sturgis trip:

Hat
Scarf
Towel
Bra
Gloves

My butt was fine, believe it or not?? Used a airhawk on the ride to Sturgis and nothing on the way back, and was fine.

You forgot wallet--and I will mail your towel if you want.

Also, head pipes, and slipons!

You forgot wallet--and I will mail your towel if you want.

Also, head pipes, and slipons!

LOL! Oh yeah!! I lost those too!! I do not want the towel I have lots of towels at home. Thanks though!!

My bike came back from Sturgis with Vance and HInes Short Shots, and a power commander.

After drinking a few beers in his garage he asked for my bra to add to his wall collection of panties and bras. So, I took it off right there and he hung it on the wall.

Just a few beers is all it took huh?? I'm gonna file that info away somewhere safe!

Welcome back to town.

Pirate

Just a few beers is all it took huh?? I'm gonna file that info away somewhere safe!

Welcome back to town.

Pirate

LOL!!! I would have given the bra with zero beer. :p

Now where can I file THAT bit of info??

Pirate

LOL!!! I would have given the bra with zero beer. :p


OMG!!!!!!!:wonderlan

Glad you and everyone are back safe!

LOL!!! I would have given the bra with zero beer. :p


I'm going to remember this for all of eternity Rene!!!:banana :banana :banana :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

I'm going to remember this for all of eternity Rene!!!:banana :banana :banana :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap
I'm fairly certain all of us will have this information tattoo'd onto our brains.:laugh

This road trip has rejuvenated my belief that their are goodhearted people.

Vegas1200c was nice enough to give me a rack for my bike.

Diesel and Sylvia took me under their wing when I lost my wallet and ran out of gas. They paid for my gas, meals, water, and lodging until my dad could wire me some money. They let me stay in their home, and treated me with the best hospitality. They are great people!!

Diesel's friend Rick opened his house to me, cooked dinner, and made his home feel like mine. Great good hearted guy.

When I ran out of gas the first time a man gave gas to Diesel and Sylvia for my bike.

The second time I ran out of gas, two men (Paul and Juan) drove me to the gas station, put the gas in my bike, and followed me to a gas station to make sure my bike was running ok. They even gave me their work number for me to call and let them know I made it home.

The trip has also opened my eyes and closed my heart to d:censor head dave. He did not even return my call when I was looking for someone to send me money when I had lost everything in CO. He owes me money from the cremation of his dog. His dog died while he was out of the country and called me to take care of it because he did not have anyone to do it. I guess he knows a sucker when he meets one.

I was having a hard time getting ahold of my relatives to send money. Finally I reached my dad.


Diesel and Sylvia were awesome though and I did not feel stressed out at all.

I am really pissed that Dave never called me back when he knew I was stranded. I still have his dog's ashes and now I don't want to give them to him. Is that bad?

Some lessons cost more than others. I'd say you got off cheap. I would tell him where you left the ashes and consider it lesson learned.

Some lessons cost more than others. I'd say you got off cheap. I would tell him where you left the ashes and consider it lesson learned.

Hey Mike!

You are right, even though I don't want to admit it. I guess I should take the higher road?? It was nice meeting you at the rally. Glad you could hang out with Vegas and I a bit.

Did your wife like the braclet?

Rene

Yeah, she loved it. Good hanging out with y'all too. Next August comes real fast. Start making plans.

Yeah, she loved it. Good hanging out with y'all too. Next August comes real fast. Start making plans.

I will not be camping at the Chip next time. Too much night life for me. It was a waste of money for me. I was asleep by 11 every night. So I did not get to see all the concerts and I am not a big partier. Done with that stage of life I guess. Don't like hangovers, etc.

Sounds like you might be a candidate for Hog Heaven. Nice campground. Nice people. $25/night (at least it was this year). This was my 3rd year staying there.

I'm not sure where my Pops was staying (campground) but I think he said it was Friday some drunk A:censor hole was doing donuts in an El Camino. Long story short he was headed for my Pops and his friends, they had to run and jump over a fence to avoid being hit. My Dad (61 y/o) cleared the fence but landed on his side and bruised his ribs. He thought they were broke, but had it verified at the Dr. the next morning they were only bruised. He said even on his Electra Glide it was a painful ride home.

Also, a guy he was riding with on a new Road King crashed twice in two days in Colorado. The 1st wasn't bad he locked up the rear on a slow turn and it high sided him, dusted himself off and kept going. The next day he got his jacket sleeve stuck on his throttle rocker, panicked and when he tried to pull it away it stuck wide open and he crashed hard on the side of the road, twenty feet from a 30' cliff. He had to be airlifted to a hospital, and now has plates, and screws in his wrist, and the bike is totaled. Pops said he didn't know how he did it, but his hand was stuck up in the rear fender wedged against the tire. He had to let the air out of it to free his hand.

Glad I haven't heard of any other serious problems with riders.

SOrry I never got to meet any of yo out there. I got there on sunday and by wednesday I was tired, board, and missed my daughter enough to just pak it up and go home. Seen a cool nightster though, Hard tail, trailer fender, whitewalls and apes.

It was nice to meet you Vegas,Road Chick and CPMike.Glad ya'll made it home safe. RC, Seat working O.K?

John,

Thank you so much for giving me a new seat. I even rode the entire trip back on that seat, without using the airhawk. I think it is broke in now.

What a strange way to meet though. I still can not believe that you were the one that ended up helping me get the seat off.

Thanks again,
Rene

John,

Thank you so much for giving me a new seat. I even rode the entire trip back on that seat, without using the airhawk. I think it is broke in now.

What a strange way to meet though. I still can not believe that you were the one that ended up helping me get the seat off.

Thanks again,
Rene

Did I miss something? What made you swap out your seat and exhaust (didn't you just get a set of SE pipes?)?

Did I miss something? What made you swap out your seat and exhaust (didn't you just get a set of SE pipes?)?

So riding up to Sturgis I really liked the sound of Keith's (Vegas1200C) Vance and HInes. I had no idea I would be purchasing them at Sturgis though. So we are at the Rapid City, SD Harley dealership that has tons of vendors for the Sturgis Bike Week. I see Vance Hine and decided to get the pipes.

I had the SE's from 2 years ago. After installing the Vance/Hines my bike starts to run like crap. So I dyno check and it is off. I decided to have a power commander installed and they can not get the Corbin seat off to install it. So, they send me to Corbin's both and I leave with a new seat.

Twas a great trip--Maybe we should have start a Sturgis Stories thread--In Fact I will.

BTW--Rene--you are welcome to stay with us anytime just give a me a call and ride out when it gets cooler. I am sure we can get some of the other XLF'ers together for a ride. And, I don't have a place for undergarments on my wall so they are safe!! lmfao

So riding up to Sturgis I really liked the sound of Keith's (Vegas1200C) Vance and HInes. I had no idea I would be purchasing them at Sturgis though. So we are at the Rapid City, SD Harley dealership that has tons of vendors for the Sturgis Bike Week. I see Vance Hine and decided to get the pipes.

I had the SE's from 2 years ago. After installing the Vance/Hines my bike starts to run like crap. So I dyno check and it is off. I decided to have a power commander installed and they can not get the Corbin seat off to install it. So, they send me to Corbin's both and I leave with a new seat.
I love those pipes... I take it you have forward controls?

I love those pipes... I take it you have forward controls?

Nope. I have midcontrols. Maybe I am calling the pipes the wrong thing??


http://www.vanceandhines.com/a113_shortshots_st_spr07.html

I love those pipes... I take it you have forward controls?

I know how much you love HelloKitty so I took this pic for you.


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b24/roadchick67/Sturgis%202007/100_0601.jpg

Nope. I have midcontrols. Maybe I am calling the pipes the wrong thing??


http://www.vanceandhines.com/a113_shortshots_st_spr07.html

The link you posted shows forwards, no room there for mids...???

The link you posted shows forwards, no room there for mids...???

They work on the mids.. That is what I have on my bike, those pipes with mids.

They work on the mids.. That is what I have on my bike, those pipes with mids.

Cool, just hard to visualize with that pic....BTW, I've always liked the look/sound of those pipes!

Post pix when you can RC :D

Finally back home, after leaving Sturgis I went around lake Ontario with some other XLers. The total trip was 5021 miles. and 12 days. It was great meeting the members I did and sorry I missed the others. To much to do in to little time.

I know how much you love HelloKitty so I took this pic for you.


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b24/roadchick67/Sturgis%202007/100_0601.jpg

Awesome! Maybe I can get something like that on my tank before the ride on Sunday!:laugh :tour

The next day he got his jacket sleeve stuck on his throttle rocker, panicked and when he tried to pull it away it stuck wide open and he crashed hard on the side of the road, twenty feet from a 30' cliff. He had to be airlifted to a hospital, and now has plates, and screws in his wrist, and the bike is totaled. Pops said he didn't know how he did it, but his hand was stuck up in the rear fender wedged against the tire. He had to let the air out of it to free his hand.

Glad I haven't heard of any other serious problems with riders.


OMG..........this exact thing happened to me the other day. My cramp buster got stuck in my jacket sleeve...............scared the crap out of me. I wondered then if this could be a hazard. Sorry your Pops friend went down because of this issue. Thanks for sharing.......strikes me now as no longer a fluke thing........ I'll be doing something to prevent this again in the future.

Sturgis was awesome!!!! We cheated, shipped the bikes to Rapid City and flew up, this way we had more time to spend there (7 days) and we were not exhausted when we arrived. I had a few problems with the Sporty, I was heading into Sturgis the first night and my bike sounded odd and everytime I let off the throttle it backfired. I stopped to discovered that my front pipe was completely disconnected from the engine. Apparently the Sampson pipes that were on it when I purchased it were not a good fit which caused one of the front engine studs to sheer
off and the other bolt to come off. Two weeks prior one of the brackets holding the pipes had broken and I had it welded but I had no idea why it had broken. I found a guy in Sturgis who was able to remove the stud and replace it with a new stud and new bolts but he told me it wouldn't hold and sure enough the next day it was already coming apart. Vance and Hines had a booth at Black Hills Harley so I ended up trashing the Sampsons and put V & H Short Shots on. Then the bracket that holds the chock knob broke and my chock knob hit against my horn sounding like a cow bell. I had to have that welded because none of the HD shops had it in stock. I was having some trouble with the cross wind and the gusts which can be strong in some areas so I had the Progressive people replace my stock shocks.....wow if I had known what a major improvement this would be I would have done it the first day I bought my bike. I never understood how all these people could ride so confidently and corner at high speeds when it was all I could do to keep my bike on the road. The back end now feels like it nailed to the ground no matter how fast I'm going. I was so happy I just had to put purple lights complete with ground effects on my bike to celebrate!! Before leaving for Sturgis I'd put a custom 19" wheel with a Metzler tire on the front so in a 2 week time period I spent a bundle on the bike. But when I parked it on Main Street Sturgis at night with the lights on it was a hit! We rode over 650 miles while we were there, my husband even got hit by a tumbleweed in the Badlands. It's beautiful country, great riding, the people are VERY biker friendly, and every vendor you can imagine has factory reps there to service your bikes at discounted prices. I will go back again for sure. My Sporty got home on Tuesday and I was really happy to have her back.

I had a blast! Sorry I didn't get to meet all of you. I got to meet a couple, but since I am so bad at names, I can't remember who you are! :) Anyway, Dan Nallin, his wife Cill (Spelling?) and their dogs, Dan Norlin and his wife are all VERY nice people and really fun to talk to. I think I spent about two-three hours in the pits talking to them. Plus I go tto see the race bike up close and personal. WOW!! I need one of these!! http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t51/bigbluebowtie/DSC03901.jpg Sorry about the big pic... I spent all of my money on a new tattoo this year. http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t51/bigbluebowtie/DSC03867.jpgSorry about the big pic again... Oh well, had a great time. SPent lots of money, four hours at the drags, heard concerts from my campground (btw, if you enjoy sleep, try crazy coyoteys campground, crazycoyoteys dot com), spent lots of time with my wife. It was a blast and at four years straight I see no reason to stop!! BTW, the tattoo is getting a Sporty underneath her in October. THat is why she is sitting.