NCR MV Rally Ride Plan - Page 5

blowndodge · 06-14-2011, 10:30 AM

Glad your ok Dave.... OMG... be careful out there folks!

landman · 06-14-2011, 04:55 PM

glad that you weren't more seriously hurt dave.

**biscuitsngravy** · 06-14-2011, 08:26 PM

I just have a road rash on my left arm which makes it tender, and sore spots on both knees, a sore spot on my left foot and heel, and a bruise on my inner right knee.

But something happened that shows us the true picture of a Kawanow forum participant and member. Last evening I was offered a new front fender, was given a part that had secured the right mirror to the handlebars, and this morning was given a new left crashbar. And no one would except any money! The only thing any one wanted was that I should return the favor whenever I saw someone in need. I'll tell you one thing for sure, our forum has something you don't find just anywhere!

ponch · 06-14-2011, 08:44 PM

You are right on the money Dave, that's for sure.

**ray2** · 06-14-2011, 09:26 PM

Hay Dave glad you are ok and that your can still ride your bike. Your not the first and won't be the last to have trouble on that strech of road.

waterman · 06-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Dave,

Glad to hear that you are relatively ok.

Loafer · 06-15-2011, 06:08 AM

This is the best collection of bikers I know of.

BRAVO to all!!

**glwilson** · 06-15-2011, 09:50 PM

We all were glad to hear Dave was basically okay. From what I heard, some other riders he didn't know helped him out at the crash site -- which was great of them to do so.

The fact KawaNOW members helped him out even more is unbelievable. Great group of people.

We rode the Dragon today. Saw one bike down (not any of us or KawaNOW). Today we covered a lot of ground on our ride and saw 3-bikes down in total for the day. We saw a few others yesterday also.

The roads here in MV offers its fair-share of challenges if you don't pay attention and keep the throttle to a minimum. The sharp turns around here mean "sharp-turns"!!!

Most of the NCR members went on the ride today... and we got caught in an extremely powerful thunderstorm... and didn't get back to the hotel till nearly 9:30PM EST. We were supposed to have returned by around 5-6PM. Wind shear took out a lot of trees. One road we were on was blocked by a fallen tree. We were able to use the ditch and get the bikes around it; but anyone in a car wasn't going anywhere for a long, long time.

One more day of riding the area... before the final rally dinner tomorrow night.

Netnorske · 06-15-2011, 10:13 PM

Geez....be careful out there guys (and gals)...

! Glad to hear you are okay Dave and that you got well taken care of! Nice to hear that there are so many generous folks among us.

**biscuitsngravy** · 06-15-2011, 10:34 PM

Gibby, Coot, and myself went another direction this afternoon. We generally ran up and down the Great Smoky Mt Parkway. We kept it at a relatively slow pace, enjoying the scenery and many of the turnouts. We enjoyed a good lunch at a restaurant in the park.

On the way back we were pelted with 3/4 inch hail. Man, it really hurt. All we could do is get off and run for cover. After it passed we had to wait awhile to give it a chance to melt off the highway. Then we still had to be careful of all the green leaves that the hail had knocked off the trees onto the highway.

Even with the hail storm, it was a very enjoyable ride. A lot of fun with a couple of new friends. We got back to the hotel just before the rain came down in buckets!

Loafer · 06-16-2011, 05:56 AM

Dave, Keep moving, so you don't get too stiff.

1600bluekaw · 06-16-2011, 06:05 AM

Just backing up what Glwilson stated the roads here are awesome but if you are not on your game they will reach out and bite you. Rode with the NCR group yesterday what an adventure. The Tail of the Dragon was fun but nothing compared to what the Cherahula Skyway offered. We had sunshine, clouds, fog, hail, high winds, heavy rain, trees across the road & temperature changes of 25 to 30 degrees. After riding home in steady rain for over 4hrs we all made it back to base safely. 6 bikes, 9 people a great testament to some good patient riders & passengers.

**schoeney** · 06-16-2011, 08:59 AM

Dave,

Be careful. You may have lost some skin but you gained some knowledge....and some friends.

Glad it wasn't worse.

Dave · 06-16-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

There is a problem that Kegel Harley Davidson apparently missed when taking a full month to work on my bike.

You've got my curiosity up, what was it they missed?

**glwilson** · 06-16-2011, 04:50 PM

It wasn't the dealer after all... so to them I have to apologize...

Let's just say it was "operator-error"... LOL!!

A piece of tie-down strapping got caught-up in the belt. So... everytime the wheel went around it made a clicking sound -- very loud.

Also it caused some slack in the belt... giving the impression there was a primary drive problem.

As it turns out; it was an easy fix and no damage. They inspected the bike and belt; then readjusted it and off I went... with what little pride I had left.

My dear friends here from our NCR group rode over the dealer and waited for them to fix the bike so we could ride Tuesday. I felt really bad about them waiting for me; but they insisted. A great group of people.

Ultimately we got to ride on starting at around noon on Tuesday so the day wasn't entirely shot.

I however am still taking the "heat" for what I did....

06-14-2011, 10:30 AM	#61
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Glad your ok Dave.... OMG... be careful out there folks! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-14-2011, 04:55 PM	#62
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan glad that you weren't more seriously hurt dave. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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06-14-2011, 08:26 PM	#63
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan I just have a road rash on my left arm which makes it tender, and sore spots on both knees, a sore spot on my left foot and heel, and a bruise on my inner right knee. But something happened that shows us the true picture of a Kawanow forum participant and member. Last evening I was offered a new front fender, was given a part that had secured the right mirror to the handlebars, and this morning was given a new left crashbar. And no one would except any money! The only thing any one wanted was that I should return the favor whenever I saw someone in need. I'll tell you one thing for sure, our forum has something you don't find just anywhere! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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06-14-2011, 08:44 PM	#64
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,015	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan You are right on the money Dave, that's for sure. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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06-14-2011, 09:26 PM	#65
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Hay Dave glad you are ok and that your can still ride your bike. Your not the first and won't be the last to have trouble on that strech of road. __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#66
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Dave, Glad to hear that you are relatively ok. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-15-2011, 06:08 AM	#67
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan This is the best collection of bikers I know of. BRAVO to all!! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-15-2011, 09:50 PM	#68
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan We all were glad to hear Dave was basically okay. From what I heard, some other riders he didn't know helped him out at the crash site -- which was great of them to do so. The fact KawaNOW members helped him out even more is unbelievable. Great group of people. We rode the Dragon today. Saw one bike down (not any of us or KawaNOW). Today we covered a lot of ground on our ride and saw 3-bikes down in total for the day. We saw a few others yesterday also. The roads here in MV offers its fair-share of challenges if you don't pay attention and keep the throttle to a minimum. The sharp turns around here mean "sharp-turns"!!! Most of the NCR members went on the ride today... and we got caught in an extremely powerful thunderstorm... and didn't get back to the hotel till nearly 9:30PM EST. We were supposed to have returned by around 5-6PM. Wind shear took out a lot of trees. One road we were on was blocked by a fallen tree. We were able to use the ditch and get the bikes around it; but anyone in a car wasn't going anywhere for a long, long time. One more day of riding the area... before the final rally dinner tomorrow night. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-15-2011, 10:13 PM	#69
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Geez....be careful out there guys (and gals)... ! Glad to hear you are okay Dave and that you got well taken care of! Nice to hear that there are so many generous folks among us. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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06-15-2011, 10:34 PM	#70
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Gibby, Coot, and myself went another direction this afternoon. We generally ran up and down the Great Smoky Mt Parkway. We kept it at a relatively slow pace, enjoying the scenery and many of the turnouts. We enjoyed a good lunch at a restaurant in the park. On the way back we were pelted with 3/4 inch hail. Man, it really hurt. All we could do is get off and run for cover. After it passed we had to wait awhile to give it a chance to melt off the highway. Then we still had to be careful of all the green leaves that the hail had knocked off the trees onto the highway. Even with the hail storm, it was a very enjoyable ride. A lot of fun with a couple of new friends. We got back to the hotel just before the rain came down in buckets! __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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06-16-2011, 05:56 AM	#71
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Dave, Keep moving, so you don't get too stiff. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-16-2011, 06:05 AM	#72
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Just backing up what Glwilson stated the roads here are awesome but if you are not on your game they will reach out and bite you. Rode with the NCR group yesterday what an adventure. The Tail of the Dragon was fun but nothing compared to what the Cherahula Skyway offered. We had sunshine, clouds, fog, hail, high winds, heavy rain, trees across the road & temperature changes of 25 to 30 degrees. After riding home in steady rain for over 4hrs we all made it back to base safely. 6 bikes, 9 people a great testament to some good patient riders & passengers. __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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06-16-2011, 08:59 AM	#73
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan Dave, Be careful. You may have lost some skin but you gained some knowledge....and some friends. Glad it wasn't worse. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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06-16-2011, 04:50 PM	#75
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	NCR MV Rally Ride Plan It wasn't the dealer after all... so to them I have to apologize... Let's just say it was "operator-error"... LOL!! A piece of tie-down strapping got caught-up in the belt. So... everytime the wheel went around it made a clicking sound -- very loud. Also it caused some slack in the belt... giving the impression there was a primary drive problem. As it turns out; it was an easy fix and no damage. They inspected the bike and belt; then readjusted it and off I went... with what little pride I had left. My dear friends here from our NCR group rode over the dealer and waited for them to fix the bike so we could ride Tuesday. I felt really bad about them waiting for me; but they insisted. A great group of people. Ultimately we got to ride on starting at around noon on Tuesday so the day wasn't entirely shot. I however am still taking the "heat" for what I did.... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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