***KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced***

**trip** · 04-01-2008, 12:38 PM

The KawaNOW Staff and I have been kicking around and discussing ideas for a National Rally in 2009 for over a month now.

Here is what we've decided:

The KawaNOW National Rally will be held September 1, 2, 3, 2009 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with Custer, South Dakota as the base.[/*:m:by6qkcc6]
The itinerary will consist of planned rides for all three days in the Black Hills with a get-together, finale meal on Thursday night.[/*:m:by6qkcc6]
We will hold regional meetings in the Spring of one year and hold a national rally in the fall of the next year and rotate. [/*:m:by6qkcc6]
We will hold the 2009 national rally in SD, then hold the national rally in 2011 at a location closer to the Eastern part of the US.[/*:m:by6qkcc6]

So, let's all start making plans to attend the 2009 KawaNOW National Rally in Custer, South Dakota!

Thanks,
Trip

dantama · 04-01-2008, 01:22 PM

For anyone that hasn't ever been to the Black Hills, it's great place to ride. One of my favorite of the states I've been through.

Here's a few links if you've never been there.

Here's a general info page with links
http://www.blackhillstouristinfo.com/

This link will give you a good feel of what the black hills are like
http://www.spearfishcanyon.com/index1.htm

This link shows just a little bit of some of the rides
http://www.blackhillstouristinfo.com/drives.htm

dank · 04-01-2008, 01:30 PM

Nicely done. Great location and good concept to alternate the rallies.

dragon57 · 04-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Nice, Trip !
I'd love to go back to Custer area; and this will give me a good reason!

cactusjack · 04-01-2008, 02:11 PM

Nice...that's going to be a long ride. I've never been there before. Looking forward to it. This is a great idea!

blowndodge · 04-01-2008, 02:15 PM

EAST COAST????????? Sh*t I won't own my nomad in 2013??? I never keep a bike that long!!

Todd · 04-01-2008, 02:42 PM

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EAST COAST????????? Sh*t I won't own my nomad in 2013??? I never keep a bike that long!!

...and at the rate you ride, you'll have like 12 or 13K on your garage decoration by that time

misunderstood · 04-01-2008, 03:59 PM

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[quote:twl00i9u]EAST COAST????????? Sh*t I won't own my nomad in 2013??? I never keep a bike that long!!

...and at the rate you ride, you'll have like 12 or 13K on your garage decoration by that time

[/quote:twl00i9u]

Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark.

blowndodge · 04-01-2008, 04:21 PM

C'm here wiseass! Sounds like you need your melon slapped good!!!!!

MarkG · 04-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Finally, a get together that will justify my vacation. I was raised in Rapid City. It is a good time of the year. For the most part the heat is off and the cold hasn't set in yet. On the plus side most of the tourists are gone. Actually, I am planning on wandering through there for a bit in September this year just to see some family and show off the new bike.

Trip, I'll send a PM in the next couple of days with some of the interesting areas I have sent people to over the years for your consideration.

CJ, it's only 1,200 from here. If you take the scenic route, you don't even think about the miles. I'll send a couple of options for you to consider in your planning. If you have to do it in a hurry, I'll send the more boring route, too.

socwkbiker · 04-01-2008, 05:18 PM

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[quote:zy8sspol]EAST COAST????????? Sh*t I won't own my nomad in 2013??? I never keep a bike that long!!

...and at the rate you ride, you'll have like 12 or 13K on your garage decoration by that time

[/quote:zy8sspol]

BRAVO!!! Well done!!!

beezer · 04-01-2008, 05:22 PM

where?

beezer · 04-01-2008, 05:23 PM

1677 miles

04-01-2008, 05:31 PM

Good place to start. Nice touch to alternate years as well and keep the regional rallies going.

**Top Cat** · 04-01-2008, 05:43 PM

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1677 miles

My Streets and Trips program says it is 1670 for me Beez, I am looking forward to the 2011 Rally

04-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* The KawaNOW Staff and I have been kicking around and discussing ideas for a National Rally in 2009 for over a month now. Here is what we've decided: The KawaNOW National Rally will be held September 1, 2, 3, 2009 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with Custer, South Dakota as the base.[/:m:by6qkcc6] The itinerary will consist of planned rides for all three days in the Black Hills with a get-together, finale meal on Thursday night.[/:m:by6qkcc6] We will hold regional meetings in the Spring of one year and hold a national rally in the fall of the next year and rotate. [/:m:by6qkcc6] We will hold the 2009 national rally in SD, then hold the national rally in 2011 at a location closer to the Eastern part of the US.[/:m:by6qkcc6] So, let's all start making plans to attend the 2009 KawaNOW National Rally in Custer, South Dakota! Thanks, Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-01-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* For anyone that hasn't ever been to the Black Hills, it's great place to ride. One of my favorite of the states I've been through. Here's a few links if you've never been there. Here's a general info page with links http://www.blackhillstouristinfo.com/ This link will give you a good feel of what the black hills are like http://www.spearfishcanyon.com/index1.htm This link shows just a little bit of some of the rides http://www.blackhillstouristinfo.com/drives.htm
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04-01-2008, 01:30 PM	#3
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* Nicely done. Great location and good concept to alternate the rallies. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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04-01-2008, 01:32 PM	#4
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* Nice, Trip ! I'd love to go back to Custer area; and this will give me a good reason!
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* Nice...that's going to be a long ride. I've never been there before. Looking forward to it. This is a great idea! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* EAST COAST????????? Sht I won't own my nomad in 2013??? I never keep a bike that long!! __________________ 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
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04-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* C'm here wiseass! Sounds like you need your melon slapped good!!!!! __________________ 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
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04-01-2008, 04:26 PM	#10
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* Finally, a get together that will justify my vacation. I was raised in Rapid City. It is a good time of the year. For the most part the heat is off and the cold hasn't set in yet. On the plus side most of the tourists are gone. Actually, I am planning on wandering through there for a bit in September this year just to see some family and show off the new bike. Trip, I'll send a PM in the next couple of days with some of the interesting areas I have sent people to over the years for your consideration. CJ, it's only 1,200 from here. If you take the scenic route, you don't even think about the miles. I'll send a couple of options for you to consider in your planning. If you have to do it in a hurry, I'll send the more boring route, too. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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04-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#12
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* where? __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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04-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#13
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* 1677 miles __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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04-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	*KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced* Good place to start. Nice touch to alternate years as well and keep the regional rallies going.
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