Stepping down as ARL - Page 2

**ringadingh** · 07-13-2009, 07:47 PM

Greg, Its always been interesting to read your posts, and hopefully we can continue to do so time to time. Congrats on the new bike, The Ultra is one of my favorites, and Having ridden a few of them I know what you mean about the low speed handling. My bike feels like a dump truck compared to an Ultra in the parking lots. When we have a Canadian rally someday you are more than welcome in joining us, we would love to have you visit. Good luck with the new bike and keep us posted.
BTW there is an Ultra Classic forum on Delphi that also has a great bunch of guys that know a lot about there bikes, you should look them up one day as well.
Cheers; Steve

kawgirl · 07-13-2009, 08:02 PM

Hey Greg.....It doesn't have to be like the Black Hills. Part of the fun is the journey to get there and spending time with the people once I do get there.

waterman · 07-13-2009, 09:22 PM

Greg,

No invitations needed for our gathering. Anytime, anyplace you are part of the family.

**scion0** · 07-13-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Greg,

No invitations needed for our gathering. Anytime, anyplace you are part of the family.

+1

**glwilson** · 07-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Appreciate it guys!

Talk soon,

Greg

Netnorske · 07-14-2009, 08:15 PM

Greg,
I'm a little late to the love-fest here...

....but I really enjoyed rooming next to you and Kendra in Custer. We have much in common politically and if my wife would have let me....I'm sure the tequila I was drinking would have spoke for me!

Congrats on the new ride! If I was gonna buy an HD....it would be that very bike. Lots of extras and good luggage capacity. I hope you keep checkin' in here as I have always enjoyed your posts. Do let us know the pros and cons of the Ultra...inquiring minds want to know!

Good luck and best wishes from up here in the great Pacific NW and hey....if you ever need a really good road trip....the NW in the summer is an unbelievable destination for riding enthusiasts. Just let me know when you're comin' so I can stock up on some good tequila and cigars for the long back-slappin' session our wives denied us in Custer....

;)!

**glwilson** · 07-14-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Greg,
I'm a little late to the love-fest here...

....but I really enjoyed rooming next to you and Kendra in Custer. We have much in common politically and if my wife would have let me....I'm sure the tequila I was drinking would have spoke for me!

Congrats on the new ride! If I was gonna buy an HD....it would be that very bike. Lots of extras and good luggage capacity. I hope you keep checkin' in here as I have always enjoyed your posts. Do let us know the pros and cons of the Ultra...inquiring minds want to know!

Good luck and best wishes from up here in the great Pacific NW and hey....if you ever need a really good road trip....the NW in the summer is an unbelievable destination for riding enthusiasts. Just let me know when you're comin' so I can stock up on some good tequila and cigars for the long back-slappin' session our wives denied us in Custer....

;)!

Chris;

Hey... enjoyed Custer and the evening conversations as well! Especially the "to-kill-ya" you brought. Great stuff.

I will be hanging around; as Trip has let me. So... I'll pipe-in once in awhile.

As I told you... one of my destinations is up in your area... so that will likely happen sooner than later. I'll let you know.

In the meantime; ride safe; and we'll be talking here and otherwise.

Greg

ells · 07-14-2009, 10:40 PM

Greg, Enjoy the new bike. We know what you are saying about the slow speed handling, has take some getting used to here. FWIW, probably not much now, but the 1700s have completely eliminated that issue as far as I could tell from my test ride on one awhile back. Maybe you noted the same if you shopped them. I know that that alone doesn't doesn't fill you list but maybe for some others... Glad you'll be sticking around although distractions will surface.

waterman · 07-15-2009, 05:06 PM

Greg, you should have come out hear for your new Harley. They had quite the deal going on in Greeley. Buy a 2009 Harley and get a scooter free. Would have been funny to advertise it as "Buy a scooter and get a Harley for Free". Darn expensive scooter but hey, a free Harley.

**glwilson** · 07-15-2009, 06:10 PM

Ells; I did ride both the new Voyager and Nomad. BIG difference in how they handle compared to my '04 Nomad. Kaw really did a nice job re-engineering the frame to help on that issue.

I'm telling you... I came really close to buying the Voyager. (We were also looking for more luggage -- thus the Nomad was out for my type of riding.)

We'll be hanging out.

Talk soon, Greg

**glwilson** · 07-15-2009, 06:14 PM

Waterman;

I already get grief over trailering my bike; economics; and the HD from you. I couldn't imagine the added grief I would suffer from you if I had a scooter also!! Ha!

(Although... I could trailer the scooter along with the HD so that when the HD breaks-down I could use the scooter to get somewhere!)

ells · 07-15-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Waterman;

(Although... I could trailer the scooter along with the HD so that when the HD breaks-down I could use the scooter to get somewhere!)

Maybe that is the main idea of the special offer in the first place

**glwilson** · 07-15-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ells

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

Waterman;

(Although... I could trailer the scooter along with the HD so that when the HD breaks-down I could use the scooter to get somewhere!)

Maybe that is the main idea of the special offer in the first place

**scion0** · 07-15-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ells

Maybe that is the main idea of the special offer in the first place

woodchuck · 07-19-2009, 04:22 PM

Good luck ith the new ride... Was nice to meet you in person in black Hills. Well -- you might be second ok HD person out there!!! Just kidding... Keep it upright

07-13-2009, 07:47 PM	#16
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Stepping down as ARL Greg, Its always been interesting to read your posts, and hopefully we can continue to do so time to time. Congrats on the new bike, The Ultra is one of my favorites, and Having ridden a few of them I know what you mean about the low speed handling. My bike feels like a dump truck compared to an Ultra in the parking lots. When we have a Canadian rally someday you are more than welcome in joining us, we would love to have you visit. Good luck with the new bike and keep us posted. BTW there is an Ultra Classic forum on Delphi that also has a great bunch of guys that know a lot about there bikes, you should look them up one day as well. Cheers; Steve __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-13-2009, 08:02 PM	#17
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Stepping down as ARL Hey Greg.....It doesn't have to be like the Black Hills. Part of the fun is the journey to get there and spending time with the people once I do get there. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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07-13-2009, 09:22 PM	#18
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Stepping down as ARL Greg, No invitations needed for our gathering. Anytime, anyplace you are part of the family. __________________ 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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07-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#20
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Stepping down as ARL Appreciate it guys! Talk soon, Greg __________________ "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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#21
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Stepping down as ARL Greg, I'm a little late to the love-fest here... ....but I really enjoyed rooming next to you and Kendra in Custer. We have much in common politically and if my wife would have let me....I'm sure the tequila I was drinking would have spoke for me! Congrats on the new ride! If I was gonna buy an HD....it would be that very bike. Lots of extras and good luggage capacity. I hope you keep checkin' in here as I have always enjoyed your posts. Do let us know the pros and cons of the Ultra...inquiring minds want to know! Good luck and best wishes from up here in the great Pacific NW and hey....if you ever need a really good road trip....the NW in the summer is an unbelievable destination for riding enthusiasts. Just let me know when you're comin' so I can stock up on some good tequila and cigars for the long back-slappin' session our wives denied us in Custer.... ;)! __________________ *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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07-14-2009, 10:40 PM	#23
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Stepping down as ARL Greg, Enjoy the new bike. We know what you are saying about the slow speed handling, has take some getting used to here. FWIW, probably not much now, but the 1700s have completely eliminated that issue as far as I could tell from my test ride on one awhile back. Maybe you noted the same if you shopped them. I know that that alone doesn't doesn't fill you list but maybe for some others... Glad you'll be sticking around although distractions will surface.
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07-15-2009, 05:06 PM	#24
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Stepping down as ARL Greg, you should have come out hear for your new Harley. They had quite the deal going on in Greeley. Buy a 2009 Harley and get a scooter free. Would have been funny to advertise it as "Buy a scooter and get a Harley for Free". Darn expensive scooter but hey, a free Harley. __________________ 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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07-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#25
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Stepping down as ARL Ells; I did ride both the new Voyager and Nomad. BIG difference in how they handle compared to my '04 Nomad. Kaw really did a nice job re-engineering the frame to help on that issue. I'm telling you... I came really close to buying the Voyager. (We were also looking for more luggage -- thus the Nomad was out for my type of riding.) We'll be hanging out. Talk soon, Greg __________________ "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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07-15-2009, 06:14 PM	#26
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Stepping down as ARL Waterman; I already get grief over trailering my bike; economics; and the HD from you. I couldn't imagine the added grief I would suffer from you if I had a scooter also!! Ha! (Although... I could trailer the scooter along with the HD so that when the HD breaks-down I could use the scooter to get somewhere!) __________________ "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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07-19-2009, 04:22 PM	#30
woodchuck Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10	Stepping down as ARL Good luck ith the new ride... Was nice to meet you in person in black Hills. Well -- you might be second ok HD person out there!!! Just kidding... Keep it upright
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