Combined NW/SW 2014 rally in Orofino, Id - Page 18

**schoeney** · 07-27-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

30 degrees was a tad too chilly. My back hurt from shivering.

What...that fancy bike does not have factory heated seat and grips?

Finish safe!

**schoeney** · 07-27-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Paps

I too want to thank all those who had a hand in making the rally a success. Well done!

This was my first but won't be my last.

Ed

Ed..Nice meeting you and Connie.

kawvoy · 07-27-2014, 06:37 PM

It was good meeting everyone. Jan says thanks to Bud for leading us on her very first bike rally. Shee had a great time. I guess Bud didn't want to register us. We tried 3 times to get registered but it never happenned. Hahaaa!!! Maybe next time.

usranger74 · 07-27-2014, 06:55 PM

Left Cliff and kids this AM. 571 miles ended in Chadron, NE. Will make it home tomorrow. Cool temps all day

**schoeney** · 07-27-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

Left Cliff and kids this AM. 571 miles ended in Chadron, NE. Will make it home tomorrow. Cool temps all day

Ride safe Bill. I owe you a few beers!

hammer · 07-27-2014, 11:02 PM

I rode out early AM Friday alone backtracking up hwy 95. Outside of Plummer, WA I came across a huge line of bikes heading south to don't know where. Just before Chewelah, WA I took a bird strike on the side of the helmet. With some ringing in my ear, I changed the messed up shirt, changed helmets and continued.

After crossing the border I stayed in Greenwood, BC. They have the best coffee shop here. I think Copper Eagle. Next day I caught another bird strike off the headlight on Anarchist Mountain that took out the low beam and cracked the right lower.

Washed the bike this morning and found a wing jammed between the headlight and the fairing. GROSS! Ditto the outside of the Scorpion helmet. 2,415 miles over very good roads. Except for the birds and the hail deep in the Rattlesnake Grade, it was uneventful.

Great rally. Incredible location and well organized. Thanks to all who contributed

**schoeney** · 07-27-2014, 11:15 PM

Wow...2 bird strikes on one trip. What are the odds?
Glad it only resulted in a clean up job. Welcome home it was great to see you again.

**2Paps** · 07-28-2014, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Ed..Nice meeting you and Connie.

Thanks, we enjoyed our time with you too. I'll PM you soon re: my trip to OR.

cactusjack · 07-28-2014, 09:05 PM

Rode from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff today. Overcast for most of the way and caught a few raindrops in central Utah. It was about 90 degrees in Kanab but dropped to about 45 as I went up the kaibab plateau and poured rain. I got soaked, but after I went down the other side I dried off in a few miles. Lots of traffic stoppages for road construction today. 499.7 miles and that brings my grand total for the trip to 2889.8.

**schoeney** · 07-28-2014, 09:09 PM

Good length trip Scott. How many miles on the bike now?

ponch · 07-28-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Rode from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff today. Overcast for most of the way and caught a few raindrops in central Utan. It was about 90 degrees in Kanab but dropped to about 45 as I went up the kaibab plateau and poured rain. I got soaked, but after I went down the other side I dried off in a few miles. Lots of traffic stoppages for road construction today. 499.7 miles and that brings my grand total for the trip to 2889.8.

Flag? You are almost home.

cactusjack · 07-28-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Good length trip Scott. How many miles on the bike now?

Probably around 28k.

cactusjack · 07-28-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Flag? You are almost home.

Jim,
Would you rather ride home to Phoenix in the morning or the afternoon this time of year? I usually stay somewhere 150-200 miles from home and get home in the morning before the valley really heats up.

ponch · 07-28-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Jim,
Would you rather ride home to Phoenix in the morning or the afternoon this time of year? I usually stay somewhere 150-200 miles from home and get home in the morning before the valley really heats up.

I usually ride home in the afternoon, but it's only 21 miles.

blowndodge · 07-28-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Overcast for most of the way and caught a few raindrops in central Utan. .

Where is Utan??? lmao: is the weather nice on Utan Mr. Flintstone??

07-27-2014, 06:37 PM	#258
kawvoy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: alberta foothills Posts: 133	It was good meeting everyone. Jan says thanks to Bud for leading us on her very first bike rally. Shee had a great time. I guess Bud didn't want to register us. We tried 3 times to get registered but it never happenned. Hahaaa!!! Maybe next time. __________________ 2005 Nomad-some upgrades VBA member #02543
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07-27-2014, 06:55 PM	#259
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Left Cliff and kids this AM. 571 miles ended in Chadron, NE. Will make it home tomorrow. Cool temps all day __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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07-27-2014, 11:02 PM	#261
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	I rode out early AM Friday alone backtracking up hwy 95. Outside of Plummer, WA I came across a huge line of bikes heading south to don't know where. Just before Chewelah, WA I took a bird strike on the side of the helmet. With some ringing in my ear, I changed the messed up shirt, changed helmets and continued. After crossing the border I stayed in Greenwood, BC. They have the best coffee shop here. I think Copper Eagle. Next day I caught another bird strike off the headlight on Anarchist Mountain that took out the low beam and cracked the right lower. Washed the bike this morning and found a wing jammed between the headlight and the fairing. GROSS! Ditto the outside of the Scorpion helmet. 2,415 miles over very good roads. Except for the birds and the hail deep in the Rattlesnake Grade, it was uneventful. Great rally. Incredible location and well organized. Thanks to all who contributed __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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07-27-2014, 11:15 PM	#262
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Wow...2 bird strikes on one trip. What are the odds? Glad it only resulted in a clean up job. Welcome home it was great to see you again. __________________ 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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07-28-2014, 09:05 PM	#264
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Rode from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff today. Overcast for most of the way and caught a few raindrops in central Utah. It was about 90 degrees in Kanab but dropped to about 45 as I went up the kaibab plateau and poured rain. I got soaked, but after I went down the other side I dried off in a few miles. Lots of traffic stoppages for road construction today. 499.7 miles and that brings my grand total for the trip to 2889.8. __________________ 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 Last edited by cactusjack; 07-28-2014 at 10:34 PM.
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07-28-2014, 09:09 PM	#265
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Good length trip Scott. How many miles on the bike now? __________________ 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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