Rally Countdown

waterman · 07-25-2011, 04:06 PM

The Redwood Rally is fast approaching.

25 days til we hit the road.

Netnorske · 07-25-2011, 05:28 PM

I figured I would use my 3000th post to say how excited I am....at both the upcoming Redwoods Rally and the fact I am off for Vancouver Island in the morning....Nootka Sound to be exact! I have a date over the next few days with some large Chinook salmon, tasty Halibut and possibly a few chunky Lingcod...

!

I dropped the bike off at the shop Saturday for a good servicing after my recent 2700 mile trek, so it should be good to go for the Redwoods gig! I also decided after that long ride to pull my Ultimate Baffles out and slip in the old stock V&H Baffles for a change....with about half of the original fiberglass wrapping held in place by three large hose clamps. I think listening to my UB's drone on for eight straight days kind of wore on me a bit. I am surprised at how good the V&H baffles sound, but you have to be getting on it to get the same satisfaction you get with the UB's all the time... ::). It's like trying to wean yourself off of a good drug... ;). The V&H baffles are really a lot quieter at idle and when rolling along, but they do have a nice bark when you roll on the throttle.

My wife just shakes her head as she really likes the UB's better...and I do too for that matter. They will be going back in the bike before too long, especially for day rides...they just sound too good. But for longer trips like the ride to Crescent City and future solo trips....I think I'll be going with the V&H baffles just to save a little sanity and not have to depend on my earplugs quite so much..

.

Anyways....I'll be off the grid for the rest of the week (starting tomorrow morning) and count on some pics as soon as I get back...

!

replay13 · 07-27-2011, 02:45 AM

Fishing is right up there with riding! I even have a break down pole that fits in my saddlebag.. lol. Good luck on the ocean fishing trip.

Netnorske · 07-28-2011, 06:07 PM

Fishing is great! We are slaying Kings and Halibut! One more day tomorrow then home on Saturday.

Sin City Stan · 07-28-2011, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

The Redwood Rally is fast approaching.

25 days til we hit the road.

I'm ready. I r e a l l y need a vacation.

cactusjack · 07-28-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

Fishing is great! We are slaying Kings and Halibut! One more day tomorrow then home on Saturday.

Do you ever go to work, Kris?

audiogooroo · 07-28-2011, 10:37 PM

I'm thinking that Kris could use an assistant, or apprentice. I'll gladly leave production to be Kris' cub and fish and ride like he does.
What do you say Kris? I'm not young, but I'm a hard worker! :)

Netnorske · 07-28-2011, 11:30 PM

You guys just don't have your priorities worked out. You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.... ;)

. Daryl, a good guide is worth twice what a good assistant is....I'm just sayin'...

! We are fishing with Adrian O' Connor of Reel Obsession Sport Fishing out of Zeballos, BC on Vancouver Island. I'm here writing an article for him about his operation, which is two thumbs up! BTW....the ONLY reason I work is so that I can ride and fish....

!!

Big halibut I caught today....

Nice King Salmon caught by me and my buddy Bob Peterson.....

Today's (kept) catch.....we released s lot too....

cactusjack · 07-28-2011, 11:37 PM

Okay, so one could say Kris works just for the "halibut"? ::)

replay13 · 07-29-2011, 12:39 AM

Nice catch! Thanks for the pictures. I won't talk about the trout I caught today.. lol.
James

Dave · 07-29-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Okay, so one could say Kris works just for the "halibut"? ::)

How about a groaner alert next time.

blowndodge · 07-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Hey Daryl!!! I applied for that job last year!!!

Scott.................. i don't have the words for that sour comeback....... UGH!!!!

Lord, I need a vacation!!!

waterman · 07-29-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Hey Daryl!!! I applied for that job last year!!!

Scott.................. i don't have the words for that sour comeback....... UGH!!!!

Lord, I need a vacation!!!

3 more weeks Brad.

ponch · 07-30-2011, 09:03 AM

I did my PM last weekend. Just trying to decide if I should do tires before or may be have to do them during or after. I have almost 4K on them with probably almost 5K for the trip. I have no idea how long these should last. I have heard everything from 6K to 14K, which covers a lot of territory.

landman · 07-30-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

I did my PM last weekend. Just trying to decide if I should do tires before or may be have to do them during or after. I have almost 4K on them with probably almost 5K for the trip. I have no idea how long these should last. I have heard everything from 6K to 14K, which covers a lot of territory.

i replaced the rear and then later decided to replace the front also just for that extra peace of mind.having
to change them in route would be a real pain in the but.

07-25-2011, 04:06 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Rally Countdown The Redwood Rally is fast approaching. 25 days til we hit the road. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Rally Countdown I figured I would use my 3000th post to say how excited I am....at both the upcoming Redwoods Rally and the fact I am off for Vancouver Island in the morning....Nootka Sound to be exact! I have a date over the next few days with some large Chinook salmon, tasty Halibut and possibly a few chunky Lingcod... ! I dropped the bike off at the shop Saturday for a good servicing after my recent 2700 mile trek, so it should be good to go for the Redwoods gig! I also decided after that long ride to pull my Ultimate Baffles out and slip in the old stock V&H Baffles for a change....with about half of the original fiberglass wrapping held in place by three large hose clamps. I think listening to my UB's drone on for eight straight days kind of wore on me a bit. I am surprised at how good the V&H baffles sound, but you have to be getting on it to get the same satisfaction you get with the UB's all the time... ::). It's like trying to wean yourself off of a good drug... ;). The V&H baffles are really a lot quieter at idle and when rolling along, but they do have a nice bark when you roll on the throttle. My wife just shakes her head as she really likes the UB's better...and I do too for that matter. They will be going back in the bike before too long, especially for day rides...they just sound too good. But for longer trips like the ride to Crescent City and future solo trips....I think I'll be going with the V&H baffles just to save a little sanity and not have to depend on my earplugs quite so much.. . Anyways....I'll be off the grid for the rest of the week (starting tomorrow morning) and count on some pics as soon as I get back... ! __________________ *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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07-27-2011, 02:45 AM	#3
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Rally Countdown Fishing is right up there with riding! I even have a break down pole that fits in my saddlebag.. lol. Good luck on the ocean fishing trip. __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS
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07-28-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Rally Countdown Fishing is great! We are slaying Kings and Halibut! One more day tomorrow then home on Saturday. __________________ *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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07-28-2011, 10:37 PM	#7
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Rally Countdown I'm thinking that Kris could use an assistant, or apprentice. I'll gladly leave production to be Kris' cub and fish and ride like he does. What do you say Kris? I'm not young, but I'm a hard worker! :) __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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07-28-2011, 11:30 PM	#8
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Rally Countdown You guys just don't have your priorities worked out. You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.... ;) . Daryl, a good guide is worth twice what a good assistant is....I'm just sayin'... ! We are fishing with Adrian O' Connor of Reel Obsession Sport Fishing out of Zeballos, BC on Vancouver Island. I'm here writing an article for him about his operation, which is two thumbs up! BTW....the ONLY reason I work is so that I can ride and fish.... !! Big halibut I caught today.... Nice King Salmon caught by me and my buddy Bob Peterson..... Today's (kept) catch.....we released s lot too.... __________________ *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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07-28-2011, 11:37 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Rally Countdown Okay, so one could say Kris works just for the "halibut"? ::) __________________ 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
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07-29-2011, 12:39 AM	#10
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Rally Countdown Nice catch! Thanks for the pictures. I won't talk about the trout I caught today.. lol. James __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS
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07-29-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Rally Countdown Hey Daryl!!! I applied for that job last year!!! Scott.................. i don't have the words for that sour comeback....... UGH!!!! Lord, I need a vacation!!! __________________ 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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07-30-2011, 09:03 AM	#14
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Rally Countdown I did my PM last weekend. Just trying to decide if I should do tires before or may be have to do them during or after. I have almost 4K on them with probably almost 5K for the trip. I have no idea how long these should last. I have heard everything from 6K to 14K, which covers a lot of territory. __________________ 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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