2017 National Rally - Page 2

**Kawhead** · 05-25-2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Kanab or Tahoe would be good locations. Or even the Pacific NW.

Sounds good to moi.

**MAS Tequila** · 05-25-2016, 06:46 PM

I always wondered how a rally in south Florida would do in February.

MT

jesse · 05-25-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Hey Dave.....how about Bayou Country? That's West of the Mississippi. Beer is cold and the food is top shelf...

TRUE! I'm still trying to lose the weight I gained last time I was there.
But you do have to be careful, those LSP have no humor. On a two lane road that you could see 5 miles in any direction and they think 55 is a reasonable speed!

**Kawhead** · 05-27-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I always wondered how a rally in south Florida would do in February.

MT

I imagine they'd be more pissing, moaning and OMGs up in here than you'd hear on a porn flick sound track.

landman · 05-27-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I always wondered how a rally in south Florida would do in February.

MT

it would be a nice break from winter but half the country would still be snowed
in and unable to ride there.

**cnc** · 05-27-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

it would be a nice break from winter but half the country would still be snowed
in and unable to ride there.

Trailer, in this instance it would not be frowned upon.

**coacha** · 05-28-2016, 08:46 PM

South Florida any time of the year sucks, lol. Come to the central part of Florida. At least we have a few hills and curves...not many but at least a few.

I'm up for anywhere. I'll be trailer trash in all probability.

ponch · 05-30-2016, 12:21 AM

[QUOTE=coacha;661320
I'm up for anywhere. I'll be trailer trash in all probability.[/QUOTE]

An RT with a RDL and you'll trailer?

You need to update your sig.

**Top Cat** · 05-30-2016, 11:56 AM

I think he is trailering because of his accident.
Probably not fully healed yet.

**BudMan** · 05-30-2016, 12:16 PM

I don't know it was ever the intention that each region host a National rally but so far the rallies have all been held in a different region.

2009- Custer- North Central
2011- Maggie Valley- South East
2013- Estes Park- Southwest
2015- Eureka Springs- South Central

It has been suggested to keep this going, and personally I would like to see that continue.
It is certainly not up to me alone to decide.
Considering that the Canada East and North East U.S. usually have combined regional rallies
as do the Canada West and North West U.S. I'll consider them as one region.

I would like to see the rally be held in either the NW or NE region in 2017 and the other in 2019.
Each area has a lot to offer and although their locations will make for a long haul for a large number of members
I think it's doable and I like the idea.
I also think it is important that someone who is willing to help plan the rally live reasonably close to the chosen
location to provide some local knowledge and help make sure that things go smoothly.

I don't know about Custer but in 2011 both Todd and Amy were in the area and played a large roll in the rallies success.
The same in 2013 where Joel and Rod were in the area.
In 2015 myself, Mike and Tom were all close to Eureka Springs and able to assist when needed.

We will have more info soon but I expect the 2017 rally to be in either the NE or NW.
I hope wherever is chosen that many will take the time and spend the small fortune required to attend.

usranger74 · 05-30-2016, 01:06 PM

Being in the "center" of USA the ride to and from will be about equal. But, I do like the logic of going were we have not been before.

blowndodge · 05-30-2016, 01:35 PM

Trip and BudMan have mentioned that Estes Park is in the southwest. I've never been.

**Top Cat** · 05-30-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Trip and BudMan have mentioned that Estes Park is in the southwest. I've never been.

He is never going to let it go

**BudMan** · 05-30-2016, 02:12 PM

I wouldn't consider Estes Park in the southwestern United States.
But that doesn't change what VBA region it's in.

ponch · 05-30-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I think he is trailering because of his accident.
Probably not fully healed yet.

More likely his wife. He still needs to change his sig.

05-25-2016, 06:46 PM	#17
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I always wondered how a rally in south Florida would do in February. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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05-28-2016, 08:46 PM	#22
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	South Florida any time of the year sucks, lol. Come to the central part of Florida. At least we have a few hills and curves...not many but at least a few. I'm up for anywhere. I'll be trailer trash in all probability. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-30-2016, 12:21 AM	#23
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	[QUOTE=coacha;661320 I'm up for anywhere. I'll be trailer trash in all probability.[/QUOTE] An RT with a RDL and you'll trailer? You need to update your sig. __________________ 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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05-30-2016, 11:56 AM	#24
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I think he is trailering because of his accident. Probably not fully healed yet. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-30-2016, 12:16 PM	#25
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I don't know it was ever the intention that each region host a National rally but so far the rallies have all been held in a different region. 2009- Custer- North Central 2011- Maggie Valley- South East 2013- Estes Park- Southwest 2015- Eureka Springs- South Central It has been suggested to keep this going, and personally I would like to see that continue. It is certainly not up to me alone to decide. Considering that the Canada East and North East U.S. usually have combined regional rallies as do the Canada West and North West U.S. I'll consider them as one region. I would like to see the rally be held in either the NW or NE region in 2017 and the other in 2019. Each area has a lot to offer and although their locations will make for a long haul for a large number of members I think it's doable and I like the idea. I also think it is important that someone who is willing to help plan the rally live reasonably close to the chosen location to provide some local knowledge and help make sure that things go smoothly. I don't know about Custer but in 2011 both Todd and Amy were in the area and played a large roll in the rallies success. The same in 2013 where Joel and Rod were in the area. In 2015 myself, Mike and Tom were all close to Eureka Springs and able to assist when needed. We will have more info soon but I expect the 2017 rally to be in either the NE or NW. I hope wherever is chosen that many will take the time and spend the small fortune required to attend. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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05-30-2016, 01:06 PM	#26
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Being in the "center" of USA the ride to and from will be about equal. But, I do like the logic of going were we have not been before. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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05-30-2016, 01:35 PM	#27
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Trip and BudMan have mentioned that Estes Park is in the southwest. I've never been. __________________ 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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05-30-2016, 02:12 PM	#29
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I wouldn't consider Estes Park in the southwestern United States. But that doesn't change what VBA region it's in. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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