Question for those planning on attending the NW/SW rally

waterman · 01-08-2014, 12:21 PM

As you know if you have attended a rally before that we try to visit unique places (and good) to eat at during the rides if at all possible. The ride over Lolo Pass has limited choices in Lolo (mostly fast food). There is one place that I have found that appears to be very unique and a local favorite. It is the Jack Saloon. By the looks (website below) it is a very beautiful location and unique restaurant. The issue is that it is located off pavement and is approximately 2 miles of what appears to be well maintained gravel road.

Question is how many people are uncomfortable on riding on gravel? If there are many that are uncomfortable I may look at a different location if possible. Give me your thoughts.

Here is the website for the Saloon. http://thejacksaloon.com/ Go to the gallery and you can see what I mean by a beautiful location and what appears to be a unique eating area.

With google maps you can go into street view and see what the road looks like. For gravel, it looks pretty darn good. http://goo.gl/maps/HZ80C

For me, I ride gravel anytime I leave home just to make it to pavement so I really don't have a problem but do know people who haven't ridden gravel or really don't want to.

cactusjack · 01-08-2014, 12:50 PM

Too bad their menu isn't available online. I have no problem riding on gravel.

waterman · 01-08-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Too bad their menu isn't available online. I have no problem riding on gravel.

The reviews I have found are all good. I plan on giving them a call here soon and will see what they serve.

Dave · 01-08-2014, 01:16 PM

Hell if you're buying, I'll ride on ice.

waterman · 01-08-2014, 01:49 PM

You get one french fry and a glass of water Dave

Sin City Stan · 01-08-2014, 03:47 PM

Sure, why not. It beats fast food. Wait a minute. If it starts to rain and this road turns into a soupy sloppy mess, then no.

waterman · 01-08-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Sure, why not. It beats fast food. Wait a minute. If it starts to rain and this road turns into a soupy sloppy mess, then no.

Chances of precipitation in July are low. Their monthly average precipitation in July is 1.13 inches for the entire month.

waterman · 01-08-2014, 05:10 PM

I did talk with them today about their location. They said the gravel road is in very good condition with it being hard packed and a few potholes but those are in the middle of the road. They do see motorcycles ride the road.

Their menu is typical bar food. Burgers and a few other things. Appitizers are $5 and burgers range from $7.50 to $8.50. They were excited to hear about a group of this potential size visiting but that is because of how much they could sell for food more than likely.

cactusjack · 01-08-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Hell if you're buying, I'll ride on ice.

Funny you should mention that, because traditionally the person attending a rally for the first time buys lunch for the group.

waterman · 01-08-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Funny you should mention that, because traditionally the person attending a rally for the first time buys lunch for the group.

That is the rule. The person who has been a member the longest and attending their first rally buys.

blowndodge · 01-08-2014, 06:19 PM

Yea, I had to do that once!!!

**wanderer** · 01-08-2014, 06:28 PM

Sounds like fun to me. I'm in!

paul · 01-08-2014, 06:51 PM

One of my favorite things to do on a ride is find new and one off kind of places to eat. WE're in. And if someone else is buying, I'll have an order to go, too, please.

caribou · 01-08-2014, 07:12 PM

Gravel ain't bad Kris ,Schoney, Bob, and Steve taught me how on the way to Colorado. I learned how to pass a paint truck also.

**Idaho** · 01-08-2014, 07:20 PM

Just another road as far as I'm concerned. I'm in.

01-08-2014, 12:21 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Question for those planning on attending the NW/SW rally As you know if you have attended a rally before that we try to visit unique places (and good) to eat at during the rides if at all possible. The ride over Lolo Pass has limited choices in Lolo (mostly fast food). There is one place that I have found that appears to be very unique and a local favorite. It is the Jack Saloon. By the looks (website below) it is a very beautiful location and unique restaurant. The issue is that it is located off pavement and is approximately 2 miles of what appears to be well maintained gravel road. Question is how many people are uncomfortable on riding on gravel? If there are many that are uncomfortable I may look at a different location if possible. Give me your thoughts. Here is the website for the Saloon. http://thejacksaloon.com/ Go to the gallery and you can see what I mean by a beautiful location and what appears to be a unique eating area. With google maps you can go into street view and see what the road looks like. For gravel, it looks pretty darn good. http://goo.gl/maps/HZ80C For me, I ride gravel anytime I leave home just to make it to pavement so I really don't have a problem but do know people who haven't ridden gravel or really don't want to. __________________ 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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01-08-2014, 12:50 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Too bad their menu isn't available online. I have no problem riding on gravel. __________________ 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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01-08-2014, 01:49 PM	#5
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	You get one french fry and a glass of water Dave __________________ 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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01-08-2014, 03:47 PM	#6
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Sure, why not. It beats fast food. Wait a minute. If it starts to rain and this road turns into a soupy sloppy mess, then no. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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01-08-2014, 05:10 PM	#8
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	I did talk with them today about their location. They said the gravel road is in very good condition with it being hard packed and a few potholes but those are in the middle of the road. They do see motorcycles ride the road. Their menu is typical bar food. Burgers and a few other things. Appitizers are $5 and burgers range from $7.50 to $8.50. They were excited to hear about a group of this potential size visiting but that is because of how much they could sell for food more than likely. __________________ 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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01-08-2014, 01:16 PM	#4
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Hell if you're buying, I'll ride on ice.
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01-08-2014, 06:28 PM	#12
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	Sounds like fun to me. I'm in!
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01-08-2014, 06:51 PM	#13
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	One of my favorite things to do on a ride is find new and one off kind of places to eat. WE're in. And if someone else is buying, I'll have an order to go, too, please. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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01-08-2014, 07:12 PM	#14
caribou Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bancroft,Id. Posts: 335	Gravel ain't bad Kris ,Schoney, Bob, and Steve taught me how on the way to Colorado. I learned how to pass a paint truck also. __________________ Tad "Caribou" Jensen VBA #1976 Bancroft,Idaho 2012 Electa Glide Classic 2003 Nomad FI(Past) _______________________________ I ain't never been lost, powerfull confused for a month or two, but never lost.
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01-08-2014, 07:20 PM	#15
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Just another road as far as I'm concerned. I'm in. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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