Going for a ride on Friday

cactusjack · 10-28-2008, 04:03 PM

I took this Friday off (10/31) originally to attend the International Motorcycle Show in Glendale AZ. I didn't know at the time that the show didn't open until 4:00PM that day, so I decided to attend on Saturday instead so I can get in some demo rides.

I have also heard there will be a 1700 Voyager at the show, though it won't be available for demo. :(

So, I have a day off this Friday and I plan to go for a ride. 200-300 miles, no particular destination in mind. I'll probably just pick a direction and start riding.

I'll have my camera and take some photos to share with you.

rlfaubion · 10-28-2008, 04:07 PM

Have fun!

phenrichs · 10-28-2008, 04:47 PM

Make sure you take that camera to the show on Saturday too!

cactusjack · 10-28-2008, 05:38 PM

You bet I will.

audiogooroo · 10-28-2008, 05:52 PM

Enjoy!
(I am so jealous)

dantama · 10-28-2008, 06:12 PM

It was 74 degrees here today (warmer than it was), and I didn't have any clients today. I rode for about five hours. Loved it.

Have a good time on your day off. Ride safe.

waterman · 10-28-2008, 06:28 PM

Have fun CJ. A four letter word (work) keeps interferring with fun.

**wanderer** · 10-28-2008, 06:46 PM

Hey CJ! How far is it to Benson, Az. from your place? I'll be staying in a cabin at the KOA in Benson on Sunday night. Should get to Benson around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I will be on my way to California to ride the coast road from LA to Monterey.

MarkG · 10-28-2008, 08:50 PM

Only about 140 miles via the Interstate, around 150 via Florence. Last time I was in the Tucson area there was a lot of construction.

paul · 10-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Ride one day, show the next. Man, does it get any better? Looking forward to the pics. Enjoy, ya'll hear.

cactusjack · 10-28-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wanderer

Hey CJ! How far is it to Benson, Az. from your place? I'll be staying in a cabin at the KOA in Benson on Sunday night. Should get to Benson around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I will be on my way to California to ride the coast road from LA to Monterey.

I've never been to Benson, I had to look it up on Mapquest. Oddly enough, I was thinking of riding to Safford on Friday, coming in from Globe to the north. I was going to go home through Tucson, which would take me through Benson. I've never been in that area of the state.

MarkG · 10-29-2008, 08:12 PM

CJ, it may be a challenge just getting to the MC show. The wife saw one of the highway signs that said northbound 101 will be closed for the weekend, I think starting in Chandler. On the way back from Phoenix today, I saw a sign that said southbound I17 will be closed for the weekend. The adot site is worthless to get any information.

cactusjack · 10-29-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by markg

CJ, it may be a challenge just getting to the MC show. The wife saw one of the highway signs that said northbound 101 will be closed for the weekend, I think starting in Chandler. On the way back from Phoenix today, I saw a sign that said southbound I17 will be closed for the weekend. The adot site is worthless to get any information.

I'll go out Riggs Rd to I-10, then take I-10 all the way through Phoenix and exit on the 101 on the West side. There's dozens of ways to get there from Chandler. It's about a 50-mile ride each way.

audiogooroo · 10-30-2008, 10:20 PM

Seriously CJ, I wish I was riding with you man.

cactusjack · 10-30-2008, 10:55 PM

Well, my full day ride will now probably just be a half day. I have a bunch of errands to run in the afternoon. I'll probably just ride up someplace and have a late breakfast then go back home. I'll be at the motorcycle show for most of the day on Sat, and on Sunday we get the Broncos game, so I'll be in front of the TV.

10-28-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Going for a ride on Friday I took this Friday off (10/31) originally to attend the International Motorcycle Show in Glendale AZ. I didn't know at the time that the show didn't open until 4:00PM that day, so I decided to attend on Saturday instead so I can get in some demo rides. I have also heard there will be a 1700 Voyager at the show, though it won't be available for demo. :( So, I have a day off this Friday and I plan to go for a ride. 200-300 miles, no particular destination in mind. I'll probably just pick a direction and start riding. I'll have my camera and take some photos to share with you. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Going for a ride on Friday It was 74 degrees here today (warmer than it was), and I didn't have any clients today. I rode for about five hours. Loved it. Have a good time on your day off. Ride safe.
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waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Going for a ride on Friday Have fun CJ. A four letter word (work) keeps interferring with fun. __________________ 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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10-28-2008, 06:46 PM	#8
wanderer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blanchard, Oklahoma Posts: 483	Going for a ride on Friday Hey CJ! How far is it to Benson, Az. from your place? I'll be staying in a cabin at the KOA in Benson on Sunday night. Should get to Benson around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I will be on my way to California to ride the coast road from LA to Monterey. __________________ IBA member
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10-28-2008, 08:50 PM	#9
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Going for a ride on Friday Only about 140 miles via the Interstate, around 150 via Florence. Last time I was in the Tucson area there was a lot of construction. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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10-28-2008, 09:23 PM	#10
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Going for a ride on Friday Ride one day, show the next. Man, does it get any better? Looking forward to the pics. Enjoy, ya'll hear. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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10-29-2008, 08:12 PM	#12
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Going for a ride on Friday CJ, it may be a challenge just getting to the MC show. The wife saw one of the highway signs that said northbound 101 will be closed for the weekend, I think starting in Chandler. On the way back from Phoenix today, I saw a sign that said southbound I17 will be closed for the weekend. The adot site is worthless to get any information. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Going for a ride on Friday Seriously CJ, I wish I was riding with you man. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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10-30-2008, 10:55 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Going for a ride on Friday Well, my full day ride will now probably just be a half day. I have a bunch of errands to run in the afternoon. I'll probably just ride up someplace and have a late breakfast then go back home. I'll be at the motorcycle show for most of the day on Sat, and on Sunday we get the Broncos game, so I'll be in front of the TV. __________________ 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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