|
08-05-2008, 12:57 PM | #16 | ||
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
National Rally 2009
Quote:
Login or Register to Remove Ads |
||
|
08-05-2008, 04:05 PM | #17 | ||
National Rally 2009
Quote:
__________________
___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad |
|||
|
08-05-2008, 04:42 PM | #18 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
National Rally 2009
Hey man,
I'm here to help. |
|
08-05-2008, 07:46 PM | #19 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: North Central Illinois
Posts: 8,575
|
National Rally 2009
Scion0;
You can rent a trailer fairly "cheap" for a week to take your bike if you were at all interested. Get the trailer a day early and make a few modifications with "eye" bolts; and you are set to mount your bike. If you haven't ever visited or "rode" in the Custer area, you really need to give it consideration. While I have not personally ridden there -- I have a client there saying that it is some of the best riding areas. Along with stories about the riding from others; and all the pics and web info about it -- it looks to be every bit a great place to ride. Anyway; just trying to encourage you if possible.
__________________
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 |
|
08-05-2008, 07:52 PM | #20 | |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: North Central Illinois
Posts: 8,575
|
National Rally 2009
Quote:
I will try to get some info from him on the local restaurant scene when I talk to him next; however I don't know that there are that many choices in Custer since it is a very small town. But who knows? We'll see what I can find out. By the way... are you going since it is in your backyard?
__________________
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads |
|
|
08-05-2008, 08:01 PM | #21 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: North Central Illinois
Posts: 8,575
|
National Rally 2009
So far it appears about 5 to 6 have given some sort of a serious commitment to attending the Rally. The group thus far includes: me (and wife); Ponch; OP; Kioti; Mean Streak; and PrarieCruiser.
Any others out there interested? Shout out if you are considering it.
__________________
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 |
|
08-06-2008, 06:58 AM | #22 | |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Way East Valley
Posts: 12,017
|
National Rally 2009
Considering the accommodations, I think it's pretty good. It's less than $75 a day per room.
Quote:
__________________
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 |
|
|
08-06-2008, 07:01 AM | #23 | |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Way East Valley
Posts: 12,017
|
National Rally 2009
Keep us posted. I am going to ask the wife and see if she'll go. If not, may be my oldest daughter can go.
Quote:
__________________
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 |
|
|
08-06-2008, 02:16 PM | #24 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
National Rally 2009
Oh yeah. Can't wait. Our wedding anniversary is the following week so we are coming for the rally and then spending a week all over the hills on the Nomad. Got us a CHEAP motel for the week down the street from the rally location. $54/night
|
|
08-06-2008, 08:18 PM | #25 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rockwell City, Iowa
Posts: 215
|
National Rally 2009
Evening all fellow Nomad riders- As of right now I am going to Custer, Have had my room since the day it was decided. Now if we could just advance the calendar to June 2009, life would be great. Abbo
|
|
08-07-2008, 08:18 AM | #26 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
National Rally 2009
Dont advance too fast though. WInter for me means trailer work, some paint, wheel bearings, extend the tongue. Spring means tires and rain gear. I am going to STRONGLY recommend rain gear to all. June is monsoon season here in SD. You can expect to get rained on at least twice while here for the rally. I would be amazed if it didn't. That is the only downside to having early in the season. But it is still better than our 95 degree days with high humidity.
|
|
08-07-2008, 10:37 PM | #27 | |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Way East Valley
Posts: 12,017
|
National Rally 2009
Rain is no problem. I got the same rain gear they use on the deadliest catch. lightning on the other hand scares the sh*t out of me.
Quote:
__________________
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 |
|
|
08-11-2008, 07:06 PM | #28 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boulder County, Colorado
Posts: 2,014
|
National Rally 2009
Hi there North Centralites,
Mentioned before I'd stop in once in awhile because a whole lot more of the central regions are close to me than a lot of the SW. Besides, not quite a Hooligan either. Just wanted to comment on the rally housing, no specific interest one way or the other, but in the few rallies I've been to (VROC) you miss out on a lot by not staying at the central site, evenings, early morns and doing a couple things you might not want to ride after. I know saving a few $ can be important but stack that up against how long you are going to wait and how little time there will actually be set around an really get to know each other it just might be worth a few bucks. Then again, maybe best if some of us do keep a little distance... When I went to Custer this summer the Bavarian was the least expensive of what was available with a few weeks notice but was booked up one of the nights I need so didn't stay there. |
|
08-11-2008, 08:23 PM | #29 | |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: North Central Illinois
Posts: 8,575
|
National Rally 2009
Quote:
Thanks for touching base though.
__________________
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 |
|
|
08-12-2008, 09:22 AM | #30 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
National Rally 2009
The idea of staying at the central location is good. Had my reservations before the Bavarian was decided though. We are also staying throught the following Tuesday so it worked out well for us. Is anyone else staying longer than the rally?
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
The 2009 National Rally | biscuitsngravy | NorthCentral Group | 17 | 04-05-2009 02:53 PM |
--==[[ KawaNOW National Rally For 2009 ]]==-- | trip | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 16 | 07-07-2008 06:13 AM |
***KawaNOW 2009 National Rally Announced*** | trip | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 53 | 07-05-2008 12:23 PM |
When to have the 2009 National Rally Poll | trip | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 81 | 07-04-2008 07:25 PM |