For anyone planning to come to the Sturgis Rally

[dakota7557]

Just a heads up for some of you that are planning to come to the Black Hills either for a vacation or for the Sturgis Rally. It seems like so many people come here from different parts of the country and get caught up in all the hype which sometimes impairs their judgement when it comes to their riding skills. Best advice I can give you to enjoy the Black Hills is to Slow Down! Every year there are some fatalities from people who want to make it a memorable experience, which is sad. I’m not preaching but speaking from experience since I live here and have enjoyed the Rally since the late 70’s.

Couple of other things. If you want to enjoy some Free hors d'oeuvres, then the First Gold Casino in Deadwood serves them beginning at 4:00 each day. Nothing much, just some finger snacks and some coffee and such. Also, Cactus Jacks (another Casino just down the road) serves free soda and ice tea during the day for people who come in. For the cheapest T-Shirts, try Coyote Claw’s which is on Mt. Rushmore road heading out of Rapid City towards Mt. Rushmore. I certainly haven’t found them cheaper anywhere else. For the best Chinese Buffet (In my opinion) is the Golden Fortune on East North Street across from K-Mart. For around $7 you can eat enough to last you for the whole day and it’s excellent food, if that is your bag. If money is no object then ignore the last paragraph.

Lastly, if anyone from the Kawanow forum has trouble with your bike you are welcome to give me a call. I don’t currently have a pickup (but can probably find one in an emergency) but I do have a table lift and most of the tools you would need (in my air conditioned garage) to fix you up and get you back on the road. Just PM me for my phone number if you like. I will be entertaining some of my friends from out of town (who are harley riders) but I will certainly take the time to help out the Kawanow forum members since I have received so much information and assistance from you folks after I traded my harley for my 2000 nomad FI. Remember, enjoy the Black Hills but please slow down. Ride Safe, Jody