Texas X Riders
VTX Related Rides => Out of State Rides => Topic started by: JustinVTX on May 16, 2014, 06:30:25 PM
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At BBT, Gumbo talked about going to Arkansas and meeting at Queen Wilhelmina lodge and riding Skyline Drive, the pig trail and whatever else we can find. Is anyone interested in doing this? We were thinking about going up for Columbus Day weekend, which would be Oct 11-13. We can either stay at the lodge or over in Mena, Ar.
Any thoughts or ideas?
I just saw where the lodge is closed for renovations until spring 2015, but there are accommodations nearby.
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I'm in :bikerider:
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Unfortunately the whole month of October is booked for us with the preparation and commencement of our fire department's annual fundraiser. They would set us on fire if we took off several days.
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Sounds good.
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Perfect time of the year :thumbup:
I'm all in, might even bring my daughter for her birthday.
I'm all excited now. :bikerider:
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That actually sounds like something on my list to do.
I am in!! :thumbup:f
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If here count me in.
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Looks like we just might have a ride :bikerider: starting :thumbup:
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I be in this one :thumbup:
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The http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/) is the best room value to be found around... cheap and clean. They have a buffet noon and night thats excellent. Great riding all around... although paperpeddler will not like the speed limits... a 75 mph (texas) road there carries a 60 mph limit, but makes for better scenery viewing. Those of you from south/centex will love the greenery! I'll see you there. This is my neck of the woods!
SSSSSssssnake
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See you here Allyhanhanhanhandro!
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HMMMM?! Working on this for sure.....
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Ain't waiting for October. Will be there Thursday! :stickpoke:
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The http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/) is the best room value to be found around... cheap and clean. They have a buffet noon and night thats excellent. Great riding all around... although paperpeddler will not like the speed limits... a 75 mph (texas) road there carries a 60 mph limit, but makes for better scenery viewing. Those of you from south/centex will love the greenery! I'll see you there. This is my neck of the woods!
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Thanks Snake -- I'm going to give them a call and see what it takes for group rate :c
Don't worry Paperpeddler -- I'll be right there with you (the slow pokes can catch up with us at lunch :pot: )
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See you here Allyhanhanhanhandro!
Would be a pleasure ssssssneaaaaaaky :rofl: :stickpoke:
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The http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/) is the best room value to be found around... cheap and clean. They have a buffet noon and night thats excellent. Great riding all around... although paperpeddler will not like the speed limits... a 75 mph (texas) road there carries a 60 mph limit, but makes for better scenery viewing. Those of you from south/centex will love the greenery! I'll see you there. This is my neck of the woods!
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Thanks Snake -- I'm going to give them a call and see what it takes for group rate :c
Don't worry Paperpeddler -- I'll be right there with you (the slow pokes can catch up with us at lunch :pot: )
Let me know asap on what you find out.
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Our plan is to ride up Thursday (10/9) and home on Sunday (10/12)
The Limetree Hotel said rates would be regular king would be $78.00 plus tax, and a delux king would be $86.00 plus tax
Who's in for :bikerider: :c :lunch: ???
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I am in.
Monday will put in for time off.
When others post up put the place info and will make my reservations. ;D
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This sounds cool. Gonna work on it and see.
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There are cheaper motels if someone wants one, but they aren't that great. Stayed in one of those overnight the last time the houston gang came up. Wasn't too bad though.
SSSSSssssnake
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Sounds like a plan and hope to make that run. The only thing depends on if I have to have shoulder surgery how fast I rehab. We are trying not to go that route and that will be the last resort.
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here's the link for the hotel 800/536-4366 or reservations on line http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/)
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Anyone want to bunk up, gonna reserve me a room. :thumbup:
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LIMETREE INN
804 U.S. 71
Mena, AR 71953
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.587103,-94.223478,17z (https://www.google.com/maps/@34.587103,-94.223478,17z)
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
I will be calling Monday afternoon then. Lol
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Anyone want to bunk up, gonna reserve me a room. :thumbup:
PM sent
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
I will be calling Monday afternoon then. Lol
You goina call them? ??? you can or I can. Marty is the manager's name and he'll be in after 9am.
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
I will be calling Monday afternoon then. Lol
You goina call them? ???
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I will call Monday and talk to Marty and ask about a group rate unless
Jim or Janatha have. :)
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:c :c
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I called and emailed -- the lady I talked too was much more generous than Marty's email; as Marty is the "boss" I'm assuming what he emailed pulls rank over what she said
Following is what Marty emailed -- I say everyone call and convince him to give us a group rate 10/9 - 10/12 (this works better for me with work schedule and yes I know I'm being selfish :o )
sorry it took so long to get back to you. that is a busy weekend, we
wouldn't be able to give a discount then. a regular king would be $78.00
plus tax, and a delux king would be $86.00 plus tax. if you could come the
weekend before, on the 3rd and 4th, it would be $71.70 and $78.90. i don't
think they would charge extra for the conference room, especially if you ate
in the restaurant. the food is really good. please give me a call to make
your reservation. ask for Marty. thank you
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How many do we have now? chime in.
GOING!
SNAKE !
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Called them today and missed Marty but the person I talked
to said that the dates I gave looked good. In the morning will
call them again.
I am going Snake.
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I'm trying Snake :banghead:
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
I will be calling Monday afternoon then. Lol
You goina call them? ??? you can or I can. Marty is the manager's name and he'll be in after 9am.
Calling will let you know, I am going to try to use my clc card for a discount
Keep u in the loop
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Going :thumbup:
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Going :thumbup:
Exssssssselent! :D :ohwow:
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I just called up there and asked about group rates and the guy (not management) just said about 8 people he thinks would classify as a group. Will call back and talk to Marty (manager) Monday and see what discounted rate could or would be and how many it takes to make a group. :c
I will be calling Monday afternoon then. Lol
You goina call them? ??? you can or I can. Marty is the manager's name and he'll be in after 9am.
Calling will let you know, I am going to try to use my clc card for a discount
Keep u in the loop
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Called today but Marty wasn't available so went ahead and booked a room!!
I am all ready.
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Didn't talk to Marty, but I talked with his wife.
She will be on the back - she sent me a picture sure hope its really her O0
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Didn't talk to Marty, but I talked with his wife.
She will be on the back - she sent me a picture sure hope its really her O0
:pot:
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Didn't talk to Marty, but I talked with his wife.
She will be on the back - she sent me a picture sure hope its really her O0
:pot:
Yeah just funnin ;D
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You can put down a possible two for me not sure if Cathy will be in the states by then or not.We are trying to see about her perminate status.
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Hello Strangers....................
:flag: Long time no see. Absolutely I would like to attend also!! :flag:
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Perfectly welcome mini! SEE THE OTHER THREAD TO JOIN THE ROLL CALL~~!!!
ssssssSSSSSSSnake
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We'll I'm booked. Let's keep our fingers legs and eyes crossed for luck.
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We'll I'm booked. Let's keep our fingers legs and eyes crossed for luck.
You forgot to say hold your breath. ;D
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I am booked. I have a double queen room if anyone else going solo wants to share expenses. PM me if you do.
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We'll I'm booked. Let's keep our fingers legs and eyes crossed for luck.
Good to hear from you Hangman!
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Wahooooooo -- gonna have an awesome group :t
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Would be nice to hit up a good steak house or something with a good heavy meal for dinner. Looking forward to this ride.
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Wow, I just got back and can say that it was one amazing ride. Riding the Pig Trail was pretty awesome too. We stayed in a hotel in Eureka Springs across from the satellite Harley store and it was about $42/night (2 queen beds) and not horrible plus it's across the street from the Bar and Grill so good food and beer but they close at 10PM. There are several rides including the Pig Trail that you can take from Eureka Springs and that place is beautiful. I am seriously thinking about this ride....have to see when and where and if I can afford the vacation. I'll go back and read the thread to see what dates, location, etc..
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Would be nice to hit up a good steak house or something with a good heavy meal for dinner. Looking forward to this ride.
According to those in the "know", the steakhouse is really good -- might need to think about making reservations if Friday or Saturday night. I'm in . . . now we just gotta decide what night and time
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I am booked. I have a double queen room if anyone else going solo wants to share expenses. PM me if you do.
PM'd you.
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Is there a plan for getting there? Once we get there? My last ride up involved a bit too much planning on the fly and I would like to schedule a little better this round. I am thinking if I leave early enough on Thursday I can get to Mena for a late lunch then go ride but, trying to hit the Pig Trail will not work at all. It would have to be something closer to Mena and much shorter.
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Who is riding? Who is trailering? I agree some planning may be needed. Maybe break it up by areas. N. Texas. Central Texas..etc.
I'm in for leaving early on Thursday, but I would like to ride with a few other bikes.
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Riding !!!.Hauling wife and luggage. Will meet you all along the way.
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I'm leaving very early Thursday morning. Just riding straight there with stops in between.
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I think DavidJ and myself will be riding up early Thursday. Plan on possibly taking I45 to 19 then 21North. Could plan on meeting at the gas station there at 45 and 1097 in Conroe about 8am.
http://goo.gl/maps/4Z2Hv (http://goo.gl/maps/4Z2Hv)
EDIT: There is a Jack in the box on the feeder on the East side of I45 and there is an Chevron and Shell on the West side so gas up and meet for breakfast?
(BTW, I know it's early....I like to plan ahead :c )
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Will try to leave early Thursday also about 7hrs from home. :thumbup:
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I have a backroads route from Willis to Mena that runs through the Talimena Scenic Highway that DavidJ and I have been working on. The zip file contains the gpx file if anyone wants to load it in their GPS.
Here is the Google Maps Link:
http://goo.gl/maps/pmlJS (http://goo.gl/maps/pmlJS)
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I just talked to the folks at the Lime Tree Inn in Mena to confirm my online room reservation. She mentioned that they are getting full for that weekend. So, if you are going and planning to stay at the Lime Tree, you might want to give them a call.
http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/)
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I just talked to the folks at the Lime Tree Inn in Mena to confirm my online room reservation. She mentioned that they are getting full for that weekend. So, if you are going and planning to stay at the Lime Tree, you might want to give them a call.
http://www.limetreeinn.com/ (http://www.limetreeinn.com/)
There is always the Pine Roach Inn down the street. Does the Lime Tree have camping grounds? :thumbup:
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No campgrounds at the limetree.
SSSSsssssnake
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Reservation done, looks like would ride 96 all the way up :bikerider:
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11 weeks, I'm ready!!
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10 Weeks!!
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9 Weeks!!!
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9 Weeks!!!
Ready to Go!!!
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Hey Heidi and myself are up for the Ride. Been their before, but sounds great again.
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Hey Heidi and myself are up for the Ride. Been their before, but sounds great again.
Well come on!! ;D
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Wahoo -- gonna be a good time!!!
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Who is riding? Who is trailering? I agree some planning may be needed. Maybe break it up by areas. N. Texas. Central Texas..etc.
I'm in for leaving early on Thursday, but I would like to ride with a few other bikes.
Riding and trailering, got a trailer for the Banana hooooo boy more room=taking more junk
If she ain't happy no one is happy :simmadown:
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8 Weeks!!!!
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I think my count has been off so here it is, 5 weeks and 2 days!!
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Has anyone scouted out a lunch stop in Paris for the Houston group to meet up with the North Texas group? I know it is a few weeks away but I was just working on the route and wanted to put in the lunch spot to get an estimate on the Houston group's arrival time.
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Silly question! How is everybody communicating during the ride? BT, CB, hand signals, smoke signals, homing pigeons, etc?
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Has anyone scouted out a lunch stop in Paris for the Houston group to meet up with the North Texas group? I know it is a few weeks away but I was just working on the route and wanted to put in the lunch spot to get an estimate on the Houston group's arrival time.
My brother and sister in low used to live there. I can certainly ask them for recommendations. Is there a general consensus as to the type? I can say that the MX food generally sucks there. :hurl: Or so I have experienced.
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Jaxx Burgers
10 Clarksville Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 739-2955
http://www.jaxxburger.com/menu.html (http://www.jaxxburger.com/menu.html)
Nancy's Cafe
329 North Main Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 783-9220
Crawford's Hole In the Wall
202 3rd Street Northwest
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-9025
Burgerland ***BEST REVIEWS ONLINE
1301 North Main Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 739-9443
Don't know anything about these other than they all have decent reviews on Google and appear to be along the route that we are taking.
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Jaxx Burgers
10 Clarksville Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 739-2955
http://www.jaxxburger.com/menu.html (http://www.jaxxburger.com/menu.html)
Nancy's Cafe
329 North Main Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 783-9220
Crawford's Hole In the Wall
202 3rd Street Northwest
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-9025
Burgerland ***BEST REVIEWS ONLINE
1301 North Main Street
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 739-9443
Don't know anything about these other than they all have decent reviews on Google and appear to be along the route that we are taking.
I have eaten at Jaxx before. It is pretty good from what I can remember. It is right in the middle of downtown Paris (if there is such a thing) It is also right by the square, which would have ample parking and shaded hang out space for the amount of bikes we will have.
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Silly question! How is everybody communicating during the ride? BT, CB, hand signals, smoke signals, homing pigeons, etc?
No takers here huh. I guess this is a fairly quiet bunch on the road.
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;D
We ride more than talk.
Useally just follow and stop about
every 100 miles or so.
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(http://www.texasxriders.com/gallery/3/126_03_09_14_9_48_15.jpeg)
(http://www.texasxriders.com/gallery/3/126_03_09_14_9_49_33.jpeg)
SSSSSSSssssssnake
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I was looking at this ....Crawfords Hole in the Wall?
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But I like Jaxx's as well..
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Talked to my friend in Paris and asked him about places to eat.
Said if want a good burger for sure go to Jaxx.
Although if want a wider menu go to
http://magelsgrill.com/ (http://magelsgrill.com/)
Its on the loop and easy off and easy on.
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Here is a GPX of a route for the Houston group. This one has a stop at Magel's Grill in Paris which is my vote for the lunch/meet-up. I am also good with Jaxx's as well. It looks like it is just over 4 hours from Houston to Paris so an 11:30-12:00 meeting time would be great.
Here is the file:
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For some reason the extracted gpx file will not import into Harley Ride Planner. Hmmmm. Can you post a Google Link?
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For some reason the extracted gpx file will not import into Harley Ride Planner. Hmmmm. Can you post a Google Link?
Is a metric gps file :rofl: :no no:
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Is a metric gps file :rofl: :no no:
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For some reason the extracted gpx file will not import into Harley Ride Planner. Hmmmm. Can you post a Google Link?
I will post a Google link later this week.
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I think my count has been off so here it is, 5 weeks and 2 days!!
4 weeks!!!!!! Time to take the bike in for service.
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I think my count has been off so here it is, 5 weeks and 2 days!!
4 weeks!!!!!! Time to take the bike in for service.
Now that is a badass pic!
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Now that is a badass pic!
Thanks! :c
Actually, I had two...one was a little fuzzy and one had the top of the batwing cut off. I gave it to my dad and he fused them together and added some effects. And yes, it's a bad Cranberries pic.
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Here is a link to google map route I posted a GPX for. This is from the Shell on 1097 and I-45 in Willis to Magel's Grill in Paris to Limetree Inn in Mena. I assume there is a way to publish this from Google maps but I do not want to try to figure it out. Anyone else is welcome to do that if you know how. The GPX is posted a couple posts back.
http://tinyurl.com/palv5q4 (http://tinyurl.com/palv5q4)
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Getting ready
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Hey anybody bought tires lately. I need to replace the rear on a VTX 1800. Suggestions for Brand and a good deal on a 200--18. Let me hear from y'all
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check online. I have bought tires from Jakewilson.com
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Getting ready
Now that there is some early planning :thumbup:
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Getting ready
Now that there is some early planning :thumbup:
All packed :snapoutofit:
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2 weeks and a day. I am getting excited! Got my HBC100Plus for music and phone usage in the full helmet, got a new filter and oil to do a change this weekend, got my new ORANGE compression tights to wear under my clothes in case it gets cold and to keep the sun off my arms. Now I just need a rain suit!!
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Any of you DFW guys know a good place to eat in Paris? Where we meeting there?
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Any of you DFW guys know a good place to eat in Paris? Where we meeting there?
I thought Chad mentioned Magel's Grill due to N. E. loop and variety and based on a friends recommendation. SSSSnake mentioned a Chinese food place...but we might want more variety than that at that hour.
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Getting ready
Now that there is some early planning :thumbup:
All packed :snapoutofit:
the yellow banana wasnt up in arkansas this past weekend was it? I passed a Yellow goldwing trike, with a Yellow trailer... or might have been east texas some place...
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The route I posted a few posts up has us stopping at Magel's Grill. It looks good from the website. I am really good with anything if we want to change this.
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The route I posted a few posts up has us stopping at Magel's Grill. It looks good from the website. I am really good with anything if we want to change this.
I vote for Magel's...tell them to expect a thundering herd!
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The route I posted a few posts up has us stopping at Magel's Grill. It looks good from the website. I am really good with anything if we want to change this.
I vote for Magel's...tell them to expect a thundering herd!
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only 11 more days :t
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only 11 more days :t
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only 11 more days :t
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only 11 more days :t
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:notworthy: :thumbup: :boxing:
7 days
22 hours
52 minutes
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Some of y'all may know, but my father in law has had to move into our this house this past week and there is much work involved in getting him transitioned and comfortable. I will not be able to make it to Mena. I was really looking forward to it. Everyone be safe.
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I got Fi light on the goldwing rode 300 miles today with vtxsimon bike runs fine but is throwing nock sensor code bike is going in dealer tomorrow, not sure if bike would be done by Thursday :idontknow:
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Some of y'all may know, but my father in law has had to move into our this house this past week and there is much work involved in getting him transitioned and comfortable. I will not be able to make it to Mena. I was really looking forward to it. Everyone be safe.
Will miss you and Libby.
You all take care.
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Steve sorry to hear you can't make it, but happy that Libby will still be coming, looking forward to seeing you Libby ;D ;D ;D :stickpoke:
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I got Fi light on the goldwing rode 300 miles today with vtxsimon bike runs fine but is throwing nock sensor code bike is going in dealer tomorrow, not sure if bike would be done by Thursday :idontknow:
Hope they get er back up and fixed, you can always ride my 1300 she is sad that she's not going. :bikerider:
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In case anyone was wondering....
3 Hours, 12 Minutes and 30 Seconds until we embark!
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In case anyone was wondering....
3 Hours, 12 Minutes and 30 Seconds until we embark!
I think you are getting ahead of yourself there Scott. More like 3 days not hours.
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No wonder no one else is here...... :banghead:
Ok,
2 Days, 23 Hours, 8 minutes, 45 seconds.
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Das one fassss Rockeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
SSSSSssnake