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[xcaliber]

I just saw this. I see I missed the preregistration date. Will try to be there Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. I live down the road on the NW side of Sunny San Antone, near 16 & 1604.
Bugsie

GREAT! You'll be the Big #50. You get a prize! The prize being the Big #50!  Come on Out. Big surprise event Friday night.

[Bugsie]

Not only am I in, I secured a B&B room within blocks of the RV park!

Bugsie

[Bugsie]

Okay folks I have something to say about the motorcycle shop in Bandera Texas. I was riding in to town about 8 pm north on 173 when my rear tire started getting Squirrley on me. I pulled over just before the river to realize my rear tire was going flat. I nursed it up main street to see C&D PowerSports on the main drag. They closed at 6 PM. I called USAA roadside assistance. To get my bike back to Northwest San Antonio would have cost me $173. Much to my surprise Chris De Langhe who has the front end of the shop and Chris Glasgow (Hill Country Cyle & ATV Service) who is the mechanic pulled up with their wives I'm assuming after dinner around 8:30 PM. They were so gracious to let me park my bike in their yard overnight. I had to get a tube as they did not have any at the time. I bought one this morning at Alamo Cycle in San Antonio. I drove back out there today and Chris D told me about Continental milestone tires. Apparently on the center part of the tread it's a harder surface the outer surfaces are softer with a better grip for cornering. He can get me into a new set of tires with labor for just under $500. I personally like the design of the tread because it looks to break rainwater very well too. So most likely I am going with this. I am just humbled at the fact this was 2 1/2 hours after closing time and they readily jumped out of their vehicles to help me out. Granted I had to get a ride back to Sunny San Antone. Thank God I have a good relationship with my ex-wife and her boyfriend who rides Harley's, drove out to pick me up, gave me a ride home last night. While we're there enjoying ourselves tap that horn when we ride by, these are good folks I know Chris and his wife are retired military up front, I'm not sure about Chris in back. I am truly humbled at thier graciousness.

What I need clarification on: my 2003 VTX 1800 S (Sadie, The Silver Dollar)because it has spokes he said this bike requires a tube in the tires versus tubeless like a mag wheel rim wouldn't have. I did not realize this till now, however it does make sense to me. I have never seen this come up in discussion on VTX forms about VTX S models. So I will most likely have a liner put on the tube underneath the spokes as well laws on the outer portion of the tube too, thoughts comments?

[hooter]

Dealt with these guys before last year when Snake had a flat on the front of his bike. Nice folk, and willing to help out. Yes on spoke rims with a tube you need an inner liner, just the way of the beast, kinda like your bicycle when you were growing up. I don't know what kinda tires their selling ya but $500 sounds a little steep, I guess with new tubes and new liners maybe in line. Just my $.02

[xcaliber]

Set of Metzler 880's from Direct Line parts is $379. Don't know what conti"s with tubes and liners would cost. On the bike installation with balance runs $70 on the low end to $95 on the higher end (although Honda Conroe wanted $75 just for the rear on my Wing and it's easier by far than a X bike! No , Ididn't do it.) With tax and disposal of old tires doesn't sound out of line. 

[Bugsie]

Gents,
That includes front and rear tires, tubes, mounting and balancing. Wonder, for now if I ought to carry an extra set tubes with me from now on..... I will probably go overboard on liners, to include exterior of tubes if it's feasable. $75.00 in labor per tire. I'll know more after I talk to Chris tomorrow. Makes me want to switch to mags for tubeless tires....... Suggestions?

I did read Chris G's business card tonight. He's a Vet too!

B

[xcaliber]

I usually buy my tires online and just take the wheels to the shop for mount and balance. Last time was $20 per wheel M&B.

[Rocket67]

So Paul, whats the official total this year?

[matap]

So Paul, whats the official total this year?

about to update this morning.  just need to compile some info. 

[Rocket67]

So Paul, whats the official total this year?

about to update this morning.  just need to compile some info. 

I might have a third, still waiting for a commitment at this time.  We have an extra bed so would be nice to split rent three ways instead of 2.  More money for beer. 

[matap]

Here is our 2015 Roster line up.  What a great freaking turnout on pre-registrations and am sure we'll see even more at the event itself.  I look forward to seeing every single one of you there.  We are only about 3 weeks out.  

1. Scott - Rocket67
2. Connie - Lucky
3. Wayne - Wayne
4. Steve - Bobcat Biker
5. Libby - Bobcat Biker's wife
6. Steve - SteveS
7. Becky - SteveS' wife
8. Michael - Murray_61
9. Janatha - Wahoo
10.  Jim - JustinVTX
11. Mike - Niterider
12. Bryce - Isorg
13. David Kimberly - none
14. Robert - Skydvr
15. Debbie - Skydvr's wife
16. Chanler - Skydvr's G-daughter
17. Al Pappano -
18. Chad  - VTXChad
19. Merv Brott - VTXChad guest
20. Carol  - MsVTX
21. Earl - Paperpeddler
22. Heidi - Paperpeddler girlfriend
23. Paul M - Matap
24. Ruthy M - Matap wife
25. Larry - Gumbo
26. John Hardin - Hangman
27. Jim Ford - Hipshot
28. David Ott - Capt_Dave
29. David Ott - Guest #1
30. David Ott - Guest #2
31. Mike Beck - Xcaliber guest
32. Gary - Xcaliber
33. Kim Muller - Mulla Spouse
34. David Muller - Mulla
35. Alejandro Cantarini - Alejandro1800VTX
36. Trish Cantarini - ^ this guys wife
37. Colin Adams - Chinstrap
38. John Pound - Snake
39. Al Davis - Hooter
40. Toni Taggart - JustinVTX guest
41. Bob Taggart - JustinVTX guest
42. Robert Boseke - RKBoseke
43. Kimberly Boseke - RKBoseke spouse
44. Jess Ho - Xcaliber guest
45. David Alvarez - Xcaliber guest
46. Paul Bascom - Xcaliber guest
47. Joe Tolson - Xcaliber guest
48. J.C. Tolson - Xcaliber guest
49. Chester - Xcaliber guest
50. David Jurgens - DavidJ
51. William Oakes - Bugsie

[Bugsie]

And I thought I was #50....   

[Rocket67]

I look forward to seeing every single one of you there.  We are only about 3 weeks out.  

Better check your calendar, we are two weeks out. 

[matap]

I look forward to seeing every single one of you there.  We are only about 3 weeks out.  

Better check your calendar, we are two weeks out. 

We are on the same page.  Can't wait. 

[xcaliber]

WOW, we were hoping to to 40 and we topped 50! This is gonna be crazy fun!