Interested in a get together, Sugestions

[Jarhead1775]

Ladies and Gents, how about a get together this June July or August. We all shoot the breeze on these threads together. Thought it would be righteous for us to all meet up Shake hands, enjoy a few laughs and have a great summer ride. As a starting point it appears that according to the internet the center point for America is roughly Kensington, Kansas.

San Diego to there 1408 miles, Seattle, WA is 1607 miles, Bangor, MA is 1902 and Jacksonville, FL is 1573. This is just an idea. PS I'm willing to ride further. It's totally coincidental that Kensington KS is closer to me.

Who's up for it? Suggestions, recommendations ideas.

 

[Jack Klarich]

That would be 2 days of riding for these old bones

 

[Jarhead1775]

So, it sounds like you're up for it great

 

[Ray55]

Got to get my motor running right. It is a little under the weather now. Low fuel pressure, changed fuel filter about 6 months ago, and I looked in the tank today and I could see gas spraying from one of the connections on the filter. Looks like a bad 'O'ring. Low compression both cylinders, lots of oil in the throttle body even though both cylinders are vented to a catch can. Took it to Arizona over this past weekend for tuning, that didn't happen, was told for about 10K$ I could have a bright new shiny 131 cu in motor installed on my bike with a 1 year warranty.

 

[JTJersey]

Couldn't commit to a hard date. Most of my trips are telling the wife "Hey, I'm going to Florida tomorrow. Back in a couple weeks."

 

[Jarhead1775]

It's all good, I'm planning a Jun-ish (5500-mile Est.) trip from San Diego to

Cedar City UT

Dillon CO

Salina KS

Vandalia IL

Farragut TN

Savannah GA

Gulfport MS

Luling TX

Carlsbad NM

Benson AZ

San Diego Ca

 

[Old Road Dog]

Got to get my motor running right. It is a little under the weather now. Low fuel pressure, changed fuel filter about 6 months ago, and I looked in the tank today and I could see gas spraying from one of the connections on the filter. Looks like a bad 'O'ring. Low compression both cylinders, lots of oil in the throttle body even though both cylinders are vented to a catch can. Took it to Arizona over this past weekend for tuning, that didn't happen, was told for about 10K$ I could have a bright new shiny 131 cu in motor installed on my bike with a 1 year warranty.

Time for a leak down test.I wouldn't let a dyno tuner within 5 meters of any of my motors. Biggest scam there is.

 

[Jarhead1775]

Couldn't commit to a hard date. Most of my trips are telling the wife "Hey, I'm going to Florida tomorrow. Back in a couple weeks."

Me too, I do what I want, when I want, where I want, How I want..........but hold on, I have to check with the Wife first.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Couldn't commit to a hard date. Most of my trips are telling the wife "Hey, I'm going to Florida tomorrow. Back in a couple weeks."

When I retired Mrs Jack said, why don't you go for a ride, so I did

Nuff said, were burnin daylight, Lets ride

 

[Bill J. from Austin]

I might be into that

I'll be ready for a road trip by then, and my kid sister lives in Nebraska City. I could motor up to K-town and then squeeze in a visit with her. Score!

Are we talking tent camping, motel/hotel, or what?

 

[Jarhead1775]

This will be my first road trip; at least since 1988-ish. J'ville NC to El Cajon CA. I was thinking motel/hotel. Trike camping is in my future plans.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I'm thinking of going to The Keys for some R&R

It has been too many years since I rode there

I am debating on taking Mrs Jack with, ever since a trip to Sturgis she cannot ride that far any more

What to do is the question

 

[Jarhead1775]

What would a trip like that involve for you? How far are the Keys from you. What's it like in the Keys? Never been to Florida but once when I lived in Ocean Springs MS. And then we just barely crossed into FL.

 

[Jack Klarich]

What would a trip like that involve for you? How far are the Keys from you. What's it like in the Keys? Never been to Florida but once when I lived in Ocean Springs MS. And then we just barely crossed into FL.

It is a 10 hour ride to Key West from my house

It is a tropical hot spot, Very laid back tourist trap

We go on the off season, it is cheaper, tho I have been there a couple of times in

February riding with a Canadian friend of mine, very expensive when the Snowbird come down here

I rode my 07 Street Bob there twice, once before it blew up and once after

There are many great places to swim and relax, our favorite is Sombrero Beach on Marathon Key ( the middle Key)

 

[Jarhead1775]

Looks really nice just checked out a FL map and some pictures of the keys. Never realized it before. Looks like a good place to Kayak too. That's like me going from San Diego to San Francisco. Long Haul. Sounds like fun hope you make it. Let us know how it goes when you get back.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Looks really nice just checked out a FL map and some pictures of the keys. Never realized it before. Looks like a good place to Kayak too. That's like me going from San Diego to San Francisco. Long Haul. Sounds like fun hope you make it. Let us know how it goes when you get back.

I was in Frisco to see the Grateful Dead in 67, what a great time @ the Fillmore

Need I say more

 

[Jarhead1775]

I was in Frisco to see the Grateful Dead in 67, what a great time @ the Fillmore

Need I say more

Touch of Grey (I will get by)

 

[Jack Klarich]

Touch of Grey (I will get by)

 

[Burnerboy]

Mapquest claims 23 hours 48 minutes..... from my front door.... Gulp :mega-shock:! @ 73 years old this may be just a tad toooooooo far..... and I love RTE's, wish you live'd close'rrr, cause I love meeting all the folks that we type back ~n~ forth with every day...

Many of my NOW ride'n friends r folks like yourself, that starts a RTE and the rest happens, we meet and now a good friendship happens..

Ronnie

2/7/24

 

[Jarhead1775]

Mapquest claims 23 hours 48 minutes..... from my front door.... Gulp :mega-shock:! @ 73 years old this may be just a tad toooooooo far..... and I love RTE's, wish you live'd close'rrr, cause I love meeting all the folks that we type back ~n~ forth with every day...

Many of my NOW ride'n friends r folks like yourself, that starts a RTE and the rest happens, we meet and now a good friendship happens..

Ronnie

2/7/24

yeah Ronnie I know how you feel. Seems like most of the folk are along way from California.

 

[Burnerboy]

I'd b up for a 100mile ride (even one way) for a RTE & meet, BUT anything farther than that, even my ole sphincter, muscle is screem'nnn NO! No!No!!! :hitfan::seestars::fail:

Ronnie

2/8/24

 

[Jarhead1775]

I'd b up for a 100mile ride (even one way) for a RTE & meet, BUT anything farther than that, even my ole sphincter, muscle is screem'nnn NO! No!No!!! :hitfan::seestars::fail:

Ronnie

2/8/24

you brought a smile to my face with that one Thanks!!!!!

 

[Bill J. from Austin]

I was in Frisco to see the Grateful Dead in 67, what a great time @ the Fillmore

Need I say more

I didn't see 'em until the early '70s, but I saw 'em several times, including the Watkins Glen Summer Jam with The Band and The Allman Brothers. And yes, psychedelics were frequently involved. :Joker3: Need I say more? :Joker3:









Was never a Deadhead, per se, but I liked 'em well enough. In fact, they sing about my shovelhead in one of their songs:

It's one hell of an understatement, to say she can be mean / She's temperamental, more of a bitch than a machine....

I started calling her The Bitch long before that album came out, but the moment I heard the song I thought 'Yessir, that's my baby!' :laugh:

As for the get-together: I can do a motel if that's what's happening. If enough folks are coming, you might even get a break on room rates. I see it all the time, with all sorts of events.

The miles shouldn't be an issue by then. Like any other 'sport', a rider has to build up endurance for road trips. I should have enough time between now and then to build mine back up to something like pre-accident condition.

 

[Bill J. from Austin]

I didn't see 'em until the early '70s, but I saw 'em several times, including the Watkins Glen Summer Jam with The Band and The Allman Brothers....

Just found a decent scan the front page from the Daily News. First time I've seen it since that week.

 

[evermill]

Steve - You may want to check out the following forum for various gatherings that foks have already. I know some have been discontinued for various reasons, but believe at least the Maggiville and Arizona gatherings are still active. I'm not that far from you and can ride over. Thanks to folks on the forum I have got'in into visiting national parks.

[h=1]Forum: TrikeTalk.com Gatherings[/h]Member Regional Gatherings

 

[Jarhead1775]

Thanks Ed, I'll be sure to do that today. Good scoop. Roughly 483 miles from San Diego. Used to visit my dad down in Mesa. Was stationed in Yuma a couple times. Gets pretty hot like 90F by 0500. I plan on visiting as many National parks as I can. I just got the veterans card that gets you into the parks for free. Good chat. Maybe we can get together for a ride sometime.

 

[Bill J. from Austin]

I just got the veterans card that gets you into the parks for free.

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

 

[Burnerboy]

Bill J

I went too the Woodstock music festival in 1969 New York

and yep your correct psychedelics were totally involved :trippy::trippy I have a lot of great memories, of that weekend, and many stories to tell,

God, to be 19 years old again, (and know what I know now)

Ronnie

2/9/24

 

[DK Custom Products]

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

Here's a link to where you can get a free lifetime pass to all the National Parks. It will also give you 50% off to most/all federal government campgrounds, including COE campgrounds.

Entrance Passes (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

We use ours multiple times every year.

Mary just made some campground reservations today for a weekend trip we're doing this March. 50% off with the card.

Kevin

 

[Jarhead1775]

Can you say more about that? I wouldn't mind snagging one of those.

I got mine from the link Kevin listed. It cost me 10.00 but its good for Life. Most entrance fees for national parks is 25.00 for motorcycle. So this card will save you whatever the entrance fee is. I've got the Gold Star & Veteran card. At the link you will see a list of cards and they ask you basically some questions to determine which one you rate or qualify for. Unfortunately, this card doesn't help you out in the State Parks. IRT camping, I wasn't aware of any camping discounts, however I will definitely be making inquiries on my next camping trip. Thanks for the heads up Kevin.