Sat 2/26 Ride

[CNI]

Anyone up for a Saturday ride? Its supposed to be sunny and 53-57 degrees.

Maybe make it an 11:00am meet and 11:30am departure so it will be a bit warmer? Any requests on destination?

Who's all in?

1. CNI

[BHRGixxer600]

Im in!! Any route sounds good to me.

[kawazy]

Count me in!!
Had a great time with you guys last time, been looking forward to doing it again! When and Where.

[Firemann]

Well I would but I'm working you and its suppose to rain on Sunday plus today isn't heating up fast enough..:bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl

[Tiffany]

I'd be all over it but I'm out of town this weekend. Maybe next weekend will bring us more good weather. Have fun and ride safe.

[JasonZX6R]

Originally posted by Tiffany1000rr
I'd be all over it but I'm out of town this weekend. Maybe next weekend will bring us more good weather. Have fun and ride safe.


I thought you were going to say "I have to paint my house"... I was going to smack ya ! :) hehehe

[FZWon]

Sounds like fun. I'll keep checking this thread, and I promise we won't disappear this time......:p

[vfrider]

I wish I could but my son has a Jazz Comp. at SMS at 11:00. If you decide on a route post it or let me know and I might try to meet you somewhere.

[CNI]

Originally posted by Tiffany1000rr
I'd be all over it but I'm out of town this weekend. Maybe next weekend will bring us more good weather. Have fun and ride safe.

It's always an excuse with her!!! Paint the house, wash the dog, sand the floor, wax on, wax off. :p

[BromR1]

i am in maybe. i have friends coming from out of town. as long as i am back before 1:00 i can prob make it. i will let you know

[boarder445us]

im in for sure guys, hell yea! This will be my first ride with you guys. Where will we be meeting up?

[CNI]

Who's all in?

1. CNI
2. BHGixxer600
3. Kawazy
4. FZWon (Maybe)
5. BromR6 (Maybe)
6. Boarder445us
7. Gixxert


WHat about the rest of you guys??? Jason, Tammy, Ike, Hooter, RJ, Doug, Larry, Jack VM, albert, Matt, Ray????????????????

[JasonZX6R]

Depending on when you guys leave... I have some stuff to do saturday morning/early afternoon

[FZWon]

Are we gathering at the same gas station in Ozark? I'm planning on riding, barring Korea declaring war on us or something......:)

[tempest]

I don't know... Kim Il Jong has been feeling ronrey... oh soooo ronery.

[Ike]

Originally posted by JasonZX6R
Depending on when you guys leave... I have some stuff to do saturday morning/early afternoon

Don't tell me you are going to be painting your brick!

[gixxert]

cni i am hurt you left me out. and i thought you loved me? well anyway i am in just give me a time and place 125 would be great push mountain would work also.

[CNI]

Originally posted by gixxert
cni i am hurt you left me out. and i thought you loved me? well anyway i am in just give me a time and place 125 would be great push mountain would work also.


:hmm :reyes What? Left you out? WHat you mean? Your on the list!

I dont know if we'll be going as far as push mountain. Maybe 125 across the ferry and further south if people wish to go that far.

[srtpntman]

If I can get a sitter I'm in. Wife has some appointments starting at 10:00 so I'll be with the boys. I'm checking my sources and will let you know.

[badgalaxie]

I had a great ride the last time ,so where at in ozark and at what time.

[4Given-Squid]

Originally posted by CNI
Maybe 125 across the ferry and further south if people wish to go that far. You left me out too, but, I understand. Noone wants to ride with a squid. :8b

BUT if you are planning to cross the lake, I can come out 160 amd meet you down there. Maybe even run AR and back to springifeld.

If you going that far south, shout out. I meet you.

[Sassybiker]

Steve you left me out too:cry Do my riding skills suck that much? Anyways, I can't go I have an Arbonne party to host.... you guys be careful and have fun.
Sassy

[4Given-Squid]

Arbonne party? What is that? I might want to do that instead:D

[Fisdu]

So what time? Last fall, we were leaving at 9 and gettign back around 3:30, if we leave around 11, we won't get back until 5:30 or later. Shouldn't be a problem, it doesn't get real cold until later than that.

[tempest]

I hate you all so much right now.

I think I'm just going to quit my job and become a professional panhandler .

[4Given-Squid]

Originally posted by tempest
I hate you all so much right now.

I think I'm just going to quit my job and become a professional panhandler . Hate is such a mean word, but if you plan to change jobs, make sure you join the local union

[tempest]

they have a union now?

I was just going to play guitar, or maybe do a little soft shoe.

I was going to go with Mime, but mimes are so creepy.


And french.

[CNI]

Originally posted by Fisdu
So what time? Last fall, we were leaving at 9 and gettign back around 3:30, if we leave around 11, we won't get back until 5:30 or later. Shouldn't be a problem, it doesn't get real cold until later than that.

It would be nice to leave earlier but I think it might be too chilly for some dont you think Doug? What time YOU think we should meet/leave? Wanna meet at our Ozark usual or our secondary Ozark usual Doug?


Updated List:
1. CNI
2. BHGixxer600
3. Kawazy
4. FZWon (Maybe)
5. BromR6 (Maybe)
6. Boarder445us
7. Gixxert
8. Doug
9. Squid (Maybe)
10. Jack VM (Maybe)

[gixxert]

so where are we meeting? still meeting at 11

[Fisdu]

Weather looks fine until after 6 tomorrow so if we grab lunch at a fast food place and don't take an hour like we would at Cliff house, we should be fine meeting at the QT in Ozark at 10:30 and leaving at 11. We should still be able to ride to the Cliff house and turn around there, even though it won't be open for lunch and it will be 230 when we get there :D

[Firemann]

This is for all of you riding from all of us working..........:duce :duce :duce :duce :duce :duce You guys suck. Hope you think of us while we are helping to support all of the people sucking up welfare who make more money than me. :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl

[boarder445us]

ok guys, im down for the ride but where is the QT in ozark? Im coming from sms campus. Can anyone tell me some more details on the location? Thanks.

[Firemann]

Go staright down Hwy 65 until you get to the exit for Hwy 14 (main Ozark exit, its after the Tracker boat trailer plant) get off there and you will see QT and probably some bikes.

Have fun and remember (EVERYONE) ride at YOUR own pace, your not racing!!!! Have fun and keep the bike on the road. Four of the people going for sure know 125 really well. The rest I have never ridden 125 with except maybe once. When in doubt slow down and if anyone gives you crap about being slow tell em to kiss your ass, better slow and sure than being semi fast and dead!!!! :cool: :cool: Have fun and take it easy.

[SILVERBULLET'03]

I am in:D

[CNI]

Updated List:
1. CNI
2. BHGixxer600
3. Kawazy-- catching up to us at the ferry
4. FZWon (Maybe)
5. BromR6 (Maybe)
6. Boarder445us
7. Gixxert
8. Doug
9. Squid (Maybe)
10. Silverbullet
11. VFRider --catching up to us at the ferry.
12. Ike- founder of Ikewear!

We are meeting at 10:30am leaving at 11am from the QT in Ozark!

For those of you that don't know, the Cliff House Inn is in Arkansas. This is an "Iron Butt" ride for those of you that are used to riding around town only. Bring a map or know where your going if you plan on turning around early. We will most likely take 14 east out of Ozark to 125. 125 South to Bull Shoals Lake. Cross the ferry. 125 south to 14. 14 west to 7. 7 south to Harrison. Continue on 7 to Cliff House. All in all about what 200 miles or so Doug?

[SILVERBULLET'03]

I hope you guys have a great ride sorry I was not able to make it something came up at the last minute. I will join next time

[Fisdu]

What a great ride today!! We had several new or newer riders that went with us. Big shout out to Bret(I think that was his name), he really impressed me with his riding today! He said he had never riden 125 before, I asked him if he wanted me to follow him just in case anything, he rode his own ride, didn't try and "keep up" and rode some very clean lines.

As for the ride, we tried a couple of different things today. When we were at the QT and putting on our helmets, I made sure to say to everyone a couple of time that this isn't a race and for everyone to have fun and ride their own ride today. When we took off, for the first part of the ride, we had some riders that had never riden 125 so Hooter and CNI lead the way and I was the clean up rider from the QT to Billy Jacks. This really seemed to work well when the group has a wide range of rider experience.

After we crossed the ferry, there was a group of faster guys that rode ahead and I kind of lead the slower group by keeping what I thought was a decent pace, but I tried to keep it down to around 70-80 in the straights so the slower riders could keep up but in the curves, I would ride at a "spirited"(squid's word :D) pace but make sure I could still see the rider behind me after I was out of the corner. This seems to be a good technique if the riders are all fairly close in riding experience and ability.

What did the rest of you guys think about the ride today?

[gixxert]

i had a great time. thanks for waiting for me as much as you did. i like the ride but i am gonna be sore tomorrow

[JasonZX6R]

Sounds like your guys had lots of fun without me today !! :eek:

I will be there next time ! :)

[CNI]

Today's ride was AWESOME! :D Great ride everyone. Sorry that a few of you couldn't join us for Hwy 7 down to The Cliff House Inn. The roads were clear and the corners were tight. I can't wait for Daylight Savings time so we can hit Hwy 123 in Ar-kansas.

Three cheers for Bret and Thadd for riding their rides today. Glad to see you guys weren't pressured to keep up with us.

Had a great time guys. Look forward to riding with ya'll soon.

[gixxert]

and thanks to you guys for waiting for us. oh wait you just got stuck behind traffic thats why we caught you guys.

[i2bu]

sounds like you guys had fun. figures I change jobs to get weekends off and still miss the weekend rides :cry I be along soon though, atleast on sat rides :bdnce

[tempest]

MAN! What a GREAT ride! It was soooo beautiful out today, and WARM!

I can't believe that I got a knee down, that was awesome. And that 4th gear power wheelie I pulled, man, I didn't know my bike had so many horses, where have they been hiding all this time?

And the umbrella girls that showed up, that was pretty sweet too.



Oh, wait. That must have been a daydream I had today while listening to customers ***** at me. Dang.


Glad you guys had a good time!

[badgalaxie]

Hey guys had a great ride today, thanks for hanging out in the back with us slower ones it just makes us better and more confident with the roads and our bikes ,can't wait until the next time.....

[vfrider]

What an awesome day. Almost 300 miles by the time I got back to Willard. I will sleep good tonight. It was also great to meet some of you for the first time. Hope to ride with you soon.
Tharell

[4Given-Squid]

Sorry I could not make it today. :mad: Saturdays I have to open the store as Lucky works real late on Fri and Sat nights and we let him come in a little later than norm. Anyways, with all the sun shine, the shoppers keep coming in, most did not buy anything :mad: But, I could not leave him all alone, with him being so new.

We did get to ride some after work. Lucky just bought two new tires, a D&D slip on, and dropped two teeth off the front. So we had to check in out and see if he can get more than a 20 foot wheel hanger.

Long story short, it made a big difference on his 600, and I think he is pleased. The new tires were badly needed, if any of you remember, during the Branson Toys 4 Tots run, he was on cords about 1 1/2 wide on the rear. He threw on a used Battleaxe for the last few months, but it was too slick before it was put on.


OK, OK, that was not a long story short, it was more a short story long:D

Glad you all had fun today, maybe next time.

Remember, fuzzy side up kids.

[FZWon]

Deb and I had a great time. Sorry I didn't post yesterday but our day was FULL. I'm really impressed with you guys......your rides are well planned and everybody is very nice and respectful. There's some very impressive talent out there as well :). Hopefully next time we can go the whole route and sit and have lunch with the gang. Thanks and I can't wait for next time. This picture isn't very good but it marks a good time:

[BHRGixxer600]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fisdu
[B]What a great ride today!! We had several new or newer riders that went with us. Big shout out to Bret(I think that was his name), he really impressed me with his riding today! He said he had never riden 125 before, I asked him if he wanted me to follow him just in case anything, he rode his own ride, didn't try and "keep up" and rode some very clean lines.

Thanx FISDU! Actually Bret is close, but my name is Bryan. Anyways I just wanted to say thanx for hangin back there with me. It was a great ride!!!! Sorry I had to turn back early after the ferry, but it was still a great time, got some good time in the corners and I feel a got a lil faster in the corners as the day went on. And thats what its all about, a few more rides and then maybe you will see me up front!! All in all great day and great ride guys!! I cant wait till next time!! :D

[kawazy]

AWESOME ride yesterday guys!! I am sore today. Good ridin on everybodys part. See ya next time!

[Sassybiker]

Originally posted by Firemann
Well I would but I'm working you and its suppose to rain on Sunday plus today isn't heating up fast enough..:bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl :bawl

Well Chris I hope your 16 mile ride today was good enough to last you a while.... Looks like it is going to be cold all week long:cry

[BromR1]

i had fun on that ride even though i had to turn around early. it was the first time down the road on the R1 but i had fun even though i couldn't push it. only 75 miles until first oil change. then i will be ready to go

CNI is still the king of 125

[CNI]

CNI ain't no king, maybe a step prince, but no king. All hail the kings: JP, Ray, Tim, Joe Feco, Jason, Hooter, etc. :bow :bow :bow

[busaboy]

ronnie and I had a great time with yall. Looking forward to many more "real" rides:cool: