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Title: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage ride? Post by youzguyz on 10/30/14 at 03:58:42 Where: Kerrville Schreiner Park http://www.kerrville.org/index.aspx?NID=1054 When: 04/17 -> 04/21 Attendees: (as of 04/15/2015) Verslagen1 - cabin master - L.A., Ca. Cabin/Bed arrive 04/17 between noon and 3pm depart 04/21 youzguyz - Day ride routes - "local" dude Maybe Cabin one night.. probably Motel, could be 2 nights Arrive - I'll meet anybody inbound on 04/17 Depart - after last ride on 04/20 MMRanch - Lynchburg, TN Cabin/has own cot, has tent if too many in the cabin arrive 04/17 at dark w/ 2 others (see below) depart TBD ArtWebb Columbus, TX Cabin/Bed arrive same time as MMRanch depart TBD oldrider Florida panhandle camping (but will grab cabin/hotel space if raining) arrive same time as MMRanch depart TBD springman Spring, TX "in" arrive, depart, etc: TBD crookscrooks Maybe zieglarf Maybe savskad Maybe for a day ride If interested, please post something on this thread so we know if you are going! If you have questions. please ask! Mini-Cabin info: MINI CABIN DESCRIPTION 23 Mini-Cabins are available to rent throughout the Hill and River Sides of the park. Each 12ft X18ft Mini-Cabin includes two sets of bunk beds, dining table with four chairs, air / heat, 20 AMP outlet inside, utility pole with water and electricity (20 and 30 AMP), picnic table outside the Mini-Cabin, and campfire pit or barbeque grill or combination unit. All Mini-Cabins are located near restroom facilities with flush toilets and hot showers. Linens are not provided. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. with a 12:00 p.m. check out. We are pleased that you have chosen to use one of our mini-cabins. In order to ensure these facilities are preserved and will service you, uur customer, to their full potential for many years to come, we require a security and cleaning deposit of $25 for each mini-cabin that is rented. This payment can be made with whatever payment method you prefer (credit card, check, or cash), but the refund can only be processed by check from the City of Kerrville and may take up to 8-10 business days before you receive it in the mail. In addition, all refunds are sent directly to the address used while making the original reservation. To receive your deposit refund, the following conditions must be met: 1. The campsite area as well as the building itself must be free of trash and debris this includes cigarette butts & confetti; 2. The furnishings must not be damaged, torn, or broken. You will be held liable for replacement costs of furnishings. 3. An inventory of furnishings will be made after you return the key. The following items are provided for your convenience. (DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE CABIN): Table, folding chairs (4), 2 sets of bunk beds with mattresses (no linens provided), smoke detector, fire extinguisher, broom and dust pan, and key to the cabin - return to office, use "night deposit tube" located to left of Park Headquarters door ONLY if office is closed 4. Please report any spills (that cannot be cleaned up with paper towels or towels) promptly, so that we can attend to them before permanent damage occurs. 5. All facilities are smoke-free and pet-free. The Fire Marshall has prohibited cooking inside the mini-cabins; only coffee pots are permitted. All cooking must be done outside the cabins. 6. Check-out time is 12:00 noon; the key must be returned to the Park Headquarters by that time or you may be held liable for another night's site rental fee as well as a forfeit of deposit. Please understand that we need time to prepare these facilities for reuse. Failure to adhere to any of these conditions will result in a forfeiture of your entire deposit. If the cost of damages or loss exceeds the deposit amount, you will be liable for the actual cost of repairs, or professional skills it takes a park staff member to return the facility to a useable condition, minus the $25 deposit withheld. Although we do inventory of each cabin's furnishings after every departure, we suggest that you check to see that all of the items listed above are actually in your assigned cabin upon arrival. If you notice anything missing or damaged at that time, please be sure to report back to the Park Headquarters immediately, so that you will not be held responsible. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be given in writing. E-mail is an easy way to cancel, providing all details are included. E-mail cancellations to kerrpark@kerrvilletx.gov with the following information: name in which the reservation is under receipt # if available verification of address (so applicable refunds can be mailed to the correct address), reason for cancellation You may choose one of these refund options if you cancel in writing 48 hours prior to your reservation: Leave a credit on your account to be used toward future Parks & Recreation items. Request a refund of your registration minus a $20.00 processing fee per item. Deposits will be refunded only if 48 hours prior written notification of cancellation is given to the Parks and Recreation office. No refunds are made due to adverse weather conditions unless the park is closed by the City for safety reasons. All applicable refunds will be issued via check and may take up to 8-10 business days for you to receive it. Please note: All deposit / cancellation refund checks are made payable to the person who's name is on the reservation receipt; we are unable to detour from this policy due to auditing purposes. Make sure name, address, city, state, and ZIP codes are all correct, thank you. SPECIAL NOTICE Please check with Park Headquarters for status of any burn bans at (830) 257-7300. ORIGINAL POST ============== No, it isn't the Tail of the Dragon, but South Texas does have some might fine twisty roads in the "Hill Country". The classic set is the "Three Twisted Sisters" out around Leakey. Highways 335, 336, 337. Other goodies are 39 out of Hunt, Lime Creek by Lake (Puddle) Travis, McDonald Loop and 1341 by Centerpoint, etc. Just wondering if any one around San Antonio, Austin, etc would want to get together and do some riding that the Savage likes to do best. Hill Country back roads. Cattle guards, water crossings, roads without lines, scenery sublime. I'm out riding just about every Saturday and Sunday and know just about every back road that goes somewhere, and more that a few that don't. I'm not talking about camping, just day riding. Of course, if you want to come to the area and camp/motel, I can meet you and ride from there. Any interest? I'll be out there riding anyway, and you are welcome to join me! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 10/30/14 at 08:04:50 youzguyz So if a Savage Rider from middle Tn. needed to take a spring ride then you got a plan. I'm just as good with a campground as a motel , but if the money is the same I'll take the motel. So the questions are : You got a big enough yard or near-by campground , price-line type motels in the area , and how far is Memphis Tn. from your neighborhood ? By time spring gets here there might be 20 of us from the south-central area needing a "Twistie Fix" ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/30/14 at 10:20:45 5D4F5D4F42515E5358100 wrote:
I don't camp or motel, as all I can do most of the time is day rides. However, I've heard good things about this place: http://rvcoutdoors.com/medina-highpoint-resort/ And it has a good location for launching to various back roads. Here is a link of some other places. http://www.hillcountrycruising.com/lodging.html And there are state parks to camp in as well. "Only" 930 miles from Nashville to San Antonio. ;D So, if you decide to wander over this way, let me know. It would be great to meet ya and ride some Texas back roads together :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by HondaLavis on 10/30/14 at 10:31:09 I'd love to, and the Texas weather is beautiful for riding right now. You can't really go wrong with any of the back roads in the hill country. I've got a nice route out to Llano that I've enjoyed a few times. It goes through a few state parks, by a few lakes, and ends at a nice BBQ joint! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 10/30/14 at 11:12:50 and only 1340 for me. But you're gonna have to put together a week of activities. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LostArtist on 10/30/14 at 12:08:23 I'd love an excuse to go out to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum again. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 10/30/14 at 12:25:37 Well....my wife was born in Killeen. Maybe I could convince her that I was just going there to see where she was born. I watch the Texas Country Reporter on TV now and then. Looks like there is fun stuff do to down there. Dave |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/30/14 at 12:49:42 544750514E4345474C13220 wrote:
I don't do much except .. ride. I can certainly layout enough routes and roads to keep you amused and include suggestions for meal stops. Other activities would depend on what you want to do. Ideas that you can research that are sort of around here. Lone Star Motorcycle Museum (already mentioned by Lost Artist) Stone Henge II Luckenbach (the land of the $4 beer.. I don't go there much, but it is expected that people go there) Dave's Place in Centerpoint (the land of the $1.75 beer, and aviary, and.. Dave (who is just weird)) Micro Breweries Wineries |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/30/14 at 12:54:16 4364656F6A476A7D62780B0 wrote:
If you have the route laid out in Google, post a link. I would like to see it. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 10/30/14 at 12:56:57 I am a little bit curious.....why you never mentioned that "Dave is weird"....until after my first post in your thread? Dave |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/30/14 at 13:30:54 754E4354454952544F474A55260 wrote:
That Dave is weird.. not YOU!! I would never say you were weird.. just... ummmm... unique? ::) OR.. are you the "Dave" that own's Dave's Place in Centerpoint?? I never knew.. If that is the case.. you are uniquely weird. ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 10/30/14 at 18:47:12 Versey This is almost a central location ! :) Lancer how far for you ? ::) Who else in the neighborhood ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by HondaLavis on 10/30/14 at 20:48:26 Hopefully this works. This is a fun ride, though it starts in Killeen. There is a separate return route also back to the Fort Hood area. If we are looking for places to go, Fredericksburg is a great little German gem with an awesome local brewery/diner! http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/road.jsp?roadId=660499&locale=en_US http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/road.jsp?roadId=660505&locale=en_US Dave: You aren't missing much in Killeen. The best things to do around here are to get out of town and enjoy the surrounding countryside. That being said, there is a LOT of hill country out here. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 10/30/14 at 21:18:30 ok when? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/31/14 at 03:10:25 1136373D3815382F302A590 wrote:
I know those roads that you show west of Burnet. Great stuff! Park 4 is a favorite! Never been on the ones going from the Burnet area back towards Killeen. Too far out of my way, and nothing really that looked all that interesting. Like most rides.. you can spend a bit of time getting to the good stuff! :D You eat at Coopers BBQ? Well.. each to their own.. I prefer Laird's BBQ at Hwy 16 & Lampasas. If you never tried it, you might want to. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/31/14 at 03:33:26 2D3E2928373A3C3E356A5B0 wrote:
You don't want middle of winter, or summer. While I ride year round, there are times when it is more comfortable. Right now is pretty prime riding weather. Got the jeans on, but not the leathers. Windbreaker under the mesh in the morning, comes off at lunch. Early spring is about the same. Best bet is to look at long term weather in the past to judge when you might want to come to this area. I would use Fredericksburg as the test spot, as it is usually cooler in the Hill Country than in San Antonio. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by HondaLavis on 10/31/14 at 10:30:52 Yeah, I thoroughly enjoy Cooper's. My company likes to do training flights out to Llano, shut down for a few hours, and have a nice dinner. That's how I found Fredericksburg I'll have to check out Lairds. Yeah, the roads closer to Killeen aren't as exciting, but I have to get to the good stuff some how. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 10/31/14 at 11:32:42 http://www.usa.com/fredericksburg-tx-weather.htm |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 10/31/14 at 14:41:33 7F6D7F6D60737C717A320 wrote:
I'm about 500 miles |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 10/31/14 at 15:16:48 Wow , 1 days ride ! ;) Get your bones in shape this Winter. We may have a New-Place-to-Play ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 10/31/14 at 15:25:55 I'd have to go an additional 200 miles as opposed to western Carolina. It would be worth it though, I would have to go by JOG's town. :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 10/31/14 at 15:36:02 12 hours for me, been awhile since I seen san Antonio.... 1978, when I joined the Air Force. Killeen is north of there? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 10/31/14 at 16:13:02 Well.. not what I was intending. Just looking for day rides!! It would be really great to have a bunch of you come down and visit. I would enjoy meeting you after all this time! :D It would be my pleasure to show you some roads that most people don't even know are there. Got some fine eateries for your gastronomic enjoyment and places to enjoy large selections of barley pop. Let me know if I can do anything to help you with the plans if ya'll decide to "make it so". :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by daltmyer920 on 11/01/14 at 00:33:59 Hi, im pretty new to forum and currently tearing down my savage for plug fix and ryca conversion but if ya'll ever decide a fredericksburg meet and im up and running i'de like to meet up. That area is very nice. ive only been there once and enjoyed my visit. It's about 270 miles for me and would be my first long ride with the donor $700 savage. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 11/01/14 at 09:22:52 47554755584B4449420A0 wrote:
Maybe a days ride for you, Mr. MM, but not for this body. I would be doing good to do 250-300/day. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/01/14 at 16:56:13 Wow , Lancer I don't get to be a " Mr. MM," very often ? :-[ But 500 miles a day would be Interstate stuff for me. By time March get here I'm pretty sure I'll be looking for a "Three day Cruse" and South is the right direction to head that time of year ! South Texas is in the 900 mile range for me . That makes at least two days for me . So I might be able to make it happen with an over night stop about four or five hundred miles out , and company for the last half of the ride would be nice too ! ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 11/01/14 at 17:03:31 only thing bad about march is wind and a mean temp of 60 april would be better |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/01/14 at 20:59:20 I spent some military time in El Paso and we had plenty of wind in March , Sanantonio might be the same ? :-? So many places to ride to and so little time ! :P |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 11/02/14 at 05:22:08 150611100F0204060D52630 wrote:
March could well be cold and wet. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/02/14 at 19:47:57 April it is ! :D I'm with you fellers . :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/02/14 at 20:44:50 544345494656240 wrote:
How you figger it'd be wurfitt? You don't think I'd wanna meet up ,maybe grab a burger, Heck,if it's cool with the wife and you need to layover,maybe stay the night,you don't Really think something like that could happen,do you? Awww, you just never know... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 11/02/14 at 21:30:45 Easter is april 5th 1 or 2 weeks after? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 11/03/14 at 15:30:15 7F6066617C7B4A7A4A72606C27150 wrote:
How you figger it'd be wurfitt? You don't think I'd wanna meet up ,maybe grab a burger, Heck,if it's cool with the wife and you need to layover,maybe stay the night,you don't Really think something like that could happen,do you? Awww, you just never know... [/quote] I wouldn't want to be an inconvenience, perhaps a cup of coffee. I won't be able to get away from work in the spring time; although, I'm starting to plan a trip in the summer time. I'm thinking of going through TX, NM, up to CO, and after that I don't have a plan. :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 11/19/14 at 12:50:00 So long as I get some solid dates from when everyone is free I'll look into taking some time off from work to make it work for me, otherwise I'm pretty flexible, just need about a months notice. I might turn it into a camping trip or something for me personally, since it can be a 100 mile ride one way TO the fun roads. Anyone wanting to join my camping would be more than welcome. Weather here in Texas around spring time is just about always ideal riding weather. Of course for those out of state you may have to "endure" weather that's not quite as nice. Also, something to consider, there are cabins that will comfortably house 6+ people. Several years back my Dad, Brother, a few of our friends, and I rented a cabin (for like $110 a night if my memory serves me correctly) and all stayed in it. Just about as cheap as camping in my opinion. Maybe we could set something like that up. Those roads, and some surrounding roads are extremely beautiful Texas Hill Country riding. But as long as I get some dates, I'm totally down to join. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 11/20/14 at 12:00:28 Fredericksburg has a KOA, but not sure if it has cabins, does have tent sites. Any other suggestions? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/20/14 at 21:40:06 Heck ! Staying in a tent and warming a can of Beef-Stew over a fire is half the fun . :) Not there is anything wrong with a cabin and a cot either ! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 11/21/14 at 02:33:01 Ya'll got places you want checked out? Can't find enough info on the internot? Tell me what you want checked. You tell me where, I go there. Address would be nice. You tell me what you want looked at, I go look. I take pictures so you can look. You tell me to warn them that a bunch of bad a$$ biker dudes are fixing to invade the establishment? >:( They take one look at me and start laughing. :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 11/21/14 at 03:23:11 302334352A2721232877460 wrote:
Are the KOA pretty good? Are they worth looking into? I was at a camp store not long ago and they mentioned them as well. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 11/22/14 at 05:59:36 I've stayed in these before and they were pretty nice. http://bent01.wix.com/bentrverreteat |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 11/22/14 at 09:19:37 2A382F2A32383D590 wrote:
Not bad, a little expensive unless we're off peak. It's in the middle of the 'ranch roads' http://www.motorcycleroads.us/regions/tx_hill.html |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 11/22/14 at 09:52:12 The koa at fredericksburg is $80 per night for a 4 person cabin or $50 for a tent site. another at kerrville is $45 for cabin, $30 for tent. the advantage of the koa's is you can do cabin or tent reasonably close to each other. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/23/14 at 16:04:43 Thanks for the info Versey The koa at fredericksburg is $80 per night for a 4 person cabin or $50 for a tent site. another at kerrville is $45 for cabin, $30 for tent. $45 is always better than $80 , when its outgoing ! ;D $50.oo :o is kinda more than I would have thought ... Maybe that's for a camper sight with hook-ups ? $80.oo for a four person cabin sounds good ! :) but $12.50 is even better. If the date works out for me (and I suspect it will), then $20.oo a night sounds Great ! I spent some of my military time in El Paso and went through San Antonio on the way there . At the time I was riding a Yahama XS650 and met a navy feller in Florida that was riding his Trimuph 650 (single carb.) home to San Antonio for leave. I had to make that Yahama work to keep-up with him when he'd open it up , and he got better fuel millage too. It was late in the day by time we got to San Antonio and I had to be in El Paso the next day so I didn't get to see much of the area. The ride from San Antonio to El Paso went on for a long way best I remember, and there were a couple spots where I pulled out my extra gas can. ;). But it was all Fun Stuff ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 11/23/14 at 16:40:56 4A594E4F505D5B59520D3C0 wrote:
If I'm not mistaken that's $50 for ONE tent per site? I'd rather do the cabin for $80 and chip in the $20 per person and have a roof over my head and A/C. Of course, it also depends on if the wife wants to accompany me. If so, I may end up having to get my own Cabin. I'll look around a bit more see if I can't find some other places, even if only for camping. I think LBJ ranch has camping available. If y'all think that would be kinda cool. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 11/24/14 at 08:05:35 We don't have to be Democrats to stay at LBJ do we ? ;D But yea ! that would be COOL :D , No Yellow Dog pledge I hope. :-/ |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 11/24/14 at 12:36:39 LBJ is a "day park". No camping. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson Your best bet for staying in the middle of the "road action" is Fredericksburg or Kerrville. I would lean towards Kerrville as a better jump off area. It puts you a bit closer the Three Sisters, and not that much further away from roads of interest off to the east. Of course, there is nothing to stop you from moving your base around either. I'm willing to join up with you as I can, no matter where you may be based. Might take me a while to get there depending on which way you take off and when. Lot the $$ talk to ya! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 11/24/14 at 21:47:58 so we're talking April 2015? I best get my S40 up and ready, no way am I missing this, so long as I can get time off from work, It's only 126 miles from Columbus to San Antonio :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 12/02/14 at 19:12:26 http://www.kerrville.org/index.aspx?NID=1054 Check this place out : Mini cabins $50.oo / sleeps 4 and looks nice ! They allow 6 per room , I can bring a cot , and we might get the price to $10.oo a head after taxes . ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 12/02/14 at 19:48:23 That looks nice, but we should find out how they would charge... cabin, truck, 6 m/c's, and 6 heads. if it's $50 +4x$5 +6x$4 = $94 + tax I think that would be a deal breaker. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 12/02/14 at 20:21:37 Could be ? a gate pass comes with the room reverstation ? I'll check it out in the next day or two . ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 12/04/14 at 09:17:10 Well , the news is **** :) Cabin after tax .................... = $56.oo :) Vehicle fee ................... = first 2 free , $5.oo each for more :) Entrance fee ................... = first 4 included , $4.oo each for more :) Extra over 4 people ............. = $3.oo(cabin), $5.oo(Vehicle), $4.oo(entrance) So four = $66.oo total after tax. and $12.00 a head for up to 2 more people, according to Tina (parks and recreation dept.) :) Also Tina suggested we make reservations before the end of February for a Spring trip . 3 people ... $61/3= $20.34 4 people ... $66/4= $16.50 5 people ... $78/5= $15.60 6 people ... $90/6= $15.00 6 people 2 cabins = #20.34 7 people ........ = $18.14 What are the odds of us getting 12 to show ? :-? Hope my math is right ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 12/04/14 at 21:31:49 Me too I got the rear tire replaced topday, now I need to get the saddlebags from ebay with the lights, like Old rider put on his bike (I think it was Old Rider) I been putting this off a long time, but thae inciden that took my tire also took my turn signal (actually I did it unloading the bike off a pickup by myself) and the bags cost less than the factory turn signals ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 12/05/14 at 12:39:33 00131516040303610 wrote:
Those bags I put on the wife's bike are really flimsy.... and the wires are like 24 guage... really thin.., a pain to work with. The wife still likes the extra storage though, and is fine with them. I started to hook up the lights but decided not too, I am terrible with a soldering iron ;D But I covered my butt by putting on some red reflective tape... and it really shines up at night! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v4xAhSptg8 [/media] |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 12/06/14 at 08:35:35 Hmmm, wonder if anyone makes a bette set the same way If not, I still might get them, worst case I have to reinforce them and rewire the lights (I do'n't know how to solder, but I am hell on wheels with a crimping tool, and have a Klein crimping tool, the only one one that actually works) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/05/15 at 13:25:08 Savskad and I have been doing some jaunts around the area. Here are some pics from the most recent excursion. Sure hope some of you can make it for the April excursion! http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717026-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717028-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717029-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717030-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717031-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717032-800.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2015%5C01%5C05%5Cbikepics-2717033-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/05/15 at 16:55:58 How about April 17-19th weekend ? :) or 24-26th weekend ? :) Any thing but the 10-12th :( :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/07/15 at 11:56:41 Is this going to be just a weekend? I'd like to stretch it out a little further if I can. Friday travel won't be fun and neither will be Sunday. So I'd like Thursday night thru Monday morning at least. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/07/15 at 12:30:05 Hay ,,,, I,m good for a week ! @ $20.oo a night room fee ;) So I'm thinking of making a two day ride each way ; I need a yard to camp in about 450-500 miles N or NE of south Texas , Who all is able to go ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 01/07/15 at 12:45:33 647664767B68676A61290 wrote:
I sure hate being left out - but it is a 20 hour trip each way for me if you don't count stops along they way. I just don't believe I can make it work, that is about when my day job picks up and I get busy. It is easy for me to go on the Dragon Trips....it is only a 5 hour drive away. Be sure to take plenty of photos to share! Dave |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/07/15 at 14:11:25 110311030E1D121F145C0 wrote:
Texarkana is about 460 miles out from Kerrville I think JOG lives somewhere around that "general" area. His avatar says "East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la." 980 miles in 2 days!! :o More power to ya! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/07/15 at 14:58:19 500 miles a day is a full days ride the way I see it . 8-) JOG do you loan your yard out ? ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/07/15 at 17:07:57 (Looking at 800 mile drive....peeking out of computer room....saving map) ssshhhhh don't say nuttin' ! ;) :-? ::) ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/08/15 at 22:14:00 I can go in April, but we need a definite date(s) so I can request the time off might even have the turn signal replaced by then ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/08/15 at 22:30:15 7F6D7F6D60737C717A320 wrote:
I'm still flexible. I'm looking forward to 4 to 6 days. If you require a date, pick one so we can start working towards it. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/08/15 at 22:31:58 I'm flexible, too, I'd like someone who'se less fotunate to suggest a date, so we don't 'date' someone out Also,if this works out, maybe you could stick a versy adjuster in your pocket before the ride down? I don't need it yet, but hey if you have one and are in the neighborhood, quick cash sale no shipping ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/09/15 at 04:20:40 The two weekends being considered are: 18->19 (7 date range 16->22 ) OR 25->26 (7 date range 23->29) This takes you to the reservation page for the Kerrville-Schreiner Park http://tinyurl.com/n4lkwbn Click on the Riverside Mini Cabin on the right of the map. Fill in the dates, click search and look to see what is available. It shows you all the camping and cabin areas. Available Min Cabins now: 16-22 dates: Riverside 6 High Point 8 Group Area 7 23-29 dates: Riverside 6 Highpoint ZERO Group Area ZERO So, lets get a date! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/15 at 07:53:11 Riverside looks high density with a long walk to the restroom High Point, low density, short walk Group Area, low density, short walk Hpt. and Grp are set back from the Hiway, so likely to be quiet except for all the bikers ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/15 at 09:02:02 Who's definitely going? Verslagen1 apr16-21 MMRanch Y ArtWebb ? youzguyz Y old_rider ? Savskad ? crookscrooks Y HondaLavis ? LostArtist ? LANCER ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/09/15 at 11:43:19 4E5D4A4B54595F5D5609380 wrote:
Not that it matters to me, but it looks like High Point has the longest rest room hike. Satellite views all at same scale. Orgin Point (white dot) is closest rest room Destination (red marker) is furthest cabin of the group Ummm.. ignore the route. You will be walking, not riding! River Side https://goo.gl/maps/gOI8c Group Area https://goo.gl/maps/6TESB High Point https://goo.gl/maps/WRP6U I'll be going. If the count gets close to max on a cabin, I can just commute each day. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by crookscrooks on 01/09/15 at 11:49:06 This is only 350 miles for me so I may make the trip. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/09/15 at 19:30:15 so .... sssssshhhhhh OldRider I'm thinking of leaving thursday morning the 16th and riding to Natchez , MS. and staying at their camping for the night (TENT AND COT) and then going on to Kerrville,TX Friday morning the 17th. or 15th and 16th ??? How far are ya from Natchez ,MS ? Mabby I could meet ya at the Natchez Campground ? Heck !!! Who else could meet at the Natchez Campground ? :-? :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/09/15 at 19:41:04 I can be there either late thursday or friday morn. If someone wants to check in thursday, they'll probably have to rent the cabin. Not sure if you'll need the credit card you paid with to get the room, but I suspect you do. If no one else steps up, I'll rent the room for four nights starting friday. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 01/09/15 at 19:52:32 514351434E5D525F541C0 wrote:
MMRanch: If you are going to take the Trace it will add hours to your ride. From Nashville to Jackson I know someone that took it and they made it in about 11 hours. If you go the interstate through Birmingham it should take about 7. I haven't done the whole thing, but it is relaxing ride. Just don't speed and I think the speed limit is 50 the whole way. Best regards, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/09/15 at 19:55:58 Versy , your just a little further away than I am . Mine's just over a thousand miles. Maybe we finally found a central location ? 8-) I'm in for sure (barring a major unforeseen event) . I'm looking up the long range weather forecast next. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/10/15 at 00:51:41 Natchez is only about 5 hrs (or so says yahoo maps), from there to Killeen is 7hrs... so its roughly half way. My other route is I10 straight through..... at 11hrs 42min.. Going from here to Natchez and then to Killeen would be state highways...much more satisfactory I would think.... I think the wife still wants to do the dragon thing in june-aug? So i'll have to round up some funds.... LOL... or just stop playing pool this year.... ::) I'm a "wanna go" "iffy" :D..... my health is better, so should not be a problem... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/10/15 at 03:33:14 77747C6A717C7D6A180 wrote:
Unless you have a reason to go to Killeen, I just want to make sure you know the place to go is Kerrville. I would hate for you to end up in the wrong town and wonder where we were!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/10/15 at 09:02:35 Who's definitely going? Verslagen1 apr17-21 fri-tue MMRanch Y ArtWebb Y youzguyz Y old_rider iffy Savskad 1day crookscrooks Y HondaLavis ? LostArtist ? LANCER ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/10/15 at 16:22:14 You can put me down as "Yes", as in, I will for sure meet up at least one day, but as far as staying in a cabin, I'm not sure. It's about a 2 hour ride for me from Austin. I'll need to check with the wife see if she wants to do a cabin or what not. I'll at least meet up for one day if I'm unable to camp with y'all. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/10/15 at 22:01:10 Pgambr wrote If you are going to take the Trace it will add hours to your ride. From Nashville to Jackson I know someone that took it and they made it in about 11 hours. If you go the interstate through Birmingham it should take about 7. I haven't done the whole thing, but it is relaxing ride. Just don't speed and I think the speed limit is 50 the whole way. I'm in the process of putting the long legs on my LS now (25 tooth front pulley) so you know I thinking of telling the GPS "Fastest Way" :) Between the oversize tire and the larger pulley -- the speedometer is about 15% slower than the GPS speed (65 turns into 75mph) Pgambr , you ought to go with us ! Its guaranteed fun , and from Natchez is only a days ride ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/10/15 at 23:37:04 554359564B5955562C0 wrote:
Unless you have a reason to go to Killeen, I just want to make sure you know the place to go is Kerrville. I would hate for you to end up in the wrong town and wonder where we were!! [/quote] LOL! looks like i'll just meet MMR at Natchez and follow him! ROFL... :D ;D ;D 8-) Its an hour difference according to the map...but , you never know.... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/11/15 at 05:52:35 1C0E1C0E03101F1219510 wrote:
How come I never heard of this?! I might have to look into that, I've been dying to find a way to lower RPMs and slightly increase Top Speed. I hadn't seen anything in the tech section. Must've missed something? :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/11/15 at 09:34:59 long range weather outlook... http://www.almanac.com/sites/almanac.ypi.com/modules/longrange/graphs/2015/graph.us.11.png http://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange/TX/Austin |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/11/15 at 09:50:47 so we might get wet a bit I too would like to know about this longer legs for the LS thing I'm in, barring a problem getting the time off (I don't forsee any) must get the replacement TS on the S40 If I felt more motivated, I'd pull the carb for a cleaning, too |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/11/15 at 12:46:25 Well Art and Savskad turns out a Kawasaki 454 pulley will fit the splines and add 2 teeth to the front drive. The belt is barely long enough to make it work :). Now Kawaski uses a different system to secure the pulley. But its like my dad used to say "Where there's a will, There's a way". So if ya have an engineering sprit about ya , you can make it fit. A word of advice : Kawasaki uses some really good steel and hardness it so much that tooled steel cutters won't touch it , but an angle-grinder will. ;) I use thread lock to secure the nut on mine. I've found a Kawasaki (80-82) 750 belt drive rear sprocket(65 teeth) fits the belt but needs a lot of machining to make it work, Dave has mastered that one. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/12/15 at 08:10:53 MMRanch, I have more questions, should I PM you or start a different thread? I don't want to digress too much on this thread. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 01/12/15 at 08:22:12 293B2C29313B3E5A0 wrote:
Just go to the Kawasaki Pulley Thread......ask your questions there. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1384949185 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/12/15 at 13:47:08 58636E7968647F79626A67780B0 wrote:
Just go to the Kawasaki Pulley Thread......ask your questions there. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1384949185 [/quote] Thanks! That's what I was looking for. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/13/15 at 20:37:08 reading that made me sad the work is beyond my tools / skills / confidence, and it seems my bike is doomed to rapid wear (I do have the 140/90 shinko though, it do help) the XS100, on the other hand, is already 34 years old, obviously built to last, and for the interstate so it see,s that while I love the S40, I better plan on retaining the XS1100 Maybe next time I'll get a more modern bike Vstars have hydraulic valves, no adjustments |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/13/15 at 21:10:48 25363033212626440 wrote:
I plan on keeping the S40 for my wife to learn how to ride, and use as a starter bike. I'm already wanting a 2nd bike though, the Yamaha FZ-07. It's a twin cyl 700 and comes in at an MSRP of $6990. I think it's a bit out of my skill level too, but I'll probably still give it my best shot. I think it would be well worth it to drop the RPMs down and have a top speed of over 100. I won't...ever um...go over 100 ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/13/15 at 21:49:10 Yea Savskad ;) everybody need at least two ! ::) I've got a newer Sportster and the S-40 and still want a big dirt bike ! ;D Just can't decide which one to get and stay in budget too ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/15/15 at 21:17:09 yeah, but you need the RIGHT two unfortunately, I made a bad choice with the XS100 It's not a bad bike, but it's not right for me Maybe just the front pulley, like MM, if I get to feeling brave then again, as I've posted earlier, I don't really LIKE riding all that fast lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/15/15 at 21:18:44 4F5D4A4F575D583C0 wrote:
I plan on keeping the S40 for my wife to learn how to ride, and use as a starter bike. I'm already wanting a 2nd bike though, the Yamaha FZ-07. It's a twin cyl 700 and comes in at an MSRP of $6990. I think it's a bit out of my skill level too, but I'll probably still give it my best shot. I think it would be well worth it to drop the RPMs down and have a top speed of over 100. I won't...ever um...go over 100 ;)[/quote] No, none of us EVER go over 100, even with a bike that will ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/17/15 at 20:26:25 Art wrote: Vstars have hydraulic valves, no adjustments What pointed me toward Sportsters was ; air cooled, 568lbs, one carb, belt drive, 50mpg, and Hydraulic valve adjusters. That no rattle noise is Good ! :) 2004 went rubber mount motor, 2007 went fuel injected --- the carb was easier on fuel (my first one did 55-58mpg). Older than 04 models will Vibrate your rear-end off ! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 01/18/15 at 05:18:02 My 2008 Sporty weighs 550 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/18/15 at 07:03:15 Lancer :) I'm glad your keeping up with this post . 8-) I'm planning on the Texas ride and the NC. rides both this year , hope you are too. Our local CMA group has lots of events on the calendar this year but not very many rides just for the sake of ridding. I Hope your health is holding up for ya and you can get some ridding in this year too. Fact is , I was hoping to get out you way sometime this summer for a day ride (well three day on my part). You still ridding the S-40 and the Sportster too? Switching back and forth between them always adds a couple of careful miles to my day. ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/18/15 at 07:22:01 5A485A48455659545F170 wrote:
I had a chance at a Sporty, and at a good price (for a sporty) but had a chance at a Ranger at the same time and needed the truck more (gotta have a tow vehicle when the bike breaks down ;D maybe I'll have the opportunity again one day sounds like I would want a 2004-2006 model still would like full fenders though, which points elsewhere than the sporty I think |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/18/15 at 19:10:27 I plan to ride the S-40 to Texas. :) I believe riding 70 ish-will be fast enough. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 01/19/15 at 05:45:31 I pulled out my 1200C Handy-dandy Owners Manual and it says the the shipping wt. from the factory is 575 lbs., so that is dry weight. Porky little thing isn't it ? But then, if you need to push it anywhere it becomes evident very quickly. YEP. BREATHING HARD. HEART BEATS FAST. GETTING LIGHT HEADED. Stuff like that. Fixin to pull the top off the Savage finally and search out the engine knock from back when. We are living back on the farm again and I have everything here in one place and plenty of room and more time. I need it for June. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/19/15 at 20:41:00 777A75787E69292C1B0 wrote:
took my XS1100 out today, made the mistake of visiting a freing with a gravel driveway at a slight downslope, and the other mistake of not leaving my self turnaround room 600lbs is one thing, 600 lbs and TALL is another I had to dismount and push it backward to get it out of the lee of the house ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/19/15 at 21:12:54 Lancer your right ! I got my book out and looked ; 568/257.6- LBS/KG IN THE 07 SERVICE MANUAL. So, something else is 490lbs but now I don't know what ? :-? Sorry to hear about one of your Savages being sick :( , hope its an easy fix for ya ! :) And yea I don't want to push the Sportster very far or fast. :P |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/20/15 at 13:42:47 22312627383533313A65540 wrote:
Get this subject back on track. Any more feedback from anyone who is planning to make the trip? Especially if outside Verslagen's dates? If you are "Y", what dates are YOU looking at? I need to pull the trigger on vacation days pretty soon! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/20/15 at 17:59:39 Versey I can leave Thursday morning (16th)to be in south Texas Friday afternoon(17th). Who all wants to meet in Natchez MS. ? :) I have in mind staying at the trace campground but don't have too if anybody has a better plan. :-? .... Maby Baton Rouge ? :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/20/15 at 18:45:26 I went with Very's dates, I'm a follower, not a leader :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by zieglarf on 01/20/15 at 19:10:03 I recently moved back to San Antonio so y'all can count me in too, if I aint too late! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/20/15 at 19:14:55 Welcome! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/20/15 at 19:40:31 Who's definitely going? Verslagen1 apr17-21 fri-tue MMRanch Y ArtWebb Y youzguyz Y old_rider iffy Savskad 1day crookscrooks Y HondaLavis ? LostArtist ? LANCER ? zieglarf Y By the end of next week, I'll want to hear commitments for the cabin. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/21/15 at 17:26:08 how much is the cabin running again? just so I know what my part will be |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/21/15 at 19:46:59 425042505D4E414C470F0 wrote:
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/21/15 at 19:49:09 Who's in the cabin? Verslagen1 Cabin apr17-21 fri-tue MMRanch C Y ArtWebb C Y youzguyz Y old_rider iffy Savskad 1day crookscrooks Y HondaLavis ? LostArtist ? LANCER ? zieglarf Y |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/21/15 at 21:04:10 Versey I'm in for cabin #1 , with 6 of us staying so far we should get the $15.oo/night rate , I'll have a cot with me if all 6 of us show up . I'm OK with sending (Pay-Pal) $100.oo to ya to get us a room (Friday-Tuesday) just incase only only 3 show-up. You thinking mid February is soon enough to reserve a cabin ? Three of us @ $100.oo can get the 1st cabin locked in and get change back if more folks show-up. ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/21/15 at 22:15:20 anyone interested in meeting in Baton Rouge Thursday evening the 16th then riding on to Kerrville Friday ? http://freecampsites.net/#!8912&query=sitedetails I'll be going south on I-59 to Slidell, maybe that would be better ? :-? Anywhere around that area is OK. 8-) MapQuest shows I-12 going north of Lake Pontchartrain then I-10 on to Kerrville , (65-75mph ... 5 tanks of fuel ... and we're there ! :) ) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/22/15 at 12:13:00 I'll be in for the cabin, but not Baton Rouge, I'm in Columbus, Tx, which is on the way to Kerville from BR, if'n y'all come that way of course, I tend to dislike bustin 60-65, so ya'll might wanna meet me there so I don't slow the parade down ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/22/15 at 12:26:43 I will have to be "game time decision" on if I will be occupying a cabin at all on any given night. It's a matter of the wife's health.. If I do, I will certainly chip in more than my fair share for that night. I intend to wander up to Kerrville this weekend and look the place over, take some pics, etc. Maybe that will give ya'll a better idea of what cabin you want to grab. Any particular thing you are interested in as far as what I should take pictures of? Happy to help, even though it will probably cost me a whopping $4 to get in the place to get the pictures! :o |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/22/15 at 13:18:11 youzguyz yea : just incase we have 7 folks show-up , do they have a campground for tents ? :) Art , how far is Columbus from Kerrville , and I noticed we pas right through Columbus |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/22/15 at 13:48:40 607260727F6C636E652D0 wrote:
Yep. Got tent sites $10.00 a night. http://www.kerrville.org/index.aspx?NID=831 Referring back to this linky: http://tinyurl.com/n4lkwbn Riverside Tent sites are close to Riverside Mini Cabins 11 of 16 sites available during that time frame. I would DOUBT they would need reserved. They don't mention the Butterfly tent sites on the reservation page. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/22/15 at 15:29:43 So riverside cabins would be better? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/22/15 at 16:16:32 I'd like to see the pictures from youzguyz , but I'm OK with any place that's dry and not cold ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/22/15 at 16:19:14 3A293E3F202D2B29227D4C0 wrote:
I just took a closer look at the map and descriptions. Each of the mini-cabin sites has a tent site nearby. Riverside Mini Cabin / Riverside Tent Group Area Mini Cabin / Fawn Hide-a-way Tent High Point Loop Mini Cabin / Fox Run Loop Tent So, it's all good as far as that goes. I'll try to get some pictures of it all this weekend. Then you (or someone) makes the call. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/22/15 at 16:28:33 :) notice ; some cabins have fire pits some cabins have BBQ grills I vote BBQ grill :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/22/15 at 18:59:05 Hey MMR... how far is this place from you? Has really good ratings... Sam Houston Jones State Park 107 Sutherland Road Lake Charles, LA 70611 http://www.crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks/parks/sam-houston-jones-state-park/index Here is another one... 4.5 stars Baton Rouge KOA 7628 Vincent Road Denham Springs, LA 70726 http://koa.com/campgrounds/baton-rouge/ zoomed in on the KOA... looks like an rv park and cabins.... have to email about tents I guess... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/22/15 at 19:58:56 671 miles Lynchburg Tn. to Lake Charles, La. Last March I did a 700 mile ride to Daytona . I was on the Harley running 75 and 80 on the super slab all day. Fuel millage was down to about 45mpg running that fast. At the time I was thinking , "Why didn't I stop after 500 miles or so". :-? That last 200 miles made for a LONG day. OldRider Baton Rouge is about 530 +- . You got anything just west of Baton Rouge ? The seat on my S-40 (Harley Soft Tail seat) is more comfortable than the sportster , but their both as good as I can find! ;) Different bike and back-rest but same seat. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/22/15 at 20:33:12 534153414C5F505D561E0 wrote:
yep, about 90 miles out of houston is Columbus: from there, according to MapQuest, it's 185 miles to Kerville |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/22/15 at 21:05:14 Found the: KOA in Lafayette.... Lafayette KOA 537 Apollo Road Scott, LA 70583 Reserve: 800-562-0809 Info: 337-235-2739 Looks to be right off of I-10, might be noisy... and the total for one night is $31.92 https://koa.com/campgrounds/lafayette/site-type/tent-camping-sites/ I am finding most of the campgrounds are RV and cabins.... hardly any are tent camping, even the baton rouge KOA does not allow tents. Also found: Pioneer Campground 296 Degeyter Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 http://rvparklouisiana.com/ Again, right off of I-10, but has "Primitive Camping"... and the slide show shows a tent... Might be worth a look see.... it looks to be about 30-40 minutes past Baton Rouge..... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/22/15 at 21:40:12 7B697B69647778757E360 wrote:
If we stay overnight between Baton Rouge and Lafayette.... Columbus will be a little shy of our midway mark. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Sunnie on 01/23/15 at 06:57:01 Small world! I grew up in Killeen! Well, my teenaged years... Army brat, of course! You're making me miss the old girl but you're right... the best thing about Killeen is getting out of town. But it's soooo close to so much! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/23/15 at 09:53:11 Air Force brat here, I lived on base at Bergstrom AFB to the age of seven, when my old man retired after 20 now it's a darned airport |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/24/15 at 16:28:30 I hope this works. A map is of the park is here: You can zoom in with your browser. http://kerrville.org/DocumentCenter/View/23415 This is a link to the pictures. http://www.bikepics.com/members/youzguyz/p5/ Pictures are in the order of High Point, Midway, Riverside When you click on a picture, there is a description at the bottom of the page. I.E. Photo Info: high point mini cabins If you click the photo again, you get a HUGE picture. General observations. Riverside mini cabins: Combo firepit/grill. Restroom isn't too far. Easy access to highway. River access. Midway/Group area min cabins Firepit and grill. Restroom very close (for cabin 17). Highway is not close High Point mini cabins Combo firepit/grill. Restroom.. not close. Highway is not close Restrooms are pretty much the same in each area. 2 showers. Water spigots close to each mini-cabin. Anything else I can answer while I can remember? ::) :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/24/15 at 16:53:09 Wifi? Coffee? 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/24/15 at 18:38:32 OldRider Looks to be right off of I-10, might be noisy... and the total for one night is $31.92 https://koa.com/campgrounds/lafayette/site-type/tent-camping-sites/ This one is 599 miles ... I'll check the other one :) Here is a question that probably need an answer : :-? Why are we looking at $32.50 Dollar camping sites when I've already found a $10.oo one ? ::) http://freecampsites.net/#!8912&query=sitedetails |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/24/15 at 19:30:23 6E78626D70626E6D170 wrote:
OK, serious question... are we going to be able to park the bikes in front of the cabin? or do we have to park in the yellow zones? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/24/15 at 22:27:12 Sunnie Go with us ! :) Its not too late to get two cabins ... Grab that bull by the horns and twist the throttle !!! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/25/15 at 01:00:28 786B7C7D626F696B603F0E0 wrote:
Coffee. Mini-mart just down the road. 8-) Wifi - didn't look ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/25/15 at 01:01:24 5B485F5E414C4A48431C2D0 wrote:
OK, serious question... are we going to be able to park the bikes in front of the cabin? or do we have to park in the yellow zones?[/quote] You can park right next to the cabins. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/25/15 at 07:33:12 Its a two day trip for me to get to South Texas. Here is a $10.oo/night camp site about 1/2 way for me. 546 miles from home , about 530 more to Kerrville,Tx. (by way of Columbus,Tx. on I-10) http://freecampsites.net/#!8912&query=sitedetails Question is : Anybody want to meet in southern LA. , then go on to Texas the next morning ? :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Oldfeller on 01/25/15 at 08:37:50 This is just a thought, and that is all it is ..... Verslagen is driving multiple days each way just to get places --- eating up a good chunk of his two week vacation. Each stop he is making on his journey is about worth 3-4 days worth of interstate driving from his perspective (to get there and then to get back). Could you guys maybe re-schedule the south Texas trip to be leading into the Tennessee portion of the Dragon trip? Or shuffle them around some in some other sensible fashion (it is too too cold for the mountains for sure with your original dates) and wind up with some new dates that are end to end so he doesn't waste 3-4 additional days of Verslagen's vacation time just driving back and forth? This way he wouldn't be killing an unnecessary 3-4 days of his vacation time just going back and forth then back and forth again later. It's not like any of these things are set firmly in stone yet, although shortly they will start to solidify (when reservations are made and vacation time is reserved). Think of Verslagen's journey as a dotted line with 3 major stopping dots on it. South Texas, Lynchburg Tennessee, Blue Ridge Dragon area. Consider mebbe planning it that way ..... cut the man a break. And please pick some times when it is tolerably warm at all 3 dots. Remember, you don't have to plan to go to all the dots -- just plan to pass Verslagen off like a baton as he drives across the country. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/25/15 at 09:31:51 This one's only a 18 hour drive ::) If you guys were there with the fire going, I would do it strait. But I'll stop over night and get in friday noonish. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/25/15 at 20:47:53 Well , I'll do a 10 hour ride Thursday , meet Old Rider and who ever else shows in Baton Rouge . Then friday we'll have a 6 hour ride to Columbus ,Tx. to meet with Art , then a 3-4 hour ride on to Kerrville. So Ya'll have dinner ready about 19:30 - 20:00 hrs. Friday. :D Or so the plan goes ! ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 01/25/15 at 21:58:09 7F6D7F6D60737C717A320 wrote:
Did you read the reviews on Farr park? One person says its RV only... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/25/15 at 22:04:23 How are the texas troopers with moderately loud pipes? supertrapp specifically. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/26/15 at 05:48:55 475443425D5056545F00310 wrote:
from what I can see, the noise can't be "excessive or unusual". There are not decibel numbers associated with that statement, so it is pretty much unenforceable. If you get pulled for something else, and give the trooper grief, he might cite you for that as well. 547.604 (a) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise. Lots of loud bikes around, haven't heard of anybody given grief over them. Except when I insist on either being ahead of them or way behind them in a group if it is REALLY LOUD.. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 01/26/15 at 07:15:52 Verslagen, I have a friend with a SuperTrapp exhaust from a DR650 on his savage. He's never had a problem, that I've been aware of. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/26/15 at 09:05:28 Thanks for the info. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/26/15 at 09:14:26 3 beds taken, I'll be making reservations towards the end of the week. Verslagen1 Cabin apr17-21 fri-tue MMRanch C Y ArtWebb C Y youzguyz Y crookscrooks Y zieglarf Y old_rider iffy Savskad 1day HondaLavis ? LostArtist ? LANCER ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/26/15 at 10:56:55 362433362E2421450 wrote:
Hell we have tons of Hiurleys running drag pipes, I never see them pulled over ;D On a related note, I discovered yesterday that the Spitfire screen on my XS will bolt onto my S40 I still want a taller shield for highway riding,(by my measurement a 22" would be about perfect) but at 75 I didn't feel like the hand of god was truing to push me off the bike, so I guess I'm not restricted to 65 after all, tho the bike is still happier there than 75 - 80, even if I don't get money for a screen between now and then (come on tax return ;D) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/26/15 at 16:45:01 Art I'm not sure my S-40 will do 80 ? :-? If I go as fast as I want it's only 75 ish and that's on the interstate . I'm good with 70 when I've got somewhere to go and a time to be there ! ;) (about 1/2 throttle) :) Old rider maybe I should call about the $10.oo site to be sure ... to late today but I'll get on it . 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/27/15 at 16:12:58 on flat road with no headwind, with saddlebags but no windshield, I got mine up to 90 Yesterday I think I got 80 on a slight upslope You have a bigger windshield than a spitfire I think though I am torn between the stock 'zuke shield, (15" just like the spitfire) which I know will fit properly without fiddling, or the Dakota 3.0 tall (20.5 inch) which uses a similar mounting system (fork bracket) I am not a fan of the system used by Slipstreamer, which required a lot of fiddling, and still isn't really right The factory shield, interestingly, is less costly I'n still happier with 60-65, but now it's not such a big deal to pick it up a bit |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/27/15 at 22:25:12 I've got a 19" Memphis slim on the S-40 and a 17" Memphis slim on the Sportster , they are the same fork mounting system. So both bikes can trade shields at any time (2 minutes or so). Works out good ! :) If the weather is nice I'll bring the shorter one to Texas . But if rain or cool weather is in the forecast that extra 2" is a good thing. I've got a really big HD shield I call my winter shield but I hardly ever use it because the mounting holes are not the same spacing as the Memphis spacing (on the forks). I did add a 4" extension to the Sportster forks , thats why Its OK with the shorter shield . The extension also brought the foot pegs up-off-the-ground a bit, its a long way down to drag the pegs now. I believe the Jet in the S-40 are 45/150 now , and 80 mph is all the power its got. At one time I had 52.5/160 jetting w/cone filter - and it ran a lot stronger but only got about 42-45 mpg. 70 mph is fast enough anyway and the mid 50's for fuel mileage make me smile :D. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/29/15 at 09:31:34 Here are my plans as of now. 04/17 Friday - Taking day off from work Intercept any given person or group on their way in and ride to the campground. Maybe hit some back roads. Let me know if you or your group wants to meet up. OR, I could just go to the campground, rub palms and tell lies until too close to deer o'clock for safety. Head home. 04/18 Saturday Head out early to designated meet point for full day of bounding around the Texas Hill country. I will provide directions to the meet point. Probably Bandera. Stay that night in Kerrville. Might just stay at a motel if no room at the inn. 04/19 Sunday More bounding around. Motorcycle Museum at Vanderpool. Do the Twisted Sisters. Selected souls may elect to do the Dirty Sister (I probably will) Head home.. or may spend another night in Kerrville. TBD 04/20 Monday - Taking day off from work Head out early and meet somewhere. Once again, a fun route to that point will be provided. More bounding around. Say goodbye, Head home. I plan to look over the routes and timing between now and April. If you would like, take a look at Google maps, and let me know if you see any roads that you would like included. More than happy to work them in (if they are really better than what I come up with ;) ) If there are other activities in the area that you want to do, please let me know. I will do my best to make this a trip that you will enjoy!! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/29/15 at 20:44:04 I'm leaning toward the National Cycle 3.0 tall, 20.5 inches, should be a good setup I rode to Katy and back today (60+miles all freewat) and was fine with 50, 65, 70, 75, even 80 for a bit most enjoyable freeway trip I've had on the S40 there's a 'dirty sister'? for a guy who grew upo riding in Texas, I sure am uninformed ;D I myself tend to be a follower rather than a leader, so I'm glad youzguyz isn taking a proactive role in this I am stoked! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/30/15 at 06:48:05 584B4D4E5C5B5B390 wrote:
The "Dirty Sister" is my phrase for the road that runs between 335 and 336. https://goo.gl/maps/inZgZ Really nice paved roads on each end.. and 8 miles of some pretty rough stuff, water crossings, etc in the middle. I just don't like riding across the top on 41.. boring. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/30/15 at 08:44:32 interesting.... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/31/15 at 09:33:30 Well , Old Rider Old rider maybe I should call about the $10.oo site to be sure ... to late today but I'll get on it . I called this morning. The lady at the park service said : "Our website is a little out-dated" , " we don't allow tent camping any more." ... :-/ I wished her luck on getting their website UP-DATED ! So we're back to looking for a place to stay again. ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 01/31/15 at 09:55:22 My original plan was to stay and meet at the South end of the Natchez Trace (mile marker 54) . That would be a free campsite at the park w/restrooms , and a baby-wipe-bath. As time gets closer to April and we get a better head count we can pick it up again (is OK with me). To bad we don't have a Savage member in the area with a big yard and an understanding wife ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/31/15 at 14:02:46 OK, last chance... riverside mini cabin... OK? Verslagen1 Cabin apr17-21 fri-tue MMRanch C Y ArtWebb C Y youzguyz Y crookscrooks Y zieglarf Y |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 01/31/15 at 15:20:57 I think Riverside is the best choice. Easy access. Cabin 1 would be good. (closest to rest room, no neighbors out the front door). |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 01/31/15 at 16:40:48 reservation made. check in friday, 3pm... check out tuesday, 12noon. I guess you don't get a cabin number till you check in. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 01/31/15 at 21:56:49 well that's crap, we wants the one we wants J/K I hope we get #1 but the ride and the company are the main thing |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 02/01/15 at 05:14:58 Ok.... I will be bringing a 2 man... (although with all my gear it will be a one man LOL), but if cabin is big enough or not enough show to fill, i'll jump in (not sure how that is set up). I am dropping the earlier Dragon Run and hopefully I will be meeting MMR somewhere along the way. For me really this is just tentative, because of family stuff (lol, bill does everything, i'm like the go-to guy). However I AM PLANNING on being there, and I am really flexible on lodging... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/01/15 at 07:17:08 OldRider and hopefully I will be meeting MMR somewhere along the way. Your route go west on I-10 is my guess . Mine goes down I-59 and intersects I-10 about 550 miles (11hrs.) from home . so ... anywhere near that intersection is good. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/01/15 at 16:20:59 7D6E7978676A6C6E653A0B0 wrote:
You should give 'em a call and see what you can wrangle over the phone. Can't hurt! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 02/02/15 at 10:10:51 697B697B76656A676C240 wrote:
How bout this place then? http://www.rppj.com/cotile-lake-recreation Past Natchez.....but looks good.... i'll send them an email.... LOL, i'm trying to do searches for "campground near" and i'm getting all kinds of stupid hits.... I even got a college dorm.... All along the coast of I10 there are RV spots... that say "campground", but they are RV parks... I cannot see how they can advertise "campground" if you stay in a mobile home on wheels. Maybe because they have "camp fire pits" ? Emailed http://rvparklouisiana.com/ They say basic tent camping by the river... Also emailed: Myers Landing ($18) but they are west of layfayette.... would be about 10-11 hour drive for you...so i'm pikin' and choosin' :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/02/15 at 21:38:56 from past trips it seem like I cruise 65 mph and average 50 mph ??? They always last longer than planned ! I think I'll check my valve clearances' and do an oil change with a lot of the ZDPP stuff for the high speed cruise. So here is a question about mpg ... What jet combo is going to use less fuel (longer between fill-ups) running 4500 rpm. and stock air filter ? I think mine is 150/50 now but not sure ? Power has never been an issue except one time when OldFeller and Lancer got to a valley after some of those NC. twisties and wound their bikes out. My old bike topped out about 85 that day and they went out of sight. I figured I'd see them and some local county officers pulled off up the road a piece , but 10 minutes later they were at the next "T" in the road Grinnen like possums with chicken feathers stuck in their whiskers ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/03/15 at 04:40:25 726072606D7E717C773F0 wrote:
Hmmm.. you likely to be running a bit faster than I be leading. Is no problem. I point, and you go to next T and wait. If you not there, I figure you know how to get to where you are going. :D Done that before, and it worked out pretty good. ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 12:13:27 697B697B76656A676C240 wrote:
If you're jetted rigth I doubt you'll get much better mileage, generaly power comes from efficiency I think checking the valves is a good idea though of course I think your sheild is a lot bigger than mine too, could be the difference in top speed I think Lancer and Oldfeller both mave hopped up engines, no? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Oldfeller on 02/03/15 at 18:03:24 :) My granny cycle is just an old "corroded looking" 2002 Savage. My rear tire is older than some of your motorcycles. I have never drugged my carburetor with any form of beer or hops so I'm not hopped up. I am the silver haired poster boy for the little old ladies motorcycle riding association. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 19:04:11 I'm in, do we have a club patch? ;D and whatchu think might be the problem with MM's bike, if he can't hang wit a granny? too much shield?. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/03/15 at 19:32:59 No Art : ::) Granny has a fancy cam , and is dumping so much fuel in the air flow that he only gets about 85 miles to a "TANK" of gas , that not a gallon but "Tank" full. ;D OldFeller's bike did a good job keeping up with the 1200 Sportster I used to have. I don't know what Lancer was running in his at the time ? But I've always had a big shield. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 20:21:26 oh, he was being facetious as far as Lancer, i think I've read some of his mods somewhere, and if I'm not mixed him up for someone else (which is very possible), his bike is far from stock heck, he has a Savage 'Hot rod shop' here on the forum when I say I've hit 90 on mine, that was no shield, feet on the rear pegs, and crouched a bit, but I can hit 85 pretty easy even with the spitfire Got my Dakota 3.0 Tall ordered as of today, plus an oil filter and clymer manual 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 20:22:31 7B686E6D7F78781A0 wrote:
what shield do you have? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/03/15 at 20:50:59 7B686E6D7F78781A0 wrote:
So what do we really want to call this ride? Texas Dragon? Texas Savage? Savage Longhorn? the dragons sister? Not the dragon? If you want a patch, you're gonna have to make one. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 21:51:35 Actually that patch thing was in response to this post by oldfeller 04272F2D2E27272E394B0 wrote:
i am gonna get me some 'twisted sister' ts if I see some I like though I would be an....unfortunate choice of a person to design a patch lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Sunnie on 02/04/15 at 12:19:17 Would Love to go with y'all! Problem is I'm in Montana right now going to school. Have to move to KY in June, then I can see what kind of time I'll have, but oh, it sounds like fun. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/04/15 at 12:29:21 73606665777070120 wrote:
i am gonna get me some 'twisted sister' ts if I see some I like though I would be an....unfortunate choice of a person to design a patch lol [/quote] Not to worry. We will be stopping at the Frio Motorcycle stop so you can get yer Tshirts, patches, and other associated motorcycle tourist .. stuff. http://www.friocanyonmotorcyclestop.com/store.htm |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Oldfeller on 02/04/15 at 19:30:47 392A2C2F3D3A3A580 wrote:
The Simple Truth, all of it. You will see when you finally make it to the Dragon, I have an old corroded original 2002 Savage with the same old rear tire Dave remembers back from when he first started riding with us cause it was brand new way back then. Dave made him a new bike out of his old one, then he went and bought two newer ones, MM got at least 2 new ones because Lancer killed one of his Sportsters and MM replaced his Savage and then got him a new Sportster and I still have the same ol' rear tire on the same old bike and haven't worn it out yet. Dave and MM have both replaced the rear tires on their new bikes at least once by now, too .... I am still putting around on my $59 Nexxen with half the tread still left on it. Jest a putt putt putt putting along .... that's all I really do. Harmless, really. Toymaker used to make us up shirts for each ride, but that ended when he did. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/04/15 at 21:17:13 Art I've got a 19" memphis slim (mounts on the forks) , also got a 17" that uses the same mount ... The Sportster uses the same mount also. Its easy (90 seconds) to switch em around, or even remove them for a day . ;) I'm going back to check out the " MotorcycleStopShop" thingie ! :) Is this where we're going ? ::) This is a neat patch ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/04/15 at 21:44:49 They got some shirt I like too ! :) Looks like a "Black Line Loop" on this one :P Makes me Drool just looking at it ! ;D http://www.hillcountrycruising.com/the3s.html |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/05/15 at 15:00:45 2F0C0406050C0C0512600 wrote:
The Simple Truth, all of it. You will see when you finally make it to the Dragon, I have an old corroded original 2002 Savage with the same old rear tire Dave remembers back from when he first started riding with us cause it was brand new way back then. Dave made him a new bike out of his old one, then he went and bought two newer ones, MM got at least 2 new ones because Lancer killed one of his Sportsters and MM replaced his Savage and then got him a new Sportster and I still have the same ol' rear tire on the same old bike and haven't worn it out yet. Dave and MM have both replaced the rear tires on their new bikes at least once by now, too .... I am still putting around on my $59 Nexxen with half the tread still left on it. Jest a putt putt putt putting along .... that's all I really do. Harmless, really. Toymaker used to make us up shirts for each ride, but that ended when he did. [/quote] Yeah, uh huh, MM busted you already, hot rod My new sheild is here! I wanna mount it, but it's sorta chilly out side I see my bank account taking a hit at that store in Leaky, and that patch would look nice on my leather jacket too I am oleased you can't order the shirts off the 'net at this time, I think you should at least have to show up to get one I won't wear 'official tour Tshirts' from concerts I never went to, either |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/05/15 at 18:25:55 Youzguyz Should we be prepared for border checks ? ::) Border security ; started by Serobot |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/06/15 at 02:20:26 0A180A18150609040F470 wrote:
I haven't seen Border Patrol any where near where I ride.. ever. With that said.. try not to use the word "gringo" when addressing the Border Patrol. It might cause a slight misunderstanding. ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by zieglarf on 02/06/15 at 13:08:56 It looks like I probably wont' make it after all. :'( I wrecked the bike last week. I think it's ride-able except for a footpeg thats bent all to hell, but I haven't really been able to check it out. My leg got injuried - no fractures - just to punctures and some road rash. I'm hobblin around the house but thats about it for right now. Now the wife is bugging me to get rid of the bike. Love her, but love riding too. If me and the bike are going by then - then I'll happily join y'all, but most likely not. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/06/15 at 13:41:07 you got almost 2 months to get it together. getrdone |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/06/15 at 16:22:05 2C3F33313A372430560 wrote:
I can help you with the peg (you got a PM). You got plenty of time to heal before April.. Your wife.. you is on your own.. Let's RIDE! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by zieglarf on 02/07/15 at 11:56:40 If it's just the peg - I oughta be able to fix that. I havent been able to check the bike though. The only other thing that might be wrong is a bent rim. I think its ok though. Ill inspect the bike when I'm walking better. Right now I'm hobblin a little better each day. Hoping to go back to work next week. My wife'll just have to be mad a little when I start riding again. I aint never had an injury like this so I got no idea what the heal time should be. If you want to see some wound care a few days after its here - http://youtu.be/GHRoFAbt5Zg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 02/07/15 at 14:38:49 Heheh.... one more hole than I had... LOL... I spent my third day at the dragon cleaning my knee up and picking out the blacktop rocks... It was the back thing that shortened my stay, had a good time with the guys though... can't wait till aug dragon run, wife is itching to ride the dragon... i'm concerned... hope she is up to it. Back still bothers me (i'm supposed to get surgery this year, but keep putting it off), but i'm coming to the texas ride to get out of the house for a week....I needs me a break! LOL ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/07/15 at 14:46:05 never had holes http://smileyicons.net/s/922.gif the rash will take 2 to 3 weeks. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/08/15 at 08:40:27 got my sheidl mounted yesterday, now my bike's top speed is 75-80, at least when it's windy, but I'm ok with that, so long as I'm not fighting to not be blown off the bike lol I think finally the saddle and gas tank will be more of a deciding facto in ride length than sore hip flexors now waiting on oil filter (next time I get it from MCSS, they're much faster) bring on da sisterz Z I hope you feel better soon, and the damage is minor, sorry you had a getoff |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by zieglarf on 02/08/15 at 12:23:05 I'm doing better every day. Little by little. Motivated to ride by April. On bike speed - my video shows I aint a little guy - I get mine to peg out about 90mph with no trouble. I just always doubt the accuracy of the speedometer. If I do 70mph on the bike then a lot of traffic is passing me, but if I do 70mph in my pickup then I'm passing a lot of people. It should be the same no matter the vehicle. I have the small fly screen on my bike. Doesn't block everything but helps quite a bit |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/08/15 at 21:57:24 The S40 / savage speedo is about 10% optimistic from what I hear, so 90 might actually be 81 along with my new shield I also have a +1 sized rear tire (140/90) and that is supposed to correct the speedo inaccuracy, so I may be going nearly as fast, and the speedo is simply accurate now, where it was not, with the stock tire Food for thought, I may not have lost any speed at all |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/09/15 at 04:44:05 These were taken 02/07/15. Are you ready for some Hill Country improved road riding?? :P Yeah.. Red Jacket, Yellow Helmet, yours truly. http://youtu.be/86isquGsdqM I'm at the 1:35 mark or so http://youtu.be/Vw2v93DJVNM?t=47s http://youtu.be/NTzJIpIuARc?t=43s Actually, there will not be any of those kind of roads on the "planned" rides.. except the dirty sister, for those that are so inclined. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/09/15 at 07:45:01 I'm not sure that's the best way to wash ones motorcycle ! ;D I'm also surprised the surface under the water wasn't slick ? :o Zieg, Glad your getting well , The road rash is easy to get but how did ya get the holes ? and I hope they heal easy for ya ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/09/15 at 10:43:53 687A687A77646B666D250 wrote:
Might have been slick. Didn't stop and get off the bike to check. My rules for water crossings: 1. Stay in the tire tracks. Evil algae resides in the middle and edges, no matter how safe those areas look. 2. Watch the bike(s) ahead of you for clues on what is going on. 3. If you are first across (or alone), and in doubt, get off and check it out. 4. Keep head up, keep speed up, do not brake, do not steer. 5. Just do it. The bike was filthy after that, so I took the opportunity to go down a favorite road of mine the next day. And washed it when I got home. http://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C02%5C09%5Cbikepics-2723216-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/09/15 at 22:09:41 Nice vids, looks like you're no more afraid of unpaved roads than me :) I'll be ineterested to check out thos saddle bags in person, I keep lusting after hard bags |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 02/10/15 at 04:01:05 Heh... looks like you need to have a pair of semi-knobby tires on there! Yeah Dual Sport! ;D ;D ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 02/10/15 at 04:19:01 44575B59525F4C583E0 wrote:
Jim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. One evening after the honeymoon, he was cleaning his motorbike. His wife was standing there watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks. "Honey, I've been thinking, now that we are married, I think it's time you quit riding. Maybe you should sell your bike". Jim gets a horrified look on his face. She says, "Darling, What's wrong?" Jim says, "For a minute there, you were sounding like my ex-wife" "EX WIFE!", she screams, "I didn't know you were married before!" "I wasn't!", he replies. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/18/15 at 15:16:21 Heh... looks like you need to have a pair of semi-knobby tires on there! Yeah Dual Sport! I'd love to have a do-it-all bike , most of the "adventure bike" are heavier than I want to ride in the mud with. So is there a bike that can run 75 on the interstate and still have a crawling gear for off road stuff without busting 350 lbs. ? A 450cc size with a Low gear and a High gear ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 02/18/15 at 17:24:43 514351434E5D525F541C0 wrote:
There are an awful lot of guys in love with the Kawasaki KLR650. And Suzuki and Kawasaki shared a 400 bike....Kawasaki's version was a dual sport and the Suzuki version was more street oriented with smoother and smaller tires. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 02/18/15 at 22:11:44 Gents: I have a KLR and it is a wonderful motorcycle. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions, I can offer a good amount of insight. Here is a recent pic. http://i57.tinypic.com/mjpyeb.jpg Best regards, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 02/19/15 at 03:20:01 I looked and the Suzuki is the DR400, the Kawasaki is the KLX400. They evidently are the same bike - different badging. Some years/models are true dual sport bikes with off/on road tires - other times they had smooth round street tires for Motard or Super Moto type riding (sliding around corners on the street). I rode a friends KLR650, and it is pretty tall and heavy to be considered an "off road" bike to be tossed around.....it is more of an adventure tourer that can be ridden on gravel roads, fire roads, single track lanes, and loaded up with travel gear. It is a bit taller and heavier (over 400 pounds with fuel) than anything I would want to try and do real "off roading" with. When I was young we would try and climb the steepest hills we could find......and I can't imagine trying to pull the KLR650 off the side of one of those hills. But the KLR 650 is a great, durable and very capable motorcycle for riding on or off the pavement, and touring through the woods, or desert, or back roads. If you want a dual sport you can throw around a bit easier....the 250 size bikes are fun - but highway speeds are pretty much limited to 60 mph on them. A 400 might be a good compromise. The Honda 450 would probably be a really good dual sport bike and it is not horribly big or heavy....although I had a neighbor with the motocross version and I could only touch the ground tippy- toe! And don't forget the Suzuki DR650 - it is a lot like the Savage but is more refined and has more HP. And lastly.....the KLX250 may be the most affordable, lightest and best at the off road stuff. It is capable of 65 mph according to this article, and if you look around you can find some that have been taken care of. http://www.dirtrider.com/features/kawasaki-klx250s-real-world-test/ http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/4894827397.html http://dayton.craigslist.org/mcy/4894827397.html |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/19/15 at 14:23:01 2D2E26302B262730420 wrote:
I have done a lot of damage to Thumper from riding "where the sidewalk ends". Gas tank mount, on my 3rd headlight shell, 3rd rear fender, broken 2 spokes, snapped muffler mount, blown rear shock.. and probably other things I can't remember. None of it from falling over, just the bouncing and jolts. I just have a hard time wondering where that "road" goes unless I go and look. And it IS a LOT OF FUN! That fellow on the Ural w/side car. He use to ride a Bergman 650 scooter! We have done a lot of dirt together. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/20/15 at 03:17:04 I am working on the routes. A couple things I need to know. It is possible that some of you "wonder tinkerers" have hopped up the performance of your machine at the cost of fuel efficiency. If your fuel range is under 100 miles, how far under? Does anyone have any special dietary needs that would influence the kind of eatery we lunch at? Kindly respond here.. or PM me if more appropriate :o And I will have a special gift ready for you when you arrive. Ya'll can fight over who gets to keep it when the fun is over. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/20/15 at 07:13:10 Thanks for working out the routes YGZ, not something I enjoy. Hopefully, the oversized tank will be ready, but I expect 100 miles between fill ups, and I have no special requirements. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/20/15 at 07:58:09 Thanks for doing the homework Youzguyz :) My motor is still stock and gets between 50 and 55 mpg @ 55-60 mph. I'm going for Longevity and best fuel economy with any change I make. [smiley=happy.gif] Dietary plans ... far as I know the only two things I can't eat are two of the things that most Mexican food have in them. But ... long as I can get a hamburger - anywhere is OK . Bell Peppers and Onions turn my hemorrhoids inside-out and might-as-well be flesh eating acid to my system. So , I might get a hamburger while every body else gets the Mexican Plate Lunch Special 8-). and thats OK ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/20/15 at 10:00:31 My Bike is stock, mostly, so I get 100+ from a tank I stay pretty low carb to keep my blood sugar in a good range, so I'm not into a lot of bread or pasta, but in most restaurants i can navigate the menu to meet my needs i'd love to have a KLR 650 or something similar |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 02/20/15 at 11:36:48 6A7C666974666A69130 wrote:
We give prizes away at these events now? :-? You guys from Texas always have to go and do everything up "BIG"! We are given little bits of ground beef up here and some crackers to thicken it up - you guys have pieces of steak in your chili! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/20/15 at 11:41:40 I make my chilli with ground beef, lots of ground beef :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/20/15 at 13:00:33 Pgambr About that KLR :-? do ya cruse it 70-75 ? After 400-500 miles a day are ya walking funny for a while ? Is low gear so low that you take off in second a lot ? When in High gear on the interstate do you still look ::) for High gear ? :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Blinky-FSO on 02/20/15 at 13:45:50 We are given little bits of ground beef up here and some crackers to thicken it up - you guys have pieces of steak in your chili! Dave, I assume you are referencing Cincinnati style chili. For those not familiar with this poor excuse for food, it is a thin gruel served three way, four way, or five way. And before you testosterone dripping young studs get all worked up, a three way is spaghetti noodles, chili, and shredded cheddar cheese. A four way adds either onions or red beans. A five way adds both onions and red beans. All are served with a package of oyster crackers. As a native Texan, I was truly offended that they served it on spaghetti and actually called it "chili." I did not, and do not care for it in the least. I had the opportunity to meet and speak awhile with the owners of the Gold Star Chili chain about 20 years ago. Their last name is Doad and they are from Jordan. Maybe Cincinnati chili is a Jordanian delicacy? Give me good old Tex-Mex chili any day of the week. Rant over, sorry to hijack the thread. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/20/15 at 14:27:25 I'm sorry you can't kill a hijack once it's started... ;) this "chilli" explains a lot to me, had an associate who said he made "chilli" with tomatoes. now I've been known to throw in a cup of salsa in to cool in it down or heat it up (besides it's fun to watch the tomato pieces sizzle) depending on my needs. but to stew tomatoes expressly for "chilli"? He was from back around there so must be a regional thing. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by wakosama on 02/20/15 at 18:29:48 So this is like a Savage rider get together in South TX? Like Houston, or more San Antonio. Since I just got one last week, I know nothing, so was wondering. Sounds like fun. Is there a secret handshake? I am realizing I must have spent ALOT of time setting up my last bike, even though I don't remember it. But this is my first cruiser. Maybe it's so different getting adjusted is strange. I still keep stepping straight down for the pegs instead of forward. This is a pleasant forum even with my abundant newbie questions. Very helpful. Nice. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/20/15 at 21:23:26 Wakosama wrote: So this is like a Savage rider get together in South TX? You can bet it is ! :) First one too. and the more Savages the better . Texas hill country area. We have been doing a yearly meet at the "Tail of the Dragon" NC/TN area sometimes two a year and still are. This year Texas is getting added in (Thank you: Youzguyz ;)) Back-up to the start of the thread , its a good read. Then sign on to meet us in April. So far we got a cabin full and a few in the campground but there is room for a lot more ! :) And "Welcome to the Savage Family" |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 02/21/15 at 03:47:36 554755474A59565B50180 wrote:
MM: I'll answer your questions and offer a bit of insight as well. The stock gearing on the KLR rides almost identical to savage. I added one tooth to the front CS and it helped tremendously. It lowered the rpms by about 350 or so. It cruise at 70 - 75 with no problem and can easily accelerate to 80 at any time. The top end is in the low mid 90s. The seat is not bad at all. As you can see I have a sheep skin cover which helps. I have done several 400 - 500 mile days with the most I have done in a go was 565. If I was going to do something like that I would recommend an airhawk though. Regarding the higher gear, a bit more would be nice; although, it is more comfortable in 5th with the bigger CS compared to the savage. Dave's assessment of the dual-sports was very accurate. The KLR is a single cylinder adventurer tourer. It has fairings that give you a lot of wind protections and comes with a 6 gallon tank. If you aren't interested in a KLR I would look at the DR. If wights 50 lbs less and has the same displacement. The drawbacks to the DR is the seat is notoriously awful and the tank holds the same amount as the savage. The DR is lighter and will go to more places compared to a KLR. The disadvantage to the KLR are the radiator shrouds will need to be protected with crash bars so expect to pay another $250 after you buy one. It WILL need a bit of engine work. The counter balance tension lever will need to be upgraded from the stock. I hate to say it; although, Kawa sells it with a time bomb it them. The added suspension is absolutely wonderful and I would describe it as almost necessary given the condition of our roads today. Also, it is a bit of a chore getting on it. They do sit up high and one usually has to use the foot control to hoist your other leg over. This will help a bit and if you have any questions feel free to post or PM. Best regards, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/21/15 at 09:44:39 that sounds pretty good to me, the KLR I mean, I already have a bike that you have to mount like a horse (the XS1100) and it weighs 600lb, the KLR would be a snap lol the Cincinnati chili is BS, as a southerner I can assure you REAL CHILI DOES NOT INCLUDE NOODLES Send your 'chili' cooks down to Texas and we'll educate those boys (likely they'll get strung up) welcome wakosama, hope to see you on the ride :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/21/15 at 16:15:50 6A515C4B5A564D4B5058554A390 wrote:
We give prizes away at these events now? :-? You guys from Texas always have to go and do everything up "BIG"! We are given little bits of ground beef up here and some crackers to thicken it up - you guys have pieces of steak in your chili! [/quote] Not so much a prize as a .. memento. Something they may need when I am not around, but I won't need even if I am, and won't need after they leave. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/21/15 at 16:24:04 6E7872766A787478190 wrote:
No secret handshake needed.. unless there is a beer in it... ;) If you can make it, you are certainly welcome to join us. Details are scattered through the messages. If you have questions, you should certainly ask them! It should be a good time and I am looking forward to meeting all these interesting fellows. Also a good opportunity to learn more about your motorcycle! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/21/15 at 16:27:07 051705171A09060B00480 wrote:
Versy, are you keeping track of the counts and such? As a ModSquad, can you modify the first posting with all the pertinent things? Thanks! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by pgambr on 02/21/15 at 16:30:42 31222427353232500 wrote:
I don't know when I'll be able to make it to TX; although, can you post a recipe? [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Best regards, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/21/15 at 17:07:28 Here is a picture from todays ride in the Hill Country. http://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/02/21/bikepics-2725711-800.jpg If you have a facebook account, you can see all the pictures I post up from my rides. They are public, so you don't need to be my "friend" to see them. https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/21/15 at 20:57:48 485B4C4D525F595B500F3E0 wrote:
and zieglarf is a maybe. although I haven't been reading closely. the cabins have bunks for 4, and room for 6. anyone else will need to rent another cabin or bring a tent. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/23/15 at 09:46:49 OK I have done what I can do figure out who is going, who will be in the cabin, and those that get a Bed. Please see the first post for the update. PLEASE let me know if not correct!! Also on the first post us a rather lengthy piece about the cabins, deposits, what is there, what is not, etc. BIGGY!! Bring your OWN LINEN if you have bunk bed. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/23/15 at 09:51:22 I have spent many hours chewing over what roads to take, where to stop, etc, etc. Here are the PROPOSED routes. Ain't nothing written in stone, but this can give you an idea of what I am planning for those that chose to follow me around. The reason for inbound/outbound splits is that Google maps only allows a certain number of drag points on a map.. and I tend to run out. ::) Saturday outbound: http://goo.gl/maps/2Uetn 112 miles Saturday inbound: http://goo.gl/maps/qmKyV 134 miles Sunday Three Sisters: http://goo.gl/maps/vwdkH 243 miles Monday outbound: http://goo.gl/maps/VvZ3u 130 miles Monday inbound: http://goo.gl/maps/I7Hlq 185 miles Comments or concerns are welcome. :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/23/15 at 10:13:15 Those all look like good rides to me! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/23/15 at 11:37:20 I would have to guess that for the half that aren't staying in the cabin or tents overnite, that we can meet at the HQ building in the mornings so you won't have to pay vehicle or entrance fees. Those in the cabin ($12 a night) have entrance fees included, but you'll need to pay your own vehicle fee ($5) I don't think they charge less for m/c's. I'll bring a cot and extra linens (just in case), a cooler and a coffee pot. Anything else? I don't cook, but I'm great at heating and/or burning things. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/24/15 at 14:52:30 Now that's some good thinking, I haven't stayed more than overnight in so long i don't even remember what things might be a good idea to bring, let's have some sorta list of 'useful stuff we should bring' for thise of us that're rusty at this, and maybe a list of 'stuff we could share' we can all volunteer to supply I don't exactly cook myself, i eat a lot of premade salad mix and meat ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/24/15 at 16:51:07 Being as there will be grill handy , I'll bring a grilling tool and a granny spoon ;). I tend to drink water or Mt.dew i have no need of drinking glass but I'll bet a coffee cup would be good to have. :). If we were to put some meat on the grill then a mess kit to eat the beans and slaw with might be good. 8-) I'll bring a back-pack , cot , sleeping bag and tent. The Savage might not seem so nimble on the way to and fro. ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/24/15 at 17:48:06 I have a sleeping bag, got that covered, need to get a mess kit, maybe a tin coffee cup |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by LANCER on 02/24/15 at 18:09:58 52414744565151330 wrote:
A used piston can work in a pinch |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/24/15 at 20:00:29 If ya don't get a mess kit .. we'll get some paper plates when we get something to load the grill with. :) But - I still like my mess kit :D . |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 02/25/15 at 00:18:39 I don't usually bring cookin' supplies, I just bring a tent, a pad and a bag... More often than not i'll have a bit of change to buy a cup of joe, and a few bills to buy a burger or two. I will probably only stay a day or two at the campsite, as it will take me two days to get there, and two days to get back.... leaving me 3 days to ride with you guys and make it a week total. Not that I need to set a limit of days.... just that a budget with the wife for the trip at the end of the season at the Dragon (aug/sep dragon run) has to be planned for also. I am hoping to meet MMR in Baton Rouge and then Columbus to meet up with other riders and continue to the camp grounds... :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/25/15 at 06:22:54 352631302F2224262D72430 wrote:
Verslagen. Things that maybe you can bring: Power strip, that might be needed if a lot of people have things they need to charge up. Tools.. if you have a reasonably compact set that you don't mind hauling along. (While I have tools, it is a 2 hour ride to the house and back if someone needs something). Lighter or some kind of fire stick. Stating the obvious: Everyone just needs to remember to bring what you need. Some things to consider: Meds, Chargers for phone or whatever, deoderant, comb/brush, other toiletries, towel. Just think of what you use on a normal day. And, you can always buy stuff you forget.. or don't want to haul. I will check out what is available at the convenience store just down the road, (firewood, ice, what else?) and where the nearest real grocery store is to pick up grilling food. I plan on hanging out on Saturday night for a cookout, story swapping, and mild imbibing of adult beverages. They throw non campers out at 10pm I think. Every place I can think of takes plastic, but cash works best for the Biker Bars if you are just getting a beer.. of which there will be a few. :P ATMs are everywhere.. but I never use them, so I don't know if you need to be a "local" to get cash. Anything else you want me to check on in the area? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/25/15 at 09:41:01 stating the obvious is good, that;s the stuff I tend to forget |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by atomikchicken on 02/25/15 at 10:59:20 So since I am new here and will be new to Texas shortly. Hello and since I am still looking for my thumper, can I bring my other scooter? I will be in the Killeen area. Anyone riding down from or passing through the area? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/25/15 at 12:08:52 283D262420222A21202A222C27490 wrote:
I don't see why not, we'll need a gofer. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 02/25/15 at 12:15:59 342238372A3834374D0 wrote:
check, check, check... lighter, I'll leave the fire stick at home this time. ;D I can bring a 2 man pop up tent, so MMR can leave his at home. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/25/15 at 20:56:46 Versey wrote : check, check, check... lighter, I'll leave the fire stick at home this time. Grin I can bring a 2 man pop up tent, so MMR can leave his at home. Thanks for the thought Versey :) but: I've got a two day ride just to get there , so I have to bring my tent anyway. I'm meeting OldRider in the Baton Rouge area at a camp ground Thursday evening . Then Friday we'll go on to South Texas ! :) If necessary I'll leave the cot. The tent fits under the headlight , backpack on the rear seat ,and sleeping bag hooked on the rear of the backrest on top of the rear box. Maybe the cot under my backpack and just in front of the backrest (haven't tried it yet) :-?. but the cot weights more than the tent. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 02/26/15 at 04:29:01 31243F3D393B333839333B353E500 wrote:
Sure.. come on down!! What are you riding now? Need to know: Will you be staying in Kerrville overnight? I think the current mini-cabin has all bunks filled, but 2 spots open on the floor. You can also camp with a tent, or find some other place to stay. What days do you plan on riding with us? Welcome aboard! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/26/15 at 11:17:21 54415A585C5E565D5C565E505B350 wrote:
Welcome (and welcome to Texas) come on down! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/26/15 at 18:32:46 Art I was looking at google map. If we leave Lafayette , La. 0900 ish , we should be in the Columbus area by 1400 ish (288 miles). Its about 185 miles from Columbus to Kerrville , so that would put us at Kerrville about dark. Is that fitting the way your picturing it ? Day one , Lynchburg to Lafayette is 596 miles. :-? By time I get back it will be oil change time again ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/26/15 at 19:21:37 That works fine for me if it's good for you, otherwisw we can adjust as you need I'm just taggin along here ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by atomikchicken on 02/27/15 at 01:48:47 I ride a 2009 Victory Vegas Eight Ball. I will camp out I think. Although that depends on the mosquitoes to some degree. I am not sure which days I will be down yet. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 02/27/15 at 08:04:08 That's quite a ride, bet it's sweet |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 02/27/15 at 15:36:56 I ride a 2009 Victory Vegas Eight Ball. With a bore and stroke of 101 x 102 mm ... you already have two thumpers in one ! ;D Sound like a nice ride. :) Truth be told .. most of us have a second bike . Fact is I KNOW I need at least one more ! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 09:15:09 Hello everyone. Thanks to MMRanch for guiding me here. I just read a bit so not sure I can make it, but if I can make it would you all accept a newbie to ride with ya'll? I was hoping to ride the 3 sisters last year but never did get the chance. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by atomikchicken on 03/03/15 at 09:24:57 Art Webb I realy like my Victory. My wife has a 2010 Hammer S. This was my first bike over 750cc. It is a great bike even at close to 65000 miles it still makes me smile. That said I miss simple- straightforward-singles. MMranch One bike is good, two bikes are better, 10 bikes.... exponential is good. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/03/15 at 11:40:25 424143585F565C505F310 wrote:
Sure.. newbie's are welcome! :D I will put you on the first message as a "maybe" When you get a better idea if you can make it, let us know and any details you have: Where ya staying: a spot in the cabin (looks like still room in there), or if you will be camping, or some other arrangement. When you are getting to Kerrville: (or what days you will be riding with us) You got questions? Ask 'em! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 12:01:18 Thanks youzguyz. I'm pretty sure I can get vacation time. Just need to worry about making sure bike is up to this trip. Verslagen if you read this, or if anybody else can tell me, I need to do the Versy cam tensioner. How can I get one? Other than that I just need a new rear tire and then I do not see why I should not be able to make it. Most I have ever ridden in one day is about 200 miles. I guess I could leave Houston Friday morning and be in Kerville 6-7 hours later. I think my cruising speed is around 60-65. I usually only do 70+ when in the HOV with no cars around. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/03/15 at 12:13:31 You can reach verslagen here: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1338489898 Instructions at bottom of first post. Last I heard: MMRanch is meeting up with old_rider by Baton Rouge. Art Webb is meeting up with both of them in Columbus, which isn't too far from Spring. You might want to see if you want to join that caravan on Friday, or just wander over on your own if you want to get in sooner. I will be out cruising around on Friday.. somewhere... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/03/15 at 12:14:41 5152504B4C454F434C220 wrote:
you've been pm'd |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/03/15 at 12:23:21 Well, loaded down the savage today took it for a 100 mile test ride.... not comfortable.......and leaking a bit....soooo... I'm testing the little ninja with a load tomorrow, I can adj. the shocks on it up higher yet, but it seems to be doing fine. I rode the ninja from the panhandle to the dragon, so I figure I can ride it to the sisters..... do they have a place there for photo ops?... or can we get three good lookin' sisters to stand next to us? ...well, they gotta be a little twisted too ::) ;) :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 13:22:20 Thanks Verslagen1. This makes my tenth post so I should be able to PM now. I tried to PM a thanks but system would not let me. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 13:24:59 Hey old rider. I don't know if we can find 3 sisters to accomodate you, but you can buy one of the t-shirts that says " I rode the 3 sisters!" |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/03/15 at 13:35:02 55565E48535E5F483A0 wrote:
There is one of those "Here is a picture of you making a fool of yourself" web sites. http://www.txmotofoto.com/ The guy sits on 337 and takes pictures of all the traffic. http://www.jwimaging.exposuremanager.com/g/1-16-2013cruiser__tourer&gallery_page=&gallery_all=&view=1&photo_page=4 5th row down.. yellow helmet. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/03/15 at 13:59:33 737072696E676D616E000 wrote:
Awwww...... was hoping there would be like a statue or some such....LOL... and if not....well.... some sisters would be nice! errr....maybe.... How BIG do they grow them gals in Texas? I'm a little fella...it could get scary. (This is one post the wife ain't gettin' to see) LOL :) But according to plan MMR and I should be getting near Columbus around noonish Friday..... If you can make it... the more the merrier! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/03/15 at 14:36:46 Yeah there are three or four "groups" of folks on the dragon now..... One of them holds a "vote for" on his site and if you win, you get a free photo from him. I was up for it in 2011 or 2013 I think (don't remember the year right off hand), and I believe Dave and his café thumper were up for it last year. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 14:48:11 I can probably do Columbus around noonish. Should be fun. I already spoke with the wife and she is cool with this. Now I just need to get the days off and get the bike ready for the ride. I guess I am about 70% in. I'll keep in touch. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/03/15 at 15:18:15 7C7F77617A777661130 wrote:
you got the 250 or the 500? I sorta miss my 500, but my hips just wouldn't tolerate it any more, more's the pity I'm still tempted sometimes to get another if we're meeting noonish, is anyone gonna want to eat? there's a few places to grab a bite here, depending on tastes |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/03/15 at 16:26:37 Art your singing to me ! ;D if we're meeting noonish, is anyone gonna want to eat? there's a few places to grab a bite here, depending on tastes Could it be something like a home-cooked style "Meat and two or three" ? or might that be too much to "take a ride on" ? :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/03/15 at 17:09:32 we have a pretty decent Tex Mex place, a less good Tex Mex 'all you can eat fajita buffet' that recently quit putting beef fajitas in the buffet, Shobels' is 'Murican food (you deserve pie), with a lunch buffet, though it can be crowded if you don't get there early a Chinese buffet, and the usual fast food suspects in the area (wahttaburger, taco smell, burger king (new) and a dairy cone, though you gotta eat outside there lol we used to have a Denny's, but they closed down due to not enough business (I once waited over 3 hours after ordering there, can't understand why no one gave them any buiseness) :P I think you'd like Schobels, if we get there before the rush. Onlt place i ever saw keeps a big chunk of cheese next to the pies (It's a german thing, apple pie with cheese) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/03/15 at 20:03:16 I'm guessing I would be hungry about then. Just about any place is OK with me as I probably will not eat too much for lunch (so I say). |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/03/15 at 20:33:18 Art Webb says: "you got the 250 or the 500? I sorta miss my 500, but my hips just wouldn't tolerate it any more, more's the pity I'm still tempted sometimes to get another" if we're meeting noonish, is anyone gonna want to eat? there's a few places to grab a bite here, depending on tastes[/quote] Nope to both... I have a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300.... great little machine.... water cooled, fuel injected, 4.5gal tank, averaging about 64 mpg (if i'm easy on throttle).... and with a custom rattle can Krylon paint job! http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/Ninja%20300/DealsGap2013ninja300b.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/04/15 at 02:41:10 61626A7C676A6B7C0E0 wrote:
Awwww...... was hoping there would be like a statue or some such....LOL... and if not....well.... some sisters would be nice! errr....maybe.... How BIG do they grow them gals in Texas? I'm a little fella...it could get scary. (This is one post the wife ain't gettin' to see) LOL :) [/quote] There aren't any girly statues for the twisted sisters roads. But I am SURE we can find 3 biker chicks (in a variety of sizes) at the Bent Rim Grill for a photo op.. that we can send to your wife. :o :-X There will be lots of places to stop for photos. Some will be planned (like Stonehenge II). Others, if you see something you want to take a picture of, pull over. I will figure out you are not there any more and loop back around. Could take a while if someone way in the back does that as the "where did he go?" effect will need to filter up to the front. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/04/15 at 02:42:33 3E3D352338353423510 wrote:
I like the look. Nice job! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/04/15 at 08:18:20 Those 300s are nice, so long as you didn't get saddled with the early model that had spotty injection My understanding is the power matches the 500, due to EFI VS Carbs, with the weight of the 250 (both of which are water cooled but carbed) LOVE the paint job, that is sweet! now if they'd put easily replacable real bars on them, and someone would make a footpeg lowering kit...... BTW, I have some Core Tech luggage that would fit that purrfectly (was on my 500) in black, if you might be interested, saddlebags and tail bag :D Re how big we grow the gals in texas, thay come in all sorts of sizes, from 'I'd be afraid I'd break her' to 'She could likely kick my butt' |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/04/15 at 20:39:04 40554E4C484A424948424A444F210 wrote:
Maybe you can help AC, I picked up a vegas headlight with 2 bulbs. H11 on top and H8 on the bottom, which one is the highbeam? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by atomikchicken on 03/04/15 at 23:29:51 verslagen1 the H11 on top is the low beam. Here is a link to a parts fiche. http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/p/Victory?aribrand=VIC#/Victory/V09AB26%2f%2fGB26%2f%2fLB26_VEGAS%2f%2fVEGAS_8_BALL%2f%2fVEGAS_LOW_ALL_OPTIONS_%282009%29/ELECTRICAL%2c_HEADLIGHT%2c_8_BALL_-_V09AB26_ALL_OPTIONS/66274/66300 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/15 at 07:26:19 5F4A515357555D56575D555B503E0 wrote:
Thanks 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/05/15 at 11:50:00 Yesterdays practice run.... Ninja is fine, maybe need to re-arrange the sleeping bag upfront....it rode ok, but air got under the first layer of plastic causing it to blow up like a balloon, it stayed on but started elevating a bit. It does however provide a nice wind break. Me... well after 280 miles, i'm a mess.... LOL... maybe a back brace will help. I stopped for 2 hours after 140 miles... maybe I can break it down into 100 mile stops for like 20 min break... I have a month to practice.... ;D 8-) Art.... I have cortech bags and a Kuryachn big bag.... here is my setup... http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/Ninja%20300/Ninja300%20ready2b.jpg http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/Ninja%20300/Ninja300%20ready%201b.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/05/15 at 11:57:25 Ah, the setup I have is similar, but all cortech so the tailbag is smaller just thought I'd offer, in case you were in the market your back objected? my back bitches more about the S40, it was my hips and sometimes knees on the Ninja 100miles at a go is pretty much the limit of the stack savage tank, so..... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/05/15 at 11:58:10 I think there is a motorcycle under there.. somewhere.... :-/ |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/05/15 at 12:06:49 There will be rest stops during the day rides. A lot more than what you guys are going to do on the trip in! Then again, the day rides will be a little more tiring.. more hills, turns, critters.. I am a bit concerned that ya'll will be in shape for the Saturday ride after battering your bodies all day Friday! :o We shall see!! and can adjust to the needs of the many.. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/05/15 at 12:26:09 Well, it depends on the temps for the sleeping bag.... I do have a zip up lightweight blanket thingie... LOL :) And its snowing in Texas now.... what will it be doing in a month? If its anything like here on the panhandle, Tuesday night it was in the high 50's, tonight it is supposed to be in the high 30's.... but the daytime temps are in the 60's and 70's. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/05/15 at 12:40:29 You guys are starting to scare me a little. My longest ride so far is about 200 miles and my backside was numb by the end of the day. Also, I've only ridden with a backpack on or a small gym bag on the back seat. i guess I'll need to figure something out. No worries. We shall figure it out. (We? What am I, the queen of England?) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/05/15 at 13:06:59 roll everything you can up in your bedroll, like the drovers did back in the day, and bugee to your backrest / rear fender |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/15 at 13:11:25 67646C7A616C6D7A080 wrote:
:-? put the bag on the tank and lay on it. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/05/15 at 14:05:43 Ok, did some quick research.... almost every site agrees, temps are usually in the mid to upper 70's to low 80's during the day, and hover from mid to upper 50's nighttime.... needless to say... chilly nights, warm days. Looks like historically spotty showers, mostly in the mornings and evenings. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/kerrville-tx/78028/month/335918?monyr=4/01/2015 Haven't tent camped for awhile (like 12 years), so i'm going to do a couple days next week of riding long distance out and back... and spending the night in the tent in the backyard... ROFL... I think i'm spoiled, so i'm going to find out "how spoiled" I've been over the last 10 years..... I remember as a young man (mid 20's) just riding with a backpack and sleeping on picnic tables in local parks......good times.... and if it rained...well usually slept in the parks pavilions, or the bathrooms....not so good....LOL but dry. :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/05/15 at 14:12:58 5457554E49404A4649270 wrote:
If opportunity presents, you might want to see how much you can do before you have to do it! Ain't nobody saying you have to come in with the bunch meeting in Columbus. You could leave earlier, do slower roads, and take more breaks. I have a spare AirHawk seat cushion and could meet you part way Friday if that would help you. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/05/15 at 14:38:40 LOL, getting closer to the time, so i'm experimenting.... i'm thinking april is not going to be one of their biggest tourist times.... so if worse comes to worse I could rent a cabin also.... I just want to make the trip memorable LOL.... and of course have some braggin' rights if i'm toughing it out.... Anyone going to do the "daily news letter"? I'll bring my tablet, just in case.... but usually its the new guys chore, only since this is going to be the first annual sisters run.... maybe a coin toss? ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/05/15 at 19:08:25 AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ?????????????????? :P What's a "Tablet " ? :-? Where is OldFeller when ya need em ? ;D Google says its about 1100+ miles for me ::) one way ! , so don't any of ya'll short ride folks go dropping out on us . :) Just put a back-brace on (or Duck-Tape + Card-Board) and enjoy the road ! ;) I think the Korean war was still going on the year I met mom face to face. :D Just Praise-The-Lord , and Twist-The-Throttle ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/05/15 at 19:28:50 A tablet is what you take when your back hurts!!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/05/15 at 19:33:38 Thanks for the Back-up Springman --- That's exactly what I though it was ! ;D Only 6 weeks from today ! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by atomikchicken on 03/05/15 at 19:37:25 Put your gear in a box and ship it to the camp ground office. Then ride with just your snivel gear on board. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/05/15 at 19:41:39 Thanks youzguyz. I don't know how to reply directly in the box where you commented, but thanks. If the weather will clear up a bit I will try to do a few longer rides and load the bike down a bit to see how it goes. Sore butt or not though, I want to ride the sisters. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/05/15 at 19:45:30 I feel ya MMRanch. My back give me trouble on occasion and then its the chiro and some tablets. I'm well versed there. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/05/15 at 19:46:40 Looks like atomichiken has a heck of an idea. Hmmm? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/05/15 at 21:18:22 5053514A4D444E424D230 wrote:
Might be a good idea at that on the numb butt thing, it helps to occasionally put your feet on the passenger pegs, it changes the seat - butt relationship, and takes the pressure off your tailbone for a while i also find it easy to stand up on the rear pegs and totally unload the ol sit bones |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/05/15 at 21:21:25 2B382F2E313C3A38336C5D0 wrote:
:-? put the bag on the tank and lay on it. ;D[/quote] this actually does work, or it did with my tank bag on my first Ninja 500 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/05/15 at 21:23:38 On the write up thing, I just wanna warn you fellas that i am not good with stuff like that I'm willing enough, but I think I've had Alzheimer's my whole life lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/05/15 at 22:25:02 74617A787C7E767D7C767E707B150 wrote:
Would be nice.... but um... its going to take me and MMR two days to get there.... so we needs to camp on the way. And I am not sure how long i'll stay.... so I might need my tent on the way back also. I will be traveling the interstate mostly on the way there and back.... and I really don't like to pitch a tent in the rain.....when a hotel is close by.... but I will.... maybe....LOL ;D P.S. I'm a cheap ol' fart by nature.... besides... i'm saving up for the fall dragon run with the wife.....so I figure i'l have to have about a zillion bucks for that one. ::) 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/06/15 at 03:48:55 6D6E6C777079737F701E0 wrote:
Press the "Quote" button if you want to copy what some one says, then type below it. .. at least that is how it looks for me. Just let me know (here or PM) if you want to meet me part way on 04/17. We can figure a place to join up and I will bring the spare Air Hawk. I rode to work this morning. It was COLD (about 30), but at least it was dry. Hope to bust out of here around noon and get a decent ride in today.. and tomorrow.. as rain hits again Sunday. Geeezzzzz >:( BUT, freezing temps and rain COULD mean a great wild flower crop this year! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/06/15 at 07:11:31 Quote:
Same here ::) OldRider If we're going East on the same day then you don't have to bring a tent ? :-? I figured I'd leave ... ::) ... maybe ??? Monday or Tuesday ??? :-? Don't know if ya'll have discovered it yet , but ; when the rear picks up extra weight , then it's good to put some of the weight on the front tire. Something like the cot or tent (small heavy things) tied to the triple tree under the headlight is a good thing . :) Be careful to keep the weight OFF the front fender. The front tire still needs to freely jump up and down sometimes. "Just ,"what has worked good in the past" --- Thats why the "Old Harleys and Triumphs had their TOOL bags hanging up there (some of them needed lots of TOOLS) ;D, ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/06/15 at 09:24:58 something else I need, a tool kit for the bike |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/06/15 at 15:15:05 23352F203D2F23205A0 wrote:
Press the "Quote" button if you want to copy what some one says, then type below it. .. at least that is how it looks for me. Just let me know (here or PM) if you want to meet me part way on 04/17. We can figure a place to join up and I will bring the spare Air Hawk. I rode to work this morning. It was COLD (about 30), but at least it was dry. Hope to bust out of here around noon and get a decent ride in today.. and tomorrow.. as rain hits again Sunday. Geeezzzzz >:( BUT, freezing temps and rain COULD mean a great wild flower crop this year! :D [/quote] Thanks youzguyz. I really wanted to ride this morning also but I have been freezing all week long and so figured I would just take a ride tomorrow. I appreciate the offer to meet up with me on my ride in. I do not want to be a bother so let me get back to you on that. I will try to do seat raise mod and see how that feels first. Thanks again though for the offer. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/06/15 at 19:42:31 I'm taking a ride tomorrow - even if its only twice around the yard ! [smiley=happy.gif] The Weather person is claiming "near 60 degrees and sunshine" :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/07/15 at 16:28:59 Checking some routes.. OK.. not this way.. :-? http://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/03/07/bikepics-2729139-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/07/15 at 21:23:48 no pontoons? ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/07/15 at 22:03:19 Today I put in the 45/145 jets and the raptor cut-off valve, then took the S-40 for a ride. about 30 miles round trip. :) picked up some ZDDP to change oil with at Auto Zone ... That's where it started ! ::) The ZDDP was only $17.99 but I needed $20.oo worth of something so I could get my Auto Zone card credited toward my 5th free $20.oo. So I started looking at OIL. Anybody tried the "Castrol Edge 5w50" yet ? Or am I to be the First ? It brags about being "Longer Lasting" I suspect anything with 16oz of ZDDP in it will be OK. I'll change oil next week. After warming-up the motor good I found the highest idle with the mixer screw out 2.5 turns and the motor pulls strong at higher RPM and is smother at the "Low speed in High Gear" stuff (2000 rpm in 5th gear seems softer pluses) No pictures , but had a nice ride ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/08/15 at 07:26:08 485A485A57444B464D050 wrote:
does it say 'energy conserving' or anything like that on the bottle? if not, it's probably ok, so long as you add the ZDDP if it does say that, don't use it, unless you like doing clutches |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/08/15 at 07:33:31 67756775786B6469622A0 wrote:
MM......Why not just buy the Shell Rotella T? We know it works. I looked that Bob the Oil guy site. It sounds like the ZDDP will be OK based on this comment: Castrol EDGE with SPT 5W-50 certainly meets the engine protection and performance requirements of the Ford spec for the GT 500. The one part of the specification that is not met is the maximum requirement for phosphorus in the motor oil. This is to address long term catalyst and emission system control protection. Castrol EDGE SPT 5W-50 is boosted with antiwear additive to ensure protection in older flat cam and tappet design engines. Raising the antiwear also raises the phosphorus in the formulation. However - this is a car oil and is not a motorcycle oil, and it may have friction modifiers that make it bad for your clutch based on the following comment from Castrol: Details on our formulations are of course proprietary to Castrol. However in moving to GF-5 we used high quality synthetic base oils as in GF-4. Changes were made in the additives where detergent balances and our exclusive dispersant technology were employed along with state of the art friction modifiers to achieve new levels of fuel economy and superior sludge control performance. I wouldn't use the Castrol in my motorcycles.....might work great in your car. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Oldfeller on 03/08/15 at 08:23:42 0B190B19140708050E460 wrote:
What brand of ZDDP? And you certainly don't put in 16oz of anybody's ZDDP in a 2 quart sump on a Savage. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/08/15 at 21:02:46 Friction modifiers ... I'll save the "EDGE oil" for the car. :) I've got some Rotella in the shop I'll use it . So how much of the ZDDP should I put in ? http://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and-transmission-fluid/engine-additive-and-cleaner/hy-per-lube-zinc-replacement-additive/416399_0_0/ its the only ZDDP they had . ::) Is there any such thing as too much ? Actually I wouldn't know anything about ZDDP if I had not read about it here. But it does say on the bottle about the "Flat Tappets "needing extra and to use 1 bottle with 5 Qt. oil change. For $18 + tax a bottle maybe I should make it last for two changes ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/08/15 at 21:36:03 rotella, unlike other oils, already has a fair bit of ZDDP in it, but I think there's a thread in the tech section with mixing ratios for those that want that extra peace of mind |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/09/15 at 05:05:31 4D5F4D5F52414E4348000 wrote:
Well....I would not use the Hy-Per Zinc Replacement. It has no zinc or phosporus in it.....it is friction modifiers and should not be used in a wet clutch. I would take it back. Order some Redline Zinc....and put 1 oz. per quart in the Rotella T. Following is a quote form a post on "Bob is the Oil Guy", one fellow emailed the manufacturer and they said not to use it in a motorcycle with a shared sump (wet clutch). "I've got 5 bottles of this in my basement. When I emailed the company about using it in a shared sump bike they said not to. I've used it in my mustang and truck with no noticeable running differences or fuel economy increases. They told me it's sone kind of polymer blend that coats metal creating a super slick surface." Buy the Redline ZDDP....one 16 oz bottle will do 8 oil changes in the Savage. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RED-81403/ |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/09/15 at 07:17:25 OK :) So Now its off to a different parts store ! ;) Buy the Redline ZDDP....one 16 oz bottle will do 8 oil changes in the Savage. Thanks Guys ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/11/15 at 04:28:05 5E4C5E4C41525D505B130 wrote:
MM....I was wrong. I mix to get about 1,400 ppm of ZDDP...which requires 2 oz. of the Redline for each "gallon" of oil. That makes the Redline ZDDP 16 oz bottle good for 16 oil changes.....use 1 oz. for the 2 quarts in the Savage oil change. If you mix the 4 oz. per gallon (2 oz. per oil change) you will get 1,856 ppm of ZDDP...which is a bit on the high side. I have noticed that once I open the bottle of Redline.....after a few months there is a settlement of a white substance on the bottom of the bottle. No amount of shaking would get it back into suspension - then I found if I put the bottle in hot water for a bit....it would go back into suspension when I shook the bottle. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/11/15 at 08:35:44 Thanks Dave , So what's the down side of too much ZDDP ? and is it going to flow out when I drain the oil or accumulate with the next oil I put in ? Right ! :-? how is Dave sposed to know ? But what do ya think ? I saw some of that stuff at the parts place that advertised to soak-into-the-metal like hand lotion into the skin (looked like a good idea , till I though of the clutch plates). |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/11/15 at 08:48:02 I am sorry this has turned into an oil thread....but here is some data I found: And keep in mind for comparison with the oils below, that earlier oil industry testing has found that above 1,400 ppm, ZDDP INCREASED long term wear, even though break-in wear was reduced. And it was also found that ZDDP above 2,000 ppm, started attacking the grain boundaries in the iron, resulting in camshaft spalling. So, no matter what zinc fans might “believe”, there is such a thing as "too much of a good thing". One fellow compared it to adding a couple of teaspoons of sugar in your COKE.....not a good thing! It came from this document....which also has a lot of information for which oils have good reports for low wear. (Remember....these may not be oils suitable for wet clutches - and that a lot of the racing oils do not have the additives for normal oil change intervals...racing oil is often changed after a few runs). http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=35836 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/11/15 at 18:00:15 Thanks for the education. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/11/15 at 22:13:22 My Bike is ready to GO ! I had thoughts of taking the Harley because its 1150 miles one way --- but the S-40 is running "GREAT" . My little BlackBerry has its' long legs on , fresh oil , valves set at .003" is a stiff pass but .002" passes easy , Michelin Commander II rear has only 9000 miles on it and the front Shinko Tour Master was new last fall . I was ridding today and noticing the speedometer/GPS speed relationship. When the Speedometer reads 50mph the GPS indicates 58mph , but it still will gain speed (5th gear) up the same hill that my S-10/2.5L truck would only roll over the top of at 45mph. no matter how fast I hit the bottom of it. Still don't know what Fuel mpg is , its only been 84 miles since my first fill-up with the 45/145 jets in (stock breather), it pops a little on deceleration --- but it always has . ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/12/15 at 03:37:35 7D6F7D6F62717E7378300 wrote:
Most excellent!!! :D .. and very happy you are bringing the LS650 instead of the .. ummm.... Hardley Riddensome. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/12/15 at 16:18:19 doing my oil change today too Note: if'n you buy the K&N oil filter it does NOT come with a new o ring, hope the old one seals properly, it did the oil and discovered I didn't have enough oil, so gotta buy some more later, not about to start it without it being full to double check the seal gotta check those pesky valves soon I was burning roads today, too, prior to oil change gotta love the new shield |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/15/15 at 19:07:03 I took a 100 mile ride yesterday about 80 being highway miles. I thik riding the 270 or so miles to Kerrville should not be too difficult stopping every 100 miles or so. Riding speed was betwee 60 and 70 most of the way. I averaged 45 mpg. Not the best mpg. Looking forward to the 3 sisters, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/17/15 at 04:01:49 4447455E59505A5659370 wrote:
Tagging you as "in" on the first post. :D Keep us informed on the details as you know them! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/17/15 at 04:25:30 Cabin has 4 beds (2 bunks) and total capacity is 6. So far, I am only showing 3 in the cabin for sure: Verslagen, Art Webb - claimed a Bed MMRanch has a cot and a tent if he has to be thrown outside. Any other takers on Cabin space? I nobody speaks up, I may just have to invade.. :o BTW: Wildflower season has JUST started.. and it looks like it will be a big one! For those of you on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasbluebonnetsightings (Thumper is down there a ways with a report. Not a very good picture though .. :( ) Or, on my page: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof What does this mean to us? Well.. it could change some of the routes. If it is a really bumper crop year, the Willow City Loop will be a parking lot of cars. People aren't suppose to stop and take pics.. but.. what can you do? Fortunately, most of the roads we will be on, most people don't even know they are there! ;D Also, the pollen might effect some. Bring your allergy meds!! And.. the SMELL. Yeah, I like the smell. but, there have been years when it was hard to breathe it was so heavy. Ever walk past someone with too much perfume on? Yeah.. like that.. :o |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/17/15 at 04:46:43 I have always wanted to see the Bluebonnets....after hearing Laurie Lewis sing this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bRwskEg5wA [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bRwskEg5wA[/media] |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/17/15 at 21:30:13 Dave Jump on that little Ninja (OldRider is bring his Ninja) and go with us ... The Logistics are already taken care of ! ;) First night stay at my house (OldFeller's room ;D) ... Then its mostly interstate all the way. :) When will ya get a better chance to take a "Three Day Cruse " ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/18/15 at 03:45:33 MM....I just can't get away that long. A few years ago we were down to 4 day work weeks and I could have done it. This year we are really busy and we are all working like crazy to keep up. If you have noticed, on just about all or our trips I have to be satisfied by making them long weekend trips.....I leave Wednesday night after work and then go back home on Sunday. I can get a couple of days in a row of work in the summers - but not much more. And if I was going to ride that far.....it would be on the Honda ST1100 that now has fresh tires and brake pads! I would come if there was any way I could do it....I just can't get away that long. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/18/15 at 07:16:29 Dave The semi-retirement "Ranch" life don't pay really good but it is flexible . ;) So its ------ Money or Time , Just like its always been :-/ . 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/18/15 at 09:35:14 too bad you can't make it Dave I had to take vacation time to make it work, myself |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/18/15 at 14:26:50 If only three on in the cabin... I will jump in on it also. I'll still bring my tent, just incase...and anyway i'm not sure exactly what i'm going to do afterward...LOL... I might do a little traveling...not sure yet... :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/22/15 at 18:47:22 .and anyway i'm not sure exactly what i'm going to do afterward...LOL... I might do a little traveling...not sure yet... :-? Old Rider You going to be able to go home after ridding the sisters ? ::) Hay !!! I'll buy ya a 1/2 rack of RIB'S if we go through Memphis . ??? we can go see more of Texas ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/24/15 at 02:47:53 Getting closer.. Road out to Leakey today on the proposed Sunday route. but didn't have time for the sisters.. (had to get home). Ya'll ready for some Texas hills? http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C03%5C24%5Cbikepics-2732290-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/24/15 at 07:00:11 Ya'll ready for some Texas hills? I'm ready for some Texas Hills ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/24/15 at 15:09:13 I really ought to check the valves (4500 miles) other than that I just need to buy some stuff |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/24/15 at 15:25:07 still hammering stuff together but I'm really wanting to go. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/25/15 at 20:06:46 Check list : Sleeping bag Cot Tent Two changes of cloths Feel like I'm forgetting something ? Chair is too big with everything else , maybe a little 3 legged stool ? :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/26/15 at 04:20:30 1D0F1D0F02111E1318500 wrote:
You forgot your Mountain Dew supply! Also....quart of oil for the long haul. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/26/15 at 07:50:04 534153414C5F505D561E0 wrote:
Phone & Charger for it Meds I just think of what I use in the course of a day.. and decide if I need to haul it, buy it, or do without it. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/26/15 at 13:56:32 LOL, I always over pack. I have: Mini-compressor/light and air guage Can of fix-a-flat Tire Plug a hole kit Tool Kit/w a few extras Emergency medical kit Extra bungies Flashlights x2 (sometimes I bring a windup emergency one that has a radio) Plastic garbage bags (to cover in rain) Rain gear Chaps/w liner Cold gear (face cover, ear muffs, brown cotton gloves) 3 sets of clothes personal bath stuff/w meds. flip flops (shower) either a laptop or tablet (couple of spare flashdrives) camera (finepix 700) gps (garmen) This time i'm adding 2 person tent (just in case) 40 degree sleeping bag and pad AND i'm looking for one of those 3 person fishin' stools. I hope I remembered everthing.... i'd hate to get to texas and have to drive back to get something... LOL... :o ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/26/15 at 14:38:44 probably goes without saying, sleepwear maybe swim trunks if the weather is nice and we spot a good swimmin hole? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/26/15 at 15:13:19 Gosh ? :-[ Did I ever under pack ! ::) ..................................... At least I've got a few good list to review . flash light and phone charger is always in the rear box Extra oil and 20 oz of gas is always in lower saddlebag foul weather gear and extra bolts lives in upper saddlebag gps (garmen) ride in the handlebar bag when it not needed. I need to add the large trash bag and put some "Ride-on" in the tires . and find my three-legged-stool ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Rylee on 03/26/15 at 16:58:30 Any chance of jumping in on this last minute. I'd have to hammer out a trailer for the bike since it's a 1400 mile trip for me 1 way. But I think I can manage the time off. As busy as I've been I could use a few days with fellow bikers on some good terrain. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/26/15 at 19:02:32 1A5842404944492B0 wrote:
welcome as far as I'm concerned no one mentioned this, but April showers so maybe the textile riding gear might be good, for water resistance |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 03/26/15 at 19:02:42 3D7F65676E636E0C0 wrote:
If you can manage the friday till tuesday with 2 travel days you can come with me. I'm loading mine into the truck and 2 should fit, but trailer would be easier. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/27/15 at 06:28:06 53110B09000D00620 wrote:
You bet!! I've added you to the list on the first post, which has been reordered based on likeliness of attendance... more or less. Please let us know your intention for sleeping accommodations so we fight over cabin space in a civilized manner! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Rylee on 03/27/15 at 08:03:25 Yeah I spoke too soon. Brought it up to the wife last night and was met with an angry face. Then quickly reminded of the conference she has that very weekend while being scorned for my inability to remember important stuff she is involved with. Now not only am I not going to be able to attend but I have to do damage control because I forgot. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/27/15 at 08:27:25 35776D6F666B66040 wrote:
I suggest...........Flowers. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/27/15 at 09:30:02 Or dinner and a movie.... preferably a romantic comedy.... ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/27/15 at 16:02:58 My wife likes romantic comedy s too , smart move ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/27/15 at 16:26:00 195B41434A474A280 wrote:
Welllll. that will learn ya. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission!!! Then again.. disappearing for a few days might be a bit tough to get forgiveness on. This is HER conference. She gets to go ... and you .. what? Stay home and take care of kids, pets, etc?? Just kidding.. Sorry you can't make it.. and I have removed you from the first post.. :( |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/28/15 at 12:26:52 Sucks Rylee, hope she cools down soon |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 03/29/15 at 03:57:43 152E2334252932342F272A35460 wrote:
This is Texas.. these are Bluebonnets. (Taken on my ride yesterday) Lookin' forward to meeting ya'll!!! http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/03/29/bikepics-2733303-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 03/29/15 at 07:26:22 The weather in middle TN. was sunny with a cold "North" wind yesterday and this morning 24 deg. Makes me wonder why I didn't stay in ElPaso when I got out of the Army ? Enjoy it and we'll join ya in a couple weeks ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 03/29/15 at 21:07:12 I didn't ride today even though it was a beautiful sunny day here in Houston. But I did ride yesterday which was also a great day. I bought a sleeping bag, my new rear tire has arrived, I did the seat mod and I think the cam chain tensioner is good for at least a couple thousand more miles. Just need to get rear tire mounted and figure out just how to strap things down. Getting anxious. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/29/15 at 21:55:31 I still gotta buy some stuff, but i have next week off, so that gives me some time |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Wolfe on 03/30/15 at 10:50:16 I would love to do this wish i were closer. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/30/15 at 21:46:37 We'd love to have you, Wolfe, too bad it doesn't work for you |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 03/30/15 at 22:32:26 LOL, went to the travel section of wally world to get newer personal travel items..... haven't been out since my "incident" :) Oh man.... got me a seven day "pill dispenser", gads... am I gettin' old or what? I figured I would have about 20 more years before I bought one of these things! :o ::) Bought a new magnesium fire starter thing.... just because it was kewl... and a newer emergency kit for the road. Going to camp out in the yard for a few nights this week, for practice... but hopefully I will have a cabin spot :-/ 8-) I have fashioned a cushion for my tushie.... but since I put a 'T' shirt over the pad, it slides a bit... maybe i'll sew on some of that cabinet no slip stuff.... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 03/31/15 at 05:30:49 21222A3C272A2B3C4E0 wrote:
Careful with the Mrs. Mine takes it personal when I camp out at home and try a new sleeping bag or mattress. Somehow she forgets about the last 364 days we spent sleeping together this year....and focuses on the 1 night I wanted to sleep outside! :o |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/31/15 at 17:10:24 I tried walmart for a mess kit: theirs were crap, gonna have to hit up Academy i guess going to Austin sometime this week to see if cycle gear has any gear I like in my size, too still need to do valve check / adjust, and can't find the thing in the tech section where it tells what other model's timing covers fit the S40, oh well |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 03/31/15 at 17:11:57 605B5641505C47415A525F40330 wrote:
Careful with the Mrs. Mine takes it personal when I camp out at home and try a new sleeping bag or mattress. Somehow she forgets about the last 364 days we spent sleeping together this year....and focuses on the 1 night I wanted to sleep outside! :o [/quote] Invite her to join you, then when she says no, it was her decision to sleep apart ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/01/15 at 08:09:20 Invite her to join you, then when she says no, it was her decision to sleep apart that trick works for me on a regular basis ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/01/15 at 12:30:26 I have no problem with that.. I have been sleeping on the couch or in the lazy-boy for the last year and a half because of the back thing. Its not as comfortable as it used to be, so i'll be changing back to the bed soon....as the pain doesn't ease up. Can't wait till june to get my density check and PET scan. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/01/15 at 12:52:12 041604161B08070A01490 wrote:
I do offer that she can come outside with me....but she has hip and back problems. I bought her a Sleep by Number bed last year.....and she doesn't want to sleep outside when she knows she will be a lot more comfortable inside. Unfortunately that doesn't stop her from taking it personally. I try to tell her that I don't have a villa by the ocean or a cabin in the woods, and my little trailer in the driveway is the best I can do for my "weekend getaway". |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/01/15 at 13:52:44 Went to wallyworld yet again and got me one of those "slim single" air mattresses... ones made for a cot...(my sponge mat didn't do so well) It should work for me... setting up the tent again tonight, just for fun. Might respray it with waterproof again, I still have a bit left in the can. We have a couple of opossums that hang out in the yard every once in a while, wonder what they think of my tent.... LOL. ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/01/15 at 15:39:49 Looks like you're going to be well prepared Old Rider. I look forward to chatting with you and MMRanch that are taking such long rides to get here. From what I have read about the 3 twisted sisters and the Hill Country in general I think it will be well worth it. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/01/15 at 19:19:43 LOL, oh i'd prefer a cabin slot...(so if one is there I will take it, rain or no).... but i'm testing my stamina, and will be tenting on the way there anyway. Hey MMR! How big is that tent your bringing and how fast can we set it up? I set my 2 person up in like 10 minutes....but the RV place charges PER tent so if we can just set up one, we get by on the cheap! :) Oh, the wife thinks i'm nutz..... but I love her anyway :) Looking forward to meeting you folks too! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/01/15 at 20:23:19 I bought a 8 x 10 that I can stand-up in . I put it up once but need to do it again then spray it with water proofing. I'll time myself next time ??? :) Last year Dave had one like it that Kent and me shared with 2 cots in it . It was just about as good as a cabin. It rained and leaked a little. but it packs up into a small package (concerning how big it is) Its a " Liberty Trail 3 ". says it sleeps 5 --- but I know two cots fit in it easy. Old Rider That first day's ride is almost 600 miles , we're meeting at Wopper-World and going to the camp ground together. I guess it does't matter which tent we use but just paying for one makes good since to me ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/01/15 at 21:45:19 well Cycle gear didn't pan out, guess I'll have to explore other options for needed gear also didn't get valves adjusted, my fool feeler gauges seem to have run off somewhere |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/01/15 at 21:48:08 6C575A4D5C504B4D565E534C3F0 wrote:
I do offer that she can come outside with me....but she has hip and back problems. I bought her a Sleep by Number bed last year.....and she doesn't want to sleep outside when she knows she will be a lot more comfortable inside. Unfortunately that doesn't stop her from taking it personally. I try to tell her that I don't have a villa by the ocean or a cabin in the woods, and my little trailer in the driveway is the best I can do for my "weekend getaway".[/quote] Sorry to hear that, some ladies can be a bit insecure about stuff like that When Jeanne's CPap would keep me up at night, she would get in a snit if I went and slept on the floor Or even turned around in bed (head to feet) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/02/15 at 05:25:10 LOL, my tent is one of those 7X7's 4' tall in the center... but its actually more like 6'2" square and a little over 3' tall in the center. It's a bit "snug" with an air mattress and your feet will rub the tent. With just me in it I always turn my bag catty cornered makes for a better fit. It won't be a "race" to set up... I was just thinking about time because of darkness, I always hate setting it up in the night. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/02/15 at 05:45:12 When I was ScoutMaster for 10 years I used the same tent the whole time. It was a 7' x 7' x 52" --- well built but it packed up as big as the new 8' x 10' x 72" ... or bigger ! :-? I still got it too. I'll practice setting it up next week ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/02/15 at 09:57:51 old_rider: Are you taking a video camera? We never had any video's from an outing of the Savage Members. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by wakosama on 04/02/15 at 16:05:12 Waited until the last minute. But I can't make it this time. Family and work, and the bike is still too new, no gear and all that. I need more time to get it ready for more than around town. Thank you for considering me. I hope you all have a wonderful, and safe time, good weather, and great food. Be well... Tom |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/02/15 at 16:44:54 3F2923273B292529480 wrote:
Sorry to hear that.. :( Maybe this will turn into an annual.. or whenever.. kind of event, so there is always a "next time" And if you are just heading this way and want to ride some Hill Country, I'll be out there and ready to roll! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/02/15 at 20:39:59 sorry to hear that, but I feel you on the gear, i just dropped an embarrassing amount of money on waterproof boots and gloves, this being April (April showers bring May flowers) so I wouldn't be the whiny guy not wanting to ride in the rain after others traveled 1000 miles or more to come ride with us I needed the gear anyway though, riding in Chuck Taylors isn't really smart ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/03/15 at 13:45:48 Opened garage door, moved things around to make working room, took rear wheel off bike, drove to repair shop, waited for tire to be mounted and balanced, drove back home, all in 2 hours. Put wheel back on bike, took 2 hours. Yeah that was fun. Oh well, I think I am ready. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/03/15 at 13:51:35 now you need to wash and scrub the tire simple green and scouring pad or a burnout 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/03/15 at 16:27:01 I normally use comet cleanser and a scrub brush. Put the wheel on. Leave bike jacked up. Start it.. put it in gear.. have at it. Takes .. about 10 seconds. Have someone to hold the bike.. just in case.... :o Oh... and TWO WEEKS and counting.. TWO WEEKS! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/03/15 at 17:25:15 got fresh brake pads on today still can't find the fool feeler guages >:( |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/04/15 at 13:49:34 well I might not be coming after all made the mistake of trying to do a valve adjustment |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/04/15 at 14:22:11 well, push it there, we'll set it right for ya. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/04/15 at 14:44:52 200 miles is a bit of a journey pushing a bike might have it, maybe, need to see about deleting those chrome engine caps while I'm at it |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/04/15 at 16:49:46 ok rode it for about 10 miles around town and 10 miles of freeway and it didn't blow up, doesn't run as well as before I messed with it I don't thing, and tops out at 80 now :( noisier too I shoulda got one of thse fancy bent feeler gauges also that stack of washers looks almost as bad as the fool chrome cover |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/04/15 at 19:09:55 Art I don't have the fancy feelers either. Just put the .004" in the gap , finger tight the adjuster on-to it (lightly) , and tighten the lock nut. ;) Then check to see if the .002" or .003" will pass through the gap. If not repeat the first part with the .005" or .006" --- then see if the smaller ones will pass. Finding TDC may be the hard part. ::) a flash light might help too. :) The Aluminum head will grow when it get warm more-so than the steel rocker-arms , so aiming for the tight side a little cuts down on the rattle noise. 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/04/15 at 19:45:13 796B796B66757A777C340 wrote:
Finding TDC was easy, just gotta have the cycles memorized and apply that, though finding the index marks wasn't so easy, and I sure coulda used more light in there I tried to bend my .004 and snapped it off, so went with the .003 and made drag pretty light, then tightened the locknuts the exhaust I didn't even try to get the feeler in there, just re tightened the locknuts I honestly couldn't get a feeler under the adjusters without backing them out, and I'm not totally sure I didn't leave them a bit loose I am def getting the fancy bent feelers, though I may not be able to do so before the ride the part about the clearance getting larger as the bike heats up is actually a relief, I thought it was be the other way around I'd rather loose than tight, tight can lead to dammage Noisy valves are happy valves |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/04/15 at 20:13:36 Noisy valves are happy valves Amen to that ! :) I try to keep mine to a whisper best I can , but its a fine line to find . ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/04/15 at 20:33:52 It is indeed |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/05/15 at 07:05:48 I'm going to try to get a bigger set of saddle bags on next week. The small set I have now have dried so much that one of the inner flap cracked yesterday. :( , and the small size is almost too small . ;) off to Ebay ! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/06/15 at 20:02:57 While talking to a few fella's on the ninja site one near the sisters area says that the route is a little over 100 miles and only one gas station in the area. Any feed back on that? I am still kinda on the verge of fixing my oil leak and bringing my mini cruiser. Don't want to run outta gas.... :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/06/15 at 21:26:32 Thanks for the info concerning the tire. I never thought about scrubbing it with comet or ajax. I just took it for a leisurely ride. Seems to be holding well. One question though, at the repair shop they filled the rear tire to 38 psi. The sticker on the bike says 32 psi I think. Should I leave it or bring it down to 32? I did my valves 2 or 3 thousand miles ago so I think they are fine. I just picked up an HD muffler, but is going to wait until after the trip. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/06/15 at 21:53:27 Hey, ya'll may want to check www.hillcountrycruising.com. I'll check it out better tomorrow. I need to get to bed. Good night. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/07/15 at 06:24:50 3231392F3439382F5D0 wrote:
Here is the route for the sisters 2nd day sisters: http://goo.gl/maps/vwdkH C to D is "The Loop" for the sisters. It is 95 miles AND there is a gas station in Camp Wood (where 337 crosses 55 at the south west corner of the route). So, appx 75 miles is the max you have to make on a tank. No worries! :D Those ninja guys.. what can you do? ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/07/15 at 06:27:17 6566647F78717B7778160 wrote:
If anybody sees anything in there (or anywhere else) that they think is a "must do, must see", let me know and I will work the routes for it. And they will be better routes than anyplace else can work up. Trust me.. 8-) ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/07/15 at 06:29:47 232022393E373D313E500 wrote:
My opinion, it depends on the tire. SOME tire web sites list recommended pressure for their tires by motorcycle. (Metzler does, or use to.. haven't checked in a long time). I run 35 psi front and back. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/07/15 at 08:26:57 Thanks Youzguyz for both the additional info on the sisters and info on the tires. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/07/15 at 09:14:19 I have a brass cleaning wheel for my drill.... and when I want to "scrub" the tire I put it up on the stand, put it in neutral, and let the drill and brush go to town. ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/07/15 at 09:21:20 What's up with all this new tire scrubbing and buffing? Install new tire, go for a ride...avoid high speed turns and rain for the first 50 miles or 50 turns. Don't try to scrape the footpegs in the turns for a couple hundred miles. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/07/15 at 09:43:49 Down here some of the "black top" is impregnated with sea shells and gets kinda slippery. It took them years to figure out that using the shells as a filler wasn't a good idea. But the roads last longer, so a lot of them have still not been redone with a newer safer road surface, so any extra grip sooner for us is better. I spun out on Eglin Air Force Base with a light rain (in my truck), when I stopped, a Security Police Officer was sitting at the corner, and all he did was smile and wave me on, lesson learned... go really slow around that corner. ;D I have always "roughed up" a new bike tire to get the shiny stuff off... don't remember who I got it from. :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/07/15 at 09:48:19 Here is what Michelin says on their website, and it is pretty much what I do. I just ride like the road and tires are slippery for a while. Do I have to run my tires in? Yes. When new tires are fitted, they need to be run in for the first 60 miles or so, gradually increasing the lean of the bike and keeping to a moderate speed before the tire reaches optimum performance. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/07/15 at 10:50:00 1E25283F2E22393F242C213E4D0 wrote:
Yeah.. avoid all the stuff IF YOU CAN for the first 50 miles, or whatever. Until that time when you have just mounted a tire and you run into a situation where you have to do some agile maneuvering to stay up right and/or alive. The scrub is nothing more than an extra bit of safety for my own peace of mind. I also check the bead (is it on straight?), the valve stem (did they tighten it?), the spin direction (did they mount it bassackwards?), etc. The first miles after a new tire are always interesting.. as the handling can be different.. A LOT. Just making sure I have done all I can to insure the different handling isn't caused by something that went wrong. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/07/15 at 11:31:52 Gonna have to set aside the beast for the this trip, hopefully it'll be ready for the 1st dragon. Put a new tire on the daily and the bead didn't fully set. gonna have to pop it off and try again. so there's company for you and your new tire. 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/07/15 at 19:41:08 Hehehe.... I am attempting to prepare lil' Harley for the trip instead of the ninja.... The ninja is tried and true and has less worries maintenance wise, plus a big ol' tank. But lil' Harley is EASY to fix and work on....plus... if I break down.... all ya'all know how to fix it! Looks like we are trading places on our rides :) P.S. Maybe I should call it Imoharley.... like imitation Harley? Warley? wanabe Harley? Gimme a bone here.... LOL.... http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/2001%20savage/4inchforwardmay132014d.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/07/15 at 21:11:06 well, mine's name for now is 'weak and vibraty' |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/07/15 at 21:21:35 I was kinda' worried about the fender being able to hold the tour pack and what ever I put in it, until I looked under it and seen the beef-up plate. It has a double thickness where the bolts mount, and if I get really worried I could put some really wide washers under the bolt heads for a little extra radial stress relief. I have the valve top plate removed and cleaned up, and will commence to replacing everything tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting the "savage seniors", um, er.... "savage crew" ? Is there a secret handshake for this meeting ? ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/07/15 at 21:58:12 If there is ya'll will have to teach it to me ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/08/15 at 11:55:52 Nice setup you have there Old Rider. I'm starting to get the idea from all the chatter that ain't none us us spring chickens anymore. Is that the case? I must admit (not that I like to) that I am closer to 60 than to 50. So we need to enjoy while we can. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/08/15 at 12:05:33 At 48, i am officially what the 'geezer taxonomy' thread over at Starting strength forums calls a 'geezling' ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/08/15 at 12:13:01 I guess I'm a full fledged geezer. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/08/15 at 12:14:15 I'm a sprung chicken. :-? I once had geese, darn things would chase everyone except me. They'd go to bite me, I reached down and spun them around and kicked them in the a$$. They soon learned to keep their distance. took 70 psi to set the ultra marathons :o |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/08/15 at 12:16:52 Geezer taxonomy Geezling 40+ Geezoid 50+ Geezer 60+ Geezosaur 70+ Geezolith 80+ Geez! 90+ geese, and some geezers, are mean critters |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/08/15 at 13:26:50 I just turned geezer.. I look like.. ummm.... <--- that. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/08/15 at 13:32:13 273423223D3036343F60510 wrote:
I'm sure you backed it off a tad once you got it set OK.. Reminds of the time I had the rear tire replaced.. and the guy kept pumping air in trying to get an even bead.. I stepped back.. and stepped back.. and.. KERPLOW!!! Blew the tube .. spoke head got it through the rim strip. "I don't have another tube".. Well, have a nice trip to the next town to find one.. "It's late" I rode here on that ... and I am riding it.. or YOURS.. home. He got another tube.. Last time I went there. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/08/15 at 14:54:57 56405A55485A56552F0 wrote:
Of course... I think :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/08/15 at 15:09:31 Well what do you know? I am not a geezer, I'm only a gezoid. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/08/15 at 15:14:18 Well.....it appears that since I am 59 until December...I am an "Advanced Gezoid". Soon to become a "Geezer in Training". |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/08/15 at 15:18:25 It'll be interesting to see how many miles you get from the ultra marathons. I got around 9K out of my first Shinko 712. And I just replaced it with another shinko 712. Being a relative newbie (aroung 11K total on the bike) I have no idea what is good or bad wear for a tire. i can say that the shinko provides a smooth and stable ride and seems to be pretty grippy. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/08/15 at 20:27:41 I'm still only a midzoid leaning toward higherzoid in may. Got it all back together today, letting the sealant set (24hrs) and tomorrow I will start it up and see if I forgot that "O" ring... couldn't remember if I put it back on the top plate or not, and didn't see it on the bench or floor... LOL :) After the run, I will put the chrome covers back on and clean it up a little and take it out for a long ride, have to do it tomorrow cause' the wife has carpel tunnel surgery Friday, and i'll be her right hand for a couple of days. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/08/15 at 21:17:28 Early Geezer checking in ! ;) Tried the Tent under the headlight today ... worked great ! :) Set-up time on the tent was about 30 mins. and so was take down and packing it back into the bag. (windy day here in TN ). but I did spray it with Water Repelant while I had it up. ! 8-) seems like the more I check-off the "Bucket List" , the longer it gets ! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/08/15 at 22:37:07 Yeah, I sprayed mine again today for leak proof and insect proof along the bottom.... but I probably won't even whup it out... if yours is bigger, I say we use it and i'll help you set it up...that way it will take us only an hour.... LOL... :D I better program my GPS for the burger king there near baton rouge and highway um... 111? I'll have to look again... Then i'll program it for Columbus tx? And another favorite will have to be Kerrville.... but I don't know the address to that campground.... maybe I should ask? I can't imagine me doing anything without a gps anymore.... heck I'm glad it has a "HOME" setting... Whupped out my old stainless mess kit, only to find all the innards gone... so I got a wallyworld one, maybe i'll see if I can melt it! I can't find my stainless cup either! LOL... was a day that I always had it strapped to the motorcycle, I used it on the flightline for my coffee or hot chocolate, thought I had it on my shelves in the computer room, full of pencils and stuff....but no.... its like my mind... gone... LOL :P :P |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/08/15 at 22:48:04 REI has good stuff. http://www.rei.com/product/401057/open-country-scout-mess-kit but you can't beat wally world. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-2000009607-Aluminum-Mess-Kit/21783658 |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/08/15 at 23:04:27 Yeah, that's the one I got.... really thin stuff though... this is the one I had for years.... minus the fork, knife and spoon now though... my son used it once or twice... http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-MILITARY-MESS-KIT-eco-friendly-lunch-box-for-hunting-camping-picnics/221702854943?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30002%26meid%3Dc34047e49a654a5d962ba15f81fe53ff%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D191530296636 LOL, probably be just as easy to pick up some paper plates and plasticware from the nearest grocery.... its not like we are out in the boondocks :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/09/15 at 12:02:30 Took it for a test drive..... found a little oil....hope its just residue... going to go for a longer ride Saturday. http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/2001%20savage/RE5.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/09/15 at 19:05:10 I may wind up with paper plates lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/10/15 at 03:10:20 ONE WEEK NOTICE!!!! The long range forecast, as unreliable as it is, is looking good! http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:78028.1.99999 Really looking forward to this. :D I'm relying on the "veterans" (MM Ranch and old rider) to guide us (or at least me) on how a proper Savage get together goes. Kinda nervous about committing a deadly faux pas. :-[ Yeah, it's a sorry wildflower patch, but it was on the way from work to home, not many options in 5 miles. http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C04%5C09%5Cbikepics-2735533-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/10/15 at 10:22:52 Ahhh cactus, the REAL national flower of Texas ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/10/15 at 11:01:57 796A6C6F7D7A7A180 wrote:
still wanting to succeed from the union? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/10/15 at 12:00:55 Did Texas ever really join the union or did they just agree to an arrangement ? ;D . We going to ride the "Devil's backbone " ? ::) Going to see "Stone Hinge in the Hills" ? Guadalupe riverside park ? :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/10/15 at 13:47:42 5 miles to work. Wow, I am jealous. My ride is about 35 miles each way. However I do try to ride the bike at least one day a week, which is fun. I come in to work a bit later than most and leave a bit later than most so I really do not ride in the heavy rush hour traffic and on occassion I actually have the HOV all to myself. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/10/15 at 13:50:47 I've been keeping my eyes on the weather forcast for the area also. It is looking good right now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I have no rain gear so think I am going to water proof my mesh jacket, my windbreaker and a pair of jeans. And a pair of gloves also I guess. Please don't rain!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/10/15 at 13:52:46 And when we do secede, Chuck Norris will be our first president. Yeah baby!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/10/15 at 16:08:32 746674666B78777A71390 wrote:
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On route for 3rd day Inbound Quote:
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Which one?? The Guadalupe is a very long river. There are "riverside park"s all along it!! As a matter of fact, the Guadalupe River will be right outside the mini-cabin door!! I'll need more info for this one! ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/10/15 at 16:11:09 525153484F464C404F210 wrote:
Go to Wallyworld or Harbor Freight and get something cheap and light. Look in the camping section. Anything is better than nothing.. sometimes. You can put that on under (or over) your mesh. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/11/15 at 10:52:50 687B6C6D727F797B702F1E0 wrote:
still wanting to succeed from the union?[/quote] Lol, I meant State flower of course we are the only state to retain the right to secede, but I doubt we ever will Springman what are you gonna waterproof with? I thought about making my own oilcloth, but it's a pretty involved process |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/12/15 at 12:57:29 I bought silicone water guard at Walmart but I am also keeping an eye on the weafher forecast. If hard rain is forecast I'll buy rain gear at Walmart or at cycle gear. Walmart had a dacent looking frogs togs rain suit for 40 bucks. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/12/15 at 13:43:00 Right now it looks like the ride to and the ride leaving fredricksburg will be wet. Looks like Saturday and Sunday will be the best riding days. Youzguyz, what is the tentative riding schedule? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/12/15 at 14:41:58 What is the final tally on who is showing up, who is in cabin and who is in tent? If cabin space is available I would like a slot. If not, no worries, I'll take a tent. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/12/15 at 15:01:18 Youzguyz I was looking at the stuff around BLANCO , TX. for interesting ideas in the "State Travel Guide" . Which one?? The Guadalupe is a very long river. There are "riverside park"s all along it!! As a matter of fact, the Guadalupe River will be right outside the mini-cabin door!! I'll need more info for this one! I'm always looking for "neat places to bring the car and take the wife" So the description says :" beautiful cypress-lined Guadalup River offers tent and RV camping, picnic sites, fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking. Off Texas 46 east, 13 miles from Boern. may be nothing but a roadside park but ??? who knows ??? , if we have time to kill it might be a destination ? ::) ------------------------------------------------------ Old Rider ; did you find the GPS address for our BK , If I understand right it's at where I-10 and ? :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/12/15 at 17:08:32 It is when I-10 turns into I-12.... it is on state road 11, if you are coming down I-59 you could get off onto 11 at Pearl River north of the big interstate mess. Burger King address there is: Burger King 120 Brownswitch Road Slidell, LA 70458 I'll be putting all the addresses for stuff in my gps... if you have one here is the one for the RV campground we are staying at overnight.... Pioneer Acadian Village RV Park 296 Degeyter Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 337-332-4678 If its pouring down rain (and the forecast from here looks like it will be raining for our trip)... I will probably do a hotel... that is near the interstate... no worries.... i'm all about cheap, but don't want to spend a night wet and cold.... There is a super eight motel there at our turn off so.... we are covered..... either way.... And what about where we are going to meet in Columbus? local eatery? or home? Let me know so I can put in the address.... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/12/15 at 19:50:27 Art, MMRanch, Old Rider, I would like to join the posse in Columbus if ok with you all. Please count me in. I do ride like art though, I usually keep it at around 60 to 65. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/12/15 at 21:38:04 We can meet at an eatery or my place or HEB (right off I-10) whichever you prefer the HEB is 2105 Milam Columbus Tx, 78634, and Scoebels is right there at the fork in the road, unless we change our collective mind and hit the Tex Mex place or my place is 1216 Montezuma, same bat town, same bat zip code I'm gonna go ahead an PM my Cell to the three of you (youzguyz has it already) in case we need to communicate quicker than computers allow |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/12/15 at 21:44:25 GUYS , 55-65 is fast enough for me 9 times out of 10 ! ;) An all day ride on the Supper-Slab (the first day) is why I put the long legs on my bike. (65 on the Speedometer keeps up with Interstate traffic)(75-80 ish) fuel millage sucks at those speeds :( I'm a lot happier at true ground speed of 60mph ish :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/12/15 at 21:47:29 Well the way mine is running after I tinkered with it I'm gonna be really happy at 60-65 or so lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/13/15 at 05:41:08 I been wrenching on mine knowing I have a backup... hopefully in the next couple days the rain will let up enough for me to do a 200 mile trip to see how the fix went. If it didn't do well, then its the ninja, if it did, its the savage:) Got those numbers now all we need is a mind made up for the place to meet. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/13/15 at 06:02:32 232022393E373D313E500 wrote:
Here ya go: Subject to opinion and weather. Saturday outbound: http://goo.gl/maps/2Uetn 112 miles inbound: http://goo.gl/maps/qmKyV 134 miles Sunday sisters: http://goo.gl/maps/vwdkH 243 miles Monday outbound: http://goo.gl/maps/VvZ3u 130 miles inbound: http://goo.gl/maps/I7Hlq 185 miles Right now, Sunday and Monday look the best for weather. It will change tomorrow. :-/ |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/13/15 at 06:09:27 627062707D6E616C672F0 wrote:
That is Guadalupe River State Park. http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river Not on the agenda for a stop, but the entrance is on 3rd day inbound route. $7 to go in and look around if everyone wants to do so. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/13/15 at 07:48:23 Old Rider wrote : If its pouring down rain (and the forecast from here looks like it will be raining for our trip)... I will probably do a hotel... that is near the interstate... no worries.... i'm all about cheap, but don't want to spend a night wet and cold.... There is a super eight motel there at our turn off so.... we are covered..... either way.... The forecast changes ... but ... I'm good for 1/2 the room fare if its raining. I even had a thought of trailering the bike and ridding in the dry after seeing the forecast last night , but would rather not. My trailer is a 4'x8' w/sideboards. we would have a squeeze fit to get two in it. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 06:43:49 .....SIGH.... its looking like rain the whole trip... MMR whatcha think? should we truck it? If I ride in the rain it will take 1/2 again as much time due to slower riding. I have rain gear and goggles, but like I said...8 hours in the rain does not sound too good, I'll be a PRUNE! :D I don't have a front wheel brace and would have to go pick one up, or tie the bike in the front corner of the truck, I have ramps, but usually look for a dock close by as my truck sits kinda high, hopefully there are a couple places near the campground. Trucking can be our last resort, but it is only two days to launch! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/14/15 at 08:19:46 Well ??? I have a longer first day than you do , ... But ... right now the sun is shinning ! :) What if # 1. .... If its just pouring rain Thursday morning, I've got a low to the ground 4'x8' trailer and my car still gets 30 mpg pulling it. so I could drive to your house thursday and pick you up. What if #2. .... The weather forcast don't look any better but its not raining here. I put on the complete rain suit (shoes included) and crank-up the blackberry. :) and just GO ! ::) I'll P.M. ya my home phone now. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 10:05:19 According to accuweather.com the weekend is looking good in Kerrville and even a bit chilly in the mornings down to the low 50's afternoons low to upper 70's. Heck, I'm wondering if I should get my leather jacket back out. Accuweather forecast thunderstorms today for Houston and that is what we have. They are forcasting the same for Friday. Hopefully the T-storms won't start till around ten like today or later and will give me and those passing through here a chance to be out of the area by the time it hits. MMRanch and Old Timer, if I had a trailer I would probably trailer the bike jsut to avoid this rain and make better time. Good luck gentlemen. I look forward to seeing ya'll soon. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 13:00:46 I'm showing a 40% chance of rain in Columbus friday morning going up to 60% in the evening If I repair the trailer light wiring on the Ranger i could probably borrow a trailer problem then becomes where to park all the trailers? I can stick my bike in the bed, not sure how big Springman's bike is though, might be hard to get 2 tied down properly? then there's the problem of loading / unloading, not knowing if there's any handy ramps available near the campsite *sigh* maybe I shouldn't have signed on, any time I make M/C plans anymore it brings the rain lol last 3 bikes I bought, every time I buy accessories, etc, alway frigging rains :-/ this is the reason I bought gear, but it still sucks riding in crappy weather |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 13:27:17 did we ever get the address for the park we're stying in during the ride? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/14/15 at 13:37:24 3rd star from the right, straight on till morning. 2385 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/14/15 at 13:44:33 5E4D5A5B44494F4D4619280 wrote:
Better known locally as Highway 173 https://www.google.com/maps/@30.0104052,-99.1306085,13z I'll be printing up route maps and such some time this week so we can review Friday night maybe. If nothing else, I will email out the map to get you from the Mini-Cabin to where I will be meeting you on Saturday morning. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 14:02:40 Thanks Art. I appreciate the trailer offer. I am still keeping my fingers crossed and praying we have dry weather. My bike is stock, no windshield, no sissy bar, no nada ... whoops, except the "roll bar" in front of the engine. I don't know what they call that. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 14:05:02 Would it be possible to pop a wheelie off the truck bed?!?! Welllllll, maybe not a good idea. Sure does sound cool though. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 14:11:57 I lifted my S40 out of a truck bed, front wheel aimed at the stars That,s as close to wheelying it out of a truck bed as I want to get lol those bars are called case guards, or crash bars they're great for putting highway pegs on |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/14/15 at 15:09:38 292A2833343D373B345A0 wrote:
Not that I have ever seen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01KDKkxFwnc [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01KDKkxFwnc[/media] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-JpoCXfNA4 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-JpoCXfNA4[/media] |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 15:17:16 Like I said, maybe not a good idea. That was too much! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 15:21:27 And thanks for helping me with the name, crash bars. Yep, I knew that's what they are, was just having a senior moment. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 16:19:50 No problem, I have lots of those ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 17:00:11 Well, yesterday I found out that my camo gortex top leaks during my rain ride.... today during my torrential downpour hurricane prep ride (it was scary!) I found out my Harley Davidson bottoms leak.... I will be using my gortex camo bottoms and my hi-vis HD top, GOOD TO GO! except I will have to dry out my gloves somehow... they still turn my hands black when wet, even a year later! :) Oh... and the valve cover is SEALED!... no oil leaks..... might have one valve a little loose... or it might be that cam foot that has a little crease line. :( So i'll be bringing the savage! I'm going to ride it too....I have figured the best combo to wear while riding to stay dry, and the helmet to wear to keep the best vision. However....if it is raining cats and dogs.... I will most likely put it in the back of the truck, as I have a stand there now, bolted down and ready, I also have a couple of aluminum ramps rated at 700lbs. or higher...don't remember exactly. I will most likely find me a ditch and load it that way, as I DISLIKE using the ramps on my truck because it sits rather high. Me'n MMR have our addresses and secret squirrel code rings, so we know how to send our messages to each other.. If you want to contact someone or keep them in the know (like the big cheese of the run youzguyz) send them a PM :) I promise not to call you in the middle of the night when i'm inebriated...i'll make sure its when i'm sober when I call, and i'll wait 2am :o :o ;D :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 17:05:35 Just got to thinking, emergency numbers.....does anyone want to keep track of those? I usually keep my cell phone locked, but have a paper in my wallet (stuffed inside somewhere) with numbers so if I loose my phone at least i'll have the numbers to call. But if something should happen.... we need to be able to call a significant other.... so someone should be the "other number keeper" eh? Is that a good idea, or a bad omen thing? Or perhaps we could all keep a number in our wallets just in case? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 17:29:09 I don't have an SO, but my ex and my friend gary are both in my phone, and i don't lock it still, might be a good Idea to have a list of all out emergency contacts available to the group and if you can ride in a light rain, I will do so also, just hope it doesn't really slam us lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 17:43:47 I just went through a dang mini-hurricane from Destin Florida to Navarre Florida.... I would estimate we had about 10" or more in less than an hour... I was on the high side of the road and was up to the middle of the case in water :o LOL, my goggles were fogged so bad I could only see the van in front of me.... it was ok though, because we were stop and go for 20 miles..... the roads were severely flooded.... since it is flat down here the water takes forever to dissipate. My only worry will be that the rain will slow us down and make the day longer.... LOL, I tell the wife i'm not sugar so I won't melt, but I will shrivel when wet and cold..... she gets a laugh outta that ::) :-? ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 19:54:22 wet savages unite! wait, wut? that don't sound right ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 19:54:57 MMRanch and Old Rider, I am not too concerned about the Texas rain for you, my concern for you is the potential Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana rain. Good luck to you all and don't press too hard on the ride. We have plenty of days to ride the hill country. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/14/15 at 19:55:28 That was good, Art. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 19:58:10 every now and then I get off a good one :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 21:54:29 Well after today I can officially be called a "Soggy Bottom Boy"...... no really, I can! :o :o :D :P ::) 8-) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDA708XlFIo[/media] |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/14/15 at 22:02:05 ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/14/15 at 22:37:28 P.S. Do you know a savage "gurgles" when in water over the exhaust? I thought I was on a jet ski for a few! I'm sure the old lady behind me got a laugh! until I blew up a cloud of water! ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/15/15 at 05:27:41 51525A4C575A5B4C3E0 wrote:
Yes, we should gather all the pertinent emergency contact info. I have some info for MMRanch, verslagen1, and Art Webb BUT, it would be best if everyone PM's me your contact info again (include email address), then I will gather it all together and email or PM it back out. What should be sent: Name email address Street Address Cell# Phone# & Name for emergency contact I should be hearing from: verslagen1 Art Webb MMRanch old_rider springman atomikchicken has left the forum, and nobody else has stated any further intent. So, send in those cards and letters!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/15/15 at 07:14:10 OldRider after that story I'm not afraid to ride in the rain anymore. ;D Think I will put some extra water-proofing on my boots ! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/15/15 at 08:02:40 It is such a beautiful day here in Houston today. I'm tempted to ride on over to Kerville and wait for you guys. Right!!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/15/15 at 08:06:10 797A7863646D676B640A0 wrote:
Go for it!!! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/15/15 at 10:39:01 youzguyz PMed you my info with 3 emergency contacts Springman I hear ya, I'd be tempted myself it I didn't work tonight |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/15/15 at 11:03:51 At my count that makes a total of six of us showing up. youzguyz, does that mean I get the last spot in the cabin? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/15/15 at 11:04:55 Hey, what does it take to get from a newbie to a serious thumper? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/15/15 at 11:11:02 6E6D6F74737A707C731D0 wrote:
Lots of posts, not sure the actual number |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/15/15 at 13:43:29 383B3922252C262A254B0 wrote:
Six is the count, and the count is six. The count shall not be 5, nor shall the count be 7. So.. yeah. You got the spot!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/15/15 at 15:15:04 I am packed and ready.... tire pressure checked, lights checked, oil checked, home made cushion check.... I am currently drying my gloves and helmet.... so i'll have two each... one full helmet and one half.... and three sets of gloves...only one is my winter ones....oh well....i'll have toasty hands.... Guess i'll pack some extra boots if that will help....hope I don't blow my shocks..... rofl... :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/15/15 at 15:34:18 Rock and Roll. Yeah baby!!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/15/15 at 16:01:14 contact list as been compiled and PMd out. :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/15/15 at 21:46:43 packed the bike and everything fits with room left over ! :) no extra boots but I did put a fresh coat of wax on the ones I've got. ;) Pray for dry weather ! 8-) I'm sure I've forgot something but might have to wait till I get there to find out what ? ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/16/15 at 00:24:16 021002101D0E010C074F0 wrote:
Anything forgotten can always be gotten when you get here. ;D Good Luck!!!! Ride Safe! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/16/15 at 10:06:49 Hey, I've gone from newbie to junior member. Yeah! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/16/15 at 10:10:54 Everybody have a safe ride. A bit of rain here in Houston today but not much. Art, are we still meeting in Columbus? If so has a meeting location been decided? Just let me know where and at approximately what time and I'll be there. Depending on weather I calculate my drive time to Columbus at about 2 to 2 and1/2 hours. Ride safe. See ya'll tomorrow. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/16/15 at 10:42:40 Made it to North Slidell, La, but a little bit early, I have to see if I want to beat the rain to our night time stay spot. I left early to beat the rain, but now I might have to sit for a couple hours. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/16/15 at 12:21:02 Way to go Old Rider. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/16/15 at 12:32:30 Keep on keeping on! (Sure am glad it's you and not me!) New clutch cable should be in today. I hope I can get it replaced on Thumper for a little peace of mind. It only has 3 broken strands.. but... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/16/15 at 14:28:55 New clutch cable sounds like a good idea. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/16/15 at 15:33:05 323133282F262C202F410 wrote:
so far as I know we are, sometime around noonish is what we originally talked about I guess it's up to me where, I would say the HEB is easiest, it's right near the restaurant we discussed lunching at guess I better get my stuff packed and on the bike :) hoping for dry riding tomorrow, or at least no downpour |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/16/15 at 15:41:05 BLOL! I am yet again a Soggy Bottom Boy! Was good up until about 45 min away. The last ten minutes lasted 1/2 hour! ....well..... seemed like it did. I got me and MMR some accomidations at a super 8 motel... $60 bucks...not bad for two beds and a heater/aircond., that is currently drying my clothes ::) ;D ;D (no laundry). I'll fill ya in later when MMR gets here, he is about 1.5hrs down the road. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/16/15 at 16:02:31 Glad you made it, buddy, hope MM isn't getting too soaked |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/16/15 at 16:52:10 Somewhere between Phoenix and Tucson |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/16/15 at 17:00:34 You guys are moving right along!! Dang.. I feel like I am doing nothing.. I guess I'll get up early tomorrow and do my Saturday shopping on Friday. That will freak them out at the grocery store. Clutch cable replaced and lubed up. Test ride tomorrow. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/16/15 at 18:51:33 MMR made it! We done ate a burger and are now relaxin' :) We will make sure we check the weather and see what needs to be done. I will look up what the heck a HEB is and i'll log it into my gps for columbus. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/16/15 at 18:55:57 57545C4A515C5D4A380 wrote:
HEB is a big chain grocery here in Texas (I forget they aren't, outside texas) the address is 2105 Milam, Columbus, texas, 78934 it rained pertty hard her a little while ago, this may be a slow, wet journey lol In fact, it rained me right out of the idea of going to gas up, need to get that don, tonight or tomorrow morning |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/16/15 at 21:35:33 Glad to see everyone is doing well. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/17/15 at 03:20:10 I was watching the weather on the National News the other night, and the weather forecast for Texas and the southern states looked dreadful. Tornadoes, large hail, heavy thunderstorms......and I was thinking of you guys on your bikes. I hope the weather forecasters are wrong and it all clears up for you. Have fun! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/17/15 at 04:24:04 Looked up the Addy for HEB this morning before checking the cafe. Glad to know my searching skills came up with the same as yours. Going to check weather next. We might attempt to put both bikes on MMR's trailer although it is really small. I did OK yesterday, was hairy for the last 30 minutes (fogged helmet), but other than wet everything was good. Don't know how I-10 will be around 10:30-11am in Houston, hope not too congested. We should arrive around noonish (map says 4hours), let's hope the rain stays north or east :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/17/15 at 05:08:51 Looks like all the rain is south of I-10 and the sun is shining! Having a quick bite and then we should be on the road by 8am :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/17/15 at 06:36:24 282B23352E232235470 wrote:
Definitely keep an eye on the weather. Looks good now, but T-storms are expected later. I may try to meet up with you as you go through S.A, if you are going through SA that is. If I was you, I would take 1604 or 46 around. If you can, let me know when you plan on hitting the area and I will see if I can intercept! :D That is, if it isn't too late!! I will at least be able to give you the route to meet me in Bandera tomorrow. 8-) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/15 at 06:51:29 Yep no rain from my direction |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/17/15 at 07:13:06 looks good this morning in Columbus, that could change of course I would definitely prefer to avoid SA, I drove there once, and never been back, I got so lost I has to hire a Taxi to show me the way out ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/15 at 08:38:19 150 miles out we got rain |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/17/15 at 09:26:42 43504746595452505B04350 wrote:
You should be out of it before Kerrville. I am a bit concerned that the East guys are going to get NAILED this afternoon. There is nothing now, but the future guesser map is showing nasty stuff along IH-10 late this afternoon. It shows more rain right on Kerrville about that time too. Be CAREFUL OUT THERE!! If you got to stop.. STOP! We ain't in any hurry. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/15 at 11:35:17 Ok checked in cabin #1 Almost needed a boat to get here |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/17/15 at 15:22:55 5C4F5859464B4D4F441B2A0 wrote:
I hope everyone made it OK? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/15 at 17:49:33 They made it about 7pm |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 04/18/15 at 07:26:31 Man...I feel bad that I wasn't able to get off work...this is my long weekend, working Sat. Sun. and Mon. Bummed that I won't be able to join y'all... :'( I do wish y'all the best and hope it's a blast for everyone and that y'all stay :) safe. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/18/15 at 20:06:04 Good day today. Rode till 3 and it started to rain. We ducked into a bar and it started to hail golf balls. When it let up we made for the park with out any more rain. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/19/15 at 16:34:42 Another great day Dem sisters been done |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/21/15 at 03:44:59 It's all over except for the boys to drag themselves back home. Gentlemen, it was a BLAST!! An honor and privilege to ride with every one of you. Pictures will be posted. I think MMRanch (errr.. I mean old_rider?) will be putting up a place for all of us to post with grace. I got all the shots MMRanch wanted.. on demand.. and in order.. (and it was PURE LUCK) ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/21/15 at 04:15:43 We are looking forward to the photos.....and I sure wish I could have been there. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/21/15 at 07:07:52 On a side note, I think I fixed the oil leak problem that I had with my cable, I found a cap that is not the exact the same one as the forum but it fits. I also I'm flat rubber washers that fit, using them first. :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/21/15 at 18:07:11 Well after stopping off in San Antonio for lunch with my son I am home. It was long boring drive on I-10 after all the fun in the hill country. Youzguys, thank you so much. You we a great host and guide. Your knowledge of the hill country is awesome. Versy, thanks for noticing and fixing my loose handle bars. It was it was neat seeing you mechanic-ing in the middle of nowhere and talking about the savage in general. Art, thanks for meeting up with me and the hospitality you offered. That was most kind. MMRanch, thanks for blessing the bikes and all the good conversation. Old Rider, thanks for the boots, the savage talk, and conversation in general. Gentlemen, it was pleasure and an honor. I truly hope this is not the only time we ride together wherever we may ride. And I sure hope we ride the Twisted Sisters again sometime. When everybody sees the pictures and hears how much fun we had, hopefully they will want to join us next time. Ride safe my friends. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/21/15 at 20:12:03 What a weekend, Youzguyz was an awesome guide, and the company was great. Shout out for Versy for roadside repairs and savage info / safety checks also a shout out to national cycles, for the sturdiness of their Dakota shield, which sacrificed itself minimizing the damage to my bike when I low sided going up the middle sister Rain, Hail, cold, and still we had a good time I'm very glad Old Rider got theat leak fixed, I was worried there for a while, and Springman, you were good company, as was MMR Thanks, MMR, for your blessing of our bikes, I hope to ride with all of you again soon |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/21/15 at 20:14:48 Getting ready to ride. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/21/15 at 20:16:21 The dos amigos. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/21/15 at 20:18:11 Yes sir, whatever you say. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/21/15 at 20:51:46 Nice, I've yet to get pics uploaded |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/22/15 at 03:07:40 Finally.....some pictures! (Without pictures I use my imagination.....and that is a very dangerous place). :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/22/15 at 07:41:30 5A616C7B6A667D7B6068657A090 wrote:
That is just a nibble of some of the many pictures taken. There will be a BUNCH!! For those of you on Facebook, you can look at some of mine here: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof I will put those, and maybe more, when old_rider gives us a place to post them. (I said MMRanch before, but I think old_rider is doing it. I get confused so easily..) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 09:47:35 Nice pictures Youzguyz! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 09:49:58 very nice |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/22/15 at 12:40:59 made it home. unloaded, and truck washed. ready to collapse. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/22/15 at 12:43:50 203324253A3731333867560 wrote:
Glad you made it back OK! :D Collapse is allowed. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 15:21:08 Glad you are home safe and sound Versy. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 15:29:24 Been there. Been done! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 15:49:52 Ok, I made it home.... finally...LOL... the navigator on the phone said 6 hrs. yeah right! I left the hotel at 7:30 am and got home at 4:30pm and I only spent 5-7 min at each gas stop... add them gas stops and my lunch stop up it equals an hour... and it still took me 9hrs...sooo I guess I add about 3 hours to any navigator time :) I too would like to thank Youzguyz, it was an awesome time, after a wet ride, he got us a little wetter! LOL.... I just wish I had a whole WEEK to get all of his planned rides in, that country is loaded with beautiful sights and great off the beaten path roads that are challenging and FUN! Thanks YG... I totally enjoyed what we could do... and will show again to find new areas to ride :) As for my riding partners.... well... its all been said... I had a great time and hope to ride with you all again.. I plan on returning to the "Texas Ride" next year...or maybe later again this year.... if my pockets can afford it! :O You guys might have to send me the pics so I can add them... unless I send you my passwords to my bucket.... I don't think it would be a problem to do that...its not like its loaded with secret stuff... :D I'm taking the night off...... but first, a little Xstream riding by MMR :o :o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Lcg0Ypops [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3Lcg0Ypops[/media] |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/22/15 at 16:00:30 40434B5D464B4A5D2F0 wrote:
I can email you my photos without any problem. Then you can pick and chose what you want to do. And I have two videos of the "Hail Hail the Gangs all Here at Harry's". :o I'll send those as well! Glad you made it home OK. One more check in needed. Yooo hooo... MMRanch? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by KennyG on 04/22/15 at 17:36:23 If another Savage rider from North Texas joins the next ride I would like to come along. I am not wild about long distance rides by myself anymore. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 17:51:52 2B050E2312011308600 wrote:
Well if we can convince Lancer to come down from Oklahoma...maybe he could stop by yer place.... :) I kind of like these rides..... having six or more kind of knocks down the prices of cabins and such..... I have my tent (which really only holds one), so I could get away with 10 or 15 bucks a night most places.... but when its rainy and chilly...a cabin is much more preferred. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 18:17:26 Ok... a few crown and cokes got me a little motivated.... I hope this link works... Oh... it is "really" long.... http://s1047.photobucket.com/user/Orphistle/slideshow/3%20sisters%20meet :) I kinda liked this one: http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/3%20sisters%20meet/DSCF2049.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:15:57 Let's see if I can post some of mine here http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_091519_zpsddvmsokh.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_091519_zpsddvmsokh.jpeg.html) http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_114654_zpsayqyadeb.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_114654_zpsayqyadeb.jpeg.html) http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_124451_zpsex81aemv.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_124451_zpsex81aemv.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:17:21 dunno the limit, I'll assume three http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_162144_zpsffqd6sip.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_162144_zpsffqd6sip.jpeg.html) http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_172610_zpsvkau2fs5.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_172610_zpsvkau2fs5.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_173058_zpsg6exkfbw.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_173058_zpsg6exkfbw.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:18:24 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_173126_zpskmlj79nm.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_173126_zpskmlj79nm.jpeg.html) http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_173258_zpsvaxygx7n.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_173258_zpsvaxygx7n.jpeg.html) http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_181413_zpsmveq1t4u.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_181413_zpsmveq1t4u.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:19:57 this one sorta sucks http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150419_104110_zpsq8xqbgwr.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150419_104110_zpsq8xqbgwr.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/22/15 at 20:21:03 made it home. unloaded, ready to collapse. :P |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:21:41 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150419_102738_zpspgfjba0w.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150419_102738_zpspgfjba0w.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150419_152024_zps5iufem7e.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150419_152024_zps5iufem7e.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150419_162622_zpsajllywsn.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150419_162622_zpsajllywsn.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:22:43 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150419_162633_zpse2d2bnzs.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150419_162633_zpse2d2bnzs.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_094623_zpset8kjhim.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_094623_zpset8kjhim.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_094636%201_zpsijornfj3.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_094636%201_zpsijornfj3.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:24:02 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_094659_zpsxmwp04ge.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_094659_zpsxmwp04ge.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_094702_zpsp1e9796c.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_094702_zpsp1e9796c.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_104249_zpsh8oztf4z.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_104249_zpsh8oztf4z.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:25:05 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_110538_zpsxmbinemt.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_110538_zpsxmbinemt.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_104301_zps8r3qrifi.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_104301_zps8r3qrifi.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_125017_zpsrlscxxqz.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_125017_zpsrlscxxqz.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:26:08 http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_130631_zps7jpf8du4.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_130631_zps7jpf8du4.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_130652_zpsmmdjjsup.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_130652_zpsmmdjjsup.jpeg.html)http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150420_140553_zps1amhomt8.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150420_140553_zps1amhomt8.jpeg.html) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 20:28:24 hey oldrider, can I share the link to that slideshow to another forum? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 20:36:35 Sure! I don't mind... :) Its even longer now that I added my phone pictures... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 20:54:16 Glad you're home old rider. Thanks for the great pictures. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/22/15 at 20:55:46 some of my fav's... http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/thelineup.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/butiknow.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/The invaders.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/thegoal.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/indigitus.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/juicyfruit.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/texas/demsistas.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 20:56:14 Art, great pictures also. Way to go amigo. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 20:58:02 MMRANCH please report in. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 21:00:19 He did... a page ago (actually this page...up in the middle).... said he was pooped :-? :o ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 21:06:13 Thanks springman, I wish I'd done better on some of those, but that's why I'm not a pro photographer ;D Last I saw MMR he was in good spirits aside from the ride being over thanks for the go ahead Old Rider, my lifting buddies will love them |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/22/15 at 21:18:23 Cool. Thanks old rider. Glad MMRanch is back home. Keep on thumping! !, |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/22/15 at 21:23:12 Trip for me was 1,637 miles + what ever we rode while we were there.... wowwie! I didn't think I had it in me... now to fix the leak for good (still leaked and i used 1 quart for the trip back home). I'm going to get a digital speedo for the savage and get the ninja ready for the dragon again. Oh... and i'm going to re-do the savage, take off the monster back pack and sell it to mod another way. Ok, the wife tells me I need to sleep now...LOL... ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by savskad on 04/22/15 at 21:37:23 Man, it looks like y'all had a blast. I was stuck working Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This trip fell on one of my work weekends. :( Really, really wishing I could have joined y'all. If y'all do it again, I will try my darndest to join up for the whole trip. The pictures look amazing! I recognize some of the places myself, and I'm glad y'all got to see those parts of Texas, thanks to youzguyz. Keep riding safe everyone! Remaining hopeful of this may happen again so I might be able to be a part of it. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/22/15 at 21:43:05 Wish you'd been able to join us Savskad!, Old rider, watcha thinking bout doin to the Savage? I will be making some changes myself |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 02:38:24 50434546545353310 wrote:
Nice... like that last one a lot. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 02:42:24 051705171A09060B00480 wrote:
Glad you made it back OK! :D and thanks for letting us know! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 02:51:23 I think the camera got confused by the hail coming down. 5C4F494A585F5F3D0 wrote:
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 02:55:24 282B23352E232235470 wrote:
I'll figure out what we did on the day rides. Does anyone want to see the actual routes taken? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/23/15 at 03:45:17 001200121F0C030E054D0 wrote:
MM.....Take time to wash and wax the bike buddy! ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/23/15 at 07:51:25 7D6B717E63717D7E040 wrote:
I'll figure out what we did on the day rides. Does anyone want to see the actual routes taken? [/quote] I'd love to, including the main focus of each day I know for example we did the devil's backbone, but not sure just where that was (I assume the twisty bit with the development going on) and I can't for the life of me remember the scenic loop's name, to tell my co-workers where I visited |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/23/15 at 08:44:12 1st done was repair, I had a sticky rear brake cable the entire trip. drop the axle, slip out the spacers, slip out brake hub. r&r shoes, arm and shaft. it was really stiff. another interesting issue... on the drive into texas, it rained hard enough to lift the clear coat off the tank. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 11:27:24 293A3C3F2D2A2A480 wrote:
I'll figure out what we did on the day rides. Does anyone want to see the actual routes taken? [/quote] I'd love to, including the main focus of each day I know for example we did the devil's backbone, but not sure just where that was (I assume the twisty bit with the development going on) and I can't for the life of me remember the scenic loop's name, to tell my co-workers where I visited [/quote] The scenic loop was Willow City Loop... and I'll get to work on those maps this evening. 2 days of vacation made work go all kinds of ugly wonky >:( |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 11:29:09 2A392E2F303D3B39326D5C0 wrote:
Welllll.. those tins looked to be about due for a rattle can treatment anyway. But, that would ruin the character!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 14:08:16 65666E78636E6F780A0 wrote:
OK if I post that link to FaceBook? (friends only)? Are you going to be updating the slideshow with contributed pictures? (Hopefully only ones that are good ones.. as most of mine aren't :( ) Can you put the videos there too? Am I asking too many questions? :P |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/23/15 at 15:54:59 The pictures i'll just add to the folder with the rest... its up to 150+ now... The videos can be put up on you tube, which is what I did with MMR's creek crossing. The head camera I had worked... it took 25 minute videos... the volume works well to start but as soon as wind or engine noise starts...the sound kind of mutes out. ROFL.... I went through it so fast I did not see any water crossings... but I did catch the part where the deer ran in front of Art... and I got a couple seconds of the fawn bouncing off the fence. Some how or another I can not seem to get to the IP address to download the zip.... bing interferes and I haven't done a dos command screen download on the new windows setup. I'll try with chrome or Linux and see.... Oh and PS...... if you have emailed me something... please re-email me.... I deleted my spam folder stuff and thought I seen a savage something or other in it for the split second that I took to hit the garbage can thing. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/23/15 at 16:47:31 I didn't email you.. but I'm used to being thrown in the trash.. If you still have problems with the IP ftp thingy, give me a call at work tomorrow if you are available during the day tomorrow. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/23/15 at 20:09:44 I spent the day catching up on chores . I was glad to see my cows still where I left them. I haven't unloaded my phone pictures yet but just looked at the ones posted here , they look good ! :D I have school tomorrow morning but I hope to get my pictures in the computer tomorrow evening ... and save some of the ones already posted here (better camera = better pictures) . There was a wreck on the interstate east of Huston so my GPS directed me around it through a residential area and when I got out of town I was on I-69 headed North. It was shorter distance but it still took two days to get home. It was a great 4 days worth of ridding ! :) More tomorrow |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Dave on 04/24/15 at 03:03:04 Hail's Angels? :-/ [URL=http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg.html]http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150418_181427_zpsy5jrhrt2.jpeg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/24/15 at 04:39:09 Here are the roads actually ridden during the day rides. The lettered points are explained for each map where appropriate. Some points just put to adjust the route for good mileage readings. Saturday http://goo.gl/maps/CX2sZ B. Flooded creek crossing. If those 4x4 big trucks ain't going through, I don't think we should.. :o Turn around. C. Sign says road is closed ahead because of high water. Turn around again. D. Tower road. Steep, tight twist, 30mph max kind of road. E. If you zoom in, you will see Hein road. That is the way we went. Google says it doesn't go through to Waring Road, but it does. You can even see street view all the way through. First wet crossing that was passable. F. Alamo Springs Cafe. LUNCH!!! :D G. Just a gas stop H - I . Willow City Loop, and the mad dash back to Harry's. Barely made it before the hail hit. J. Getting late, getting dark, trying to rain. Back to base, and made it dry. :) Sunday http://goo.gl/maps/UWeMN B. The ranch entrance that looks like a mission. C. Stone Henge II D. The Sisters. Went clockwise around the loop 337, 335, 41, 336. E. Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop and Bent Rim Grill. Git yer swag and bling here! ;D F. Gas stop. Then the last part of the Sisters on 337 towards Vanderpool G. Stopped in Medina to eat, they were closed already. Sent the boys up the Sweet 16 so they could ride over the H. Hump and I rode home to San Antonio. Monday - map 1 http://goo.gl/maps/npoZj B. Met the group in Comfort and had breakfast tacos C. Skyline Drive - scenic picture spot D. The "mansion" Time Ship cryogenic research facility. E-F. There's that google glitch again for Hein road. And this time the crossing was dry. G. There be buffalo here!! H. The booming megapolis of Kendalia. General Store and Post Office. I. Gas stop.. Versy was on reserve. J. U R Lost.. really.. it says so. K. The very pretty scenic stop. L. Middle Creek "where did the road go?" creek bed crossing. N. BBQ at Miss Mae's yummers. 8-) P. Ran out of google map points. On to Map 2 http://goo.gl/maps/9rpSA B. Devil's Backbone. Really.. it' just a few twisties, but fun. C. Shade Tree Saloon and Grill. Very much a biker hangout. And where I said "adios amigos" to the gang. :( Sent them on their way west on 473, and I went home along some back roads. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/24/15 at 06:11:23 Thanks for the detail youzguyz. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 04/24/15 at 06:27:45 Total around 636mi. , not bad for three days... can't wait till next year....or the next one! Brings my total mileage to 2,270-ish miles! :o :o 8-) Plus or minus a few... LOL, I had to make a detour to see the Super Dome in New Orleans... never been there. ::) :P Slide show re-link (so you don't have to keep going back) I removed a couple pics... at 138 now. http://s1047.photobucket.com/user/Orphistle/slideshow/3%20sisters%20meet |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/24/15 at 07:31:03 too bad we didn't get to see the motorcycle museum, maybe next year :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/24/15 at 09:48:46 thanks for figuring out the mileage old rider. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/24/15 at 09:49:32 Like you said Art, we can catch the motorcycle museum next tiime. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/24/15 at 11:52:25 4340485E4548495E2C0 wrote:
The miles for my original routes was 804.. and some of them were beauties!!!! Like everyone is saying.. do it next time!! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/24/15 at 12:03:59 40434B5D464B4A5D2F0 wrote:
I see you still haven't gotten mine.. You are missing some real classics!! http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C04%5C24%5Cbikepics-2738086-800.jpg He has that .. lost .. look http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C04%5C24%5Cbikepics-2738087-800.jpg http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015%5C04%5C24%5Cbikepics-2738088-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/24/15 at 13:35:57 the burgers at alamo springs just about made the whole trip. that and breakfast tacos and whataburger. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/24/15 at 19:58:39 I don't think my camera is as good as some of these pictures already posted ,, but here goes ! ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/24/15 at 20:29:29 more |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/24/15 at 20:31:40 more than one at a time ain't working ? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/25/15 at 08:38:42 if you want to post more than 1 per post you gotta go through a hostin site like photobucket |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/25/15 at 08:43:06 BTW MMR, you kept mentioning the Ninja but not liking the water cooling, ever thought about one of these? Zuki GS500 http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/suzuki/2010-suzuki-gs500f-ar45565.html they made a 'naked' version too |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/25/15 at 21:37:06 Art I do like the Idea of the GS500 but I like the LS setting too. my ideal bike would be the LS frame with the GS500 engine (belt drive and geared for a 140mph/high gear redline) :) running down the Interstate at 70mph and halfway through the RPM range ;) ........ wait ....... that sounds like my Sportster now - except for the extra weight. If I crossed paths with a GS500 in nice shape with a low $ , it would be hard to say "NO" |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/26/15 at 08:07:09 The LS seating is great for putting around, but for the highway and the twisties, not so much lol otoh, there is getting around that I2 whine at speed, it just annoys me haha I wonder if I'd be happy on a Buell Maybe a KLR |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/26/15 at 11:13:02 "i2" whine? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 11:53:29 I really liked the way my XS-650 handled , sounded , power band , sitting , not to much with the 40mpg though. anyway I've had some I-2 that I liked a lot. Honda 350CB , Honda CD175 , Honda CB450twin , two Yamaha twin-Jets (100 and a 250) , Rebel , Honda 160 , Kawasaki 440 , the list could go on ... |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 11:55:32 more pictures |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 11:58:01 more :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 12:01:02 our cabin two sets of bunks and cots :-? |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 12:03:28 Our yard outside the cabin , :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 12:06:57 where did the road go ? :-? The road turns right and the creek bed is the road for a while ... ::) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/26/15 at 12:09:28 entrance to Bike-Bar Compound . |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/26/15 at 18:46:48 Good pics MMRanch. Specially the one of that dashing motorcyclist getting ready to ford that stream. 8-) ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/27/15 at 10:39:26 33203736292422202B74450 wrote:
Inline 2 I-4s wail (or shriek) , I-2s whine singles growl V-2s rumble it's one of my gripes about the Ninja 500, though the hip pain was more of a deal breaker (it was really a good bike though) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/27/15 at 19:56:17 THREE TWISTED SISTERS |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/27/15 at 20:09:30 YouzGuyz and Art YouzGuyz , That was a GREAT trip you put together !!! :) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/28/15 at 12:02:36 100210020F1C131E155D0 wrote:
Thanks!.. and thanks for coming by and riding some of my favorite roads with me. And taking all those pictures and putting them out there for everyone to see!! Very Nice! Normally, I ain't much for riding with other people, but that was a LOT of fun!! I truly enjoyed company, the Savage insights, and.. just about all of it.. except maybe the night time chainsaw contest. :-X ;D Maybe we should to it again some time! :D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/28/15 at 12:45:15 Hey youzguyz, we never did figure out if it was you, Versy or I that won that contest. On second thought, I really don't want to know. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by verslagen1 on 04/28/15 at 12:56:32 1013110A0D040E020D630 wrote:
If it was I, it was a desperate attempt to drown out the competition that was magnified by the tin ceiling. anywho, once I had a pillow, I promptly dropped out of the competition. (I swear, it was on my checklist) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/28/15 at 19:53:37 somehow it just didn't bother me, though I'm told I was a competitor for a few hours as well ;D Also thought about changing my username to 'Hell' since that's apparently what I looked like...twice! ;D If it wasn't obvious, this was my first time riding in a group who actually have a clue how to ride in a group, it was awesome, wish I could do that more often I did fail on the sign language, though, I never really knew what was going on, I just followed the guy in front of me and enjoyed |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 04/28/15 at 21:26:59 Art wrote; I never really knew what was going on, I just followed the guy in front of me and enjoyed That's all there is to it ... especially the ENJOY part ! ;) Looking forward to doing it again some time . ;) Staging is at my house for the Dragon run ... Ya'll come to Lynchburg Tn. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/28/15 at 21:39:12 I'd love to, logistics is problematic, though |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/29/15 at 08:35:40 FYI. I kept track of fill ups on I-10 from San Antonio to Houston, about 188 miles. MPG, at 70-75 mph with numerous bursts to 80+ when passing 18 wheelers, was just under 43. Yikes! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/29/15 at 08:36:20 That's right, I don't like riding close to 18 wheelers. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/29/15 at 09:42:43 I've been known to draft them, but really it's smart to stay away from them I didn't figure my mileage |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 04/29/15 at 11:19:13 293A3C3F2D2A2A480 wrote:
Ummm.. yeah.. first thing I said.. before I even knew who you were, as you were dragging yourself back to the cabin from the restroom. "You look like hell..." Quote:
My bad.. :-/ I didn't realize that not everyone was used to group riding. I am a "veteran" ride leader, but it has been a while since I did it regularly.. so, no pre-ride brief. I blame old age.. :P Next time, someone remind me of what I am suppose to do! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/29/15 at 11:30:07 It was all good and fun. Art, we all need to log a few more miles on the bike. Thank God we are all safe and sound, maybe a few bumps or scratches here or there, but all good. By the way, that was the most fun riding I have ever done. So again, thanks to everybody there. Keep thumping! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 04/29/15 at 11:31:59 By the way youzguyz, I am envious of you. You have all that good riding so close to you and you actually take advantage of it. That is awesome. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 04/29/15 at 21:39:59 heck youzguys, i should have spoken up. It's all good, we all enjoyed, and only a few lumps (and a windsield) I have decided 2 things 1 i will replace me screen with a smaller one 9probably the stock one) as I believe looking through the screen threw off my depth perception 2 when I save up enough, I'm gonna do the MSF BRC, as despite 20+ years riding, I believe I have some gaps in my bike handling skills I also envy youzguys riding situation, but I got some decent roads around here, too (and gonna find more lol) even the freeway riding was better, in a group and I still want a Dyna Muff ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by old_rider on 05/02/15 at 08:47:15 Guys, check your credit card bills.... I just received a text from my company yesterday. Someone is trying to use my number to purchase stuff at the HEB and a Houston Home Depot. The were denied thankfully as they totaled more than $400 dollars, must have been a chip thing in one of those gas pumps I used, because I did not use my credit card anywhere else. Good thing I have "credit check" on my card.... LOL... The charges were tried yesterday, I told my representative I am home in florida... which is a 12 hour drive from texas.... she was in India.. or so I would guess, because she asked several times if I had driven there today.... lol |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by springman on 05/02/15 at 17:08:01 Thanks for the heads up old rider. I just logged on to my bank account and am fine. I actually had my card compromised and had to get a new card just a few weeks before the ride to the hill country. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 05/03/15 at 09:41:34 I check my charges each week, nothing yet of course, I only have $15 credit on it right now I'll keep a close eye on it, thanks |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 05/04/15 at 01:56:53 Had the CFO check (I'm not allowed), and besides a few other "What was this for?" questions, all is good here. Appreciate the "heads up" Art!! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 05/04/15 at 09:40:26 That was Old Rider ;) |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 05/04/15 at 10:18:51 It was??? oh.. yeah.. old age = short term memory, bad eye sight. Thanks to old_rider for the heads up. Thanks to Art for the .. ... I forget.. |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by Art Webb on 05/04/15 at 10:36:59 There was a heads up? about what? ;D |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by MMRanch on 05/04/15 at 21:06:15 Thanks Old Rider :) For the heads up ! |
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Title: Re: OK, it aint' the Dragon.. South Texas Savage r Post by youzguyz on 09/02/15 at 03:05:39 Coming soon to a mail box near you (if you verified your address). SO, reply to your IM if you WANT YOURS!! 8-) http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/09/02/bikepics-2755837-800.jpg Nothing fancy, but suitable for vest or hat. http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/09/02/bikepics-2755838-800.jpg And.. sorry.. but limited quantities. Only made enough for the "plankowners" of the Texas Hill Country Savage Ride. |
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