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Title: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 08/06/15 at 12:21:34 Is it too early to start this? link to last years... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1414666722 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. Hill Country back roads, cattle guards, water crossings, roads without lines, scenery sublime and fine eateries. Being that we arrived and left in the middle of 2 major storms, any change in timing? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/06/15 at 12:34:06 I think we should get some input from Neal on this but I suspect a few weeks earlier or later may be a good idea. Regardless, count me in!!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/06/15 at 12:44:43 Let me jump in and promote this a bit. The Twisted Sisters and all the surrounding Hill Country have some great roads and if Neal would honor us again in leading the ride I am sure we could ride every day for 2 weeks straight and ride different roads every day. These roads though incredibly fun do not demand as much skill as the Tail of the Dragon. Staying at the campground in Fredricksburg is very inexpensive and is a great central location for all of the hill country. Anybody that takes part in this ride will have a great time. Start thinking about it, ya'll. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 08/06/15 at 14:46:34 When ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 08/06/15 at 15:13:42 69646B6660773732050 wrote:
Late april...ish. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 08/06/15 at 21:56:47 When? um, I say "When it won't rain"... LOL ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 08/07/15 at 03:17:10 Yeah, I could let you chase me around the Hill Country again if ya'll want. CRAP. Just pulled up the old maps on Google, and they did it to me AGAIN. They don't look anything like they used to. >:( Not that it matters a whole lot, I just wanted to make sure we hit the roads you missed before due to ... various mitigating factors.. ::) I started using the H/D map web site for mapping. Here is a sample: (a ride I am taking with Mike.. if our schedules ever mesh). http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/share/708320 Open it, click "View or Edit", pray... it might work. Mike?? Mike WHO??? Oh.. Mike, the owner of Alamo Springs Cafe. You might remember that place... From what I remember, we did 39, but not the side trips. We never did McDonald Loop. Certainly did not do Lime Creek (Puddle Travis is Lake Travis again.. for a while). And if we do, Bear Creek is a "must do". You did 1341 without me and thought I got you lost.. "Just keep following the road.. trust me". Of course, the Twisted Sisters have to be done. But I hope to do the Dirty Sister on this go round. Weather permitting. Really need to do Park 4 and around Inks Lake. Yep.. I think I can entertain you! :D Speaking of weather. Who knows what will happen when? You pays your money, you takes your chances!! Be glad you did not make your trip here over Memorial Day weekend. Lots of flooding. MAYBE all the roads that are closed from that will be open again by spring. Yeah.. that bad. Sure would like to meet Lancer. Would be really cool if Dave and Old Feller could make it as well. And all you Texas boys that did not make it last time.. let's do this. And, of course, all that want to come to Texas and do this, are certainly welcome to do so!! :D Like I said before. "OK, it ain't the Dragon.." but it's still some nice riding! For those that are reading this.. I am the "Neal" being mentioned in the previous posts. Your humble native guide... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/07/15 at 09:13:13 And for those of you wondering what Neal looks like, he looks exactly like his avatar. Thanks Neal for graciously accepting to lead us again. Rain or shine I want in. Yes boys and girls, riding the Hill Country really is that much fun, it really is that beautiful, and Neal really does know his way around the Hill Country. Hope it turns out to be a great big shindig. ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 08/13/15 at 12:23:19 I,d like to go again , and invite some more folks too. At least one friend , one or two brothers,and a young new rider, he won't be new by then :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 08/14/15 at 12:19:43 7C6E7C6E63707F7279310 wrote:
Would be good to see you again. There is a cattle guard here with your name on it! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/18/15 at 20:24:07 Let's do it guys. The adrenaline rush of the Dragon is cool, but the Twisted Sisters and surrounding area led by Neal is just as much fun, maybe even more. For all of you that want some great rides, interesting scenery, fun commraderie (however you spell that), and great food, sign up for the ride. You will have a blast. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/18/15 at 21:30:41 If anyone hauling their motorcycle is passing through, or near, Denton, TX on their way to the Ride I would be inclined to join them. I am not comfortable on that long of ride to be myself. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 08/18/15 at 23:28:53 Denton is in North Texas ain't it ? :-? Kenny I feel better about long rides if I have company too. From middle TN. --- South Texas is a long ride , I kinda need a 1/2 way point to camp and quit vibrating for the evening ! ;D Doesn't SpringMan live just a little south of ya ? (Spring Texas) Is that what you were getting at ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 08/19/15 at 04:28:51 Denton is by Dallas. Spring is by Houston. Not "on the way" by any stretch of the imagination. If Lancer is coming down from Oklahoma, he might be passing close to Denton.. or could. According to Google, it is "only" a 5 hour (300 mile) ride from Denton to Kerrville. A bit longer and further if you get creative on the route. I would definitely do Hwy 16 instead of 281. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/19/15 at 06:25:30 Youzguyz, I don't want to ride that distance on 35W or 281. I will look into route 16. If Lancer is going that might work out for me. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 08/19/15 at 21:43:00 I'm interested but not sure just yet. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 08/19/15 at 22:21:41 2A27282523347471460 wrote:
We won't make concrete plans till about february. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/21/15 at 17:04:32 Yep, Denton would be a good bit of a ride in the wrong direction. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 08/21/15 at 17:12:25 According to Google my ride to Kerrville is about 276 miles. As long as you are not in a hurry it is not so bad. Just need to stop every now and then to let the blood flow again in your backside. And hopefully there is no thunderstorm going on. It would be great to see you in Kerrville Kenny. I hope you can make it. Riding that area is just so much fun. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/21/15 at 17:25:44 Spring, Given that there is so much time to prepare for the ride there is always the possibility that someone will turn up that will be passing through Denton. There is still a chance that Lancer may be going. I will hope for the best. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/22/15 at 22:38:59 I'll be up for this, lord willing and the creek don't rise Won't be in Columbus by then though, Garwood instead Kenny, any way you could borrow a tow vehicle and trailer your bike there? assuming you don't have one of your own you can use Driving is a lot more comfy than riding |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 08/25/15 at 13:00:16 Da boys dat made da ride in 2015 have mail.. go read it. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/25/15 at 15:20:35 Art, I don't have a pickup truck or a trailer and I am not going to be able to purchase a trailer this year. Maybe next year I will get a trailer. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 08/25/15 at 21:28:27 Seems like those "MotorCycles" are made to ride not made to "Haul around" . :-/ But : I bring a rain suit --- just-in-case . you can buy a Frog outfit with the Gas $ you don't spend hauling in around. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/26/15 at 06:55:35 786E747B6674787B010 wrote:
I has no new mail, did I just imagine I made the ride? ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/26/15 at 06:57:19 011301131E0D020F044C0 wrote:
Says the guy who trailered from Tenn ;D for a newb, riding 300 miles, especially on the slab, is torture, alone heck, that's torture for me ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/26/15 at 06:59:50 745A517C4D5E4C573F0 wrote:
Borrow? rent? if your car has a hitch, you can rent a trailer from u haul for $20 a day IIRC Rent a trailer, drop it at the u haul at the sisters, re rent it for the trip back Just an idea, if you can't, you can't |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 08/26/15 at 16:19:00 6C7F797A686F6F0D0 wrote:
Says the guy who trailered from Tenn ;D for a newb, riding 300 miles, especially on the slab, is torture, alone heck, that's torture for me ;D[/quote] heheh.... poke, poke.... he got ya Mike! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Oldfeller on 08/26/15 at 17:24:59 He learned it from some of the older members of the site who now truck everywhere long distance because they can't stand the long hours of riding just to get there. :). That's me, by the way. And Lancer. And Verslagen. TRUCKING and trailering means we can still go to these various events. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/26/15 at 18:12:37 I rode from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Daytona Beach Florida a total of twenty times over my lifetime, beginning in 1960 and the last time in 1996. The ride was 950 miles each way and the best time I ever made was 21 hours. I missed the recognition of being an "Iron Ass" by 50 miles more than half of the trips The ride was done the last week of February and I would return home the second week in March. After traveling home and getting into the snow of 1996 I decided that a motorcycle was no longer my favorite way of travel. I rode a over 300,000 miles that I can prove, and probably another 100,000 that I didn't document. I am not going to make any excuses for wanting to travel to a motorcycle ride event in a pickup truck or a trailer. If any of the critics are still riding when they are 77 years old I will still be around to congratulate them and probably still riding. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 08/26/15 at 21:33:26 "O" he got me ! :-[ It was pouring rain when I left , and I didn't want to trailer , so what do ya do ? :-? Running into rain after ya leave is one thing but to leave in a down pour is hard to do ... :-/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/26/15 at 21:48:59 0628230E3F2C3E254D0 wrote:
That's some serious mileage, my hat's off to you 300 miles on a Savage is bearable, with mods and company, but for slab running alone I'm on your side, that's why I didn't even tink of riding to NC |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/26/15 at 21:53:01 0E1C0E1C11020D000B430 wrote:
And then we all set out riding and got rained on the whole 200 miles to Kerrville from my place, (POURED ON the last 50 or so) so much fun Me and Springman got dumped on, heavy, on the way to, and from, NC We were both really glad w were in the truck hauling the bikes maybe with a good seat and boards.... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 08/27/15 at 03:21:59 6749426F5E4D5F442C0 wrote:
From the original ride thread (as defined by Art Webb): Quote:
Hope you can make it! (no matter how you get here!) We didn't have a Geezosaur last time! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 08/27/15 at 05:33:32 Guyz, I hope to be able to go along on the ride as a Geezosaur, and if I don't make this one there will be one the following year. I will be around for a long time. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 08/27/15 at 16:16:33 I usually ride the bike, but I "could" make an exception if someone would prefer to haul the bike. The wife and I are thinking about acquiring a trailer for two, because she doesn't want to take the "long way around" :) So a trailer is in the future, I am planning on an enclosed one that I can adapt to make it a "camper-ish" setup. I think it would prove to be quite a project for me (I am in need of a project at this time) and a possible income if I do it up right and a few folks want one. Since the time frame is so far away, i'll start looking for the "right stuff" now and keep you all informed :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 08/28/15 at 06:29:59 I hope we don't have to deal with the rain next year , can't say I wouldn't "chicken out" again ! I'm up in the "geezer" area now [ch128514] and glad to be here. ... Given some SUN SHINE I'll ride down the Nathez Tràce and camp at the South end of it next year. [ch9786] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 08/28/15 at 07:04:24 Given a nice road tor travel and time to burn, I'd likely ride, in good weather, but on the slab I might haul instead If I used a trailer I could leave the cap on the truck, so if I wound up in a tent spot I still have something better than a tent to sleep in ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/02/15 at 20:59:59 I think I have showed the pictures of "Stone Hinge" to everybody I know at least twice now. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/02/15 at 21:16:58 There was a place we met for breakfast the last day of our trip. It had the best breakfast burro I've ever had , it was homemade by somebody who must have grown-up making them. :P That Bugger place in the middle of no-where was top notch too. We would have to have a guide to ever find it again . It was totally unexpected when it just popped up . The way I remember it was : We came around a dune and Poof --- there it was . 8-) If we could I'd like to drive by the Alamo next time --- not stop or get caught in traffic , but just drive by and see it from the road. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 09/02/15 at 22:34:19 445644565B48474A41090 wrote:
It was a gas station in comfort. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 09/03/15 at 02:42:23 786A786A67747B767D350 wrote:
You want to go downtown San Antonio to see the Alamo?? oooookkkkaayyyyyy.. we'll see.. remind me later! Is this that "Bugger" place? You did seem to enjoy it.. ;D http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/04/24/bikepics-2738086-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/03/15 at 06:20:41 YEA BUDDY ! ;) Some things are just hard-not-to-like . ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 09/05/15 at 07:55:46 I've been to the Alamo as a kid, it was neat, back then Not sure going there on a bike for a ride by will be the same, but if it can be done during non traffic jam hours I could deal with that The Burritos in Comfort were a comfort indeed, and the burgers were good, once you got past the wait time (getting to the potty wqs a bit more trying though ;D) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/11/15 at 20:07:34 I got a "RABBIT" in the mail . ::) It looks like a Meat Eater type with Red Eyes , Big Feet , Sharp Teeth and Claws ;D Kinda looks like I feel when I get cut-off in traffic. ::) This Rabbit is stuck on a round patch so it ought to be safe enough . ;) Think I'll stick it on a jacket or something. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 09/11/15 at 20:10:22 i's got one too, it's currently looking for a comfy spot. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 09/12/15 at 06:28:26 Good idea, them critters gotta be attached to something or they tend to wander |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 09/12/15 at 22:38:56 Mean lookin lil bugger ain't he?!? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 09/12/15 at 22:41:57 Since I like hats so much, i'm thinking on buying one the same color as my bike.... but I want to change colors. Right now it sits on the dresser looking at us while we sleep.....errr....watching over us while we sleep... scaring the boogie man away. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 09/14/15 at 12:53:09 5B5850465D505146340 wrote:
Gonna carry extra paint so you can change the color each day when you change hats ? ? ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 09/14/15 at 13:18:42 20232B3D262B2A3D4F0 wrote:
Get multiple layers of EL paint, then just turn on the color you want. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 09/15/15 at 07:30:19 I am glad that all the wayward bunnies found their new homes. :D No, they weren't fancy or expensive, just wanted something to give you to show for the effort of making the trip to the Hill Country and doing some back roads! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/15/15 at 21:37:31 Well THANK YOU ! :) I would advise everyone to get a bunny or two befor they get too old to ride ! ;D Sometimes , Gentle Roads and Great Scenery is "Just the Right Thing" to have . 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 09/17/15 at 15:40:43 MM you are 100% correct. Another way to look at this is as a good warm up for the Dragon. The Dragon will get your adrenaline pumping and then it is over in 20 minutes or so. I am hoping to ride the Sisters at least 2 more times before riding the Dragon again. The 3 Twisted Sisters is a loop of more that 100 miles, much more relaxed than the Dragon, but it still has curves that will test your skill mixed in with the straightaways. Good clean thumping fun! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 09/17/15 at 18:28:08 Are these bunny things you are talking about......like Snipe Hunting and Cow Tipping? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 09/17/15 at 19:25:50 hey youzguyz... how much do you tip a cow? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 09/18/15 at 05:04:34 7E6D7A7B64696F6D6639080 wrote:
No more than 20 percent.. unless they provide excellent service. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 09/18/15 at 05:12:35 2427253E39303A3639570 wrote:
Actually, about 96 miles. You can do it on one tank, but it's a good idea to top off in Camp Wood. And .. we (or at least I) may be doing the "Dirty Sister". Just did it last weekend. If you are on FaceBook, you can be amused here: https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 09/18/15 at 05:15:01 4D767B6C7D716A6C777F726D1E0 wrote:
No. The bunny is very real. The Disturbed Bunny. http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2015/09/02/bikepics-2755837-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 09/19/15 at 19:12:23 The Bunny's are collectables, they increase in value with the years ![ch128513] A person can only get them once a year , and even then it takes a lot of planning to get one in your hand. ;) |
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Title: 3 Twisted Sisters/Texas Hill Country - Spring 2016 Post by springman on 09/24/15 at 16:09:32 Hey ya'll, let's make this the official thread for the Spring 2016 Sisters ride so we can keep it all in one location. Oldfeller, you seem to be much better than me at getting these things going so I defer to you from here. I'll jump in here and there. |
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Title: Re: 3 Twisted Sisters/Texas Hill Country - Spring Post by old_rider on 09/24/15 at 16:34:01 Hhehe.... well you started it... and Old Feller does the east side of the US.... Neal... I mean youzguyz is a good host for the west side.... but it will all come together as we all put in our 3 cents.. |
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Title: Re: 3 Twisted Sisters/Texas Hill Country - Spring Post by springman on 09/24/15 at 16:46:46 Thanks Old Rider. I think. :o |
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Title: Re: 3 Twisted Sisters/Texas Hill Country - Spring Post by Oldfeller on 09/24/15 at 16:50:38 First thang is to get a non-retired moddyrater to create a sticky out of this thread. Then Old_Rider, you me and the rest of us put the Twisted Sissy stuff all in here so we can find ourselves wid both hands. We gots us two sets of folks planning to haul us all to Texas this spring. Me, I like Old-Rider's thought of the big puller and the big trailer, like we saw hauling a half dozen big hurleys on just last trip. Now that some of you guys have actually been on both trips you understand the contest --- who can out do and out BS the others. On the one trip you had breakfast buritos and tall stacked burgers. On the other trip you had all the beef brisket, BBQ and fixings you could eat. On one trip you were bumpin' grates and popping shock struts. On the other trip you if weren't bug eyed wid twisty terror then you was doing a little bit of butt bumpin' and bleedin' .... Each trip needs to up its game some to garner some more bonus point for the next year's earth shaking competition. Now mind you, I got a hidden advantage, I wuz born in Longview Texas and I got pics of me catching scorpions in a mason jar when I was 4 1/2 years old. You see, I thought it was a sort of funny fiddler crab, because by then I was living in tidewater Virginia and I knew all about catchin' crabs. My Texas Granny just about karked her drawers when I came out from under the domino table where I had been trying to catch crabs for the last 15 minutes crawling around over their feet with my mason jar. Yup, I came up with one big old black scorpion in my jar just a hitting the inside of the glass with his stinger and spraying yellow out on the inside surface. ;) |
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Title: Re: 3 Twisted Sisters/Texas Hill Country - Spring Post by verslagen1 on 09/24/15 at 17:36:09 Do you mind if I snap this one to the back of the one I already started? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 09/25/15 at 09:06:30 I was just trying to keep it all together since it seems to be on three different threads. I'm cool with whatever works. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 10/07/15 at 07:35:20 Lol I was scared on the Dragon but I crashed on the sisters |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 10/09/15 at 20:26:34 Well Art :-[ I was scared at one point my first Dragon trip. On my first return trip I got to swinging through the Rhythm Section and Parsons Branch petty fast (or so I thought) , yea just flying along ... I came up on the area called "Gravity Cavity" --- it has a strait section leading into it . Its a mild left followed by two 90 deg. rights back-to-back (15 feet between them). I could not keep it in my lane [smiley=sad.gif] , I was Praying nothing would come flying around the corner (one of those 100HP Sport Bikes or some out of control Electra-Glide) :-/. I promised myself "If I survive this, I'm not ever getting out of my lane EVER-AGAIN " :P . It wasn't long after that I found my foot-pegs dragging so I could stay in my lane (still praying not to meet that "out-of-control-first-timer" that I was just a short while back) . :) There was a spot on the Sisters ride where the road got tight and twistie at the same time --- kinda gave me the same feeling ! ;) seems like there was a "Dip" during the second twist part where my pegs found the pavement and I skipped a heart beat or two :D . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 10/09/15 at 20:52:35 Lol all dem NC roads were nervous for me everyone said I got better the longer I was there but I think y'all was just being nice Still haven't gotten much better in the tight stuff Texas doesn't have much tight stuff >:( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 10/10/15 at 22:27:18 Texas sure has some nice places to putt around [ch127797]. Sometime the interesting thing just around the corner is better than just the corner itself ! [ch128523] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 10/12/15 at 07:37:22 You got that right Still like my roads bent though ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Oldfeller on 10/19/15 at 07:45:12 I'm keeping a list of new rides and I think perhaps you guys need to spot a date and drive a stake in the sand pretty soon or you will wind up having to dodge all the other events which HAVE driven stakes in the sand. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 10/19/15 at 10:25:10 The date is already penciled in as mid to late April dependent on alma's neck interpretations and won't be penned in until February when we make the reservations. Of course this is not set in stone (or mini stone henge) and if an event steals enough interest away it can be moved. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 10/19/15 at 23:30:52 WE ARE WAITING ON THE 2016 FARMERS ALMANAC TO AVOID "RAIN" ;) BUT ; IT SHOULDN'T BE MUCH LONGER ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 11/04/15 at 03:04:41 544654464B58575A51190 wrote:
Rain makes for fun riding later on.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ius9A-V2RY&feature=youtu.be Sorry.. not sure how to post it so it previews on here. I'm sure someone can edit appropriately. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/04/15 at 08:18:08 well we don't wanna get rained on alla way from columbus to San An, like last time, lol (if it rains like that this year I'm hauling the bike) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 11/05/15 at 21:34:45 Art , I didn't mind the rain near as much as that slick spot we found on the Interstate . ;) After we survived that I thought we were "Bullet-Proof" . It did get hard to read the GPS under that fogged-up plastic cover . :-? I vote we go when its not raining --- OldFeller seem to have a way of predicting the Dry-Spells most of the time , maybe he'll help us out or even join us ! ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/06/15 at 09:41:07 I will remember that slick spot for a looong time, only reason my life didn't flash before my eyes was it was over so quick I was like "oh sh" and that was it |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 11/06/15 at 21:31:43 yea Art :o I've ran every possible thing I can think of trying to figure out what it could have been ??? 1st I thought COW POOP ? 2nd Oil 3rd dark color paint 4th Mean prank from the car we was closing on (that would have been premeditated ) 5th Back to someones used oil (5 Quarts) floating on top the rainy road ? 6th Owl $hit :-/ the surest thing it was was hair raising scary ! :P |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 11/13/15 at 12:46:55 Still looking at mid April. Last year I made the reservation on 1/31. This year Godzilla is supposed to visit and piss all over us. And projected to leave early spring... hopefully not to Tx. :-? Given that there were open cabins during our visit I probably won't make early reservations this year just in case. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by xaman on 11/16/15 at 20:18:59 The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is in Austin April 8-10. It was a fantastic show last year, and might be worth trying to coordinate the ride around... https://www.facebook.com/thehandbuiltmotoshow/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/17/15 at 13:56:51 Looks interesting, sort of a long way out of the way though |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 11/18/15 at 05:48:02 How far is it to Austin ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 11/18/15 at 06:41:08 565B54595F48080D3A0 wrote:
From where? If enough people wanted to go to that show, I could put together a ride that would get you close to Austin with a map to get to the show. However, I would head northwest and do some quality riding. Lime Creek Road, into the Balcones Canyonlands, Park 4 around Inks Lake, etc. Those that wanted to do that instead could do so. I don't do shows, I don't do rallys. It's just who I am. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/18/15 at 09:30:17 http://www.mapquest.com/directions/from/us-tx-kerrville~to~us-tx-austin/A5;30.042787,-99.135299/A5;30.264979,-97.746598 |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 11/18/15 at 15:50:55 Only 2 hrs each way ... its within reach . I'm limited to what I might pay to get into events like that ? Sometimes the promoters think their show is worth more than I think it might be . ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/19/15 at 20:15:58 2 hours each way by the quickest route It's like to be a butt numbing, mind numbing freeway ride might be worth it, but we gotta think on it I think xaman, what's the admission cost personally I'd likely go along with Youzguys and slow him down in the fun parts I like shows, but i like riding better |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 11/20/15 at 06:28:49 455745575A49464B40080 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 11/20/15 at 06:35:01 45565053414646240 wrote:
Yep.. here is a view from Park 4. Beats looking at stuff I can't afford. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 11/20/15 at 08:22:50 Easter is march 27, tax day april 15 and passover is 23 thru 30. I don't have a problem with passover, but I go into hiding the week before the goober rape day. So the show really is not on my agenda. The best I can do is push up the time table so those that wanted to could go. But right now, we are looking for weather forecasts before committing to any schedule. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LANCER on 11/20/15 at 08:27:22 706374756A6761636837060 wrote:
no rain warm & sunny |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 11/20/15 at 09:41:24 Can't rust a Texas weather report that far out lol |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by xaman on 11/27/15 at 19:54:40 No pressure about the show. I'll be going to the show AND the savage ride both if possible. The show is free admission, lots of beautiful custom bikes of most every genre. You're right, there's plenty of things for sale that I can't afford. Free admission, but $25 Tshirts ;D. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 11/28/15 at 18:59:55 April 9, is always a birthday party in my family so I'd get in trouble for being gone that weekend anyway. :) So ??? going from the pictures it looks likes there are a lot of personal "Dream Bikes" at that show. So if I ever put a GS500 motor on my Savage frame (with a bigger fuel tank) , then I'd fit right -in with the rest of the bikes there ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by LostArtist on 12/01/15 at 20:07:28 445248475A4844473D0 wrote:
From where? If enough people wanted to go to that show, I could put together a ride that would get you close to Austin with a map to get to the show. However, I would head northwest and do some quality riding. Lime Creek Road, into the Balcones Canyonlands, Park 4 around Inks Lake, etc. Those that wanted to do that instead could do so. I don't do shows, I don't do rallys. It's just who I am. [/quote] I think I"m becoming you.... :o I need to look into that :P it'd be an honor to meet you Neal, I do really mean that. I wish we had decent roads down here, if I can afford this I'll seriously consider joining you all. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 12/02/15 at 03:57:18 1B3824231625233E2423570 wrote:
You mis-spelled "horror". :P I am a weird old geezer. I look like my avatar. :D You aren't that far away, and could join up with people coming in from the east if that works out. It would be great to meet you as well.. and that goes for everyone who would like to join us in the Spring for some riding good times! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/09/15 at 22:14:59 Well ... ::) ::) ::) That Long-Awaited-Moment has finally arrived I got my hands on a 2016 copy of "The OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC" today SOUTHERN EDITION : including Weather Forecasts for 18 Regions of the United States So , the middle TX (San Antonio-Oklahoma City) area forecast for April is below . 1st-8th = Sunny and Warm 9th-15th = t-storms 16th-20th = Sunny and Warm 21st-30th = showers It seems we can have a 8 day ride or a 5 day ride , for me there is 2 days going to and fro each way. I'm good with either period . ride to 1st + 2nd --- from 8th + 9th or ride to 14th + 15th --- from 21st + 22nd my ride is right at 1000 miles one way. :P Gentlemen start you planning ! ;D :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 12/09/15 at 22:41:49 what's your travel area weather look like? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/10/15 at 08:11:58 Well the Deep South area is : My riding area April 1 - 5 =Sunny, nice 6 - 14 = Scattered T-storms turning warm 15 - 20 = " " then sunny , nice 21 - 30 = " " turning cool Desert Southwest area is : Versey's riding area April 1 - 6 = Sunny and Warm 7 -14 = Scattered showers , turning Cool 15 - 23 = Showers , then sunny , and Cool 24 - 30 = Scattered Showers , and Warm I'm with You Fellers (till May when I have to go home and cut hay). :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 12/10/15 at 10:31:17 So it looks like the 15th thru the 20th is a go but we can wait till Feb. to finalize. Last year we had similar weather with a storm before and after for the far eastern folk and clear weather for me. Since I'm traveling by truck, weather isn't an issue till I get there. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/11/15 at 07:23:10 this year i also have the option to travel there by truck, and if it's even damp leaving Garwood, I will Last years drenching has not been forgotten, nor was it appreciated Me and Springman have already proved my Ranger can handle 2 Savages (and well, in the Tx flatlands, though not so much in the NC area) and I'd bet a hat she'd pull a small trailer along too, if it comes to that Heck, if I lived in a bigger city, I could rent a lowboy big enough for a buncha bikes, put the cap on the ranger, and haul a whole PASEL of riders and bikes ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/11/15 at 12:22:15 Art , :-? I'm beginning to think you really don't like riding in the rain ??? ::) I'm OK with the bigger dry spell at the first of April ... :) I can leave on the 8th and be home in time for birthday party stuff the evening of the 9th. (I'll put the "Long-Leggs" back on the Savage). ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/11/15 at 18:48:59 Whatever gave you that idea, MM, it's almost as pleasant as sitting down too quickly and landing on a wayward testicle ;D honestly I'm never all that happy running the savage at 70+ MPH either, as my hands sometimes go numb I need a throttle lock and probably a Versy cam chain adjuster I'm really getting tired of having to scrimp and save all the time :( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/11/15 at 21:26:21 That is how ya finally get a head a little . I made my Versey before I found out versey was doing them . you got a buddy with a welder ? If not plan on dropping by next time your in my neighborhood . From a cooled off motor we can have ya ready to crank-up in two hours. Procedure: 1. Lay bike on its left side 2. remove foot peg , clutch cable , and side cover 3. tensioner out , and add extra tab . 4. cut that spring so its not long enough to push too far anymore. 5. re-install tensioner 6. put on form-a-gasket and let it set 5 minutes 7. put side cover back on finger tight 8. put clutch cable , + foot peg on 9. walk away for an hour, go have lunch 10 Tighten side cover bolts and ride ! ;) its easy |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 12/12/15 at 08:09:59 15 through 20th sounds good. Barring anything unforeseen I am in. Thump on!!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/12/15 at 18:50:44 687A687A77646B666D250 wrote:
*facepalm* form a gasket! of course! and here I am fretting the cost of the new gasket on top of the new adjuster as far as being in your neighborhood, that's unlikely any time soon, I live a long way from Tennessee, and funds are tight I'd not even do the versy but I'm at 9K and I'm afraid to not do it, or at least check it (isn't 9k pretty close to do it or suffer?) unfortunately, no friends who weld and machine well enough to do a home brew versy |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 12/12/15 at 20:05:09 Art, I did not have to change my tensioner until about 16,000 miles. Definitely a good idea to check but hopefully you still have at least 5k miles before you need to change it. I picked up the gasket for the cover on eBay for about 10 bucks or like oldfeller says you can use the liquid gasket now. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/12/15 at 21:33:34 I've never used anything but the liquid . but let it "set-up" a little so it has some "body" to finger tighten against , then tork the bolts after the gasket is formed and set . other wise it will just squeeze out and you will have nothing . ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/13/15 at 08:21:11 Well if it ever dries up enough here I will check it My trailer leaked around the AC install during last night's downpour How I am beginning to hate this whole deal |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/13/15 at 17:26:20 I'll bet that down pour is headed to me ... :-[ ... the wind has been out of the South-west all day for two days now . :P My buddy leaves his Pop-Up camper at my house durnning hunting season , he also covers it with a tarp to help it stay dry . It might work for ya ? :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/14/15 at 06:35:57 Yep ! The tin on the roof was rattleing last night !!! ;D I'll go looking to see what blew down on the Fences last night ... :( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/14/15 at 07:42:53 110311030E1D121F145C0 wrote:
My roof, which also has a small leak (only in heavy rain, not light) is already tarped, and that works well, aside from sometimes sounding like a giant bat is trying to carry the trailer off The AC is installed in the back wall and is a non standard (rednecked in) install Now I give the installer credit. It is a well done install, probably better than I could pull off, and it has never leaked before that I've seen It is possible that the rain came in through the unit itself (I've seen that before and it was 'raining sideways') or it might need recaulking and painting (for some reason he didn't paint the woos used in the install) Either way it not a hard fix Add that to the roof leak, the faucet that won't turn off (working on that already) so I have to go fetch water with skeeters the size of hummingbirds coming at me in a swarm, and a porta potti for a toilet (and obviously no shower) and it gets frustrating at times I can't complain too much, I only paid $600 for it, and it keeps me mostly protected, I just want something bigger that doesn't have the issues A 16x8 Bunkhouse is not roomy by any stretch of the imaginaries The job of saving up $2000 for a down payment on a bigger better one with a flush toilet and such is going far too slowly for my taste |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/15/15 at 19:21:14 More income / Less expenses What do you do for income ? or do we want to know ? :-/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/16/15 at 08:17:57 I work in the Dairy department of a grocery store, no education = low income, though 13 / hr ain't bad as to expenses. they're pretty light $300 / m land payment 20 / m gym dues 77 / m auto insurance (a 20 jump for moving 20 miles :-?) 117 / yr MC insurance gas food occasional eating out, not Sardi's, Whataburger lunches at work Dealer offered to take Savage + 1200 down If I sold or hocked my 44, I could do that next week get's me new Summerland mini with a 175-200 /mo payment.....for 144 months :o 12000 RV costs over 20k by the time it's said and done some of my friends who are into RVing say no, never buy new, also don't buy from this dealer this'll be a bear of a winter in this little camper, it's not holding up well to being lived in Other options are a Rip down the junk trailer that is currently occupying the spot I'd like to put the new trailer in, and build on the frame I only know residential construction, so this would not be an RV when I'm done, but more of a bitty mobile home I'm supposed to get permits if I build, but this is grey I know you can 'build' a cargo trailer with no permits, everyone out here builds with no permits, so I could likely get away with it even though it's shading a bit another thing: it big enough to include a 'shop area' in the construction (30 feet actual box length not including weird kickouts) B Get a portable shed and build it into a home Again I'm not building but modifying a prefab building, so no permit needed I could go pretty big with one of these, or go small for lower cooling / heating, and maybe another shed for a shop area either of these options take time and a lot of work, the Summerland I just park and hook up if my credit card weren't still in recovery from buying motos / parts, the dragon, and the sisters, I'd have this, but a 4500 credit limit doesn't matter when you have less than 1000 available credit at the moment ;D (yes, I paid for my Savage, all 3k of it, with a credit card) ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 12/16/15 at 17:47:12 Is the junk trailer an actual RV with motor and all? or just a 12' X 60' or somesuch? Because it should already have a license on it, and you are doing "improvements" not rebuilding, besides.... it is on a movable frame, shouldn't have to do any permits. Well, down here in florida if its on wheels it has to be "road worthy" dmv inspection on completion. Does it have axles and wheels? If it is not "permenantly attached" (cemented) to the area, you should not have to pull a permit. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 12/17/15 at 06:49:06 I am a registered Building Inspector in KY, and for this State I believe the following to be true: Any accessory structure less than 200 square feet of floor area used for storage, garden shed, etc. is exempt from a Building Permit. The local Code may require a Zoning Permit - which approves the location and use of the building on the property. In some areas you cannot have an accessory structure without having a Principal Use (house or business).....in the small Cities I work for you cannot have a storage building or garage without having a house on the property. Often this is not applicable for active farms and the buildings that are required to operate them....it is possible to have farm buildings without a residence. If it s a dwelling and has a sleeping area - it is not exempt from the Building Code regardless of size. I believe that Campers, Mobile Homes, SUV's, etc. have to be built in compliance with the "Guidelines" established for those industries. If you are a manufacturer and want to have the "approved seal", you have to build in compliance with their guidelines. I don't believe there is anything that requires you to meet these standards if you are building a camper/motorhome for personal use. http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=Standards In the Cities where I work....you can't live in a camper on your property. In the rural parts of the County, especially along the Ohio and Licking Rivers, they are zoned for recreation uses and it is fine to have trailers and campers on the property and live in them. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/17/15 at 09:37:46 Art I worked 30 years in a grocery store . Yea , Started as a stock person on nights while I was in collage. Somehow that turned into work leader on night shift. Then Warehouse manager and later Produce manager. Not a glamorous job , but it payed the bills and I retired from it at the age of 53. Well --- semi retired to cows and hay with lots of play time. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/18/15 at 07:17:06 3C3F37213A373621530 wrote:
the junk trailer is an 8x approximately 33 foot Travel trailer that in very bad shape It has axles and 3 of it's 4 wheels, but i have no intention of ever pulling it anywhere, except maybe to the junk yard, and it is up on blocks at the moment I would under no circumstances try to 'improve it' I would knock it flat and burn the remnants, and build from scratch on the frame, if anything, and no it has no license, I see |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/18/15 at 07:29:22 4F74796E7F73686E757D706F1C0 wrote:
Garwood is an unincorporated township, and according to folks hereabouts who know, is unzoned and uncoded aside from International residential code There are many living in travel trailers here, and a few living in converted portables Building permits to build on a TT frame is a grey area here on the one hand, it is technically a TT, and building a trailer requires no permit building a fixed home does dropping a prefab structure does not (you aren't 'building' aside from that, each city decides their own code (Houston had none, and is home to many interesting homes that would not meet code elsewhere, including 'tiny homes' not mounted on trailers) there is a permit required to drop a mobile Home here, from what i understand, but it's just a 65 fee, and many don't pay it (the neighbors, who are no longer here, left an old 10x40 MH form the pre breaker era on that land, that they hauled here with a Dually) Now to build a fixed home I would need permits, and possibly a flood plain exemption (in fact I'm fairly positive RE the exemption, I'm pretty close to the Colorado river, and I've seen farmland hereabouts flood pretty badly) I would prefer not to build on an 8x33 frame though, as the resulting structure would not be roomy (I would build it more like a home than a trailer, as i know how to build houses not trailers I had a few years in the residential construction business, though only as a laborer so the interior would only be 7'2" wide ;D) and I couldn't drag it out if we did flood |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 12/18/15 at 07:42:00 617361737E6D626F642C0 wrote:
I started as a Sacker and moved to cashier, got demoted for pissing a customer off (telling someone the truth is frowned upon in today's society) and am now in dairy I have no desire to be in managment, but lord am I tired of breaking down 5-15 thousand pound loads, my body id worn to a frazzle by the time my day off arives Rant incoming Yesterday I tried to purchase a better RV, one with a flush toilet, shower, a bit more room, ect (it was also a toy hauler, so my moto would have had quarters as nice as mine :D ) I was turned down not due to credit score but lack of credit history In Texas not only does your credit matter when you rent an apartment but our idiotic state legislature has decided that your auto insurance company can use your credit rating as a tool to pry more money out of your pocket And yet neither is required to report on your history with them WHAT THE crappity smack! if I buy insurance (required) form your crappy insurance co you can jack up my rates due to credit, but don't have to report my on time payments And while if I have crappy credit you won't rent to me you aren't required to report my on-time payments (every month for 10 years) to the credit bureau? HOW THE crappity smack IS THAT RIGHT?!!!!!!!! I am highly pissed right now |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 12/19/15 at 09:57:03 I'm thinking four day at the campground , two days travel each way , --- ::) I better start sweet-talking the wife now . ! :P |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 01/11/16 at 18:12:49 we still thinking 15-20 April ? The further out I plan these rides the better my home-life stays ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 01/11/16 at 20:02:45 Same here. Also the earlier I ask for time off, the more likely I am to get the requested dates. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 01/11/16 at 20:12:52 0F1D0F1D10030C010A420 wrote:
Still looks good to me. we'll look again in february. are there any alternatives? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 01/11/16 at 21:01:12 SpringMan would you be just as good with the 1st - 5th ? Seems like the first week of April is always so pertly that folks want to run out and plant their garden. Then later in the month it turns cold and wet . :-? That is the April Fools joke here in the south east . Versey is that the same way it is in LA. ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 01/12/16 at 06:34:59 Same here, the more lead time I have when I request time off the better |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 01/12/16 at 08:46:14 Versey Do the dates matter much to your situation ? :-? of-course no matter how we plan it , there will be some kinda "kink" show up in the hose. :P But The nice weather at the 1st of the month is bigger with more room for error . :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 01/12/16 at 08:51:06 4D5F4D5F52414E4348000 wrote:
No, and no one else's asking for vacation at the time. I just have to get my taxes done early. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 01/12/16 at 21:11:09 I can do either period , but had the thought that : That "Hand Built Cycle Display" in Austin (8-10th) could be on the way home if I took the Northern route. ... Could be on the way home for anybody headed East or North. :) . Its the next city up from San-Antonio. Just a thought ... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 01/13/16 at 09:37:40 Yep, best I can see I am probably good with either week. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 01/13/16 at 22:04:54 Not looking good on my end yet..... will have to plan as the date gets closer. Still haven't resolved the back issue yet. Getting another set of shots on the 19th, if these don't work... surgery time. Heh, I was managing the pain with chemicals on my last trip (yes they were doctor prescribed), and the long trip took its toll, but I still had a lot of fun. Not sure I would do it again, unless I rode the little Ninja.... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 01/14/16 at 07:29:22 OldRider Bring the Ninja if ya need to ! :) Trailer if ya half to ! ::) I understand there are roads in TX. we ain't seen yet ! ;D I've had thoughts of bring the Harley , if I ride the 1000+ miles to get there. Not decided on that one yet . :-? But I do have a new tire for the S-40 . ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 01/14/16 at 10:53:06 Hurley, Ninja, Honda, whatever. The idea is just to get together and have some fun riding and some good eating. Best of luck with your back issues old rider. I have some back issues myself but to date have been able to handle with exercise, aleve and on rare occasions the prescription pain killer. Oh yeah, and chiropractic manipulation on occasion, but I really don't like any body messing with my neck. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 01/14/16 at 20:00:54 well we all KNOW I'm not bringing an S40, so i say bring what ya bring, and if you guys aren't embarrassed to be seen with me and the Scootanic, I sure won't blush over what you bring ;D (Neil may disown me) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/03/16 at 12:18:07 I just checked the cabin situation.. assuming those that are coming are interested in staying at the same place. http://www.kerrville.org/index.aspx?NID=1054 They now have it so you can reserve a specific cabin. All mini-cabins are still available for the April 1->5 or April 15->19. REMEMBER, this is open to ANYBODY who wants to come to Texas and ride the Hill Country. OR, if you are already in Texas.. ::) All I am doing is leading out the rides for those that want to know they are going to hit the best roads (my opinion) in the area. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/03/16 at 20:51:38 I sure appreciate ya YouzGuyz ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/03/16 at 21:52:12 Now's a good time to hash out the schedule. We don't have to finalize until someone rents the cabin. Last year the weather was cool, but not cold and drizzled from time to time. The mini cabin was exactly what was needed. All in all, a great trip. Due to the weather, the cabins weren't full, and I don't expect them to be this year either. About $70 each if I remember correctly. 5D4B515E43515D5E240 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/04/16 at 03:52:07 I voted 15-19 just because my wife has a doctor appt early on the 4th. I'm sure I can find some one else to take her though, or I can give you a route to ride and meet you somewhere. No problem either way! SO, it is up to those that want to GO! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/04/16 at 07:12:15 Date makes no difference to me, so long as I have enough lead time to get the time off I still have yard space for campers, if ya ain't afraid to sleep in the same yard with the Ghost trailer (now renamed the Titanic, cause I 'raised it' ;D ) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/05/16 at 10:53:37 15-19 April looks good to me. Count me in. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/05/16 at 14:04:38 I voted 15-19 too. Does that mean we have our cabin 15,16,17 and 18 ... leaving on the 19th or leaving on the 20th ? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/05/16 at 14:37:25 leaving on the 20th (we're paying for a night on date indicated) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/05/16 at 15:03:12 OK , Staying 5 nights . :) I leave the house early on the 14th. and get back late the 21st. I ain't never been gone on a ride that long before ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/05/16 at 15:23:44 786A786A67747B767D350 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/05/16 at 22:19:22 Didn't get in to much hot water last year , it didn't seem like 8 days ? But when your having Fun ... Wife don't remember either she just said "it was a long time". I'll make plans to leave the 14th. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/06/16 at 06:50:46 I'll put that on the Calendar at work as a time off request Maybe I can get around to taking a BRC before then, too, see about getting the skills a bit sharper don't wanna crash like last year, and don't wanna slow the group down either hey youzguyz, there ain't a place around there to rent a real bike if I wanted to, is there? ;D riding the Swing on those rougher roads might be sorta comical ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/06/16 at 16:34:01 50434546545353310 wrote:
Out checking routes the last few weekends. Nothing too rough yet. http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2016/02/06/bikepics-2774688-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 02/06/16 at 21:51:27 I know its off topic but... San Antonio shame on you! http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2016/02/05/almost-every-top-official-in-texas-city-arrested-in-federal-corruption-case/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/07/16 at 01:57:32 292A22342F222334460 wrote:
What does that have to do with San Antonio? :-? (especially because we don't ride around San Antonio) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/07/16 at 14:20:03 If I read correctly it said this happened in Crystal City, not San Antonio. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 02/07/16 at 14:34:53 LOL... news lead was San Antonio major... I thought that carried over... guess not... On track... yup... breakfast burrito place for sure! :) I am attempting to talk the wife into me setting aside my personal stuff for a trip... I really need one! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/07/16 at 21:43:08 You know what ... I ain't forgot the Breakfast Burrito either ... That was the best Burrito I've ever had ! :) Hope to do it again. ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/08/16 at 16:12:19 Gentlemen, it looks like we are all on the same page. It would be my distinct pleasure to dine with ya'll at this breakfast burrito eatery of great renown. ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/08/16 at 20:39:30 Ohh , Yeaa I might haft to mark in on my GPS next time I get to it ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/09/16 at 04:18:48 031103111C0F000D064E0 wrote:
HUH??? I gave you directions for getting from the cabin to the burrito's. It was 2 right turns and a left and THAT WAS IT. https://goo.gl/maps/VpPJZomjnDp Of course.. when you started hearing banjos playing, you might have gotten a bit concerned.. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/09/16 at 07:02:32 there's the addy, MM, program it in and save the location youzguyz, MM might be like me, finding it on my own 2-3 times will put it 'in memory' following someone else there 2-3 thousand times will not it's sort of embarrassing ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/09/16 at 08:41:33 MM might be like me, finding it on my own 2-3 times will put it 'in memory' following Yea , I've slept since then . ;D If I don't have our camp Ground in the GPS then I'll have to have an address for it. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/09/16 at 16:53:52 I wonder if I still have that written down ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/11/16 at 08:09:29 HOw many folks we got joining us for this ride ? 1. Myself 2. If we get too many for the cabin , I'll be toting my tent anyway on counting of it a being 2 day ride to get there ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/11/16 at 08:42:17 Looks like the same crowd as last year. 1. mmranch 2. verslagen1 3. art webb 4. springman 5. old_rider is a maybe. 6. youzguyz any more we'll need a 2nd cabin or a tent |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 02/11/16 at 10:35:49 52415657484543414A15240 wrote:
If I overnight in Kerrville I will probably get a motel room. No offense guys, but my poor old bones can't handle the cot scene. Nothing to do with the "symphony of snores". ;D So.. you got room for a sixth no matter what!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/11/16 at 12:04:58 Hey Lancer, you're not too far away. Come join us my friend. It is more relaxed riding than the Dragon, yet still very enjoyable. And the food is much better. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/11/16 at 12:36:26 Lancer Don't know how far it is for ya but the rest of it pure Gospel ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/11/16 at 19:48:47 I'm working on using up 'carryover' vacation time right now one thing I'm gonna try to do is take a BRC before we ride the Sisters again maybe I can develop some better riding skills, I could sure use them dunno if I should take it on the Swing though, probably better to use a real bike, then work on the same drills on the scooter |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/11/16 at 20:07:11 anybody needing a warm up can come out... it'll be 85+ next week. that'll thaw you out. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/12/16 at 07:29:54 Versey anybody needing a warm up can come out... it'll be 85+ next week. that'll thaw you out. Shocked If wasn't a three days ride one way I'd take ya up on it ! ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/13/16 at 07:15:36 well fellas my attendance is no longer certain The finance company with which I held my mortgage decades ago has canceled my debt, and according to the letter they sent me along with a 1099, this means I have to include that amount as 'incomer' when filing taxes I already filled and received my refund (why didn't the IRS tell me my income figures didn't agree with theirs?) and so now apparently I will owe the IRS another 2400+ how to come up with it by tax deadline I dunno, but I sure won't do it by setting aside money for a trip |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 02/13/16 at 09:45:26 ART ! :o I hoped to see a SuperScooter in action this spring ! You'll spend $200.oo staying home that week so you might as well come ride with us for the same money ! :-? I'll buy ya a "Breakfast burrito" just to see a - S.Scoot. It sounds like a scammer is on your trail to me ??? ::) But if it is legit ! How about those T.V. commercials where they make deals with the IRS for ya ? $2600. is a sizable chunk of change for me ! I wouldn't even think of paying them till I got a bill from the IRS itself and talked to one of their agents. Art , you know those scammers can make it look so real you can't tell the difference , treat them with all the suspicion you would give a con man at the mall ... ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/13/16 at 10:15:15 art, certainly worth a call to a tax specialist to figure it out, then the irs to confirm. I would think if you had a debt and you paid it, you would've gotten property in exchange. You didn't get property, cause you didn't pay, no income... no tax. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 02/13/16 at 23:28:50 Art, The IRS will mail you a bill if you owe any money. The IRS will never initiate a collection with a telephone call. If and when you receive an invoice from the IRS, take it to the local IRS office and talk to them. They are really easy to deal with as long as you are not hiding from them. Good Luck Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/14/16 at 07:57:15 0E1C0E1C11020D000B430 wrote:
Ditech financial is what used to be greentree financial, and they aren't asking me for money, they sent me a form 1099, stating I have to claim that money as income, and pay taxes on it they aren't asking me for a dime, and it's a legit Debt from a legit company I will talk to the IRS about this, and if they weren't supposed to do this, rest assured I will sick Uncle Sam on them I still intend to TRY to go on the Sisters run (and staying home will not cost as much as that: TROOF) I'm just gonna have to see how this shakes out technically half of this is my ex wife's debt, too, but the IRS can't go after her, as she is on disability she still might be willing and able to help, but we'll see what happens |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/14/16 at 08:01:08 2A392E2F303D3B39326D5C0 wrote:
well I sure as heck didn't get to deduct the amount from my income when I bought the Mobile home, so i don't understand either, except that the IRS can't collect from them on money they never received, so i have to pay it? still sounds wrong, but out gubment specializes in doing wrong |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/14/16 at 08:13:18 4668634E7F6C7E650D0 wrote:
Kenny so for there has been no phone call, I have received a form 1099, which is a report of 'earnings' that are not wages if you collect social security, you get one of these each year the form was mailed AFTER i had already filed my taxes (about a week before I received my refund) The IRS would surely have stopped mt refund had they received it before then I think waiting for a bill from them would be a mistake, in this case, and I need to see what this is all about I don't need the IRS on my butt for 2400, especially since, having direct deposited my refund, they might be able to go in there and take money out :o (no I don't have that much money in my account, I don't have that much money, period) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old.indian on 02/14/16 at 08:36:30 Art: You can possibly file an "amended tax return" and request a "payment schedule" that way you can avoid fines, penalties and (possibility) interest. The IRS seems to be focusing on older low income people recently. Or that's how it seems, since that's the group I socialize with. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/14/16 at 08:46:28 484B43094E49434E4649270 wrote:
I think that's what I'll have to do, too, but I will ask someone at the IRS tuesday if I can get through anyway the IRS hasn't contacted me, only I received a 1099 from this old creditor, with a printout explaining that since the canceled the dept I have to call it income this more than doubled my taxable income for the year, taking my 'taxes owed' from 1808 to 4268 according to the tax table i have if I am expected to pay it back this year I would have to pay 205 per month to do that even with no interest or penalties I canceled the order for my building due to this, as no way I could pay that and the 149 a month for the building |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/14/16 at 10:31:14 20333536242323410 wrote:
well I sure as heck didn't get to deduct the amount from my income when I bought the Mobile home, so i don't understand either, except that the IRS can't collect from them on money they never received, so i have to pay it? still sounds wrong, but out gubment specializes in doing wrong[/quote] did you, or your ex get the mobile home? did you sell it or did the financial take it back? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by badwolf on 02/14/16 at 10:57:39 If you borrow money to buy something, and for whatever reason the lender writes off the loan, and you get to keep the property, it is considered income. I don't know, and don't want to know your business. But if you bought something and ended up with it without paying for it in full, the IRS considers it taxable income. You may be able to spread it over several years, or deprecate it. You DO need to talk to a knowledgeable tax person. Good luck. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/15/16 at 07:08:18 514255544B4640424916270 wrote:
well I sure as heck didn't get to deduct the amount from my income when I bought the Mobile home, so i don't understand either, except that the IRS can't collect from them on money they never received, so i have to pay it? still sounds wrong, but out gubment specializes in doing wrong[/quote] did you, or your ex get the mobile home? did you sell it or did the financial take it back?[/quote] The financial took it back neither of us has the home the home, I am sure, was resold to someone else I didn't say it was repo'd? I should have mentioned that |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/15/16 at 07:09:18 7476657B65677F767E65170 wrote:
As I said, the home was repo'd, I have nothing to show for the debt except debt |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/15/16 at 07:58:49 25363033212626440 wrote:
I would make the claim that while you "earned" the money from the canceled debt, you lost the property for a net loss and now the gub owes you money. :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by badwolf on 02/15/16 at 08:01:31 After they repo'ed the mh, they will sell it to get their money back. Seldom do they get it all back (including legal fees, repo costs, storage, and sales & marketing costs). So whatever they don't get back technically you still owe. When they write off the debt they 1099 you and the IRS. Then the IRS considers that taxable income. That is a big hidden cost of a bad debt, if the finance company writes it off you don't have to repay it. BUT you have to pay taxes on it as income. And it is REAL hard to get the IRS to forgive it if you have anything to your name. Oh yea, it will screw up your credit history for a LONG time too. Sorry to bring bad news, but I'm just a messenger. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/15/16 at 08:49:53 so wait, I just financed a scooter to build credit history, that was after the debt was canceled (but before I knew it was cancelled) and the taxes are gonna re ruin it? keep in mind the repo was in the late 90s I pretty much had figured it the way you explained it, so far as that it wouldn't be so bad if the 16k wasn't more than my taxable income from wages, etc if it's gonna F my credit even with the scooter purchase, maybe I should look into bankruptcy, couldn't be any worse, right? sheesh I figured if I pay the taxes owed, even via a payment plan, it wouldn't ruin me |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/15/16 at 09:01:47 nothing's worst for credit history than no history. and bankruptcy will do a number on it for 7 years (so I've heard) I'd keep the payments up on the scooter, you might not be able to buy another one anyway. and if it turns out the irs will settle with payments, keep them up too. and get some tax advice from a professional. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/15/16 at 09:09:30 I fully intend to also intend asking the folks at the IRS |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by badwolf on 02/15/16 at 09:11:42 If you get things straight with the IRS THAT will not hurt your credit. The bad loan will. If it was back in the 90's it may have passed out of your credit history. You can check your credit online for free to see what is on it good or bad. I tell young guys to get a store cc like Sears, then buy $60-70 of tools you will need for the rest of your life. Make the first 2 payments then on the 3rd month PAY IT ALL OFF. Keep the card clean for a while and then you have some good credit history. When trying to build up your credit score don't max out your cards or accounts. Keep them paid down or off, and make your payments when you get the bill, NOT just before it's due. Late payments and min. payments kill your score. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old_rider on 02/15/16 at 12:58:00 Built credit for my wife over a five year period, she couldn't buy a car by herself because she never built a credit history before she met me. Started with a secured card, put $300 on it, had her charge gas for her car.... first month payment.... do minimum payment, put the rest of payment in the savings account. Second month payment pay it off... by her sixth month she got an ad for a mastercard in the mail. Told her to do the same with it.... she did, for three months, got a visa ad in the mail. So we charged our groceries with it.... did the same plan... charge, do minimum, put the rest of total in savings... next month, pay it off. In five years her credit score was 802.... When you go to buy your stuff, make sure you have the money to buy it with cash.... then charge it and stick the cash in the savings.... in two months transfer the savings to checking and pay off the card in full... Easy peasy... and you are not going to spend anymore than you normally do. Biggest thing is... DO NOT SPEND THAT SAVINGS FOR ANYTHING! even emergencies.... thats the biggest way to go into debt. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 02/16/16 at 07:37:38 at this point I have two credit cards, a low total (250 limit, no balance) and one through my bank (4500 limit, currently 600 available credit) That's called revolving credit I was rejected on the Travel Trailer purchase due to no non revolving history (nothing being paid off over time) I have all the credit card credit I need, though I wish I wasn't so deep into the limit on the big one I needed credit history of a paid off over time asset the bad debt on the MH and auto repos have been hanging over my credit rating like a storm cloud for years had I known they could screw me like this I'd have likely found $5 a month or so to show good faith, but oh well, live and learn too bad I don't have 2400 available credit on the big card, but I don't think the IRS takes credit cards, anyway next month my card gets hit for 400 for my scooter insurance for the year Yay ;D hope the car loans don't do me the same way what's the latest a company may provide a 1099? I'd hate to iron this out with Uncle Sam and then get another surprise |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/19/16 at 11:51:01 Hey there ya'll. Just so everyone knows we have been having absolutely incredible weather in Houston over the last few weeks which means the 3 sisters area has also had great weather (cool mornings and daytime temps in the 60's to 70's). Hopefully we will have this kind of weather in April. Look forward to seeing ya'll. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/22/16 at 11:42:46 OK, so it is raining today and possibly tomorrow, but the last 2 weeks were absolutely beautiful. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/22/16 at 12:05:36 Here's the accuweather for march/april... next week or two we should start seeing some data. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 02/29/16 at 11:52:18 weather update |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 02/29/16 at 14:58:26 Come on sunshine. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/05/16 at 07:28:31 we did decide on the 15th correct? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 03/05/16 at 08:11:26 26353330222525470 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 03/05/16 at 14:09:03 The wild flowers are JUST starting to come out. The routes are being pondered. http://www.bikepics.com/pics/2016/03/05/bikepics-2776932-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/05/16 at 21:25:21 Cool. Really looking forward to it. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/06/16 at 08:17:46 I shall tender my request for vacation time |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/07/16 at 08:06:23 I forget, are we overnighting on the 19 coming home 20th? or get up 19th and go home? I feel so dumb |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/10/16 at 20:46:33 apparent;y that deserves no reply :-/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/10/16 at 21:02:05 Art , I'm not sure but I think we are staying 5 nights --- I'm leaving the 13th , getting to our cabin the 15th , staying 16,17,18,19th, leaving to ride home the morning of the 20th and getting home late on the 21st. Or so I've got it figured now ??? :-? Nine days my wife is doing without her cook ! She'll be so glad to have me back (I hope) ! ;) That makes me wonder ??? do we have reservations yet ? Versey volunteered to set things up last year --- do we need to take turns or stick with tried and true ? :-? and what is the name of that little town again ? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/10/16 at 21:14:27 OK, rekon I'll plan on that, too, aside from cooking for the wife My (ex) wife had the good luck to marry a guy who liked to cook and was darn good at it, and the bad judgement to keep trying to tell him how to do it I think it was 1.5-2 years post honeymoon I walked out of the kitchen one night telling her "you know how to do it soo much better, cook it your freakin self" and nevermore would I rattle a single pot, for the next 16 or so years when someone has 15 years in commercial kitchens, 18 years of cooking at home before that, and by your own admission cooks better than you, quicker than you, and washes the dishes in 1/3 of the time you do, when that guy enters the kitchen, you sit down, shut up, and learn ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 03/10/16 at 21:17:19 it just a busy week for me. you guys figure it out, I can make the reservations, just not now. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/10/16 at 21:59:27 Your the Man Versey ! hope the pressure lets up on ya . I heard somewhere : ::) something like -- "There ain't nothing a Sunny day and a full tank of fuel can't fix" ? Good luck my Friend ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 03/11/16 at 09:48:20 Well.. somebody else already got Cabin 1.. unless it was Versey. Other cabins are still open. Go here: https://registerb.parksreconline.com/wbwsc/kerrville.wsc/wbrn03vsi.html?xximage=RiverSide.jpg Plug in 04/15/2016 for start date. Nights: 5 and click Search. I've got early morning work on 18th and 19th.. but it won't interfere much with my riding plans for ya'll!! Who is IN this year?? New faces welcome! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/11/16 at 10:04:47 Me, me, me!!! I'm in. ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 03/11/16 at 10:34:47 4C5A404F52404C4F350 wrote:
I haven't done it yet, will try this weekend. The 1st 3 cabins were virtually the same as far as walking distance to the restroom. So I'll go for #3 |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/11/16 at 23:22:51 I'm in ! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/12/16 at 07:32:59 I'm in, barring any further calamities |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/12/16 at 20:15:58 Do we have any "Day - Trippers" joining in ? :) We still have room for two more in the cabin ! :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 03/13/16 at 15:38:29 I saw another LS650 "in the wild"during my ride today. Left a note on the seat. We shall see! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/13/16 at 18:09:15 Cool. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/13/16 at 20:23:41 That LS650 is a cool looking bike --- even Naked . ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/14/16 at 07:58:44 I'd give a pretty to see the look on his face when he finds a note on his bike inviting him on a week long group ride with cabin camping form someone he never even saw ;D if the guy shows, kudos for adventuresomeness (is that a word?) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 03/14/16 at 11:45:41 54474142505757350 wrote:
Just left "suzukisavage.com, forum, Cafe. 3 sisters ride. 04/15 - 04/19" Figure if they want details, that should get them here! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 03/14/16 at 20:07:11 reservation made... rain or shine mini cabin #3 the one with the built in loading ramp ;) Fri 04/15/2016 @ 3:00P to Wed 04/20/2016 @ 11:59A |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/14/16 at 20:29:03 Ten four good buddy. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/14/16 at 20:34:40 ::) Good move YouzGuyz ! 8-) Art , you had me worried there for a minute ! ;D I'm in Rain or Shine , and will guard against Rain and Slide ! I'm going down the Natchez Trace and camping at the Southern end Campground if anybody wants to join in ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/15/16 at 20:19:03 I figure if I'ma get in dutch with the IRS i can at least run away temporarily ;D oh, had a minor parking lot accident, was trying to accelerate into a turn from my parking spot, and the back wheel stepped out and next thing I knew me and the scootanic were breakdancing That;s right folksm the S Wing did a powerslide ;D only a few scratches so far as i can tell, and a few bumps and bruises plus a minor tweak of the wrist |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/15/16 at 20:49:58 Way to go Art. You better be careful with that monster scooter! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/15/16 at 21:08:00 2 things I learned 1 scooters, at least step throughs, dont's cream you knees like the tank on some bikes will 2 this scooter's turn signals don't snap off when you drop it |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/15/16 at 21:16:41 WOW ! Feeling spunky !! ;D That kinda stuff kicks my Heart out of Rhythm :o . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/23/16 at 15:06:24 Get yer taxes done people. Close we be gettin. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 03/25/16 at 08:37:39 don't say 'taxes' |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/31/16 at 08:03:28 Just a couple more weeks. Getting excited. There is still time for anyone that wants to join us. For those of you that might be needing a vacation just realize that this is not just about riding, it is also about removing yourself from all your worries, headaches, depressions, bad karma, whatever is bad. Time to ride, eat, relax, enjoy, meet friends, be with friends, make good memories. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 03/31/16 at 09:22:50 66746674796A6568632B0 wrote:
Naked????? Do you mean the bike? :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old.indian on 03/31/16 at 09:35:51 43787562737F646279717C63100 wrote:
Naked????? Do you mean the bike? :-? [/quote] Gawd !!!! I hope so !!!!! The alternative is too awful to contemplate. :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 03/31/16 at 12:36:42 I can guaradurntee you ain't getting on my bike naked. And I sure don't want to see MM on his bike naked. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/31/16 at 17:55:20 I can guaradurntee you ain't getting on my bike naked. And I sure don't want to see MM on his bike naked ::) Oh ! NO ! now I got to try it ! :P I'm thinking "Towel on the seat " ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 03/31/16 at 18:28:27 415341535E4D424F440C0 wrote:
Good idea......especially if the bike has been in the sun. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 03/31/16 at 18:45:48 Well , I changed oil today with "T-6" , and now it sounds like a new engine ! . ;) I think the bike is ready for a ride to Texas . It will be the first real trip with the new tire , and the wider/taller bars off the Sportster. I got a air ride cushion from "Cycle Gear" , originally I got a pair (front/back-two piece) for the Harley but have put the smaller one on the front of the S-40 but haven't taken a long ride on it yet. It may be in my saddle bag by time I get to Texas ;D. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/01/16 at 09:45:50 Sounds good MM. I will probably do an oil change before the trip also. I wanted to do a lot more than just the oil change but I am running out of time and have just been too busy. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/01/16 at 11:44:49 0F1D0F1D10030C010A420 wrote:
Add "Mrs MM in lap, facing also naked' and 'bumpy road' for a real thrill ride ;D Good news! I finally took my 'tax surprise' to H&P Block, and it turns out, since the mortgage was on a primary residence, there's an exemption, and I don't gotta pay taxes on the debt as income at all to celebrate, I ordered a portable building to build into a tiny home should be delivered not long after the ride 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/01/16 at 12:22:33 Art, It sounds like your luck is changing. Good for you!!!! Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Oldfeller on 04/01/16 at 13:45:19 33202625373030520 wrote:
Add "Mrs MM in lap, facing also naked' and 'bumpy road' for a real thrill ride ;D Good news! I finally took my 'tax surprise' to H&P Block, and it turns out, since the mortgage was on a primary residence, there's an exemption, and I don't gotta pay taxes on the debt as income at all to celebrate, I ordered a portable building to build into a tiny home should be delivered not long after the ride 8-)[/quote] Now remember boys, MM comes from the same state as Deliverance (where there really are some blue people and some really ugly hillbillies) and he is afraid any short Texans might could go into the "squeal pretty for me, boy" category if faced with some of his down home real Tennessee terror type critters. Don't worry, MM, REAL Texans go armed most times and they certainly don't go their knees all peaceful and easy like a Ned Beatty type. Bang .... Bang .... fixes most terror type critters, if repeated as needed .... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/01/16 at 15:06:56 "T" for Texas and "T" for Tennessee , I guess we think alike. Don't worry, MM, REAL Texans go armed most times and they certainly don't go their knees all peaceful and easy like a Ned Beatty type. I usually don't know what I'll be armed with till I pick my attire for the day ! ;) I believe all the States between me and Texas honor Tn.'s permits . :) that said : Tn. has open carry , but mines usually out of sight anyway. Mississippi ?? Louisiana ?? Texas ?? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/02/16 at 06:42:16 I believe texas and Tn have reciprocity (I know Tx and Louisiana do) but you might wato study on it some I did pre Dragon trip, and the diferent laws state to state made me decide not to carry, mostly because some of them require the gun to be 'open' if you aren't licensed, while others want it hid in the vehicle (for non CHL holders) and I wasn't sure how David might feel about riding with a pistol on the dashboard ;D I just checked, Texas has reciprocity with Tenn, so once you're here you're golden OR is good to go to, as we have reciprocity with Florida (OR is in Fla, right?) Google: Tennessee CHL reciprocity and you should get your answers one o these days I gotta get my CHL again, although I can carry on the scooter without (Castle doctrine extended to vehicles, but it doesn't let you carry outside the vehicle, so you need a locking compartment to leave the gun in when you get off, scooter has 2) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/02/16 at 07:15:05 Thanks Art ! :) I'm OK anywhere except Illinois in my part of the country. http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html FYI. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/02/16 at 07:19:58 Yupo, Illinois, california, Hawaii, Maryland, places where free, independent citizens are not welcome |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/02/16 at 07:46:22 So , I guess there are a few places we're not welcome ! :( Well , None of my vacation money for them ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/02/16 at 07:50:18 Bingo ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/03/16 at 15:30:39 OK. Other than oil change I think the bike is ready. I checked valves and all within spec. I tracked down issue with lights going out all of a sudden and that appears to be fixed. I discovered a big crack on the back of the light assembly and JB welded it. And I changed spark plug. The old plug had about 11k miles on it and it looked perfect but for 2 bucks, what the heck, put the new one in. I was going to get a new front tire but I'll wait a bit more. I'll do the oil change next week and clean the air filter. And guess what, after I did all these thing today, the bike still started up and ran great. ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/04/16 at 07:36:07 I should probably change oil in the S wing, but I won't have time to get a tire in for the front tell the truth the dealer said it'd been changed, and the rear tire was new, so I believed him |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/04/16 at 17:25:56 I'll be bringing a hot water pot for instant coffee. and a power strip, etc. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/04/16 at 18:22:29 Sounds good. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/05/16 at 06:56:43 very good idea I wonder if i can find the thread from last year, to get the 'suggested packing list' ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/16 at 07:11:06 1st page has a link |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/05/16 at 08:03:23 Thanks Versy, actually found it via Search part I needed was on page 15 :-? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/16 at 08:26:15 I'm gathering this up for convienence. 3B283F3E212C2A28237C4D0 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/16 at 13:38:04 Contemplating what routes were planned last year.. and what got left out due to.. circumstances. (Hail, busted shock, crashes, etc). Anything you want included from last year as a "must do/see/eat that again"? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/16 at 14:07:19 I highlighted my highlights of the trip. 4F59434C51434F4C360 wrote:
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/05/16 at 14:14:30 Thanks for the feedback! I see google maps lost all the detail .. again. Argghhhhhh... now I gotta remember where we really went based on what I wrote down!!!! Gonna use Harley Davidson mapping site this time.. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/05/16 at 14:42:20 The weather... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/05/16 at 18:13:21 looks like the 18th might be a late start if that's accurate |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/05/16 at 20:31:50 That forecast just keeps changing. Hopefully we will have some nice weather. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/06/16 at 07:09:51 well after all, it is Texas weather ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/07/16 at 07:14:53 Morning Youzguyz. As long as we do the 3 sisters and get our breakfast burritos I am game for just about any other roads you choose. I trust your taste in eating establishments also. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/07/16 at 09:14:27 5D5E5C474049434F402E0 wrote:
Kinda funny that the breakfast burritos went over so well. Just a gas station eatery! This year, brave souls may elect to do the Dirty Sister (an obscure part of the Three Twisted Sisters) with me. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/07/16 at 15:23:30 Let's get dirty!!! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/08/16 at 07:03:01 That might be interesting, on a scooter ;D Hell I got full coverage, we'll see if anything breaks (I already know the forks are NOT up to snuff) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/08/16 at 10:59:41 Those burritos were very good Youzguyz. I can tell you that when I go to Latin America, sure there are lots of good restaurants everywhere, but it seems like the best tasting and most enjoyable food is bought from street vendors. Have Pepto, will travel. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/08/16 at 16:59:03 Hey MM. What route are you taking to get down to Kerrville? Are you riding or driving? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/08/16 at 20:24:29 Hey MM. What route are you taking to get down to Kerrville? Are you riding or driving? :) still searching for a half/way point with camping ? I'd like to go through Houston to check out a hay tedder before ordering one , but not sure how that will fit in . :-? So far this is what I have : http://www.mapquest.com/directions/from/us/tennessee/lynchburg-282902420/to/us/ms/utica-282024292/to/us/texas/houston-282040105/to/us/tx/kerrville-282032085?ferries=1&toll=1&highways=1 I'll keep looking , Utica is the closest town to camping on the parkway and its +- 400 miles from my house . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/08/16 at 20:41:55 SpringMan ... Do you live just North of Houston ? ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/09/16 at 07:05:36 He do In Spring, Tx |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/09/16 at 10:27:55 Yes, I am just north of Houston. I am 10-15 minutes from Bush Intercontinental airport to give you an idea of where. I am north of FM 1960 and west of 59 north and east of 45 north. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/09/16 at 10:30:08 MM, I would be more than happy to offer lodging for the night. But I really do not think you want to drive that far in one day. Regardless of how you decide to come in the offer for lodging still stands if it works for you. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/09/16 at 16:44:28 1st day potential route. https://goo.gl/maps/miTFSQdAPf62 Day 1 P1 https://goo.gl/maps/JZaMwde4ApN2 Day 1 P2 https://goo.gl/maps/tzmnEre7SqK2 Day1 P3 Google maps only allows a limited number of changes per map... :P |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/09/16 at 19:05:46 Looks good. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/10/16 at 06:31:46 SpringMan Your right , its 800 miles from my door to yours ! :P Not sure where I'll half the trip ??? :-/ I want to check-out the "Ranch Rite" tedder in Houston. They can deliver one to my door for $500.oo less than I can buy one local . :-? :-? :-? I kinda want to check it out in person before I order one . ::) I know a lot of times the mark-up on equipment is high . I checked my Valves yesterday and will probably put the "LONG LEGS" on tomorrow just in case I end up on the super slab. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/10/16 at 08:21:58 No worries then MM. See you in Kerville. I am probably going to take 290 west to Kerville this time and arrive from the north instead of taking 10 and arriving from the south. 290 just seems to me to be a more relaxed ride than 10. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/10/16 at 08:47:44 wow you're really going the long way round, from garwood it's 2 xtra hours that way :-/ good thing I got's a GPS, if no one's going the way I am ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/10/16 at 09:41:26 Hey there Art. According to google maps it is actually a shorter distance for me via 290 even though time wise it is about 30 minutes longer. But since I do not travel at 75 mph 290 is probably the shorter route. I will study further to make sure. If I am wrong then 10 it will be. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/10/16 at 14:38:31 If you do take 290, I would suggest missing Austin. That road, on Friday, could be .. interesting. Depends on the time of day. If it was me.. 290, 21, 80, 35, 12, 32, 473, 27, and there. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/10/16 at 16:53:03 Thanks for the suggestion Youzguyz. I really did not intend to pass through Austin, I was thinking of going around Austin. But I really do not know yet. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/10/16 at 17:13:47 HMMM. Maybe I'll take 10. Less chance of getting lost. ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/11/16 at 07:30:42 I'm sorta half considering 71, to miss San Antonio, as that only hits the tip of Austin (honestly a houstinite would probably look at Austin traffic and say 'what traffic?) though last time me and MM did ok going 10 back, via some sort of beltway type road if ya decide on 10 let me know, maybe we can meet up |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/12/16 at 20:25:09 :-/ ::) So I'm all set to leave in the morning soon as I find a way around that Monster Storm ??? What do you fellers that live in the area see on your local radar ? I can go through Memphis then drop South through Arkansas might go North of the Storm ... If the Storm is going North - Then I could go South then West through Houston ... :-/ |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/12/16 at 20:41:28 Last I saw storm is heading east. Looks like it is in the San Antonio area right now (about 10:30 pm central time). The news said we (Houston area) would get the brunt of it at around 2 to 3 am. They indicated severe thundershowers, winds up to 60 mph, hail and possible flooding in the area. Thursday is supposed to be a nice sunny day. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/12/16 at 21:51:24 OK. All light weight items removed from back yard. Others tied or nailed down. Cars moved up on driveway and on the grass in case of flooding. My son's car in San Antonio had both front and rear windshields destroyed by hail. Hoping hail does not hit here. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/13/16 at 03:35:01 I was reading, and heard what I thought was a herd of romping roof raccoons. Then there were a more of them.. then a LOT more of them. It was the hail. Some places in town got blasted real hard. No damage at my place.. as far as I know. I will inspect when I go home from work. Speaking of the weather.. it looks to be sucky for the weekend. :( See forecast below. And add to that I have to work early on Monday.. but should be able to bust out of here and get headed north before you guys are even awake. Assuming it isn't pouring down rain. And add to that that I am moving my office from an office building to my home next week. Geeeezzzzzz.. Ya'll be careful out there.. ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/13/16 at 07:13:30 Well, we barely got touched by some rain last night at my house so I guess we were lucky. Youzguyz, I am glad that all is ok with you. As regards the weather forecast it has been changing and changing so hopefully it will change for the better. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/13/16 at 08:10:01 I heard what I though was some heavy branches dragging back and forth over the carport roof last night, maybe it was hail Looks like I better buy some more rain gear :( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/13/16 at 21:59:28 All packed up and ready to go in the morning. See y'all friday afternoon. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/14/16 at 04:11:30 372433322D2026242F70410 wrote:
Be safe!!! .. or at least have fun.. :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/14/16 at 06:49:21 getting packed up today, hope tomorrows weather is good |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/14/16 at 15:47:37 We're off to the sisters, the 3 Twisted Sisters, oh yes yes yes yes yes!!! Life is good!!!! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/14/16 at 20:18:45 Hopefully i will get it together with cornering this fool scooter |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/15/16 at 00:02:02 Well I'm in tx. Be there in the afternoon |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/15/16 at 01:04:24 3D2E3938272A2C2E257A4B0 wrote:
That was a long day! Get some sleep... |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/15/16 at 11:01:26 I is arrived |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 04/15/16 at 11:18:19 I hope you all have good weather......and you can steer around those storms that are forecast. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/15/16 at 12:34:34 Versey I'm at the library , see ya shortly |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 04/16/16 at 13:56:15 Are you guys having fun yet? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/16/16 at 14:03:46 I'm having too much fun. Beast is hard starting. So before the dragon last year I changed the starter and it was ok. Lately it's come back. I checked the voltage while starting and its dropping below 10. Checked the stator it's ok. Rectifier is giving me a bunch of weird readings. Might be bad. Also the earth x bat might not be charging fully on the Schumacher I have. Did you get their charger or have any issues? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 04/17/16 at 05:11:08 I did not get a special charger for the EarthX, and it has been working fine for the last 3 years. I never have put it on a charger or battery tender since I bought it. I wonder if your LED headlight is too efficient and you are not using up enough juice from the charging system....and the extra is causing some problems in the durability of the charging system? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/17/16 at 06:54:09 I hope you guys are having better weather than we are having here in Denton. Good Luck & Be Safe.... Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/16 at 06:54:26 The starter stalls and the decomp isn't doing the job. I have to set it on the exhaust stroke to get it started. When it stalls the bat goes dormant. And that's the only way to tell how charged it is, by how long it stays dormant. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/17/16 at 08:57:03 655E5344555942445F575A45360 wrote:
Of a sort... Did a fairly long and soggy ride yesterday. More pictures later. Here is a sample!! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by old.indian on 04/17/16 at 09:30:26 If you guys keep on having so much fun the government will start charging you an entertainment tax.... ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 04/17/16 at 10:12:44 Is Springman still running around with a couple of hunks of leather holding his tail light lens on? |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/17/16 at 11:59:27 Yup and a piece of tape. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/17/16 at 20:48:37 Super day today. Today was one time I'm glad the weather man lies. We left to get break fast and rode in the dry all day long [ch128512]. Stopped for lunch at "hillbilly's". It almost started to rain , so we ran from the clouds and in 3 mins. Was in the sunshine again [ch128521]. We did go 10 miles down a road that "T" ed into two directions with "no outlets" today So Springman says "there's a curvey road going to a cave in this area , but I can't remember the name of it . so we ask Garmin it was called "cave with no name" [ch128514]. We had icecream there ;) Running from the rain with no place else to go can make an interesting day 8-) Places seem really far apart in Texas ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/17/16 at 20:53:55 M M, I am glad you guys didn't have the rain like we had here in Denton today. Be Safe! Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/18/16 at 12:32:45 I am wondering how you guys are doing and how the weather has been? Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/19/16 at 20:56:44 Rode the sisters today ! :) Great Ride.[ch128513] |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/19/16 at 21:20:13 M M, I am glad to hear that you guys are still on the ride. The rain here is supposed to be at 3:00 AM Wednesday morning. If you can make it through to Friday and Saturday it should be clear skies. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/21/16 at 09:18:03 I'm home, sleep is over rated. only trouble I had was getting thru El Paso. I guess the only thing to do in town is get on the freeway cause everybody was there. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/21/16 at 10:04:31 Versy, glad to know you are home. MM left from my house this morning and just before he left we had a light drizzle so he was all suited up again. The ride to my house yesterday though was totally dry. Dave, I can't believe you noticed. Good eye for detail. I sorta like the leather pieces on there. However, on the ride home the bent screw worked its way out and now I only have one leather piece. I did discuss options for replacing the tail light with Versy so hopefully I will find one I like and get it taken care of soon. We had a great time. We wish more of you all could have shared in the fun. I will try to get some pictures and video posted tonight if I am not at work too late. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/21/16 at 20:10:26 the ride was a hoot! only got rained on a little This may have been my last group ride though, my problem wrist was giving me hell every time we went up a twisty road, from all the on / off throttle adjustments, and my hand was numb / tingling most of most of the days Throttle locks don'y help much on winding roads I may try a cramp buster and see if that helps, as you can on/ off the throttle without gripping with those things when I arrived at my friend's house in columbus where I'd left my truck, I was never so glad to get off a bike :o |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/21/16 at 20:55:49 Art you might try a different grip. The Kury Iso grips are very soft and will help. And the knock offs are pretty reasonable. Also, if that scooter has 7/8 bars, the Iso grips will make it like 1" bars. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/22/16 at 06:58:12 Thanks Versy, I'll keep that in mind |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/22/16 at 07:37:22 Hay Art After the Sisters Ride this year , I thought I had Carpel tunnel setting in ! ;D Guess , I must have been "Death-Griping" the throttle . ::) The "Cramp Buster" I've got on my S-40 made the 17 hrs ride from Springmans a do-a-ble-thing . 830 miles in one day --- I started to just miss my Interstate exit till I had another 170 miles or so . ;) As it turned out I got home about 1 am and was glad to be here ! ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/22/16 at 09:25:56 freeway riding is no problem for me, I have a throttle lock (vista cruise) and it works well, just lock the throttle and i can even take my hand off the throttle completely it was the twisty bits where I couldn't use it that wrecked me the cramp buster can, with a bit of common sense, even be used in the twisty bits honestly I'm starting to think I have carpal tunnel not sure if that would radiate pain up to the elbow, though |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/23/16 at 14:51:28 I want to say how much I enjoyed seeing ya'll again. I know the weather wasn't stellar.. or very solar.. and I really am sorry about not being able to ride with you more and show you around more. I ain't going to to into all the reasons, cause it will just make me mad. Let's just say.. I WILL be a better "host" next year!! If you want to see some pictures, and you are on face book, you can go here for a look. https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof My pictures are posted "public", so you don't have to be my "friend" to see them.. even though.. well.. I do count you (both the guys that made the trip, and everyone on this forum) as friends.. or at least as someone who I would allow to buy me a beer! :D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by KennyG on 04/23/16 at 17:13:18 Guyz, Nice pics on FaceBook. Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/24/16 at 10:01:21 Well the bike is clean now. I covered a total of 1340 miles during the 6 days of the ride, approximately 600 miles round trip, so about 740 miles of riding in the hill country. It was fun. Sorry I have not posted much or said thanks to all. Got a bit sad when our dog Sammie, a 13 year old mini dachshund suddenly passed away on Friday morning. It appears he had a heart attack. I heard him yelp twice. I went running to see what was going on but immediately I knew it was serious. He slumped over into my hands and died as I was rubbing his chest. He was a great dog. He brought much happiness to me and my entire family. His absence hurts and we will miss him dearly. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 04/24/16 at 16:00:51 Sorry to hear that your dog passed away. Our 15 year old Coonhound died 1.5 years ago, and we still miss her. Our new puppy is teaching us how to be good parents again. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/24/16 at 20:17:58 Sorry to hear about Sammie ... :( Sound like ya'll had 13 good years together , so I'm glad for ya to have the love of a pet for that long. We all have believes about the meaning of life and we get reminded of the fact of death . To be loved by those around us makes a big difference . To know the love of our maker is the ultimate ! Nobody knows all the assures ( I sure don't) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 04/25/16 at 04:19:00 6665677C7B7278747B150 wrote:
There are few greater pains than losing a beloved fur family member.. Be comforted that Sammie had a good life with a loving family, and died with someone he loved holding him. We should all be so lucky. :'( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/25/16 at 06:36:39 Nice Pics Neal, I really almost never go on FB but FR sent |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/25/16 at 07:16:35 so sorry to hear about your furkid, David, that sucks :( |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/25/16 at 09:34:31 thanks for the pictures Neal :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 04/25/16 at 18:56:10 Thanks all. It was painful but yes, Sammie had a great life and brought so much joy into our lives. MM, you are right. Being reminded of our limited time can be scary, but maybe it also helps to focus us on leading a better life. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/25/16 at 22:39:14 I played the part like Jonah for years , but things seem to work out much better now. And you know what , I've come to understand "When your chores are over --- you go home " ;) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/27/16 at 19:58:22 was putting my phone pictures on my computer today . |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/27/16 at 20:04:55 more Hard to see it but this is the sign going into "HILL BILLYZ's" restaurant and bar . The sign is made of motorcycle mufflets welded together. :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by badwolf on 04/27/16 at 20:13:49 Now that is a FENDER!!! There is more sheet metal in that front fender than a new Savage! |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 04/28/16 at 07:13:34 That Indian made me drool almost as much as the food |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by verslagen1 on 04/28/16 at 12:05:59 http://www.savageriders.com/verslagen/images/twistedSister2016.jpg |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 04/29/16 at 19:36:20 That was a really good ride ! and a good picture . :) TEXAS IS SO BIG ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 08:24:11 Looks like MM already showed you my other ride. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 08:25:11 Our merry hill country roads guide. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 08:26:11 Cool looking tree in hill country road. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 13:50:45 Versy came prepared. Instant Savage shelter. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 13:51:56 We be at Hillbillys and we be cool. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 13:52:52 We be at Hillbillys and we too cool to get wet. So our bikes get wet. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/18/16 at 13:54:54 Those Twisted Sisters make you work up an appetite. amburger, amburger, pepsi no coke. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Dave on 05/19/16 at 03:34:26 Glad you were able to get a reservation! ::) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/19/16 at 07:02:00 I guess the rain or threat thereof pretty much gave us exclusive access to the sisters and the surrounding amenities. |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by youzguyz on 05/19/16 at 12:30:57 2122203B3C353F333C520 wrote:
No.. you not be at Hillbilly's. You be at Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop .. on the sisters. See what happen's when your faithless non-indian guide can't ride with you?? You get con-fused. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by springman on 05/19/16 at 13:29:00 OH, so sorry. You be right amigo. Yes, we actually hauled patootie from Hillbillys as the rain was starting to fall. I stand corrected. Well, actually I'm sitting at the moment. ;D |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 05/20/16 at 07:02:10 well we hauled patootie before the second round of rain, the first would likely have caught us in the open if MM hadn't been making new friends Seeing that first round was the worst of that day IMO, it's a good thing he's such a friendly fella |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by MMRanch on 05/20/16 at 21:57:39 well "Thanks Art " ! :) |
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Title: Re: Twisted Sister Ralley 2016 Post by Art Webb on 05/21/16 at 07:29:00 8-) |
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