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Reply #240 - 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. Grin Grin Grin
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Reply #241 - 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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Reply #242 - 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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Reply #243 - 04/04/16 at 18:22:29
 
Sounds good.
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Reply #244 - 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'  Grin
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Reply #245 - 04/05/16 at 07:11:06
 
1st page has a link
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Reply #246 - 04/05/16 at 08:03:23
 
Thanks Versy, actually found it via Search
part I needed was on page 15  Huh
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Reply #247 - 04/05/16 at 08:26:15
 
I'm gathering this up for convienence.
verslagen1 wrote on 02/23/15 at 11:37:20:
I would have to guess that for the half that aren't staying in the cabin or tents overnite, that we can meet at the HQ building in the mornings so you won't have to pay vehicle or entrance fees.

Those in the cabin ($12 a night) have entrance fees included, but you'll need to pay your own vehicle fee ($5) I don't think they charge less for m/c's.  I'll bring a cot and extra linens (just in case), a cooler and a coffee pot.


MMRanch wrote on 02/24/15 at 16:51:07:
Being as there will be grill handy , I'll bring a grilling tool and a granny spoon  Wink.   I tend to drink water or Mt.dew i have no need of drinking glass but I'll bet a coffee cup would be good to have. Smiley.   If we were to put  some meat on the grill then a mess kit to eat the beans and slaw with might be good.  Cool

I'll bring a back-pack , cot , sleeping bag and tent.   The Savage might not seem so nimble on the way to and fro.   Roll Eyes


Art Webb wrote on 02/24/15 at 17:48:06:
I have a sleeping bag, got that covered, need to get a mess kit, maybe a tin coffee cup


youzguyz wrote on 02/25/15 at 06:22:54:
Verslagen.  Things that maybe you can bring:
Power strip, that might be needed if a lot of people have things they need to charge up.  
Tools.. if you have a reasonably compact set that you don't mind hauling along.  (While I have tools, it is a 2 hour ride to the house and back if someone needs something).
Lighter or some kind of fire stick.

Stating the obvious:
Everyone just needs to remember to bring what you need.   Some things to consider:
Meds, Chargers for phone or whatever, deoderant, comb/brush, other toiletries, towel.  Just think of what you use on a normal day.
And, you can always buy stuff you forget.. or don't want to haul.

I will check out what is available at the convenience store just down the road, (firewood, ice, what else?) and where the nearest real grocery store is to pick up grilling food.
I plan on hanging out on Saturday night for a cookout, story swapping, and mild imbibing of adult beverages.  They throw non campers out at 10pm I think.

Every place I can think of takes plastic, but cash works best for the Biker Bars if you are just getting a beer.. of which there will be a few.  Tongue  
ATMs are everywhere.. but I never use them, so I don't know if you need to be a "local" to get cash.

Anything else you want me to check on in the area?

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Reply #248 - 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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Reply #249 - 04/05/16 at 14:07:19
 
I highlighted my highlights of the trip.
youzguyz wrote on 04/24/15 at 04:39:09:
Here are the roads actually ridden during the day rides.
The lettered points are explained for each map where appropriate.
Some points just put to adjust the route for good mileage readings.

Saturday http://goo.gl/maps/CX2sZ
B.  Flooded creek crossing.  If those 4x4 big trucks ain't going through, I don't think we should..  Shocked   Turn around.
C. Sign says road is closed ahead because of high water.  Turn around again.
D. Tower road.  Steep, tight twist, 30mph max kind of road.
E. If you zoom in, you will see Hein road.  That is the way we went.  Google says it doesn't go through to Waring Road, but it does.  You can even see street view all the way through.
First wet crossing that was passable.
F. Alamo Springs Cafe.  LUNCH!!!  Cheesy
G. Just a gas stop
H - I .  Willow City Loop, and the mad dash back to Harry's.  Barely made it before the hail hit.
J. Getting late, getting dark, trying to rain.  Back to base, and made it dry.    Smiley


Sunday http://goo.gl/maps/UWeMN
B. The ranch entrance that looks like a mission.
C. Stone Henge II
D.  The Sisters.  Went clockwise around the loop 337, 335, 41, 336.
E. Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop and Bent Rim Grill.  Git yer swag and bling here!  Grin
F. Gas stop.   Then the last part of the Sisters on 337 towards Vanderpool
G. Stopped in Medina to eat, they were closed already.  Sent the boys up the Sweet 16 so they could ride over the
H. Hump
and I rode home to San Antonio.

Monday - map 1 http://goo.gl/maps/npoZj
B. Met the group in Comfort and had breakfast tacos
C. Skyline Drive - scenic picture spot
D. The "mansion" Time Ship cryogenic research facility.
E-F.  There's that google glitch again for Hein road.  And this time the crossing was dry.
G. There be buffalo here!!
H. The booming megapolis of Kendalia.  General Store and Post Office.
I. Gas stop.. Versy was on reserve.
J. U R Lost.. really.. it says so.
K. The very pretty scenic stop.  
L. Middle Creek "where did the road go?" creek bed crossing.
N. BBQ at Miss Mae's  yummers.  Cool
P. Ran out of google map points.  On to

Map 2  http://goo.gl/maps/9rpSA
B. Devil's Backbone.  Really.. it' just a few twisties, but fun.
C. Shade Tree Saloon and Grill.  Very much a biker hangout.  And where I said "adios amigos" to the gang.   Sad
Sent them on their way west on 473, and I went home along some back roads.

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Reply #250 - 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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Reply #251 - 04/05/16 at 14:42:20
 
The weather...
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Reply #252 - 04/05/16 at 18:13:21
 
looks like the 18th might be a late start if that's accurate
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Reply #253 - 04/05/16 at 20:31:50
 
That forecast just keeps changing. Hopefully we will have some nice weather. Cool
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Reply #254 - 04/06/16 at 07:09:51
 
well after all, it is Texas weather  Grin
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