Spring Training Camp II

[BamaLT]

The dates for Spring Training Camp II

April 20, 21, 22, 2006 , Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

More information later, perhaps in January 2006, however I am posting the dates so you can work your schedules.

The Place: www.ironhorsenc.com (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/)

I have booked the entire lodge and facilities for those dates, so if you call to book a room please remember to mention "LT Spring Training Camp" or my name, Don Norwood.

18 rooms, 6 RV sites with power/water, bunk house sleeps 5 or 6, plenty of tent camping spaces.






Please note: Due to the fact that the entire place* is held in reserve for our group only.... the normal cancellation policy may not be in effect.

*entire place - except camping spaces...

[al2it]

Over the past 3 years I have ridden about 18K miles on my Suzuki Volusia 800. Just bought a 2005 gold K1200LT that is currently in storage until April 1st.

The LT is considerably heavier than the Vol. What type of things could I expect to practice/learn at Spring Training II?

[DaveDragon]

Things to Learn at STC II:

Southern Dialect
Sweet Tea Appreciation
Twisty Riding
How to find a Libation in a Dry County
Camp fire Smoke Avoidance
Joe is virtually the same in person
Don's $35 trailer story
Skippy is both Friendly and Entertaining
The refined art of Tire Kicking
Basic LT Service ( Oil & Filter, Tranny and Rear-End Lube)
Farkle Installation Best Practices
Possibly a Slow Speed Handling School if Motorman587 is willing
Possibly more on the horizon :)

[bharrisjr]

I don't know nothin' 'bout nothin' therefore I'll be there and act like a sponge so's I can take it all in. I really just want to meet Skippy's brother Al, I hear he's quite the gentleman...

[pkpr1998]

SEE COMMENT ABOUT THE FARKLES! HE DA' MAN



Southern Dialect
Sweet Tea Appreciation
Twisty Riding
How to find a Libation in a Dry County
Camp fire Smoke Avoidance
Joe is virtually the same in person
Don's $35 trailer story
Skippy is both Friendly and Entertaining
The refined art of Tire Kicking
Basic LT Service ( Oil & Filter, Tranny and Rear-End Lube)
Farkle Installation Best Practices (YES, SEE DAVE DRAGON ON FARKLE-IZING)
Possibly a Slow Speed Handling School if Motorman587 is willing

[Steve_R]

really just want to meet Skippy's brother Al, I hear he's quite the gentleman...ROTFLOL :D

[BamaLT]

Things to Learn at STC II:

Southern Dialect
Sweet Tea Appreciation
Twisty Riding
How to find a Libation in a Dry County
Camp fire Smoke Avoidance
Joe is virtually the same in person
Don's $35 trailer story
Skippy is both Friendly and Entertaining
The refined art of Tire Kicking
Basic LT Service ( Oil & Filter, Tranny and Rear-End Lube)
Farkle Installation Best Practices
Possibly a Slow Speed Handling School if Motorman587 is willing
Possibly more on the horizon :)

How to handle an LT in the rain, hail, snow, sunshine...all the same weekend.
Catch Trout in the creek
See LTs with more than two sets of motolights
Understand the true meaning of LT (Lap Top)
Chocolate brownie sundae with whip cream
Spring Training Camp get you ready for the World Series...CCR.


Possibly more on the horizon (add yours) ;)

[pkpr1998]

After eating that fantastic steak and that chocolate brownie sundae I about died! That was a lot of food! I would probably do it again!

[Steve_R]

If you're gonna eat like that are you thinking of getting heavier springs for you shocks? :p

[Lynn_Keen]

Man, you guys got me all excited what with all your talk about camp fires, good food, fellowship, and spend'n quality time with messenger13. So, I just made my reservation for an RV site via email for April 19th thry 23rd. Hey Don, when you start to firm up you plans let me know what I can do to help.

[BamaLT]

Man, you guys got me all excited what with all your talk about camp fires, good food, fellowship, and spend'n quality time with messenger13. So, I just made my reservation for an RV site via email for April 19th thry 23rd. Hey Don, when you start to firm up you plans let me know what I can do to help.
Will do, got a couple of things working but nothing final, will start really putting it together in January, Hey I already had you down to help.:)

Happy Holidays...give Janet a hug for me ;)

[pkpr1998]

Yep, I am trying to speed up my need for the Ohlin's!

[messenger13]

Scroll down for my comments and additions...

Things to Learn at STC II:

Southern Dialect - You don't learn it, it just kinda grows on y'all
Sweet Tea Appreciation - THEE number one reason to travel south!
Twisty Riding - The mecca of motorcycle riding
How to find a Libation in a Dry County - Where's Belga1976?! :D
Camp fire Smoke Avoidance - Just for us non-smokers ;)
Joe is virtually the same in person - Just not as misunderstood (yet still obnoxious!)
Don's $35 trailer story - I missed that one...reason enough for my return visit!
Skippy is both Friendly and Entertaining - Amen!
The refined art of Tire Kicking - a refined fart? er...nevermind
Basic LT Service ( Oil & Filter, Tranny and Rear-End Lube) - Woohoo!
Farkle Installation Best Practices - there goes MO' MONEY!!!
Possibly a Slow Speed Handling School if Motorman587 is willing - get all skillful like
Possibly more on the horizon :)


My additions:



Come teach me and Dave how to play geetar and sing!
Get rid of some unwanted weight on the LT. Grind it off 'doing the Dragon'! (and I DON'T mean DAVE!!!) :D
Rub elbows with the rich & famous! (read: "pkpr1998")
To see the return of Don A. on two wheels! (I hope I hope!)
Oh...those brownie sundaes!!! :p
A great place to inherit little furry stuffed-animals for your daughter, or granddaughter.
To see if Nick (Belga1976) can go for a ride without falling down. ;)
Last but not least, to see if Tom's gonna shave that God-forsaken beard OFF!!! :D (Wonder what lives in there anyway?!)

[pkpr1998]

Rub elbows with the rich & famous! (read: "pkpr1998")

What! You MUST be talking about Chipster! PKPR1998 is just an ol'e redneck with an LT!

[jazzbass]

Looking at the calender, Is Thusday the 20th an arrival day or
is there planned activity.

Anybody heading down from the Northeast Ohio area.

[DaveDragon]

Looking at the calender, Is Thusday the 20th an arrival day or
is there planned activity.

Anybody heading down from the Northeast Ohio area.

Joe (Messenger13 (http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/member.php?u=5254)) will be heading down from some remote Ohio location out near where the road ends, just past the sunshine pump :)

[BamaLT]

Looking at the calender, Is Thusday the 20th an arrival day or
is there planned activity.

Anybody heading down from the Northeast Ohio area.

We will have something planned for Thursday, some arrive on Wednesday but most arrive for the weekend on Friday..

This is very informal gathering, while last year it sorta grew into a great gathering. After the holidays, we'll start putting together some ideas, suggestion and see who is going to be available to help.

[jazzbass]

Thanks Don, Putting it on the calender. Will wait to see what's
needed and see where we might be able to help.

[tmgs]

We will have something planned for Thursday, some arrive on Wednesday but most arrive for the weekend on Friday..

This is very informal gathering, while last year it sorta grew into a great gathering. After the holidays, we'll start putting together some ideas, suggestion and see who is going to be available to help.

yea well I sure hope your plans include much warmer weather than last year!!

<g>

Tom

[DaveDragon]

yea well I sure hope your plans include much warmer weather than last year!!

<g>

Tom

Hey Tom!

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:iM1NGDeqQ1UJ:img14.imgspot.com/u/05/74/12/srccccccceeesss.jpg

:) :) :)

[Chick]

Don't think I can handle the sweet tea, but I am hoping to be there to meet all you guys and learn a few things.


I need help in the slow riding area. http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1049&stc=1

[tmgs]

Hey Tom!

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:iM1NGDeqQ1UJ:img14.imgspot.com/u/05/74/12/srccccccceeesss.jpg

:) :) :)


I am a Gallo, Im allowed to wine!

<grin>

[jebain2002]

Don:

I hate it, but I will not be making it to the Spring Training Camp in 2006. Same weekend I am putting on the Cape Fear 1000 Rally in Wilmington, NC. May have to make Ironhorse a bonus location for some of the 24-hour rally riders and him them swing by on the way to Wilmington.

Jim Bain, Rallymaster
Cape Fear 1000

[messenger13]

Looking at the calender, Is Thusday the 20th an arrival day or
is there planned activity.

Anybody heading down from the Northeast Ohio area.
I will be. But if I repeat last year's pattern, I'll be leaving northeast Ohio Wednesday morning, not Thursday. In fact, I may leave a whole lot sooner than Wednesday.

AND...if the weather appears to be even the slightest bit better than last year, I'll probably be riding my Ninja. Not that that should concern anyone too awful much. http://www.bigbikeworld.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

[BamaLT]

Don:

I hate it, but I will not be making it to the Spring Training Camp in 2006. Same weekend I am putting on the Cape Fear 1000 Rally in Wilmington, NC. May have to make Ironhorse a bonus location for some of the 24-hour rally riders and him them swing by on the way to Wilmington.

Jim Bain, Rallymaster
Cape Fear 1000
Sorry Jim for the conflict of events, make it a bonus location..we'll welcome them...

[Chick]

The dates for Spring Training Camp II

April 20, 21, 22, 2006 , Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

More information later, perhaps in January 2006, however I am posting the dates so you can work your schedules.



Appreciate your work on this, Don. Is this spring training event limited to members of this group only? Or can we invite our HD friends to attend?

Thanks.

Merry Christmas and God bless:

[BamaLT]

Appreciate your work on this, Don. Is this spring training event limited to members of this group only? Or can we invite our HD friends to attend?

Thanks.

Merry Christmas and God bless:

Bring your HD friends with you, last year we had a couple, In October (Return to Irohnhorse) I had one of my HD friend there as well... As in your profession, we may a "convert" or two after STC. :)

Owners of Ironhorse Lodge converted over to BMW LT this year as well....
"BMW Spring Revival" ;) I'll keep the name Spring Training Camp, we'll work on them one at a time.

Hope you and your friends can make it down, great ridings in WNC, some good information and tire kicking, food and fellowship with best folks to be found anywhere...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[messenger13]

"BMW Spring Revival" ;)
You better be careful Don. You gonna make me want to organize a church service Saturday morning! :D I can pray for the sick. You know . . . all those riders out there that don't ride BMW. Surely they need healing! :D Then again...I just might be showing up riding my Ninja in April. I best rethink this whole thang!!! ;)

[Lynn_Keen]

You better be careful Don. You gonna make me want to organize a church service Saturday morning! :D I can pray for the sick. You know . . . all those riders out there that don't ride BMW. Surely they need healing! :D Then again...I just might be showing up riding my Ninja in April. I best rethink this whole thang!!! ;)

Hey Joe, so what kind of RICE does that Ninja burn?

[bob_menton]

An earlier poster in this thread asked what he might "learn" at this Spring "Training" Camp, not realizing that the name was a play on words from the baseball event of the same name (and in the same time frame).

Well ..... here's something you can learn (if you've never done it). If someone can bring a large enough supply of different sized buckets, my wife Sharon might be talked into supervising the removal of the LT's cams in order to replace a bucket, thereby bringing a valve lash back into spec.

Just ask her !! :D :D ;)

- Bob

[BruceHarrisJr]

Hey Joe, so what kind of RICE does that Ninja burn?

Lynn, my *best guess* would be Wild Rice...if not, then Uncle Ben's cajun spice brown rice.

[gulfxray]

Don,

I know you aren't keeping a roster yet, but put me down as a pretty sure "Maybe" - need to work out a few things here first.

Looks like some good stuff to 'learn' ;) -- don't get much twisty riding out here, so that part has me a bit anxious, but it'll be fun -- and lots of frineds to meet.

If I do make it, I'll be staying at the Tuskeegee - been trading PMs with Joe (surely he won't lead me astray)...

[bob_menton]

Don,
... If I do make it, I'll be staying at the Tuskeegee - been trading PMs with Joe (surely he won't lead me astray)...

... and don't call me "surely".

Actshoooooly, Joe might be leading you astray. It's awfully nice to partiskipate in events at the Iron Horse campground, sit around, eat there (breakfast and dinner) with everyone else, throw the bull, enjoy an adult beverage or three (that you brung with ya) at the end of the day, and end the evening with a short walk to your cabin at Iron Horse. Suppose it's raining ... or snowing! Are you really going to enjoy dressing up in your riding gear, then riding at night on unfamiliar, unlit roads in lousy weather to Joe's motel in place of a short walk to your cabin?

How 'bout it, Joe? What's the price advantage of the Tuskegee Motel over a beautiful, new, RIGHT THERE! cabin @ Iron Horse ???

- Bob

[Chick]

Bring your HD friends with you, last year we had a couple, In October (Return to Irohnhorse) I had one of my HD friend there as well... As in your profession, we may a "convert" or two after STC. :)

Owners of Ironhorse Lodge converted over to BMW LT this year as well....
"BMW Spring Revival" ;) I'll keep the name Spring Training Camp, we'll work on them one at a time.

Hope you and your friends can make it down, great ridings in WNC, some good information and tire kicking, food and fellowship with best folks to be found anywhere...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanks Don.

As soon as I get a firm number, I will be making reservations. Hope to do it this week. http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/8/1/4/1/frog.gif

God bless:

[messenger13]

Hey Joe, so what kind of RICE does that Ninja burn?Not just rice . . . it burns anything it comes near! :D

[Chick]

The dates for Spring Training Camp II

April 20, 21, 22, 2006 , Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

More information later, perhaps in January 2006, however I am posting the dates so you can work your schedules.

The Place: www.ironhorsenc.com (http://www.ironhorsenc.com/)

I have booked the entire lodge and facilities for those dates, so if you call to book a room please remember to mention "LT Spring Training Camp" or my name, Don Norwood.

18 rooms, 6 RV sites with power/water, bunk house sleeps 5 or 6, plenty of tent camping spaces.

Please note: Due to the fact that the entire place* is held in reserve for our group only.... the normal cancellation policy may not be in effect.

*entire place - except camping spaces...

You all better hurry and get your spots reserved. I just took the last two RV spots with 50 amp service. :D

Can't wait -- sounds like a great time.:thumb:

[messenger13]

The BAD news for you is:

Whomever takes the last RV spots . . . has to offer a place for all who need a place to sleep! :D

[Chick]

The BAD news for you is:

Whomever takes the last RV spots . . . has to offer a place for all who need a place to sleep! :D

If our dog Max will share his floor space, Joe, you are more than welcome. :D

[pkpr1998]

Don, I have called and left a message (and sent e-mail) to IronHorse for that weekend. I may try to come up that Wednesday night after work and give you hand Thursday (if needed).

Glenda may drive up Saturday night for the fun, fellowship and the FOOD!

Thanks for the info on the 2610 (Mrs Claus is good)! She's kinda pretty too!

[BamaLT]

Don, I have called and left a message (and sent e-mail) to IronHorse for that weekend. I may try to come up that Wednesday night after work and give you hand Thursday (if needed).

Glenda may drive up Saturday night for the fun, fellowship and the FOOD!

Thanks for the info on the 2610 (Mrs Claus is good)! She's kinda pretty too!

Brett,

I think they are out of the office until after Christmas, but they will be back around the 29th or 30th of Dec.

Hope you can make it up on Wed night..

Yes, Mrs Claus is making her list and checking it twice! :)

[Steve_R]

Connie and I are in for Friday and Saturday nights. We're just waiting on Tammie to confirm that she got out CC #. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[pkpr1998]

Steve, we know that the pleasure will be ALL YOURS! Just the idea of getting the time to visit with your smart and good-looking fellas should make your weekend!

On the serious side, you going to make the bike show in Hotlanta in March?

It will be good to see everyone again.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

[Steve_R]

Steve, we know that the pleasure will be ALL YOURS! Just the idea of getting the time to visit with your smart and good-looking fellas should make your weekend! Well, smart and good-looking leaves you and me out doesn't it. :p

On the serious side, you going to make the bike show in Hotlanta in March? Yep, we'll be there. I'll start a thread in February to see who's coming and set up a meet point and time. It WILL be great to see everyone again!!

Merry Christmas y'all!!!

[messenger13]

...Just the idea of getting the time to visit with your smart and good-looking fellas should make your weekend!Y'all talking about us yankees again?!!? :D :D :D

[pkpr1998]

I don't know who's funnier, Joe or Steve!!!!!!

[tmgs]

I don't know who's funnier, Joe or Steve!!!!!!

Hehehe,
Joe's funny - Steve's mean

Errrrrr uhhh


Steve's funny Joe's mean

<g>

Tom <runnin n duckin while I still can>

[Steve_R]

Hehehe,
Joe's funny - Steve's mean

Errrrrr uhhh


Steve's funny Joe's mean

<g>

Tom <runnin n duckin while I still can>

In my best Telly Savalas voice "Who loves ya baby?" ;)

[the1mavin]

Hey all,

What do you think about a guy from the Rockies joining your training session? The Dragon's been on my list for a while.

I am going to see about the time off and hopefully make some reservations this week...

Tim

[tnk12lt]

Hey Tim,
I've been to the rockies the last three summers. It'll be hard to compete with those mountains and roads but if you're coming to the east, then you're coming to the right place. Welcome to STC and look forward to meeting ya.

[messenger13]

Doug,

I'd say that the scenery in CO is better than the area surrounding STC II. But as for the actual riding . . . nothing beats that area. Period! I don't mean to diss CO, it's my second favorite area. But, the tri-state area (NC, TN, GA) is my home. If'n "home" is where your heart is and all. :)

[the1mavin]

Thanks guys,

Colorado is definetely beautiful, but the weather here is killing me. It's great in town for this time of year, but I am stuck on the plains, due to all the snow in the surrounding mountains. I live in northern CO and there are quite a few good canyons and passes. If I can make it out Joe will have to "prove" to me that the riding can't be beat.....

Tim

[messenger13]

If I can make it out Joe will have to "prove" to me that the riding can't be beat.It will be an honor and my pleasure. http://www.bigbikeworld.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif

[BamaLT]

Hey all,

What do you think about a guy from the Rockies joining your training session? The Dragon's been on my list for a while.

I am going to see about the time off and hopefully make some reservations this week...

Tim
Tim, come on down! We'll show you a good time and some great roads, fun and food...and sweet tea.:)

Check out the other threads with links and information that could be helpful.

Hope you can make it...

[pkpr1998]

Tim, come on down. The only drawback is having to sit around the campfire ALL weekend long and listen to Joe's stories!
Just kidding, it takes all of us to keep him in-line and out of trouble. If he brings the Ninja (I doubt he will), that means we will all get to take her out for a spin; right Joe?

[messenger13]

Oh...I'm bringing it. But only real riders will be allowed to ride it. Gee...I wonder who that leaves out?!?! :confused:

[the1mavin]

Hey Brett,
Thanks for the "warning", but I have to say my two favorite riding partners are my dad and uncle--they are so full of sh*t I have to pack my waders! Listening to their war stories and tales that the wives don't get to hear is half the fun. Scraping the chrome off their decked out Wings is the other half--usually leading to another story for the next campfire.

My last "crotch rocket" was a CBR600RR and I've burned up a set of knee pucks--or two. I am looking for a new go fast ride just waiting for my wallet to catch up with my dreams....

Still waiting on the bosses decision about the time off, but I'm hopeful.

Take care,
Tim

[pkpr1998]

Tim, tell your wife that this time together, we discuss many things and try to solve the world's problems. Joe on the other hand, well...............

And Joe, as far as the "real' riders" are concerned, does this mean that you will be TRAILERING her down?

[messenger13]

And Joe, as far as the "real' riders" are concerned, does this mean that you will be TRAILERING her down?No. It just means that you'll be watching my tail lights...as usual. Actually, I've never seen you ride. You're just usually sitting there...looking for something to eat...or trying to remember how to start your bike, or something?! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/533.gif

[tmgs]

How to handle an LT in the rain, hail, snow, sunshine...all the same weekend.
Catch Trout in the creek
See LTs with more than two sets of motolights
Understand the true meaning of LT (Lap Top)
Chocolate brownie sundae with whip cream
Spring Training Camp get you ready for the World Series...CCR.


Possibly more on the horizon (add yours) ;)

it's a go Don, Call me

Tom

[Ranger6]

Ya'll are killing me! I'm supposed to be working, and instead IROTFLMAO! :D

[pkpr1998]

No. It just means that you'll be watching my tail lights...as usual. Actually, I've never seen you ride. You're just usually sitting there...looking for something to eat...or trying to remember how to start your bike, or something?! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/533.gif

Well, if you had seen me ride, I'm sure all that I would see would be your headlight; getting smaller and smaller! :p

[messenger13]

Well, if you had seen me ride, I'm sure all that I would see would be your headlight; getting smaller and smaller! :pWhy?! Would you be rolling backwards off a hill or something?!?! :D :D :D

[pkpr1998]

Why?! Would you be rolling backwards off a hill or something?!?! :D :D :D

Skippy (Al), you see, this is why YOU need to be at Spring Training! Constant badgering from the furners.

:think:

[hank1200lt]

Hey Don,

Shame on me for not registering with you for the spring training camp. I have however, reserved two semi-private rooms last November. How do I go about adding our group to the roster???

[pkpr1998]

Ya' need to go to the Roster thread and go to the last post and copy and paste. Add your name to the bottom of the list.

I think!

[BamaLT]

Hey Don,

Shame on me for not registering with you for the spring training camp. I have however, reserved two semi-private rooms last November. How do I go about adding our group to the roster???
Hank, I got you down, I saw where you had the two rooms, so I know you guys are headed out way in April... Will be good to see you again..

[hank1200lt]

Thx Don,

Brian Fairbank will be my date for the weekend and the other room will be Bill and Vickie Martin.........Look forward to seeing you next month..

[jzeiler]

Hank,

Glad to see your name on the list. Was afraid you were going to miss it. I'll have my new son-in-law joining me this trip. Should be fun. See you there.