Ride Vermont 2008

[CharlieVT]

The KLT in my little shop of horrors for the 60K service and this January thaw got me thinking...well, why not organize Ride Vermont in 2008?

Target date: June 13-15.

Assemble Friday night at the Gray Ghost in Dover.
http://www.grayghostinn.com/
This year we'll head more directly north and capture a few of the notches before retiring to the Grey Bonnet in Killington.
http://www.greybonnetinn.com/content/home/
I'll work on a group discount for the rooms if there is enough interest expressed from the group here.

Lessons learned from the last ride of the BBDs which was the largest group of riders I have ever ridden point for: Last year I always had someone in my rearview mirror, but at the end of the day some felt the pace was too fast, and some found themselves occasionally wondering what road to take, having lost sight rider ahead. I hope and expect to have my favorite pillion rider with me this year, but that doesn't slow my pace too much, we generally ride a spirited pace. However, that said, I want to encourage folks more comfortable with a slower pace to join. Suggestion: if every rider keeps an eye on the rider behind them and slows the pace as needed to keep that rider in view then the rear will control the pace. If this doesn't work we can split into groups. I'll print up some route maps this year.

So, anyone interested in the 2nd annual ride of the Beemer Biker Dudes?

[Lzyellodog]

I would love to but that weekend is no good. The only June weekend I have is the first and the last weekend.

[CharlieVT]

Okay, let's say 1st weekend in June.
June 6,7,8.
Let's see who else votes.


(And who's running your life that you've got half the weekends in June already scheduled? :) )

[Jim_Schuyler]

Okay, let's say 1st weekend in June.
June 6,7,8.
Let's see who else votes.


(And who's running your life that you've got half the weekends in June already scheduled? :) )


The first w/e in June is the end of Americaide. Just my .02.

[Lzyellodog]

Okay, let's say 1st weekend in June.
June 6,7,8.
Let's see who else votes.


(And who's running your life that you've got half the weekends in June already scheduled? :) )


BRC Classes. Hey, things in june are just bad for me so plan away and if I can go i will. I may have to go to CA at some point in June but nothing firm yet.

[BMWphreak]

I should be in, but this year I will be a non-LT rider as I am down to "only" my RT.

[CharlieVT]

The first w/e in June is the end of Americaide. Just my .02.

Thanks for pointing that out. Some folks may want to do Americade which would create a conflict for them.... and the event does put a few more bikes on the road in VT. Nothing more frustrating than being behind a group ride of Wings or V-Twins. Harder to pass than a semi.

[CharlieVT]

We've already found problems with 3 weekends in June. Kinda of like trying to herd cats. :)

In an effort to pick a weekend that will work for most folks let's open the window a little wider. Weather and roads in April are less predictable and I'd rather get this in before July. The month of May might work.

How about anyone interested select a date or dates from the following list that might work for them:


May 9-11

May 16-18

May 23-25

May 30 -June 1

June 27-29

[FredR]

Barring anything unforseen, I am in. Being retired any weekend/time will work for me

[Tat_n_Telle]

Lessons learned from the last ride of the BBDs which was the largest group of riders I have ever ridden point for: Last year I always had someone in my rearview mirror, but at the end of the day some felt the pace was too fast, and some found themselves occasionally wondering what road to take, having lost sight rider ahead. I hope and expect to have my favorite pillion rider with me this year, but that doesn't slow my pace too much, we generally ride a spirited pace. However, that said, I want to encourage folks more comfortable with a slower pace to join. Suggestion: if every rider keeps an eye on the rider behind them and slows the pace as needed to keep that rider in view then the rear will control the pace. If this doesn't work we can split into groups. I'll print up some route maps this year.

Ah, the curse of being "Road Captain"! No matter what pace you try to maintain, it's either too fast, or too slow (or worse yet, both!)
Route maps are the best way out. Everyone rides his/her own pace, or in smaller groups (road maps in advance allow pre-programming of routes into the GPS - hint, hint) and as long as everyone meets up at the end of the day, it's all good.

[Lzyellodog]

Lessons learned from the last ride of the BBDs which was the largest group of riders I have ever ridden point for: Last year I always had someone in my rearview mirror, but at the end of the day some felt the pace was too fast, and some found themselves occasionally wondering what road to take, having lost sight rider ahead. I hope and expect to have my favorite pillion rider with me this year, but that doesn't slow my pace too much, we generally ride a spirited pace. However, that said, I want to encourage folks more comfortable with a slower pace to join. Suggestion: if every rider keeps an eye on the rider behind them and slows the pace as needed to keep that rider in view then the rear will control the pace. If this doesn't work we can split into groups. I'll print up some route maps this year.

So, anyone interested in the 2nd annual ride of the Beemer Biker Dudes?


Hey I think I was the one in the rearview mirror most of the day. I thought the ride was great. I would call it spirited. I am working on my schedule now so i will post later today the weekend that works for me. Thanks CharlieVT for leading last year and putting this one together.

[RiderRay]

I'd like to join in this year. So far, any of those weekends are good for me.

Ray

[KMC1]

May / June weekends look good for me so far, so count me in - not sure of the SO but she doesn't slow me down to much anyway! (as long as I don't get passed by an old, slow, air-cooled twin I'm happy :p :p )

[BMWphreak]

May / June weekends look good for me so far, so count me in - not sure of the SO but she doesn't slow me down to much anyway! (as long as I don't get passed by an old, slow, air-cooled twin I'm happy :p :p )


HEY! It is mostly OIL cooled!

[Lzyellodog]

I am free the following weekends at this point.
May 9-11

May 30 -June 1

[santabarbaraca]

We've already found problems with 3 weekends in June. Kinda of like trying to herd cats. :)

In an effort to pick a weekend that will work for most folks let's open the window a little wider. Weather and roads in April are less predictable and I'd rather get this in before July. The month of May might work.

How about anyone interested select a date or dates from the following list that might work for them:


May 9-11

May 16-18

May 23-25

May 30 -June 1

June 27-29

PM Andy for some tips on cat herding:D

[CharlieVT]

I am free the following weekends at this point.
May 9-11
May 30 -June 1

I'm going to mark both these dates on my planner.

My suggestion is that everyone interested in making this ride identify May 9-11 as the weekend of Ride Vermont 2008. And try to hold May 30-June 1 as an alternate.

So for whom does this not work at present?

[BMWphreak]

Good deal, done!

[RiderRay]

Works for us. Looking forward to the ride already.

Ray

[Lzyellodog]

Done. I believe the SO is coming with me this year so I will be slowing down a little bit.

[mos]

I would be interested also . It is to far out for me to say for sure . Are you going to send reminders say a month ahead of time? What kind of pace do you guys ride at ?
Mike

[jvalny]

Hi Charlie, Pick the weekend and I will make every effort to be there. I was at the Gray Ghost Inn last year with the Backroads group and will be there in August also with the backroads Group. The Gray Ghost did provide breakfast every morning and one great dinner.

[Lzyellodog]

We stayed at the Gray Ghost in the fall. What a great place. Not 5 stars accommodations but the people are super nice and made us feel like part of their family.

Kev,

If you join us this year I promise not to leave you in the dust if you get pulled over again. Eh screw that, you are on your own. :)

[KMC1]

That's alright Jim. This year I'm going to swap our license plates when we stop for Breakfast :p Tickets are a great way to find out who your friends are!!

[CharlieVT]

I would be interested also . It is to far out for me to say for sure . Are you going to send reminders say a month ahead of time? What kind of pace do you guys ride at ?
Mike

Stay tuned to this thread to this thread for updates. We now have a primary date and a backup date.
Primary: May 9-11
Secondayr: May 30- June 1

I will work on MS Trips and Streets and Garmin MapSource files and eventually post them so folks can download the proposed route.

My pace of riding is best described as "spirited" even with the world's best pillion rider on board we ride kinda fast. Posted speed limits in towns are anywhere from 25 to 45 mph. Within town limits I try to keep the pace within 10 mph of posted limits; I consider this both a courtesy to the residents of the town and sensible ticket avoidance. Outside of towns the posted speed limit is generally 50 mph; unless my "spider sense" warns of a speed trap I basically ignore the limits and ride the conditions as I see them. With good visibility and good road surface that might mean 75 mph at times; mostly I think our speed is in the 55-65 mph range. This is on rural dirt and gravel roads, on the paved roads we go faster (Okay, just kidding here ;) ).

Maybe one of the BBDs will post what they remember speeds were during last years ride.

Last year my pace was faster than the usual pace of some of the group. We are going to try to make an effort to make it comfortable for everyone. That doesn't mean that the group will go as slow as the slowest rider. Too slow isn't a comfortable pace for some people. :). We may form more than one group, creating groups of like-minded riders. And by providing route maps some folks can do the ride at their own pace.


While this is primarily a K1200LT ride, any kind of bike is welcome. I got teased a little for the following statement last year but I will make the statement again. LOUD pipes are not welcome. I consider loud motorcycles to be rude and I am embarrased to ride with them. We had a great group of gentlemen motorcyclists last year and the pleasure of their company and the joy of the ride prompted me to offer to organize the ride again this year. We had great riding, good conversation, and some great laughs.

[jvalny]

Charlie, Your last sentence says it all.

[Lzyellodog]

Hey Charlie,

Right on and right back at ya. Some laughs a few beers and a good dinner. My wife was wondering if we could do some covered bridges. What do ya think? Again thanks for the planning around my schedule.

The last ride I seem to remember approaching 80 at one point or two. And I was just trying to keep charlieVT insight. But I am not complaining.

Also my wife would love some switch backs.

jim

[CharlieVT]

..... My wife was wondering if we could do some covered bridges......Also my wife would love some switch backs.
jim

Covered Bridges, Aye. Can do.

Switchbacks: (by switchback I'm guessing you mean 180 degree hairpin turns). There are a few roads with turns like that, but none I can think of where they are linked back to back like the climbs in the Alps to the alpine passes. These are often scenic because to the view afforded; switchbacks are usually associated with climbing for altitude. I will try to come up with a combination of twistes (generally in the valleys along small streams) and sweepers which often give more of a view from the mountiansides. And there might be a "switchback" or two in there.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[RiderRay]

Curtis:
How about route 17 over the mountain past Mad River Glen? Some good switchbacks there. If you are doing Smuggler's Notch, we could either hit it on the way up or the way back. Comes right into Rt. 100 in Waitsfield. If we hit it from Waitsfield, we'll be going down the mountain, if from the east, we'll be going up the mountain (more fun IMHO).

Ray

[CharlieVT]

Curtis:
How about route 17 over the mountain past Mad River Glen? Some good switchbacks there. If you are doing Smuggler's Notch, we could either hit it on the way up or the way back. Comes right into Rt. 100 in Waitsfield. If we hit it from Waitsfield, we'll be going down the mountain, if from the east, we'll be going up the mountain (more fun IMHO).

Ray

Route 17 (Appalachian Gap or AppGap) is on my planned route for Saturday. And your suggestion is a good one, it is a great motorcycle road. For those folks who made the Sunday ride last year we did AppGap on Sunday. AppGap is fun both ways, we did it from west to east last year. No matter which way you go, you get to go up one side and down the other. :) Last year I had planned on AppGap for Sunday but several folks needed or wanted to head for home and missed AppGap. So this year I am putting on the Saturday plan.


Rte. 108 (Smuggler's Notch) is kind of neat, but it isn't that great a motorcycle road because it's prone to lots of tourist traffic especially on weekends. Smuggler's Notch was on the alternate list for last year but I chose to spend more time on some of the less traveled, secondary roads. It is easy to find the time to get up to Smuggler's Notch if we just stay on rte. 100 and "notch hop". If there is more interest in Smuggler's Notch, I'll work it in. I do know backroads that get to Smuggler's without going through the cluster that Stowe can be on busy weekends. Rte 100 is nice, but after a while I find it gets a little boring (Maybe because I am so familiar with it). We'll use rte 100 for the "high speed" runs to get from place to place.

BBDs will remember we did about 200 miles and spent about 6 hours on Saturday traveling to a destination we could have arrived at in less than 2 hours by staying on rte 100. Seeking the roads less traveled, and the covered bridges takes time and makes it harder to get up to the "northern territories".

Good suggestions, we're all on top of those.

[CharlieVT]

Has anyone heard from him?

[Lzyellodog]

Whatever you come up with will be great. We are planning on riding both days. With the SO on we tend not to ride to hard and will be ready for day 2. Looking forward to May even though they are predicting 12 inches of snow tomorrow into Monday.

[Tat_n_Telle]

Too difficult to say now if we can make it up (Telle works some strange shifts) but if the routes are posted, we may try to join in and at least meet everyone at the first night stop. She's not much for "spirited riding", and, to be honest, I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery myself, especially on roads I'm not too familiar with.

Now, it's time once again to be ready to grab the handlebars - of the snow blower. :-(

[FredR]

The snow is all gone from the driveway and the mud just about dried enough to get the bike down and what are we getting tonight, another 8-12 inches. BAAA humbug, STC can't come soon enough.

[Lzyellodog]

Too difficult to say now if we can make it up (Telle works some strange shifts) but if the routes are posted, we may try to join in and at least meet everyone at the first night stop. She's not much for "spirited riding", and, to be honest, I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery myself, especially on roads I'm not too familiar with.

Now, it's time once again to be ready to grab the handlebars - of the snow blower. :-(


Tat,

It sounds like this year will be a more comfortable pace. My SO does not like the spirited riding either. She is kind of a control freak. No not really but she does not like blasting down the road at double the speed limit. Hope to see you and the misses at the 2nd annual BBD ride. BBDs always welcome new riders. If I remember correctly from our last ride we have only one rule and that is there are no rules. :)

[jvalny]

No direspect intended. But I don't remember BLASATING down the highway at double the speed limit. However I did have my eyes closed.

[KMC1]

My SO does not like the spirited riding either. She is kind of a control freak.
Ohhhhhh... That's gonna cost ya at least one beer to keep me quiet!! :histerica

[Tat_n_Telle]

If I remember correctly from our last ride we have only one rule and that is there are no rules. :)

Well, at least I know I won't get in trouble!

If the route is programmed into my GPS, I have no problem whatsoever in letting the "spirited" riders go ahead and catching up later. Have camera, will stop for photo ops! Besides, if you're the last one arriving at the bar, most will already be in pretty good spirits (no pun intended) and tend to want to buy you a round! (There is a method to my madness.)

[BMWphreak]

Well, at least I know I won't get in trouble!

If the route is programmed into my GPS, I have no problem whatsoever in letting the "spirited" riders go ahead and catching up later. Have camera, will stop for photo ops! Besides, if you're the last one arriving at the bar, most will already be in pretty good spirits (no pun intended) and tend to want to buy you a round! (There is a method to my madness.)


Humm... I'll be riding behind Tat this year! :)

[mos]

Charlie , The pace sound good to me . The only thing that I am concerned about are the speeding tickets . From my riding in VT , it seems that the cops have favorite places and times to hang out. The Gaps are some of those places. If we follow you and get stopped than the tickets are on you , RIGHT GUYS ! :histerica
Mike

[spinedr]

Has anyone heard from him?

Hi Muchacho!!!!! Arriva!!! Arriva!! yeeha yeeha!!!! to the 2008 loco group or BBD's trip to VT. :rotf: :histerica
Hello yellow poppy dog!! and Jerome. I am going Loco not able to ride my baby :( I am going to try to schedule those dated for the ride :) My wife might want to go with her own bike. SORRY :( :( it is a soft tail with no loud pipes, I promise :o it was the lowest bike she could get and control. She is trading the Dyna for an 08 soft tail deluxe. We can ride in the back cuss if she goes wont be able to keep up, that is for sure ;)
We would be with the group taking pictures :) Hey we should get some teeshirts or jackets with a bad a@# BBD's in the back like wild hogs the movie :histerica What do you think :yeah:

[CharlieVT]

spinedr,
Good to hear from you. Hope you both can make the ride.

Sure, we can handle a slow HD rider bringing up the rear. Sounds like we might have former HD riders on LTs bringing up the rear too.
The rear guard can pull over and cheer the point rider while waiting for his performance certificates to be written up. ;)
And the picture takers can post their work after the ride and I won't have to bring my camera. ;)
Kind of a small group for custom attire, but I can alway use another ball cap pr T-shirt. :) .

Hi Muchacho!!!!! Arriva!!! Arriva!! yeeha yeeha!!!! to the 2008 loco group or BBD's trip to VT. :rotf: :histerica
Hello yellow poppy dog!! and Jerome. I am going Loco not able to ride my baby :( I am going to try to schedule those dated for the ride :) My wife might want to go with her own bike. SORRY :( :( it is a soft tail with no loud pipes, I promise :o it was the lowest bike she could get and control. She is trading the Dyna for an 08 soft tail deluxe. We can ride in the back cuss if she goes wont be able to keep up, that is for sure ;)
We would be with the group taking pictures :) Hey we should get some teeshirts or jackets with a bad a@# BBD's in the back like wild hogs the movie :histerica What do you think :yeah:

[Tat_n_Telle]

Hey we should get some teeshirts or jackets with a bad a@# BBD's in the back like wild hogs the movie :histerica What do you think :yeah:

No need. I'll just take my jacket and T-shirt off when we stop. People will know we're "bikers".
And if that isn't enough body art for them, I'll drop trou and show 'em the rest!

(They don't call me Tat for nothing.... and I didn't always ride a BMW!)

[Lzyellodog]

Tat

No need to drop at this point. Please keep your pants on!

[spinedr]

No need. I'll just take my jacket and T-shirt off when we stop. People will know we're "bikers".
And if that isn't enough body art for them, I'll drop trou and show 'em the rest!

(They don't call me Tat for nothing.... and I didn't always ride a BMW!)


Tat I do not think that me taking my shirt off is going to help any :( I might get shot by some hunter thinking I am a hairy bold fat bear or give an old lady a heart attack :histerica besides I think LZyellowdog is to young for that traumatic experience :D

Have anyone herd from Bill with his buda bike? I hope he can make it.

Looking forward on meeting you Tat and your wife Telle :)

[Lzyellodog]

Tat I do not think that me taking my shirt off is going to help any :( I might get shot by some hunter thinking I am a hairy bold fat bear or give an old lady a heart attack :histerica besides I think LZyellowdog is to young for that traumatic experience :D

Have anyone herd from Bill with his buda bike? I hope he can make it.

Looking forward on meeting you Tat and your wife Telle :)

Too young Please. Oh wait that is right I was the youngest on that ride. A young 39. Some may call it immature, but I called youthful ignorance.

[Lzyellodog]

Hey we should get some teeshirts or jackets with a bad a@# BBD's in the back like wild hogs the movie What do you think

if you are serious about this I could talk with my new brother in law and see what he could do for us.

[KMC1]

I might get shot by some hunter thinking I am a hairy bold fat bear :histerica :histerica :histerica

[jvalny]

Hello BBD'S. Im in. Got my room at the GrayGhost for May 9,10 and 11th.
And a big hello to SPINDR :

[PMitchell]

Okay, let's say 1st weekend in June.
June 6,7,8.
Let's see who else votes.


(And who's running your life that you've got half the weekends in June already scheduled? :) )

Pencil me in! I rode the K75 over for the MOA in Burlington in '06 and I'd love to re-visit the Green Mountain State in '08. Grew up in central Massachusetts decades ago and would love to tour VT on the LT! :bike:

Who knows, by May I may have an SO to share the ride! :dance:

Don't worry about keeping me in a mirror. As long as I know the destination, I love to rubberneck. :D

[CharlieVT]

Paul,
Hope you can make it.
Read the whole thread.... or you're gonna get here on the wrong weekend! :)

Pencil me in! I rode the K75 over for the MOA in Burlington in '06 and I'd love to re-visit the Green Mountain State in '08. Grew up in central Massachusetts decades ago and would love to tour VT on the LT! :bike:

Who knows, by May I may have an SO to share the ride! :dance:

Don't worry about keeping me in a mirror. As long as I know the destination, I love to rubberneck. :D

[CharlieVT]

jvalny, you're reading my mind (or do you have my computer under surveillance?) ;)

I originally had thought about being in different places on different nights, but recently had been route planning with homebase at GrayGhost.

So there it is gents, GrayGhost is the place and May 9,10,11 is the weekend.

jvalny: setting the standard in decisive action.

Hello BBD'S. Im in. Got my room at the GrayGhost for May 9,10 and 11th.
And a big hello to SPINDR :

[spinedr]

Hey we should get some teeshirts or jackets with a bad a@# BBD's in the back like wild hogs the movie What do you think

if you are serious about this I could talk with my new brother in law and see what he could do for us.

I think that it would be real fun to do something. Is up to the group but if we can come up with a design it would be easy to get other products.
It is for fun and I think that we have a super group of folks that enjoy riding as much as we do. No TAT we are not going to try to match your chest, besides I had to shave mine first :histerica
Lets vote!!!!!!!

[PMitchell]

jvalny, you're reading my mind (or do you have my computer under surveillance?) ;)

I originally had thought about being in different places on different nights, but recently had been route planning with homebase at GrayGhost.

So there it is gents, GrayGhost is the place and May 9,10,11 is the weekend.

jvalny: setting the standard in decisive action.

Just an fyi guys, the 11th is Mother's Day! :)

[CharlieVT]

Just an fyi guys, the 11th is Mother's Day! :)

Okay, since you brought it up, more rules: While this is a very inclusive group and we want wives, sweethearts, and moms to feel welcome,

no loud pipes,

and no "mothers" ;)


Beemer Bikers Dudes is a group of renegade "motorcyclists", not "bikers". ;)


Joke:
A biker in classic biker attire, black leather, chain wallet, fingerless gloves is overheard talking to a nun in her habit,
He says to her: "Well, I happen to be a Superior Mother myself."

[jvalny]

Hi BBD'S. Just a headsup. When I made my reservation at the Gray Ghost it was mentioned to me that there is another group of riders staying at the Inn or in the area. So I suggest reservations ASAP.

[Lzyellodog]

I just made mine. She asked what group we were with I told her the BBDs.

[RiderRay]

Just made my reservation, $85 per night for a double and a portion goes to cancer research. What a deal!!!!!!!1

[PMitchell]

Just made my reservation, $85 per night for a double and a portion goes to cancer research. What a deal!!!!!!!1

Confirmed as well ~$mid-50's for a single including B'fast.

What a super-deal! :)

There is another bike event that week-end as well!

[PMitchell]

Spinedr!


Do I get a discount on an "adjustment" after the ride from NE Ohio? :D

Then again, I'm on the LT and can go on & on & on & . . . :dance: :dance: :dance:

[Lzyellodog]

To all of the BBD south of MA, at what time would you like to arrive at the Ghost? I was thinking about leaving CT mid afternoon on that Friday.

[CharlieVT]

Wow! Several of you have already made reservations.

Last year I negotiated a group rate at the other inn but didn't even get a chance to set it up at the Gray Ghost. Never mind.... seems the rates you guys are getting are pretty good anyway.

I did email the inn keepers and told them to expect more reservations from the BBDs (Beemer Biker Dudes).

My current thoughts of the route: Saturday we will run north on rte 100 for a couple or few of the notches and then return to the Ghost.

Sunday maybe a southern Vermont meandering with roads the likes of which BBDs will recall from last year with necessary stops to visit a few covered bridges.

Any other request for places of interest? Maple Sugar "museum" ?

Ben and Jerry's is a bit far north, but we do have Tom and Sally's home made chocloate factory locally; chocolates which are to die for.

Or for you flatlanders, we could just stop by a local dairy and you can sample a cow pie. :)
Amended: One of the nice things about riding though dairy farm country is the nice fresh air associated with them :). You gotta be a local to love it. :o

[BMWphreak]

Made my reservation today. REALLY nice guy on the phone! Room rate includes a cooked to order breakfast.

They will be holding a breast cancer charity event on Saturday and he will be sending info should we choose to attend. As said in previsous post, even if you don't attend the event, 20% of your room rate goes to the charity. As a cancer survivor, this hits home with me pretty well.

Looking forward to this as much as the STC!

[BMWphreak]

To all of the BBD south of MA, at what time would you like to arrive at the Ghost? I was thinking about leaving CT mid afternoon on that Friday.


I won't be able to leave much before 4:00 PM, but I understand if you want to leave earlier. I should have my wife with me for this one.

[Lzyellodog]

I won't be able to leave much before 4:00 PM, but I understand if you want to leave earlier. I should have my wife with me for this one.

4 Pm is cool. We would be there by 7 pm or so. Time for some beers and dinner. In september we did not get there until 1130 pm or so.

We could meet some place off 91 north of Hartford.

[spinedr]

Spinedr!


Do I get a discount on an "adjustment" after the ride from NE Ohio? :D

Then again, I'm on the LT and can go on & on & on & . . . :dance: :dance: :dance:

That is the nice thing about the LT, you should arrive to your destination free of subluxation. Hey!! that rimed :) but can not guaranty that if you try to keep up with the man of many names (CharlieVT) :) in the curves of Vermont :histerica besides if you should smash a tooth while in distress, I herd that Charlie dose a mean job fixing them :histerica Right Muchacho :)
We are going to have a great time :dance: What is the phone number for the Gray ghost? to make my reservation.

[spinedr]

To all of the BBD south of MA, at what time would you like to arrive at the Ghost? I was thinking about leaving CT mid afternoon on that Friday.

AND TO ALL THE BBD'S NORTH TO VT. WHAT TIME SHOULD WE TAKE OFF FROM HERE TO THE MEET??

O CRAPP!!!!! :eek: I AM THE ONLY ONE :) :rolleyes:

[djfalkenstein]

I finally looked up the address of the Inn; we are about 40 MI away! We are so in.

FYI: Any New Englanders want to hook up before then (considering I already have Leyna out) you can find us on Meet Up as the Monadnock Motion (http://cruiserbike.meetup.com/59/ ).

[Lzyellodog]

That is the nice thing about the LT, you should arrive to your destination free of subluxation. Hey!! that rimed :) but can not guaranty that if you try to keep up with the man of many names (CharlieVT) :) in the curves of Vermont :histerica besides if you should smash a tooth while in distress, I herd that Charlie dose a mean job fixing them :histerica Right Muchacho :)
We are going to have a great time :dance: What is the phone number for the Gray ghost? to make my reservation.


The Gray Ghost Inn
290 Route 100 North
West Dover, VT 05356
Phone: 802-464-2474 - Toll free: 800-745-3615
Fax: 802-464-5236

[PMitchell]

That is the nice thing about the LT, you should arrive to your destination free of subluxation. Hey!! that rimed :) but can not guaranty that if you try to keep up with the man of many names (CharlieVT) :) in the curves of Vermont :histerica besides if you should smash a tooth while in distress, I herd that Charlie dose a mean job fixing them :histerica Right Muchacho :)
We are going to have a great time :dance: What is the phone number for the Gray ghost? to make my reservation.

Had to Wiki subluxation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subluxation) !

I should be in good shape. Longest day ride was the return from CCR last year . . about 850 miles. Slept well that night.

Rode with another DDS in the Pyrenees a few years ago. One of the other participants was a very obnoxious barrister. The Doc offered a "free" root canal to the lawyer at any time during the trip. He was more subdued after that discussion! :histerica

Charlie, leave your instruments at the office! :eek:

[RiderRay]

Jim:
My wife and I are going to probably leave earleir in the day and make some stops along the way. Probably take some back roads instead of 84 and 91.

Curtis:
I grew up spending summers on a farm in upstate NY. The aroma when riding through farmland is like perfume to me!!

[Tat_n_Telle]

No TAT we are not going to try to match your chest, besides I had to shave mine first :histerica
Lets vote!!!!!!!

Well, besides my chest, there's always my back, my ribcages (now THAT hurt!) my shoulders and upper arms, my stomach, my thighs, my calves, and oh yeah, I have that one, ummm, "south of the equator, but north of the pole".

I wish I could make reservations, but it's too far out to schedule, and I'd hate to book a room that someone who knows they'll be there could take if I'm not sure I can use it.

[CharlieVT]

or
Time flys like an arrow.
and
Fruit flys like a banana.

Photos posted by BBDs 2007:

http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=195395#poststop

[KMC1]

Hey guys,
Just went to make my reservation and the Ghost is sold out that weekend. They referred me to the Doveberry Inn which is right next door. Tell them you're with the BBD group and they're honoring the Ghost's rates as well as offering breakfast. The Ghost is also offering a dinner and they are opening it up to all who would like to join, including those who are staying elsewhere. Sounds like it's going to be a busy place that weekend!

Doveberry Inn (http://www.doveberryinn.com/rates.htm)

[BMWphreak]

Hey guys,
Just went to make my reservation and the Ghost is sold out that weekend. They referred me to the Doveberry Inn which is right next door. Tell them you're with the BBD group and they're honoring the Ghost's rates as well as offering breakfast. The Ghost is also offering a dinner and they are opening it up to all who would like to join, including those who are staying elsewhere. Sounds like it's going to be a busy place that weekend!

Doveberry Inn (http://www.doveberryinn.com/rates.htm)

Did you get the "lilac" room? :)

This is shaping up to be a great weekend!

[KMC1]

The Lilac room sounded too manly for me, so I asked for the "lilly Room"........ :p

[RiderRay]

Sounds like you guys are getting in touch with your feminine sides.........glad I'm bringing my wife along!!!!!

[BMWphreak]

I was able to snap a picture of Kevin on his Harley yesterday...

[Lzyellodog]

Nice Parade costume Kevin, NO Kilt though. Better be careful you might knock off some the bling going around some nice sweepers.

[yudin]

Glad to see the BBD's will ride again! Great fun last year, and it'll be nice to do it again. SpineDr, please check your air pressure between now and then. Also, can someone tell me what's the best kind of motor oil to use ?

[BMWphreak]

Glad to see the BBD's will ride again! Great fun last year, and it'll be nice to do it again. SpineDr, please check your air pressure between now and then. Also, can someone tell me what's the best kind of motor oil to use ?

I know the guy in the Harley picture I posted uses sardine oil...

I DO think we need T-shirts made for the event. I am thinking of a skull and cross bones on the front left breast with BBD above and MC below in a circular fashion. On the back we could have a line of LTs traversing a twisty road at 20 mph over the posted limit...

[CharlieVT]

Glad to see the BBD's will ride again! Great fun last year, and it'll be nice to do it again. SpineDr, please check your air pressure between now and then. Also, can someone tell me what's the best kind of motor oil to use ?

BBDs from last year will remember Joseph making the grade on his K75. Well, he still hasn't stepped up to the LT but he has added another K-bike to his "fleet". Maybe we'll see this K1200 during Ride Vermont 2008:

[CharlieVT]

This is the date folks:

GrayGhost is the place and May 9,10,11 is the weekend.

(I inserted this date reminder closer to the top of the thread to try to reduce confusion about the date of this ride.)

[yudin]

CharlieVT...Stepping UP to the KLT?
I stepped FURTHER up ! to the K1200RS, According to BMW Motorcycles by Holstrom and Nelson, p 159, "the K1200RS was the fastest motorcycle BMW had ever produced".
According to me though, the RS stands for Rocket Sled :D

I was curious about the word pillion: According to Merriam Webster:
Main Entry: pil·lion
Pronunciation \ˈpil-yən\
Function: noun
Etymology:
Scottish Gaelic or Irish; Scottish Gaelic pillean, diminutive of peall covering, couch; Irish pillín, diminutive of peall covering, couch
Date: 1503
1 a light saddle for women consisting chiefly of a cushion b: a pad or cushion put on behind a man's saddle chiefly for a woman to ride on
2 chiefly British : a motorcycle or bicycle saddle for a passenger
Date: 2007
1 chiefly German : comfortable, oversized backrest, often opinionated and needlessly expensive, designed with a pair of dome shaped protrusions of various sizes to support the rider's middle to upper back, depending on model chosen. Frequently results in reduced speed and gas mileage.

[yudin]

Hey guys,
Just went to make my reservation and the Ghost is sold out that weekend. They referred me to the Doveberry Inn which is right next door. Tell them you're with the BBD group and they're honoring the Ghost's rates as well as offering breakfast. The Ghost is also offering a dinner and they are opening it up to all who would like to join, including those who are staying elsewhere. Sounds like it's going to be a busy place that weekend!

Doveberry Inn (http://www.doveberryinn.com/rates.htm)

I made my res at Doveberry Inn. They said the place is pretty much booked with the BBD's...

[Lzyellodog]

I know the guy in the Harley picture I posted uses sardine oil...

I DO think we need T-shirts made for the event. I am thinking of a skull and cross bones on the front left breast with BBD above and MC below in a circular fashion. On the back we could have a line of LTs traversing a twisty road at 20 mph over the posted limit...

If someone is an artist and wants to draw this up I would be happy to see if my brother in law would print them and for how much. I would also need to know how many.

[Tat_n_Telle]

I'd use a little caution making up a skull logo with "rockers" around it. There are *some* riders that may take offense at that. Just FYI.

[BMWphreak]

I'd use a little caution making up a skull logo with "rockers" around it. There are *some* riders that may take offense at that. Just FYI.


So noted! How about fluffy little kittens...

[BMWphreak]

Here is my first attempt at something simple for a T-shirt. The "roundel" is for the front over the breast on one side and the speed limit sign is for the back.

[spinedr]

So noted! How about fluffy little kittens...


LOL :histerica :histerica

http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthr...195395#poststop

There is some pictures in this tread from last time.

I do not know how to post pictures in to the site but there is an LT doing a wheely on the forum some where. That could be cool or BMW logo with BBD,s inside and spell around or a BMW logo with ride it until you die!!! or how that saying goes :confused: with BBD's inide. also a skull with kittens??? ok maybe a spinning tire with smoke as if spinning fast to take off. Some ideas to drill on, I was thinking that not all BBD's have LT's like my poor friend yudin that thinks that his bike is an upgrade over the LT :histerica He needs to see Bill professionally :histerica besides I do not remember seeing any speed on yudin's bike, he was always in my mirror behind pup pup :rotf: bending forward in distress after a few hours.
I love the idea of shirts for everyone or patches :) I know, I know that we do not kneed no stinking patches :) but it would be fun :)

[CharlieVT]

Before the T-shirt designs get too exotic, I'd suggest trying to maximize appeal to the whole group. Skulls, smoking tires, graphics depicting illegal speeds all suggest renegade bad biker dudes, and some BBDs won't be interested. I know I won't.

Recalling where the term Beemer Biker Dudes came from (who was it that coined the name "Beemer Biker Dudes" while were were sitting at the table at the Grey Bonnet?), that great response came out of conversation while we were laughing about this thread: http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=166939#poststop

Can we use the CCR logo? We could ask the CCR board if we can. I like this logo, it is a nice graphic, I don't know if it is copyrighted.

I'd go for a ball cap or a T-shirt with "Beemer Biker Dudes" printed or embroidered on one side and the CCR logo on the other.

For a shirt I'd put "Beemer Biker Dudes" in a medium sized font on the front of a shirt in normal area of a shirt pocket and the CCR logo on the back of the shirt.

For a ball cap, I'd put the CCR logo on front above the visor, and "Beemer Biker Dudes" on the back.

Our group isn't that large, and I suspect that most companies have a minimum order size. So if someone wants to take the initiative on seeing if a small run of custom shirts or hats is possible, what the cost would be, and then how many of the BBDs will actually buy one, I say great, go for it. Your risks are that the person who places the order ends up with a bunch of shirts that no one wants. Seems to me the person who undertakes this initiative (BTW, it isn't gong to be me) would want to post a design, get a commitment to buy from individual BBDs before placing an order.




spinder,
your posts are Funny!
LOL :histerica :histerica
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthr...195395#poststop
There is some pictures in this tread from last time.
I do not know how to post pictures in to the site but there is an LT doing a wheely on the forum some where. That could be cool or BMW logo with BBD,s inside and spell around or a BMW logo with ride it until you die!!! or how that saying goes :confused: with BBD's inide. also a skull with kittens??? ok maybe a spinning tire with smoke as if spinning fast to take off. Some ideas to drill on, I was thinking that not all BBD's have LT's like my poor friend yudin that thinks that his bike is an upgrade over the LT :histerica He needs to see Bill professionally :histerica besides I do not remember seeing any speed on yudin's bike, he was always in my mirror behind pup pup :rotf: bending forward in distress after a few hours.
I love the idea of shirts for everyone or patches :) I know, I know that we do not kneed no stinking patches :) but it would be fun :)

[BMWphreak]

Before the T-shirt designs get too exotic, I'd suggest trying to maximize appeal to the whole group. Skulls, smoking tires, graphics depicting illegal speeds all suggest renegade bad biker dudes, and some BBDs won't be interested. I know I won't.

OK, but geez these suggestions are pretty tame compared to some things I have seen on other bikers, and let us not forget we are poking fun at ourselves here. Anyway, it was just a thought, and I can always fall back on the 200 or so black BMW T-shirts in my closet. :)

[CharlieVT]

OK, but geez these suggestions are pretty tame compared to some things I have seen on other bikers, and let us not forget we are poking fun at ourselves here. Anyway, it was just a thought, and I can always fall back on the 200 or so black BMW T-shirts in my closet. :)

I'm all in favor of poking fun, but I wonder how you design a "bad biker" graphic where people outside of our group "get it" ?

[spinedr]

I'm all in favor of poking fun, but I wonder how you design a "bad biker" graphic where people outside of our group "get it" ?


I agree that needs to be fun but not offending. The comment from TAT about the skull as descrived, he is right. But we can still use something like. I thought for the chest the BMW roundel with BMW around the top and BBD's around the bottom. Now in the back we need to think some thing tasteful but fun. I do not have a design program for that but suggestions are welcome. What about a similar graphic as the wild hogs but instead say wild BBD's :) An idea.

[jvalny]

WELL HERE GOES, I JUST FINISHED MY SECOND MARTINI AND SO I DO NOT WISH TO OFFEND MY BROTHER OR SISTER BBDs
I would prefer a secret society and a special code word or sentence like:
Are you a BBD? and the answer , You bet your sweet a-- I am. Wrong answer and we kill the son of a b---h. Oh well Nurse Kratish is calling.
RIDE SAFE BBDs

[KMC1]

I was able to snap a picture of Kevin on his Harley yesterday...
OMG Gerard! You owe me a new keyboard!!! :histerica :histerica

[k1201ltc]

I was wondering if I may qualify for a T-shirt !

I do own 2 MAC computers now so if someone would like to work on a graphic and you are around this area, i could loan you one to work on it ( with the appropriate graphic programs on it ).

[CharlieVT]

I was wondering if I may qualify for a T-shirt !
I do own 2 MAC computers now so if someone would like to work on a graphic and you are around this area, i could loan you one to work on it ( with the appropriate graphic programs on it ).

Hey Spiros,

I haven't seen you say you're going to make the ride and become one of the BBDs. Yeah, you can have a t-shirt, ball cap, pin, certificate, badge, or whatever you want... but you gotta make the ride to be a bonafide BBD.

We need you on this ride.

[k1201ltc]

Charlie-

I know but I do not want to promise I will be there and then not make it ... I'd rather surprise some people by showing up if I can.

[CharlieVT]

Route planning for Sat, Ride VT 2008

250+ miles, 6+ hours

Rte 100, a couple of the more popular motorcycle notches, and some of the lesser known roads.

Attahced file is MS Trips and Streets.
I'll eventually post a Garmin MapSource file.

I expect the route for Sunday will meader back roads in southern Vermont and visit a number of covered bridges, some of them well off the beaten path. I'll post MS Trips and Streets and MapSource files for the Sunday ride eventually too.

[BMWphreak]

Anxiously awaiting the Garmin file! :)

[CharlieVT]

Anxiously awaiting the Garmin file! :)

How does this look?

[BMWphreak]

Curtis, I have taken your route and overlayed known, (to me), covered bridges. Looks awesome!

[CharlieVT]

Curtis, I have taken your route and overlayed known, (to me), covered bridges. Looks awesome!

Good work! I like the bridge graphics.

My idea for Sunday is to work up a route that links 6 or so of the bridges in southeastern Vermont using some of my favorite twisty, off the beaten path roads.

[CharlieVT]

Here are MS Trips n' Streets and Garmin MapSource files for a Sunday Ride.

This route does about 130 miles in 4 hours and ends at the much photographed Creamery Bridge in Brattleboro, less than a mile from I-91 for those who will hop on the slab for the ride home.

Added note: My Trips n' Streets data base apparently doesn't know about the covered bridge at Dummerston. The big detour down to Brattleboro show between points 16 and 17 on the Trips 'n Streets file will not be part of the route.

[BMWphreak]

Sunday looks perfect for me...

[JHennessey]

We've already found problems with 3 weekends in June. Kinda of like trying to herd cats. :)

In an effort to pick a weekend that will work for most folks let's open the window a little wider. Weather and roads in April are less predictable and I'd rather get this in before July. The month of May might work.

How about anyone interested select a date or dates from the following list that might work for them:


May 9-11

May 16-18

May 23-25

May 30 -June 1

June 27-29



Charlie would love to get my K1200LT out riding this summer I live in NH on the Vermont border and what ever date sounds good.

[JHennessey]

Charlie would love to get my K1200LT out riding this summer I live in NH on the Vermont border and what ever date sounds good.

Also leaving the third week in May for a two or three week trip to Colorado from Northern NH near Colebrook if anyone else wants to ride along.

[CharlieVT]

Charlie would love to get my K1200LT out riding this summer I live in NH on the Vermont border and what ever date sounds good.

Hey J, Firefighter,

Read posts later in the thread and you'll see the ride Vermont date is set for May 30,31, Jun 1. Hope that doesn't conflict with your plans to head west.

I had to look on the map to find Columbia, NH... you are in the heart of some beautiful riding country. North of North Stratford, huh? You have the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, the White Mtns of NH, and Maine in your backyard. Spinedr isn't too far from your location over in ME. Maybe you and he can hook up for the ride down to Ride Vermont 2008 if you both can make it.

Thanks for checking in here. Maybe we can burn up the roads in the Northeast Kingdom together sometime this summer. ;)

[BMWphreak]

Curtis, from a previous post:

Stay tuned to this thread to this thread for updates. We now have a primary date and a backup date.
Primary: May 9-11
Secondary: May 30- June 1

I, and I believe all other participants, are booked for May 9 - 11th, and not May 30 - June 1st.

[RiderRay]

Gerard and Curtis:
I agree, I booked for May 9-11.

Ray

[Lzyellodog]

Same here. 9-11.

[CharlieVT]

Thanks Gents, for setting the record (and plans) straight.
Not sure where I lost touch; a few years ago, perhaps. ;)

Yup, you got it right; a more careful check of my planner reveals May 9-11.

(If I am not there, start without me. :) )

So, J, Firefighter.... mark May 9-11 for Ride Vermont 2008. That should be early enough in the month to avoid conflict with your westward plans.

BBDs... thanks for setting things straight.
I'll be quiet now. :O

[Lzyellodog]

We forgive you. :)

[spinedr]

Charlie have you been sniffing Happy gas again??? It is only for your patients now. Stay away from that stuff :histerica

[CharlieVT]

Charlie have you been sniffing Happy gas again??? It is only for your patients now. Stay away from that stuff :histerica

Well, let's see....
In the past year or two I started using a Palm instead of a good ol' DayTimer and I confess I'm not all that good at using it.
I went looking for the ride date, came across the alternate ride date still entered in the Palm, assumed that was it and fired from the hip with that data.

The lesson to be learned here is for you guys to be careful whom you choose to follow. :histerica

[spinedr]

Well, let's see....
In the past year or two I started using a Palm instead of a good ol' DayTimer and I confess I'm not all that good at using it.
I went looking for the ride date, came across the alternate ride date still entered in the Palm, assumed that was it and fired from the hip with that data.

The lesson to be learned here is for you guys to be careful whom you choose to follow. :histerica

We cannot go with out you muchacho. We have to make sure that you are there. Let know you wife about the trip and she can be your maine reminder. Suck getting old :eek: :)

[spinedr]

Dose any one know if Bill (buda Bike) is ok? I have not seen any posts from him for a while. I hope he is coming to the ride. I hope he did not have one of those Pilot gadgets and got lost :histerica

[CharlieVT]

Dose any one know if Bill (buda Bike) is ok? I have not seen any posts from him for a while. I hope he is coming to the ride. I hope he did not have one of those Pilot gadgets and got lost :histerica

Spinedr,

Are you talking about Bill, "this is not a pipe, was"?

Yeah, he hasn't posted to this thread, has he?

We do need him along on RideVT 2008 IMO. He helped keep us sane. ;)

Bill's last post was in Dec.

Bill???

[spinedr]

Spinedr,

Are you talking about Bill, "this is not a pipe, was"?

Yeah, he hasn't posted to this thread, has he?

We do need him along on RideVT 2008 IMO. He helped keep us sane. ;)

Bill's last post was in Dec.

Bill???

Yes Mr. WAS Bill Dr. nut cracker. Sorry, Clinical Phycologist Dr. Pipe.
I hope he is ok. Dose any one know how to get a hold of him??
You are right about keeping us sane :histerica We need him in this trip!! he has a witty sense of humor. Even I think I drove him crazy :crazy:
This weather is driving me Loco. I can wait for the snow to go away!! :soapbox:

[Lzyellodog]

Last time I saw bill was late fall. We did a little ride with Barnett and Wilma. I too hope he is ok. Bill if you're out there let us know you are ok.

[RiderRay]

I saw Bill a few weeks ago to borrow the 30mm socket from him for the weep hole. He's real busy moving from one house to another about 30 miles away, so he's not on the forum much. I mentioned Ride Vermont 2008 to him.

[was]

Got a real nice phone message from Barnett today saying that folks had been wondering where I was. Much appreciated. I hereby declare that rumors of my demise are premature (as far as I know), and that meeting Gautama at the inaugural Ride Vermont (better known as "The Shock and Awe Ride of the BBDs") did not lead to my long term institutionalization. Shortly after the Ride Vermont '07 I rode the LT out to Oregon and back, had a great time, and had lots of things to catch up on when I returned. I was spending too much time on this site and on the Wiki that is being developed, so I had to stay off the site for awhile. Then we impulsively bought a house and I had to finish a ton of projects on the old house to get it in shape to sell. And the new house needed a complete kitchen renovation (almost finished) and 2 bathroom renovations (not started yet). So, I check in once and awhile to wistfully read about plans like the Ride Vermont '08, but I think this year I will have to devote all available time to the house. Have a funtastic time on the ride, and I shall be thinking of you.

[Lzyellodog]

Good to hear you are still around. Where did you buy the house? If you need anything let me know.

[CharlieVT]

Good to hear you are still around. Where did you buy the house? If you need anything let me know.

Ahh, the missing member surfaces.
I suggest that the BBDs all converge on WAS's new digs with hammers in hand, permanently fix that abode so he'll have no excuse to dodge Ride Vermont 2008.

Seriously, Bill if you can't make it, we'll miss you.
BTW, seems more of the significant others are making the ride this year, I'll be two up.

[BMWphreak]

Indeed Bill, if you want to host an "extreme makeover" party, I'll be there with tools!

[spinedr]

Indeed Bill, if you want to host an "extreme makeover" party, I'll be there with tools!

That sounds like fun. Hammer, Saw saw, and a stick of dynamite for the demolition of the bathrooms :wow: I am good at demolitions :stir:
I am glad that you are ok Bill. Is like a tech session but with hammers and beer :) and do some construction!!! We can do some riding by the end of tooling and you (Bill) can come to the BBD ride in Vermont. :)

[CharlieVT]

Well, that should send WAS diving for cover, he won't surface again for months now. :)

Perhaps an alternate approach.... Bill, if you join us for Ride Vermont 2008 the BBDs WON'T descend on your new digs with hammers in hand to help you rennovate.

Kinda like the old mafia protection racket. :)

A little more seriously, we enjoyed your company last year and will miss you if you can't make 2008.

Best,
C

[spinedr]

Well, that should send WAS diving for cover, he won't surface again for months now. :)

Perhaps an alternate approach.... Bill, if you join us for Ride Vermont 2008 the BBDs WON'T descend on your new digs with hammers in hand to help you rennovate.

Kinda like the old mafia protection racket. :)

A little more seriously, we enjoyed your company last year and will miss you if you can't make 2008.

Best,
C

I second that :yeah:

[was]

Ah, you guys are the best, I don't care what all the others say about you. Although, I have to admit, the thought of a passel of BDDs wielding anything larger than a bottle of brew is frankly terrifying. :eek: Spinedr and dynamite - sends so many shivers up my spine that I'll need constant realignment. I can see BMWphreak and Lzyellodog showing up with chainsaws and jackhammers, and you just know that CharlieVT has a monster bulldozer hidden in one of those sheds. Perhaps if the project were different . . . something along the lines of removing the top half of Mount Washington . . . some well-placed dynamite from Spinedr, some cables rigged around granite crags, hook up those cables to about 8 LTs, and just drag that sucker down the road from the summit. Now that is a project worthy of the BDDs, and I would definitely be there to see it. From the peak of Mount Jefferson. ;)

I like Curtis' idea: I'll come to Vermont if you all promise not to demolish my house in Guilfo . . . uh, I mean Pretoria. Yeah, that's the town, Pretoria. (Where my house is. Difficult to find on a map, and somehow the magnetic fields screw up GPS readings, so GPS software refuses to acknowledge its existence. Best give me a call for directions if you want to stop by. . .) :)

Dang, this site is pernicious. One post, just a minor relapse on my part, and now I find myself thinking about how I could get away for that weekend and join you for a day or two. I'll probably wait to make a decision until I see how other things are progressing, but I'd sure like to ride again with you. Hey, if I am not able to make it I expect long-winded tales of the ride and lots of pics!

[spinedr]

:stir: I find myself thinking about how I could get away for that weekend and join you for a day or two.

Simple, you can use some psychology (hehe ) and make your wife think that it is all her idea that you and her need a brake from all that grueling work :stir:
I am glad to hear from you, I hope you and your wife can make it to the ride. My wife might be coming in her HD. I Know she is from the darker side but love to ride :)
I promise to keep my dynamite in the closet :rotf:

[Lzyellodog]

Hey Bill,

Glad to see you back on board. Well at least on the board. Gui.. I mean Pretoria is a great town. I was there this weekend with the family. My Mom is the music director for the Congregational Church on the Green. I grew up in Branford and Clinton, have many fond memories of the area.

With all seriuosness if you need any help with the remod please let us know. All for one one for all.

Jim

PS I hope to have video from the trip. I am working on a Bike puter that will capture video and store it until I get home. I will then edit and post.

[CharlieVT]

......and that ......inaugural Ride Vermont (better known as "The Shock and Awe Ride of the BBDs") did not lead to my long term institutionalization......

Okay, by way of apology, I will say again that the 2007 ride of the BBDs was the largest group I have ever "ridden point" for. I am reminded of the oft repeated question; "was it good for you?". ;)

I have guided rides of small groups of "aggressive" riders who were delighted to have someone out front to flush out the speedtraps. I learned from the 2007 ride of the BBDs; we don't want ride participants to be "shocked". In 2008, the "rules of engagement" will be modified a little to provide increased comfort for those who choose to join the group. We will "Pow-wow" and talk about how to try and make the ride most rewarding for all who choose to participate. We expect more two-up bikes this year, and the route has been "published" for those with MS Trips & Streets or a Garmin product so you can more comfortably ride your own ride without feeling a need to chase the group. We may end up with more than one group, depending on the comfort level of the participants.

So, come on, join in, and enjoy the ride.

C.

[KMC1]

Howdy boys! Geez, I go away for a week and there's like 5 threads to catch up on! :D
Gerard, NICE BIKE MAN! (and the best color too)....
Bill, I have a hammer AND a square... and I'm not afraid to use them... so if you want some help on that humble abode in Guil.. I mean pretoria, just give the word!
Oh, and it looks like I'll be 2-up for the 2nd annual gathering of the BBD clan as well.

[spinedr]

Ok. I have something to tell. Since the last BBD ride, my wheel was bend by a crater, I change the tires and kept riding the rest of the season. I just took my LT for service to Max's and was told that the rim has to be change (that I knew) and the front suspension or dampening bar?? is bend and needed replaced. This is 450 for service, 1200 for arm, 850 for rim. WOW I ask Tom (service Manager) if for the LT this problem is common when hitting a crater. Tom, the chief of service say yes, have seen it in the LT before due to engineering and weight. Have not seen a GT with this problem so far. I am surrounded by craters in Maine. I am thinking in trading it to a GT, for two reasons, My wife dose not ride with me and The GT is lighter for every day rides and some. I am confuse and can not make up my mind. The GT is a Silver color 08 loaded, nice bike. They would take the bike as is and fix it, I have been paying extra so I brake almost even. I had to let it of my chest and see what you think of this. I know is a personal decision but love to know what you think.

[BMWphreak]

Thread highjack!!!

Well, my decision was to go down to 2 cylinders and "only" 110 hp. I would be dead or arrested on a GT! Good deals on leftover 2007s can be had.

You could also look at used parts...

http://beemerboneyard.com

http://ltparts.com

[KMC1]

I agree with Phreak on this one. Lighter weight, better reliability, lower cost maintenance and a better (in my humble opinion) engine performance-wise for the real world than the new style K engine.
You may want to look at the RT or maybe even better a GS/GSA?

[Lzyellodog]

I am seriously thinking about trading the LT in after the May ride for the RT. I know I ahve said it before but I think I want the lighter RT. The wife does not ride with enough to make the LT worth the added weight. Not that I dislike the LT I really love it but I think I would love the RT even more.

[AliMar]

I am seriously thinking about trading the LT in after the May ride for the RT. I know I ahve said it before but I think I want the lighter RT. The wife does not ride with enough to make the LT worth the added weight. Not that I dislike the LT I really love it but I think I would love the RT even more.
I can't speak for the LT, but this RT is way kewl! :cool: And not having had my rear pampered by an aftermarket seat, ever, the stock seat on the RT seems fine to me. For that matter, so too does the wind screen. Perhaps experience will tell otherwise down the road but for now it's all good.

[BMWphreak]

I can't speak for the LT, but this RT is way kewl! :cool: And not having had my rear pampered by an aftermarket seat, ever, the stock seat on the RT seems fine to me. For that matter, so too does the wind screen. Perhaps experience will tell otherwise down the road but for now it's all good.


I agree on the seat, but after riding behind the CalSci windshield I have to say the OEM windshield is shat!

[spinedr]

Thanks for the response and sorry for the hijack. I know you and I am interested on your opinion. I am considering the RT but worried about the vibration of the engine for long trips. I work with my hands and they get real sore by the end of the week. I never had a two cylinder, I was thinking one of those as a second bike and for short trips but as the main bike I am just to the smoothness of a 4 cylinder. That is why I have been looking at the GT. The second bike is going to have to wait for 3 to 4 years now that this happened. Is just that 4 is familiar for long trips. Thanks again and lets talk about May and hope that I am going to have a bike to ride with you :)

[CharlieVT]

I think that the LT is a great one-up bike.
I have never ridden the with topcase removed, but lots of guys have stated that it makes a big difference.
Sure there are lighter and more flickable bikes out there but the LT can crank the twisties and burn the sweepers with a remarkably solid feel, and still do the long hauls in great comfort.
For long distance, smoothing out the road, performance it is a really great bike.
I'd add to my stable but I wouldn't give up the LT.

[AliMar]

I think that the LT is a great one-up bike. <snip> ...I'd add to my stable but I wouldn't give up the LT.
Excellent position and assumed to be from experience. I'm not (experienced), but I'll say that I too would add to my stable, but I wouldn't give up my RT (yet). Flickable? Oh yea. I see this RT as an excellent compromise between all out riding a couch long distance to all out runnin' tight twisties with ease. I'm thrilled with my RT :dance: I can tell you feel the same with your LT. We're both full of :D :D :D

[was]

Okay, by way of apology, I will say again that the 2007 ride of the BBDs was the largest group I have ever "ridden point" for. I am reminded of the oft repeated question; "was it good for you?". ;) . . .
I have guided rides of small groups of "aggressive" riders who were delighted to have someone out front to flush out the speedtraps. I learned from the 2007 ride of the BBDs; we don't want ride participants to be "shocked".

So, come on, join in, and enjoy the ride.

C.
Just to set the record straight: Curtis, you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. The 2007 ride was the best 2-day ride I've ever been on, and you were a superb leader. I remember others making the same comments last year. The "Shock and Awe" phrase was a poor choice on my part for a moniker to name the ride, conjuring up the wrong associations. My apologies to all who may have been put off by the name. I'll echo CharlieVT by urging you all to join in, and I can just about guarantee that you will enjoy the ride.

[CharlieVT]

Just to set the record straight: Curtis, you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. The 2007 ride was the best 2-day ride I've ever been on, and you were a superb leader. I remember others making the same comments last year. The "Shock and Awe" phrase was a poor choice on my part for a moniker to name the ride, conjuring up the wrong associations. My apologies to all who may have been put off by the name. I'll echo CharlieVT by urging you all to join in, and I can just about guarantee that you will enjoy the ride.

Wow!
A "warm fuzzy".
Thanks.

[spinedr]

Wow!
A "warm fuzzy".
Thanks.

Charlie / Muchacho!! do not be so sensitive and go get some more laughing gas :histerica. I had a Shock and Awe!!! when I saw your wonderful landscape and house, had good food with great company and talked about a confused Pipe that has an attraction with his mother and hates his father :) that thinks is not a pipe but It looks like a pipe :confused: Most be a french thing :histerica or was it Freud Pipe??? (Bill I just had too) But I can say that It was the best ride and we are going again. :yeah:
I am picking up the new GT in 3 weeks. :rotf:

[CharlieVT]

I received a pm from mos who is thinking about making a day ride with the group on Sat. Wanted to know what time we were getting started.
I dunno.

The Ghost Inn included breakfast so I imagine most folks will partake of that. Anyone know what time they start serving?

What is a reasonable time to start the ride?

[Lzyellodog]

I believe they start before 7 AM. How about 9am start time?

[spinedr]

9 A.M sounds good to me. ;) last time we went for Bfast and we took off right after. 8:30 - 9 am is good. Unless the group wants earlier :feedtroll

[jvalny]

They start serving at 7am as previously posted. 9AM works for me. And yes Curtis that was by far the best ride(sat.) that I have been on. GREAT RIDE, GREAT RIDERS

[RiderRay]

9 am start sounds good.

[CharlieVT]

Yeah, melting.

[spinedr]

I can see my driveway :dance: I was told that the GT might be ready for this weekend. There is snow predicted for Friday night and little rain for Saturday. If turns to be a nice day, I am thinking on going to get it this Saturday. I hope the weather hold on :rotf: If not, next weekend, I am getting the itch :clapping: Charlie have you been able to get your LT out of the garage??
I have been reading the book and you know!! Everyone is dieing!! Holy cow :eek: :histerica :histerica

[CharlieVT]

I can see my driveway :dance: I was told that the GT might be ready for this weekend. There is snow predicted for Friday night and little rain for Saturday. If turns to be a nice day, I am thinking on going to get it this Saturday. I hope the weather hold on :rotf: If not, next weekend, I am getting the itch :clapping: Charlie have you been able to get your LT out of the garage??
I have been reading the book and you know!! Everyone is dieing!! Holy cow :eek: :histerica :histerica

I have moved the LT from the lift in the little shop of horrors to its ususal stable in the barn. I'll go for a ride any day now. Still have a big slab of ice in the drive where the trees shade. A friend rode up in the yard on his dual sport last week, but the public roads are still a bit salty and sandy. I have seen one BMW rider out riding. When the roads are wet with the melt runoff, there is lots of salt in that water which is kind of hard on the bikes. I usually wait for the melt to finish and a good rain to wash down the roads. Soon... soon.

Spinedr is referring to a book titled "Not Without Peril" which we bought when we were on the summit of Mt. Washington last year. It is a collection of stories about different folks who throughout history got caught by bad weather on Mt. Washington and died. Interesting reading.

[Lzyellodog]

I rode today. Was about 30 degrees when I left. However, I ahve not had the bike on the charger for the last week or so and when I stopped for coffee this morning she refused to start. ERRRRRRR.... Luckily the DD drive was slightly downhill. Shift to 2nd gear and roll, pop and off we go. I guess I better put her back on charge this week since I will be headed to NC for STC. Summer is coming I can feel it but she just is taking her time.

[BMWphreak]

Jim,

You just have to get out and ride more! Do you have the original battery in your bike? Mine was a lead-acid battery and it lasted 3 years. I replaced it with an AGM type battery with higher capacity and was very pleased. Let me know if you want more details or a free install. :)

[AliMar]

I rode today. Was about 30 degrees when I left.... Nice to get out eh? I rode today, yesterday, a couple times last week... Cold, windy, even a bit of wet snow mixed in with cold rain showers one Sunday a couple weeks ago. Since March 5 i've put on 550 miles. High time for the 600 mile check. :dance:

[Lzyellodog]

Maybe I will take you up on your offer phreak. It is the original battery. Where did you get yours from?

I saw a beautiful Blue RT in Rocky Hill on Old Forge after I left work. I almost jumped off the LT and stole it. I love the looks of the RT. Damn I should have bought the RT when I was looking.

[spinedr]

Time is almost here for the BBD's to go Loco :wow: in Vermont :dance: Nice week for riding crappy weekend coming :( Weather mention the ssss word brrrr but is warming up nicely. :toast: Are we getting exited yet :clapping: :lol8:

[CharlieVT]

The ice jamb has broken. The LT has spread her wings for another season.

Mud season is in full force, so only the paved roads are friendly, and pockets of sand await the unattentive.

Ride Vermont 08 for the Beemer Biker Dudes is only a few weeks away. I'll be out evaluating the roads. :)

[RiderRay]

BBDs:
Unfortunately, due to new job commitments, I have to back out of the ride. Hope you guys have a great time. I'll be looking for photos and a full report.

Ray :)

[BMWphreak]

BBDs:
Unfortunately, due to new job commitments, I have to back out of the ride. Hope you guys have a great time. I'll be looking for photos and a full report.

Ray :)


Sorry to hear that Ray, you are 0 for 2 on rides with me! I hope they are paying you well!

[spinedr]

BBDs:
Unfortunately, due to new job commitments, I have to back out of the ride. Hope you guys have a great time. I'll be looking for photos and a full report.

Ray :)

Sorry to hear that Ray :( There will be other loco times to come this summer :sun: Did you made a reservation at the hotel? We might be able to use it :) will post pictures :) Got my GT today went for 100 mile ride, it was AWESOME!!! . I ask my wife just now how to spell awesome and she said BMWGT for spelling :histerica Smart woman i Married :dance:

[CharlieVT]

3 weeks and a couple of days.
Or do I have the date wrong again? :)

The roads are starting to clean up and bikes are out in increasing numbers.

How those ball caps and T-shirts coming?

[spinedr]

3 weeks and a couple of days.
Or do I have the date wrong again? :)

The roads are starting to clean up and bikes are out in increasing numbers.

How those ball caps and T-shirts coming?

Good question :think: . Lzyellodog was it you that had a family member, T-shirt maker or something like that? I think he is riding south for a rally :abduct: I still have snow in the yard but the roads are clear :dance: Lots of sand still hunting your tires. Charley, how many have confirm for the loco time :bike:

[CharlieVT]

Good question :think: . Lzyellodog was it you that had a family member, T-shirt maker or something like that? I think he is riding south for a rally :abduct: I still have snow in the yard but the roads are clear :dance: Lots of sand still hunting your tires. Charley, how many have confirm for the loco time :bike:

My question about caps and shirts was tongue in cheek, I had concluded it was pretty much a dead issue. I should have posted a ";)" .

How about name tags? ;) (I'd include one of those ROTFLOL characters, but I haven't worked how to include them yet).

I don't have a head count. I just figured I'd count BMWs at the Gray Ghost around 9 AM on Sat, 10 May. There are usually last minute changes so the count is a moving target anyway.

I'll probably go back through this thread and see who said they made reservations.

I'm looking forward to a great ride!

[CharlieVT]

Here's what a review of the thread suggests to me:
Question mark means it is not clear to me if that person is planning on coming.

JHennessey ?
Lzyellodg
Spinedr
KMC1
BMWphreak
mos?
jvalny
Tat n Telle ?
yudin
CharlieVT

RiderRay posted that he will not be able to make it.

How many Significant Others coming?
The World's Best Pillion Rider is planning on riding with me.
Spinedr, your SO coming on her HD?

[CharlieVT]

If there is any interest I will consider the following:

BBQ at my place Friday afternoon. The Gray Ghost is about 30 minutes away so I wouldn't run a shuttle service like I did last year. That only means BBQers have to watch the beer consumption in anticipation of a ride to the Ghost.
I'd understand if folks would rather gather and party in Dover where the Ghost is located.

Tech session: We could do some KLT service items if there is interest. Or, I have a busted final drive being shipped to me, we could do a "rebuild a final drive" tech session. Seeing it done might make folks a little more prepared to do an "emergency" final drive repair if a failure happens far from home or a BMW dealer.

[KMC1]

If there is any interest I will consider the following:

BBQ at my place Friday afternoon. The Gray Ghost is about 30 minutes away so I wouldn't run a shuttle service like I did last year. That only means BBQers have to watch the beer consumption in anticipation of a ride to the Ghost.
I'd understand if folks would rather gather and party in Dover where the Ghost is located.

Tech session: We could do some KLT service items if there is interest. Or, I have a busted final drive being shipped to me, we could do a "rebuild a final drive" tech session. Seeing it done might make folks a little more prepared to do an "emergency" final drive repair if a failure happens far from home or a BMW dealer.
Hey Charlie,
Just to confirm, I will be there and will be riding 2-up.
Some BBQ and happy hour with soda sounds great to me. :D I'm not sure about the tech session though, as I know my SO at least will have to take some big doses of Ritalin if we start working on the bikes and talking about how stuff works. :p
I'd say the boys heading for STC got REAL lucky with the weather, let's all do our "sunshine dance" in preparation for VT! :dance:

[mos]

Charlie I do plan on coming . At this point it will be Saturday only. I will meet up with the group Saturday morning @ Gray Ghost. If things change I may be in for the weekend. Are you planning for a rain date or is this rain or shine ?
Mike :bmw:

[spinedr]

Here's what a review of the thread suggests to me:
Question mark means it is not clear to me if that person is planning on coming.

JHennessey ?
Lzyellodg
Spinedr
KMC1
BMWphreak
mos?
jvalny
Tat n Telle ?
yudin
CharlieVT

RiderRay posted that he will not be able to make it.

How many Significant Others coming?
The World's Best Pillion Rider is planning on riding with me.
Spinedr, your SO coming on her HD?

Yes she is coming in her MMM hhem hhemm hd. :histerica

[CharlieVT]

Charlie I do plan on coming . At this point it will be Saturday only. I will meet up with the group Saturday morning @ Gray Ghost. If things change I may be in for the weekend. Are you planning for a rain date or is this rain or shine ?
Mike :bmw:

No rain date. Rain or shine.

[wilbar00c]

Curtis, we will be joining you and the group this year, Barnett and Wilma. We are booked at the Gray Ghost.

[CharlieVT]

Curtis, we will be joining you and the group this year, Barnett and Wilma. We are booked at the Gray Ghost.

Wonderful! So glad you will join us.

[jvalny]

Curtis I could be at your place friday afternoon if that is convenient with other BBD's. Tech session or BBQ How good is that? PM ME

[CharlieVT]

Okay, here's a plan with no planning.
Informal BBQ at my place on Friday.
Lighting off the charcoal around 6PM. Munchies before then.
Arrive any time in the afternoon you are ready to lower the landing gear.

If there is interest in a tech session we will come up with something:
Installation of some Motolights or something.
Valve check (need an early start for this to have time enough).
Oil change for someone. (Do you always spill that much oil?) :)

Please note before you volunteer your bike for a tech session that I am the recipient of a very coveted award:
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=284191#poststop

I am also planning a firewood splitting contest. This a rare and special opportunity, somewhat akin to white washing a fence:

[k1201ltc]

I am also planning a firewood splitting contest. This a rare and special opportunity, somewhat akin to white washing a fence:

I like this contest! I had participated in the past on one of those.

But when Charlie switched the wood, it was not pretty!

[CharlieVT]

I like this contest! I had participated in the past on one of those.
But when Charlie switched the wood, it was not pretty!

Did I do that to you Sprios? I had forgotten. Old trick I played on my kids: show them how to swing the splitting maul using a nice piece of straight grained, easy splitting wood. Then put up a gnarly piece on the splitting block and say "now you try". If someone doesn't know how to "read" the wood, they are surprised how easy I made it look when the maul bounces off the piece I put up for them. :)

BTW The firewood splitting contest is a joke. I don't put enough ";)" in my posts...
Advice: when in doubt, don't take me seriously.
Seriously.

So Spiros, you going to try to make the ride?

[FredR]

Here's what a review of the thread suggests to me:
Question mark means it is not clear to me if that person is planning on coming.

JHennessey ?
Lzyellodg
Spinedr
KMC1
BMWphreak
mos?
jvalny
Tat n Telle ?
yudin
CharlieVT

RiderRay posted that he will not be able to make it.

How many Significant Others coming?
The World's Best Pillion Rider is planning on riding with me.
Spinedr, your SO coming on her HD?

Hi Curtis. I was hoping to make a decision about VT from I got back from the STC but while down here I had a get off at about 40mph and the LT is not rideable. I am sitting here cooling my heels until Monday when I can talk to my claims adjuster(they dont work on the weekends in these parts-Progressive). so I guess I will have to turn in my BBD badge this year.
I hopfully will be posting pictures of the custom job when i get home. I walked away with only a few cuts in the palm of my left hand and a few sore spots. Jim & Gerard can fill in the details.
My regards to the group.

[CharlieVT]

Hi Curtis. I was hoping to make a decision about VT from I got back from the STC but while down here I had a get off at about 40mph and the LT is not rideable. I am sitting here cooling my heels until Monday when I can talk to my claims adjuster(they dont work on the weekends in these parts-Progressive). so I guess I will have to turn in my BBD badge this year.
I hopfully will be posting pictures of the custom job when i get home. I walked away with only a few cuts in the palm of my left hand and a few sore spots. Jim & Gerard can fill in the details.
My regards to the group.

Wow!
Chief, glad it wasn't worse. Sounds like your injuries aren't too bad, but really sorry to hear of anything bad happening. And that's bad stuff.
Heal fast.
Hope you get back on two wheels soon, and still hope you can make it for Ride Vermont 08.

[KMC1]

Hey Fred, sorry to hear about your adventure, but really glad to hear you're OK. I hope you didn't get cut off by Jim swerving all over while watching DVD's on the TV screen :D
When you get her back to CT just give the word and we'll make a tech session out of getting her all back together! :)

[spinedr]

Curtis, we will be joining you and the group this year, Barnett and Wilma. We are booked at the Gray Ghost.

Hello Muchachos. It will be a pleasure to see you guys again!!! :D I met you in Rumford Last year. I am glad that you are joining the loco BBD's for fiesta in Vermont :dance:

[spinedr]

Hi Curtis. I was hoping to make a decision about VT from I got back from the STC but while down here I had a get off at about 40mph and the LT is not rideable. I am sitting here cooling my heels until Monday when I can talk to my claims adjuster(they dont work on the weekends in these parts-Progressive). so I guess I will have to turn in my BBD badge this year.
I hopfully will be posting pictures of the custom job when i get home. I walked away with only a few cuts in the palm of my left hand and a few sore spots. Jim & Gerard can fill in the details.
My regards to the group.

I am glad that you are OK :) I hope it gets fix fast and you can make it. The BBD badge is not returnable :thumb:

[Lzyellodog]

Hey gang. I think the BBQ for dinner sounds great. The SO is joining us. We are planning on heading north around 3PM. We are planning on meeting up with Gerard and Sue on 91.


I just got back from STC. 940 miles a total of 2 days riding in the rain and sun. I did about 540 miles today alone.

I can not be blamed for Freds get off. I was not there when it happened.

Fred,
Thanks for the use of the seat pillow and the back rest. It did make it easier. I hope you are doing well. And let us know if there is anything we can do to get ya back up and running. Let us know when you are home.

[PMitchell]

To All NE LT Riders:

Had to cancel my reservation at the Gray Ghost Inn due to a business conflict. If anyone needs a room you can jump in and get mine. Just notified Magnus and Carina Thorsson of my situation.

Have a great time. sorry I can't enjoy the twisties too! :bike:

[spinedr]

Paul I am sorry that your are not going to be able to make the ride :( I am sure that we will have other opportunities to ride and hope you make it to one of those. Do not have to be an organize ride but we ride with you any time. Just let us know when are you going to be in this area :) We have the summer tech session in Tat's place to discus tire pressure by the pool :) :histerica

[PMitchell]

Paul I am sorry that your are not going to be able to make the ride :( I am sure that we will have other opportunities to ride and hope you make it to one of those. Do not have to be an organize ride but we ride with you any time. Just let us know when are you going to be in this area :) We have the summer tech session in Tat's place to discus tire pressure by the pool :) :histerica

I can discuss tire pressures and drink beer too! I really wanted to do this trip but I'll be returning on a flight late Friday.
I'll take the rain check offered. Let me know when you gentlemen are wrenching!

[spinedr]

My wife and I went for a 350 mile ride today with both bikes GT and HD. Went to Max BMW for 600 mile service on the GT. What a beautiful day it was for riding. We saw 4 moose on the side of the road in NH during the drive back home after Conway. My wife made the comment that she is ready for the VT ride and I have to agree with her. I am hoping for good weather :sun:
Are we getting exited yet??? :thumb:

[spinedr]

:D This tread is so quiet, I guess everyone is riding :bike: practicing for VT ride 2008 :stir:

[zdgz]

Hello folks,

Has the itinerary been posted? I don't know yet if my schedule will allow me some free time May 9 -10 - 11 but if I can get a good ride in I'd love to jump in.

[spinedr]

Hello folks,

Has the itinerary been posted? I don't know yet if my schedule will allow me some free time May 9 -10 - 11 but if I can get a good ride in I'd love to jump in.

Assemble Friday night at the Gray Ghost in Dover.
http://www.grayghostinn.com/
This year we'll head more directly north and capture a few of the notches before retiring to the Grey Bonnet in Killington.
How does this look?
Attached Files GarminRideVT2008.gdb (104.9 KB, 18 views)

Hi. love to have you join us, this are some copy and paste from the tread and in post 100, 102 and 103 you will see a download of the rout for your GPS. If you do not have one, there will be plenty in the group to lead. Keep an eye on the tread for fine tunning as the day comes close but try to get your reservation asap becouse rooms in the area are filling up. Looking forward to meet you :)

[spinedr]

http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/1/4/3/7/1/IMG_83.JPG

http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2901&original=1

last BBD' adventure 2007

[spinedr]

Mio host Mr. Muchacho alias Charley on the right end of table with glasses with a smile that says "I put this s***t together and we are having a great time" :histerica
Nice group of people the BBDs


http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/1/4/3/7/1/IMG_95.JPG

[jvalny]

WOW, It's getting close. At my age this is better than you know what.

[wilbar00c]

Assemble Friday night at the Gray Ghost in Dover.
http://www.grayghostinn.com/
This year we'll head more directly north and capture a few of the notches before retiring to the Grey Bonnet in Killington.???



Gauth, just want to confirm that this year both night stays are in Dover at or near the Gray Ghost.

Barnett

[Lzyellodog]

Barnett,

That is my understanding as well. I have two nights booked at the Gray Ghost. I think Kevin and Ngan are next door.

[spinedr]

Gauth, just want to confirm that this year both night stays are in Dover at or near the Gray Ghost.

Barnett

Hello there!!! :D Yes it is, but if is not :eek: we are going to have a party :dance: between us because I am also there for two nights :) Now we need to think SUN :bowdown: :sun:

jvalny WOW, It's getting close. At my age this is better than you know what.
That is so darn funny :histerica Now you are talking about BINGO night Right?? :clapping:
I am looking forward on seeing you all :toast:

[KMC1]

Phew! I got nervous when I saw that post - we're booked at the inn next door both nights.
Looking forward to the 9th!!! :cool:
I need to hook up my GPS and my Ipod before we go :eek:

[Lzyellodog]

I have got to see what wrong with my stereo. Stopped working after the bike tipped over in NC. It was fully loaded and on the center stand when it sunk into the wet dirt at the Iron Horse. I am hoping it is just a plug that came undone. You know that was side Kevin put back together hmmm. I wonder if it is related. :)

[CharlieVT]

WE just got back from a road trip. Ft Myers, Fl to Vt. Heavy rains, but we were in a rented auto.

I find a few new posts in the Ride Vermont thread.

Yes, both nights at the Gray Ghost in Dover, VT. The Grey Bonnet is NOT part of this year's plans.

Friday afternoon everyone is welcome at our place in W. Brattleboro where we will start burning charcoal around 6pm. The Gray Ghost is about 30 minutes ride from here. I have indications that both Ladies and Gentlemen will be here in W. Bratt. on Friday afternoon. Folks are welcome to arrive anytime afternoon. No evidence of interest in a tech session yet, but time will tell.

Questions?

[spinedr]

Assemble Friday night at the Gray Ghost in Dover.
http://www.grayghostinn.com/
This year we'll head more directly north and capture a few of the notches before retiring to the Grey Bonnet in Killington. SORRY it is the Gray Ghost, I cut and paste from a old tread and did not notice. We might have a new rider joining us zdgz Hope he dose. Welcome back Charlie, sounds like a long drive. Mi wife and I are looking forward to ride. :dance:

[KMC1]

I have got to see what wrong with my stereo. Stopped working after the bike tipped over in NC. It was fully loaded and on the center stand when it sunk into the wet dirt at the Iron Horse. I am hoping it is just a plug that came undone. You know that was side Kevin put back together hmmm. I wonder if it is related. :)
:p Sorry, I needed some screws to make up for all the ones that were missing from mine after our last tech session! :p
Sounds like the LT thought it was a GS for a minute there....

[CharlieVT]

Pointless really, but long range forecast for Friday 9th is sunny and high of 59. That'd be nice.

[spinedr]

Pointless really, but long range forecast for Friday 9th is sunny and high of 59. That'd be nice.

:thumb: nice :bowdown: :bowdown: :sun:

[wilbar00c]

Great, when did the "MUD" season end this year?

[spinedr]

Great, when did the "MUD" season end this year?

Still going and going :) Some loggers are back to