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Well i can either make it to meeting of the minds and then go on up to Missouri for my Fourth of July vacation or I can try to squeeze out a bit of extra time to make the Bob Jones memorial ride. Help me decide you wizards of yamamahaminas! The MOTM would be easier on my schedule, basically what I'm looking for is "this one is better because. . . . and you should go to it" Thanks everyone!
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1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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Well... Basically, it's really two different things. The Bob Jones rally is going to be a lot of riding with a little visiting.. the MOTM is going to be a lot of visiting, with a little riding.
So YOU will need to decide what you are looking for. And of course.. if you can swing making both.. that's definately going to be the best option! lol. But seeing as how the Bob Jones thing is in the beginning of May, MOTM 5 weeks later, and the 4th of July that you mentioned is... well.. NOT in June... Not quite understanding the time thing.
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
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*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
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'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
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'81 YZ250
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'80 XR100
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Tod,
I think it's a "leave" thing. You only get "X" number of days per year leave, and after that, your stuck "on Base".
I would have to vote for the MOTM, as John and KAt are GREAT people, and it would be a LOT of fun. The ride is something I would like to make, but being gainfully unemployed that's NOT going to happen this year.
I don't know what your duty schedule is like, but you MIGHT be able to make the ride to Texas with only two day's of leave, and save some time for other things?Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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What's happening is I already am planning on taking leave from 23 June to 6 July. It'd just extend my preplanned leave to take off from 18 June to 6 July. Doing that would give me a LONG time off for R&R rather than just a 3 day weekend in May then my two weeks in June/July. Doing the math i should have the leave I need to make the MOTM with no problems.
I should say my biggest problem is getting SWMBO to let me go play for a weekend with a bunch of crazy bikers. She "knows how them people are" she's a pain
I may be allowed if I bring my son, dunno. . .
1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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Once she meets me, you'll never be allowed out of the house!
Seriously though, which ever you decide to go on, I'll ride with you. If MotM, Probably with the KC crew too. If the Bob Jones rally, you might get the pleasure of trying desperately to keep up with Tod, if we can catch him in Tulsa or there about. Catch him being the operative word.
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ROFL that'd be great, I miss riding period but really miss friends to ride with. (I haven't ridden since june of 08 thank you basic training and tech school)Originally posted by Ivan View PostOnce she meets me, you'll never be allowed out of the house!
Seriously though, which ever you decide to go on, I'll ride with you. If MotM, Probably with the KC crew too. If the Bob Jones rally, you might get the pleasure of trying desperately to keep up with Tod, if we can catch him in Tulsa or there about. Catch him being the operative word.1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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If it helps any... our kids will be present for most of the MOTM... and things don't get too crazy with them around... well... they might drive you crazy... lolOriginally posted by BigDick View PostI should say my biggest problem is getting SWMBO to let me go play for a weekend with a bunch of crazy bikers. She "knows how them people are" she's a pain I may be allowed if I bring my son, dunno. . .
How old is your son?81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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80 LG Black Magic
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If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
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Yup... pretty rowdy and rough biker crew here...
Feel free to bring him if you want. This is definately a family friendly gathering... but also John and Kat's deal and may be speaking out of turn here.. lol (As usual)I may be allowed if I bring my son
Tod
P.S. To take one day of leave to come to Arkansas also, will probably be worth your time.Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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lol my boy will be 8 by then, his birthday's the first of April, Mine's the 20th of April, if my kids, wife, and dogs haven't driven me crazy yet I doubt yours can do much damage, thanks for the warning though.Originally posted by Wildkat View Post
and I'd really like to make the run in Arkansas also Tod, i just need to do some math and figure out what I will have for leave.1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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update
I've just done the math, I should have exactly enough days off to be able to go to both! I'm going to ask for leave on 8-10 May and also June 18-July 6. The only thing that may keep me from going now is if I can't get the leave. I already have tentative approval for June 23-July 6 so extending that shouldn't be a big deal.1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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Crazy? Is that the definition of a bunch of people that ride 30+ year old bikes cross country, just to work on 'em?Originally posted by BigDick View Post
I should say my biggest problem is getting SWMBO to let me go play for a weekend with a bunch of crazy bikers. She "knows how them people are" she's a pain I may be allowed if I bring my son, dunno. . .
Then that would be us. If your kinda new to the XS11, the M.O.M. can be really good learning experience. You learn how to work on the bike and who to stay away from.
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I have twin teens... they might surprise you...Originally posted by BigDick View Post
lol
Hope you can make both... LOTS of good people at both...
As for knowing who to watch out for... just to give you a heads up... most of THOSE people ride with a full fairing...
Wait... webbcraft... you have a full fairing, don't you?
81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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I have been accused of more than just my fairing being full.Originally posted by Wildkat View PostI have twin teens... they might surprise you...
lol
Hope you can make both... LOTS of good people at both...
As for knowing who to watch out for... just to give you a heads up... most of THOSE people ride with a full fairing...
Wait... webbcraft... you have a full fairing, don't you?
IIRC, the FJ is sporting at least a half fairing, so what does that mean? Do we dare even mention the Bag Lady here?
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It means that my fancy piece of yard art is aerodynamic... not that it matters... it's yard art... wait... make that... garage art... It doesn't make it into the yard anymore than it makes it down the street...Originally posted by webbcraft2150 View Post
lol
wait... I mean...
Hey... the Bag Lady belongs to John...Do we dare even mention the Bag Lady here?
(Bag Lady, the bike... I KNOW someone would make a comment if I didn't put that in there... lol)81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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when i got my bike, it had a full fairing, hard bags etc. i rode that way for one season then stripped it. . . so what does that say about me?!
1980 XS11SG
Dunlop elite 3's, progressive fork springs, tkat brace
Stock motor, airbox, carbs, exhaust
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