2022 Colorado Rally, July 12-18.

[Bonz]

Nice, so good to have you riding with us again!

[BA80]

Still working on details but I have another trip up North penciled in to visit in Montana. Planning on 2 weeks and spending the first part up there then coming down for the last part of the rally in Kremmling. It would be great to see y'all and all my old friends up in MT again. I might be a little tired when i get there though is all I'm worried about.

[Bonz]

Good deal, Greg. After all that High Plains drifter riding you'll have done it'll be nice to take a couple chill day rides around Kremmling and then head home for you.

Changed the oil and filter on the ZRX today, put a new front tire on it last week (Dunlop Roadsmart IV). Should get 14,000 miles based on ride reports. A previous Roadsmart III went just over 12,000 miles on the bike.

Typically it goes 1.5 fronts to 1 rear, but the "old tech" Roadsmart II front only went 8,100 miles over the course of the past two seasons which was a budget purchase when I bought a set. The rear Dunlop Roadsmart II from that set went on before last years rally looks to have 5,000-6,000 miles left based on the tread wear that I track. Once it wears out, on with the rear Roadsmart IV.

For what it's worth, newer versions of tires have always met their claims for me with respect to better tread wear and performance. So I look for them in the off-season on sale and pick up a set. Put them in a sealed sturdy contractor plastic bag and keep them in the garage.

[BA80]

Not sure which bike I'll be on, I've been working on both and both need paint. Got an engine ready to go in Okie and I just replaced some gears in The Hornet yesterday. Tires on Okie are still in good shape but are about 4 - 5 years old now, the guy that had The Hornet when I bought it back must have put used tires on it. They are like 15 years old and hard as a rock.

[Bonz]

TTT

Nice opportunity to come out and see the Colorado West in the summertime.

[Jerry]

Guys:

Ii have created a web page with the details as outlined by Bonz in his original post, plus a few additional links for lodging in Durango and Grand Junction. Links for Kremmling weather and alternate lodging are also included. The address is https://www.appleattic.net/West2022

The east Coast group is having its annual memorial Day Weekend ride, link to that web page is https://www.appleattic.net/East2022

I - might - be able to make part of this one, very tentative at the moment. If not, have a good time!

Jerry

[Bonz]

Great to see you post up, Jerry! How are you doing? Hope all is well. Thank you for the web page, I'l put it in my signature line.

[Bonz]

Hello everyone, hope all are well!

It is with great disappointment I need to let everyone know who I haven't contacted already the rally this summer is not going to happen, I need to cancel hosting.

My wife has accepted an out-of-state job for the summer and it looks to turn into a full-time opportunity this fall. July or August will likely be moving months for us. I need to clear the calendar in order to be prepared. It's not just the moving, but it's thinning 30 years of stuff we've accumulated and selling a house and all that goes with it.

I would wholeheartedly help someone take it over for the summer but I haven't had any takers. So probably best to leave it off the books and try again another year and from a different location.

If there's a silver lining in it with respect to motorcycle rallies, we will be in North Carolina. I'll get to check out some of the great things I read about on this forum from back east.

You guys all make a great effort to come out and it brings joy to my heart when we can ride the roads of Colorado and enjoy the camaraderie we do.

Appreciate the understanding in advance.

[dpotter58]

Sorry to miss you. My son and I will be headed out still.
flights, rooms and bikes are locked in.

[Bonz]

I appreciate all the understanding and well wishes from everyone I've been able to contact or have been able to contact through other rally attendees. You are truly good people and good friends.

Duwayne, check your messages I responded.

[Jerry]

I am leaving the web page up for the time being in hopes someone will take over the hosting role. I am sorry to see Bonz moving to the East Coast but hope he can join up with that crew for future events.

[dpotter58]

Anybody else still interested?