the Sunday AFTERNOON Ride thread [Archive]

Mike

03-09-2006, 09:15 AM

Previous Sunday ride threads:
The first thread; maybe I should make this the official one instead, since it has good content? Let me know http://www.cornerjunkies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80
http://www.cornerjunkies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133
http://www.cornerjunkies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=139
http://www.cornerjunkies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=111

Kat_Mac

03-09-2006, 09:52 AM

The first one has my vote. It gives lays a foundation of whats expected. I always like Barry's preride speeches because everytime he gives one, I learn something new. For example, as silly and trivial as it seemed, I had no idea about passing on left.

jason 41

03-09-2006, 10:28 AM

Wish I could go, need a street bike.......Been looking for a deal like Criss got

Nash

03-09-2006, 01:16 PM

I'll be there.

ccs273

03-09-2006, 01:58 PM

won't be there the bike is down for a bit

busabru

03-09-2006, 03:27 PM

what tree? What time?

newbie

Mike

03-09-2006, 03:40 PM

what tree? What time?

newbie

"The Tree" is the large tree by Northwoods Mall, right by Rivers and Carrabba's. 1PM has been the norm, with rollouts anywhere between 1:30 and 2:15.

dumwinnie

03-09-2006, 04:04 PM

Wish I could go, need a street bike.......Been looking for a deal like Criss got
got an 03 r1, needs a little bit of work.

count me in, i'm there.

DragonFZ6

03-09-2006, 04:17 PM

I am supposed to ride with Kat this Sunday. I will try another Sunday. Plus I am still learning my bike, don't want to be totally clueless, lol.

Nash

03-09-2006, 05:27 PM

2:15.

True!

the_MAC

03-10-2006, 12:45 PM

i would love to go riding this weekend, but my clutch hand is out of commision... :wall:

DragonFZ6

03-10-2006, 01:08 PM

Ok, so I will prolly be there at the tree. Basically to put names and faces together and the Kat and I are gonna ride, but I will make it out soon. I don't feel comfortable riding with that big of a group yet. Hope to see and meet you out there though.

:wave:

jason 41

03-10-2006, 02:19 PM

How much work and how much for the bike :chin:

Kat_Mac

03-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Just got off the phone with Melissa. She and her bike are ok. Her first Sunday ride went well with the exception of one minor spill. She really enjoyed herself and meeting some of you. She is looking forward to doing it again soon.

Thank you, Bryan, for keeping pace with her and making sure she was ok.

DragonFZ6

03-13-2006, 10:10 AM

Thanks Ket. I had so much fun. It was very helpful to see other riding styles and how everyone interacts. Even with the spill, I enjoyed the ride. I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me get my bike up and stayed in the back with me. Big thank yous to Kat and Bryan for staying with me the whole time. I look forward to going out again. I am hoping for a beautiful weekend next weekend so I can go again.

Thanks :)

burns

03-13-2006, 10:31 AM

Well you can now say your bike is broke in. :evillaugh:
Sorry to hear you went down. Glad your and your Yamaha are ok.

SUM650

03-13-2006, 11:28 AM

Well you can now say your bike is broke in.
Sorry to hear you went down. Glad your and your Yamaha are ok.

I second that.

burns

03-13-2006, 12:08 PM

I took a 4 hour nonstop ride out to st. George. Went by way of walterbro. It was a nice fun very quick at times ride. Then afterwards I got to got take a lot of my rage out while mountain biking. It was a blast!!!!!!!!!!

jason 41

03-13-2006, 04:41 PM

sorry to hear about the crash, but it happens to us all every now and then.

03-13-2006, 05:21 PM

yea glad to here your ok.

DragonFZ6

03-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys. I can't wait to go out again, lol. I will prolly be in the back again. Gotta start somewhere right?

03-13-2006, 09:21 PM

Dont forget Tuesday

busabru

03-13-2006, 09:39 PM

Mike

03-13-2006, 09:45 PM

what tree? What time?

newbie

"The Tree" is the large tree by Northwoods Mall, right by Rivers and Carrabba's. 1PM has been the norm, with rollouts anywhere between 1:30 and 2:15.

Oh, i thought that was a SCRiders ride! i have not done that ride yet. maybe this weekend or next.

Meets at the tree have been going on for much longer than the forums have been around, and probably longer than most of us have been riding.

ccs273

03-14-2006, 08:49 AM

yeah back in the LCSB days, for you oldschool guy that remember back that far........ahhh the tree. the starting place of the weekend lowcountry, race of friends with ego's........LOL

DragonFZ6

03-15-2006, 05:17 PM

Well I am going to start the count for this Sunday. I can't make it. I will be out of town. I am also waiting for my gear to come in. Before anyone asks, yea I have been wearing gear, it is Kat's though. I have mine coming in on Monday. I am sure I will see some of you around.

killerB

03-15-2006, 08:43 PM

sellin out already fz6? i should be at the tree this sunday.

glad you had a good time, and that you and the bike didn't get hurt.
oh and remember if you brake something....upgrade!

or in my case upgrade than brake it.... stupid turn 5 :wall:

jason 41

03-15-2006, 08:51 PM

turn 5 rocks, just roll right over the patchs they can't hurt ya

DragonFZ6

03-15-2006, 08:56 PM

KillerB, that is funny. I don't plan on breaking anything. My next purchase will be frame sliders though. Just in case, lol. I had a great time. The plan is to be there next Sunday. That is weather dependant though. I am sorry about that turn. Lol.

SUM650

03-22-2006, 09:15 AM

Howdy folks! This Sunday March 26th who is interested in getting together early to ride? We had several folks who talked about getting up early for a change to do breakfast, and then go for a ride. Since several of us are going to Dave's house at 2:00 PM on Sunday to watch the Moto GP races, why don't we do a this! Another thing I will map out a new road that we haven't taken in a long, long, long time if you all are interested. So let's say meet for breakfast at 10:30 am. Then we can leave for a ride around 11:30 or 12:00 to ride until 2:00pm or so. So who's in?

Kat_Mac

03-22-2006, 09:18 AM

Sounds good, Barry.

dumwinnie

03-22-2006, 10:45 AM

you know i'm there

03-22-2006, 11:53 AM

mean and green

burns

03-22-2006, 12:37 PM

I could be down for that. FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!! Where do we meet and where do we eat???????????????????????

burns

03-22-2006, 05:21 PM

:question: :loco:

03-22-2006, 05:31 PM

uhhh just a fyi shony's has a kick ass breakfast.
<<<< randy knows food!!!! let me know what yall are in the mood for.

SUM650

03-22-2006, 06:06 PM

Since Randy likes Shoney's, how about the Shoney's on main street Summerville?

Nash

03-22-2006, 06:21 PM

Don't get too full, you've got food to eat at my house!

03-22-2006, 06:22 PM

Since Randy likes Shoney's, how about the Shoney's on main street Summerville?
Awwww man well yea but there wont be much riding afterwords lmao

dumwinnie

03-22-2006, 08:46 PM

always eat prior to riding, tough to get a meal in a hospital or jail. we all know there is a chance of ending up in either.

dumwinnie

03-22-2006, 08:47 PM

randy knows food
wouldn't know it by looking at ya, i'll take your word on that one.

burns

03-23-2006, 05:41 AM

So let's say meet for breakfast at 10:30 am. Then we can leave for a ride around 11:30 or 12:00 to ride until 2:00pm or so. So who's in?

Cool deal! Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast??

03-23-2006, 07:39 AM

they dont it is 24-7 however the wait to get in is about 30 min. I live close so if yall want to get a head count i can go early and get a table.

burns

03-23-2006, 07:51 AM

it is 24-7

When did they become 24-7?

03-23-2006, 08:02 AM

The buffet.... isnt it...? well hell me and shannon went there last sunday at noon and we had the breakfast buffet. so 10:30 should be ok

burns

03-23-2006, 08:09 AM

I will be there. I spoke to Jun yesterday and he said he'll call Barry and talk with him to get the 411.

03-23-2006, 08:16 AM

that man needs a cpu lol

Kat_Mac

03-23-2006, 08:33 AM

Since Randy likes Shoney's, how about the Shoney's on main street Summerville?

May we meet at the one in North Charleston on Rivers instead? For those coming from West Ashley, James Island, or Mt P, it's less of a haul.

Kat_Mac

03-23-2006, 08:40 AM

By the way, just received an email from Vince (control tower for Roebling when I bailed on the job). He said he'd like to ride with us.

burns

03-23-2006, 08:42 AM

:eek: May we meet at the one in North Charleston on Rivers instead? For those coming from West Ashley, James Island, or Mt P, it's less of a haul.

Where is that one at??? I knew of one on Ashley Phosate, but wasn't that one torn down? :shrug:

Kat_Mac

03-23-2006, 08:45 AM

Its by the La Hacienda on Rivers, across from Sonic.

SUM650

03-23-2006, 08:51 AM

they dont it is 24-7 however the wait to get in is about 30 min. I live close so if yall want to get a head count i can go early and get a table.

That would be good Randy.

burns

03-23-2006, 08:52 AM

:box: It don't matter where we decide to eat. Just as long as there is
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD Plus I just need to know before 1pm tomorrow. After that I won't be near a computer or KWS till Monday.

03-23-2006, 02:54 PM

well lets plan on shoney's at 10:30am on 17a summerville. now i just need to know how many...

burns

03-23-2006, 03:45 PM

So far the only ones I know of is Burns, Randy, Barry,Kat. Maybe Jun.
Anyone else me don't know. Ya'll know thefolk you gather with on Sunday. :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug:

burns

03-23-2006, 03:50 PM

IS IT 17A IN SUMMERVILLE OR RIVERS IN N.CHARLESTON, I SEE DIFFERENT PEOPLE WANT EACH.

CameraTrick

03-23-2006, 04:09 PM

we'll c ya there, 2 up.

dumwinnie

03-23-2006, 04:23 PM

i'm in, just need to find out if it's s-ville or upchuck

Mike

03-23-2006, 04:25 PM

I'm in, and I'd prefer "upchuck".

burns

03-23-2006, 04:28 PM

:lol: What's upchuck?

dumwinnie

03-23-2006, 04:31 PM

:lol: What's upchuck?
north charleston

SUM650

03-23-2006, 06:04 PM

Upchuck, is that a gullah thing?

03-23-2006, 06:08 PM

fyi summerville is alittle better but i dont care.... im by the one in scummerville. thats the one i can get to early but whatever. i'll ride to up chuck.

CameraTrick

03-23-2006, 07:48 PM

If the plan is to go that way afterwards anyway it wouldn't make a difference where it was. Might be nice to get away from N Chuck for a Sunday anyway.

mandingo

03-23-2006, 08:36 PM

myself and matt may show up, we need to put some miles on the new race bikes :evillaugh:

03-23-2006, 08:38 PM

yea i heard. congrats mini rossi

Nash

03-23-2006, 08:42 PM

Kenny of all people, I never thought you'd leave Honda. What's up?

03-23-2006, 09:24 PM

hey uhhh nash just noticed... the blue angels are going to be here... when does the uhhh race go off?

Nash

03-23-2006, 09:35 PM

Nah, I knew a few days ago, just bustin' his balls.

burns

03-24-2006, 05:46 AM

Ok, I need to know which spot to travel to in the morning of Sunday.
10:30 am. Do watch the weather for temp. May be a bit cold.
Do we hit N.Chuck? I get a half day today and tomorrow off. :cheer:

:chin: Kenny if you need some miles on those bikes I could do it for. :evillaugh:

burns

03-24-2006, 08:58 AM

For me I am giving all of you till 1:30 to decide where we meet. Summerville or N.Charleston. If I don't see a finally call agreed by many then I will just do my own thing.

03-24-2006, 09:24 AM

Burns. lets call it summerville for now... just to help ya out. pm me with your cell if anything changes i'll call you.

mandingo

03-24-2006, 09:27 AM

it was matt's fault!!!

Mike

03-24-2006, 09:29 AM

it was matt's fault!!!

The switch to Yamaha?

burns

03-24-2006, 09:38 AM

pm me with your cell if anything changes i'll call you.

_________________

:lol: I don't own a cell phone. Have no need for one.

Mike

03-24-2006, 10:14 AM

For me I am giving all of you till 1:30 to decide where we meet. Summerville or N.Charleston. If I don't see a finally call agreed by many then I will just do my own thing.

"Giving"? That's an ultimatum Steve. Now why would you do that over something as trivial as which Shoney's we go to? We're getting together to hang out and enjoy each other's company. The location is secondary. They both have "FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD", so what's the problem?

burns

03-24-2006, 10:30 AM

It would be fuuny if I did not know where you meet the rest of you before I leave work today. At times I am hard to track down. Then come Sunday ya'll be at one spot and me at another. Though that would make me laugh my ass off.

But if I came off sounding like an asshole, well in truth at times I can be.
Though I was not trying to sound like one today.

SUM650

03-24-2006, 10:33 AM

Since Randy is the one who came up with the idea to eat at Shoney's then SUMMERVILLE it is. We are going to go on a ride in that area afterwards anyway. Randy can you call on Saturday to let them know we are coming, and we plan to have about 25 in our group. I counted about 15 on this forum and 10 possible stragglers to come up with the 25. You are going to get there early to procure the table to, right? So everyone Shoney's Summerville at 10:00 this Sunday, March 26th. I'll see you there.

Mike

03-24-2006, 10:37 AM

Hmm, so... you'll be leaving work around 1:30 today, and won't be able to check the thread after that?

burns

03-24-2006, 10:45 AM

Yes sir, that is correct.

Mike

03-24-2006, 10:51 AM

Shoney's Summerville at 10:00 this Sunday, March 26th it is.

...and like Steve said, it will be cool/cold. Judging by the forecasts, around 50/55, so plan accordingly.

SUM650

03-24-2006, 12:06 PM

If your planning to attend Dave's moto gp get together please signup. Don't just show up. Here's the link.

http://www.cornerjunkies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=574&highlight=

03-24-2006, 12:20 PM

ok i will go up there around 9:30 no you cant call there is always a line out the door. with about a 30 min wait.

CameraTrick

03-25-2006, 01:05 AM

I just got booked for the damn "cat falling out of tree" story for the 3rd time this week......ARGGH! So take 2 off the list.

03-25-2006, 01:46 AM

I'll ask for a table for 15....?

DragonFZ6

03-25-2006, 12:33 PM

Hey guys, I would go to eat. I am not sure about being the only female.

I am planning on Sunday if everyone is still going. Are we meeting at the tree? Or elsewhere? Let me know. :smile

SUM650

03-25-2006, 12:59 PM

Are you saying Shannon, Kat and Nikki aren't female enough for you? As far as I know they are coming, possibly more.

DragonFZ6

03-25-2006, 01:15 PM

They are going? Cool I may try and make it then.

dumwinnie

03-26-2006, 04:18 AM

little after 4, can't sleep. stuck in the night mode. someone call me if i don't show!

03-26-2006, 07:56 AM

I'll call dave around 9

burns

03-27-2006, 05:58 AM

I did have a blast with ya'll!

SUM650

03-27-2006, 09:58 AM

I did have a blast with ya'll!

I'm glad you and Kenny got to hang out with us Steve. I'm also glad that we had no incidences during the ride. We will definitely have to do one of those breakfast / morning rides again in a month or so. Thanks Randy for getting there early and getting the tables and room for us. BTW good call on the restaurant.

mandingo

03-27-2006, 02:53 PM

it was a nice change of pace, thanks, let's do it again soon.

dumwinnie

03-27-2006, 03:47 PM

had fun, good to see everyone, good to meet new people. best idea i think we've had yet. eat breakfast, ride, watch gp.

03-27-2006, 08:18 PM

Ray

03-30-2006, 10:52 PM

any plans for this weekend ????

mandingo

03-31-2006, 09:11 AM

yeah, you coming to get a new bike!!!

Ray

03-31-2006, 03:51 PM

yeah, you coming to get a new bike!!!You do not know how bad I want to.....

Mike

03-31-2006, 03:55 PM

yeah, you coming to get a new bike!!!You do not know how bad I want to.....

Funny you should say that. Last time I was there, they had one of those new R6's there with your name on it. Coincidence? :chin:

:evillaugh:

Ray

03-31-2006, 04:00 PM

03-31-2006, 05:18 PM

better hurry up i have had to hit 3 bike shops today and there are only lik 5 or 6 new bikes left in charleston. {excluding the zx14 witch should be here now} but i went to champion only to see 1 R1 and 1 R6. and you thought choppers were the in thing? :lol:

DragonFZ6

04-01-2006, 01:55 AM

Is anyone going to be riding the Sunday of Deals Gap? I can't go but I would like to go on a ride that day if the weather is nice.

04-01-2006, 03:46 AM

uhh I might still a week to go...

Mike

04-03-2006, 05:52 PM

Pics and a little bit of video from this Sunday (4/2/06):

http://cornerjunkies.com/albums/2006%2004%2002%20-%20Sunday%20Ride/index.html

Click in the middle of each image to bring up the 1024X768 version (originals are 3072X2304, and not in the gallery).

jason 41

04-03-2006, 06:15 PM

looks like fun :wtg:

Mike

04-16-2006, 05:38 PM

Today's ride was ok. We did have one rider go down, to what was apparently a mechenical malfunction - his front tire deflated rapidly. He was on a straight, and was able to scrub off enough speed to wind up in a low speed lowside. Thanks to gear his injuries are minimal. The bike fared much worse, suffering quite a bit of cosmetic damage.

As for the tire, by the time I got to look at it, it was off the bead, and completely deflated. Rotating and feeling out the tire didn't reveal any obvious gouges or cuts. Re-inflating the tire should reveal the problem. As is, I'm guessing that either the stem broke off, or there's a cut in the sidewall; I forgot to check those while checking out the tread.

mccutch2u

04-16-2006, 06:02 PM

glad to see dude is okay sorry that i didn't continue the ride with you guys but when some of us past that statie at 100plus i mmmmmmmmmmmmm had to check out

Mike

04-16-2006, 06:43 PM

Here are some pics. I only took a few...

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/993/puerto1ui.th.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=puerto1ui.jpg)

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5884/riders6bg.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=riders6bg.jpg)

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/197/greypoupon9ra.th.jpg (http://img60.imageshack.us/my.php?image=greypoupon9ra.jpg)

burns

04-17-2006, 05:47 AM

Dealing with the Yamaha in the bottom picture. How come the front turn signal are upside down??

Ray

04-17-2006, 06:08 AM

Dealing with the Yamaha in the bottom picture. How come the front turn signal are upside down??looks like frame sliders to me

burns

04-17-2006, 06:45 AM

:lol:
Thanks you sir.( my stupid ass)

SUM650

04-17-2006, 09:44 AM

Today's ride was ok. We did have one rider go down, to what was apparently a mechenical malfunction - his front tire deflated rapidly.

Rapid tire deflation? I've only seen that at Daytona, someone tell this new guy to stop backing it in. Weather it was rider error or mechanical I'm glad he's okay. Thanks Randy for coming to pick him up, I know he appreciated it. We ended up doing a lot of waiting around first for lead guys that ran off on us and then the accident. After all that it wasn't to bad. Allen's buddy Damon had his new 06 750 out there. I was suprised to see that it was hanging right in there with the gixxer 1000's.

04-17-2006, 03:02 PM

no problem... i have talked to every mech i know and there all throwing the ol BS flag.... did anyone see this??? what happened... ?

mccutch2u

04-17-2006, 05:26 PM

as for the lead guys ..... last time we took that route we went straight luckily you guys didn't though because the few of us that went straight came upon one of those dirty crown vics and had to check out if the whole group would have went that way i am sure that he would have been able to keep up with some of the slower riders

GTS

04-21-2006, 10:44 AM

Mike, I think you took a pic of my 1000 and my buddys 750 while we were talking to barry. If you find it could you post it?

04-21-2006, 09:49 PM

the tree gets a break this weekend lol

Mike

04-22-2006, 05:33 PM

Mike, I think you took a pic of my 1000 and my buddys 750 while we were talking to barry. If you find it could you post it?

I think I know which ones you're talking about. I'll have them up in a day or two, probably about the time I get done with the JGP pics.

GTS

04-22-2006, 09:57 PM

Thanks........

GTS

04-22-2006, 09:59 PM

Anyone planning on riding tomorrow?

SUM650

04-24-2006, 02:18 AM

Everyone was at Jennings.

burns

04-24-2006, 05:50 AM

I still saw a lot of sportbikes out and about this weekend. When me and my crew were going out to dinner Friday night we saw one rider. Well more like an asshole. Dealer tags, no gear, going in and out of the cars in a very unsafe way. You could tell it was the guys first bike.

SUM650

04-24-2006, 11:36 AM

Hey, I love to meet people like that. I give them my name / # and tell them to give me a call in a couple of weeks when they crash there bikes. That way I get first dibbs on buying the totaled bike back from the insurance company! Sweet huh. Freaking idots! Please tell me it was a gixxer 1000?

burns

04-24-2006, 11:59 AM

No it was the Honda 1000rr

Mike

05-14-2006, 08:02 PM

A few pics from today. Not as good as I normally do, but good enough, eh?

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6158/oa7n0026filtered4vt.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0026filtered4vt.jpg)

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/1140/oa7n0032filtered9bi.th.jpg (http://img117.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0032filtered9bi.jpg)

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9337/oa7n0046filtered9hv.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0046filtered9hv.jpg)

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4784/oa7n0061filtered4lf.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0061filtered4lf.jpg)

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1276/oa7n0075filtered5xa.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0075filtered5xa.jpg)

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7137/oa7n0083filtered7ir.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0083filtered7ir.jpg)

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5017/oa7n0095filtered7ze.th.jpg (http://img131.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oa7n0095filtered7ze.jpg)

05-14-2006, 11:36 PM

mike did you get any of the 10 in the air?

Mike

05-15-2006, 12:23 AM

mike did you get any of the 10 in the air?

No man, because you'd either set it down right before getting to us, or pick it up right after passing us :crap:

05-15-2006, 12:28 AM

oh well thanks anywy

burns

05-15-2006, 05:54 AM

I had a feeling I should have put my rain pants on before we left from out there.

dumwinnie

05-15-2006, 06:04 AM

hey, y'all had fair warning. i sent a text "the rain is on the way, don't think i'm gonna make it."

burns

05-15-2006, 07:31 AM

The one time I show up at the tree to ride and only like 8 riders show up. I still had some fun

ally_cat

05-15-2006, 01:32 PM

hey mike did you get any of me on one wheel........lol hahahaha

05-15-2006, 03:44 PM

hey mike did you get any of me on one wheel........lol hahahaha
We got plenty of pics of you but there in the NWS guys forum :lol:

burns

05-18-2006, 06:13 AM

Anyone going to ride this Sunday or are ya'll going to M.B. I was thinking about showing up

SUM650

05-18-2006, 08:49 AM

I'm finally making the time to put the warrior on a road trip to Atlanta this weekend. Have fun this weekend guy's and be safe.

GTS

05-18-2006, 10:20 PM

I will. My buddy Damon is coming up , so we'll be at the tree sunday. Will probably ride to Myrtle on Saturday....

SCMedic

05-19-2006, 02:45 PM

Anyone going to hit up any stunt spots anytime soon? Been looking for a good place to practice some wheelies...Not a whole lot in Mt. P.

burns

05-20-2006, 09:17 AM

If I get my blue R6 service before 1 I will see yall there. The red one is due for a clutch cable and is not moving till that is replaced.

dumwinnie

05-20-2006, 04:32 PM

if i can get off the beach early enough, i may.

Mike

05-21-2006, 05:15 PM

My FJR is dead, but even if it wasn't, I RSVP'd Alec's 3rd birthday party (DK's son), and wanted to spend some more time with Kat and her family (her daughter, brother, sister, mother, and father in law).

SCMedic

05-21-2006, 07:41 PM

I was fishing this afternoon out in Bushy park, and saw a big group of guys, minus any gear, go by at about 120... Nice... lol

burns

05-22-2006, 06:42 AM

SCMedic

05-22-2006, 09:11 AM

Anyone want to ride tomorrow or Weds? I'm off!

SUM650

05-22-2006, 12:13 PM

The warrior and I just got back from our weekend ride to ATL.. We had a great time.

burns

05-22-2006, 12:33 PM

Welcome back Mr.Barry!

Mike

05-22-2006, 05:27 PM

What is wrong with your bike Mr. Mike??
I went to the tree, after a long time o everyone standing around ( like almost 2 hours ) I just decided to do my own thing. Like shopping at Dillards and doing yard work!

The entire electrical system is out. Most likely either loose or broken wire somewhere. Shad at the Champion Yamaha shop is working on it.

SCMedic

05-22-2006, 05:29 PM

Shad's good people...He'll figure it out..

CameraTrick

05-22-2006, 11:06 PM

Yeti! Watch out for this Medic guy. ;)

SCMedic

05-28-2006, 08:43 PM

Thaaaaaaaanks...When are we going to ride again?

Dmaniiz

05-31-2006, 09:26 PM

Looks like I've been downgraded to biker-wanna-be for the next 4-6 weeks. Can I just hang with ya guys at the tree? ...I'll clean your visors for a dollar...LoL

SUM650

06-04-2006, 09:51 AM

Hey guys an girls, who is riding today? It looks like I am going to be able to ride with the group today for the first time in a long while. So blow the dust off those old scooters and meet me at the tree today. If we have enough people interested, let's go eat after the ride today. I'll see you there if you can make it.

burns

06-04-2006, 07:21 PM

Great ride folks!! Had a ton of fun!!!!!!!!!

SUM650

06-04-2006, 07:36 PM

I had fun as well. Hopefully it won't be another two months before I get a chance to ride on Sunday again. That was pretty nice of Donnie to ride way back to town to get a truck to tow Jamie's bike back to Sville.

mccutch2u

06-16-2006, 06:21 PM

WTF happen to everyone it is like a ghosttown on this forum who all plans to ride sunday :wave:

burns

06-17-2006, 06:32 AM

I would love to. But I am mountain biking in the morning and the rest of the day hanging with a friend that's moving away Tuesday.

SUM650

06-17-2006, 08:48 AM

I will probably be at Jennings this Sunday, you should come along Chris.

SUM650

06-18-2006, 10:19 AM

Since I didn't go to Jennings, who's going to ride today? 0% chance or rain and sunny. How you gonna beat that?

T-Rex

06-29-2006, 11:57 AM

As someone predicted. Is there a ride this Sun, if so when and where.

burns

06-29-2006, 12:38 PM

My happy ass will be hiking in the mountains. You folks be safe, 4th weekend the cops are going to be crazy out there.
T-Rex. On Sundays riders gather at the tree in front of northwoods mall around 1 to 1:30. Most times they pull out at 2 pm or just after. Have fun man!

T-Rex

06-29-2006, 08:16 PM

Burns, thanks for the info. I completely forgot about this weekend being the 4TH. I still might make it out, if I knew some people might show up.

Scotty2

06-30-2006, 12:15 PM

I finally got my bike back together so I'll be there unless it rains.

SUM650

07-02-2006, 11:08 AM

T-Rex I'll see you and Scott out there today. How could I miss the Kang's debut back to the streets to reclaim his title?

T-Rex

07-02-2006, 02:09 PM

dumwinnie

07-03-2006, 05:57 AM

i did (and think i'm going to continue until it gets a little cooler) the early morning thing. much cooler, less traffic.

Scotty2

07-03-2006, 05:11 PM

T-Rex I'll see you and Scott out there today. How could I miss the Kang's debut back to the streets to reclaim his title?

I wished I would have seen this sooner, because with the holiday weekend I didn't think there would be anybody showing up. I will be there next weekend.

Well you didn't miss anything I showed up at 1:15 and no one was there. Hung around until a quarter till 2:00 and left. Which was okay because it was HOT!

dumwinnie

07-04-2006, 10:12 AM

we had 8 bikes at 7:30. met up and rolled northwest of here. good ride.

T-Rex

07-04-2006, 03:42 PM

we had 8 bikes at 7:30. met up and rolled northwest of here. good ride.

Do yall plan on meeting up this weekend? I would rather ride early due to the hot weather and less cars on the road. If yall don't mind me tagging along.

Scotty2

07-05-2006, 07:43 AM

Scotty2

07-05-2006, 07:44 AM

we had 8 bikes at 7:30. met up and rolled northwest of here. good ride.

7:30 am or pm?

Dmaniiz

07-07-2006, 12:40 AM

...

burns

07-07-2006, 05:22 AM

I have to turn some wrenches on my bikes this weekend.

Scotty2

07-07-2006, 07:58 AM

...

....

T-Rex

07-07-2006, 03:25 PM

Anyone riding this weekend?

burns

07-07-2006, 03:27 PM

I am sure there will be riders there. Anyone know what the weather is going to be like?

dumwinnie

07-07-2006, 03:52 PM

i'm going to offshore this sunday, but will ride sunday afternoon....unless completely exhausted and or drunk.

Scotty2

07-08-2006, 02:28 PM

I'm going, but if majority decides to ride downtown as they often do, then I'll break off and do my own thing.

T-Rex

07-08-2006, 08:50 PM

I plan on being there.

I hope the rides don't always stay in town, no fun in that.

SUM650

07-09-2006, 11:08 AM

Rides never stay in town unless there are only 2 or 3 people that show and they decide to just go downtown to hang out. I won't be there today either.

Dmaniiz

07-09-2006, 11:40 AM

I won't be there...I was working on replacing the can on my exhaust and tore the exhaust packing up when I slipped the baffle out.

No biggie, Yoshimura will have me back on the road before next weekend, they are really quick with sending parts out.

Scotty2

07-09-2006, 12:38 PM

Well is anybody going?

Mike

07-09-2006, 03:49 PM

I showed up with Kat, and hung around for a few minutes. Had to leave, to check out the new dirt track on Rivers, and to go home to do a bunch of work (two websites, and processing all the pics from the Champion Yamaha / Red Bull party). Seemed like a decent turnout though, hope you guys had fun and stayed safe.

Dmaniiz

07-09-2006, 06:12 PM

What is the deal with the new dirt track on rivers?

burns

07-17-2006, 08:08 AM

So what happened yesterday??????? I heard some guy on a 954 ran into The Street King, Alan that is. Was anyone there???????????????????

07-17-2006, 10:58 AM

uhh yea a guy on a cbr1000rr hit him in the tail. both went down both bikes are pretty fubar. talked to allen today he's doing fine, both parties were pretty good for as bad as the wreck was. just some strawberrys and bits of rash. both went home..we waited for the cops for 3 hours and Still had to go meet them.

GTS

07-17-2006, 02:01 PM

ccs273

07-17-2006, 02:44 PM

sorry to hear that Alan. fucking newbie doesn't know the rule....you, a$$ pack someone it's your fault.

SUM650

07-17-2006, 02:56 PM

I cannot believe this. Someone hits you in the back and he tries to say it's not his fault? I'm glad to hear that your ok Allen. What the hell was his excuse for running into you? How can anyone justify that? Does anyone know this guy?

07-17-2006, 03:29 PM

well i took allen home first then this guy. the whole time he was "im sorry and my badd" kinda shit then i talk to allen today and the story has changed...? WTF?

Mike

07-17-2006, 03:30 PM

Yeah, I'm ok. This guy A$$ Packed me. I don't know how fast he was going but it felt like he was hauling ass. I was several seconds off the throttle when he slammed into me. I was probably doing around 50 or so. The bad thing is now he's trying play some story like I clipped him. BS. I don't even think he had a motorcycle endorsment. I'm done riding!!

Glad to hear that you're ok, even if the bike isn't.

There were apparently enough witnesses to back you up if this guy wants to tango, so maybe a reality check is in order.

Don't be done riding man, just be done doing it with people you don't know/trust.

burns

07-17-2006, 05:09 PM

That shit sucks man!!! Don't stop riding because some jerk can not ride. The bitch should pay for all your shit to be fixed and then some. What few times I ride with ya'll on Sunday I stay in the rear to where I feel save and don't have to worry about some asshole slamming up into me. Ride Forever, Ride Free!

Dmaniiz

07-17-2006, 11:57 PM

Damn Allen, I'm sorry to hear about your bike but glad you're OK and ultimeatley everyone is OK. Some of the hardest lessons learned are on a motorcycle.

So is your bike salvageable? I could use some parts...LoL...JK.

Nash

07-18-2006, 02:36 AM

Nice way to back out getting your ass handed to you again, Alan! You just couldn't wait until Sept, could you?

Really though, I'm glad you weren't hurt. This is why I never have liked riding with the "tree" group. There's always two or three instances like this every year.

Now you have no car or bike for me to beat up on. What good are you? :smilebig:

GTS

07-18-2006, 08:32 AM

Don't worry. I'm seriously considering a new moped.

jason 41

07-18-2006, 12:16 PM

I cant flippin beleive it! I thought finaly my bike had a good home! Safe away from all the lil squids. Well they just couldnt take it could they! They had to go and crash ya out! This is a travisty a shame and a mocary! is a travisshamocary! Glad your ok man! :smile

ccs273

07-18-2006, 01:50 PM

damn

SUM650

07-18-2006, 05:03 PM

DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!

burns

07-18-2006, 05:18 PM

:soap: :crying:

mccutch2u

07-18-2006, 06:28 PM

this dude jeremy or whatever his name is that has decided to change his story should needs a good ole ass kicking ..............first you ride with the guys and try to keep up and then rearend someone and say how sorry that you are and all of that and that you will have it all taken care of then change your tune to say that it was Alan's fault ...............what kind of p%^&& are you ................well here i am telling you that you are and if you ever feel the need to rear end someone else let it be me because unlike Alan i handle things a different way and if you are on this forum then you will read this and if you are not then please someone who knows him tell him to get on it so that he can read for himself............................

Dmaniiz

07-18-2006, 11:44 PM

Come on Allen...you know your a corner junky...stop that mopad crap and get your ride fixed. You got to shake it off bro!

Dmaniiz

07-18-2006, 11:48 PM

Is there any other damage besides the exhaust, rim, rear set and inner fairing trim? That photo shows promise...

burns

07-19-2006, 05:22 AM

I hear you Chris. If that happened(s) to me on the street I think it would be hard for me to not take my helmet of and use it to beat whatever asshole ran into me.

GTS

07-19-2006, 10:05 AM

Man, I appreciate all the support. My bike could be fixed. It needs all new plastics, rear rim, shifter assembley, pegs, the tank is dinged, bar ends etc. It would be a great track bike for someone. I would probably just pick up a new one. I would have beat that guy down with my helmet
but the SOB hit me so hard I was in and out of it sunday... by the way I talked to the Adjuster this morning and they know he's lying. Oh and his name is JEREMIE HOUSTON.

Mike

07-19-2006, 08:12 PM

GTS

07-21-2006, 02:25 PM

Well its a done deal, just got a call from his insurance agent. He was found at fault.......

Mike

07-21-2006, 03:59 PM

Well its a done deal, just got a call from his insurance agent. He was found at fault.......

Congrats on getting the official nod.

Was the guy denying it to the end?

GTS

07-21-2006, 05:02 PM

Well what I was told by my Adjuster was, He was saying that i cut him off and supposedly he had a witness. My adjuster told me it was extremely obvious what had happened. Besides I was a good 4 to 5 seconds off the trottle and I ALLWAYS, AND I MEAN ALLWAYS!! tap my breaks several times before I roll off of the throttle. I'm just glad that I'm still vertical....

07-21-2006, 05:14 PM

good news!!!!!

burns

07-21-2006, 05:24 PM

I know you did not Alan, but even if you did cut him off wouldn't he still have been charged for following to close?

I know that is what some people use to get charged with in car wrecks.

Dmaniiz

07-21-2006, 05:55 PM

I heard the 07 GSXR1000's are going to look like the 06 600 & 750. (shorty exhaust, different shift lever, etc...) Food for thought if that even appeals to you.

SUM650

07-24-2006, 02:49 AM

Congrads! It's a shame that he didn't get a 4 point ticket to go along with the accident. The lying bastard deserves it. If the idoit rides with us again, will someone please point him out to me. I just cannot wait to say are you the guy that ran into my buddy and out right lied about it?

07-24-2006, 08:06 PM

he told us in the truck it was his 3rd or 4th accident... he said he was hanging it up....

mccutch2u

08-04-2006, 11:32 AM

who is riding this weekend

JAFO

08-05-2006, 01:19 PM

what's the pace, experience level, etc?

I've only been riding a little over a month. I think I have enough sense not to follow too close and so on- but I don't want to cause a problem.

Scotty2

08-06-2006, 08:53 AM

I'm gonna ride by and see who's there. Damn hot outside though!!

OriginalOne

08-06-2006, 10:43 AM

Might... MIGHT make it by for a brief minute, can't ride though I'm having a cookout... see thread about in in events...

SUM650

08-13-2006, 10:48 AM

I'll be at the tree today for everyone who can make it. I hope to see you there.

JAFO

08-13-2006, 03:45 PM

I believe I caught up to you guys on Ashley Phosphate about 1400.

I was on a silver Kawasaki 650r, with soft saddlebags [it's my commuter and I was just out for a spin]. I kinda hopped in on the ride around the merge to Dorchester Road. Hope noone minded.

Then I dropped out once you guys got into the back roads and dropped the hammer. Yeah, I'm a wuss- only been riding for about 45 days and didn't want to cause a problem. Ya'll's pace was too fast for me, and you all seemed to know each other's riding, and I was a wildcard in that situation and wasn't comfortable on all those curves with such close quarters bike-to-bike. So I backed off. Sorry if I got in anyone's way-- I tried keeping it to the speedlimit and staying to the right side of the lane, and signaling for you guys I was holding up to pass me. One fellow came up beside me and kinda did this side to side thing with his hand- not sure what he was trying to tell me- I think I was staying pretty straight in my lane. Could have been asking if I was ok with the curves, telling me to stagger my formation with the other bikes [prety sure I was], or something else entirely. If you're reading this, let me know.

So- given all that, thought it best to bail out. Not my ride, I'm not gonna ride it. I do apologize if I ticked anyone off- if so, please realize it was from ignorance on my part- having not gone on a group ride yet- and certainly wasn't just being a stupid squid to be an asshole about it.

So-- if I screwed up, tell me what I did and it won't happen again. To my credit, I think backing off was the best thing to do, lest I rehash what that kid did a few weeks ago and take someone out.

Yeah, maybe I'm a wuss for backing off. That's entirely fine for me- I'm a living wuss, and I don't have to deal with knowing I hurt anyone or their machinery. ;)

Scotty2

08-13-2006, 06:20 PM

Yeap that was us. You did the right thing for you, by not riding over your head. The only thing we ask is let someone know before you bail. We take a head count everytime we stop and if we are a bike short we send someone back to see if they went down. SOP for this group!!

So just give someone the Hi-sign before you peel off. :wave:

JAFO

08-13-2006, 09:20 PM

yeah, noticed I kinda pooched the headcount when the lead man came up +1 on his original number. Sorry 'bout that-- I asked the tailgunner if it was ok if I hopped in, he said it was cool.

I just don't want to start any bad habits for groupriding, so if anyone saw the stranger on the silver 650r doing anything stupid, dangerous, or even mildly annoying, let me hear about it!

08-13-2006, 10:13 PM

good call not rollin faster than you feel you can... yea you might have screwed the head count but thats the good way to screw it. you dont want to know the bad.

JAFO

08-13-2006, 10:16 PM

I can imagine the bad- and that's why I bailed.

How's your recovery coming, by the way? I think you're the guy that had a little situation on a jetski recently?

08-14-2006, 12:22 PM

Ahh man really well...Im kinda stoked about it. I had my last surgery so any pain i feel or swelling i have to deal with will be the last. It kinda sucked before because last time when i would heal i knew that in a week or two i would be hating life again. but now that im done im about.....2 days away from all the swelling going away and well im pretty much out of pain now. so WHOO HOO!

SUM650

08-14-2006, 01:37 PM

Yea like Scott said give us a clue that your going to drop off or something. We waited and sent a guy back to look for you. We didn't know if your were off in a ditch or something. You did the right thing by not riding over your head, but remember if you ride with us it's never a requirement that you ride any faster than your comfortable with. We will always wait for you at the next intersection or stop sign. BTW I was the guy beside you that was signaling that the road ahead had a lot of curves. The next time we meet up at the tree if your there, someone should show you some of the hand signals that most of us use while riding with a group. Don't feel like your out of your element because your new to motorcycling. All of us have been there at one point. If you have questions just ask. If your not ready to ride with a big group yet that's cool too. Go at your own pace.

08-14-2006, 01:43 PM

JAFO

08-14-2006, 02:47 PM

awesome, Barry. I kinda had a feeling that might be you, and what you were asking me.

I was cool with it till they started turning the wick up. Then I let folks past me. Then I realized I didn't know where the heck I was, so turned back.

Thanks for sending someone back for me, sorry for the wasted time!

EDIT: stupid fingers

Dmaniiz

08-14-2006, 10:30 PM

+2

Yea like Scott said give us a clue that your going to drop off or something. We waited and sent a guy back to look for you. We didn't know if your were off in a ditch or something. You did the right thing by not riding over your head, but remember if you ride with us it's never a requirement that you ride any faster than your comfortable with. We will always wait for you at the next intersection or stop sign. BTW I was the guy beside you that was signaling that the road ahead had a lot of curves. The next time we meet up at the tree if your there, someone should show you some of the hand signals that most of us use while riding with a group. Don't feel like your out of your element because your new to motorcycling. All of us have been there at one point. If you have questions just ask. If your not ready to ride with a big group yet that's cool too. Go at your own pace.

JAFO

08-14-2006, 10:44 PM

hey folks, can't tell you how much I appreciate the warm welcome and patience.

Honestly, given my preconceived notions of sportbikers [coming from the outside as I have] I expected something more along the lines of "You gots ta hang on the ragged edge and kick ass, yo!" or some other such chestbeating. :D

Glad to see I've been wrong. Very, very cool! :wtg:

08-14-2006, 10:48 PM

oh thats easy too. show up with out a helmet! :lol:

JAFO

08-14-2006, 11:06 PM

oh thats easy too. show up with out a helmet! :lol:

never happen.

Sure, I may look like an overstuffed, retarded Power Ranger in my gear-- but I'll always wear it. I'm an ATGATT rider-- at least to the extent that I have gear. Am looking for boots and overpants at present.

I've got a large head, and it's shaped wierd to boot-- so that was fun trying to fit properly-- and I'm finding that gloves, boots, and the rest are similar. Gee, ya mean I'm not 22 and built like I was when I was in the Infantry so many years ago? :eek:

BTW- who was on the BMW, and what bike was it? NIIIICE!!

SUM650

08-15-2006, 09:00 AM

I forgot his name but that was a nice bike. He said that BMW only made that model for 2 years 03 and 04. His roomie was on the cbr 600 and he had only been riding for 2 months or so. They both rode very well and stayed within there limits. JAFO you were talking about boots. I think that boots are very important. I've seen a lot of street wrecks and usually if they wear sneakers they are most always torn half way off there feet and there big toe gets broken. Sneakers just don't hold up in accidents. Your on the right track, invest in a decent set of motorcycle boots, they are designed to protect your toes and ankles as well as your feet.

JAFO

08-15-2006, 10:10 AM

that's the problem I'm having- I have wide feet and am having trouble finding boots that fit my calves and feet equally well. Looks like I'll probably end up going with something lace-up like the Harley Davidson boots [which don't impress me with their lack of ankle protection], or just get a set of steel-toed combat boots.

Actually, if I could find a set of combats with ankle armor I'd be happy- at least they'd be comfortable enough to wear all day. Time being, I'm either wearing jungle boots or desert combats-- neither have much ankle support owing to the canvas uppers, but at least they're not going to be ripped off my feet.

Sorry to veer offtopic.

08-15-2006, 10:47 AM

Contact matt or cbrjunkie at champion yami in mt pleasant ask about the sidi vertigo corsica's these things crash REAL well... A buddy of mine is 6ft8in and he got a boot to fit him.

JAFO

08-15-2006, 11:14 AM

thanks for the info. I'll look into it.

I'd like to avoid going sidi if at all possible-- I understand they're not really a walking-around boot. Plus they're a bit in the stratosphere in terms of price I want to spend.

Still and all, if I gotta, I gotta. I'll see what they have to say. Thanks!

SUM650

08-15-2006, 12:00 PM

I have wide feet as well. I was going to do just like Randy and recommend the Sidi boots. You don't have to buy the expensive corsica's. One more note, combat boots maybe good for war but the don't hold up well in crashes either. A buddy of mine was doing a standup that went bad several years ago and his ankle was broken pretty bad. You should have seen his boot. If he would have had a motorcycle boot on he probably would have come out a lot better. Sidi has several boots starting from $75. Here is a link to check them out.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/3.4/manu/Sidi

JAFO

08-15-2006, 01:23 PM

outstanding, Barry! I owe ya beer! :D

I know combats aren't ideal- but they're the best I have at present

08-15-2006, 04:43 PM

I have seen 3 accidents with the sidi's coming out show room looking. 1 where porto rode the bike on its side for almost 50 yards and all it did was destroy a airvent and a little piece of the toe. after i saw that....SOLD!

JAFO

08-16-2006, 01:28 PM

ok, point well made. Now just gotta find some to fit my boats :D

EDIT: caught a deal on some SIDI B-2 race boots, so I bought 'em. Can't believe how comfy they are, what with being Italian and presumably narrower than one would expect.

Yeah, putting race boots on me, on that bike, is kinda like putting a full pressure garment and G-suit on a Cessna pilot-- but at least I know I've got very good leg protection :D

SUM650

09-20-2006, 05:54 PM

What do you all think about this. Starting this Sunday for the tree ride we will be meeting at 1:00 or earlier if you pefer and leaving PROMPTLY at 1:30 pm. Since we are losing daylight lets do what we came together for and ride. No matter who rides on Sunday, someone just needs to make the call and say it's 1:30 lets roll out!

crash

09-20-2006, 07:45 PM

Good luck trying to get everyone to do that. I remeber trying it last year and no one bought into it. :lol: Just make the call at 130 and say we're leaving since most of the time your leading the ride anyway.

Chad

09-21-2006, 04:03 PM

We have tried this before.. After about 3 weeks it catches on. only prob is.. getting people there BEFORE 1:30. Will make this a point friday night. I mean damn we can get 20 some bikes at the mall between 9:30 and were out no later than 10.. why cant we do it on sunday???

10-15-2006, 12:02 PM

Battle of the Chris's!!!!
today at the tree!
chris mccrutchen vs chris "rufee" wilkerson!
another team smackahoe member goes for the king of the street title! see ya there 1pm

mccutch2u

10-16-2006, 06:37 PM

it would have been nice to know that this was going down before the day of the event sunday i will be there

SUM650

10-16-2006, 07:36 PM

I cannot believe that you didn't show up Chris M. Chris Wilkerson. said that he had talked to you earlier in the week or something of the sort. He had definitely been planning to come out, and he thought you would be doing the same. When I told everyone that I just talked to Chris M. on the phone and he was tied up " working on his boat motor" you should have heard the laughs. Randy and Chris Wilkerson were talking so much smack that I just couldn't take it anymore. Randy really should be something like a WWF wrestling junk talking guy. I give him the credit, he is good at it, and Chris M. not showing up gave him a lot of ammo! Well I guess it's settled, Randy proclaims that he has already beat up un Chris M. several times to win his title, so he isn't calling him out anymore. Chris Wilkerson said that he will never persue chances to run Chris M. again. He has done everythink but begged Chris M. to come out to race! When they were talking smack they had a title for people who wouldn't show up to run and it wasn't street King!