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Past Rallies => June 21-23 2012 => Topic started by: Hank on November 27, 2011, 05:08:15 PM

Title: Lets start planning
Post by: Hank on November 27, 2011, 05:08:15 PM
Probably a bit early for this, but winter is long and we need something to look forward to!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: agspecialties on November 27, 2011, 08:59:30 PM
Sound good for me. Fish and Fry again??
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on November 28, 2011, 03:48:54 PM
Not a bad idea to start the planning early - then most people can block off the dates. Of course, FnF again for the Spring Rally as always! As the date gets closer, I'll contact Gary & Michelle and set it all up.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Bogus Jim on November 28, 2011, 08:25:48 PM
Only 207 more days!  ;D


Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Lonesome Dave on November 28, 2011, 09:29:10 PM
Jim you always make me laugh!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: JoniJo on November 29, 2011, 03:13:58 PM
Count me in......

Just bought a 4.7 gallon Clarke fuel tank in white , a billet rear luggage rack and a nice skid plate for the XR650.   ;D

READY TO ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!   8)    JoniJo
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: toadl on January 01, 2012, 08:14:57 PM
Just Joined Forum because I wanted to attend this ride. 
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Dr Psyko on January 01, 2012, 08:23:29 PM
Joni, I knew the "new" bike was only for a different platform to farkle!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: JoniJo on January 02, 2012, 08:52:31 PM
Let's see..... The "new" 1997 XR650L.... ;D

New Renthal Bars....
Aluminum luggage rack....
New Acerbis "clean" rear fender. I think I saved about 6 pounds.
Went one tooth down on the front sprocket....
New grips...
Totally tuned including opening the airbox, removal of "smog" stuff and rejetting.....
Seriously heavy inner tubes front and rear
Had an inch removed from the seat foam....
4.7 gallon Clarke Tank with Honda OEM graphics....
New fork boots.......
New skid plate.....

Pictures to follow......             

Cannot wait to see all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!            JoniJo   8)

P.S. ............and very durable boots to ride with!!!!!!!!!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: jacin theis on January 02, 2012, 09:25:38 PM
+1 for the boots!  So many coulda shoulda's that day ;).    Glad your still with us.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: toadl on January 11, 2012, 10:36:18 PM
A good way for me to be able to attend this Rally is to bring my Family.  Renting a Cabin.  So is the plan to Start on Thursday and end on Saturday this year?  I noticed last year it was Friday to Sunday.  Is there a good place for a PW50 to ride near by?  I'm guessing the FishNFry does not encourage little kids riding around.  I should let you know, the PW50 is not my ride, its for my kids.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: loingrader on January 12, 2012, 11:09:30 AM
about half show up on thursday.  most everyone is there by friday.  about half the folks ride on sunday and the other half leave sunday morning or before. 

you don't need to go very far to get to dirt roads.  a little farther to easier trails but within minutes for sure.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: JoniJo on January 12, 2012, 01:15:31 PM
Welcome toadl!   8)
Hope you attend. The group has the greatest people and all levels of trails. Look forward to meeting you and your family!     JoniJo  ;D
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: toadl on January 16, 2012, 05:59:00 PM
 :)I just reserved the TrailLite RV for my family (June 21st - 24th).  It's in the same area as everyone else plus it has a bathroom for the kids and my wife. 
Hopefully another biker friend will be coming with us.
Fish n Fry didn't know we were coming yet so I informally gave them notice.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Hank on January 16, 2012, 06:38:18 PM
An RV sounds like a good plan.  The FnF does have decent facilities, and the cabins aren't bad, but I'm sure the fam will appreciate your own space.   Looking forward to meeting you!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: torgo on January 16, 2012, 08:55:31 PM
Does DDSR get any special rates at FNF?

:-\
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: loingrader on January 17, 2012, 10:49:07 AM
We do get a deal from FNF.  Yeti usually takes care of working out the details and he posts them once they are finalized.

Last year they even had a banner made to welcome us.  They take good care of us there.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: sprout on January 21, 2012, 06:21:51 PM
 :oHello All
I hope Hank will remember to install some Bark Busters before then.You don't know what your missing!!

sprout 8)
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Hank on January 22, 2012, 09:53:38 AM
Thanks for the reminder sprout!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Just Jeff on January 25, 2012, 03:14:15 PM
Hi to everyone, getting ready for this years spring fling. Gonna leave the big GS at home this year and trailer newer KLX 250, I know trailering isn't right but it's to far for it. But I'll be ready for camp 5 and other tear shit up places.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: excess on January 31, 2012, 11:27:51 AM
I live within walking distance of fnf now so I have no excuse not to make it.
Looking forward to riding with you all again

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Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: jacin theis on January 31, 2012, 08:18:27 PM
i just found out i will be escorting my daughter to Mexico for her first (hopefully of many) missions trip. Of course if falls on June 14-21. If we make it back without incident, i hope to come up friday for a day. Why is it, there is either nothing to do do, or 10 things. Wonder if i can pull a Loingrader and brign motorcycles to rideand then give away.....:)
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Scoobynut on February 01, 2012, 09:12:34 PM
Quote from: Just Jeff on January 25, 2012, 03:14:15 PM
Hi to everyone, getting ready for this years spring fling. Gonna leave the big GS at home this year and trailer newer KLX 250, I know trailering isn't right but it's to far for it. But I'll be ready for camp 5 and other tear shit up places.

I hope to make the rally myself, but will be just be getting back from a 2500 mi. ride the week before, so we'll see.  Will steal back my WR250R from my kid this year if I'm able to make it.  As far as Camp 5 and the other 'tear shit up' places, I'll be back at the cabin with a tasty beer in my hand waiting to see what kind of shit you tore up.   :-[

Good to hear you're back in business, Joni.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: JoniJo on February 02, 2012, 12:26:43 PM
Hey Scoobynut,
Glad to hear from you! I thought you and your Tenere' had ridden' into the sunset.   ;D
Hope you're doing well!
Maybe we'll see you in June!!!  ;) 

2,500 miles wow.......where 'ya travelin'???    :cheers

JoniJo             
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Scoobynut on February 02, 2012, 11:44:55 PM
Quote from: JoniJo on February 02, 2012, 12:26:43 PM
Hey Scoobynut,
Glad to hear from you! I thought you and your Tenere' had ridden' into the sunset.   ;D
Hope you're doing well!
Maybe we'll see you in June!!!  ;) 

2,500 miles wow.......where 'ya travelin'???    :cheers

JoniJo             

Hi Joni, yeah, I guess I kind of 'checked out' there for a while.  Been so damned busy with work and responsibilities and other such sh*t...

And yeah, since you were kind enough to ask, am doing pretty well.

Am heading to Arkansas to the Concours Owners Group rally with a buddy who owns a Concours.  Guess I'll being crashin' the party with the Super Ten, but oh well...

Will do whatever I can to make the rally, have pretty much already committed to going with Just Jeff, you might remember him on the gray GS BMW from last year's spring rally...
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Osnabrock on February 06, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
I was at the International Motorcycle Show this weekend in Minneapolis and bumped into Dr Psycho and his son Jake.  We must run on the same schedule because I ran into him last year as well.  It made me think a little more about my plans for this year's Spring rally.
It sounds like I'll be coming out with a couple of the same chaps from the cities that came out last year.  There may be one more stray as well.
I really liked the singletrack that we rode last year and would like to do more of it again, now that I have a better idea of where it's found.  I know that we'll be trailering out if this is our plan. This would also mean some additional trailering to get to the singletrack in the South as to not burn out our tires, or our engines, on the pavement. 
I'm sort of ashamed about the fact that it wouldn't be quite the same dual sport adventure that brought me out to The Hills three or four years ago but I'm sure it will still be fun.  Please don't mock me. 
We'll see how things pan out.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Hank on February 06, 2012, 07:42:55 PM
I had plans to go to the show this year, but all three of my possible co-pilots had to bail on me, so I missed it :(
How was it?

Don't feel bad, its entirely possible I'll trailer out this year too....
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Dr Psyko on February 06, 2012, 08:26:27 PM
Great minds think alike Osnabrock! I think the guzzi v7 racer was my favorite. Really excited about the several "street tracker" style bikes I saw though. Would make a great "day to day" bike! The Guzzi was the bike I could buy...
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: toadl on February 06, 2012, 10:45:02 PM
Quote from: Hank on February 06, 2012, 07:42:55 PM
I had plans to go to the show this year, but all three of my possible co-pilots had to bail on me, so I missed it :(
How was it?
There were the 4 jap bikes, zero, harley, ducati had only about 5 bikes, victory some dealers had some BMW's (I like the G650gs Sertao), a few hasqvarnas, guzzys, and ural's, some korean bikes and chinese stuff(not getting much love).  1 ktm at the whole show.  I was hoping to buy some MX boots but there weren't any there.  Not many booths at all.  Good company and good people.  Everyone there likes bikes.  I saw an old Yamaha DT1 that I've always wanted to own.
I couldn't get a ride there either so I walked.
I like the Moto Guzzi Stevio.  I like the hasqvarna TE450.  I like the Zero dirt bikes.  I like the v-strom.  I like the sport bikes, I like the touring bikes.  I like the cruisers.  I like the MX bikes,  I like the sidecars.  I like the adventure bikes.  I like the stanards.  Hay, what happened to the SV650?
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Osnabrock on February 07, 2012, 04:51:27 PM
The show was better than last year, in my opinion.  It was nice to see a few "exotics" there like Beta and the Gas Gas trials bike.  I also liked seeing Quinn Cody's Baja bike at the Honda area, that thing was way cool.
I also liked some of the Triumph bikes like the Scrambler, the mid-sized Tiger, and loved the Sprint. 
I got to sit on a few bikes that I haven't had the chance to check out yet.  I was sad that KTM wasn't there, but they weren't last year either.  MN has a pretty strong KTM contingent so perhaps they don't feel it necessary.
They had a show that featured a couple of trials bikers on their Sherco bikes.  It was hard to see but it was nice to catch a glimpse at some of the techniques they use to control their bikes so effectively.
I also picked up some new parts for my street helmet to cure a visor that keeps dropping down on me.   It was nice to come away from the show with something other than brochures.  They had some good deals in the form of discount coupons for future purchases.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: toadl on February 07, 2012, 08:56:16 PM
I talked to a salesman from Larson's in Cambridge, MN (KTM dealer).  He said KTM has only 100 dealerships in the United States and it cost $1.6 million to tour with the show.  So it cost about $16,000/dealership.  He did say he was excited about KTM's future, but it's expensive to enter new models in the U.S. market.  So you wont be seeing any 250cc duke's in the near future.  I told him I'd like a 690 Adventure.  He said there wasn't much of a market. 
I was suprised the Baja bike had Halogen headlights.
I'm excited to see the motorcycle show at the Fish n Fry this summer.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Osnabrock on February 07, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
QuoteI'm excited to see the motorcycle show at the Fish n Fry this summer.
Hear, Hear!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: flexlarson on February 10, 2012, 01:18:44 AM
Im 99% in but theres that 1% chance I wont make it. :) Ill be on the KTM or whatever I may pick up before then.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: sam i am on February 16, 2012, 06:38:31 PM
A question for you folks:

I'm not a DS rider and really only like to ride single track or the tighter two track.  I also do not have a plate (or a bike worthy of a plate), so if I stay at the FnF, I'll have to haul the bike down to probably the Pilots Knob area in order to "legally" get to the good riding.  Is there any other like-minded (i.e. plate handicapped) people like me planning on going to the rally?  Or is the rally really more of a DS adventure?

Also, have you guys/gals seen the new 2012 MVUM (here (http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPyhQoY6BdkOyoCAGixyPg!/?ss=110203&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=STELPRDB5203036&navid=360000000000000&position=Feature*&ttype=detail&pname=Black%20Hills%20National%20Forest-%20Maps%20&%20Publications))?  Looks like they marked a lot more single track!!!   :D :D :D
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Lonesome Dave on February 16, 2012, 07:27:09 PM
Hey Sam, I see 8575 near Roubaix Lake looks really cool and goes a long ways.  Have you ever been on it?  Considering 6238 about kicked my ass last year I'm a little more hesitant!!  :-\   LD
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Bogus Jim on February 16, 2012, 08:20:57 PM
QuoteOr is the rally really more of a DS adventure?

I think you'll find quite a few riders who'd be willing to start at a trailhead and do a non-street legal ride on the tougher stuff. We usually split up into 2 or 3 or 4 groups in the morning, and depending on the group, ride anything from single track to asphalt. You just have to fall in with the right group. A group went to Devil's Tower once, which is a nice DS ride for those who haven't seen that area.

I'm glad that more single track is open on the 2012 map. On the original "record of decision" map there was over 90 miles of single track, I believe, but it is taking a while to get it all marked and open, apparently.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: sam i am on February 16, 2012, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: Lonesome Dave on February 16, 2012, 07:27:09 PM
Hey Sam, I see 8575 near Roubaix Lake looks really cool and goes a long ways.  Have you ever been on it?
I don't think I've been on that one...and yes, it does look like a lengthy piece of single track.  It's definitely on my to-do-list for when the snow melts.

Quote from: BogusJim on February 16, 2012, 08:20:57 PMI think you'll find quite a few riders who'd be willing to start at a trailhead and do a non-street legal ride on the tougher stuff.
Excellent.  I was afraid that I would be riding solo when everybody else takes off on their plated DS bikes.

Quote from: BogusJim on February 16, 2012, 08:20:57 PMOn the original "record of decision" map there was over 90 miles of single track, I believe, but it is taking a while to get it all marked and open, apparently.
Yeah, I remember seeing that map.  I was really excited that they were going to include that much single track, but was quickly disappointed when the 2011 MVUM came out with only a handful of single track trails marked.  While riding this spring, I came across a forest ranger on his lunch break.  I stopped and asked him about the plans for the MVUM.  I think he mentioned that it's going to take a while for all the single track to get marked because all the other non-single track trails can be GPS marked with an ATV or side-by-side (which pretty much anybody can operate).  But the single track obviously needs to marked via dirt bike (which requires some experience on two wheels) or via foot.  I guess the forest service lacks rangers who can ride a scooter?  I'm not sure if this is true, but it might explain the delay in getting the trails marked.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: Osnabrock on February 16, 2012, 10:59:32 PM
I'm looking forward to finding this again.

I'm pretty much committing myself to mainly trails this year but don't know which bike to bring.  Most of the tracks I know are near Johnson Siding and some lake west of there. 
I'm still looking forward to riding the DS route to Devils Tower as well.  Perhaps a ride to Jewel Cave for a crawl around too one of these years.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: sam i am on February 17, 2012, 12:12:27 AM
Quote from: Osnabrock on February 16, 2012, 10:59:32 PM
I'm looking forward to finding this again.
Ahhh...that's trail 6238 that Lonesome Dave mentioned.  The spot at about 3:30 in the video is actually where I came across Dave on his Tdub this summer.  The little hill climb just after that spot is pretty fun...unless you dump your bike at the top.  ;D
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:44:15 PM
OK, let's do this thing!

I'm waiting to hear back from Gary & Michelle at the FnF, but I'm sure they'll accomodate us again this year (for our 4th annual spring rally!). Get your tents aired out, de-winterize the RVs and get your bikes oiled, lubed and rubbered - the official sign-up thread will be popping up shortly!



As usual, I'm excited to see the old familiar faces - as well as meet some new riders. But...I'm hesitant to ride. Not sure what is going on in my mind - it's been two years since my big crash after all - but I can't seem to overcome this feeling of.....well, I guess it comes down to a lack of confidence in my riding skills, and the fact that my body hates me now. It just doesn't heal like it used to.  :o

Two years after, I still have pain in my back from the Camp 5 crash - a daily reminder of two seconds of stupidity. Sometimes I feel more nervous than I should when I think about taking on some of the trails we used to. I sometimes think that I don't have any desire for the technical side of riding anymore - but, maybe I still do and I'm just trying to fool myself because I'm scared of crashing again.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Just don't be surprised - and don't give me any sh*t - if I decide to ride around on the easy stuff.  8)

Really looking forward to spending some time with you great folks, regardless of what (or even if) we ride!!!!

Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:47:43 PM
Quote from: toadl on January 11, 2012, 10:36:18 PM
A good way for me to be able to attend this Rally is to bring my Family.  Renting a Cabin.  So is the plan to Start on Thursday and end on Saturday this year?  I noticed last year it was Friday to Sunday.  Is there a good place for a PW50 to ride near by?  I'm guessing the FishNFry does not encourage little kids riding around.  I should let you know, the PW50 is not my ride, its for my kids.

Actually, last year was Thu-Sat as well. Some arrive on Thu, most on Fri. Some leave Sat, most stay until Sun morning.

Riding a PW50 around the campground wouldn't be frowned upon as long as they stay under the 5mph speed limit.  8) Like loingrader sez, the trails are literally across the street.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:50:11 PM
Quote from: torgo on January 16, 2012, 08:55:31 PM
Does DDSR get any special rates at FNF?

:-\

Last year was: Tents - $7 per person/night, RVs/Campers - $20 per night. They do deals for us on the cabins too, but I don't know what those prices were. Joni or Scooby would know, they've both stayed in one.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:51:13 PM
Quote from: excess on January 31, 2012, 11:27:51 AM
I live within walking distance of fnf now so I have no excuse not to make it.
Looking forward to riding with you all again

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk

YEAH!  ;)
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Scoobynut on February 01, 2012, 09:12:34 PM
Quote from: Just Jeff on January 25, 2012, 03:14:15 PM
Hi to everyone, getting ready for this years spring fling. Gonna leave the big GS at home this year and trailer newer KLX 250, I know trailering isn't right but it's to far for it. But I'll be ready for camp 5 and other tear shit up places.

I hope to make the rally myself, but will be just be getting back from a 2500 mi. ride the week before, so we'll see.  Will steal back my WR250R from my kid this year if I'm able to make it.  As far as Camp 5 and the other 'tear shit up' places, I'll be back at the cabin with a tasty beer in my hand waiting to see what kind of shit you tore up.   :-[

Good to hear you're back in business, Joni.

I'll be right beside you with a cold one! Just keep the immovable obstacles outa my way!!  :chug :cheers

Hope you can make it for real, would be good to see you again Scooby, missed you last time around.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 10:59:17 PM
Quote from: Osnabrock on February 06, 2012, 06:03:12 PM
I was at the International Motorcycle Show this weekend in Minneapolis and bumped into Dr Psycho and his son Jake.  We must run on the same schedule because I ran into him last year as well.  It made me think a little more about my plans for this year's Spring rally.
It sounds like I'll be coming out with a couple of the same chaps from the cities that came out last year.  There may be one more stray as well.
I really liked the singletrack that we rode last year and would like to do more of it again, now that I have a better idea of where it's found.  I know that we'll be trailering out if this is our plan. This would also mean some additional trailering to get to the singletrack in the South as to not burn out our tires, or our engines, on the pavement. 
I'm sort of ashamed about the fact that it wouldn't be quite the same dual sport adventure that brought me out to The Hills three or four years ago but I'm sure it will still be fun.  Please don't mock me. 
We'll see how things pan out.

John - we would never mock you...to your face.  ;)

This thing called DDSR is an evolutionary sort of thing - it'll become whatever it needs to become. Seems like there are starting to be lines drawn, keeping people in their comfort zone. I'm all for it - I like people to enjoy the ride, whatever they want to ride. If you want to push the envelope, there are plenty of opportunities during a DDSR rally, just don't feel like you HAVE to.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: The Yeti on March 09, 2012, 11:04:16 PM
Quote from: flexlarson on February 10, 2012, 01:18:44 AM
Im 99% in but theres that 1% chance I wont make it. :) Ill be on the KTM or whatever I may pick up before then.

YEAH!!!
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: sandekr1 on June 17, 2013, 10:56:30 AM
Hello I was wondering if we should get some door prizes and dealers to promote new dualsport equipment.  I thought it would be cool to watch the bdra video.
Title: Re: Lets start planning
Post by: greatbuffalo on June 17, 2013, 11:34:31 AM
Sandekr, your on last springs thread. Flip the pages of your calender 12 pages and take another shot at it. :o