2012 BLACK HILLS MOTORCYCLE SHOW OFFICIAL THREAD

[plumber mike]

I'm planning to head down and could bring a bike or two. The Xco is my only dualsport at this time.

[Osnabrock]

Plumber Mike,
I think if any bike were worthy of getting entered in the competition, it would be your Beemer.  It would certainly get the bada** award.  I think everyone at the show, no matter what sort of bikes they like, would appreciate your bike. 
After seeing how you use if for your work vehicle,  a lot of tradespeople would start trading in their box vans for BMWs for their service calls.

[Lonesome Dave]

Osnabrock is right, I would love to see that thing there.  If you remember, the first time we met at the Sturgis Rally about 2 years ago, out of thousands of bikes on Main street, I saw yours in all of its muddy glory.  I told you it was the prettiest bike there.  You said, "yea I just rode over here on the Galena trail."  Then you told me about DDSR   

[hellneau]

I will be in town and will be there on Sunday. Let me know if you want my KLR, wee-strom or R12GS to attend. Can bring any or all.

[Bogus Jim]

Another vote for Plumber Mike's bike. There is something funny about riding the Camp 5 trail on the way to the Sturgis rally. We should put up signs saying "free beer" at the 2012 Sturgis rally, see if we could funnel a few Harley riders down that trail. I kinda doubt it, most of them won't even touch gravel. Get dust on the chrome, and so on.

[plumber mike]

Wow! You sure know how to make a guy feel good

Truth be told....I'm actually looking to attend the M/C show to get ideas and maybe look for work, or talk to others that might do what I'm looking to do. Buying bikes, fixin' 'em, and selling them is how I'd like to make a living. Purpose built bikes at affordable prices. I'm tired of plumbing and love motorcycles. Many people make a good living in this industry. Plumbing has taken me from my passion,friends, family etc...I've missed family functions and rides with you guys because I'm a slave to my work. When I'm working on my bikes, I'm able to stay home with the fam, go for rides with you guys and enjoy life. It's about 3:30am and this is a decision I have not made lightly. LIFES TOO SHORT!!!and I won't forget how to plumb I clean carbs too! just not laundry.

Crazy? Yes. I've been told anyway

[Fletch]

Wow! You sure know how to make a guy feel good

Truth be told....I'm actually looking to attend the M/C show to get ideas and maybe look for work, or talk to others that might do what I'm looking to do. Buying bikes, fixin' 'em, and selling them is how I'd like to make a living. Purpose built bikes at affordable prices. I'm tired of plumbing and love motorcycles. Many people make a good living in this industry. Plumbing has taken me from my passion,friends, family etc...I've missed family functions and rides with you guys because I'm a slave to my work. When I'm working on my bikes, I'm able to stay home with the fam, go for rides with you guys and enjoy life. It's about 3:30am and this is a decision I have not made lightly. LIFES TOO SHORT!!!and I won't forget how to plumb I clean carbs too! just not laundry.

Crazy? Yes. I've been told anyway

I have a few friends in the business ( Yamaha dealer and a custom bike builder) we should get together and I can tell you what I (they) know.

[greatbuffalo]

Sounds like a goal to work for Mike. Rock On!!

[plumber mike]

Thanks again guys. Hope to see you all at the show.

[Sportfaller]

when should we gather for "planning beers"?

[plumber mike]

when should we gather for "planning beers"?

I'm on a new budget....planning water for me

Let me know.I'll bring the bimmer for the booth and also, I'm thinking of entering my $12 bobjob. What the heck? I would love to see how it hangs with all the chrome and metalflake.I may be too late to register.

[jacin theis]

My donation to Mike's new venture is to buy his beer when we meet. I keep thinking a small independent shop like Arrowhead in Moab would be cool. My wife keeps telling me i need to find something i enjoy for work, so i would love to see you do this. We also need to promote the hills riding. There a lot to offer here, that's actually more doable for folks than the Rockies.  "Plumber Mikes" sounds like a great shop name too. Think of the conversations it would start.

If you like a good read, check out 'Shop class as Soul craft" the author did exactly what you want, started a small shop and has never looked back.

[Fletch]

I think it could work out great. I'll pitch in on the beers too.. A man without a beer is a sad sight..

[Wacked]

Mike -

Do it now!  Each year that goes along makes it one year harder to transition!

Wacked

[Fletch]

" Plumber Mike's Adventure Bikes" it could be huge!!