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First day of Spring and it was 20 deg. around here and windy
365 days ago it was 87

bluej58 wrote: First day of Spring and it was 20 deg. around here and windy
365 days ago it was 87

What's up with that anyway? lol

I dunno. I do know I wanna ride. I think that I am going to set the finishing strokes in motion and get the rest of the parts for my bike to finish this oh so long project that has been lurking on these archives for so long.

TomW wrote:

DaddyJama wrote: I'm a Lil behind. It's warming up. What's the route? Did I miss Wisconsin??

Were you away all winter that you would miss Wisconsin? I was here and I wish I had missed it. It's snowing again as I write this.

The flag is in west central Illinois. It's moving north soon, supposed to be around Chicago the weekend of April 13th. You're in the Fox Valley, correct? Oshkosh, Appleton, somewhere? Riding a KZ440 I believe?

I summarized the route for Link14 yesterday. Keep an eye open for updates. Glad you survived the cold.

Crap, I need another cup of coffee. I realized the route was in a PM, so here it is for all to see.

From Rainman in Quincy, IL to BlueJ58 in Marseilles, IL. BlueJ takes it into Chicago to Saxjones and another rider there, sorry I don't remember the name. I'll go into Chicago and pick it up and carry it into Wisconsin. There are several riders here. WendyS and DoubleDub in Madison, Daddy Jama in Oshkosh, I think Moneypit is up north (with a bent frame if memory serves) then into Minneapolis. A Minnesota rider goes west to clip the corners of the Dakotas and then the flag moves south into Iowa. There are 3 riders in IA, I think from Ottumwa all the way west to the Nebraska border. Then south into Kansas, Again multiple riders to cover that state. Then south west to New Mexico. That ends leg 3. Link 14 takes over from there to cover th4e really big Rocky Mountain states. I'll study the map some and come up with a detailed plan as I here from the individual riders.
Wake up every body! We're on the road again soon. *^$@#%^&( winter is almost gone and it's time to ride!

Good to hear!! I'm actually in Sheboygan now. North of millwuakee. The kz440 is still going!

While I'm glad things are getting moving, I'll have to admit its hard to get much enthusiasm while its snowing sideways outside and piling up.

This is how I feel about having to wait for spring

Sorry guys I made a deal with mother nature that she couldnt turn to riding weather til I had my frontend done, and well... i been a little slow in my endeavor. maybe early next month

ramtough_63 wrote: Sorry guys I made a deal with mother nature that she couldnt turn to riding weather til I had my frontend done, and well... i been a little slow in my endeavor. maybe early next month

Dangit boy, I need to get yours done quickly then, I think I only have the 1 rotor left to do and the fender mounts.

Les

LOL 1 brake and no fender for a minute doesnt scare me LOL

65 here. Put gas and a battery in the SR and she sprang to life on the third kick. Probably the only riding I'll get in for a while.

pretty much the same here as it was in dec on this weather map...country is different but this coast is chilly days still (for our coasts blood and gear)...the garden stores all have plants for sale and vegetable six pack starters are on display everywhere....but again...Ice on the car two days last week....soon enough it will be warm and then we will get this thing rolling smooth....do we now have one flag ride?
or a few in progress at this point?
has the map been updated ?
and does anyone have ,or, want to post a link to it here for updated new pinned riders,or new readers of this post?

trianglelaguna wrote: i just noticed ...if it was not for you guys back east and in the mid west we would all be warm and cozy...it is not nice here now and looking at this map I can see who to blame...at least close the door will ya....Ice on my car at the beach...really...

anyone know how to make a facebook page on this event where we can update and share pictures and stories....
I can try ,but I am not the sharpest internet guy?

www.facebook.com/groups/554154034617926/

please log in if you have facebook and join this group...I need help posting better maps and photos and links
Thanks
CRaig

ooopss...i made a second facebook relay page,as there already was one....what to do...we have our first pictures of the ride up(thanks snarky)...leave the new group up?

WendyS from Wisconsin started a Facebook page way back when, a long time ago in the beginning. I refuse to do Facebook, but that's just me. Go for it. Just don't ask me how. I have no idea.
BTW, the flag is in Quincy,IL and will be moving on or about April 13th.

thanks...

btw ...facebook can be set up to be an awesome platform to view and share motorcycle stuff with others around the world...and get updates from everything from cycle world to racing to wind tunnel, every cycle mag,dorna ,ama, gp's,...every aspect of motorsports has pages ...as far as posting pictures of my cat or someones new tattoo, what i made for dinner, howe great i am....etc...that facebook sucks...my FB is like a cycle forum at this point...before though...cant agree more

Well, I dunno if my bike will be done by the 13th, I ordered a new seat and the paint is getting done. Body set is waiting in body shop.
Now, I have a question. I am in need of a left sidecover that is not cracked like mine is and a tail fin that is not cracked or otherwise molested. I know this isn't the place to post it but I have a really nicely painted black ltd set that I could trade for someone's set that needs a paintjob. I just can't see letting it go to painter to get repainted at the expense of wasting a good paint set.

Can't you use the LTD stuff for now?

does anyone have a extra tire warmer