Bills Bike Barn Sept 4th.

[sodapop6620]

The date has been set as Sept. 4th.

http://www.billsbikebarn.com

Meet at noon at
May's Family Restaurant,
2295 W. Front street,
Berwick, Pa. 18603
(570) 752-2700
http://www.mays.com

then head over to Bill's

For the SEPA folks or anyone else we are meeting at the WAWA in Ephrata at 8:30am.

Both links are broken.

[SuperHans]

Yes

[Smoker]

Yup.

[ZZR Rob]

Sure

[JamminJere]

of course

[SuperHans]

Not next weekend though.

[sodapop6620]

How is everyone looking for the 28th?

[SuperHans]

That weekends not good for me either, I'm moving. You guys can come over and help me move instead of going to Bills. See you at 8am sharp. Bring pick up trucks instead of motorcycles.

[Rincewind]

I'll watch this thread.  Sounds like fun.  I have something on the 28th around noon.

[Smoker]

How 'bout Saturday the 4th?

[sodapop6620]

I have no issue with that but it is Labor Day weekend.

[ZZR Rob]

28th I'm out but the 4th

[SuperHans]

I like the 4th. Good choice.

[sodapop6620]

I just sent Bill an email to see if he is open on the 4th.  I will post his reply.

[Smoker]

Have you been watching PCN tours Chris?

[sodapop6620]

Were they on PCN Tours?  They said that they are opne on the 4th and have extended their hours till 7pm.

[Smoker]

Were they on PCN Tours?

Yeah, last night.

[sodapop6620]

So, how about we meet at May's on rte 11 at noon eat, then head over to Bill's?

damn cell phone

[Smoker]

So, how about we meet at May's on rte 11 at noon eat the head over to Bill's?

Eat the head?

[Smoker]

Do the Ephratarians wanna meet locally? I think a run up 645, Goldmine and 125 is in order.

[Rincewind]

Sodapop, could you edit your original post with the time and meet location.  

Smoker, that sounds tasty.  

[Smoker]

Smoker, that sounds tasty.  

Oh yeah, I'm delicious.

[sodapop6620]

Smoker, that sounds tasty.  

Oh yeah, I'm delicious.

I think you need to get a room

[SilverHound]

I'm in for the 4th  

[Rincewind]

I think you need to get a room

 

I am planning on making the 4th, thanks sodapop.

[Smoker]

I am planning on making the 4th, thanks sodapop.

Chris, I hope you don't mind if I set up a route for us. I'm thinking we can meet at the Ephrata Wawa at 8:30, then a (mostly) twisty route up to Berwick on the Goldmine-125 express, then a little 339, Hawk Mountain route home.

That is, if you guys don't mind following a fat pig FJR.

[JamminJere]

As much as I wanted to make this one, a Labor Day weekend Family(her side) picnic is gonna keep me from attending.. So to keep the peace, I must regress..

If I nixed the picnic and went with you guys.. I'm afraid her American Indian name ( Five Horses) would come back to haunt me... You know.. .Nag, Nag, Nag, Nag, Nag!

JJ

[Skee]

If Jerry's bowing out - and even if he's no - can I fill in?

Not that I could replace him, but I do have GPS    

I even like FJRs and I know where the meet-up spot is.

[Smoker]

This ain't my deal, but I don't think Chris will mind if you come Frank.

Jerry is the human GPS, you can't get lost with him around. Sorry you can't make it bud, seems like forever since we've ridden together.

[sodapop6620]

The more the merrier. I always thought if you have gas you are never lost.

JJ sorry you can't make it.

[ZZR Rob]

Sorry to see your out Jer, I'll see the rest of you guys at May's.  

[ZZR Rob]

Is the plan to grab a bite to eat before heading over to Bill's?

[sodapop6620]

I try not to miss a meal.

[sodapop6620]

Rte 339 has been chip sealed. I will post pic when I get home.

[sodapop6620]

Here is what rte 339 looks like today.

The picture was taken at Zion Grove, Pa.

[ZZR Rob]

Here is what rte 339 looks like today.

The picture was taken at Zion Grove, Pa.

Thanks for the report, that was on my route, now I may have to rethink.

[Skee]

Here is what rte 339 looks like today.

The picture was taken at Zion Grove, Pa.

That stretch was crappy to begin with; had to watch for ripples, heaves and driveway gravel.  Now it's consistent crappy.  That's progress; I suppose.

Might be OK by Spring, once the gravel washes off and the potholes get fixed.

I can't believe what a good mood I'm in today.  

Thanks for the update though - obviously - you made it through  

[sodapop6620]

I went about another mile up then came back and got off of that road!!

[Rincewind]

Chris, I hope you don't mind if I set up a route for us. I'm thinking we can meet at the Ephrata Wawa at 8:30, then a (mostly) twisty route up to Berwick on the Goldmine-125 express, then a little 339, Hawk Mountain route home.

That is, if you guys don't mind following a fat pig FJR.

8:30am, Wawa, Fat Pig.  Got it, see you then. 

[beamer04]

Alex,
      Can I join the Sat. ride with you guys?

Thanks
carl

[SilverHound]

I feel remiss now that maybe I was supposed to ask for an invite too instead of just saying I was coming. Hope it's ok. I need an excuse to try out my new GPS and would really like to finally meet a few fellow STNers from PA.

Oh yeah, I'll be riding my piggish FJR too so hopefully the parking lots will be big.  

[Smoker]

How much of 339 was ship sealed?

[Rincewind]

Alex,
      Can I join the Sat. ride with you guys?

Thanks
carl

Hi Carl, nice to hear from you.  That sounds fine to me, though Smoker is the one in charge for that ride.  

I look forward to meeting you, Silverhound.  

-Alex

[DosEquis00]

Hi Carl, nice to hear from you.  That sounds fine to me, though Smoker is the one in charge for that ride.  

I look forward to meeting you, Silverhound.  

-Alex

Don't buy into it Silverhound as Rincewind controls all in Pennsylvania.

[sodapop6620]

How much of 339 was ship sealed?

From Mahanoy City to Zion Grove, and it chips were getting more abundant the further north I went.  I went about a mile north of Zion Grove then turned around and took Ringtown rd and headed west and still ran into more chip-seal

[Rincewind]

Don't buy into it Silverhound as Rincewind controls all in Pennsylvania.

Someone forgot to take their meds today.    

[Smoker]

Please post if you're meeting at the Wawa in Ephrata so I know who to expect.

Smoker
Rincewind
Sodapop +2
Skee (you'll be there)
Beemer04
tthompsr

[Skee]

Please post if you're meeting at the Wawa in Ephrata so I know who to expect.

Smoker
Rincewind
Sodapop
Skee?
Beemer04

I'm in at this point for Ephrata - same meet-up spot as for Carlisle 2009 I hope, cause that's where I'm headed.
My company landed a major contract for XPRES delivery.  (Can we do it in half the time it takes expedited delivery?)
Hopefully not have to work this weekend.  Shh!  Right now I'm trying to figure out how to make it to ESTN.  
Cough, cough, I think I'm getting that icantcme virus.

We can always split into 2 groups.  I pretty much know the way.  I could take the slower group.

Who asks permission anyway?

[Smoker]

I'm in at this point for Ephrata - same meet-up spot as for Carlisle 2009 I hope, cause that's where I'm headed.

Yup.

[sodapop6620]

I will be there and bring 2 more riders.  I will be in the slow group.

I also sent Bills an email to see if there is a place we can store our riding gear and to see if cameras are ok.

[ZZR Rob]

I will be there and bring 2 more riders.  I will be in the slow group.

I also sent Bills an email to see if there is a place we can store our riding gear and to see if cameras are ok.

Thanks, I was hoping to get some pics.

[Rincewind]

You can take pics there.  

I'm looking forward to the ride.  

[tthompsr]

Hey Guy's got room for one more?
Sat. is looking like a good day for a ride,
And to be able to check out a nice collection would top the day off!

[Rincewind]

Hey Guy's got room for one more?

Room for one more?  Yeah I think you can ride bitch with Smoker.  

See you then.

[Smoker]

Room for one more?  Yeah I think you can ride bitch with Smoker.  

That would be violating my "no more nuts than wheels" policy. Sorry dude.

See you Saturday Thompson.

[tthompsr]

Room for one more?  Yeah I think you can ride bitch with Smoker.  

See you then.

Well not riding bitch, but I'll be riding a big fat pig C-14.
See you guys tomorrow morn.

[Skee]

That would be violating my "no more nuts than wheels" policy.

Can I quote you on that?

Wait!  Who asks permission anyways?

I will quote you on that!  

[JamminJere]

Have a great ride guys...enjoy the nice weather

JJ

[Skee]

We'll miss ya Jerry.  I think I'm gonna use your cut-off to miss the north half of 339 on the way back, and just loop around on 924/54 to cut out the lower half and then pick up 1011 & New Phila Rd to Hawk Mt.  Unless I decide to take 42 back to 183 & head south on 419 to 897 from there.  

I'll get home somehow - Be easier to find my way if you were leading   Sure you don't want to come along?  

Have fun at the outing

[JamminJere]

I'll get home somehow - Be easier to find my way if you were leading   Sure you don't want to come along?  

Have fun at the outing

UGH... Sure.. pour gas in my cut...   Hell yeah I wanna go!

Got to be the peacekeeper tomorrow..

I'll be there in spirit

JJ

[ZZR Rob]

Thanks Jer, well catch ya on the next one.

[Skee]

UGH... Sure.. pour gas in my cut...   Hell yeah I wanna go!

Got to be the peacekeeper tomorrow..

I'll be there in spirit

JJ

Heck, What are friends for?  I can empathize; miss my share of weekends.  Wee hasn't been out of the garage since Carlisle.  

Have a few  Catch you on the next one.

[Smoker]

Great day, guys. Had a good time with ya'll, great group of riders. It was a pleasure spending the day with some talented riders on some nice twisty roads. I forgot to bring my camera, so no pics from me. Bills Bike Barn didn't disappoint, there was some pretty cool stuff there. I'm sure the rest of the group got some good pics.

[SilverHound]

Yup, great finally getting to meet you all. Bill's Bike Barn was indeed an interesting place but I also enjoyed seeing everyone elses bikes and checking out their gear too.

Maybe I'll actually get to ride farther than a mile with some of you someday.  

[Rincewind]

We had a great ride, and Bill's was pretty fascinating.  Nice meeting some more STN'ers, and the ride thru the mountains was bitching.  

[Rincewind]

[Rincewind]

Harley snow mobile and sled trailer

[Rincewind]

[Rincewind]

[Rincewind]

[Rincewind]

Harley "KLR"

[sodapop6620]

Rincewind did we go to the same place?  I think I must have misses half of the museum

[sodapop6620]

It was really nice to meet everyone.  I believe that I have a correct list but am not sure

Rincewind
smoker
bmw04
tthompson
zzrob
conpilot1 (aka psycho)
skee
silverhound
me
doug and his riding buddies

[sodapop6620]

I am more of a car guy.  So, here are a couple of pics.

[Skee]

It was great to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones.

Got home in time to change the oil, lube the chain, get ready for next week.

Had a nice surprise on the way home - PennDOT paved Golden Key Road (863).  
It was oiled & chipped in the spring & was just a mess.  I had been avoiding it.
Now it is smooth and clean; a pleasure to ride again.

Only took one photo worth posting.  Caption this...

[SilverHound]

Rincewind did we go to the same place?  I think I must have misses half of the museum

Perhaps you should stop filling your hydration pack with Vodka.  

[JamminJere]

Looks like a good time was had by all.... GREAT PICS ALEX and POP!

Sorry I missed out.

Frank thanks for the heads up on new surface on 863!!!  All the way to 143?

JJ

[sodapop6620]

Smoker, Thanks for the route and taking the lead with the more fast group.

[Smoker]

Smoker, Thanks for the route and taking the lead with the more fast group.

Ha, I like that. The "more fast" group. Yet somehow you got in front of us on the way home.  





You're welcome, thanks for putting this together.

JJ, we missed you man.

[ZZR Rob]

Great seeing the usual suspects, you know who you are and nice to meet some new faces. Thanks for starting this thread Sodapop, Bill's was a neat place, weather was great for riding.  

[Skee]

Looks like a good time was had by all.... GREAT PICS ALEX and POP!

Sorry I missed out.

Frank thanks for the heads up on new surface on 863!!!  All the way to 143?

JJ

New surface on 863 from 222 to Red Road (the cut-over to 737).  Don't know how much further north it goes.
I was coming from Hawk Mt - not paying attention to where I was - then suddenly it's like Aw Sh!t, I'm turning onto Golden Key; then it's like Holy Sh!t, I'm on Golden Key!

Yo Jerry - maybe if an open weekend comes up later in October, you, me, Jeets, Silverhound, + whomever can do a rerun up Golden Key, over Hawk Mt, over 895, up 125.  Except 895 is kinda crappy now, they did one of those half-lane paving jobs on it.  It's still very ridable, but you really have to maintain lane discipline.  Maybe we can head up Philadelphia road & 339, after they resurface it.  Yeah, now I am dreaming...

[Smoker]

 Caption this...

Why, oh why didn't I buy Smokers Tiger?

[JamminJere]

New surface on 863 from 222 to Red Road (the cut-over to 737).  Don't know how much further north it goes.
I was coming from Hawk Mt - not paying attention to where I was - then suddenly it's like Aw Sh!t, I'm turning onto Golden Key; then it's like Holy Sh!t, I'm on Golden Key!

Yo Jerry - maybe if an open weekend comes up later in October, you, me, Jeets, Silverhound, + whomever can do a rerun up Golden Key, over Hawk Mt, over 895, up 125.  Except 895 is kinda crappy now, they did one of those half-lane paving jobs on it.  It's still very ridable, but you really have to maintain lane discipline.  Maybe we can head up Philadelphia road & 339, after they resurface it.  Yeah, now I am dreaming...

I was on 863 today after leaving Greg's house to check it out..  From old 22 to Kistler Valley Road its all new surface.. Man coming down that one downhill S almost feels like Laguna Seca..

Sounds like a good ride to do in October... Wadda ya mean lane discipline?..    Thats my middle name!    Lets talk about it at ESTN

JJ

[tthompsr]

Sodapop and Smoker, thanks for setting up this ride, I had a great time riding with a great group of riders!

[beamer04]

Had a great time on Sat. My thanks to everyone

carl
 

[ConPilot1]

Nice to meet some of you guys finally.  

[Cablebandit]

Nice to meet some of you guys finally.  

But just some of you.  

[ConPilot1]

Nice to meet some of you guys finally.  

But just some of you.  

I was talking to the Dog.  

Seriously, everybody was nice.  

Silverhound prolly had to wipe some of my drool off that black beauty of an FJR. gorgeous bike man.  

[sodapop6620]

See I knew he was not normal. Likeing an fjr over a ZRX???  What the hell?

[SilverHound]

Silverhound prolly had to wipe some of my drool off that black beauty of an FJR. gorgeous bike man.  

Hey...Thanks Con! I enjoyed meeting you and everyone else too and I'm usually a loner. I've found that when a group that size gets together there is usually one person that's an a-hole...but everone was cool...which of course could also mean that I was the a-hole of the group.   Crap!

You're welcome to come and play with my dog anytime...
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