Made it home from Nat's.

[Ears]

Okay, I logged in as me...
We are now home, Blu is in the garage.  

Guess what?  Just for grins, we try the unused key that was here at the house and the bitch turned on and fired up!   Radman had suggested to blast the ignition switch with brake cleaner to see if that would clean up the contacts. At the time, it didn't seem to help.

Well... obviously it had to sit and think about it. Still gots to jiggle the key a bit or turn the key 'just so' for it to turn on, so it's still sick and still going to the shop.
They are coming for it on Monday.

Thanks for all the suggestions and well wishes!!

Vicki

[Grnarrowe]

The "Issue" Vicki eludes to is the U-Haul had wooden 1x2 slats to secure the bike to. We had ridden 2 up to Rapid City, 200 miles, on my bike. We got to Rapid City early had lunch, then pick up some heavy duty tie downs for both bikes and then picked up the truck, this is when I see the wooden slats. We then load my bike into the truck and secure it as best we can, as we leave I clipped the curb, when we stopped for gas we open up the back and my bike is lying on it's left side. The wooden slats had broke when I bounced over the curb. Had a minor gas spill in the back as well. We got it back upright, then turned it sideways up against the front wall. No damage to the plastic but the left hand mirror bracket may be effed up and some minor scratches on the left side engine cover. No big deal other than the mirror. Well I guess I'll get the FZ1 mirrors now so I can see whats behind me instead of my elbows.

As Vicki stated we spent 15.5 hours DRIVING home in a rented truck. Oh, and it never rained on us on the way home but we did have A/C. BAH!!!

I'll post pics later. Thanks to all for your help.

At least we had fun up until Thursday afternoon. Great to meet everyone and hope to see you all again soon.

Pete

[Stray Cat]

I'm home. Merrily is home. We rolled in tonight. Pete/Vicki, sorry to hear that you had troubles. Glad that you did make it back though.
The bike is a filthy, muddy, dead bug ridden mess. But It's all in one piece!

BTW Chilli is chillin' here with me! He had a great trip back and I've got some pictures that I'll post later.

[Bunbun]

Dove and myself made it home this evening.  Many thanks to Carl -- Dove is still raving about the Busa!  

Had a fantastic time at the meet - as always.  Will see all you fruitcakes in Eureka Springs

Bun

[stromgal]

I'm home as well, 10,000-some miles and 35 days after departure. It was great to see some new faces, as well as the regulars, at this year's National. Can't believe it's my fourth!  

Glad you Illinoians made it home despite the problems. Hopefully it's an easy fix with the ignition.

Now I actually have to put together a ride report.......  

bj

[fungirl]

10,000 miles and 35 days???!!!!  You're pullin my leg!!! If not, YOU ROCK BJ!!!!   Yous my hero!!!   Looking forward to reading your ride report

[Scoop]

Hi All
Marita and I are back safe and sound.  We pulled in last nite along with Basket and Shannon and Raisedbywolves.  Gary stayed in Fort Frances to do some business.
We blasted from Custer to Fargo ND on Friday, with a detour to see Devil's Tower.  The trip made our butts sore, but there was a hot tub in the hotel!
Had a great trip, all in all.  Did manage to tip my Strom over in the middle of the road in Fort Frances, whilst attempting to pull a u-turn.  Had to happen sometime I guess.  No damage, other than to a fragile ego!
It was nice to see everyone.  Too bad it was so short, didn't get to meet a few.
I guess it will have to wait until Eureka Springs!

[Stargzrgrl]

MacGyver and I are back in Illinois.  

My left arm is still not happy with what I put it through for the first 700 miles of the trip and wants to fall off.  The tank bag will now be regulated to tail bag duty after a few alterations are made.  

Was nice to see everyone from the past meets and meet some more new "Sport Touring Nutters."  

[Stargzrgrl]

Oh yeh, I can now say that I've been to Sturgis.  

[miles]

Oh yeh, I can now say that I've been to Sturgis.  

I don't think it really, truly counts unless you trailer there.

[katzke]

The "Issue" Vicki eludes to is the U-Haul had wooden 1x2 slats to secure the bike to. We had ridden 2 up to Rapid City, 200 miles, on my bike. We got to Rapid City early had lunch, then pick up some heavy duty tie downs for both bikes and then picked up the truck, this is when I see the wooden slats. We then load my bike into the truck and secure it as best we can, as we leave I clipped the curb, when we stopped for gas we open up the back and my bike is lying on it's left side. The wooden slats had broke when I bounced over the curb. Had a minor gas spill in the back as well. We got it back upright, then turned it sideways up against the front wall. No damage to the plastic but the left hand mirror bracket may be effed up and some minor scratches on the left side engine cover. No big deal other than the mirror. Well I guess I'll get the FZ1 mirrors now so I can see whats behind me instead of my elbows.

As Vicki stated we spent 15.5 hours DRIVING home in a rented truck. Oh, and it never rained on us on the way home but we did have A/C. BAH!!!

I'll post pics later. Thanks to all for your help.

At least we had fun up until Thursday afternoon. Great to meet everyone and hope to see you all again soon.

Pete

Hey, you got the true sturgis experience on the way back!  

[Scoop]

MacGyver and I are back in Illinois.  

My left arm is still not happy with what I put it through for the first 700 miles of the trip and wants to fall off.  The tank bag will now be regulated to tail bag duty after a few alterations are made.  

Was nice to see everyone from the past meets and meet some more new "Sport Touring Nutters."  

How was Garry's massage parlour?  We saw you parked there when we pulled out of town.  It was good to get a chance to talk to MacGyver in the bakery before you guys headed out.  See ya next year, I guess.  Take care of that wing.
Bill

[mtrider16]

I'm home, after trippin' to Sandpoint ID via Yellowstone Park.  Thanks for the great time.

David

[Stargzrgrl]

How was Garry's massage parlour?  We saw you parked there when we pulled out of town.  It was good to get a chance to talk to MacGyver in the bakery before you guys headed out.  See ya next year, I guess.  Take care of that wing.
Bill

OMFG!  The massage therapist in town was by far one of the best I've ever been to.  She was extremely knowledgeable AND affordable ($47 for just an hour!!!) She did miracles to my entire left arm, neck and back.  I don't think I would have made it home at all without having gone to her.  

Thank you Garry for telling me to go to her!  

Ya know, you folks up in the Great White North could always come on down for the Region 4 Meet during the Labor Day weekend ya know, eh?  

Was great to see you and the rest of the Thunder Bay contingent again and to finally meet Marita.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

[Baz]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

Yippie!!! Pink Poof returns!

[WarER4X]

We all got back home, safe and sound, on Saturday afternoon.  Totalled 3209 miles for the week.  This was my girlfriend's first motorcycle trip and she loved it.  She said it was the best vacation she's ever had!  I just want to say that (even though she probably won't see this) I am so proud of her for taking a big chance and really stepping out of her comfort zone to go on this trip.  I'm ecstatic that she had such a good time.  She's excited about the prospect of another m/c trip... where ever that may be.  What a woman!  

-SR-

[Req]

Rolled in last night and forgot to post.  Tons of miles, the Strom held up like a champ and won adoration from all who saw it.  Seriously.  The border guard crossing back into Canada held up a bunch of cars behind me while we talked about Stroms, since he's trying to decide between the 650 and the 1000 for his next bike.  

A gig and a half of pictures to edit tonight...

Anyway, great to meet you all, and as always a pleasure to ride in the dirt/mud with Dante.  And on the roads too, I guess.  

[SuperHans]

Finally made it home today at 3pm. The wife and I had a great time seeing some old friends and making some new ones.

[Stray Cat]

I just rolled in as well, after a slight (intended) detour on the way home with Req. Lots of great sights and road, both there and back.



And as always, it was great to see/meet you guys!  

Yeah, we were wondering were you two went after you caught us on 212 in MT. Glad you made it back okay.