Anybody going to Hell this Saturday(10/18)?

[Stripes]

Hell, Michigan that is! TheRedOnes & a buddy of his on a new Thruxton are riding out to my place to ride some nice twisties around here and make our way to the Waterloo area then into Hell for some grub and to kick lies and tell tires... We'll probably arrive at the Dam Site Inn around 5-ish. Good food and good looking waitstaff(usually). Anyone interested?

Cheers

[mnb]

No, but I probably will someday....  

[Stripes]

At least it will take you awhile to get there!

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

No, but I probably will someday....  

I keep thinking the same thing.  

[Loki]

Let me see what the Boss says, maybe if I can I will get there. I haven't been there is a while.

[Bmwgsrider94]

Hell, Michigan that is! TheRedOnes & a buddy of his on a new Thruxton are riding out to my place to ride some nice twisties around here and make our way to the Waterloo area then into Hell for some grub and to kick lies and tell tires... We'll probably arrive at the Dam Site Inn around 5-ish. Good food and good looking waitstaff(usually). Anyone interested?

Cheers

Where in the hell is Hell Michigan  . Guess I have been locked up at work to much.

[CLAY]

That sounds great- we just have too much going on this weekend though- too late too far.  Thank for the invite- it's great to see it on the Michigan side!  

[Loki]

Hell is about 30 minutes north west of Ann Arbor. Nice roads, good food. and the staff is actually cute.

You can be the mayor for $50. too.

[Stripes]

Hell is about 30 minutes north west of Ann Arbor. Nice roads, good food. and the staff is actually cute.

You can be the mayor for $50. too.

If you want to meet up w/ us in Michigan Center(suburb of Jackson) and ride some sweet roads you've probably never ridden before let me know and I will PM you the coordinates or directions & phone #. We should be leaving my place around 3. There is a gas station a stones throw from my house and I have a route to get to Hell with minimal straight roads that have decent scenery.

Cheers

[Loki]

I think a ride might be set up for next Spring,,, Hell to Paradise...with a possible moment in Climax?  

any thoughts?

[twotrackhero]

The only road in and out off Hell has some nice bends to it, I went thru there a few weeks ago and had lunch (jalapeno Burger  ) and had to be cautious because there was some road delamination in a few of those corners i wasn't expecting. But over all it is a nice ride with some great riding in the area. (say hi to the pirates for me )

[CLAY]

I think a ride might be set up for next Spring,,, Hell to Paradise...with a possible moment in Climax?  

any thoughts?

I'd be interested.

[wibornz]

I might make the trip to Hell this weekend.  So about 5 huh.  If I am there, look for a C-14 with skull red handgrips.  I will be the big feller.  If its not to cold, maybe the wife will be along on the Bandit.



I would be up for a ride from hell to climax to paradise.  Have rode to all of them before.  Dexter Trail from Mason to Pickney/almost Hell is a great road.  I have had the jalapeno Burger  in Hell, heck took my oldest son and one of my best friends to Hell.  

Back to the Hell/Climax/Paradise ride......Well lets set it up.  or a group of Michigan riders to the dragon.....Blueridge.....SkyLine Drive....ETC....

I am up for it.

[D-Mac]

Hell yeah! I should be able to make the Hell meet-up on Saturday. I'll be riding a red FZ6 with a Givi topcase. 5pm at the Inn?

I'm usually up for longer rides too. Right now I'm starting to organize a late-Spring ride around Lake Michigan (Memorial Day weekend is a leading candidate right now - I'm working on this over on the FZ6 forum). Once we get some details locked down I'll start a thread here too. The plan is to start in Lansing, take the ferry across Lake Michigan at Ludington, and hug the Lake around the UP and back down to Ludington (picking up bikes along the route and making a few side-trips).

Cheers,

[Ghost Dog]

I'm going to the other one. But not this Saturday.

[Stripes]

5pm at the Inn?

Somewhere around that time, could be earlier though, it just depends on what time TheRedOnesAreFaster & Dan get to my place...

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers

[Stripes]

If you want to meet up w/ us in Michigan Center(suburb of Jackson) and ride some sweet roads you've probably never ridden before let me know and I will PM you the coordinates or directions & phone #. We should be leaving my place around 3. There is a gas station a stones throw from my house and I have a route to get to Hell with minimal straight roads that have decent scenery.

Cheers

[D-Mac]

If you want to meet up w/ us in Michigan Center(suburb of Jackson) and ride some sweet roads you've probably never ridden before let me know and I will PM you the coordinates or directions & phone #. We should be leaving my place around 3. There is a gas station a stones throw from my house and I have a route to get to Hell with minimal straight roads that have decent scenery.

Cheers

....if that's an open invitation I think I could be in Michigan Center by 3. I live just down the road in Albion. I've ridden a few roads in that area, but haven't been to Hell or back.

[mxvet57]

Hell yeah! I should be able to make the Hell meet-up on Saturday. I'll be riding a red FZ6 with a Givi topcase. 5pm at the Inn?

I'm usually up for longer rides too. Right now I'm starting to organize a late-Spring ride around Lake Michigan (Memorial Day weekend is a leading candidate right now - I'm working on this over on the FZ6 forum). Once we get some details locked down I'll start a thread here too. The plan is to start in Lansing, take the ferry across Lake Michigan at Ludington, and hug the Lake around the UP and back down to Ludington (picking up bikes along the route and making a few side-trips).

Cheers,

here's some info for you. http://www.aroundthelakes.net/atl2008/index.htm
i have done this trip the past 5 years.

just a few picks from this year.

[D-Mac]

here's some info for you. http://www.aroundthelakes.net/atl2008/index.htm
i have done this trip the past 5 years.

just a few picks from this year.

Wow!! Thanks for the great post. I didn't know about this ride. I think I might try to do it instead of trying to organizing something else (why reinvent the wheel?). It'll come down to getting enough time free. Last year, I did a group Lake Erie ride and it was fantastic.

[Stripes]

We are going to set the for sure plans tonight, so I will be able to post actual leaving time and a better guesstimate time of arrival at the Dam Site Inn.

Cheers

[wibornz]

Well let me know.  A bud of mine and me are going to hell.  Leaving Lansing about 3 pm.  So look for the C-14 and a 900 vulcan.  If the wife goes with us, she will be on a bandit S with givi bags.

[Stripes]

Alright, we will be leaving Michigan Center @ 2:30 p.m. so we should be at the Dam Site Inn around 4:00 p.m., 4:30 at the latest. Ride safe.

Cheers

[D-Mac]

Sounds good. I'll be at the Dam Site Inn around 4ish (red Yamaha FZ6 likely with a Givi topcase).

[Loki]

Sounds good. I'll be at the Dam Site Inn around 4ish (red Yamaha FZ6 likely with a Givi topcase).

Hey D.  Which direction are you coming in from?  I live north of Hell.....

[Loki]

Hey All

Here are some of the photos from the Hell meet today, I believe D Mac will have more.

Of course suffering from CRS   I will not remember all of your names...so fill in the blanks.

Stripes  this was a good idea.

Thanks

[TheRedOnesAreFaster]

First, my apologies to Pollux and Wibornz- I thought you guys were ready to go when I saw the big Connie fired up.  We waited down on Unadilla road for a couple of minutes after Stripes told me what a dumbass I was for taking off.

So kick me in the jimmies next time you see me.  I really didn't mean to leave without you guys.

It was nice to meet you all.

Nice pics.

[Loki]

First, my apologies to Pollux and Wibornz- I thought you guys were ready to go when I saw the big Connie fired up.  We waited down on Unadilla road for a couple of minutes after Stripes told me what a dumbass I was for taking off.

So kick me in the jimmies next time you see me.  I really didn't mean to leave without you guys.

It was nice to meet you all.

Nice pics.

Its all good....when getting out of there my back tire was as squirrrrrrrrlllllley as hell, the dust in the parking lot was crazy.

[Stripes]

It was nice meeting all of you today, great afternoon for a ride. I'd definitley be interested in a ride to Paradise/Hell/Wherever in the Spring. I hope D-Mac made it back w/ no problems, and I apologize to him for my squidly riding style on the way to the Marathon station, those are just too good of roads to be stuck behind cages! Thanks for posting those pics Pollux, next time I won't forget my camera! And wibornz, the Connie is awesome and I can't wait for spring to participate in the MI Photo Tag, who knows, there's still time yet this year. Thanks again everyone for going to Hell with me! You too Jeff!

Cheers

[CLAY]

So fellow Michigan inquiring minds want to know- who is who in the pictures?  I'm still bummed it didn't work for me...

[Loki]

Hey All

Here are some of the photos from the Hell meet today, I believe D Mac will have more.

Of course suffering from CRS   I will not remember all of your names...so fill in the blanks.

Stripes  this was a good idea.

Thanks

lets see if I can remember.....

Left to Right..

Wibornz, he has a very nice Concours

Wibornz "Most Cooliest Father in Law" whos name eludes me at the moment  sorry...he has a sweet C90..

The best looking of the group, that would be me....lol with my Bird

Stripes, with the glass in his hand....possible drinking issue....i think it was coke.  Triumph ST

next in the kahkis is "TheRedOnes are faster", he is funny....reallly, also a Triumph ST(can you guess the color?)

I cannot remember the name of Redones buddy, sorry bout that, I believe he was on a Boulevard

and on the far left is D-Mac sharp FZ6.

the guy taking the pic is Jeff, his Huxton was the point of many droolls and comments from all.

hope this helps.

Now I have a headache, thinking sucks...

[Mr.Awesome]

Damn....... Have been in Grand Rapids the last few days for a training class. Never saw this post till this morning. Would have came out my self if I had.    May be next time.  

[wibornz]

I am in red, the cool fater-in law is in yellow, and my bud Geoff is whereing chapps.

[wibornz]

And hey had a great time. It is always fun getting together with fellow riders.  Love kicking lies and telling tires.  I even to a look at everyones chick strips to make sure they were worthy of being a sport tourer.  And you all passed... just had to make sure that there was no possers. hehehehehehe.

Great time at dinner and you all were a blast to talk with.  We will have to set up a group ride somewhere.  

[Stripes]

Damn....... Have been in Grand Rapids the last few days for a training class. Never saw this post till this morning. Would have came out my self if I had.    May be next time.  

I was kind of surprised that you didn't post earlier... Hopefully we'll do this again and catch you then!

Cheers

[D-Mac]

Still looking for my camera cord....I should have my pics up tomorrow.

Great ride on the way back! I've got some work to do if I'm gonna keep with with you guys though. I felt like a total noob...falling back through a turn, gunning it to catch up, and then carrying too much speed and over-braking into the next turn. I learned a lot just watching you guys handle the road and by the time we hit the end I think I was doing better. It's one thing to know what to do and clearly another to execute consistently.

I gotta do a track day next year....

[pops66]

This is my first attempt at posting. Hope it goes well. I had a great time in hell. The burger was excellent, the staff was very easy to look at, the ride was out of sight, and the guys I met were right on. In the pix I am called the too cool father in law. I have been riding off and on for about 52 years and I was reborn again the Saturday before. I bought my C-90T and a week and about 400 miles later I made the run. For all the guys I met, I am looking forward to the next run. also looking for phototag possibilities.

[D-Mac]

Ok. Here are a few pics.....

First, my 'old school' GPS.


Gotta include a pic of my FZ6. I love this bike.


Here's the FZ6 cockpit.


I'd better throw in a couple of pics of my FIRST Yamaha. She gets jealous of the FZ6.....



A group photo in Hell. Just don't ask me who everyone is! God you guys are ugly.....


Nice C-14. I'd love one of these for long rides.


Blackbird that needs a bath. Sweeeeeet bike. Maybe a '99? (I don't think they had FI before then and it clearly says EFI on the side....correct me if I'm wrong here).


Thruxton. I chased this bike back to I-94. Sex on wheels IMO.


Thanks for the great time!

[BubbaDenkins]

It was nice meeting all of you today, great afternoon for a ride. I'd definitley be interested in a ride to Paradise/Hell/Wherever in the Spring. I hope D-Mac made it back w/ no problems, and I apologize to him for my squidly riding style on the way to the Marathon station, those are just too good of roads to be stuck behind cages! Thanks for posting those pics Pollux, next time I won't forget my camera! And wibornz, the Connie is awesome and I can't wait for spring to participate in the MI Photo Tag, who knows, there's still time yet this year. Thanks again everyone for going to Hell with me! You too Jeff!

Cheers

Whatever. Just embrace your inner squidiness. We all know about it, so you can stop pretending...



 

[Stripes]

Whatever. Just embrace your inner squidiness. We all know about it, so you can stop pretending...



 

   

[Loki]

Thanks for the compliments on the Bird, it is an 03, and it had a nice sudzie(sp) bath on Sunday with its rubber duckie....ahh it does shine nicely..