Post-National Check-In and BS thread, 2K9 Edition

[DredheadV2.0]

Well, thanks Andrew!  I don't know who made it either, but it sure is nifty.  

Mine looks just like Twist's but for some reason says "bsd43" on it.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Well, thanks Andrew!  I don't know who made it either, but it sure is nifty.  

Mine looks just like Twist's but for some reason says "bsd43" on it.  

Bluepoof made it. She made 5-6 of them a year ago to hand out at the WCRM. I have one in my cupboard

They were hand-etched by her and Peter, so I'm afraid that "ordering one" might be a little difficult  

[Stray Cat]

 

We are in Santa Clara... just down the street from you.  
I have to get some new tires tomorrow, because the XX has totally fragged a set of Pilot Powers in  about 3K miles.
We are leaving on Tuesday going up the coast, with a planned arrival back at the shack on Thursday.
We managed to get in five national parks, with Yosemite done today.  

[REAPER]

Well, I got back Saturday afternoon. From reading the other reports, there must have been a SALE on chip & seal last week. I ran into about 5 miles of fresh chip & seal on one of the best parts of US 64 headed West out of Taos, NM Thursday.
My trip home was pretty uneventful, mostly just a grind after I got East of I-25.
 
I had a good time, met some great people that I hope to ride with again soon.
Oscar.45, I'll be back in the Gunnison area 1st week of August.
 
Ed, glad you didn’t get skinned up, and hope the insurance pays for new leathers and helmet as well as bike parts. It was good riding with ya again.
 
Ya’ll have a good ‘un now, and let me know if your in my neighborhood.
 
John
 

[Explorer]

Well, thanks Andrew!  I don't know who made it either, but it sure is nifty.  

Mine looks just like Twist's but for some reason says "bsd43" on it.  

I bought the glasses For all the mods and admin as well as for the good Doc. I was trying to find someone to do the Engraving. Carolyn and peter were graces enough to offer there time to do the Engraving.   This was just are way to say thank you all for doing such a great job, keeping are home sweet home up and running.

[Explorer]

Bluepoof made it. She made 5-6 of them a year ago to hand out at the WCRM. I have one in my cupboard

They were hand-etched by her and Peter, so I'm afraid that "ordering one" might be a little difficult  

It was last year and there was a total of 16 of them made.

[twist]

Bluepoof made it. She made 5-6 of them a year ago to hand out at the WCRM. I have one in my cupboard

They were hand-etched by her and Peter, so I'm afraid that "ordering one" might be a little difficult 

Hand-etched?  Damn.  THANKS CAROLYN!

[twist]

I bought the glasses For all the mods and admin as well as for the good Doc. I was trying to find someone to do the Engraving. Carolyn and peter were graces enough to offer there time to do the Engraving.   This was just are way to say thank you all for doing such a great job, keeping are home sweet home up and running.

Thank you!!

[XLR8]

We are in Santa Clara... just down the street from you.  
I have to get some new tires tomorrow, because the XX has totally fragged a set of Pilot Powers in  about 3K miles.
We are leaving on Tuesday going up the coast, with a planned arrival back at the shack on Thursday.
We managed to get in five national parks, with Yosemite done today.  

Sounds like a great ride. I hope there will be pictures.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

It was last year and there was a total of 16 of them made.

Thanks for the clarification  

[Stray Cat]

Sounds like a great ride. I hope there will be pictures.  

There will be lots of pictures. I haven't had time to do any ride reports or picture posting.
I'm going to pull the wheels off the bike this morning, and do some laundry while they are getting new round rubber things put on.

[maddjack]

Got Home safe last night,abet a flat along the way,but It was fixable so NBD. what a great trip,hit zero rain in 10 days on the road

[Scoop]

Home, will tell more tomorrow

What an adventure, the ride, the crashing (over and over), the lightening, the hail, the strangers with trucks .... and a lot more

Can't wait for the follow up.......
 

[mxvet57]

just got home. not with out another mishap.

sunday about half way through arches N.P. the bike completely turns off. nothing  every thing dead.
checked battery connection, main fuse all good. then checked ignition switch.

now i have a tendency to pack on the heavy side and bring things i think i may need. well i hapend to have my old ignition switch with me. so on the side of the road i pulled the tank off to get to the connectors and switch the switch.

WALLA the bike started.    put it back together and was back on the road. only down for around an hour. finished seeing the park.

unfortunately i didn't thing to get any pic's till i got the bike back together.

[Black Ice]

well i hapend to have my old ignition switch with me.

I thought I packed heavy!!  

[Andrew]

Wish I could take some credit, but I think Andrew brought the glass out to CO.  You don't have to wait until the 2013 National, the 2011 should be in Custer.

NOPE NOT ME

But it must have been someone who was at the 08 WCR

[Sandbag]

 

[mxvet57]

 

thats not going to buff out.

[Sandbag]

No that will not buff out broom stick size stick.  In the most remote part of the Ozarks.  LONG day but I made it home. 1 low side. 1 performance award. 1 flat tire. 1st national.  I think I have been hazed enough already!  4580 miles.  I was going for just over 5K but the flat changed my plans.

[JonS]

Blog and photos are up.

Part One

Part Two

 

A great report! My favorite line:

Back at the Gunnison Inn, I caught a brief snap of the illustrious VIVID1 and the bundle of energy that is Mostrogirl before they headed out on yet another ride. If you're surrounded by women who are tougher than you are...you might be an STn'er.