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[RJ749]

Well I hit the airport in the morning at 6am and off to Salt Lake to grab the SEUC.

Got a trailer ride with some guys doing the Saints to Sinners ride and it was the only way I could get time to make the CC ride.

Plan to make a short ride to Saratoga once I get the bike in the early afternoon and then into CC on Monday.  Hoping to make Rabbit Ears pass into Steamboat on the way down but will have to see if there is time to go that way.  I am told it is a beautiful drop into the valley coming off the pass.

[JCZ]

That's an incredable ride!  I went through there  last year.

[WaSEEG]

Pam and I did Rabbit ears Pass a couple of years ago on the way home from the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It was in early Sept and it was a great ride.  We overnighted in Steamboat Springs and it was in the 30's when we left the following morning.

Dan

[RJ749]

We're here, met Canuck Kerry with wife Sue and Geezerglide Leo in Rock Springs at the HD store.  BBQ there and the folks were great.

Went on to Saratoga and spent the night at the Wolf Hotel.

The ride south was awesome' missed some of the plan as we worked our way toward Clearview Shields for Leo's  new shield for his roadglide' turned out it will be done Wed.

South on CO67 was a great ride.  Weather is in the 90's and so have we been sometimes. Made really good time getting here.

Got to CC around four and spent the day watching everyone arrive.

The Double Eagle is very nice with covered parking and full of Screamin Eagles.

Met lots, Seultro, AK, Big Al, MrMagoo and wife and many more.....woohoo we ride in 3 hours.

[110tHunDer]

Thanks for the update, Rjob.  We haven't heard from anyone for awhile.  Some pics would be cool if you can manage it.

Take care and ride safe!

[Fired00d]

Is anybody else here getting the feeling that all the kids in your neighborhood have gone off to summer camp and your stuck at home all alone.

As Brian said some pictures sure would be nice for us kids stuck at home and not enjoying summer camp (CVO Western Gathering '06) with you.

BTW - I noticed the host hotel has a street cam and I've been checking periodically to see if I see the invasion of the "CVO's". [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[DEAN_NELSON]

The street cam is neat!

They need to find it, park all the bikes at a time we all know about and we can see all of them.

Dean

[Midnight Rider]

Dood....definitely getting that feeling, bro....we'll just have to make sure that next year, we're there!!!  Of course, those who don't go to MV will feel the same way in October  

Hopefully, somebody had room for their laptop and can let us know what a great time they're all having, post some pics, then we can really turn green with envy   [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

I know they're all having a blast in the mountains, and I hope everyone enjoys the sights and sounds of Colorado, and most of all, everybody is safe and sound. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Have a cold one for me, guys and girls!!   [smiley=drink.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]

[TheVgirl]

The street cam is neat!

They need to find it, park all the bikes at a time we all know about and we can see all of them.

Dean

Hey, that would be cool!!!   Rome has a live street-cam and I never thought of that.  I might have to set up my recorder and go zip down Broad Street a few times!!!  Where's the cam at?  I'll call JC and tell him about it!!!   Live Broadcast of CVO's...what an idea!

[Fired00d]

Hey, that would be cool!!!   Rome has a live street-cam and I never thought of that.  I might have to set up my recorder and go zip down Broad Street a few times!!!  Where's the cam at?  I'll call JC and tell him about it!!!   Live Broadcast of CVO's...what an idea!

From Cripple Creek Cam Webpage......

The Cripple Creek Cam™ World Wide Web Page is mounted on the roof of the Double Eagle, Hotel & Casino located in Cripple Creek, Colorado.  From the Double Eagle, Hotel & Casino, the camera view is down Bennett Avenue.  

  The video camera for the Cripple Creek Cam™  Web Page runs 24 hours a day, and the image is updated approximately once a minute with the weather updated every five minutes.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Schools out here for sure.

Great idea for a street cam shot.

Sorry on the pics working from my phone, promise you will get lots of pics and of great scenary with lots of SE bikes.

First stop for gas today brought out the Chief of police, his Capt and the only motor officer on his HD Police Cruiser...yes d00d we got pics.

Royal Gorge and Skyline were on the route and many of us crossed the bridge.

The group rode well together and the ride was great with most electing the long ride.

Mountain ride tomorrow, Breckenridge is in tomorrowa schedule.  Pikes Peak on Thursday individual rides.

We got  oue first half CVO ride pins, thanks to Don-Twolane.

Big thanks to the guys that set the routes and stops...Seultra and Bret et al.

More tomorrow and I'll see if SanJoseduke can help me post pics as he brought a lap top.  He and his wife are on a five week ride.

Unfortunately he had a mefhanical problem.  NOW ON STD Ultra maxed out at 58 mph uphill into the wind on way from dlr to CC today, hope to now prognosis on repair tomorrow.

Oh, wish you were here!

(left to right Naitram, officer, rjob)

[RJ749]

Another great day on Wed.  We headed out at 7:30 to get gas and hear about the ride.

Most of us went long again and other than a short rain shower all went well.

We headed to Breckenridge up north, we rode over Loveland Pass 11,200 ft.  then down to Breckenridge for fuel and a break.  The Red Bull Mini Cooper showed up with samples for all.

Then it was onto a park near the entrance to Mt Evans.  It is the highest paved road in the US.  14,250 ft and many of us made the ride.  Bret ans Nikki had 6ft subs there delivered by Nikki's daughter.

After lunch we headed out and with some confusion we ended up in a couple groups.  One rode the planned route and another made awrong turn which added 50 miles of mostly interstate travel.  In the end everyone met up near CC on the road and headed in.  Pizza was the order of the day for dinner.

Thurs. will be on our own with some doing Pikes Peak.  Weather is suspect but an adventure for those who go.  I am heading north to get back to Park City by noon Friday.

If you are looking for some pix, Naitram told me he posted his in the gallery last night.

It has been great to meet everyone here, oh, SanJosedukes motor may be back in his bike today and with the rain and runs back and forth to Pikes Peak HD, he traded the Ultra loaner for a cage.  After he gets the SEUC back he is headed north with Canuck into Canada.

Group gets daily ride info at morning fueling.

[RJ749]

Here is a shot of the group stop at Loveland pass

[RJ749]

Three Blk/Crimson "milk duds" below Mt. Evans with AK's beauty and AK in background in the official jacket.

[RJ749]

Grover and Mrs. on top of the world at Mt. Evans

[RJ749]

At home in the clouds on top of Mt Evans

[RJ749]

Me on the way down below the summit.

[RJ749]

Thursday was the free day and many were to ride Pikes Peak.  Threatening weather in the area may have a say in the ride but when we arose Thursday AM the weather was clear and warm.

Big Al, Mike (Al's friend) and I decided that it was time to say good bye to the group and head home.  We would work our way north to Park City for the night.  After breakfast with Canuck and wife Sue, Mike and Al helped Canuck relocate his tour pack rearward for the ride home to give Sue a bit more room and add some additional riding comfort for Kerry.

We departed the gas station around 10:30am for a ride north.  We would arrive in Park City after a great day of riding at 9:00pm, 617 miles later.

During the ride north we encountered high wind and threatening clouds but never got any rain and as we headed north we eventually got out of the weather and into bright blue sky.

We took a route that went again through Breckenridge and then out to Meeker, Vernal and to Park City.  We were able to cruise at whatever speed suited us most all of which would be 75 or better most of the way especially on the interstate stretch through Vail and Aspen as we made a jog west and then turned north for the final stretch to Park City.

Nearing the end of our day Mike noted he had lost his rear brake so we stopped at Beer's HD in Vernal, Utah just after they closed at 6pm.  The young lady behind the counter found a partial bottle of DOT 5 for Mikes Roadglide (2002?) and we bled the brake in the parking lot and got some pedal back for him.  

Then it was on to the final leg into Park City arriving none too soon as the temperature was dropping quickly along with the setting of the sun.

Big Al, me and Mike (lft to rt) in front of Beer's in Vernal.

[RJ749]

No it isn't a Honda/Polaris dealer it is also a HD shop.

[RJ749]

And here's a final couple of shots of the bike as it sits in the garage in Park City waiting to hit the trailer for the haul home on Saturday.

I should be able to pick it up from the guy that I hooked up with, who just happened to be going down to Park City and back at the time of our trip, on Sunday morning early and as you see in the next two shots, it will need some serious attention after the rainshower on Wednesday night returning to Cripple Creek and the 600 miles to Park City Thursday.

All in all this was the best ride with the best group of people I have had the pleasure to ride with.  Canuck pointed out at our group dinner on Wednesday night how well we all rode together with very little confusion or showboating (no showboating that I am aware of from anyone).

The guys who are responsible for this thing coming together "ALL" did a fantastic job and deserve a huge "Thank You" again we can not thank them enough.

Here's a hint though, next year the ride will head into our neighbor to the north in August.  Canuck will spearhead the ride.  I'll let him or someone else announce the details elsewhere, but I can tell you......Anyone who wants to meet some great folks, ride in beautiful surroundings and have many fond memories of a summer event won't want to miss the CVO Gathering in the West for 2007 [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[RJ749]

Rode hard for 1,678 miles and put away dirty.............not for long but for now.

[Gettinold]

Rode hard for 1,678 miles and put away dirty.............not for long but for now.

STOP BY AND SEE FIREDOOD, HE'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO GIVE YOU A FULL DETAIL.

[Fired00d]

STOP BY AND SEE FIREDOOD, HE'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO GIVE YOU A FULL DETAIL.

Since it's already packed in a trailer, just send it to Virginia. I'll clean it up for your, and put it back in trailer all nice and clean (after I add a few miles on it [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]).

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Since it's already packed in a trailer, just send it to Virginia. I'll clean it up for your, and put it back in trailer all nice and clean (after I add a few miles on it [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]).
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D00d, you and Gettinhold are only too helpful.  I wish it wasn't in the trailer but time only allowed for me to do the Sunday to Friday thing with the ride.  

I am looking forward to picking it up in the early morning tomorrow and giving it the much needed bath and shine.  Every bug and splash of mud that comes of will bring back a fond memory of the trip to Cripple Creek.  You know, I can sit here and close my eyes and remember stretches of S turns that were spaced so perfectly that you transitioned from left to right and back to left without ever needing to be upright, just gently gliding from one bank to another the warm wind in your face and your new friends close by enjoying the entire experience with you.

Man, I can't wait to do it again [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Crossing the Royal Gorge suspension bridge

[Fired00d]

Is that bridge just for scooters, and pedestrians? Also is it two-way traffic on it? It appears to be awful narrow.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Is that bridge just for scooters, and pedestrians? Also is it two-way traffic on it? It appears to be awful narrow.
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

Well, I was thinking of holding out on this post and doing a BigDaddy thank you to everyone on the site.  I actually had hoped to be able to do this 1,000th post while at Cripple Creek but it was to much to expect that I would get 15 posts done on my phone and time was at a premium there since we all were having a great time.

So it is only fitting that I answer d00d's question about the bridge since he has been one of the guys I have sparred with the most on this site.

I believe that you may even be able to drive your car across it for a price, they had "disabled" parking on the other side.  Yes it is two way and it is shared by all, including a trolley that runs folks around the park.  They have some buffalo and goats etc on the far side to entertain the kids young and old.  They also have a platform that shoots you out over the canyon like a bungie cord affair, however it didn't seem to be operating or no hearty souls were up to it, certainly not me.

As you'll see in the pic here you can stop out there and take photos and look down etc.  It is a bit un-nerving, I heard a park guide explaining how the replace the boards from time to time when they break.  I think they were a 3x12.

Anyway to get back to the 1000th post.  I have always enjoyed the interaction on the site and the great info we all get and share, but the entire experience of being on the site and then meeting so many of you at Cripple Creek has been a "Harley" changing experience for me.

I have owned some 18 Harley's and while I have logged a great number of miles, they have been mostly local and within the state, mostly I guess due to my inability to get a week off for vacation, or maybe just because I haven't had a good enough reason to take a week off for a vacation.  Well, never again.  I will try to make as many CVO rides as I can in the future.

Yes I know, work will still bite me in the a$$ so I won't make as many as I want, but I will make an honest effort to get to them.  I encourage everyone here to do the same, especially if you haven't made one of the rides to experience one for yourself.

So [highlight]thank you [/highlight]to one and all and special thanks to the likes of naitram, Fired00d, Twolane, BigDaddy, Canuck, Big Al, Geezerglide, AK, WFP, Mr Magoo, Cuthbertss, Spyglide, Spiderman, hd-dude, 103tHunDer, JCZ, bgregston, SEultra, Cigarmike, theVgirl, iselbulls, erniezap, sanjoseduke, CVOJoe, Grover, No-rain, arcticdude, Nasty Habit, bungy and all who I have had the pleasure to post with and meet at Cripple Creek.

I am looking forward to many more posts and rides together [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Here's to you.[smiley=drink.gif]

[Fired00d]

Thanks for the information. That bridge would be a little unnerving. I get the shakes when going across metal expansion bridges and bike feeling squirly under you. This bridge is intimidating just looking at it, none less riding/driving across it, then to stop and take pictures, yikes!

Congrats on your 1000th post, and more importantly the 1001st post that now has made you a "1k CVO Member" [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

I'm definitely getting the feeling that not attending one of these events is going to be a major mistake. Just listening to the stories, and seeing the pictures it's a fun time that one shouldn't miss out on. I would put this right up there with going to Sturgis at least once in your lifetime if you are a biker. Attending a CVO event if you belong to this website shouldn't be something that one should miss out on. On that note I mentioned to the wife (causally to see what kind of reaction I'd get) that I was thinking about attending MV. I didn't get any negative vibes so far, so we will see how this develops. I don't have time off to do the entire event, but reading your recap and realizing that some that attend event don't stay for the entire time has made me reconsider.

So score now is: Attending Maggie Valley (for some if not all) 75% - Not attending Maggie Valley 25%  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Thanks for the information. That bridge would be a little unnerving. I get the shakes when going across metal expansion bridges and bike feeling squirly under you. This bridge is intimidating just looking at it, none less riding/driving across it, then to stop and take pictures, yikes!
Congrats on your 1000th post, and more importantly the 1001st post that now has made you a "1k CVO Member" [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
I'm definitely getting the feeling that not attending one of these events is going to be a major mistake. Just listening to the stories, and seeing the pictures it's a fun time that one shouldn't miss out on. I would put this right up there with going to Sturgis at least once in your lifetime if you are a biker. Attending a CVO event if you belong to this website shouldn't be something that one should miss out on. On that note I mentioned to the wife (causally to see what kind of reaction I'd get) that I was thinking about attending MV. I didn't get any negative vibes so far, so we will see how this develops. I don't have time off to do the entire event, but reading your recap and realizing that some that attend event don't stay for the entire time has made me reconsider.
So score now is: Attending Maggie Valley (for some if not all) 75% - Not attending Maggie Valley 25%  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

You definitely have the picture.....what a blast.  When you posted I was looking at the MV site and wondering how I could manage it and thought I'd see if Canuck had any interest.  I would have to do the trailer thing and find a driver but I can get 7 bikes in my Featherlite and may have to see if I can figure out a plan to make it back there.  It would be great to complete my West/East CVO pin and even greater to meet some more folks to ride with.  

If I lived within 1,000 miles ore even 2,000 I'd be there for sure.

And thanks for the thank you on my posts [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Check out the river in the bottom of the canyon off the bridge............also, almost forgot the aerial tram just below the ridge to the right of center, it's red.

[spydglide]

Rjob749......congratulations on the 1K posts !!!!  You've added a lot to the site with your input and I'm looking forward to meeting you at the next 'gathering'.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] har!  spyder

[Twolanerider]

Is that bridge just for scooters, and pedestrians? Also is it two-way traffic on it? It appears to be awful narrow.

Definite two way traffic Gary.  Didn't get tight til you had bikes on both sides and pedestrians in the middle all at the same time.

[Twolanerider]

It appears to be awful narrow.

But for narrow you needed this little bugger.  Man, when that semi passed Naitram I didn't think they'd all fit!

[RJ749]

Definite two way traffic Gary.  Didn't get tight til you had bikes on both sides and pedestrians in the middle all at the same time.

Don, great pic, I bet you didn't even notice it was Canuck and me coming toward the camera.  Sweet I saved the pic.  Thanks, Roger

[spydglide]

Well, if you had to ride over THAT bridge to receive the other half of the pin, I'm glad I'll only have the 2nd half.  No way  ole spyder is riding, walking, running (maybe crawling) over that bridge unless someone's got the 'drop' on me.  [smiley=nervous.gif] har!  spyder

[Twolanerider]

Don, great pic, I bet you didn't even notice it was Canuck and me coming toward the camera.  Sweet I saved the pic.  Thanks, Roger

Rog, I've got a good/bad habit of riding with the camera around my neck and on my lap.  Good because can often just grab it.  Bad because sometimes I grab it when I should be busy doing other things   .  Skyline drive wasn't that busy.  But still doesn't mean I was paying ALL that much attention to the outside details  [smiley=drink.gif] .

[Twolanerider]

Well, if you had to ride over THAT bridge to receive the other half of the pin, I'm glad I'll only have the 2nd half.  No way  ole spyder is riding, walking, running (maybe crawling) over that bridge unless someone's got the 'drop' on me.  [smiley=nervous.gif] har!  spyder

It's ok Spyder, the bridge was a piece of cake.  The view was worth it too.  Even more so because we did it with bud's at the same time.

[ggraves427]

On our way home from CC Susan and I stopped in SantaFe, NM on the way to Dallas.  Forty miles from our motel in Snyder we were hit by a dust storm, high winds (as in blow you off the road) and then wind driven rain.  Thank goodness out in the middle of nowhere we came upon a small roadside rest stop that had two picnic tables with a roof over them.  We stopped there for one and a half hours waiting for the wind and rain to subside. A couple of times I had to hold  on to the bikes to keep them from blowing over. Every trip is an adventure.  We got to Dallas and we were about 20 miles from home when the rear axle bearings in Susan's Fatboy went out causing a terrible noise and a wobbling rear wheel.  As luck would have it our local HD dealer was there with a trailer in 30 minutes to pick it up.

[spydglide]

Rog, I've got a good/bad habit of riding with the camera around my neck and on my lap.  [smiley=drink.gif] .

TwoLane, what kinda cord/strap/lanyard/?  do you use and have you had any close calls doing that?  I might try taking somemore pics w/ this new dig. camera since you don't have to look thru a view-finder.......I almost drove off the bridge down in the Keys taking pics w/ the old camera.  Quit doing that then, but.......if you've figured out a good way.....  [smiley=confused5.gif]  spyder

[Twolanerider]

On our way home from CC Susan and I stopped in SantaFe, NM on the way to Dallas.  Forty miles from our motel in Snyder we were hit by a dust storm, high winds (as in blow you off the road) and then wind driven rain.  Thank goodness out in the middle of nowhere we came upon a small roadside rest stop that had two picnic tables with a roof over them.  We stopped there for one and a half hours waiting for the wind and rain to subside. A couple of times I had to hold  on to the bikes to keep them from blowing over. Every trip is an adventure.  We got to Dallas and we were about 20 miles from home when the rear axle bearings in Susan's Fatboy went out causing a terrible noise and a wobbling rear wheel.  As luck would have it our local HD dealer was there with a trailer in 30 minutes to pick it up.

Glad you guys made it in ok.  Heading out across or down from the Plains the wind can always be an adventure.  Even enough to put a stop to a ride.  It can be every bit as bad out in west TX.  Just glad nothing tipped, paint didn't get scoured and the axle bearing problem happened that close to the shop.  Time to relax for a weekend now  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] .

[Twolanerider]

TwoLane, what kinda cord/strap/lanyard/?  do you use and have you had any close calls doing that?  I might try taking somemore pics w/ this new dig. camera since you don't have to look thru a view-finder.......I almost drove off the bridge down in the Keys taking pics w/ the old camera.  Quit doing that then, but.......if you've figured out a good way.....  [smiley=confused5.gif]  spyder

Spyder, I suppose it might be easier with a physically smaller camera like many of the good digitals are nowadays.  They're small and light enough they could hang on a camera cord around your neck or be kept in a windshield pouch.  But I've got spoiled by the SLR camera so the Canon is what I'm generally slinging around.  

It's really not a big deal though.  Just a standard camera strap.  I adjust it's length so that if something occurs abruptly and the camera swins from side to side it won't bonk the dash as it swings.  Can do that and still leave it long enough that the lens rests on my left leg while in a normal and comfortable riding position.  Then when you see something can just reach down with the right hand, grab the camera, point it in the direction of whatever it is that caught your fancy, snap a few quick pictures, and set the camera right back down.

Sometimes the aim is questionable.  But you usually hit what your aiming at this way.  At least generally.  Framing might not be absolutely what you want.  But sometimes you get things you'd never anticipated either.  The surprises are the best part.  Once you've done it just a bit it becomes pretty second nature.  Cruise control makes it even easier.  Even if you're just popping it on briefly at a slow-ish speed and popping it right back off after you're done with the camera.  But even without the CC it's no big deal.  Riding w/o a passenger though there's just no other way to get the pictures.  And missing EVERYTHING is just not an acceptable choice.  [smiley=drink.gif]

FWIW, I think all of the few pics I've posted so far were taken while on the bike and cruising.

[spydglide]

FWIW, I think all of the few pics I've posted so far were taken while on the bike and cruising.

Thanks, Don, and BTW, the pics so far have been great!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder

[110tHunDer]

. . . So score now is: Attending Maggie Valley (for some if not all) 75% - Not attending Maggie Valley 25%  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Or, said another way, the score now is: Detailing 101 seminar by Fired00d in Maggie Valley 75% - Dirty Bikes for everyone 25%  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

[Fired00d]

Definite two way traffic Gary.  Didn't get tight til you had bikes on both sides and pedestrians in the middle all at the same time.

Add to that the wind, and our batwing fairings. [smiley=nervous.gif] Those flags are sticking up like a GI home from boot camp.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Fired00d]

But for narrow you needed this little bugger.  Man, when that semi passed Naitram I didn't think they'd all fit!

No way!!!! [smiley=nervous.gif] Where did this road lead to, and why would a semi be on it, that's scary.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Fired00d]

Or, said another way, the score now is: Detailing 101 seminar by Fired00d in Maggie Valley 75% - Dirty Bikes for everyone 25%  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Brian,
You don't miss a thing do you, and a mind like an elephant. I see I'm going have to be careful what I say/promise around you. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Twolanerider]

No way!!!! [smiley=nervous.gif] Where did this road lead to, and why would a semi be on it, that's scary.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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It was on the way to one of our gas stops D00d.  And I got no idea what that semi thought he was doing  [smiley=nixweiss.gif] .

[RJ749]

No way!!!! [smiley=nervous.gif] Where did this road lead to, and why would a semi be on it, that's scary.
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

d00d, don't you recognize the road to fond memories.  It went to Canon City actually and is called Skyline, I imagine because it crosses the skyline and you can nearly touch the sky from there.

Here's one of us parked on it after the semi went bye.

[RJ749]

Not much shoulder on the right hand side..........

[RJ749]

Canon City from Skyline

[Fired00d]

d00d, don't you recognize the road to fond memories.  It went to Canon City actually and is called Skyline, I imagine because it crosses the skyline and you can nearly touch the sky from there.

Here's one of us parked on it after the semi went bye.

Maybe it's called "Skyline" because when you encounter semi's coming from the opposite direction there is a chance you are going to fall from the sky? [smiley=confused5.gif] [smiley=nervous.gif] That place where you are stopped at looks about the only place I would feel comfortable with a semi passing me in the opposite direction.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Maybe it's called "Skyline" because when you encounter semi's coming from the opposite direction there is a chance you are going to fall from the sky? [smiley=confused5.gif] [smiley=nervous.gif] That place where you are stopped at looks about the only place I would feel comfortable with a [highlight]semi passing me [/highlight]in the opposite direction.
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

d00d, I better ask you to check and see if one your legs is longer than the other before you get hurt putting it down at a light and tip over.

[Twolanerider]

d00d, I better ask you to check and see if one your legs is longer than the other before you get hurt putting it down at a light and tip over.

Ummmm, Gary, well, er.... you see, well.... um.... what Rog is saying here is that there are snipe on that same road chasing the semis after they've come from their cow tipping.  That funky little paved strectch is a one way, no passing, no big vehicles, twisty curvy, really cool little playground.  I got no idea who it was that was yanking your chain about Neil getting passed by a semi.  But whomever it is was a cruel evil sumbitch  8-) .

[Fired00d]

Ummmm, Gary, well, er.... you see, well.... um.... what Rog is saying here is that there are snipe on that same road chasing the semis after they've come from their cow tipping.  That funky little paved strectch is a one way, no passing, no big vehicles, twisty curvy, really cool little playground.  I got no idea who it was that was yanking your chain about Neil getting passed by a semi.  But whomever it is was a cruel evil sumbitch  8-) .

Ahhh, I get it. I've been had. Let me look back to see who was the one that got me on this. [smiley=confused5.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Fired00d]

But for narrow you needed this little bugger.  Man, when that semi passed Naitram I didn't think they'd all fit!

Oh chit, it was you.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Twolanerider]

Oh chit, it was you.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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oops  [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

[RJ749]

Ahhh, I get it. I've been had. Let me look back to see who was the one that got me on this. [smiley=confused5.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Oh chit, it was you.
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

Geez, d00d, am I going to have to take away your detective title?  You had to look back [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

[RJ749]

Well I figure since  [smiley=worthless.gif] and I have mostly completed the trip and the details I would end the saga of the trip having riden home from the pick up point with my dirty  (filthy dirty) bike with a picture of the SEUC before I put her to bed.  Especially dedicated to d00d [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Fired00d]

Geez, d00d, am I going to have to take away your detective title?  You had to look back [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

I know I was so involved with getting the "nitty gritty" on that other case that I let that slip me. I'm going to be watching the perpetrator from now on however.

d00d, don't you recognize the road to fond memories.  It went to Canon City actually and is called Skyline, I imagine because it crosses the skyline and you can nearly touch the sky from there.

Here's one of us parked on it after the semi went bye.

Make that two perpetrators.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[Fired00d]

Well I figure since  [smiley=worthless.gif] and I have mostly completed the trip and the details I would end the saga of the trip having riden home from the pick up point with my dirty  (filthy dirty) bike with a picture of the SEUC before I put her to bed.  Especially dedicated to d00d [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

That's what I'm talking about. You have to come to MV now I'm going to need some assistance when giving detailing lessons.

Before......

After......

Looking good. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Maybe I'm a masochist, just realized looking at the picture you and I posted of the cleand bike that the other rides in the driveway are both black too.

[110tHunDer]

 [smiley=shocked2.gif] Rjob, that thing got a HEMI?  Cause it sure ain't got no wing! [smiley=shocked2.gif] [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

 

[RJ749]

[smiley=shocked2.gif] Rjob, that thing got a HEMI?  Cause it sure ain't got no wing! [smiley=shocked2.gif] [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Stealthy isn't it.  Viper, SRT10, full MOPAR performance package, ecm, headers, cold air intake, cams and magnaflow exhaust.  Definitely have the Screamin' part handled.  Wing is in the garage which makes it easier to make dump runs.

[Fired00d]

.......Wing is in the garage which makes it easier to make dump runs.

Hmmmm, wonder what he's taking to the dump that he has to get it there that fast? [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

/me thinks he'll stay on Rjob's good side. 8-)

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[RJ749]

Hmmmm, wonder what he's taking to the dump that he has to get it there that fast? [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
/me thinks he'll stay on Rjob's good side. 8-)
 [smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]

Thanks d00d, I think I prefer you on my side, anyway, I usually make a bit of a stir when I show up at the dump or to get a load of bark dust......you should see the look on peoples faces when I roll in.  I figure it wasn't anymore costly than my Ram3500 Cummins quad cab.  What the hell, it's just a truck.  One hell of a fast truck, but a truck none the less.

[spydglide]

hell, it's just a truck.  

Yeah, just like that Screamin' Eagle is just a bike.   har!  spyder

[110tHunDer]

makes it easier to make dump runs.

When people ask why I need a 500HP truck, I say, "You never know how fast you might need to get to Home Depot and back."

[RJ749]

Yeah, just like that Screamin' Eagle is just a bike.   har!  spyder

When people ask why I need a 500HP truck, I say, "You never know how fast you might need to get to Home Depot and back."

Exactly,  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] hee, hee.....

[TheVgirl]

Congrats on the 1000+ posts!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

The photos of the bridge and summit were unbelievable.  Makes me really wish I had attended.  Will definitely have to plan to attend next year, 'eh!!  

[RJ749]

Congrats on the 1000+ posts!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
The photos of the bridge and summit were unbelievable.  Makes me really wish I had attended.  Will definitely have to plan to attend next year, 'eh!!  

Thanks V, did you get the Pink hat?

Here's another of the bridge