Sturgis 2007

Peyts · Jun 16th, 2007, 07:43 AM

FLHTbiker & AFNurse:

If you guys are interested in making a meet while down in Sturgis, drop me an email at leafs_and_fins_fan@hotmail.com so that we can make a meet place/time, etc. Would be cool to meet in person with some of you guys on the forum! Cheers!

FLHTbiker · Jun 16th, 2007, 07:47 AM

Sleepy might be going to Sturgis and he is from Calgary.

Peyts · Jun 17th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Anyone Else Going To Sturgis?!

FlynDutchman · Jun 19th, 2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Peyts

Anyone Else Going To Sturgis?!

Im thinkin about it....I have a bunch of days off in June & July so finding some some more in August is gonna cost me....but it just may be worth it.

Peyts · Jun 20th, 2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FlynDutchman

Im thinkin about it....I have a bunch of days off in June & July so finding some some more in August is gonna cost me....but it just may be worth it.

If you're interested in making a meet while down in Sturgis, drop me an email at leafs_and_fins_fan@hotmail.com so that we can make a meet place/time, etc.

HarleysLR · Jun 23rd, 2007, 12:59 PM

we are going leaving colorado springs on August 4th, staying in Rapid City, staying 5 or 6 days. headed to California next Staurday and doing the grand Canyon Skywalk on the way home. About 3,000 miles in 8 days.

Peyts · Jun 25th, 2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HarleysLR

we are going leaving colorado springs on August 4th, staying in Rapid City, staying 5 or 6 days. headed to California next Staurday and doing the grand Canyon Skywalk on the way home. About 3,000 miles in 8 days.

Drop me a line if you are interested in making a meet with some of us! Trying to get a few people from this forum together for a beer and bullsh*t session.

Sleepy · Jun 26th, 2007, 11:56 PM

Not sure when I'm gonna get there....work thing. It'd be funny to run into someone from from cowtown down in South Dakota but that happened to me last year...it's a small world. I'm getting tires put onto the "truck" a FLHTCI, I'll freshen the fluids, snug up some fasteners and should be ready to go. gotta make sure 212 ain't dug up and eeeezzzzz there you go......ride safe all getting there.

Peyts · Jun 27th, 2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

Not sure when I'm gonna get there....work thing. It'd be funny to run into someone from from cowtown down in South Dakota but that happened to me last year...it's a small world. I'm getting tires put onto the "truck" a FLHTCI, I'll freshen the fluids, snug up some fasteners and should be ready to go. gotta make sure 212 ain't dug up and eeeezzzzz there you go......ride safe all getting there.

Sleepy, send me a message at leafs_and_fins_fan@hotmail.com if you are interested in meeting up... that way we can exchange #s, etc. So far AFNurse & I are going to try and make a meet. Cheers!

Tomflhrci98 · Jun 27th, 2007, 11:05 AM

I'm keeping an eye on this thread so I know how to find you guys if I can get my bike in the right shape to go.

I might try that Mt. View Campground in Spearfish this year for something different. I usually stay at Hg Heaven it's got nice new facilities but I may opt for somewhere I can actually sleep at night if you know what I mean

There are a lot of rides around Sturgis that take a day each. I'll list them just for fun.
1. Bad Lands - one long day
2. Needles Hwy - one day with Mt Rushmore.
3. Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse - although I'll bet nothing is new on the Crazy Horse monument. That thing is just too big. I hope I'm wrong.
4. Devils Tower
5. Hewlett Wyo. on Wednesday (pantyless Wednesday) - used to be fun, but, there are too many cops now.

Still worth a try.
6. Black Hills - Great on the way in and in the early morning on the way home.
7. Dead Wood - Great town to hang out for a day and rest.
8. Several bars - Full Throttle, I forget the others

Did I miss anything ??

Send me a private message if you don't want to post the actual meeting site.

Thanks,
T

Sleepy · Jun 27th, 2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peyts

Sleepy, send me a message at leafs_and_fins_fan@hotmail.com if you are interested in meeting up... that way we can exchange #s, etc. So far AFNurse & I are going to try and make a meet. Cheers!

Will do, once I get my end of things figured out better.

Peyts · Jun 28th, 2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomflhrci98

I'm keeping an eye on this thread so I know how to find you guys if I can get my bike in the right shape to go.

I might try that Mt. View Campground in Spearfish this year for something different. I usually stay at Hg Heaven it's got nice new facilities but I may opt for somewhere I can actually sleep at night if you know what I mean

There are a lot of rides around Sturgis that take a day each. I'll list them just for fun.
1. Bad Lands - one long day
2. Needles Hwy - one day with Mt Rushmore.
3. Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse - although I'll bet nothing is new on the Crazy Horse monument. That thing is just too big. I hope I'm wrong.
4. Devils Tower
5. Hewlett Wyo. on Wednesday (pantyless Wednesday) - used to be fun, but, there are too many cops now.

Still worth a try.
6. Black Hills - Great on the way in and in the early morning on the way home.
7. Dead Wood - Great town to hang out for a day and rest.
8. Several bars - Full Throttle, I forget the others

Did I miss anything ??

Send me a private message if you don't want to post the actual meeting site.

Thanks,
T

Just send me an email so that we can exchange cell phone #s... I have 2 or 3 or us now that are interested in meeting up. Hoping that we can get together for a beverage and/or head out for a run. Email is leafs_and_fins_fan@hotmail.com

ksrider · Jul 6th, 2007, 08:52 PM

This year the wife and I will get to Sturgis friday, 8/3 in the afternoon and leave fri or sat. One of the things we love about Sturgis is we make no plans on where to go or when to do it. Look at the maps and schedule of events each night and then decide where to go. We like the rides about as much as anything. If I can be of any help, just let me know.

Peyts · Jul 8th, 2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ksrider

This year the wife and I will get to Sturgis friday, 8/3 in the afternoon and leave fri or sat. One of the things we love about Sturgis is we make no plans on where to go or when to do it. Look at the maps and schedule of events each night and then decide where to go. We like the rides about as much as anything. If I can be of any help, just let me know.

Damn straight you can be of some help! I have NEVER been down that way before, and hear that it can be a bit of a zoo. Can I get your email address to drop you a line?

AFNurse · Jul 9th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Well, the big week is slowly getting closer. I am now scheduled to get my 20K service, new front skin, and overall checkup prior to my big ride (dropping of the bike on Friday). DON"T look forward to the bill, but not enuf time/knowledge to do it all myself before departure and need to make sure that I have the best chance of arrival at both ends!. IF everything goes well, I will ride with new paint glowing on the tour pak, and if time/skills allow, tank also! WORST case, I will ride with new paint on the tour pak and change tanks when I get home (tho I REALLY hope not!).

Tomflhrci98 · Jul 12th, 2007, 10:02 AM

I'm staying at Hog Heaven campground. I called the Mt. View Campground in Spearfish, but they where sold out of tent spots.

I check in at Hog Heaven on Tuesday Aug 7.

I'll check out probably Friday.

voodoochild · Jul 12th, 2007, 05:33 PM

I just got an offer from my brother in law......he said his buddy was heading out to Sturgis and had 2 extra spots. I was confused, 2 extra spots I thought, hmmm, could I get the time off. I though for a while, and I actually considered it, until I heard he was trailering all the bikes out there with his motor home. Doesn't sound like a true "biker" outing to me. I think if I ever go, I will ride out there, ON my bike, not in front of it in a cage or motor home. (JMO) I don't think my friends would ever let me live that down.

AFNurse · Jul 12th, 2007, 06:08 PM

I have a tshirt that I got long ago....still have it....maybe I will post a pic of it sometime....has a bike sitting on a trailer...slash line through it. Says "I rode my bike to trailer week" Says it all for me!

FLHTbiker · Jul 12th, 2007, 07:27 PM

I'm riding mine and the wife is riding her bike also.

Peyts · Jul 12th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by voodoochild

I just got an offer from my brother in law......he said his buddy was heading out to Sturgis and had 2 extra spots. I was confused, 2 extra spots I thought, hmmm, could I get the time off. I though for a while, and I actually considered it, until I heard he was trailering all the bikes out there with his motor home. Doesn't sound like a true "biker" outing to me. I think if I ever go, I will ride out there, ON my bike, not in front of it in a cage or motor home. (JMO) I don't think my friends would ever let me live that down.

I agree with you 100%!!! I understand if someone has to go a LONG, LONG, LONG way... otherwise, ride the damn thing!