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Sturgis 2015

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I heard today from an acquaintance that today on opening day that there are already 6 dead. Here is a video the guy I know posted. Makes you wonder do I really want to be there.


    https://video-ord1-1...way 385 Traffic
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    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    Looks like L.A. traffic.
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Ken, I just zapped another spammer about 5 minutes ago.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 3, 2015
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    Yeah I'd like to go to Sturgis, maybe next year.

    That video link is down
    hotroadking, Aug 4, 2015
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    I think sturgis would be more fun when it wasn't bike week. I been to daytona non bike week it was great. No lines at the bars,nothing crowded.
    badinfluence63, Aug 4, 2015
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  7. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea four of us went a week early to Sturgis 2 years ago. There were not the big crowds and riding the roads was much easier. Unfortunately two of the guys just wanted to spend their time time drinking all day and not doing much else. Won't go back with them again. Was able to pick about any T-Shirt I wanted back then. Got a couple of friends there this year hope they are having a good time.
    The riding around Sturgis is really great when not crowded. Looking to go back again.
    FLHTbiker, Aug 4, 2015
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Think the lines to get even a beer are gonna be long.

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    FLHTbiker, Aug 4, 2015
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    I won't ever go to Sturgis. Too crowded for me. Same goes for all the other major bike events where there are thousands upon thousands of people vying for parking and long lines for everything else. I get impatient in grocery store lines.
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    Enjoy your trip to Sturgis.


    Its 1500 miles to my House to Sturgis.
    Farther than I want to ride. Too many people in one place.
    I will stick to the little LoneStar Rally in Galveston. Its 125 miles south of my house.
    Got a place to stay with SIL. Like meeting her down at the Strand.
    And I know how to get around down there.
    Its big enough for me. Usually 500,000 people. And good seafood.
    And plenty of bars & resturants not to mention The Strand.
    And I leave out very early in the morning to get off the Island.
    cardboard, Aug 8, 2015
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  11. big_jake57

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    I've been to Sturgis, but after the rally. It is only 8 or 9 hours from me, but I haven't done the actual Rally. Keep sayin maybe next year. Next year might be a quiet one since so many made it this year. We'll see. Not a fan of large crouds tho.
    big_jake57, Aug 9, 2015
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    i'm with you folks,, i'd rather go when it's not bike week,, i'd love to ride the hills and see the area. crowds tend to push me the other way...
    Givrsum, Sep 3, 2015
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