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I'm up for it. I commute by bike most evenings and I'm pretty lucky not to have to deal with traffic as I work 3rd shift. Saturdays are my nemesis and any ride that day I'll have to meet up sometime around noon to 1pm (I get out of the office at 8am.) Sundays I'm free all day, just let me know when/where and I'm available.
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Are there any roads other than on/off ramps in the area that are worthy of trekking to in the immediate area? I know about the hill country/3 sisters, but is there a hidden gem nearby? Otherwise is there a route I can take that has at least decent sights (architecture/natural formations et al)?
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Oct 20, 2013 16:49
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Anyone catch a look at the moon between 9pm and 10pm tonight. Looked beautiful as heck while I was dodging cars on 635 on the way to work this evening. (I'm a sucker for nicely shaped and looming celestial bodies) Thanks for the tips. I'll have to see what I can do to get out and about. I really need new tires. The Pilot Road 3s I have on my bandit have been on there for a little over 9500 miles now. Until 2 days ago they weren't too bad, now they've gotten square and cornering smoothly is no longer a thing. Skreemer fucked around with this message at 04:27 on Oct 23, 2013 |
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Oct 23, 2013 04:25
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Sure, you got a bike and are in the Dallas or wherever area... I think that qualifies. Though none of us have had a meet up yet. Everyone begged off. Anyone up for a ride around town tomorrow? It's supposed to be 72 and partly cloudy. Maybe a meet up at a restaurant (partly)owned by Ben Spies to help keep him solvent during his retirement? StackHouse: 2917 Gaston Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204 Skreemer fucked around with this message at 16:57 on Oct 26, 2013 |
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Oct 26, 2013 16:47
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I say 11:30am. Though I am flexible.
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Oct 26, 2013 18:02
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yah, see you tomorrow. You're behind on chain maintenance and I need a new set of tires. Perfect. Anyone else want to join in, please do so.
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Oct 26, 2013 18:34
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Good to meet you Padre Scout. The food was excellent, the company was excellent, though I will say new bikes with factory silencers in tunnels are a little underwhelming. When i get the GS450 together enough to go down the highway I'll have to go back. Don't be shy folks, post up a time and place and let's get some riding done.
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Oct 27, 2013 23:16
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HiggsBoson81 posted:Unless you want to group ride in circles around my neighborhood I'm not quite up for anything yet, but once I get some more miles in and have some actual confidence on my bike I'd love to do something. I don't have any friends with bikes in Dallas. TEASE MY NECKBEARD posted:Glad y'all got together to ride. I didn't see the activity in this thread, or I would have gone too. I haven't been on SA as much as usual. I'm definitely down to ride next weekend if y'all are going out again. If the forecast holds up, it should be a really nice weekend. I'm not sure if there's anything set up for next weekend, if you have a route in mind post it up and we'll see what kind of thing we can get going.
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Oct 28, 2013 06:11
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Either that or the aforementioned blue bonnet bash would work. We've already established that riding around with no particular destination and a food stop or two does work as a meet and greet.
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Nov 1, 2013 06:12
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OK how's this, we'll run the blue bonnet bash on Sunday. We'll meet up hereMetroGrill Texas at 11:30am get some lunch (also make sure everyone has fuel for the bikes). When Lunch is over we'll try the route out and see how it goes. After that we can either break up or if someone has a suggestion for something afterwards we can go do that. The blue bonnet bash route is only 50 miles in length and has at least a few turns and corners in it. If someone else has other suggestions for a closer venue, I'm open to it. Be aware the weather will be 66 degrees but partly cloudy, make sure you layer clothing as needed. meet up address: 121 S. Main St. Ferris , TX 75125 My email is skreemer(at)gmail.com if anyone has questions or concerns about things. Skreemer fucked around with this message at 08:21 on Nov 2, 2013 |
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Nov 2, 2013 08:08
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and somehow my phone updated twice and now thinks it's 9:30... I may be late but I'll get there.
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Nov 3, 2013 17:37
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I'll call it a success then. Thanks for coming out folks. It was a good time meeting you all and scooting about. SockWeasel, check you man's charging system and battery. His headlight looked awfully dim in my mirrors.
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Nov 4, 2013 02:22
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PadreScout posted:I'm so jealous! That sounds like it was a good ride. Hopefully I can make the next one. With any luck I'll have a new set of cans on my machine by then, too! I dunno it might take some drat nice bike/can combo to beat the B-King with the Two-Brothers pipes on it. (A "Duc" with termignoni's on it would work) This weekend is the Dallas Motorcycle show, anyone interested? http://www.motorcycleshows.com/dallas
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Nov 6, 2013 03:09
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I can do that, I start work at midnight so I'm in.
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Nov 6, 2013 09:22
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kuffs posted:I'm on my way down. Hit me up at thekuffs at the gee mails if you wanna meet up. Sorry I missed you, I decided to try and get my drivers license today. What a mistake that was, two trips to the DPS building and I was there from about 10am until nearly 3pm. After working all night there was no way I was going to be pleasant company. I am planning on going on Saturday though at around 9am. If you didn't go today maybe I'll see you there in the morning.
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Nov 9, 2013 06:33
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I'm at the convention center if anyone else goes.
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Nov 9, 2013 16:14
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Anyone else go? Here's my album from the show   
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Nov 11, 2013 04:27
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I bought new tires online... anyone know a place that's NOT 140$+ to put em on?
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Nov 14, 2013 20:54
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kuffs posted:Moto Liberty is doing a big sale / party tomorrow. Anyone gonna go check it out? I've not done a whole lot of shopping for gear around Dallas, but I was really impressed by their selection. hmmm that's less than 10 minutes from my office, and I leave work at 10am... I'll have to stop by at least.
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Nov 16, 2013 06:59
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screw that I'm from the great white north and will ride if it's sunny and above 30*.
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Nov 22, 2013 06:45
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It's truck weather. I love this stuff though. For me it's a ton of fun to drive in. No one on the roads and I can take it easy. Though saying that I pushed 3 cars out of ice(snow) banks and towed one guy out of a ditch. The bike is sleeping for a few days.
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Dec 7, 2013 08:16
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Took the Bandit 1250's tires to be swapped out (found a place that'll do it relatively cheap for me). Been out riding the GS450. it's a bit chilly in the morning but by 10am it's drat nice out. Anyone else been getting out and about?
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Dec 17, 2013 17:38
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"Why We Ride", yet another documentary to try and explain the wonders of being on a motorcycle, or some other bullshit, it's cold and there's no active motorcycle racing going on right now. They are trying to show this film in local theaters through "tugg.com" events. I've been to a few events through this site and they do work. As such anyone want to get together and see this? http://www.tugg.com/events/6910 Why We Ride Presented by The Twisted Riders Thursday, January 16 7:30PM - 8:59PM in Grapevine, TX at AMC Grapevine Mills 30 with Dine-In Theatres $12.00 General
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Jan 4, 2014 08:07
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Ghost Cactus posted:Hello Dallas goons! I just moved to Waco, and I'm looking for a reliable shop that won't charge me extra for being a girl. Anyone in the area have any recommendations? The bike is a 2005 Honda CBR F4i that I couldn't bear to part with for the move. Love to help ya there but most the places here charge even more than the shops I dealt with in Chicago did. Get a service manual and some tools?
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Jan 6, 2014 02:48
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Goon spotting, someone just passed me on a triumph wearing a roof (?) helmet.
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Jan 11, 2014 18:37
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PadreScout posted:AWWW BUSTED! Actually I heard the bike first, the triple has a distinctive note.
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Jan 11, 2014 21:18
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I'm up for it.
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Jan 17, 2014 19:04
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See everyone at The Pub for brunch sunday. I'll double up my allergy meds so I'm not sneezing in my helmet the whole time. (something out there is kicking my rear end)
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Jan 18, 2014 04:45
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PadreScout posted:I think 5 is the road I tried to take after I missed the exit on 75. There is literally a huge pit, like with "detour!" and poo poo signs all over it like a cartoon. I got off the exit for 5 and just kept going for like 10 miles. I ended up turning around. On the way back on 5 there was a sign for the "historic downtown mckinney". I made the correct guess and ended up on Virginia. As reported there was construction at that corner and the signs are missing. (I went right by your place I knew i should had offered to go up together.) Some dang fine roads. Not quite up to what I'm used to but definitely entertaining. Thanks for hosting the ride kuffs.
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Jan 20, 2014 01:18
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I'm up for another 'jaunty' sunday ride. Just post when and where.
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Jan 24, 2014 06:19
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PadreScout posted:I took Ray whatsit Tollway to 5, then got lost, spent about 25 minutes working back to 75, then 75 .. and got lost again. Then ...... some street with a shell station on the corner. It was kind of pathetic. I'll figure it out eventually. poo poo in order to get there I have to go by your place anyway. Want me to stop off and escort you in?
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Jan 24, 2014 17:54
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11am same meet up spot? Padre Scout I can meet you at Saxby's and lead you in if you want.
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Jan 25, 2014 21:01
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So how bad was is Padre Scout? The ride went rather well. No one crashed, everyone looked good and I believe a fun time was had by all. Can't wait to see some pics and footage Kuffs.
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Jan 27, 2014 02:04
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kuffs posted:I found footage of our collective shame It's not like we we're just plodding along either... He was just in a hurry.
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Jan 27, 2014 05:48
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That does sound like an awesome time to not be around the office and be somewhere else. You at least get a comp day or overtime pay?
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Jan 29, 2014 06:29
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I think the snow effectively kills any riding plans for at least a few days. (I moved here to get away from this "snow" bullshit)
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Feb 6, 2014 16:20
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kuffs posted:This weekend is looking hella promising weather-wise, in spite of what we saw over the weekend and today. I'm for it, maintenance during the week (got oil, got oil filter and air filer, got fluid for the radiator) and I should be set for the weekend.
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Feb 10, 2014 23:01
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PadreScout posted:Anyone have big plans for the nice weekend? Have bike, will travel. Nothing set in stone for me. If no one was going to speak up this weekend I was going to visit Austin. I know a guy that opened a BBQ place down there: http://www.blueoxbarbecue.com/ Other than that I was basically open to whatever this weekend.
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Feb 15, 2014 06:04
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I also forgot to mention there's an old motorcycle parts shop just south of valewood parkway on the west side of the frontage road to 35E. Bates Motorcycle parts. It's not clean, it's kinda cramped, they have a little bit of drat near everything. Bates Discount Cycle Parts #2 14007 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75234 (972) 620-0929 bates2.net
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