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Posted by racemom91
- January 14, 2014, 11:27:34 AMWow, I haven't been on here in a while...
Trailering: We trailered last year - not my preferred method of travel, but the old man has a rotten back and as mentioned above, better to arrive ready to rock n roll than all crippled up in pain for the week. Anybody with an issue - well it's their issue! I personally would ride it if somebody wants to come trailer with the hubby 
And as for Sturgis - I was out there in 12 - actually I rode thru to Bozeman MT and back - thoses posers do NOT ride in! Oh yeah, some do - but 90% of the bikes I saw were heading in on trailers! In their defense however, if I were to ride it again (from NE Indiana) - I would trailer to the SD/IA border - nothing to see in Indiana, Iowa or Illinois except Corn and pigs - and you can't carry in IL!
Last year there was a ride on Wed. at Drift In, we missed it as we assumed that was check in day only and arrived late in the day. Whenever you get there will work out just fine - many were there for the whole time, some were way early and several made it only for the weekend - I'm sure Chief is doing a great job planning and their will be plenty to do no matter when you arrive!
Last year's format was to ride during the day and chill at night.
We are looking forward to 2014 Drift In!
Posted by greenbarn
- January 07, 2014, 14:03:45 PMWell, I finally took the plunge and made my room reservations for Maggie Valley. So I'm definitely planning to go, God willing.
I have one question, though - can anybody tell me what I would miss if I wasn't able to go down early enough to be there for the Wed. 8/13 day? I know there probably isn't a definite schedule yet, but I figured there will probably be a ride scheduled for that day?? Anybody have any rough schedule together yet??
Come on warm weather....
Posted by DC
- December 22, 2013, 21:57:32 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on December 21, 2013, 22:52:19 PMAnd that was back when you could have as many wives as you wanted and no one batted an eye. I don't care if people don't like it. That's just how I live. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.now why would you slander my good name so.......I would not give him grief, if you noticed earlier I told him he needs to do what he needs to do, you would be so lucky to be as able as DC is at his age, heck you will be lucky to live as long as DC, you know he was a VIP passenger on the Ark. So do not pick on the poor man.......
Posted by Eagle
- December 22, 2013, 20:49:37 PMMaggie Valley, was banning all rallies , etc. due to a lot of citizens and businesses complaining about motorcycle groups there. Has that changed ? ?
Another 'heads up'....... we were at a motel that had no smoking, and "never" smoked in the room. However, was around the fire pit, which left a smoky smell on some clothes which I put into a plastic bag when I changed. However, they "smelled" what I can only assume was the smoky clothes from being around the fire, and claimed I had been smoking in the room (never did ) and wanted me to pay a 'fee'. So, a caution for anyone around the fire pits..... you could get 'accused', and how do you prove your innocence ? .
Posted by greenbarn
- December 22, 2013, 10:58:47 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on December 21, 2013, 22:52:19 PM....my point exactly....now why would you slander my good name so.......I would not give him grief, if you noticed earlier I told him he needs to do what he needs to do, you would be so lucky to be as able as DC is at his age, heck you will be lucky to live as long as DC, you know he was a VIP passenger on the Ark. So do not pick on the poor man.......
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 21, 2013, 22:52:19 PMQuotenow why would you slander my good name so.......I would not give him grief, if you noticed earlier I told him he needs to do what he needs to do, you would be so lucky to be as able as DC is at his age, heck you will be lucky to live as long as DC, you know he was a VIP passenger on the Ark. So do not pick on the poor man.......Ratman might give you grief, but he's gonna give you grief anyway about something....
Posted by greenbarn
- December 21, 2013, 22:46:21 PMQuote from: DC on December 19, 2013, 07:53:20 AMI'm curious, but at the risk of sounding sacrilegious, is anyone trailering their bike down? I'm not sure my back can take the ride all the way down and back. I'd rather arrive with a usable back and butt for riding at the meet, than end up crippled over in pain for most of the time there.
I'd say, man it doesn't matter to me. Shouldnt' be a big deal to anybody else, either- like you said better to trailer it and be able to ride, than to ride the whole trip there and be laid up in bed the whole time. Ratman might give you grief, but he's gonna give you grief anyway about something.... 
Posted by Pilgrim
- December 21, 2013, 16:46:20 PMGet there anyway you can...just get there.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- December 19, 2013, 15:22:14 PMDC you have to do what is best for you.........
Posted by Troll
- December 19, 2013, 09:16:46 AMThe one I went to was about 50% trailer. I'm riding, but then I always ride to things. I think the percentage of people riding is higher than that of Sturgis, so that shows you another difference in rider type!
Posted by DC
- December 19, 2013, 07:53:20 AMI'm curious, but at the risk of sounding sacrilegious, is anyone trailering their bike down? I'm not sure my back can take the ride all the way down and back. I'd rather arrive with a usable back and butt for riding at the meet, than end up crippled over in pain for most of the time there.
Posted by BamaBikerMom
- November 03, 2013, 09:54:53 AMT- 283 days..... got your reservations yet. .... we do......... whoop whoop....... 
Posted by 1SG CAV
- September 25, 2013, 12:54:29 PMlooks like I will be making the ride to drift-in 2014, If my wife don't make the trip. Then I'll ride the whole 2600 miles from Salem Oregon. I have family in Charlotte, NC that I want to see also. If the wife goes then I'll have to trailer the bike behind the motorhome. Will be bidding for shift and vacation for next year in two weeks.
Ride with Pride
Posted by ventoracing
- September 17, 2013, 14:13:59 PMOnly 800 mi from my location.... Count me in!
Posted by DC
- August 30, 2013, 08:06:59 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on August 29, 2013, 14:37:38 PMNO, NOT THAT!!!!!!!!oh no not SPEEDOMETOR......but my rather large carcass in a speedo bathing suit, or a hammock for my .............or dental floss.......ok enough said ...DC now we need real funds......
I'm on my way to the bank, as we speak!!!!!