Birthday Bash

[Swiffer]

For those leaving from Warners...pulling out at 8 am, meet up with riders in Mankato then on to Jackson to meet up with the rest. OH man I'm getting pumped! What is it about riding with a group of Vic's that gets a guys blood pumping?

Steve:bounce:

[sstodvictory]

Careful Steve......pass up Sparky as the top poster and you'll get kicked off the board!

;) :lol:

[Swiffer]

Oops...I better be careful then:D

Steve

[BATMAN]

Man, I can't wait. Mmmm, I wonder if it'll be spring by then.

Pat.:confused:

[BATMAN]

Dean asked me to remind everyone who is going, to make sure and register for the Birthday Bash on the Victory website.

Pat.:bounce:

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by Kit
This may be a subject better suited for a new thread, but I haven't been posting here long enough to presume I should be the one starting one:confused:. I have been considering going on the Birthday Bash Ride to the point where I've even registered at the Victory_usa web site. My thinking at this point is that I would like to go, but I'm not sure I would spend the night. It's only about a 200 mile one way jaunt and I don't think it would be a great hardship to roll back into town that same evening. I would probably leave Spirit Lake no later than 6-6:30 pm to head back. My question is this: Are there any other Vic riders who have been considering making the trip, but need to be back before Sunday? I would be more than happy to be part of a group ride back to the Twin Cities for anyone considering making it a one day afair. If not, I would still probably come back solo. If there are any takers, I'll be watching for your post.

Bill, if you think this subject warrants a new thread, maybe you could cut and paste my offering into the new thread as well. Thanks.

Kit

Whenever a member see a need for a new thread feel free to start one. I feel that if what you are going to discuss is not part of the thread you are in and it is a new thought then I would like to see any member start a new thread. If I find it would be better served as part of an existing thread I might take the liberty of merging it with that one. It goes better if I do that then start a new one for you. Since there was a birthday bash thread already I just moved this message there. Anytime someone posts in a thread that thread moves to the top of the list.

[Kit]

Thanks Bill. I scanned the list but somehow missed it. I'm anxious to see what develops on this thread over the next couple of weeks.

Kit

[Swiffer]

Just a week and a half away...sure hope winter ends by then! I'm curious as to how many from this site are gonna make the trip. I know we're not all leaving from the same destination, but it'll be cool if we have a strong showing.

Steve

[sid2002]

One and one half weeks how can I stand it. Come on good weather! I think sixty five degrees would be real nice but 70 is OK. I would like to wear my jacket and vest but would rather not have long sleeve shirt and gauntlet gloves. Looking forward to the bash.

[Sparky_Bill]

I can put down three names that ARE going. That would be me, RedVic802 AND JimBob. We will be leaving from HQ not HD in Medina. I stand corrected, Lee. Thank you.

[sks700]

HD

Bite your tounge Sparky.(LOL)

Lee

[Big-Foot]

Not sure if I will have BigFoot back together by then, but I am dang sure planning on the MITM!!!

Anybody need a Room-Mate while we are there???

Was at Warner's today and Dean said that he may not make the Birthday Bash because of a
:gunrev: WEDDING :gun:

-- He's hoping that they elope or something! :p

Had BigFoot's front tire flipped and the whole mess balanced.
Also bought the 2 year extended warranty - just in case that Tranny decides to sneeze on me! :rolleyes:

[Swiffer]

Randy, sounds like you're getting close to having Bigfoot on the road again?

Steve

[Big-Foot]

Hey there Steve..

Getting closer... I have all the sheetmetal off of him and will be shipping it off to Larry Starky (LStar - Wingsnwheels) down in Texas to have it all squirted up in pretty Blue!
When that comes back - he goes together!

:bounce: I can hardly wait! :bounce:

[v92sc_065]

It will be a thing of beauty for sure.

[Swiffer]

Howdy Dan! Hope you're feeling better...we missed you on the flood run! You still gonna make the birthday bash?

Steve

[v92sc_065]

Thanks Steve,

I am feeling much better.

I will be making the run on the 4th, just for the day, however. I have a planed route and I was thinking of riding solo, taking my time, ride slow, see the sights so to speak. Sid says I should join him at Victory HQ and ride from there. I may. I may join up with the rest in Mankato. We will see.;)

[sks700]

There's a bunch of us leaving from HQ. It should be a good ride.

Lee

[BATMAN]

Had a friend who REALLY wanted to buy a HD. He had found a '99 Softail, and was all set to pick it up. I finally got him to go look at Dean's last Money Green Deluxe.

Yes, there may be one more Victory rider coming to the bash. We picked up his new bike yesterday!!!

:D

[Swiffer]

Way to go Pat!:)

Steve

[Swiffer]

Since Dean isn't going I'll probably leave with the group at HQ too. Are folks meeting up ahead of time to head there? What time is everyone supposed to be there by?

Steve

[sks700]

I think that the group is leaving there at 8:00. I'll probably try to be there around 7:30. Not real sure about meeting up before that. I will head down 101 to 55 if anybody wants to meet in Elk River or Rogers, we could probably do that.

Lee

[perksdlx2001]

I am planning on going, have registered. (Maybe the temp will be over 45 by then). I don"t plan on staying the night either so if any one else wants to ride back that evening I will be happy to accompany you. I registered to leave from Medina but I think I will leave from Warners instead. Much closer for me. As for leaving from Spirit Lake, I doon't have a clue. Whenever is fine. I'm flexible.

[Choirguy]

Current forecasts on 5/4/02 (weather.com) are showing 70s and sunny for then.

Might as well be that warm, as we paid for the mild winter this April.

[ridefree]

To answer Lee's question I'am making the trip to spirit lake and I can't wait. Me and my wife Kristy are leaving Friday and spending the night at her grandma's house in Lake Crystal, MN. Saturday we will meet up with riders in Mankato and head to Jackson, this will be our first ride and we're both really pumped.:D

[Kit]

In reply to perksdlx2001, both Dan and I are planning on making it a one day trip and we would welcome your company for the ride back. I'm planning on starting from Medina HQ but I don't think Dan has made a decision on a starting point yet. We should try to get together in Mankato to give ourselves a better chance of hooking up. I get the feeling there could be a very large crowd in Spirit Lake. I'll have a Solid KYSO Blue '01 Dlx with the license plate reading "KITS V". Dan has a Black SC. By the end of the week we might have a pretty good sized group for the ride home on Saturday. Man, I'm so excited to get going :bounce: , I've already overshot the ride there and the Bash and gone straight to the trip back.:crazy: Somebody slap me.

Kit

[perksdlx2001]

This is to KIT. That sounds great. I am leaving from warners but will try to hook up with you in Mankato. There can't be too many blue deluxes out there. I have a cream and carmen deluxe and I can be recognized by the American flag flying from my luggage rack or the chrome air horns on the right side. Looking forward to meeting you and also looking forward to the ride. Only have about 700 miles on the bike this year so far(lousy April) . Think sun and 70.....later:D

[sks700]

Anybody interested in trying to get together Friday evening somewhere? I know that we will have a few new faces and some out of towners coming in for the ride, and it might be nice to put some faces to the names before the ride.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Sounds good, Jimbob and sstodvictory I know will be here Friday night. How about Maple Grove area or west of the cities. They probably won't let us back in Ruby's....grin...with cameras.

[sks700]

Pete will be down here too. Maple Grove area works for me. Time? Place?

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Looking to see if any of you would like to join us Sunday for a ride to Red Wing from Spirit Lake. Right now Steve S and myself plan on riding over to Red Wing for the hill climb. We are going to freeway it to Lansbouro then find some winding back roads up to Red Wing though the hills of SE Minn.

Any riders care to join in the fun let us know and we will work out a place to meet and time in Spirit Lake. Any question, post'em.

[LilV]

Im so excited about this weekends ride(maybe cause its my first with this group) Jim and I would be interested in meeting the new faces on Friday also. Please let us know place and time and depending on the kids we will try to make it !!!!!!!!

:bounce: Amy :bounce:

[Swiffer]

Bill, maybe we could ride with you and Steve to Redwing and then head back to the cities from there. Wouldn't have time to stay for the hill climb, but we fell in love with that part of Mn on our trip a couple years ago...it would make for a scenic ride home. Are you staying at the Super 8 in Spirit Lake?

Steve

[ridefree]

Four more days till the fun begins, I can't wait. Got a room at the super 8 in Spirit Lake. Hope to finally meet some of you guy's:bounce:

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sfwehrs
Bill, maybe we could ride with you and Steve to Redwing and then head back to the cities from there. Wouldn't have time to stay for the hill climb, but we fell in love with that part of Mn on our trip a couple years ago...it would make for a scenic ride home. Are you staying at the Super 8 in Spirit Lake?

Steve

Sounds good to me. Yes we will be staying at the Super 8.

[sks700]

I'd probably be up for a little side trip on the way home Sparky.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Amy I have to tell you that the trip down to Spirit Lake has some low bridges you have to go under and with your current Victory setup I am afraid that you might well get STUCK under one. :BigLaugh:

Wow what a bagger you guys have neighbor!!!!

[NSRider]

I am heading down to SW Mn on Thursday and then meeting up in Jackson on Sat.. I did go out and buy an electric vest tonight.......high predicted up here in Duluth is 45 on Thursday. Looking forward to meeting all of you in Spirit Lake and putting some faces with the screen names.

Rick

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by NSRider
I am heading down to SW Mn on Thursday and then meeting up in Jackson on Sat.. Rick

Where are you heading to Rick?

[LilV]

Mr Sparky Bill

I only have one comment about me stickin to bridges......Dynimite comes in small packages! hehehehehehhe

Amy

:BigLaugh:

[Sparky_Bill]

Mrs Hawk, my comment about your getting stuck under low bridges with your Victory set up like it is FLEW right over your head (get it hawk, flew)...... oh well I guess I have to explain..... I saw your bike with that HUGH bag on the back and I am concerned with it not fitting under the bridges..... Kind of like a semi driver who does not know how tall his load is and gets wedged under a bridge.... get the picture..... oh too funny seeing your Victory wedged that way and you pulling clothes out of the tall bag so you can lower the load.

PS I drove by your place and the garage was open. grin

[LilV]

Mr Sparky Bill

I understood what u meant the first time i didnt know that u drove by our home and didnt even stop to give me more ****. As far as the size of our bag its more than just a bag its my recliner chair. I may be the most comfortale rider there hehehehehehehehehehehehhe!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Hawk:crazy:

[LilV]

Jim and I would also like to join the group for the ride thru Red Wing on Sunday !!!!! Sounds like a really beautiful ride looking foreward to all the excitement !!!!!!!



Amy :bounce:

[NSRider]

Sparky Bill

I used to live in Granite Falls, so I am going to stop in there for a couple of nights before going to the Bash. On Thursday, I am going to go to Nashwauk and have the Ness low exit exhaust and the D + D chip put on before I head down. Interested in different handle bars, but hoping to see enough different set-ups in Spirit Lake to help me decide. Will be staying at the Super 8 also. Take care. See you all this weekend.

Rick

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by mrshawkv92c
Mr Sparky Bill
As far as the size of our bag its more than just a bag its my recliner chair. I may be the most comfortale rider there hehehehehehehehehehehehhe!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Hawk:crazy:

I am laughing too.... recalling a previous post....."Dynimite comes in small packages!" since I have never seen yoiu I take that to mean you are a small gal, right or wrong it's makes me think of you on the back of the bike like Lilly Thomlin in her hugh rocking chair. grin

Glad to hear we are getting a group together for the ride to Red Wing Hill Climb.

[Sparky_Bill]

Looking forward to meeting you Rick... you might consider joining the group in Windom and riding in to Jackson with us. Just a thought.

[NSRider]

Well, taking off this morning.....30 degrees and snowflakes. See you on Sat.

Rick

[Big-Foot]

Well, it looks like BigFoot and I will have to sit this one out... We were pre-registered and everything!
I haven't got the sheet-metal painted yet as I have been too busy looking for work and doing sideline jobs.. :(

You guys have fun without us - We'll be there for the POTP-MITM though... Even if I have to drag myself there in a cage! :gun:

[Swiffer]

Any body up for meeting in the Crystal area(Crystal Marine?) and heading to Corporate together saturday early am?

Steve

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sfwehrs
Any body up for meeting in the Crystal area(Crystal Marine?) and heading to Corporate together saturday early am?

Steve

Can meet at the Crystal Community Center. The Hawks know where that is..... what time?

[sid2002]

Bill is that where the pool is on Douglas Drive. I'm up for meeting what time?

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sid2002
Bill is that where the pool is on Douglas Drive. I'm up for meeting what time?

Yes to your pool location question. Parking lot south of the Community Center Building next to the road. What time? We should be at HQ by 7:30 don't you think and I would say 20-25 minute run out there. So meet to leave by 7AM. Drop down to 42, (Co. 9) ride out to 55, then out past Medina Ballroom. Who thinks an earlier time? I am open just throwing out a number to start with.

Steve below says 6:30.... want to split the difference or go 6:30? Steve how about Jim and Amy..... what time do they drop the kids off there?

[Swiffer]

Boy I don't know, you guys probably know better than me how long it'll take to get to corporate. If we met up at 6:30 we we have time to make it? I was thinking it would be nice to get there a little early, I think they plan on leaving at 8:00.

Steve

[sid2002]

Sounds good to me. lets ride on.

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by Sparky_Bill




Steve below says 6:30.... want to split the difference or go 6:30? Steve how about Jim and Amy..... what time do they drop the kids off there?

I think any time's good for them...hard part will be making sure Jim's ready to roll!:D I KNOW Amy will be ready!

Steve

[mrhawkv92c]

crystal community center sounds good to us.lilly wants to know what time?


jim

[BATMAN]

Hey guy's! It'll be great to see all of you again. Since I'm leaving from Warners, I'll see you all in Mankato!

:bounce:

[Swiffer]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mrhawkv92c
[B].lilly wants to know what time?


Jim, who's Lilly???

Steve

[ridefree]

Leaving today for Lake Crystal around 5pm, hope to meet some of you guys in Mankato before heading onto Jackson. I ride a 2001 V92C Deluxe (money green) and I'm pretty hard to miss. I'm 6'6" and 285lbs and very good looking, ha ha. See you Saturday.

John

[sks700]

Anybody still interested in meeting tonight? Maybe 6:30 at the Ground Round in Maple Grove? Or it could be a little later at more of a bar type place. Any sugestions?

Lee

[Swiffer]

John, look forward to meeting you! It definitely sounds like you'll be hard to miss.:)

Steve

[Swiffer]

Lee, we would love too, but have to scurry and get Michael to the sitter and pack up. I'm so excited I played hooky from work today! I've done this alot lately, I think soon I'll have all kinds of time to ride but no money after the boss fires me;)

Steve

[Kit]

quote:

Anybody still interested in meeting tonight? Maybe 6:30 at the Ground Round in Maple Grove? Or it could be a little later at more of a bar type place. Any sugestions?

Lee

Sounds interesting Lee. Hey wait a minute.....thats not the overflow parking area for the Krispy Kreme is it? Anyone else thinking of going?

Kit

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by Kit
quote:

Anybody still interested in meeting tonight? Maybe 6:30 at the Ground Round in Maple Grove? Or it could be a little later at more of a bar type place. Any sugestions?

Lee

Hey wait a minute.....thats not the overflow parking area for the Krispy Kreme is it?
Kit

Cute.... I drove by there this last Monday night.... what a joke... the line up of cars, wow. Bet Famous Dave sure likes the new folks next door. I am waiting to hear from JimBob and SteveS before I can commit to meeting. But if I know where you guys are I will be talking them into a ride.

[Kit]

Sounds good Bill, but I'm kinda following Lee's lead. It's his party, I'm just lookin' to crash it. What do you say Lee?

Kit

[sks700]

Ok... here's the deal. I just spoke to Sparky Bill and we decided to meet up at Mama G's at 8:00. That should give the folks coming in from out of town a little extra time. (and get us away from the madness). It is on the corner of co rd 30 and hwy 101. Take 30 west from 94 if you are coming that way.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Just heard from SteveS and he will be here by 8:30 and he is up to running out there to meet you guys. Have not heard from JimBob and he was suppose to be here by 4PM so not sure what to do there.

[Kit]

Lee, thanks for inviting me to your little snipe hunt. I haven't been on one of those in a long time. The only problem was that I got to Mama G's a little late and by then, someone else had already bagged all the snipe.:BigLaugh:

Kit

[v92sc_065]

Kit,

At lease you found the place. I spent two hours running up and down 101 and never saw a trace.

:mad::gunrev:

[Sparky_Bill]

Kit and Dan, Lee got there and the place was closed. So they waited around a bit for others to show and no one came so they drove out to 30 and I94 and called me. Steve S had not gotten here yet so we made plans to meet them at Alley Gators. Sorry but not a snipe hunt just a "closed" bar which we did not count on. Bummer for us all but there is a tomorrow and I know the HQ WILL open. See ya all there... got to get to bed as I have breakfast to make.

JimBob thinks he is going to keep me up late but NOT!!!! Night all.

[Kit]

Dan, good to hear from you! Are you planning on leaving from the HQ in Medina or are you still planning to go it alone to Mankato? I'll check again for posts in the morning before I leave. If you decide to go to HQ, maybe I could swing by and we could ride over there together. I figure if we leave by 6:45 to 7:00 am we should make it in time. Let me know by then or I'll scoot over there on my own.

Kit

[Kit]

How do you think I felt Bill? I got home and the wife asks me if that was the Mama G's that had the fire a couple of months back? I have a good memory for those things......just can't remember where I keep it. See you in the AM.

Kit

[Swiffer]

OK, we're up and pumping caffeine(sp?) into our systems as I type:) . Bike's been packed since 3:00 yesterday(just a bit anxious). Quick shower, a Perkins run for more coffee and some grub and were off to Jim and Amy's place. See you all at 6:30ish at the community center! Dan and Kit, why don't you meet up with us in Crystal? It's fairly close to you both and we can all ride over together. Can't wait to see Jim and Bobbi again and to finally meet Steve S. Looks like we may get a couple sprinkles early, but nothing major...spent two days "spit shining" the bike for today, and a few rain drops will ruin that:rolleyes: . Oh well, I just want to RIDE!

Steve:bounce:

[BATMAN]

Man, this is so cool, seeing everyone so excited! Steve, I'm with you, I spent yesterday cleaning up the bike, so NO sprinkles!!! I can't wait to start meeting up with the various groups!

Gotta get the coffee going!

:crazy:

[Sparky_Bill]

GOOD MORNING GENTLEMEN and ladies..... and a fine morn'in it tis. Kind of warm out or is it just me....grin..... Steve, no Bobbie to meet unless we swing by her hotel in town.... Business meeting she had to attend. Time 5:15 got to get going..... SSS then pack bike, cook, eat, and ride , ride r i d e.

[v92sc_065]

I'm up, I'm up!

Kit if you read this before you leave sing on by and we will go the Crystal to meet the others. I need to make a gas stop 'cause I I emptied the tank last night looking for the snipe.:p

[Kit]

I'm hittin' the shower now. I don't drink coffee so it's the only way I know how to wake up. Be there as soon as I can Dan.

Kit

[graemike]

Pack?? What pack? Couple of T-shirts, spare gloves, and money. Hey I'm ready to roll, see ya in Jackson.

Mike

[framy]

Had a great time at the birthday bash, enjoyed seeing everyone again. I must apologize for dropping out of the ride group on Sunday morning at Fairmount, had to get back as soon as possible so i just graped a quick bite at the macdonalds and headed home. got home by 11:30, time to spare, missed rain by 5 minutes!!! Must be because i didn't have my rain pants on that it waited till i was home---right! Looking forward to the worm run when we'll see you again. Jim

[graemike]

Hey that was fun. Looking forward to more rides with y'all. Especially around the end of June.
Bill, can you e-mail me my photo? Much appreciated.
I beat the rain by 30min, anybody get wet??

[BATMAN]

Ahhh, what a weekend. Perfect except for the wind!

Steve, Jim, Sparky and the rest of you, Mark and I tried to find you Saturday evening, we made a run through town, to no avail. What did you guy's end up doing???

[Swiffer]

Pat, we ended up at the Hi-Lo club just north of Jackson for eats, and pretty much went back to the motel to retire(wind all day sure takes it out of you). We just got home around 7:00 and got drenched the last 1/2 hour! Man, what a great weekend though, can't believe how warm it got today! We put on some miles today...not sure how many, but we left Spirit Lake at 8 am and just got here in Blaine at 7. Whew I'm gonna sleep good tonight!

Sure was good seeing everyone again, and meeting some of the new folks. Let's shoot for at least 20 bikes for the Caterpillar Run June 8th & 9th!!!

Steve

[sid2002]

Great Weekend. Even if I looked silly my freinds didn't leave me. Oh wait a minute I rode into the Twin Cities all alone, could I be wrong. Hope you all got back safely. Doug I hope you can get to this site and hook up with us more often.
Sparky thanks for all the leadership this weekend. You made the trip pleasuable.
Steve Stodard great to meet you hope we can ride together again.
Jim & Amy it was fun haveing you guys along. Thanks Jim for getting us started this morning.
Lee to bad your custom wasn't complete. Next year you can get best of show. Nice to you Pete see you again on the Catapiler.
I think I like Hilary's bommer cap best of all. Next year we should vote on most creative head gear. Lee and Doug came in a close second this year.
Jim F. Thanks for sharing the room, they really only cost ten buscks but thanks for the tip. Couldn't ask for a better roommate.
I can't wait to get on the road again but I could live with a little less wind.
Don & Linda thanks for the advice about the potato chip. It worked all the way home even in the Wind.
I managed to get on some twisties at Belle Plaine I cut up and got on 6 just over the river into Carver. Nice road.
See you all soon. Time to start a new thread for a new ride.

[Sparky_Bill]

Jim , Amy and I got home safe and for the most part dry. Don V. is home but 1/2 hr of rain. Lee and Pete left them south of the cities and they headed west before north but do not know if they faired as well as I. Steve S is still on the road but do not think he was running into storms like we did. Man riding into the cities I could not believe how dark the skies were. Heidi got home around 6 and said it poured and blew. I got here around 7 no rain just a few sprinkles then 8 it poured again but she said not as hard as at 6.

Glad all are safe. Oh forgot talked to Jimbob from Fairmont and he is fine too. Got to get to bed then will continue the story telling tomorrow.

[sks700]

What A weekend!! I got home just after 10:00. Pete is still riding and should make it home by 12:00. We headed west trying to skirt the nasty black sky. and did a pretty good job of it....for a while. Actually we avoided the thunder storms but got drenched by a sunshower in...of all places...Watertown. (yeah, we detoured a bit) Pete figures that he'll have just about 1000 miles on for the weekend by the time he gets home. My odometer shows 762 miles but it is reading high like my speedo so I think it would be more like 725.

Thanks everybody for everything and good meeting the new ones and seeing friends again.

Lee

[NSRider]

Left Duluth on Thursday in the snow and made it back today through the hail, but all in all a good trip to Spirit Lake.....900 miles and one speeding ticket. I was hoping to hang around on Sat. evening and run into some of you, but when things at the Bash kind of buttoned up at around 3:30pm and the weather not looking to promising for Sunday....I cancelled my room reservation and headed to the cities. Really got cold today the farther north you went. It would have been nice if they would have had a gathering place in the evening for everyone to get together. Victory ran great...I am really liking this bike. Harley hasn't been out of the garage yet this year.

Rick

[sstodvictory]

Hi everybody,

What a great weekend! It was nice to meet all of you finally, and I really enjoyed riding with the group. I arrived in Stirling, IL at 10 PM and was too bushed to continue, so I checked into a motel. I caught the rain also, Sparky, but I used my rain suit and didn't get wet.

Guess I'll visit Douglas & Frye tomorrow, and if I'm really lucky maybe they'll rent me a dual sport so I can check out some dirt roads in NW IL. I'm typing this on web TV, and it has taken me forever to do it! It's very awkward.

See ya'll later,
Steve

[Don0083]

We had a great time this weekend. It was nice seeing everyone again. We got 697 miles(smiles)
on this ride and lucked out not having to ride in
any rain, more good luck was the wind pushed us allmost all the way home with good gas mileage
well into the 40's:D

worm runs next...

Don0083

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sstodvictory
Hi everybody,

I arrived in Stirling, IL at 10 PM and was too bushed to continue, so I checked into a motel. Steve

Thanks for letting us know Steve and Lee too. Lee let us know if you hear from Pete getting home safe as I do not know if he can type.

NSRider and RideFree we all were talking about no one seeing either of you. Bummer. And yes they should have had a place to gather.

I STAND CORRECTED... The "ghost" can type.... he got as far and being a member.... saw his name as the new member so he had to have made it home.... great

And saw Don logged on from Fargo so know that that Linda and quickvic are home safe too.

[ghost]

Originally posted by sks700
Actually we avoided the thunder storms but got drenched by a sunshower in...of all places...Watertown.
Lee

Lee, we didn't run into any rain. It was more of an area of unseasonably high humidity.

I made it home just before midnight. I ended up with 1002 miles for the weekend. I thought if I wanted to hit the 1000 mark I would have to run a Victory lap through the neighborhood. As I pulled into town I realized I would hit the mark. I don't think the neighbors would have found it amusing anyway.

It was great seeing everyone again and meeting new friends. It was a great to see what everyone has done to their bikes from paint to accessories to modifications. One that sticks in my mind is the customized kickstand that allows for better cornering.

Caterpillar Run? Count me in.

Pete

[sks700]

>One that sticks in my mind is the customized kickstand that allows for better cornering.


+Yeah Jim, I think that it would be a better idea to do those kind of mods in the garage without amy riding shotgun.

Lee

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by sstodvictory
Hi everybody,

if I'm really lucky maybe they'll rent me a dual sport so I can check out some dirt roads in NW IL. Steve

What do you need a dual sport to check out those dirt roads for. My driving lesson I gave you about how to follow dirt roads with your VIC didn't stick? Hey guys I am really sorry about that mistake. I thought I had a plan, man what a bunner when I saw sand.

The not so cool Sparky Bill

[Swiffer]

That's alright Bill, we'll forgive you(this time:D ). Maybe next year Victory will come out with a 92ci dirt bike! Now that would tear up those dirt roads, huh?

Steve>wantsthestage2kitforthedirtbike:gunrev:

[LilV]

WOW !!!!!! What can i say? What a weekend !!!!! WE got to ride and meet new friends, make a couple modifications to MY bike and live to tell about them hehehehehehehe. Im glad we got to put a few miles on the bike with a little more practice Jim should be ready to lay HIS bike down !!!! Down payment (that is) is to be made very soon. Thank you all very much for your friendly manners ( i mean all the sh*t) it made for a very exciting and wonderful first long ride for me. We got home about 6:30 alittle wet but no worse for the wear actually pretty refreshing. Looking forward to the worm run ( i think) ewwwww buggsssssssss

Thank you neighbor for guiding us thru minnesota XXX OOO

Lil (?) who

[quickvictory]

Just getting caught up on posts...ya I'm a little slow! Rode through one shower on the way home. Had a great time...nice meeting new folks and seeing all the old ones again. Ready for the next ride!

Randy

[Big-Foot]

Dang - I wished now that I had never taken BigFoot apart this winter! :gun:

Nothing to ride but my old Honda Trail bike or my Schwinn! :rolleyes:

Well - not to worry Bunky! I have taken the final step and sent off all the sheet-metal to have it custom painted. I should have it back in a few weeks and hopefully will be able to get ol' BigFoot back on the road for the Caterpillar run!
:bounce:

My real goal is to have him to the point where I can ride him all the way to the MITM-POTP!

I've only met a handful of you characters but I am looking forward to meeting all of you..!

[sstodvictory]

Originally posted by Sparky_Bill
My driving lesson I gave you about how to follow dirt roads with your VIC didn't stick?
I thought I was the one giving the lesson Sparky. My path was smoother!

Steve

[Sparky_Bill]

Thanks for the pictures, there Steve. And the Steve S. I had a hard time following your smoother path via my mirror, must have been too much vibration.

Glad to see you are home safe.

[Sparky_Bill]

Can you name this rider? If you ate Saturday Night at the "Hi and Lo" you can not play....grin

Mystery Man (http://www.victorymotorcycle.org/vicpicimages/75_872.jpg)

[framy]

Faster than a speeding bullet on his brand new bike - ITS SID MAN

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by framy_jim
Faster than a speeding bullet on his brand new bike - ITS SID MAN

Jim, Jim Jim.... "If you ate Saturday Night at the "Hi and Lo" you can not play" I see you in the pictures taken at the Hi and Lo. You do not follow the rules. I bet you peeked when playing hide and seek, didn't you..... grin

[Kit]

Sparky Bill have you had a chance to view your video of the ride yet? I was kind of hoping you could slow it down and give us an accurate bike count leaving Jackson into Spirit Lake.

Kit

[Kit]

A Big Thank You :p

I hope someone from corporate reads this message. Because I'm sure all who made the ride to Spirit Lake would like them to know how much we appreciated their support. From the coffee and doughnuts served at the Medina HQ before departure, to the support vehicle and back up Vic offer, to the Mankato pay for the pump. This was an all around class act making this Victory owner feeling very much appreciated for his choice of ride. Which seems a whole lot better than another American made bike who thinks the best way to show apppreciation is to charge more than list price to get on a waiting list to get a new ride. Thanks again for the hospitality Polaris Victory!

Kit

[Sparky_Bill]

Originally posted by Kit
Sparky Bill have you had a chance to view your video of the ride yet? I was kind of hoping you could slow it down and give us an accurate bike count leaving Jackson into Spirit Lake.

Kit

183 went by and then there was myself and a few that did not leave with the group who were still gassing up Heidi told me.

[sks700]

>to the support vehicle and back up Vic offer

+I'm not sure if all aware of this: One of the Fargo riders had a problem with his bike while leaving Fargo on Friday. They ended up leaving it at the dealer there and riding down on his wife's bike. At Jackson someone mentioned this to the regional Vic rep and they pulled that back up Vic out of the trailor for the guy to ride. When asked what time they need it back by, they were told to "go ahead and ride it home, we'll get it from Fargo another time".

Now that's a class act!!!

Lee

[BATMAN]

A Big Thank You

Mmmm, Kit, only coffee and pastry you say. Over at Warners we had steak, eggs, and champagne!

[perksdlx2001]

Boy, I must have missed that. The coffe was good, though...

[Sparky_Bill]

I took some video on this trip. I ran ahead of the group at Mankato and stood on an over pass and took of the 50 some bikes from there. Caught up to the group and got into Windom to take video there but duh did not have the camera running while I watched the bikes go by through the view finder. I then took video of our stop in Jackson and then the bikes leaving the Jackson parking lot. You can count 183 bikes but there were still about 5 filling up with gas and me that were not taken there. I understand that some went straight to Spirit Lake so were not counted as well.

Small picture but you can see the action. Never tried this before that is video to web.

Go to my web site at www.victory-usa.d2g.com and click the Homecoming 2002 Video button.