Flood run

[Swiffer]

Just saw on the ABATE Minnesota site that the flood run will be held in the Fargo and Moorhead area this year along the Red river. Shoot! I always liked the excuse to ride in the friggin cold, and see alot of other crazy's too:rolleyes: . How long does it take to get to Fargo from here?

Steve

[SidecarMike]

Originally posted by Swiffer
How long does it take to get to Fargo from here?

Steve

I had a friend that used to ride from Hastings to Fargo on an early 60's vintage Ducati. I think it was a 200cc. Claimed he could do it in about 5 1/2 hours.:crazy:

[BATMAN]

What?? I can't believe it's the same Flood Run. This one has been around for years, always the same route as far as I know. :confused:

[Swiffer]

http://www.abatemn.com/Lists/Events/DispForm.htm?ID=53&Source=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eabatemn%2ecom%2f

I know, it makes absolutely no sense! Hope this link works:confused:

Steve

[BATMAN]

I still wonder if this is a different "flood run." Hope so anyway.

[framy]

Steve, from Buffalo it takes about 3 hours on the freeway at 75 mph to get to moorhead/fargo. I find it hard to believe the flood run would be switched up there. That would not be nearly as pretty a drive as it is down here! No offense to you fargo people.

[Sparky_Bill]

Check out a little history on "The Flood Run". http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/misc/floodrun5_99.htm

The flood run in Fargo is NOT the flood run you have been on in the past.

Here is another take on Our Flood Run!!!
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Flood Run
Posted Monday, April 22, 2002
Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand says this weekend's annual flood run produced no incidents or problems. The annual so-called flood run takes place each April and involves motorcycle enthusiasts who travel down highway 61 from the Twin Cities area and meet in Winona and some of the surrounding communities.

The event commemorates the 1965 flood in Winona when a call was made for volunteers to help fight the highwaters of the Mississippi River.
Many of the volunteers are said to have responded by traveling on their motorcycles to come to the aid of Winona.

Brand said he had all available sheriff's deputies on patrol on Saturday along with officers from Houston and Wabasha County and the Wabasha K-9 unit. The Minnesota State Patrol also assisted. He said no incidents were reported and this year's flood run was a quiet one.
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Spring Flood Run, Motorcycle Event, Stockholm, WI. For more information call 800-247-7657. April 19. 2003
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In any event, the Event will be the third Saturday of April. Can run further down the Missisippi than Nelson on the Wisconsin side as well. Might try that this year for a change.

[Swiffer]

Good...thought something didn't smell right.

Steve

[Swiffer]

I'm bored, so I thought I'd see who all plans on doing the spring flood run this year. I'm sure Dean will have something set-up to leave from Warners...maybe he'll ride it this year too?

Steve

[BATMAN]

I'm in.

Just sitting here waiting for the damn snow to hit.

Also reading my new Motorcyclist mag, test on the Vegas in it. Even a little comparo with the HD Deuce.

[jimbob92c]

Pat,
Boy, she's snowing hot (cold?) and heavy downtown.

We'd like to do the flood run this year also. I sure like riding the valley (only rode it once, but want to go back).

Jim

[Rockney]

I'm in on the flood run! I can't wait!

[BATMAN]

Flood run is both THIS coming weekend, and the following. There was some confusion on how to handle it when it falls on Easter weekend, and different stops along the way couldn't agree. I'll try and hit both if the weather is nice.

[framy]

Dean said he will be leading out of his place at 10 am take off, weather permitting. If its raining, might not be going. Havn't heard how the weather is suppose to be this weekend. I plan on going this weekend if possible (weather). Can't go next weekend as I have a wedding to go to.

[Obe-1]

Hey Pat, Were did you find the information about the flood run being both weekends? I'm just curious because my left arm is in a soft cast untill about this coming monday and it's impossible to cluch until I get this bleeping thing off :mad:

[BATMAN]

Got this informatiion from Ole's down in Maiden Rock. They said it was the bar in Nelson that wants it the following weekend. The gal said they will be expecting bikes both weekends.

[Swiffer]

Sounds like miserable weather shaping up for this w/e...89 degrees one day and rain/snow a few days later. Has anyone EVER ridden a spring flood run where the weather's been good? Almost seems cursed.

Steve

[framy]

Yes, last year wasn't too bad as I remember!

[BATMAN]

Talked to Dean today. He said if the weather is lousy, he'll probably do the ride the following weekend instead.

[sks700]

I'm thinking that if the weather is like they are forecasting that I will go the 26th instead. My guess is that since there is confusion over the date anyway, most people will hold off until the next weekend.

Lee

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by sks700
I'm thinking that if the weather is like they are forecasting that I will go the 26th instead. My guess is that since there is confusion over the date anyway, most people will hold off until the next weekend.

Lee

Yep:D

Steve

HEY...do you have your bike back now??

[sks700]

SOON!!!!

[sid2002]

I may be riding borh weekends. Where is the only question. can't wait to see all the new bikes and here all the old ones with upgrades.

[sks700]

Now it's sounding like saturday may not be so terrible after all. I wish that these weather people could make up my mind(LOL). I may also ride both weekends. I will be in Osceola tommorrow to (hopefully) finish buttoning-up my bike.

Lee

[BATMAN]

I'd like to hit both weekends too, but probably won't if it's raining. Don't mind the cold, (thanks Gerbing) but hate being wet. :bounce:

[Swiffer]

I don't think we'll know what saturday's gonna be like 'till saturday morning for crying out loud! Each site and news channel's saying something different. Maybe I should become a meteorologist...get paid big bucks and you only have to be right a couple times a year! Only problem is they would never put my ugly mug on TV.

Steve

[framy]

I am planning on going sat if the weather isn't too bad. can't go next weekend due to a wedding. Will check this post Sat morning to see whats going on. Jim

[sid2002]

We could meet at Deans at 10:00 if anybody is there we go together if not we go alone.

[Swiffer]

It's not looking very promising. If I'm not there at 10:00, I'll see you the following saturday. Will decide for sure in the am. If the weather's bad, we're heading north for Easter.

Steve

[sks700]

I may be going on the ride, but I will not be at Dean's. Hopefully I will bump into some of you along the way.

Lee

[sid2002]

Lee did you get your bike home?

[sks700]

No, it's not home yet. I will be going to Osceola this morning to hopefully finish it up. That is why I won't be able to meet at Dean's.

Lee

[sks700]

Looks like it will be nice this afternnon after all. 61 for a high, with the rain moving on after this morning.

lee

[sid2002]

I am up and the black is polished . Oh I still need to clean the bug off the wind shield. One lousy bug so far this year. Will leave here sometime this morning and would love to hook up to go to Deans if anyone is interested. Meet at the Bar that used to be Muligans on 494 and 55 at 9:00 A.M.

[sid2002]

I am off to the showers will check here before I leave this morning. I gues I better check the Weather also.

[BATMAN]

What time are people meeting at Dean's? I won't make it up there, but will look for you guys along the way.

[sid2002]

Sounds like I will be there alone. I am not sure about times at this point but I hope I see you before I get to the end of the road this year.

[framy]

I will be leaving buffalo by 8:30, may make mulligans by 9 if not see ya all at Dean's. Jim

[framy]

Thanks Sid for joining me today. We were the smallest group to ever leave Warners for the flood run, and we had a great ride, didn't get wet until the last 30 miles coming home, saw lots of bikes, had some great cheese and ice cream cones and some great roads.

Hmm I wonder where all those other harden victory riders were? Too bad they missed a great ride.

[sid2002]

Well we can say the TCVRs have never missed a flood run scince its inception. Great to meet your buddies Pat. We met up with them again in Zumbro Falls as we were leaving. 60 was a good ride today kinda ominous with the overcast weather. I kept waiting to see the hounds of the Baskervill jump out into the road. I got wet also Jim. I turned on to 694 which is about 12 miles from home and it started raining. Why couldn't it wait 15 more minutes.
Good ride anyway see you all next Saturday.

[BATMAN]

Jim and Sid, nice seeing you both. Jeff was worried about time, and was going to go back the other way, so I decided to keep him company. Glad we hooked up for the riding we did. Maybe see you guys next Saturday.

[Swiffer]

OK...who's up for the Flood Run "II" on Saturday?

Steve

[Rockney]

going to try... where is everyone meeting if they are? :D

[sid2002]

But of course.

[Swiffer]

Maybe meet up at Warner's around 10??

Steve

[John Ritter]

Forgive my not knowing, stupid question,
but where does this flood run all go? From where to where? How long does it usually take? I have some obligations on Saturday, but would like to attend for at lease a bit.
Thanks for the info,
John Ritter

[Swiffer]

Basically follows 35 down in Wisconsin stopping in Prescott, Maiden Rock, Nelson and Wabasha.(Sure I'm missing something here) We usually take 60 from Wabasha back(it's a phenomenol-sp? road). Normally I get back early evening when we leave mid-morning. I hope there's still alot of bikes with the mixed up w/e's this year. Hope to see ya there Ritt!

Steve

[sid2002]

Can't forget to stop in Diamond Bluff. Free Pork sandwiches best stop for food next to Nelson cheese factory. This is the first stop after Prescott.

I think Dean is leading a group out of his shop this Saturday. Jim and I stopped last Sat. and set a record for the smallest group to leave Deans for a flood run. Two.

The riding should be great this week end. See you all somewhere.

Doug G. I think you and Karen should come along this Saturday. Steve Irwin are you up for a ride.
Tom Z lets get together.
Dan are you able to get out.
Kit where are you. Now that we met the significant other are you ever going to ride again.
Amy and Jim time to get the V's out and on the road.

Dean can you post up your plans for Sat. 4-26-03 unless of tcourse they are personal and you don't want to share with all of us.

[irwinss]

I'm in for this Saturday! I have something I need to show off!

[Kit]

Sorry Sid, I only get out to go to work lately. It's been 6 days a week, 50-60+ hours, then the significant other demands I spend some time with her to boot (the nerve). This Saturday I'm makin' a break, but have plans to do the brewpub crawl with my little brother. Hopefully the work thing will lighten up after the first week of June when we have a corporate led audit to submit to. If we pass, they leave us alone for 3-5 years. If not they scrutinize annually or more often. So the pressure is on to pass the first time. This is one of the main reasons I haven't committed to the catapillar run as yet. Then my daughter graduates from U of M this spring so half of May is booked too. I do plan to hook up again with the group before the snow flies again (next fall not this spring). Wish me luck and hope to see Sid and all real soon.

Kit

[tom2000]

Hey Sid, I am still here. I will either ride with you guys, or some friends who want to go. If I don't ride with you, I will see you in Maiden Rock!

Tom

[jimbob92c]

Bobbi and I won't be able to attend...Dang!:(

We're headed north with a truckload of our son's belongings...he's moving north for the summer months.

BUT...I have a new belt to install on the Vic. Thank you, Sparky!!

Should be nice weather for the ride. Hope everyone has a great time!


Jimbob

[ghost]

Originally posted by Swiffer
OK...who's up for the Flood Run "II" on Saturday?

Steve

Save a spot for me. :bounce:

[sid2002]

Lee what is the status in Elk River----bike? no bike? are you going Sat. or what. If your work buddies from work are going again I think our group from the North could join them. What ever.

[Swiffer]

Does anybody know if there is a group leaving from Warner's? I keep meaning to get down there, but I'm busier now than when I was working:( !

Steve

[John Ritter]

I am unsure if I will be able to attend this ride, but would like to. Being that I live in Hastings, I may like to hook up with the group in Prescott instead of Warners.
Is there a group leaving Warners?
What time would the group probably head through Prescott?
Where do people meet in Prescott?
Who's buying me a beer?
How many people are going?

Thanks,
John Ritter

[Swiffer]

Just called Dean...will be leaving there at 10:00. That should put us in Prescott around 10:30-11:00? Who all plans on meeting at Warner's in the am?

Steve

[sid2002]

I will be at warners. I will leave Super America in Grove Square at 9:00 A.M. If anyone wants to hook up. Please post so if you are late we know who we left behind. Thanks. Lets go Riding. Tom Z if you and your freinds are leaving from somewhere at a given time maybe our small group could hook up with you.

[irwinss]

Sid, can we leave at 8:30? I need to be a Warners at 9:00.

[Swiffer]

Where's everybody at? The weather's gonna be beautiful tomorrow...hafta ride!

Steve:bounce:

[sid2002]

8:30 is OK with me. So I hope everybody is reading this site for departures and meeting times. Lee I will try to call but if you read this note we are leaving earlier which might help you out also.

Steve is there something you want to tell me about why we have to be at Warners by 9. I talked to Isacs wife he is back in town tonight so maybe he will hook up with us.

The Super America we are talking about is the one off Weaver Lake road exit not Cty road 30. Basically the next exit by Applebees. Go left across 94 and look right.

[sid2002]

Today is the big day and nobody is talking. Seems like we talk more about riding when we can't ride. Not that that is a bad thing but I like riding and also sharing that excitment with others. I guess maybe I am becoming a riding nerd. Oh well got to be something in my old age. I am up at 5:00 and ready to go got to wash the windsheild and the bike is also ready. Isac can't make it today he is working. He says hi to all.

Steve and whoever, I will see you at the SA around 8:15 leaving at 8:30 heading to Warners meeting the largest group ever to leave Warnes for a Flood Run I hope. It would be nice to set two records in one year. Last week Jim F and I were the smallest group ever to leave Warners for a Flood Run. Jeff called last night and will be meeting us at Warners this year.

[Swiffer]

See ya there Sid!

Steve

[irwinss]

Sid, see you at 8:15. Yes I have something to tell you, but I
would rather show you.

I to am looking forward to this ride, been up most of the night thinking about it. We must be getting younger, because older people would be sleeping.

[sks700]

Not sure if I will make it.

Lee

[tom2000]

Steve - Sid
I will meet you at the station, but I am afraid Warners is as far as I will make it; I put a couple hundred miles on yesterday, and my shoulder got sore. Old age!!!

[ghost]

See you at Warner's.

Pete

[John Ritter]

I still am unsure. If I do, I will meet you in Prescott in front of the no name bar.
Thanks,
John

[sid2002]

John hope you made it home OK. You will have to ride with the two Steves from now on. Nothing like a good push start.

Greast ride. Thanks Dean for the good start. Nice to see the Vegases on the Road. One blue and Ben's red.

Nice to see both Don and Pete. How was the rest of you guy's ride.

[sks700]

I'm really sorry that I missed this ride. Hope you guys had fun. I got to Warner's about 15 mins after you left. (to get parts). The good news is that my bike is running and I will not be missing any more rides.

Lee

[BATMAN]

Didn't make it. I, ahem, forgot it was my anniversary Saturday. So went and did the good husband thing. My bike, however, did go. I loaned it to a friend, anyone see a silver/red TCD? Traveling with a money green deluxe? Sounds like there were a ton of bikes.

[Swiffer]

Sure had a blast guys! Man, the turnout was unreal, I bet Buck's was an absolute zoo with all the riders.

Steve

[v92sc_065]

Hey Guys,

Sorry I was unable to make this run, even with the second chance weekend and all. Sounds like it was classic.

I need to get the tranny replaced ASAP in my SC and new tires to boot before I take her out on another long run anyway.

Before that I need to find the money to do the first thing. Money is a bit hard to manage these days since the wife decided to move out and stick me with ALL the expenses. :(

Work has been :crazy: and I could use the slap of the wind in my face and the feel of the road under my weels, but I have obligations and balding tires. (Not to mention my head)

Today is shapping up to be a nice one and after I fix a plumming problem in my kitchen I may have time for a short hop.

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by sks700
I'm really sorry that I missed this ride. Hope you guys had fun. I got to Warner's about 15 mins after you left. (to get parts). The good news is that my bike is running and I will not be missing any more rides.

Lee

Good news Lee! I can't wait to hear her scream:) .

Steve

[Swiffer]

Originally posted by v92sc_065


Before that I need to find the money to do the first thing. Money is a bit hard to manage these days since the wife decided to move out and stick me with ALL the expenses. :(



Sorry to hear that Dan:( ...been throught that one a couple times myself, it's not fun but everything works out in the end.

Steve

[Chris 2]

Hey everbody we had a great time on the flood run!:cool:
Wife Mary and I enjoyed the ride the sun and Other victory riders.
Thanks Dean for a great start to a wonderful day!Met some other victory riders and made some new friends!
on the way back thru redwing we had a victory rider slide up next to us and say WOW this is great I have never seen this many victorys on the road at one time!oh well enough babbling,

[Obe-1]

I agree it was a very good day for a bike run. did not run with the warner group but ran with some Harley friends. We were at the No Name bar when a big group of vics came through including a black /silver frame silver motor billet wheels Vegas. Very cool ! Turned some Harley dudes heads. Also saw a blue /silver motor silver frame in Nelson . Also turned some heads. It's fun to have something different than every one else. It gets boreing seeing a hundred Road Kings or a hundred Wide Glides if you know what I mean. A good time was had by all. :D

[Rockney]

It was days like yesterday that I wish I could go back to being 21! Wasn't able to make it on the Flood Run at all. :(

Both my employees called in sick and at the last minute the wife had to work. Sounds like it was a great ride... My uncle rode (white Indian Scout) and said he saw a big group Vics riding down... I assume it was the gang that left from Warner's. I'm so jealous!! I want to meet everyone but I just don't seem to get the chance. :(

Glad everyone had a good time! Hope to get in on the next one.

[John Ritter]

I had a great time this weekend. Special thanks to the fella's for the push. It was nice to finally put some faces to the names, although I can't/will not be able to recall them all.
#434 did make it home, although a few more miles and it would not have. As I open the garage door it really started to run erratically as it was only charging at 9.2 volts. This will be the 5th regulator that has gone into my bike. Although, this one did last a whole year, maybe a bit better.
Swiff, I am going to have to get some skins on my bike as you have on yours. (although I have to take it easy on a hard bender, or my lowered scooter will drag) I have a few friends that will dig into a corner such as you do, although they have drag plates in their knees, toes and heels and they ride CBR's, YZF's and GXSR's, NOT a V92C.
Thanks again for the good weekend.
now I have to get on the horn and get me a decent regulator....

[Butch]

:gunrev: ifyou all saw the bike in the ditch outside prescott,I found out today that it was a couple on a goldwing and a wild 20lb. turkey flew out and either hit them or scared them off into that ditch,either way they were just shook up but the bike was a total the way it looked hanging off the wrecker.i also heard some 22yr old from iowa was killed in Nelson when some truck ran a red light on saturday. the iowan was on a black and red harley.I don't have the details but i heard this from an eyewitness. on the lighter side, a couple thong-clad,chap wearing hard bellies were letting guys slap their bare ass at a buck a slap and when they quit they had a couple rosey cheeks and a fistfull of dollars:D what a nice ride! what a nice day! whats next?:gun: