Richmond Va chatter - Page 223

HalfPlate · 08-25-2009, 07:07 PM

Just got back from four days riding around AK. Hope to have a full report up soon

HBN · 08-25-2009, 07:17 PM

Sweet

XT225?

Colemanskeeper · 08-25-2009, 07:46 PM

I'm heading back out to CA next month. I think there will be another run at Malibu and Decker Canyons!!

I'd really like to ride something other than my friends Bonneville or GS....so I think I'm gonna rent an r1200r for three days and do some extended touring!! So do any of you have advise about rentals, extra insurance, etc.....

Jeff Munn · 08-25-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBurgNinja

Ran into this IBR guy today while I was at AutoZone getting some fuses. On his way to Maine and his bike kept cutting out since 10AM this morning. He was trying to let a little oil out (level too high) and look what happened...

From VDST - Rock Mtn

Not sure if he thought the excess oil was getting into the air filter or why this would be something to pull over for. He had the most ridiculous electronic setup I had ever seen. Truly incredible. Wonder if the excess load could have been the culprit? After helping him with an impromptu oil change, he departed - all the while this kid was asking if he was going to clean up the mess. Classic.

Sadly, I believe I know him too. If he called himself the "Irish Spanner", he also belongs to the Richmond BMW club. Or did. I've only ever seen him on a massively tricked out BMW GS, setup for IB rides. I had no idea he had switched to a Connie. The last time I spoke with him at Poe's, he said he was in training to compete in the real Iron Butt competition (if he was selected). No matter, there is no excuse for doing that in a parking lot. If anyone wants his name, I can provide it. The next time I meet him I will pointedly ask him about it.

jeff

Michhub · 08-25-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudmanajl

Just got back from four days riding around AK. Hope to have a full report up soon...

Hold on there...tell us how, what, where...

...thats an epic location for a teaser

Greenflyfarmer · 08-26-2009, 06:57 AM

Alright Mud! Awaiting the story, give us a heads up when you post.

HalfPlate · 08-26-2009, 08:03 AM

I started a ride report, nothing to good yet. I hope to have everything done in the next couple of days, between our two cameras I am having to go through 400 pictures. It is taking forever

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500062

MAN OF BLUES · 08-26-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Munn

Sadly, I believe I know him too. If he called himself the "Irish Spanner", he also belongs to the Richmond BMW club. Or did. I've only ever seen him on a massively tricked out BMW GS, setup for IB rides. I had no idea he had switched to a Connie. The last time I spoke with him at Poe's, he said he was in training to compete in the real Iron Butt competition (if he was selected). No matter, there is no excuse for doing that in a parking lot. If anyone wants his name, I can provide it. The next time I meet him I will pointedly ask him about it.

jeff

I figured you would know him also Jeff, seeing as he was big in B'mer land around here as far as connections go.
We worked together for a couple years (he was an elect test tech, I was Mech Engineer for a power quality company) , he used to work for Morton's, and has setup a few IBR bikes for past competitors. He called me when he got the "big show" call, and asked me about the C14 and picked my brain, seeing as both his GS's are older, and he didn't trust trying to make the IBR on either of them.
He picked the Conni up last year, and I lost touch with him (his website is down, and he never returned all my calls) while I was trying to help him in setting the bike up (seeing as I've had mine over 2 years now)..I can see him doing something like this, he's extremely impatiant, and twitchy. When things do go "perfect" he gets really freaked out....I'll give him an earfull and let him know he's now the infamous "Exxon Valdez" of Va.

He likely changed his oil 5 minutes before leaving the house, and used an older PureOne filter from Autozone, there were a bunch of them that got manufactured incorrectly and the pressure relief function on them was hosed....and caused oil starvation and the oil light to stick on....this problem has been researched by us on COG forum already where it came into light.

Either way it really didn't matter that is was a CONNI, it just makes me madder that I know the dude, and that it IS a Conni....making a rather highly regarded group (COG) wear his badge of shame....(oh, he never sent in a COG membership....go figgure)

edited:

Yeah Jeff.....it's Roger.....
http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2009.cfm

only 2 C14's in this year, the other one is fellow COG'r from "down-under" Aussie Davo, sent his bike over here last month to get prepped.... Good Luck DAVO!!!!

Jeff Munn · 08-26-2009, 12:44 PM

Is there anyone who would be interested in helping me run a one day, Antique and Vintage motorcycle show here in Petersburg?

The Chamber of Commerce will no longer host the Nostalgia Days Festival here (formerly a 3 day event), but now has changed it to the "Petersburg Fall and Family Festival, and made it a one day event. Tentatively set for Saturday 17 Oct.

I've been asked if I would set it up and host it. I'm thinking something really low key like a vintage and antique ride-in, with maybe a People's Choice Award at day's end.

Mainly it would involve a lot of sitting around and BS'ing about old bikes during the day. Doing registration and taking ballots for the voting.

Even if you can't help with running it, who can I count on to ride one of their pre-1985 bikes down and fill the streets? I'd be happy to have a vintage dirt bike section too if you wanted to come Pete! I'll throw out my/your 1984 XT600 too.

Any reaction or willingness to participate? We could post this at Poe's, at Velocity, etc and try to get a good turn-out.

Anyone?

jeff

manganos · 08-26-2009, 02:16 PM

Jeff I'd love to give ya a hand but my cousin is getting married at that time. Maybe I can come by in a tux though ;)

SRMN8R · 08-26-2009, 06:42 PM

Jeff,

Like Chris, I'd love to help you out but I too have a wedding that day. I won't have a tux... just a pulpit robe.

- Jimmy

pplassm · 08-26-2009, 06:45 PM

Jeff:

That date's open right now. I can bring 1973 MX360, 1981 YZ465, 1979 SR500 (if I fix the carb), 1988 DT50. I think these all qualify.

Marking it on the calendar.....

Offer free eats and a lot of people will come! Brats?

jgiacobbe · 08-26-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Munn

Sadly, I believe I know him too. If he called himself the "Irish Spanner", he also belongs to the Richmond BMW club. Or did. I've only ever seen him on a massively tricked out BMW GS, setup for IB rides. I had no idea he had switched to a Connie. The last time I spoke with him at Poe's, he said he was in training to compete in the real Iron Butt competition (if he was selected). No matter, there is no excuse for doing that in a parking lot. If anyone wants his name, I can provide it. The next time I meet him I will pointedly ask him about it.

jeff

WTF, is this guy that afraid of getting lost. It looks like he has 4 or 5 GPS units. Also is that big hexigonal box an extension of the gas tank?

HBN · 08-26-2009, 07:09 PM

Are you familiar with 10K mi in 10 days

Yes that is a supplemental, probably gravity fed, fuel supply.

Boon Booni · 08-26-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgiacobbe

WTF, is this guy that afraid of getting lost. It looks like he has 4 or 5 GPS units. Also is that big hexigonal box an extension of the gas tank?

Multiple GPS's probably all loaded with the same routes and bonus points. Would suck to be trying to do 10,000 miles in 10 days and lose your gps navigation. Redundancy, redundancy, redundancy..

That's probably why he's draining the oil onto the ground, can never do too many oil changes.

08-25-2009, 07:07 PM	#3331
HalfPlate What? Where? Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Eastern VA Oddometer: 733	Just got back from four days riding around AK. Hope to have a full report up soon __________________ -07 R1200GS -03 525EXC IBA# 34681 (SS1000) "luck played a fundamental role" Carlo Boffi

08-25-2009, 07:17 PM	#3332
HBN plays in traffic Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Oddometer: 11,052	Sweet XT225? __________________ Only those that go would know. - WayneJ 2001 R1150GS - 1976 R75/6 - 1975 XL250 HBurgNinja - The Thread \| HBN Boondocking the Nation \| Beards to Canada

08-25-2009, 07:46 PM	#3333
Colemanskeeper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Oddometer: 391	good news today I'm heading back out to CA next month. I think there will be another run at Malibu and Decker Canyons!! I'd really like to ride something other than my friends Bonneville or GS....so I think I'm gonna rent an r1200r for three days and do some extended touring!! So do any of you have advise about rentals, extra insurance, etc..... __________________ John 07 F800ST Colemanskeeper screwed with this post 08-25-2009 at 07:58 PM

08-26-2009, 06:57 AM	#3336
Greenflyfarmer I'm better now. Joined: May 2007 Location: Central Virginia Oddometer: 1,611	Alright Mud! Awaiting the story, give us a heads up when you post. __________________ I ain't a going without my hog, my gun, my whisky and my Bible.

08-26-2009, 08:03 AM	#3337
HalfPlate What? Where? Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Eastern VA Oddometer: 733	I started a ride report, nothing to good yet. I hope to have everything done in the next couple of days, between our two cameras I am having to go through 400 pictures. It is taking forever http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500062 __________________ -07 R1200GS -03 525EXC IBA# 34681 (SS1000) "luck played a fundamental role" Carlo Boffi

08-26-2009, 12:44 PM	#3339
Jeff Munn Just along for the ride.. Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Petersburg, Virginia Oddometer: 1,517	Antique and Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition 17 Oct? Is there anyone who would be interested in helping me run a one day, Antique and Vintage motorcycle show here in Petersburg? The Chamber of Commerce will no longer host the Nostalgia Days Festival here (formerly a 3 day event), but now has changed it to the "Petersburg Fall and Family Festival, and made it a one day event. Tentatively set for Saturday 17 Oct. I've been asked if I would set it up and host it. I'm thinking something really low key like a vintage and antique ride-in, with maybe a People's Choice Award at day's end. Mainly it would involve a lot of sitting around and BS'ing about old bikes during the day. Doing registration and taking ballots for the voting. Even if you can't help with running it, who can I count on to ride one of their pre-1985 bikes down and fill the streets? I'd be happy to have a vintage dirt bike section too if you wanted to come Pete! I'll throw out my/your 1984 XT600 too. Any reaction or willingness to participate? We could post this at Poe's, at Velocity, etc and try to get a good turn-out. Anyone? jeff __________________ Ride to challenge yourself and to expand your horizons. But be warned, once you've ridden beyond the U.S. border, you might begin to realize that the world doesn't revolve around us...... 2004 ADVRider Mileage Champion 48,350 miles Riding Central America Feb 2006 England to China Apr-Aug 2007 Central America Ride Planning and Road Wisdom

08-26-2009, 02:16 PM	#3340
manganos Let me pontificate. Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Dinwiddie, VA Oddometer: 3,075	Jeff I'd love to give ya a hand but my cousin is getting married at that time. Maybe I can come by in a tux though ;) __________________ sponsored motorcycle rider

08-26-2009, 06:42 PM	#3341
SRMN8R Down & Out Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Powhatan, VA Oddometer: 2,928	Jeff, Like Chris, I'd love to help you out but I too have a wedding that day. I won't have a tux... just a pulpit robe. - Jimmy

08-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#3342
pplassm Brace for collision! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Central VA Oddometer: 2,432	Jeff: That date's open right now. I can bring 1973 MX360, 1981 YZ465, 1979 SR500 (if I fix the carb), 1988 DT50. I think these all qualify. Marking it on the calendar..... Offer free eats and a lot of people will come! Brats? __________________ Pete

08-26-2009, 07:09 PM	#3344
HBN plays in traffic Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Oddometer: 11,052	Are you familiar with 10K mi in 10 days Yes that is a supplemental, probably gravity fed, fuel supply. __________________ Only those that go would know. - WayneJ 2001 R1150GS - 1976 R75/6 - 1975 XL250 HBurgNinja - The Thread \| HBN Boondocking the Nation \| Beards to Canada

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