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Ghostrider
Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It is. Red River to Angel Fire to Black Lake to Mora to Sipapu to Embudo Station for lunch. Then Embudo back through Dixon to Penasco, then up the high road to Taos, then to Questa and back to Red River. About a 140 mile trip.
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Buellnick
Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Good route... one my favorites. In fact, I could do the Mora-Dixon part multiple times and enjoy it.

Anything for Sunday or is that day just for getting home?
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Ghostrider
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Sunday is just for getting home, but there's no reason not to take the scenic route. I personally would like to go Red River to Questa to Taos to Tres Piedras to Tierra Amarilla to Espanola to home. If there's time, maybe to through White Rock and Jemez Springs.
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Buellnick
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 12:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Re: Red River...
Any Friday evening plans?
Is there a designated eating/meeting place?
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Ghostrider
Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Good question. I have the day off. Just kinda worked out that way. I figured I'd wait until Ed got off work around 4pm and go up sometime in that range. Anthony will be out of school then, too.

I don't know if it's still there, but there was a cool old restaurant that looked like it used to be a gas station on the main drag in Red River. Just east of the big park, I think. I'm pretty sure that's walking distance from the hotel. I'm pretty sure it's a steak house. Unless anyone has a better suggestion? I'm sure we'll get feedback from CO people, too. Possibly five minutes before.
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Buellnick
Posted on Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Snapped a belt today on the 1125R... lasted almost 9K miles.
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Ghostrider
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yeah, Ed mentioned that today. At least that's not the bike you're riding to Red River.
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Buellnick
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2010 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
No big deal to change...if only the dealers had one in stock #@!
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Daschunk
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 02:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Too many of those awesome hole shots.
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Agfish18
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 05:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
probably cut the race day short eh?

How many belts have you gone through?
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Buellnick
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have managed some good starts...Now I need to manage some good finishes.

I had my best SuperTwins race EVER yesterday...fastest laps ever. I was "gang stuffed" in turn five but other than that, I had a lot of fun. The new ECM and Exhaust definitely helped but the temperatures, tire pressures, and suspension settings were on a sweet spot.

As for the belt issue it happened on the SuperStreet race...frustrating but not a points race.

This is the first belt that has ever broken on me - on any Buell. There were no signs of cracking, tearing etc. It went suddenly and tore neatly across. Since I had so much confidence in previous belts, I didn't have a spare with me so my day was done.
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Ghostrider
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've also never had a belt break. I'm still on my original Gates belt on my '03 9R. 25K miles.
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Buellnick
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If you're keeping the 9R, you should get a spare (or two) before they are no longer available... I don't think HD is obligated to provide parts for '03 bikes and the belt on that particular bike was/is different (shorter due to higher gearing)from the most current ones - ie. on the 1200 and 1125 bikes. Even the CityX has the larger sprocket.

(Message edited by Buellnick on August 25, 2010)
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Ghostrider
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Well, I'll have to ask, but I thought that no matter what when I got a new belt I was going to have to upgrade the sprocket. The Goodyear belt is bigger and requires a bigger rear sprocket to make it work. That's one of the reasons I was putting it off.

But you're right. I'll have to order some spares of key items. Since it's pretty apparent by reading BadWeb threads that belts are hard to come by, I'll probably start there.
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Buellnick
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Re: Red River... Who is leading the parade on Saturday?
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Ghostrider
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Good question. I'm really trying hard not to since I'm bringing my son and don't want to be at the front. With Murrae arriving at an unknown time due to the demo fleet being at his shop, he won't be the guy either.

Do you want to volunteer, Nick? If not, I might ask Luis. He's SUPPOSED to show up on his Ducati.

Google says it's 114 miles from Red River to Mora to Embudo. It quotes a three hour travel time, but we know that's not right. I'm thinking it's more like two hours. I have our lunch set for 1230 at Embudo. So, since we normally go kickstands up around 0900-0930, that gives us some time to kill. I think guys like to stop and see stuff on the way besides gas stations, so I thought we could stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire. It's been some time since I've been there and probably that's the case for most. That would easily suck up an hour.

Google says the return, Embudo to Penasco to Taos to Red River is only 80 miles. I thought a stop on the high road for photos and scenery would be nice. Even if we take 90 minutes for lunch, that puts us back in Red River by 4pm at the LATEST. Dinner at six or so at Roberto's.

Thoughts?
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Buellnick
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
There are two potential stops on the way out... Vietnam Memorial and the Alpaca Farm/Gift Shop (right before Mora). We could also make a fuel stop in Mora so that the smaller XBs don't get yellow lights before Taos. (If you think we need to kill some time before lunch)

Re: Taos...have you given any consideration to avoiding this town? We can avoid Taos and the drive to Questa entirely and cut back across 64 to AngelFire and Red River the back way and it will only take an extra 15-20 mins. At the wrong time, Taos is like Espanola...to be avoided.

As for leading the parade, I can do it. I've done it before and I know the way.
However, like you, my plan was to stay back with the wife.

Also, on Sunday, I'm thinking of taking a ride up the Taos ski area and also finding that "famous" German Restaurant for lunch.

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Buellnick
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 05:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Check this out... http://www.thebavarian.net/index.php

Looks nice - heard good things about the food.
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Daschunk
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I would lead but I have only done this route once or twice. As far as avoiding Taos, I could rather not miss the road in between Questa and Red River; that is one of my all time favorites.

However, I wouldn't mind doing it on Sunday if we were gonna do lunch in that german place. Sounds tasty.

just my $.02
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Daschunk
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
On a side note, I registered for Badweb 2 years ago today.
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Buellnick
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 07:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The Questa to Red River stretch is indeed a fine road. Wife's favorite...Good pavement, wide lanes w/shoulders, constant rate turns, and good scenery. Its the "drone" between Taos and Questa I don't like.

Rt 64 between Taos and Angel Fire has plenty of curves on it but its a narrower/tighter road with some blind corners.

Either way is fine with me. I was just throwing the Rt 64 idea out there in case we were looking to burn up the day...

Also, I think we will have to have some options this weekend since the weather forecasts 40%+ chance of thunderstorms around the mountains.

Flexibility is the key to airpower...and Buell rides. We might have to modify routes and timing to avoid weather. Dress warm and bring rain gear.
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Jake_xb12r
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 01:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
hey guys I live outside of Taos, dont know why youd say its to be avoided as its tiny, beautiful and nothing like spana, haha. Anyhow im a fellow Buell rider and i work at the Talisman Tattoo shop near the center of Taos, Bike will be parked out front so stop on by and say hi, im Jake . Gotta work all weekend but im gonna make it up to red river at some point. The route planned for the ride is a great one and weather looks like its gonna be good.
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Buellnick
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 05:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Other than the tourists and traffic, Taos is a nice town...; )

The weather report mentions isolated T-Storms. Still there is a 40% chance of isolated t-storms on Sat and getting soaked makes the rest of the ride miserable especially with lower temps. Be prepared...

The Mora valley and the hills to the west are notorious t-storm build-up areas.
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Nmbuell74
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey everybody,
Looking forward to meeting a bunch of new friends. I live in Taos as well, I've got some free time today... not sure if I will make it up to RR this evening but will be there in the morning for sure.
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Ghostrider
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Bumped into a couple from Washington DC at the shop today while picking up swag. They are going west and spending a few days in Santa Fe. Told them about the rally. They will be there in the morning.

Meanwhile, look forward to meeting all of you!!
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F_skinner
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 05:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
We are here. Lynn, Jody and myself. Room 220 in the main building. Anyone else around?

Nick, as someone that has way too many hours on the RIVET JOINT and SENIOR SCOUT I know there is NO such thing as flexible Airpower... Despite what you read in the PFE. See you soon....
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F_skinner
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Kim and Cheryl along with Loren and Meribeth are here. There is also a nice Black XB (NM tags) we watched come into town (two up).... This is going to be great....
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Buellnick
Posted on Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The SW Buell Rally was a good time. Thanks CJ for making it happen. Hope everyone had fun and made it home safe...
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J2blue
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 01:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm back home!
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Jake_xb12r
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 02:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yeah that was a really good time, good to meet everyone and hope to see you next year. If anyone from NM is ever up in the area again and wants to ride let me know.

Theres some pics from Saturday here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/103453781852570964523/ BuellRally?authkey=Gv1sRgCObOj9DB4a2eKQ&feat=direc tlink
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