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Anonymous
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 08:31 pm: | 
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Blake, I forwarded the photo of the man stealing the banner to the FBI for photo enhancement. My wife just got off the phone with John Walsh of America's Most Wanted and he is planning on doing a special segment on Buell banner theft. My wife called because I was just to disturbed about this whole thing. Just think, I may have seen or heaven forbid, spoken to this thug. |
Ccryder
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 09:27 pm: |
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Well on to other things. Glad all had a good time at the Gap, too bad some riders were injured, hopefully they will all heal enough to ride again, we are all praying for them. I am looking forward to more pictures of the adventure at the Gap.
There are other times and other roads to ride. I'll be there, hope to see you Buelligans there and we can burn some turns together.
Blake:
Remind me again why it was decided to retain the "Anonymous" ability?
BTW, that picture should be interesting.
Ride more, lean more, grin more.
Neil S. |
George
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 09:57 pm: |
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Steve M, Andy, Tom, Joe, George Steve C and Stan at Bald River Falls...
Steve C and Joe in the falls |
George
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 10:08 pm: |
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Joe & Steve C on Bald River Falls
view from the Tail of the Dragon overlook |
George
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 10:14 pm: |
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two shots of our group with the "friendly" hunters
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George
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 10:18 pm: |
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...back to Fontana Village Sunday at sunset for pizza
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Turnagain
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 10:31 pm: |
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Deals Gap Brag registration: $50
4 nights at Fontana Village: $260
7 tickets (bikes above) in Tennessee: $1250+
Mountain carvin' around Deals Gap: PRICELESS! 
Steve(2)
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Tim
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 11:46 am: |
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Great pics, Mine are still in the camera. What a beautiful part of the country. I had a great time, met some great people (none who stole any banners). And the only thing I wrecked on my bike were the tires. 
When I arrived in Fontana thurday night,I realized I'd lost my Teams Elves hat along the way. (Congrats to Teams Elves and all the buellers who ran on the Salt.) I was disappointed becaused it had Homecoming pins from 2000 and 2001 on it.
After 3 days of great riding, comradrie, food, and weather, I awoke Monday AM to t-storms and rain. Rode out on the wet, and sometimes leaf covered and oil stained "dragon" with George from Col, OH. Also met a tractor-trailer, and many locals(What were they hunting for?)without incident.
Anyway, I decided to stop at the last place I recalled having my hat, a gas station just west of Knoxville, and lo and behold they had it! With my hat in my tail bag and faith in humanity restored, I headed for home in MN.
As the rain resumed and the temperature dropped my M2 began to run rough when cruising at a constant speed and the exhaust would "pop" on deceleration, just like it had lost a header nut. I pulled off the road to check it out and the bike died. Looked over the bike, didn't see any problems with the exhaust system, so I refired the bike, which would run and accelerate but not idle. Since the exhaust popping could mean it was running lean, I pulled out the enricher slightly. It helped a little, but I hadn't had to do this since rejetting my carb this spring. I then thought I had gotten some bad gas at the Texaco by the resort, but a fill along the interstate did not solve the problem. After several hours I finally rode out of the rain and the condition slowly went away. I made it home with any more problems.(Whew)
I'm still not sure about the cause, but I am leaning towards the carb icing up due to the cold weather and all the moisture in the air.
I hope everybody made it home safely, and wish a full recovery to the fallen Buellers. |
Tricklidz
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 08:09 pm: |
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Tim,
What were they hunting for?...BEAR!
Four of us left for points North, Sunday, AM...to beat rain MOnday.
Planned to take back roads to PA, like on way down, but hit traffic around Gatlinburg, Tenn. So...deceided to hit the highway and make it a one day-iron-butt run.
Sunday- All highway(rte 81N)..12hrs...800miles...80mph..3,750rpms..no problems, cept MONKEY-BUTT!!
The Gap and Chalahala (sp) Skyway..RULES..
Dragged shift lever, footpegs,(I have Banke relocaters)and stand! The Buell (97S3) is ideal for those roads, as shifting is optional...just keep it in 3rd and rev from 2,500-6,800!!
Let's do it again next year!!
Keep the pix comin"
Steve |
V2win
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 08:51 pm: |
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We left Monday am. in the rain for St.Louis. Made a gas stop at the first station after the gap. One of those hunters was there getting gas too. I ask him what kind of dogs he used. He replied "I use them thar hounds fer bar...use bulldogs fer hogs." "Bulldogs?" says I. "Yeah, you know...Pits" he says. "Oh" says I.
I get real nervous when any of those hill folks start talking pigs and squealing.
Took a picture of his brothers. Here it is.
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Edmanning
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 09:14 pm: |
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Finally home, Had a great time riding with you Maryland boys. "Hope Joe got over the shootin the dogs thing"
As soon as I get some pics scanned I'll post the pic of Steve's hat in the tree of shame. And how it saved Dean and myself $140 each.
Ed "Hillbilly" Manning |
George
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 09:39 pm: |
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hey Ed,
Glad you and Dean made it home safe & sound. Nice to meet & ride with you and shoot the breeze over beers at Fontana. Saw the pic of you and Dean on the Dragon website. Everybuddy's hitched and happy, right? Let's do it again soon!
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Jasonl
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2001 - 10:48 pm: |
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webpage of a "working" bulldog instead of the English bulldog: http://www.workingamericanbulldog.com/2.htm
On the page you'll see some examples of whats being called a Performance Bulldog. |
Gravedigger
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 09:55 am: |
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pic of fontana village
an awesome looking x1 with euro fairing |
Gravedigger
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 10:02 am: |
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a few buells at Deals Gap including my own black and carbon x1.
your gratuitous deals gap sign pic
harley rider showing his patriotism this last weekend!
the overlook |
Racerboy
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 01:16 pm: |
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From reading the above comments I think it's a universal opinion that we should do this again...Everyone that missed out this year deserves to have another chance...I've looked at the climatology data for this area of NC and it appears that Sept thru Dec are the months with the least amount of rain...Think that that probably leaves us with Sept again as later it will either be leaf watchers or brrrrrrr...How about Sept 19 - 21...Let me know your thoughts and then we'll get in touch with Leslie...If national BRAG decides that it needs to do a left coast thing next year we'll just have to get it done ourselves...Have heard some express that it would be nice if we did more BRAG club recognition, rewards, whatever...I know that the DC guys and gals probably would have won a "most attended" prize...Good job Jose et al...Windy City group was...well...er..."Windy"...Bobby, hope your project goes well over the winter...Can't wait to see what you accomplish...Mariabelen gets my nomination for gutsiest ride on her Blast for 550 mi from Troy IL and then listening to my advice for the shortest route and me stupidly routing she and Josh in over the "Dragon"...Great intro to NC roads..."M" you did just fine, thank you...The best part of this whole shebang was to get to meet the guys and gals you've seen posting here and elsewhere...Great job everyone...See you at the "2nd Annual "Bragin' At The Dragon Rally"
God Bless America.
Bob |
Pjmule
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 05:45 pm: |
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Had a great time at the gap, even though I found myself riding beyond my ability a few times, but managed to stay up and still look cool.Hope to go back soon. Pat Mullaney |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 10:37 pm: |
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S3T that crashed on 28 just before the dragon.
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Anonymous
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 10:46 pm: |
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Buellistic
| | Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2001 - 06:55 am: |
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ANONYMOUS:
Get a bigger cameria or a bigger photo copier!!!!
FYI Doug will be ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In buelling
BUELLISTIC and/or
Hardley-Harley |
Turnagain
| | Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2001 - 11:13 pm: |
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In our Gallery at dcbrag.org there's an icon like this:
that points to some of my pics from the Deals Gap event. If you recognize
your bike, please let me know and I'll update the page.
Tx, Steve(2) |
Buellistic
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 04:24 pm: |
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ATT: ANONYMOUS
RE: Your posts Friday 28Sept01 10:37PM & 10:46PM.
Talked with Don whom was riding with Doug.
Said he rembered you taking pictures,but in the
confusion did not get info from you on how to
contact.
Would you be so kind as to send copies to:
Lakeland Florida Club(B.R.A.G)
C/O Harley-Davidson of Lakeland
4202 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland,Fl. 33809
1(800)841-1357
ATT: Don Sr.
In buelling
BUELLISTIC and/or
Hardley-Harley |
Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 08:22 pm: |
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Buellistic,
Will send photos.When I came by, no one was there except the cop. He ask me how much the bike was worth. Told him about 12K. Here are some better images.Notice the front bumper from the Jeep that is still laying next to the guard rail.
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Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 08:26 pm: |
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Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 08:28 pm: |
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Anonymous
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2001 - 08:29 pm: |
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Buellistic
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2001 - 04:54 am: |
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ATT: ANONYMOUS
THANKS
In buelling
BUELLISTIC and/or
Hardely-Harley |
Buellbetty
| | Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2001 - 11:29 pm: |
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cool pics from deals gap |
José_Quiñones
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2001 - 10:10 pm: |
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Any updates on how the guys that crashed at the Gap are doing? |
Mikeyp
| | Posted on Monday, November 12, 2001 - 07:33 pm: |
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Wow, i rode that white M2 at last years Homecoming.
Is it back together? |
motorbikemike
| | Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 09:28 pm: |
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man what a RECIPE for dissaster a bunch of straight liners and pansie paint polishers at deals gap if you guys had functioning brain cells you might cautiosly cruise thru to check out a road with such a rep and see there is no runoff at all i wave the buell banner there every year and consider it my duty to not fall down yet still rock the rice and duc guys cmon think a little its not a racetrack schmucks |
Racerboy
| | Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 12:20 am: |
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Uh...It should be "motormouthmike"!
See Ya!
Bob |
V2win
| | Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 08:07 am: |
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Bob! that's so unlike you. |
Racerboy
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 01:37 pm: |
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Yea, I know, but anonymice posts like this really get my goat...The guy can post anything he wants but should have the backbone to stand by what the heck he writes...
Bob |
Pilk
| | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 05:55 pm: |
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Amen, Bob!
Pilk |
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