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Author Message   Ghostrider Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 05:13 pm:        I checked Frank's progress just now and it says Tesuque. He's practically here. Man I wish I could go.   Xtreme6669 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 03:49 am:        It better not be THAT cold... Hey Bart, colder or warmer than last years ride?   Bartimus Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 09:00 am:        I'm thinking it will be in the high 60's or low 70's this weekend. Cold in the morning though. See you all this afternoon. Take care of my Debbie!   Xtreme6669 Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 11:04 am:        Can't wait!!   Buellnick Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:18 pm:        Anybody interested in a Super TT ?? For Sale - on display @ Moto Authority. See link... http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/2374005499.h tml Questions? Pls ask...   Ghostrider Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 03:15 pm:        Huh... interesting. Why are you selling it? I don't have any money or my garage would be full of bikes I like. Hope you get what you're after.   Syonyk Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 05:12 pm:        Awesome ride. Would do again. Say, this fall?   Lynn Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 07:38 pm:        It was so great riding and seeing everyone....was also a great weekend to work on my riding skills....I feel like I improved so much...except right towards the end today I did'nt push hard enough through a curve and ended up a bit on the other lane....pissed me off....awell....live and learn. Take care everyone...ride safe   Buellnick Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 08:27 pm:        CJ, The TT runs great - just like a typical 2007 XB. No problems whatsoever...low miles for its age. The price is flexible. I now have a newer 2009 XB12R... so I figured I didn't need a 4th XB in the garage... _________________ Glad everyone had an enjoyable and safe ride. Wife and I went up north today... Cuba, Coyote, Abique, El Rito, Ojo Caliente, and back...   Ghostrider Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 12:42 pm:        That's a nice ride. I didn't know you picked up a 12R. How do you like it? Is this a street bike or track bike?   Buellnick Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 01:29 pm:        For now... the 12R is a street bike. Reminds me of old 9R times - only more up-to-date (more power and seems to handle and feel better).   F_skinner Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 06:23 pm:        Thank you Mr. Bart.... We be home.   J2blue Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 07:13 pm:        I made it back with my trailer queen. Thank you Bart for organizing a great ride and giving me a place to stay the night. I hope more of the New Mexico folks can make that run next time, which may be this fall? I will post a link to all the pictures I took later this evening. There is a good one of the new couple, Russ and Shannon.   Bartimus Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 07:58 pm:        Glad to hear everyone made it home safe and sound and that everone had a good time. Thanks to Kelly for leading the Arizona group, and thanks to the Colorado crowd that showed up in force, and thanks to Russ and Shannon for helping me represent New Mexico, and thank you Nick and Tyler. It was good seeing Kim and Cheryl again, that is quite the rig they have, I am envious! Frank and Lynn, thanks for coming down, I know it was an effort on your part and Deb and I appreciate it. It was great seeing everyone, thank you for attending. I look forward to the fall Ridefest!   Syonyk Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 08:22 pm:        Woo! Pics! We'll probably be up for the fall one, depending on when it is. Now I just need to hop up the Blast a bit... Shannon was flogging it *hard* to keep up. No wonder it goes through oil... A few more hp would do wonders. Semi-related, I'm not seeing a "Total Control" riding class offered anywhere in New Mexico. Does anyone know of anything similar? I'd like to work on my tight cornering skills under the instruction of someone who can tell me what I'm doing wrong.   Xtreme6669 Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 09:04 pm:        http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/xtreme6669/2 011%20SPRINGFAST%20RIDE/ some pics I got   J2blue Posted on Monday, May 16, 2011 - 11:41 pm:        Here are my photos from Springfast. Be sure and leave your comments on Bart and Frank. https://picasaweb.google.com/jody.leavell/ArizonaSpringfast2011# (Message edited by j2blue on May 16, 2011)   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 12:09 pm:        Great photos. Looks like a nice ride. Nice that you stopped at Daryl's missing marker.   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 03:18 pm:        looks like a nice ride, wish I could have gone. CJ, are you planning anything over the holiday weekend coming up?   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 06:32 pm:        Monday Memorial Day ride. See above... somewhere.   Buellnick Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 01:07 am:        Question for anyone who went on the ride... Does Quemado, NM have a gas station? Last time I was through there , two run down gas stations were closed...but that was some time ago.   Bartimus Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 06:44 am:        There are two gas stations. One has been open forever, and is pretty run down, but still sells gas. There is also a new station and store with reserved hardley parking. You must not have been paying much attention the last time you were there.   Buellnick Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 08:59 am:        OK - thanks. This was many years ago and on a Sunday... the old station you describe (visible on google earth) was closed. Its good to know there's also a new station. I need to get back down there one of these days.   Bartimus Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 08:17 pm:        OK, I guess I've procrastinated enough, here are some of the pictures I took during the SpringFast ride: My 1125CRRT in it's current sport touring configuration: This was taken about 30 miles south of I-40 along 177 at a pull over with a view of an Arch: This was at the "new" gas station in Quemado, Frank felt obligated to park there, since the sign said, "Hardleys Only" We stopped in Springerville to stock up on supplies, snacks, booze, etc. While we were inside, Frank kicked back and watched the bikes. A mother and child walked by, and the kid commented. "Look at that old man, Mom" (or something to that effect) We got to Alpine ahead of the Arizona group, and found this welcome sign waiting for us at the lodge We had time to kill, so Russ, Jody, and I took a quick run down 191 to Hannigans Meadows and back. By the time we got back, the AZ crowd had shown up, and the girls were catching up on old times There was also another group of sport bike riders there, very friendly, who were also enjoying the festivities, I particularly liked this guys shirt: We finally made it inside for dinner, and had a damn good meal, and some great conversation. I really had a good time. Frank and Lynn Russ and Tyler Kim and Cheryl I think Lynn really enjoyed that $30 bottle of wine Some of the bikes Getting ready for the days ride Kelly does his Capt Morgan immitation Our first stop was in Glenwood, NM. to stretch, and relax a bit. I tried to stop about every 60 miles. Lynn does the Happy Dance for us We stopped on HWY78 where Daryl Levesque went down during the 2003 BRAG TorqueFest. There was a real nice monument there for quite a few years, but it has been removed. I placed a BUELL sticker on the guardrail where he impacted, I will add some words on the backside, out of view next ride up. Cheryls Triumph Kims XR1200 Debbies XB9SL We rode on into Morenci for lunch, and after started the ride up 191. We stopped at the mine overlook, I can't remember, but think this may be one of the biggest open pit mines in the US. Jody was so excited, he started pulling his pants down! eeeew! We continued up 191 and it's many, many, curves, and stopped at Hannigans Meadows. This is usually the last stop of the ride, and a great photo op Frank and Lynn, two very special Buellers I want to thank everyone again, that attended. I had a great time, and hope you all did also. I look forward to the next ride... (Message edited by bartimus on May 18, 2011)   F_skinner Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 09:24 pm:        quote: Frank kicked back and watched the bikes. A mother and child walked by, and the kid commented. "Look at that old man, Mom" (or something to that effect) Really? I was not the only one that took an old man break.   Debula Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 09:58 pm:        LOL you two "OLD MEN" crack me up! Great pics, Really like the Captain Morgan stance of kelly!   Bartimus Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 10:12 pm:        You sure LOOK older than me, Frank...   F_skinner Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 10:20 pm:        Seriously? I had to tell your "hair color for men" story at work today..... Big hit   Debula Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 11:32 pm:          Bartimus Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 12:13 am:        Yea, it's a big hit at my workplace also. You should try it!