Vintage Motorcycle Days 2008

[wuputt]

GREAT NEWS GUYS!!!

Jeff,



We’d pleased to have ZL-OA join us on Club Row at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2008.



There is no cost for a club space. I will put you on the 2008 list, but please shoot me an e-mail in April or May, 2008.



Best regards,



Will



Will Stoner

Director of Special Events

American Motorcyclist Association

AMA Office: 614-856-1900, ext. 1227

[zlMark]

SWEET! It's gonna be a great time!

[wuputt]

I just sent another email to Mr. Stoner to see if he will send me dates for next years event. I will keep y'all posted!

[acp]

I'd love to meet up with you guys and add another Eli to the crowd, but the cost of getting it there would be a bit prohibitive.


(Moab, that means I can't afford it)

:)

[zl900_moab]

Prohibiwha?!?!
Oh, man, my brain hurts....
moab...

[wuputt]

I got an answer from Will Stoner, it's the one I hate! NO
Actually, he told me that next years dates would soon be set and then he will do mass email to notify everyone in his addy caddy.

[zl900_moab]

Something is better than nothing, right?
Thanks for all of your work, 'putt...
moab...

[zlMark]

Wuputt and I were talking about making next years event a week long. Most of you probably know that Norwalk Raceway is no longer the home of the IHRA. From what I understand there might be an IHRA 1/4 mi track built on site at the Mansfield Speedway. It would be cool as hell if we could do Mid-Ohio for the weekend, then thrash it out on test-n-tune days at the Dragstrip and then if ya want superbikes is the very next weekend! What ya all think?

[zl900_moab]

Well.....I dunno......I might break my bike....No, seriously, I have to see how time and money are doing...
moab...

[zlMark]

Looks likeMansfield Motorsports Park (http://mansfieldmotorsportsonline.com/dragstrip.asp) will be adding the 1/4mi dragstrip for sure.


"We want to be seen as a major league facility and I think these events will further position us as one of the premier short tracks in the country. With the drag strip, the IHRA World Nationals are the cornerstone of the schedule. We've even had a few inquiries for 2008 already, which has come as a surprise. It is something that has brought a lot of excitement with the Mansfield Motorsports Park staff, and hopefully it is something else that brings a lot of excitement to the region's motorsports fans."



Brush up on your RT's and launching! :bringiton: I better go on a diet :pale:

[zlMark]

Start making plans!

AMA Vintage Days runs the weekend before the superbikes series. That being said plan on Vintage Days being 7/25/2008 thru 7/27/2008

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/mcn/2007/september/sep17-23/sep1807ama2008dates/?&R=EPI-94709

[zl900_moab]

7-25 thru 7-27 of 2008......So SWEET!!!!!!!!
See you there...
moab...

[lowlife]

Bout time they posted it. i was gonna have ahissy fit

[zl900_moab]

Big surprise there, pretty boy....teehee...
moab...

[zlMark]

Bout time they posted it. i was gonna have ahissy fitActually they didn't. I'm guessing :cool10: :detective:

[wuputt]

I too saw the dates for the Honda Superbike weekend but was waiting for confirmation on the Vintage dates!

Thanks for stealing my thunder MARK!

I'm going back to work now, I'm not needed here!!! :wtf: :thefinger: :violent1: :evil3: :pale: :argue: :crybaby:

[lowlife]

Big surprise there, pretty boy....teehee...
moab...

Jealousy does not become you MOAB.

[wuputt]

Good news! I just got the confirmation from AMA!



RE: Mid Ohio Vintage Days‏
From: Will Stoner (wstoner@ama-cycle.org)
Sent: Mon 10/22/07 12:59 PM
To: Jeff Putney (wuputt@hotmail.com)
Jeff,



AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports car Course in Lexington, Ohio will be July 25-27, 2008.

[lowlife]

I'm looking for hotels the 2 I checked with don't confirm till 08. Seems dumb to me/

[lowlife]

Hotel confirmed Days inn Bellville, I suggest anyone going, get it in gear as they r filling up fast. You can always cancel if necessary.

[MachIV]

I`ll reserve 6 rooms for all you procrastinators as usual.
:D

[zlMark]

I`ll reserve 6 rooms for all you procrastinators as usual.
:DThanks! :blackeye:

[CHRIS]

:yeahthat: THANKS MACHIV !

[furchin]

Thanks Mach, but I have to ask this , Do I have to stay with Mark again? And hey Chris I thought you were going to bring a motor home next year?

[CHRIS]

yeah, was going to, but, i know dad will not stay the whole weekend. i cant drive the motorhome, & dually w/trailer both at the same time!, so i may be better off getting a room for the weekend ! my motorhome does not have a hitch to accomodate that size trailer, so the dually is a must !

maybe things will change by then, & i'll be bringing both, but i would like to have all bases covered just in case ! CHRIS :cool10:

[MachIV]

I got 5 reserved,3 night min.this year so I got
them thurs,fri.and sat night.

[CHRIS]

MachIV,

same place as last year ??? if so, pm me with the info. & i'll take one room off your hands ! thanks bro ! CHRIS :cool10:

[MachIV]

just 8 miles from the track.

[zlMark]

just 8 miles from the track.and even closer to the bars :groupcheers:

[zlMark]

I reserved my room today. Thurs-sat $369 :pale:

[CHRIS]

Mark, same place as last year ??? CHRIS

[paulfun]

I am interested in going.
Is there anyplace close by for me to set up a pop up camper?

[furchin]

Hey paulfun, which pine grove in pa are you located? there are about 6 or 8 of them. I'm going to M/O, maybe we can coordinate something for the trip.

[paulfun]

furchin
I'm in the pine grove closest to the city of Pottsville,home of yuengling
beer. Would be glad to hook up and go. They told me you are in Mt Union the other day in chat room,is that the Mt U by 522 and 103. If so you look
to be about 2 hr. away.
I was thinking about putting the bikes in the truck and taking my little pop up camper so as not to have to waste money on a hotel room, need to spend that money now on a set of carbs.
Do you know if there are any camping facilites there?

[CHRIS]

yes, there are camping facilities there ! i'm still waiting to hear back from the track on details ! CHRIS :cool10:

[furchin]

Paulfun, yes you have the right location. been through pottsville before, but that was quite a while ago. we will have to hook up when the weather is better. How close are you to Hamburg? I ask because I have a daughter living in that area.

[paulfun]

Hamburg is around 20 min. away, just a short run down rt61

[wuputt]

There is camping at the racetrack however, it is based on first come first serve. Anotherwords, you need to be in line VERY early! I believe a camping spot is only available with a weekend pass bought well in advance.

There is several private campgrounds nearby but keep in mind they also fill up fast!

[furchin]

Hey Jeff, for a small paltry fee in spendable US dollars and a couple cases of beer couldn't you let him use your back yard?

[wuputt]

The missus (and homeowner) has been asked the same question! I am awaiting permission on this very subject! Already have a full house syndrome going on here!
If I owned the house, I would send her n the kids to a motel and it would be party central for zl-oa!

[monkeyhanger]

IS THERE A WEB ADSRESS FOR THIS MEET?ANY CHANCE OF A A LINK??? ANDY(JUST INTRESTED)

[CHRIS]

ANDY, here is alink to the track. you may have to go to event schedual to find info. on vintage bike days ! http://www.midohio.com/ CHRIS :D

[lowlife]

How about a webcam for all who can't make it. You could call drunkcam 2008!

[CHRIS]

:yeahthat: :D :groupcheers:

[ZLFancyPaint]

what goes on at m/o on friday besides the dirt track racing? is there swap meet friday? I couldn't tell from the website, maybe I missed it.
If you can only be there 2 days, which 2 are the best?
we might be joining in with 2 ZL's and 4 non-ZL's.

[CHRIS]

yes, swapmeet is open of fri.
as far as best 2 days, i would say fri. & sat. sat. being the busiest !
sun. may be the best time to get deals at swapmeet, but you have to be
early, coz everyone starts pack everything up, to go home ! CHRIS

[wuputt]

I will add that Eliminator parts are far and few between! The first couple years I spent hours rummaging through all the bits and never found many "useable" eliminator parts. Now I just go and spend my time in the club space! There have been a couple "rat" eli's for sale tho, usually baskets!

[MachIV]

I don`t know about this year,diesel is $4.20 per gal.
I may have to find someone to share expenses
or convert the bus to run on cooking oil.
At 15 to 17 MPG it`s gonna be expensive just to get there.

[lowlife]

Yeah, I'm planning ahead fo rfuel. Not sure where I can cut expenses. Room is spendy, fuel is spendy, food is.....etc

[CHRIS]

well, thanks to machIV, i reserved my room on 3-24-08 at the super 8 motel booked for july 24 thru 26 :cheers:

i would like to add, that rooms are filling up fast, so if you have not reserved a room yet for M/O 2008, you'd better hurry, & do so quickly, or you'll be sleeping on the street ! :pale:

thanks again mach IV !

CHRIS :cool10:

[wuputt]

Well, I got the confirmation email from the AMA, ZL-OA has a reserved spo on club row at VMD!

Mark has some nice links in the calendar and you can get there easy by hitting the link on our home page in the System Messages box!

Can't wait to hear the ROAR of a pack of Eliminators! This is going to be sweet!

[CHRIS]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!! thanks Wu, for all you efforts with AMA to get us hooked up this year !!! CHRIS

[MachIV]

I had a call from YT today(Pres of the NAKTC) and I told him to request the space
next to us so the Kaws can all be in the same area.

[wuputt]

Hope some of the NAKTC boyz will show up this year! Bill, did you ever see any numbers from the triple drag bike they built?

[MachIV]

Nope,they built another one though,maybe they`ll bring
both of em.

[wuputt]

Will try posting this link for the club space!
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&encType=1&cid=2861266462D84A6!123


Zoom in on Mansfield, then just south of the lake by Lexington. Open my collections, Mid Ohio. I have entrances mapped to the general area of the club space.
Hope this works!
Putt

[MachIV]

All I see is the whole US and A.

[wuputt]

Try it again, I changed the link. Switch to aireal view.

[SnakeDoctor]

When are you guys going to get me some pics for the banner? I'm running out of time here and I haven't found anything high resolution enough to use.

[CHRIS]

looks close to general area we were last year, except 1 row further away from restrooms ! ???? CHRIS

[CHRIS]

BTW, vfrman (jason) & i, have our weekend passes.
dad (marty) & my nephew( jon ) have their day passes for sat 7-26-08

weekend passes = $ 35.00 each
day passes = $ 20.00 each

CHRIS

[MachIV]

Anyone want to "carpool",diesel is gonna kill me at $4.30 per and making
like 15 MPG.
I drive straight up 80W but I could make a detour up near
Rochester NY by taking 90W.

[wuputt]

Bill, If Chris doesn't drive back out there I will help with fuel a little for delivering the 9!

[CHRIS]

Bill, If Chris doesn't drive back out there I will help with fuel a little for delivering the 9! vfrman, & i, are going back up to bill's soon, but we may have to rent a trailer to bring your 9 back. cant afford to drive dually that far, & vfrman's S-10 wont fit 2 bikes in it.

this was originally an idea to help bill out, so he would'nt have to rent a trailer to bring my zx-7, & your zl900 to M/O, & getting your zl900 to you a little quicker, thus saving a few $$$, either way, i think a trailer will need to be rented, but unsure if i pick up my bike if bill will still have to get trailer ? i dunno !!! my idea to help 2 of my friends out kinda backfired in my face. vfrman & i were talking about all this last night. he suggested, if one of you guys make arrangements for a u-haul, when we go back up there, we can put 1 bike in truck, & 1 in trailer . either way, with gas prices being so high, we're screwed !!! let me know how you guys want to proceed with this ????? trying to figure out a way to help all of us out at the same time !!! CHRIS

[MachIV]

Renting a trailer one way is expensive,get it out there.
See if you can borrow one 1st.

[zlMark]

Are you loading both bikes on the trailer?

[MachIV]

One in the trailer,one in the bed.

[zlMark]

Isn't there a dolly for bikes? That might be the best way since it's only a S-10. Not sure if I would want to load a bike and then a trailer w/bike on passenger car tires and a 1/2 ton suspension.

[MachIV]

A small open flatbed garden trailer would be light enough.
Or a larger flatbed trailer both would fit on.
It`s easier to pull than carry.

[Jarney]

You guys need one of these - attaches to the hitch - $90:

[CHRIS]

that is interesting, but honestly, i don't know if i would trust it, with my bike, or jeff's especially that distance! times like this, i really miss my two place open motorcycle trailer. it was stolen a few years back !! CHRIS

[CHRIS]

PROBLEM SOLVED !

i've got a trailer to use to pick up the bikes. it'll fit one bike, so one bike in truck, & one in trailer.
just have to finalize the time + details with vfrman,wuputt, & machIV. CHRIS

[wuputt]

Just let me know when you are going Chris!

[CHRIS]

Just let me know when you are going Chris! WILL DO BRO !!! CHRIS

[zlMark]

since we are way off topic here,, just wanted to let ya all know my butt itches :biggrin:

[zot]

Cult Leader in hiz infinite wisdom gently coaxing the flock.......belch!

[wuputt]

since we are way off topic here,, just wanted to let ya all know my butt itches :biggrin:
Thought you were going to shave off that mustache!

[wuputt]

Back to Mid Ohio, I just called around to the local campgrounds, they are pretty much filled for the weekend. I found one that has two spots with water and elec. If you are even thinking of camping, give me a shout and I will hook you up with the ph. #

Motels are going to be full VERY soon if they are not already!

[rammy1500]

I noticed last year out in the fields where the general paking was, that folks just picked spots along the back area and pitched tents. I'm half tempted to bring my air mattress since it takes 2 minutes to set up in the back of my pick-up. I have a ARE truck shell on the back with sliding windows with screens so its not bad sleeping back there in a pinch.

[KRAYZ1]

HellOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
What is the deal with mid Ohio?
Prespiring minds wanna know

[CHRIS]

i'll be there all weekend, along with zlmark, wuputt, machIV, vfrman, & more. i'll be arriving at M/O on thurs 7-24, so i can help set up club space early fri. morning. CHRIS

[lowlife]

I'm still sitting on the fence...but I still have my hotel reserved....Need to put some thoughts together.

[WillyD]

Can someone give me some details? Times dates, where, etc....

Willy

[CHRIS]

it is july 25---27 at Mid Ohio raceway (Lexington, Ohio ) as you come in main enterance, you will see swapmeet area. cross over bridge to the track's infield,& you will find us at the club space in one of the rows. CHRIS

[WillyD]

I may have to drive in the evening on friday and get half to 3/4 way there and stop for the night and then drive the rest in early morning...Probably be hard pressed to find a room now at this stage of the game...

Willy

[zlMark]

here is the event calendar for VMD (http://www.zl-oa.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1&day=2008-7-25&c=1)

I will be staying here:

Super 8 Motel
2425 Interstate Circle, Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 756-8875

Got that furchin?

MachIV may have extra rooms reserved just for you Willy

[KRAYZ1]

Duh, Mark, you chaged the site around so much I dont know what the hell I'm Doin anymore man! WTF? I'm still not sure I will be stayin in columbus with Kim or not (Fukin dog hair all over the place, I hate that ****) so I may be crashin with Slim Jim and Beebe from the Z1comm. Whats the deal with any available rooms? I may need some floor space. If you get a chance Give me a call during the week or vice versa. I'm lookin so foward to seeing and meeting you all again. And I promise not to go on bender again this year. I'm gettin to old for that **** man.

[zlMark]

lol,,I merged your VMD post into this one, maybe I should have told you?...........nah :biggrin:

[paulfun]

My plan as of now is to ride out on thursday, I have a spot reserved at a close by camp ground for my camper (thanks wuputt) so if you guys need any help setting up on fri morning I should be able to help.

[zlMark]

I added a poll to this to see who is going.

[Jarney]

I'll be there Saturday. I'm planning on riding over for the day - I'm just way to far behind on stuff to spend the whole weekend - all depending on weather of course. Later.

[CHRIS]

i'll be there for sure ! along with vfrman, for the weekend. dad (marty) & my nephew will be there on sat. CHRIS

[WillyD]

Jarney...what time are you leaving and what route are you taking over there?

Willy

[zlMark]

I'll be there Saturday. I'm planning on riding over for the day - I'm just way to far behind on stuff to spend the whole weekend - all depending on weather of course. Later.
Thats a good haul to do both ways in a day

[WillyD]

Yeah for me it would be like 9 hours total riding (round trip)....

I am thinking of maybe leaving in the evening on friday and maybe getting as far as Ft. Wayne, hit the bed and then back up around 6 to do the rest of the trip. Then spend the night and head back sunday...

Only problem I see is trying to get a hotel for only one night close by there...

Dunno

Willy

[lowlife]

Willy...might be able to help you with a hotel room for a night

[speedfreak]

I would like to go not to far from the house and gas isn't a prob but the costs of admission and camping are the hard part for me at least that and getting the bike to run right lol going to buy the new wires this week and unfortunately my bike does not have the proper plug ends that seal the holes when the bike is out side parked and raining i have to droop my leathers over the engine to keep from having probs :(

[WillyD]

Lowlife...That would be cool....

As soon as I get my parts (hopefully this week) I am gonna put the ignition all back together and see if she is running right...If all is good with the bike, I will start getting all the stuff together...

Do you know if I can carry my gun over into Ohio? I have Indiana permit only, so I am assuming I cant...Not looking forward to pulling into Fort Wayne, IN late on a friday night without it...

Willy

[lowlife]

Ohio does not honor the Ind. permit. Next time get your Utah permit will be good for 39 states. Right now the Gov of Utah is trying to change that. Bugger!!!!

I have a hotel reserved for 3 nights. If I come down I will be changing that to 1 night providing they allow me to do so and sleeping under the stars for another, Just too **** expensive for 3 nights. If I come down it will be by myself with just my Eli and it looks like I can get 2 bikes in teh back of my Honda Ridgeline with some work so I can take the CB900 home Chris sold me. TTYL

[Jarney]

Willy, I plan on leaving really early Satruday morning, not sure on my route yet.

I know it's a long haul for one day, but I just can't justify spending the night.

Still depends a lot on the weather too. I'll know more the closer it gets to time to go. I'll let you know if I figure something out. Possibly we can compromise and maybe at least meet up somehwere in Indiana and head over at the same time Willy. I'll try to get something planned out this weekend maybe. Later.

[paulfun]

Most camp sites allow one small tent set up with your camper
I will have to call and verify this but if so, someone could set up a small tent and save the hotel charges.

[lowlife]

I have a hotel for fri/sat/sun nite. I will probably eliminate sunday nite and head home sunday. Might need some roommates as I THINK Cree and Chris backed out on me.

[WillyD]

If you let me crash in there saturday night, I will pay the bill for that night...I dont care if I gotta sleep on the floor...

If I could make in friday night I would, but I am not sure if I can go that far...I am gonna be up at 2:45 am friday, work half a day, then do a golf outing and then my band plays an early show...I would be heading out after that...It should be about 4.5 hours for me to drive all the way there...That would put me there at like 3 am and I will have been up for 24 hours...

Willy

[ZLFancyPaint]

we'll be there with 2 zl's - JW's got a 1k & my 9 & our assorted un-zl family.
what's up at the club space- is it like a car show where you shoot the breeze & chat up the passers-by when you're not at the other events?
we're riding up so we'll be travelling lite - but we'll stop by a local grocery & pick up some dogs & suds to contribute if someones bringing a grill & cooler.

[CHRIS]

we'll be there with 2 zl's - JW's got a 1k & my 9 & our assorted un-zl family.
what's up at the club space- is it like a car show where you shoot the breeze & chat up the passers-by when you're not at the other events?
we're riding up so we'll be travelling lite - but we'll stop by a local grocery & pick up some dogs & suds to contribute if someones bringing a grill & cooler.
yeah, sitting around, drinking, working on bikes, grilling great food, talking, taking in the sites around track, watching, & talking to people as they walk by & drool over zl's, riding, & more ! CHRIS

[Jarney]

Ok, I know I've asked this before but I'll ask again -

Ohio - mandatory helmet law or not?

I'll have my helmet anyway but was just curious.
Thanks. Later.

[zlMark]

no helmet law

[wuputt]

we'll be there with 2 zl's - JW's got a 1k & my 9 & our assorted un-zl family.
what's up at the club space- is it like a car show where you shoot the breeze & chat up the passers-by when you're not at the other events?
we're riding up so we'll be travelling lite - but we'll stop by a local grocery & pick up some dogs & suds to contribute if someones bringing a grill & cooler.


Don't worry about dogs n suds, you can make a donation if you want but since I live right by the track I pick up a ton of stuff and bring my grill out for the weekend! Looking forward to this year, it's going to be a blast!!!!!!!

[MachIV]

Who are the"my mom won`t let me" 9?
Is that a euphemism for wife?
Maybe you all should raid her purse and get your balls back.

[WillyD]

It aint me...I live alone...

My answer was maybe...It depends on my bike and if I get it all goin by then...if I would just get the freaking right parts that I ordered...

Willy

[lowlife]

Okay so exactly WTF am I going...Lets start with the address of the track and go from there so I can mapquest it. Or actually bring the GPS.

[Jarney]

7721 Steam Corners Road, Lexington, OH - (800) 643-6446‎

I think that's it..........Later.


I think this is what you are looking for - scroll down to the bottom for the map
http://www.ahrma.org/previews/vmd.htm

or this:
www.midohio.com

[wuputt]

Will try posting this link for the club space!
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&encType=1&cid=2861266462D84A6!123


Zoom in on Mansfield, then just south of the lake by Lexington. Open my collections, Mid Ohio. I have entrances mapped to the general area of the club space.
Hope this works!
Putt

Here is google map.

[lowlife]

Looks like bout 10-12 hours depending on how fast I drive.

[rammy1500]

Looks like my son will be coming with me this year. See you all there.

[wuputt]

Lowlife, I have made the same trip you will about 40 times. Here are a couple hints to make your trip more enjoyable and save you some time. First and most important, even though I90 goes right through Chi town and looks like a quick blast through, DO NOT use it! Drop down at Rockford and jump on I80, I know it looks like it will add an hour to your trip, TRUST it will save you from sitting at an idle for 2 to 3 hours! Where I80 meets back with I90 east of Chicago is actually right in Willy's turf! I am sure that he will agree with me. The only time I will stay on I90 is if I will go through Chicago after 10pm, then it is much quicker than I80. It will also save you from several toll booths (where you will be sitting and overheating).
Next, Indiana troopers are in unmarked cars a lot, run with the flow and you will be ok! (long as the flow isn't doing 90!) I have seen them with up to 5 cars stopped making for one trooper getting his quota in a hurry!
Last, Ohio troopers are thick as thieves from Indiana border to Toledo, beware there!

Drive safe brothers!

[wuputt]

For anyone coming to this event for the first time, pm me and I will give you my cell number. I can help with directions!
When you enter Mid Ohio gate #1 or 2, the parking attendants will try to wave you into the parking lot. DO NOT park there, it is at least a mile from the club site! Just go straight down the road (jogs to the left) over the bridge by turn #1, around the corner by main concession then make the first right turn onto gravel. This is the club area, just look for Mach's blue and white bus with the kamikazi flag on top and a herd of ELIMINATORS!

[WillyD]

OK....Looks like I am gonna bring my bike in my truck...Sometime this week I am gonna get my bike loaded into the truck and tied down...My local towing company that I use all the time here at work is gonna assist me in getting the bike up in and loaded, tied down right...When I get there, can I drive the truck right to the site for us? I am sure someone will have a ramp we can use to get my bike down to the ground....I am looking forward to meeting everyone and I hope we can get my bike figured out and running like it should run...Then I can put it right in line there with the rest of the bada$$ ZL's....

[CHRIS]

i'm sure we will be able to help you willy ! i was hoping to have my trailer completely converted to a moblie workshop for zl-oa, but somethings have not come in yet, like my motorcycle lift table, i will have tools, air compressor, & a few other things, so we can still use trailer to work on bikes, & get out of the sun while working on them. CHRIS

[WillyD]

That is very cool....I am upset I cant ride into town, but I will be happy if the bike ends up being right...

Willy

[CHRIS]

with the skills of some of our members, & everyone puting their heads together, it'll get done rite ! i just hope we're not too drunk while trying to troubleshoot ! LOL !!!! CHRIS

[lowlife]

I got the ramp covered Willy

[WillyD]

Cool...thanks

Willy

[paulfun]

Willy bring any spare carb parts you might have jets as well

[wuputt]

with the skills of some of our members, & everyone puting their heads together, it'll get done rite ! i just hope we're not too drunk while trying to troubleshoot ! LOL !!!! CHRIS

Heck, We shoot trouble better when we are drunk!
Bring your guns Willy, if we cant get it running right we can use it as a target!

[zlMark]

Guys I apologize for not being around much.................Looking hard for a new vehicle as mine is totalled.

I'll be loading up the zl1000 wednesday night and riding out when I get off work on thursday. You all travel safely and I'll see you there

[CHRIS]

if all goes as planned, vfrman, & i, will be headed out thursday morning, or early afternoon. Wu, & or Mach, i will give you a call when we arrive in Lexington. see you guys then !!!! CHRIS

[lowlife]

Say fellas...wil I be able to drive to the club site or will I have to bike in?
I have spent many hours cleaning this old girl as the gravel road gets crap in places that light has never seen. This almost guarantees that I will get caught in the rain while on my way there. Or at least a dust storm...MArk I'll put your and Chris's number in my phone, Should I go to the Hotel first?

[rammy1500]

I curious as well since the last two years they wouldn't let me go very far with my truck and trailer, so I just parked in the grass lot, unloaded the bike and rode it over. Kind of sucked since I had to leave my cooler in the truck.

[MachIV]

I have one room left at the Super-8.
And anyone wanting to share a room w/me that`s possible also.
I don`t think my bud Tim will make it this year.

[CHRIS]

good news fella's !!!!! my motorcycle lift table finally came in today, so it looks like we will have an easier way to work on our bikes at M/O . CHRIS

[CHRIS]

just out of curiosity, how many members are going to trailer their bikes in ? just trying to figure out how much of club space will be used for trailer parking. saturday is going to be very crowded , & hard to manuver through the hundreds of people walking around, so i may suggest, that if you are trailering your bike in, get there early!!! i arrived on fri. last year, & had a hard time manuvering into club space. CHRIS

[MachIV]

I have one room left at the Super-8 just seven miles from the track.
I will dump it later today if no one needs it.

[WillyD]

as far as I know, I am gonna room with lowlife and one or two other guys on saturday night. If it would be more comfy, I could take that room of yours at the super 8 and there would be more room 4 two guys on the floor versus three....I am up for whatever as far as that goes....any idea what the room cost is for that night??

Willy

[WillyD]

chris...

I am bringing my bike in the back of my pickup...As long as there is space and someone can help me back it down the ramp I can park my truck elsewhere and ride the bike over after it is unloaded..

[paulfun]

Well it looks like my other half decided to go with her sister and niece for the weekend so if anyone needs a place to sleep there will be an extra bed in the camper.

[CHRIS]

well, i have a busy day ahead of me today ! "crunch time " dont know if i'll be online later,so, if i am busy packing & not online, i will see some of you tomorrow ! looking forward to seeing everyone !!!!! i'll be headed out tomorrow. have a safe trip! see you all soon ! CHRIS

[wuputt]

just out of curiosity, how many members are going to trailer their bikes in ? just trying to figure out how much of club space will be used for trailer parking. saturday is going to be very crowded , & hard to manuver through the hundreds of people walking around, so i may suggest, that if you are trailering your bike in, get there early!!! i arrived on fri. last year, & had a hard time manuvering into club space. CHRIS

Chris, I don't think anyone else is going to show up in a rig as big as yours! Like diriving a freaking semi!

[wuputt]

The guys trailering their bikes to the track will not be able to park trucks in the club space! There is usually room to park them close by as long as security doesnt get nasty. The "infield" where the club space is is sposed to be for bikes only but like I said, if they don't say anything, or see you parking them you can get away with it. You can most definitly drive in to unload, then move it out.

Was just on the phone with Mark as the Goodyear Blimp went over my house! It will be in the area for MVD and Honda Supercycle weekend, which is next weekend. Unfortunately for you guys, that is when the Hotties are thick as thieves! Oh yes, I will be attending!!!

Paul, did you get the map I sent?

[rammy1500]

I'll have my Dodge 1500 with my 3 rail trailer on the back. But will probably part out in the field and unload. I'll just be there Saturday, since my son works late Friday night.

[MachIV]

This year has been hell as far as prepping,the trailer axle showed this morn
and it dosen`t fit.
I will have to rent,that on top of $5 per gal for diesel,oh joy!!!!!
Just finished getting my bikes loaded but need to get a rental tomorrow
and pack the rest of my gear.
Bringing two PW50s and one`s for sale.
I`m packing my clothes and going to bed.
See some of ya tomorrow night if I make it.

[lowlife]

I'm gonna need everyines thinking caps on cuz I need to haul a Zl and a CB 900 in the back of my wifes Honda Ridgeline. I'm bringing more tie downs than brains!!!!

[CHRIS]

I'm gonna need everyines thinking caps on cuz I need to haul a Zl and a CB 900 in the back of my wifes Honda Ridgeline. I'm bringing more tie downs than brains!!!!

i still think you will not fit both bikes in back of ridgeline. your cb900 is a big bike, but what the hell, i like a challenge !!! lol !!! CHRIS

[KawTipper]

You guys have a good time & ride safe.

[zlMark]

I'm gonna need everyines thinking caps on cuz I need to haul a Zl and a CB 900 in the back of my wifes Honda Ridgeline. I'm bringing more tie downs than brains!!!!
Well measure the zl to see if 2 of those will fit. I say put the last bike in backwards.

Is there a hitch dolly for motorcycles?

[zlMark]

I'm leaving for VMD when I get off work. You all have a safe trip and I'll see you soon!

[lowlife]

I'm bringing the laptop so may report at the scene if time allows.

[jmac]

Hope you guys all have a safe trip.Watch out for idiots.Take alot of photos.

[lowlife]

Yeah I know what you mean...I been taking pics but think I may have been banned from more shots....Surly bunch!!!!!!

[Jarney]

Well, I rode out for Saturday. Got there about 9am or so and had to leave (unfortunately) at around 5:30pm. Had a real good time, made it there without any rain, light rain came in just for a real short time while there - maybe 1/2 hour? - then got caught in a short downpour on the way home - by the way, don't skimp out on rain gear - I had a waterproof jacket on but had a cheapy rain suit from Wally World - jacket and pants. I stopped to put on the pants during the downpour, and by the time I hit the next gas stop, the pants were shredded - due to heat from the motor/exhaust or wind - not sure?. Anyway, enjoyed meeting with a quite a few members that I had not met before - Willyd, ZLfancypaint, lowlife, Paulfun, Elim8u, puttputt, not sure who else - bad memory - hahaha. Other than those members, Mark, Wuputt, Chris, Chris's dad, Rammy, Furchin, MachIV, were all there of course, there may have been others but you know - the memory thing - hahaha. You'll have to wait on them to get back for better pics. I only took a couple with my phone and they aren't that great. Looking forward to next year. Later.

[zlMark]

WOW Great time,, lots to talk about but I just got home,,,Glad to see the site is still here :biggrin:

I'll give a nice update after work tomorrow!
Meanwhile anyone who made it home already and has the time please jump in!

Besides Triumph, I think we had the next best turnout in club row. It was great to meet you all and see everyone I have met before.

[CHRIS]

made it home !!! i had a great time again this year. too many things to talk about, & so many pics. to post as of now ! vfrman & i, just got done unloading trailer, so he left for home from my house, & i have some unpacking to do.

nice meeting some members i have talked to online, but just now met. " this is truely a great association, made up of great people !" i will talk more tomorrow, going to take a shower, & go to bed. CHRIS

[paulfun]

I had a great time this weekend and was so impressed with everyone I met!
Who ever said you meet the nicest people on a honda never rode a ZL!!

The people in our club are all top notch !!

[WillyD]

here is a pic.....its kinda dark cause I took it on my phone, but I think it looks cool....Showin the ZL power.......

Willy

Added a few more...Better pics to come from my camera...these are from my phone..

[rammy1500]

My son and I had a great time. He has always like turbo cars and was impressed by the turbo bikes that were there. His eye's really light up when he and I walked over the track and watched Jay Leno's turbine bike go around the track. Sounds like everybody made it home safely, which is good after being out in the sun like that all day.

[markus56]

I'm SOoooooo Jealous!!!!! I'd've given anything to have been there but just couldn't swing it with the ZL1000 purchase and subsequent trip to Harpursville,N.Y.last week to pick it up. I will certainly be there next year with all three of my ZL's ; you can take that to the bank!!! I was there in spirit though for sure. Will be watching for pics and reading the threads coming in about the great time everyone had at the event. Hope everyone made it home safe and sound!!!!!!!!! Mark

[CHRIS]

my ZX-7 with furchins brand new ZL-OA trailer
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Willy's zl being worked on in ZL-OA mobile workshop
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Rammy
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from left to right, machIV, lowlife, jarney, & furchin, loading lowlife's cb900c into back of honda ridgeline
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lowlife & paulfun http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00532.jpg

wuputt, & his son, sean
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sean's girlfriend ashley
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can you say, "food"???? http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00535.jpg

if the food dont look good enough, just feast your eyes on all the eliminators!
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machIV's famous ZL1200
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"Eleanor"
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ashley with Eleanor
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can't forget to add this kinda stolen shot of my good friend "furchin"
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00534.jpg

thanks again, to wuputt, for all your time & effort dealing with screwup of club site at track on thurs, & to all my friends, this year was a great one ! i had fun hanging out with all of you, & to zlfancypaint, & her husband, thanks for making the journey all the way from florida ! it was great talking to you both !
CHRIS

[wuputt]

All I can say is, what an amazing weekend! My son just left with his newly "aquired" ZL900! A truly sad moment for me, I don't get to see my boys near enough! He is without a doubt, going back to Minnesota with a lot of knowledge! I schooled him as did Paul and Jay! Everyone taught him something about his ne bike! Thanks guys!
I was soooo thrilled when I feasted my eyes on my latest evilbay purchase! I bought the bike to strip and part out, those of you that saw it know first hand why that ain't happening! It is cleaner than my ZL1000! I pulled the Trapps off to put on my ZL1000 and will refurbish the bike to give to my older son who couldn't make the trip. I will be delivering it in a few weeks so watch out Lowlife and Moab, there are gonna be two more ZL's close to you in MN! Hopefully, you can all get together with them and Kawtipper for a ride!
Back to MVD, so many great peeps! The club site was hopping at all times! The Kaw. Eliminators definitly got a lot of exposure over the weekend, there were people constantly stopping for pictures and to ask questions!

To Chris, you made quite an impact on my son and Ashley! They both can't wait to see you again! Thank you for the mobil workshop! What would we have done without it? All I can say is, "God Bless You" you are truly a friend to myself and this beloved club!

Jason (VFRMAN) thank you also for your help with the mobil workshop and your unselfish personality! Guys, Jason helped with every project that took place over the weekend! Even though he had his own bike to work on, he set it aside and assisted with others. So sorry for your lil drop, I know that had to cut deep!

Bill, great to see you again, quite a change from 5 years ago when you and I first met out there! Thank you so much for delivering my projects, I will for sure make it out to visit you on your turf!

Mark, ,,,,, you know, assmonkey! Who'da thunk it!

The rest of you that made it, what a great bunch! Kudo's to those that travelled such a long distance as a result of the love for these maniac machines!

Snakedoctor, the one-off patches are kickass! Thank you!

I will post pics later.

A special thanks to the culprit that brought the gift for Mark! I am still smiling from seeing his face when he discovered it!

The list just goes on and on, I like the statement about meeting peeps on a honda! How true!
I look forward to meeting with you all again in the future!

To those of you are jelous, you have good reason!

[SnakeDoctor]

Wow, you guys were set up really nice with the shop and everything else. Must of been a blast. Were there any bands there and did you get any pics of the cars and stuff?






Stuff= Pretty ladies running around. 555

[zlMark]

Like I said earlier...WOW!

Wuputt.....Thanks for everything. Without you where would we be? Thanks for all you do and most of all thank you for being a friend!

Chris...the workshop. Honestly didn't think you could pull it off. You and Jason(VFRMan) busted some ass on that one and it really shows. Thanks for being here/there!

Furchin.....The man who delivers.........Yuengling that is! Thanks!

Paulfun.....Just like your name says. great to meet you!

Lowlife.....I like the thought of having a year to think about revenge!

MachIV.....Good to see you again bro! I guess it wasn't you after all(HD Bell)

I can't beleive the turnout this year. We had Calvin(Elim8U) and Lois truck their beautiful 2900mi red zl900 all the way from Nebraska! Beth(ZLfancyPaint)and her husband, along with her brother John(JW) and his family from NC rode the whole way from NC to OH! Jarney, Rammy1500 and his son, Marty and his grandson, PutPut and his girl Ashley, WillyD, Gremlin and his buddy popped in on sunday.
You guys are true diehards! I think we had double the numbers of what the smaller clubs had show up!
We also had a guy from Columbus with a cherry 85 red zl900. One of the nicest red ones I have seen. Hope to see him join us soon.
What a weekend! I drank so much beer friday that I was still hungover on sunday :biggrin:
I do beleive I put an end to the accusations of the "Trailer Queen" that you all accused me of! The bike now has over 4400mi on it and is almost as dirty as when I bought it! That original K425 is getting thin too!

L to R Paulfun, Lowlife, zlMark and the back of furchins head. http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08022.jpg

ZL Owners.....
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http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08024.jpg

DUH, which way does it go, which way does it go
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Furchin's Hauler!
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Elim8u's
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08030.jpg

zlFancyPaint's
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08031.jpg

Paulfun's
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Jarney's
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08033.jpg

PW50 IV's :tongue:
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08034.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08035.jpg

Ashley,, Official VMD_08 Umbrella girl :wink:
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08037.jpg

Elim8u Calvin and Lois
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08038.jpg

Rammy1500 Ernie and son Austin
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Shaun, showing off his purdy mouth :biggrin:
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Lowlife
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08042.jpg

Jarney
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08043.jpg

Paulfun
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08045.jpg

Would have been a good shot with some image stabiliztion
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Lonely.....I'm so lonely.....
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One of the many cute little Nationwide girls
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Chris, after a few brews
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08013.jpg

Wide Eyed and Wasted!
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http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08017.jpg

VFRMan and MachIV
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08018.jpg

Cheech n Chong
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08019.jpg


http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08020.jpg

As Austin Powers would say.....Oh Behave!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff208/zl-oa/VMD_08/VMD_08021.jpg

[zl900_moab]

Awesome Pics, I am MUCHO jealous, but glad to see so many great people and bikes together in one place....Looks like a great time was had by all, again, so jealous!
moab...

[lee(zl900)]

great pictures,looks like you all had a great time.makes me wish i lived in the usa!
maybe just maybe if i save save save i could come over next year minus the bike unless i win the lottery! it would be good if we could arrange something on that par in the uk for all us that live over here,perhaps i will start a thread on that subject!!!

[CHRIS]

lee, if you were able to make it over for M/O 2009 we could probobly digg up an extra zl for you to ride while here ! CHRIS

[monkeyhanger]

Great Pioctures ,makes Me Wanna Turn Up Next Year(start Saving Adam I`ll Twist Your Arm On Thescottish Run)
Andy

[lee(zl900)]

chris,let me speak to my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZLFancyPaint]

Just got home today after an awesome ride home.

What a weekend at VMD -
So many ZL's in one place - it was one of the best weekends I've ever had.
I loved meeting all of you - what a fantastic bunch of ZL folks.

I can't say enough good things about all you guys -

ZLMark, Furchin, Wuputt & Paulfun - thanks a million for fixing my fuel leak problem -
what a place to have a petcock/hose problem, of all the luck to start leaking right in front of Martin!
I'm still thanking my lucky stars.
If that had happened anywhere else on that trip, it would have been the hugest headache.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The pictures are great - its nice to look at them after & remember how fun it was

And then, the rest of the show -
oh my god, how many vintage bikes can you look at and not get tired of looking at them?
I still don't know, 'cause it takes more than that!