Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009

[furchin]

________AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 ---July 24-26________
Make your plans to attend this great weekend, hope to see everyone from the "08 show and anyone new that can make it.

Event Info:

http://www.zl-oa.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=11&day=2009-7-24


Results from previous years:

http://www.zl-oa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6765

http://www.zl-oa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6036

[MachIV]

________AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 ---July 24-26________
Make your plans to attend this great weekend, hope to see everyone from the "08 show and anyone new that can make it.

Cool,thanks for the info I`ll call and reserve rooms.

[CHRIS]

i'll be there !!!!!!!!!!! CHRIS

[zlMark]

I'll be there too!!.....sort of :thumbsup:

[Elim8u]

Hey if gas stays down, I'll make it.

[zl900_moab]

Man....I HAVE to go this next year.
moab...

[MachIV]

This will be my 10th year in a row.

[Illby1]

For all you that have been there many times... Does anyone have some "tips" for someone (me) that will be going for the first time? Where is the best place to stay? Are there nice/close hotels? Other things to do in the area? Where exactly is it? If I'm a "noobie" do I need to bring beer for all you guys....:laughing7: I'm a Jack drinker so you can have the beer..

Thanks in advance!!
Scotty B

[CHRIS]

the majority of us have been staying at a local hotel a few miles from track. paulfun stayed at a campground this past year, & i think i may pack up the motorhome & stay at the campground for the 2009 VMD to save a little money. i spent way too much at VMD 2008, but we'll see ! if you go the hotel route ? you need to book a room early ! they fill up fast !!!! CHRIS

[rammy1500]

Funny, just asked my son three days ago if he was interested in going again. He said yes, that he had a great time. Would love to do the camping thing, since he an I haven't camp out since he was in cub scouts.

[paulfun]

Rammy the camping is the way to go!
I had a camp site at a campground this year and the cost for a four day stay was less than what some payed for a single night in the hotel !
Will be doing the same this year as well but probably use a tent instead of hauling the camper the hole way and hopefully bring both bikes instead of just one.

[MachIV]

I like to take showers,AC,TV,etc.
And I`d prefer NOT riding my bike through mud and dust.

[zlMark]

I like to take showers,AC,TV,etc.
And I`d prefer NOT riding my bike through mud and dust.That campground was cleaner than the inn-field for sure.. Don't know about showers...I was thinking of camping this year

[paulfun]

Yes the camp ground was nice and clean. Showers at the top of hill were brand new. The showers at the bottom of the hill not so great, but still useable.
I can understand the need for air conditioning and all that. Just that I am a tight a-s when it comes to spending money so as a substitute for air conditioning, when reserving the camping spot I always ask for a shady spot under a tree.

[wuputt]

I will be there come hell or high water!
A couple guys that worked for me in Ohio are good friends with the owners of the campground that Paul stayed at. If we want to reserve a section of the campground I can make that happen! I will need to know in the next couple months so I can contact them and set it up. I will be staying there this year as well. Hoping that all us Minn members can caravan to Ohio for '09 and the caravan can grow as we head East!

[paulfun]

Putt if you can get a spot at the camp ground like that let me know before the new year is here or sooner as I have been thinking about reserving a spot real soon.

[CHRIS]

Putt if you can get a spot at the camp ground like that let me know before the new year is here or sooner as I have been thinking about reserving a spot real soon.
count me in for the campground too !!!! i think putt's idea is brilliant !!!!!! CHRIS

[Hellion]

Count me in for a spot in the camp grounds preferrably in the shade! I am going to try my darndest to go this year!

[jmac]

Does the camp ground have electric hookups.My brother got a camper this year.I'm tring to talk him into going.I figure if I offer to pull it over,and let him ride one of the bikes,how could he say no.(lol)How much was it to stay at the camp ground?

[Hellion]

I just had another idea :idea: *I know scary isn't it!* :shock: Anyway my big idea which I am sure someone mentioned before but maybe didnt figure out a way to actually do it. Is for those of us going to M/O to send like 2 or 3 people to the place that was alotted for us and get set up without the bikes and then leave and meet up with the rest of the group about 10 miles away on some back road and then all ride in to the vintage days together! Wouldnt that turn heads! LOL would be so cool if we could get like 20-30 of us to all roll in together and file into our patch of M/O. :headbang: :twisted: :biggrin: Corny I know maybe I should just :ignore: ! lol

[CHRIS]

I just had another idea :idea: *I know scary isn't it!* :shock: Anyway my big idea which I am sure someone mentioned before but maybe didnt figure out a way to actually do it. Is for those of us going to M/O to send like 2 or 3 people to the place that was alotted for us and get set up without the bikes and then leave and meet up with the rest of the group about 10 miles away on some back road and then all ride in to the vintage days together! Wouldnt that turn heads! LOL would be so cool if we could get like 20-30 of us to all roll in together and file into our patch of M/O. :headbang: :twisted: :biggrin: Corny I know maybe I should just :ignore: ! lolthat would be a pretty cool idea, but not sure if it'll work out the way you dream it. few of us get there early to set up club space, then usually members kinda trickle in. by the time saturday rolls around the track is packed, & more members show up ! i really like your idea, but not sure if we'll have enough members to ride in a big group when entering track, however, at night, when track closes, we all leave & go riding around to local hotspots, & we do turn alot of heads riding around town ! CHRIS

[Hellion]

Yeah thats kind of what I figured, but we can always dream right? LOL

[furchin]

Does the camp ground have electric hookups.My brother got a camper this year.I'm tring to talk him into going.I figure if I offer to pull it over,and let him ride one of the bikes,how could he say no.(lol)How much was it to stay at the camp ground?

Paulfun camped this past year so he is the one that can answer those things for you. OK Paul, yoo-hoo Paul, ya there buddy, hey Paul answer the question please.

[paulfun]

I have to look for the reciept but will post up on cost by the end of the week!

[wuputt]

The campground does have elec. Sites. Not sure if we can get primitive and modern sites next to each other? What we do need is a commitment from members ASAP so we can contact them and start sending deposits for the weekend!

[CHRIS]

i'm definately in, this way i can save some money over hotel prices, & blow the money at the track !!! CHRIS

[paulfun]

found my reciept. The cost was 99.00 with tax for fri, sat,sunday stay with electric hook up for my camper.

Putt most camp sites let you have one small tent alongside a camper. Most dont charge extra for it but some do.

The cost of a site with electric isnt very much more per nite so if we all get spots next to each other it still wont be cost prohibative to put a tent or two on a spot with electric.

I will try and call and get the rates for this year tommorrow if I have time.

You can reserve a spot the same as you do a hotel room with your credit card.

[jmac]

That does not sound bad at all.I'll do some checking and let you know for sure.

[maniac]

What's the name of the campground?

[Jarney]

Ok, some of you guys with "trailer queens" better get in on this parade and represent the Elimination.

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/85thParade.asp?s=banner

[paulfun]

Our beloved bike is not on thier list!


Speaking of vintage days. For those of you interested in camping the camp site is not opend as of yet for making reservations. Will post up as soon as more info is avail.

[CHRIS]

Ok, some of you guys with "trailer queens" better get in on this parade and represent the Elimination.

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/85thParade.asp?s=banner
i did not see zl900 or zl1000 on list:pistols:

[furchin]

I checked the vintage parade list as soon as it was released because I wanted to beat all of you other guys to get my bike in the parade but hence no eliminator catagory listed. !@##$$% Oh well. Guess we'll just have to have our own parade. Right guys???

[CHRIS]

sounds good to me !:thumbsup:

[kawboy]

Our beloved bike is not on thier list!



At least our motor's on it - '84 GPz900!

[wuputt]

What's the name of the campground?

It was Yogi Bear Jellystone last year but they lost the franchise due to some legal problems. Not sure yet what they are calling it now.

[paulfun]

The answering service still says jellistone, but also says no reservations are being accepted till march

[Jarney]

Might be worth petitioning them though. From '85 - '87 they have no kawasaki's listed and it says above "at least one from every year the Association has been in existence". It also says "A machine may make the list for what it meant in that very moment" and "or because, looking back, it made a true impact as a landmark machine". With the exception of the vmax and the fz they are all sportbikes. '87 only has a honda hurricane - surely given the above statements and only one bike listed for '87, the zl 1000 fits the bill to be in the parade also. I can understand with mr. max in there that they would probably never put the zl900 in but maybe if you give them a shout they will consider the zl1000. Anyway, just thought I would throw it out there. Later.

[zlMark]

make them plans!!!!

Not sure if I want to camp this year or do the hotel. Camping would be fun if we had a large area, but the convienance of the hotel is nice.

[lowlife]

I refuse to sleep with you this year mark...Bill... you snore? Jesus Mark can lift the rafters...and rolling him on his belly only makes him smile!!!!!!!!!!

[zlMark]

I refuse to sleep with you this year mark...Bill... you snore? Jesus Mark can lift the rafters...and rolling him on his belly only makes him smile!!!!!!!!!!you fag,, that was funny

[furchin]

I know I slept real well and all night long. Just wandering, What did I miss? Na, on second thought don't tell me.

[zlMark]

I know I slept real well and all night long. Just wandering, What did I miss? Na, on second thought don't tell me.Thats cause we slipped you a couple sleepin pills.........thanks for your cooperation :rotf:

[MachIV]

I snore?

[Hellion]

you fag,, that was funny

:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::r otf:
*Makes mental note not to sleep in the same room with them!*

[wuputt]

It would be great if we could have a ZL ride with all the members at MVD this year! We always go out every night but the members that are only there for the day miss out on that. I know the area well and can map out a 1-2 hour ride that will be a great photo opportunity! (Maybe even a beer stop so Mark doesn't go through withdrawls!)
Let me know what ya think!

[WillyD]

I am up for it....for sure...

Willy

[markus56]

That's a great idea Wuputt........I'll certainly be in the pack!!:headbang:

[CHRIS]

great idea Wu !!!!!! i'm in !!!!!!!!!!!! CHRIS

[MachIV]

I'll try and keep up.

[paulfun]

Sounds like a plan! I was wondering why we didnt do something like that last year.

[zlMark]

Last year? Too busy :biggrin:

Thats a great idea, wuputt and I have been on some real nice roads there and there's quite a few places to stop and wet your whistle...:biggrin:

Hey wuputt, maybe we can show these guys brokeback mountain

[kawboy]

Hey wuputt, maybe we can show these guys brokeback mountain

Now that's just too much information :nono: :laughing7:

[zlMark]

LOL... I guess a Brokeback Mountain Re-enactment is in order

[Hellion]

LOL... I guess a Brokeback Mountain Re-enactment is in order

:puke: Think I will pass on that demonstration thanks! :puke:

[furchin]

hey guys , lets ride

[jmac]

LOL... I guess a Brokeback Mountain Re-enactment is in order


I thought that was a good idea.Now not to sure.

[CHRIS]

LOL... I guess a Brokeback Mountain Re-enactment is in order


I thought that was a good idea.Now not to sure.
:pistols::help::munky2::pottytrain3: CHRIS

[wuputt]

I'll try and keep up.

HaHaHa! We will catch up to you when you stop for gas Bill!

[wuputt]

Kk looks like a go! I think Saturday around 2:00? I will plan out a short ride with one short stop for quenching the thirst and at least one for photos. The time is negotiable the stops are not! It will be a fairly slow paced ride and riding gear optional, the safety of our ranks is the top priority!

[lowlife]

When I read Mach's post I thought I read "I will try to keep IT up"....ring toss with Mach was not my idea of a good time. After rereading it Yep I'm in...Are we commuting? Caravaning?

[MachIV]

When I read Mach's post I thought I read "I will try to keep IT up"....ring toss with Mach was not my idea of a good time. After rereading it Yep I'm in...Are we commuting? Caravaning?

No probs in that department,I won't be needing little blue pills
anytime soon.:laughing7:

[maniac]

MAN, SOUNDS LIKE A BLAST...I've got a van/camper that would be perfect to camp in and a enclosed trailer to put everything else behind it..can you actually take your bike out on the track?

[zlMark]

It really is a blast, you can only do parade laps on the zl's but still fun to do!

[justin jackson]

Where is this at? I'm thinking I might come and check this out-not sure yet. Depends on if my boss hoses me out of my vacation, so my decision will be last minute.

[furchin]

go to my original 1st post and the information is there on location

[wuputt]

I just got off the phone with the AMA and was assured that zl-oa will have a club space for MVD '09!
Start making your plans if you haven't already!

[furchin]

I really hope that we are in the same area as the last two years. Just makes it nice to know in relation to the rest of the fairground layout.

[wuputt]

We will be in the same general vicinity! Club spaces have been in the same spot since I started going in 1998, don't think they will change it now!

[MachIV]

It's a thousand miles from where I'm moving to in Fla.
270 further than from where I am now.
16 hours one way...
Yikes!!!!

[wuputt]

It's a thousand miles from where I'm moving to in Fla.
270 further than from where I am now.
16 hours one way...
Yikes!!!!

You're still planning on attending aren't you? It wouldn't be the same without the "Kamikazi short bus"!

[justin jackson]

Anybody from Missouri coming to this?

[zlMark]

Anybody from Missouri coming to this?Trying to talk Hellion into coming,, maybe you can work on him too! :laughing7:

[zlMark]

It would be great if we could have a ZL ride with all the members at MVD this year! We always go out every night but the members that are only there for the day miss out on that. I know the area well and can map out a 1-2 hour ride that will be a great photo opportunity! (Maybe even a beer stop so Mark doesn't go through withdrawls!)
Let me know what ya think!

Was talking to chris about this today. How about an early, early rise on Saturday morning, ride to mount hope for some Amish breakfast, then back to the club space so we are there to represent. Mount Hope would be a nice ride. Have a look jeff and see what ya think

[wuputt]

Mark, I assume you are talking about Mt. Jeeze, where I took you. That sounds like a plan tho!

[zlMark]

Nope, MT Hope...I'll have to look at the map and see if it's do-able

[zlMark]

darn.too far!

[zlMark]

You know the area better...........i'm done :biggrin:

[speedfreak]

if i can come up with the cash and get the bike running right i will be there have to do the camping thing though

[CHRIS]

cool ! the more the better. it really is a blast !!!!!

[speedfreak]

cash is my big problem no income for the next month tho will see if it is possible

[furchin]

if i can come up with the cash and get the bike running right i will be there have to do the camping thing though
Jed, you need to change your posting to to say if Furchin can get your bike running right. As a side note I now have it that it will start right up immediatly, but sorry to say that the carbs are still not correct.

[paulfun]

Hows it goin on that bike martin?

[speedfreak]

true as well martin

[K-Ray]

I need some input , I have to go to Haxtun Co. in July it is about 600 mile's from Lexington, Ohio
what I need to know is what is the cost of camping ? and can I get a spot to camp this late ?
what is the cost to get in to the event ?
Yes I will bring the ZL900 and the wife will have the Mean Streak,

[K-Ray]

I really would like to know if there is a spot to camp ? I will be in my truck, a F350 four door it's 22' long and a 7'X14' box trailer so would I need a RV spot at the track ?
I would really like some info from someone that know's the area please .

If I could get a spot that has showers and restrooms we can ride to the track

[K-Ray]

It really is a blast, you can only do parade laps on the zl's but still fun to do!

what is the cost of a parade lap ?

[zlMark]

Maybe $5 for the parade laps??

Get in touch with paulfun, he knows the campground info. It's a nice clean campground with showers. You could leave the rig there and ride back n forth. Hope you can make it!

[K-Ray]

Maybe $5 for the parade laps??

Get in touch with paulfun, he knows the campground info. It's a nice clean campground with showers. You could leave the rig there and ride back n forth. Hope you can make it!

It looks as if we will be there we just bought a enclosed trailer and working on how to get the ZL9 the Mean Streak and all our son's stuff in it .
And could someone let me know what diesel runs per gal. ?

being less then 600 mile's away I have to go ! ! ! !

[K-Ray]

:hello2: It looks as if we will be there so if your going to be there here is my cell # 559-300-0094 we are going to be there thurs and take of early Sunday morning .

[CHRIS]

COOL !!!!:hello2: see you then, my friend ! CHRIS

[Hoss]

Although I just bought my first Eliminator 2 weeks ago, and just joined the forum, I'm thinking pretty hard about coming down this year. I'm turning 21 the week before VMD and I think it would be a fun way to spend one of my first legal weekends...

It's only a 3.5hr ride from my house. Any advice on what I need to do to make arrangments? I'd be looking for a campground spot (hopefully near some other memebers) and what else do I need to do? I see tickets listed on thier site, do I need to buy those?

Looks like PaulFun is the one to contact on the campsites? I'll PM him.

Thanks guys, hope to meet some of you there.

[CHRIS]

campground number is 419-886-2267

i do not know details on campground ( nightly rates etc !) hope you can make it hoss !!!! it'll be great having you join us !!!:hello2: CHRIS

[K-Ray]

:headbang: we have campsite #142 for 7-23 to 7-25 :headbang: the lady said it is right next to Paulfun's spot he said he has #129
I will have the wife and my two girl's with me but it's all good as long as they have a shower .

the campground is Lake Timeerlin 6500 Black rd. Bellville Oh. 419-886-2267

[paulfun]

You would think I would have been smart enuff to post the phone number when wuputt gave it to me!!!!:BangHead:

[zlMark]

You would think I would have been smart enuff to post the phone number when wuputt gave it to me!!!!:BangHead:Thats OK Paul, we know how you are :laughing7:

[K-Ray]

You would think I would have been smart enuff to post the phone number when wuputt gave it to me!!!!:BangHead:

It's all good ....

[jmac]

It looks as if we will be there we just bought a enclosed trailer and working on how to get the ZL9 the Mean Streak and all our son's stuff in it .
And could someone let me know what diesel runs per gal. ?

being less then 600 mile's away I have to go ! ! ! !


Its $2.39 agal here,I would think it should be close to the same,most of your trip.

[K-Ray]

Its $2.39 agal here,I would think it should be close to the same,most of your trip.

last summer I was paying over $5.00 a gal. right now it's 3.00 a gal.
so I was thinking 3 to 3.25 a gal. so 2.40 is great.

and I was going to buy a 7x14 inclose trailer but we went with a 7x16 so after this trip we can get 4 bike's in it. one of the thing's that made me go 16 foot was it's only $ 200.00 more. and I can haul 4 bike's

[Jarney]

We're running about $2.80 here in Indiana. Later.

[zlMark]

Tried to get a look at deisel today,, I saw gas was $2.59

[jmac]

I just filled up today,and it was $2.59 here too.I think the most I paid last year was $4.25,(I hope I don't see that again)and now its still cheaper than gas.

[Hellion]

Hellion is still down not had time or money to get him together yet the big thing is figuring out what to use to reseal the mother board of the "junction box" with. Plus need to do a valve adjust on both Hellion and Little pixie girl, swap out Slave cyl, and probably needs master cyl rebuilt, Oh and rear tire valve stem wont hold air anymore for who knows why (It was holding air fine till I moved this last time!) Anyway I am hoping to still make it there but it will probably be last minute like evening Thursday the 23rd or morning Fri 24th. :icon_scratch:

[zlMark]

better get busy!

Who all is coming besides the following?

zlMark
Chris
Marty
Furchin
Gremlin
Wuputt
PutPut
MachIV
Lowlife
Paulfun
WillyD
Rammy1500
Jarney
Markus56
K-Ray and Emmalynn

[Jarney]

I'm a little up in the air for the moment. I'm about 2 weeks away from finding out if I'm still going to be employed or not. Big wigs coming soon to tell us what's going on - layoffs - shutdown, etc. I don't currently have a ZL that I would trust to make the trip either - but I will have that remedied soon. I hope to make it out Saturday at least - hopefully arrive in time for the big ZL tour/parade/ride/whatever it's being called - hahaha. Later.

[K-Ray]

better get busy!

Who all is coming besides the following?

zlMark
Chris
Marty
Furchin
Gremlin
Wuputt
PutPut
MachIV
Lowlife
Paulfun
WillyD
Rammy1500
Jarney
Markus56
Kenny Ray & Emmalynn ZL9 & Mean Streak 1600



:hello2: every thing is looking good for us :hello2:

[wuputt]

Kenny dude you sure bout 600 miles? I know that it is like 780 from Minn to Lex!
I need some input , I have to go to Haxtun Co. in July it is about 600 mile's from Lexington, Ohio
what I need to know is what is the cost of camping ? and can I get a spot to camp this late ?
what is the cost to get in to the event ?
Yes I will bring the ZL900 and the wife will have the Mean Streak,

[Bacchus]

anybody know how to nail some dirt cheap air fare online from phoenix to ohio????

expedia says over $400. no-can-do at that price

[zlMark]

My ex was saying that she went round trip to AZ for $80......don't know the details and really don't want to ask either......LOLOL

[Bacchus]

$80......I buy that now

[WillyD]

What days are you guys gonna be there? I was planning on leaving thursday to head over and come back sunday morning...Are there gonna be guys there on thursday or what is the general concensus??

Willy

[CHRIS]

What days are you guys gonna be there? I was planning on leaving thursday to head over and come back sunday morning...Are there gonna be guys there on thursday or what is the general concensus??

Willy
i think the majority of us will be getting there thurs. (afternoon sometime) last year we all met up at hotel & hung out, before we went riding. if we're lucky enough this year, we will be able to go to the track to set up club space ( on thurs ) ! last year there was a mix up with club space, & thanks to wuputt's efforts we were able to obtain a spot, but we had to wait until fri. morning to set up . CHRIS

[WillyD]

That's cool....

Don't wanna show up there and be alone...This year I am not gonna have work to be done on my bike, so I can help someone else possibly and I can help set stuff up or whatever...

I am bringing a canopy tent to add to the ones there in case it's a hot one...I gotta 10x10 one...Also will be bringing some tools, etc in case anyone needs anything...I know you got the trailer and tools Chris but every little bit helps...I can't wait....time away from work I can enjoy..

Willy

[WillyD]

Is someone gonna bring a grill? I know Wuputt did last year but he is a little farther from the track this year...

[CHRIS]

yep, i'll have trailer, bike lift & some tools. i will not have as many tools this year because vfrman ( jason ) will not be attending, due to work, & alot of the tools last year were his, so feel free to bring some tools along, & i know paul will bring some too ! i'll be bringing all that i have !:headbang:

[CHRIS]

Is someone gonna bring a grill? I know Wuputt did last year but he is a little farther from the track this year... yep ! i'm borrowing a very nice grill from my neighbor. so grill is taken care of !

[WillyD]

Very cool!!!!

[K-Ray]

Kenny dude you sure bout 600 miles? I know that it is like 780 from Minn to Lex!

opp's it's more then that I did something wrong ???? ( about 1,600 mile's I think) but it's all good the wife wants to go and we will be half way there.
We are going to be on the road for about a month camping . so I will have some tools with me and I have a nice gas BBQ. And we will have ICE COLD BEER. I have wanted to make this trip for a few years I have never spent any time on the East Coast, so with our son moving to Haxtun Co. we thought this is the time to do it.
I got are camp site for Thursday -Sunday I want to be there early Thur.
So everyone that will be there please PM me your cell# please ,
And I posted mine but I'll PM it back ,
also when I hit the road I don't know if or when I can get on-line so a call or a text will be the only way for me to get any up date's .

[K-Ray]

yep, i'll have trailer, bike lift & some tools. :headbang:

We ride Kawi's why would you need tools ? :no-no-no:

[furchin]

What days are you guys gonna be there? I was planning on leaving thursday to head over and come back sunday morning...Are there gonna be guys there on thursday or what is the general concensus??

Willy
Remember Bill I will be there thursday afternoon to check into the rooms that I reserved. you're still in aren't you?? I will be getting in touch with a few of you guys that we have previous arrangements, OK.

[CHRIS]

We ride Kawi's why would you need tools ? :no-no-no:
to fine tune our awesome machines. :thumbsup: :headbang: :pistols:

[WillyD]

furchin....

yep...I am still in for the room...I will be arriving sometime thursday and leaving sunday morning...not sure of the times yet...I am renting a trailer to haul the bikes and that will determine what time I have to leave sunday..

I am sorry I have not been in touch....but thanks again for the resrving of the rooms...

Willy

[lowlife]

Martin,

I can't give a definate answer yet. I need a DDD (drop dead date) The hard cast is off and i'm in a soft cast but the thumb is still swollen and and is painful to put around a throttle yet alone able to grab the front brake. I still have some time yet but the Dr told me it would take 2-6 months to get movement back.....

[furchin]

Jay, not a problem as yet. we still have some time. I'll be in touch as we get closer to the show.

[zlMark]

Martin,

I can't give a definate answer yet. I need a DDD (drop dead date) The hard cast is off and i'm in a soft cast but the thumb is still swollen and and is painful to put around a throttle yet alone able to grab the front brake. I still have some time yet but the Dr told me it would take 2-6 months to get movement back.....Jay you can always ride on the back of my bike :hello2:

[SnakeDoctor]

I gather this is the list of people going to the VMD:

zlMark
Chris
Marty
Furchin
Gremlin
Wuputt
PutPut
MachIV
Lowlife
Paulfun
WillyD
Rammy1500
Jarney
Markus56
K-Ray and Emmalynn


If you people can get a really good quality pic to me of your bike in the next couple of days, I would like to use it for a project I want to do. These pics have to get to me quickly or else I can't get the finished product delivered to Chris in time for the meet. It takes 7-10 days for me to get things to the US so get to work and send me your pics.

If you can get a side shot of your bike with you behind it, that would be the best. Remember to try and get as clear a pic (high resolution) as possible. I'm working in a short time frame so can only allow 3-4 days to wait for the photos as it will take about 3 days to get the project printed and leave enough time for it to get mailed to Chris to bring to the meet.

I ONLY want pics of ZL's, no other bikes. Email the pics to me.

Thanks,

SD

[K-Ray]

I gather this is the list of people going to the VMD:

zlMark
Chris
Marty
Furchin
Gremlin
Wuputt
PutPut
MachIV
Lowlife
Paulfun
WillyD
Rammy1500
Jarney
Markus56
K-Ray and Emmalynn


If you people can get a really good quality pic to me of your bike in the next couple of days, I would like to use it for a project I want to do. These pics have to get to me quickly or else I can't get the finished product delivered to Chris in time for the meet. It takes 7-10 days for me to get things to the US so get to work and send me your pics.

If you can get a side shot of your bike with you behind it, that would be the best. Remember to try and get as clear a pic (high resolution) as possible. I'm working in a short time frame so can only allow 3-4 days to wait for the photos as it will take about 3 days to get the project printed and leave enough time for it to get mailed to Chris to bring to the meet.

I ONLY want pics of ZL's, no other bikes. Email the pics to me.

Thanks,

SD


I just see this and I have the bike in the trailer ????
but I do have a pic of me on the bike will that work ?

[K-Ray]

to fine tune our awesome machines. :thumbsup: :headbang: :pistols:

I hope all I need to do is clean mine up when I pull it out of the trailer ....
it was running great today.

[CHRIS]

i'm going to have to unload my trailer, & swap it's contents with all my bike stuff. my trailer is full of furniture from my friend, who moved out to Arizona last winter. she has since moved again ! ( same town, different house ) i think ! when i agreed to take her stuff out to her last winter, i had no idea she'd keep posponing the delivery date ! my trailer is not her personal storage unit ! now i just want my trailer back ! :cussing:if i do not hear from her soon on a delivery date, after M/O i will drive it out to Az. & dump it & a storage place !
Bacchus, i'm still going to stop by while out there. i'll let you know when . CHRIS

[wuputt]

Chris, you are too nice! I would have had a yard sale by now! Unless of course it is a friend with benefits!555

[SnakeDoctor]

Ok Guys, I'm trying to put together a banner for the VMD> If I can get all the guys going to send me their pics of their bikes, I can do it. Cutting short hairs the longer we speak, If you have a pic of you and your bike (only ZL bikes) and you're going to VMD then send it to me.

I need 3 days to do it and 7-10 days to get it there.

[K-Ray]

Bacchus, i'm still going to stop by while out there. i'll let you know when . CHRIS

Chris , if your driving this way come on out to Cen. Cal.:winkcool: we can take a ride on some sweeet roads. We are in the best spot ever if you like twistes

[paulfun]

Chris, you are too nice! I would have had a yard sale by now! Unless of course it is a friend with benefits!555

Agreed!!

Chris I would pull everything out and put a cover over it and call and tell her to come get it within a reasonable time like 3 weeks or you are going to take it to the dump and bill her for the landfill charge.

[K-Ray]

i'm going to have to unload my trailer, & swap it's contents with all my bike stuff. my trailer is full of furniture from my friend, who moved out to Arizona last winter. she has since moved again ! ( same town, different house ) i think ! when i agreed to take her stuff out to her last winter, i had no idea she'd keep posponing the delivery date ! my trailer is not her personal storage unit ! now i just want my trailer back ! :cussing:if i do not hear from her soon on a delivery date, after M/O i will drive it out to Az. & dump it & a storage place !
Bacchus, i'm still going to stop by while out there. i'll let you know when . CHRIS


:nike: any good stuff in there ? I have an allmost empty trailer ...LOL....

[CHRIS]

you guys have given me some good idea's !:hello2: after M/O i will decide what i'm going to do .

SD, i'm planning to snap off a few good pics. for you tomorrow. today was a cloudy, & dark day, tomorrow is supposed to be sunny.

i am starting my preperations for VMD's . sorting out tools to bring etc. etc.
i will also bring my plastic chairs again this year. hopefully there will be enough to go around.

with zlmark's permission, i would like to set aside a few minutes on sat. to take a group photo. i think it would be a cool thing to have in addition to the many other photo's we always take. what do you guys think ???? CHRIS

[SnakeDoctor]

Just send your photos to me @Gmail.com Same user name as here.

[Hoss]

I finally decided I'm coming. Just need to make campground reservations... Hopefully its not too late. I don't know about getting a picture with my bike, I've got the bars off and am waiting on a new brake line... may have to push it outside and snap a picture of the left side so you can't see the missing parts.

[Wyldstreak]

Hey, if any of you going to VMD come down I-70, I-35, etc., around Topeka/Kansas City, and need a break, give a shout! If you're planning on passing through, maybe I can meet up with you for a break along the way!

Wish I was going!!! Next year, hopefully!

[Hoss]

Wow! Well, as soon as I put my foot down and decide that I'm going to VMD, my boss tells me I'm going to be working on a jobsite in Orlando, FL for a few weeks. Don't know if I'll be home that weekend or not now... Shouldn't have opened my mouth! Dam**t!!

[cd85]

Sorry to hear about your "work situation" Hoss. I really wanted to go this year too...Dropped it on my wife, and it was't well recieved....:argue:Maybe next year!:angry7:

[paulfun]

Sorry to hear about your "work situation" Hoss. I really wanted to go this year too...Dropped it on my wife, and it was't well recieved....:argue:Maybe next year!:angry7:

Why does we ask permission?

Just do it and ask for forgiveness later!!!!!

[K-Ray]

Just sold my Z1000 so I know I have a little cash for the trip

[CHRIS]

here is a preview of one of the pics. i sent to SD for his project

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00982.jpg

[cd85]

Why does we ask permission?

Just do it and ask for forgiveness later!!!!!

Your right Paul.:thumbsup: I should just go!............ Hey, you got an extra room at home?:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

[zlMark]

Just stay away until she begs for you to come home, then she'll forgive you

[cd85]

Well,,,, exactly how long can i stay at your place???:rotf:

[SnakeDoctor]

Great stuff Chris and wish more of the guys going to VMD would send me their pics, time is getting short. You snooze, you lose.





here is a preview of one of the pics. i sent to SD for his project

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00982.jpg

[CHRIS]

here's one more ! i'm almost ready !!:laughing7:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC00814.jpg

[K-Ray]

Chris, it looks as if your ready for the drag strip . are you taking the bike set-up like that ?

[CHRIS]

Chris, it looks as if your ready for the drag strip . are you taking the bike set-up like that ?
yep ! i found out yesterday from the ohio state highway patrol, that i can legally ride w/ wheelie bars on the street, so they came off my project bike & went on the bike they were intended for. i have'nt decided if i'm going to ride it (Eleanor) in group ride, or one of my other zl's ( dads too ) my project zl should be ready within the next week or two ! so, my options are there ! :hello2: i'm stoked, & ready for " VMD " ! CHRIS

[furchin]

HMMMM, I can see who wears the pants in this family.:notworthy:
Just kidding, hey come to the show and worry about things later:laughing7:

[SnakeDoctor]

Ok Brothers, I've gone through the albums here and tried to get pics of your bikes for the banner. This is the list of people coming and what I found or didn't find:

zlMark Only 1 pic I can use

Chris I have plenty to use for you

Marty your good to go

Furchin your pic is fine

Gremlin NO pics

Wuputt Your pics are really not that good but I will try to find something

PutPut NO pics

MachIV One pic but not best quality

Lowlife Covered

Paulfun 1 not best quality

WillyD have one that's ok

Rammy1500 1 pic but not great and the other 2 have the cooler in the way.

Jarney Your pics are fine

Markus56 covered

K-Ray and Emmalynn good pics


I can only let this go for another couple of days and then I have to get the pics to the shop to get this done in time. If you have a pic that is better than what I found on here or sent to me, then please hurry so I can get this going. I'm the SnakeDoctor on gmail.com

[speedfreak]

well i am rather sure i won't be able to make it. i might be able to ride over for a day and the evening ride but don't have the cash to camp or enter the event. that is of course still counting on fruchin getting my bike running right

[paulfun]

My batteries are on the charger and will try to take a pic today.

[Jarney]

Cooler is in the way? Which pics are those? Just curious? Later.

[K-Ray]

well i am rather sure i won't be able to make it. i might be able to ride over for a day and the evening ride but don't have the cash to camp or enter the event. that is of course still counting on fruchin getting my bike running right


I have a camp site I don't know how many tent's I can put up ?
I will have the two and no you cannot sleep in one of them ...
but I will also have my trailer if you want a spot for the night.
The wife and I plus a gun in one and my sixteen year old daughter in the other one.:pistols:

[SnakeDoctor]

Cooler is in the way? Which pics are those? Just curious? Later.

Sorry Jarney, your pics are fine, it's Rammy1500 that has the cooler in front of his bike and his first pic is not that good either.

[SnakeDoctor]

Does anyone have a good full on view of Wuputt's bike? His pics are good but only partial shots.

As far as that goes, I have no pics from Gremlin,and PutPut so those would be nice to have.

Not very good pics include MachIV, Paulfun and Rammy1500.

I would like any help I can get on getting something on these guys.

Thank you,

Doc

[speedfreak]

I have a camp site I don't know how many tent's I can put up ?
I will have the two and no you cannot sleep in one of them ...
but I will also have my trailer if you want a spot for the night.
The wife and I plus a gun in one and my sixteen year old daughter in the other one.:pistols:
that would be cool i can bring a tent if u are allowed another. i have got rather good at taking stuff to go camping. like the mention the gun comment lol

[K-Ray]

that would be cool i can bring a tent if u are allowed another. i have got rather good at taking stuff to go camping. like the mention the gun comment lol



if they don't allow more then two you can sleep in the trailer it's a 7x16 enclosed with nothing but two bike's and some camp stuff in it by the time I get to VMD.
I will have a BBQ, ice chest,folding chair's, and some tool's
:Whdatk:I should have said I care real sharp knife's ...LOL... :Whdatk:
Knife's are one thing I really like and I can get em so sharp you can shave with em, I always have a couple on me and a couple of Leatherman's tools .

[speedfreak]

lol cool

[furchin]

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! To any one who is planning on coming to Mid Ohio for the show, I have 3 spots available for hotel rooms. I booked 4 rooms at the Hamton Inn located in Mansfield for the nights of 7/23 thru 7/25, (thursday thru saturday night, check out sunday). Since the booking some of the commitments from others interested in the rooms have changed. I am offering them up to anyone interested. You must contact me via information posted in my profile. I will give those interested untill Monday evening 7/13/09. If no one wants to accept my offer I will cancel the remaining slots. Please do not give me a maybe, or I'll think about it or it's possible. Only true interest. Approximate cost for the 3 nights is around $180 per person, although it could change slightly if I don't have even numbers for the rooms. We'll deal with that if needed.
I have the following for commitments of rooms:
Myself, Furchin
ZLMark
Mach1V
Willie
Markus

Mach, please get in touch!!!

[WillyD]

Martin....

A quick question...

You mention $180 per person...The rooms are double rooms with two beds. Does that mean that these rooms are gonna be $360 each for the 3 nights or does the $180 get split by two guys if we double up...

Just curious...

Willy

[CHRIS]

Martin....

A quick question...

You mention $180 per person...The rooms are double rooms with two beds. Does that mean that these rooms are gonna be $360 each for the 3 nights or does the $180 get split by two guys if we double up...

Just curious...

Willy i can answer that one ! $180 per person, for the 3 nights doubled up.

[WillyD]

Ya know...after I posted that and got back to work I thought...."duh" if it was 180 for 3 nights that would be 60 a night for a double room...Not even a freakin Motel 6 is that cheap....

I'm ok....really I am....must be left over from the sickness....:laughing7::laughing7:

[CHRIS]

Ya know...after I posted that and got back to work I thought...."duh" if it was 180 for 3 nights that would be 60 a night for a double room...Not even a freakin Motel 6 is that cheap....

I'm ok....really I am....must be left over from the sickness....:laughing7::laughing7:
:rotf: i've had those days too !!!!:laughing7: looking forward to seeing you again this year bill ! take care until then ! CHRIS

[lowlife]

Not lookin too good for me. I ain't coming if I can't ride!!!!!!!!! Thanks Martin anyway.....If I stay off the dirt bike this summer maybe I'll be healed.....Physical Therapy said 6 months...Friggin thumb looks like a Johnsonville brat!!!!!

[SnakeDoctor]

I have the first shots of the banner but a couple of peoples bike did not make it, those being Markis56 and Rammy1500. Turns out your pictures are too small to expand for the banner being that they are only about 50kb in size. I'm going later today to do the final details on this so if Markus56 and Rammy1500 can get some pics to me before I leave, I'll see about getting them on. Also, if Gremlin is still going, then he can send a pic of his bike also.

No peeks of the pic I have, I want Chris to be able to unveil it at the meet.

[K-Ray]

I wish I could take off today , I keep going over everything to make sure I have all the stuff I need.
And I know VMD 13 day's away , but this year I really get to go and I'm going krayz waiting .
Our son has a job and his wife got one also and they sound real happy in Haxtun Co. so that make's it a little easier on us. It's hard when your kid move's off to another state. They are young she is 18 and he is 19, it was funny they had to call us to find out where they need to turn at. They got lost and the wife was looking up streets in some little town so they could get back on the Hwy.
So are we going to have a prize for the person who traveled the furthest ? ...LOL...:rotf:
Maybe see who can do the longest rolling burnout ?
We could have or own little drag race out on some back road ?
Just a few thing's to think about after all I never get to ride with a group of ZL's.

Or we could just kick back at the camp site and see who is the fastest BEER drinker .:groupcheers:
I'll buy the frist round as long as it's at the campground.

[paulfun]

I wish I could take off today , I keep going over everything to make sure I have all the stuff I need.
And I know VMD 13 day's away , but this year I really get to go and I'm going krayz waiting .
Our son has a job and his wife got one also and they sound real happy in Haxtun Co. so that make's it a little easier on us. It's hard when your kid move's off to another state. They are young she is 18 and he is 19, it was funny they had to call us to find out where they need to turn at. They got lost and the wife was looking up streets in some little town so they could get back on the Hwy.
So are we going to have a prize for the person who traveled the furthest ? ...LOL...:rotf:
Maybe see who can do the longest rolling burnout ?
We could have or own little drag race out on some back road ?
Just a few thing's to think about after all I never get to ride with a group of ZL's.

Or we could just kick back at the camp site and see who is the fastest BEER drinker .:groupcheers:
I'll buy the frist round as long as it's at the campground.

Maybe all of the abouve!

[SnakeDoctor]

Banner will be shipped out on Tuesday by rush mail to Chris and all but Gremlin will be on the banner (he never sent a pic). Don't worry Markus56 and Rammy1500, your pics are going to be on it.

Not posting pics of the banner as Chris will have the honor of it's first show at the VMD. Have fun and wish I could be there.

[furchin]

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! To any one who is planning on coming to Mid Ohio for the show, I have 3 spots available for hotel rooms. I booked 4 rooms at the Hamton Inn located in Mansfield for the nights of 7/23 thru 7/25, (thursday thru saturday night, check out sunday). Since the booking some of the commitments from others interested in the rooms have changed. I am offering them up to anyone interested. You must contact me via information posted in my profile. I will give those interested untill Monday evening 7/13/09. If no one wants to accept my offer I will cancel the remaining slots. Please do not give me a maybe, or I'll think about it or it's possible. Only true interest. Approximate cost for the 3 nights is around $180 per person, although it could change slightly if I don't have even numbers for the rooms. We'll deal with that if needed.
I have the following for commitments of rooms:
Myself, Furchin
ZLMark
Mach1V
Willie
Markus

Mach, please get in touch!!!
Room availability is done!!!!!!CANCELED

[wuputt]

4 more days of work, I am getting very excited! Got the VMD pile building up in the garage! Wish I had an enclosed trailer!

[WillyD]

Jeff....You gave me directions last year...can you refresh those for me?

Also anyone traveling across Illinois....I guess they have photo radar now and they are issuing tickets by mailing them right to your house...I have heard of speeding tickets for 5 mph over the limit and hefty fines...

Just an FYI

Willy

[MachIV]

This would have been my 10th year in a row.
:cry:

[WillyD]

Bill....you aren't coming??

[MachIV]

Bill....you aren't coming??

I just moved to Fla. and I'm not even in the house yet.
Staying with a friend for now.
Also 1K miles away now,before it was a 730 mile one way drive.
The bus is still packed with bikes,shop equipment and household stuff.

[WillyD]

I guess I didn't realize...Was lookin forward to seein ya....guess I will just have to ride through Florida and see you and Beth & family....

maybe in the winter when I am freezin my butt off up here...

[Jarney]

Ugh, still waiting to see about employment here, not as worried about it now though. I know it's still a ways off but the weather is not looking good. Anything can happen with this midwest weather we have - forecast could completely change tomorrow - keep your fingers crossed. Link below to forecast.
Later.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/home/tenday/44904?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_home

[zlMark]

Hey that weather looks pretty typical! If I went by those forecasts I sure would have missed out on a lot of fun..... Oh and I was having fun in the pic Jarney snapped of us riding in the torrential rain 2 years ago! Seems like everytime we leave the track to ride we get soaked!

[wuputt]

Thanks for the warning Willy! Those "hecker peds" will get ya one way or another!
Are you comin in on US30?

Bill, look at what you are saving on the Daytona trip!
This will be my 12th year at VMD!

Jeff....You gave me directions last year...can you refresh those for me?

Also anyone traveling across Illinois....I guess they have photo radar now and they are issuing tickets by mailing them right to your house...I have heard of speeding tickets for 5 mph over the limit and hefty fines...

Just an FYI

Willy

[Jarney]

ZLMark having fun in the rain - a couple of years ago at VMD.

I got caught in the rain on the way home last year and the cheapy rain pants I had blew apart on me after a few miles so I just bought a better pair - I would really rather not use them - hahaha. Later.

[WillyD]

Yeah Putt....Comin down route 30....

Willy

[zlMark]

Been changing tires and "zcrubbin" all day gettin ready for VMD '09 :headbang:


I'm taking(riding) the zl1000 again this year as I still don't have a trailer and the zl900 is still in peices. I bought a pair of the Shinko's and I went with the 150/90 on the rear and stock size for the front. That 150/90 is taller than the OEM K425's but not by much. Can't wait to get it out and test ride! I ran out of S100 wheel cleaner so the front tire will be off until the morning, Liberty HD should be open in the morning so as long as the rain holds out I should have a report on the new Shinko's tomorrow :thumbsup:

I bought the Motionpro bead popper this thing actually worked really well and as advertised. It's plastic and won't mark up the wheels and makes short work of popping the bead.
http://www.motionpro.com/images/items/08-0439.jpg (http://www.motionpro.com/images/enlarged/08-0439.jpg)

Also picked up a set of these rim protectors which worked very well:
http://www.motionpro.com/images/items/08-0357.jpg (http://www.motionpro.com/images/enlarged/08-0357.jpg)

And a set of these Moose Racing Ty-er Irons.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/ProductImages/OG/633009345906410601TY-ER.jpg

[K-Ray]

We are in South Dakota at a KOA in Mitchell tonight then on to Milwaukee to the HD factory .....
I did have a small problem a load lock fell and hit the front finder of both bike's the Mean Streak is not to bad but the ZL has a spot worn throw the paint....

[CHRIS]

Mark, you mentioned your zl900 is still in pieces. i just thought i would share with you some pics. of where i'm at with mine. (all this after i talked to you on phone) included pics. of my new shinko's CHRIS

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC01026.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC01024.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/CHRIS32_album/DSC01025.jpg

[jmac]

We are in South Dakota at a KOA in Mitchell tonight then on to Milwaukee to the HD factory .....
I did have a small problem a load lock fell and hit the front finder of both bike's the Mean Streak is not to bad but the ZL has a spot worn throw the paint....

I bet that made you say a few bad words.
You'll like the HD factory.We did the tour 6or7 yrs ago.If you have time,the downtown water front is a nice little ride.There is alot of historic stuff in and around Milwaukee.(if you like that kind of stuff).The brewry tours are cool too.(free samples)Have a safe trip.

[markus56]

Looks like I'm bringing both of my daily drivers.........the ZL1k in the pickup and the ZL9 in a small trailer. Gonna' be scrubbin' on 'em first of the week to get ready! This will be my first year and am really exited about meeting everyone there. Thanks to the "swap weekend", I'll already know a few members so I won't be completely "new":laughing7:!! Next year, I'll have all four with me! Travel safe everyone!!!

[zlMark]

Couple things I wanted to plan out ahead of time.

The group photo should take place mid afternoon on Saturday. This has been the busiest time for us over the last few years and will get the most members in the photo. We can use my camera or whoever has a better one. I don't have the capacity to bring a tripod, so if someone does...bring it!
Also the group ride should take place Saturday morning, roll out 6-7am and back to the club space by 9-10am. So if your planning on coming out just for the day try to get here early!
Let me know if you think otherwise.

[WillyD]

I should be able to bring a tripod....

I may have to pull the carbs off the 1K today or tomorrow...I am gonna check the tank vent but I would bet my problem is dirt in the carbs...I know that crap in the carb feeling....This morning started it up to head to work..Choke on, gas on, fired right up...As soon as I could bring the choke down to approach regular idle, it sounded like a two cylinder...It was like that the first few blocks then it cleared up....seemed to run fine all the way here to work (highway) and when I pulled up out behind the shop it was running a little funky again...dunno...

unfortunately the ZL's are not bikes you can just ride....at least mine...

I absolutely hate talking bikes with a few of my friends....It's hard to defend a harley guy talkin crap about being able to just start his bike and ride and I spend half the time working on mine....He says "I thought it was supposed to be the other way around....ha ha ha ha"

[WillyD]

Pulled the three tank bolts out and connected a piece of line to the tank vent tube..I was able to blow air just with my mouth with no problem...Then I pulled air in and no problem...I think the vent is fine...

Before I put the pingel on this bike had an in-line filter (see through) that was full of crap. The screen on the factory tap had holes all in it...I cleaned the tank and put the pingel on as well as new fuel line and no filter (the same way my 900 has been running for about a year now)...There must be some junk floating around in the carbs and somehow it is getting in and out of idle ports...Once rolling and in the throttle it runs fine, it is only the idle....and not all the time

Willy

[K-Ray]

I have a good camera and a capacity tripod, I have two real good camera's with me but only one that I can carry on the bike

[markus56]

It's raining here this morning and moving right over Mid-Ohio so I'm hoping it'll dry out quick! It's supposed to be outta' here this afternoon so the drive in the morning should be dry and the forecast after that is good. Hope everyone traveling to the show has a safe and enjoyable trip........can't wait to meet everybody!!

[wuputt]

We are on the road! Only about 13 hours to go!
Kenny, how was the traffic through Chi town?

[Hellion]

:crybaby2:Not going to be able to go this year either guys, No money, Bike not fixed, And for work I have to move a mobile office to Miami, OK. and we wont be done with that till late friday evening!
:angry5: Take lots of pics and let me know how it was hopefully next year I can make it! :roll: :BangHead:

[Jarney]

Road consruction info for Ohio. Here's a site I found if you want to check for road closures, traffic, weather, etc. in Ohio for your trip. Select the options at the left and click update map, then zoom in and around to find the best route for you. Later.

http://www.buckeyetraffic.org/

[CHRIS]

truck, & trailer are packed, & ready to go :hello2: i will be heading out around noon tomorrow. should be in lexington around 2ish :headbang: CHRIS

[wuputt]

Just went through Toledo! Chris, didn't you see me waving?

[CHRIS]

Just went through Toledo! Chris, didn't you see me waving? nope !!, but i was'nt looking either !:laughing7: see you tomorrow .:headbang:

[markus56]

Got all packed up last night after the rain quit and am ready to leave out in about an hour or so. Everybody have a safe trip and I'll see 'ya this afternoon.

[zlMark]

I would like to wait for the roads to dry up before I head down there, but I might not!

Anyone who is close enough to come and "on the fence" about coming send wuputt a pm to get his or my phone number and come on down!......... Looking forward to meeting some new members!

[Hoss]

UUUUGUGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sooooo ****sed that I'm out of town! Stuck in Orlando working nights for the next couple weeks... hope to see ya'll next year.

Been on this job most of this month... I've got a set of case guards from GAZL900 sitting unopened in my garage, and stainless brake hoses waiting to be installed, and still haven't sorted out my jetting problem! Traveling sucks! home 4 days a month isn't enough time to do anything, let along work on the bike...

Have a few rounds for me guys!

[jmac]

I hope everone going has a safe,and fun trip.I also hope you guys take a bunch of pics too.

[Jarney]

Well, I'm as ready as I'll ever be I guess. I'm going to try and give it a go again this year - riding over for the day. Got caught in the rain on the way home last year. I'll be heading out early in the morning. Just a few more things to double check in the morning and I'll be heading out - hopefully the rain will hold off at least until I get there - hahaha. Later.

[Jarney]

$#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@!
Well, so much for that idea. Got up, finished putting things together, left at 3am, headed about a mile down the road and the bulb for the speedo went out, turned around, went home, replaced it with the only used one I had and it worked. So I thought I was good to go now. Headed out, made it to my first gas stop in Ohio, was checking mileage and noticed something on the bike, looked closer and had a coolant leak from the rear coolant pipe on the back of the motor. Didn't look like much so I decided I better head back home before it got worse. About 15 miles down the road, it started lightening real bad - Ok, I'll take the next exit and put on the rain gear - yeah right. It dumped on me before I made it to the next exit - went ahead and took it, put on the rain pants over my soaking wet jeans and then road the rest of the way home in a monsoon with a death grip on the bars - hahaha. Got home about 6am. I'm too ****ed off to jump in the truck and go now. Ugh, maybe next year I'll make it. Later.

[zlMark]

T-storms and hail moving in this afternoon, wish us luck! Jared you might want to watch the weather channel.

Had a real nice turnout again this year. Club space is getting full. Just getting ready for our group ride. I'll check in later if I can

[wuputt]

By the looks of the radar the group ride better be a quick one! Nasty storm front headed right for us!

[lowlife]

Probably the same front that went through here yesterday, you guys enjoy your ride...lots of pics please.....love to be there....Hey Jarney....what don't kill ya makes ya stronger....You oughta be "The Rock".

[KawTipper]

You guys have a great time. I was trying to make it but finding a u-joint is looking grim. I'm still looking for a u-joint for the drive shaft...May need to try to pick up a used shaft

[Jarney]

Checking my pics - how I document what's been done on my bike, hahaha - I knew I just did the front coolant pipe this past winter but couldn't remember if I had done the rear - turns out I didn't - not very bright on my part. At least the rear one is easy to get to. Have a great time guys. Later.

[jmac]

$#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@! $#@!
Well, so much for that idea. Got up, finished putting things together, left at 3am, headed about a mile down the road and the bulb for the speedo went out, turned around, went home, replaced it with the only used one I had and it worked. So I thought I was good to go now. Headed out, made it to my first gas stop in Ohio, was checking mileage and noticed something on the bike, looked closer and had a coolant leak from the rear coolant pipe on the back of the motor. Didn't look like much so I decided I better head back home before it got worse. About 15 miles down the road, it started lightening real bad - Ok, I'll take the next exit and put on the rain gear - yeah right. It dumped on me before I made it to the next exit - went ahead and took it, put on the rain pants over my soaking wet jeans and then road the rest of the way home in a monsoon with a death grip on the bars - hahaha. Got home about 6am. I'm too ****ed off to jump in the truck and go now. Ugh, maybe next year I'll make it. Later.

That sucks.I went through the same thing a few years ago,trying to get to a car crusie.With 20yr old stuff you just can't predict what will break.I guess thats what makes it fun.If it was easey to keep and maintain antique toys,everybody would do it.
That doesn't mean that you don't get all kinds of pxssed off when they break.It just adds to the fun.:rotf:

[wuputt]

But for the grace of the ZL God, no serious injuries this year! Shawn, Ashley and I had a great time! It was good to see the familiar faces and to meet a couple new ones! I got a lot of great pictures, but no way to load em here! Sorry, ya gonna hafta wait!
Much thanks to everyone!
Mark, my brother, I hated to say goodbye once again! Thank you so much from the Putney clan! I will be with you in my heart every time I get on my bike!
Dave, the eliminator decals were a great suprise!
Chris, thanks for hauling the grill down and the "mobile workshop/garage/storm shelter"
Kenny and Emmalyn and Chelsey, thanks for the awesome ribs!
Martin and Paul, when I only get a Yeungling once a year, its the best yeer of the bear!

To everyone that might have been able to make it and didn't, shame on you, hands down, best weekend since VMD 08!
This years "best attempt" goes to Jarney! Missed ya bro!

Oh yea, Paul, "here kitty kitty"!

[zlMark]

Well I got home a few hours ago. It's only a 1hr trip on the Interstate for me. I was so tired I almost started nodding off on the bike on the way home! Well now i'm home and on my backup PC..Girlfriends kids got my other one infected so I'm cleaning it up right now....Pics will have to wait until tomorrow night......sorry.

As usual, it was an honor for me to hang out with the best motorcycling group out there Thanks again for a great time!

[CHRIS]

had an awesome time again this year !!! :headbang::headbang: CHRIS

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our fearless leader.i like to call him,"MR. PRESIDENT"
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from left to right. K-Ray, WillyD, Markus, Putt Putt, Me(CHRIS), Marty, Paulfun, zlMark, Wuputt, Furchin
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[K-Ray]

We had a great time and it was nice meeting everyone .

[K-Ray]

Look's like I need to find out how to post my photo's the way Chris did ?
we walked down and looked at Niagara Falls they have lights on it at night looks cool. we I get home I'll post photos of our trip.
I really enjoyed hangout with everyone and if any of you every make it out to Cal. you had better take a few day to come and hang out in Cen. Cal.
Emmalynn said she really enjoyed hang out with everyone and did not want to take off today.

[paulfun]

An other good weekend!
The only bad thing about this club is that we are all so spread out and cant spend more time hanging out with each other!
Hopefully everyone made it home or to thier next destination without any problems.

[markus56]

Got in about 9 o'clock last night and by the time I got unloaded, there was'nt anytime to post. Will post my pics later on but I'll say this........I'm Hooked!!! This was my first year there but Only my first!! It was great to meet the new members that I haven't met before and to see the ones' that I have. Mark's right, this is the best motorcycling group in the world and I'm honored to be a part of it. Had a great time at the event with all the happenings and seeing all those cool bikes from the past........I was certainly in my element!!!!!! To those who missed it, you missed something very special and to those who made it.........thanks for helping make one of the most awesome weekends I've ever had. Wished the weather would've co-opporated with us more and given us more "group ride" time but I'm thankful for what we did get in and it was great. There's nothing like the sound of a herd of ZL's running through the beautiful countryside........it was Awesome!!!!!:headbang: Thanks guys and gals:hello:

[CHRIS]

i want to thank you all for respecting dad ( marty ) & i by letting me bring this to the club's attention.

there was one very ugly thing that happened while on our group ride this year, & could have been much worse !!!!!, but thank God, & to my ZL-OA brothers for their quick responce, it was more tollerable.

dad & i, knew he was having problems with his front brakes several days before M/O 2009, but i did nothing about it, because dad said, not to worry about it. like a idiot, i listened to him instead of fixing the problem.

i feel extremely ashamed, so, PLEASE NO OPINIONATED COMMENTS, as i feel this whole thing is my fault for not fixing it properly.

i'm posting this as a reminder, to keep up the maintenence on your bikes, no matter how minor it may seem.

while on group ride, we did have a rider go down hard !!!!! it was my dad (marty) thank God, he is still here to ride another day.
while riding back to hotel after our ride, we were rounding a corner. Emmalyn was in front of dad, followed by me, & picking up the rear was zlmark with my wife on the back of his bike, we were coming into corner when dad's front brakes locked up, sending him off the road, & the bike flipping in the air & landing in a ditch.
dad is badley bruised, & cut up, but is okay, his bike did not come out of it too well ! THESE PICS. ARE MEANT TO BE A REMINDER TO ALL OF US ! " MAKE SURE YOU BIKE IS IN TOP NOTCH RIDING CONDITION, BEFORE YOU RIDE IT !!!!!

thank you so much to all the ZL-OA FAMILY who were there to help ! sincerely, CHRIS

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[rammy1500]

I agree with Markus, can't beat a better bunch of guys to hang out with and talk about bikes. Thanks Markus and Paul for giving me the inside scoop on the GPZ750 turbo. Looked pretty on the outside. Also, first time I ever saw two 900's in the swap meet.

Then on my ride into work this morning, I'm exiting off the freeway and a red 900 pulls up ahead of me. Never seen the guy before but maybe I'll catch him at a light again and let him know about this great website.

[MikeC]

Wow! Thank God he's OK! Whàt a nightmare. That's got to be one of the worst feelings to have your front brakes lock! I never even considered that possibility. I've often thought of the back tire locking due to engine seizure but not the front. Any ideas on the cause?

[CHRIS]

Wow! Thank God he's OK! Whàt a nightmare. That's got to be one of the worst feelings to have your front brakes lock! I never even considered that possibility. I've often thought of the back tire locking due to engine seizure but not the front. Any ideas on the cause?

lack of maintenece, leaking caliper, possibly air & dirt in lines.

[wuputt]

Well, it is 8 am and we are going past Moabs right now! Only an hour to go! I am looking forward to work at 3,,,,NOT!

[CHRIS]

Well, it is 8 am and we are going past Moabs right now! Only an hour to go! I am looking forward to work at 3,,,,NOT!
:rotf:glad you guys made it back to MN. safely. have fun at work
while dad & i go to check out that local zl900 for sale .

[CHRIS]

more pics.
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K-Ray & Wuputt
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Wuputt & WillyD
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my wife Michelle, & zlmark
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Paulfun, Furchin, Marty, Me, & zlMark
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[rammy1500]

Sorry to hear about Marty, he was the first person, my son and I talked to when we arrived Saturday morning. Please let us know if you find the cause of the brakes locking up.

[wuputt]

Several times over the years I have been on Poker Runs, benefit rides and group rides where someone has gone down or two bikes get together, even had a SUV take off a mirror on one guy! I have always done what I could to help but I never cared about any of them like I do about Marty and the members here! It really did shake me up and make me think about how it could have been prevented. I will honor your request Chris and keep my opinions to myself.
I will however say this cuz it is fact, "it will be my honor and pleasure to ride with Marty any day and I look forward to VMD 10 and having him join us in another group ride!"

[zlMark]

Chris and Marty,
Thanks for sharing this with the club. Pictures are worth a thousand words! I know that this will save another member from having this experience.

[ZLFancyPaint]

Chris - wow, very sorry to hear about your Dad. He'll have a slower recovery than us younger pups, my heart goes out to him. That had to be scary as all get out. Don't beat yourself up over this. We all have done something that in hindsight we regretted.
On a lighter note, thanks for posting the pics - it was great to see. Very nice pic of our fearless leader Mark. I was logging in twice a day every day to see what kind of updates anyone could post over the weekend. I'm really glad the first attendees had such a good time, too.
Everybody's bikes were all looking good!

[ZLFancyPaint]

actually, I like the pic of Marty the best - pretty much sums it all up !
what a guy !

[CHRIS]

the girls of " VMD 2009 " (putt putt's girlfriend) Ashley, (k-ray's wife) Emmalynn, (my wife) Michelle
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& i don't want to leave out (k-ray's daughter) chellsea (probobly not spelled right) & Michelle again
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nice shot of club space, from back looking towards the front
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Sean aka Putt Putt staying out of rain
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my good friend, K-Ray with his daughter
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[rammy1500]

All I'm seeing is red X instead of pictures, what is up with that? Also, I'm sure you've been questioned enough on the subject, but my son is curious on how fast your dad was going before the spill?

[CHRIS]

All I'm seeing is red X instead of pictures, what is up with that? Also, I'm sure you've been questioned enough on the subject, but my son is curious on how fast your dad was going before the spill?
to be honest, we were not going very fast. my digital speedo is not calibrated yet, so i can not give you an exact speed

for now, i'm just glad he's okay. i wont know exactly what happened until i investigate everything

[Blagadán]

Forks and frame ok chris?

Those photos dont look too bad. Tank, headlamp and a few odds n sods? You know this already but I'll say it anyway, get Marty back in the saddle as soon as he's ready before he gets to thinkin about it too much.

Marty, you are a tough sob. :notworthy: I hate seein your bike messed up like that but at least now you guys have another project to work on together!!!

[CHRIS]

Forks and frame ok chris?

Those photos dont look too bad. Tank, headlamp and a few odds n sods? You know this already but I'll say it anyway, get Marty back in the saddle as soon as he's ready before he gets to thinkin about it too much.

Marty, you are a tough sob. :notworthy: I hate seein your bike messed up like that but at least now you guys have another project to work on together!!!

thanks for your kind words Blag ! i'm sure dad will be happy to read this when he gets home from riding one of his 5 other bikes

the bike is still very repairable & we will do so as time allows us to. the frame is straight, & the forks look straight, but i'm going to put a new set of forks on, just to be safe

[Blagadán]

when he gets home from riding one of his 5 other bikes

You rock marty!! :headbang:

[Jarney]

Glad to hear Marty is ok. Wish I could've made it. Looks like you guys had a much nicer club space this year compared to years past. Thanks for the pics - keep em' coming. Later.

[lowlife]

Marty off a bike at his age worse for the wear but still A-OK.....Marty was and is a United States Marine....Coincidence....I doubt it.....

[SnakeDoctor]

All the best to you Marty on a quick recovery.

[texas-ss-tornado]

Marty, send me a PM, I have some parts for your wrecked ZL900 !!!!!!!!

[zlMark]

Just got home from work and i'm going to bed. Same goes for tomorrow,, you know what they say.....Get it while the gettin's good!

[furchin]

Texas, I talked to chris and gave him your contact information and told him about the parts.

[jmac]

Chris& Marty.So sorry to here about your accedent.Marty glad to here your OK.Chris don't beat your self up .You couldn't have predicted that would happen.

Looks like everyone had a great time.I realy wish I could have made it.So much to do and so little time.I look forward to seeing everybodys photos.

[CHRIS]

things are now starting to settle down, & we're puting the accident behind us. dad is doing very well ! he spent the entire day out riding :hello2:
anyway, this years VMD's was so much fun ! i'm ready for next year. i missed some of the guys who could'nt make it this year, but i do have to say, this year was the most fun for me so far. the club space was huge, the food was awesome, even the rain on saturday morning was kinda cool ! CHRIS

[MachIV]

Sounds like Marty is bullet proof.
Glad to hear he's ok.
Next year I'm planning on making it a week stay to make it worth the
2,000 mile round trip drive from Fl. to Ohio.

[CHRIS]

Sounds like Marty is bullet proof.
Glad to hear he's ok.
Next year I'm planning on making it a week stay to make it worth the
2,000 mile round trip drive from Fl. to Ohio.
if you want to save a little money on hotel during your stay, either before , or after M/O 2010, you are more than welcome to stay at my house bro ! CHRIS

[MachIV]

if you want to save a little money on hotel during your stay, either before , or after M/O 2010, you are more than welcome to stay at my house bro ! CHRIS

That could be trouble......:devil:

[KawTipper]

Glad to hear Marty is OK. As the saying goes, things could have been worse. I really need to get down there next year!!

[zlMark]

Yea Jeff,,, I hated to say goodbye again too! Who knows maybe I'll get up to MN one of these days :occasion14:

Funny as hell Paul, after riding on the back of your bike that night I dreamed that we did the parade lap riding 2-up and you was really testing the Shinko's at just about parallel with the ground through the curves...LOL....... the goofy stuff we dream about.:laughing7: I can see why the ladies don't like the rear pillion of the zl900 now! Ashley deserves an Iron Butt award for riding with Sean all weekend!

I did get to chat with the VMD event manager (who happens to be a very charming and attractive japanese girl :thumbsup:) She said that we may qualify for the Classic Club area which was for the sand cast CB750's and the CBX's this year. So I'll definetly be in touch with her about that over the next year.

The guys reported 2 black Eliminators in the swap meet for sale. Markus and I ran across a pretty decent 13k mi CBX for $4400. I didn't get to attend the shows I wanted to such as Jerry Palladino's Ride Like a Pro demo but I did demo the Star Raider and the Stratoliner because the V-Max was filled for the day. Let me tell you this, I think Furchins zl600 will give the Raider a good run, but the 900 and 1000 doesn't have anything to worry about :headbang: I really ran the snot out of those bikes!!!

We had "Grilly Willy" on grill duty for most of the weekend and K-Ray, Emmalynn and Chelsea hooked us up with a nice sunday dinner of BBQ ribs potatoes and string beans...Thanks Guys!!!!

There was more beer than even I could drink, and a lot left over for wuputt to get sauced up all the way home since Sean was doin the driving.

I'm already looking forward to the next get together. I'm certainly wanting to do something before the summers end so if you have something in mind speak up!

[paulfun]

I cant understand how she could handle that all weekend myself! Did you see how bad his shocks are worn?

Thanks again for everyones help putting the tires on! I am hopeing for some testing in my local roller coaster ride this weekend before making a finnal determination on them but as of now I would have to say a very good buy!