Indiana Ducati Owners Club - Hoosier Hooligans - Ducati Indiana - Indianapolis

Bryan, could you make this a sticky? Thanks Bro

This Sunday, June 17 we are planning the ride up to Gingerman Raceway, to spectate at a STT trackday. We are meeting up at Doug's house @ 9:30 am and will be leaving at 10:00am promptly. I know Troy and Co. will be meeting us up there, then maybe riding back with us.

There will be some folks there from my other Ducati club, Ducs Unlimited, out of the Detroit area participating in this event, so lets try to make a good show of Indiana Ducatisti.

Also this is a good opportunity for anyone who's never participated in a trackday to see how it all works, and eventually get the bug to perhaps participate in these events in the future.

If anyone needs directions to Doug's place, feel free to contact me @ 574.876.7959

Had a good ride Sunday, even if it was a solo trip. Saw some old friends from Ducs Unlimited and a couple from the michigan Desmo club (Josh, Scott and another guy , I forget his name)

Josh was running in intermediate up until after the lunch break, then was approached by one of the track coaches and was told he should bump up to advanced. Well, first session in advanced that was delayed by an accident in T3 Josh was running pretty good, steadily becomming faster as the session went on, getting down into the 1:34's. That was until T4 reared its ugly head. He took a fairly nasty lowside, but got right up and was unhurt. His Leathers did their job, not even a seam blown out. The bike on the other hand, not such a pretty site. Left side plastics rashed and broken in a couple of places. Rear brake lever ripped off as well as his carbon fiber clutch cover torn of. He lost a three springs and broke tabs off of the clutch hub, as you can imagine. Lost the right rearstand spool, and broke the right rearset completely off.


Left not too long after, making sure he was okay and surveying the damage. Found myself at Barney's in St. Joe, sipping a couple of adult beverages and watching pretty bikini clad women comming in off the Lake from their boats.
 Oh the misery.

Shot down to Al's place better known as the Hooligan Clubhouse (west), Sipped a couple of Steigl's then headed for home.

total miles=180

Man that sucks for Josh :'(  Hopefully he didn't bend the input shaft ($$$).  BTDT, and got lucky enough not to bend the shaft, which is why I run a full cover on the race bike now.

If he broke the rearset tab off the frame, I can weld it back up for him.

Did he get punted by a racer into T4? 

Anyone who's raced there knows you can't give up the inside of T4 or you're screwed into T5.  Basically you drift out the exit of T3, put your knee over the curb in T4, pin it at the apex, and try to hold the inside/middle line into T5, every lap.  If you do the track-day rider thing and move just a little right coming out of T3, racers will try to get inside entering T4.

I don't know what damage he found after he got it home, usually there is more damage than at first or second glance. Hopefully the carbon cover cusioned the blow, enough to where the input shaft isn't destroyed. after all, it wasnt a real hard falll, kinda slow and steady, if that makes any sense.

I would be curious to know how he is doing (post crash bumps, bruises and or soreness) If any one has his contact info (phone, email etc.) and knows any more please post up.

I found a business card that Josh gave me when we rode with them.  Here's all the info from it:

Josh Nagy
Cell (269)806-4525
Work (269)343-PITA        I think that is Pita like the bread, not pain in the ass  [laughing]
jnagy22@yahoo.com

www.kzoopitapit.com
The Pita Pit
President

thanks Bryan

 Ok I'll be on Sunday the 24th, so I can tag along for a ride if you guys are planning one.   

 Cool ride today guys minus the unforunate event...  Ryan, Al's nephew went down on some gravel today.  Road rash, pain and a trip to the ER.  Ryan's friend who was following behind laid his bike down to avoid running over Ryan.  He suffered some road rash as well but litterally walked away.  
 hopefully Al will post an update on Ryan's condition soon.      
A speedy recovery to Ryan.

We rode to South Haven , St. Joseph had lunch, then we headed to the West clubhouse to watch the AMA race and Moto GP.   Stoner kicked some major ASS  :o [thumbsup] [twofinger]
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That sucks for Ryan and his friend.  At least everybody walked away with all their fingers and toes.

I'll hold a dirt riding clinic for everyone whose interested ;D

PS: Mario, I'm gonna b*tch slap you for talking about the MotoGP race - I DVR'd it and haven't watched it yet!!!!  :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

I second the bitch slap!!!!   :o :'(

Hey everybody Ryan is fine nothing broke just some bad bruises and road rash. I think the next time he will have a leather jacket and gloves. For those who saw his helmet it shows the importance of those things. As all the veterans know seat time makes all the difference. 

 Good to hear that he's fine Al  [thumbsup]
 Troy, Mike blow me  [twofinger]

 [thumbsup] When you can walk away it's all good.  Yesterday a goldwing wacked the back of a car.  Broken leg.  Ouch!

 Anyone wanting to ride this Sunday 7/8/07 I'm off.  [twofinger]

sure, any ideas??

I need a good ride. Anyone have a pool, their calling for a high of 95 on Sunday. How about a mountain road lined with shade trees with a babbling brook waiting at the end.   

I have a babbling wife... not the same. Sorry.

 Rob

I knwo its probally not what your use to but I'll have the sprinkler on. [laughing]

 I will be going to ToasterTank's cookout, the when it cools off we could take a little ride somewhere.  Maybe Valpo? Syracuse go harass sTD?  >:)

That's not a bad idea, I guess it would be a later ride which would'nt be all bad, considering the temps expected, but that sounds cool to me. Get ahold of either Troy or Bryan and let one of them know to keep an eye on their wives cause we're commin to town  >:)

Ok Troy and Bryan are aware now.
Troy is in favor.  Bryan is Busy but maybe will join later.  I'm going over Mike's cookout for a bit gimme a call, so we can plan the ride.   

my sunday ride consists of my 6 or 7 minute commute to work :'(

 I had a good little ride down to Syracuse and back. Plus I got to hear Mike's new GPR pipes on his 999.
 Sounds real good.
In attendance was myself, Troy (sTD) Mike (crazyducdude) and Claude (boondocker)   

That Grifo is a hard charger came all the way back to my house after riding to Syracuse to drop off a shirt.   :)

 You know it  [thumbsup]
 Today I had a nice twisty ride around Daytona and Deltona with motogpfan. He even pulled a wheelie on his 996 for me.

Can't ask for much more than that.   [laughing] [thumbsup]

Ride tomarrow 7/15. Riding down to Syracuse to see sTD and hopefully Crazyducdude. probably gonna check out some of the roads down there and have some lunch at one of the pubs on the lake

Meeting up at my place ~9:30am, Leaving @ 9:45

I would love to Join you have to work. :( :(

 I had a blast riding down to Palm Beach county from Daytona and back.
I even got lost (by 40 miles) going down the first time, but no sweat I'm on vacation.
 Spent two days with IZ plenty of shenanigans.
Rode back to Deltona tonight and more shenanigans happened pics later in the appropriate threads.   

By the looks of the pics you did more than ride. 

Hey - anyone up for a "Go Jump In The Lake" ride tomorrow?

As in, "Lake Michigan".... Take the Red Arrow from Buchanan all the way to Grand Haven or Holland, strip, jump in, dress, ride home by way of the pub, of course.

We (as in Al, Danny, Earl and Myself where planning a ride towards Illinois for a bike show, But jumping in the lake sounds a whole lot better.

If I didn't have to work I would go.

that would be cool but I have to work  ::)

i could do a ride tomorrow...hit me up

Can't do a ride today (Monday).... found a roof leak I gotta fix >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Hope you got it fixed nothing worse than a leaking roof.

Breakfast ride to the American Grill in LaPorte Sunday morning. Meeting up with some of the guys from Valpo at 9:00 LaPorte time. Kevin, Doug and I will be meeting at my place around 8:30 fast time. A ride to Valpo is likely after we eat.  [thumbsup]

It was a great day for a ride today. Al and I met the Valpo guys for breakfast then off to their neck of the woods to check out a "couple" of vintage bikes.
 First, at Bob's place we saw tons of vintage Ducs including a prestine Mike Hailwood Mille Replica. And also a beautiful Royal Enfield.
 Then it was off to Nick's house where he was proud to show us his Yamaha collection, and his project Cobra car.
 Finally we arrived at Bill's place where we were treated to some of his fine machinery. Bill and his wife were awsome hosts by feeding and "watering" us.

What a cool trip we had with some really kickass guys. So guys, if your lurking, Thank You !   :L

Where are the pics for those of us working?

ya bitches where are the pics?

Patience young grasshoppers  [twofinger]

For those of you who couldn't make it you missed a great day. I'm sure we will be visiting these guys again.

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Wow just wow look at all those antique ducs.  Great pics thanks . 

I'm sportin wood hard to steer the old car.  Keeps getting caught in the wheel. [laughing]

Yes, freakin' museum.  I like that Norton in addition to the Ducs.  They even make Honda and Yamaha look good.  I gotta meet these guys.

dude...the norton made it out to moser's last thursday...it sounded awesome rumbling through town as he got on the gas...far and away exceeding the posted limit...way cool  [thumbsup]

Great pics once again Al  [thumbsup]

Next time, I promise ::), I'll bring my camera  ;D

 Indianapolis Ducati post grand opening ride Sunday September 30th.
The ride starts at 0900 hrs. from the shop.
They will also have more rendezvous places for people to meet up and join along the way.
 I think they'll be headed Southwest. 
Matt is currently at Mid-Ohio doing whatever they do overthere
I'll try to get more details on Monday.     
 If I'll get the day off I would like to go anyone else?

I'm planning on riding down Saturday, But, (if I can talk Linnie into it) I may stay overnight in a hotel and meet you guys down there on Sun.

 Cool good man  :L

I'm wingman for Grubby, and he has to work the next day me thinks, so will probably just be up for Saturday.

It'll be great to finally meet you guys  :L

Ill go, just keep me posted. i will have to bail out early to be at work by 9pm.

Who's going tommarrow ?   [laughing]

Me in a snowmobile :L

I went for a little ride today trying to scrub off my new tires.  I need to lean more to the right or find a road with more right turns instead of left ones. [laughing]
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nice tires, more left turns means NASCAR [laughing]

Try running with the squids that do the clover leaves on the bypass.

I would have to ask cdad to show me first [laughing]

Okay, we're planning a ride Sunday morn. June 8, 08  If anyone is interested. We will meet up @ Moser's 1000hrs. eastern time.

If we can get more than a 6 riders, Werner offered to have breakfast available to us .


Anyone?? Gotta get a headcount    :L


1. Dr. Wooding -will be there for breakfast
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Okay, we're planning a ride Sunday morn. June 8, 08  If anyone is interested. We will meet up @ Moser's 1000hrs. eastern time.

If we can get more than a 6 riders, Werner offered to have breakfast available to us .


Anyone?? Gotta get a headcount   


1. Dr. Wooding -will be there for breakfast
2. FE.  Al   ( cause I'm the final edition no more like me )  ;D
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Okay, we're planning a ride Sunday morn. June 8, 08  If anyone is interested. We will meet up @ Moser's 1000hrs. eastern time.

If we can get more than a 6 riders, Werner offered to have breakfast available to us .


Anyone?? Gotta get a headcount   


1. Dr. Wooding -will be there for breakfast
2. FE.  Al   ( cause I'm the final edition no more like me )  Grin
3. Hedge - I'll do my best to be there
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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1. Dr. Wooding -will be there for breakfast
2. FE.  Al   ( cause I'm the final edition no more like me )  Grin
3. Hedge - I'll do my best to be there
4. snivek996 = Kevin #2 - hells yeah for bfast
5.
6.
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8.
9.

why don't you bitches ride down to putnam, that would give me someone to ride back home with... 

I may have to cancel.  I just took a short ride, and my gear just isn't up to temps like this.  I'm not so sure I want to deal with t-storms, either.

Okay here's the deal on breakfast. Due to the small number of folks who have listed names, I made the decision to call Werner, telling him not to bother making any special arriangements to open for breakfast for us. He said he would be there anyways, so he would make something up for anyone who wanted.

Otherwise, Ralph's bakery is next door for anyone who wants a cup off coffeee and a doughnut.

BTW 1000hrs is still the meetup time

Love to have gone, but just got home from RA at 0300 this morning!

Rain
Flood
Hail
Tornadoes...

It was fun! [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] [laughing]

All sucessful ride. We all beat the storm and had a great ride throught and through.

I was worried about you four that broke off from us, when Kevin and Doug(?) held my hand till I was near home.  Glad you all beat it in!  I turned on the TV at about 2:45 and they were issuing a Tornado Warning for Cass and Berrien counties.  Then the wind came up and it started pissing down rain.  Nasty stuff to be in!

This was an excellent adventure guys!  Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome.  I got a kick out of the guy on the Monster that gave all the Ducks a triple-take after he turned in front of us.  :)  The waitress was cute, but, unfortunately, I've got kids older than her; which kinda ruins the whole thing.  :(

My bike ran well, and the new Dunlop Roadsmarts seem to be an even better tire than the D207s I'm used to.  My confidence came rushing back, and I had fun in the few corners on the trip.

I'd post the numbers from my Bike Computer, but I hear that a certain LEO monitors this board.    :L

That certain LEO has been stopped twice within an hour of each other for exceeding 100mph and on another occassion even got a speeding ticket, even after he was recognized as a cop.... [laughing]

Ouch!  In CA, 100+ is an automatic $500 fine and usually the proverbial knee in the back and gun to the head.  Bike is confiscated, as well.   :o

glad to hear you had a good time Bob. good to meet you to. we will see you thur. OH... hey isn't it the new guy's job to buy... [laughing]

Sure, I can buy a round. 

Doug will have the senior (AARP discount) drink.   [laughing]

hey I don't turn 50 until july ;D

oh and then it will be a prune juice and high fiber drink only.  [laughing]

Anybody know if Moser's can mix up a Prune Shooter?  Or would that be Doug after having a couple?  [laughing]

thanks for the correction.... I can't believe those jackasses would pull you over for something so minor [twofinger] [laughing]

You try to me look worse than I really am [twofinger]

Lunch is served!

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WTF? Pirates???

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Yep..pirates for sure! Hooligan Pirate Ship?....hmmm.

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Sorry that the picture quality is bad,were taken with my blackberry...

That looked like Captain Ron's boat, remember ??

No, that's not it. The boat "The Barnacle". I can't remember what movie it was but John Candy was in it.

The movie was "Summer Rental" 1985. John Candy, Karen Austin, Rip Torn, John Larroquette. All time classic John Candy

yeah, and to win the regatta they had to throw out all of the frozen food and hang his drawers up on the mast to catch more wind in the sail

Once again.., Honda Sunday!

We will meet at Moser's at 8:30 AM Central (9:30 AM Eastern)

who's in?

1. snivek996
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1. snivek996
2.Daren
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I am in, Its fathers day so I am going to ignore my kids( they dont like me anyway)

we love you Dad


can i borrow the bike     >:)

1. snivek996
2.Daren
3.Tim
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5.
6.
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And if you are in the southern part of the state:
Sunday, June 15th.  9:00am at the intersection of Zorn Ave. and River Road (exit 2 off of I-71 in L'ville).  Doing the scary shit off of US 42. between Louisville and Madison.

OK....looks like this one is tough to fill, so we are going to cancel this ride. We'll try it again next week.

Happy fathers day to all.  :L

Sunday 7/20/08 group ride to St. Joseph MI (weather permitting) also a chance to check out the Venician festival.

Who's in
1. Mario 

Sunday 7/20/08 group ride to St. Joseph MI (weather permitting) also a chance to check out the Venician festival.

Who's in
1. Mario
2. Kevin W
3.
4.
5.   
 
 

I already rode up here for the weekend, but be sure and give me a shout if you guys do end up coming (weather permitting).
Too many Harleys, not enough Ducatis in St. Joe tonight.  :L

The weather did not cooperate, how was it up there Chad?   

Sorry not to join in, but I had to call on a customer in Constantine early in the morning, then rode to Benton Harbor to pick up boat parts, and had to be home by 1300hrs.  It rained for a bit, but cleared off around noon...

Whatsa matta?  You guys think you're gonna melt?  Buncha Fair Weather Marys [twofinger] [twofinger] [twofinger]

<joking, kidding, joshing, ribbing.... kinda ;D>

All I got to do was ride to work & back home  :'(

The weather was junk pretty much all weekend. By the time we rolled out on Sunday afternoon, it was cloudy but otherwise pleasant riding weather, just like sTD said.
I rode with a couple of Harleys, and I left them behind in the twisties more than once on the way back. :L

Sorry not to look you up, Chad, but I was on a mission..................... 8)

So what happened to today's ride? (8/31/08)

 

I'd be in for a ride....

..but I'm too far away :(

Me, and I think el presidente are in. what time? noon?

Sounds like the tentative meeting place is my house. 11:30am. If anyone doesnt know where I live, pm or call me and I'll give you the address so you can google it. BTW i think KevinS and perhaps Darren are in as well.

Damn!  I wish I could make it!  I had committed to something else about 2 hours before you posted this.  :(  And it's gonna be nice weather, too!

here is the line up
myself, Mario, Mike, Chad, and sTD

Fun ride and good food :L  thanks guys

Perfect day for a ride. Watching crazyducdude rippin stand up wheelies past us was fun. Oh yeah then there was the beach thing too. Good times

Got a call from Mike & Mario at the last minute on Sunday, to join them, Chad & Kevin for a jaunt up to St. Joe to some crapass bar Kev knows about.  So the Missus & I suit up, and just as we're about to leave, my Father-in-law shows up on his (new to him) Harley.  Some ooohs & ahhhs, and the usual jokes, then we jumped on the Strada and jetted:

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Mike's Priller
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Hey look! Cows!
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Kev, Chad, Mother, sloggin it out on the bypass
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Oh, my wrists, my back, my butt...... my wallet................
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Chad's trick M-something
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It was blurry anyway, so I made it worse
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Mike's mile-long wheelie... yes, that cage is getting out of the way!
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Same wheelie... notice the 1098 reflection in my helmet
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88mph is legal somewhere
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Kev's crapass bar
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Uh... never mind
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Bout time you got some balls, Mother
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Hoolies on the beach... yeah, we blend ::)
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Get off the damn fone!
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Marking our territory
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And again
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And again
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Boys will be boys
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I think Chad's face froze like this
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Hooligans my ass... I was the only one to brave the water
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Dare me to knock it over?
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 ::) :P ::) :P ::) :P
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Kevin singing Pavarotti
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We all want to be like Mike.... NOT
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Effin with the "prez" (small 'p')
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Really cool fall shot....
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Thanks to MissusTD for the pix!

Great pics thanks for posting them this year... [twofinger] 

MAN, I wish I could have made that run!!!!! :'( This whole "responsibility" thing really gets in the way of being  good HOOLIGAN :L Oh well..... next time.

was fun. yeah, the boat house isnt what it used to be. some oktoberfest would have been good too. But, it was an excellent ride and the icecream after the beach shenanigans was fantastic

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Talk about an e-Harmony photo shoot.  [laughing] [twofinger]

We went over to the mountains of eastern Kentucky, hit some kick ass roads and then after several hundred miles, spent the rest of the day chasing the ambulance and hanging out in the emergency room at Morehead hospital.  The girl in the group had a run it with a guard rail.  Bruised her up pretty much, but nothing broken other than ego and bike.  She's been out already though, scrambling to find parts to get it back on the road.  Still, it was a great ride!

just because i was making fun of the fat chick doing her E-harmony profile shoot doesn't mean that mine is for Eharmony.com, even though it may make it there one day.... not

don't be a hatin' 'cuz i'm a stud, sorry about my awesome genetics... hahahahaha

Looks like it was a fun ride up to the beach.  I headed up to northern Michigan (Baldwin area) and rode the DNR trails up there.  We had 5 KTMs and 3 Kaws and got to ride Little Manistee, Tin Cup and Lincoln Hills.  I wish our crappy state had a trail system like they do up there, it was a blast.  Perfect weather up there and ended up with close to 100 miles of nice, tight trails.  Looks like things are getting cooler from now on though :'(

So the forcast for Sunday is looking good (maybe the last time this year) and after talking to Dr Wooding last nite there appears to be alot of intrest in a Sunday ride leaving from Mosers. So here are the details ........Meet up Sunday 11-02-08 at Mosers in New Carlisle,...... TIME ....between 11 and 12 South Bend time DONT FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK SATURDAY NITE. I am gonna try to bring some pancake mix. We are not sure if we will be heading north or south so if any one wants to lead or has any sugestions feel free.  :L

Just talked to wooding I am probally going to attend.  The toaster is coming out.

We haven't had a list in a while
 [thumbsup]


1. Daren
2. Kevin W
3. The "Toaster"

Cool!

BUMP^^^^^^ :L

1. Daren
2. Kevin W
3. The "Toaster"
4. Al
5. Doug?? wanker will prolly be on the Honda750
6. Earl
7. Richard??

1. Daren
2. Kevin W
3. The "Toaster"
4. Al
5. Doug?? wanker will prolly be on the Honda750
6. Earl
7. Richard??
8. Kevin S. (got new tires ::) )

Kevin S., Erl and I rode some pretty cool roads to Constitine Mi. ate at a bar over there, and rode back over all nice day. I dont think we ever got the speedos below 80mph the whole afternoon. ;D...... Tuesday Jeanne and I are ridding the bikes over to Hooters to watch the election results(its also her b-day) so if any one is bored and wants to go on a ride with a newbie rider (her not me :-*) let me know. :L

Thanks for the report. Glad you guys had a good time and above all, a safe day

Last Sunday Kevin and I rode to New Buffalo for a burger to Redamak, and then St. Joe Oink's for ice cream. Thanks Kevin for letting me use your 1098 [thumbsup]

Yesterday I rode around a bit with Troy, Laurie, Patrick and his s/o and I finally got to see Mike's new Hyper Motard 1100S.
We had fun, went around some lakes by Coulumbia City, Syracuse and some other small town with a South something name where we had lunch.
 Now unlike a sTD post here are a few pics :L

PS Thanks to Matt and Bill Carr for loaning me a bike :L

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The sTD's
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Patrick
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Mike and his new Italian stead
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South Whitley?  My ex is from Pierceton, which is near there.

Sounds about right Bob. 

That's strange... no mention of getting pulled over?  I seem to vaguely remember something about passing on a double yellow, flipping off an old lady, and peeing on the nice officer's shoe..................... [twofinger]

You got pulled over where, when?

I was there I know who got pulled over... [police] [laughing] [police] [laughing] [police] [laughing]

You guys are such of hooligans....

Let's ride tomorrow May 31st who's with me?

May 31 we are meeting at Villa Macri's for brunch at noon then we'll ride to?

Villa Macri's is top notch.. awesome place, good food and very inviting/welcoming.  The owner came over and talked to us for quite a while as did his wife..  The wait staff was excellent and on top of things.  Jerry the owner even let us set up camp in the bar and watch the MotoGP and WSBK races on the flat panels, he was going to roll down the 15 foot HD projector for us until troy and Mario decided they wanted to chill out in front of the bar (for quick refillage of beer, naturally).

I heard u grazzed you guys got razzed a little. [police]

Back next sunday?
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i didn't get to do much of a Sunday ride only 50 mi,but surely got a nice monday ride in today,down to french lick and back 170 mi :L

Reminder post up when you planning on going out riding, if you would like some company.
 Today Jared and I rode to St. Joe and New Bufffalo, and looks like we missed Kevin Y and Kevin S also riding in the same area.   

Some pics courtesy of Jared while we were screwing around.

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At Redamak's waiting for a table. The wait was totally worth it  [thumbsup]

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New Buffalo beach. Note to self don't jump around on those slippery rocks on riding boots..
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Damn Hooligans :L

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wow who's the stud riding that wicked trip 9 [laughing]

Hey, Labor Day weekend - anybody riding this weekend in the northwest area?  Post up.

Jeanne and I are gonna head up the Red Arrow Hwy in search of brekfast....see ya later!!  :L

My friend Tom & I are dual sporting on the KTMs today... wanna join in? [twofinger]

Tomorrow 9-13-09 myself Mr & Mrs Std and SheDevil are all going on a ride start sometime around noon and venture into Michigan via the covered bridge with shenanigans.  Feel free to show up etc. just pm etc will check board before starting.

Well heres the deal anyone intrested in one hour meeting in Union Mich at the main gas station across from the bait shop (Main Drag) ride to the covered bridge, Three Rivers and to wards the big lake.  We will eat at Three Rivers Italian rest I believe Piaggos (downTown).  Feel free to join us.

Wish I didn't have to work. It's gorgeous outside, have a nice ride!

Everbody got home between 10:00pm-11:00pm safely had fun will post pics and summary later.

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Started the ride a little late on Sunday meet about 2:00pm in Union Michigan just off U.S. 12.  While waiting I thought the STD's left the bikes at home and brought the short bus with canoes instead.  I'm like WTF!!!! I didn't bring a life jacket and bathing suit. [laughing]

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Somebody must of been there before.

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The STD's arrive.

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Prior to leaving I jumped back on the website and lord and behold a rare pm.  Dan who just moved from Chicago to Valpo said I want to ride so we gave him directions and he showed up on a yellow 996.

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Troy giving the salute.  We rode around through Mottville, White Pegion and on to Three Rivers for food. 

Our new Friend Dan

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leaving the rest.

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs212.snc1/7922_132331114132_688384132_2301887_6892092_n.jpg)  Then onto Centerville where Michigan has the longest Covered bridge.  Crosses the St. Joe River.  The road was under construction.  Dan said he never rode through a covered bridge so being the new Hooligan he was he drove right in.

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Dan and his Duc.

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The bridge

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Group Photo.

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me in the group now.

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How did that get there.

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We rode around the river back  roads through Centerville and onto Three Rivers then North to the Zoo.  We then went North of there and started heading towards the lake.

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Then rode past Gingerman and onto South Haven.  Saw this pirate ship heading out.

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same ship from the light house.

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The gang.

We then filled up with gas and came up with a game plan for the way home.  Left South Haven and went south on 140 where Dan got on 94 to wards Chicago.  We continued on until we came to the split.  STD's went to Dowagiac we went to wards Niles and onto home.  For Us 183.3 miles total.  I'm sure Troy and Dan much more.  We had fun and would like to go back when the bridge is open.  We also were told of a cemetery that made Ripley's Believe it or not where a bunch of roads go through it to the east.  Sounds like another adventure.

If anybody is up for a ride down to the magical SR 135 this Sunday please let me know.... I am looking for some riding company   :L

You're welcome to come down and ride the area east of Louisville with us on Sunday, but we meet pretty early (8:30 or so).  If you want to ride down Saturday and be sent to bed after the bourbon, we can accomodate that plan as well.  Good group of riders...pace is usually spirited, but can have a splinter cell of tourist.

Thanks for the invite. It's not for lack of will - but I have a million other things I need to get done during the weekend and my private time window is very narrow. I am planning on riding over the Ohio at some point...  :L

ok, we have a meeting place: 11:30 PM at Speedway on exit 103 of I-65 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=gas&sll=39.665442,-86.091571&sspn=0.011083,0.019205&ie=UTF8&radius=0.51&rq=1&ev=p&hq=gas&hnear=&ll=39.666169,-86.096764&spn=0.011083,0.019205&z=16&iwloc=B&cid=1081312436066058691)? Route unknown yet, probably heading south to SR 135.

Sorry Prem next time I have a weekend for myself I will definitely make it to KY.

Any Northern folks want to ride tomorrow if the weather cooperates?

We've got a group leaving from BW3 in Mishawaka at 2.  It's a pretty wide range of riders (slow, smart, and just out of their minds) meeting up there so all are welcome. 

Destination? I may come out and play :L

Wish I could maybe next time.

Probably North into Michigan. . .nothing in stone yet.  We are meeting for lunch (BW3) at 1:00 and I'm sure we'll decide then. . .suggestions always welcome.  It's posted on our site, maybe check tomorrow around noon for more details.  6-7 bikes so far.

Cool BW3 is only 5 minutes from my house.  But I tend to sleep in late ;)

go to bed then instead of staying out all night.

Silence! I must milf hunt, and I kill you.

Patrick & I are leaving for Alabama this morning - it'll take us 5 days to get there, using the 'indirect' way ;D ;D ;D

See y'all in a week, chumps


(Notice I'm practicing my 'southern' ::))

Well I do declare.... You and Patrick have yourselves a right good old time down there ya hear. If you are a diabetic stay away from that there sweet tea

They won't have time for that they will be busy spooning. [laughing]

you must teach me the way of the milf, master

I'd settle for a cougar though :-\ I'm not really in a position to be really picky  [laughing]  [laughing]  [laughing]  [laughing]  [laughing]

Hot damn I just got back from my first decent ride since I totaled the Guzzi! back in August.[thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] I'm still not supposed to be riding Docs orders, but such beautiful day what's guy to do? I rode my Duck and GOD it felt good I can't remember the last time I went 3 months without riding anything at all maybe thats good enough to be canonized, oops that won't work there already is St. Francis.  [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] [laughing] Any way the ride wasn't far only about 5 miles before the shoulder and arm started telling me it was time to go home and park it, but feel good? It sure did.    :L

Hell yeah Frank! :L

Good to have ya back, Tree-boy, er, I mean, Frank ;D ;D ;D

Looks like another good weekend coming up... anyone got anything planned in central Indiana / indy area this weekend?

Tomorrow 11/8/09 I heard rumors of a bunch of Hollies getting together for a ride.
 Post up...

When did we get a bunch of members named Hollie???

Mario picked them up at the bar while he was wearing his Italian Spiderman outfit, after he offered them a mustache ride

Oh yeah it has started kind of...
 Some fresh oil
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and then :L
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Sunday May 30 a few of us are going to meet up at my shop (LaPorte), ride to Valpo to check out the big swap meet and bike and car show, do some more riding and end up at the Tilted Kilt bike nite in Merrilville. Thinking like 1100 (central) meet up time, PM me for more info. http://www.valpo-fest.com/ (http://www.valpo-fest.com/)  :L

I'm in. Possibly bringing some friends along.

Good ride today, good to meet Dan from Valpo, but here is the lessons we learned today by attending the Valpo Bike show.

1. It is a Harley "lovefest" and "chrome orgy"
2. There are no parts or vendors there that carry anything that will make a bike faster or safer
3. Handle bar tassels and Bandannas must match
4. Dr. Wooding is a "closet" Harley Guy
5. They at least let chicks on their own bikes in for free (Lucky Jeanne)
6. If you own a Harley or sim, you must weigh way too much and wear way too little
7. Not sure who was going to be in the "bikini contest" but we were not going to stick around to find out
8. Way too many dudes on crutches and "bike lawyers" present
9. And lastly.....If Daren says "hey I heard they have this really cool bike show I just heard about" someone punch me in the face.
Lots of nice "racks" at the tilted kilt (not too many bikes tho) :L

Nah, I'd never punch you in the face, but I might give ya a swift kick to the nuts  [twofinger]

And whats this closet harley guy business you speak of?  [twofinger] [twofinger]

Tomorrow morning 11am departure from my house, destination St. Joseph MI. 
So far myself, Kevin and Troy are in.

Ride safe guys... [thumbsup]

Mario be sure to wear that shirt.. ;) ;) I want a pic.. 8)

 :L

Anyone interested in spending a couple hours out south of Indy (maybe Monrovia area, maybe around Bloomington & Brown County) this Sunday 8/22 early AM, then stopping by a hot rod / bike show in Avon around lunchtime?  The organizer has hinted at the presence of a top-quality Matchless in addition to the usual muscle cars and classics...

Planning a ride south to Culver this Sunday Sep. 12.  Meeting up at Moser's around 9:00am leaving 10:00am sharp. Lets get a list started.

(1) Al & Judy
 

We are in, that is always a good time. It is a good thing I have an extra bike since the S2R is down for awhile. :L

(1) Al & Judy
(2) Daren
(3) Jeanne

I am in

(1) Al & Judy
(2) Daren
(3) Jeanne
(4) Kevin