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springer · 9 August 2008, 01:14 PM

Hi all, well we made it back from the the Sturgis Bike Rally, traveled 2500 miles from Dallas, to home and some wonderful sight seeing in between.

The weather was nice and the hospitality was great everywhere I ventured.

As I promised to a few of you, I brought back a few pics, and to let everyone know, the girls made me promise to tell everyone on TRF hi.

rpryan55 · 9 August 2008, 01:38 PM

John -

I heard it was not so well attended this year. How were the crowds? And, more importantly, what kind of scoot did you use to get down there?

springer · 9 August 2008, 02:02 PM

I'd say it was down from last year. We saw very few bikes, or trailers headed there on our trip from Dallas. The rally has continuously gotten smaller since 2003. Less people is good though, as the lines for everything are smaller.

Rode the Road King up this year. Might be buying an '09, but I'll have to wait 'till next year for that.

TswaneNguni · 9 August 2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

I'd say it was down from last year. We saw very few bikes, or trailers headed there on our trip from Dallas. The rally has continuously gotten smaller since 2003. Less people is good though, as the lines for everything are smaller.

Rode the Road King up this year. Might be buying an '09, but I'll have to wait 'till next year for that.

Cool Road King !!!

2careless · 9 August 2008, 02:12 PM

Springer you better append your post title with "NSFW".

JimSnyder · 9 August 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Hi all, well we made it back from the the Sturgis Bike Rally, traveled 2500 miles from Dallas, to home and some wonderful sight seeing in between.

The weather was nice and the hospitality was great everywhere I ventured.

As I promised to a few of you, I brought back a few pics, and to let everyone know, the girls made me promise to tell everyone on TRF hi.

I 'd be tired just taken those pics. WOW looks like a great time

Steven79 · 9 August 2008, 02:21 PM

looks like you had a blast! boy am i jealous! lol

looks like good times...!

springer · 9 August 2008, 03:03 PM

Thanks all, it was fun and nice to get away for a while.

Steven, I made that call today, but he didn't call back. I'll try again Monday.

pwrslider · 9 August 2008, 06:14 PM

Looks like you ran into Bubba's ex wives club!

mailman · 9 August 2008, 07:09 PM

Great pics John

Glad you had a good time and more importantly, a safe ride

Less people at a rally does make for a better time indeed. From what I hear one reason is the economy and another is people are going to Milwaukee for Harley's big 105th party in a few weeks. Those only happen once every five years. They can go to Sturgis every year.

rpryan55 · 9 August 2008, 11:53 PM

John - I love a white RK - best looking color on that bike IMHO. Looking at your bike just settles it - in December, when HD offers all that free chrome with a purchase and prices are down, I'm getting me a new ride.

DSJ · 10 August 2008, 07:52 AM

Sounds like a great trip and LOOKS like you had fun!

springer · 10 August 2008, 01:19 PM

Dick, don't know if you heard, but Harley made a lot of changes to the baggers for '09. It has a whole new frame, a 180 rear tire, new wheels and more. Good luck with your shopping.

jasonbellevue · 10 August 2008, 02:01 PM

Nice pics, John. It looks like you had a grand time! (who wouldn't?

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Widows Son · 10 August 2008, 10:59 PM

Nice pics. I haven't made it to Sturgis or Daytona. Went up to Milwaukee for the 90TH, and 100TH though. My next bike will probably be the police version of the RK.

Lol-x · 11 August 2008, 12:35 AM

Dude with all that action at Sturgis, I think you need a vacation to recover

Thanks for sharing

ratmotortom · 11 August 2008, 03:39 AM

Glad you made it home safe ! Thanks for the report !

9 August 2008, 01:38 PM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	John - I heard it was not so well attended this year. How were the crowds? And, more importantly, what kind of scoot did you use to get down there? __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Thanks all, it was fun and nice to get away for a while. Steven, I made that call today, but he didn't call back. I'll try again Monday. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Great pics John Glad you had a good time and more importantly, a safe ride Less people at a rally does make for a better time indeed. From what I hear one reason is the economy and another is people are going to Milwaukee for Harley's big 105th party in a few weeks. Those only happen once every five years. They can go to Sturgis every year. __________________ JJ

9 August 2008, 11:53 PM	#11
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	John - I love a white RK - best looking color on that bike IMHO. Looking at your bike just settles it - in December, when HD offers all that free chrome with a purchase and prices are down, I'm getting me a new ride. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Dick, don't know if you heard, but Harley made a lot of changes to the baggers for '09. It has a whole new frame, a 180 rear tire, new wheels and more. Good luck with your shopping. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Nice pics, John. It looks like you had a grand time! (who wouldn't? ) __________________

10 August 2008, 10:59 PM	#15
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Nice pics. I haven't made it to Sturgis or Daytona. Went up to Milwaukee for the 90TH, and 100TH though. My next bike will probably be the police version of the RK.

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Dude with all that action at Sturgis, I think you need a vacation to recover Thanks for sharing __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Glad you made it home safe ! Thanks for the report !

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