I've seen quite a few posts by the bikers among us. I was new to the biking world last year when I got my 06 1200 Low Sportster. This year it's new to the band world. I'd like to know from my fellow riders out there if they have any tips on how to handle roadtrips, rallies, etc. I'm looking forward to participating more with weekend trips and want to be prepared with my new stomach. Thanks! :shade:

I lived in D.C. for a while and did the ride to the wall, man it a great ride. There is a Law Enforcement ride on Mother's Day to the LE Memorial. Not as big but it is a great ride, tours around DC and ends with a wreath laying in honor of fallen motor officers, at the LE Memorial. I envy all you guys heading to Sturgis this year. I have been three times, I love the roads there Custer Nat'al Forest was a nice ride. I don't think I will be making the trip this year, due to being banded on the second day of the rally haha. May plan something for next year though. Just wanted to drop note saying hi, I haven't been on LBT in a while.

Jim

<p>Welcome to the Southern Route of Run For The Wall XIX (2007) This would be the link that I was referring to. (Gray moment)</p> Go down the page and click on the May 27th link and then go down to the bottom.....or look at all the pics.

FXTC 1997 15Kmi $13K For Sale in Houston Great Shape all city miles ,wife's husband passed away.call

me her husband works with me Sandra 832-725-7230

I will see if I can figure out hoe to post the pics !

Thanks Sandra:rain:

Post for previous message sorry ! Thanks Sandra

And it's still raining !:rain:

The FXTC for sale has the leather bags & W/S also ya'll.

1340ccEvo engine .Thanks Sandra

macacoza, well bettca wish you were in Texas sometimes again huh,do you still have somewhat of a southern accent? I just had cousins that had to move from Colorado here because of his job works for the energy department , they had a rode awakening .Or rsther is daugther did. They had never seen so many mexicans lol.Said he was going to have to take up spanish. They moved to the Nasa area and went to the Almeda Mall area UG for there first mall experience don't know why my mother didn't have them call me.I could have sent thme to a much better side of town,but oh well.His daughter was scared to death.I was laughing at your eamail about your husband bless his heart .. my BF is just about to retire from law enforcement 30 years in Houston and he promise me we would start taking some road trips so I'm holding him to it. We have been pricing some good used 2 axle trailers that will hold at least 4 bikes. Seems senseless to buy new so many people go buy new and keep a couple of years and then sell them. I can't wait until I can wear a siz 6 chaps Girly. I went ahead and purchased my first pair from Fox Creel up in Virginia they are a great place to buy leather from they custom make chaps. But i was same way about has wide has tall I hated giving my measurements - YUK ! I'm hoping when I drop some pounds I can send back and let them size them babies down for me. I bet ya'll love living there . I want to be able to visit Colorado sometime and Spartanburg,SC where I was born SOME DAY. Its great reading everyone's stories. Keep posting.

And like you said it's just getting use to eating and living with the band sounds like yo have done great.

I hope I can do good. The one thing I hate is people asking me on a weekly bases how much weight have you lost !!! I want to punch there lights out lol .

Be Safe take care ,Sandra:rain:

Good place to purchase leather goods !!! Geez I could use some spelling lessons ! lol

Fox Creek Leathers !

Fox Creek Leather - Motorcycle Jackets, Chaps, Vests, & Gloves

Hi Sandra!!

So good to hear from you! WELL..friends left out this mornign for Sturgis..and we are left behind...boo hoo They will have a blast..there is always next year!..Hibby is doing good. HE can now put 50% of his weight on leg. And is walkign with 1 crutch. He gets to go back on light duty middle of August. Will do that for 3-6 months...then we shall see where we go from there. Tell your b/f to be careful out there...and to not jump any fences at his age..haha.

You will find the way to makign the band work for you..take it a day at a time and go for the dream..just do it smart and healthy!!! Hope to hear from you again soon!

deb

Alright my trusted biker friends. It's D-day! :whoo: Leaving this afternoon for my virgin trip to Sturgis. Ah, 46 and a virgin once more..lol

Wish me luck! I'll be back in town at least by the 12th and will update ya'll with the road stories. Hmm... maybe not all the stories...lol

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<p><p>Carol, you folks have a good trip and be safe. I'll be coming up that way but not sure if I'll make it to Sturgis. Just a chance to see some new territory. I'll probably be leaving on Thursday...I thought you weren't leaving until the 4th? Keep your knees in the breeze, hon! Enjoy!</p></p>

I am too late to wish you safe ride Carol, but will be looking forward to those stories! Friends that are already there have been calling off and on all day rubbing it in that we are not there..haha..Then they take pictures over their camera phone and send them to us!. They are having a grand time and say that there are more people already there this year than ever before. Gonna be a party!..I am so jealous...if hubby breaks another leg next yr i am going without him..haha...Be safe all!!:clap2:

deb

Well today is the day, I am just out the door for the hospital. I am first of the day. See you all on the other side.

Jim

Good luck and God Bless!

deb:clap2:

Hey Carol, did you make it? I did!!!! Made the whole trip by my lonesome. Four days up, one day to sightsee, two days back home. I did Devil's Tower, Sturgis, Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore, Crazyhorse. Rode thru Wind Cave Nat'l Park. Saw the Bison, prong-horn antelope, deer. Won $150 in Deadwood. Got all the pics, pins, patches and keychains. Total miles for the trip were 2972. Left out Friday the 3rd and got back Thursday the 9th. I'm tired......

Hey Randy! Congrats! Yes, I made it too. Ended up going with a couple of guys from my HOG chapter. It was kind of like going alone for me...lol We did Sturgis, Rapid City HD, Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and then on Tuesday I decided I wasn't having as much fun as I wanted so I took off and left for Colorado. I have friends and family there and decided since I was so close...why not! It was a great solo trip. I had one scary moment in a Wyoming storm, which has to be the windiest state in the country...lol I put on 3513 miles on my Sporty and rode through eight states. :rockon: Rode over some really high passes in Colorado. (Macacoza, even had lunch in Canyon City) Crossed my 10000 mile marker too. Made it home on Saturday night. Wouldn't trade any part of the trip at all. Would definately go back to Sturgis but only if I'm with a group of friends. Now, back to the reality of work...(sigh) I really need to win the lottery so I can do that all the time.

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