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:

Ain't that the truth? I had to be back in the coal mine on Sunday. Joy was in Atlanta visiting the daughter unit while I was riding. She made it home on Wednesday. I think it is pretty cool that we both just stuck out on our own. And I'm glad that we BOTH made it back in one piece.

Amen to that Randy. Glad Joy had a fun trip. I know I really enjoyed mine as well. It made me feel so free just to get out there by myself. Of course my trackers knew where I was headed and I checked in regularly but I never felt any concern at all. I knew the road angels were watching over me.

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WOWWWWWWWW...Congrats to you! That was quite a trip! Wish I had of known you were goign thru opur lil town and I would ahve met you for lunch and heard your stories! Friends of ours that were in Sturgis kept sendign back pics on their cell phone to us..haha...rubbing it in that they were there and we were here!..Next year! UNLESs hubby breaks something else!.. I hope you all had a grand trip and made it home fine!..Be safe!

deb

uote=RidinMyHDDream;539019]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! :confused: 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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Looks like everyone is gettin in from the rally. I was on the interstate here a few minutes ago, (coming back from post-op appt.) and saw a few bikes looked like they had been the wind for a while. Figured it must be some ralliers, they were heading east through Louisiana.

Well post-op appt, went well I am now 8 days out and lost 22lbs since being banded, 50 since this all started in May. Return to the grind this Saturday.

Found out that my assistant who has been running the show went down with gall bladder on Monday, and had Lap Surgery this morning. I talked to her and let her know what she would be in for, we laughed pretty hard about having similar surgery about a week apart.

Well glad to see that some of you had a good rally experience, I can't wait to get in the wind again.

Jim

Jim, sounds like you're on the right road. Congratulations on that loss! You'll be tearing down the other road in no time.

Carol, now that you're back and safe and sound in your home, you get a......wait for it......TROPICAL STORM! Yeah, that's what we need around here, more frickin' rain. Sheesh! I read the other day, out where I work, we've had over 50 inches, as of the 6th. Joy and I are going to be in your area some time next month. I would call, but I lost your number. New phone....*sigh* oh well. Ride dry! LOL

Hey Jim, congratulations on your success so far! You're doing great! It's also fun to have someone you know have the same surgery because you can bounce things off each other for support too.

Randy...no freakin kiddin!!!!! It's pouring here now. I'm just thankful I got the jungle mowed before it started. Well I'm leaving for Vegas (by plane) on Saturday so I won't be riding until next week anyway. When are ya'll heading down? I'll send you the number in a pm so you have it. Definately give me a call when you and Joy are here.

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Carol, Got it in my phone (again). Will call. Probably the 1st or 2nd. Gotta drop off something for the mother in law and then going to hightail it to Shreveport to celebrate our 32nd. Would love to see your pics and hear your stories, but you gotta put up with mine, too. LOL

Hey everyone! I am getting banded on 8/24/07. I ride a 2005 Yamaha R6.

Hey Randy, hope you all did well with T/S Erin. I am on the La. coast, bout 90 miles southwest of N.O. so I know what its like. We took a really good hit from Katrina, but you know all the focus was on N.O. Well good luck, and I hope you all dry out soon.

Jim

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Well Jim, so far all we've gotten is a little sprinkle. I live about halfway between Houston and Dallas. But Carol is down San Antone way and they got hit pretty hard. I've heard of several that have died in the flooding.

Belinda, congratulations on the band and welcome to the thread. Tell us about your last ride. When we can't ride we live vicariously thru others...LOL

Hi Belinda...congrats on your soon to come band!!..You are in for an adventure!!

We ahve a Heritage Softail..but I am havign to listen to all these folks stories...my hubby broke his leg 3 months ago..no riding for us this yr..HAve thought about learning myself...BUT..haven't..dont really trust myself in the drivers seat..lol...keep in touch and let us know how you doing!

Hey guys got back on my horse yesterday. Just rode around town ran some erands ans such. Man was it hot, I mean it was Africa hot out there. I had a fleeting thought about washing my bike, but it didn't take long to change my mind about that. I almost melted just checking tires and fluids.

On the band front, I have been feeling fine, no problems with any of the foods on my eating continuum. Don't feel much restriction though, I have been being very careful. I feel like I could eat a Whopper if I let myself go. I am definitely gonna need a fill when I have my next appt. on Sept. 18. I am going to be careful until then so I don't backslide.

Jim

Hi Belinda! Welcome aboard! You'll love it and it's easy to live and ride with.

Jim, glad to hear you're doing well and back in the saddle again. We did have flooding around the area but I didn't have any impact. Except the darn grass keeps growing..lol

Randy, you guys be careful on your drive. Definately give me a holler and I can meet you and Joy somewhere. If there's not any rain I'll even ride there. Taking my Babee in for her 10k check up on Friday. Just had the 5K done in June. Sheesh....lol

I hope everyone's doing well. I have to get back on the bandwagon. Just got home from the Vegas/California trip and gained some back. I think all we did was eat and drink and not in a healthy way. I'll be ready for a fill on my 9/12 appt too.

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Ok im joining. I love to ride. My fav kind of bike is naked sports bikes, FZ1 , Honda 919, Suzuki Bandits etc...

I felt like i was to fat to get one of these so after my learner GZ250 i bought a Boulevard (Suzuki) M50. Its about as close to a sports bike as a cruiser gets. I havnt got 1000 miles on it yet so im still breaking it in.

As i lose weight im feeling better and better on it. One day ill trade it in. I really like Triumphs (prolly cas im British livin in the USA) . I love there new Speed Triple thats coming out.

Glad to be here. O and the R6 is SWEET!

Welcome Daddy! (now I'm going to have that Toby Keith song stuck in my head all day....lol) I know what you mean about feeling better on it every day. I use to get achey quicker but now I feel better. Coming back from my trip I rode a little over 700 miles in one day. I didn't ache at all...well...except for my butt...teehee. I think that's a given.

Keep up the great work and you'll be on that dream bike in no time.

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