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« on: September 09, 2009, 01:43:16 PM » |
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Ok folks, this is my big weekend! A buddy and I are going to attend an ADVrider Rally up in northern Wisconsin. This will be my first camping trip with the Nighthawk so I'm really excited. Also, we are bringing our laptops as the campground has WiFi, so this will be somewhat of a live streaming in progress Ride Report, meaning I'll post photos as i get them, or at least once at the end of each day. We're leaving at about 6 am tomorrow and riding hard for about 6-7 hours to the rally site. for more info about what its all about look here.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424232 |
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 01:49:13 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 02:47:10 PM » |
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I will be waiting for all the pictures and the daily reports,so keep us updated with both plz!!!
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2009, 03:20:10 PM » |
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Have a blast   ....(If it wasn't for this thing they call work i'd be  there too) |
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2009, 04:42:04 PM » |
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I hope you have a lot of fun. I attended an ADV rally here in the Southeast a couple years ago, but I was very thorougly snubbed by the other riders who were on BMWs and KTMs and bigger, newer bikes than mine, which means about 95% of them. I still got in some great riding.
I hope your rally is different as regards the attitude, but just the same as regards the great riding!
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2009, 08:03:20 PM » |
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Thanks guys(and gals)! Heres the bike all set to take off in the morning. In case anybodys wondering, Its 20$ waterproof duffel bag on top of Fieldsheer Expander Saddlebags. My buddy has the exact same setup cuz i guess he really liked the bags!
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 08:08:43 PM » |
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HAve a fun and safe trip. and don't forget to take lots of pics |
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2009, 10:02:05 PM » |
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If you keep the tools and other heavy things in the bottom of the saddlebags, your weight addition won't make much difference. When I took my top-heavy rig on a roadtrip, she rode like someone was doing handstands on the seat behind me. "Twitchy" is a word that comes to mind. But once you're there and drop anchor, you'll be stylin n' profilin'  Don't forget to grace us over here with a ride report - even if it's a little truncated. I also did a RR on ADV's site recently and dropped one here that was a little more NH-centric. Now...Go my brotha and represent for Nighthawks everywhere.  |
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2009, 10:58:23 AM » |
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bungee cords?!  I hope those aren't the only things holding that load down. If so, stop by an Academy and pick up some quick release straps. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2009, 11:12:29 AM » |
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+1 on the bungee cords.
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2009, 10:38:06 PM » |
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Actually, i thought twice before take off and now have an additional ratchet strap across the middle, thanks for the concern!  THeres free beer here so im not too sure i can get the few photos that itook on here, so that will have to wait for moring. bear with me!  |
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2009, 04:54:16 PM » |
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free beer
Free beer, is the BEST beer....Just remember...DON'T DRINK AND RIDE.. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2009, 11:20:45 AM » |
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Ok, at long last, I have returned! Rally was pretty fun, although we mostly just rode off on our own as it was a dirt and adventure bike thing. Got to see some amazing sights and hang out with some interesting people. here are just a few of the photos i took. spent most of the time in Michigans Upper Peninsula.
1. valley on the way towards copper falls
2.Lift Bridge in Houghton
3. beer truck at rally
4. rustic road proof
5.typical northwoods backroad
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« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2009, 11:24:26 AM » |
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The Presque River in the Porcupine Mtns state park
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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2009, 11:28:47 AM » |
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Porcupine Mtns. From Summit Peak lookout. About a half mile hike uphill from the road and then Lake of the Clouds
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« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2009, 11:33:49 AM » |
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Lake Superior and some nice roads made for riding
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« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2009, 11:39:02 AM » |
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There you have it........ Back home after 1500 miles of beautiful riding! So i really wish i had taken some photos of all the different bikes, but each day by the time we returned, it was too dark or to tired. I was also suprised to see that there were 2 other nighthawks at the rally. Im still kicking myself for not getting the pics, so i guess this IS a more nighthawk themed RR! |
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« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2009, 11:40:32 AM » |
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Great pics  . Looks like it was great riding, judging by the scenery anyway. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2009, 01:53:35 PM » |
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Very nice photos! |
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« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2009, 01:53:51 PM » |
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Thanks for the pics, Lysolmp! Especially like that mirror flash in the first one, and that river geology is cool! |
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« Reply #21 on: September 14, 2009, 02:45:24 PM » |
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Lysolmp  awesome ..we got to get a group together someday , you seam to ride the most awesome places , nice pics too i like them all but what did you have to do to get the one shot of the road ?(looks as if you had to lay down on the road to take it) ...So were you snubbed by others at the fest like Coffee _Break or were they civil !!! beer man ...Wohhhoooo  |
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« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2009, 02:18:14 AM » |
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Lysolmp awesome ..we got to get a group together someday , you seam to ride the most awesome places , nice pics too i like them all but what did you have to do to get the one shot of the road ?(looks as if you had to lay down on the road to take it) ...So were you snubbed by others at the fest like Coffee _Break or were they civil !!! beer man ...Wohhhoooo Just make sure no cars are coming from either direction, lay the camera upright on the pavement, and take a picture! If you cast a shadow in front of the camera, put it on the timer. As for the other riders at the rally, wasn't really snubbed. We made the rally our base camp while venturing out into the unknown by ourselves. Plus i dont think we could have covered as much ground with a bigger group. But at the end of each day, we chatted with folks about riding, bikes, trips, ect. It was a trip i'll remember for a long time to come. ps. I broke 100 posts the way i wanted....doing a RR  |
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« Reply #23 on: September 18, 2009, 12:17:48 PM » |
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Wow what a great trip report and some absolutely amazing photos.
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« Reply #24 on: September 18, 2009, 03:53:17 PM » |
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Actually, i thought twice before take off and now have an additional ratchet strap across the middle, thanks for the concern! THeres free beer here so im not too sure i can get the few photos that itook on here, so that will have to wait for moring. bear with me! Wow, free beer, one of my two favorite types of beer, Free and Cold. Very nice report, awsome pics. Nice job by you. Ride Safe,  |
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