2008-03-29-KS, Hutchinson - Roy's BBQ & Cosmosphere

[roginoz]

Ride To Eat: Hutchinson, KS – Saturday, March 29 - Roy’s BBQ, Kansas Cosmosphere, plus Pie in Yoder on the way home.

We'll meet for lunch at Roy’s Hickory Pit Barbeque (1018 Nickerson Blvd, Hutchinson) at noon. This will give the KC guys some time to travel. The BBQ at Roy's is excellent.

After lunch, we'll ride to the Kansas Cosmosphere (1100 N. Plum St, Hutchinson.) The Cosmosphere (www.cosmo.org) has a German V1 and V2, an SR71, a T-38, a rocket sled, a 109 ft. Titan rocket, Russian and US space capsules (including the Liberty Bell 7, Gemini X, and Apollo 13 command module,) and innumerable other artifacts.

After touring the Cosmosphere, and letting the BBQ settle, we'll have some Pie at the Carriage Crossing in Yoder (a few miles south of Hutchinson) before heading home. Yoder is a little Amish community, but the Carriage Crossing draws people from all around.

Roginoz will buy lunch for the rider traveling the farthest. (Even the three-meat combo, if you're man - or woman - enough to tackle it.)

Roy's BBQ is in the POIs on your Zumo. Zumo says it's 239 miles from KCK, 3:41. Mapquest shows 221 miles from KCK, 3:40. Zumo says 51 miles from Wichita, 1:01. Mapquest shows 53 from Wichita, 1:05. Zumo says 586 miles from Lubbock, 8:48. (Riders from Lubbock get free pie, too.)

[Coop]

Ride To Eat: Hutchinson, KS – Saturday, March 29 - Roy’s BBQ, Kansas Cosmosphere, plus Pie in Yoder on the way home.

We'll meet for lunch at Roy’s Hickory Pit Barbeque (1018 Nickerson Blvd, Hutchinson) at noon. This will give the KC guys some time to travel. The BBQ at Roy's is excellent.

After lunch, we'll ride to the Kansas Cosmosphere (1100 N. Plum St, Hutchinson.) The Cosmosphere (www.cosmo.org) has a German V1 and V2, an SR71, a T-38, a rocket sled, a 109 ft. Titan rocket, Russian and US space capsules (including the Liberty Bell 7, Gemini X, and Apollo 13 command module,) and innumerable other artifacts.

After touring the Cosmosphere, and letting the BBQ settle, we'll have some Pie at the Carriage Crossing in Yoder (a few miles south of Hutchinson) before heading home. Yoder is a little Amish community, but the Carriage Crossing draws people from all around.

Roginoz will buy lunch for the rider traveling the farthest. (Even the three-meat combo, if you're man - or woman - enough to tackle it.)

Roy's BBQ is in the POIs on your Zumo. Zumo says it's 239 miles from KCK, 3:41. Mapquest shows 221 miles from KCK, 3:40. Zumo says 51 miles from Wichita, 1:01. Mapquest shows 53 from Wichita, 1:05. Zumo says 586 miles from Lubbock, 8:48. (Riders from Lubbock get free pie, too.)

PIE!!

[dreddd2000]

I'm in. And I may have as many as 4 others of my family tagging along. :)

[STArnie13]

I will try to make that! I will see if my brother can go too.:03biker:

[Muchmore]

I'm in. And I may have as many as 4 others of my family tagging along. :)

4 or more BURKES??? oh, I don't know now. Just kidding Joe, weather permitting I'll be there. I have also made contact with my friend that works at the Cosmosphere I think we will be getting some undisclosed perks, something about really cool stuff in the "storage facility?"

[kts1911]

If weather is good count me in. how many riders from kc want to hook up and ride together? and what route would you want to take Ive only been in a cage never taken a scenic route

[dreddd2000]

There's a scenic route from KC to there? :D

[Dragonhunter]

Hey all, I'll be there too and try to bring some friends from Arkansas City!

[STArnie13]

From KC to Hutchinson you could take 177 to Cassoday and head west from there on a little road on the north side of town that takes you to Newton. From there it is a straight shot to Hutchinson. :03biker:

[krush]

How far doe Zumo sa Tulsa is? It sounds interesting to me.

[dreddd2000]

Google earth say 235 miles from city center to city center.

[clmixon]

I am thinking I need some BBQ. 800 miles ain't too much, right?

Lemme see how bad the J.O.B. is gonna interfere but this is startin' to sound doable....besides i ain't seen Muchmore for a while.

Chris :06biker:

[Muchmore]

I am thinking I need some BBQ. 800 miles ain't too much, right?

Lemme see how bad the J.O.B. is gonna interfere but this is startin' to sound doable....besides i ain't seen Muchmore for a while.

Chris :06biker:
Hey here we go again, "trailer for sale or rent, room to let for 50 cents" or Paul Simon maybe?? Come on up, I will spot you some windows based portable songs!!!

[Brighteyesue]

I am glad to see you all are getting together :D

[roginoz]

You could come down to KC, pick up your bike, and hide to Hutchinson with Joe, Danny, & Co (if they can keep up with you.) Only 828 miles back to Cincinnati from Hutchinson. Free pie for blue eyed women from Ohio riding STs...

[dreddd2000]

Here, here! You left too quickly for us all to get to say goodbye! You should come back and do it up right. :)

[Austin city limits]

It is 600 miles from Moonshine,,, and I do,,, R E A L L Y,,, like BBQ and Pie... :rolleyes:

[Coop]

PIE!!

[TOM BOGNAR]

PIE!!

Coop, don't mess with your girlish figure :D

[Coop]

Coop, don't mess with your girlish figure :D

I just got off the phone with Wayne at Motoport and he assured me that no matter what happened that he could kill enough Kevlars to make me a new riding suit. LOL!!

[dreddd2000]

Those kevlars are hard to kill, man. The big ones are bullet-proof. Have to kill those bad boys with hand grenades. :D

Maybe you could go a little cheaper. I hear the naugas are pretty easy to kill and skin... :crackup

[Coop]

I think they do the baby Kevlars with an ice pick.

[KrazyKooter]

I'll see if I can make this one, if the baby doesn't come too early.

[Muchmore]

I'll be there Saturday thru Sunday so Roger what hotel??:D

[roginoz]

There are a number of hotels in Hutchinson, but Wichita is less than an hour away. If you want to go cheap, like I do, there's a Motel 6 on West Kellogg in Wichita. (BTW - your AMA membership will get you a "Corporate Plus" disount at Motel 6 - use code CP540176.) If you're looking to squander your farkle money on luxury, the Hotel at Old Town is nice (but your bike would be in a remote parking garage without much security.) I'd check the web for good deals. Stay away from north and south Broadway, and there aren't any motels in "bad" areas. (Besides, the hookers with good teeth are actually cops...) The west Kellogg locations are less expensive than downtown. There are a few places on East Kellogg, which are close to the Kansas Turnpike exit.

[Brighteyesue]

You could come down to KC, pick up your bike, and hide to Hutchinson with Joe, Danny, & Co (if they can keep up with you.) Only 828 miles back to Cincinnati from Hutchinson. Free pie for blue eyed women from Ohio riding STs...

I should have the bike here by mid March or sooner. Well, that is the plan anyway. I hope that I can exercise restraint after being so long without my ride.

Free pie huh? Sounds might tempting. Heck I cant say it is too far... After all, I rode from KC to Casey, IL for a burger :rolleyes:

[roginoz]

Did I mention that they usually have about ten kinds of pie, including peanut butter cream cheese? I rode from Wichita to Galena, Illinois, for a cheeseburger last year. But I got fries, too. Not sure if I can get to Moonshine, it's right after the HSTA national rally in Texas. Maybe if I washed clothes before I left Kerrville, or just stood downwind. I see the opportunity for a cheeseburger grand tour. Ty's here in Wichita; Mear's Store near Lawton, OK; maybe someplace in West Texas that Coop knows about...

[wengland]

I'm in, and I've cross posted to the Kansas HSTA site.

For 'senic route' from KC to Hutch, I'd start with something like this route (google maps) (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11621015244948219861,39.061053,-94.812189%3B9201570958877757513,39.277520,-94.899740%3B6522063006869211621,39.335685,-95.138895%3B15558191051458091089,39.344570,-95.447400%3B9992738583308341512,39.021640,-95.831070%3B4799614597522502338,38.957360,-96.113750%3B3156138939826179554,38.991971,-96.229340%3B8724177698713325765,38.840660,-96.501440%3B6635944046541621162,38.253920,-96.550317%3B17008843557967270157,38.042889,-96.712639&saddr=66204&daddr=Kaw+Dr%2FKS-32+%4039.061053,+-94.812189+to:S+4th+St+%4039.277520,+-94.899740+to:KS-192+%4039.335685,+-95.138895+to:Hwy+4%2FKS-16%2FKS-4+%4039.344570,+-95.447400+to:KS-4+%4039.021640,+-95.831070+to:Skyline+Rd+%4038.957360,+-96.113750+to:Skyline+Rd+%4038.991971,+-96.229340+to:KS-177%2FKS-4+%4038.840660,+-96.501440+to:KS-177+%4038.253920,+-96.550317+to:NE+150th+St+%4038.042889,+-96.712639+to:38.041602,-97.083435+to:Hutchinson,+Reno,+Kansas,+United+Stat es&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=11&sz=9&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=38.419166,-96.559525&sspn=1.222275,2.892151&ie=UTF8&ll=38.818311,-95.4245&spn=1.215492,2.892151&z=9)

Or, if you wanted something marginally shorter, this route from google (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7582126076213289093,38.666780,-96.371890%3B17008843557967270157,38.042889,-96.712639%3B10955612078540105574,38.043320,-97.078960&saddr=66204&daddr=US-56+%4038.666780,+-96.371890+to:38.195022,-96.575317+to:NW+150th+St+%4038.043320,+-97.078960+to:Hutchinson,+Reno,+Kansas,+United+Stat es&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=8&via=1,2,3&dirflg=h&sll=38.401395,-96.304855&sspn=2.44508,5.784302&ie=UTF8&z=8) would be fun too.

[wengland]

I see the opportunity for a cheeseburger grand tour. Ty's here in Wichita; Mear's Store near Lawton, OK; maybe someplace in West Texas that Coop knows about...

Ty's? Heck with that - Jacks Coffee Shop!

JackSTOC? July. I'll get it setup.

Wonder if they're open on the weekend? If not, BomberSTOC!

Will

[dreddd2000]

I couldn't see that first route, Bill. would you mind trying again?

[KrazyKooter]

Roginoz will buy lunch for the rider traveling the farthest. (Even the three-meat combo, if you're man - or woman - enough to tackle it.)


Is it the farthest traveled, or who lives the farthest?

[roginoz]

We can do both. (Of course, Coop and BES still get free pie...) If you do the Iron Butt ride, I'll buy your lunch regardless.

[dreddd2000]

Rog is getting his generosity on! woohoo! :)

[roginoz]

Well, by his own definition, Kooter is krazy. I was taught to be nice to crazy people. Coop's old, and I was taught to be nice to old people. BES is cute; didn't need any instructions there... Besides, we don't have to pay those inflated Kansas City prices for BBQ out here. And, I think pie is still only $2.50 in Yoder.

[Coop]

PIE!!

[Muchmore]

I feel so left out. coops old(er), Sue's cute, what about me (insert joke here)?? Ok, ok, where's the short bus and training wheels.

[Coop]

I feel so left out. coops old(er), Sue's cute, what about me (can't sing)?? Ok, ok, where's the short bus and training wheels.

how's this

[wengland]

I couldn't see that first route, Bill. would you mind trying again?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11621015244948219861,39.061053,-94.812189%3B9201570958877757513,39.277520,-94.899740%3B6522063006869211621,39.335685,-95.138895%3B15558191051458091089,39.344570,-95.447400%3B9992738583308341512,39.021640,-95.831070%3B4799614597522502338,38.957360,-96.113750%3B3156138939826179554,38.991971,-96.229340%3B8724177698713325765,38.840660,-96.501440%3B6635944046541621162,38.253920,-96.550317%3B17008843557967270157,38.042889,-96.712639&saddr=66204&daddr=Kaw+Dr%2FKS-32+%4039.061053,+-94.812189+to:S+4th+St+%4039.277520,+-94.899740+to:KS-192+%4039.335685,+-95.138895+to:Hwy+4%2FKS-16%2FKS-4+%4039.344570,+-95.447400+to:KS-4+%4039.021640,+-95.831070+to:Skyline+Rd+%4038.957360,+-96.113750+to:Skyline+Rd+%4038.991971,+-96.229340+to:KS-177%2FKS-4+%4038.840660,+-96.501440+to:KS-177+%4038.253920,+-96.550317+to:NE+150th+St+%4038.042889,+-96.712639+to:38.041602,-97.083435+to:Hutchinson,+Reno,+Kansas,+United+Stat es&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=11&sz=9&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11&sll=38.419166,-96.559525&sspn=1.222275,2.892151&ie=UTF8&ll=38.818311,-95.4245&spn=1.215492,2.892151&z=9

Maybe that'll work.

[Brighteyesue]

I feel so left out. coops old(er), Sue's cute, what about me (insert joke here)?? Ok, ok, where's the short bus and training wheels.

When is the last time your vision was checked?

Everyone knows the Maytag man is adorable.

[KrazyKooter]

I'm just worried my wife will go in to labor. Hopefully she won't be on bed-rest or anything like that by the time this rolls around.

She asked me, "What if I go into labor while you're gone?" I thought one of three things could happen.

I could go and nothing happen. No Labor. This is ideal.
I could go, she go into labor, and I'm either late or miss it. She would be disappointed.
I could not go, and be disappointed about not going.


Knowing my luck, if I don't go, nothing will happen. If I do, we may have an early arrival.

Looks like somebody may be disappointed. Just wonder who it's going to be?

[Muchmore]

I'm just worried my wife will go in to labor. Hopefully she won't be on bed-rest or anything like that by the time this rolls around.

She asked me, "What if I go into labor while you're gone?" I thought one of three things could happen.

I could go and nothing happen. No Labor. This is ideal.
I could go, she go into labor, and I'm either late or miss it. She would be disappointed.
I could not go, and be disappointed about not going.


Knowing my luck, if I don't go, nothing will happen. If I do, we may have an early arrival.

Looks like somebody may be disappointed. Just wonder who it's going to be?

Go with the kid, theres always bike rides. If nothing happenes you can always set on the bike in the garage, drink a bunch of beer and pay the neighbor kid to shake it while you rev it up. After enough beer it gives the appearance of your riding. Next I will be moving the TV in to garage to simulate past rides. Not that i have any experience at this. But I keep falling off in the corners, hum, need to work on that.

[mp66226]

Sounds good to me. I'll see if I can't get my lovely bride to come along as well.

Mitch

[Papa]

Go with the kid, theres always bike rides. If nothing happenes you can always set on the bike in the garage, drink a bunch of beer and pay the neighbor kid to shake it while you rev it up. After enough beer it gives the appearance of your riding. Next I will be moving the TV in to garage to simulate past rides. Not that i have any experience at this. But I keep falling off in the corners, hum, need to work on that.

Great idea Danny,, a fan in the face will help as well Kooter

[KrazyKooter]

Well, the doctor told my wife, "Let's shoot for 37 weeks. You won't make it to 40." So, week 37 puts the baby coming on the same weekend as this RTE. I guess that means I will have to take a rain check. Sorry guys, duty (and family) calls.

[st_james]

Make sure they have LOTS of ribs ready. Myself, a buddy and our SO's are planning on coming up for this. (and my buddy can eat some ribs. :D )

James :07biker:

[Putt]

Hmmmm,
I may have to look into this one...

Putt...

[clmixon]

OK,

Looks like 800 miles from the house, planning to RON in Tulsa at the sisters. I'll probably get to Roy's right on time.

Danny had mentioned that he has contacts at the Cosomodrome, any chance of a "backstage" pass?

Looking forward to seeing Y'all

Chris :06biker:

[Coop]

OK,

Looks like 800 miles from the house, planning to RON in Tulsa at the sisters. I'll probably get to Roy's right on time.

Danny had mentioned that he has contacts at the Cosomodrome, any chance of a "backstage" pass?

Looking forward to seeing Y'all

Chris :06biker:

Coop packs his rainsuit and.............

[Putt]

Coop packs his rainsuit and.............

Better tie Dorothy down, looks like she may get blown away again....

Putt...

[STill Fiddlin]

I simply cannot believe there's not a DQ stop planned in this RTE.

[Coop]

I simply cannot believe there's not a DQ stop planned in this RTE.

Is Joe going?

[Mellow]

Is Joe going?

Sorry Coop... If there was the slightest chance I would go but I'm still going back and forth to Oklahoma to help my Mom with stuff. Once that all settles down, I should have a less-hectic summer.

However, you never know how things will turn out so if a Blue Wing shows up then it shows up otherwise have a great time anyway - I know you guys can do that without me :doh1:

[Coop]

Sorry Coop... If there was the slightest chance I would go but I'm still going back and forth to Oklahoma to help my Mom with stuff. Once that all settles down, I should have a less-hectic summer.

However, you never know how things will turn out so if a Blue Wing shows up then it shows up otherwise have a great time anyway - I know you guys can do that without me :doh1:

I was just trying to figure a way to blame you for the buzzard I hit coming home from Stephensville. I hope things calm down soon and you get to do some miles.

[Mellow]

I was just trying to figure a way to blame you for the buzzard I hit coming home from Stephensville. I hope things calm down soon and you get to do some miles.

You must be a buzzard magnet or something... maybe the problem is 'from the air' you look like something attractive to them... I don't know.. just throwing a thought out there...

[clmixon]

It's not that Coop looks like a buzzard target, it's the strong uhh, amourous, yeah thats it, amourous feelings they have when they see him. :rolleyes:

Chris :06biker:

[roginoz]

There are two Dairy Queens in Hutchinson. One of them is more-or-less on the way from Roy's BBQ to the Cosmosphere... We could stop for a group photo and a small cone. The tour of the Cosmosphere should still walk off enough of lunch to make room for pie in Yoder after we leave. Coop better check the tread depth on his tires - the extra weight on the return trip could increase the rate of wear.

[kts1911]

Is this ride still happening or what! very little talk about with the ride fastly approaching. I'm in As long as the weather holds

[dreddd2000]

Still happening as far as I'm aware. Heck, I'll ride out just to see the Cosmosphere even if no one else wants to go. :)

[roginoz]

Yes, we're still on! We won't know about the weather until a couple of days ahead of time - it's Kansas, after all. My ST is in pieces right now (finally installing the quartet harness, extra outlets, dash shelf, heated grips, etc.) On top of that, my Mom's in the hospital and I have taxes to do. I figure I have eleven days to get everything on and working. If it all goes to hell, I'll be the guy at Roy's riding the DRZ400S...

[clmixon]

Barring really unforseen problems, I will be there by Lunch.... Let me know of any changes and I will just reroute as needed.

Chris:06biker:

[roginoz]

Chris - and any others coming north on I-35: There isn't any gas available on the Kansas Turnpike (I-35) between the Oklahoma border and Wichita. They're rebuilding the convenience store at the Bel Plaine service area. The McDonalds and the restrooms are still open. You probably ought to gas up before leaving Oklahoma. You can ride in to Arkansas City or Wellington for gas, but it's a bit of a detour.

[dreddd2000]

Has anyone figured out how we're going to work in the DQ stop in honor of Mellow's B-day?

[Coop]

Has anyone figured out how we're going to work in the DQ stop in honor of Mellow's B-day?

We could just say we did and avoid all the humiliation of actually being there. LOL!! Then we could photoshop a group picture later. LOL!!

[dreddd2000]

Aw, come on, coop! We just stick on some wing stickers and no one will recognize that we don't belong. :D

[roginoz]

If the group wants to, we can just stop at the DQ after lunch, on the way to the Cosmosphere. It might mean eating a little less BBQ, or being slightly overstuffed, but such sacriface is sometimes necessary on august occassions such as this.

[Austin city limits]

but such sacriface is sometimes necessary on august occassions such as this.

I thought this was in April???

:::::rimshot:::::

:duck:

[Austin city limits]

I shot this by TLC and,,, well,,, if you are a betting man,,, it didn't look good... :nuke1:

I have the same shot at doing this ride when I asked on March 16th as Coop has of becoming a Mormon and marrying Britney Spears,,, Raquel Welsh,,, Pricilla Presley,,, and Halle Berry... :crackup

BUT,,, last night March 19th a crack in the iceberg leads me to say,,,

Coop,,, you Might be in for something more than "PIE" as my chances just shot up to a full 13.3%!!!

Updates as warranted!!!:bigpop:

[Muchmore]

I officially have to move my position down to maybe. My mom has been battling stomach/intestinal cancer for several years and we just found out she is going to have more small intestine removed on Thursday morning. So I will have to wait to see how she is doing.

[BadgerMan]

If I can get the ST back together (timing belt, coolant hoses) I plan on being there....

[Austin city limits]

My chances are now a full blown 19.7% of making it!!! The trend is looking up!!!:D

But,,, when TLC finds out Toypro can't go with me,,, we might be in for a real struggle... :bigpop:

Updates as Warranted... :rolleyes:

[dreddd2000]

I have to do a thermostat replacement on my ST this week, but since I'm taking Friday off to do license plate renewals anyway, it shouldn't be a problem.

[roginoz]

I'm finishing (I hope) my farkle installations this week. (Yeah, shoulda started two weeks earlier...) I'll be there regardless, even if I have to ride the Suzuki DRZ400 dual sport.

We should have good weather. The Weather Channel is predicting 60 for the high Saturday in Hutchinson, with lows of 32 and 42 on Friday and Saturday. Partly cloudy Saturday, with only a 10% chance of rain; chance of rain on Sunday is 20% in Hutchinson, and 30% in Wichita. (Clouds following Coop back south to Texas?)

[STArnie13]

It looks like a go for me. :03biker:

[clmixon]

I will be there Saturday for Lunch and Cosmodrome. Gonna RON friday in Tulsa at sisters and then head up the next AM.

Google says about 4 more hours from Tulsa so I should be in plenty of time for lunch.

Chris :06biker:

[Austin city limits]

My chances have bolted to 71.8% on me going!!!:bow1: TLC is giving in!!! Who Says crying won't get you anywhere!!! :o:

Now,,, where is it I am going??? :crackup I have no clue,,, need to go read where this is!!!

Updates as needed...

[roginoz]

ACL - Roy's BBQ is at 1018 Nickerson Blvd, in Hutchinson, KS. If you're using a Zumo, it's in the POI files. It's on the west edge of Hutchinson (not South Hutchinson) on the "old" road to Nickerson. MapQuest will get you there, too.

[mp66226]

Looks like I'm going to have to try to make the next one boys and girls. Was notified last night my youngest son has a soccer tournament in Lawrence this weekend and I won't have too many more of these to go to before he is out on his own too. Have fun all.

[Austin city limits]

Well,,, as of this moment,,, "TLC" is still asleep,,, so I am still going!!! ;)

Sounds like Tom Bognar is also going to be riding along with me as we meet up on the West Edge of St Louis!!!

Man,,, will it be good to get away from the e-mails and Moonshine for a short while!!! :bow1: Love the Moonshine Run but,,, 3 months of answering questions it is time to recharge the batteries a few days!!! :D

And seeing friends,,, make new friends,,, BBQ,,, V 1 Rockets,,, and Pie is just what the man with no arse needs!!! :crackup

[clmixon]

It will be great to see ya' when you don't have to be 10 places at once....:)

Coop and Terry in the same town, noone will be able to blame me for annnnythhiiiing.....

AP dateline KS.

A rare laser used in the early space program is missing from the Cosmodrome...a tall man who many noted "has no ***" was last seen looking at it and mumbling about turn signals"

Also, an Apollo moon helmet has been replaced with a very large motorcycle helmet. No clues at this time to who made the switch, but there was a Buddy Holly Museum and Laundromat admission stub found in the display case....


Looking forward to seeing y'all,

chris :06biker:

[Muchmore]

It will be great to see ya' when you don't have to be 10 places at once....:)

Coop and Terry in the same town, noone will be able to blame me for annnnythhiiiing.....

AP dateline KS.

A rare laser used in the early space program is missing from the Cosmodrome...a tall man who many noted "has no ***" was last seen looking at it and mumbling about turn signals"

Also, an Apollo moon helmet has been replaced with a very large motorcycle helmet. No clues at this time to who made the switch, but there was a Buddy Holly Museum and Laundromat admission stub found in the display case....


Looking forward to seeing y'all,

chris :06biker:
That's its hilarious, I bet it stings a little but funny.

[TOM BOGNAR]

It's a cosmic thing... IF Coop & ACL stand to close to each other the sky will catch on fire.

[Austin city limits]

I am coming because Coop is selling me his Red Motoport Jacket for $11!!! :D

[Brighteyesue]

I am coming because Coop is selling me his Red Motoport Jacket for $11!!! :D

and once a Jacket Ho......

[Muchmore]

....always a jacket Ho, how could I miss this.

[Austin city limits]

and once a Jacket Ho......

I am just buying 1,,, 1 more Jacket ever!!! I need you all to believe me and use your,,,

http://th156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/hugmecloser/icons/th_Spongebob.gif

[Brighteyesue]

I am just buying 1,,, 1 more Jacket ever!!! I need you all to believe me and use your,,,

http://th156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/hugmecloser/icons/th_Spongebob.gif

I believe you. Honest!! I am sure you have plenty of jackets... nuff to carry you thru to


the end of time :D





Ok, I admit. I have nuff jackets too. Just ribbin ya :o:

[Austin city limits]

I am heading out in 3 hours!!! :D

WWwwOOooHHhhOOoo!!!

PIE!!!

[dreddd2000]

I have to replace the thermostat on the ST today. Is anyone still going from KC area? When are you leaving? Do you want a wingman?

[TOM BOGNAR]

I am heading out in 3 hours!!! :D

WWwwOOooHHhhOOoo!!!

PIE!!!

I am waitng on the side of the road....come on:biker:

[dr1954]

I am waitng on the side of the road....come on:biker:

I will meet you guys somewhere in Dorothy Land!

[Larry Ramel]

I have to replace the thermostat on the ST today. Is anyone still going from KC area? When are you leaving? Do you want a wingman?

Hey Joe,

If it`s not over heating I doubt seriously if you need to.
Call me if you like.

[Mellow]

Well, I hope everyone has a good time tomorrow. I was planning on showing up and surprising everyone but work has made this impossible this weekend.

I'm glad so many are using my Birthday for an excuse to get out and ride and meet up with friends.. best present I think I've ever received. Sorry I can't be there but take some pics and I'll photoshop myself into them... LOL

Everyone have a safe ride.

[dreddd2000]

It wasn't overheating. It was taking forever to warm up. I thought it was stuck open. But when I removed the old it jsut looked old. I had a spare sitting around anyway and it didn't take any real time since I had to replace the air filter too and did them both while I had the plastic off. Now I'm off to wash the beast and get the engine warmed up so I can be sure I have not leaks. :D

[Larry Ramel]

It wasn't overheating. It was taking forever to warm up. I thought it was stuck open. But when I removed the old it jsut looked old. I had a spare sitting around anyway and it didn't take any real time since I had to replace the air filter too and did them both while I had the plastic off. Now I'm off to wash the beast and get the engine warmed up so I can be sure I have not leaks. :D

It`s almost ipossible for the 1100 style to stick open, they are different from the 1300`s. All 1100`s run very cool that I have had. This is not a bad thing on a carb. type bike, just ride and enjoy.

[dreddd2000]

Yeah, turns out that when you ride at or below freezing, the engine just takes forever to warm up. :crackup

[roginoz]

Good to see that you're all coming. I'll see you at noon tomorrow. Most likely, I'll be arriving by truck (I'll have to quit making fun of the Harley riders..) as the ST is still apart for farkles; close, but not done. (Still have to finish hooking up the JMCB2003 and get all the tupperware back in place.) My mom went into the hospital right after I started the project, and I've managed to catch a cold that's slowed me down (spent today in bed, mostly.) I think that BBQ and pie therapy is in order.

[Mellow]

Good to see that you're all coming. I'll see you at noon tomorrow. Most likely, I'll be arriving by truck (I'll have to quit making fun of the Harley riders..) as the ST is still apart for farkles; close, but not done. (Still have to finish hooking up the JMCB2003 and get all the tupperware back in place.) My mom went into the hospital right after I started the project, and I've managed to catch a cold that's slowed me down (spent today in bed, mostly.) I think that BBQ and pie therapy is in order.

Hope your mom and you feel better.

[Finewest]

Here's to you KS guys doing the BBQ and the DQ for the BD, have a GT! :hotpepper

[clmixon]

I am in Tulsa for the night and will be heading out again in the AM for the last leg.

Lookin forward to seein Y'all

Chris :06biker:

[sherob]

Watch out for the rain :D

[clmixon]

I'll rain you...you....you Never mind, CPAP right?

Chris :D

[roginoz]

Good turnout: nine STs, one BMW, one Ducati, and one Dodge Dakota. Six states represented: Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. clmixon came the farthest, I believe, with ACL, Coop, & DR1954 close behind. The weather wasn't as nice as we'd ordered, but we had a good time.

[dr1954]

1010 milles for BBQ? Well there was pie and the cosmosphere was cool.

It was good seeing old friends and meeting new ones too.

We did learn that the black ST may be faster but gets the worst fuel mileage. Followed by Blue and then Red.

Thanks to our host Roger It was a good time.

If you didn't go here are a few shots of Roy's BBQ place:

[TOM BOGNAR]

It was good to see all that showed up. Some cool places we went to. The weather held out for DR1954,ACL & me on the trip back. ACL & I back in STL area around 1:30 & dr1954 home.:06biker: :04biker: :biker:

[Austin city limits]

I got home and I can't sneak in worth a lick!!!

I stop at Blue Springs to eat on the way home and call TLC and as I am setting there,,, DR 1954 goes by and see's me!!! :rolleyes:

Then,,, just blocks away from home,,, I see Toypro/Dan with wife and son... I would really really SUCK at being an Undercover Cop huh... ;)

Great BBQ!!! And I have had a bunch in my day!!!:bow1:

Cosmothingy was way better than I hoped for!!! Need to go back and walk slower and read more...

Yoder Pie was very good too!!!

Seeing a bunch of friends and making new ones along with a 1,220 mile ride was the best!!!

Thanks Roginoz for thinking this all up!!! Had fun!!!

[Coop]

I got home safe and about as sound as possible. Geez, it was 87 down here!! LOL!! It was great seeing everyone... even Mixon and yes I got rained on. Thanks for putting it all together Roger. See ya at Moonshine!!

[clmixon]

Pulled in at 9Pm tonight. Of course, I hit gully washer strength rain from Shreveport to South of Alexandria. :p:

Had a good time, 1963 miles showing for the round trip. Really impressed with Cosmosphere and everything else.

I have to add one thing, HEATED GEAR ROCKS!

I was extremely comfortable even in light rain and fog at 42 degrees. I was also nice when it was mid-60s and pouring rain. Just ran the shield up to visor blast, tuned the heat controls and ran along warm, dry and happy.

Thanks again to everyone,

Chris :06biker:

[STArnie13]

You guys almost make me ashamed to say that my 30 minute ride home went well. It was good to meet everyone and glad you made it home safe!:03biker:

[dreddd2000]

Wish I could say my ride home went well. I got turned around twice in Wichita. I didn't get home until about 2130. :(

[Coop]

Joe, try to put that waitress out of your mind!!

[dreddd2000]

Coop, had nothing to do with women. Had everything to do with me being a clueless idiot.

[Mellow]

Coop, had nothing to do with women. Had everything to do with me being a clueless idiot.

Ah... so it DID have something to do with women.. :nanner1:

[Austin city limits]

Wish I could say my ride home went well. I got turned around twice in Wichita. I didn't get home until about 2130. :(

Should have rode Rt 50/I-35 with us!!! We were eating on the far side of Kansas City about that time after filling up even!!! :D

The ST Train East was rolling... ;)

[dreddd2000]

When we were getting ready to go you weren't sure you were headed back into KC, so I figured I'd better forge my own trail. Somehow in Wichita I managed to get off of 50 and onto 135 and spent a long time before finding my way back to where I needed to be.

[Coop]

Coop, had nothing to do with women. Had everything to do with me being a clueless idiot.

A good rule of thumb is, don't go south east to go north east. I left the cafe going the wrong direction and Jill gave me a good a$$ chewing until I turned around and started to act right.

[Austin city limits]

A good rule of thumb is, don't go south east to go north east. I left the cafe going the wrong direction and Jill gave me a good a$$ chewing until I turned around and started to act right.

When you left the Pie spot,,, I thought you were going to head for Moonshine Early Coop!!! :crackup

[st_james]

A good rule of thumb is, don't go south east to go north east. I left the cafe going the wrong direction and Jill gave me a good a$$ chewing until I turned around and started to act right.

Don't ya love the tone she uses when she say's "recalculating" :D

[Coop]

Don't ya love the tone she uses when she say's "recalculating" :D

I have her set on prompt, so she can only fuss at me when I'm in the mood for her. LOL!!

[TOM BOGNAR]

When we were getting ready to go you weren't sure you were headed back into KC, so I figured I'd better forge my own trail. Somehow in Wichita I managed to get off of 50 and onto 135 and spent a long time before finding my way back to where I needed to be.

Last time we saw you,you were heading north on I-135 out of Newton. How did you end up in Wichita?:biker:

[dreddd2000]

I messed up at the 50/I-135 interchange. Went north on I-135 for a ways before I realised I was wrong. Pulled over for directions. Saw that I-35 was way south of me, started heading south. Realised after a long while that this wasn't right either. Finally realised I should have stayed on 50. Went back North to 50 and continued on my way. :(

[TOM BOGNAR]

Just like Dorothy & Toto you made it home alright.:biker:

[Austin city limits]

I messed up at the 50/I-135 interchange. Went north on I-135 for a ways before I realised I was wrong. Pulled over for directions. Saw that I-35 was way south of me, started heading south. Realised after a long while that this wasn't right either. Finally realised I should have stayed on 50. Went back North to 50 and continued on my way. :(

So,,, you travel just like me I see!!! :crackup

[dreddd2000]

I gotta get a zumo. :(

[Coop]

No, you need Al Landry!!

[allandry]

No, you need Al Landry!!

That's it...I'm changing my screen name to Al-Al...