The Muffler Man Photo Challenge

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So I tend to learn new things when I am out riding and today was no different. I picked up the tag in Estes Park, Colorado and was riding around aimlessly trying to decide where to move the tag to. I was heading down HWY 66 near Lyons when I spotted a 20 foot tall cowboy. I had to make this the new tag.

Well I found this thing odd so I hit google to find answers. I learned that he is known as a Muffler man. They can be found in different forms (Cowboys, Indians, Clowns, etc.) across the country.

I found a website Clicky dedicated to tracking these over-sized statues.

So now the tag challenge. Check the list and find a muffler man in your area. Take a pic of your bike in front of the muffler man and post it here. If you know of a muffler man that is not on the above website add it too. Let's see if we can get a photo of a ST in front of every known Muffler Man in the country.

I will start us out with 12765 N. 63rd Street Lyons/Longmont, Colorado







Since this was put in the tag section it automatically places the tag rules at the top, so let's clarify the rule modifications for this challenge.

TAG Rules

1. You ride to the current tag photo. No need unless you really want to ride
2. You photograph your bike at that location showing both your bike and the object in the photo. Don't need this one either
3. You then take a photo of your bike in front of another landmark, geographic location, etc. (Must be a Muffler man)
4. Post both photo's following the rules. Just post your muffler man bike photo along with location
5. Another rider then must tag your photo. Not needed but you can if you wish
6. If your tag location was previously tagged, it will not count, might be a good idea to get 2 pics so you have an alternate. Not needed


In other words Find a MM and post it. Heck I will even take photos taken in the past as long as your ST is in it (thanks Solo).
 
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Well, here's the first one for me. I was out getting the SoCal tag, and on the way back home, I just happened to be tooling down Valley Parkway in Escondido and look what I found at a muffler shop!!! LOL.
 

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Nauvoo High School Mascot
Nauvoo, IL..
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Just got this one, totally by accident. West of San Angelo, TX, it's nearly out of sight on the north side of US-67, a defunct auto repair shope called Fillips Auto. Present residents say Mr. Fillips died about 4 years ago. The Mannequin is named Mr. Bendo.
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Heeeers another one from down around Staunton, IL... (This is the one that I thought was IN the mall)

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Yuma RV Park, having breakfast with Big Tom.
 

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I picked up a couple today that prolly don't qualify but they fit better here than any other forum.

First, this big guy is in front of a smoke shop near St. Joseph, MO. His arms are articulated, but he's really just a flat sign (both sides, tho) not a 3D mannequin.temp 9.jpg

Next is a Muffler Man sized rocking chair. Actually, too big even for him, it's the largest rocker in the world...temp 9 001.jpg

...as attested to by this Guiness certficate. temp 9 004.jpg

Located 4 miles west of Cuba, MO on ol' 66, this old store was purchased and refurbed, reopened last year. Great local attraction plus they have a texidermy shop, archery range, and everything ofr the hunters and fishers. Worth a stop. temp 9 002.jpg

While I was there, another bike pulled in, Andy and Susan from Columbus, Ohio. They are riding 66 from OK City to Chicago before returning home this Friday. Nice kids on an FJR doing what we all love. temp 9 007.jpg
 
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I had a very good time today. Didn't do a huge amount of mles, but got two tags and three muffler men.

The first one today is at an auto repair shop in Gallup NM.
The next one is a restaurant in Albequerque NM. The name is on the pole.
The last one is at the Country Barn BBQ and Steaks restaurant in Amarillo TX.
I may have another tomorrow before I get to OzarkSToc.
 

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OK, this will be my last for a while, gotta concentrate on getting to Theodosia MO before the end of the day. Oops, I forgot, it's in Clinton OK at the Howe Nissann dealer.
 

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This cowboy muffler man is in Norwich CT on CT 82 going east from 395.
 

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Motomac, you da man! You're really racking them up. I thought I'd better get in on one or two before you get them all! :D

Rob got the one in Greeley, CO so I had to go to Rapid City SD to get this one.

It is located here.
 

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This was easier to find than I anticipated, Bethel, NY. It's the only hippy Muffler Man AFAIK. :Dtemp 18 012.jpg

I, too, have yet to find one in my home state. Maybe I'll rectify that on the way home this week

Mac, less than an hour til yur shop opens. Better go get those new pants and hit the road. :D
 
Mac, Here is one from my hometown of Parkersburg WV. The Cherokee Village Used Cars on RT95 in south Parkersburg. It has been around since at least the late 60's.
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-Gary-
 
Does Uncle Sam count? Came across this one on US 30 at the OH/IN border this morning.

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He doesn't show up on the "Roadside Attractions" web page.
 
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