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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    Yeah but remember, group two was less brisk, sort of, pretty much, mostly and we didn't leave anyone behind. Last weekend Iris and I did a practice Adirondack loop and I must say...if only they could smooth-out the second half of Rt. 28N. We did happen upon a two-up 2007 Feejer. We stopped in...
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    2009 EOM Hotel Information is available!

    Just booked the room. We'll see you guys in September. Thanks Jason and the rest of the organizers, my helmet is off to you folks. Jim
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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    We are actually going out this Sunday to revise the Catskill loop. Well, we completed/road our revised loop for the Catskills ride last Sunday. From the starting point (Circle Diner in Latham) back to the finish line (Ruby Tuesdays in Latham) we totaled 400 miles. I must say it is a great...
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    How old are you FJR riders?

    56 and I must admit, I robbed the cradle. My wife and I both have a 2005 FJR with approx 60,000 miles on each. I can't imagine sharing the sites we've seen with anyone else.
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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    Well, you'll be missed Skip. We are actually going out this Sunday to revise the Catskill loop.
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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    Thanks Skip. Will you be attending this year?
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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    For those who will need to stay overnight (Thurs. 11, Fri. 12 or Sat. 13 June 2009) we did our survey of local Hotels and here's what we have. These places are all within a mile of the start point (Latham Circle Diner). There are also plenty of eatery's and gas stations nearby. Is it June...
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    Went Down

    OM, great pics and report. Brought me back to our (Iris and I) trip last July down the West coast from Washington to Northern California (more specifically route 1). It's hard not to stop around every turn, to take a picture, the landscape is so beautiful. Do not apologize for a long report...
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    June 2009 Catskills and Adirondacks ride

    Well, time has gotten closer. So for all those that are planning to attend our ride this year, we will be posting up local hotels/motels with rates, addresses and phone numbers this weekend. Like last year, we are planning to do a loop thru the Catskills on Friday (12 June 2009) followed by a...
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    Any of yoose been to Costa Rica?

    My wife Iris and I went to CR in 2004 on our honeymoon. However we went to a resort on the Osa Peninsula call Drake Bay Wilderness Resort. It was a beautiful time. We had a cottage on the Pacific Ocean. They offered all kinds of tours (horseback, zip line, hikes thru the rain forest) The...
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    Happy Birthday, SlapNPop!

    Happy Birthday Travis!! I remember when I was 29......I think. <_<
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    Next EOM?

    So what did Iris get for the dirt? What are you looking for yourself? And where do you guys go dirt'n around Albany? Hey Fred, we got Iris a Honda - CRF230F and I'm looking for a CRF250R or X. Well, now that we have a nice new "Aluma" trailer, we can take them anywhere to enjoy trails. OK...
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    Next EOM?

    Thanks Jeff. I'm sorry that we've drifted from the topic "Replying to next EOM" We got Iris a dirt bike, I'm still looking. Let the wheelies begin! :P
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    Next EOM?

    Marty, congrats on the knee and more importantly the new grand daughter. By the way, our anniversary is 14 Feb. . I married the bestest riding buddy ever!! :D Looking forward to seeing you guys in June.
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    Coroado Rides

    Thanks Steve, for your response. I heard from Stickman and he may be able to help us out. We are really looking forward to getting back out West again this year. Jim
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    Coroado Rides

    Hey Bulldog, My wife and I are planning to be in Colorado Springs by Sunday 24 May 2009, for a 10 day tour thru Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. We will be trailering (I know but it saves tires thru the flat lands) our bikes (we both have 2005 FJR's) to somewhere in Colorado Springs. It...
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    May 2009 ride in Southwest

    Iris and I are planning next years ride :yahoo: for the end of May. We will be trailering (I know) (beerme, feel free to jump in here) our bikes to Southern Colorado (around Pueblo or Colorado Springs). We are looking for suggestions for a safe place to store our truck (Tacoma) and...
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    Are there commercial front stands that work with Gen2 FJRs?

    We have a Handy Industries, LLC front stand #13002M, that we use on our 2005's. See link https://www.handyindustries.com/shop/subdep...asp?D=1&S=4 I see that they now offer an adjustable one, in case the center to center hole on the bottom of the forks is different from the fixed one. We find...
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    Table Saws

    Wow, ....Patternmakers, is not a term most people know about Fred. I was a Patternmaker in the late 70's. I served a (5) year apprentice and was a journeyman for (5) years before I left the firm. Actually, when I was serving my apprenticeship the average age of a Patternmaker in New England...
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    Nova Scotia Road Trip July 2009

    If you do watch the YouTube video, keep in mind that we went there in the end of May and the first week and a half in June. Two of the camp grounds we stopped at just opened that day or the day before. If you do plan to campout, be sure to stop at the Sea Breeze campground in Canso. Our...
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