2nd Annual Twin Cities Spring Ride and Barbeque

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2nd Annual Twin Cities Spring Ride and Barbeque

Randall-in-Mpls 03-27-2009, 10:26 AM
The nascent Minnesota Transverse Twins Association will hold its

2nd Annual
Twin Cities Spring Ride
Saturday, May 9, 2009

Meet at my house beginning at 8:30 AM, departing as close to 9:00 as we can manage.

This year's route will take us to the Dennis Kirk Retail Store in Rush City, down the St.Croix valley to a brief rest stop in Taylors Falls, continuing on Highways 95 & 96 back to my house for a potluck* barbeque. (Refrigerator space will be available.)

Families and friends are welcome (for the ride, the party, or both.)

Please post here (or email me) to RSVP.

Thanks,

R

* If you'll have trouble carrying a dish on your bike, just bring yourself.

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Blindstitch 03-27-2009, 3:17 PM
As long as nothing gets in my way like the truck breaking down Melody and I will be there.

1979 Honda CX500 Custom Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.

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WayneDW 03-27-2009, 3:26 PM
I'll be there, Randall. thanks so much for putting this together.

Dish wise I'm thinking goose kabobs. Something few have tried but everybody likes!

Also, I can bring over a gas BBQ if needed.

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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Randall-in-Mpls 03-27-2009, 3:43 PM
Thanks, Wayne. Goose-kabobs sound intriguing.

I have a natural-gas grill and a propane grill (that I need to rehab before May.) We should have plenty of capacity.

Will Mrs. Wayne be joining us after the ride?

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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WayneDW 03-27-2009, 4:20 PM
I'll ask, probably not, she's not big with hanging out with strangers. Maybe David will be able to talk her into it.

Just saw your Craig's List posting, good idea.

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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Randall-in-Mpls 03-27-2009, 8:42 PM

WayneDW wrote:
Just saw your Craig's List posting, good idea.

I've gotten a couple hits from it already.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Graywolfs02 03-27-2009, 8:47 PM
Hi Randall,

I will be there, I have put in for the day off. But if it isn't a warm and sunny day, my bride says that she will stay home.

I will bring something to share.

Greg

1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home

Minnesota

Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far

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DavidfromWisconsin 03-27-2009, 9:24 PM
Wayne,

If I can use your stove I will bring along some of my special chocolate chip cookie dough and then I will ask your wife to deliver them to me at the picnic ... I am a pretty good salesman. If necessary I can bring a brownie mix too so that there is too much to fit on a motorcycle ...

Greg,

I will call Joyce Saturday morning and try to convince her to come along on the ride or at the least to join us at the food fest so I can visit with her. I mean it will be over a years since I have seen her.

David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
GL500I alias Candy
GL500I alias Candy II
BMW K1200LT & trailer
KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)

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Gene McCall 03-28-2009, 3:47 AM
Dave, those bikes do have a load limit! After the riders get your cookies inside them you may have some blown forks or flat rear shocks! It sounds like you guys in the Land of 10,000 Lakes are going to have a great ride! Wish I could be with you, just too far for me this year.
Gene

My pictures are
Here

I didn't get this old by being timid, just not being stupid!

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Coodie 03-30-2009, 10:23 AM
I'll most likely be there!

My bike is a 1981 CX500C
http://coodie.com/cx <-- CX & GL Manuals
Don't do anything I wouldn't do, but if you do, name it after me!

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Randall-in-Mpls 03-30-2009, 11:14 AM
Six hits (from non-members) on the CL posting since late Friday afternoon! That's six potential new members.

I need to start a list.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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WayneDW 03-30-2009, 12:07 PM
"Six hits (from non-members) on the CL posting since late Friday afternoon! That's six potential new members."

I was at Midwest Cycle Supply on Saturday and overheard the clerk shout to the repair shop, "bring up this guys Silverwing".
I thought, "I should ask him to the ride". But, turns out he drives the new Silverwing not the old SilverWing. I didn't invite him, figured he wouldn't fit in...

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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Graywolfs02 04-04-2009, 10:32 AM
Bump

1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home

Minnesota

Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-08-2009, 12:09 PM
We're one month out, tomorrow.

I've gone through the forum member list to identify members from Minnesota, and I'll be emailing invitations in the next couple days.

If you're in Minnesota but your profile doesn't show that, I probably missed you, so post here. If you are out of state but want to join us, please post here.

I'll start a running list of attendees after the emailed invitations go out.

Thanks,

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Blindstitch 04-08-2009, 4:41 PM
Fixed the mystery oil pressure fluctuation problem on my truck tuesday and I'm putting a new exhaust on friday so it will be ready for a ride and then I can focus more on the bike. Got a tire waiting for balancing weights for the bike and a few other parts so I should be ready to go in a month.

Oil pressure problem was actually a $7 sensor. If only all problems could be that simple.

1979 Honda CX500 Custom Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.

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drewbee 04-08-2009, 5:28 PM
As a Bemidji, MN native I'd like to get on this list for the future. As a current SW Colorado resident however, it's highly unlikely I can get to this years gathering. Count me in for upcoming MSP events and I'll keep working on the old 78, see you all next time around!

1978 CX500 Standard

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JackTheFool 04-08-2009, 5:30 PM
I'm a tentative yes and two guys I know also ride CX500's and might be interested. My yes depends on the antifreeze leak- pretty sure I need to do a seal replacement before May.

-j

1981 CX500 Custom
2009 M50 Boulevard

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drewbee 04-08-2009, 5:33 PM
p.s. have a helluva good time up there!

1978 CX500 Standard

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drneo 04-08-2009, 7:38 PM
Put me in too for a 'maybe'

Yeash, my riding calendar is filling up quick!

Thom

1982 GL500I - "Couchy" 63,000 miles down... 37,000 to go.

www.trainwiththom.com

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mikeinwis 04-10-2009, 5:47 AM
Randall,
Depending on the "must list" I would be real interested in meeting the group at Dennis Kirk-if that is a stop on the way out. Then do lunch and boogie home.
A definate maybe.
Thanks
Mike

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-12-2009, 9:54 PM
Thanks to all who've responded.

I finally got my emails out to the locals or near-locals that I haven't heard from. That's 23 by direct email, 34 to forum IDs (Ugh, no batch mailing) and 7 to Craigslist contacts who haven't RSVPed. My apologies if you already responded, but got an email anyway (I know there were a couple.) If you haven't responded, but didn't get an email, you're not uninvited. I just missed you somehow. Please post here.

In a couple days, I'll post a list of planned attendees.

Thanks again,

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-12-2009, 9:59 PM

mikeinwis wrote:
Randall, Depending on the "must list" I would be real interested in meeting the group at Dennis Kirk-if that is a stop on the way out. Then do lunch and boogie home.

Mike,

The barbeque will likely be mid- to late-afternoon. We'll probably make a quick lunch stop in Taylor's Falls. If the barbeque is too late, you could meet us at Dennis Kirk and ride with us as far as Taylor's Falls, or to our turn-off just north of Stillwater.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Zach_Godel 04-13-2009, 8:42 AM
Unfortunately for me, I graduate from college that day :(
I sincerely hope there will be another opportunity in the future!

1979 CX500 Deluxe
1981 CX500 Custom

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dtimm612 04-13-2009, 9:29 AM
I'm afraid to say I sold my Silverwing, But it sold locally, just south of Rochester, MN. I will e-mail the buyer about the ride, I think he will be interested.

81 Silverwing GL500
84 Magna VF1100C (V65)

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-13-2009, 11:48 AM

dtimm612 wrote:
I'm afraid to say I sold my Silverwing.

Come on your current ride. And thanks for passing on the notice.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-13-2009, 12:44 PM
This is the list I have so far:

Yes:
Blindstitch (+1)
Coodie
DavidfromWisconsin
Dobie (my friend Charlie, the slacker

)
drneo
edcx500
Graywolfs02 (+1)
Jack in Minneapolis (+1)
JackTheFool (+2?)
saltwatersurf
R.MANDILE
Randall-in-Mpls
uprubicon14
WayneDW

Maybe:
Don
mikeinwis
noxi
ronj10
upnorth
Wanderlust
Jeff from Craigslist

No:
Bird
dccoleman (mechaniacal problems

)
drewbee
dtimm612
LonEagle
marksaunders
Silver&Black
Zach_Godel
Jonah from Craigslist
Dennis from Craigslist
Bruce from Craigslist
Don from Craigslist

Please correct any errors or omissons. I'll update this post as things change.

Thanks,

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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R.MANDILE 04-13-2009, 2:14 PM
HI MY NAME IS BOB MANDILE I JUST WAS ABLE TO BUY CX500, I LIVE IN STEWARTVILLE MN. ITS A VERY VERY NICE BIKE!I HAVE CANCER, AND WANT TO RIDE .I WILL TELL YOU AT TIMES I NEED HELP PARKING THE BIKE OR BACKING IT UP.BUT I SO WANT TO RIDE .BOB.

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-13-2009, 2:54 PM
Welcome, Bob.

Will you be joining us on the 9th?

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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LonEagle 04-13-2009, 3:03 PM
Well I have my traditional problem of not being able to do anything on Saturday because I work nights on the weekend still. So I'm a no. One of these days I'll have a different job!
Thanks for the mail Randall.
-Brian

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-13-2009, 3:13 PM
Thanks, Brian. I'm sorry you won't make it.

List updated.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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WayneDW 04-13-2009, 4:26 PM
Hi, Brian, nice to hear from you, don't forget you have a jug of oil in my garage if you ever need it.

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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WayneDW 04-13-2009, 4:29 PM
"HI MY NAME IS BOB MANDILE I JUST WAS ABLE TO BUY CX500, I LIVE IN STEWARTVILLE MN. ITS A VERY VERY NICE BIKE!I HAVE CANCER, AND WANT TO RIDE .I WILL TELL YOU AT TIMES I NEED HELP PARKING THE BIKE OR BACKING IT UP.BUT I SO WANT TO RIDE .BOB. "

Welcome Bob, we will be glad to help you in any way we can if you can make the ride... just let us know.

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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edcx500 04-13-2009, 6:40 PM

Gene:

I hope your family is well. I heard from my co-workers in Murfreesboro that a tornado hit over the weekend. Stay safe.

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edcx500 04-13-2009, 6:41 PM

Count me in as well.

Ed in Mpls - 81CX500C

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-14-2009, 8:45 AM
Edcx500 - are you the Ed in South Minneapolis I've been in contact with via email?

List updated.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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R.MANDILE 04-14-2009, 10:11 AM
THANK YOU I WILL BE THERE.ON THE LIST YOU WILL SEE SOMEONE FROM STEWARTVILLE MN SOLD THERE BIKE. IT IS A 500 81 RS.I LOVE IT. I ALSO LIVE THERE.ITS SO NICE ITS HARD TO THINK I AM ABLE TO RIDE ? WITH MY CANCER I FEEL IT TO MUCH! ALL MY LIVE, I HAD A BIKE BUT THIS IS SO NICE TO RIDE AND LOOK AT.GOD AT THIS TIME RIDES WITH ME. ANY HELP YOU OR OTHER CAN BE I LOVE TO SEE AND BE A PART OF. BIKER ARE ONE OF ONLY WE CAN UNDERSTAND THANKS BOB.

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-14-2009, 10:52 AM

R.MANDILE wrote:
ON THE LIST YOU WILL SEE SOMEONE FROM STEWARTVILLE MN SOLD THERE BIKE

That would be Dylan (dtimm612)?

R

List updated.

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-15-2009, 9:18 AM
Bob,

I responded to your emails, but Yahoo claims that your "Reply to:" address doesn't exist.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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dtimm612 04-15-2009, 10:02 AM
That would be me ;-)

Thanks for the offer of taking my current bike, put me at a maybe then. I start a job in North Dakota on May 11th (Monday) which might be to close together. I'll post later to update you on a yes or no.

Thanks again,
Dylan

81 Silverwing GL500
84 Magna VF1100C (V65)

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-15-2009, 10:17 AM
Thanks, Dylan.

R

List updated.

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Graywolfs02 04-16-2009, 6:35 AM
Randall....

Just a bit of FYI for you.......

Last night (4/15) at work a guy came over to the hardware desk to get a key made. He had a helmet w/him and he told me he needed a copy for his bike...a Honda. So I asked him what he was riding and he told me what it was, but seeing as how it wasn't a CX or GL I don't remember what he told me......however when I told him what I ride, he says "did you know there is a 'club' in town for that model of Honda?" I said no, but that I belonged to an on-line group. He then ays that this 'club' was going on a ride in May and I said "on the 9th?" and he said yes.
So word about our group and the Twin Cities chapter is getting out there !!!!

See you all on the ride
Greg

1982 GL 500I "Red" (Wing)
1978 CX 500 Now at a new home

Minnesota

Ride Safe, Ride Fast, Ride Far

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-16-2009, 7:47 AM
He probably saw my Craigslist ad.

By the way, Greg, you're a charter member of the 'club' he was talking about.

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Blindstitch 04-16-2009, 5:32 PM
Guess we better start handing out numbers for local chapters. lol. I'm all over the Milwaukee Chapter but I can count them all on one hand. Better start pulling these guys out of the wood work.

1979 Honda CX500 Custom Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.

Quick Reference Info

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-16-2009, 9:06 PM
My concept for the MTTA is modelled on the HTTA. If you've been to an event, you're a member. If you've sent regrets at not being able to attend an event, you're a member. If you've expressed interest in an event, you're a member.

No officers, no bylaws, no rules except common sense.

R

List updated.

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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Dobie 04-18-2009, 1:23 PM
Count me in. Do yo like potato salad?

'82 GL500I
I bought it to ride, not to show off my polishing skills.

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WayneDW 04-18-2009, 4:29 PM

Welcome to the new guy! mmmmm.... potato salad!

glad you can make it, see you there.

(I like the quote in your signature line)

Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate

WWW.fossilapostles.com

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Dobie 04-19-2009, 1:31 PM
'Welcome to the new guy! '

Thanks, although I rode this event last year and brought potato salad. I've been riding a while, I just learning how to post (Thanks, Randall!) Does the route count a stop at Dennis Kirk's main shop? I need new grips and doubt I'd find them at the outlet.

'82 GL500I
I bought it to ride, not to show off my polishing skills.

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R.MANDILE 04-19-2009, 2:53 PM
HI WELL MY E-MAIL IS ROBERTMANDILE@YMAIL.COM.PLEASE TRY IT NOW I HOPE IT WORKS.THANKS BOB.

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DavidfromWisconsin 04-19-2009, 9:07 PM
Bob,

You might want to go back and edit your last posting. Put a space and write the word "at" and another space in your email address. That way those programs out there that scan websites looking for email addresses won't be able to read yours.

Of course if you love junk mail leave it as it is ... ;-)

David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
GL500I alias Candy
GL500I alias Candy II
BMW K1200LT & trailer
KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)

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Randall-in-Mpls 04-23-2009, 9:32 PM

R.MANDILE wrote:
HI WELL MY E-MAIL IS ROBERTMANDILE (at) YMAIL (dot) COM.PLEASE TRY IT NOW I HOPE IT WORKS.THANKS BOB.

Bob, did you get my email?

R

'78 CX500 - Black Maggot --> Green Grub / Yellow Grub / Red Grub ???

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