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Post by jfinnan on Sept 8, 2009 15:02:43 GMT -5
It was a real hoot...and a great pleasure to meet and ride with you all this year! Wish I could have stayed for the dinner, but duty called. I believe I will definitely make next year mandatory for myself...maybe even have the old '80 up and running by then. As it was, my '81 Special was the youngest of the old girls.....ha! ;-)
The 200 mile round trip from home to the rally on I-90 was....numbing. I obviously made it home in one piece...though my right hand is still tingling from all the vibes these bikes put out. Even with the 18/30 gearing, anything higher than about 70 is numbing all over. So, a 375-400 mile day for me on the XS....not bad at all!
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Post by motormike on Sept 8, 2009 16:42:27 GMT -5
I hate ride'n I-90... even in a car.. the concert is uneven... road noise... and it seems to that section between Rochester and LaCrosse... just drop down thur Chatfield.. catch 16 over to LaCresent...just as fast... neat road....  We discovered a " Horse Pull ".. some serious.. LARGE...horse power...they start out with a 4000 pound sled...and of course this being Wisconsin.. they made the port-A-potty... pretty... Mike, MN |
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Post by grizld1 on Sept 8, 2009 17:16:53 GMT -5
Every year I promise myself I'm gonna make reservations for Wildcat, and every year I procrastinate till accomodations are all booked. Next year for sure....
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Post by cafefill on Sept 10, 2009 8:24:32 GMT -5
Next year, if there is a turnout of 650s like this year, we will do XS650 only rides both days with two smaller groups, and two different routes. Double the fun! As far as reservations, if you miss out on getting into the Old Town Inn, the Express at the other end of town had rooms. Hope to see you there!
Cafefill
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Post by motormike on Sept 10, 2009 11:05:43 GMT -5
 My vote is to continue with a Xs only ride.. it was a good ride... all the bikes were on the same page (speed). Attached photo is a 21st Century version of a wagon train.... Tom Broich 71 Xs (wrong tank) and Sr500... Mike Blackburn 77 XS and 65 650 Triumph, Mark Tomlinson, 70 Xs1 and 73 Tx. Mike, MN |
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Post by motormike on Jul 15, 2010 19:46:39 GMT -5
Cat is just a few weeks away. Last time I checked Old Town Inn had a couple left and the Express had a few... Check the web site... they did a pre-route inspection-layout..  |
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Post by jfinnan on Aug 11, 2010 10:35:38 GMT -5
I might show up this year, but my '80 XS650 isn't anywhere near rideable yet. It has been a very busy summer for me work wise, and has had me traveling away from home quite a bit. Since I haven't had the time to wrench on a bike, I picked up an '05 Suzuki DL1000 to satisfy my riding thirst. So, if I show up, it will be on that beast. Hopefully, I'll have the '80 at Westby next year.
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Post by motormike on Aug 30, 2010 9:59:01 GMT -5
 WildCat is this weekend. I believe the website will be updated with routes etc etc. shortly. |
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Post by motormike on Aug 9, 2011 13:28:51 GMT -5
Cat is just around the corner. I believe all of the rooms at the Old Town Inn, Express Inn are spoken for.. but a call might show a cancellation. The Super 8 at Viroqua (sp?) may be an idea. There are 2 new rides this year. Please visit the Wildcat website for updates. |
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Post by grizld1 on Aug 10, 2011 10:28:33 GMT -5
Got my act together in time this year; looking forward to seeing you at Westby.
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plattey
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Post by plattey on Aug 10, 2011 10:31:50 GMT -5
Can't wait to get out there and see everybody again!
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Post by cafefill on Aug 15, 2011 21:39:37 GMT -5
You can bet I'll be there! I'll be the guy in the "transient parking" area out back. Now- to decide what bike or bikes to bring.
Cafefill
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plattey
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Post by plattey on Aug 26, 2011 11:29:09 GMT -5
Gonna start preping the bike this week and checking things over. Hopefully the weather cooperates with us! Counting down days till the wildcat ;D
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Post by cafefill on Aug 30, 2011 12:00:07 GMT -5
Here's an interesting Wildcat fact: this is the 25th year of the rally, and Plattey, our reigning "rookie of the year", isn't even that old. Matter of fact, his 750 kitted '82 XS is older than he is!
Cafefill
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Post by motormike on Sept 5, 2011 16:48:09 GMT -5
 Another Cat in the bag ! Saturday rides were a wash out.. what with the HORIZONAL RAIN ! . It did clear enough for a quick ride for a late lunch at a local greasy spoon. Sunday morn'n found cloudly skies and a few sprinkles. One rider discovered he needed another six inches of pavement before the dirt side of the road. But he was thinking about a new paint job and a different set of mirrors anyway. (No injuires). The " awards " dinner was entertaining as usual. |
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