Member Contributer didit Posted February 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2017 From the survey results of SUMSUM3 held in Montrose, CO, (2015), the location will be changing. This summer, I'll be heading out with my research & destroy partner, to scout out new potential locations for a "possible" SumSum4, slated for summer 2018. If you have interest in attending, suggestions for a location and/ or interest in helping out with the event, should it come to fruition, please chime in. If you have no idea what a SumSum is, I suggest you search the site as there are plenty of references and threads from other members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 00Yeller Posted February 1, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2017 If you build it they will come. Marking my calendar now, pretty sure the Ducati can find its way out west again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted February 2, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2017 I would like to keep with the tradition and help in anyway . I would recommend if a change maybe around Hot Springs SD lots of great roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Have Kansas flag, will travel to points as yet unknown. Waypoint available for those travelling from the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Belfry Posted February 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2017 On 01/02/2017 at 6:24 PM, gmtech94 said: I would like to keep with the tradition and help in anyway . I would recommend if a change maybe around Hot Springs SD lots of great roads I checked out Sturgis way back when (2003 ...) on a dual sport before the rally to see what all the fuss was about. I was a couple of weeks ahead of the rally so tents were going up and there were already quite a few pirates roaming the countryside. Nice roads through Rapid City, Spearfish, Deadwood, Custer, etc. in the Black Hills National Forest. Lots of great scenery and wild west history, some twisties, but not high speed ones (speed limits, tourist traffic, road work). If we avoid the pirate convention by a few weeks it could be interesting to revisit the area. (Canadian peso is taking quite a kicking at the moment however ...) 50 minutes ago, Lee 2002 said: Have Kansas flag, will travel to points as yet unknown. Lee, did you fix up the fifth gen, buy another VFR, or change religions? (I see it now says there's a 2002 in your garage ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, Belfry said: Lee, did you fix up the fifth gen, buy another VFR, or change religions? (I see it now says there's a 2002 in your garage ...) I've always had the '02. I put new plastic on the motorcycle..... and that is really about it. In reality, it is/was a daily rider that got washed when it rained. It looks OK from 20 foot, and I'm happy with that. Mechanically it is still solid, and that is what matters to me. <vows not to be 'that guy', if there is SumSum4> ....off to look for the TMac '17 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Belfry Posted February 4, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Lee 2002 said: I've always had the '02. I put new plastic on the motorcycle..... and that is really about it. In reality, it is/was a daily rider that got washed when it rained. It looks OK from 20 foot, and I'm happy with that. Mechanically it is still solid, and that is what matters to me. Bad memory on my part--in my mind's eye your bike was a pristine 5th gen. Glad to hear you fixed her up. I've always believed bikes were made to be ridden, fixed when necessary, and ridden some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted February 5, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 5, 2017 Host it and they will come. Some cool places in SE Utah and Northern Arizona. Prescott is very nice. See ya there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 5, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 5, 2017 Plotting routes this weekend. Will be out there, searching for the next great memory this July. If we find it, and can do it, it will happen. Shyte, even if it's just the 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 of us, it'll be fun. Of course, I need to figure out how to make it just that little bit better than the last. That'll be a challenge, as Phil from Horsefly Brewing in Montrose was such a strong supporter. To Phil those shoes, phind the phabulous place to ride, eat, drink, be merry phauckers in the pharking lot, that will be the phorth coming challenge. Bring your phlags and don't phorget to phil your tanks with gas. Enougph's enougph. Hmmm, is there need for a teaser video production again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Contributer jimbob Posted February 16, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2017 This sounds like a great idea. IN Grand Junction Colorado is a location with access to a lot of cool routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gswanson Posted February 16, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm in, whatever the location. I'm willing to help any way I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 16, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2017 jimbob, thanks for the suggestion. We've done the last 2 out of Montrose and enjoyed many of the area roads. Fantastic! Not sure where the next will be as of yet. Checking out 3 different potentials this summer. gswanson, good to know you'll be there. Guaranteed it will be as memorable or better than the last. Thinking back to the first one in Dillon, Co. SS4 will be 9 years in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 17, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2017 If I'm still alive then, I'm definitely coming. My experience in the Black Hills in the summer,even outside the pirate gathering, has seen the area crawling with gawkers and peepers. CROWDED. I really like the southern Utah suggestion. It's my favorite place to ride so far. Otherworldly scenery. I did think Montrose was a great gathering place with an ideal accommodations. Horse Fly, great breakfasts, a pool, and nice communal gathering place, just to name a few. And there is The Black Canyon of the Gunnison. No matter where it's held, it will be great. Thank you didit. I really appreciate your efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 2 hours ago, MaxSwell said: If I'm still alive then, I'm definitely coming. Jeebus, that's a hell of a thought. I would have thought they would have given up trying to kill you by now. They've failed twice already. 15 hours ago, gswanson said: I'm in, whatever the location. I'm willing to help any way I can. I'm beginning to suspect that Gary's hobbies include watching me get drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 17, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2017 15 hours ago, Lee 2002 said: Jeebus, that's a hell of a thought. I would have thought they would have given up trying to kill you by now. They've failed twice already. I'm beginning to suspect that Gary's hobbies include watching me get drunk. At age 67 I've learned not to take any day for granted. BTW, record warmth today: 60+F. Definitely going for a ride. And I won't need heated gear! And Lee, Gary is not the only one. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gswanson Posted February 21, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2017 "I'm beginning to suspect that Gary's hobbies include watching me get drunk." I don't know if it's a hobby, but it is sure as hell a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted February 21, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2017 I am definitely interested in making this run. I will read up on the last Summer Summit ride report to see what went on and what went wrong. By summer 2018 I should be able to clear the calender in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 21, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 21, 2017 See what went wrong? Dig too deep and you'll never want to attend. Heck, you might even find a cop and report us (yes, that's a dig for Timmy) Been doing a SumSum ever 3rd year since '09. First was in Dillon, CO. You should find plenty of past posts, comments and (gulp) images to refer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted February 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks like Lisa and I will be there. She mentioned it a few weeks ago before you posted this thread.Sent from my SGH-T999L using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VcFR Posted February 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 I had a lot of fun at SS3 and am really looking forward to it again! The scenery was beautiful too. I haven't been a lot of places, so to get to see it on my bike, with my awesome hubby, and great friends makes it even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted February 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'll go ahead and sign up to help provide some door prizes for the cause. Sent from my SGH-T999L using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 22, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 A little early for sign up, as the meet is in 2018. I'll definitely take you up on the donation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 22, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 6:26 AM, gswanson said: "I'm beginning to suspect that Gary's hobbies include watching me get drunk." I don't know if it's a hobby, but it is sure as hell a lot of fun! Let's face facts. Everyone enjoys watching everyone else get their tipsiness on. And every one has a correspondingly good time. I recall no one fell over during the festivities. No falls, no problems. At least while not riding. True confession: while I was recovering from the first hooved forest rat confrontation, I was required to wear a wrist band that stated: FALL RISK while in intensive care. So I'm certified for that. (I cannot find a favorite emoticon, the one of the happy rider.) (Fixed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer didit Posted February 22, 2017 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, MaxSwell said: I was required to wear a wrist band that stated: FALL RISK (Light bulb!) Now if that doesn't give me an idea. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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