Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 1, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2013 No razorbacks please...remember it's hard to be humble when you're a Sooner! Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Last year Sept was my first time in NW Ark. The red razorback image was everywhere. WalMart store, OMG LOL insane. I had to buy a shirt with the logo. Partly because I sweated through everything I brought. Hopefully the weather will be more pleasant than 90 some degrees and 90 some % of humidity like last time. Melting.... 90's and 100+ here last few days. There is definitely something to be said for the dry heat vs the sauna. The sweat dries off to some degree. 90+ is still too hot though. This would top my longest trip ever by a long shot. That was 20+ years ago, and about 2,000 mile round trip to Oregon. Paper maps only back then. This is about 1600 miles one way according to google maps. That's mostly freeway, and I don't want to slab it more than necessary. So maybe more like 3,500 - 4,000 or more. There's a little trepidation on my part. But reading Olives posts is inspiring. You know, if a semi normal woman * can do this, I sure can. * motorcycle maniacs of either sex are not normal imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted July 2, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hey Jon, 09zzz (Rod, BMW S1000rr guy) emailed me and says he is in for the Hub in September. He really enjoyed meeting everyone from VFRD and riding in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 2, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sweet! Thanks for the update, Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 2, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2013 I had to buy a shirt with the logo. Partly because I sweated through everything I brought. Hopefully the weather will be more pleasant than 90 some degrees and 90 some % of humidity like last time. Melting.... 90's and 100+ here last few days. There is definitely something to be said for the dry heat vs the sauna. The sweat dries off to some degree. 90+ is still too hot though. This would top my longest trip ever by a long shot. That was 20+ years ago, and about 2,000 mile round trip to Oregon. Paper maps only back then. Lee, have you ever used an evaporative cooling vest? For much of your ride you will be in low humidity areas where the cooling vest would be extremely effective. I used to use one in the summers when I lived in Spokane. www.soundrider.com has a good vest. The ones that have a collar are better than the V-neck variety. I just carry mine in a small to medium sized dry bag (like kayakers use), pre-soaked. Then when the temps start to climb, I pull it out and refresh it with some cold water at a rest stop, put it on under my jacket (with a polyester t-shirt on, no cotton!), and voila', instant air conditioning. Depending on relative temps and humidity, you will have to refresh it at subsequent stops. At first it feels kinda weird to be wearing a wet vest under your gear, but it works really well with textile and especially mesh gear. It won't work very well with leather of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshake Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Not quite sure how I ended up on the confirmed list, but it's not going to work out. I had unscheduled trips to Arkansas and Texas last month that have eliminated my possibility of attending. Y'all have fun. Hey Jon, 09zzz (Rod, BMW S1000rr guy) emailed me and says he is in for the Hub in September. He really enjoyed meeting everyone from VFRD and riding in the area. RSVP list-Confirmed:Yokel (+2 to 5 people.)2thdrGswanson00YellerGadiantonRobVcFRArgsxrladyHuntinggunsDutchinterceptor Earthshake Adam79 (+the epic pillion, Leslie) Luvtoleanit Gloryracing VFR4LEE RUSH2112 FtWorthVFR 09zzzTentative:HispanicSlammerRominalVFRCornercarverVecky5 JeffInFranklinTN (tentatively tenting) Slither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Lee, have you ever used an evaporative cooling vest? For much of your ride you will be in low humidity areas where the cooling vest would be extremely effective. I used to use one in the summers when I lived in Spokane. www.soundrider.com has a good vest. The ones that have a collar are better than the V-neck variety. I just carry mine in a small to medium sized dry bag (like kayakers use), pre-soaked. Then when the temps start to climb, I pull it out and refresh it with some cold water at a rest stop, put it on under my jacket (with a polyester t-shirt on, no cotton!), and voila', instant air conditioning. Depending on relative temps and humidity, you will have to refresh it at subsequent stops. At first it feels kinda weird to be wearing a wet vest under your gear, but it works really well with textile and especially mesh gear. It won't work very well with leather of course. Good thought, thanks. I have a tubelike thing full of water holding crystals or something for my neck that helps. Forget what it's called, but this sounds better. I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 3, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2013 Not quite sure how I ended up on the confirmed list, but it's not going to work out. I had unscheduled trips to Arkansas and Texas last month that have eliminated my possibility of attending. Y'all have fun. Hey Jon, 09zzz (Rod, BMW S1000rr guy) emailed me and says he is in for the Hub in September. He really enjoyed meeting everyone from VFRD and riding in the area. RSVP list- Confirmed: Yokel (+2 to 5 people.) 2thdr Gswanson 00Yeller GadiantonRob VcFR Argsxrlady Huntingguns Dutchinterceptor Earthshake Adam79 (+the epic pillion, Leslie) Luvtoleanit Gloryracing VFR4LEE RUSH2112 FtWorthVFR 09zzz Tentative: HispanicSlammer RominalVFR Cornercarver Vecky5 JeffInFranklinTN (tentatively tenting) Slither Thanks for the heads-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 3, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2013 Really going to have to think about bringing my wife and riding the ST. I need to include her more on rides and the social aspect of what we do...now to push down that selfish side of me that says "no way man!...bring the hooligan bike!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 4, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2013 Really going to have to think about bringing my wife and riding the ST. I need to include her more on rides and the social aspect of what we do...now to push down that selfish side of me that says "no way man!...bring the hooligan bike!" I'm bringing the truck... want me to carry the hooligan bike in case she wants to have an afternoon off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hell yeah, bring that little thing. I will set out some cones in the parking lot and we can all do some flat trackin timed laps with it...after dinner and a few refreshing beverages of course! It would be a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VcFR Posted July 4, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2013 Really going to have to think about bringing my wife and riding the ST. I need to include her more on rides and the social aspect of what we do...now to push down that selfish side of me that says "no way man!...bring the hooligan bike!"Get her on her own bike. That would solve the issue. ;)Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted July 4, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm bringing the truck... want me to carry the hooligan bike in case she wants to have an afternoon off?Dang now you've gone and done it! My cake and eat it too? Have to consider you offer Jon...Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2We had a bike for her, Kawi 650R...she just quit riding when we moved here...too much traffic for her coming from Liberty Lake , Washington.Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veequattrorazzo Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Jon - I've been MIA from this site (and riding in general) for a couple years. Just now getting back into it and saw the Hog Tie event. Got a room reserved just now so I'm in! Looking forward to getting reaquainted with VFR riders I've met and meeting new ones. I plan to arrive Thursday night and will begin to work my way home on Sunday. In case you've begun to take advance orders for the t-shirts, I'd like to get an XL. Thanks for planning this - I know it will be a blast! veequattrorazzo (Mark) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Sorry, but riders from Kansas are no longer allowed in Arkansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veequattrorazzo Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 But we have so few fun roads to ride here! I'm especially good at going in a straight line - need some cornering practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 OK then, we will allow this ONE exception. But remember, you are on probation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veequattrorazzo Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks! I'll keep my nose clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gswanson Posted July 10, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'll vouch for veequatro. Met him at one of Lee's rides. He's no worse than any of us misfits. Still hoping to make the ride, but new job may get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Still not quite ready to commit and pull the trigger on this. Waiting to hear from my daughter and family if the timing works for them, it may not. Hope so, because it sounds like good riding and good people. I already know the scenery is good. I'll post up when I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ADAM79 Posted July 11, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 11, 2013 Im still in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 11, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 11, 2013 VFR4LEE - swapped you to Tentative, Razzo, got you on the list! Just a few more weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted July 12, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted July 12, 2013 My schedule is not cooperating at the moment but I'm gonna try my best to get up there even if it's just for Saturday. I'll have to spoon on some stickier tires this time so I can keep Mark & Ellen in sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 14, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 14, 2013 Sorry to hear, Dutch. Although, you have to be one of the toughest day-long riders around... Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted July 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted July 16, 2013 REMINDER: The Hub will start to sell the block of rooms reserved for VFRD on August 1. If you haven't made your reservation, call Debbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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