superfunkomatic

Thanks for all your work over the years.

I've learned a lot, made some great friends, short-term acquaintances for a beer and a chat, and travelled to places I otherwise hadn't been. This site has been a tremendous social outlet and source of knowledge and wisdom.

I totally understand. When it's time, it's time...

But I'll continue to enjoy and support the site while you keep it going.

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4 hours ago, RDMcD said:

Wait until you have to clean around the front sprocket some day. Not fun, nothing seems to dissolve that stuff.

Carb cleaner will dissolve it with very little effort. You may use quite a bit to clean things up but it works.

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On 1/14/2018 at 3:44 PM, MaxSwell said:

You are going to be missed SFOM. I was looking forward to hanging with you again. I'll have to catch you later in CA. It is my favorite riding destination.

Indeed. Really enjoyed your company at the meet last summer, too. Our paths will cross again. :)

Well, as luck would have it, my original statement holds true. I wasn't sure if I'd be going in spite of already booking the hotel room, and, I won't be attending after all. 

That will free up one room at the hotel if someone is still interested. I'll contact the hotel today and let them know.

I hope everyone has a great ride and time. 

Mike

Booked. I'm not sure if I can actually make it yet but I've booked a room just in case. 

Cool! Nice Beemer!

4 minutes ago, digitallyhip said:

And some of you guys thought that Polarbear and I carried too many spare parts before!

You never know when you could get a rear flat that you can't repair on the road. Talk about being prepared and proactive. 

7 hours ago, MaxSwell said:

I'm finally leaving the Dancing Bear. Headed to Revelstoke and Yoho. I joined Intl. Hostels to do more of these stays.

Full props to Mike and the whole crew for making this such a Fabulous Trip.My happy muscles got quite a workout. Thinking back on the weekend still brings on a feces-eating grin, causing strangers to come up to me and comment that must have just gotten laid.

I probably won't be making my home safe state for several more weeks. BC and CA are great; it will be hard to leave.

Terry

Thanks for coming all the way out West, Terry.

There are excellent hostels on the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 just outside of Lake Louise), Banff and at Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis (Highway 40 - Highwood Pass is a beautiful ride) if you want to commune with nature for cheap.

Safe travels and drop me a line if you come through Alberta.

mike

9 hours ago, Thumper 8 said:

Here is a link to the photos - thanks to my 'accomplice' Tammy for shooting some photos at the pub on Saturday night!

 

All the photos should be downloadable - please let me know if there are any problems?

 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/at537qqt46cls1m/AAANvP5FGHoioqwqK2m9k1c1a?dl=0

 

Welcome to Nelson!

 

Super photo, Tony! What a handsome group!

I came home early the other day (touring on a 250 is a bit different - tired - haha).

It was great to see everyone and the chemistry of this group. Lots of fun, good jokes and conversations, and excellent riding companions. Enjoy the rest of your summer, friends.

All the best,

Mike

4 hours ago, MarkinReno said:

What an adventure it has been! Mike, you go above and beyond. Mikes, Jims, Kevins, D&T, Arman, Ian, Terry... everyone could not have been more friendly. All of you are welcome at my home in Reno,  Nevada. I have 2 guest bedrooms! Give me a couple of weeks notice. Whether motorcycle, mountain bike or ski, I will show you around.

What a blast, safe travels, rubber  side  down,

MarkinReno 

I'M for phone if you can't reach me via this blog. 

Have a great ride. The roads I mentioned in Alberta were highway 40 from just after Canmore to Longview. If you're stopping in Banff or Lake Louise the Icefields Parkway is worth riding just up to the glaciers (about an hour). Safe travels!

On July 23, 2016 at 7:35 PM, DfnsMn69 said:

The non-VFR brethren took the road less traveled to Buchanan Lookout....

What a fantastic ride! Great fun. 

Hi all,

Great to see y'all last night. Don't forget breakfast at the Hume Hotel at 9am today ($15/person including gratuity). Name tags, t-shirts, small gift bags for each participant. We can also organize groups and routes for riding. I've made a few suggestions earlier and on the main post. Looks like much better weather today. 

When we're done breakfast maybe we can assemble at the Welcome to Nelson sign for a group pic. 

It's drizzly and wet. I'm waiting for the ferry at Crawford Bay. Forecast for tomorrow  is sunny. Fingers crossed. 

I'm in Fernie now for breakfast. Yeesh. A bit cold this morning. Nice and warm here though. Halfway there. :)

Last thing - ride maps. ** I've included a PDF to download on your phone if you like.

• 4 hour ride (not including lunch + ferry ride or wait) - Nelson to Creston to Crawford Bay back to Nelson - https://goo.gl/maps/NxVuikyuPcx
  
• 4 hour ride (not including lunch - no ferry ride) - Nelson to Kaslo to New Denver to Kaslo to Nelson - https://goo.gl/maps/8VFjM2c9Hip
  
• 6.5 hour ride (not including lunch + ferry ride) - Nelson to Creston to Crawford Bay to Kaslo to New Denver back to Kaslo to Nelson - if you really want to do them all - https://goo.gl/maps/Nxx82Np6n592
  

2016 Kootenay Hootenanny Ride Routes.pdf

Wanda the Honda is loaded and ready to go. I'll be off early tomorrow morning. See y'all tomorrow afternoon and evening!

Awesome! See you there. That's a good long ride. :)

15 minutes ago, auggius said:

Just a heads up that there is road construction from the Slocan Valley (Hwy 6) junction for 15 km to Nelson. Half the road is grooved and it's alternating single lane with 20 minute closures.

 

So my plan is to meet you guys Saturday morning at the breakfast place. Sorry I will miss the Friday meet and greet but I will attend the Saturday dinner.

Sounds good. We'll see you Saturday.

4 minutes ago, 34468Randy said:

The only one who ever called me Randall was my mom.  And only when she was really mad at me.  This was more often that I would like to admit.

Dude, it's the name on your payment. I'm Michael but always use Mike (except family). Don't worry we'll call you Randy. ;)

Parking

A couple of notes for when you arrive on Friday. There's parking on the front driveway, behind the building, and as things fill up, directly in front of the hostel on the street. There's also a parking lot across the street that is the Best Western's but I haven't confirmed if they are okay with us parking bikes there (although I did a couple of weeks ago without incident - do so at your own risk, or, ask them for permission - they're right next door).

Check-in

Check in with us on the patio for your swag bag, name tag and have a brew or drink and food on the patio. I'll be there about 2pm - official check-in is 4pm so take your time arriving - no rush.

Room Assignments

Below is the list of folks and their rooms at the Dancing Bear hostel. Let me know if I've made any errors. You lucky buggers in the dorms have the whole place to yourselves. :)

Room Assignments – Kootenay Hootenanny – July 22-24, 2016

I think I'm going to leave at 5am. I'd like to see if I can make it over Gray Creek Pass (gravel road). I'll be aiming to be in Nelson early, around 2pm. 

Sorry to hear that e-ticket. Perhaps the next meet. 

Thumper8 (Tony) - off-topic but here's an article about your 'new' CBX - http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/1970s-motorcycles-hondas-six-cylinder-cbx?src=SOC&dom=fb#page-5

The Paddywhack sounds good. I'll see what's available at the liquor outlet.