All schedules are up now as follows:
http://www.rockersvsmods.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=58 (http://www.rockersvsmods.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=58)
Looks like some really good bands are in place. Let's hope the weather holds up. If anyone is 'into' this sort of thing let's ride! I'm in for the weekend. I think Suart is going to have a really nice surprise to unveil by the weekend.
Post up !
I hate snobs who are posers on a bike! No Harleys allowed? [laugh]
I will go on my Harley and ride up and down the street just to piss everyone off......yes I'm also in a bad mood but never havv I attended a so called rally where they exclude bikes.
Quote from: muskrat on March 07, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
I hate snobs who are posers on a bike! No Harleys allowed? [laugh]
I will go on my Harley and ride up and down the street just to piss everyone off......yes I'm also in a bad mood but never havv I attended a so called rally where they exclude bikes.
So if there was a Euro/Italian sports car meet, where they didn't allow American muscle cars, would you go burning up and down the street in a camaro? I don't see why its anything to get worked up about.
I would indeed [evil]
My problem is two-fold. first the flight I took tonight pissed me off and secondly every rally I attend that is a "Harley" rally according to some always puts "ALL BIKES WELCOME." There, rant off now. I'm going to eat dinner and go to a bar for some relax time.
Always helps to watch a little vidy whilst downing a pint then aye mate? Well, 'ear y'go then...a little history sort of clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fulDzcCKDRk
yeah, I feel better now.
Quote from: muskrat on March 07, 2010, 07:44:33 PM
I would indeed [evil]
My problem is two-fold. first the flight I took tonight pissed me off and secondly every rally I attend that is a "Harley" rally according to some always puts "ALL BIKES WELCOME." There, rant off now. I'm going to eat dinner and go to a bar for some relax time.
[coffee] Yeah but would you go to a Harley rally on sportbike?
Maybe that's what Mods v Rockers needs to do; "All Bikes Welcome (but don't be a goober and turn up on the wrong $#%^ing bike...)" [evil]
Rick Miller and I went two years ago on our shiny red Ducs and were welcomed enthusiastically. Of course, we're welcomed everywhere we go. We had a good time, great hospitality, interesting peeps, lots of ink, VERY cool old bikes & scooters.
Ride what you have, but be there.
George
If all we know is people here on the board it limits us from knowing what's going on all around us. Scrat is into the HD crowd [thumbsup] others here ride with other groups too so it's no biggie to go to an Itallian scooter and british bike celebration. Heck truth be known there are some BMW's and Japanese bikes there too (and actually one of the baddest assed HD cafe racers I've evah seen!) Last year I went to Lee Harvey's for the afternoon then DLS and Bryant and I rode to Amsterdam and had a hell of a good time. It's fun to meet new people I think. I really don't give a shit what kind of bike they are on. They are on two wheels! [moto] [thumbsup] Now, I will prolly NOT be making the Bandido's rally because....er...uh... I'm busy that weekend. [thumbsup]
Quote from: GeorgeInDallas on March 08, 2010, 08:23:09 AM
Rick Miller and I went two years ago on our shiny red Ducs and were welcomed enthusiastically. Of course, we're welcomed everywhere we go. We had a good time, great hospitality, interesting peeps, lots of ink, VERY cool old bikes & scooters.
Ride what you have, but be there.
George
I bet you didn't have a pink polo on though. :o
Quote from: RED on March 08, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
I bet you didn't have a pink polo on though. :o
More of a "rose" than "pink", and with a floral print.
Ata-Boy George! ;D You are such a rebel. Although rose is so last year it might go well with a mauve shade on a scooter with at least 35 mirrors on it (a real scooter, not the Duc). Of course don't forget the skinny jeans, black blazer with a black skinny tie on a baby blue shirt and last but not least the Beatle boots. If you don't have any Beatle boots (but I bet you do [thumbsup]), ask Pin-oak-eeoh. He found some recently. [laugh] [laugh] [clap] Then you could sneak in as a Mod. See you there?
Quote from: boobies on March 08, 2010, 08:09:11 AM
[coffee] Yeah but would you go to a Harley rally on sportbike?
yes and I have. [moto]
[thumbsup]
Quote from: RED on March 08, 2010, 09:26:27 AM
Ata-Boy George! ;D You are such a rebel. Although rose is so last year it might go well with a mauve shade on a scooter with at least 35 mirrors on it (a real scooter, not the Duc). Of course don't forget the skinny jeans, black blazer with a black skinny tie on a baby blue shirt and last but not least the Beatle boots. If you don't have any Beatle boots (but I bet you do [thumbsup]), ask Pin-oak-eeoh. He found some recently. [laugh] [laugh] [clap] Then you could sneak in as a Mod. See you there?
So ...uh... what are you planning to ride to this shindig? the ST4s or the Scarabeo?
I'd like to see him on that 50 running down I30. shit if he tries that I'll bring the Vespa down the tollway.
Quote from: Pinocchio on March 08, 2010, 06:47:12 PM
So ...uh... what are you planning to ride to this shindig? the ST4s or the Scarabeo?
Well, 35 miles on the Scarabeo is a bit much since I would also have to return or stay at the Belmont. It's going to RED! I'm also more a Rocker than a Mod at heart. [laugh] See you there?
Quote from: muskrat on March 07, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
I hate snobs who are posers on a bike! No Harleys allowed? [laugh]
I will go on my Harley and ride up and down the street just to piss everyone off......yes I'm also in a bad mood but never havv I attended a so called rally where they exclude bikes.
I've been turned down from entering a HOG rally in Oklahoma because I wasn't on a Harley or a member of the HOG club - don't get me started on the number of Harley snobs out there. I like to piss them off and then outrun them - get that big motor kit yet to keep up? ;D
the way you're riding lately it wont be hard to catch you. You look drunk out there lately. [leo]
as for the HOG rallies, well it's a members club only, ONE which I don't belong to and that's the ONLY exclusive rally I've seen but at least they pay dues and so on (dumb in my opinion since riding is about freedom to me). I work for a living and deal with politics daily, I don't need my hobby to have the same crap in it. PRIVATE club Mr. Frisco.
Quote from: RED on March 09, 2010, 02:44:12 AM
Well, 35 miles on the Scarabeo is a bit much since I would also have to return or stay at the Belmont. It's going to RED! I'm also more a Rocker than a Mod at heart. [laugh] See you there?
no offense here but i don't typically think of a nice and shiny red 999 as a "rocker" bike... i mean, i guess it's possible, but just always kind of thought of rocker as dirty old cafe bikes. i'm neither so i really don't fit into either crowd.
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on March 10, 2010, 04:37:08 AM
no offense here but i don't typically think of a nice and shiny red 999 as a "rocker" bike... i mean, i guess it's possible, but just always kind of thought of rocker as dirty old cafe bikes. i'm neither so i really don't fit into either crowd.
Rich, I know you, you're just like the rest of here. [laugh] [clap] A middle-class homeowner who works for living and pays exhorbitant taxes. If you will, the so-called 'Ton Ups', Rockers or whatever one wishes to call them are just like us. I mean, come on, for a group to put on an event that invites Itallian SCOOTERS! for crying out loud has a tremendous since of humour I think. They go through the motions of a 'club' but in the end it's the same interest we all have about the facination of the motorcycle and what it means individually to us all. Come on come all is the message.
For instance at last years Lee Harvey party on Saturday I witnessed a hoard of BMWs, and some really nice HDs. You will see Nortons and Triumphs of years ago but there were also several nice Ducs. Surprisingly there weren't that many cafe racers. I do know that Stuart is building one hell of wicked concoction that he plans on riding over that I personally can't wait to see. I think seeing the DFWMers at this event would really be cool. JMTC [thumbsup]
BTW, have you been riding your bike into work lately? I keep hearing a very loud Duc resonating down Elm St. west bound @ about 8am every nice morning.
IMO who gives a crap as long as you belong to the two-wheeled dream that is freedom. I'm not taking a stand with anyone just offering up my opinion, like it or not. ;D
Sadly I will be out of town at an "ALL BIKES WELCOME" rally this very weekend in Louisiana. [clap]
Quote from: Frisco on March 09, 2010, 07:02:51 PM
I've been turned down from entering a HOG rally in Oklahoma because I wasn't on a Harley or a member of the HOG club - don't get me started on the number of Harley snobs out there. I like to piss them off and then outrun them - get that big motor kit yet to keep up? ;D
Try riding a japanese bike at an AMS event. I have no problem with that. Why would you take a child molester van to a lambo event?
He did and has time and time again. His bike was a casualty this time last year when the moron drove into the droves of bikes out front. He drank the cool aid but refuses to commit. [laugh]
Quote from: RED on March 10, 2010, 05:30:29 AM
BTW, have you been riding your bike into work lately? I keep hearing a very loud Duc resonating down Elm St. west bound @ about 8am every nice morning.
nah, not me... i take the bus. might be that black 1098 that i see many days that parks in the adolphus parking garage along commerce (next to walt garrison/rodeo bar). i've met the guy at jason's deli before; he seemed pretty cool but didn't sound very interested in our little "group"
here's the email from the event organizer:
"Yep. Harley's have a rally every 3 days. Plus the mods/rockers thing
is specific to the Brighton Riots in the early sixties. I'm sorry if
offends but we're planning a mods and hogs event, if that's any
consolation."
It's obvious he doesn't know that there's only ONE sponsored rally for Harley's and that's the HOG group which no one belongs to anymore because of the BS and politics. [laugh] Anyway, just starting shit and soliciting a response; I know you're surprised right?
Before you start in on a history lesson I know what the Brighton Riots were about. [leo] Lastly, I told him I owned all types of bikes but I still think it's stupid to host an event at local bars and limit participation.
[bang] ok done. Besides, I'm out of town that weekend so you guys have fun.
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on March 10, 2010, 07:44:36 AM
nah, not me... i take the bus. might be that black 1098 that i see many days that parks in the adolphus parking garage along commerce (next to walt garrison/rodeo bar). i've met the guy at jason's deli before; he seemed pretty cool but didn't sound very interested in our little "group"
He has to have Termis. That sucker is loud!
Yeah, riding into work on the bike in downtown is not something I like to do but on occsaion half to do. I've almost been taken out on several occasions by the F*&kn bus driver idiots as well as the taxi cab driving idiots.
Just for you skrat, maybe we can stage our own RvM rally at a Dallas Triumph dealer then ride to Stokers? on our scooters. That way we can encompass all venues and all motos. ok? No electric sidewalk scooters allowed though! [popcorn]
Quote from: boobies on March 08, 2010, 08:09:11 AM
[coffee] Yeah but would you go to a Harley rally on sportbike?
Maybe that's what Mods v Rockers needs to do; "All Bikes Welcome (but don't be a goober and turn up on the wrong $#%^ing bike...)" [evil]
Yes and have, ROT for one. No problems. [drink] I'm in the all bikes welcome group. [thumbsup]
I've seen everything at Strokers time and time again; don't even get me started at ROT (of course most will say it's a Harley Rally too). I'll stay with the snobs on the Dark Side then and continue to welcome everyone.
Actually, I think an "exclusive" approach in general is representative of the times; less and less "inclusive" and a lot more intolerant.
Discuss [evil]
why do you push my buttons? :'(
[cheeky]
Your day will come Boobies [evil]
Should we then include the stunters on our little corner of the motorcycling world? Skrat and Boobs you're right we should start riding to biker rallies and hang out with the Busa and stunter crowd more. What say you? What I'd like to see is a Bandito on stunt bike stunting with Mod leathers on.
the only stunt a Bandido will pull is on someone's face. seen it and it aint purty
does it involve a cookie?
two of them. ;)
I don't understand. Why not just take one of your fun bikes instead of getting all worked up?
because I was in the mood to argue. besides I'll be in LA for a rally for all bikes with some friends. :-*
Quote from: muskrat on March 13, 2010, 05:41:23 AM
because I was in the mood to argue. besides I'll be in LA for a rally for all bikes with some friends. :-*
Ok, now I'm jealous as shit!
R v. M schedule:
http://rockersvsmods.com/ (http://rockersvsmods.com/)
R v. M registration:
http://rvm.eventbrite.com/ (http://rvm.eventbrite.com/)
What bike are you bringing?
If you are really in the mood to argue, I'll be at the Amsterdam bar this Wednesday on my scooter. Bring your Harley.
-Mark
nope. I'm going to a real rally instead. no need to re-live James Dean over and over and over and over [laugh]
This is why our club doesn't have a forum we have to say everything to each other's faces.
I hope the rest of you come and check it out, we put a lot of work into this event and it should be a blast (if it doesn't snow). If you do nothing else, head over to Big D's on Saturday around noon. HDTV/Discovery Channel will be shooting an episode of Cafe Club Racer (I think that's the name of it). Plus Keith has some crazy stuff over there and generally good people.
After that we're planning on going on a ride where the scooters will be headed from the South while the bikes head from Downtown and we're going to meet on the bridge over the mighty Trinity River (conveniently located by Lew Sterrit). Probably going to be a logistical mess, but it'll look cool. And James Dean said that's all that matters.
Quote from: muskrat on March 21, 2010, 08:29:06 AM
nope. I'm going to a real rally instead. no need to re-live James Dean over and over and over and over [laugh]
In that case, let me borrow the Vespasedici to go to M v. R while you relive "Ozzie and Harriet go to Hollister". [moto]
Oh, never mind, I forgot - I'm going fishing with my son that weekend. :)
Quote from: lambrettista on March 21, 2010, 08:49:11 AM
This is why our club doesn't have a forum we have to say everything to each other's faces.
I hope the rest of you come and check it out, we put a lot of work into this event and it should be a blast (if it doesn't snow). If you do nothing else, head over to Big D's on Saturday around noon. HDTV/Discovery Channel will be shooting an episode of Cafe Club Racer (I think that's the name of it). Plus Keith has some crazy stuff over there and generally good people.
I like cafe specials, particularly with Vincent motors. Will watch for the show to air. [popcorn]
Quote from: lambrettista on March 21, 2010, 08:49:11 AMAfter that we're planning on going on a ride where the scooters will be headed from the South while the bikes head from Downtown and we're going to meet on the bridge over the mighty Trinity River (conveniently located by Lew Sterrit). Probably going to be a logistical mess, but it'll look cool. And James Dean said that's all that matters.
I think it would really be cool if M v.R would re-enact the Brighton riots on the bridge for the HDTv cameras. But hey, that's just me. [evil]
Quote from: RED on March 19, 2010, 08:08:42 AM
What bike are you bringing?
All 3 of my vintage bikes are still in Dallas- '63 Vespa, '67 Monza 250, & the '72 R75/5... Haven't quite decided ;D
[clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
those offended by forums better run along then. you can't convey tone but you can surely have fun. either way I do not attend any rallies of any type where they exclude a particular class of two-wheeler. for me every rider is my brother no matter the brand or size, period.
Quote from: muskrat on March 21, 2010, 02:20:38 PM
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those offended by forums better run along then. ...for me every rider is my brother no matter the brand or size, period.
Same here. I may poke fun of you chromed Lay-Z-Boy with tassels, but you're welcome to ride with me -if you can keep up.
If you can't, at the end of the road I'll still buy you a beer, tell you things about your mother you never knew, and let my dog pee on your shoe.
I yam what I yam.
This'll be my 4th M v. R, & they are a HELLUVA lotta fun! Hope to see u there [thumbsup]
My mom's forgotten you long ago! And that dog is banned from future moto events u ugly bastard
Scott, if you need some help in nursing those bikes back up to speed I'll help excersize one of em for ya.
I'm registered and making plans on being at The Belmont on Friday night then riding to The Amsterdam Bar.
Saturday hopefully riding with Stuart and JWeave over to the judgeing. JWeave, make sure Stuart is signed up so he can enter the bike for judgeing. No matter what bike he enters it'll win.
oh, and guys, again, this is NOT an exclusionatory type of event. It's fun for fun's sake. That's it. That's all. [thumbsup] Cool bikes. [moto]Cool vintage scooters. [moto] Cool people. [thumbsup] Cool beers. [beer]
+Great music! = FUN!
Werd! [thumbsup]
I plan on attending some of this year's R v M. I'm in favor of Dax showing on the Harley despite the fact he has three italian bikes.
Quote from: alexisonfire on March 22, 2010, 07:00:15 AM
I'm in favor of Dax showing on the Harley despite the fact he has three italian bikes.
He's waiting to take those to the harley and jap bike get togethers
So, if I've got both a Monster and a Vespa am I a "Rod" or a "Mocker?"
I've been called both, not typically in a good way...
[clap]
creativity abounds. not going, out of town so there. next Jap bike meet at Sonic I'll take my Hardley though [thumbsup]
Mr. Stevens I'd call you prepared!
So skrat, not going to Cali after all?
LA as in Louisiana. Just got back from Cali
I'm offSat and Sun. I'm in for this! [moto] [beer]
Quote from: muskrat on March 22, 2010, 05:49:30 PM
LA as in Louisiana. Just got back from Cali
D'oh! Brain sliped out of gear for a moment. [roll]
Check back because there is a good chance that a few westies will be riding over to The Belmont Hotel around 9:30 to gather for the ride to Big D Cycles @ 11:00. [moto]
Had a very interesting lunch with one of our companies vendors who supply software to our industry. He is from the UK and lives there working for this company who supplies us. I told him about the Mods and Rockers this weekend and he lit up and said "I was one of those back in the day". He had a mid-60's Lambretta that he rode around London on with the rest of his droogie friends. He said all they used to do was to ride from club to club and listen to bands such as The Who and such. He was at the now infamous Brighton Riots but did not participate in the actual fight. I got the straight skinny straight from the source. ;D
I'm in for Saturday's festivities. [thumbsup] [moto]
I'm in for Sat for sure :) [moto]
(http://getbent-sc.com/endof08/images/19oct045.jpg)
Show this to your friend in England. A shot of 8 Lambretta's lined up in a row is a rare site anywhere. And 8 Lambretta's all running simultaneously is a certifiable miracle. Mine's the baby blue one.
*from England*
Great pics! I'm happy to see such enthusiasm for their restoration. I'm a big fan of restored vintage bikes in general and these are surely a landmark piece of history in the human endeavor to get away from 4-legged beasts. Can't wait to see them all again at The Belmont on Saturday morning!
Looking forward to the Belmont tomorrow night [thumbsup]
Excellent DLS! See you there. I'll be there after work.
At present there are over 300 signed up for this!! Holy Cowsilks Batman! ...wait, I feel my Elvis leg shaking again!
For those in the West who want to meet up and ride over Saturday morning CJ and I will be at the Shell station at I-30 and Oakland Blvd. at 9:30am to ride over to The Belmont to get the day started.
Most Excellent, Mr. Red. I'll be at the Belmont Saturday morning by 9:30 [thumbsup] ;D
Do you have to register to attend Sat events? That's
prolly all I'll do.
Lee Harvey's if free and Trees is $10 bucks at the door.
and amsterdamn is only $5... it's all pretty cheap.
I'm starting to feel sorry I'm going to miss this...even if there is no riot. [beer]
does it qualify me for rocker status if i ride my s4r there without a front fender? i'm thinking it takes more than that (street cred?) but doesn't hurt to ask.
I was told to ride the 695. Bug do the mods make it a
mod? ;D
And who told u to ride your 695?
I'm coming on my S2R with a hot chick! Those rockers and mods and shit can kiss my big black ass!
I'm hoping to sober up in time for tonight's festivities... [thumbsup] ;D
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on March 25, 2010, 06:01:29 PM
does it qualify me for rocker status if i ride my s4r there without a front fender? i'm thinking it takes more than that (street cred?) but doesn't hurt to ask.
Only if you wear a leather bomber helmet and RAF goggles ;D
Oh, and your fender is getting clear shot tomorrow AM (after morning coffee) [coffee]
SO what classifies a moto as a "Mod" or a "Rocker"? Or is it the rider that's classified? I think I've got it figured that scooters are "Mods" and everything else is "Rocker." What about my 2002 Guzzi Le Mans? Not a vintage bike (well maybe the motor [bang] [laugh] ) but still... "Rocker"?
[laugh] All this talk from Hooligans on this board trying to fit in? What is up with that! [puke]
Although I stole this from DLS, may I suggest you go as Mockers or RockOdds [moto] give up on worrying about your image, and have fun being yourdamselves! [thumbsup]
Wish I could go... I gotta work :'(
Someone very wise* once said: "If you're trying to fit in -you don't, so just be yourself"
*that was me, by the way :)
Very true, very true. I was worried more about working in with the spirit of the event.
But at any rate, I can fight, if that helps [evil]
Quote from: boobies on March 26, 2010, 04:07:20 AM
...the spirit of the event.... I can fight, if that helps [evil]
I think the spirit starts, traditionally, with pints of stout...
Oh, and speaking of stout spirits and such, I was over @ Rust Restoration last night helping the proprietor
tinker on his new 749/Monster suspended 1975 Triumph bobber... that should be there and is worth checking out.
It's loud enough Duke was shaking and looking for a place to hide ;D
Quote from: petros2r on March 25, 2010, 10:59:36 PM
I'm coming on my S2R with a hot chick! Those rockers and mods and shit can kiss my big black ass!
now i'm definitely going [roll]. give me a call and let me know which events you're going to.
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on March 25, 2010, 09:44:19 AM
Most Excellent, Mr. Red. I'll be at the Belmont Saturday morning by 9:30 [thumbsup] ;D
What about the meet and greet tonight @ The Bel happy hour and music at Smoke (the restaurant beside the hotel)? [beer]
CJ and I are riding Saturday morning from FW around 9:30. [moto]
Quote from: TresGatos on March 25, 2010, 12:19:38 PM
Do you have to register to attend Sat events? That's
prolly all I'll do.
No, you have to register but if you plan on going to Lee Harvey's and Trees afterwards then you'd have to pay the regular admission price into those venues. I think that Lee Harvey's where the judging takes place is about $10-15 to get in + lots of beers. [drink] Thing is if you register you get a spiffy t-shirt and free entry into all venues. I'd sneak ya in in my tank bag if I could. ;D
i'm looking forward to seeing/hearing that
Quote from: muskrat on March 25, 2010, 06:24:28 PM
And who told u to ride your 695?
A friend who has been to one of these. [thumbsup]
Plus the hyper needs fluid changing
Quote from: RichD on March 26, 2010, 04:13:42 AM
I think the spirit starts, traditionally, with pints of stout...
Oh, and speaking of stout spirits and such, I was over @ Rust Restoration last night helping the proprietor
tinker on his new 749/Monster suspended 1975 Triumph bobber... that should be there and is worth checking out.
It's loud enough Duke was shaking and looking for a place to hide ;D
I was hoping he was going to ride over. Did he get the chain in yet? Maybe this morning? Glad you posted, now I don't feel bad if I were to be "the spoiler" :o ;D [thumbsup]
Boobies, ( love saying that ;D ), FYI Guzzi's were well beloved for cafe racers. They are very much included. In fact if you'd like to see all sorts of bikes that are 'accepted' check out http://www.caferacermag.com/ (http://www.caferacermag.com/). Billy Joel, the musician, even gets in on the scene.
Rich is right, just be yourself. I've got a T-shirt from The Ace Cafe in London and that's about all I have in common with a cafe racer this weekend so WTF. You'll be a star anyway just showing up. Chicks on bikes are always hawt. [moto] [thumbsup] We need more smiley's. just sayin...
Quote from: RED on March 26, 2010, 04:58:53 AM
What about the meet and greet tonight @ The Bel happy hour and music by The Smoke? [beer]
CJ and I are riding Saturday morning from FW around 9:30. [moto]
No, you have to register but if you plan on going to Lee Harvey's and Trees afterwards then you'd have to pay the regular admission price into those venues. I think that Lee Harvey's where the judging takes place is about $10-15 to get in + lots of beers. [drink] Thing is if you register you get a spiffy t-shirt and free entry into all venues. I'd sneak ya in in my tank bag if I could. ;D
What time tonight? I may make this too ;D
bands start at amsterdam about 9 tonight. going to try to make this
HH @ The Belmont @ 5:30p. @ 9:00p ride to The Amsterdam Bar for more music and more beers! [beer] [beer]
Rich, I owe you and TG some beers at the Amsterdam tonight [beer] [beer] [beer]
Let the hooliganery begin.
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Quote from: RED on March 26, 2010, 06:17:37 AM...Did he get the chain in yet?...
Almost... [popcorn]
Quote from: boobies on March 26, 2010, 03:40:47 AM
SO what classifies a moto as a "Mod" or a "Rocker"? Or is it the rider that's classified? I think I've got it figured that scooters are "Mods" and everything else is "Rocker." What about my 2002 Guzzi Le Mans? Not a vintage bike (well maybe the motor [bang] [laugh] ) but still... "Rocker"?
Just get u'r ass down there...
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I'm going tonight around 6-ish
Quote from: petros2r on March 26, 2010, 07:24:54 AM
I'm going tonight around 6-ish
Very cool Petro! And btw I doubt anyone will want to kiss your ass but they may want to kiss your hawt girlfriend! just sayin... [laugh] [beer]
I'll be heading down 5ish. After I subscribe to this shindig.
Excellent TG! [thumbsup] I'll have a couple of Lot 23's on hand too [thumbsup]. See you there around the same time. Moto parking in front too!
Just had the BBQ'd gumbo at Smoke for lunch. Wow! some of the best I've had. Lots of character [clap] [wine]
Quote749/Monster suspended 1975 Triumph bobber
Good description. [thumbsup]
Alrighty then. The Guzzi is topped off, hosed off and ready to go for tomorrow's extravaganza. Hell, it might even start with all of the attention its been getting lately. Nah, what are the chances?
I'd like to ride to this deal with RED and CJ; is there a good place we can meet in the morning on your way through the Irving/DFW Airport/Las Colinas area?
New eta. About 6.
Quote from: boobies on March 26, 2010, 12:52:48 PM
I'd like to ride to this deal with RED and CJ; is there a good place we can meet in the morning on your way through the Irving/DFW Airport/Las Colinas area?
Cool [thumbsup] [moto]
I think our destination is right off I30 (Belmont Hotel), and the gas station on Oakland and I30 gives us a pretty straight shot.
Lisa--I can meet you at the Starbucks at I35 and Western Center @ 9AM, and we can ride over to meet Red.
Or...maybe we can come up with a more "northern" meet up, Red?
Thanks CJ. The Starbucks at Western Center works for me. See you at 9am?
Quote from: boobies on March 26, 2010, 01:40:34 PM
Thanks CJ. The Starbucks at Western Center works for me. See you at 9am?
It's a plan!
See ya then. ;D
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on March 26, 2010, 01:27:47 PM
Cool
Or...maybe we can come up with a more "northern" meet up, Red?
I'd be down for a more circitus and twisty road for sure! I'll see if I can be at the SBs by 9. Ok?
On the patio at The Belmont w/ Heineken in hand!
Quote from: RED on March 26, 2010, 01:54:13 PM
I'd be down for a more circitus and twisty road for sure! I'll see if I can be at the SBs by 9. Ok?
Cool, see ya there [thumbsup]
how's the crowd?
heading out to check out amsterdam in a minute
pics from the Belmont
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Great way to start the riding season [thumbsup]
Good to see Scott again; thanks for the beer [drink]
Tomorrow is gonna rock! ;D
Great pics Dan, too tired tonight to post maybe in the morning :(
Heck of a way to start the riding season is right. With over 100 registered peeps and many many more who came out it was a great showing for cycles in the DFW area. Nice people all around. Met people from San Antonio, Chicago, Oklahoma, New York and all over Texas. Talked with the editor of Cafe Racer magazine who was with the Discovery HD crew. Tomrrow is certainly going to rock.
I'll try and get to SB @ as fast as I can. Must have coffee :D
Thanks for starting this thread Red [thumbsup]
And for the Churchill Perdomo too!
Up and getting ready. SBs @9?
Smoke at the Belmont at 9. I'm there :)
good times at the amsterdam last night. well, i think to be fair the best time was had by the big man bartender, who both alex and i agreed must have been on coke. byrna thought maybe crystal meth... either way though he was having a GREAT TIME! thanks to ron and steph for hanging out extra long and sticking around for some sofa king pizza. you'll be happy to know the leftovers arrived home safe and sound [thumbsup]
looking forward to lee harvey's later today
We had a blast. Much better bands this year. Good times hanging out with McKraut and Bryna. Glad the giant pizza made it home. I thought for sure the wind would catch that big box. Stef is getting a little more used to being on the 1198 but that back seat wasn't meant for anyone to actually sit back there.
[moto]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21858840@N03/?saved=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21858840@N03/?saved=1)
I had a lot of fun at this. Good to see Scott again (looking healty), Lisa, CJ, Ron and Steph, R & B, and Red [thumbsup]
The best part was at the Belmont with beer and a cigar while milling around a parking lot full of bikes of all kinds. You meet many more people like that than while sitting at a table with people you know. MHO.
I'll start a pic thread so iPhone users won't have to wait for pic uploads on this thread.
WOW! Never seen so many badass bikes all in one place. Must have been 300 at Lee Harvey's when I left at 4. The band was just getting started so I'm sure they'll be seriously packing 'em in by tonight [moto]
Thanks to George and RED for leading the way from FW into downtown - I still have no idea where we were but, man, what a show. Bike watching, people watching all in a variety of semi-convenient local venues [laugh] I'm happy to say Ducati were very well represented today; still out numbered by about a million to one vs. the Triumph folks tho... I guess it's the thought that counts, right? [bang] [laugh]
Anyway, good times and really standout Ducati peeps. Andy and Amy, Dan, Ron and Steph, Charlie, George, Alex, Rich and Bryna - great to catch up and just chill for a while.
And I'd also like to personally thank whomever it was that ordered up the Typhoon winds this afternoon :o Holy smoke, if I were any closer to the tank I would have been underneath it [laugh]
I went through the conyons downtown, WOW! A blast from one side, then the other.
Thanks for picking up the tab Lisa [thumbsup] I owe ya.
Nice pics CJ [thumbsup]
[moto] Thanks for posting pix so I can see all the fun I missed :'(
Quote from: Cyclone on March 27, 2010, 04:41:04 PM
[moto] Thanks for posting pix so I can see all the fun I missed :'(
Youre welcome Donald. But maybe my "fish" burger
is having it's way with me - thanks Lee Harvey. Ask Lisa
for details :-X
btw, I found a pickle chip in my ear a while ago Lisa. ;D
Ha! Be glad it was just a pickle chip and not a sliver of roof off the bar :o I feel O.K. this morning after my hybrid MeIsh burger... Hope you're back to 100% soon.
Quote from: boobies on March 27, 2010, 02:42:07 PM
Anyway, good times and really standout Ducati peeps.
Yup, good times fo sho!
It was cool hanging out with the usual suspects and seeing folks (Andy, Amy) that I've not seen in a while.
What a turn out! :o [moto]
I'm in for this next year. [thumbsup]
Just wanted to give a shout out to Lisa and CJ. I really enjoyed the slabbing with you guys. It's always fun riding with you. [thumbsup]
This was one great weekend. I enjoyed the different bikes and people. Great time was had. Here's a link to my pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157623719726024/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157623719726024/)
Thanks for making it out. It was great seeing all you guys. I had no clue that many people would show up. Amazing. Next year my bike is going to need a side car for my liver.
In the next few days I am going to collect all the different flickr streams and whatnot and put links at rockersvsmods.com.
Also, I've known Sheldon (the big bartender at Amsterdam) since he was 19 and I have never seen him when he wasn't a hyperactive glass breaking freak of nature. So either he's had a thousand dollar a day coke habit for 15 years or he's a high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production.
Cheers!
Quote from: lambrettista on March 29, 2010, 11:27:30 AM
Thanks for making it out. It was great seeing all you guys. I had no clue that many people would show up. Amazing. Next year my bike is going to need a side car for my liver.
In the next few days I am going to collect all the different flickr streams and whatnot and put links at rockersvsmods.com.
Also, I've known Sheldon (the big bartender at Amsterdam) since he was 19 and I have never seen him when he wasn't a hyperactive glass breaking freak of nature. So either he's had a thousand dollar a day coke habit for 15 years or he's a high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production.
Cheers!
Here's mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157623719726024/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31443079@N03/sets/72157623719726024/)
Who wound up winning the scooter?
Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on March 27, 2010, 05:48:31 AM
good times at the amsterdam last night. well, i think to be fair the best time was had by the big man bartender, who both alex and i agreed must have been on coke. byrna thought maybe crystal meth... either way though he was having a GREAT TIME! thanks to ron and steph for hanging out extra long and sticking around for some sofa king pizza. you'll be happy to know the leftovers arrived home safe and sound [thumbsup]
looking forward to lee harvey's later today
[laugh]...that is Sheldon...honestly, that is just the way he is. I don't think I have every seen him act differently, at least in the three plus years I have known him.. He is actually one of the owners of the Amsterdam. Ex-Navy dude also.
Sheldon is one of the nicest guys I know period. And yes, he's got the energy to spend. Like I went to the bar Saturday night to order, caught his eye, he smiles with that psycho glazed eye look, I look down to reach for my wallet, I look up and he's one stepped it onto the bar and is getting another box of mugs down from atop the cooler! Definately special ops. [laugh] [laugh] [thumbsup] Has an awesome bike too.
heh...yeah i've seen him there lots before, and he's animated for sure, we just couldn't help but think maybe he had some help that night.
not that there's anything wrong that... :)
Brendan Behanna won the scoot. So now he has a Guzzi and a Vespa. He might be cooler than all of us.
Quote from: lambrettista on March 30, 2010, 07:55:23 AM
Brendan Behanna won the scoot. So now he has a Guzzi and a Vespa. He might be cooler than all of us.
That will be a fun project for him. He can swing both ways now. [laugh]
Quote from: lambrettista on March 30, 2010, 07:55:23 AM
Brendan Behanna won the scoot. So now he has a Guzzi and a Vespa. He might be cooler than all of us.
No way [evil]
Good show this weekend - enjoyed it.
I caught the Hangover party at the Dubliner Sunday on the S4RS, and was only one of two Ducatis there...Got kudos from other Ducatistis who didn't bring theirs, though. More scooters than bikes. We can't let that happen next year, can we?!?!?!
Quote from: Pinocchio on March 30, 2010, 05:44:38 PM
I caught the Hangover party at the Dubliner Sunday on the S4RS, and was only one of two Ducatis there...Got kudos from other Ducatistis who didn't bring theirs, though. More scooters than bikes. We can't let that happen next year, can we?!?!?!
I estimate 200-300 bikes at Lee Harveys.
Incredible! And maybe eight Ducs. It was fun and
I'll go again, but will wear full helment, not a partial
and goggles. [moto]
Quote from: TresGatos on March 30, 2010, 05:57:55 PM
I estimate 200-300 bikes at Lee Harveys.
Incredible! And maybe eight Ducs. It was fun and
I'll go again, but will wear full helment, not a partial
and goggles. [moto]
...he he...not if I can help it [evil]