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Started by JJ, March 29, 2009, 04:14:59 PM

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JJ

Quote from: Kawboy on April 02, 2009, 06:36:29 PM
We were reminiscing about the Red River Fudge run and I was taunting her with fudge.   [evil] :D

Aah..Well, we should do the run again...Am considering mid April trip...Should have about 3-4 days. We can make it better...:) Here's some picture stories...Njoy!













& Here's the best of all...SORRY BONFY!  [bow_down]


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bonfy

Wow!  I just logged in after a non-online day and laughed my ass off at your pictures.  Man, you can't tell I eat the hell out of the fudge pan, can you?  That's some chunky fudge.  I love it.  I need more.  So mid-April?  I will definitely make a run down to Red River or Taos to meet you all.  Scottish, get that day off, too, so I can bring Drea her curtains.   [laugh]

Good times! Can't wait...
The Smelly Pirate Hooker

Dusty

GREAT pics JJ!!!  Bonfy should do ads for fudge.  She makes it look even yummier than it is.   [clap]

bonfy

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Yup, the only thing I like better is  [bacon] !!!    ;D  I waited a long time for that fudge...
The Smelly Pirate Hooker

JJ

Quote from: bonfy on April 07, 2009, 08:24:05 PM
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Yup, the only thing I like better is  [bacon] !!!    ;D  I waited a long time for that fudge...

Well my trip is finalized. I'll be in NM from 17th night to 21st..so loads of time to ride and ride and ride...Bonfy if you are up for another Fudge round, let me know...600 mile service on my bike scheduled for Saturday morning at PJ's...I might do the Crest all Saturday till the body gives up!!! [thumbsup]
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bonfy

Well then, it sounds like Sunday and/or Monday would work.  I am marking it on the calendar right now.  Let's do a fudge run!!!!!!!!!  Can't wait!  Hopefully Kawboy will be back from his excursions.  I know he has some trips planned for April.  Weather gods, be kind.
The Smelly Pirate Hooker

Kawboy

Quote from: bonfy on April 07, 2009, 08:37:06 PM
Well then, it sounds like Sunday and/or Monday would work.  I am marking it on the calendar right now.  Let's do a fudge run!!!!!!!!!  Can't wait!  Hopefully Kawboy will be back from his excursions.  I know he has some trips planned for April.  Weather gods, be kind.

I'll be leaving on the 29th to fly to Buffalo for my daughters' med school graduation.  So, I WILL be here and ready, willing, and able, to do a fudge run on Sunday and/or Monday.  We'll have some fudge lip gloss waiting for you.   If it's Sunday, I'll need to get maybe 2 hours of sleep after I get off work at 7 before I hit the road. 
Wooo Hooo.  Can't wait.   [moto] [moto]
A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advise.   (Bill Cosby)

JJ

Quote from: Kawboy on April 09, 2009, 12:35:18 AM
I'll be leaving on the 29th to fly to Buffalo for my daughters' med school graduation.  So, I WILL be here and ready, willing, and able, to do a fudge run on Sunday and/or Monday.  We'll have some fudge lip gloss waiting for you.   If it's Sunday, I'll need to get maybe 2 hours of sleep after I get off work at 7 before I hit the road. 
Wooo Hooo.  Can't wait.   [moto] [moto]

Awesome! Sunday or Monday, whatever works best for both. I'll PM both my cell phone since I may not have access to net there. Text or call for a meeting place.

JJ
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bonfy

Great!!  Glad you will be in for the ride, Kawboy.  The SoCO DOGS are having their first general membership meeting for the season on Sunday, and, yes, I did get appointed nterim secretary, so if Monday works for both of you, that would be my preference.  I have already posted on the board though that they may need to get someone else to be the recorder for the day if we decide on Sunday.  Pleasure before duty!!  So I am covered.  We can watch the weather and if one day seems better suited for the ride, that's fine.  Dieting now for fudge splurge later.  Yeah, baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Smelly Pirate Hooker

Cloner

Quote from: JJ on March 29, 2009, 04:14:59 PM
I explored a bit (ebay/online) and found few suppliers that make sportbike hitches with a ramp that attaches to the 2" tow connection. However, I look under the trcuk and find only 4 steel bolts holding the towing equipment. How would I trust my Ducati (1098s) on a frame (though they claim to hold 600-900lbs) held by cantilever connection on 4 bolts?

I have one of these that I've used for years.  I didn't trust the lightweight ones I've seen online, so I made my own, but I've never had a moment's unrest in using it.  It's been to some pretty rough areas with no hickups.

My 2 cents,

Cloner
ABQ, NM
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

JJ

Quote from: Cloner on April 28, 2009, 09:22:49 PM
I have one of these that I've used for years.  I didn't trust the lightweight ones I've seen online, so I made my own, but I've never had a moment's unrest in using it.  It's been to some pretty rough areas with no hickups.

My 2 cents,

Cloner
ABQ, NM

Thanks!  I managed to get a very light trailer (for 350bucks!) and it didn't lower the mileage at all except when it got to 87F in Missouri and I had to hit the AC! Here's some shots:


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