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frostbitevinnie · 05-22-2008, 06:57 PM

I figure roughly a total of 16 hours of driving, gassing up, eating, and stretching for Fri. This would be Clint and my driving hours. This would put us in or around Bloomington at 9:00 p.m. Pretty long day but I think we should be able to push it that far. We should have enough light that time. I really don't care to do too much riding after dark with a good case of fatigue. This would still leave a bit over 400 miles for Sat. So with Shon's range 3 to 4 stops + breaks we should be at the cottage by or before 4:00. Shon you only get 120 mi on the fiddy? You should be in the 150 to 180 range. You need a G-tank!!

Has anyone thought about the hotel situation Fri. night? It would be nice to get that somewhat ironed out soon.

stp1971 · 05-22-2008, 09:00 PM

Sheesh,, he is in the C90/ VL1500LC fuel range territory with that.

**Clint** · 05-22-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Has anyone thought about the hotel situation Fri. night? It would be nice to get that somewhat ironed out soon.

If you dare choose a destination, I'll make reservations with my 20% discount. I thought we decided to leave it up in the air?

frostbitevinnie · 05-22-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

If you dare choose a destination, I'll make reservations with my 20% discount. I thought we decided to leave it up in the air?

Just curious and up in the air works for me. I ain't es-scared!!!

**Clint** · 05-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Will it be just four of us Friday night?

frostbitevinnie · 05-22-2008, 09:32 PM

Should be only four.

So do you think we can make the 16 hrs Clint if there are no problems?? For me it would be nice to get into the deals gap area as early as possible.

Oh yeah before I forget again. I was going to get some co2. I have never carried these items can you give me some info as to where the best place to get them will be, how many, etc.... anything else I might need for flats, plugs, blah, blah.....

**Clint** · 05-22-2008, 09:39 PM

I'm thinking of reserving two rooms at a Bloomington, IN Econo Lodge. I can get them at $47 each plus taxes. What do you guys need in a hotel? Gotta have a hot tub? Personally, I'll shower, watch a little tube and be out cold after that long day.

I bought my CO2 from this ebay seller. He's in Minnesota and runs Buy it Now auctions in various quantities. Like I said, though, I'll have a kit and 12 cylinders, so you probably wouldn't need to buy any. If you do, they'd need to be the threaded type.

frostbitevinnie · 05-22-2008, 09:56 PM

I assume that there is only one threaded type?? I think I should buy some cuz my tires are huge and if I have a problem it could really slow us all down!! Can I get the ones with thread locally? Not much time for an Ebay buy.

**Clint** · 05-22-2008, 09:56 PM

Some notes on the hotel: Poolside rooms (shouldn't be a problem since we'll be up early anyway), cancellation by Wednesday (means we pay if we don't make it), and $53 per room with tax.

I had a hard time finding CO2 cartridges locally, and they're probably much more expensive. If you Buy it Now you'll have more than enough time. You'll get them Monday or Tuesday.

Rickster · 05-22-2008, 10:03 PM

Vinnie, any bicycle shop should be able to help you out with the CO-2

We can make Bloomington easy in 16 hours if we just keep our stops short, 10 to 15 min for gas stops, and one 30 min stop for lunch, I did the whole trip from Gatlinburg to St Paul in 18 hours, so we should be able to make it to Bloomington in a little less than 15 hours. I rode 8 mph over the limit the whole time except for when I went through a big city, than I just kept up with traffic which was usually 20 over the limit.

Clint, I really don't see any advantage to reserving rooms unless there is some sort of convention in town we shouldn't have any problem getting lodgings, and as for me, I don't need a hot tub, just a shower in a non smoking room. If you do make reservations, I would suggest the far side of town so we don't have to deal with any Sat morning traffic.

stp1971 · 05-22-2008, 10:06 PM

We may have one more come along with us. Morecarl (Road Momma's hubby) is thinking about coming along. BlackholeKelley is pondering it too.

Rickster · 05-22-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I assume that there is only one threaded type?? I think I should buy some cuz my tires are huge and if I have a problem it could really slow us all down!! Can I get the ones with thread locally? Not much time for an Ebay buy.

Dennis Kirk has a small SLIME pump (about the size of a pak of cigarettes) that sells fore around $35, and they have next day delivery for Mn addresses. I'll see if I can find a link for you

Rickster · 05-22-2008, 10:19 PM

DennisKirk.com - Slime Mini Compressor Kit

Vinnie, I'm not sure if this is going to link for you, but if it doesn't, just go to the Dennis kirk web site and type in "slime" in there search window.

Also, I will be bringing either a bunch of CO-2 cylinders, or one of these slime pumps, so you really don't need anything for this trip. Between Clint and I, we will have you covered.

tricker · 05-22-2008, 10:30 PM

hey rick.. i think i'll snag one of those mini compressor kits.. i don't seem to be adding much to the group for anything useful other than witty comments and great personality..

Rickster · 05-22-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

hey rick.. i think i'll snag one of those mini compressor kits.. i don't seem to be adding much to the group for anything useful other than witty comments and great personality..

One gallon of gas $3.65.
One Minni compressor $32.95
One witty comment with great personalty,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,priceless! !

stp1971 · 05-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Same kit at CycleGear is $29.99 on the web,
Cycle Gear - SLIME PowerSport Tire Inflator: PowerSport Tire Inflator

Plus you get either the slime tubeless sealant or the standard sealant with it free.

cms58 · 05-23-2008, 11:13 AM

What about tubed tires? Is there a quick repair on the road for these tires?

stp1971 · 05-23-2008, 01:30 PM

Slime makes a tubed tire repair setup too. Not sure how well this stuff works but it is for emergency repair only. Not intended to be riding on it for too long and too fast either.

cms58 · 05-26-2008, 11:48 AM

I BOUGHT THE SAME KIT @ WALLYWORLD SUNDAY, IT HAS SLIME, PUMP, HARNESS, EXTENSION AND A CIG.

LIGHTER ADAPTER IN A CARRING CASE. ONLY $29.99.

ShonR · 05-26-2008, 11:37 PM

I just installed a cig lighter Saturday

so you'll have power!

05-22-2008, 06:57 PM	#41 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,153	I figure roughly a total of 16 hours of driving, gassing up, eating, and stretching for Fri. This would be Clint and my driving hours. This would put us in or around Bloomington at 9:00 p.m. Pretty long day but I think we should be able to push it that far. We should have enough light that time. I really don't care to do too much riding after dark with a good case of fatigue. This would still leave a bit over 400 miles for Sat. So with Shon's range 3 to 4 stops + breaks we should be at the cottage by or before 4:00. Shon you only get 120 mi on the fiddy? You should be in the 150 to 180 range. You need a G-tank!! Has anyone thought about the hotel situation Fri. night? It would be nice to get that somewhat ironed out soon. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-22-2008, 09:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Sheesh,, he is in the C90/ VL1500LC fuel range territory with that. __________________ No Signature needed.

05-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#45 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Will it be just four of us Friday night? __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-22-2008, 09:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,153	Should be only four. So do you think we can make the 16 hrs Clint if there are no problems?? For me it would be nice to get into the deals gap area as early as possible. Oh yeah before I forget again. I was going to get some co2. I have never carried these items can you give me some info as to where the best place to get them will be, how many, etc.... anything else I might need for flats, plugs, blah, blah..... __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#47 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	I'm thinking of reserving two rooms at a Bloomington, IN Econo Lodge. I can get them at $47 each plus taxes. What do you guys need in a hotel? Gotta have a hot tub? Personally, I'll shower, watch a little tube and be out cold after that long day. I bought my CO2 from this ebay seller. He's in Minnesota and runs Buy it Now auctions in various quantities. Like I said, though, I'll have a kit and 12 cylinders, so you probably wouldn't need to buy any. If you do, they'd need to be the threaded type. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-22-2008, 09:56 PM	#48 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,153	I assume that there is only one threaded type?? I think I should buy some cuz my tires are huge and if I have a problem it could really slow us all down!! Can I get the ones with thread locally? Not much time for an Ebay buy. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-22-2008, 09:56 PM	#49 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,115	Some notes on the hotel: Poolside rooms (shouldn't be a problem since we'll be up early anyway), cancellation by Wednesday (means we pay if we don't make it), and $53 per room with tax. I had a hard time finding CO2 cartridges locally, and they're probably much more expensive. If you Buy it Now you'll have more than enough time. You'll get them Monday or Tuesday. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

05-22-2008, 10:03 PM	#50 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Vinnie, any bicycle shop should be able to help you out with the CO-2 We can make Bloomington easy in 16 hours if we just keep our stops short, 10 to 15 min for gas stops, and one 30 min stop for lunch, I did the whole trip from Gatlinburg to St Paul in 18 hours, so we should be able to make it to Bloomington in a little less than 15 hours. I rode 8 mph over the limit the whole time except for when I went through a big city, than I just kept up with traffic which was usually 20 over the limit. Clint, I really don't see any advantage to reserving rooms unless there is some sort of convention in town we shouldn't have any problem getting lodgings, and as for me, I don't need a hot tub, just a shower in a non smoking room. If you do make reservations, I would suggest the far side of town so we don't have to deal with any Sat morning traffic. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#51 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	We may have one more come along with us. Morecarl (Road Momma's hubby) is thinking about coming along. BlackholeKelley is pondering it too. __________________ No Signature needed.

05-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#53 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	DennisKirk.com - Slime Mini Compressor Kit Vinnie, I'm not sure if this is going to link for you, but if it doesn't, just go to the Dennis kirk web site and type in "slime" in there search window. Also, I will be bringing either a bunch of CO-2 cylinders, or one of these slime pumps, so you really don't need anything for this trip. Between Clint and I, we will have you covered. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	hey rick.. i think i'll snag one of those mini compressor kits.. i don't seem to be adding much to the group for anything useful other than witty comments and great personality.. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

05-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#56 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Same kit at CycleGear is $29.99 on the web, Cycle Gear - SLIME PowerSport Tire Inflator: PowerSport Tire Inflator Plus you get either the slime tubeless sealant or the standard sealant with it free. __________________ No Signature needed.

05-23-2008, 11:13 AM	#57 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	What about tubed tires? Is there a quick repair on the road for these tires? __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

05-23-2008, 01:30 PM	#58 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Slime makes a tubed tire repair setup too. Not sure how well this stuff works but it is for emergency repair only. Not intended to be riding on it for too long and too fast either. __________________ No Signature needed.

05-26-2008, 11:48 AM	#59 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	I BOUGHT THE SAME KIT @ WALLYWORLD SUNDAY, IT HAS SLIME, PUMP, HARNESS, EXTENSION AND A CIG. LIGHTER ADAPTER IN A CARRING CASE. ONLY $29.99. __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

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05-26-2008, 11:37 PM	#60 (permalink)
ShonR Shuh-Awn Too Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 152	I just installed a cig lighter Saturday so you'll have power! __________________ Skill is successfully walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls. Intelligence is not trying. -- Anonymous

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