Author Topic: Who's in Michigan? (Read 65181 times)

Chris Schneiter · « **on:** August 22, 2006, 01:53:56 PM »

A few of us have been PMing this afternoon, and the thought came up of putting together a Fall meet/ride in Central or eastern Michigan (wherever there are more people). Of course, I'd really like West Mi. but I don't know if there's anybody else over here. Also, If anyone has any ideas, that would be great too.
Reply here, and any interested people who would like to put together a loose Michigan group to do stuff with, send me a PM. I want to collect contact info so we can get out activity info.
Chris Schneiter

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2006, 01:57:32 PM »

count me in

live in the detroit area, but the riding sucks here.
north oakland county is the best we have; it's ok.

cb650 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:45:53 PM »

My dad is in lake city. He signed up for the list but dont know how active he will be.
When he does speak up be sure and tell him what a great guy I am

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He wouldnt believe it anyway!!!

Terry

Jonesy · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:57:37 PM »

I'm in the Royal Oak area, near Detroit.

Kevin D · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:35:18 PM »

Any sunny Saturday might find me running out to Mason. Lots of decent roads between Ann Arbor, Jackson, Stockbridge. Some of the organized Metro Detroit rides go to Hell -

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=hell+&state=mi&zipcode=

- but I think Patterson Lake road is a little rough.

Hey Morgan - try Hines Drive to 7 mile road to get out of town.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:43:20 PM »

Ann Arbor here. I agree, almost any direction except east of here has some nice roads. Locally, one of my favorites is Huron River Dr. between Ann Arbor and Dexter. Only 8-10 mile stretch of a narrow two lane, but nice curves, runs along the river. Best not done on weekends though if you want to "stretch"

the 35 mph speed limit, too many cars and bicyclers

Kevin D · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:25:47 PM »

I heard a story from a Ninja rider about timed runs at 3am on Huron River drive. He does track time these days.

Not for me - The road is so nice I find myself pulling over for people in a hurry.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2006, 09:44:40 PM »

Hey Hines Drive is in my backyard... take that sometimes on my way out to Ann Arbor.
It's amazing the abundance of Hardly's rollin' up that road.

I ride everywhere from AA to the east side of Detroit.

7 days a week.

racing33 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:01:07 PM »

I am near Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bruce

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:18:35 AM »

Quote

I heard a story from a Ninja rider about timed runs at 3am on Huron River drive.

Gutsy if he is doing it in the summer months. With the trees and underbrush in full foliage, it's impossible to see around curves, it's dark, oh, and there are likely a ton of deer along there at night. He may be living on borrowed time.

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:50:40 AM »

Quote from: Jonesy on August 22, 2006, 05:57:37 PM

I'm in the Royal Oak area, near Detroit.

oak park here.

Quote from: Kevin D on August 22, 2006, 06:35:18 PM

Hey Morgan - try Hines Drive to 7 mile road to get out of town.

yeah, hines drive is good. belle isle can be fun too.
we usually just head up to north oakland county....holly, orchard lake, etc...

Rhonda750F · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2006, 06:22:00 AM »

Hey guys I'm from Toledo. Detroit/Ann Arbor is'nt too far away, just give me a time and a place, I'll cruise.
I've been looking for similar bikes to ride with. Right now I roll with a Busa and a Gixxer and a CBR.
Let me know.
Paul Z.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:58:58 AM »

Everybody send me an email (using the email icon on my string) so I have everybody's email addresses (at this point, I have Bob Wesner and Chris Morgan). I'll compile them, and we can all set up mailing lists. That'll make it easier to set up activities.
Bruce, I'm in GR, where are you?
Chris

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2006, 03:12:11 PM »

Keep this at the top!

tramp · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:28:42 PM »

yale mi here about 80 miles north of detroit
lots of two lane highway here but i'll go just about anywhere

brad weingartner · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:38:40 PM »

Well so far I'm the only Yooper. In Marquette area myself, but my bike is down the the winter already

hootle · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2006, 07:41:24 AM »

In Ann Arbor. Just picked up a decent 400F, and just got my bike permit again after years of being a non-rider. (Rode in college—a CB360T—but haven't since.) I'd definitely be up for rides, beer, hangouts, and whatnot...

Sam
'75 CB400F

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2006, 08:15:32 AM »

Quote from: hootle on August 24, 2006, 07:41:24 AM

In Ann Arbor. Just picked up a decent 400F, and just got my bike permit again after years of being a non-rider. (Rode in college—a CB360T—but haven't since.) I'd definitely be up for rides, beer, hangouts, and whatnot...

Sam
'75 CB400F

you get the electrical problem sorted out already?

Quote from: brad weingartner on August 23, 2006, 04:38:40 PM

Well so far I'm the only Yooper. In Marquette area myself, but my bike is down the the winter already

wow. sorry.

lakeboi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2006, 09:30:26 AM »

I'm in Jackson. Keep me notified of any rides. I've got a '73 CB500 and my buddy has a '83 CB900.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:12:55 AM »

Keep those emails coming! Either use the email link by my avatar, or send sohc mail, but remember to include your email address and where you are located. The sooner I can get everybodys email addresses, the sooner we can get this thing going.

75CB750FSS · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:46:12 AM »

I'm in Shelby Twp. I don't have a bike yet, but hope to soon!!!!

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2006, 12:20:02 PM »

somebody's gotta have a 650 out there

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2006, 12:24:30 PM »

if we're opening up to twins, the guy i originally went in on my 400/4 still has the 400 twin we put together. '81 i think.

cmorgan47 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2006, 12:37:28 PM »

yeah, i loved riding that rebel twin around. fun bike. first one i ever wrenched on too.

plus, the carbs are a cakewalk once you've done the 4

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2006, 01:23:22 PM »

I think the more the better...my regular riding buddy's both have shadows, and I also have a friend with a VTX....of course all Hondas, but we'll be the real stars...What would be most cool would be to ride down to Wauseon, OH next July for the big Antique meet...we could all just show up..a bunch of old Hondas! Two years ago, the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/FlashFrDr/NewFrpage/fr_door.html ) Installed the CB750 (starting with '69, they have to be 35 years old) as a full Antique and able to compete in judging. This year, the theme was "4 Cylinder"...I don't show but a friend brought his emaculate 1940 Indian 4 up from W.VA.
Does anybody have ideas of good rides and available dates> If we're going to get together this fall, we've got to get hopping! All next week is the VJMC nationals in Cadillac...I know, it's on the wext side of the state!....
Don't forget to get your email address to me. So far, I only have 5 of you... We can conspire all winter too!
Chris

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Author Topic: Who's in Michigan? (Read 65181 times)

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