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RIP - JWilly - aka Jason - Memories and Tributes
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extrememarine »
Sat May 21, 2022 11:52 pm
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Good evening.
I've typed and deleted this more times that I can count...
This afternoon - May 21st, 2022 - Jason - aka JWilly was involved in an...
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He was larger than life 2 years ago and still is today. Thank you, Mark for sharing your rememberence with all of us.
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Last post by Hppants
Thu May 23, 2024 8:24 am
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
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extrememarine »
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 pm
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Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly, where the TGIF thread is. Fear not, they...
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Thank you - link updated!
Wayne
Where is the “Off Topic” area?
You might be wondering where the “off topic” area is and more importantly,...
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Last post by extrememarine
Tue Aug 27, 2024 9:43 am
RR - Finally found time to ride - EOM 2023
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extrememarine »
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:15 pm
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EOM 2023.
Our life has been busy. That is a similar tune we hear often from friends and family. We get wrapped up in it and bogged down by it. It...
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What a nice ride report. Not to put a point on it, but I wouldn't have frowned on a picture of the bear. Just sayin....
I need to meet Reese. I...
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Last post by Hppants
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:03 am
Friends - Flashback to Jan. 2020...Frosty
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wheatonFJR »
Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:10 pm
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IYKYK
(The photo above is itself a link.)
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I feel desire to do something jwilly-ish tomorrow.
You want to ride bitch on someone else’s bike while Julie follows you giggling the whole time?...
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Last post by Festus
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:45 pm
Monongahela Sampler
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spklbuk »
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:36 pm
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Monongahela Sampler
I thought a recent look about with Spkldoe and Reesee would satisfy my urge to wander the Mon, but my appetite was whetted…way...
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Great ride report, as usual...thanks for taking us along Jim.
Great ride report Jim! We need to get back to our fall foliage rides!
I'd be IN!...
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Last post by El Toro Joe
Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:39 pm
An Autumn Loop over and through the Bighorns
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bigjohnsd »
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:34 pm
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Today was the day - A chance to complete my fall loop over and through the Bighorns. Spearfish to Buffalo WY, over the Cloud Peak Skyway to Tensleep...
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I've been to many of these places and must return. Surprise of our travel was the Occidental Hotel in Buffalo.
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Last post by bungie4
Thu Oct 05, 2023 7:09 am
Spearfish to Baker City and Back - Why Not?
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bigjohnsd »
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:06 am
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My friend Scott Henley joined me for the ride to Baker City - take me out and make me ride my motorcycle said he.
We left Spearfish at 0800 on...
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How could it not be said?
There will also be a mention of shampoo.
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:49 am
1911 and The Newb
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1911 »
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:47 pm
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There is a prequel to this adventure, CHEESELAND VFR . Might need to have seen it to follow what follows.
Current attraction: The Newb and the BRP....
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Great report from a year ago, about this time...
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:03 pm
Sometimes, you just wanna ride
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Hppants »
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:05 pm
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On Friday, I had a wonderful day trip with 2 friends. One was Lumberg. We've known each other for a while and since I'm near his home in north...
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This is a ride report. Start a thread if you want to emphasize your personal opinion on accessories. Joey’s writeup is too good to spoil.
Ride...
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Last post by FJRPittsburgh
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:40 pm
The not so great Fly N Buy
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gixxerjasen »
Mon May 29, 2023 10:57 am
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Disclaimer - this isn't one of those super happy ride reports where everything is awesome, but it's also not really in the realm of adventure...
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Good Stuff old friend. Tall bikes are a challenge and when they fall over it sure feels like they slam extra hard due to the longer distance they...
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Last post by gixxerjasen
Mon Sep 04, 2023 7:26 pm
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Last post by Intech
Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:10 am
2up BBG Trifecta attempt #2
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Auburn »
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:12 am
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This story begins about a month before Memorial Day weekend 2022 which was attempt #1.
Back in April 2022 I was scrolling through the IBA list of...
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Congrats. That's a monster ride for anyone. 2-up is only more difficult.
Wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Last post by Auburn
Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:32 pm
The "Why Not" Rally, Registration, Dinner and Shirt Portal & FREE Stuff
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PhatAir4Me »
Thu Jul 20, 2023 10:05 am
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UPDATED 7/19/2023 with Saturday night Dinner GIVEAWAYS and RAFFLE items . If you were on the fence about going here is your motivation!
UPDATED...
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So wish I could be there for your first event. My Why Not is a great contract gig with lots o bucks which will sponsor an actual indoor shop with...
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Last post by PhatAir4Me
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:39 am
Sturgis - 2023 - Live
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bigjohnsd »
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:10 pm
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I know most of you despise this kind of activity but you are talking me into going to Laconia next year (closer).
Have fun!
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Last post by wheatonFJR
Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:44 am
The Enjoyment of the Journey
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Hppants »
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:12 am
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Nice and cool in the North Georgia Mountains yesterday. I don't think it got much past 80 degrees and the cloud cover was wonderful. I rode the Bush...
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I carry 4.9 gallons. Fill up in the morning and there is NO way I'll burn a whole tank.
Nice ride report Pants. Great photos. Nice to see you can...
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Last post by fontanaman
Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:14 pm
Arizona High Country
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SkooterG »
Wed May 31, 2023 3:05 pm
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Wow. How time flies...... It was 13 years ago today that I posted this ride report in one of the other sandboxes. I still remember that day riding...
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Not sure I'll ever get back as the Mrs. health may not allow.
Can't like that :(
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:35 pm
The "Why Not" Rally Baker City OR 9-7 thru 9-10
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PhatAir4Me »
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:58 am
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I thought I had dropped this almond roca in this sandbox but as usual I was confused!
Lets do this!
Dates - 09-07-2023 thru 09-10-202 3
Lodging -...
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Coolio, be good to catch-up BigJohn!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:00 pm
Annual Big Horn - Beartooth Loop
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bigjohnsd »
Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:28 am
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Taking a little ride on Monday with a fellow BMW rider from our little BH BMW Riders Group. Leaving at 0700 Minday for Red Lodge, spending the night...
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Living your best life, John. Good on ya!
Marty - a respectful and encouraging nudge from Captain Obvious-pants:
We only get one, Dude. Use yours...
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Last post by Hppants
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:04 am
SCMA 4 corners & IBA 48/10 ride
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Auburn »
Sun Jun 11, 2023 11:52 am
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Our next ride is a SCMA 4 Corners with a IBA 48/10 ride. The 48 states in 10 days is dictating the timeline to get this done. The 4 corners just adds...
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Amazing trip, well done.
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Last post by FJR NorCal
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:07 pm
Europe 2023
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SkooterG »
Fri Jun 30, 2023 4:55 am
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It's that time of year again. It's time to go visit my 2009 FJR that I have stored in Germany. This year it will be just over a month and I will be...
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You two are living large...thanks for sharing the pics!
~G
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Last post by escapefjrtist
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:49 pm
Friends...and Family - Colorado 2023
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wheatonFJR »
Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:44 pm
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Never quite sure how to start these things, but here goes...
Prelude
If you have read some of my previous posts regarding this trip, you will note...
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Unless something changes I have taken my last FJR group ride, as I will not ride with others, nor solo if this is the way it is to be.
With all...
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Last post by D-Eagle
Wed Jul 05, 2023 8:25 am
Scotland 2024..
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CollingsBob »
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:41 am
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In May 2022 I flew to Glasgow, train to Edinburgh, picked up a Versys 650 and rode the NC500 with a achilles tendon that I tore while wandering...
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I’ve been to Edinburgh many times for work. I love Scotland and would really enjoy riding there. Not sure I’d be able to make it next year, but it’s...
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Last post by PhilJet09
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:12 pm
Josh's to Plainview IN, back to Josh's and on to Minneapolis
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bigjohnsd »
Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:35 am
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When my mother passed in 2012 she willed her body to Stanford University Medical School. When they finish with a cadaver they cremate the body and...
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Written “tongue in cheek”.
I’m an old emergency manager - we live what we train….
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Last post by Hppants
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:33 am
Fort Bragg to Shelter Cove video
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dcarver »
Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:55 pm
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...tried to keep up with Fairlaner.
Nope.
Then the booger installing Skooter-Booger-G was running up my ass at will.
Said f@$k it, resorted to my...
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Good times!
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Last post by SkooterG
Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:27 am
Fort Bragg RR
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dcarver »
Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:59 pm
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Miss T is simply the BEST. Thank you for a great rally. Know that we all appreciate your effort(s) to keep this community viable and vibrant.
I...
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Nice
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Last post by bigjohnsd
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:01 am
Bringing Home #16
Replies: 46
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SkooterG »
Fri May 05, 2023 12:07 pm
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Yup. I did it. I can't help myself. I bought another one. My 16th FJR1300 acquired over the years! It's not my fault! There is no medication for my...
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New FJR gathering concept. We will call it the First 14 .
No more slogging it across Texas, the plains, or straight/flat/boring roads.
We all all...
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Last post by Hppants
Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:34 pm
Rollin' With the Wind
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spklbuk »
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:48 pm
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iQiolyKmQ0k
How does it really start, I don't know
I can't tell you where to begin
'Cause as long as my thoughts have been mine
I've been rollin'...
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Awesome! Familiar places too.
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Last post by Intech
Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:02 pm
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