beemerboy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 ......Counted something like two dozen 20mph switchbacks, which on an RT loaded for 16 days on the road, held a touch of challenge. Though if truth be told, it was probably my rubbernecking that was causing the wobbles. Fortunately the pucker marks on my seat got flattened out across North Dakota, so I showed up in WI looking like I'd aced it. Can't wait to go back. I can relate to your comments, FB. Been there, done that, and despite the pucker marks I sure had a great time putting my RT through its paces on the pass. Link to comment
Burt Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I hope that works out for you Burt. Looking forward to seeing you there next year. Thanks. So do I. I missed two events this year. I'm hoping to be able to FART in September. Link to comment
Kitsap Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oh my. In. If life changes my plans please come and kidnap me. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Time for a Clampett Family Reunion!! IN!!! Link to comment
jslyter Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Think I'm going to have to put in some extra effort to make my 2nd UN. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 yEAH BABY! Only this time, no death pork. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Time for a Clampett Family Reunion!! IN!!! Link to comment
beemerboy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Think I'm going to have to put in some extra effort to make my 2nd UN. Slacker. Link to comment
Huzband Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I did a quick search on possible Whip Unrally logos. None were safe. I didn't expect that. Edited July 16, 2015 by Huzband Link to comment
norah Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Just might have to do this one.......... Link to comment
Jake Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Just might have to do this one.......... You know you have to. This time I'm bringing my RT, and not saddled down by Gleno's busted up salvage-titled old-ass FJR... Link to comment
Bud Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I did a quick search on possible Whip Unrally logos. None were safe. I didn't expect that. A google search of "Whip" resulted in images not safe? Who would'a thunk? Sorry, couldn't help it. Perhaps 50 shades would be a good theme for this rally?? Link to comment
Bullett Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It would be wonderful to see y'all again, Francois! Link to comment
randy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 lets see 2,000 miles ONE WAY from atlanta to Red Lodge sure why not :-) Link to comment
beemerboy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 lets see 2,000 miles ONE WAY from atlanta to Red Lodge sure why not :-) To those who've never been to Montana, the West, or a mountainous region, THIS is the rally you should attend so that you may tell your children and/or your grandchildren about the ride. Trust me, I speak from experience. Seriously. 'Nuff said. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 lets see 2,000 miles ONE WAY from atlanta to Red Lodge sure why not :-) Randy, I seem to recall that you've got a truck and a rather spacious trailer, that might make a difference... Me, I'm seriously considering a fly and rent, so I can enjoy the riding out west, without having to cross a few very flat areas, twice... Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 What Beemerboy said I have been over the pass in a car, rv, van, and bike. All good, as long as the rv is not tooooo long You owe it to yourself to ride Chief Joseph highway as well as Bear Tooth. I went over Bear Tooth on the way to the UN this year and stayed in Red Lodge. We went across an upper road and valley that I had never been thru before in Yellowstone, Lamar Valley. I think this is where the large buff herd hangs out. I have a video I took of maybe 500-1000 buffs. Waay more than we have ever seen. I did not see any Wurty buddies. Link to comment
Bud Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 lets see 2,000 miles ONE WAY from atlanta to Red Lodge sure why not :-) Randy, I seem to recall that you've got a truck and a rather spacious trailer, that might make a difference... Me, I'm seriously considering a fly and rent, so I can enjoy the riding out west, without having to cross a few very flat areas, twice... Word Link to comment
realshelby Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Having never attended an UN, this might be a good start! 1800 miles is easy for me, but I need to figure out a way to get Mrs. realshelby there in comfort........ I'll be waiting for updates on how to reserve a room.... Link to comment
randy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 As noted Yes I have diesel truck and a very nice all aluminum trailer. I will trailer from atlanta to Fort collins, CO. Leave truck and trailer in Fort Collins with my son, and ride to Red Lodge from there. However I will say until you get much closer to yellowstone, the roads out of Fort Collins to the south end of yellowstone are only average, so who knows maybe just visit my son and continue to drive up to Red Lodge. Depends on what roads I can find between Fort Collins and Red Lodge As my son lives in Fort Collins and with the UnRally at Red Lodge, it makes the 4,000 round trip worth it :-) Link to comment
randy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I wanted to know how the off road riding for smaller i.e. 450 is in this area. Is it worth bringing the G450x VRS the tuono? Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'm sure time will tell. Link to comment
Foot Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I am going to find a way to make this happen IN !! Link to comment
enfoman Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Chances are that I will not make this UN. Too bad as I have never experienced The great north west corner of Montana. It is still a very long way away. Stranger things have happened in my life so one will never know. Here's to the dream of making it! Link to comment
Endobob Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 As my son lives in Fort Collins and with the UnRally at Red Lodge, it makes the 4,000 round trip worth it :-) Randy - It will be worth it even if your son is out of town! Link to comment
Mike Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If there's any way on God's Green Earth I can make it, I will. Ron's photos reminded me of how I fell in love with Montana when I first visited. It's really amazing, one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Link to comment
MT Wallet Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 In- if the good lord's willing and the creek don't rise. I'll trailer again so she who helps me MT the Wallet can attend. Link to comment
drswift Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hope we can make it. Sounds like a great venue. Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I am going to try. Can't promise, but I will try! -MKL Link to comment
Heck Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Sure hope I can get the time off.....if so, the Missus and I are IN. Nice little 300 mile ride......shouldnt hurt the butt too much Link to comment
eddd Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Sure hope I can get the time off.....if so, the Missus and I are IN. Nice little 300 mile ride......shouldnt hurt the butt too much Did you just call Jessica a butt??? You need to clarify before this happens: Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've never seen a s^^t hitting the fan emoticon before... Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've never seen a s^^t hitting the fan emoticon before... Me either! My six year old really digs the animated ones, but I don't think I'm going to show him this one...he'd want me to explain it, and then I would; his mom's still not too thrilled about that happening with the BS emoticon... Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've never seen a s^^t hitting the fan emoticon before... That's because it's not one of the emoticons provided by the software this site runs on. If you hit the Quote button on Eddd's post, you can then see that he used a gif file from another location. Link to comment
graydude Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) I've never seen a s^^t hitting the fan emoticon before... That's because it's not one of the emoticons provided by the software this site runs on. If you hit the Quote button on Eddd's post, you can then see that he used a gif file from another location. EDDDDDDDD has way to much time on his hands. I guess his Community Service stint is over. Edited July 23, 2015 by graydude Link to comment
tallman Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sounds great. Beth and I have begun talking about how... We have the fun part of taking care of our 2 young grandsons in summer, and, we are adding two more this year as Shannon is having twins,'so four boys under three will be interesting. Family reunion scheduled for NY right around then. But, we have a truck and a trailer cuz the 7,000 miles for a great circle route may be beyond me/us 2 up in summer heat and with time constraints. Hey it worked getting us out to the UN at Lake Topaz when we had 6,000 miles back in forth w/6days to do it. So we're in at least in spirit and will work on logistics with an open mind. It would be great to see y'all. Link to comment
Heck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... No, I did not..... arrrggghhhh!!! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 It would be wonderful to see y'all again, Francois! Working on it !!! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Actually we need all the FL crew to attend....... 'mountains' will be something alien to them. They'll think "man, look at the giant garbage dumps they have here up north !!!" Link to comment
TNT Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Don't forget the Bighorn's of Wyoming! Ten Sleep canyon HW 16 , Shell canyon HW 14 and also 14A. Edited July 28, 2015 by TNT Link to comment
RT Russ Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 IN.......it's on my calendar. Can't wait to ride Bear Tooth Pass again but more than that, I look forward to hanging out with some fine folks! Russ Link to comment
Heck Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yippee Skippee! Can't wait. Oh Mr. Heck dibs on your spare room. Welcome to it- however its 250 miles 1 way to Red Lodge from our place....... make a good day trip.... Link to comment
KTsRidin Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It's pay back time. Oh, I could have SOOOOO much fun with this statement, but seeing as how I totally agree with Whip (this group is amazing) and he and Louise have been so generous while I've been on some of my crazy travels... Registration will open September 1st. Is it September yet?! Going to be working hard to get this into the calendars (mine and Jennifer's). The area is so beautiful and it's such a great time of year to be there. Thanks for doing all you're doing to put this together Whip!!! Cheers, Kirsten Link to comment
Limecreek Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It's pay back time. 10 years ago today I joined this board and everything changed for Mrs. Whip and me. Riding is no long what we do it is who we are. My closest and best friends are people I met through this board. When I think about the best times I have had it involves riding and people from this group. There is nothing better than showing up in a parking lot full of BMWST members and getting twenty hugs before you can get your helmet off. This is our opportunity to do something special for the members of this board that have made our lives better. Please join us in Red Lodge Montana July 25th-29th, 2016 at the Rock Creek Resort. I promise to do everything I can to make this a great event. Registration will open September 1st. Pictures to follow. Whip It's on the calendar. Could be on the K or in the Merc. Time will tell. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 It's on the calendar. Could be on the K or in the Merc. Time will tell. I'd split gas with you to drag them someplace more fun to ride through... Link to comment
algover Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Great. +1 We're, at least tentatively, IN. Link to comment
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