Indy Dave Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 About the "going" feature. 1) This is a test only and is not and should not be considered a substitute for indicating you're either attending or canceling here in the thread, as this has been and will continue to be the preferred and official way to communicate you current attending status. 2) For this test, the best and quickest way to find the "going" button, is to select "START" from the upcoming events on the left RIGHT side of the main page. 1 Link to comment
steve.foote Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 The 'Spin is in! Arriving the 25th. 3 Link to comment
Kinsley Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 If you haven't seen it yet, answer our poll questions about Day Rides. 2 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'ma gonna say this. I'll try to make this event, not likely I'll be staying in Sparta since I live roughly an hour away, I'd ride up each day, which would be no different than riding to work (just different direction). If'n anyone runs into issues, I have a couple of trucks, a trailer, straps and I know how to use all of them. I've got plenty of storage space if a bike gets too broke and it can be held for a while. I have some tools that can do many repairs. So the offer is there if'n anyone needs it. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Great great! Makes perfect sense. Others have done the same. Speaking of tools, I was asked if anyone would have a tire changer in Sparta. Is that an option? Link to comment
Rougarou Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Indy Dave said: Great great! Makes perfect sense. Others have done the same. Speaking of tools, I was asked if anyone would have a tire changer in Sparta. Is that an option? I've got the spoons to change both tires and a balancer (front tire only). As long as the old and new tire are warm, it's 10-15 minutes,....cold tires, .......well, that's tool throwing time. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 7:08 AM, Living the Dream said: I've got the spoons to change both tires and a balancer (front tire only). As long as the old and new tire are warm, it's 10-15 minutes,....cold tires, .......well, that's tool throwing time. Richard, Thanks. It never hurts to have options for the unexpected tire issue. On 1/21/2019 at 11:12 AM, RightSpin said: The 'Spin is in! Arriving the 25th. Spin To Win! 1 Link to comment
jimwms Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Out. Thanks for everything. Link to comment
KDeline Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Kate and I are in, arriving Thursday. 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Ken - Great to see you both yesterday! Looking forward to seeing you again in Sparta! Link to comment
Foot Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 IN !! Arriving on Wednesday. 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great News Foot!! Link to comment
PhilB Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hello Indy Dave and other distinguished members. Just wondering if this new member is welcome on this ride? I really enjoyed and learned a lot on the FART ride 2018. Maybe I can get Scott to go with me. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, PhilB said: Hello Indy Dave and other distinguished members. Just wondering if this new member is welcome on this ride? I really enjoyed and learned a lot on the FART ride 2018. Maybe I can get Scott to go with me. Hi Phil - We enjoyed having you! You're welcome to join us, of course! If Scott (aka 6th gear) does come along, go easy on him this time so his Triumph will make it home in one piece! Just let us know when you plan to arrive. We will announce the meal details about 6 weeks out and Kinsely will have route info posted about a month before the event. Hope you can make it, Phil! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 ADMINISTRIVIA: Rooms Remaining at the Alleghany Inn (336-372-2501) Non-Smoking: 7 x 2 dbl beds 1 x 1qn Fri & Sat Only* (*might be possible to shake the room free for additional nights) Smoking: 4 x 2 full 1 x 1Kg 1 x 1qn We're 10 weeks out, make your plans now if you haven't already! 2 Link to comment
Foot Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Wednesday for me not Thursday 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Foot said: Wednesday for me not Thursday Foot - Thanks for pointing that out. My notes have you done for Wed, so why I didn't get the (now fixed) slide correct is the 18th wonder of the world. Edited February 19, 2019 by Indy Dave Link to comment
randy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I am trailering part way to START. ideally I need a safe place somewhere along I-40 between East Asheville, and Marion, NC. to store my truck and trailer. If anyone lives in that area and will let me leave my truck and trailer at their home it would be greatly appreciated. Please PM me. thank you. my basic route is I-85 to Spartanburg then 26 West to Asheville then I-40 to I-77 to Alleghany Inn. However my route is flexible if someone has a safe place to store my truck and trailer. thanks and please PM me if you have an opportunity for me. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Laura and I are booked to attend. We will be arriving by noon on Friday. Looking forward to our first START. Cheers! 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Sweet sassy molassy! Great William, looking forward to meeting you and Laura. I just hope Bernie, Ken,Terry and company don't scare you off at lunch next month. 1 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Edited February 26, 2019 by Indy Dave Updated slide 1 Link to comment
Indy Scott Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I am in, arrive TH, go home Sunday. Cheers! 3 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Indy Scott said: I am in, arrive TH, go home Sunday. Cheers! That right there - That's a WORTHY First Post!! The Triumph Triumphantly Returns! I was introduced to Scott some years ago when he had a R1150RT and our buddy Jerry (who had a Honda ST1300 at the time) thought Scott and I should get together since we had BMW's. Since then, Scott's had all manor of bikes including a K1300GT, etc etc. Scott and I used our powers to get Jerry into a R1200RTW and another buddy - Donnie. All of us were together for the Clean Living Hoosiers™ Colorado trip a couple of years ago. 1 Link to comment
PhilB Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hi Dave, ill be riding there with Scott on Thursday and leaving on Sunday. I’ll take it easy on Scott and his Trumpet I mean Triumph. Phil 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Good Idea, Phil! Kinsley and I have added you to the list of usual suspects, and we look forward to seeing you ! 2 Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Tic tax, tic tac! How much longer! 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Good News! The Alleghany Inn has added more rooms to our block! Available Rooms as of today: 5 Non-Smoking rooms with 2 double beds 1 first floor with 2 queen beds in conference center 6 Smoking rooms available that are outside our block. Remember, our block is released on April 5th and they DO have a waiting list of non BMWST folks, so a word to the wise - make your reservation if you've not already done so! 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Indy Dave said: Good News! The Alleghany Inn has added more rooms to our block! Available Rooms as of today: 5 Non-Smoking rooms with 2 double beds 1 first floor with 2 queen beds in conference center 6 Smoking rooms available that are outside our block. Remember, our block is released on April 5th and they DO have a waiting list of non BMWST folks, so a word to the wise - make your reservation if you've not already done so! That does not sound very private. I am picturing 2 beds surrounded by tables, chairs, and a video conference screen. Just sayin' On a serious note, does booking the room through another _______.com website allow for "the block of rooms" set aside for BMWST? Or will that show them as not available? Guessing the need to make the reservation directly with the hotel? ........enquiring minds....... Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 haha. Hi William - The conference center is the newer annex of the hotel, and that section is referred to as "The Conference Center". There are a limited number of rooms there. The majority of the rooms are in the U shaped area, shown in the second photo. Our block will not be reflected in third party websites, you can call (336) 372-2501 - which is probably best for the most accurate room information and requests, or you can use their online web portal that's linked on their website: http://www.alleghanyinn.com/ Be sure to use our group code: BMWST2 Please let me know if you have any issues! 1 Link to comment
ltljohn Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 3:31 PM, Bernie said: Tic tax, tic tac! How much longer! Too long I can't wait 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Pre-START/SPRING Bump! It's never too early to think about how you ride and brushing up on your skill set. One thing many of us can take for granted is stopping. As pmdave points out, in panic or emergency situations, we generally revert to what we know, or rather, practice. Braking practice is important, yet it can be easy to overlook (or decide you don't need to practice 'cause you put the Zip in Zippy...[ input your own favorite excuse that plays up your skill and experience to offset something so remedial as brake practice]. Often, we jump on our bike and go! We're trying to squeeze in a ride or heading off with buddies. I've found that I must intentionally make a point to practice braking and low speed skills. Either I gear up and just do these things, or I will make time before the ride for braking and generally, I'll allow enough time on the tail of my ride to practice low speed maneuvers. In riding season, I will do both of these at least once a month. Find what works for you. I encourage you to take some time to read through this thread, even if you've read it previously. It doesn't matter if this is Back To The Basics for some, or a first time through - there's a take away for everyone here! 2 Link to comment
Bud Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 OK it looks like I will have to relinquish my BMWST lifetime membership. I've been informed that our granddaughter's university Grandparents Weekend is the same as START. It appears that grandfather duties trump everything else. From now on, I'm not saying I will be at any BMWST event, simply show up if I make it, otherwise I'm OUT of everything. 2 Link to comment
mrzoom Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Bud, you will be missed. Your membership is still in good standing. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Bud - Sounds like you have a great reason to be absent! Make sure you get your note signed by Kinsely . Or.... you could come and FACETIME the graduation. Link to comment
OldBMWMaster Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 My wife cannot go. I am placing a call to one of my girlfriends. See you there. 1 Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Work commitment strikes again! But at least we're still IN. Just had to cut the trip short. I'll be in TX to attend a customer audit through Thurs. So we wont arrive until Friday now. 1 1 Link to comment
ltljohn Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 44 minutes ago, TyTass said: Work commitment strikes again! But at least we're still IN. Just had to cut the trip short. I'll be in TX to attend a customer audit through Thurs. So we wont arrive until Friday now. Glad you can make it. It will be great to see you again. Is Terry coming too? Link to comment
Foot Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 New Shocks Check, front tire back from Woodies Wheels Check. Tires, Oops I need order tires 1 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 In! Dyanne and I will arrive on Wednesday. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 15 hours ago, Foot said: New Shocks Check, front tire back from Woodies Wheels Check. Tires, Oops I need order tires Foot - Thanks for the reminder! It's not too early to START looking over your bike and prepping it for START and the coming (or continuing for you Southerners) riding season! There are some tire rebates going on, so it's a great time to think about what your needs are! Mike - Great that you and Dyanne can join us again!! OldBMWMaster - Tough choices!! Glad you can be with us! Craig - Thanks for the update, and it'll be great to see if Friday! Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 On 3/7/2019 at 7:24 PM, ltljohn said: Glad you can make it. It will be great to see you again. Is Terry coming too? Well, as of a few days ago ... no ... Terri got a new job, one she was hoping for since moving to the ATL area. She starts the first week of April. So I'll be there Friday afternoon solo, and with new shocks. 3 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) ADMINISTRIVIA! Thursday and Friday night meal information. Edited March 13, 2019 by Indy Dave updated slides 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/7/2019 at 9:14 PM, Foot said: New Shocks Check, front tire back from Woodies Wheels Check. Tires, Oops I need order tires On 3/9/2019 at 1:46 PM, TyTass said: So I'll be there Friday afternoon solo, and with new shocks. I hope you guys didn't max out Endobob's Credit Card! We need it for Endobob's Pizza Extravaganza!! 1 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I take it that the price for the dinner is per person, correct? By making the payment by the deadline, is that considered making the reservation? Thanks for allowing newbie questions on your coveted thread. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Good questions, William! Yes, $16.99 per person. Paying for your meal makes your reservation. Payment IS refundable until 3pm Friday, April 19th. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Got it. Thanks. Tell me if you have heard this one: "the check is in the mail." 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Edited March 13, 2019 by Indy Dave updated slide Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just an update .... Don Miller and I will be arriving on Wednesday and leaving on Friday. But do want to participate in the Thursday night Pizza Extravaganza :-) Happy to contribute towards the pizza and the "adult beverages" 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Perfect Ed! Endobob Puts on a great Pizza Party! Edited March 13, 2019 by Indy Dave updated slide Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 And it appears there is an ABC Store 3/10 of a mile from the Allegheny Inn Assume there is a local establishment selling cold beer as well. What a great country! 1 Link to comment
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