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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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My Bike is packed,fluids all changed and all I need to do is repack the trailer bearings.
 
Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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this is my 14th year making the trip over to be with good friends and great riding.....this year we have a group of 14 bikes heading to The rally and then on to yellowstone....going be a great time....we should have camp set up on wen night july 30th...**** A Right!!!!
 
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Leaving Aug 2, arrive Sturgis on the 4th, Camping at Lamphere CG
 
Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Leaving the 5th and returning on the 8th.

Going solo, so if anyone has room to hang out with or suggestions to tent camp, let me know if I can tag along. Will be fun either way!
 
Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by From_Behind
Never say never! Just curious as to why you'll never go (I haven't been around here as long as some of the guys that might already know . . . ).
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Sturgis is a wild place, everybody should at least once. lots of sightseeing, and I don't mean Mt. Rushmore!! live dinosaurs walking around, people from every corner of life, lots of cool bikes and cool bike stuff. too many people? maybe, but you need to make a point to see it, you'll be glad you did, even if you never go again
The usual reason...can't afford it and it's too far. I just can't seeing me riding that far, for 2+ days. Plus, I don't drink, don't like to be around drunks and I really don't like crowds.

And as silly as it may sound, the sight I'd want to see the most would be the Angels. I've been a fan since the 60s. And I never saw any the whole time I was stationed in California.
 
Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
The usual reason...can't afford it and it's too far. I just can't seeing me riding that far, for 2+ days. Plus, I don't drink, don't like to be around drunks and I really don't like crowds.

And as silly as it may sound, the sight I'd want to see the most would be the Angels. I've been a fan since the 60s. And I never saw any the whole time I was stationed in California.
hey, it's all good! If you don't drink OR like being around drunks, I can see why it might not be fun.
 
Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
The usual reason...can't afford it and it's too far. I just can't seeing me riding that far, for 2+ days. Plus, I don't drink, don't like to be around drunks and I really don't like crowds.

And as silly as it may sound, the sight I'd want to see the most would be the Angels. I've been a fan since the 60s. And I never saw any the whole time I was stationed in California.
The Angels. Brings back some memories from the late 70's. I'm a Royals fan and remember the battles with Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew vs George Brett, Hal McRae. I used to listen to every Royals game on a little transistor radio. Fun times.
 
Old Jul 25, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MN_RoadKing
The Angels. Brings back some memories from the late 70's. I'm a Royals fan and remember the battles with Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew vs George Brett, Hal McRae. I used to listen to every Royals game on a little transistor radio. Fun times.
Ummm, I think he might be talking about a different team. LOL!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
Plus, I don't drink, don't like to be around drunks and I really don't like crowds.
Another non drinker here... In 7 trips to Sturgis I can honestly say I've never encountered a drunk on the street... Well thats not true I saw one sitting, too drunk to walk...

Don't do the wild side while I'm there. BBQ with friends, take a ride, people watch and look at bikes...

As to the crowds. Yes it can get crowed on Lazelle and Main St.
 
Old Jul 25, 2014 | 06:05 AM
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I am going I just don't know when I am leaving or where I am staying yet lol!! I have some major back problems after several weeks of waiting I finally see the specialist on july 30 that's when I find out what my future holds. that's why I am determined to go. this might be my last chance, gonna be a long haul for me 3200 round trip. I am catching hell from my wife but she know's me and at the end of the day she understands. I want to say to everyone heading out I hope you all have an amazing time and that you get back home safely!
 



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