HDForums Mascot Find out how to be part of the mascot's travels here.

The Mascot is here

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 07:25 AM
  #61  
glideridemike's Avatar
glideridemike
Ultimate HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,750
Likes: 261
From: back home in Michigan
Default

Too bad the mascot is stuck up in the snow and (too cold to ride in) cold weather because in some areas of the country they are riding already. Then there's our area here where we're caught in this 'rain everyday' weather system. The plants love it, but its not much for riding....

Guess thats just the nature of the beast tho.....
 
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:20 AM
  #62  
BiggestDawg's Avatar
BiggestDawg
Advanced HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,259
Likes: 41
From: Battle Ground, WA
Default

I'm back up and running again but yes the weather has been nothing but crap! It looks like this weekend might be ok in some areas but nothing but rain and snow so far.
 
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:57 AM
  #63  
SPRINGER's Avatar
SPRINGER
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,021
Likes: 3,276
From:
Default

Originally Posted by Coaster
Hey Gary! I didn't follow this story from the beginning but think it's a great tale. I was happy to carry the mascot from Pittsburgh to Effingham for the first ever HDF rally. But you know how to really take it to extremes
Sounds like a memorable trip!
Thanks, I had a great time over in Germany and The Netherlands meeting some of our European friends. I really liked the country, the food and the people that I met. I hope to be able to go over again sometime because I was made to feel very welcome there by everybody that I met. It definitely was a memorable trip.
 
Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:01 AM
  #64  
SPRINGER's Avatar
SPRINGER
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,021
Likes: 3,276
From:
Default

Originally Posted by BiggestDawg
I'm back up and running again but yes the weather has been nothing but crap! It looks like this weekend might be ok in some areas but nothing but rain and snow so far.
The weather still is hard to predict here also. One day we have some warmer weather and the next we have rain. It also is hard to know what will happen on the weekend here, it seems Mother Nature doesn't want to cooperate much but hopefully we can get it moving before too long. Once the weather looks like it will work with us and we can plan ahead I am sure the Mascot will start moving again. I know that many others have expressed a desire to help move the Mascot and hopefully they will get their chance soon.
 
Old May 10, 2011 | 01:12 PM
  #65  
rgerber's Avatar
rgerber
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,135
Likes: 1
From: "Preskitt" Arizona, USA
Default

Ah...the Mascot! Mac first brought it from Yuma to Brenda, AZ and gave it to Lee. Lee carried on to "Preskitt" and handed it off to me. I took it to one of the Laughlin Rallys and gave to to Bill Norse. Would love to see it again!


Reverend
"Preskitt" Arizona USA
 
Old May 10, 2011 | 10:47 PM
  #66  
ackman1968's Avatar
ackman1968
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
Default

We're starting to shake off the nasty weather! I'm sure it will get moving soon.
 
Old May 15, 2011 | 12:07 AM
  #67  
drfeelgood's Avatar
drfeelgood
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,247
Likes: 0
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Default

If you need a runner through northern Utah I could accommodate.
 
Old May 15, 2011 | 01:19 PM
  #68  
ackman1968's Avatar
ackman1968
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
Default

Spoke too soon, the east side is looking more like the wet (west) side today!!!
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 15, 2011 | 09:29 PM
  #69  
SPRINGER's Avatar
SPRINGER
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 68,021
Likes: 3,276
From:
Default

Originally Posted by ackman1968
Spoke too soon, the east side is looking more like the wet (west) side today!!!
I understand what you say. During the week we had a good day and I thought it was about time we could make some plans for getting the Mascot moving this weekend and now we are getting a lot of rain and flood warnings with a few thunderstorm warnings thrown in for good measure. One of these days we will be able to connect and get things going, hopefully.
 
Old May 16, 2011 | 07:32 AM
  #70  
glideridemike's Avatar
glideridemike
Ultimate HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,750
Likes: 261
From: back home in Michigan
Default

The weather took a turn for the worse here with temps dropping into the mid 40's after days in the 80's....it just plain sucks.

We were planning on riding thru Beartooth Pass on 212 out of Red Lodge Montana in about 3 weeks but I viewed a video (about 2 or 3 days old) that the state was showing concerning road conditions up there and its still blocked by snow. Many feet of snow. So am contemplating coming out of Deadwood SD and cutting down through Wyoming and riding Flaming Gorge on our way to Salt Lake City. But 'm not so sure Wyoming on the east side is much better.

This unstable weather that has a grip on the nation makes for some real contemplation concerning any trips up yonder....
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:19 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE