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Jul 13, 2009 | 10:28 AM

#11

Sharknose

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From: Midwest

This might or might not apply to you, but they import cops from all over the state and they have zero tolerance for anything--parking infractions, handlebars that are a tad too high, whatever they can write you a ticket for, they will. Don't think that just because your bike is over the yellow line painted on the curb "just a little bit" that they'll let it slide--the only sliding will be when they drag it away with a tow truck. And while they're visiting with you, they might just have a dog give you and your bike the once-over.

Jul 13, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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NOLAMike

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From: New Orleans

The weather can range from over 100 to under 50 in the same day. Sudden rain storms pop up as well. Bring the right gear for the weather. Also sunscreen, chapstick and rubbers.

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:16 AM

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bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

It's a great trip, and I can't honestly say how many times I've done it. But I've only NOT gotten wet twice. So definitely be prepared for some liquid sunshine. Enjoy the ride. Don't plan TOO MUCH. Play it by ear and roll through the places and spend time in the areas that you really like. For me, Rapid City and the Convention Center, where the MoCo shows all the new 2010 line is a highlight, and often times they've got some big sales on discontinued leather, shirts, pants, crap like that as well. There's some good buys if you can find something that fits. They also have some trick motocross riders in the parking lot, jumping putting on shows, etc. It's a good day to rest, wander in Air Conditioned environment, and then roll over the Rapid City HD. Not too far from there. They have a ton of first class vendors hawking their crap as well. All the other stuff, Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, etc., are going pretty much around the clock. Be safe, and enjoy.

Jul 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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Blueflame1

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From: Rockys

Do NOT miss -

1. No Panty Wednesday in Hulette, Wyoming. It is also home of the free Ham-N-Jam that day. Topless Rodeo and much more. Bring camera for some pics of you and your bike at Devils Tower.

2. Also on Wednesday, is the burnouts on mainstreet Sundance, Wyoming followed by wet T-shirt for the ladies.

3. Leave Early - it is a ZOO - and we have so much fun there that it should be illegal !

Spend at least one night a the Buffalo Chip.

Sleep when you die !

Jul 13, 2009 | 12:05 PM

#15

Smyln

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First Year I rode my Night Train from Erie PA. Packed everything on bike, tent, sleeping bag, eveything.

Last passenger and I loaded everything on Streetglide, 2 of everything tent, sleeping bag, rain gear everything.

Lesson learned. Mail as much as possible to camp site. return Mail everything not needed for trip home

Jul 13, 2009 | 12:32 PM

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iann8ik

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+1 on Hulett on Wednesday.

Jul 13, 2009 | 01:12 PM

#17

Whackone

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From: Southern Utah

Ya'll will have a good time.
Being a "Sturgis Virgin" will be the most fun you will ever have at Sturgis.
Don't miss Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Iron Mtn. Road. Crazy horse and President's Park (Dollar Beer). That and all the activities in town will take up the entire week. You will want to do it all, but it's impossible so ya'll just keep coming back.