Arizona N.A.R. (Not-A-Rally) May 1-3 in historic Cottonwood, AZ

[JJ]

May 1 to May 3, 2015 - 2015 ARIZONA RALLY

GATHERING OF EAGLES. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE as this is an N.A.R. - "Not-A-Rally".

Nearby attractions: Sedona, The Grand Canyon, The Verde Valley Railroad, great roads and riding on 89A through Mingus Mountain and Oak Creek Canyon. Average high and low temperatures for May in Cottonwood are 85 / 51 degrees.

Host Hotel: The View Motel, 818 S. Main Street, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. Phone: 928-634-7581 - Rooms are $79-$89 per night. 11 rooms reserved until January 2015 ONLY under the name: Mike Larson. Choice of four King size beds ($79), four King with kitchenette ($89), four small apartments with two double beds, single bed, kitchenette and two bathrooms. Save money by teaming up and splitting a room three ways ($29.67 each for three)! Email: theviewmotel@cableone.net. Website: www.theviewmotel.co m. Historical note: it is owned by the Lucille Ball family. Host Campground: Rio Verde RV Park, 3420 E. SR89A, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. Phone: 928-634-5990.

Campsites are $20.14 per night. Email: rioverdervpark@gmail.com. Website: www.rioverdervpark. com. FRIDAY NIGHT: Relax by the pool and enjoy the view from the veranda as pizza and beverages will be ordered and delivered like last year, and the cost is a mere $5 per person.

SATURDAY DINNER: Nate's Cowboy Cafe in Cottonwood, same as last year, order off menu as you like, and everyone pays their own way including drinks. We will continue at the hotel after dinner. RSVP to Mike Larson when you make your reservations or with questions: drdezmo@yahoo.com.

[charlie b]

Yep, I will be there.  Will be nice to see you AZ folks again.

[JJ]

Yep, I will be there.  Will be nice to see you AZ folks again.

Charlie - Right on and it will be good to see you again! ;-T 8) :)

Here is the Tuesday, April 7th update from Mike Larson on room availability at the historic View Motel:

We have 4 rooms left.

#141 and #142:  These sleep 3 with a kitchenette.  2 double beds and 1 twin bed.

#121 and #122: 2 queen beds.

Either are $88 for 2 people.  $10 additional for 3 people in #141 and #142.

Mike

[JJ]

For those who want to camp, there is a great site just down the road from the View Motel and downtown Cottonwood: 8) ;-T :)

Campsites are $20.14 per night. Email: rioverdervpark@gmail.com. Website: www.rioverdervpark. com. FRIDAY NIGHT: Relax by the pool and enjoy the view from the veranda as pizza and beverages will be ordered and delivered like last year, and the cost is a mere $5 per person.

[oldmxdog61u]

C ya there!  Great times await!  im planning a nice ride saturday if anyone is interested.

[JJ]

C ya there!  Great times await!  im planning a nice ride saturday if anyone is interested.

Yes, we should do a lunch ride for Saturday!  8) ;-T Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, and many other scenic sights are just up the road! :)

[charlie b]

I agree.

You guys will probably ride up through Prescott, but, I will make that ride too, maybe on fri.  Has been a while since I've been on that one.  Yarnell hill too.

[oldmxdog61u]

Im going up thursday via yarnell, to prescott. Then friday over to cottonwood. Saturday thinking to breakfast in oak creek again, up the hill to flag, then west to ash fork, south to prescott, then back over jerome to cottonwood. Anyone interested holler.

[JJ]

@ Bruce, @ charlie b -

Since I have to work,:(like the TOTAL slave-dog that I am.... :o), I will mostly likely leave on Fri. afternoon after lunch, and just head for View Motel. 8)

However, on Sat morning, we should organize a local ride around the area. ;-T 8) :)

[rboe]

I think I'll head up Friday, Probably through Yarnell. I could meet up in Prescott. The rest of the ride sounds interesting.

[charlie b]

I'll be riding over on Fri.  Through Show Low, Payson and then up to AZ260 across to Cottonwood.

Sat route sounds good.

[JJ]

Hey AZ Wayne!  Those MZ 660 singles are "way cool" bikes! 8) ;-T  Can't wait to check it out if you ride it to Cottonwood!  I almost bought a new one, (it was a 1999 model), in the crate when I lived in Aachen, Germany 2004-2005.  8)  

That deal never materialized and I wound up with a "mint" 1993 Triumph Trident 900 that I flogged for >2 years while over there. ;-T 8)

[Arizona Wayne]

Hey AZ Wayne!  Those MZ 660 singles are "way cool" bikes! 8) ;-T  Can't wait to check it out if you ride it to Cottonwood!  I almost bought a new one, (it was a 1999 model), in the crate when I lived in Aachen, Germany 2004-2005.  8)  

That deal never materialized and I wound up with a "mint" 1993 Triumph Trident 900 that I flogged for >2 years while over there. ;-T 8)

Mine is an improved 2000 model.  The original versions were suspect on their front forks.  Mine isn't and has a conventional handlebar instead of the clipons.  :BEER:  When I got this MZ I had to relearn what going thru a corner quickly was all about 1 or 2up!  It's that superior to anything I have owned prior or now.  :o

[rboe]

New and improved. Well now you HAVE to bring it.  :BEER:

[Arizona Wayne]

New and improved. Well now you HAVE to bring it.  :BEER:

To do that I need to share a room with someone else going too.  :)

[JJ]

Mine is an improved 2000 model.  The original versions were suspect on their front forks.  Mine isn't and has a conventional handlebar instead of the clipons.  :BEER:  When I got this MZ I had to relearn what going thru a corner quickly was all about 1 or 2up!  It's that superior to anything I have owned prior or now.  :o

What about that nice little white V7 Stone or Classic Guzzi you rode last year (...with the dented tank, as I recall!) ;) :) 8) ;-T

[Arizona Wayne]

What about that nice little white V7 Stone or Classic Guzzi you rode last year (...with the dented tank, as I recall!) ;) :) 8) ;-T

That wasn't me.   I have a 750 Breva but gotta take it to Jim Knaup to see if he can fix it.  I've tried to but have struck out.  It won't idle properly or if it idles you can't get up to 3K rpm.  If you do get up to 3K rpm it runs just fine until you get below 3K rpm, then it dies.   For all I know it might be as simple as a crack in a hose, but I'm tired of fighting it.  ~;

[JJ]

That wasn't me.   I have a 750 Breva but gotta take it to Jim Knaup to see if he can fix it.  I've tried to but have struck out.  It won't idle properly or if it idles you can't get up to 3K rpm.  If you do get up to 3K rpm it runs just fine until you get below 3K rpm, then it dies.   For all I know it might be as simple as a crack in a hose, but I'm tired of fighting it.  ~;

Too bad about your Breva 750.  That little Guzzi should run and idle without any issues whatsoever, yes? 
IMHO, there is nothing worse than an unreliable motorcycle, regardless of the brand. :o ;) ::)

As for me, since I am still "without Guzzi..." Yes...O' the horror...THE HORROR!  ;D :D 

Therefore, this year, I will flog "The Root Beer Float", aka, my '78 Honda GL1000 "naked" Gold Wing, also known as..."The Big Flat Four." 8) ;-T

[Arizona Wayne]

Too bad about your Breva 750.  That little Guzzi should run and idle without any issues whatsoever, yes?  
IMHO, there is nothing worse than an unreliable motorcycle, regardless of the brand. :o ;) ::)

As for me, since I am still "without Guzzi..." Yes...O' the horror...THE HORROR!  ;D :D  

Therefore, this year, I will flog "The Root Beer Float", aka, my '78 Honda GL1000 "naked" Gold Wing, also known as..."The Big Flat Four." 8) ;-T

I'd like to see your '78 GL1000.  Back when they were new they looked huge. Now they look middle weight.  ???  Compared to your Victory don't you agree?  ;D

[charlie b]

I love the old Gold Wings.  Guy here in town has a bobbed version with a bikini fairing on it.  Really nice.

[JJ]

I'd like to see your '78 GL1000.  Back when they were new they looked huge. Now they look middle weight.  ???  Compared to your Victory don't you agree?  ;D

* My '78 GL1000 weighs about 625 pounds wet  8) - it looks cool "naked" (sans a windshield / bags)
* "Moby Dick" (aka The Great White Whale...my '14 Victory Vision) weighs about 875 pounds wet  :o
* A 2015 GL1800 Gold Wing ("loaded") weighs about 900+ pounds wet :o ::)
* A 2015 Harley-Davidson Ultra Glide is about 850+ pounds

One needs to think about what the big bikes are really designed for.  It's like comparing a Mini-Cooper-S to a BMW 750iL.  My Vision is primarily designed for two-up, long distance riding and for COMFORT - - and my wife LOVES riding on the back - so there you have it!

In the very near future, I still want another Guzzi - just for me! :) 8) ;-T

[oldmxdog61u]

Two weeks to kickstands up!

[JJ]

Two weeks to kickstands up!

AMEN!! 8) ;-T :)  After being in front of a computer and on the phone 8 hours a day, 5 days per week, I am MORE than ready to get "In The Wind" again for a nice, long weekend! 8)

[charlie b]

How many are going up on Thu?  I may take an extra day off if there are more than a couple.  I'll be in a tent so that would also mean I'd get first pick at the sites :)

[JJ]

How many are going up on Thu?  I may take an extra day off if there are more than a couple.  I'll be in a tent so that would also mean I'd get first pick at the sites :)

Check out the website:  http://www.rioverdervpark.com/- - some nice camping spots waiting just for you! :) 8) ;-T

[charlie b]

I talked to them three weeks ago!  No, I am not excited about this or anything :)

[oldmxdog61u]

Charlie, ride up with me thursday. We have room thursday night.

[JJ]

I talked to them three weeks ago!  No, I am not excited about this or anything :)

Well then... ;) just ride up with Bruce and stay at the scenic VIEW MOTEL.  They still have rooms, I believe! :) 8) ;-T

[charlie b]

I am staying in the tent, no need for a room.  I just wondered how many were going to be there on Thu so I didn't have to hang out on my own.


PS I am riding from Albuquerque, not Phx  :)

[azguzzirep]

JJ,

I sure wish I could be there!!!

But, I will be on the road. My wife and I will drive  :( to Innsbruck that weekend.

Innsbruck is almost as nice as Salzburg, and I think Salzburg is about the most beautiful city I have seen in Europe!

Have fun, ride safe, play hard.

Tom