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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bigtime on September 09, 2018, 05:30:53 AM
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Ky. MG rally is right around the corner. Sept. 27,28,29. Y'all come. PS: Rockcastle spring water is on order :grin:
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Don't let Karla forget the super soaker. I know I have a target on my back! :evil:
John Henry
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I have it on my calendar, also expecting that my local riding friend will be with me. He attended last year and had a good time.
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Everyone has a good time at the Ky rally.. :thumb: :smiley:
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Can't wait a few of the past years.
2017 Drone Footage C/O Gale Kroeger (I just did the edit)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOi_rb37bY0&t=104s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOi_rb37bY0&t=104s)
2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMblLxDfLzU&t=18s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMblLxDfLzU&t=18s)
2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJsHOEXkZc&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJsHOEXkZc&t=3s)
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Can't wait a few of the past years.
2017 Drone Footage C/O Gale Kroeger (I just did the edit)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOi_rb37bY0&t=104s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOi_rb37bY0&t=104s)
2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMblLxDfLzU&t=18s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMblLxDfLzU&t=18s)
2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJsHOEXkZc&t=3s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZJsHOEXkZc&t=3s)
That was fun.. thanks for that. :smiley: :thumb:
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I plan on being there not sure how many will come with me but I would guess about ten other folks will be going. It's just a great time and good riding.
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I will be back again this year. My son, David will probably join in on Saturday on his Versys. Great food and good times, very relaxed.
I have to update this. Blu Guzz is at Enzo's now. I went in for a warranty repair for a warped rear disc, parts in stock. While on the stand, the rear brake line started seeping (glad it happened there and then). The part is in Atlanta, question about whether they can get it all going pre-rally. Also, having a problem that several other Cal Customs have had with the service urgent light. That will be attended to as well, just depends on the timing of the parts. I know Cadre will do everything they can. If I can't ride, I may pop down in the car for Sat. dinner.
Tom
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Here's to hoping John doesn't get called away, again.
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Here's to hoping John doesn't get called away, again.
I was worried about that :sad:
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Where is the information about the rally as well as up coming rallies? I seen it on the calendar but (at least on mobile) there's nothing to click?
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Where is the information about the rally as well as up coming rallies? I seen it on the calendar but (at least on mobile) there's nothing to click?
Go to MGNOC.com and click on the 'Rally and events' tab.
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Ahhh ok great thank you
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Welcome to WG, Austin.. :cool: :boozing:
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Hey Chuck, Pat here, saw your post on V11 asking if Austin would be interested in my Lemans 1V. Charged the battery, fired right up and flogged the heck out of it today on some of best mid tenn roads. If he has a pulse he would be interested. Looking forward to Kentucky rally
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I plan to attend. Newly paved twisties and fine, fine company. Well worth the time and effort.
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Hearing about heavy rain/flooding in KY. Rally site is on a river, everything AOK? Any roads to avoid Thursday afternoon (coming from Va.)
Ron
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Spoke to the people at the campground this afternoon. Everything is good. No flooding in the campground. Rally still on! Ron, eastern Ky. hasn't gotten nearly as much rain as we here in central Ky has. I don't think you will have any problems. Ride safe!
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Alrighty, now! Prepped the mIghty G5 today. She's sweet. Helped Austin get his ready. (Brakes not working for 10 years) He probably won't make it.. but we'll see. :smiley: At any rate, we'll be there. Brad called and said he'd be here in the morning. He and Nora will ride down with me. Lord willin, and the crick don't rise, we'll all be there.. :wink:
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Headed out in the morning to meet Road King for breakfast, then we'll be headed that way.
John Henry
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Headed out in the morning to meet Road King for breakfast, then we'll be headed that way.
John Henry
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Pictures please , thanks .
Dusty
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Dusty, I read in the campgrounds google site that there was WIFI or cell coverage there.
Hopefully the attendees will post pictures when they get home.
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Enzo and the boys got Blu buttoned up for me so I could go yesterday. I opted for a day trip instead of camping for one night. It could not have been a more beautiful autumn day in central Kentucky. There was a good turn out in the upper 60s of riders, passengers and friends. My son and his lady friend joined us riding a Kawi Versys. Lunch was served and then we took a scenic ride on some of the great local roads. Then, time for beer, later dinner, finally door prizes and then my hitting the road for home (only 60 miles). Thanks to the staff who worked so hard to make this a great event each year. As usual the food was great and the cakes world class. I can't wait for next year.
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Great rally great folks great weather, thanks for all that work on this
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Pictures please , thanks .
Dusty
as you wish...
Unfortunately, by far the most compelling images from this weekend would require a pillion with a camera. The countryside is literally breathtaking.
Why Kentucky?
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Chuck and Austin's G5's
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There were quite a few 1400's, only 2 V7's, zero V9's
The Kentucky hosts are workhorses, and do an excellent Job. John Barnes is a great lead on the rides. Perfect weather. I ended up with 540 miles on the weekend. couldn't ask for a better rally.
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/43221371400_adacf44437_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28RjPUC)2018-10-01_10-57-53 (https://flic.kr/p/28RjPUC) by Charles Stottlemyer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/107188298@N06/), on Flickr
If you come down to the river
Bet you gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry cause you have no money
People on the river are happy to give
Pretty much sums it up. The Kentucky river was rollin.. :smiley: Brad had called down to the campgrounds and made sure it was still there :shocked: before coming down from Wisconsin. Ran into light rain about half way to the rally, and it continued until we arrived. Cool, damp, etc. The big stone fireplace felt really good for a bit. Hugs all around. It's family here.
Karla, Donna, and all made sure we had something to eat.. remember this is before the rally actually started. :thumb:
Even with all the rain and muddy conditions Thursday evening, Nora gave the rally a big thumbs up. "They are really friendly, here." It was her first time, but she is ready to come back.
Saturday evening after dinner, Austin rolled in. He had a no start condition, I was in Kentucky with my phone turned off, and he eventually contacted Charlie M. Charlie freely gave his time and info to get him going. :thumb: :thumb:
Austin is not terribly demonstrative, but I saw him smiling and laughing all weekend.
Met some old and new friends again.
I love the Kentucky rally.. Thanks to all that made it happen.
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Saturday evening after dinner, Austin rolled in. He had a no start condition, I was in Kentucky with my phone turned off, and he eventually contacted Charlie M. Charlie freely gave his time and info to get him going. :thumb: :thumb:
Austin is not terribly demonstrative, but I saw him smiling and laughing all weekend.
Happy to help. I couldn't be there, but wanted to help Austin make it. Glad he did and enjoyed himself.
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Happy to help. I couldn't be there, but wanted to help Austin make it. Glad he did and enjoyed himself.
It was very much appreciated, Charlie. Thanks again.. :thumb:
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It was very much appreciated, Charlie. Thanks again.. :thumb:
And it was great to meet you, sorry we didn't get more time to catch up!
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And it was great to meet you, sorry we didn't get more time to catch up!
Nice to meet you, Curt.. and Miz Vintage Hoarder, too. :smiley: With any luck at all, maybe we can catch up next rally season. When Brad and Nora were leaving this morning, he said, "It's kind of sad. The last rally of the season.."
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Nice to meet you, Curt.. and Miz Vintage Hoarder, too. :smiley: With any luck at all, maybe we can catch up next rally season. When Brad and Nora were leaving this morning, he said, "It's kind of sad. The last rally of the season.."
There's WV and TX yet... :wink:
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A great big THANKS to everyone attending our rally! People that has never been to a MG rally just can not understand the joy and camaraderie. Like an extended family( that side of the family you actually enjoy being around :grin:). Hope everyone had a safe and fun ride home. JohnB
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Happy to help. I couldn't be there, but wanted to help Austin make it. Glad he did and enjoyed himself.
I had a lot of fun there and met so many great and new people. Charlies help extended beyond just for me, it gave me some new and valuable information about my bike and others, a guy with an 850 T was having starting issues and I was able to walk through the things Charlie did with me the day before and got it going. I got the G5's brakes done on Wed/Thur, I had to rebuild the master cylinder, clean out the front left caliper and clean out a clogged line to the front left brake. After that, I went and sprayed Dioxide on as many connectors as I could and cleaned the frame ground wire. The bike handled great all weekend with minimal issues after I left Friday, I put close to 500 miles on it and have a pretty good idea on the things I'd like to change and need to work on. FIRST is the SEAT! that thing hurts, it is so soft I could feel the ribs in the seat bucket. Second is I think I'd like to look to trade the floorboards for the pegs then there are other small things like a valve cover gasket that has a leak. But Kentucky is for sure going to be one of the rallies I have to go to each year from now on.
I took several pictures as well and I'll post those.
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A great big THANKS to everyone attending our rally! People that has never been to a MG rally just can not understand the joy and camaraderie. Like an extended family( that side of the family you actually enjoy being around :grin:). Hope everyone had a safe and fun ride home. JohnB
Glad I was able to make it and meet everyone, my family was asking about it and that's exactly how I keep describing it just like a big family gathering but one where everyone gets along haha. can't wait to go back to KY next year and to experience others too! Thanks again for all the hospitality.
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A great big THANKS to everyone attending our rally! People that has never been to a MG rally just can not understand the joy and camaraderie. Like an extended family( that side of the family you actually enjoy being around :grin:). Hope everyone had a safe and fun ride home. JohnB
Great Job Bigtime!! We had a ball.
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I'll have some pics and video when I get off the road, will try and get them up this weekend.
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Working on some video, but here are some of my pics from the rally for now.
https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/2018-Kentucky-Moto-Guzzi-Rally/ (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/2018-Kentucky-Moto-Guzzi-Rally/)