Ozark Euro Raid, 30 May- 2 Jun

[LowRyter]

https://www.ozarkratraid.com/

We're back at Harrison Arkansas for the Euro Rally at the Quality Inn, 30 May - 2 Jun.  We had a seperate Guzzi Rally last year, I thought we'd just meet up at this one.  This used to be the RAT raid, now it's expanded to all makes. 

Northern Ark has some of the best riding roads anywhere. 

I'll be riding my Duc.  In the past I've taken the Greenie and the Suzi Bandit (I've never owned a Triumph).  Ride what you want and where you want.  Have a cold one with the guys, show off your bike, go to the banquet, get the tshirt.

Pick any of the above. 

[LowRyter]

I am getting the impression that few here will be joining me?

[rocker59]

John,

I forget. What Ducati did you buy?

[LowRyter]

John,

I forget. What Ducati did you buy?

2017 SS, great looking, light, great handling, comfortable, well balanced, power isn't overwhelming though.  Bags come off, brackets don't look bad.  Doesn't seem like Duc riders do many rallies or rides though.

[rocker59]

Sweet machine!  I had forgotten that you picked that up.

[LowRyter]

I've put about 3500 miles on it since I purchased it in Feb.  I've ordered a new rear tire, this one has close to 5k on it.  I want a new before I head to Ark.

[LowRyter]

Hopefully the weather will be better in the Ozarks a week from now.

I'm riding through Muskogee  , heck, Darren can even get Charlie's Chicken.   

[LowRyter]

next weekend, after memorial Day, the weather should be dry.

WHO'S IN?

Heck, I am riding through Muskogee  .  Darren even get Charlie's Chicken.   

[Gliderjohn]

Can't do it this year. Will be at a family in-law event in Colorado. Check your mirrors every once in a while  this year for red and blue flashing lights. 
GliderJohn

[LowRyter]

Can't do it this year. Will be at a family in-law event in Colorado. Check your mirrors every once in a while  this year for red and blue flashing lights. 
GliderJohn

arrest-me red this year.

[Darren Williams]

arrest-me red this year.

Sounds like a vaguely familiar incident. I think I was riding stealthy gray.

[bete]

I may go to this if it drys up EVER!

[LowRyter]

I may go to this if it drys up EVER!

Hope to see you there.  I've been accused as fair weather rider -cough- -cough- Cedar Vale- but I plan to be in Harrison if the weather is good.  I want to ride the some of the best twisty roads around.   

[LowRyter]

Sounds like a vaguely familiar incident. I think I was riding stealthy gray.

I think I saw you several days later after I was detained. 

[Darren Williams]

I think I saw you several days later after I was detained.

There is the quick and the detained, or is it hungry? I get confused.

[LowRyter]

There is the quick and the detained, or is it hungry? I get confused.

you certainly confused me.

[LowRyter]

Just a quick check of the weather, it appears rain will clear out Wednesday evening.  Thursday throughout the weeknd look good.

See ya there.   

[oldbike54]

 Unless theI would seriously consider taking a different route  water recedes about 10' you won't be riding across 62 highway , it is a lake between the river and Ft Gibson . would seriously consider a different route . Even if the water recedes the amount of debris on the roads will make it unsafe . Considering how much water is still draining into the Arkansas , Grand , and Verdigris I would head for 412 .

 Dusty

[LowRyter]

What about taking 82 from Locust Grove and picking up 62 in Tahlequah?  Man, I hate 412.

[oldbike54]

What about taking 82 from Locust Grove and picking up 62 in Tahlequah?  Man, I hate 412.

 No idea , probably less flooding .

 Dusty

[LowRyter]

taking off tomorrow.   Hope to see some you.

[Jim Rich]

I rode around that area on the way home from Cedar Vale, the roads were hilarious, I want to live (and ride) there.  I based out of Jasper AR.  Try the stuffed Portobello Mushroom at New Gap Cafe on 74 if you get a chance.  The Ducati SS looks fantastic by the way.

[kballowe]

We stopped by there, looked at the bikes, and had dinner at what used to be the Dixie Cafe, and is now Jamie's.  Good food.

Lots of Triumph's in the hotel lot and a sprinkling of Beemers, Yamaha, etc.
Did see one Aprilla Caponard in white.

We're staying just up the road at the Days Inn

[kballowe]

There were a couple of Ducati motorcycles.
We found this one parked out back

[oldbike54]

 Apparently Lowryter and Bullit Bob encountered each other at the cafe in Oark and figured out they both belong to WG 

 Dusty

[kballowe]

Apparently Lowryter and Bullit Bob encountered each other at the cafe in Oark and figured out they both belong to WG 

 Dusty

hahahaaaaa

[LowRyter]

You meet wild Guzzi folks all over.   Weather has been great.  Traffic light.

Heading home tommorow.  Hope the weather holds.

[LowRyter]

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

[oldbike54]

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

 Cool 

 Dusty

[Darren Williams]

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

Paging John in Springfield. Gonna need another Dead Head sticker!