Author Topic: Ozark Euro Raid, 30 May- 2 Jun (Read 6712 times)

LowRyter · « **on:** May 14, 2019, 11:49:46 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:18:02 AM »

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

rocker59 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:31:52 AM »

John,

I forget. What Ducati did you buy?

LowRyter · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2019, 11:53:44 AM »

Quote from: rocker59 on May 15, 2019, 08:31:52 AM

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2019, 12:49:37 PM »

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

LowRyter · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2019, 03:31:39 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2019, 01:31:16 PM »

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2019, 08:23:55 PM »

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 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2019, 08:42:18 PM »

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 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2019, 08:47:00 PM »

Quote from: gliderjohn on May 23, 2019, 08:42:18 PM

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2019, 07:03:03 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on May 23, 2019, 08:47:00 PM

arrest-me red this year.

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

bete · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2019, 10:33:38 AM »

I may go to this if it drys up EVER!

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2019, 05:34:28 PM »

Quote from: bete on May 24, 2019, 10:33:38 AM

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2019, 05:39:03 PM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on May 24, 2019, 07:03:03 AM

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2019, 06:30:08 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on May 24, 2019, 05:39:03 PM

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 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2019, 07:55:07 PM »

Quote from: Darren Williams on May 24, 2019, 06:30:08 PM

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

you certainly confused me.

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2019, 11:49:38 AM »

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 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2019, 12:16:41 PM »

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 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2019, 04:39:38 PM »

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

oldbike54 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2019, 04:41:45 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on May 27, 2019, 04:39:38 PM

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

No idea , probably less flooding .

Dusty

LowRyter · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2019, 12:50:41 PM »

taking off tomorrow. Hope to see some you.

Jim Rich · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2019, 09:11:18 PM »

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 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2019, 06:59:22 PM »

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 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2019, 08:26:27 PM »

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

oldbike54 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2019, 08:58:39 PM »

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

Dusty

kballowe · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2019, 09:21:18 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on May 31, 2019, 08:58:39 PM

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

Dusty

hahahaaaaa

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** June 01, 2019, 06:18:25 PM »

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

Heading home tommorow. Hope the weather holds.

LowRyter · « **Reply #27 on:** June 01, 2019, 07:35:39 PM »

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

oldbike54 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 01, 2019, 07:55:15 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on June 01, 2019, 07:35:39 PM

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

Cool

Dusty

Darren Williams · « **Reply #29 on:** June 02, 2019, 06:46:38 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on June 01, 2019, 07:35:39 PM

I just won an Icon helmet as rally prize

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

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