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Offline kirkemon

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Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« on: September 08, 2015, 10:41:43 PM »
This international event, which started in Australia, is a good fundraiser for prostate cancer. Events in over 400 cities in 78 countries. I assume many of you will be riding, and I encourage all to participate.

If your on the Los Angeles area, please join me.

Here's the video from last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8kThx9LL3Q

http://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/kirk
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 11:47:38 PM »
This came up on V11LeMans.com too. One member is going for sure. I registered, but I need to get on a plane from LAX to Chicago Sunday afternoon - so I am trying to figure out my plan. Will do my best to be there even if only for the start.
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2015, 12:28:11 AM »
I'm signed up for my third year here in Sacramento. Anyone joining me from the Sacto area?
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2015, 09:33:38 AM »
I recently signed up in the Sacramento area. My first DGR event.

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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2015, 06:01:50 PM »
I was thinking of registering, as I have plenty of nice suits and other dapper clothing (along with a nice beard), but I no longer have a motorcycle or scooter that fits the style guide. What to do?
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2015, 07:31:06 PM »
I was thinking of registering, as I have plenty of nice suits and other dapper clothing (along with a nice beard), but I no longer have a motorcycle or scooter that fits the style guide. What to do?

What to do? Maybe you should start a poll with some options, such as:
a) remove all the bags and body panels from the Norge
b) rent a suitable bike for the day
c) go shopping and re-qualify
d) ride pillion on some other distinguished gentlemen's bike

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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2015, 07:57:45 PM »
What to do? Maybe you should start a poll with some options, such as:
a) remove all the bags and body panels from the Norge
b) rent a suitable bike for the day
c) go shopping and re-qualify
d) ride pillion on some other distinguished gentlemen's bike
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Jeff, I think you could redefine the style guide, (come as you are). Tie a ribbon in your beard, nobody will notice your Norge! :grin:
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2015, 10:33:35 PM »
Easy problem, buy another bike!
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2015, 12:35:15 AM »
I think I'll ride my Vespa! I know it's newer than '70's vintage, but it looks close enough... Especially with a ribbon in my beard!
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2015, 06:37:19 PM »
I was thinking of doing this ride, but not sure if either of my bikes would qualify for the ride. 2014 MG Cali Touring or my 2001 BMW R1200c (cruiser)

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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2015, 07:53:13 PM »
yeah.  all you have to do is sign up.....which is a pretty convoluted deal. 

But sure, any bike or scooter will do.
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2015, 11:49:14 PM »
Say, there is a Gentlemen's Club in my town.

If I go inside will there be lots of Guzzi jugs on display there?
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2015, 07:29:34 PM »
I'm taking the wife's 10 v7c, not to many folks around here know what a Guzzi is anyway :popcorn:
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2015, 09:50:50 PM »
I'm taking my old Eldo, there will be two other guzzis out of the 6 participants a Lemans II and an 850 T
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2015, 05:38:45 PM »
Happy to report that I'm about to hit the $2,000.00 mark! :wink:
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2015, 06:00:33 PM »
$2K - nice work. I'm sneaking up on my $500 goal.

I'll also be at the LA ride on my V11 Scura - and I think we will see another V11 there.

I checked out your rider page - you'll be riding a Kawi.  I'll try to keep an eye out for you, but over 400 riders... wow.
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2015, 06:20:22 PM »
I am up to $35.  My $20 + a $15 match, that of course, I matched back to him. 



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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2015, 06:25:54 PM »
Scud I sent you a PM
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Re: Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Sept. 27
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2015, 06:49:42 PM »
Say, there is a Gentlemen's Club in my town.

If I go inside will there be lots of Guzzi jugs on display there?

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