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Title: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on December 23, 2008, 01:27:08 PM
On Sunday before AFTE (May31) I'm planning to rent a bike and ride down the florida keys if anyone wants to join. I pretty sure they have rebuilt the bridge since True Lies.

If I get a lot of interest, I'll plan something more organized.
R
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on December 30, 2008, 01:04:22 PM
here is the shop info, 15 miles from AFTE hotel.

www.miamiharley.com

 
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Kyle Anderson on January 06, 2009, 04:23:32 PM
I would be very interested in making that ride however I am unsure if my lab will be sending me to the AFTE meeting.  We are keeping our fingers crossed but with a 5.4 billion dollar budget deficit here in Wisconsin it is not looking good.  I have been working here for 6 years and have never been approved for a meeting.  I think a bike ride would be a great way to get to know other members. 
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on January 06, 2009, 04:50:08 PM
No worries. I'm sure we will do the same thing in Vegas 2010.

I'm paying my own way this year cuz the Miami people talked up this meeting so much:)

Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Mike Sandford on January 07, 2009, 07:11:42 AM
I as well would certainly be interested.  If you get a overwhelming response to this, what are the chances that Miami Harley can provide enough rentals for that day?  Do you think they would make arrangements to obtain enough rental bikes?  I would hate to have to trailer mine down just for the ride.  ;D
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Palle Larsen on January 08, 2009, 09:51:14 AM
That sounds way better than golfing - no offence.
Maybe I can bring mine with me as handluggage, wonder if US airport security would allow me into US.

Any way splendid idea.
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Axel Manthei on January 12, 2009, 07:19:36 PM
One of the things Elke and I always wanted to do!
Our helmets are packed

Axel
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Bill Wheatley on January 12, 2009, 11:04:51 PM
Who's working on the AFTE Colors ;D
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on January 13, 2009, 10:36:25 AM
When you call the shop to reserve a bike, tell them you are with the "Geil (pronounced Guy-el) AFTE09 group". If we get enough reservations, we'll get a deal on rental. 

colors are easy, smoke and gun metal grey. ;)
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Jerryp on January 14, 2009, 01:19:26 PM
I too am paying my own way this year.

Count me in!!!
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Allen Greenspan on January 14, 2009, 01:35:12 PM
For all of you guys that are doing the bike thing to the Keys.  Either going down or coming back, make sure to take Card Sound road instead of US-1 and stop at Alabama Jacks for probably the best Conch fritters anywhere!  If you order the seafood plate for two, it is usually enough for 3 sometimes 4 people!  The food is great, the beers are cold and there is plenty of Jimmy Buffet music playing in the background!!!
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Tori Kujala on January 15, 2009, 09:10:46 AM
I haven't rode a hog in 20 years but it sounds like fun.  Do you have to have a special license designation for scoots in Florida?
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Jan De Ceuster on January 16, 2009, 02:35:02 AM
What about side cars...? I don't have a motor bike driving licence  :-\
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on January 16, 2009, 12:23:33 PM
They are Harleys after all. We'll need someone to follow us in a truck with spare parts and tools. ::)

Renting requirements are on the shop link
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Richard Hitchcox on January 17, 2009, 07:58:24 PM
Rick,

Here is you an avatar appropriate for the event.

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Richard
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Carolyn Martinez on January 18, 2009, 09:29:08 PM
The ride sounds like fun. I will be paying my way to this one also, but I would definitely be up for a ride to the Keys on Sunday so count me in!

Carolyn
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Gerard Dutton on January 19, 2009, 12:30:17 AM
Great idea Rick.
I don't think I'll be able to make Miami but am planning on Vegas in 2010, so I'm up for a ride one way or the other. I'm assuming that there may be more options to ride other marques other than the aforesaid agricultural machinery? But then again, Vegas is in the desert so I assume there won't be (m)any corners to have to negotiate....

Gerard Dutton
Tasmania   
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Kyle Anderson on January 22, 2009, 10:29:48 AM
Looks like I have been approved for AFTE 2009 by the state.  Miracles do happen, the V-Rod muscle is mine. 
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on January 22, 2009, 11:20:33 AM
Whomever is in or maybe in, send me an email.

rick.wyant@wsp.wa.gov
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Rick Wyant on May 13, 2009, 08:07:03 PM
As we are getting closer, another reminder of this ride we are doing on Sunday May 31. If you have questions, email me directly. We're making shirts!
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Michael Haag on May 14, 2009, 08:37:10 AM
Outstanding....
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Dwight Deskins on May 14, 2009, 12:49:56 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Charles Clow on May 14, 2009, 01:34:07 PM
In case anyone is worried that I might find the shirt inappropriate . . . I think it is funny.

Rick thought it up some time ago and told me that he wanted to make t-shirts up for the ride.

CMC
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Jerryp on May 14, 2009, 06:37:54 PM
way to go Charles!!!!   

a guy who can take it as well as dish it out
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Lisa Peloza on May 18, 2009, 08:18:17 PM
Do you think my "Honda Spree" would make it. . . . it did pretty well on Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago?!?  :o
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Scott Doyle on May 19, 2009, 08:11:05 AM
Do you think my "Honda Spree" would make it. . . . it did pretty well on Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago?!?  :o

Lisa it is all I can do to respond to this in a professional way.  The things I could go into with that comment!

But... I will behave.  You probably would be just fine with the Honda.  You more than likely would finish the ride.  I suspect a few of the Harleys might not given their reputation. 

Actually just jealous of all of you Harley/Spree drivers.

Scott
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Lisa Peloza on May 20, 2009, 03:30:33 PM
Oh I left that thing in Chicago years ago . . . I'd probably melt on it here in Phoenix anyway!  And hey, I didn't name the streets in Chicago!!!  But it certainly is NOT unusual for something  unintentional to leave - awww, there's no way I can finish that thought and still remain proper!  >:D
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: JMS on May 29, 2009, 12:41:05 PM
I realise it's late in the day, but is it too late to join in on this jolly?  I leave the UK tomorrow morning (Saturday) arriving in Miami around 6pm. I have Sunday free (the workshops had filled by the time I got round to registering - late once more).  I had bikes for years, and I'd be happy to ride pillion with someone if that's possible. If not, I'll be twiddling my thumbs on Sunday.  I wish I'd looked at the forums earlier!
--JMS
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Jerryp on June 02, 2009, 01:17:51 PM
The AFTE Harley riders looked great!!!!
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Jerryp on June 03, 2009, 10:29:15 AM
Some of us could not make the Harley ride for one reason or another so we put our own “Veaspa” ride through Miami beach.

Here are two of the big vespa’s who rode the Miami beach run.
Title: Re: Harley Ride at AFTE2009
Post by: Wes on June 04, 2009, 04:10:47 PM
I hope you guys had fun on the bikes.

I was going to do the same, but my AFTE trip was cancelled late Thursday afternoon. I look forward to do the same in 2010.   
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