Topic: Harley Ride at AFTE2009

[Rick Wyant]

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.
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[Rick Wyant]

here is the shop info, 15 miles from AFTE hotel.

www.miamiharley.com

 

[Kyle Anderson]

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. 

[Rick Wyant]

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:)

[Mike Sandford]

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. 

[Palle Larsen]

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.

[Axel Manthei]

One of the things Elke and I always wanted to do!
Our helmets are packed

Axel

[Bill Wheatley]

Who's working on the AFTE Colors

[Rick Wyant]

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.

[Jerryp]

I too am paying my own way this year.

Count me in!!!

[Allen Greenspan]

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!!!

[babyglock9mm]

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?

[Jan De Ceuster]

What about side cars...? I don't have a motor bike driving licence 

[Rick Wyant]

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

[Richard Hitchcox]

Rick,

Here is you an avatar appropriate for the event.




Richard