Deadwood 3Wheel Rally, 2023 - Getting ready to leave!

[Wmoater]

Wet? We got here Sunday and that storm that came through last night at 11 was hail, wind and easily an inch of rain. We went through Badlands on way out. Stayed on the bluffs before entering park. I have never seen mini lakes and standing water in Badlands. I think south Dakota is soaked this year! Did just watch the unveiling of mount Rushmore this morning. We got there at 7:00 in solid fog. It mysterious appeared around 10 and then disappeared again. Raining again. Was pretty cool to say we were at Rushmore on the 4th. There was maybe 50 people there. Not as packed as I'd thought when we left at 1:00. See you all next week!

[gkamer]

Forecast for Rally week is mid to upper 70’s, perfect ryding weather. Bring rain gear though, it’s been a wet summer here so far and it’s always going to have pop up thunderstorms somewhere in the Hills this time of year.

Good to know, thanks

[T.P.]

Summer rains in the BlackHills can come with hail, rain gear is a must bring along there.
We will be leaving Saturday morning riding out West on the 14, Deadwood 8 Sunday afternoon.
Hope to see some of you under the single shade tree at the fairgrounds.
Everyone Ride safe, stay hydrated.

T.P.

[Tango]

On our way. Be there Friday.

[Jesster72]

75% ready - we will be on the way Saturday morning at zero dark, planned to be there Saturday night!

[Jdr00ejr]

Rolling out Friday morning from Indianapolis, IN. 2 Ridden Spyders and 2 Trailered Spyders. Arriving Saturday evening to the Travelodge.

[JohnnyG56]

We are staying in the area (Heartland RV Park) until August 18th and plan on visiting the rally on Sunday. I work M-F, so I won't be able to visit any other time :-(

I'm hoping learn a lot from owners and the vendors.

-JG

[Jdr00ejr]

We are staying in the area (Heartland RV Park) until August 18th and plan on visiting the rally on Sunday. I work M-F, so I won't be able to visit any other time :-(

I'm hoping learn a lot from owners and the vendors.

-JG

I'm on a 2015 Grey/Silver F3S with Orange Frame. Leather hard bags and tailbag. My wife will be on a White 2019 RTL with orange and pink graphics). If I'm not on the bike I'll have a black Buffalo Leather Hat on (friends call it my Indiana Jones Hat). Name's Joshua (Spyder-Man) Richardson and would love to say howdy and fill you with any amount of useless information I can. ;-) I work on the Spyders and Rykers as a hobby gig in Indianapolis, IN.

[RapidSpyder]

We are staying in the area (Heartland RV Park) until August 18th and plan on visiting the rally on Sunday. I work M-F, so I won't be able to visit any other time :-(

I'm hoping learn a lot from owners and the vendors.

-JG

So that was your Spyder I saw when we were down there to listen to our friend play the other night.

[JohnnyG56]

So that was your Spyder I saw when we were down there to listen to our friend play the other night.

We don't have a Spyder yet. That Spyder is up the other end of the park from where I am. Owned by a super nice guy. He said something that rings very true and it has me looking at Spyders. He said' "As I age, it is better to be proactive than reactive." I agree, if I drop the MC (which I've never done), just one time, my wife would never ride with me again. A Spyder fixes that concern.

-JG

[BigEZ]

I thought there would be parking for car and trailer at or near event site. Anyone know?

[T.P.]

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.3851...!1e3?entry=ttu

YES, I have parked my PU and a trailer inside the (Days of 76)Event compound before. You should be ble to find a spot also.
Thats GROUND ZERO
T.P.

[BigEZ]

Thanks T.P.!

[T.P.]

Just an FYI on the closest CANAM SPYDER dealers To the Ralley Ground Zero.
Rapid City and Spearfish, https://ricesrapidmotorsports.com/

T.P.

[RapidSpyder]

Outdoor Motorsports in Spearfish used to have a booth at the rally, don’t know if they’re there this year, but Spearfish is a short drive away.

[pegasus1300]

And if they do have a presence at the rally, they usually have BUDS with them and are very accommodating about just checking you out if you need it.

[Tango]

There is a Can Am tent set up right in front as you come in. Tom

[kamper]

Be there Tuesday afternoon. Looking forward to some good rides.

[gkamer]

Be there Tuesday afternoon. Looking forward to some good rides.

I'll be pulling in roughly the same time. I'm overnighting in Billings, MT on Monday and knocking out the finally couple hundred miles on Tuesday.

[BigEZ]

Arrived safely today. Obligatory Wall Drug stop and met some fellow Tennesseans. Parked car and trailer in lot at DEC for free. Got packets and meet and greet 6pm tonight. Hope to meet some of you!

[gkamer]

In about and hour and a half I'll be heading out on my way to the 3Wheel Rally in Deadwood South Dakota. And not unexpected it is cloudy and it was starting to drizzle. Normally I can just decide not to ride (rain riding is not my cup of tea), but that is not an option today. So I'll put some of my rain gear on before I leave so I won't have to stop to do it later on.

[RapidSpyder]

Not a lot of vendors here this year, but still some good ryding to be done in the Hills. The weather was perfect yesterday.

[pegasus1300]

Diamond R has retired and closed up shop and theycwere a big supporter. Did Vanderhall come this year? How about Jeff Dastrup art work? Or the ram mount guy,can't remember his name? Those are some I remember from 2021.

[RapidSpyder]

Diamond R has retired and closed up shop and theycwere a big supporter. Did Vanderhall come this year? How about Jeff Dastrup art work? Or the ram mount guy,can't remember his name? Those are some I remember from 2021.

Vanderhall is there offering test drives. Didn't see any accesories. Was going to put on highway pegs at this years rally, guess I'll have to do it myself. I saw some on other bikes that I liked. There is someone doing artwork there.

[PJveetwin]

Was heading to Deadwood, but a check engine light came on, went into the limp mode, although the banner didn’t come on. Was just north of Vernal on 191. The dealership there is coming to pick me up, hopefully a easy fix, but not happy being on the side of road at least help is coming