NancysToy
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Tunnel of Trees Weekend - Michigan
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GadgetGuy442
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Sandy and I are very interested and are trying to work in a fall shutdown of our cabin (in Lewiston) with the weekend activities being planned. Will keep an eye to this post for any details as they might change and we will keep y'all informed. Bob, thanks for setting this all up, will keep in touch. Bill :2thumbs:
GadgetGuy442
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Well, we're booked at the Days Inn...... We'll see everyone there!!
dancogan
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I'm taking a half day off tomorrow to take our RT in to C&C in Brighton for the DPS recall. They'll also do an oil change and we'll be ready for some northern Michigan touring!
Are we all going to meet in Petoskey, or maybe meet up to ride together to Petoskey?
Anyone interested in continuing up to Mackinac City from Legg's Inn, and maybe crossing the bridge just for fun?
Are we all going to meet in Petoskey, or maybe meet up to ride together to Petoskey?
Anyone interested in continuing up to Mackinac City from Legg's Inn, and maybe crossing the bridge just for fun?
mvengineer
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I am travelling to Petosky on Friday October 1st. staying @ the Days InnFriday and saturday. I am assuming our start and get together point will be at the Days Inn Saturday morning and take it from there as to what the program is ?
dancogan
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Our travel plans are pretty much the same - use all day Friday to travel to Petoskey via the scenic route, to the Days Inn. I was just wondering if any of the group from SE Michigan was planning on riding together or finding some place to meet up for lunch on Friday. Plenty of time to plan.
mvengineer
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Dan
I was going to transport my spyder in my toy hauler which I bought recently. otherwise the idea of riding together to Petosky from SE michigan sounds wonderful too, espically if the weather will be nice. what route where you planning ? Please let me know .Thanks.
Jason
I was going to transport my spyder in my toy hauler which I bought recently. otherwise the idea of riding together to Petosky from SE michigan sounds wonderful too, espically if the weather will be nice. what route where you planning ? Please let me know .Thanks.
Jason
Littlebadwolf
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Cindi & I would be happy to meet up with folks from southerm MI on this run. We're planning on leaving Friday morning. Will watch the board for details.
RLS
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Hi everyone,
Looks like we are going to have a good time. Joan and I will be leaving on Friday morning also. As the time draws nearer we can connect and try to arrange a time and place to meet to ride up to Petoskey together. We have to make a quick trip to South Carolina this week end, but we try to talk when we get back.
Bob
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Looks like we are going to have a good time. Joan and I will be leaving on Friday morning also. As the time draws nearer we can connect and try to arrange a time and place to meet to ride up to Petoskey together. We have to make a quick trip to South Carolina this week end, but we try to talk when we get back.
Bob
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dancogan
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Bob, have a safe journey to SC. Plenty of time to make plans next week.
Well, made an appointment a week in advance at C&C for the DPS recall, took off a half day of work, and when I arrived they didn't have the replacement part. No excuse, no reason why they didn't call me in the morning to save a trip up there. I was not a happy camper. He said they would do it on a Saturday while I waited and at least did apologize, but jeez, I was not pleased. Why did they ask for a phone number if they're not going to use it?
Well, made an appointment a week in advance at C&C for the DPS recall, took off a half day of work, and when I arrived they didn't have the replacement part. No excuse, no reason why they didn't call me in the morning to save a trip up there. I was not a happy camper. He said they would do it on a Saturday while I waited and at least did apologize, but jeez, I was not pleased. Why did they ask for a phone number if they're not going to use it?
RLS
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Tunnel of Trees Ride
It looks like we are going to have at least 5 or 6 Spyders making the Tunnel of Trees ride in Petoskey this weekend. If anyone wants to join it's not late. We will be leaving Friday morning around 9:00am. However, because Joan's Spyder is at the dealer in Mt Morris for the DPS recall, and our schedule this week is so tight, we are picking it up on the way north. So we will be travelling I-75 north, if anyone wants to ride with us get in touch and we'll make arrangements. Hope to see all of you on Friday.
Bob
It looks like we are going to have at least 5 or 6 Spyders making the Tunnel of Trees ride in Petoskey this weekend. If anyone wants to join it's not late. We will be leaving Friday morning around 9:00am. However, because Joan's Spyder is at the dealer in Mt Morris for the DPS recall, and our schedule this week is so tight, we are picking it up on the way north. So we will be travelling I-75 north, if anyone wants to ride with us get in touch and we'll make arrangements. Hope to see all of you on Friday.
Bob
SpyderAnn01
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Hope you all have fun. We won't be able to go we are returning the RS to Wisconsin this weekend. I'll probably ride it and Joe will follow in the car. We need to do it while the weather is halfway decent. We don't have a 12v outlet on it to plug in electric clothes.
We missed ya'll at SITS we had a great time. 1,800 miles for Joe 1,780 for me as mine spent 20 miles being towed to a dealer for emergency surgery.
We missed ya'll at SITS we had a great time. 1,800 miles for Joe 1,780 for me as mine spent 20 miles being towed to a dealer for emergency surgery.
GadgetGuy442
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Not Going to Make it This Weekend...
Well, Sandy and I are not going to be getting to the North country this weekend.... it's just gonna be too darn cold!! :gaah:
We rode last Saturday morning and that was cold enough, in spite of chaps, leathers, thinsulate and more. This weekend will be much colder yet (40's), and we're just not up for that.
Fair weather riders we may be... we'll hope that the forecasts are wrong and it turns out to be much warmer for all you brave folks!
:2thumbs:
Safe & Fun Ride for all.....
Bill & Sandy
Well, Sandy and I are not going to be getting to the North country this weekend.... it's just gonna be too darn cold!! :gaah:
We rode last Saturday morning and that was cold enough, in spite of chaps, leathers, thinsulate and more. This weekend will be much colder yet (40's), and we're just not up for that.
Fair weather riders we may be... we'll hope that the forecasts are wrong and it turns out to be much warmer for all you brave folks!
:2thumbs:
Safe & Fun Ride for all.....
Bill & Sandy
dancogan
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Geri and I are still in "go" mode, despite the temps. We have Gerbings heated clothing if needed, but I tend to ride year round and have the clothing for it. We'll probably do most of the trip north on smaller roads, keeping the speed and therefore the wind chill under control. Plus when it's cold there are more excuses for stops for coffee ... and pie! :2thumbs:
Littlebadwolf
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Leaving now for the tunnel of trees...Should be there around 5-6 depending on how much we goof off on the way up. See you folks there...Larry
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Wish we could be there with you guys. Too many obstacles. Nancy has homecoming activities (she is the senior class advisor), I'm trying desparately to get the house painted, I missed the last BMW club meeting and shouldn't miss this one, and my RTS is parked indefinitely, after serious difficulties on the Tennessee trip. Have some fun, and drink a mug of cider for Scotty. 
mvengineer
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Wish we could be there with you guys. Too many obstacles. Nancy has homecoming activities (she is the senior class advisor), I'm trying desparately to get the house painted, I missed the last BMW club meeting and shouldn't miss this one, and my RTS is parked indefinitely, after serious difficulties on the Tennessee trip. Have some fun, and drink a mug of cider for Scotty.
We had a wonderful ride all day today. A wonderful group of riders. Did the tunnel of trees in fifty degree temp but no rain and it was beautiful. Crossed the Big Mac bridge and back which became the highlight of the ride. Funny and exhlirating feeling over those grates 300 feet above water. Hope your RT is taken care off very very soon.
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dancogan
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Jason - it was great meeting you this weekend. The Tunnel of Trees and the ride up to the bridge were great. Somehow we really lucked out with the weather, with alternating clouds and sunlight. It was beautiful to see the fall colors and the beautiful scenery.
Dinner Friday night and lunch on Saturday were great, as well all had a chance to meet, talk and get to know each other better. I didn't take nearly enough pictures, but I'll try to post some in the next few days.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Sounds like you had a great time. I wish we could have gone. I rode the 2008 GS to Wisconsin on Friday it was a little chilly but not bad. Saturday was a little colder but I had a nice ride. We are back to being a 1 Spyder family again which gives us back some much needed space in the garage.
The weather looks great for this next week and I think we will head out on a day trip to see how the colors are a little further north.
Please post your pictures when you get a chance.
The weather looks great for this next week and I think we will head out on a day trip to see how the colors are a little further north.
Please post your pictures when you get a chance.
Rando
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A great group of people, great food and a great ryde! What more could you ask for?
P.S. After no issues with my steering since the first recall, my DPS started acting up on one leg of the trip on the way up, and ALL THE WAY HOME on the way back! It was a white knuckle ryde to say the least! I should have just pulled the relays/fuses on it. It's going in tomorrow for the new DPS. The dealership actually called me to let me know it was in on Thursday but we were all set to leave first thing Friday morning so I decided to wait. Murphy's Law!
P.S. After no issues with my steering since the first recall, my DPS started acting up on one leg of the trip on the way up, and ALL THE WAY HOME on the way back! It was a white knuckle ryde to say the least! I should have just pulled the relays/fuses on it. It's going in tomorrow for the new DPS. The dealership actually called me to let me know it was in on Thursday but we were all set to leave first thing Friday morning so I decided to wait. Murphy's Law!
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