Who's going?

[Big Tom]

I'm not this year.

[Q-Dog]

Going where...?







OBTW...nice picture with Dale Earnhardt.

I'm just sayin'.......

[Big Tom]

Sturgis. Can't make it this year because I'm going to Colorado twice.

[Dinero]

2 Colorados = 1 Sturgis?

Damn new math.

[CDouthitt]

I'm not going this year.

Big bladder, huh

[Luke611]

I am going for the first time this year.















































(What's the best trailer to buy?)

[Big Tom]

I am going for the first time this year.















































(What's the best trailer to buy?)

Ask Al, Big Al

[Q-Dog]

That there's funny....

Big Al ain't gonna like it ...but that's funny...

[pops]

i aint frickin missing 2 frickin years in a row,,, 2 weeks, 4K miles, no BS, about 7 states, depends on route,, 1 week before the rally to avoid trailer queens and doof haters, dont want to spend my time there opening up can after can of Texas whoop a$$,,,,,,,,
:smiley-faces-77: :smiley-faces-77: :041:

[dwarthog]

That there's funny....

Big Al ain't gonna like it ...but that's funny...

Darla is going to get online and really work you guys over if you aren't careful....:roflback:

Just sayin...

[8-Ball]

After having ridden in a couple of traffic jams... there is no way I'm doing Sturgis... unless it is not during Sturgis... btw... when it isn't Sturgis, is Sturgis still there...

[KTWillys]

be there the tail end of the week.. thurs, fri, and saturday..
got a friend who lives about 3 miles out of town.. so cant miss it..

[Chromer]

Will be staying at the Quality Inn in Rapid City Sunday night, Monday night and Tuesday night (8/6-7and 8). Will be meeting my bud Curtiss and his Brother at Glenco campground (I'm providing the Steaks) on Monday night.

It's all about about riding to and from.

Bye the Way...What a cool website!!

Road Kings Rock!!

[BigAlsRK]

Ask Al, Big Al

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[Jams]

Sturgis -- hell yes we will be there. :)

[Big Tom]

I went last year, the week before plus a few days into the rally. I've never been there more than 2 weeks before or after, but don't think Sturgis would have much to offer the rest of the year. The Black Hills and other great riding would still be around but I bet a lot of campers and motor homes would clog up the roads. :popcorn:

[Dirty Dan]

I still like the idea of going the week before the rally and am tempted to do just that. I just don't care for crowds and would like to ride the Black Hills and visit vendors before it gets nuts there.

Does anybody have reasons why that would be a bad idea?

[TerryMiller]

I still like the idea of going the week before the rally and am tempted to do just that. I just don't care for crowds and would like to ride the Black Hills and visit vendors before it gets nuts there.

Does anybody have reasons why that would be a bad idea?

I'm not sure when the vendors get there.

The black hills are a great place to hang out and ride for most of june, july and august. Starting early september it can get real cold at night.

[Big Tom]

Last year the vendors started setting up in Rapid at the dealer on Tuesday the week before. I didn't go to downtown Sturgis till thursday and lots were set up already. The week before has been getting real crowded the last few years. If you wait for the last day and the week after, t-shirts are only $5.

[Dirty Dan]

Hmmm...I might have to regroup a bit. Maybe the week before isn't all that.

[Dirty Dan]

Last year the vendors started setting up in Rapid at the dealer on Tuesday the week before. I didn't go to downtown Sturgis till thursday and lots were set up already. The week before has been getting real crowded the last few years. If you wait for the last day and the week after, t-shirts are only $5.


What's this about the week after? Is there stuff still going on then?

[Jams]

What's this about the week after? Is there stuff still going on then?


Everything is trashed --- folks are burnt out and are starting to really want their town back to normal and the roads in the hills are filled up with bumper to bumper convoys of 50 foot Winnebagos from what a friend of mine who we stay with every year has told us.

[Big Tom]

I wouldn't want to be there the week after because of what Jams said. The last day (Sunday) you can pick up deals on shirts and stuff but not much other stuff to do. Most people leave Saturday afternoon or night to get back home to go to work on Monday. I stay in the south hills and ride out on Monday morning sometimes.

[Dirty Dan]

It doesn't sound pleasant, does it?

[BigAlsRK]

Had the choice of going to Sturgis...with it's drunken wild greased nekid women...or hanging out with some Doofs and a couple of Gazintas in CO.....chose CO........sigh...guess I am getting old....just saying

[Chromer]

Had the choice of going to Sturgis...with it's drunken wild greased nekid women...or hanging out with some Doofs and a couple of Gazintas in CO.....chose CO........sigh...guess I am getting old....just saying

Al..I'm going to CO too (see you there)..but no way am I passing up on the drunken wild greased up nekid women in Sturgis!


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[Berserker]

Probaly,sorta maybe, hope so, dunno

The traffic is not as as people say. Parking on the outsides help, side streets, Pamida. Going to FLS or Glencoe or Chip, is a bit of pain. In the past had decent luck on the side roads, last year seemed to be more traffic.

I would not stay at Chip or Glence again, unless with a group looking a for party, or for the bands. Early in the morning is really, I usually go to the sidehack for breakfast.

I am not saying there is no traffic, but it does move. Engine will get damn hot. I change my oil, when I get back from out west.

First year, I stayed at the Rally. Now I just stop for a night, and keep going west. Its a convient place for me to stop. 500 and 400 day. The 400 day puts you in early enough to see the Rally, then get out the next day.

[ChaserBand]

Glen Coe campground because of business from Aug 4th ~ 12th ... We will have one awesome setup so all Doof Clenas are welcome. The bad side of Glen Coe is no visitors welcome unless you pay (SUCKS). I got to be careful about what I say ... they are my employer that week!!! Even worse is the bike has to be pulled behind the box truck in a trailer
:crying:

Keep in touch and I am sure it will be a great time!!!

[Luke611]

i aint frickin missing 2 frickin years in a row,,, 2 weeks, 4K miles, no BS, about 7 states, depends on route,, 1 week before the rally to avoid trailer queens and doof haters, dont want to spend my time there opening up can after can of Texas whoop a$$,,,,,,,,
:smiley-faces-77: :smiley-faces-77: :041:

What day are you leaving Sturgis?

[Berserker]

As for the people talkign about going to Sturgis, not during the Rally, the town itself doesn't have much to offer. Same as any small town you can go to. If you really hate crowds don't go into Strugis. Stop at some of the small towns nearby.

Myself I love the ride out there, seeing more and more bikes, until its just a line of bikes. It has never caused me a problem. Maybe had to wait behind somebody to get gas, which can happen anytime.

Ya the town itself is busy and there is lines. It won't kill you. Park on the outside and walk in.

To me all the bikes add to the experience. I just don't think the crowds are as big a deal, as some people worry about.

[Jams]

As for the people talkign about going to Sturgis, not during the Rally, the town itself doesn't have much to offer. Same as any small town you can go to. If you really hate crowds don't go into Strugis. Stop at some of the small towns nearby.

Myself I love the ride out there, seeing more and more bikes, until its just a line of bikes. It has never caused me a problem. Maybe had to wait behind somebody to get gas, which can happen anytime.

Ya the town itself is busy and there is lines. It won't kill you. Park on the outside and walk in.

To me all the bikes add to the experience. I just don't think the crowds are as big a deal, as some people worry about.


Right on! The lines and crowds is just a part of what makes The Black Hills Classic into the greatest motorcycle rally any where. :cool:

[Rock]

Not making it this year.

[Berserker]

Right on! The lines and crowds is just a part of what makes The Black Hills Classic into the greatest motorcycle rally any where. :cool:

I don't mean the lines makes the rally, but seeing all the bikes does for me.

I don't think the lines are that bad. Only place you run into long lines are in the town of Sturgis itself. If I was scared of lines, I would still go during the Rally, just don't go into town. I would go into town atleast once though, its cool to see all the differant bikes and trikes. Some wild stuff shows up.

Like I siad I didn't find the traffic in to that awful, sucked, but not so much I wouldn't go again. As far as the lines at the bar or for food, no differant then going to bar on Friday night or a fair.

I just think a guy should expereince atleast one time.

[Jams]

I don't mean the lines makes the rally, but seeing all the bikes does for me.

I don't think the lines are that bad. Only place you run into long lines are in the town of Sturgis itself. If I was scared of lines, I would still go during the Rally, just don't go into town. I would go into town atleast once though, its cool to see all the differant bikes and trikes. Some wild stuff shows up.

Like I siad I didn't find the traffic in to that awful, sucked, but not so much I wouldn't go again. As far as the lines at the bar or for food, no differant then going to bar on Friday night or a fair.

I just think a guy should expereince atleast one time.

The traffic lines are 99% caused by cages full of tourists wanting to see the bikers in their natural element.
The trick to avoiding the lines is knowing all the shortcuts around town.
Across the street from my friends house where we stay every year is a public parking lot where cages with out of state plates will pull in and park. The folks will get out and slip into to their biker gear and walk downtown. There is nothing that will make your eyes blink worse than seeing some folks climb out of cage and put chaps on.
:blink:

[Berserker]

Ya sides help alot. Last year it seemed alot more people were doing the same. I also try to park on the outskirts. By Pamida or the bestball field. Every year I need to run and get a bulb from J&P.

I have never paid for parking. Just park on a side street. Sometimes at the Spoke, go in have a beer, and just leave the bike there.

I like going to FLS, but traffic is bad getting there, last year I didn't go. OL doesn't like the place either, so that doesn't help.

[Jams]

Everything is moving out of town so things in town aint so bad. We have noticed that downtown at night sure has been getting stale the last few years with all the camp grounds doing concerts and drawing the downtown parade away.

The only real bottlenecked area that the isn't a shortcut around is from the Spoke to the VA hospital. Last year they opened a dirt road they were trying to get traffic past that area on but there wouldn't be traffic problems if they would re-route cages away from Lazelle and Junction.

[kenhorse]

i went the week before last year, stayed wed-fri most vendors were open thurs and fri was rockin. by fri night too many people, but if the 43 and 7 are gonna be their i might hang around a little longer.

[ChaserBand]

You are all welcome I will be attending all week!!

[kenhorse]

can i help carry a guitar?? that's right mam i am with the band:roflback:
you want to meet the band?? well i am sure we can work something out:whistling: all right clear a path, the band needs beer:beer:

[ChaserBand]

can i help carry a guitar?? that's right mam i am with the band:roflback:
you want to meet the band?? well i am sure we can work something out:whistling: all right clear a path, the band needs beer:beer:

Come on Ken,

That is why I have to travel in an RV/Trailer. :boobies: The Big American Breasted Women :boobies: traveling with the band carry the guitars.

We do need some backstage VIP guard to make sure only the choosen few can make it in :hottie: to the after show party.:roflback: :roflback: :roflback:

[Jams]

29 years ago I was offered the chance to be a roadie for the Grateful Dead. :doh:

[kenhorse]

I AND EVERY GAZINTA AND DOOF WITHIN 1000 MILES JUST VOLUNTEERED:roflback: :roflback::boobies: :boobies:

[Fe Butte]

I'm going for the third year in a row, woo-hoo!
Might try and stay in Rapid City this year, last (06) was at Lamphere campground, year before (05) was at a friend of a friends house.

[Berserker]

Its damn near June.

[ChaserBand]

I will be at the Stugis Ralley 07 ... any one who wants to do a day run ... PM me and we can swap contacts.

[dynageno]

I'm planning for next years Doofapalooza 2 weeks before Sturgis.

[Berserker]

If you haven't, I think, it interesting to see Sturgis in full swing.

Doesn't really bother me like it does some. Learn the side streets, park on the out skirts.

So you pay a buck more for beer, 1x50. Oh well.

I just like seeing all the bikes build up through MN, by the time you Soux Falls, there tons of them. Never caused me much of problem.

One time 6 *******s were taking up both lanes, and holding up traffic. I rode right down the middle, scared the hell out of one of there old ladys. Dumb on my part. But those guys where *******s. Problem is some guys think there fast, and there not.

[route66paul]

Last year the vendors started setting up in Rapid at the dealer on Tuesday the week before. I didn't go to downtown Sturgis till thursday and lots were set up already. The week before has been getting real crowded the last few years. If you wait for the last day and the week after, t-shirts are only $5.

but do they have them in our sizes?

[KTWillys]

Will be staying at the Quality Inn in Rapid City Sunday night, Monday night and Tuesday night (8/6-7and 8). Will be meeting my bud Curtiss and his Brother at Glenco campground (I'm providing the Steaks) on Monday night.

It's all about about riding to and from.

Bye the Way...What a cool website!!

Road Kings Rock!!

Chromer,
Hey Bud whats up.... when are you leaving for Sturgis?
Me, the GF and another couple (first timers, and new riders) are heading out Wednesday morning for a nice ride up..
You?

[Woody218]

KT, we'll be leaving here Monday morning, nice easy 5 hour ride and we're there.

[ChaserBand]

I will be leaving Friday morning.

[KTWillys]

KT, we'll be leaving here Monday morning, nice easy 5 hour ride and we're there.

Harley,
I will see you Wednesday afternoon.. leaving early Wednesday morning :outtahere: shouldnt be to tough on the newbies.. I hope..hope to arrive by 2 or 3 at the latest..
see you there.. party wednesday night...woooooooo hooooooo:boobies:

[8-Ball]

y'all be safe out there... take pics...

[Jams]

Harley,
I will see you Wednesday afternoon.. leaving early Wednesday morning :outtahere: shouldnt be to tough on the newbies.. I hope..hope to arrive by 2 or 3 at the latest..
see you there.. party wednesday night...woooooooo hooooooo:boobies:

Not sure which way you are planning to ride,,,,,but a highly recommended road is I-25 to Guernsey, Wy and then take 270 north to Lance Creek and then jog over to 85. :verycool:

270 is just a real cool stretch of road that seems lost in time with very little traffic on it and more fun than dodging big trucks on the way to Lusk from Cheyenne.

If Woody was to stray into Montana just a few miles,,, he could spray down a highway 7 sign between Wibaux and Baker, Montana.

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[Chromer]

Will be staying at the Quality Inn in Rapid City Sunday night, Monday night and Tuesday night (8/6-7and 8). Will be meeting my bud Curtiss and his Brother at Glenco campground (I'm providing the Steaks) on Monday night.

It's all about about riding to and from.

Bye the Way...What a cool website!!

Road Kings Rock!!

NEWS UPDATE:

Decided to WEASEL out on this one..so I won't be in Sturgis this year. I cancelled my reservations right after the Palooza...

Maybe in '08??

[KTWillys]

Chromer,, sorry you wont be there..
Jams thanks for the info... I think that we will do that .. the group going up just got a lot bigger.. several people that I know, know several other people that they know and they are all going up at the same time so I guess I will going that way....
See you there.

[KTWillys]

Well found a blown head gasket yesterday afternoon.. really sucks.. at least it is the front cylinder.. hope I can get it fixed in time.,.. :badmood:
I did try the denial thing but damn if it just didnt work... :nope:

[Jams]

Well we are home now. Had a great time considering the circumstances.

Other than the two tanks of gas to get there and back it was the cheapest Sturgis trip we ever did.

KT,,, did you make it? Thought I had your cell# but I'll be dog-gone if I could find it.
Woody you have lousy cell service -- jus saying. :whistling:

[ChaserBand]

I had a great time and I know I will be back next year!!!