FJowners.com

General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Rally Information => Topic started by: Firehawk068 on July 11, 2016, 01:16:52 PM

Title: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 11, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
Instead of just posting the pictures, I decided this time I would put together a slide-show.
I finally had some extra free time this weekend, so I messed with it a little.
Hopefully it came out ok.

A very BIG "Thank You" to all my friends who made this Rally special to me!
I truly am a "Lucky Man"!

Enjoy!  :drinks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh2lqfz-oG0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh2lqfz-oG0)
Watch in HD, full screen if you can............

Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FJmonkey on July 11, 2016, 01:37:09 PM
Thank you for sharing everything I missed!!! :mad: Awesome slide show. Maybe I can make next year.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Neoday2 on July 11, 2016, 02:02:35 PM
great memories, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: aviationfred on July 11, 2016, 02:24:34 PM
An incredible video/slide show. :drinks: Thank you for sharing. :good:


Fred
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: rktmanfj on July 11, 2016, 02:26:49 PM

Very nicely done... brings it all right back!  :good2:

Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Flynt on July 11, 2016, 02:55:11 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on July 11, 2016, 01:16:52 PM
Instead of just posting the pictures, I decided this time I would put together a slide-show.
I finally had some extra free time this weekend, so I messed with it a little.
Hopefully it came out ok.

A very BIG "Thank You" to all my friends who made this Rally special to me!
I truly am a "Lucky Man"!

Enjoy!  :drinks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh2lqfz-oG0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh2lqfz-oG0)
Watch in HD, full screen if you can............



Awesome!  Wish I had been there.

I didn't realize there was an incident in CO...  was everyone OK?

Frank
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Mark Olson on July 11, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Most excellent Alan!  :good2:

good promo for the colorado rally ...

Missed you at the WCR .
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 11, 2016, 07:38:19 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on July 11, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
Most excellent Alan!  :good2:

good promo for the colorado rally ...

Missed you at the WCR .

Yeah, I missed it..............I love Willits, and you west-coast Folks, but I can typically only make it to one Rally each year. (Gotta divide up the vacation time between myself, and trips with Tanis and the Boys)
This year I had the opportunity to host one here in Colorado, so I took it.

I fully plan on attending the WCR next year though!  :good:
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Derek Young on July 11, 2016, 08:08:23 PM
Wow! Awesome job Alan! It was like being there all over again. Next year is too long to wait to see you again buddy!


Derek
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: yamaha fj rider on July 11, 2016, 08:21:39 PM
Great video Alan, thank you.

Kurt
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 11, 2016, 09:37:32 PM
Quote from: Flynt on July 11, 2016, 02:55:11 PM
Awesome!  Wish I had been there.

I didn't realize there was an incident in CO...  was everyone OK?

Frank

Let's just say.................He might be taking Lee's advice.

(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Motorcycle%20rides/Old%20Bike%20Night%206-2-16/DBC2A40B-AF1B-48C2-B7DD-5D0E728942FA_zps5pfhhpjb.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Motorcycle%20rides/Old%20Bike%20Night%206-2-16/DBC2A40B-AF1B-48C2-B7DD-5D0E728942FA_zps5pfhhpjb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FJmonkey on July 11, 2016, 10:14:16 PM
Looks like our SoCal Mike's bike and or his penchant for finding the edge of his tires... A bit of a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone...
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: BSI on July 11, 2016, 11:01:36 PM
wow.. envious of the personal experience and territory you'll shared..and thanks for sharing, those pics mean a lot to those of us who can't be there but wish we were

Louie
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 11, 2016, 11:25:10 PM
Thanks Alan for all you did to make the Ouray rally a success!

What a great time with great folks.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: copper on July 11, 2016, 11:28:04 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 11, 2016, 10:14:16 PM
Looks like our SoCal Mike's bike and or his penchant for finding the edge of his tires... A bit of a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone...

I thought LA Mike's FJ was black, when did he get a different Fj?
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 11, 2016, 11:42:09 PM
No, not LA Mike, not San Dimas Mike.......the other SoCal Mike.....
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: copper on July 12, 2016, 12:04:42 AM
Who not familiar with socal mike
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: copper on July 12, 2016, 12:06:31 AM
Firehawk great video good times appear to be had
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 12:11:56 AM
Quote from: copper on July 12, 2016, 12:04:42 AM
Who
Think of that Britney Spears song, "oops I did it again".

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/WP_20160611_024%201.jpg)

That small dot, on the right side, 2/3 of the way down just above the road is an FJ.

Kurt
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 08:11:47 AM
Cat is out of the bag so.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160612_103509.jpg)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160612_103519.jpg)

Kurt
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FJmonkey on July 12, 2016, 08:41:24 AM
Wow! I hope he did better than his bike looks. I need to pick up some plastic welding rod from him, might be a good time to get the story from him.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: aviationfred on July 12, 2016, 08:52:24 AM
The resting place of the off road excursion

Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 08:57:34 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on July 12, 2016, 08:41:24 AM
Wow! I hope he did better than his bike looks. I need to pick up some plastic welding rod from him, might be a good time to get the story from him.
The owner rode away, more than can be said for the bike. There is a picture somewhere.

Kurt
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: racerrad8 on July 12, 2016, 10:22:35 AM
Quote from: copper on July 12, 2016, 12:04:42 AM
Who not familiar with socal mike

Based on the list of rally attendees, the RPM exhaust, thunder ace swing arm and the ground off left rear crash bung, that was Skymasteres.

Some of the comments are coming into focus.
Quote from: skymasteres on June 26, 2016, 11:25:31 PM
Most know the end of this story before I finish it, but for the sake of completeness I figure I'll just continue.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 15, 2016, 10:28:48 AM
Heal well Mike.
Pat
Quote from: aviationfred on June 19, 2016, 10:29:30 AM
Sharing a meal with you at 1:00am Sunday morning was very enjoyable, following an eventful day.
Fred


Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 08:57:34 AM
The owner rode away, more than can be said for the bike. There is a picture somewhere.
Kurt

I have not heard, but I hope the ride out for Mike was not in an ambulance.

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 12, 2016, 10:59:32 AM
He was fine. Banged up. He rode (passenger) to the hospital for a check up and was released late Sat. night.

Life has given several hints to Mike, I hope he is listening.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: fj1289 on July 12, 2016, 12:15:05 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 08:11:47 AM
Cat is out of the bag so.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160612_103509.jpg)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160612_103519.jpg)

Kurt

That's one way to streetfighter one!


...would it be in poor taste to ask if he'd be interested in selling the exhaust...
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: LarryFJ1990 on July 12, 2016, 12:56:02 PM
Wow! Great show Alan. Sorry I couldn't make it. Looks like it was a blast.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 12, 2016, 01:06:47 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on July 12, 2016, 10:22:35 AM
I have not heard, but I hope the ride out for Mike was not in an ambulance.

Randy - RPM

Not IN an ambulance, but ON an ambulance..................

(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Rally%20photos/2016%20Colorado%20Rally/13568929_10157093331075425_6702860638907354397_o_zpslvcq2btn.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Rally%20photos/2016%20Colorado%20Rally/13568929_10157093331075425_6702860638907354397_o_zpslvcq2btn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FeralRdr on July 12, 2016, 04:44:34 PM
With a wave like that, Donna must have had some "Gooooood Stuff" in the ol' EMT bag.  :wacko3:


Always hate to hear about incidents like this, but glad that no serious injury ensued.   :good2:

If I might ask: in regards to riding gear, what worked and what didn't.  It sounds like it did its job well, and no damage is visible in the above pict.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 05:54:48 PM
Mike the next day.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/yamahafjrider/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-06/20160612_103622.jpg)

Kurt
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FJmonkey on July 12, 2016, 09:44:09 PM
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 12, 2016, 05:54:48 PM
Mike the next day.

[img] removed

Kurt
Wow, the meds are still working.... Happy to see a smile on his face and still vertical.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: 1tinindian on July 13, 2016, 05:59:59 AM
Outstanding video record, Alan.
You have an awesome grasp on this production.
The event just come to life, and I so glad to have been a part of it, along with having my son Cory with me this trip.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: chainus on July 13, 2016, 04:50:13 PM
I echo the good work Alan. Sure is a beautiful area.
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on July 31, 2016, 08:00:05 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on July 13, 2016, 05:59:59 AM
Outstanding video record, Alan.
You have an awesome grasp on this production.
The event just come to life, and I so glad to have been a part of it, along with having my son Cory with me this trip.

Leon, it was awesome riding with you and Cory.
We certainly shared some great memories!
Although I was disappointed that we didn't get to try the "Swingin-Steak", it was a blessing cause we were able to head back and eat with the rest of the group (and I'm sure our steaks were better anyway)
:drinks:
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: moparman70 on August 01, 2016, 11:34:41 PM
Awesome video Alan -- I love how you got the bikes in as the train went by.    Sorry to hear about the offroad for Skymasters but very glad he is ok -- its never fun leaving a rally with rides left but always good to leave healthy......

steve
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on August 02, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Quote from: moparman70 on August 01, 2016, 11:34:41 PM
Awesome video Alan -- I love how you got the bikes in as the train went by.    Sorry to hear about the offroad for Skymasters but very glad he is ok -- its never fun leaving a rally with rides left but always good to leave healthy......

steve

I can't take credit for that part of the video. I borrowed that clip, and the FJ ride-by clip from Cap'n Ron..................The entire video (including all pictures) was shot completely with an iphone. :good:
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: fj1289 on August 02, 2016, 09:29:44 AM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on July 31, 2016, 08:00:05 PM

Although I was disappointed that we didn't get to try the "Swingin-Steak", .....


"Swingin-Steak" sounds like something that would be in a Klavdy post!
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: Firehawk068 on August 02, 2016, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on August 02, 2016, 09:29:44 AM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on July 31, 2016, 08:00:05 PM

Although I was disappointed that we didn't get to try the "Swingin-Steak", .....


"Swingin-Steak" sounds like something that would be in a Klavdy post!

I believe you are correct. He posted about that very location in a previous cross-country adventure report.  :good:
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: fj1289 on August 02, 2016, 03:10:14 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on August 02, 2016, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on August 02, 2016, 09:29:44 AM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on July 31, 2016, 08:00:05 PM

Although I was disappointed that we didn't get to try the "Swingin-Steak", .....


"Swingin-Steak" sounds like something that would be in a Klavdy post!

I believe you are correct. He posted about that very location in a previous cross-country adventure report.  :good:

Since I just ate lunch, I don't think I'll go searching for ANY Klavdy posts!
Title: Re: My 2016 Colorado FJ Rally (Picture Video)
Post by: FJmonkey on August 02, 2016, 03:58:14 PM
Good call... It will come back any way like heart burn...