A just for fun event.... A 'Been There... Done That' sort of thing. :music: :mail1: :drinks:
19-21 August 2022 Colorado Springs, Colorado.
I will be arriving in Colorado Springs on Friday afternoon the 19th. The Hotel/Motel has yet to be determined.
Saturday the 20th....The plan is to meet with a few other FJ owners and maybe a couple of other Non-FJ owners and Ride up to the Summit of Pikes Peak after an early lunch at Rudy's BBQ https://rudysbbq.com/location/detail/colorado-springs-co
Once back down from the summit a relaxing evening spending time with fellow FJ owners.
Sunday, the 21st is departure day and head back to Fly-Over-Country.
Fred
Hey Fred. I already talked to my sister. About that weekend. She lives in Golden. I will be there probably alot longer. My girlfriend wants to come too. So will have to see what she can get for vacation. She likes to ride with me on the 89. So if she comes along on the Pikes Peak run. I will be wallowing at the back. You guys might have a long wait at the top and bottom. Lol.
But unless something major happens I'll be there. :yahoo:
I'm in :yahoo:
(Now that'll force me to get the 89 back on the road!)
Awesome!! I'm looking forward to it!!
Quote from: fj1289 on February 14, 2022, 07:33:05 AM
I'm in :yahoo:
(Now that'll force me to get the 89 back on the road!)
Let me know if you need a hand along the way with this.
I'm sure I can find some time this summer to come down and give you some help if you need it. :good:
As far as Rudy's goes..........I absolutely love their BBQ!
I am going to mention one thing about them however.
If you're a "Ribs" connoisseur ( I am!) don't expect to go there and get fantastic Ribs.
I've ordered them there on two different occasions, and have been disappointed both times..........I won't order them there again. :negative:
I don't know what it is about the way they prepare them, but they don't do them right. They taste (and chew) like Ham to me............not like Ribs should.
You've been warned!
The rest of their Menu is Killer!
The "Moist Brisket" is where it's at.............I'll ride all day long to get some of that!
Add a Jalapeno Sausage Link and a cup of Green-Chili Stew and I'm in heaven! :nyam2:
See you all there! :drinks:
I am looking at another bike purchase..... stepping into the Fuel injection realm. Plus the added technology of a Vtec V4 engine. If all goes as planned, I will be picking this up the 1st weekend of March.
This may be in consideration to do the Pikes Peak run due to the elevation that we will be riding at and the VFR800 has fuel injection.
So, which one are you selling then Fred ? :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
I knew it would happen.................just didn't think it would be Brownie Thunder, actually thought it might be Minnie that was getting the boot :sarcastic:
But then again, with the best bit's taken off Thunder and put onto Casper, maybe it was a bit more obvious than I thought !
Quote from: Millietant on April 06, 2022, 03:34:05 PM
I knew it would happen.................just didn't think it would be Brownie Thunder, actually thought it might be Minnie that was getting the boot :sarcastic:
But then again, with the best bit's taken off Thunder and put onto Casper, maybe it was a bit more obvious than I thought !
I am not actively posting anywhere about the sale of Brownie Thunder. I did post on Facebook as more of a feeler gauge to see if there would be any interest.
I don't HAVE to sell it.
As someone said to me recently....
I have become more of a collector and you are more of a rider.... With Brownie Thunder being the bike it is, do not sell it. Park it, maintain it and turn it into a Collection bike.
It may end up as a once a month type of bike.
Fred
That's more like it Fred :good2:
sounds like something i would like to do
i am in Westcliffe, about 50miles SW of Canon City- thats pretty close
i hope this ride will still happen :good2:
Quote from: gixxerfixxer on April 12, 2022, 12:28:52 AM
sounds like something i would like to do
i am in Westcliffe, about 50miles SW of Canon City- thats pretty close
i hope this ride will still happen :good2:
The date is set. I will be making reservations at a Hotel/Motel in Colorado Springs the 1st week of May. I will post the details after the reservation is made.
Fred
Just some FYI about riding/driving to the top of Pikes Peak.
For the August dates, admission through the Gate to get up the mountain is $15 per adult.
In addition to that, they are implementing a "Timed Reservation" system starting May 27th of this year, in order to be able to drive your own vehicle to the summit.
You have to make the reservation in advance, and it costs an additional $2 per car or motorcycle.
https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak (https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak)
I will try to call their offices and ask what to do if we have a group of motorcyclists of a known number, that all want to ride up the mountain together?
I'll post up any additional info that they tell me.
I guess they have to pay for the New Summit Visitor Center/Gift shop.
Thank you for posting with the new fees.
I still plan on doing this.
Fred
If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?
Does anyone want to set a time? If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.
The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be.
??? Anyone else interested??? FJLee comes to mind!
:sarcastic: Welp, looks like I'll have to set a reminder on my calendar to do this on July 1st - seems the open up time slot the month prior :unknown:
In absence of any other ideas or guidance, I'll pull ten slots stating at 10:00 AM? Any thoughts on time - is earlier better for weather? Especially for afternoons up on top of the "weather maker"? Maybe go for 9:00 AM?
Looks like you are limited to securing passes for 5 vehicles - maybe I'll do it twice then!
Quote from: fj1289 on May 21, 2022, 12:50:29 PM
:sarcastic: Welp, looks like I'll have to set a reminder on my calendar to do this on July 1st - seems the open up time slot the month prior :unknown:
In absence of any other ideas or guidance, I'll pull ten slots stating at 10:00 AM? Any thoughts on time - is earlier better for weather? Especially for afternoons up on top of the "weather maker"? Maybe go for 9:00 AM?
Looks like you are limited to securing passes for 5 vehicles - maybe I'll do it twice then!
Thanks for doing this. I will be staying with my sister in Golden. And I'll be there.
Yes you are correct.
ONE timed entry permit per Bike. ONE admission fee per Person at the gate.
Anyone carrying a passenger will have to pay a second admission fee for the passenger.
I think 10:00 am would be a good time to shoot for.
Will give everyone time to meet-up and gather the group together before heading up to the gate.
If you ride/drive sedately, it takes anywhere from 45-60 minutes to get to the summit from the gate (depending on traffic, and how many stops you might make)
If you ride like a Banshee, you could probably do it around 30.
I can make a plan to log on and get timed permits also.
Chris, if you want we can work together on this and split it up, and each get half of them?
I think we should plan on getting lunch together as a group after we come back down the Mountain.
Everyone should probably eat something before we meet up in the morning, and definitely hydrate yourself plenty before heading up.
I'll be coming from Denver that morning, so roughly a two-hour ride for me to where we meet up.
Sounds like Dan might be as well? We could most likely ride down together.
OH, and yes to answer your question about the weather..............
The storms definitely move in over the Mountain in the afternoon, sometimes early-afternoon. Snow and hail is not uncommon up high even in the middle of summer, so be prepared!
I am seriously considering going to the Hillclimb event again this year, so I'll be up there at the end of June.
It's the 100th running of the race, and there are a few notable entries that have "Peaked" my interest.
Rod Millen is returning with his "Tacoma" to run up the Mountain.
https://youtu.be/POxmk7ttzW8 (https://youtu.be/POxmk7ttzW8)
But the one entry that really has my interest is Ken Block, with the "Hoonipigasus"
https://youtu.be/M30_MMVwcyU (https://youtu.be/M30_MMVwcyU)
Quote from: fj1289 on May 21, 2022, 12:44:16 PM
If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?
Does anyone want to set a time? If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.
The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be.
??? Anyone else interested??? FJLee comes to mind!
I'll be there with my wife Kris. Me on my '89 FJ1250, her on her KTM 390 Duke. We have a camp site just West of Colorado Springs in the mountains reserved already.
I've mentioned the ride to a couple of friends who live North of Denver but haven't gotten firm commitment to do the ride from them yet. Are the time slots getting booked up this early?
George D
No - times.it's are not getting booked up yet - can't book them yet!
Alan - sounds good with splitting the group buy for the Timed Entry Permits.
I'm now a maybe for this one myself - might be out of country for work ... again. Then again, if the timeframe keeps slipping it might be AFTER Pikes Peak!
Quote from: gdfj12 on May 25, 2022, 01:22:10 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on May 21, 2022, 12:44:16 PM
If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?
Does anyone want to set a time? If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.
The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be.
??? Anyone else interested??? FJLee comes to mind!
I'll be there with my wife Kris. Me on my '89 FJ1250, her on her KTM 390 Duke. We have a camp site just West of Colorado Springs in the mountains reserved already.
I've mentioned the ride to a couple of friends who live North of Denver but haven't gotten firm commitment to do the ride from them yet. Are the time slots getting booked up this early?
George D
George,
Camping sounds like a good time. Could you list the camp site that you are booked into? I would like to get a registration for Friday night and Saturday night.
Fred
Fred,
Here's the campground info.
Crystal Kangaroo Campground
625 Crystal Park Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
1(719)685-5010
Plus Code: R3VX+9H Manitou Springs, Colorado
George D
Quote from: fj1289 on May 21, 2022, 12:44:16 PM
If I understand, we will each need an Adult One a day Admission AND a Timed Entry Permit?
Does anyone want to set a time? If so, I'll go ahead and reserve several Timed Entry Permits so we can go up as a group.
The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
?Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
?Eric and ?Todd - not sure if those are the names you use, but seemed logical from you profiles - let me know and I'll change the names if need be.
??? Anyone else interested??? FJLee comes to mind!
yup, Eric is what gets my attention
and yes i am still looking forward to this ride
feel free to kick me if i can offer any help
Quote from: gdfj12 on May 31, 2022, 06:42:58 AM
Fred,
Here's the campground info.
Crystal Kangaroo Campground
625 Crystal Park Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
1(719)685-5010
Plus Code: R3VX+9H Manitou Springs, Colorado
George D
noticed this is a "RV only"campground
I'll be coming from Denver that morning, so roughly a two-hour ride for me to where we meet up.
Sounds like Dan might be as well? We could most likely ride down together.
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Alan looking forward to riding out with you. When we get closer. Have to figure out a Place to meet up.
gixxerfixxer,
There are other campgrounds nearby, my wife an I just liked this one better. I think there are 1 or 2 closer to the Pike's Peak entrance even.
George D
Quote from: giantkiller on May 31, 2022, 08:31:15 AM
Alan looking forward to riding out with you. When we get closer. Have to figure out a Place to meet up.
We certainly will Dan.
Looking forward to this ride.
Latest on work - looks like late Aug/early Sep start ... this just might work out after all!
I have just booked my room at the
Days Inn by Wyndham Colorado Springs/Garden of the Gods
I will be arriving mid afternoon or early evening on the 19th.
I was thinking of tent camping, but I couldn't find any campgrounds that allowed tents. The KOA in Fountain, CO. is $60.00 a night for a tent site. For that price, I will shell out a few more dollars and get a comfy bed, shower and a toilet.
Fred
Count me in as well.
Kurt
Updated list of attendees
The list so far looks like:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
Kurt (yamaha fj rider)
Fred
lurking,
I'm off that weekend. I might have to get the FJ out of state, once again!
Fred,
You missed me, George D (gdfj12) and my wife Kris on her own bike.
Current List of Bikes/Riders:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
Kurt (yamaha fj rider)
George D (gdfj12)
Kris (George's Wife)
I plan on making the trip!
Current List of Bikes/Riders:
Fred (aviationfred)
Alan (Firehawk068)
Dan (giantkiller)
Eric (gixxerfixxer)
?Todd (Toddr44)
Chris (fj1289)
Kurt (yamaha fj rider)
George D (gdfj12)
Kris (George's Wife)
Leon (1tinindian)
OK,
Here's the update on this:
The Time-Slots for a summit reservation are now open for August 20th!
I just logged-in and made a reservation for myself for the 10:00am-12:00noon time-slot.
They will allow you to buy (5) of them at a time, BUT they make you enter a name and birthdate for each time-slot reservation you purchase, so I only booked one for myself.
I would suggest everyone who wants to go, login and make your own reservation at this link:
https://coloradosprings.gov/pikes-peak-americas-mountain/page/tickets-and-reservations (https://coloradosprings.gov/pikes-peak-americas-mountain/page/tickets-and-reservations)
As of 5 minutes ago, there were 171 slots available for the 10:00am-12:00noon slot.
I have no idea how fast they will sell-out? So I would suggest get on it as soon as possible to make sure we can all ride up together.
You will have to create an account to be able to make a reservation.
I am willing to purchase more reservations, but folks who want to go would have to list their first and last names, and their birth-date to allow me to purchase them.
Hope everyone who has shown interest can make it!
Alan
I have made my reservations.
Adult One Day Admission Pass
and
10:00am Timed Entry Permit
Fred
Tickets bought and payed for. See everyone there.
Best wishes
Kurt
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
discount code " 2off" got me $2 off the price
or
1/3 of a gallon of fuel lol
I've got 2 time slots reserved for my wife and I.
George D
I have mine 2.
Quote from: aviationfred on July 03, 2022, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Quote from: fj1289 on July 10, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 03, 2022, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Chris,
Hopefully you can get BattleAxe going in the next 3 weeks.
Casper is what I plan on riding if only needing one. If I end up bringing two.... the Honda will be added.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on July 21, 2022, 01:35:08 AM
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Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Chris,
Hopefully you can get BattleAxe going in the next 3 weeks.
Casper is what I plan on riding if only needing one. If I end up bringing two.... the Honda will be added.
Fred
Fred, would you bring a bike for me also? :bomb:
Thank you.
Kurt
Quote from: yamaha fj rider on July 24, 2022, 08:52:55 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 21, 2022, 01:35:08 AM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 10, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
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Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Chris,
Hopefully you can get BattleAxe going in the next 3 weeks.
Casper is what I plan on riding if only needing one. If I end up bringing two.... the Honda will be added.
Fred
Fred, would you bring a bike for me also? :bomb:
Thank you.
Kurt
Nope..... :mocking: Nope..... :mocking: Nope..... :mocking:
Fred
Quote from: fj1289 on July 10, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 03, 2022, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Any progress on BattleAxe for the Pikes Peak run?
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on August 04, 2022, 04:40:41 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 10, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on July 03, 2022, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on July 03, 2022, 01:26:34 PM
Tickets and time slot purchased!
No I just have to put a motorcycle together ......
Don't let a disassembled bike keep you from attending. I can bring a 2nd bike with me.
Fred
Thanks Fred! I'll rely on that as my "no punk-out plan"! But still need to get the BattleAxe back on the road!
Any progress on BattleAxe for the Pikes Peak run?
Fred
Let me update you after this weekend. I think I've got everything rounded up I'll need ...
Fred - I'm committed to getting BattleAxe completed! Got the bottom end buttoned up - that was the long pole in the tent.
Thanks! :drinks:
Quote from: fj1289 on August 11, 2022, 09:22:30 AM
Fred - I'm committed to getting BattleAxe completed! Got the bottom end buttoned up - that was the long pole in the tent.
Thanks! :drinks:
Hopefully you have everything together and in running condition in the next couple of days.
On my end, Casper and the VFR800 are both ready to go.
Fred
Prepare for a wet ride this weekend! Forecast for the Colorado Springs area not looking great.
Quote from: 1tinindian on August 15, 2022, 06:04:39 AM
Prepare for a wet ride this weekend! Forecast for the Colorado Springs area not looking great.
This time of the year localized showers and thunderstorms are expected daily. Mostly in the afternoons.
Here is a photo that I took while at the Mount Evans Summit last month. We rode down the mountain, over Squaw Pass into Evergreen, through Denver and into Kansas without seeing a drop the whole day.
Fred
We are down to a few days left before this Ride.
I'm going to suggest that our "Meetup" spot take place at the Gateway Booths where you pay your toll to ride up the mountain.
There are a couple parking areas on the left side of the road, just before you get to the Gateway.
There is also Vault-toilets there, and a gift-shop in that same place.
I am planning to arrive there at the Gateway at 10:00AM.............I should have a couple other riders along with me.
There is a Traffic-Light where you exit off of Hwy-24 onto the Pikes Peak Hwy.
Ride a short ways up the road - Following the signs up the hill.
You will pass the "North Pole" amusement-park on your left.
The Gateway Booths are just up the hill past that.
If this is OK with everyone, we'll make it so!
Remember to have your timed-reservation with you for 10:00AM
See everyone there!
That plan looks great too me. :good2:
I am eagerly waiting for my departure Friday morning. All that is left is to hear from Chris on getting his FJ ready.
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on August 17, 2022, 04:19:50 PM
That plan looks great too me. :good2:
I am eagerly waiting for my departure Friday morning. All that is left is to hear from Chris on getting his FJ ready.
Fred
Fred - pack light!
Although BattleAxe will be together - I'll be a no-show now. One of the Air Force pilots injured his back - I've got to cover his Saturday ferry flight :ireful: More than just a little PO'd - especially since he was being stupid!
Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it Chris..............
Was hoping to meet up with you.
A local Motorcycle-Rider extended an invitation to his residence in Colorado Springs for a "Cookout", to anyone who may be sticking around after our riding or if anyone is staying in CO-Springs on Saturday night.
He is a good friend of Fred.
If anyone would like to take part Saturday evening, please let Fred know or post up on here that you'd like to attend. :drinks:
Quote from: Firehawk068 on August 18, 2022, 08:04:30 AM
A local Motorcycle-Rider extended an invitation to his residence in Colorado Springs for a "Cookout", to anyone who may be sticking around after our riding or if anyone is staying in CO-Springs on Saturday night.
He is a good friend of Fred.
If anyone would like to take part Saturday evening, please let Fred know or post up on here that you'd like to attend. :drinks:
My friend is a Honda guy that has some exquisite Resto-Mod 1980's Hondas. Here are 2 photos of his 1000's.
Fred
Is that a certain Mr Westby (to use his Sunday name :sarcastic:), Fred ??
His VF's have been the inspiration for my 84 Interceptor restomod :good2:
Quote from: Millietant on August 19, 2022, 01:50:46 AM
Is that a certain Mr Westby (to use his Sunday name :sarcastic:), Fred ??
His VF's have been the inspiration for my 84 Interceptor restomod :good2:
Yes it is.
Fred
WHEN I get to visit, I'd love to meet up with Thomas and see his bikes in the flesh. This has given me the impetus to get back on with my VF restomod :good2:
Hey, has anyone else made it to Colorado Springs yet? Kris and I are in the Lone Duck Campground, off 24, just north of the Pikes Peak entrance.
What is the meet-up time at Rudy's BBQ?
George D
gdfj12
My nephew Lucas will be going. He has a 2014 kawasaki z1000.
Can't wait for tomorrow. Will be following Alan and Leon up from Denver.
Quote from: gdfj12 on August 19, 2022, 06:06:24 PM
Hey, has anyone else made it to Colorado Springs yet? Kris and I are in the Lone Duck Campground, off 24, just north of the Pikes Peak entrance.
What is the meet-up time at Rudy's BBQ?
George D
gdfj12
Kurt and I are in Colorado Springs as we speak. Scroll up on this page. Alan has posted a meet time of 10:00am at the entry gate parking lot. With a late lunch stop at Rudy's for BBQ after we get to the bottom of the mountain
Fred
Fred, thanks for the update. I missed those posts, trying to read all of this on my phone is not as easy as my desktop with the 24" monitor, eh? See you all at 10 am Sat.
Lunch afterwards and the "cookout" in the evening sounds good too, count us in.
George & Kris
Hey guys, how did the ride go?
Pat, it was a good ride. When we got to the entryway they told us that it was closed at the 13 mile mark due to snow at the top. We rode up theought the clouds, stopping at the Crystal Reservoir visitor center for some pics.
... So after the group bike shots at the res. we continued through the clouds towards the top. The road did get fairly wet as we got further up and we did get past the 13 mile mark to the Devil's Playground pull off where rangers were stopping everyone. So we took more pics an then headed back down. After exiting the park we headed to Rudy's BBQ for lunch. Excellent moist brisket! . . .
... then Fred arranged for us to have dinner at this guy Tom's house. Tom is into early model Honda VFs kinda like our group with FJs. :yahoo: So he and his girlfriend made us a nice dinner while he showed us some spectacular examples of Honda VF1000Fs he's "fixed up", he's got a serious case of moditus by the way. He's got several VFs including a VF400, which I don't think was ever released in the U.S. Then I saw in his garage a 1988 Hawk GT. I had one before getting my FJ. I had fixed it up from a total wreck to near new. It was a great little bike. I reluctantly had to trade it in in order to get my FJ. Then Tom mentions he wants to sell it. We negotiated a price, with Kurt's help. So for the 2nd time this year and 3rd time in 3 years I have gone to an FJ gathering an left with an extra bike.
George D
'89 FJ1250
'87 FJ1250
'89FJ1200
'88 Hawk GT
Very nice. When I was looking to buy a new bike in '89, it was between the Hawk and the FJ.
Was great to be along for this event...I was the one *without* a bike, but enjoyed it all! It gave me a chance to get some shots of the bikes and riders on a few of the corners. Thanks to THIS guy for putting this event together...
Thanks for the update fellas. We are having an unusually wet monsoon season here in Arizona. I wondered how all the spin off moisture would affect the mountains in Colorado....snow in August eh?
I guess the rule book gets tossed at elevations above 9k
I will be doing a trip report for this event in Trip and Travel section later tonight.
Fred