2015 Central Rally - Black Hills

[giantkiller]

Yah Fred I'll need a couple of shirts. Dave said he wants one too. He used to have an 86.

Red would be a great color...

Thanks again for doing this. Dan

[aviationfred]

I stopped by the printers today and am having 2 shirts printed as a trial item. The difference will be on the front. one will have the same emblem that the 30th Anniversary t-shirts have and the other will have the FJowners logo that is on the top left of the web page. The backs will be the same. Currently the shirt colors I am using will be white and light grey. The Mount Rushmore image that is in the South Dakota license plate won't work on dark colored shirts. I am trying to keep the cost below $20.00.


Fred

[FJscott]

Looks like we will have quite a few of us going from the WCR to the central..awesome!
Scott

[aviationfred]

I'd say between 200- 300 miles per day would be a great plenty.
I'd like to see campgrounds in the Black Hills area, if possible.
Maybe even a trip into Wyoming, too.

Leon

Here is an longer ride to Devil's Tower in Wyoming. 244 miles, with the towns of Spearfish and Deadwood included. Ride this one clockwise and stop in Deadwood for a late lunch.


https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&daddr=44.472712,-103.7352348+to:Devils+Tower+National+Monument,+Wyoming+110,+Devils+Tower,+Wyoming+82714+to:Custer,+SD+to:Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&hl=en&ll=43.484812,-103.304443&spn=5.953825,9.272461&sll=44.157847,-104.104274&sspn=1.47189,2.318115&geocode=FTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg%3BFYiZpgIdPiDR-Sknk26Zfp8yUzFQNaFC81vGRg%3BFYJkqAIdhy7C-Sk5PlTzPwYzUzF6x53UE50kqQ%3BFXvTmwIdKjXT-SlRbWIuf8xihzGATnq383u3wA%3BFTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg&oq=Rafter&t=h&mra=ls&via=1&z=7


Fred

[aviationfred]

Here is a very short ride to play tourist and scenic photographer. 56 miles that includes Needles Highway and Mount Rushmore. This also incorporates the wooden loop-over bridges.

Needles HWY 87 and HWY 244 to Mount Rushmore conveniently both basically start at our camp ground.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&daddr=SD-87+to:43.767215,-103.3880162+to:sd-16a+to:Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&hl=en&ll=43.830812,-103.466492&spn=0.185008,0.289764&sll=43.843689,-103.522797&sspn=0.184968,0.289764&geocode=FTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg%3BFRC3nAIdn67U-Q%3BFa_VmwIdkGzW-Sn3J6VyJTB9hzGCwwbnbU_Yug%3BFbONnQId6q7V-SmNXOznaDZ9hzE_8y6ZAktmxQ%3BFTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg&oq=rafter&t=h&mra=ls&via=2&z=12

Fred

This could be a second ride for the day, 65 miles. It does cover some of the same route as the above route, but covers some more roads to the east.


https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&daddr=SD-79+S+to:SD-87+N+to:Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Custer,+SD&hl=en&sll=43.854088,-103.514214&sspn=0.184936,0.289764&geocode=FTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg%3BFW-snAIdCkrZ-Q%3BFRUBnQIdqrHT-Q%3BFS69nQIdPlDT-SkZh2mKgbVihzEpmwIMv0TVJw&oq=rafter&t=h&dirflg=h&mra=ls&z=11


Fred

[aviationfred]

So here is a updated list:

1.  John Simonette (Dads_FJ)
2.  Jamie Simonette (Son)
3.  George (movenon)
4.  Fred and Teresa (aviationfred)
5.  Dan (giantkiller)
6.  Scott (fjscott)
7.  Leon (1tinindian)
8.  Steve (Steve_in_Florida)
9.  Alan H. (Firehawk068)
10. AL's Bar and Grill
11. Ron (Cap'n Ron)
12. Kurt and Kiki (yamaha_fj_rider)
13. Derek and Donna Young
14. Jason Rogers (will be joining the group, Yamaha FJR owner, friend of Fred)
15. Dave Hoff(v-rod owner freind of Dan. Hope there is a slower group so he can keep up)
16. Dave (TexasDave)
17. Klavdy
18. Paul Lawson
19. Pat Conlon
20. Mike Ramos
21. Marty (FJ1100mjk)

[giantkiller]

I stopped by the printers today and am having 2 shirts printed as a trial item. The difference will be on the front. one will have the same emblem that the 30th Anniversary t-shirts have and the other will have the FJowners logo that is on the top left of the web page. The backs will be the same. Currently the shirt colors I am using will be white and light grey. The Mount Rushmore image that is in the South Dakota license plate won't work on dark colored shirts. I am trying to keep the cost below $20.00.


Fred

I still think red would be a good color it's not really a dark color. 

[andyoutandabout]

Put me down for the double gents. 2012 was an epic run from porterville to gunnison, so I'm keen if I can swing the work thing.
Oooooooooohhhhh yeah
Andy

[Pat Conlon]

Well all right Andy!

Didn't we have fun on the run to Gunnison? This run from the Sierra's to the Black Hills is gonna be special.

[1tinindian]

I'd say between 200- 300 miles per day would be a great plenty.
I'd like to see campgrounds in the Black Hills area, if possible.
Maybe even a trip into Wyoming, too.

Leon

Here is an longer ride to Devil's Tower in Wyoming. 244 miles, with the towns of Spearfish and Deadwood included. Ride this one clockwise and stop in Deadwood for a late lunch.


https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&daddr=44.472712,-103.7352348+to:Devils+Tower+National+Monument,+Wyoming+110,+Devils+Tower,+Wyoming+82714+to:Custer,+SD+to:Rafter+J+Bar+Ranch,+Rafter+J-Bar+Road,+Hill+City,+SD&hl=en&ll=43.484812,-103.304443&spn=5.953825,9.272461&sll=44.157847,-104.104274&sspn=1.47189,2.318115&geocode=FTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg%3BFYiZpgIdPiDR-Sknk26Zfp8yUzFQNaFC81vGRg%3BFYJkqAIdhy7C-Sk5PlTzPwYzUzF6x53UE50kqQ%3BFXvTmwIdKjXT-SlRbWIuf8xihzGATnq383u3wA%3BFTe8nQIdJ0fT-SFHNtEYNTmahinrDA2HgbVihzFHNtEYNTmahg&oq=Rafter&t=h&mra=ls&via=1&z=7


Fred

Yes Fred, a trip to Devils Tower is on my to-do list!

[Firehawk068]

Yes Fred, a trip to Devils Tower is on my to-do list!

I am planning it as well 

[wirehairs]

I'm a relatively new member, so I'm coming into this conversation late.  Have any dates been set yet for this rally?  I can probably do it, and perhaps with my significant other. 

Two years ago, I hunted Wyoming and did drive near Devil's Tower, and on the way home, went through Mount Rushmore.  The area near Rushmore was as pretty as it gets - windy and beautiful forest.  The actual monument was less... memorable. 

[FJ1100mjk]

Have any dates been set yet for this rally?  I can probably do it, and perhaps with my significant other. 

06/05, 06/06, 06/07

Bring the SO. The more, the merrier.

[FJ1100mjk]

SO is not coming along. Says it's too far to drive back and forth to. Really? I still love her though. Anyways...

I am opening up my cabin to any others who may need a spot to stay at the Rally. I've reserved a four person, non-AC, Comfort Cabin. Reservation is for check-in on Thursday, and check-out on Sunday.

I have been in contact with another member who is north of the US border, who has expressed a desire to share, so there are two spots still open.

I am not a stuffy fuck. If you are a broad-minded type of person, who's had their share of life's ups and downs, and loves riding motorcycles and talking about them (ANY brand, year, or model), then we'll more than likely hit it off.

Those who are legal recipients of Medical Marijuana will not be turned away, BUT your actions with its personal usage are subject to all local and state laws while staying at the Rally, and include those of the Rafter J Bar Ranch http://www.rafterj.com/ as well. You know that anyways. 

I am not a big fan of indoor cigarette smoke, so if you smoke fags or belvederes inside, please refrain from doing so, if staying at the cabin. It may be a moot point anyways if the Rafter J Bar Ranch doesn't permit smoking in the cabins. I never checked into it.

And oh yea, I am known to snore. Just a heads-up.

PM me if interested, and to keep the back-and-forths to a minimum on this topic's posting area.

[aviationfred]

I just got the proofs from the local t-shirt shop. I asked to have the front logo adjusted a little, otherwise I am pleased with the results.

Price should still be below $20.00. Because of the South Dakota license plate image, Black or red t-shirts would bring the cost up to over $30.00 a shirt.



Fred