***Official TEXAS Thread***

[rexmitchell]

I ride that road with some buddies from San Marcos, just gotta watch for deer out there.

[Fireman4u]

I ride around 150/wimberly all the time. I made the mistake of being out around dusk once, deer everywhere! Very scary.

[rexmitchell]

I also got out and rode lime creek today, I didn't see a single car....man what a fun ride.....

[Tdubb]

I also got out and rode lime creek today, I didn't see a single car....man what a fun ride.....

Don't you just love that.

I didn't see any deer, but there was a dumb squirrel that did a little double take on the side of the road. Then at the last second he went for it, and WACK!!! I was worried, but no I have no damage to report.

[spooze]

south texas, corpus christi area. whats up

[rexmitchell]

Lime creek road tomorrow morning(mothers day) Meeting up at 9:00 at the BBQ joint on 2222 and 620 PM me if anyone is interested.

[Tdubb]

When and were are we meeting on Sunday?

[rexmitchell]

2222 and 620 good for you? Fireman are you going to come.

[rexmitchell]

I get off at 1 so it would have to be about 130-145 is that cool?

[Fireman4u]

When is the ride?

[rexmitchell]

Sunday, meet up at 1:30-1:45 at 2222 and 620

[iamgumby]

IB 1,500 miles / 36 hours ride scheduled (again) for May 23 & 24. I'm going to go look at Alabama and come back...see if it's changed much since 1980. :D

Rex: I'll be back in your area June 17 - 20. Days are full but evenings are clear. I might be able to have 21 & 22, but situation is out of my hands right now. Personnel issues.

[rexmitchell]

Suprise suprise my work schedule changed a ****ed the ride. I am a no go once again, I have to work in the afternoon not in the morning....it sucks i catch a mistake in the schedule and I have to change my shift over it...bull ****!

[Fireman4u]

Supposed to rain i heard anyways. Good thing too because I just realized my inspection was due last month, oops.

[rexmitchell]

I rode to work today, I hope it doesn't rain.

[Ramazith]

Hi to all the Texicans again. :cool:

So, what kind of bike did Tdubb get? :confused:

[iamgumby]

This one:

http://www.onestopshopcatalog.com/huffy23317.html

[Ramazith]

An invisible one? Well, ride like you are, right? :D

[iamgumby]

eyh! Fixed it!

[Ramazith]

Aw, that's so sweet. What with the green wall tires, tassels and all. :p

[iamgumby]

:eek: I am shocked and appalled! That is supposed to be a pic of Rex's former R-1! :eek:

[Tdubb]

Aw, that's so sweet. What with the green wall tires, tassels and all. :p

No no no, here is a picture of me riding my new bike. http://bitcast-a.v1.dfw1.bitgravity.com/break/dnet/media/2007/3/z51.jpg

So I've been sick the last few days, but, I'm back, and ready to ride. I'm down for after 4 today, or all day tomorrow.

[Tdubb]

Hey Rex, Fireman, and whoever else is from Austin, we should plan a weekend ride where we meet up with Gumby somewhere. What do you say Iamgumby, is there some good roads you can introduce us too?


Rex, you better jump on this, because once your woman pops out that baby, your done for at least 2 years:D


This is Rex's reaction:confused::eek::eek::(:mad::eek::mad::mad: :(:(:(

[Fireman4u]

Sounds good to me. Im free anytime.

[rexmitchell]

Man thats a nice ride! 20 inch frame! I wish I could have ridden, was at my baby shower this weekend! Getting some LED's put on my bike today so I'm not on the bike today, working this weekend and this month is going to be busy, also got a promotion so I'm going to be riding even less, but hey gotta love money!:p

[iamgumby]

I'll be in Austin around the 14th - 17th June; evenings after 6-ish might be free. Just take it easy on the old man ;) . I don't know crap about riding around Austin area.

[rexmitchell]

I'll be in Austin around the 14th - 17th June; evenings after 6-ish might be free. Just take it easy on the old man ;) . I don't know crap about riding around Austin area.

Have something to do until the 14th, I should have the next couple of days open after 6 like you gumby so maybe we can plan a ride.

[Tdubb]

I've never been to Luckenbach, so I've mapped out a route for Sunday. If anyone is interested I will be at the McDonalds at 620 and 71 at 10 AM and leaving buy 10:30.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=W+Hwy-71%2FTX-71&daddr=Hamilton+Pool+Rd%2FRM-3228+to:FM-962%2FRanch+Rd+962+E+to:FM-962%2FRanch+Rd+962+E+to:US-281+to:FM-1323%2FRanch+Rd+1323+to:Ranch+Rd+1320+to:E+US-290+to:Luckenbach+Rd+to:Luckenbach+Town+Loop+to:FM-165%2FRanch+Rd+165+to:W+Hwy-290%2FUS-290+to:30.283974,-98.065338&hl=en&geocode=FZ54zgEdXnQp-g%3BFXwizgEdFLsn-g%3BFdrgzwEdZmck-g%3BFQZQ0AEd3Goj-g%3BFRqOzgEdiqki-g%3BFYpIzwEdn3oh-g%3BFWCHzQEdDk0g-g%3BFXwhzQEdYgsd-g%3BFeaHzAEdbBgd-g%3BFWR-zAEdlxcd-g%3BFVp-ywEdqN8j-g%3BFeKzzAEdhCMn-g%3B&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=10&mrsp=12&sz=10&via=2&sll=30.212795,-98.161469&sspn=0.536408,0.884399&ie=UTF8&ll=30.192173,-98.224983&spn=0.033533,0.055275&z=14

[rexmitchell]

I wish, we are really busy here at work....oh well

[Tdubb]

So, how about it Fireman. Do we need to wait for you, or can we eat and run?

I know Mr. I got a promotion is not going to be able to make it.

[mizono]

Whats up guys!! New to riding. Hoping to have the bike within the next few months. Really im just looking to make some contacts around DFW to go ride with once i get the bike. I live in Burleson.

[rexmitchell]

So, how about it Fireman. Do we need to wait for you, or can we eat and run?

I know Mr. I got a promotion is not going to be able to make it.

Oh quit whining......

[rexmitchell]

Whats up guys!! New to riding. Hoping to have the bike within the next few months. Really im just looking to make some contacts around DFW to go ride with once i get the bike. I live in Burleson.

Welcome

[crawfordla]

Crawfordla here from Lake Whitney, Tx. about 65 Southwest of Dallas/Ft. Worth. I ride a 2009 Honda Goldwing and ride every chance I get. Just picked it up in March at DFW Honda in Grapevine. This past Sunday I went over 8,000 miles.

Will ride pretty much anywhere, I live for the ride..

Larry.W.Crawford gmail.com


:71baldboy:

[rexmitchell]

Welcome!

[SilentScopelx]

Irving Texas here, I have no one to ride with or any events I know of, I ride a Suzuki 1996 GSX600F, I am 20 years old and new to the riding thing could use a local buddy of group of bikers to hang with XD

[mjmdfw]

Has anybody ridden all or part of texas highway 16 from Kerrville to Comanche?

I have a trip that might include this stretch if the roads are good and a better ride than US 281.

I appreciate any feedback.

[iamgumby]

Last Oct (3 Sister's trip) we rode a part of 16 - from Kerrville to Llano. Good road. Better traffic than 281. The last time I went through Comanche I was on 36 and traffic was a nightmare (coming from Brenham).

[mjmdfw]

Last Oct (3 Sister's trip) we rode a part of 16 - from Kerrville to Llano. Good road. Better traffic than 281. The last time I went through Comanche I was on 36 and traffic was a nightmare (coming from Brenham).

Thanks, that helps. Good roads is important. I should be in Comanche on a Tuesday around lunch. Surely traffic won't be a problem.

[hwbotnow]

Hey guys female rider here. Me and my husband love to ride. We live in North Fort Worth We went to ROT rally just a few weeks ago had a blast. Look forward to next year. Anyone in the area want to try to get a ride together sometime we would be interested.

Lisa

[rexmitchell]

Welcome to the forum Lisa, from Austin. Rot was crazy this year.

[Tdubb]

OK, guys and girls, we have to get together this weekend and ride for Gumby.

It would be great if we could all get together with the members closest to us and meet up in Colorado City for lunch. That would be a great way to show our respect for him.

[calebh]

i'm afraid i can't make it unless it's during the week... i'll be riding to new orleans on sunday, though, so i'll be with you guys in spirit

[rexmitchell]

I can do a ride but it needs to be semi local.

[Tdubb]

I hear ya, that would be an all day ride.

I'm free either day, just let me know what works for you.

I just realized what the initials RW on the R1 where about, and I'm going to add PT on the other side.

[rexmitchell]

Yea my buddy Roy, I am thinking sunday

[rexmitchell]

O BTW Tdubb, I just bought a gsxr!!!!!

[Tdubb]

BIG BALLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm guessing theres pix in the Suzuki section?

[rexmitchell]

Working on it....Big ballin yea right, now the RC has got to go.

[rexmitchell]

Oh, and now you have 2 bikes to compete with in the bike contest!

[secondroy]

I'm retired and live in the DFW Metroplex too. I'll ride anytime and have a '07 BMW R1200RT and a '09 Vulcan 1700 LT. I live right off Cross Timbers Rd. mentioned earlier. With this many riders in the area we really should form a group of some type for riding.

Would anyone be interested? I don't see this as a group separate from the Motorcycle Forum but a part of it. All members, bikes and sizes.

[rexmitchell]

I would love to do something like that its just a matter of planning and getting everyone to show up. Its hard enough to get me and tdubb together for a ride and we live 20 minutes from each other.

[Tdubb]

Thomas and I are riding early on Sat. if you can make it.

[rexmitchell]

Thomas and I are riding early on Sat. if you can make it.

Maybe...hey did you ever replace those grips on the R1? If you did, or decide to can I have the ones on there.

[Tdubb]

LOL, man you really loved those grips. I haven't considered it, but as bad as you want them it really makes me not want to give them up:tongue:

[rexmitchell]

I have a set thats basically brand new I will give you for free if you give em up....

[rexmitchell]

Im down for riding saturday morning as of now

[750killshin]

I would like to get in on some small group riding in Austin. I don't like to ride too fast, or on the major freeways. I don't like to ride above 70, because my bike gets a little shaky. What I'm looking for is a nice easy, 60-70 mph ride that won't be stressful. I like to take it easy.

I would love to ride sometime next week or the week after that, because I'm not too busy. If anyone nearby is interested, let me know and we can get together. I don't flake out, so if we can agree on a time I will always be there.

Alternatively, are there any decent groups nearby? I don't want to full-on join a club, I just want to go on a few rides.

[secondroy]

While I don't live in Austin I have been connected to it well enough over the years to know that there are riding groups all over it riding every weekend. Most any would welcome you to ride with them and would not require you to join a club or the like.

I would suggest you go by a dealer and ask what they might know of a riding group. Chances are good they sponsor one that would interest you. Most groups will stay within the speed limit, if not you can always drop out.

[Tdubb]

OK, guys I just payed for my track time on Oct. 10th. Who's going to join me?

Heres a link to the site.

http://www.ridesmart.info/

[rexmitchell]

I might want to go do that, how are you getting the bikes there>?

[Tdubb]

A friend of mine is letting me use his trailer. It's a 2 railer if you want to ride with.

[750killshin]

I'm going to register if I can find a new oil seal for my front sprocket. I don't think they'll let me on the track because it has a little drip. Problem is I can't find the part anywhere.

[rexmitchell]

A friend of mine is letting me use his trailer. It's a 2 railer if you want to ride with.

I;m thinking about it.

[Berktin1984]

Anyone going to the Lone star rally in Galveston this weekend?

[Organ Donor]

I'm in Dalas and will ride. My bike aint fast but she is steady.

[rexmitchell]

Anyone in Austin, we are riding around 1:00 out at lime creek road, pm me if you want to go

[WIP]

I am in Arlington, TX. I ride a 1982 Honda CB650. I am thinking about doing a get together at my winery on a Sunday afternoon in the near future.

[rexmitchell]

Man, this thread is over a year old with no hits, WTF Texas riders?

[WIP]

Man, this thread is over a year old with no hits, WTF Texas riders?


Agreed. Texas riding season started a month ago.

[Kevin6432]

<---- From north Dallas area. Although I am in Arkansas going to school so I won't be back in Dallas 'till May.. :/

[BRONX1]

Location .... DFW (mesquite/Sachse)
Name .... Jesse
Bike..... TLR

[BRONX1]

I didn't know it ever ends.......


Agreed. Texas riding season started a month ago.

[WIP]

It ends. Two weeks of ice. 50 weeks of sun.

[BRONX1]

It ends. Two weeks of ice. 50 weeks of sun.

that was an ending to the season? It was more of a break due to a freak of nature weather occurance, even for Texas. And i did see some people still riding with ice still on the road.

I even remember some dude in your neck of the woods that was riding a BMW, was unfortunately killed during that time. Not because he wrecked on the ice, but because he was clipped by a semi.

[rexmitchell]

HI there bronx, you originally from TX?

[BRONX1]

How's it going Rex? Yes sir.

[WIP]

Sad thing on my way in to work today. I entered the highway behind a big funeral precession. The police didn't have enough cars to block the carpool lane so one of them asked me to do it and I was joined by another biker who helped. Judging by the number of Bikers with vests on, I am guessing it was a club member. A sad ride.

What irritated me the most was the stupid woman behind me who kept pulling up to my ass and honking. Some people have no respect.

I got on I-30 at Fielder Rd in Arlington and left them at Riverfront Blvd. in Dallas.

[BRONX1]

Sad thing on my way in to work today. I entered the highway behind a big funeral precession. The police didn't have enough cars to block the carpool lane so one of them asked me to do it and I was joined by another biker who helped. Judging by the number of Bikers with vests on, I am guessing it was a club member. A sad ride.

What irritated me the most was the stupid woman behind me who kept pulling up to my ass and honking. Some people have no respect.

I got on I-30 at Fielder Rd in Arlington and left them at Riverfront Blvd. in Dallas.

Very cool of you to volunteer your time while on your way to work. That does suck about how some people show no respect.

[zcowey]

Hey All, I'm down in Pasadena which is SE Houston & I ride a 2007 Yamaha V Star 1300 :)

[Mickey3696]

Hello all Im Angel and live in the Hemphill area (Deep East Texas). We have great places to ride around here. We try and ride most Sundays. I guess its the only day everone is off!

[rexmitchell]

Hello all Im Angel and live in the Hemphill area (Deep East Texas). We have great places to ride around here. We try and ride most Sundays. I guess its the only day everone is off!

Welcome, from Austin. I spend time up around Canton and sometimes in Galveston

[Caesar342]

I'm in Saginaw, texas looking for bikers and anonymous members

[Caesar342]

It's suppose to rain all week in fort worth texas

[rcmike]

It was nice weather this past w/e to ride, day or night !!

[wutzcrack3n]

anyone want to ride this weekend?

[rexmitchell]

Where you riding?

[wutzcrack3n]

I didnt have a Particular place just anywhere, just wanted to ride for the day

[Tdubb]

I could be down for that? It would have to be either Sat. morning or Sun. after noon.

[wutzcrack3n]

sunday would probably be better for me, i need a couple parts put on the harley,and inspection... think im gonna go up there sat morning first thing

[Cypher2301]

Im new here but Texas born.. Serving in VA right now fixing to buy my first bike!! Looking at the Shadow Phantom 750 or The Vulcan!! Will do my best to get the bike onto Texas soil as soon as possible.. Just doesnt seem fair to keep it away..Im from Forney 26 and my wife is from Mckinney!

[wutzcrack3n]

thank you for your service, i just got back from vacation i was in chesapeake,went to norfolk a couple times and to va beach... very beautiful over there wish i had brought my bike with me!

[Cypher2301]

This is about the only time of year worth being here..Its cold and rainy.. waaayyy to often.. you can only ride a few months outta the year.. when i get back to texas i can ride year round...


thank you for your service, i just got back from vacation i was in chesapeake,went to norfolk a couple times and to va beach... very beautiful over there wish i had brought my bike with me!

[wutzcrack3n]

ya,

it was nice when i was there went to the beer festival and did alot of touristy stuff, have a girl there that was showing me around.. was really nice rained a couple times but that was last month

[TzelRyder]

WHAT???!!! Nobody from SETex? I'm halfway between Beaumont & Lufkin along the 69 Corridor... anyone in my area?

[jrw69]

Im a few hundred miles west of you, too bad. BUT, have you happen to do any riding in/through Sam Houston National Forest? I'm thinking about heading that way either in the fall or spring and would like to ride through there. Haven't been since I was kid and can't really remember anything about it.

[twizted278]

hello there
i am 25, got my first bike.. currently living in south west dallas area
my bike isn't currently running yet, having some problems.. but if anyone wants to come chill, just hit me up

[twizted278]

WHAT???!!! Nobody from SETex? I'm halfway between Beaumont & Lufkin along the 69 Corridor... anyone in my area?

i know where that is. i moved from houston little over a year ago.. been planning on coming bk thru.. see family.. just haven't been able to yet