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Post by amtrak on Oct 25, 2014 17:41:31 GMT -5
XS,I would say that was brand new on the dealers floor a long time ago. I started my 11 today..dang I miss riding.
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Post by xsyamahadg on Oct 25, 2014 21:13:14 GMT -5
Hang in there Amtrak, you will be back on the bike in no time.
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Post by amtrak on Nov 11, 2014 7:54:44 GMT -5
My bike looks soo lonely just sitting in the garage
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Post by amtrak on Nov 24, 2014 6:31:42 GMT -5
In my last picture did you see the little thermometer taped to the fairing? I had that on there for about 25 years till I bought a digital one and put the sensor in the air vent just sticking out a little in front.I like knowing the temperature but I don't care about time. But any way,there have been times when I thought to myself while riding "This could be a mistake" This is in august just east of Ogden UT.
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Post by amtrak on Dec 1, 2014 12:00:41 GMT -5
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Post by amtrak on Dec 4, 2014 11:56:58 GMT -5
Out scouting for a route to take our little group on.
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Post by amtrak on May 17, 2015 15:13:07 GMT -5
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Post by amtrak on Jun 22, 2015 9:44:49 GMT -5
Got five of us together,three nakid and two dressed for the occasion.It was about a two hundred mile ride.
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Post by amtrak on Jun 30, 2015 22:02:52 GMT -5
When a pick up driver pulls in front of an XS while it was making a left turn two weeks ago..results are not pretty. He is in Colorado Junction CO and is a big contributor to our XS 11 site.
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Post by amtrak on Aug 15, 2015 21:42:24 GMT -5
Here is the message that has just been posted: *************** Hey folks,
Okay, a lot of stuff going on at home, wasn't sure if I could attend, but looks like I can, just made my reservations at the Tuskeegee Motel, have stayed there for several years now. They still have a couple of singles, doubles, and a couple of efficiencies.
Also, received this email from one of the folks in the Vstrom group, looks like there will be some of them there at the I-H that same weekend. Here's the reply I provided as well as a link to THIS forum thread if they wanted to view it. Looks like my estimate of how many attending was a bit LOW!! :rolleyes:
---Quote--- About a dozen or so of us "vstrom" guys will be at the Iron Horse Campground (in NC) the same weekend you guys will be there......Sept 24-27. Can you give me some info concerning your rally (or get-together).....how many are signed up to come?? What events do y'all have there at the Lodge (if any)?? Nightime activities planned?? etc, etc...... We have our annual Vstrom Rally there every year in May and typically "over-take" the place with 60-80 in attendance. I promise our guys will stay out of your way (we are a very laid-back bunch!!!), but look forward to seeing some of your vintage iron!!! Thanks!! Mark Boulware (aka "mark444" and/or "Moto-Kafe" on the other forums) B'ham, Al ---End Quote---
---Quote--- Hey there Mark,
Our get together started in the early 2000's as a Vintage Japanese Bike Rally...near SUCHES, Ga. at TWO, was mostly 650 twins and such at first. Then a few of us with XS11's found out about it. After a few years the original host bailed, we sorta took it over and it got turned into an XS11 rally, but our association accepts all riders of all bikes. We have had folks with Harleys, Goldwings, Beemers, Crotch rockets, etc. attend our gathering. Some had XS11's previously, but then moved on to newer machines, but kept in touch with our group, and still attend our rallies. Over the years we have had about 20 or so bikers, but it's been getting larger every year. As I'm sure you know, those mountain roads are some of the best riding in the country and that's what attracts many of us to enjoy them. I haven't checked the Rally thread to see how many folks have promised they will attend. Ours are RIDING rallies, we plan ~200 mile runs each day for the rally, have a good spot for lunch, and then just come back to the Iron Horse for dinner and chat and such. The Saturday night we hold our informal "awards" ceremony upstairs for an hour or so, but that's about it. We're sorta laid back also....many of us are of the MATURE crowd....50+ y/o's but we also have some youngin's as well. Some of us have had our bikes since new. Other's remember these machines when they were new but couldn't afford them back then, but now they can, and find them a variety of ways, barn finds, craigs list, etc.. Then a few of them inherit them from their fathers. Others are young folks looking for a bike to chop/Cafe and come across them not knowing what they have found until they come to our website/Forums, and then they realize the Old GOLD they have found. Some still Chop/Cafe them, others do a decent restore or rehab. These machines were overengineered by Yamaha and they can last 200K miles with proper maintanence. So....you'll see a variety of these beasts.... Showroom restorations, others with some serious mods, cafes and bobbers, etc.! Looking forward to meeting you all, and we'll try not to get in your way either! ---End Quote--- Now gotta get a hold of George to see if he wouldn't mind a tag along running with him for the 2 days he's going to be taking to ride down via the scenic way!?
T.C. ***************
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All the best, XS11.com Forums
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Post by amtrak on Aug 26, 2015 21:03:50 GMT -5
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Post by amtrak on Sept 20, 2015 5:10:24 GMT -5
I show up at the Iron Horse @ 07:30 all gassed up and ready. Nobody Showed up. I expected to see 20+ XS11's and 30+ other bikes. Waited a couple hours then took off. Finally realizing my mistake, now I'm on a mad dash to make it to the 'other' Iron Horse.
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Post by xsyamahadg on Sept 20, 2015 7:32:38 GMT -5
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