MOOTMaG 2014

[Smoked U]

I'm baaaaaaaack!

I didn't get a drop of rain on me.

[SkyRide]

I'm back home safely too.  Lots of rain near Bandera, but that kept it cool.

Thanks to all; you made it a great weekend.

Rick Frankenberger

[Jerry G Turner]

home safe great trip other than the 2 hours of rain on the way home. Thanks Marty and Jeff for leading the way.

[jgalaw]

Made it home safely about 4:00 pm.  The only thing missing is my pride.  I left it in a gas station parking lot in Llano after the dreaded "bike drop" which was witnessed by Jerry and Marty.  Oh well, stuff happens . . .   

Dave, thanks again.  Without you and your effort this event does not happen.  Good job.

[Brad Badgett]

Scott and I left Leakey at 9:00 and arrived in Norman at 5:45.  Rain the first 100 miles, then cool temps all the way home. Perfect!  Thanks Dave for  all that you did for MM12.  Enjoyed seeing everyone.

Brad Badgett
MOOT #164
OK Region
1996 VF750C

[SkyRide]

On June 6 there is perfect alignment.

Rick Frankenberger

[Smoked U]

Made it home safely about 4:00 pm.  The only thing missing is my pride.  I left it in a gas station parking lot in Llano after the dreaded "bike drop" which was witnessed by Jerry and Marty.  Oh well, stuff happens . . .   

Dave, thanks again.  Without you and your effort this event does not happen.  Good job.

I gotta respect your honesty in admitting the "drop"

[TLRam1]

Made it home safe with very little rubber to spare on the front but plenty of lessons learned. Thanks to Jeff and Jerry for the company in the rain. More comments to follow.
Marty

Marty,

Were you able to secure a rear tire?

Mary Ellen and I made it home Sunday around 5 pm, a lite rain from north of Austin to Temple, kept it cool.

We had a good visit with friends most of the afternoon and night in a hospital in San Antonio, that is the reason I was indecisive what I was going to be doing as far as riding on Saturday.

V4 Jeff lead the fast group on a ride through the triple three's and Rick F. lead the second half of the day on another loop, nice spirited riding from both. We did make it through Concan, never new that place was such a tourist attraction.

It was good to see everyone again and Mary Ellen really enjoyed you guys and the riding.

Thanks for all you did Dave, putting this together, T-Shirts and glasses, etc.

[Marc Albea]

Made it back home to Katy safely yesterday noonish time.  Encountered several small rain showers but nothing that made me stop and put on the rain gear.

Thanks to all for a great MOOT MaG 12, kudos especially to Dave for doing the organizing.  Already looking forward to MOOT MaG 13 next year.  Maybe I'll have my V65 back from Dave Dodge by then so I can show it off. 

Marc

[hop along]

As Brad said, we had a nice ride home.  Great temps and little traffic.  The hard part might have been reducing to 'Oklahoma speeds' once crossing the state line.... 
Had a great time.   Dave, thanks for putting things together.  Oh, and thanks for helping me get my daily pie fix   
Hop Along

[v4_jeff]

Left Sunday around 10am, one last blast over 337E in the dry, got just north of Medina on the way to Center Point before the skies opened. Moderate rain to Center Point where I stopped for fuel and a quick bite, cleared for the slippy ride to Comfort, then spotty sprinkles on 473 all the way to 281. South jaunt on 281 to 46 eastbound to New Braunfels, and that's where the deluge started. About 45 minutes in an absolutely TORRENTIAL downpour, finally cleared right as I was pulling into New Bruanfels. Had a bit of a moment on a scary slick exit ramp where I was pumping and locking both brakes to haul the bike down from the blazing 20mph entry speed, but I finally got it stopped. Made it to Gruene safe and soggy for a nice late lunch of the best ribs in Texas. Finally got back to Austin around 5:30 Sunday.

Quick video for ya'. Emptyin' m' ridin' boots

Thanks all for another great MOOTMaG! The bikes are a focal point, but the riders are what make it great! It was good to see everyone. Shiny up, and see you next year if not before!

[buster]

Made it home safe with very little rubber to spare on the front but plenty of lessons learned. Thanks to Jeff and Jerry for the company in the rain. More comments to follow.
Marty

Marty,

Were you able to secure a rear tire?

Yes, the dealer had 2 in the size I wanted and had me out 5 minutes after they were scheduled to open, with a Metzler 888!  It wasn't all good luck though, as I hit a buzzard in Smoked U's truck, messed up the headlight.  Glad for me it was a truck and not a motorcycle, bad for the buzzard.

Had the other tire (front) changed tonight.
Marty

[TLRam1]

So many close calls with buzzards, one nearly took me out, they do not want to leave their find.

Good to hear you have a new tire for the rest of the event and the ride home.

[Smoked U]

As Brad said, we had a nice ride home.  Great temps and little traffic.  The hard part might have been reducing to 'Oklahoma speeds' once crossing the state line.... 
Had a great time.   Dave, thanks for putting things together.  Oh, and thanks for helping me get my daily pie fix   
Hop Along

The Dude will abide

[Smoked U]

Made it home safe with very little rubber to spare on the front but plenty of lessons learned. Thanks to Jeff and Jerry for the company in the rain. More comments to follow.
Marty

Marty,

Were you able to secure a rear tire?

Yes, the dealer had 2 in the size I wanted and had me out 5 minutes after they were scheduled to open, with a Metzler 888!  It wasn't all good luck though, as I hit a buzzard in Smoked U's truck, messed up the headlight.  Glad for me it was a truck and not a motorcycle, bad for the buzzard.

Had the other tire (front) changed tonight.
Marty

You know what they say in Bandera, "buzzard happens".

Accidents are accidents. No biggie. It reinforces that philosophy of mine to always have a truck and trailer at any rally out of town. My truck, trailer and tools have saved a few rear ends including my own at these things. Way too much money on the line to have some mechanical issue arise and screw the experience up.