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AND, here we go... (12-06-'19)
So ... check out the above photo! So nice! Thank You, Ken Conrad, FSSNOC #4800 - Montana. Ken writes:
NSU 250 ... I received this picture from a friend in Calgary. Back in the day in Poland, he owned such a machine, a 1942 model, an original just like was used by the German Army. He sold it to a collector some 20 years ago. He said that his was exactly like the bike depicted above...
About 3 to 4 inches of snow overnight here in Montana, 10 degrees. Guess we must be tilted away from the sun, eh? 8hrs, 56 minutes of daylight now. Getting closer to December 21st....
Yo Ken ... Can you say, "Mush! Mush On, my Hearties!"
Dog Sled. Get it? (grin ... 62 degrees yesterday here in T-Ville! Got in a 75 mile loop of backcountry plus lunch at Carolyn's Essenhaus in Arlington) - #000
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Hi, Jack!
Wow, thanks so much for sending me the decals!
I assumed you were going to hang onto the money order until I was able to send the rest of the money for a membership. I was certainly OK with that. My wife (who also happens to be the Treasurer of our little household) told me I could send my membership dues to you after Christmas and we had bought all of the Christmas presents for everyone. I will get you my membership dues after Christmas, promise.
Sounds like a plan to me ... #000
In the meantime, I have replaced that NRA sticker on my mudflap with one of the decals you sent. I will tell anyone who asks just what FSSNOC is all about as well as the club. I'm hoping that perhaps someone who is a member of my Thumper Lovers facebook page might decide to join as well.
The more the merrier, for sure, John!
(Have you checked out our page yet? Maybe when the REAL cold weather hits ThumperVille, you might have some time to check us out!)
60 degrees here today, I was able to get out and do some more miles in the backcountry. - #000
Anyway, thanks again for the decals.
My pleasure, Good Sir... - #000
Keep On Thumpin'! John Janssen Easley, SC '05 BMW F650CS
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Do you have any idea, where in Arizona you're going to unload the bikes, in February?
Hi, Mike ... Kinda playing it by ear for now. As you know, when it is this far in advance, the sky is the limit for anticipating what all we can do. Anyone see the snow in Flagstaff already? - Wow! We haven't even had snow here yet! But we'll be farther south so snow shouldn't be an issue, in fact the average temp in Parker, AZ in February is a low of 45 and a high of 73 degrees, very nice!
Just showing up in Earp, CA. on the 5th of February is the essence of our game plan right now ... doesn't look like we'll be able to arrive early unless we drive all night or something hardcore and that doesn't have a lot of appeal right now (grin). - #000
P.S. Are you planning to rejoin FSSNOC? Surely you have a Thumper in the garage these days, eh? Got any friends and neighbors out there that have Thumpers, sign them up as well? Like I mentioned to John (above), the more, the merrier, yes?
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Good Morning "000"
Is that G 3s Enfield in Lander?
Thump Thump!
Good job, Three Fenders! You are the lone respondent and you are correct! What a memorable time we had in Lander, Wyoming! G-3 had dressed-up in period correct Army gear and played the role perfectly. Your air-prize is being air-freighted to your air-doorstep (heh-heh) ... #000
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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER PAGES ON THIS WEBSITE BEFORE YOU LEAVE, OKAY? TELL OTHER ENTHUSIASTS ABOUT THE THUMPER GARAGE ... AND SIGN-UP A COUPLE NEW MEMBERS. THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. IT IS THE GIFT THAT ... KEEPS ON THUMPIN'! - #000/JACK/Director of FSSNOC
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(12-05-'19) I'm playing the Holiday Season card here ... our local club is having the annual Christmas gathering tonight ... so tune back in tomorrow evening, Friday, for the normally posted Thursday night update, okay? Thank You!! - #000
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, ALL! (Posts from 11- 28 - 19)
It was a beautiful sunny day here in ThumperVille today. The sun was warm and cozy but the wind was cold, so if one was behind some sort of windbreak (or a windshield) it was likely pretty sweet, particularly for late November! Me, I was out on the motorbike several times running errands, etc ... no windshield or windbreak. I bundled up like it was winter-time and got along very well. Along toward late afternoon, however, I began to notice a change.
The trucks moved in, the wind stopped ... and we got a quarter-inch of fluffy white stuff ... salt! Sure enough, I looked on my phone and what did I see? A snowflake ... the weather folks are apparently forecasting a solitary snowflake for here in ThumperVille sometime tomorrow. Wonder where it will land?
Thanks to all who responded on the "Mystery Bike" from last week's post! The photo above (masthead) is another example of this revered motorcycle, many thanks to Kim Lemke, FSSNOC #5422 - Montana. - #000.
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Dan Cooley, FSSNOC #4323 - California says ...
I GOT this one! I had two of those Moto Guzzis, a 350 Astoria and a 500cc Falcone.
Right On, Dan! You nailed it. What do you remember about them? How would you rate them? Any details?
Congrats! - #000.
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Phil Haglund, FSSNOC #5008 - Montana called ...
Says that Earp, California is just a couple of buildings that are barely across the border into California. Dumas Walker's Bar and Grill, the site of our upcoming ThumperCafe on February 5th is more like maybe 6 miles or so west of Parker, Arizona. Phil has been "wintering" in Parker, Arizona for a decade. We'll all get to meet Phil when we gather for our Meet, Greet, and Eat there ... can't wait, see the Event Page! - #000
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Phil Schreck, FSSNOC #162 - Oklahoma writes ...
Hi :000:
The bike this week is a Moto Guzzi Falcone. I think '40s or early '50s. a 500cc.
Thump Thump!
Correcto Mondo! (whatever that means...) Warning, Phil! We are sending that snowflake south to Oklahoma so get out your shovelhead... (grin) - #000.
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If that has a large exposed flywheel on the left side ...
I'm guessing early '50's Moto Guzzi Falcone. Pretty sure I saw one at Barbers this year.
Vic Force, #3701, North Carolina
You are a pretty good guesser, Mr. Vic! You've been paying attention. Hope you enjoyed the Barber Motorcycle Museum as much as I did ... WOW, what a collection!! - #000
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Not sure of the year or model,
but that’s an early Moto Guzzi horizontal single; maybe a 250, 350, or 500 cc. If it’s in Malcom Smith's collection and he’s been hunting parts for it, it must be a rare Guzzi single.
Later “Maynard” #5208 - Wisconsin ...
Good point, Maynard! I've been waiting for someone to weigh in on the second part of my earlier proposed question, which was ... do you consider it a "rare" motorcycle? Thanks much for that and for the post! - #000
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Do you know why the Farmer couldn't take his turkey out in public?
'Cause it had a "fowl" mouth!
Willard Yoder, FSSNOC #5297 - Kansas
Yo Willard ... at least you are in the right season! (grin) - #000
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FSSNOC #5208 Wisconsin ...
#000 ... I was sure it was a Falcone although I did not know the year. Dug out this old photo (1993) of one in slightly better condition. Braddan Church, IOM (Isle of Man). Photo from Manx GP 1993.
Kim Lemke
Wow, Kim! I hope you took that photo yourself at the IOM. Carrie and I were in London several years ago and had a free day so we thought we'd go over to the IOM. No dice, minimum of two days visit, we only had one ... close, but no cigar! Are you Montana guys coming to the warm-weather ThumperCafe in AZ/CA on February 5th? Sure beat shoveling snow, eh? - #000
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Hi Jack, #000... (Yikes! Don't say that out loud!! - #000)
A couple of weeks ago when I said that I was extending my summer riding season, you replied “to Baja”? Well that is a logical guess. On this trip you can say I’ve gone a lot more extreme. I found a place that I can walk on the beach with penguins and ride motorcycles in the same place. Actually motor vehicles are not allowed on the beach with the penguins. I think you get the point.
Daytime temperatures away from shore is expected to be in the 80-90 degrees range. By the time this gets posted, I’ll be cruising on a rented motorcycle.
Anyone want to guess where I am? Stay tuned!
Of all the years to extend my summer season, back home in sunny California, the weather is still great! No rain or other storms forecast until after November 30th.
Traveling the road less traveled, ...Alan Smith (#5286) California
Color me mystified, Alan! - #000
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Okay, I guess that's enough suspense of where I am...
I'm down in South Africa where the season is now late spring or early summer. It is an interesting way to stretch the summer season back home.
See attached photo of one of the road hazards (WARNING! WARNING! BABOONS ARE DANGEROUS ... a roadside sign. Other road hazards are ostrich and people.
There are a lot of Thumpers down here, mostly 100 or 125 cc motorcycles. But I have seen two KLR 650s!
Tomorrow I'm leaving on a 1,000-mile trek in South Africa. It might be a while until you hear from me.
Alan Smith (#5286) California
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History. Perspective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR0fwd1O_ac
Caution.....this may make you feel old.
But boy does it bring back memories. ...Ken Conrad, #4800 - Montana
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lYpnfKmz9Rk
Thank You, Larry ... errr, Ken! - #000
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Glad to sign-up for another year...
My '81 Yamaha SR500 is running great and I still ride it several times a week ... but just around town, no long trips.
Lisa and I did our second two-up Iron Butt Rally this year on our FJR1300 Yamaha and had a good finish - 29th out of 100+ starters.
It was my 15th Iron Butt and/or Butt Lite Rally and now I'm thinking maybe that's ENUF - :) The best ride of them all was the first one in 2001 ... on the SR500!! I still remember hugging the bike at the finish line ... like it was yesterday.
I'm still very active in Trials Riding. I think they say that 70 is the new 30, or something like that...
Take care! - Jim, FSSNOC #2213 - Minnesota
YO Jim ... I remember your article on that first Iron Butt that you wrote for Thumper News ... like it was yesterday!! A wonderful account about an even more wonderful experience ... well done, Lad, well done! - #000
P.S. - You are only as old as other people think you are, or that you might be, or something like that...
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DUMAS WALKER'S, here we come ... ThumperCafe #50 in Earp, California. Earp is just a couple or three miles west of Parker, Arizona near the AZ/CA border. Make your plans to attend now... - #000
I went to Dumas Walker's the other night and they are ready for us. Ron said if you need to park a trailer behind his bar/cafe, that would be okay. It is fairly secure as there is a security guy living back there to keep an eye on things.
I checked out several motels today, however, there are several more I can check out. I tried to check out the mid range ones. Listed below is a list of what I have looked into so far:
Blue Water Casino - $89.95 + tax, with Triple A it is $80.90 + tax. It is a nice hotel along the Colorado River with good places to eat and a lot of parking for trailers, campers, etc. on the casino lot. Phone number is 928-669-7000.
Best Western was the highest priced one I checked out. For 10 rooms or more it is $119.00 + tax, less than 10 rooms is $125.00 + tax. Regular price, I believe she said, was $140.00 + tax. There are several places to eat less than one block and a good Chinese and Mexican restaurant across the street. There is a Burger King next door. Phone number is 928-669-6060.
Quality Inn - $94.00 + tax for one King or $99.00 + tax for two Queen beds. The guy in the office said you may get a better deal online. It is not as close to a variety of eating places, but is one block or so away from the Crossroad Cafe. It is an everyday good restaurant. Food is good and is always real busy.
The last one I checked out today was the Kofa Inn, probably the oldest but freshly remodeled. I checked a couple of rooms and they looked good. The price at this motel is $67.99 + tax for a King bed, and $75.99 + tax for two Queen beds. This is probably the best bang for your buck, but not as handy to downtown. There is a restaurant on site, but away from everything else.
If you look on the internet, there is a lot of area information. If you see something you want me to check out whether it be other lodging or places that you might want to go, let me know via the Thumper Garage ( FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com ).
Sincerely, Phil Haglund, FSSNOC #5008 - MT.
Thanks, Phil! ... Phil is the FSSNOC member who suggested not only this location but he also suggested this winter-time season date as well (Feb.5th - Wednesday), which admittedly is Out-Of-Season for many of us. With that said, here's how I'm looking at it ...
"What better time to take a WINTERBRAKE?"
... and go south and bask in the sunshine, eh? Come Meet, Greet, and Eat with us! FSSNOC ThumperCafes are short static events that center around enjoying a meal and meeting other FSSNOC members in an interesting setting. We've been doing this for more than 30 years! Usually we dine about noon or so. I plan to arrive early, maybe 10AM, that way I get to visit with other members as they arrive for lunch, other members may do the same, and don't forget to sign-in before we eat. Also, wearing a FSSNOC club cap and/or t-shirt helps us all identify other FSSNOC members plus it gets us some much appreciated advertising ... it's a Win-Win!
Should scenic routes and western history peak an interest, this area abounds with plenty of both. After our ThumperCafe lunch, I hope to get lost for a few days, maybe pan for gold or search for Borax, or just lay out in the sun and work on my tan, who knows ...
And, for those FSSNOC members who let FSSNOC know by January 1, 2020 that they plan to attend the ThumperCafe, I'll bring a FREE commemorative decal ... ya' can't beat that!
Drop us a card at: FSSNOC P.O. Box 1809, Hutchinson, KS. 67504-1809
Call or better yet, text to: 620-663-1869 If a call, leave your message if you miss me.
Or ... email the Thumper Garage at: FSSNOCthumpers@yahoo.com
Inclement weather may be an issue in many parts of the USA this time of year so please understand that how you choose to get yourself to our event is entirely up to you. Snow, ice, cold rain, wind, etc could be experienced at some point or points on the route so choose transportation wisely.
Lastly, FSSNOC ThumperCafe's are (Fun)draisers for our club so please contribute as you like, it all helps our Thumper club to ... "Keep On Thumpin" - #000
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