06-20-19 THE EVENT PAGE
BMW ... the missing link? Know anything about this model, let us know?
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OK JR ... here it is for the 3rd time. Hope we have better luck this time. Also hope the picture comes thru since I'm resending this. Can't seem to find the original on my computer. BTW, I NEVER take a picture in portrait mode. Later, Vic, #3701, NC
Well, I rescued another Thumper. This one really had a good life, near showroom condition. Going home on a trailer in a light rain, I'm thinking probably it's first time in the rain. Oh, you want to know what it is? Probably something you never heard of, Kymco Yager GT200i, 2012. The 200 is a bit deceptive, it's really 175 cc's of thumper power. Over the years I've owned over a dozen scooters. Seems like as the years continue to roll up, I'm liking the convenience of a scooter more and more.
Probably at least some FSSNOC'ers here are old enough to remember Mad Magazine and it's Spy vs Spy series. I've been told that the nose on the Yager looks a lot like those spy characters. Not really the best looking scooter I've owned, but I bought it because there are a lot of things to like about it especially the motor, liquid cooled and fuel injected. I'll ride it some and play with it a little then maybe move on to something else.
Ride safe and often. Later, Vic Force, #3701 NC
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CARRIE HITS THE CONCRETE...
Yep, it was concrete alright! 119th street south in Wichita, Kansas ... four lanes plus a center turn lane ... a literal sea of cement.
Oh yeah, there was a little bit of pea-sized gravel where the driveway that I turned into met the street surface ... BOOM! I knew that sound, even before I dismounted, I knew...
This time the cost was high. Both bones in her left leg were snapped plus some further breakage in her left foot. She is resting comfortably here in this photo with her leg and foot in a cast up to the knee ... no load-bearing for three months is the prognostication from the Doctors.
I caught a ride to Wichita a few days later and rode the Honda CBR250R back to the house. A couple of scuffs, a hair-line crack in a small plastic panel ... otherwise, it ran like a new one, turning over to 43,000 miles as I motored home.
Here we are now, five days later. I've learned to load and run the dishwasher, how to sort by color and load the wash machine, how to follow the orange signs and pickup groceries at Walmart, what goes where in the kitchen cabinets, what is in the freezer, how to make her oatmeal, how she likes her toast, how to take blood pressure, and how to assist her in the for now pretty limited use of her walker device.
All this interaction merely brings her closer and closer to my heart. I can't wait for her to be well again... Jack, #000
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Information on the 2019 FSSNOC THUMPERCAFES:
Dates are:
July 17th (Wednesday - Thump Day) We dine together at approximately 1:05PM.
for "West of the Mississippi" event ... Wisdom, Montana! (The Crossing Bar and Grill at FETTYS)
Wisdom, Montana sets in the heart of the Big Hole Valley ... 75 miles southwest of Butte, MT ... 75 miles southeast of Hamilton, MT ... and 65 miles northwest of Dillon, MT. Below are a few random examples of lodging availability, use as you wish.
Butte, MT:
Best Western 406-494-3500
LaQuinta 406-494-6999
Holiday Inn 406-782-2000
Hampton Inn 406-494-2250
Fairfield Inn 406-494-3000
Dillon, MT:
Comfort Inn 406-683-6831
Best Western 406-683-4214
Sundowner Motel 406-683-2375
Dillon Hotel 406-683-9973
Fairbridge Inn Express 406-683-3636
Hamilton, MT:
Quality Inn 406-363-6600
Holiday Inn Express 406-668-0262
Town House Inn 406-363-6600
Deffy's Motel 406-363-1244
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August 21st (Wednesday - Thump Day) Again, we eat as a group at 1:05PM.
for our "East of the Mississippi" event ... Cheaha State Park in Alabama! (The Cliff-Side Restaurant)
We are told that there is a modest State Park entry fee of less than $6.00. Visit the highest point in the state ... and be aware that we are dining only about 60 miles or so east of the famous Barber Motorcycle Museum, just in case you like historic motorcycles.
It is suggested that potential ThumperCafe attendees read the "ThumperCafe Events" information contained below... "thump-thump" - #000
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THUMPERCAFE EVENTS ... are for FSSNOC members. If you aren't currently a member, we invite you to join our group. Membership applications are available at the FSSNOC sign-in areas at each ThumperCafe event. Also, in the interest of safety, we ask that everyone abstain from alcoholic beverages before and during our events.
...........................WHAT DO WE DO AT A THUMPERCAFE?............................
Each year since 1986, FSSNOC members have been invited to gather at more than 150 ThumperCafe sites in the USA to spend time with old and new friends alike. We share our love for Four-Stroke Single cylinder motorcycles, enjoy an often unique lunch, and have a short light-hearted "business" meeting after our meal. You'll meet genuine people with great motorcycling stories and big smiles on mileage-worn faces. What a wonderful way to spend part of a perfect day!
Each of our ThumperCafes is considered a single event. You may attend as many available ThumperCafes as is your pleasure. These events are what we call "Dutch Treat", in other words, we do separate checks at lunch so bring adequate funds to purchase your own meal and to attend to your own needs. Also, these events are fun(d)raisers for our club so we invite members to donate financially to the club as they are able and motivated...
Attendees are responsible for their own travel, lodging, personal needs, and general welfare. Participants at a ThumperCafe may wish to arrive a bit early to have an opportunity to get acquainted with other FSSNOC members before our group lunch. Upon arrival, please sign-in with FSSNOC staff.
ThumperCafes are static events ... we don't do group excursions or rides. We discovered years ago that spending quality time with other members makes the most out of the limited time available at an event.
Please note that you may arrive by whatever source of transport that you like. In the interest of safety, attendees are asked to abstain from the use of alcohol before and during our event.
Should you have questions, please contact us as above. And, it is a good idea to stay current with this website as, and if, changes or additional information surfaces, we will be advising you of that here... Jack, #000
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IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT MEMBER OF OUR CLUB, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN. Click on "Membership Application" found under the "More" tab on this website masthead...
( We do have club membership applications at our events should someone wish to join onsite at an event...)
More information or questions? Call our club phone at 620-663-1869 or drop us a note at: FSSNOC P.O. Box 1809, Hutchinson, Ks. 67504-1809 or E-mail us at: FSSNOCTHUMPERS@yahoo.com
"Come Thump with Us!".
Thank You, FSSNOC #000, Jack Robinson - FSSNOC Director
FSSNOC - THUMPIN' WITH YOU SINCE 1986!
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