You know it is getting close to rally time when ___! [Archive]

Ron_Ces

07-06-2009, 12:53 PM

The_Veg

07-06-2009, 01:33 PM

...When I suddenly realise just how little time I have to get the important preparations done.

Sue

07-06-2009, 01:34 PM

.... when I call my neighbor's son - who is now in college - to come over to take care of the dog for a week.

KGT1200

07-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Please fill in the blank. I am starting this because I went home at lunch to hand wash and water-proof my 'stich. Once a year whether it needs it or not... Not that I am predicting rain. It must be rally time!
Ron

You know when it's getting close to rally time when....everything I'm bringing is laid out in the garage, my bike is tuned and ready to go, and I am curtailing my daily commute on the GS so I can start packing! Route planning a go-go! Since my GPS is paper thin and requires no electricity (a map) I take an extrordinary amount of time planning to and from this great event!

Norwood

07-06-2009, 01:41 PM

When I want to leave now and take the long route...

cheesewhiz

07-06-2009, 02:20 PM

Rally?

What rally?

OH CRAP! I BEST GIT MOVIN' !

:brad

Rapid_Roy

07-06-2009, 02:33 PM

There are less posts on the forum?
:ha

UncleHowie

07-06-2009, 03:03 PM

Rally? What rally? :p

SIBUD

07-06-2009, 03:14 PM

When there is too much to do and not enough time.:banghead

sjbmw

07-06-2009, 03:18 PM

Swimming in mapping software/sites.

alabeemer

07-06-2009, 04:53 PM

When you are wondering what all you have forgotten????...and just how important those things will be....yikes! :dance

Polarbear

07-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Start packing this day(Mon.) for depart Friday from CA. My GSA looks like the Beverly Hillbillies! Well, maybe I have to pack two or three times to get r right:)....My front wheel seems awful light:)...Least its pretty, color coordinated dry bags and all, piled high back there, hehe....Randy:usa:thumb:dance

sdpc2

07-06-2009, 05:03 PM

My wife started a MONTH AGO!!! :dunno

scoobs

07-06-2009, 05:28 PM

"YOU KNOW IT'S CLOSE TO RALLY TIME WHEN".........
The K-bike batttery died, stranding me at work and I had to try 3 different auto parts stores before I found a replacement. Not enough change out of $100 to buy a burger for lunch.:banghead:dunno
Bring on the bawdy strumpets,
Cheers,
Ian :drink:drink

henzilla

07-06-2009, 06:07 PM

"when you realize that 2 year old battery in your signifigant others bike probably won't last thru the rally"

I feel your pain Scoobs!

wanderer

07-06-2009, 08:13 PM

Just wait for the clock to go around. This is easy! :brad

Polarbear

07-06-2009, 08:19 PM

A wife packing a months worth? How much room did she leave for you? She must be soooo special,hehe:) Randy:thumb

dancogan

07-06-2009, 08:26 PM

When you do that oil change, check the tire pressure and then go fill it up so it's ready to leave on Saturday! :dance

Greg_K

07-06-2009, 08:33 PM

When it seems like the work week is lasting a month and it's only Monday.

mvscorpio

07-06-2009, 08:36 PM

...when you spend work meetings looking very busy, scribbling notes....but you're really making your packing list! :dance

SIBUD

07-06-2009, 10:15 PM

When it seems like the work week is lasting a month and it's only Monday.

What is this "work" of which you speak? :dance

Rpbump

07-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Just had 18k mile service performed and front tire replaced. I want to travel "light" so my bags are being packed now in preparation for leaving early next Mon morning for Helen, GA. From there the Richard Russell scenic highway to Choestoe to Rte 180, Rte 17. I can travel up to Hiawassee and then up to Rte 64 in NC over to Rte 441 up to Gatlinburg to Rte 321 and on to just short of Johnson City up Rte 381 to I-26 and exit 13 to Gray,TN. Another route is to take Rte 76 East out of Choestoe over to Rte 441 at Clayton, GA and North on 441 to Rte 321. Both Rte's look good. I should be at the Rally site Wed morning. Ride Safe :usa :usa :wave :bikes

holdertight

07-07-2009, 09:25 AM

...when you laugh at all the responses and then secretly wonder what "fun" thing is going to happen to you.....

started to pack, wondering what I will forget (and it I will miss it)....waiting for time to get a boarding pass (flying east to pick up a bike so I can try out some of your guys twisties)

Britta
come volunteer for 50/50!!!

gsjay

07-08-2009, 09:40 AM

I spend more time at work looking at this website and other points of interest than I do working.................

I'm ready.

gsjay

TomBarnhart

07-08-2009, 12:29 PM

When my wife starts pricing flights to Las Vegas. She does not believe I should be the only one having fun.

coalminer

07-08-2009, 03:31 PM

...when I make my (check) list and check it twice. Make that three times.:dance

BubbaZanetti

07-08-2009, 04:23 PM

people start asking really basic questions in the rally forum

"how do i ride my motorcycle"
"will the rally feature camping"
"will i starve to death at the rally"

:brad

sdpc2

07-08-2009, 04:31 PM

she can take what she wants! :hungover

A wife packing a months worth? How much room did she leave for you? She must be soooo special,hehe:) Randy:thumb

cheesewhiz

07-08-2009, 04:33 PM

people start asking really basic questions in the rally forum

"how do i ride my motorcycle"
"will the rally feature camping"
"will i starve to death at the rally"

:brad

TFF!

:lol:rofl:ha

KGT1200

07-08-2009, 05:44 PM

TFF!

:lol:rofl:ha

Is there bathrooms at the Rally?

Is there anywhere to wash out dishes? ( I actually asked that one! What a dummy!)

kgadley01

07-08-2009, 06:34 PM

What is this "work" of which you speak? :dance

thats what I was wondering, I just didn't want to ask.:whistle

kgadley01

07-08-2009, 06:40 PM

I'm already packed!!! I leave next Wednesday. Its going to be a long hard 317 mile ride. I may have to stop for gas. :dance

MiddleIowa

07-09-2009, 07:09 AM

The Rally is happening soon when I order my new tires and visit Clarence, Ia to have my buddy Gary install the new tires to my rims. Next step is looking for Way points to download to the GPS in the 100 mile radius around the Rally site.

skip0464

07-09-2009, 11:58 AM

When the active viewing of the RALLY FORUM is going up and up and up...

a month ago it was 4 or 8 today it was 38.........

SheRidesABeemer

07-09-2009, 12:21 PM

...when you're deciding which coat to wear

ALIENHITCHHIKER

07-09-2009, 12:26 PM

...I wash my bike.

rmarkr

07-09-2009, 12:34 PM

UncleHowie

07-09-2009, 01:41 PM

When that really stiff new tire won't go on, and after much colorful language, and sweat, you discover it's a 16" tire and your rim is 17" -don't laugh- and it's too late to get another shipped...

and

that box of oil filters you'd had for a while now only contains dirty old spark plugs.

:whistle

I'm with you!

I know it is getting close to rally time when I have a pinhole leak in my front brake hose!:banghead Same hose that was replaced a year and a half ago.:scratch That time, it was the Dells Rally that I missed...

It's at the dealer as we speak. I'm optimistic I'll only be a day or so late to the ROK rally. Then, on to the MOA!

Thanks (in advance) to Judson Cycle, my local dealer. They're working so I can ride!:thumb

Edit: It's done!:clap I'm leaving today for my ROK/MOA/American Heritage Ride/RA extravaganza!:clap

TexanRT

07-09-2009, 04:31 PM

...when you're deciding which coat to wear

When you're checking the weather in TN every few hours for the temp forecast and hoping it's cooler than than the 98 degree heat we've got in Houston.... so that you can decide which clothes to pack. :)

106.5 hours till departure.:thumb

jasonTDI

07-09-2009, 10:56 PM

When you discover the front fork seals leaking....while you're installing the new J&M comm system that was sent with a mount braket that dosen't work....and you still have to pack the rest of the bike....