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7/07 Motor Phyco Ride  -  Another of Smoker's Specials

Question: How do you stretch 24 miles into 43 miles?

If you were on this ride to Veterans Memorial Park, Shakopee, you would have found out.  Those on previous Smoker rides were probably not surprised.  Those not on the ride and tried to follow the Route Sheet (what - you expected a map?) would not have appreciated the intricacies of the Smoker lead route.  I think it was great.

Small group (22 signed in) could have been because of the 4:30-5pm rain that may have kept many away. Too bad for them.  Still a good turn out for this zig-zag, round and round, back and forth route down to Shakopee.

Starting at the Lions Tap the ride did most of the back and forth along the ...

    Oh - just look at the Route Sheet.

There was something for most everyone (corner carvers needed lots of restraint) on the chosen roads - even a bit of dirt riding for me...  thanks.

Veterans Memorial Park has really expanded since I was last there. There's now a new Huey Cobra Gunship on display. Just after dark mosquito's drove the last of us out.

    Now Who's got a real ride report to share?

7/03 Dave T's cabin on the river,  Prescott          RC: DaveT

What better destination than next to the river on a hot day; made all the better with burgers, brats, dogs, fixin's and of course watermelon. 

Don't know about you but that last quarter mile from the blacktop is the best part of the ride for me.  Exhilarating...

Only a few enjoyed the waters; some in bathing suits and others in underwear. No skinny (or fatty) dippers were observed although there was a Lobster Boy sighting.

Lots of people ended up sitting on the stairs and seating area overlooking St. Croix Lake - watching the boats and wave runners that created some nice waves that were also interesting to watch as they broke on the rocks.

Big thanks to Dave for allowing us to invade his estate and for putting up with us another year;  Appreciate the great grilling job by ?? (someone fill this in for me); Really appreciate the fact that our drivers once again made it down and up the hill without a fall down - There was no fall downs was there?

A quick stop at the Pilot House for shrimp was like desert while the ride back on 21, sliding along on a few of the less traveled roads just to the west was like an extra scoop of ice cream on top of that desert.

Ride Report for 6/23  sent in by BeckyB 

    Cruise to Mike H’s Vikings Garage
Rain, rain, go away…come again another day!

I didn’t know how the ride turn-out was going to be with it raining even late into the afternoon and early evening. The heavens opened up and let the sun shine down on us for a wonderful ride.

We gathered at the Whiskey and then took off for HWY 280.

From there, we headed into St. Paul on Ford Parkway that led us toward Como Lake.  The next length of the ride went through the windy roads of Wheelock Parkway and around Lake Phalen. We finally made it to Mike’s Vikings Garage on the East Side of St. Paul. 

Oh the sights to see inside the garage. The walls are covered in pictures of current and past players. Everywhere you turn, there is something new to see inside the garage.

Becky made some wonderful sloppy joes for us to fill our bellies with. After we devoured the food, there were some brave souls ready to start doing karaoke. With me being the dj and all, we of course listening to some great tunes and had many wonderful singers.

The stars of the night were Chuck, Smoker, and Becky. They sang their hearts out all night long.

The evening wound down around 11:30 or so. I would say that fun was had by all throughout the night.

This was my first time being a Ride Captain and it made me proud to have some long-time members of the club tell me they enjoyed the ride I took them on.

Thanks to all that attended the ride.

6/30 Carla's Birthday Ride                                   RC: CarlaZ

Woke up to a beautiful sunny day and my 53rd Birthday.

Z and I got to Whiskey about 5:50 p.m. So many members showed up, some we haven't seen for awhile, some new members and a couple that became members just that day.  We rode out of Whiskey at 6:45 p.m. and headed for the corner around the block for line up.   There were sooooooo many bikes I couldn't see the end of the line.

We headed North to our place in East Bethel taking 35W to Lexington.  When i looked back to check things out I'd seen that we had lost a large group of you......  Good thing we have corner markers!  We headed down 22 to Hwy 65
North.  A few minutes later we were pulling into the pop shop. There were about 10 bikes that pulled in with us. A few of the guys started throwing a Frisbee to pass the time until the rest of the bikes pulled in.

A big Thank you to Vern.  I was told that he's the one who saved the day and got that group to the pop shop.   So thank you Vern!!!

We pulled up to our place at 8:10p.m.  My sister Tracie, niece Cheyenne and son Sky were busy getting everything ready. 

We all parked the bikes in the yard and began to line up for some grub.  Hot dogs and or chili dogs which ever your choice, tuna salad and chips and as many pieces of cake that one wanted...  Was a very big cake! 

Around the back we had music, a large Bon-fire and Easy Rider playing in the DVD on a large screen.  Z brought out his throwing knifes and a few of you showed us your throwing skills.  After a hot dog and a drink it was time to make my rounds to give thanks to everyone for coming, (if I missed you... thank you.) by the time I was finished I was feeling no pain...  thank you to those who toasted with me !! LOL.  I had such a good time.

I want to thank my sister, niece and son for all that they did. Milo, Loretta, Duane, Renee, Duane and Deb thank you for the card and scratch offs...  I won $25.00.

Milo thank you for being my tail gunner, and a big thank you go's out to my husband Z for all that he did. This year was one of the best birthdays ever.............

          Thank you all       Carla Z.

6/26 Lake Center Bar & Grill, Annandale    RC: Big Red

Ever wonder where a road leads? That was how I first looked at the route we took on Saturday.  It had been a couple of years, and the roads are so much wider than a couple of years ago.

We saw a Pelican on Pelican Lake? (I wondered how that lake got its name).  Chance of storms but we still had a good group out.

Quiet roads, a few comments on how we all stayed together and no traffic.  I planned it that way - Yeah Right?

Finally got to where Fred didn't have to go so far for a ride. I also got to see his old Harley.

Good Food, cheap drinks, and no rain until later that night.

Enough said!     Check out the menu.

6/23 The Viking Shrine & Karaoke Palace     RC: MikeH

This will be my first time as a road captain.  I'm excited to try this and have the club ride go to my home in St. Paul.

I will be having a dj/karaoke with thousands of songs along with some food.  I do have a huge garage so if the weather is horrible the party is still going to be fun.

Bring your singing voices and your not so singing voices.

I also have a pool table for those that ain't ready to sing.  Hope the ride will be enjoyable and my home is also fun.

     Mike Halvorson (Country)

6/19 The Bar,  Hastings                                       RC: Scarfy

Scarfy must have thought he was leading a group of buzzards as he circled us around on the nice roads to finally swoop back in upon The Bar in Hastings.  Always a nice stop as is a quick tip over to the Mill to listen to the rushing waters to make a hot day feel cooler.

6/16 Clover Leaf Bar & Grill, Newport                     RC: RichH

Good weather always generates a large turnout.

Clover Leaf signed on as a sponsor for another year. Thanks from everyone.

Good food, good gab, good people, good time...

Instead of writing a ride report for our ride to Newport I wanted to explain what happened at the corner I marked/left.

The group was separated into two packs (which I didn't know at the time), and when the first pack of bikes went by me, there was a red Mustang that was right behind them.  As he went around the corner, he came pretty close to me and it rattled me for a second.  When I collected myself, I looked ahead and couldn't see the bikes in the back because that Mustang was in the way.

I swear I saw some yellow on one of the back two though.  I waited for a few seconds and when no other bikes came, I took off.  By the time I got around that Mustang and realized I screwed up;  we were way past that turn.  Luckily, the group behind me was heads up enough to take the turn without me there.

I turned around and the rest of the pack went by me until I saw Milo at the end so I whipped one again and got around Milo.  Sorry for that gang.

I'll be more aware next time.

Also, thanks to everyone that assisted with the fuel smell diag on my bike.  Looks like a loose vapor hose under the tank.  I'll bet it's from the last valve adjustment I did.                                     Thanks again! -VikeBike

6/12 Viking Antique MC show - Wet all around   RC: RogerR

Would have been a great day for a 10am leave as by ride leave time the rain suits were draped on everyone.

Out Franklin, Up Raymond and into the fairgrounds on Commonwealth & Randall.

Arrived with just a sprinkle (?) dogging us.  Go inside, pay your fiver and see some really great bikes from way before most of our times up to the one's we call 'old'.  OR stand outside in the every increasing sprinkles-rain.

Some left right away and others stayed for the downpour.   Some left in the downpour - HardCore.

If you waited long enough, checking out each of the bikes in detail, you go to go home with only the road spray to contend with. If that didn't bother you a probably had a good time 'going the long way home' as I did...

6/09 Claire leads ride to her birthday party           RC: ClaireG

   Claire’s ride report for Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Well, after 12 years of avoiding being a road captain I finally gave in.

It was a great night to ride, especially after a rainy week with more to come during the rest of the week.

I decided to take the group somewhere they’ve never been before -  hey  -  a new route  -  woohoo.

We went down East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington. It seemed to be a nice route. People were shocked that there was such a nice “country” road in the middle of the city.  The ride was short, sweet and to the point, and then back to my house for my party.

It looks like there were about 54 people that signed the ride sheet, but I’m pretty sure there were many more than that at my house. I lost count.

I had about 15 pounds of sloppy joes, potato salad, and chips laid out for everyone and that didn’t last long. The cake seemed to go over really big too. Thanks to Scarfy for getting the fire all set up and rolling, and thanks again to him and Dave G for getting my yard in such great shape for all of us to trash during the party ;).

Thank you to everyone for sharing my birthday with me

I am very blessed to have such great people in my life.

Not sure if I’ll ever do the ride captain thing again, but all in all, it turned out pretty good.                 Claire

  ToddG also sent in a detailed ride report - thanks Todd :

The most difficult part of writing a ride report, from what I am learning, is trying to remember the little details and nuances of the ride.

Usually there are a handful of things that stand out during a ride that are worthy of sharing and discussing, but at the same time it is extremely important to focus on the task at hand; getting safely to our destination. It's a little easier when you are familiar with the route. But then that's the cool part...riding roads for the first time, and seeing things never seen.   So let’s get to it…

This Wednesday night's destination was Doc and Claire's house, to celebrate Claire's xxth birthday (I did not ask how old, and I'll let Claire fill in the blank if she wishes). If I may momentarily rant, I think Minnesota needs to be proclaimed the Pothole Capital of the Universe, if it hasn’t been already. I hope you all missed the big ones. There were some doozies out there early in the ride.

Two points of interest I had never seen before were the Minnehaha Depot, and the Veteran's Home. We also went through a roundy for the first time since I can remember.

There appeared to be a missed assignment at the Fork of 5's (the split at Hwy 55 and Hwy 5), not sure. We followed though, and another rider wisely pulled over to point the rest of the crew in the right direction (Thanks!).

I marked my corner at Old Shakopee Road and Normandale Blvd. At that point in the ride, there were 2 distinct groups that weren't too spread apart. Once after my corner, I remember passing by an old green Datsun 240z/280z parked in a yard on the left. My hot ex-girlfriend had a red one. Sweet cars, when the floors don't rust out.

We stopped at a pop shop close by the end of the route, Country and I got our usual 40 ozs., mine in the High Life version this week. Actually polished it off as well, for once. I think Mike also volunteered to be my official beer delivery service on Wednesdays, since he has bags. Thanks, Mike!

The fun shifted into high gear once at Doc and Claire's. The sloppy joes got kicked up with some shredded pork, and the swimming pool was full of ice cold refreshments.

After I signed in on the ride sheet and on the American flag on the fence, I was honored to meet Vinni and check out HIS signed Viking collectibles. Nice collection, Vinni! Lots of cool stuff to see in the garage as well. Then it was down to the basement for a Doc Hi Fi demo (Needs more bass, lol!!!!).

As the sun set on another awesome gathering, we all sat around the bon fire and talked smart for a while. We also learned that Loretta could pass for a kindergarten teacher, hahah.

Thanks, Doc, for the Vikings glasses! Another great Wednesday night, West Bank! You all make it virtually impossible to not look forward to a mid week ride. Excellent crew and great memories, that's what it's all about. Happy Birthday, Claire!         ToddG

6/05 "Wheelin' for the Disabled", New Prague     RC: ChuckS

We all had our fingers crossed that we would stay dry but by the time we made it to Hwy 7 the RC decided that rain gear would be a wise choice. 

Drizzle on and off didn't hurt the enjoyment of following the wandering roads south to the FlipSide Pub in New Prague.

Light, but steady rain was around us for the rest of the afternoon. The last of the initial group finally departed into the rain around 3:30 after enjoying the fine food and refreshments of the Flip Side.

Anyone else have something to say -

5/26 Schaar's Bluff - Hastings Full Moon Ride   RC: MikeR

Nice cool evening for running down to the bluff. Clear sky for a good view of the full moon on the way home.

    Another welcome stress relieving ride - thanks Mike

Pickle Factory ride report by KevinM

Ride to Pickle Factory in Pepin, started out late, after the rain past.

I got off a plane a quarter to 11 am on Saturday morning.  I should of been home at 5 pm Friday.  So I rush to to get maps made up.

     That took some time { :- )

I didn't make it to the Whisky till 1 pm as the rain came to a stop.

Everyone still wanted to do the ride, so off we went.

I had planned a 110 mile route.   We took off for the A to Z roads of WI.  After getting to WI 35 I made a wrong turn (didn't have time to pre ride, I was working out of town all week) - this is were Claire earned the" I fall down pin". 

Not sure how it happened (I am sure Claire would LOVE to tell you.  Ask her next time you see her).

After we got back on route things start to move along till we got to county Rd O.  We fell behind a Prowler, Firebird and a Saturn Sky, three real nice cars, too bad they could not go over 25 mph. Do you all know how hard it was to stay behind them ( I wanted to pass so bad).

Ok, so after that it started to move. After going out on HWY 10 a few miles we turned it south.  Somewhere on Cty Rd D Milo found out that he could not take the same line as me into a curve.

I thought he was going to end up in the ditch but he managed to keep it on the road.

After all of that we made it to the Pickle Factory for a windy kiss coming off Lake Pepin.

Had a great ride, thanks to everyone for waiting for me - sorry I was late.      With Best Regards,  Kevin M.

5/22 Pepin, WI - Pickle Factory (the long way)  RC: KevinM

The rainy start to the day didn't keep 13 riders from showing up.

Kevin was running a bit late due to his airplanes late arrival  - which turned out to be a good thing as by the late leave time the drizzle subsided to where everyone was shedding their rain suits.

With construction on 94 Kevin headed us to West River Parkway to start the trek south. Crossing the river at the Ford plant we made good time towards 61. Sitting near the boat landing was MarkE, patiently waiting to join up as we passed by.

South on to the Prescott junction went by quickly. Sitting on the side road, by the light, was Brad waiting to also jump into line.

Now we're getting close to the 'good roads'.  Just a little way down 35 and then it's a left up 320th to get on to double-O for just a short stretch before it's a right jog on to 370th which will dump us on to the always interesting O which will leave up on 10.

Back on the 'slab' until we get to Plum City where we pick up U and then UU. Next comes SS where we get a pretty good workout before slowing up just a tiny bit on the still sandy D.

Lots of dirt/dust gets thrown up as we all try to stay on the narrow track between the sandy sections to the left and right. Some are going wide on turns, others cut the corners as either the tires struggle for traction or the drivers tighten up on the bars.

We all stick together pretty good on the still not completely washed down, twisty, D heading for the intersection with N.

This will give us another chance to look for the best, fastest lines to carve on this last stretch before running into Pepin to view the white caps covering the lake.  It was Gale Force WINDY...

Pickle Factory offered up the food and refreshments for some while others enjoyed the outside with the high winds, sea gulls floating over the whitecaps and watching the sail boats along with the large and small boats fight the wind to get docked.

Relaxed and refreshed, winds dying down just a little and at our backs we headed to Prescott for - you guessed it - shrimp & oysters along with side orders of this and that.

Great routing Kevin - thank you for taking on another ride.

       Say - anyone know where the 'I Fall Down' button resides?

5/19/10   Tornado McCabe had/has a screw loose

On our leisurely ride down lake street to Dave's house someone notes a steady flow of liquid leaving a 1988 FZ 750 Yamaha.

Pulling over it was noted that squirt after squirt of gas was departing the right most carburetor.

Thinking quickly the engine was turned off and a plug was sought for this hole in the carb.  But whallah - the missing float bowl drain screw was found sitting on the crankcase.

A quick insert and turn with a dime fixed the problem and in no time the group was found.

Thanks to everyone who pulled over to show support.

Moral:  Keep your screws tight.       Submitted by Mike McCabe

   For you teckies  here is a diagram of where the screw is.     

5/19 Dave's Place for hot dogs & stuff        RC: DaveMcL

West on Lake street - can you believe it - out 7 Minnetonka way, around the lake and up 19 and 101.  Finally some nicely chewed up black top for the final run crossing 169 and up Boone.

 --  And now a real Ride Report from Dave  -- thanks dave

Wow, what a wonderful night 

The weather couldn’t have been any better; 85 degrees and sunny.  We took off promptly at 6:30 – well, not really.  Most were very involved in chatting with each other and enjoying the evening, but after some coaxing we were off.

There were 59 bikes and because of the new comments about safety, I abandoned my route that took us down I-94 and I-394 and settled for Lake Street.

It wasn’t that bad and we were all safe.  That is until Mike’s bike started leaking gas. OK - there was a huge puddle.  I’m just glad there was no fire. Mike did manage to catch up later in the ride – what a mechanic.

When we got out by the lake the temperature dropped 20 degrees and I was glad for my jacket (others were not so happy).  But the scenery was wonderful.

As we were leaving Navarre we picked up a local LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) and he tailed us for a while.

Mark Koch was doing a great job of bringing up the rear.   Tanks Mark 

As we were east bound on Bass Lake Road I noticed what appeared as a couple of dog’s about 1 block in front of us in the road and they were coming toward us.  Then they started to fly?  Hey - these are geese.

Me and the guy next to me started to honk our horns and onward they came;  Flying just a couple of feet over our heads.  These have got to be the dumbest birds I have ever seen.

      No wonder people like to shoot them.

Well we made it to the pop stop and home where my wife, Pat, and daughters and grandkids had the food ready for us - and eat we did.

Great night, Great ride, good food and Great people. Tanks one and all.

      Ride Captain: Dave McLellan

5/15 Hog Wild Saloon, Henderson, MN   RC: Jim Stutton

 Expecting 73 and sunny with light winds 5 to 10...  'Bout time!!!

After a this-way-that-way, zig-zag start we got onto some clear roads heading south through Chaska. Following the Minnesota river south, twisting this way and that way, made for a great ride.

A little more fun was had a couple of miles from the destination when Jim took us off the highway for a short detour. Up a mildly steep, almost dirt track, around a cemetery on the hill and back down just a hundred yards short of where we went up the hill.

This was a great way to break up the highway riding.  Fantastic.

We pretty much had the town to ourselves (as the WBMC was the largest motorcycle group in front of and in the bar) for a little over an hour when a mass of Harleys (about three time our numbers) came rolling into town. Most stayed across the street.

Hog Wild service was very good with a nice back patio.  Some of us took advantage of the bench and other seating out front to watch the hordes of bikers that were now in town.  Great sights.

Someone has said the Hog Wild has the "Best Prime Rib Ever"...

Not sure about that but the bacon cheeseburgers, fries and onion rings were being devoured and getting fantastic reviews.

With everyone refreshed with food and beverage it was off to enjoy the rest of this great day on the road.  Some headed back to town while others headed north and then east to get into the Shrimp and Oysters at Pilot House/ Boat Drinks in Prescott.

Now how about the rest of you on the ride sharing you stories...

 Until I get a couple paragraphs I'm not posting pictures...

    and there are some pretty good one's around the corners

   Ride Report from JimS:

Off to a bit of a rough start. The curves greeted kindly and we made it in due time.

We said Hello to those in eternal rest and had a few at the Hog Wild. All had fun.
     Sincerely submitted,  Jim / Jimbo

5/12 Cardinal Tavern     Damp - Not wet         RC: Larry S.

Forecasts can be wrong - looking like the rain will hold off until after dark; temp is about 50 at 5pm; have not heard if anyone has taken the ride yet.  Best to show up at The Junction to see what's going to happen.  I'm bringing my damp weather gear.

ride report [by nobody]?     <photos>

Barely enough moisture to wash off last weeks dust as Larry took us on a leisurely putt-putt down West River Parkway on our roundabout way to the Cardinal Tavern.  It was damp but the only rain I felt was a few medium sized drops once we arrived.

They opened the patio for us as the inside was filled with the Bingo players. Thanks.   Ask Chad about Lama's with beaks - ?

5/08 Cactus Jack's, Stewart, MN                  RC: JohnW

The forecast for the cities was a possibility of snow into the cities (well it was only for a dusting visible on the grass) - Ya, Right.

At 10am it's already 42; the sun is breaking through - Let's ride...

May is looking better all the time.  There was a bit of sleet sround leave time and it was chilly and overcast.  OK - a bit of dampness also descended on us a time or three but only for a few minutes. All in all it was a great ride on another blustery day.

JohnW's ride report:    <photos>

As we merged on to 94 we encountered some mist, sleet and rain - BUT it never slowed anyone down.

We stopped at Cologne for gas and free heat from our old sponsor by the railroad tracks, InnTown II.

We continued on 212 to Cactus Jack's in Stewart to enjoy some good food and drink before the chilly ride home - the long way.

Rider input and/or Comments: 

Cactus Jack's, aka 212 Bar & Grill, not only had good food but there was free Dairy Queen quality soft serve ice cream with very fresh, crispy wafer cones. Or you could grab a large plastic cupful and gobble it up by the spoonful's.  Chocolate was best!

Had a Very Good Time.

Glad we kept going - Great riding day - Smooth route and lead.

Sun did more peeking out in late afternoon; temp 53 at 7pm.

Thanks for picking up this ride - It was a good Westwards ride.

5/05 Yarusso's - With the wind at our backs     RC: MikeG

Another Blustery day and evening with just a couple of drizzle drops for a minute or two after we were at Yarusso's.

Mike took us out 94, smoothly through St. Paul to the south where we then got on to 110 east which merged into 494.

It was then back up north via Concord Street, across the High Bridge and on to Yarusso's via 7th St and then up Payne.

Most of the 'other bikers' had already cleared out which give up plenty of free space to spread out. There were still two officers keeping a close eye on us - in case anyone tried to get seconds!

Heard on the news that there's a threat of snow in the northern areas.  How's that for May 5th.      <photos>

5/01 On the Road to Trio (Centerville) - Windy! RC: Franz

The kind of Blustery day as in Winnie the Pooh and a Windy Day.

Once we left the freeway, where cars were passing us to the left and right, the ride took on a more spirited pace on the familiar roads heading to a 30 minute rest stop in Marine on St. Croix.

No ice cream; pub closed for remodeling - guess we stand around for a bit of chit-chat while waiting for a few that went for gas or decided to leave late and join the ride here at the half way point.

Out on the twisty Hwy 4, through the tunnel and it's gone with the wind to Centerville.  Trio is a very nice and friendly place.

Nice ride Franz.             <photos>

4/28 Wed Cowboy's, Circle Pines   RC: MarkE

Mark's ride report:

Cowboy's Saloon ride went pretty good.  Weather was great for our first Wed ride.  A short ride past the UofM St. Paul campus and around Lake Johanna then thru Shoreview.  They really did a nice job with the new Cowboys.  The patio is a great addition and the fireplace flames kept a few of us very warm.

   "Thank you" to the staff at Cowboy's.             <photos>

Our First club ride was April 24th, 2010.

Morning drizzle faded away around noon leaving us with a dry afternoon to enjoy the meet and eat at Marks. 

Harry finally got his 700 Ride patch which he earned last year and a cake to go with it.             <photos>

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Flood Run weekend. 

I went out early looking for a Three Legged Horse.

Not many bikers on my roads.   Can't understand why...

Here's the full 158 image gallery if you've got nuttin' better to do

 Which pictures would you choose to put in a gallery - let me know

That first ride is coming up fast.  Have you gotten your tires and battery checked, fluids refreshed, brakes tested and taken your "Shake Down Ride" to see what falls off?

Here's the link to the  Letter from the 2010 Treasurer

Your officers for 2010 are:              [ meeting minutes ]

  Treasurer:  Milo,  Secretary:  Claire,  Editor:  Smoker

  Safety: Jim Slechta & Mike Rodeck

  Ambassadors: Mike Green,  Joe Geror,  Willie Dufour

  WebMaster: harald

The 20 Rider/Road Captain meeting was a hoot. Any member can obtain the Meeting Minutes by going to the Discussion Board and looking in General Discussion; Road Captains / 20 Riders Meeting for 2010. There you will find the link to the minutes.

 For you boot wearers looking for new boots this season.  Here's a real good deal at Competition Accessories:
TCX X-Five Touring Boot $215.99   Shipping: $2.99 Discount: code "BOOT10" for 10% Off  -- Total  $197.38

  Here is the spring  Letter From The Treasurer.

How's this for a 'two handed' burger.
It's available at Harry's in Lakeville. Just ask for the B-52. It's 2-one lb patties on a 'special bun'.        Reported by MarkE

Milo's photo's from March 1st Wed are on the photos page

   Don't forget to watch Monty Python's Personal Best.

Note from MarkE to those that showed up at his birthday party:

Thank you everybody for coming and celebrating my 30th birthday with me.  Sorry we were late [thanks to someone in Yvonne's family].  It was a great turn out; hope to see everyone soon. No ride credits were issued due to lack of motorcycles.

    Paul Young sent in this sad note on 13 Feb 2010:

Davey Markuson passed away Wednesday Feb. 10, 2010  He suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow.   I met Davey through the West Bank Motorcycle Club 25 years ago and he's been a good friend all the way.       Paul Young From the WBMC:   We will miss you Davey... Davey has been a member since 1985 and rode BMW's   This dude had some miles under his belt! Notice at BMW Motorcycle Owners of America forum

 Milo's picture's from February's 1st Wed at the Junction

    Here's some IMS pics.  Anyone have more IMS pics - send them in. 
      Here's some EddiePalooza pics from TeamStrange

Better get rested up - Lots to do on Feb 6th -

 International Motorcycle Show -- <link>

     The gathering for Eddie James -- <Flyer>

           ABATE's Grounded Hogs event -- <Flyer>

Before these events is another 1st Wednesday on Feb 3rd. Show up

  West Bankers seen wielding knives around 3 little pigs

It started out innocently enough at Don's Little Bar. A small group celebrating a birthday while watching the Vikings kick butt on the 4 TV's lining the room.

The excitement of the Vikings win may have triggered the following, unexpected, events that occurred in an undisclosed location. Events too graphic to put into words.

Pictures so graphic you may want to run out to the local farm to adopt a couple of little pigs to save them from a similar fate. Only Look Here if you have a strong stomach

  Probable Cause Hearing related to death of Eddie James

From Mark & Jenelle:

Milo took plenty of pictures with his new camera. <more>

 Finally got SteveF's I-Cycle Derby pictures on photo page

Coming up is  the 1st - 1st Wednesday at the Junction.
Jan 6th should be a little warmer so how about coming on down (or up) to Whiskey Junction.    Anyone?

Be sure to reserve time on Feb 5th to 7th to wander around the Minneapolis Convention Center to salivate over shiny new motorcycles and farkles you can purchase so you and your ride will stand out from the crowd. FFI: 800-331-5706 or motorcycleshows.com

  Anyone got anything else - please send it in.

  Kevin's  Fixer-Upper progress from Jan09 to Jan10

         
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Look                                        Look
                 at                                        at
                          all                                        all
                                     this                                        this
                                                 empty                                        empty
                                                                   space...                                        space...

 Can   you   supply   something   to   fill   it   up...

                               

  "Doing a good job around here is like peeing in a dark suit,
      It makes you feel warm but nobody notices"    Jason Bolt
  WHO WE ARE:  West Bankers are just people who love to ride.

     We ride twice a week and reward the most fanatic among us.
       Just a "weekend rider"?     Come ride with us on the weekend!

  Feel free to send us your opinions - I'll pass it on to Dr. LockSprocket and the management.

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