Aug 3-9 2009 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

DJW · 05-14-2008, 10:21 AM

There is something magical about the words

69th Annual Sturgis Rally -(2009) Just can't seem to put my finger on why?

Event Aug 3-9 2009. Probably leaving around the 1st, and back around the 11th?

Performance Harley-Davidson
807 N Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 471-1157
43° 3'22.88"N 76°10'13.45"W

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Sturgis Harley-Davidson
1040 Junction Ave
Sturgis, SD 57785
44°24'50.21"N 103°30'32.52"W

USA short route 1600 mi. each way (through Cleveland/Chicago)

Canada short route about 1600 mi. each way (through Toronto/Sarnia/Chicago)

USA long route: I don't really see a reasonable route that lets me avoid Chicago, and I really do not want to go through Chicago.

Canada Long Route: 1900 miles each way through Saulte St. Marie/ Minneapolis:

At this point, I'm favoring the long Canda route at least heading there, but there is plenty of time to think about it further, and comments are greatly appreciated.

deb93fxlr · 05-15-2008, 09:15 AM

Have you talked to Steve (Mustang)? He's done this a few times now.

DJW · 05-15-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by deb93fxlr

Have you talked to Steve (Mustang)? He's done this a few times now.

Yes I talked to him yesterday Deb, and he took the SS Marie route home the last time. He's going to get me the route. I like the idea of it putting me through Minneapolis because I can visit my brother there too. It doesn't snow too much in August there does it?

mustangNM · 05-31-2008, 07:21 AM

We have plenty of time to discuss this but avoiding the Chicago area is always a good thing....unless you're going thru on 80 early on a Sunday morning.

DJW · 05-31-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mustangNM

We have plenty of time to discuss this but avoiding the Chicago area is always a good thing....unless you're going thru on 80 early on a Sunday morning.

Thanks Steve. I am hoping to be healthy enough to make the trip, but at this point it's still just a hope.

Hoop · 06-07-2008, 09:00 PM

Something to consider as an alternate route.

There is a high speed ferry that goes from Muskegon Michigan to Milwaukee, WI. Cost is about $50 for the bike and $70 per person. The trip takes approx 2 1/2 hours.

Its an alternative to riding through Chicago.

When you depart in Milwaukee, you'll be just a couple blocks from Interstate 794, which leads to I-94 taking you through Milwaukee westward to Madison, where you'll hit I-90.

http://www.lake-express.com/default.aspx is the website for the ferry.

DJW · 06-08-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoop

Something to consider as an alternate route.

There is a high speed ferry that goes from Muskegon Michigan to Milwaukee, WI. Cost is about $50 for the bike and $70 per person. The trip takes approx 2 1/2 hours.

Its an alternative to riding through Chicago.

When you depart in Milwaukee, you'll be just a couple blocks from Interstate 794, which leads to I-94 taking you through Milwaukee westward to Madison, where you'll hit I-90.

http://www.lake-express.com/default.aspx is the website for the ferry.

Thanx Hoop, that might make for a nice ride back.

DJW · 08-06-2008, 09:14 AM

As the 08 rally comes to an end, I'll be looking for some recommendations from the 08 rally attendees. If you come across something that you found particularly bad or good please let me know.

DJW · 04-12-2009, 09:57 PM

Things being what things are...I've decided to do Rolling Thunder this year instead. Maybe next year.

deb93fxlr · 04-14-2009, 09:50 AM

awwww....so sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to reading what you thought of it.

Steve needs to change his avatar. He has a new ride.

fourhour · 04-14-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by deb93fxlr

awwww....so sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to reading what you thought of it.

Steve needs to change his avatar. He has a new ride.

Been a long time since I've heard from Steve. Dean and I had a beer or two with him in Sturgis.

mustangNM · 04-15-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deb93fxlr

awwww....so sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to reading what you thought of it.

Steve needs to change his avatar. He has a new ride.

there...happy now? :p

mustangNM · 04-15-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fourhour

Been a long time since I've heard from Steve. Dean and I had a beer or two with him in Sturgis.

do I know you?

Only a beer or two? You sure it was me?

deb93fxlr · 04-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Don't mind him, Dennis. He's getting old. See his new geezerglide? LOL

DJW · 04-16-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deb93fxlr

awwww....so sorry to hear that. I was looking forward to reading what you thought of it.

Steve needs to change his avatar. He has a new ride.

Sorry Deb, I was looking forward to it, but I just couldn't make it happen this year. The 69th! annual too! Well, maybe the 70th.

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there...happy now? :p

Speaking of being 70, nice ride Steve. You going to Sturgis this year? By way of Argentina this time?