ALL motorcyclists get in here....

Why so late? Most rides that we've been on start in the morning - it would be cooler too, just my .02......:mrgreen:

 

Another good thing to help inexperienced drivers - would be for JCC to offer more of the safety courses so that folks can take them. My suggestion would be to hold them one Sat a month at different locations around the area, like at the local JCC bldg or something to make it easier for folks to attend.

 

hmmmm...good point. Maybe a 9am departure?

 

Sounds good...

I'm in........unless my schedule changes. I just never know.

KK,
Like the avitar. Didn't look at it close until just now.

 

I'm not a rider but that will be cool to see. I am a claims adjuster and most motorcycle claims I handle are due to the operator of the VEHICLE not seeing the motorcycle! My brother was even struck by someone turning left who was blinded by the sun and turned left right into him, put him down on his back for about 6 months, but he is riding again! hahahahha. look forward to supporting this cause!

 

Hey KK,

Long-time rider, just 2-wheelless right now. I should have my bike by then, but will be out of town :neutral:.

Ya'll have fun & be safe!


Frogger

 

Not defunct, still kicking...

http://www.viragoownersclub.org/eboard_06.htm

AJ Mei did my starter grinder issue a couple of years ago in FL. He's in the Homosassa-Crystal River area.

Mac McCurdy is probably the most Virago knowledgeable person alive.

Good Luck reviving the bike...

FWIW, you mgiht want to check in with our resident renaissance man, Ken/Devilock

 

Update #2:

I was able to speak with the state police as well as the johnston county Sherriff'. The state police bike units will be out of town on special assignment that weekend, however I did make progress elsewhere.

Went to lowes foods and spoke with the manager. He will rope off the parkinglot for us and provide anything we need. He is/will possibly be sponsering the event and is willing to take care of flyers, etc. I just need to get in touch with him soon to let him know the exacts...which will most likely be what they are now.

Also toying with the idea of a "fund raiser bar-b-que" to support the MSF or another bike related cause. Please, spread the word and lets do what we can to keep us and others safe out there!

 

DUDE

If you know the BUGSTER than you know me. We were insepreable. We are bestes good friends. Even to this day. I even offered one of my kidneys for his sick wife. That's how much of a good friend I am to him.

 

Sent it out!

 

thanks!!!! please note the time has changed to 9:30am




and here are some interesting facts....

Transportation Fact Sheet
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NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLES COMMUTING

Out of a total 129,141,982 commuters in this country (USA, 2003) 147,703 of them ride motorcycles to work regularly. That’s only 1.1 percent. US Census Bureau

Of all the motorcycles registered in the USA, (6,567,197) 4.3% of them are used for year-round primary transportation (282,389), with an additional 9.9% used seasonally for this purpose (932,542 total). Motorcycle Industry Council
NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLES ON THE ROAD

As of 2003, there were 5,370,000 motorcycles regularly in use in the United States. US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

As of 2003, these 5,370,000 motorcycles traveled an average of 1,800 miles a year per motorcycle (9,539,000,000 total miles). US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The average roadway delay per person in 2001 was 26 hours per year and in 2003 it was 47 hours per year, an increase of 81%. The average commute time one way is 25 minutes. Texas Transportation Institute
JOURNEY TIMES

The average United States driver travels 29 miles per day and is driving a total of 55 minutes per day. (This is an average vehicle speed of 32 mph.) US Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Tests comparing car and motorcycle performance on real journeys suggest that traveling by motorcycle can shorten journey times by as much as 33 minutes of every hour for town centre and city travel, and 20 minutes of every hour for travel through a mixture of built-up and non built-up areas. Motorcycle Industry Association (UK)
POTENTIAL AGGREGATE BENEFIT

Motorcycles cover 1-2% of the total distance traveled by road, and cars cover 86%. If 2% of car commuters switched to motorcycles or scooters, the current level of motorcycle utility use would effectively double. Motorcycle Industry Association (UK)

Average 2002 annual household private vehicle expense is $7,371. This is divided into $3,665 for vehicle purchases, $1,235 for gas and oil and $2,471 for insurance and misc. US Department of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey
PARKING SPACES

3 - 5 motorcycles fit per automobile parking space. Ride to Work
TOTAL FUEL CONSUMPTION - 2003

Motorcycles 191 million gallons (50.1 avg mpg x 1,800 miles per year per motorcycle)
Passenger Cars 74,590 million gallons (22.3 avg mpg x 13,000 miles per year per car)
Light Truck/SUV 56,302 million gallons (17.7 avg mpg x 13,000 miles per year per Lt Trk / SUV)
US Dept of Transportation, Bureau of Travel Statistics
NORMAL WEEKDAY MOTORCYCLE COMMUTING DAY FUEL USED (estimated)

150,000 commuting motorcycles x 5 mi average commute distance x 2 (both ways) = 1,500,000 motorcycle commuting miles per day. 1,500,000 motorcycle commuting miles @ 50 mpg (avg) = 30,000 gallons per commuting day.

100,000,000 commuting passenger cars, light trucks and SUV’s x 6 mi average commute distance x 2 (both ways) = 1,200,000,000 car, light truck and SUV commuting miles per day. 1,200,000,000 car, light truck and SUV commuting miles at 20 mpg (avg) = 60,000,000 gallons per day.
RIDE TO WORK DAY FUEL SAVINGS (estimated)

150,000 motorcycles use 30,000 gallons per normal commuting day x 2 (an estimated 150,000 added motorcycles on Ride to Work Day) = 60,000 gallons used by motorcycles on Ride to Work Day. 60,000 gallons used on Ride to Work Day - 30,000 gallons used by motorcycles on a normal commuting day = 30,000 additional gallons used by motorcycles on Ride to Work Day.

On Ride to Work Day, there are an estimated 150,000 additional Ride to Work Day commuting motorcycles and 150,000 less commuting car, light truck and SUV’s. A 6 mile (avg) commute x 2 (both ways) x 150,000 commuting car, light truck and SUV’s = 1,800,000 car, light truck and SUV miles. 1,800,000 car, light truck and SUV miles / 20 mpg (avg) = 90,000 gallons. 90,000 less car, truck and SUV gallons - 30,000 more gallons used on Ride to Work Day = 60,000 less gallons of fuel used on Ride to Work Day. If every work day were Ride to Work Day, 60,000 gallons saved x 250 work days = 15,000,000 less gallons used per year.

 

Looks like some one is realy doing their home work. You go dude.
Don't get discouraged. Keep up the fight. Look if you save one life by all this. It would be worth the work in gold.
I agree people and riders need to be aware of each other. and the Gory riders need to calm down just a bit. I feel if you want to be a Gory rider do it. Just not on public streets and where you can hurt some one else.
Just have a realy good life insurance plan. and it wouldn't hurt if you named me as your beneficiary.
HOOF.

 

I have been busting my butt on this...racked up 180 miles in the past two days by driving around the area to the local Police Depts, etc. Met again with the Lowes food manager and he will be calling his corp. people to see what they can do to help out. We already have the parking lot, but he is also going to work with coke/pepsi to see about free refreshments and tents n' stuff setup for us. I will have the flyer up ASAP.

Also heard back from the blue knights (Law enforcement riding club), they are meeting this thursday to discuss it and see what they can do to help out.

Please help spread the word and soon enough there will be flyers, etc floating around town. Also heard back from WRAL. They are interested in covering the event. they may also do a quick plug for the ride the night before.

as of now, it seems to be spreading pretty quickly...Heard from another local bike club about it and several of them will be participating as well :cheers:

 

http://www.4042.com/4042forums/showthread.php?t=19815

 

A bump back to the top and a question. About when will the ride finish? I need to make plans for later in the day. Couple of us old Beemers gonna try to make it.

 

I don't foresee the ride lasting longer than an hr or so. maybe 90 mins TOPS.

since we no longer have the PD riding with us, we will likely be broken up due to stop lights...thats ok though, as long as the group is large enough, people will see us and hopefully realize how many of us there are!

 

ONe bike is at bikers blvd - FOR SALE and the other bike is *needing work*, I can't go. :cry:

Have fun.

 

bump...less than a day to go!

 

Weather looks good for this ride...come on everyone!!!!!! :cheers: