July 15th is 7/15...

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February 11th, 2019, 03:02 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

July 15th is 7/15...

Guys, is there a M715 annual event anywhere in the Rockies?

I see that there were Field Exercises in years past (national event in 2010), but does anyone do anything annually?

If not, I throw out July 15th as a great date for that (715), and propose we do something in Colorado Springs or outside of Denver somewhere.

This year it falls on a Monday. Maybe we could coordinate something for that weekend before, and get a bunch of trucks together?

I know there are several here in Colorado that would show up, and man, even if it was for a day it would be cool to fire up our trucks, roll some mountain roads, and hang out and eat some great food and talk.

RB
February 11th, 2019, 04:16 PM
kwai

Do a pikes peak run.
February 11th, 2019, 04:32 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

I live right at the bottom of Pikes Peak (looking at it now), and that is a great idea.

We could leave from Garden of the Gods, roll up Rampart Range road up into the mountains and loop around and go up Pike's. So many great forest service roads to drive here.

I had better get my brakes done before then.

And not to oversell this thing, but I have a couple of pretty cool vacation rentals on a park here right next to Garden of the Gods, and would be happy to provide Zoners a cheap rate for the weekend. One house sleeps 10, the other sleeps 6-8.
February 12th, 2019, 11:47 AM
Nailhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsRob

Guys, is there a M715 annual event anywhere in the Rockies?

I see that there were Field Exercises in years past (national event in 2010), but does anyone do anything annually?

If not, I throw out July 15th as a great date for that (715), and propose we do something in Colorado Springs or outside of Denver somewhere.

This year it falls on a Monday. Maybe we could coordinate something for that weekend before, and get a bunch of trucks together?

I know there are several here in Colorado that would show up, and man, even if it was for a day it would be cool to fire up our trucks, roll some mountain roads, and hang out and eat some great food and talk.

RB

I'm down for that, as long as it doesn't involve a long flog up a paved mountain pass, or the like (see "Pikes Peak" referenced elsewhere in this post). That sounds like the maximum medium of tedium with a stock 230.

I'd love to do a trail run or two. I haven't been able to do that since I built my truck because I have no one to go with and I don't like the idea of four wheeling solo.
February 12th, 2019, 02:57 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

Yep, extended climbing in a 230 would suck. Rolling trails with someone else who has the same truck would be great, I really like that idea. I am thinking the Tarryall area would be really fun, maybe fishing up at Elevenmile Canyon too.
February 13th, 2019, 02:26 PM
kwai

When we went to Buena Vista, Binford's stock truck did great up Mt Princeton and on all the other mountain roads and trails we went on.

I still want to do Pikes peak even if it is paved all the way.
February 13th, 2019, 04:23 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

Ok, I am in. Getting a dual MC though...

Would be pretty cool to have photos of our trucks on America's mountain.
February 13th, 2019, 05:57 PM
Nailhead

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Originally Posted by kwai

When we went to Buena Vista, Binford's stock truck did great up Mt Princeton and on all the other mountain roads and trails we went on.

I still want to do Pikes peak even if it is paved all the way.

Trails & backcountry dirt roads sound great to me-- the 715's natural habitat. I'm talking about the usually-steep mountain highways here, where I'd have to dawdle along at 25 or 30 up the hills, waiting for some texter to rear-end me. That holds no appeal whatsoever.
February 13th, 2019, 06:55 PM
kwai

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waiting for some texter to rear-end me

That there is funny.

Now I gotta get moving on finishing my truck.

Or is this a 2020 meet?
February 13th, 2019, 08:29 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

This would be a summer 2019 event.

Camping, good food, and running trails.

Nothing crazy, but I will print t-shirts. That is about the extent of how fancy this thing will get. If we have 3 guys there, and we mess around and have fun, that will be a great time.
February 14th, 2019, 12:39 PM
gonz

Oye. I guess I have to start working on my truck, lol!
February 15th, 2019, 10:21 AM
Nailhead

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Originally Posted by kwai

That there is funny.

Not really-- it's happened to me once already, by a Peterbilt driver who was too occupied with his phone to miss me as I was making a signaled left turn.
February 15th, 2019, 10:22 AM
Nailhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsRob

This would be a summer 2019 event.

Camping, good food, and running trails.

Nothing crazy, but I will print t-shirts. That is about the extent of how fancy this thing will get. If we have 3 guys there, and we mess around and have fun, that will be a great time.

Deal me in-- I'm due for another M715 road trip.
February 27th, 2019, 06:25 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

Having not organized something like this, what would you guys suggest the plan be?
February 28th, 2019, 11:32 AM
Nailhead

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Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsRob

Having not organized something like this, what would you guys suggest the plan be?

After having seen a number of these grass-roots gatherings organized on my favorite motorcycle forum, it seems the first order of business would be finding prospective gathering spots (KOA-style campgrounds, for example). That done, getting an idea of potential turnout and preferences (overnight, day trip, etc.) would probably follow.

I've found two more 715's in this town, I'll try & pass the word along.
February 28th, 2019, 02:27 PM
ColoradoSpringsRob

Have you run into Brian from Alaska that is in Denver?

He is doing a 6BT in his, big burly truck with arctic top. When I bought a wheel off of him the truck was not running, so not sure if he is running around town yet or not. Cool guy, and I think he goes by swixb here on the Zone. He wants to come down.

Also, Hamaan out in Ft. Lupton wants to see what we come up with, and he may come down. His truck is pretty awesome too, also 6BT.
March 1st, 2019, 11:30 AM
Nailhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsRob

Have you run into Brian from Alaska that is in Denver?

He is doing a 6BT in his, big burly truck with arctic top. When I bought a wheel off of him the truck was not running, so not sure if he is running around town yet or not. Cool guy, and I think he goes by swixb here on the Zone. He wants to come down.

Also, Hamaan out in Ft. Lupton wants to see what we come up with, and he may come down. His truck is pretty awesome too, also 6BT.

I haven't met him, but then the odds of that are pretty small.

Hope they make it-- they'll get there before me.