Pie Run VI June 25th - Koffee Kup Cafe, Hico, Tx.

[Tourmeister]

Howdy,

Koffee Kup Cafe
Hico, Tx.
11:30am
June 25th.

Leave your rain gear at home ;-)

Adios,

[VFRinAustin]

What about the Wimberly Pie Company?

Never been there, dont know anything about it, I just see it every time I go thru there. Maybe someone around here as some info (i.e. Bud).

Wouldnt be much of a ride for us CenTex folks but we can always make up for that by taking the long way (very long way) there.

Just an idea.

[pazz]

Isn't this the month that we start our rotation again with the Koffee Kup in Hico?

[birdwh]

i'm up for any place on June 25th.

[budzrex]

Since I will be through there this coming week, maybe even a recon trip for Pie tomorrow I will sacrifice myself as a test pie guy the old take one for the team spirit and report back

[kurt]

I vote for Hico!

[Tourmeister]

:tab There is the Farmhouse Cafe here in Huntsville. Central to most everyone, nice rides to get here for most everyone, good selection of cakes and pies, good food, nice atmosphere and can handle a pretty good sized group. Lots of parking.

Adios,

[bluedogok]

Everyone at the Pie Run yesterday was thinking that it was The Koffee Kup's turn in Hico again and seemed pretty enthused about it.

[FWRex]

Although it's an embarassingly short ride from Fort Worth, I vote for the Koffee Kup. And while we're on the subject of picking establishments worthy of our patronage, can we all agree to try to stick to places off of the beaten path? I'm sure that there are several places in Dallas, Houston, Austin or San Antonio that serve up a decent slice of pie. But if we all have to deal with a bunch of Saturday-morning, cell-phone wielding, SUV driving, Foley's Red Apple Sale stampeding, gotta get to IHOP before the crowd gets there, bunch of lunatics then what's the point? Edom was perfect. Barely three buildings in the whole town, nice and quiet. And then about twenty to thirty motorcyclists descend upon the place, eat all of their pie, trade farkle knowledge in the parking lot for about an hour, and then disappear down the twisty back roads from whence they came. If we're not careful, we may just become legendary amongst small town restauranteurs. :-D

Kelly

[Tourmeister]

Hico it is then! June 25th 11:30m. Sound good?

Adios,

[Gilk51]

Hico in June sounds good. :-D

BTW, is it pronounced HYE-coh or HEE-coh? :-?

I agree with Kelly - these smaller town places are more fun and less crowded. Let's keep that in the plans...

[Tourmeister]

The problem with the small towns is that few have the economy to support decent restaurants. However, there is this little town up on FM 95 at Hwy 21... Chireno. They have a little cafe that serves good food. They have a few desserts on a regular basis and might be inclined to make more if we knew how many people would attend for sure. The roads in the area are quite fun! FM 1196... oh yeah!! They could seat 50-60 people and there is tons of parking across the street. No contact info though. Anyone near there?

Adios,

[Gilk51]

Well, we don't want a small town to BUILD one, but if they already exist - then they have support somewhere. All we have to do is supplement their income!

[MCRyder]

...Edom was perfect. Barely three buildings in the whole town, nice and quiet. And then about twenty to thirty motorcyclists descend upon the place, eat all of their pie, trade farkle knowledge in the parking lot for about an hour, and then disappear down the twisty back roads from whence they came. If we're not careful, we may just become legendary amongst small town restauranteurs. :-D

Kelly

That's hilarious :rofl I might see about setting aside the 25th for more pie.

[JKDGabe]

High Cove is what I think Hico was derived from... thus it's pronounced HYE-coh. Or hicko. (where the hicks live...)

[Gilk51]

High Cove is what I think Hico was derived from... thus it's pronounced HYE-coh. Or hicko. (where the hicks live...)

Excellent! A native answered my question!
Thank you!
:-D

[pazz]

Errrrr.... did anyone notice that it rained on the last Saturday of the month(the 28th) for the fifth month in a row? (The originally planned date for Edom). Talk about being in a rut!!

[Gilk51]

did anyone notice that it rained on the last Saturday of the month(the 28th) for the fifth month in a row?

Yeah, and it has been that way for the whole year, too! :roll:

:-(

[JKDGabe]

I'll ride in the rain for this one! No really, I'll risk the 4 block trip. :lol:

Just ate there and while I'm not a fan of cake the coconut cake was pretty good! Very moist. So those who don't want to ride for pie now have an excuse...

[Gilk51]

Let them eat cake! :-D

[Squeaky]

I'll ride in the rain for this one! No really, I'll risk the 4 block trip. :lol:

Ok, I'll throw my hat in here. I'm making it to this one. At least that'll make me a bi-annual attendee :oops:

Anyone in/around Houston that's crazy enough to join me is welcome to come up with meeting times and routes. Doesn't have to be the best roads getting there, let's just get there and we can always hit some fun roads on the way back.

[Gilk51]

make me a bi-annual attendee
I believe you mean semi-annual. (bi-annual is every 2 years...) :-D

It will be interesting to see if we can even come close to the January attendance... ;-)

[VFRinAustin]

I just got my hall pass for this one so I can make my second one also, funny how they have both been to Hico :oops:

[wczimmerman]

I can start a headcount either here or in a new thread. Just PM me so we don't end up with 11 pages in whatever thread we use for it.

[Texas T]

It will be interesting to see if we can even come close to the January attendance... ;-) Well, I'm pretty sure it won't be as cold.
:mrgreen:

[Sleepy Weasel]

I'm in for Hico. Was supposed to pick up Dublin Dr Pepper for some friends last time I was in town. Actually, I DID, but then my dad dropped by the house and turned it into a 5 pack. :lol:

[pazz]

Count me in as a definite go. I will try to scrape up a few guests,too.
Are the Arlington/South Dallas/Waxahachie/Etc. folks meeting in Venus again? And what time?

[Hotboot]

I'll be at this one, providing the Kind Dragon doth not sting me with her tail. 8-)

[wczimmerman]

I am WAY late on starting this:

The list of Pie Eaters to date:

birdwh
txmedic
JKDGabe
VFRinAustin
Sleepy Weasel
Pazz
jetblue
wczimmerman
gilk51
Tortuga
FWRex
veryquick
Dynasport
Reaver
bluedogok
Wasabi
vfer
Texas51
Tejas
bung
Warhammer + guest
dutchinterceptor
Garthhog
stinky93071
RockmanTex

Maybe:
Squeaky
Naomi
2 guests of stinky93071
Thermalser

Just drop me a PM to be added to the list. This is for approximate headcount purposes...

[pinecone]

Too bad y'all ain't going sunday.

:-(

[FWRex]

Allison and I are planning on making this one. If we can't arrange for childcare, I'll send Allison. The pie run tally stands at three for me, zero for her. About time we fixed that. :-?

Kelly

[Gilk51]

Allison and I are planning on making this one. If we can't arrange for childcare, I'll send Allison. The pie run tally stands at three for me, zero for her. About time we fixed that. :-?

She doesn't get a "partial" for her attempt at the first Marble Falls? :-(

[wczimmerman]

Updated list.

[Tx Rider]

I'll be there unless something comes up.

[Reaver]

I'll be there with JKDGabe. Its a real long drive.

[Gilk51]

I'll be there with JKDGabe. Its a real long drive.

You two need to meet us somewhere in between so you can be in the right mood!

[bluedogok]

Put me down as a definite and my wife (Naomi) as a maybe.

[FWRex]

Allison and I are planning on making this one. If we can't arrange for childcare, I'll send Allison. The pie run tally stands at three for me, zero for her. About time we fixed that. :-?

She doesn't get a "partial" for her attempt at the first Marble Falls? :-(


Okay, Chuck, let's throw in a 0.25 for the attempt. :-)

[Wasabi]

Count me in. :-D

Bill

[FWRex]

From Fort Worth, we'll most likely:

Superslab it on I-20 out to Dennis Rd., just west of Weatherford
South on Dennis Rd to FM 1889
FM 1889 through Lipan to FM 1888
FM 1888 south to Hwy 377
Hwy 377 east to Bluff Dale
South on FM 2481 through Duffau
South on Hwy 220 to Hico

Anyone from D/FW who wants to go with us is welcome. I figure leaving at about 0900 from Fort Worth should get us into Hico around 1100 to 1130. We'll be in the parking lot of the Cycle Gear on Hwy 183 (Alta Mere) at 0830, kickstands up at 0900.

Kelly

[wczimmerman]

Listed updated again. We're at 18 now. Not too bad! Jen and I are thinking of bringing the kiddos along this time...

[vfer]

I'll be there.Hopefully with the wife,Texas51 and Tejas.

[wczimmerman]

Got y'all added.

[bung]

I'm in.

[thestudent]

I'm out. I'll be in CT on business. Next time.

[Warhammer]

I'm in, possibly with a guest.

[wczimmerman]

Listed updated further. We're up to 24 now!

[Squeaky]

Listed updated further. We're up to 24 now!

...knock that down to 23 and a maybe for me. :-(

[VFRinAustin]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat???????

Huh, what happened since this afternoon? I thought you were a sure thing.

[dutchinterceptor]

Add me to the list as well. Wouldn't miss it.
Good chance OldFJRt will tag along also.

[wczimmerman]

Got it. Just in case folks didn't know, the list is on page 2.

[pons]

For future Pie Run, Petty's Cafe in Hawkins Texas was featured on Texas Country Traveller and other TV shows for it's great pie. Hawkins is North of Tyler @ junction Hwy 80 and State Hwy 14. They also have a place in Lindale Tx.

[dutchinterceptor]

For future Pie Run, Petty's Cafe in Hawkins Texas was featured on Texas Country Traveller and other TV shows for it's great pie. Hawkins is North of Tyler @ junction Hwy 80 and State Hwy 14. They also have a place in Lindale Tx.

I used to eat at Petty's in Lindale all of the time. The food's good but I don't remember getting dessert. They serve some of the biggest onion rings I've ever seen....one order could feed a small family.

[pazz]

I have had pie at Petty's in Hawkins many years ago, and at that time,their pie was the equal of anyone's.

[wczimmerman]

For future Pie Run, Petty's Cafe in Hawkins Texas was featured on Texas Country Traveller and other TV shows for it's great pie. Hawkins is North of Tyler @ junction Hwy 80 and State Hwy 14. They also have a place in Lindale Tx.

:bigokay:

Sounds great! Thanks for the heads-up!

[STCPO]

I'm out on this one. I'll be heading to Florida completing a SS1000 on the way.

Pete

[stinky93071]

I might be in on this and i will try and get 2 others off there butt and ride with me..

[Garthhog]

Hello!

I'm new to Texas, and the Pie Run looks like a great opportunity to meet some fellow motorcyclists in the area. I was also invited by wczimmerman on the VFR Discussion board to go, and so I'd like to throw my name in the hat. Count me in if you don't mind having a perfect stranger along for the ride.

-Ryan

[Squeaky]

Count me in if you don't mind having a perfect stranger along for the ride.

We like strangers! ;-)
Just try the blue kool-aid....

Hopefully I'll get to meet you in Hico. Still working on the logistics...

[wczimmerman]

OK-we're now at 25 confirmed and 4 maybe's!

Garthhog-looking forward to talking VFR's with you over pie.

To whet yer whistle:
http://www.koffeekupfamilyrestaurant.com/pies.htm

[stinky93071]

Question about the "pace" pick the one that best describe the “pace” for the Ft Worth group?
Grandma < speed limit
Mom = speed limit
Dad > speed limit
Teenage son in his new Honda with fart can >>>>> speed limit

Just wondering I do them all at times.. (provided that its safe to)

[FWRex]

Question about the "pace" pick the one that best describe the “pace” for the Ft Worth group?
Grandma < speed limit
Mom = speed limit
Dad > speed limit
Teenage son in his new Honda with fart can >>>>> speed limit

Just wondering I do them all at times.. (provided that its safe to)


Grandma = LEO's
Mom = From one city limit to the next in the small towns along the way.
Dad = Along the FM's and Hwy's in the middle of nowhere
Teenage son in his new Honda with fart can = On your own, off of the front of the group, smoking out the LEO's for the rest of us. :-D

The above pretty much sums it up. I'm no group riding Nazi. We're going that way and if anyone else wants to go that way with us, that's cool. If we're going too slowly for anyone, they're welcome to take off and we'll meet them there. If we're going too fast for someone, we'll stop every now and then and make sure that everyone's okay. Faster riders up front, slower riders in the back. If you need to get around the guy in front of you, flash your lights and pass safely in a straight, in the other lane. If you're a squid, we'll bore you. If you're a RUB, we'll leave you. Anyone in between should have a good ride. I'm not out to tell anyone how to ride their bike. I just want to have a good ride and eat some pie.

Kelly

[Squeaky]

I just want to have a good ride and eat some pie.

I like that quote!
Oh, and what's a RUB?

[pazz]

Oh, and what's a RUB?

RICH URBAN BIKER

[Thermalser]

Oh, and what's a RUB?

RICH URBAN BIKER

Some of us are PUBS. :-(

[Tx Rider]

You going to make it to this one Stuart?

[Squeaky]

You going to make it to this one Stuart?

If he does, I would actually have someone to ride with...
ANYONE from Houston planning on making this one? Anyone?

[Thermalser]

You going to make it to this one Stuart?

I sure would like to if I can break away from the business of selling my house and moving. If all goes well with the sale I may have a July 1 closing. If thats the case I will likely need that weekend to pack and prepare.

I am a big maybe at this point. :shrug:

[RockmanTex]

Count me in.

Steve
03 FJR

[Squeaky]

I will likely need that weekend to pack and prepare.

Nah. Throw it all in a few boxes, borrow a pickup, and call it a day. Now, what time should we leave Houston? 5? 5:30? :mrgreen:

[wczimmerman]

Squeaky-you're welcome to stay with us in the guest room if you want to come out that Friday evening. We're about halfway.

Made the new additions to the list...

[Squeaky]

Squeaky-you're welcome to stay with us in the guest room if you want to come out that Friday evening. We're about halfway.

Thank you for the offer, but getting out of work Friday night is the issue - I work until 11pm on Friday night, which leaves the option of heading out the night before out, and also leaves little sleep if I want to leave Houston that morning. I'm still working on it though, so don't count me out yet! ;-)

[bung]

So, where exactly is the rally point in Venus for the DFW folks? Also, what time?

[stinky93071]

you know i was cusing all of you this morining.. (ya i know didn't look at the date) oh well i got 400 miles in. and i think i am still up for next weekend. We had a blast till about 2pm then it started to get hot.

[Gilk51]

Dunno about a meet in Venus. Kidder led the last one (the route is in the January thread, buried down deep) but I haven't seen anyone post up for this one.

Susan (Tortuga) and I have a route. Anyone wanting to join us in welcome. We will probably be somewhat slow, so you can charge ahead and wait for us along the route or at the lunch table if that is better for you. We will be doing the route regardless, if you want to join in along the way.

Start at the parking lot of the Minyards at I20 (exit 445) and Green Oaks, at their gas station. Plan is to leave close to 9 AM. We will take the "going" route and see where we are when we hit SH6 - if we are early, we'll take the FM219 loop, otherwise hi-tail it down 6 to Hico.

Going
Road - Town - Connection
Green Oaks and I20, Arlington - Minyards’ Parking Lot
US287 - to Mansfield - FM157 (Cooper St.)
FM157 - to downtown - FM917
FM917 - slab to Egan - turn right (FM917)
- to Joshua
- to Godley - SH171
SH171 - east to - FM2331
FM2331 - to - FM4
FM4 - west to Granbury - US377
US377 - to Granbury - FM51 exit
FM51 - south to - US67
US67 - east to - FM203
FM203 - to Walnut Springs - SH144
SH144 - to - FM927
FM927 - to Iredell - FM216 to SH6?
SH6 - west to Hico - Pie!

Alternate (if early)
SH6 - to - FM1238
FM1238 - to - FM219
FM219 - west to Fairy - FM1602
FM1602 - to - US281
US281 - north to Hico - Pie!

NOTE: there are 2 backtracks (underlined)

Coming
Road - Town - Connection
SH6 - Hico, east - SH220
SH220 - to - FM2481
FM2481 - to Duffau
- to - FM205
FM205 - east to Glen Rose - US67
US67 - slab to Cleburne
- slab to Keene - FM2280
FM2280 - to Egan - FM917 (no turn)
FM917 - to Mansfield - FM157
FM157 - to - US287
US287 - slab to Arlington

sorry - the tabs in my document didn't work here. I'll have another document available...

[bung]

I'll meet up with you guys then. I plan on hitting the Advanced Motorsports open house on the way back.

[Gilk51]

you know i was cusing all of you this morining.. (ya i know didn't look at the date) oh well i got 400 miles in. and i think i am still up for next weekend. We had a blast till about 2pm then it started to get hot.

Leave a little early, did we? :-P

Where did you go? Was it all by yourself? :-?

[Gilk51]

I'll meet up with you guys then. I plan on hitting the Advanced Motorsports open house on the way back.

Where is that place located?

[kurt]

Has an Austin meeting place or time been established? I don't care how we get there, I have to hustle back for my niece's wedding.

[bung]

I'll meet up with you guys then. I plan on hitting the Advanced Motorsports open house on the way back.

Where is that place located?

Here is a link to a map. (http://www.advancedmotorsports.com/about/contactus.aspx)

[stinky93071]

Gilk51, one of the guys that "might"come and i ran out to Aledo(1187), Granbury(377),Pulxy(51),Hico(67),Stevenvill(4)Minr al Wells Weatherford (80), and then home.(20)

[FWRex]

Chuck, I ran your route as far as Granbury this morning. It's looking good. Traffic started picking up around 0700, the closer I got to Granbury. But if you're not concerned about speed, it shouldn't be a problem. My hat's off to ya', by the way, those are some great roads.

Kelly

[Gilk51]

Thanks for the link - I musta passed by AMS 6-7 times in the last month or two and never seen it! :roll: Guess I'll pay more attention on 917...

Kelly, thanks for checking the route - we have tried most of those roads on our side of Granbury already. I want to check out 51, 203 and 205 on the other side - this is a good excuse... ;-)

We may cross paths on the way, otherwise, see you and/or Allison in Hico!

[JKDGabe]

51 is a great road. The one thing to watch out for is gravel especially in the corners as it's a fairly narrow road and when a cage hits the edge it throws the gravel into the road. Most of the time it's ok but sometimes it's really bad... just a heads up.

Anybody coming through Waco? I'll be working that morning and would like to hook up and ride home with you.

[wczimmerman]

51 is a great road. The one thing to watch out for is gravel especially in the corners as it's a fairly narrow road and when a cage hits the edge it throws the gravel into the road. Most of the time it's ok but sometimes it's really bad... just a heads up.

Anybody coming through Waco? I'll be working that morning and would like to hook up and ride home with you.

Not through Waco, but somewhat near, I guess. I'll be coming out 36, then up 1602 to Hico. You're welcome to meet up somewhere along the way...

[Gilk51]

ran out to Aledo(1187),
How is 1187 through Crowley? We may take it sometime to go to Aledo/Annetta...

51 is a great road. The one thing to watch out for is gravel
OK - thanks - will keep that in mind.

[bluedogok]

I rode by there today on the way back to Austin from OKC. Their sign said they have strawberry pie right now, my favorite....

[Wasabi]

Kelly, thanks for checking the route - we have tried most of those roads on our side of Granbury already. I want to check out 51, 203 and 205 on the other side - this is a good excuse... ;-)

We may cross paths on the way, otherwise, see you and/or Allison in Hico!

FYI - as of Sat June 18, 2005 FM 203 is covered with gravel. It looks like the county road crews are going to start tar and gravel the roads again this year, so be careful. It's a shame cause 203 was one of my favorite twisties. It will take several months before the gravel surface will be packed enough to be a good twisty again. :-(

[wczimmerman]

Just got off the phone with Irene at the Koffee Kup and she's excited about our return visit! She immediately remembered who we were (guess 70+ bikes in January in cold/drizzly conditions leaves an impression) and she said they'll make sure to have plenty of pie ready.

Bluedogok-I specifically made mention of the strawberry pie for you. I've had it once and it was killer!

Right now if everybody shows up, including the "maybe's" we're at about 30 folks.

We need to start the weather watch... :roll:

[Gilk51]

FYI - as of Sat June 18, 2005 FM 203 is covered with gravel. It looks like the county road crews are going to start tar and gravel the roads again this year, so be careful. It's a shame cause 203 was one of my favorite twisties. It will take several months before the gravel surface will be packed enough to be a good twisty again. :-(

Yuk - thanks for the heads-up - I'll prepare an alternate. Too bad, I routed in that area in order to pick up 203. Oh well.

We need to start the weather watch...
Ummm, does Buddy know about this one? :-(
(maybe he missed it) ;-)

:-D

[vfer]

No need to watch the weather this time.I think we are trading cold rain for hot sun for a while.Look forward to wearing a little of the flat spot off the rear tire after the trip to Alabama.

[Squeaky]

FYI - as of Sat June 18, 2005 FM 203 is covered with gravel. It's a shame cause 203 was one of my favorite twisties.

Uh, you're on a Strom... doesn't that make a gravel road more fun? ;-)

[Squeaky]

Ok, I'm back IN!

I figured out the work/time thing, now I just have to figure out the BIKE thing.....

[kurt]

Ok, I'm back IN!

I figured out the work/time thing, now I just have to figure out the BIKE thing.....

What's wrong? Chain and sprockets still?

[Squeaky]

What's wrong? Chain and sprockets still?

Yup. Waiting on parts. :roll:

[Gilk51]

FYI - as of Sat June 18, 2005 FM 203 is covered with gravel. It's a shame cause 203 was one of my favorite twisties.

Uh, you're on a Strom... doesn't that make a gravel road more fun? ;-)

Well, I'd like to try it - but my permanent riding partner is not interested in putting gravel under her Aprilia scooter... :roll:

[Dirtrideroader]

You going to make it to this one Stuart?

I sure would like to if I can break away from the business of selling my house and moving. If all goes well with the sale I may have a July 1 closing. If thats the case I will likely need that weekend to pack and prepare.

I am a big maybe at this point. :shrug:

Stuart,

Where are you moving? I know I have been busy lately, not able to make many rides, but you can't just move away without saying goodbye!
Where is the love?

As to the whole point of this thread, I would love to make it, but it could cause marrital strife. There are already remarks being thrown around about how I am riding to Yellowstone, while others are having to ride the whole way in the vehicle with the kids....

Sqeaky, let me know what your plan is. Just in case I can sneak away.

Chris

[Bagwell]

Ggrrreeeeaaaaattttttt!!!! I will miss another one. I am sad now. If someone doesnt go come on out to the natl forest east side trail head. Better yet, bring me some pie at the trail head off of 233. :)

Vaughn

[Squeaky]

Better yet, bring me some pie at the trail head off of 233. :)

I'll trade ya some pie for a VFR... ;-)

[Bagwell]

Better yet, bring me some pie at the trail head off of 233. :)

I'll trade ya some pie for a VFR... ;-)

Snap together, or glue together model?
:lol:

[wczimmerman]

Better yet, bring me some pie at the trail head off of 233. :)

I'll trade ya some pie for a VFR... ;-)

Snap together, or glue together model?
:lol:

:rofl :bow:

[Warhammer]

OK... Who's going from the DFW Metromess? Where are we meeting? When? What route? Etc...?

Gilk51, since we're both in Arlington, do you want to meet somewhere like America's Best Coffee in front of Costco, and then hook up with any others from there?

[Squeaky]

Snap together, or glue together model?
:lol:

:-(
Have fun standing around in the heat this weekend watching riders go by! :sleep:

Might be able to go with the Strom this weekend after all - tomorrow I'm bringing it down for an inspection by 'qualified professionals'. Nobody seems to think the chain should need changing with only 11k miles on it...

[Gilk51]

OK... Who's going from the DFW Metromess? Where are we meeting? When? What route? Etc...?

Gilk51, since we're both in Arlington, do you want to meet somewhere like America's Best Coffee in front of Costco, and then hook up with any others from there?
Rex, Look on the bottom of page 5 - I have a route (may need to change due to the condition of 203) and plan on leaving the Minyards at I20 and green Oaks (SW) at 9 AM. The Minyards is good since the ramp to 287 is right there for the ride to Mansfield...

[Warhammer]

Sounds good Chuck. I'll meet you at Minyards. We'll chat more about the route at the Thursday night meet. BTW, do you use a Chatterbox or any other helmet comm?

[callmelenny]

I'm back from NC just in time for another pie run!

This will be #3 for me, see you there.

[Gilk51]

Sounds good Chuck. I'll meet you at Minyards. We'll chat more about the route at the Thursday night meet. BTW, do you use a Chatterbox or any other helmet comm?
We have Chatterbox X2 FRS units. We are going to try them again - seems like one works OK and the other is glitchy. I am going to switch units with the wife and see if it is operator error. :roll:

We use channel 7 sub 7 but can switch to anything as needed. :-D

[wczimmerman]

I'm back from NC just in time for another pie run!

This will be #3 for me, see you there.

Hey Larry! It'll be good to catch up with you in Hico!

[budzrex]

Guys I am prediciting 100deg temps and sunshine as I must miss this one the upcoming move take top billing this weekend. Everyone ride safe and eat a slice for me. :chug:

[Squeaky]

Guys I am prediciting 100deg temps and sunshine as I must miss this one...

Thanks for taking the hit for the team! :chug:

[budzrex]

No problem, but you guys will be begging me in August

[Squeaky]

No problem, but you guys will be begging me in August

I'll settle for the camelback - and I'll dump some over my head at gas stops if the need arises. It's all about controlling the water. ;-)

[kurt]

I take it you worked out your chain woes?

[Squeaky]

I take it you worked out your chain woes?

Installed today before work! :dude:
Sprockets still on back order, so they will be put on as soon as they get here. Shouldn't be too bad on the chain, considering there is very little wear on the sprockets anyway. The dealer said he'd just leave them until the next time I need a chain, but I've been taught to always change them at the same time.

I even changed the oil (and only burned myself once on the exhaust header while reaching uner the bike for the wrench - next time I'll get up and walk around :roll: )

[VFRinAustin]

Only once, humm :-?

I find that one hard to believe :twisted:

[Squeaky]

I find that one hard to believe :twisted:

I think it was a curse you put on the oil filter you gave me the last time I was out there... :angryfir:

[kurt]

I have some Motorex 622 chain lube to give you too (since I now have a shaft) if you promise not to amputate your fingers applyinng it. :-P

[Squeaky]

...if you promise not to amputate your fingers applyinng it. :-P

I can't make any promises, but I will certainly do my best to avoid such a horrid accident. After all, an artist's hands are her livelyhood!

[bung]

Hey Squeaky, I'd like to talk to you about having the bike painted. I'll look out for you Saturday (I'll be on a black Speed Triple).

Jeff

[budzrex]

Squeaky, once water is on the ground you can contain it and direct it but as it falls from the sky its free wild and uncontrollable ;-) you can only deal with it or hide from it :lol:

[Tx Rider]

Well ya'll have fun, I'll be backing out this month, still have maintenance prep to do on the KTM before Colorado, and someone wants to look at my Dyna glide that's for sale Saturday.

[Electrified]

Well, I just got my bike back from the BMW shop for which it stayed for 3 weeks after that nasty little off road experience I had in Eureka Springs. I would like to ride. Who's riding from Houston and what's the route?

[Daryl]

I'll be there - with the wife

[wczimmerman]

We're all set for tomorrow! I told Irene there will be about 30 of us (give or take) and she's ready!

Just as a heads up to the new folks: the Koffee Kup does not take credit cards. Cash only. There's an ATM at the door if needed.

11:30AM-be there on time. I'm not planning on leaving any extra pie for latecomers :lol:

[db]

Have a safe ride everyone!!!! I may make the next pie run.

DB
touring Manila, PI on foot :(

[Gilk51]

For anyone still wanting to join us at the Minyards at I20 (exit 445) and Green Oaks (northwest corner) and leaving at 9 AM...

Please note that I edited the route on page 5 - FM 2231 should be 2331.

If you want to use the route and not ride with us slowpokes, here it is again and a simple graphic for each way:


RTF (word/wordpad) (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/Hico.rtf)

plain text (tabs messed up) (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/Hico.txt)

going to:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/going.jpg
file (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/going.jpg)

Will make a decision on 203 when we see it - we may try County Roar 2008 or backtrack to Glen Rose and take 144 down.

Also will decide in Iredell if we are ahead of schedule and optionally take the 219/1062 loop into Hico instead of 6.

coming from:
http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/coming.jpg
file (http://www.texasarlingtoncs.us/pics/mc/hico050625/coming.jpg)

Figured folks will be somewhat tired and maybe hot, so the return is quicker.

I'll have copies of these for those that need them...

Wherever ya'll riding from - be careful & have fun.

[Daryl]

I'm really tempted to leave the rain gear - have some room to haul back some Dr. Peppers......... :chug:

But a pie run??? :eek:


:mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

Buddy ain't comin' - it's safe - leave the rain gear... ;-)

[scottabshire]

Thanks for putting this ride together - for those that did not make it, the turnout was good, I'm not sure how many bikes/riders were eating pie but there were a bunch! Nice to meet Steve and Ryan, look forward to meeting the rest of you soon!
Scott Abshire

[Garthhog]

I had a great time, met some of the people from the board, and stretched my waistline with a slice of apple pie (mmmm...pie). I didn't get to meet everyone I had planned on meeting, but that is just an excuse to go on another TW Texans ride.

BTW - I saw a Duc in the parking lot with some battle damage...I hope that wasn't from the ride up.

-Ryan

[smithr]

That is the problem with ride to eats. I was to hungry to talk much.

[Gilk51]

I have some pictures whenever WC starts up a story thread. I think he counted 36 heads inside the Cafe. The wife & I had a good time.

Hint, hint, Chris... ;-)

[JKDGabe]

The Duc' is Spiders. He bought it looking worse than that, no damage incurred on this trip.

Nice to see y'all, next time I think I'll have to take orders and have my mother do the pies and a friend the barbeque. I'm less impressed every time I go to the KK.

[kurt]

I think the operative word was HOT!. As usual, the company was great, I just regret having to slab it back for the wedding instead of getting to ride the good roads. I sure was dissapointed to find out it was an outdoor wedding. :roll: Another 5 hours in the heat.....

My Camelback was worth it's weight in gold and kept the water cold all day. I highly recommend them as your next upgrade.

[bung]

It was nice to meet some TWT members today.

On another note, I'm watching a show about Billy the Kid. I had no idea that there is a BtK museum in Hico. I'll have to go back to check it out.