Pie Run III Kyle, TX (Austin/S.A. Area)

[wczimmerman]

Where:
The Texas Pie Company (http://texaspiecompany.com/pages/1/index.htm) in Kyle, TX

Budzrex completed the reconnaissance on this place and gave it a BIG :thumb: They serve sandwiches, but he mentioned that the Railroad BBQ is across the street! I'll let him post the particulars...

When: 11AM on 25 March, 2006

Map:
202 W. Center
Kyle, Texas 78640 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=202+W+Center+St,+Kyle,+TX+78640&ll=29.989285,-97.876425&spn=0.015946,0.042915)

Who:
Definite:
wczimmerman
budzrex
FJR Bandit +1
Gilk51
Graubart
CycleCat
Chirpy +3
Dketchum
txmedic
rocketbunny
bhouston
Cagiva 549
bowillyard
buck000
M2 +1
T'sipper
Sleepy Weasel
bluedogok
rgatling

Maybe:
Tortuga
rocketbunny
Houston Speed Triple
Achim
jetblue
smithr

[rgatling]

Put me down for "maybe".

[budzrex]

Ah yes recon work, :eat: I can vouch for the cheescake and will have a confirmation on the Apple pie in about an hour. :trust: Anything for the group. It is a neat place in the center or Kyle, had a nice chat with the owner and he is looking forward to our visit. Railroad BBQ is right next door if you are not in the mood for a sandwich.

Looks like I am in for sure:rider:

[wczimmerman]

List started...

[TWTourist]

Put me down as a "I don't care if it rains or not I'm there!" for the pie :eat: and ride :rider: and meet :chug: and not in that order. ;-)

[Gilk51]

I have to attempt to keep my 2006 streak alive (OK, I cheated in January and caged to Edom, but at least I was there & took pictures). :trust:

Count me in. Will start working on the spousal unit...
(I have raingear!) :mrgreen:

:eat:

[Squeaky]

Hmm, Google Maps says it's just short of 4 hours from Houston. That's the morning that the Fearless Foursome hhits the road, but not sure how early we're planning on leaving.

I'll mention it to the others and see if we can stop in for some pie. If we do, I'm sure it would have to be a quick stop. We want to get out of Texas the first day, and uh... Texas is kinda big.

[TWTourist]

:confused: OK, Just want to know. What bike are you folks going to ride?

If it :storm: I'll be on the FJR. If :sun: maybe the Bandit. It's been awhile since the Bandit has streched it's legs.:eek2:

[Gilk51]

:confused: OK, Just want to know. What bike are you folks going to ride?
Well, the pocketbike doesn't have enough range, so it will probably be the DL650... :trust:

[Graubart]

I am IN! :rider: :eat:

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[kurt]

What bike are you folks going to ride?

I'll have to get back to you on that. :-P Actually, I work that day.

[Chirpy]

Hmmmmm.....

[rocketbunny]

Put me down as a maybe. Cuz maybe I'll wimp out if it's one of those "toad chokers" or "frog stranglers," or whatever you crazy Texans call "pouring cats and dogs."

[CycleCat]

I think we've got something going on that day, but not until dinner. I think me & Mrs. Cat will probably try to make it. :eat:

[wczimmerman]

2 more added.
Chirpy: not sure which category "Hmmmm...." falls into...

[Gilk51]

Chirpy: not sure which category "Hmmmm...." falls into...
new category - undecided? :-P

[Sleepy Weasel]

I have to attempt to keep my 2006 streak alive (OK, I cheated in January and caged to Edom, but at least I was there & took pictures). :trust:

Count me in. Will start working on the spousal unit...
(I have raingear!) :mrgreen:

:eat:

I'm toying with the idea myself. What time were you thinking you would roll out, Chuck, and which of us would have to stop for gas first?
:mrgreen:

[M2]

I'm toying with the idea myself. What time were you thinking you would roll out, Chuck, and which of us would have to stop for gas first?
:mrgreen:

Well, if Sleepy makes it, then I may have to show as well. Unfortunately, it is all superslab from where I am to Kyle, but only about an hour's worth and the ride home can be creative!

Cheers! M2

[wczimmerman]

Added a couple more "maybe's"

M2: I would like to see that Repsol bike in person! I was looking at google maps today and it looks like there's some good roads west leading into Kyle out of Blanco or Johnson City.

[Gilk51]

I'm toying with the idea myself. What time were you thinking you would roll out, Chuck, and which of us would have to stop for gas first?
:mrgreen:

It would have to be early & we may have to do some slab...
(not even sure which way to go - maybe we could meet up with Zim in Temple...)

Which bike you takin'? ;-)
Nevermind - it don't matter - if my tank if full when we leave - you would be buying first... (both my bikes have the same size tank - 5.8 gallons).

[wczimmerman]

It would have to be early & we may have to do some slab...
(not even sure which way to go - maybe we could meet up with Zim in Temple...)

Which bike you takin'? ;-)
Nevermind - it don't matter - if my tank if full when we leave - you would be buying first... (both my bikes have the same size tank - 5.8 gallons).


You guys are welcome to use my place as a stopping point to stretch/get a drink/etc. I'm planning to take a twistier route down (hopefully), and you're welcome to join me.

[Gilk51]

You guys are welcome to use my place as a stopping point to stretch/get a drink/etc. I'm planning to take a twistier route down (hopefully), and you're welcome to join me.
What time are you planning on leaving the house?

[wczimmerman]

What time are you planning on leaving the house?


I don't know yet. I should know this weekend. I need to sit down and see what the mileage comes out to so I can figure out how long it'll take.

[Gilk51]

I don't know yet. I should know this weekend. I need to sit down and see what the mileage comes out to so I can figure out how long it'll take.
OK, we would need a coupla hours to slab or partly twisty our way down there & then follow you...
(I think I took about 2.5 hours to go the back roads to Temple in December)

[M2]

Yeah, weather will most likely be the determining factor for me. I can take the cold and clouds, but I won't ride the CBR in the rain. Unfortunately, the ST1100 is still "Not Mission Capable Maintenance" as it needs tires and a rear brake job, something I have been wanting to have done for months but anytime I can ride, I go for the Repsol.

As Sleepy was the previous owner, it would be nice to meet up with him again.

Cheers! M2

[Sleepy Weasel]

Yeah, weather will most likely be the determining factor for me. I can take the cold and clouds, but I won't ride the CBR in the rain. Unfortunately, the ST1100 is still "Not Mission Capable Maintenance" as it needs tires and a rear brake job, something I have been wanting to have done for months but anytime I can ride, I go for the Repsol.

As Sleepy was the previous owner, it would be nice to meet up with him again.

Cheers! M2

Who are you again?
:lol2:

Yeah, it would be good to have an excuse to meet up again.

[dutchinterceptor]

I guess if Gilk51 can ride 140 miles for a stormy bike night in Longview then surely I can do 540 miles for a pie run. Any other Tyler riders feeling adventurous?

CZ put me down as a maybe.

[Chirpy]

Put me down as a maybe. Cuz maybe I'll wimp out if it's one of those "toad chokers" or "frog stranglers," or whatever you crazy Texans call "pouring cats and dogs."

I think it's a "frog choker". That's when it's raining like a cow, er, on a flat rock. :lol2: We'll have you talking like a Texan in no time.

Hmmm is now updated to yes. SWMBO has issued a küchedurchlauf so I'm good to go. Only question is take the Sportster and take abuse when I get there, or take the 'tard and abuse myself getting there. :rider:

[budzrex]

M2 we can hook up in New Braunfels and take the back route Kyle if you like

[Houston Speed Triple]

Put me down for Hmmmmm....., too. I can get from Bellaire to Kyle in just under three hours but with two kids I'm not sure I can get the wife to cover me for 7 hours.

Hmmmmm.....

[Achim]

Please put me down as a "maybe". I may have to think about a "detour" since I live only a little more than 10 miles away. ;-)

Achim

[wczimmerman]

Added some more to the list.

[TWTourist]

M2, You are in SA right? If so, I may be staying in SA Friday night. If so, we can ride out together by way of Bandera or Blanco or ????

[M2]

Yep, I am in S.A., but Bandera is no where on the way to Kyle. It is up IH-35 towards Austin, just north of San Marcos. I will probably superslab it up, then head westward afterwards on 3237 and 2325, then turning south somewhere. We'll have to see...

Cheers! M2

[TWTourist]

Well, anything would be better then Hwy 59 to IH37 to IH35 to Kyle.

[FWRex]

I'm not going to be able to make this one. My son has his first soccer game that Saturday morning. Beyond the fact that I actually want to go, my better half would have my head on a pike in the front yard if I took off to hang out with you ne'er do wells down in Kyle. Should be entertaining, though. A herd of little three year-olds madly chasing the ball around the field, kicking the mustard out of anything that gets in their way, while I'm intoning sotto voce to my wife, "At one time, herds covered areas as large as three states.":mrgreen:

[budzrex]

Family comes first Kelly, you guys will make the next one. I will have a slice
for you:eat:

[M2]

Well, it is http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_4v.gif here in S.A. this morning, I hope next Saturday's weather is better otherwise I will be a no-show...

Cheers! M2

[Gilk51]

I think M2 has found the official icon for the pie runs! :trust:

[TWTourist]

Weather.com states :sun: sunny :sun: for the pie run.:clap: :rider: :eat: :rider: :clap:

[wczimmerman]

What time are you planning on leaving the house?


OK-I've got a route plotted and it's 150 miles from my house to the pie place in Kyle. Hopefully, that will be about 2.5-3 hours. I'm thinking of leaving around 08:00-08:30. I know that makes for an early morning for y'all. Straight slab on I-35 is just under 90 miles from Temple. Still interested? My route takes you over a big dam (nice view), some nice twisties with scenery, and Hamilton Pool Rd.

[Dketchum]

Put me down for being there!

Dave

[wczimmerman]

Put me down for being there!

Dave

Gotcha added. Where did you find that avatar? :clap:

[kurt]

I've advanced to "maybe".

[Gilk51]

OK-I've got a route plotted and it's 150 miles from my house to the pie place in Kyle. Hopefully, that will be about 2.5-3 hours. I'm thinking of leaving around 08:00-08:30. I know that makes for an early morning for y'all. Straight slab on I-35 is just under 90 miles from Temple. Still interested? My route takes you over a big dam (nice view), some nice twisties with scenery, and Hamilton Pool Rd.
I am looking at 135 miles slab to the Zimmermananan mansion - so 225 slab total if running late. After last Friday, I really, really do NOT want to slab I35 during the daytime hours - 6-8 AM may be OK.

I'm a thinkin', I'm a thinkin'... :ponder:

[kurt]

OK, I'm a definite.

[wczimmerman]

OK, I'm a definite.

Great! Managed to get some time off, I suppose? I think you mentioned you originally had to work.

[Dketchum]

Gotcha added. Where did you find that avatar? :clap:

Borrowed :trust: it from "SHEROB" over on ST-Owners.com.

[kurt]

Great! Managed to get some time off, I suppose? I think you mentioned you originally had to work.

Took a vacation day.

[Gilk51]

OK, I'm a definite.
Excellent!

Uh, what will you be riding on Saturday? :rofl:

[kurt]

Excellent!

Uh, what will you be riding on Saturday? :rofl:

You'll find out when you get there. :-P

[M2]

Well, my prospects of going are looking better, probably the only factor will be the weather and the 10-day outlook is for a small chance (30%) of showers on Sunday. If that forecast holds, I will be seeing you guys on Saturday!

Who else will be heading back to S.A. afterwards? Any preferred routes?

Cheers! M2

[bhouston]

I'll try to make it as well. It's all of 2 miles from my house (actually it's the same exit as well). I've been in Kyle for almost a year now, but I've never been. It will be a good time to meet some more TWT members.

Byron

[Cagiva 549]

+ 1 for pie , The weather sucked so bad this weekend I think I need to go for a ride . SEYA

[wczimmerman]

List updated.

[TWTourist]

Looking like a good turn out. Anyone else taking a child? My 11 year old wants to go....so I think she'll tag along.

M2, I'll be heading back to SA. Any route will do. I'll just have to take it easy with the little one.

[Chirpy]

It's possible my two rugrats may come, of course if that's happens they'll be caging with mom...

[bowillyard]

I will be in Houston on Saturday, I should be able to pop over for some Pie. See you there.

[brd]

Wow, I accidentally have the day off and my roommate from college lives in Kyle. I think I will slab down there, then hang out with him some, then maybe take a creative way home through Gatesville and northward.

[Cagiva 549]

Looks like I will head out of North West Harris county for Kyle around 7;30 sat morning , all backroads route, RB said no dirty roads so we will keep it clean ,I mean paved . If any body is intrested post up . We can meet at the exxon on 2920 south of US 290 in Waller . SEYA

[buck000]

I'm in. :rider: :eat:

[wczimmerman]

Put you down. Coming on the SV650 or the Futura?

[1TallTXn]

dag nabit!

The VFR needs a new rear and It won't be ready by this weekend! grr.

oh, and I couldn't leave town till ~1 anyway, so that alone would put a damper on the trip. :(

maybe some other time i'll actually make one of these pie runs :rider:

[Sleepy Weasel]

Wow, I accidentally have the day off and my roommate from college lives in Kyle. I think I will slab down there, then hang out with him some, then maybe take a creative way home through Gatesville and northward.

Doh! I knew there was somebody else around here planning on going. I'm planning on riding down with Chuck, though I'm still figuring out where to meet him. Are you in Euless or Ft Worth? Euless is sort of on my way to Arlington, sort of...

[CycleCat]

**ROAD CLOSURE ALERT!**

For those of you coming from DFW and anywhere else north of Austin:
I-35 at FM 1325 (just south of Round Rock) has been under construction for some major overpass installations. They frequently have closed the interstate for the weekend and intend to do so this weekend. Traffic will be routed to the service roads and around the construction. In my experience so far, the delays have only been maybe 20-30 minutes, but they could be worse depending on traffic. If you are slabbing it down, you may want to find a route that gets you off the interstate before you get to Round Rock.

I think WC Zimmerman has a route from Temple that will bypass the construction, or if you can't hook up with him, Hwy 95 from Temple down to Bastrop, and then Hwy 21 toward San Marcos will get you within spitting distance of Kyle without using the interstate.

[kurt]

To avoid this intersection, I'm taking 620 around Austin to 71 and getting to Kyle on Hwy 12 if anyone wants the GPS file.

[Gilk51]

Doh! I knew there was somebody else around here planning on going. I'm planning on riding down with Chuck, though I'm still figuring out where to meet him. Are you in Euless or Ft Worth? Euless is sort of on my way to Arlington, sort of...
I don't know what is the easiest way for you to get to I35 - if you come down SH121 and SH360 and I20, we could meet you on the southwest side of Arlington - like the Green Oaks exit on I20 (milepost 445) where there is a Shell station on the NE corner. Minyards has gas on the NW side, too.

We could also meet you at I35W and US67 (Alvarado) - I think there is a gas station on the SW corner, but maybe a local can advise...

If we leave from Arlington, we probably should do it NLT 6:00 AM, since Google maps show it is about 125 miles from my house to WC's, and ETA is 8:00 AM.

Google shows 99 miles from Alvarado to Temple, so meet time should be about 6:30 from there.

Or we could meet in Midlothian or Hillsboro if you prefer I35E... (I think I35W would be better)...

[wczimmerman]

If we leave from Arlington, we probably should do it NLT 6:00 AM, since Google maps show it is about 125 miles from my house to WC's, and ETA is 8:00 AM.


I guess this means you'll be riding down with me, eh Chuck? :clap:

[buck000]

Put you down. Coming on the SV650 or the Futura?

Honestly not sure, probably the Fut, it's more comfy.

Or maybe the SV, I haven't taken it on a Real Ride.

I can't decide if I'm indecisive or not. ;-)

[Gilk51]

I guess this means you'll be riding down with me, eh Chuck? :clap:
Uh, no, we are just meeting at your house... :mrgreen:

Yeah, right now the plan is to leave here early-early and get to your place as close to 8:00 AM as possible. Susan (tortuga) has talked about coming, too, but she has had a rough week at school & I won't count her in for sure until we leave the house Saturday morning.

Sounds like your group may be the way to go since C-Cat posted about the I35 closings. I am hoping 35 will be OK early in the morning...

Just you going or is Savannah riding with me? ;-)

[Sleepy Weasel]

I don't know what is the easiest way for you to get to I35 - if you come down SH121 and SH360 and I20, we could meet you on the southwest side of Arlington - like the Green Oaks exit on I20 (milepost 445) where there is a Shell station on the NE corner. Minyards has gas on the NW side, too.

We could also meet you at I35W and US67 (Alvarado) - I think there is a gas station on the SW corner, but maybe a local can advise...

If we leave from Arlington, we probably should do it NLT 6:00 AM, since Google maps show it is about 125 miles from my house to WC's, and ETA is 8:00 AM.

Google shows 99 miles from Alvarado to Temple, so meet time should be about 6:30 from there.

Or we could meet in Midlothian or Hillsboro if you prefer I35E... (I think I35W would be better)...

Well, 121 would bring me through Euless, so I could pick up with BRD there if he's up for it. Man, you made me go look at a map and see where Alvarado is. :lol2: Yeah, I can do the Hwy 67/I35W meet. Shows to be about an hour from my place. Does anybody know if it's still dark at 5:30am? :yawn:

[wczimmerman]

Just you going or is Savannah riding with me? ;-)

:rofl:

Don't ask her or she'll be riding pillion before you can get a foot down. Yeah, it'll just be me coming.

[Houston Speed Triple]

Unfortunately, I do know that it's still dark at 5:30. You don't start getting good light until about 6.

[D'artagnan]

Must remember,

Keep... last... Saturdays... open! :headbang:

[Squeaky]

Might as well take me off the list. Sorry.

[Hotboot]

A few of the FZ1OA are meeting in Kerrville for some hand shaking and Hill Country riding Friday through Sunday. If it works out that we make Kyle on Saturday, we'll see ya there. If just a passing wave, enjoy a safe ride.

[smithr]

I may try to make it. If not then enjoy.

[kurt]

Anyone who is coming from the north who wants to avoid the construction at 1325 and I-35 may be interested in this western route around Austin.

[Hotboot]

Anyone who is coming from the north who wants to avoid the construction at 1325 and I-35 may be interested in this western route around Austin.


Awesome Kurt, thanks. Belated Happy Birthday too young man.

[kurt]

For the early risers, I can add Lime Creek Road to it as well. Takes about 1.5 hours to run the entire route.

[M2]

Move me over to the 'Definite' column, and with luck I may be bringing a good bud who has an awesome bike!

Weather is looking good, temps in the lower 50s in the mid-morning and in the mid-60's by noon; but 0% chance of precipitation.

Cheers! M2

[wczimmerman]

Move me over to the 'Definite' column, and with luck I may be bringing a good bud who has an awesome bike!

Weather is looking good, temps in the lower 50s in the mid-morning and in the mid-60's by noon; but 0% chance of precipitation.

Cheers! M2

Duly noted.

[Sleepy Weasel]

I may be bringing a good bud who has an awesome bike!

But not better than yours...
:mrgreen:

[M2]

But not better than yours...
:mrgreen:

Of course not, but close!

Are you going to be there, SW? Would be nice to see ya again, it's been a while...

Cheers! M2

[TWTourist]

M2,

Which way are you heading out to Kyle?

[M2]

I live near Helotes, so I am gonna take 1604 east towards IH-35 to meet my bud, then superslab it up. I am gonna leave the fun riding for the ride home...

Cheers! M2

[T'sipper]

Count me in- riding from La Grange, 71,95,525,20, then 150 to Kyle

T'sipper

[Cagiva 549]

We should be thru Smithville about 9:30 to 10:00 if you want to join up we can meet up somewhere , will be running the same route after Smithville . 153 from Lagrange to Smithville . SEYA

[wczimmerman]

21 on the definite list so far. Not a bad turnout. What's the plan for lunch? Since the BBQ place is next door, are we just planning on parking at the pie place, walk next door for BBQ, then raid the Pie Company of all their stock?

[Sleepy Weasel]

Are you going to be there, SW? Would be nice to see ya again, it's been a while...

Cheers! M2

Planning to leave the house about 5:30 to go catch Chuck in Alvarado, then down to Zimm's place, where he's got a route picked out to keep us out of Austin traffic trouble.

Zimm, can you move me to the "definite" list?

[bluedogok]

Count me in too :eat:

[wczimmerman]

Added bluedogok and moved SW to the definite list.

I'll see y'all (Gilk51 and Sleepy Weasel) in the morning. From my place to Kyle on my route is about 150 miles with a gas stop in either Burnet or Marble Falls.

[kurt]

What's the plan for lunch? Since the BBQ place is next door, are we just planning on parking at the pie place, walk next door for BBQ, then raid the Pie Company of all their stock?

Lunch? I thought we were having pie. :eat:

[T'sipper]

I live close to 71- will meet you'all at NW corner of 153 and Hwy 71 on 153, just before you go under 71. I'll be there at or before 9:45; looks like we are gonna have great weather...T'sipper

[utlonghorn343434]

So is the Austin crowd going to meet up north at TC and do the Lime Creek Road thing?

[Gilk51]

21 on the definite list so far. Not a bad turnout. What's the plan for lunch? Since the BBQ place is next door, are we just planning on parking at the pie place, walk next door for BBQ, then raid the Pie Company of all their stock?
Works for me!

[rgatling]

One more move from maybe to definite! I'm up for meeting north and doing Lime Creek Rd...

[Houston Speed Triple]

Hey tsipper,

Will you be going a back roads route from smithville to kyle? If so I'd like to tag along.

[CycleCat]

I be livin' on the south side, so I be departin' from the south side. Lime Creek Road is WAY outta the way for me. But I'd be happy to guide a group from the south side.

I considered taking the same route BlueDogOK and I took down to the San Marcos bike night, but I think I might go out south MOPAC to FM 1826, past the Salt Lick to FM 150 and into Kyle... just to make it a bit longer ride. :rider:

:eat: :eat:

[bluedogok]

Just let us know when/where or maybe a meeting point for the north/south riders is in order?

[utlonghorn343434]

Well I'll meet down south since I guess we're kinda headed that way :)

[bluedogok]

Well, I thought maybe somewhere alon Kurt's route might work but I am not sure of what route that is.

[kurt]

Well, I thought maybe somewhere alon Kurt's route might work but I am not sure of what route that is.

How about 620 at 71 at the Shell (?) station on the north side of 71 just east of 620? 10:00 to 10:15 or so?

[CycleCat]

I don't have my Garmin software on my new computer yet so I can't see Kurt's route. But if they are running from 1431 back south to 620, they could either continue on 2222 all the way to MOPAC and meet up somwhere around MOPAC and William Cannon, or if any Lime Creekers want to come south on 620, I'd be willing to meet at 620 and 71 out in Bee Cave and take FM 3238 to RR12 down to FM 150.

So far I haven't heard any committed Lime Creek Road takers. I'll scout out a meeting place at MOPAC & Wm. Cannon on the way home and post it this afternoon. We can decide where to meet then.

[CycleCat]

How about 620 at 71 at the Shell (?) station on the north side of 71 just east of 620? 10:00 to 10:15 or so?

Oh. You all were busy while I was composing that last post.

That is fine with me. I'll still scout a MOPAC meeting area and see what is the mood of the group this afternoon, but otherwise the 620/71 Shell is fine with me.:lol2:

[dutchinterceptor]

CZ,
Pull me off the maybe list. I've been talked into doing some mileage tomorrow on the bicycle instead. Y'all have a good safe journey!

[CycleCat]

How about 620 at 71 at the Shell (?) station on the north side of 71 just east of 620? 10:00 to 10:15 or so?


I think it's a Tetco/Mobil.

[brd]

Okay, I still need to get this tire changed out. Let you know for sure this evening if I'll be meeting the folks in Alvarado for the ride down.

Though I'm tempted to sleep in and just slab it down at say 7:30. hmm

[utlonghorn343434]

Gas station at 620 / 71 sounds good... 10:00...

[Gilk51]

Okay, I still need to get this tire changed out. Let you know for sure this evening if I'll be meeting the folks in Alvarado for the ride down.

Though I'm tempted to sleep in and just slab it down at say 7:30. hmm
Works either way, Big B, except for the reports about 35 being partially closed south of Georgetown...

Jimbo, let's plan to meet at the I35W-US67 intersection at whatever gas station is on the west side. If there ain't none, what ever station is on the east side...

Unless you know of an exit that has a station for sure on the west side...

[wczimmerman]

Chuck-do you still remember how to get here?

[ejk]

Whare and at what time will the Houston area group depart?

Thanks

[Gilk51]

Chuck-do you still remember how to get here?
Still have my paperwork from last time... 290 - 3rd - jog to first...

Take I40 west and turn left in Albuquerque... :mrgreen:
(I KNEW I should have turned left in Albuquerque!)

[wczimmerman]

Cool! See y'all in the morning.

[Sleepy Weasel]

Chuck & Zimm... Got the maps loading on the GPS now. Just a few key waypoints, not locking in specific routes, so I can always just ask for the direct route if needed and get an ETA.

Got the 15T front sprocket swapped back on last night, and finally mounted up my Givi plate, so I guess a splash of gas, a few layers of clothes and an alarm clock set me to get out of Lewisville by 5:30 and I'm set to go.

See you in Alvarado at 6:30 Chuck?

[Gilk51]

See you in Alvarado at 6:30 Chuck?
Yes sir. Be careful coming down thru the mid cities area...
If tomorrow is like today, it will be great! (once the sun comes up!) :roll:

[rgatling]

How about 620 at 71 at the Shell (?) station on the north side of 71 just east of 620? 10:00 to 10:15 or so?

I'll see you at the gas station around 10:00...

[TWTourist]

Anyone from CC, TX going to the Pie Run? If so, I can meet you anywhere along I-37 from George West to San Antonio.

I'll check in the morning.

[CycleCat]

Everyone from n. Texas and Austin sounds pretty cool with meeting at the Tetco/Mobil @ 620 and Hwy 71 in Bee Cave. I'll be there about 10 and we need to have kickstands up by 10:15 (preferably earlier) to be sure to arrive in Kyle by 11. We will wait for you all coming with WC Zimmerman or TxMedic because we know for sure you are coming. But anyone coming alone from another direction really needs to be there on time or we will leave without ya!

If anyone wants to meet in S. Austin before that, call me at 512=447=8980 by 11 pm tonight or between 7-9 on Sat.

[AustinTrophy]

Looks like I will be able to make this one! Put me down as 'Ready to eat pie!'

[kurt]

I'm leaving Starbucks in Georgetown at 9:15 if anyone wants to meet up.

[DBL]

I'm leaving Starbucks in Georgetown at 9:15 if anyone wants to meet up.

Will my new KLR650 be able to keep up if I can only go 60MPH? The break-in period says to stay under 4000 RPM and today on a 25 mile run around Georgetown my top speed at 4000 RPM was about 60MPH. I don't want to push it too much just yet. :rider:

[wczimmerman]

We will wait for you all coming with WC Zimmerman or TxMedic because we know for sure you are coming.

Are we meeting the Austin group? Did I miss that?

[kurt]

We'll let you set the pace, I'm in no hurry.

[DBL]

We'll let you set the pace, I'm in no hurry.

Too bad I had to sell the Wee Strom. :tears: It could go 2 X 60MPH :eek2:

I'll do my best to be at Starbucks around 9AM.

:flip:

P.S. My brother has a red '05 Wee Strom and wants to sell it. I offered to ride it to the pie run and show it off for him, but he declined. :doh: He claims to be too busy to actually go himself. What could possibly be more important than riding around in this excellent :sun: weather? That is why he should sell it. :-P

[M2]

Anyone going up from or around San Antonio, I am meeting my bud at 1000 hrs (whoops, I am retired now, make that 10:00am) in front of the Hooters on IH-35N just northeast of the 1604 interchange. You have to take the first exit off IH-35 once you are off the huge coverleaf, just past the Forum Parkway overpass, almost right where the "35" shield is on this image...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/M2_patches/th_Hooters.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/M2_patches/Hooters.jpg)
(Click on map for larger version)

I have put a placemark where the Hooters is. See ya there...

Cheers! M2

[brd]

Okay, got the tire on. I'll be meeting the Alvarado group ready to depart there at 06:30.

Now, to go make sure my heated farkles are hooked up and working.

[budzrex]

M2 I am in New Braunfels right at the FM306 exit, I was planning to run some local back roads to Kyle if you guys want to hook up should take you about
15 minutes from the Hooters to the exit I will wait if you want.

[Cagiva 549]

This cant be , a Pie run with no rain . SEYA

[Gilk51]

This cant be , a Pie run with no rain . SEYA
Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!

[Gilk51]

OK, WC, Susan has packed her new soft side bags & is preparing to ride in the dark and cold tomorrow morning.

So, please add Tortuga to the definite list...

In case anyone needs it - my cell number is
ate won seven - ate ate oh - forty-five twenty-eight

cell will be connected to the AutoCom so I should answer it...

(yes, I know eight is not spelled thataway...) :mrgreen:

[Gilk51]

gilk & tortuga - on the way...

[TWTourist]

M2,

I'll try and make it by 1000. If not, I'll see you in Kyle.

Ride Safe

[TWTourist]

I'll be on my way in 15 Mins.

[M2]

Bud

We are meeting at 10, so it will probably take about ten minutes before we are KSU (kick stands up). So that means it will probably be closer to 10:25 before we get to FM306. Will that give us enough time to hit the back roads and make Kyle by 11? Let me know, and we can hook up. I frontloaded a bit of time into our ride for just such an opportunity...

Cheers! M2

[CycleCat]

Are we meeting the Austin group? Did I miss that?


I thought that was what Kurt had suggested when he mentioned the gas station at 620 & Hwy 71. If he's riding LCR and not on the road till 9-9:15, I don't see how he can make it to where we are in an hour.

If you all want us to meet you, say so. Nevertheless, it's too late to change our meeting point, so anyone who wants to ride with me, meet up at the Tetco/Mobil @ FM 620 & Hwy 71 in Bee Cave. I'll be headed west on Wm. Cannon around 9:45 and be there by 10 or so. We need to hit the road by 10:15 to make it to Kyle by 11.

Call me NOW if you are in Austin and don't know how to get there. 447=8980.

[budzrex]

Yea M2 we should be good, I will see you guys at the station at 306 and I35 we can run a shorter version of my route and have plenty of time.:rider:

[DBL]

Looks like my new bike won't let me go to the pie run. :-( It decided to leak a bunch of gas all over my driveway this morning. It's in the shop right now getting service. This is my first Kawasaki to own. I hope this is not going to be a trend with this bike. :angryfire

[fallendown]

Looks like my new bike won't let me go to the pie run. :-( It decided to leak a bunch of gas all over my driveway this morning. It's in the shop right now getting service. This is my first Kawasaki to own. I hope this is not going to be a trend with this bike. :angryfire


Dont hold it against your macheen! It was more likely the guys at the shop that prepped it and unpacked it. A KLR is like a mule, not fast, not allways the prettiest thing in the group, and not the most off road capable machine. But it will get you almost anywhere you want to go, and home again. It's a solid mount. Mine lost a bolt off the lower shock bracket 2 weeks after I bought it. After a close inspection I found lots of bolts to tighten, apparently not a lot of care was taken in the dealers prep. Spend the afternoon with your bike, CHECK EVERYTHING....You wouldn't fly a plane without inspecting it thouroghly, the bike should be no different. If we were a little closer I would be more than happy to be a second set of eyes and go though it all with you.

By the way good choice on your purchase!:clap:

[DBL]

Dont hold it against your macheen! It was more likely the guys at the shop that prepped it and unpacked it. A KLR is like a mule, not fast, not allways the prettiest thing in the group, and not the most off road capable machine. But it will get you almost anywhere you want to go, and home again. It's a solid mount. Mine lost a bolt off the lower shock bracket 2 weeks after I bought it. After a close inspection I found lots of bolts to tighten, apparently not a lot of care was taken in the dealers prep. Spend the afternoon with your bike, CHECK EVERYTHING....You wouldn't fly a plane without inspecting it thouroghly, the bike should be no different. If we were a little closer I would be more than happy to be a second set of eyes and go though it all with you.

By the way good choice on your purchase!:clap:

Thanks for the offer! I drove all the way from Georgetown, TX to Mesquite, TX to get the bike and was a little worried about not buying from a local dealer but the bike ran great for 25 miles yesterday. Hopefully the local shop can get it going so I can continue breaking it in on Sunday. :rider:

[Tourmeister]

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