WEST TX: Sportbike rally in Iraan

Downtown · 01-01-2008, 12:33 PM

Anyone know when the Sportbike rally in Iraan is scheduled to be held this year? Searched, but can't find it. Went last April and camped for two nights in the city park.

dfwscotty · 01-05-2008, 07:04 PM

How does April 21(last years date) sound?

Welcome to the site!

94GTVert · 01-05-2008, 11:28 PM

http://www.westtexasmotorcycles.com/...465&highlight=

SRADkneedragger · 01-06-2008, 12:09 AM

I spoke with Dana today a prospective date has been set but we are waiting for the County Commissioners to approve that date. As soon as they do I will begin posting up flyers pics info maps etc etc. We are hoping for an all time high attendance this year.
SRAD

Downtown · 01-07-2008, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the replies. Anxious to start making plans to attend.

DragoSapien · 01-18-2008, 09:36 PM

Here's some video of 2007 rally.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFkAh...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdt0a...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lh3...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOL4...eature=related

94GTVert · 01-22-2008, 09:19 AM

I think I'll make it this year.

jollyroger75243 · 04-07-2008, 04:03 PM

Looks interesting. Any sort of ride map or list of the good roads?

TWTim · 04-07-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jollyroger75243

Looks interesting. Any sort of ride map or list of the good roads?

The roads are generally long and straight down there -- a few sweepers but nothing technical.

The rally is sorta fun, but generally devolves into a perpetual stuntfest by lunch, which gets old pretty quickly. I usually head down mid-morning, hang around for a few hours, then head back in the early afternoon. I've never stayed overnight, but I understand the after-parties are reliably debaucherous and occasionally epic.

jollyroger75243 · 04-07-2008, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the perspective. Google Earth didn't show much paved twisties, so I was suspicious of the terrain. Still, sounds like a fun event.

cbdugger · 04-12-2008, 10:46 PM

Wow. Iraan knows about bikes? When did that happen? Last time I was there, they were still learning about fire...

Actually, it HAS been 25 years since I've there. Still no buildings taller than 3 stories?

I won't be able to go, and don't have a sport bike anyways, but seeing the thread really brings back memories.

One or two are actually good.

94GTVert · 04-14-2008, 09:06 AM

You don't have to own a sportbike, last were there were plenty of Vtwins, dual sports, gold wings and choppers.

Come on to Iraan, discover their newest feature... indoor plumbing!

SRADkneedragger · 04-14-2008, 09:46 AM

It's always a ton of fun and there is always around $3500 worth of gear raffled off, helmets jackets etc etc.
As for the after hours parties 2 words
SARAN WRAP
SRAD

TWTim · 04-14-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94GTVert

Come on to Iraan, discover their newest feature... indoor plumbing!

Yeah, but it's in an outdoor building!

94GTVert · 04-14-2008, 01:50 PM

I think the reason they like us on the bikes so much is we each bring two of another great invention... The Wheel!!!

TWTim · 04-19-2008, 07:20 PM

Fun day. Man, there were some excellent prizes! It was jackets and helmets galore. Very cool. I wish I had gotten there earlier this year.

James, I enjoyed the ride back with you guys. Now that you're back on two wheels, gimme a call and we'll do some evening rides together.

Here's hoping everyone made it back safe and sound. Great work, Dana, Carl, Marie, and everyone who helped put the rally together. Special thanks to all he sponsors.

ColGoodnight · 04-19-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Kreitz

The roads are generally long and straight down there --

There's a bike for every terrain - just ask the guy I saw outside Dumas on the Hayabusa.

Tom

TWTim · 04-19-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColGoodnight

There's a bike for every terrain - just ask the guy I saw outside Dumas on the Hayabusa.

Tom

Yessir. And there were about a million 'Busas on hand today. It's apparently the official rocketsled of West Texas.

TWTim · 04-21-2008, 01:57 PM

DragoSapien · 04-21-2008, 05:45 PM

Good job.

That was my red KLR you had in there.

01-01-2008, 12:33 PM	#1
Downtown Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home Posts: 2	Sportbike rally in Iraan Anyone know when the Sportbike rally in Iraan is scheduled to be held this year? Searched, but can't find it. Went last April and camped for two nights in the city park.

01-05-2008, 07:04 PM	#2
dfwscotty Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 460	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan How does April 21(last years date) sound? Welcome to the site! __________________ Terminus Incognito 07 KLR 650 99 BMW 1100GS

01-05-2008, 11:28 PM	#3
94GTVert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 517	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan http://www.westtexasmotorcycles.com/...465&highlight= __________________ 05 Kawasaki ZR1000-A3 94 Mustang GT Convertible 01 F-150 4x4 05 Freelander SE 08 LR2/Freelander2 HSE One Big @ss Mistake America Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my Gun.

01-06-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
SRADkneedragger Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,002	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan I spoke with Dana today a prospective date has been set but we are waiting for the County Commissioners to approve that date. As soon as they do I will begin posting up flyers pics info maps etc etc. We are hoping for an all time high attendance this year. SRAD

01-07-2008, 08:48 AM	#5
Downtown Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home Posts: 2	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Thanks for the replies. Anxious to start making plans to attend.

01-18-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
DragoSapien Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ft.Stockton, Tx. Posts: 81	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Here's some video of 2007 rally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFkAh...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdt0a...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lh3...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gOL4...eature=related

01-22-2008, 09:19 AM	#7
94GTVert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 517	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan I think I'll make it this year. __________________ 05 Kawasaki ZR1000-A3 94 Mustang GT Convertible 01 F-150 4x4 05 Freelander SE 08 LR2/Freelander2 HSE One Big @ss Mistake America Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my Gun.

04-07-2008, 04:03 PM	#8
jollyroger75243 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 109	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Looks interesting. Any sort of ride map or list of the good roads? __________________ Kyle Ducati Sport Classic KTM Dirt bike BMW Airhead

04-07-2008, 05:17 PM	#10
jollyroger75243 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 109	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Thanks for the perspective. Google Earth didn't show much paved twisties, so I was suspicious of the terrain. Still, sounds like a fun event. __________________ Kyle Ducati Sport Classic KTM Dirt bike BMW Airhead

04-12-2008, 10:46 PM	#11
cbdugger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antono Posts: 217	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Wow. Iraan knows about bikes? When did that happen? Last time I was there, they were still learning about fire... Actually, it HAS been 25 years since I've there. Still no buildings taller than 3 stories? I won't be able to go, and don't have a sport bike anyways, but seeing the thread really brings back memories. One or two are actually good. __________________ "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.' " Isaiah 7:9b 84(?) Suzuki GS450 L - died 79 Kawasaki KZ750LTD - sold and towed 78 Goldwing - The Oldwing gets me around!

04-14-2008, 09:06 AM	#12
94GTVert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 517	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan You don't have to own a sportbike, last were there were plenty of Vtwins, dual sports, gold wings and choppers. Come on to Iraan, discover their newest feature... indoor plumbing! __________________ 05 Kawasaki ZR1000-A3 94 Mustang GT Convertible 01 F-150 4x4 05 Freelander SE 08 LR2/Freelander2 HSE One Big @ss Mistake America Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my Gun.

04-14-2008, 09:46 AM	#13
SRADkneedragger Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,002	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan It's always a ton of fun and there is always around $3500 worth of gear raffled off, helmets jackets etc etc. As for the after hours parties 2 words SARAN WRAP SRAD

04-14-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
94GTVert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 517	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan I think the reason they like us on the bikes so much is we each bring two of another great invention... The Wheel!!! __________________ 05 Kawasaki ZR1000-A3 94 Mustang GT Convertible 01 F-150 4x4 05 Freelander SE 08 LR2/Freelander2 HSE One Big @ss Mistake America Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my Gun.

04-19-2008, 07:20 PM	#16
TWTim Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midland Posts: 9,702	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Fun day. Man, there were some excellent prizes! It was jackets and helmets galore. Very cool. I wish I had gotten there earlier this year. James, I enjoyed the ride back with you guys. Now that you're back on two wheels, gimme a call and we'll do some evening rides together. Here's hoping everyone made it back safe and sound. Great work, Dana, Carl, Marie, and everyone who helped put the rally together. Special thanks to all he sponsors. __________________ 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R 2003 Kawasaki ZX7R 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Limited www.timkreitz.com

04-21-2008, 01:57 PM	#19
TWTim Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midland Posts: 9,702	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan __________________ 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R 2003 Kawasaki ZX7R 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Limited www.timkreitz.com

04-21-2008, 05:45 PM	#20
DragoSapien Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ft.Stockton, Tx. Posts: 81	Re: Sportbike rally in Iraan Good job. That was my red KLR you had in there.

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