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New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« on: September 03, 2018, 07:29:53 AM »
I still consider my self as a newish rider. Only about 7K miles on the clock, but going up. I am here because I am trying to see the different aspects of riding. I love to travel and the Tiger gets me there with a smile. I am still working things out with the travel, gear and packing. I learn something new each trip. What I like and what I don't like.
Hope to see ya'll on the road.
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 10:59:38 AM »
Welcome to the club from Owatonna, MN, just 900 miles north on I-35.
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2018, 11:07:41 AM »
Welcome from Kentucky!   Make sure to check out the Event Schedule and specifically the Texas Hill Country Rally in late October.  Great area to ride and a fun event!
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2018, 11:10:12 AM »
Welcome from New York, though it's looking like I may be back in DFW by the end of the year.   :)
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2018, 11:56:24 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome.
It was the Hill country ride that led me to this place. I am still unsure about making it, but God willing and with my Lovely Brides permission I will make it.

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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2018, 11:59:32 AM »
Welcome from New York, though it's looking like I may be back in DFW by the end of the year.   :)
I hope you make it safe and sound. The winters are not a show stopper down here for riding. Part of the summer can be depending on your heat tolerance.
Keep the shiny side up.

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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2018, 06:18:04 PM »
I still consider my self as a newish rider. Only about 7K miles on the clock, but going up. I am here because I am trying to see the different aspects of riding. I love to travel and the Tiger gets me there with a smile. I am still working things out with the travel, gear and packing. I learn something new each trip. What I like and what I don't like.
Hope to see ya'll on the road.
Carl
After a pretty good bunch of miles, I'm still struggling with packing. I still pack more than necessary and invariably forget something I need


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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2018, 07:55:37 PM »
The Buckeye state has good hospitality too. So welcome form OH-IO. Hope to see ya soon somewhere and many safe miles to you.  TM

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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2018, 12:50:13 AM »
Welcome Carl, from the other side of town. I hope to see you in October in Kerrville.
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2018, 07:39:15 AM »
A great spread of states, thanks for the welcome. I am sure that you all have some great roads to see.
Marty, I have Kerrville on my calendar but won't be able to make the call till closer to go time.
Ohio is on my to do list, I have a buddy that has been telling me about the riding up there. Awesome.
Packing is always an issue. I have basically gotten all of the camping gear down to using the panniers and the topbox for clothes and electronics. I would like to get it down to no top box. A work in progress.
Always wanted to do some Kentucky riding, camping, hunting.
Strait up 35, and less than 1000 miles. Thats getting in iron butt territory. Minnesota looks closer than I thought.






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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2018, 07:49:34 AM »
Welcome from New York, though it's looking like I may be back in DFW by the end of the year.   :)
I hope you make it safe and sound. The winters are not a show stopper down here for riding. Part of the summer can be depending on your heat tolerance.
Keep the shiny side up.
I first got licensed in Texas and I rode all through the heat of summer in 2017. I will say that rush hour on 635 was a new and interesting experience on my NC700X. I just moved here in October and I'll be really happy when I get back to Texas.
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2018, 08:06:08 AM »

I first got licensed in Texas and I rode all through the heat of summer in 2017. I will say that rush hour on 635 was a new and interesting experience on my NC700X. I just moved here in October and I'll be really happy when I get back to Texas.

Which is worse.....the heat of a Texas summer or the cold of a N.Y. winter?

At least you’re not living in the snow belt of upstate NY!   But then again, anywhere within 100 miles of the city should be avoided if possible!  :).
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2018, 08:09:49 AM »

I first got licensed in Texas and I rode all through the heat of summer in 2017. I will say that rush hour on 635 was a new and interesting experience on my NC700X. I just moved here in October and I'll be really happy when I get back to Texas.

Which is worse.....the heat of a Texas summer or the cold of a N.Y. winter?

At least you’re not living in the snow belt of upstate NY!   But then again, anywhere within 100 miles of the city should be avoided if possible!  :) .


I'm not sure which is worse, to be honest. Though, I will say that my boyfriend and I have ridden everything from 20°F to 120°F...
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2018, 02:58:58 PM »
Welcome Carl to the MSTA...we're glad to have you
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Re: New Guy in Ft Worth TX
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2018, 09:50:27 PM »
Welcome Carl!


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