The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => Ride Reports and Event Reviews => Topic started by: montmil on September 21, 2013, 06:11:40 PM
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After our much needed rains moved through, Saturday morning dawned severe clear with sunup temps in the 60's. A perfect riding day to head north into Oklahoma for the annual burger cookout hosted by the North Dallas-based Lone Star BMW Riders Club.
I programed way points into my Airhead GPS and headed north to Chickasaw National Recreation Area near Sulphur, Oklahoma.
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Chickasaw Natl Rec Area was formerly known as Platt National Park. Platt held the distinction as being the smallest National Park in the USPS before the area was combined with an adjacent Oklahoma State Park and reclassified. All the native stone buildings and structures in the park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A small herd of Bison prowl an area of the park. This snap is for Lucky Lou, our resident adopted Texican.
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Well over 100 mostly BMW motorcycles and 125+ folk dropped by for a burger -many from Texas and Oklahoma but some riding in from NM, MO, KY, CA, PA and IL. Now that's a Burger Run!
Burger central was at the Bromide Pavilion -aptly named for the natural mineral water springs located throughout the park.
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Das BurgerMeister began the day with long sleeves and hair. He went home looking muck like a Mexican Hairless Chihuahua.
Oklahoma has a fine State Highway system of nice two-lane roads. My route provided ample twisty sections up and over rolling hills populated with horses, cattle, donkeys, llamas... and an Armadillo strolling along the shoulder of the road... staying safe.
The 1978 R100S performed flawlessly and returned 43 mpg while being thrashed in the twisties and hitting 85-90 mph on some short straights. A sweet ride.
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Nice report and pics, Monte!
What was the oldest bike there?
At my last rally, Tillie the R65LS was the second oldest - I *almost* rode my 78 R100/7 instead, but an old timer with a 1977 R100/7 won the honors. He had has his bike for over 30 years (didn't buy it new) and had put over 220K miles, 5 clutches, 3 gearboxes, and on its second set of cylinders...
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Nice report and pics, Monte!
What was the oldest bike there?
There was an Earles Forks model there that was definitely the oldest. Unsure what exact model. Plus a 1975 Toaster. Then my 1978 came third oldest.
The Lone Star BMW Club is mostly BMWs year 2000 and way on up. I almost felt like my Airhead was the red-headed step child at the family reunion. ;D
My Airhead GPS drew several comments. And I also did not have the de rigueur cup holder either.
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Nice report but are you "bitching" about paying $5 for a burger ?.....or procrastinating ?. Thanks for the Buffalo picky, now where is my Sharps.....
Lou
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Nice ride report Monte. If I hadn't just arrived from Bucharest 12 hours earlier I would have liked to ride with you. The weather yesterday was fantastic. It was a far cry from the last time you and I rode to Oklahoma in the pouring rain. There are a fair number of airheads in the area but not too many that are active in the two large local clubs, Lone Star BMW Riders and BMWDFW club. The Harvest Classic is coming up and lots of airheads there but I think that may be when you and SFC Miller are off to Barber's.