It's about 39 degrees F here in Fort Worth, Texas. We haven't seen the sun but once in the past 2 1/2 weeks. I'm going stircrazy.
I left Amarillo, Texas (further north - in the Panhandle) to get away from weather like this. Just rain so far, not much snow. Amarillo so far has had snow almost once a week this winter (or it seems like it to my family still there).
I finally got out and cleaned up my bike, just to get outside. 'Bout froze my butt off!
If I can't ride my bike soon, I swear I'm gonna kick something (or someone!)
Hate to whine (no I don't want any cheese to go with that!), but I'm going to anyway!

Hello everyone! So now we come to the time in the contest where members (thats you) get to make your voices heard. I have narrowed down the entries (and let me tell you, I have had a very tough time with this...my hair is a lot greyer now!) to 10 and they appear below in no particular order.
You can check out the photos one last time...and then click on the Vote Here button to make your choice. Remember, you can only vote once, so once you have decided, you can't take the vote back. Sorry, kids. We only have one week to get all the votes in and the winner will be announced next Monday, February 15, 2010.
Look over the submissions and lets get cracking!! And yes, you can vote for your own if thats what you want to do...but as I said...only one vote per member.
Have you placed your vote for the Video Contest ran by Robin001?
See Rob's Video Contest Story!
Click the links below to Watch the Videos before you cast your vote!
So far the results look great!
- Kyle
cruzion – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CC-Video-CompetitionG39day-From-oZ/video/902053/22960.html
australian6 - http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_3834CCC-Video-Competition-A-little-Humor3834/video/901306/22960.html
lucky57 – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_ccc-vid-comp-by-lucky57/video/899909/22960.html
Angelique – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_ccc-competition/video/898905/22960.html
PioneerGirl – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CCC-Video-CompFB-38-PG/video/896029/22960.html
wattdachshund – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CCC-Video-Competition/video/895996/22960.html
buffalorider – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_ccc-video-competition-/video/895743/22960.html
copperguy – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_ccc-video-competition-Ridedance/video/895648/22960.html
Clyde – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CCC-Video-Contest-Jan-2010/video/895943/22960.html
copperguy – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_ccc-video-competition-Boyer-Pics/video/894958/22960.html
bernbo – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CCC-VIDEO-COMP-Bike-can39t-wait/video/902780/22960.html
mjbearit – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_Contest/video/903276/22960.html
sixrulz – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_January-Ride-ccc-video-contest/video/903312/22960.html
spacemonkey69 – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CCC-Video-Competition-Dim-Riding-Past/video/905239/22960.html
lucky57 – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_SHOOTOUT-CCC-VIDEO-COMP/video/905276/22960.html
aftershock1 – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_HELLRIDE/video/907348/22960.html
vstargrl – http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_CC-Video-Competiton/video/907635/22960.html
Any Canadian Vulcan Riders around?
If so, check out the Vulcan Riders Association. http://vulcanriders.us
The VRA was founded in 1998. We currently have chapters in 13 countries, with 18 chapters in the USA and growing. VRA International is huge and continues to grow.
The VRA USA National President is also the current International Non-Chapter President, John Featherlin. You can find his contact information here: http://vulcanriders.us/ContactUs.aspx give him a shout if you're interested in staring a VRA Chapter.
We VRA members in the US would love to see some VRA chapters spring-up in Canada. It'll give us the reason we need to visit your fine country, more often.
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Good morning.
Only when you mix love and laughter
do you get happily ever after.
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This morning the weather is looking pretty good, a little fog and still a bit cold but generally nice. I took a little ride yesterday down to Columbia City, about a 40 mile round trip and only ran into a short shot of very light mist. It is not even the middle of February yet and I noticed that I have signs of Spring all around my yard. The Daffodills are up to about 4 inches, Hyacinths are poking their heads up, My Crocuses are nearly ready to bloom at any second and the Bluebells are coming along nicely.
This all must mean something, is Spring here in the Pacific Northwest really almost here?
This morning the weather is looking pretty good, a little fog and still a bit cold but generally nice. I took a little ride yesterday down to Columbia City, about a 40 mile round trip and only ran into a short shot of very light mist. It is not even the middle of February yet and I noticed that I have signs of Spring all around my yard. The Daffodills are up to about 4 inches, Hyacinths are poking their heads up, My Crocuses are nearly ready to bloom at any second and the Bluebells are coming along nicely.
This all must mean something, is Spring here in the Pacific Northwest really almost here?
Arizona is in the house!
The folks in Phoenix got together and officially became our newest chapter of the Vulcan Riders Association. If you live in that area, be sure to check them out!
Likewise, chapters are in the process of forming and electing officers in "Green Country, OK" and "Utica, NY"
Exciting times at the VRA! This will be New Yorks third chapter to start-up within one year. You New Yorkers are ROCKIN!
If you haven't heard of the VRA, please stop in and check us out http://vulcanriders.us . The VRA was founded in 1998 and we currently have chapters in 13 countries, with 18 chapters in the US and G R O W I N G!!! Many of the european chapters have dual membership as VRA and VROC Chapters.
If you live near one of our current chapters, but don't own a Kawasaki Vulcan, no problem. Check it out anyway! You can never have too many friends to ride with, and most chapters allow other-brand riders as Associate Members.
What's that? NO chapter near you! Check out our Non-Chapter Membership, this allows you to become a Full Member of the VRA. http://vulcanriders.us/Join.aspx
Yep! We are an organized, rules-based riding association. We view our by-laws as a guidline, that can be custom fit for each chapter to utilize and become a successful riding club.
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
CHECK IT OUT!
Dave Stout
South Central PA VRA Member
US National Marketing Officer
Congratulations SAINTS!!!...You guys DESERVED IT!!!
- Installation of Cobra Speedster Longs
- Installation of Cobra Jet Kit
- Installation of Lindby Custom Fromt Linbar
- Relocation of oil filter with Baron Custom Accessories
- Installation of Kuryakyn Scythe Mirrors, ISO Grips and Extended Throttle Boss
- Instalation of Pullback Risers
An 8 year old girl and her 6 year old brother were getting ready for bed one school night when the older sister began to giggle , what are you laughing about this time asked her little brother knowing his big sister has a devious side. I was just thinking she said , tomorrow morning at breakfast I’m going to say a curse word. No you’re not he replied . I bet I do and I dare you to swear too unless you’re chicken she said. I am not chicken he said anything you can do I can do too .what are you going say ? Smiling she replies I’m going to say damn what about you ? Well ,he pause and thought for a moment and blurted out hell I’m going to say hell but only if you go first , they agreed and went to sleep . The next morning while they were brushing their teeth they could hardly contain themselves , as they entered the kitchen they both noticed mom was making oatmeal for breakfast . Good morning my two beautiful children she said with a smile . What would you like for breakfast she asked her little girl and without hesitation she responded with I’ll have a bowl of that damn oatmeal . Her mother, mouth agape from the shock grabbed a hold of the young girls arm bent her over her knee and gave her 3 really good swats squarely on her behind spun her back around sat her firmly down in her chair scooped out a serving of the oatmeal from the pot on the stove and slammed it down on the table without a word to the girl . Furious from the ordeal she turned to the boy and said alright young man what would you like for breakfast ? Frighten he said I sure as hell don’t want any of that damn oatmeal. The moral of the story is if you make a deal keep it so make good deals.
Hello from FRANCE.
At the time of posting the information was as follows the £5 registration gets you a wristband and entrance to the RAF BASE, all monies are going to the cause!
For more information please visit our blog or the facebook group - Bike Run in support of Wootton Bassett: Sunday 14th March 2010 .
Thank you for supporting this event.
Total number of bikes already registered: 10077
Total number of riders already registered: 13940 (inc pillion)
Keep the grey coming long and slow ( 10000 BIKES+ what a RIDE )
Well a few months back I added the shorty windshield. Recently I have removed the original seats and replaced the with a touring seat by Corbin. I added a set of bags from Edge with the ghost attachments. The next parts will be a highway bar with pegs and the changeout of the original footpegs to a flame set from Kuryakyn. I also have thoughts of replacing the grips with flame iso grips.
Hi Englissh.When is the ride to Wooten Basset taking place m8?
I've been looking for a chrome belt guard for my 2006 Stratoliner S, I found a bottom guard, but I was not able to locate a top guard. Does one exist? it must !! can't find it on Cruisercustomizing site!
Ok...so...we (Thorsbyvulcan and myself) are in the planning stages of a trip to Phoenix and surrounding environs. We are wondering if anyone in the area or who might be going to the area, would be interested in getting together and making a mile or two?
We are thinking of landing in Phoenix on or around April 22 and sticking around till the 26th. Hoping to do a large circle and end up back in Phoenix. If you live in the area or might be heading there, maybe we could do a group ride. We would love to have your ideas on what to see, and great rides to try.
Drop us an email...send a comment...just say Hi if you can't make the ride...but your suggestions are most welcome and your company even more so.
Thanks, guys....looking forward to meeting a few cc members down that way.
Ride safe, but always ride!!
:)
Lucky57, you are not thick as a 24,
I just wanted to let everyone see a few of the shortcuts/Internet Acronyms/Abbreviations that are out there, trust me there are many more. If you are around kids very often you will hear them saying them. I have even heard some out of 2 and 3 year olds.
Here is the Parents Need to Know List: Top 50
1. 8 - Oral sex
2. 1337 - Elite -or- leet -or- L337
3. 143 - I love you
4. 182 - I hate you
5. 1174 - Nude club
6. 420 - Marijuana
7. 459 - I love you
8. ADR - Address
9. AEAP - As Early As Possible
10. ALAP - As Late As Possible
11. ASL - Age/Sex/Location
12. CD9 - Code 9 - it means parents are around
13. C-P - Sleepy
14. F2F - Face-to-Face
15. GNOC - Get Naked On Cam
16. GYPO - Get Your Pants Off
17. HAK - Hugs And Kisses
18. ILU - I Love You
19. IWSN - I Want Sex Now
20. J/O - Jerking Off
21. KOTL - Kiss On The Lips
22. KFY -or- K4Y - Kiss For You
23. KPC - Keeping Parents Clueless
24. LMIRL - Let's Meet In Real Life
25. MOOS - Member Of The Opposite Sex
26. MOSS - Member(s) Of The Same Sex
27. MorF - Male or Female
28. MOS - Mom Over Shoulder
29. MPFB - My Personal F*** Buddy
30. NALOPKT - Not A Lot Of People Know That
31. NIFOC - Nude In Front Of The Computer
32. NMU - Not Much, You?
33. P911 - Parent Alert
34. PAL - Parents Are Listening
35. PAW - Parents Are Watching
36. PIR - Parent In Room
37. POS - Parent Over Shoulder -or- Piece Of Sh**
38. pron - porn
39. Q2C - Quick To Cum
40. RU/18 - Are You Over 18?
41. RUMORF - Are You Male OR Female?
42. RUH - Are You Horny?
43. S2R - Send To Receive
44. SorG - Straight or Gay
45. TDTM - Talk Dirty To Me
46. WTF - What The F***
47. WUF - Where You From
48. WYCM - Will You Call Me?
49. WYRN - What's Your Real Name?
50. zerg - To gang up on someone
Here’s another list of shortcuts:
A Through G
afaik: As far as I know
asap: As soon as possible
atm: At the moment
b4: Before
bbl: Be back later
bbs: Be back soon
bf: Boyfriend
btw: By the way
cid: Consider it done
cm: Call me
cuz: Because
cya: See ya
dk: Don’t know
dl: Download
dur: Do you remember
eod: End of discussion
ezy: Easy
f2f: Face to face
fwiw: For what it’s worth
fyeo: For your eyes only
g2g: Got to go
gf: Girlfriend
gl: Good luck
gr8: Great
H Through L
h&k: Hugs and kisses
h8: Hate
hagn: Have a good night
hig: How’s it going
howru: How are you
iccl: I couldn’t care less
idk: I don’t know
ilu: I love you
im: I am
imho: In my humble opinion
jk: Just kidding
jtluk: Just to let you know
kit: Keep in touch
kwim: Know what I mean
l8: Late
lmk: Let me know
lol: Laugh out loud [or] lots of love
luvu: Love you
M Through S
mob: Mobile
mte: My thoughts exactly
mtf: More to follow
n: And
ne1: Anyone
np: No problem
nrn: No reply necessary
obtw: Oh by the way
omg: Oh my God
otoh: On the other hand
pcm: Please call me
pls: Please
ppl: People
prw: Parents are watching
ptmm: Please tell me more
qix: Quick
r: Are [or ] or
rotfl: Rolling on the floor laughing
ruok: Are you OK
sec: Second
sit: Stay in touch
sol: Sooner or later
sry: Sorry
sys: See you soon
T Through Z
t2ul: Talk to you later
tafn: That’s all for now
thx: Thanks
tmb: Text me back
tmot: Trust me on this
ttutt: To tell you the truth
ttyl: Talk to you later
ur: You are
v: Very
w/o: Without
wayd: What are you doing
wbs: Write back soon
werru?: Where are you
wtm?: What time
wuwh: Wish you were here
x: Kiss
xoxoxo: Hugs and kisses
y: Why [or] yes
yr: Your
zzzz: Sleeping
Mabe im as thick as a 2x4 but there are some abbreviations on the blogs i cannot understand. i know LOL (laugh out loud) but there are others used i dont have a clue. If you use an abbreviation can you list it here and mabe my timber wont be so thick
Hi, I am also new to riding and thinking about buying a new bike in the spring. I was wondering if any you would have a suggestion as to what type of bike to buy. I'm female and 5' 4" tall. I have no experience at present, but always wanted to ride,