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Title: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: JMills on June 11, 2013, 08:40:38 PM
I know this event is 348 days away.  Did anyone ride in 2013?  Is anyone planning 2014?  I am considering riding in 2014 from DFW area.
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: Pokey on June 11, 2013, 09:05:33 PM
Isnt that a cruiser fest?
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: RFH87_Connie on June 12, 2013, 06:09:24 AM
I live in Northern VA and have pretty much my whole life.  The event attracts a whole lot of wanna be's and new riders.  While it started out as a noble cause, HD has commandeered it as a huge advertisement campaign (like they've done with many things), and it has lost its meaning a while back.  The rememberance of veterans is just a small part of this now, almost like it's a necessary evil.  Its fun to see and do if you like that sort of thing, kind of like going to Sturgis - once is enough.  If you do go, take plenty of sun block, bottled water, and snacks, you will get trapped in the Pentagon lot for a few hours and these items are scarce.

However, I do go visit mom in Myrtle Beach over the Memorial Day weekend each year for the past 5 years.  This coincides with black bike week.  We do go up to North Myrtle and watch the bikes for a few hours on Friday and Saturday night just to see the craziness, custom bikes and paint.  The most popular thing on HDs now is the 28" wheel conversions with lowered rear ends.  Of course GSXs must have extended swing arms if your going to cruise.
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: gPink on June 12, 2013, 06:13:26 AM
.....HDs now is the 28" wheel conversions with lowered rear ends.

gotta have pics
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: RFH87_Connie on June 12, 2013, 06:27:38 AM
Here ya go...
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: gPink on June 12, 2013, 06:45:08 AM
I'm speechless. I thought you were joking.
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: RFH87_Connie on June 12, 2013, 07:40:16 AM
Truth is always the best trick or joke.  I thought this one way done quite tastefully - if you like this type of thing.  It's all about straight line runnin' though.  Sounded sweet!
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: RFH87_Connie on June 12, 2013, 07:46:27 AM
Sorry for the temporary hi-hjack.  Couldn't remember why I took these - they're on my phone.  When I zoomed in, I remembered (turboed).  Nicely done.
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: Conrad on June 12, 2013, 08:26:47 AM
Here ya go...

 :pukeface:
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: Pokey on June 12, 2013, 11:14:24 AM
^^^^DITTO^^^^^
Title: Re: Rolling Thunder 2014
Post by: mike on June 15, 2013, 12:36:36 PM
 :rotflmao:
Here ya go...