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CD & Bear's Cruiser Rides 2004
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Runs are listed newest first from the top down.
(We don't always take photos, but when there are some, click on an image for a larger view.)
December 31, 2004 - Year-end Run - Chickasha, OK |
| We took Bear's new "Bronc" out for a little exorcise with some fuel system cleaner (SeaFoam) in the tank to try to get it "de-gunked". Another couple from Anadarko joined us to exorcise their bikes a little for a last ride of the year, and out of the 4 bikes, only Bear's "Bruiser" (the one we're replacing) made the whole day without having problems. (Sorry, no photos) |
December 10-12, 2004 - Bronc Run - Denver, CO |
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| With Bear's "Bruiser" (1998 Suzuki Marauder) getting close to 50,000 miles on it, we found a "carbon copy" of it that had only clocked under 1900 miles. Same color, year and model, but nearly new. We'll get the new one, nicknamed "Bronc" (because of the way it runs with all of the gunk in the fuel system) tuned up and ready for next season's runs. "Bruiser" has been such a good ride that we thought it worth a try to replace him with one just like him. | ||||
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December 05, 2004 - Duncan Toy Run - Duncan, OK |
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| Well, we went "4 for 4" on wet toy runs this year. The Duncan Toy Run was just kind of drippy and not near as wet as the Lawton Toy Run in November. At least, it gave us chance to try out our new leather "overpants" that will replace our chaps in cold or wet weather. | ||||
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December 04, 2004 - ABATE Chapter Xmas Party - Lawton, OK |
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| Our ABATE of Oklahoma chapter combined the December monthly meeting with a meal and party to celebrate the end of another great riding season. | ||||
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November 21, 2004 - Comanche Toy Run - Comanche, OK |
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| The weatherman talked rain, but a little mist was all that we ran into on the loop around through Chickasha to Comanche, and then back to Anadarko through Lawton. | ||||
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November 20, 2004 - Cyril Toy Run - Cyril, OK |
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The second annual Cyril Toy Run was as good as the first. |
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| Dog's Growlin' | Dog's Growlin' | Final Stop | Final Stop | Final Stop |
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| Bike Show Winner | Drawing Winner | Drawing Winner | Drawing Winner | |
November 14, 2004 - Lawton Toy Run - Lawton, OK |
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| The most fun we've had in the rain in November, we arrived back home soaking wet, but had a really good time. | ||||
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October 09-17, 2004 - Roar by the Shore - S. Padre Island, TX |
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8 Days |
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2 Bikes |
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| After trying for three years, CD & Bear finally made it to the Roar by the Shore Rally on South Padre Island, TX. In past years, something always came up to interfere with the run, and the opportunity to ride motorcycles in Mexico. Well, this year it finally worked out, and CD & Bear are now International Motorcyclists! After visiting the kids in Plano TX (just north of Dallas), and taking in a 2-day training session in San Antonio, the ride to South Padre Island and Nuevo Progreso Mexico turned out to be a heck of a ride. Bear got side-swiped by a young woman in a SUV on the way down through New Braunfels TX, but she didn't go down and there was minimal damage to her bike. The 30-mile ride in Mexico from Los Indios TX to Nuevo Progreso MX turned out to be safer than riding in the USA for this trip. And you hear about how people drive crazy in Mexico... | ||||||
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| Plano, TX | Plano, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | ||
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| S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | S. Padre Island, TX | ||
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| Harlingen, TX | Harlingen, TX | Los Indios, TX | Los Indios, TX | Los Indios, MX | ||
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| Los Indios, MX | Los Indios, MX | Los Indios, MX | Camino Real Dos, MX | Camino Real Dos, MX | ||
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| Nuevo Progreso, MX | Nuevo Progreso, MX | Nuevo Progreso, MX | Nuevo Progreso, MX | Nuevo Progreso, MX | ||
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| Nuevo Progreso, MX | Nuevo Progreso, MX | Progreso, TX | Progreso, TX | Progreso, TX | ||
October 02, 2004 - Help-A-Biker Run - Porter Hill, OK |
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| Not wanting to pass up a chance to get together with friends for a motorcycle ride, and help out a downed biker at the same time, CD & Bear participated in a Benefit Poker Run that started in OKC and ended up at Porter Hill, OK. | ||||
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| Chickasha, OK | Chickasha, OK | Chickasha, OK | Porter Hill, OK | Porter Hill, OK |
September 11, 2004 - Casino Run - Lawton, OK |
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| Still healing up from the Sturgis Run, and with the cast now off of Bear's throttle hand, we couldn't pass up the 1st Annual United We Ride Poker Run and Concert sponsored by the Comanche Tribe. The poker run took us to four area Casinos, a flag run to the Ft Sill National Cemetery, and ended with a concert featuring John Kay and Steppenwolf. | ||||
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| Lawton, OK | Walters, OK | Sterling, OK | Sterling, OK | Ft Sill, OK |
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| Ft Sill, OK | Ft Sill, OK | Ft Sill, OK | Lawton, OK | Lawton, OK |
August 8-15, 2004 - Black Hills Rally - Sturgis, SD |
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| After enjoying a few days in the Four Corners area, we headed out for our second ride to Sturgis, SD. Mechanical problems hampered this run, and led to medical problems that eventually cut our run short, but not until after we had gotten to Sturgis and beyond. Bear fell while helping to push-start CD's bike, and shattered her throttle hand pinky finger. With electrical problems side-lining CD's bike, and a half-cast from the tip of her fingers to midway on Bear's forearm, it was time to call the oldest son to come and get us for a ride in the truck and trailer back to Oklahoma. | ||||
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| Silverton, CO | Silverton, CO | Red Mt Pass, CO | Red Mt Pass, CO | New Castle, CO |
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| Frisco, CO | Frisco, CO | Eisenhower Tunnel, CO | Cheyenne, WY | Cheyenne, WY |
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| Sundance, WY | Sundance, WY | Devils Tower, WY | Alzada, MT | Sturgis, SD |
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| Sturgis, SD | Sturgis, SD | Belvidere, SD | Mitchell, SD | Anadarko, OK |
August 3-8, 2004 - Home Run - Arboles, CO |
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| Knowing that a scheduling conflict was going to keep us from making the annual 4 Corners Rally on Labor Day weekend, we worked in a run to the Ignacio, CO area to see family and friends. | ||||
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| Binger, OK | Cordell, OK | Amarillo, TX | Dumas, TX | Springer, NM |
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| Cimarron, NM | Arboles, CO | Arboles, CO | Arboles, CO | Arboles, CO |
July 31, 2004 - ABATE Chicken Poker Run - Lawton, OK |
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We helped with the annual ABATE of Oklahoma Lawton District 3 Chicken Poker Run again this year. We always have fun at this event, and get to see a lot of friends that we've met since we got back into motorcycling. This year, CD was surprised with a great gag gift to celebrate his birthday. |
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July 17, 2004 - Running of the Rats - Enid, OK |
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We made a run up north to take part in the 2nd Annual Running of the Rats Rally put on by the Iron Liver Goons to raise funds for the Kyle Traynor (Rat Boy) Memorial Scholarship Fund. |
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June 19, 2004 - SWOK SCRC Dinner Run - Elgin, OK |
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We joined the Southwest Oklahoma Southern Cruiser Riding Club for their weekly Dinner Run. This particular week, the run went to Elgin, OK. |
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June 12, 2004 - Jimbo Moddrell Rally - Chickasha, OK |
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| We didn't get any photos of the actual event, but on the way to Chickasha through Cement OK, we got to help direct traffic at the scene of an accident on a blind corner. ;-) | ||||
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May 28 - June 5, 2004 - Shake N' Bake Run - NM&TX |
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9 days (7 nights camping, 1 motel) |
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Temperature range: 26 degrees F - 103 degrees F |
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| The Shake: The first half of this two-rally run took us to Amarillo TX for one night, and then on up to the 22nd Annual Memorial Day Rally in Red River NM. The 10,000+ ft elevation meant cool to cold weather. The temperature was 26 degrees Memorial Day morning when we rolled out of the tent. | ||||
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| The Bake: The second half of this two-rally run took us south from Red River NM through Mora, Las Vegas, Encino, Carrizozo, & into Alto for one night. The next morning, it was on to Ruidoso, Cloudcroft, Alamogordo, & Las Cruces NM to El Paso TX where we got a motel room for the night. When we walked across the border into Juarez, it was 103 degrees. After a night of camping at Ft. Stockton TX, we ended up at the Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally in Austin TX. | ||||
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The trip included a rain shower while on the road, and a thunderstorm while in camp at Austin. The only other thing that was not pleasant about the entire trip was the chiggers that we picked up in Austin. They like to ate us up! Still, when the itching stops, we'll be ready to go again. |
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May 8, 2004 - Bug Run - Lindsay, OK |
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May 7 & 8, 2004 - COC Lovett or Leave It Rally - Yukon, OK |
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May 2, 2004 - Runa toa Krebsa fora Luncha Run - Krebs, OK |
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Apr 25, 2004 - Mangum Rattlesnake Derby - Mangum, OK |
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Apr 24, 2004 - Crawfish Fest - Medicine Park, OK |
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Apr 17, 2004 - Apache Snake Hunt - Apache, OK |
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Apr 11, 2004 - Run Nowhere Run IV - Nowhere, OK |
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Apr 3, 2004 - BACA April Fools Poker Run - Geronimo, OK |
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Mar 27, 2004 - ABATE Chill Chaser Run - Lawton, OK |
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Mar 6, 2004 - OK Riders Poker Run - Lawton, OK |
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Feb 28, 2004 - SCRC Potluck Ride - Marlow, OK |
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Jan 24, 2004 - McBride Benefit Ride - Fletcher, OK |
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