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Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:37 am
by JT69
Ok headed to Sturgis for my fist time and probably the only time!
CC up and back!! Anything I need to no or watch out for? I've tried to look at all the laws in the states I'm going threw! But dang it's a lot to understand lol! Texas , NewMexco , Co , Wy , SD and back not sure maybe strait down the gut!! But prob. Back the way we come!! Any of y'all's thoughts would be appreciated !!
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:43 am
by RPBrown
Riding or driving?
If riding, be sure to keep it concealed. Don't let your shirt blow up over it in some gusty winds. Know the laws in all states. Have fun and be safe. It is an "experience" if you are going for the ralley. Stay hydrated as it is very hot.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:06 am
by fickman
JT69 wrote:Ok headed to Sturgis for my fist time
A typo, or Freudian slip?!
JT69 wrote:Anything I need to no or watch out for?
Yeah, people going for FIST time!!!
Hope you have a great time and don't expect much sleep! A friend of mine stays at a campground about 15 miles outside of town because it's a little calmer for nighttime, but he said the bikes are still firing up at any hour of the night. Overall, he always has a blast.
He also says you need to ride all the way in for the full experience. . . apparently there's been a recent trend of guys who trailer their bikes somewhere nearby and then only ride the last part into town.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 1:53 pm
by karder
You should be in for some fun. If you are riding, watch out for the wind. Those long stretches across Wy and SD can get tiring with those persistant crosswinds! Find the friendly folks and hang out with them. They are mostly good guys, but a fair amount of troublemakers tend to mingle in so stay alert.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:20 pm
by JT69
Planning on staying with the good crowed lol!! It looks like I'm fine carrying everywhere like I Texas !! It's just easy to miss stuff in all these laws lol I've been reading about each state when I have time!! I've had folks tell me I have know business carrying a weapon on this trip, but I beg to differ if its legal!!
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:31 pm
by Keith B
JT69 wrote:Planning on staying with the good crowed lol!! It looks like I'm fine carrying everywhere like I Texas !! It's just easy to miss stuff in all these laws lol I've been reading about each state when I have time!! I've had folks tell me I have know business carrying a weapon on this trip, but I beg to differ if its legal!!
Be careful about magazine capacity laws in CO. You cannot have a magazine that will accept more than 15 rounds.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:34 pm
by Live Free
I rode to Sturgis 3 years ago and CC'd the entire trip. Be careful. Don't drink and carry. You shouldn't have any issues with your CC as long as you behave and obey the law. Pay careful attention to states motorcycle laws. I see you're planning to skip Nebreaska, they have a helmet law. There maybe other special laws. I once heard the South Dakota doesn't allow Sunglasses after dusk, I don't know if that remains in force. I've never seen the law written, I was told a story by another biker that took a trip to Sturgis years before and was stopped for wearing his shades late.
I took US 83/183/283 up through central Nebraska, then hwy 2 west. My return trip was through WY, CO , and NM.
The Black Hills is some of the most beautiful riding I have ever done. Be careful. The views are spectacular but the roads are have many curves, and many bikers especially during bike week. Speed kills. Be careful.
I took a early morning ride through Custer National Park. I was the only one in the road, temperature in the low 40's. way cool, pun intended. I started seeing signs of a buffalo herd having crossed the road, and was dodging their patties. Then I came up to the herd, some still in the road. I slowed. The herd grew around me and suddenly I was trapped by dozens of buffalo, all I could do was wait for them to move along. They didn't. Approx 15 minutes later I was approached by and oncoming forest ranger who was kind enough to push the herd clear of the road with his truck. That was an awesome ride.
The ride over to Devils Tower is also amazing. The road itself is less so than the views of the tower.
You have a great trip ahead of you. enjoy.
-be free.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:17 pm
by JT69
Live Free wrote:I rode to Sturgis 3 years ago and CC'd the entire trip. Be careful. Don't drink and carry. You shouldn't have any issues with your CC as long as you behave and obey the law. Pay careful attention to states motorcycle laws. I see you're planning to skip Nebreaska, they have a helmet law. There maybe other special laws. I once heard the South Dakota doesn't allow Sunglasses after dusk, I don't know if that remains in force. I've never seen the law written, I was told a story by another biker that took a trip to Sturgis years before and was stopped for wearing his shades late.
I took US 83/183/283 up through central Nebraska, then hwy 2 west. My return trip was through WY, CO , and NM.
The Black Hills is some of the most beautiful riding I have ever done. Be careful. The views are spectacular but the roads are have many curves, and many bikers especially during bike week. Speed kills. Be careful.
I took a early morning ride through Custer National Park. I was the only one in the road, temperature in the low 40's. way cool, pun intended. I started seeing signs of a buffalo herd having crossed the road, and was dodging their patties. Then I came up to the herd, some still in the road. I slowed. The herd grew around me and suddenly I was trapped by dozens of buffalo, all I could do was wait for them to move along. They didn't. Approx 15 minutes later I was approached by and oncoming forest ranger who was kind enough to push the herd clear of the road with his truck. That was an awesome ride.
The ride over to Devils Tower is also amazing. The road itself is less so than the views of the tower.
You have a great trip ahead of you. enjoy.
-be free.
Looking forward to it all!!
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:47 pm
by Redneck_Buddha
Be safe, stay hydrated including electrolytes, know the laws, and pray that none of the OMCs/1% start blasting each other.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:53 pm
by dac1842
You are better than me. I personally don't go anywhere, where the number of people present exceed the number of bullets available.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:44 pm
by bjthompson
We go very year but for different reasons than most. I work at the Mission at the Cross right at the northbound exit to Junction. Look for the big white cross. We spend our week helping sober up the drunks the cops drop off as well as helping stranded people find a way home (guys leave their gals alone there more often than you'd think). Last year we were also one of the drop off points for the Biker Down group. Look us up if you need any help.
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Pm me from here to reach me personally. I'll be in Sturgis from Friday afternoon though Wednesday morning of the rally. If you happen to drop by the mission ask for Skipper.
Re: Texas to Sturgis
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:15 am
by JT69
Sure thing Skipper!! That's a wonderfull thing that you do!! Thanks for looking after everybody !