Photo op

[rideutah]

Ok, after reading another thread on the main boards, I had an idea. I would really like to get a photo of the red, white, and blue 109s all lined up. Could make a really cool patriotic wallpaper for my computer. I have the red bike, but need to hook up with someone on the white and blue. I have a decent camera for the photo as well. Any thoughts? For those with other colors, we could throw them all together for a few more photos.

[Mntsnow]

I too would love this! and I have the white!

[**CENSORED**]

Ok, after reading another thread on the main boards, I had an idea. I would really like to get a photo of the red, white, and blue 109s all lined up. Could make a really cool patriotic wallpaper for my computer. I have the red bike, but need to hook up with someone on the white and blue. I have a decent camera for the photo as well. Any thoughts? For those with other colors, we could throw them all together for a few more photos.
You mean red, white, and purple? :D ....J/K, sounds like a cool pic...Jason

[PentaJoe]

Hey I have the Blue/Purple 109. When are you lookin a meeting up? Sounds really cool to me

Joe 8)

[Fatty]

i'm happy to represent black if you want a few with the entire spectrum. sorry I'm no help with the burple though

[PentaJoe]

Hey I went through the "Frapper " process and here is a pic of me and my Blurple 109

http://image2.frappr.com/pix2/i/20070610/b/e/a/bea545c44e1d2e23b64465c01bfee9530_large.jpg

Joe 8)

[rideutah]

Hey, all we need is silver now and we have all of the colors covered. The difficulty is finding a time and place to hook up. It's my 1st anniversary this weekend, so that is out. The other thing is that a couple of our riders are in Utah county, sounds like PentaJoe is in Weber county, and I'm somewhere between, depending on the time of day. I live in Tooele county, but work in Draper at the south end of SL county. It also sounds like Pentajoe's schedule is a bit difficult to work around for most since he works afternoons. I'm off at around 5:00 M-F. Maybe we could get him to drive down to SL county on a friday soon. We could find a spot with a good background for the photos, and snap a bunch of shots. Get the red, white, blue thing, then some of all the bikes that show up.

[Mntsnow]

I'm all for it :)

[PentaJoe]

I am game! Just let me know where and when. Fridays are great for me. It will be awsome to meet whoever shows. I am excited to hear the drilled out pipes in person before I take the plunge.

Question.... Are we taking back seats off and putting on just the cap or is it a shoot what you bring?

Joe 8)

[DHandyman]

Hey guys,
I'm currently in Colorado Springs and have my silver 9 with me. Let me know if you want me to be somewhere for pics.. I have my MC trailer with me also if I need to go a bit longer drive than I care to on the bike. Just so long as we get a ride in when the pics are done I'm down! Saturdays and Sundays work best for me.

Dalton

[rideutah]

I am game! Just let me know where and when. Fridays are great for me. It will be awsome to meet whoever shows. I am excited to hear the drilled out pipes in person before I take the plunge.

Question.... Are we taking back seats off and putting on just the cap or is it a shoot what you bring?

Joe 8)

It would be nice if all bikes were set up pretty much the same if possible, but that isn't too critical. Your profile photo shows a backrest on. If that's still there, wouldn't it be quite difficult to take it and the back seat off? That's the main reason I don't have a backrest yet, I want to ride with the solo setup often, especially with my long commute each day.

And Colorado Springs? That's quite the ride! But anyone that wants to meet up is more than welcome.

[DHandyman]

Like I said, I have a trailer 8)

[Fatty]

it's been a while since we have gotten together, we need to make sure a decent ride is included along with the photo-op. I dabble in photography and have a decent digital SLR and I am more than happy to shoot some pics if you don't have anyone else lined up. So are we looking at a friday still? I can't this friday (15th) but the next would probably be fine

[rideutah]

it's been a while since we have gotten together, we need to make sure a decent ride is included along with the photo-op. I dabble in photography and have a decent digital SLR and I am more than happy to shoot some pics if you don't have anyone else lined up. So are we looking at a friday still? I can't this friday (15th) but the next would probably be fine

It sounds like a Saturday might be a better day for DaltonH. If I can get time away, that would probably be a better day for me for a bit of a ride, too.

As mentioned, this weekend is out for me. It's our first anniversary so we will be out of town. Next weekend just might work out, if it works for others. (would like to get it done before July 4 anyway).

So which DSLR do you have? I was planning on just shooting it myself with my Nikon D50. I probably wouldn't bring my whole camera outfit as I would hate to go on much of a ride with the monstrous camera backpack I have for all of my gear, unless we want to find a place in the Tooele area for the shot. Something with the Great Salt Lake and Stansbury Island in the background might be kind of cool, if I can think of a good place to pull off that doesn't have barricades in the way. Even better would be the salt flats, but I don't want to pack all the camera gear out there on the bike, and I'm honestly not sure how to get out there. That would probably also be a bit far for Dalton, riding from Colorado all the way to near the Nevada border.

Thoughts?

[Mntsnow]

Lets shoot for Next Saturday (23rd) as that would work out best for me too as I will be in Wendover this Friday and Saturday for the car show.

[PentaJoe]

Hey Hey Guys,

The 23rd works good for me. I will let my wife know so she doesnt plan something else for that Saturday and we should be good to go. As far as the back rest and rack. I can swap them out in about 20 min so I will do that beforehand. If my better half wants to ride with me then of course I will have it on, I will see what she thinks.

Joe 8)

[rideutah]

cool, now I'll just have to see if I can get my flash - bang figured out....hooking up the Stebel to the passing button, so the horn honks and the high beams go on at the same time. Stebel is still in the box. Dang I need more time!

You know, the tooele ride still would be a fun one. It doesn't have the twisties as much, but there is a nice little cafe / restaraunt to stop at between Tooele and Stansbury Park called Virg's. They serve a great breakfast, but also have great food for other meals. Often there are a couple of bikes in the lot, too.

[Mntsnow]

That would work for me!

[Fatty]

Ride, sounds like we have the same camera, I've got the d50 as well. the 23rd should work for me. Actually, they are having the AMA superbike races at Larry H miller that weekend, it would be fun to work that into our ride plans for anyone that wanted to. I would definitely be interested in going, and if we are out that way anyway...

[PentaJoe]

I got the backrest and billet rack removed in Prep for the photo shoot. I am really looking forward to meeting up withyou guys. Has a meeting place / time been established yet?

Joe 8)

[rideutah]

Earlier in the morning would be better for me. We could meet in the Salt Lake / Utah county area, ride down around Lehi, over to Cedar Fort area, and up through Tooele. Stop in the cafe just north of Tooele for lunch. We could take a bunch of photos around that area, there are a lot of wide open spaces. I don't know what time the thing starts at Larry Miller's place, but that might also be an option for some.

Any other thoughts / suggestions?

[Mntsnow]

I'm still looking forward to whatever works out :)

[PentaJoe]

I have Saturday "Blocked " as M109 time. Just waiting for it to get here...lol

Joe 8)

[M109Convert]

Hey guys. Been away for awhile trying to get things back to normal after being out of country for 10 days. Once you get things firmed up let me know your general itinerary. I have stuff going on Saturday but might be able to hook up with you for a while.

You don't need me for the photo shoot since you already have the red covered.

Thanks much.

[rideutah]

Hey guys. Been away for awhile trying to get things back to normal after being out of country for 10 days. Once you get things firmed up let me know your general itinerary. I have stuff going on Saturday but might be able to hook up with you for a while.

You don't need me for the photo shoot since you already have the red covered.

Thanks much.
So far I think we are looking at a morning ride, with lunch in the Tooele area. I'm not sure where we will take the photos. Probably some on the way and some in the Tooele area. Feel free to come along for all or part. Though we have a red bike that will be there, the more the merrier.

[Mntsnow]

Just fyi I did PM both Bens109 and Kingpong this thread in hopes of maybe getting them to sneak away and join us.
:)

[Bens M109]

Wow, its been awhile since I have been on the site, seems like there are alot more 109s out there now, but have only seen a few on my rides, always turns my head when I see one. I went thru your guys thread, but what day have you guys planned for the ride? I am heading out to the Mirror lake Highway this saturday with a few buddies, that is if I get my new tire scrubbed by this weekend, dont dare hit the curves hard with a new tire that has not been scrubbed. but I am always up for a ride anytime. :bigthumbsup:

[rideutah]

So far we are looking at Saturday morning. Hope you can make it! Have another guy I'm trying to get onto this site. He is selling a set of 109 pipes on KSL.

[Mntsnow]

Good to see you around the site again Ben!

[My9]

Hi everybody, just registered here yesterday. I'm the guy selling pipes on KSL. That get together on Saturday sounds great, unfortunately I can't make it but am interested in seeing some other 109's out there. Please keep me updated on some rides. Thanks for getting me on here rideutah!

[Mntsnow]

Nice to have another Utahn here at M109riders :)

[Mntsnow]

So whats the plan for tomorrow Rideutah? :)

[rideutah]

With the 100 degree forecast for tomorrow, I was thinking it might be nice to get the riding in a bit early. What would everyone think of meeting up at around 8:30-9:30 (somewhere around that time anyway)?

We could meet people in a couple of different places. For those in the SL valley and North we could meet somewhere central SL valley. For those in Utah County we could meet just off the freeway in Lehi.

I would still like to plan on doing lunch at Virg's just north of Tooele. If you all don't mind, I'll probably have my wife meet me there as well. :)

We could probably get a few photos in on the ride and in the Tooele area. I just need to figure out how to pack my camera along safely. I'll probably end up backpacking it.

Any thoughts?

[Mntsnow]

I'm up for starting early with the expected temps as well and most willing to meet up in the lehi area for the utah county riders....I'm at 90th south in Sandy so Lehi is easy for me. As for your wife coming to eat lunch I'm fine with it as I'm betting as would be with the others and lunch at Virg's sounds good.

Just post what time and where to meet at :)

[Fatty]

Possible bad news. I have a brother that needs some help Saturday and I don't know if I am going to be able to do the ride. If I have to bail, is there going to be another black bike?

[rideutah]

Possible bad news. I have a brother that needs some help Saturday and I don't know if I am going to be able to do the ride. If I have to bail, is there going to be another black bike?


Do what you need to do...family comes first in my book. If there's not another black, we can still have a great ride and get photos with whatever bikes are there.

I'm thinking meeting anyone from the North at Honda Suzuki SL at 8:45, leave there by 9:00. I think we can easily be in Lehi by 9:30, but let's say 9:45 and leave there by 10:00 and head West. In Lehi, let's meet at the gas station (I think it's Chevron) directly East of (across the street from) McDonalds off the main Lehi exit.

Now we just need everyone to chime in that will be going so we know who to look for and where to expect to meet them.

Post a reply here with who you are, what color bike you ride, and where / when you plan on meeting us.

[Fatty]

Now I'm bummed. It looks like I am going to be a no go. Have fun and lets not wait so long before the next ride.

[rideutah]

Now I'm bummed. It looks like I am going to be a no go. Have fun and lets not wait so long before the next ride.


No worries...I missed out on the 'mod day', which was something I had started......and I still haven't found time to install that dang Stebel!

[Mntsnow]

I'll be at the Lehi meeting point with my White lighting quick 9 :)

[rideutah]

Hmmm....so far we are at 2 of us confirmed. Hopefully more people chime in. PM me your phone number in case we don't get anyone else.

[M109Convert]

What time do you think you'll be doing lunch? I have a ton going on in the morning but I might be able to blast out of here about 11:30. That would put me in the Tooele area around 12:30-1:00.

If you guys are planning on doing lunch that late I might try it but don't plan around me. No guarantees I can make it even then.

[PentaJoe]

Hey Hey!

Me my wife and the BLURPLE 9'r will be at SL Honda / Suzuki at 0845am. I will also be bringing along a buddy of mine who rides a 2007 Road King. We are looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow. I will PM Ride my cell phone # so he can get in touch with us.

I will be bringing my better half for the ride so the rear seat and rack will be installed.

Gonna be a blast!!!

Joe 8)

[rideutah]

Sounds like we have a ride. :)

Hopefully more will chime in. I would love to see several 9's cruising down the road. So have you pulled your throttle against that road king to show him what you have??

[PentaJoe]

Oh yeah.....<evil grin>

Joe 8)

[My9]

Hey guys, just a word of caution for your ride tomorrow. Thursday they were doing road construction around HWY 36 and HWY 73. I wish I could go, but maybe next weekend. Again, please keep me updated. Thanks.

[Mntsnow]

Ride you have PM with my #

I can have my pass seat & backrest or just the cowl...Let me know and if no other southern (south of sandy) riders are going to make it I can just plan on meeting at Honda/Suzuki of SL as well :)

[rideutah]

set it up how you want. The blue one will have the backrest on it. I'll probably have the cowl if I get started in time to change it. Doesn't matter much to me how you have it. Just be nice to have the pictures. :)

So what roads are these that are under construction? Not familiar with the road numbers out there. How bad is the construction? If it's too bad, maybe we can just loop over to Bacchus highway, back up North, and around that way instead of going South. South would be more fun, but I prefer not to go on longer stretches of gravel / dirt with my 9. I also really don't want to get stuck in a long line of stop and go traffic with people trying to take their ATVs down that way. Stop and go in 101 degree temps just isn't too fun. I had that on my way home today on I15 with a wreck at 3300 S. Funny thing was the Ninja right in front of me. Guy was dragging his feet most of the way. There were at least 3 times where he went to get it going from a stop and killed the bike because he forgot to downshift. Guess we all started out at some time, though.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

[My9]

The road that's under construction (might be done now) is basically from the chemical depot (on HWY 73, take a right on HWY 36 back to Tooele) to Stockton. They were doing black top on the road, and was down to one lane. But like I said, this was Thursday, it might be done now.

[Mntsnow]

I will be meeting you at H/S of SL at 8:45 and my bike will have just the cowl on it. Looking forward to meeting you PentaJoe and seeing you again Brian :)

[rideutah]

Leaving soon. I haven't heard anything else on the construction. We will make a game-time decision on that. :)

Probably swing by the Lehi one just in case someone does show up there that hasn't messaged yet.

Looks like 4 bikes so far. Guessing lunch will be at around 11:30 or 12:00, just depends on how long the ride takes.

[Mntsnow]

Here is where you can catch the few pictures that I snapped that turned out....I need to get a new digital camera bad! lol

http://www.mntsnow.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=512 Enjoy and looking forward to tieing up with you all again and even more 9's in the near future!

[rideutah]

Thanks for posting the photos, and thanks for a nice ride. I have to get a few of mine hosted online. Unfortunately I didn't take a lot of time on any of my photos, but a couple of them turned out ok.

[Mntsnow]

Brian, Feel free to create yourself an account on my website and then you can upload your photo's into my gallery software. The same holds true for any of the Utah members.