Cuddleback to Husky & BBQ: Jun 23-24 2007

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This is a SmileyRiley Benefit hosted by:
RIDERS & The RiderDown Foundation

Sat or Sun
Adults: $10 Kids: $5
Max per single family: $30

Both Days
Adults: $15 Kids: $5
Max per single family: $40

BBQ dinner both Saturday and Sunday
Burgers, Dogs & Condiments Provided

BYO - Chips & Drinks

Please RSVP ASAP ! Click HERE (http://ridersonline.org/rsvp.htm)

The Husky Memorial was recently restored with a new Tank, Seat and Fenders. It looks beautiful. If you have never been this would be a great trip for you.

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Rides will include:

Cuddeback Dry Lake to Husky
Cuddeback Dry Lake to Randsburg
Cuddeback Dry Lake to Spangler Hills
Cuddeback Dry Lake to El Pasos
Cal City MX TrackThis is an open invitation to all !

Please RSVP ASAP ! Click HERE (http://ridersonline.org/rsvp.htm)

[Riding the Metro]

Cool. A Husky Memorial Pilgrimage. I'll be there if the river don't rise and God willing.

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Cool. A Husky Memorial Pilgrimage. I'll be there if the river don't rise and God willing.

Thanks for the great idea !

[xr650rocketman]

Cool. A Husky Memorial Pilgrimage. I'll be there if the river don't rise and God willing.

And if it were a little closer to home!!!!

I hate missing a ride but it'd be a little far to go, even for me.

I'll be there in spirit.

Where can I get more info on the Husky Memorial?

Steve

[Riding the Metro]

And if it were a little closer to home!!!!

I hate missing a ride but it'd be a little far to go, even for me.

I'll be there in spirit.

Where can I get more info on the Husky Memorial?

Steve

Steve- I hear you about being a long way for you. However, the memorial is a MUST see. It's in the mojave desert and pays tribute to a fallen rider. Just being in the presence brings a sense of how fragile life is and what a wonderful way to honor an individual.
You should make the pilgrimage. I'm sure we could rustle up a bike for you to ride.

[xr650rocketman]

Steve- I hear you about being a long way for you. However, the memorial is a MUST see. It's in the mojave desert and pays tribute to a fallen rider. Just being in the presence brings a sense of how fragile life is and what a wonderful way to honor an individual.
You should make the pilgrimage. I'm sure we could rustle up a bike for you to ride.

You're right, Stevie's, MiniRocketman, accident was in a National Park and a good friend installed a granite marker in the desert floor, just a little ways away from the site so no one would find it unless they had the accurate location.....Private markers and memorials etc are not permitted in a National Park....Somethink like the "Husky" is just so appropriate.

I shared this thread with Linda....She saw the "Husky" and said...."That's cool, this is a benefit for this guy Smiley? Why aren't you going?

So......

Where do I fly into and on what day?
Can someone find a place for me to "Crash" (poor choice of words for the RDF Forum)for a couple of days.
I'll be honored to ride anything that will start!!!!

Let me know.

Steve

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Don't forget to buy your Raffle Tickets NOW !

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Great News... We just came up with a Great Second Prize for this Raffle.

Color and Size to be determined by winner.

BUY THOSE TICKETS NOW !

The new AC-X3 by HJC incorporates racer-tested features, such as the Advanced Composite Material (ACM) shell and the Advanced Channeling Ventilation System (ACS), to provide one of the most technologically advanced helmets in its class

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FEATURES:
Super-Lightweight "ACM" Shell Design
"ACM" (Advanced Composite Material) Shell Shell constructed using advanced fiberglass & Spectra composite weave
I-beam chin-bar design
Three shell sizes for a more comfortable fit
Flow-Through "ACS" Advanced Channeling Ventilation System
Dual flow-through channels
2 high capacity forehead intake vents
2 venturi exhaust vents
Removable AquaTrans "Open Cell" Interior Liner
Easily removable liner and cheek pads for cleaning or custom fitting
AquaTrans interior material quickly wicks moisture away from the skin
Open Cell technology foam allows for increased internal air circulation
Padded chin strap design
Aerodynamic Visor Design
Adjustable 3-screw "ram-air" visor with machined aluminum side and plastic center screws
Integrated visor fins to reduce high-speed lift
Visor matches helmet graphics
Large Eyeport
Large eye-port opening for greater visibility
Integrated non-slip goggle strap holders on each side of the eye port
Nylon strap retention snap
Neatly secures excess chin strap
Soft Helmet Storage Bag Included

Technical Information:
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Construction: (ACM) Fiberglass and Spectra
Weight: Approx. 3.57lbs. / 1570 grams[/img]

[Tatonka]

Riding out to the Husky has been something that I've wanted to do for a looong time now and I can't imagine a better group or reason to do it than this particular trip. Unfortunately as so often happens these days I can't make it that weekend. :cry:

By the way Jeff, that Raffle just keeps getting better, eh? I sure could use a generator! Sweet helmet too but if I take second it'll go back into the "re-raffle" to help raise more funds.

Steve - that's awesome that you are going to make it for this event!! :thumb Has anyone contacted you yet about a bike to ride and a place to "crash"? :)

Keep Smilin' Riley!!!!

[xr650rocketman]

Steve - that's awesome that you are going to make it for this event!! :thumb Has anyone contacted you yet about a bike to ride and a place to "crash"? :)

Keep Smilin' Riley!!!!

Haven't heard back from anyone yet, still hoping!!!

FYI....I'm pretty well house broken and can be well behaved in company, most of the time that is....

Steve Smith

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Update: Don't hold me to it 100%, but:

Jim (Smiley) Riley himself is planning on attending this event !

He said he would do his absolute best to be there to cheer you guys on !

Come on out and meet the man and his amazing wife Leslie that both inspire so many of us.

Don't forget to click on the RSVP LINK (http://ridersonline.org/guest/rsvp.htm) when you know you are coming to help us plan for the folks coming out !

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Haven't heard back from anyone yet, still hoping!!!

FYI....I'm pretty well house broken and can be well behaved in company, most of the time that is....

Steve Smith

Hi Steve:

Your enthusiasm is awesome... I've been trying to find you a bike and a pillow... Can you PM me your number so I can call you this week... Maybe we can pull this together yet !

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Steve... Here is a little video of the bike I lined up for you... :lmao

YouTube - Dirt Bike Crash

[Tatonka]

Jeff - that's just not right!!:lmao Steve you might have to wheelie the whole trip since those front forks are now probably inverted!

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Jeff - that's just not right!!:lmao Steve you might have to wheelie the whole trip since those front forks are now probably inverted!

He'll be ok... I don't think he's gonna wanna ride too much anyway after hitch hiking from the Ontario airport all the way to Bartow... LOL

I'm looking forward to meeting you Steve. So is Jim !

[xr650rocketman]

Jeff, great to talk to you today.....The details are.....

I'll arrive at Ontario on Thursday the 21st at 7:44 pm. Expressjet flight XE0003, direct from Austin, Tx

My return is on Monday the 25th..... Expressjet flight XE0004 at 4:30 pm.

Thanks for you hospitality.....Looking forward to meeting everyone....

We'll talk later to cover any other details.....

Loved the video by the way....But.... I don't usually have any trouble beating up a bike all by myself....

Is there a list of attendees? Be interesting to see if I know anyone.....

Oh yeah....Many thanks to my '82 Super Sports Wife for understanding me !!!

Looking forward to the ride......Just have to get past a trip to the Montreal Grand Prix, this weekend and a D/S ride to New Mexico the next weekend...

Steve Smith

[MIKECR125]

Are there any booths or stands at Loretta Lynn's that would benefit RidersDown
I would be glad to take turns working it if there is.

[Tatonka]

Are there any booths or stands at Loretta Lynn's that would benefit RidersDown
I would be glad to take turns working it if there is.

MikeCR125 - we are hoping to have a booth at Loretta's this year and of course we welcome any and all help! The best way to get involved with these events and helping RiderDown is by filling out the form available in the tab at the top of the page called "Join RDF as a Volunteer". That way we can get info out to people in the right areas.

Thank you!!:thumb

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Jeff, great to talk to you today.....The details are.....

Is there a list of attendees? Be interesting to see if I know anyone.....

Steve Smith

Emailed you the list Steve :thumb

[xr650rocketman]

Got it Jeff.....Thanks.....Getting really "up" for this trip......

later.....

Steve

[Gatlin5]

Got it Jeff.....Thanks.....Getting really "up" for this trip......

later.....

Steve

I can't ride yet but is there any way to weld a side car to that thing and take me along? Lol

Have a great time guys that is one trip I have always wanted to do, it's probably only behind a couple of other dreams Baja being number one.

Have a great time for a fantastic cause!! I'll be there in spirit as I know many others will be too.

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Well we are all set up... Smiley Steve (xr650rocketman) flew in from Texas to help set up and have a fun weekend all while supporting Smiley Riley ! The weather is not nearly as warm as forecasted. The water MISTERS ROCK ! http://ridersonline.org/images/smiles/thumbsup.gif

After not riding for the last month, I am really happy to be getting on the bike again with you guys. Looking forward to a great weekend... See you soon !

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[50ccMoM]

Awesome !!! :thumb

Ride safe and have fun !!!

[char393]

Can't wait to hear all about it!!!!

Be safe and have fun!

[Gatlin5]

:thumb Have a great time wish I was there with all of you! :thumb

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Here is a picture of our one of our Saturday Morning Husky Ride Groups ! This was the safe and sane family group. Our very own Smiley Steve (xr650rocketman) from Texas up front and center.

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[Tatonka]

:thumb Awesome! :thumb Awesome!! :thumb AWESOME!!! :thumb

Really glad to hear that everone had a good time, I sure wish I could have been there with you all. Thanks for the pics, can't wait to see more!

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That was just one of many great groups of riders that came out to support Smiley ! You'll find Jim and Leslie's son... and long time friends Mike and Harvey... as well as our new buddy Steve front and center after flying in all the way from TEXAS. Steve's buddies from "Lost Trail Riders" of Texas purchased 40 raffle tickets and if they win want to purchase price of the generator to be gifted to Smiley !

This idea grew and RIDERS members Danny "Double" as well as John & Joan decided to do the same and together purchased another 70 tickets with the stipulation that if they win, the generator purchase price is to be donated back to Smiley !

Steve I can't that YOU enough for being more than a guest... You were more like a best friend and co host throughout !

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The guys from KTMTalk.com rocked ! I was able to get a weak Internet connection at camp. We saw right away we would need reserves replenished and posted up on Friday what would be needed throughout the weekend. I asked for ICE... and people showed up and loaded me up Sat AND Sun. I asked for a can of coffee for the wifey and Steve as we could not have planned for the caffeine appetite of these two... LOL... and wham I had a monster can of coffee. I asked for extra tables as the crowed grew and they showed up ! I asked for water to cool folks off with misters and 60 Gallons appeared in the desert... And Ben took it to another level with the mass quantities of "home made/canned" chili and great music ! LOL These folks really had my back on this event. I can't begin to thank them all enough !

Most importantly, I asked for people to come have fun and support Jim (Smiley) Riley. By the time the weekend was over we had about 40 adult riders... 10 Jr riders... approx 9 different rides... we raised spirits... Jimmy's son got to come ride and see the outpouring of support first hand... and with the generous help of many we raised just under $1500 between direct donations and of those sent in online by friends and riding buddies as far away as Florida ! Not bad for an event held in the Mojave DeZert in 104 degree heat ! Ha Ha

We`raised enough money to pay off the last of Smiley's wheel chair lift so that he can now take his electric chair to therapy and have MOBILITY !

Again, THANK YOU everyone involved big and small mentioned or not !