Red Ryder Posted May 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2011 Hey All, my "Sweet Thing" has found a new owner, and home in TX. Yesturday Evening, Old School heading back home to TX from Northern Michigan. I will miss that Beautiful 03 RSV. Best Motorcycle I have ever owned!!! I know Ray wouldn't ask, but ...he has a long way to go, and is tight on time and money. A stayover at one of our members might help him out. It would also be great if some VR members jumped on their bikes and rode with him a bit. Later- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearlessTom Posted May 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 10, 2011 Man that is one beautiful bike. It might help if you posted his route and time schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 10, 2011 Yes, that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulign Posted May 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 10, 2011 It looks like it fits him well.... really like that color combo. I will watch the thread and look for him coming my way. no beds in our crowded (women infested, haha) but would be glad to ride with him. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 10, 2011 Ray made it to Coldwater Michigan last night and when he called me this morning he was getting into Ft. Wayne. He is heading I 70 over to I 57 and down into Memphis, he is going to attempt to get into the Litle Rock Arkansas area tonight. He'll finish the ride to Temple Texas tomorrow. As I get more info out of him I'll post his whereabouts up BTW....He is one happy camper with his new bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted May 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2011 Hope he realizes he has to join us here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 10, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 10, 2011 Hope he realizes he has to join us here too He is a member here Annie, his screen name is Oldschool. Ray is a good friend of mine and has been chomping at the bit for several months to get a 2nd gen. I am happy that he was finally able to get his wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted May 10, 2011 Thank You Brad for putting the route Ray is taking. We are playing phone tag, but it sounds like he is making good time and enjoying the new RSV. Later- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 10, 2011 Share #9 Posted May 10, 2011 At least he got the best color. He went a little too far west for me. I hope he doesn't have any trouble going that way, because there is a lot of flooding in the area he's taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 10, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 10, 2011 At least he got the best color. He went a little too far west for me. I hope he doesn't have any trouble going that way, because there is a lot of flooding in the area he's taking. I mentioned for him to stick with the slabs, all interstates as far as he could. I'll try to get ahold of him and see how he's fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 10, 2011 Share #11 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) He might be better off crossing the river at St. Louis and taking I44 to I35 Edited May 10, 2011 by RandyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 10, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 10, 2011 I remember that I40 was closed for a ways, west of memphis. Not sure if it still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 10, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 10, 2011 I40 westbound is closed in Arkansas due to flooding. http://www.arkansashighways.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 10, 2011 Share #14 Posted May 10, 2011 Just got off the phone with Ray, he is staying in Sikeston Missouri tonight and would appreciate any help with good road info. Seems lots of roads are flooded, unfortunately he doesn't have a laptop with him. So he can't get online and scope things out. If any of the Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas members could help him out with good road info that would be much appreciated. His cell # is 713 301 3418 give him a shout if you want. Thanks in advance for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 10, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) He's SCR***D. I55 south of Sikeston is flooded. I55 North to St. Louis is flooded. According to MoDOT map at http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/ He needs to take US 60 west to Poplar Bluff, then US 67 S to Little Rock. Then he's on I40. It'll be a zoo with all the truckers trying to get around the flood too. I'll call him. Talked to Ray. Told him what the DOT maps are showing. he's going to call me again in the morning and I'll double check to see if anything has changed. Edited May 11, 2011 by RandyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted May 11, 2011 Share #16 Posted May 11, 2011 I mentioned for him to stick with the slabs, all interstates as far as he could. I'll try to get ahold of him and see how he's fairing. My brother was headed to Dallas today and had to take a detour off of I40 West around Little Rock. Said that they had it closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 11, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 11, 2011 I just talked to Ray again. Nothing new on the DOT maps. Some fog around Poplar Bluff, but hopefully that will burn off by the time he gets there. Flood warnings for the St. Francis River which he has to cross, but US 60 looks open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 11, 2011 Share #18 Posted May 11, 2011 Randy and Ken, Thanks for the info, and for the call last night to him Randy. He mentioned talking with you and the route you suggested is what he's gonna do. I'll keep updating as I get more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted May 11, 2011 Share #19 Posted May 11, 2011 I spoke with him last night around 10pm and told him what my brother had relayed to me regarding roads and a couple of options. Hope it helped. 67 was bumper to bumper and slow yesterday due to all of the people being detoured off of I40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 11, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 11, 2011 Just talked with Ray again, he's about 25 miles out of Little Rock on one of the 2 lanes. He's going to stop and see a family member in Little Rock (his Daughter I believe) and then onto Temple tonight. Thanks again for all the help fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted May 11, 2011 Share #21 Posted May 11, 2011 I rode my 65 Honda 305 Superhawk from St. Louis to Temple TX in 1968. Headed for Ft. Hood which was only another 40 miles. I was so tired I almost fell over and couldn't make it the last hour ride that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 11, 2011 Share #22 Posted May 11, 2011 Talked with Ray about 45 minutes ago, he was rolling into Texarkana. He's thinking he should be getting home between 10 and 11 pm. He's definitely getting to know his '03 up close and personal with the Evelin Woods speed riding course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 12, 2011 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2011 Revision.... Talked with Ray again and he's held up inside Texas. Called his son in Temple and jr. told him not to chance coming across as they are having some bad storms out that way. So he got another room and will head home in the morning. I'm sort of glad he's done for the night, that many miles is hard on a body, especially on a new bike. Thanks again for following the saga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannarsv Posted May 12, 2011 Share #24 Posted May 12, 2011 Did ray get home yet?...inquiring minds want to know Melvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted May 13, 2011 Share #25 Posted May 13, 2011 Good Morning Venture Riders! It' me ....Ray! I made it home and hit the floor! I just woke up and would like to thank everyone on the site for the help and concern. It makes me proud to be a member of the group and I will help out anyway that I can if someone needs it. All I can say is ....It was an Adventure on my Venture! Remember my friends.....as long as you have an ATM card in your wallet or money in your pocket and you're riding your bike...you're never lost....it just takes you a little longer to get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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