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Patriot Guard Riders 10-02-08
I couldn't ride that mission, due to work, but happened to see the escort on the freeway. I posted a note of appreciation on our State PGR forum, and this gentleman responded with the update and the poem.
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Today a large number of riders from various veterans organizations were
humbled to escort six sets of unclaimed remains from the Vietnam era from the
Kitsap County Coroner's Office to Tahoma National Cemetery for a full military
honor burial. One rider estimated approximately 100 bikes in the procession. We
were escorted by the Washington State Patrol, Kitsap County Sheriff, and
other local law enforcement agencies. Also there were members of the U.S. Army
(and perhaps other branches, that I may not have seen.
Although there were no family members attending the service, it was
encouraging to see former service members and civilian bikers stand in support of
these men. I was proud to be able to represent the PGR in that ride.
Below is a poem I wrote for the men we honored today.
The Silent Sleeping Regiment
No Mothers to greet them,
Nor Bands to lead them,
Or laughing, happy children grasping
Or weeping, thankful wives embracing
They Come, these Brothers of the Silent, Sleeping Regiment.
Marching together, and yet, alone,
With steady rhythm and somber tone
Resting finally, resting silently
These men, these boys, at last come home.
These Brothers of the Silent, Sleeping Regiment.
No Herald of Courage
Or Sacrifice shown
All, with hearts and tunics unadorned
Save Duty, Honor Country and Home
These Brothers of the Silent, Sleeping Regiment.
To God we entrust them
With God we share them
With Mothers gentle arms enfolding
With bright Angel trumpets announcing,
They Come, these Brothers of the Silent, Sleeping Regiment
© 2008 Greg Austin
To any PGR members who rode with us today, thank you for your participation.
It was great to see the bold yellow scattered through the ride line.
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Ride_Slow2004
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10/04/08 10:25am |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Quiet Bike????
I am running stock induction, and fuel management. Plugs looked just fine, with the true duals, and fuel mileage stayed the same. Rush appears to have done much work in setting up the pipes to work with the Power Commander. That may be the ticket. I am also considering the Terry Components Terminal Velocity module, and the new wireless RideMaxx. Obviously, with 52,000 miles on the bike, I don't rush into these sorts of decisions. I had planned on updating to a Power Commander right after I did the true duals, but I was happy with the way it sounded and ran. Still don't really need to do anything, but I would like more power, as my wife is planning on joining me more often.
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Ride_Slow2004
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10/01/08 10:27pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Quiet Bike????
Thanks for the reminder about Rush. I will be looking at those after the first of the year. Now if we could just do something about the cost of tires!!!!
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/29/08 11:35pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: My Yamaha shop Devoured
Thanks for the update, glad to hear things went as well as could be expected.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/29/08 11:33pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Anybody like the new Road King Custom?
you think HD will be willing to deal this week?
mehbee, 08 Ultra at a local dlr for 20,695. + 500 for the security system.
Another dlr has slash marks thru all the price tags on the big twins, 08 and 09.
Last one says he is selling all the bikes he gets, and is not dealing yet. He is telling the truth, has more floor space and fewer new bikes than the other 2.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/29/08 07:55pm |
American V-Twin Board
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Quiet Bike????
After running punched out stock muffs, then switching to true duals with Super Trapps, I have gone back to a set of stock, unmolested mufflers. Got a set of 07 FLH tubes mounted up this evening. Idle is still louder than I would like, but it really quiets down under throttle.
Why would I do this? On my last long trip, I camped out every night. The days on the road were all 400 +, and I really wanted to get an early start, but I was really uncomfortable firing up at 6:30 or 7 am, with all these folks around. So I would be ready to roll at 8. Pipes just seemed really loud in the early morning.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/28/08 12:27am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Battery...where??
Get a battery tender to help the new one live longer. 04 Ultra with 52,000 miles and still using stock original battery. 98 Road King only on second battery.
Check one of your local independent shops for prices, also.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/15/08 11:05pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Seat (Butt) Pads
I use Alaska Leather all the time, 'cept in the rain, but I also stick a small closed cell foam pad under it for the long trips with 400+mile days. Does raise you up a bit. Seems to be better than the stock seat. I get off the bike every other gas stop.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/15/08 11:01pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: My Yamaha shop Devoured
Praying you and yours do well, I have been on the road for the last several days, haven't seen any news. Thanks for your service.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/15/08 10:55pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Anybody like the new Road King Custom?
Gringo,
Can you rent one???
He can't find one with enough Chrome!!!!;)
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/09/08 08:06am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Disc Brake Pads
I have an 08' FLHRC and want to get Lyndall Z-Plus brake pads. Where can I get them in Ohio? Or can I order them somewhere?
My local indy shop was able to get them in for me in just a few hours.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/08/08 12:19pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Where did you ride today?
8-22-08, 6 riders, it is my turn to Captain the ride, and I have been studying the "Destination Highways - Washington" ride book.
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Breakfast in Arlington at the Bluebird Cafe,
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and we are off.
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Aircraft on display in Brewster, WA
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Stocking up for the evening.
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Taking picture of the picture taker.
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Nespelem Memorial to Chief Joseph, who rests nearby.
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First day we ended up in the city of Coulee Dam, after traveling 352 miles. Our second overnight was at the same place, which allowed more time to explore, and take pictures.
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Molson School Musuem, in one of the best ghost towns in WA.
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Molson mural.
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History
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Molson Church, restored
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Old Town, Molson, display of artifacts and buildings
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Entrance to the cemetary
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Abandoned homestead on the road to Molson
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Lunch, day 2
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339 miles got us back in for dinner.
Day 3, Steamboat Rock
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Grand Coulee
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Lunch, day 3, in Odessa, WA
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Largest bottle of Wild Turkey I have seen
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Open road
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Third overnight was at the Best Western in Prosser, after 360 miles. Day 4 dawned with the predicted storm looming in the west, exactly where we were going. When we arrived in Goldendale, I suggested a change to the route, which would take us north to Yakima, and over Chinook Pass. Last day lunch at Whistling Jacks
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in Cliffdell, and we were going to ride together over the Pass, and everyone would start peeling off in Enumclaw. Last day was only 285 miles, ride total was 1337. Will fill in the details later.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/08/08 12:15pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Would you buy a Harley from a foreign-owned MoCo?
i didn't mean to turn it into a union vs non-union thing.
But that is truly part of what makes our country run. I am mixed on the union issue, but very strong on buying American. The hard part is when a union takes a short range position, to look good to the membership, and the company owner says to himself, (or board) we can do this in Mexico or Canada. I am not pleased that Victory does not allow union labor, that will factor into what I buy, in 2013.
Since we are off the track, buy local. Your business owners in your town are the ones contributing to the Food Bank, the Child Services, and the Civic Clubs, like Lions and Kiwanis.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/06/08 03:16pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Buell Blast 500 cc ??
Well written, RuralRider.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/04/08 11:07pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: What's wrong with my bike?
Battery Tender. Way different than a charger. Really does make batteries last longer. Use them on everything I have, except Moms car, she drives it almost every day. Trailer, truck, and my Ultra when it is parked more than a few days.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/04/08 11:05pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Would you buy a Harley from a foreign-owned MoCo?
If there was a new owner, they would have to respect what tradition Harley has established. In some ways, HD has moved past the folks that kept the company alive after AMF. However, those folks could not support the company at the level it is now. Riding a Harley now can be a fashion statement, or a rebellion, or, as in my case, it is the bike that fits me the best, and allows me to ride the way I do. Many folks have picked the HD because the model they have chosen allows them to get out on the road. I would have a very hard time spending money for the HD if it was owned in China.
Buy American? Every time I can, but where are the products? Just turned 50,000 on my bike, and I fully expect it to last to 100,000 miles. Great testimony to what the old iron can do.
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Ride_Slow2004
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09/04/08 11:02pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: New to site
Beg to differ, the third kind of riders are those that lie about falling down!! :B
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Ride_Slow2004
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08/28/08 06:12pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: kpapa, you are in the magazine!
October, page 6
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Ride_Slow2004
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08/20/08 11:46pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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Riding to the Reno Air Races
Leaving Sept 10th, afternoon, planning on being in Reno Thursday evening. Watch fast airplanes all day Friday, then head out east bound on the Loneliest Highway, Nevada 50 on Saturday morning. Back in the Seattle area Monday evening. Figured would be a good excuse to put some miles on, and do some camping. If you like a fast paced cruise, welcome to join in.
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Ride_Slow2004
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08/19/08 09:16pm |
American V-Twin Board
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Riding to the Reno Air Races
Leaving Sept 10th, afternoon, planning on being in Reno Thursday evening. Watch fast airplanes all day Friday, then head out east bound on the Loneliest Highway, Nevada 50 on Saturday morning. Back in the Seattle area Monday evening. Figured would be a good excuse to put some miles on, and do some camping. If you like a fast paced cruise, welcome to join in.
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Ride_Slow2004
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08/19/08 09:15pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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