Welcome IOWA VTX'ers Please introduce yourself!

[dave shady]

Welcome everyone. IOWA finnaly has a page!

Dave Shady Here Clinton Iowa. Bike Details are bellow.

POST up and lets get this page ROLLIN!

[drtrider]

Welcome neighbors. Another great board site :D :D

[CountryDave]

Hi...

CountryDave here. I'm in SW Iowa. I joined the site just a few days ago. I have a brother who will be joining in a few days, he also lives here in SW Iowa.

We are leaving Thursday for a ride to South Dakota and the Mt. Rushmore area with 3 other guys. Should be back next Monday or Tuesday, as no one can take more time off than that.

I've been finding lots of good info and topics here at VTXOA and glad that we now have an Iowa board of our own!

Cheers!

[dave shady]

When i 1st joined the VTXOA i thought i was like the only dude in Iowa that had one because there was no IOWA board...

I do hope there are more than 3 of us..... :lol:

[dave shady]

Hi...

CountryDave here. I'm in SW Iowa. I joined the site just a few days ago. I have a brother who will be joining in a few days, he also lives here in SW Iowa.

I've been finding lots of good info and topics here at VTXOA and glad that we now have an Iowa board of our own!

Cheers!


I grew up in Shenandoah darn near my entire life....... The wifes has family in the RedOak Stanton area BIG CITY livin! Glad to see ya here! Great info and a some nice folks too boot!

[Auggie]

Hey Fellas,

Finally a place to plot and plan strategic offensive moves against the Illinois board members. :twisted:

Hey Dave....we need to keep an eye out for the J&P cruise nights up in Anamosa. I went to the one last Tuesday night. Wasn't a big turnout but still a fun event. May be a good place to hook up with other X'ers. Met one 1300 rider from Marshaltown. Musta been 60-70 bikes and 20 or so cars. Good music...food....doorprizes...I bet attendance goes up next month as it gets warmer.

Ok....now.....about that thing we were talkin about doin to Spike and the Illinois crew.....I'm all for it.....do you think we can talk the Cops into it?

[Seabear70]

Seabear70 from the carrol area...

[dave shady]

That woudl be AWESOME cause i never work tues nights and Tues day is Freight day at work and need to relax that evening!

As for the Illowegons time will come...... when you least expect it!

I got my custom map on sunday.... :lol: 8) :lol: nice 400 mile ride out and back and was worth the trip..... Keep us posted on JP tues nights we will ride out for the next one!

[Seabear70]

BTW : It's about freaking time, I've been asking for an Iowa board for months...

THere are a number of us, we should have a good turnout.

[xsponge]

Hey Dave, Good Job, been waiting for an Iowa Board. Anyways, Hello to all my fellow Iowa Xers from North Central Iowa. Dave just rode through your neck of the woods the other night. Stopped into the I-80 truckstop just in time to miss the nastiest weather as it went through. After 4000 mi trip I didn't hit any really bad weather until I got back to Iowa.

[Auggie]

We are leaving Thursday for a ride to South Dakota and the Mt. Rushmore area with 3 other guys. Should be back next Monday or Tuesday, as no one can take more time off than that.


Sounds like a great trip. I was going to ride to Kanab Utah to meet up with a couple hundred Vulcan riders I've been hangin with the last 5 years but since our 25th anniversary is that same week my wife said it would be a VERY costly trip if I went.....can you believe that????

Sooo... we're gonna meet up with the local (Mostly Chicago) crew in Boscobel Wis. the weekend of June 19th then head up to the North Shore of Superior. At least we'll still be on the bike.

[chizzle]

Sioux City. New rider this year. Lots of great info on the board. Hope to meet some of you soon. If anyone is in the area we have a weekend rally on Friday June 17th and Saturday June 18th in the historic district. Would love to have some fellow X'ers show up!! Rally used to be Awesome Harley Nights until last year when the dealer really screwed up. Now goes by Awsome Biker Nights. Lots of venders and proceed go to St. Florian Fire and Burn Unit.

[Iowegn]

Whoa! this caught me by suprise! been hanging with the neb.board. now another spot to check on. i live as far as southwest iowa you can get. live a mile from the missouri boarder and a mile from the missouri river(neb.boarder). getting tired of seein this country,so a buddy and i are heading to the branson mo. area this weekend. i bet there wont be a soul on the road this memorial weekend. glad we have a place to call home!

[dave shady]

Glad to see everyone finding their way over here.....

[bluto]

Finally a place to plot and plan strategic offensive moves against the Illinois board members. :twisted:


hehe....gonna be tough with all us WIVOs keepin' an eye on ya! :wink:

[Auggie]

Finally a place to plot and plan strategic offensive moves against the Illinois board members. :twisted:


hehe....gonna be tough with all us WIVOs keepin' an eye on ya! :wink:

HAA!!!!......dave shady is a code talker.......or a wind talker.....errr.... maybe a wind breaker.......I don't know........we'll work something out. :?

[danX]

Hi everyone! I'm glad to see an Iowa board. Don't be a stranger to the Nebraska board. We'll see you on the road, X-riders!

[Drywallman]

I used to live in Iowa, does that count? My dad has an X as well and lives in Humboldt Iowa, he's a trucker and does not understand computers so he won't be posting anything. He does attened the 4th of July rally in Algona every year and usually hangs out with Mike in the Blue Bus (Leather Smith). It's good to see Iowa finally made the grade and got a spot on our web site.
Drywallman

Hey Dave - Thanks for getting an Iowa Board going, it's greatly appreciated! I was beginning to think there wasn't any other X riders here in Iowa.

Hey Everyone Else - Glad to see some more X riders! Are there any riders in the Des Moines area? I live in Perry, 30 miles Northwest of D.M.
Anytime you guys want to go for a ride, let me know.

[knightryder]

8) 8) 8) 8)

Greetings from the "Tall Corn State"! Go Hawks!

I got my bibs on and my farmer tan already for some ridin with you guys this summer.

Council Bluffs is home and we got great ridin roads in our area... Loess Hills Scenic Byways is always a great start.

I look forward to meeting you guys.

PS... Thanx D for the IOWA site!

Here is a pic of my X...


http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/503/2524vtxhd3-med.jpg

[dave shady]

Dude thats one HUGE BIKE! you might need to resize it a bit.. WOW

My sister lives in Council Bluffs also... So far were all spread out across the state thats for sure.

[RayJay]

Hey Dave thanks for starting the board. LOL another place to check out now,,,,,

[joslinh]

josh from NW iowa. 5 miles from minnesota line. Its nice to see an iowa forum

[extreme vtx]

Dave from Monticello. I live 9 miles from J+P Cycles. I have never been to criuse night but will probably go there on the 14th. Always looking for new people to ride with . Just got back from our usual sun trip. Went to Davenport.

[dave shady]

Denise and I plan on making the run out to JP on the 14th for bike night. Looking forward to meeting up.

We rode about 250 miles today went thru Illinois up scenic ridge road thru elizabeth headed east on some other roads thru freeport back to savanna and home. Lots of HOGS on the road saw 2 Vtx's that i didnt recognize was a good trip. Got the scoot home debugged with wizzards and getting ready for another ride, cruise around clinton and fulton before restarting the work week tomorrow :(

[extreme vtx]

Dave , we ought to meet up some weekend. We have made several trips from monti to Dubuque to galena and then down to the quad cities and then back home.nice ride down the illinios side. plus you always have to stop @ Hooters in Davenport before going home

[dave shady]

Dave , we ought to meet up some weekend. We have made several trips from monti to Dubuque to galena and then down to the quad cities and then back home.nice ride down the illinios side. plus you always have to stop @ Hooters in Davenport before going home

I know of a few NICE backroads out of savanna and further north of 20 that are not STRAIGHT! good times.... I work everyother weekend so keep me posted to when you guys plan your next outting.... Getting lost is 1/2 of the fun :)

[Coilguy]

Hello I am not an official VTX rider yet. I own a Suzuki Volusia and want a bigger bike pretty bad. I have almost 100% settled on the VTX. If I get one I will let you guys know and join you for rides for sure. I just love to get out on my bike! I am from Marshalltown area.

CG

[dave shady]

you dont have an X! jeazzzzzzzzzzze who cares man. Even if you dont get the badest bike around (vtx) you can still ride with us.... Im not branded

Keep in touch! if you need to test ride let me know :)

[Auggie]

Dave , we ought to meet up some weekend. We have made several trips from monti to Dubuque to galena and then down to the quad cities and then back home.nice ride down the illinios side. plus you always have to stop @ Hooters in Davenport before going home

Wifey and Me just did the Dav/Belleview/Dubuque/Galena/Dav run yesterday. Ended up down behind THE MARK where we hooked up with our oldest son and his gal on her parents 28 ft. BAJA type boat, can't remember the brand, but it had a 426 HO in it, sounded cool.

I think I shot myself outta the water for the 14th. Going on vacation that friday so I bid all my time early in the week and think I'll be outta town.
If I ain't workin...I'll be at J&P weather permitting.

[deputydawg]

Hello fellow Iowa X riders. I've been lerking on the VTXOA Board for quite awhile. Not much of a poster. Glad to see we finally have a state board.
I'm in the Des Moines area, near Saylorville and Big Creek lakes. We have three 1800 C models in the garage, Candy Red, Illususion Blue, and Uranium Green. I'll try and keep up with posts on this board and hope we can get together with some other Iowa X'ers. We are planning on attending the Honda Homecoming in July and participate in the WORLD RECORD!

[Auggie]

Hello fellow Iowa X riders. I've been lerking on the VTXOA Board for quite awhile. Not much of a poster. Glad to see we finally have a state board.
I'm in the Des Moines area, near Saylorville and Big Creek lakes. We have three 1800 C models in the garage, Candy Red, Illususion Blue, and Uranium Green. I'll try and keep up with posts on this board and hope we can get together with some other Iowa X'ers. We are planning on attending the Honda Homecoming in July and participate in the WORLD RECORD!

WooHoo!!! more X'ers!!!! I KNEW we had more folks in the state. I see a bunch-o-X's on the road.

[dave shady]

hey auggie NICE TRUCKSTER!

[Auggie]

hey auggie NICE TRUCKSTER!

I'm gettin used to it......kinda. Thanks.

[dave shady]

she still looks good. Love the color and that airbox. BUT you need to ditch the front orange dots! I had mine solo for 30 days before denise got brave enough to ride with me then it all CHANGED.. and i like the results. a good looking TRUCKSTER and a excellent companion on the back.

[TheDave]

My first post. I have been lurking around here for a while reading all the excellent advice. My VTX is just 6 weeks old and is replacing my first bike a 91 Nighthawk 750. WOW what a difference. I will post pics soon but have debadged her as well as added the clock to the speedo and a 12 V cig receptacle to the front of the bike for my GPS and XM radio. I live in Cedar Rapids and am always looking for a reason to go riding.

[eXciter]

Dan Dodge here. I'm in NW Iowa. Sioux Rapids to be exact. 18 miles South of Spencer.

[dave shady]

guys glad to see ya made it over...... spread the work and come on back daily!

need to get an IOWA X group together sometime this summer at least once!

[JLMEMT]

My name is Jason Miller, Mason City. Glad to see an Iowa board. I have talked to a few of you through PM's etc.

DeputyDawg,

I talked to you once, I think.

I think that I'm going to make it to the Homecoming as well. When are you planning on leaving?


Forgot who posted about the Blue bus and Algona. I had Mike work on my coat last year at Algona. I'll be there again this year.

[ozzie65]

Whilst not officially in Iowa, I live in Moline, only about 1 mile from the border, so I usually end up on that side of the river sometime during every ride!

[dave shady]

yup man me too.. Im Illowegen to close to call it one or the other.

Welcome nice to have another so close to here that is AWESOME!



Jason WELCOME to you also.. glad you found us..... looking forward to meeting a bunch of us latter.

[warlord1300]

this is a great site i picked up my bike last week now im looking at exhaust does anybody have samson exhaust in the des moines iowa area would like to hear it thanks warlord1300

[deputydawg]

Hey JLMEMT,

Not real sure but I think we're leaving Wed. night. We're going to trailer the bikes out to Bellefontaine which I guess is about 10 or 15 miles from Marysville.

Deputydawg

[JLMEMT]

Allright, I'm going to ride out, was looking for someone to hook up with. Maybe I'll see you out there.

[deputydawg]

Jason,

Check the General Message Board Announcement about the "Pre-registration," I think I saw where some other Iowa people were going to ride out.

[JLMEMT]

Thanks, I will check on that.


Jason

[vtxcoulter]

Just found web site today just got my vtx in may I park it in Coulter IA been 15 yrs since I'v had one its feels good to be riding again!!!
I need some help with the seat though stock to uncomfortable any suggestions I want a drivers backrest thanks

[JLMEMT]

vtxcoulter,

Did I talk to you one night in McNider campground in Mason City?

Welcome to the board.

[dave shady]

Just found web site today just got my vtx in may I park it in Coulter IA been 15 yrs since I'v had one its feels good to be riding again!!!
I need some help with the seat though stock to uncomfortable any suggestions I want a drivers backrest thanks

Welcome to the IOWAY board! as far as seats go id highly go for the ultimate set up. Love mine and they really do give good customers service. you can buy them thru hal on the HDL link above.

WELCOME!
dave

[xsponge]

Welcome VTXcoulter,
Mason City here, as far as seats go, either the Ultimate or the Mustang will work real well. Both come with drivers backrest, and both on the board sponsors site, link above.

[vtxcoulter]

vtxcoulter,

Did I talk to you one night in McNider campground in Mason City?

Welcome to the board. Yeah that was me campin and bikin
trying to have all the fun I can!!!

[JLMEMT]

Figured that must be you. Good to have you here. We will have to go riding some time.


Jason

[vtxcoulter]

Figured that must be you. Good to have you here. We will have to go riding some time.


Jason
Do you have Ultimate solo seat or double? Do you think its the best seat out there ? I need a new seat where did you buy yours or wheres the best deal ? thanks Neal

[JLMEMT]

I have the Ultimate Big boy 4 piece set.
I love the driver's backrest, but it takes away room if both you and your passenger are bigger, I sometimes take it off if I'm going to have a passenger. With a small passenger, or if you don't sit with it all of the way back you should be fine.
I realy like the seat, I bought direct from Ultimate.
I realy didn't shop around much, just went off of the word from here. Most also like their mustangs, but I've never ridden with one.
Any passengers I've had also realy liked it. Never had a complaint :D

[photospud]

Hello Iowa. I live in Oelwein would like to meet up with some of you and ride some time

[Auggie]

Shoot over to J&P on Saturday. If it ain't tornado'n, I'll be there........and may just be there anyway.......friggen tornado ain't got nuthin on a VTX!!!

[JLMEMT]

Looking like a group from my area may be there. I know there is at least one other VTX in the group.

See you there.

[Merry Prankster]

Hello,
CRUSH and I have been part of the VTXOA since 02/02. Purchased her on 02/28/02 and rode her home in the snow, which stayed for 3 weeks.
I have meet up with a few Iowa riders, was the first Iowa rep on the Kings site, and enjoy riding.
I live in Des Moines, and have only ran across a few X Riders here.
I am down now, OWI, back on the road in Sept. Then I have a tire to flame. I rode out 3 rear Metzlers last year, and 2 front.
Even rode to Peoria IL on Christmas day and rode home 2 weeks later this last Jan.
LOVE THE X.
PEACE

[dave shady]

Just a bump to get you back on the Iowa board..... sad news posted on the board please READ....

Dave

[IOWABOB]

Be seeing you in my rearview mirror..

[dave shady]

what part of iowa ya from?

what X ya got?


huh huh huh huh huh huh 8)

[IOWABOB]

Have a few 1800's in this area and a GREAT HONDA DEALER in STORM LAKE IOWA .

[IOWABOB]

I ride an '03 VTX S/RETRO , my brothers both have big Harley's. (I feel sorry for them)

[Billy D]

Just saying Hi, I live in Council Bluffs Ia. I bought the 1300 R 05 3 weeks ago my first bike ever :D Just adjusted my valves yesterday glad I did it myself not much of a wrench tho, learned alot about the bike doing it myself. Like to say THANKS to everybody on this site got all the info I needed to do the job. Been learning about the X on this board for the last 2 months great bunch of guys THANKS again :wink:

[Auggie]

Dang, Shady.....We're gonna havta line up a Central Iowa Gawk & Eat so we can size up all these guys from "The Other Side". :shock:

[dave shady]

Ill be up in clear lake on the 3rd for a 4 hour meeting for work if the weather is good.

maybe a fall GnE could be arranged out in the desmoine area? Iowa is just to damn WIDE! lol

WELCOME GUYS!

[extreme vtx]

Sounds like a great idea.

[ctf2k]

HI, my name is Clif, the 2k after my name is my nickname, one ton.
I will try and get some pics of my bike up so everyone can see it.
Little about myself, I am married with two small boy, 4 and 2years old.
I ride a 2003 VTX 1800S Illusion Blue, with a few mods.

I live in Ankeny Iowa just north of the high school and I am looking for people to ride with.
I almost always go to bike night every Thursday night and I have not missed an Indianola bike night yet. :D
My wife will ride with me every once and a while, but we have a hard time finding someone to watch the kids. We just moved back to the area, I grew up hear.
Anyone who is looking for someone to ride with let me know!!!!

Also I am a snowmobile fanatic!!! So anyone who likes to ride snowmobiles let me know, we are always looking for riders!

[dave shady]

great to have ya here and another retro is GREAT! F-them C mo'fos lol lol

We need to get a ride up to if nothin else all meet up somewhere soon!

WELCOME!

[Auggie]

great to have ya here and another retro is GREAT! F-them C mo'fos lol lol WELCOME!

I see you got a FAST BLURPLE BIKE, Clif. Welcome to the fray, watch out for shady he's a little......well..........different. :shock:

Auggie

[dave shady]

great to have ya here and another retro is GREAT! F-them C mo'fos lol lol WELCOME!

I see you got a FAST BLURPLE BIKE, Clif. Welcome to the fray, watch out for shady he's a little......well..........different. :shock:

Auggie

whatever! dont hate me cause im kewl!

[VTX Xtreme]

Hey Fellas,

Hey Dave....we need to keep an eye out for the J&P cruise nights up in Anamosa. I went to the one last Tuesday night. Wasn't a big turnout but still a fun event. May be a good place to hook up with other X'ers. Met one 1300 rider from Marshaltown.

Auggie,
What did the 1300 look like? Where you parked next to it? I think it may have been me that you met.

Phil

[VTX Xtreme]

Hello I am not an official VTX rider yet. I own a Suzuki Volusia and want a bigger bike pretty bad. I have almost 100% settled on the VTX. If I get one I will let you guys know and join you for rides for sure. I just love to get out on my bike! I am from Marshalltown area.

CG

Where abouts do you live?

[ino_ur]

Nice to see an Iowa board, will be watching more often now.
Sioux City here,, anyone in the area wants to ride, get a hold of me, im game.

[dave shady]

from the other side of the STATE!

Dave

[htsht]

New guy here. Dont have a VTX yet. Pretty much set on one to replace my 97 Magna. Loved that bike, but to small so I sold it. I am in Sheffield, up by Mason City.

[dave shady]

BLACK IS by far the best color for Great looks and SPEED

RETRO R,S,N is the only way to go!

That is all WELCOME!

[htsht]

Black is a deffinent!! I have never owned a vehicle or bike that wasnt black!!

[dave shady]

more already!

let us know whats going on or if we can help ya out on bike stuff....

http://cattailproducts.com/images/peacefultankbibsidelarsen.jpg

and im hard to miss

http://cattailproducts.com/images/davew1vtx062005.JPG

hope you get a scoot soon

dave

[extreme vtx]

Shady don't be leading the new guy on, everyone knows that Candy red C's are the fastest and don't smoke like the Black Retros. LOL

[extreme vtx]

I had a 99 Magna that I traded to get my X last yr. Yes the Magna is a great and fast bike but like you said too small.

[headhunter]

iowa vtx'ers just seen this forum and i love to ride. have a 03 red 1800retro ,honda shield,leather bags and backrest. not many extras, but with a red bike you don't need many.my first bike was a honda super hawk that i bougnt in yakuska,japan on my return trip from the tokin gulf,vietnam, in 1964. still learing to ride and i love it. early fall in iowa is great riding an the wife and i like around anamosa and the amana colonies areas. good riding and see you around, cwb

[dave shady]

make sure you post up where your from when you get a chance so others will know when they are plannin to ride where your at.

stick around things have been a lil quite the past couple of weeks but a few of us are here.

Dave

[headhunter]

hi, anyone else retired? it's great jumping on the bike and going any time.see you ,cwb

[extreme vtx]

Headhunter, Welcome to the board. I'm not retired yet. I think I have seen you in CR before. I work in CR about 75 % of the time. The wife and I ride every Sun and every other Sat. We are going to ride alittle on Sat and then I have to take my C to Dubuque to get my valves adjusted while we are on vacation next week. Then I will be ready for the color ride to the Dells with the WIVO's on Oct 8th

[deputydawg]

Headhunter,

I just retired in July, and yeah it's great! I live just outside of Des Moines, but have a daughter and son-in-law in Marion so I do get over your way every once in awhile.

[balk]

I currently live in Sioux Falls, SD...not technically residing in Iowa, but I grew up in Northwest Iowa and still visit there monthly. If there is ever a ride that heads to Northwest Iowa, I would be interested.

[mruiz31]

Hi everyone

Have been following the tech board for about a year, just discovered this one. As you can see from my profile, I'm from the Missouri River side. Yes, there is more Iowa west of DM.

I ride quite a lot, about 10,000 miles this summer so far. I ride mostly on weekends, hardly ever just to work, almost never in town, almost never in NE (helmet state), on the interstates only under extreme need. Almost always on two-lane blacktops. Usually fast. I'll take a road just to see where it goes. Don't use a map much. Think nothing of riding a couple of hundred miles for a good meal, (I weigh in at 300). My favorites are: Hickory Park in Ames, Arthur Bryant's in KC, and the Main St. Grill in Atlantic. I can do 700 miles in one day, stopping only for gas, no problem. Thanks to the Ultimate Bigboy and Progressive 440 HD's.

I'm soon to be 57 years old, and have had a motorcycle of one kind or another since I was 18. I have two grandchildren which I love dearly, and it makes me afraid every time I throw my leg over a bike, and I thank God every time I pull back into the driveway, home safe. I'm a very lucky man, never been hurt too bad on a bike and when I was it was usually my own fault. I've learned.

A couple of us are doing the entire loess hills this weekend, from Akron to Hamburg. Not sure whether it's going to be Saturday or Sunday. Some of them are concerned about the temp, so haven't decided.

I'd be happy to meet and ride with anyone, type of bike doesn't matter. My youngest son has a 1300C, but he's moved to Colorado Springs, so I lost one of my ridin' buddies. My other son doesn't have a bike of his own, but doesn't mind putting a few miles on my Valk. I have taught both of them to ride in the last year, and it gave me a new lease on life.

Give me a holler if you're in the area. I'll be sure and follow this board in the future.

Later, Mike

[XRIDERia]

Glad to finialy find the iowa site, guess i should log on to vtxoa more often
been a member a long time. hope to meet up and ride with a few of you fellow X'ers before the snow flys.

[Merry Prankster]

Anything happening in around the DSM Area, am going riding Sunday to look at acreages with my Lady and the X.
What is shakin for Saturday????
Anyone want to ride a bit?
PEACE

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[JLMEMT]

Your sig pic is just wrong! I like it, but it's wrong. :D

[Merry Prankster]

But Removed it before I got introuble.
Tend to have that happen without trying, just having fun.
PEACE
ME
MP
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[JLMEMT]

It didn't show anything! Besides, I think someone would have to bitch before they would find it here! :D

It was fine, just caught my attention a little too long! :D
Just glad that my girlfirend wasn't standing here. :D

[Merry Prankster]

Hey where you at?
I am in Des Moines.

[JLMEMT]

Mason City, for now. I'm looking at relocating to Marrysville OH, possibly within the next year.

I have a brother in Ankeny.

[Merry Prankster]

Am open for some riding?
YOU?

[Merry Prankster]

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[JLMEMT]

Gotta work! Start my 6 days tomorrow, working ambulance today. Then off to Ohio for 4 days. Not going to get much riding in. :(

[fordman]

Just got a new VTX 1300s with windshield,cobra pipes,passenger floorborads,sissybar..... hope to see ya all on the road this year I'm ready to ROCK Fordman from NW IOWA

[race66]

Hi, I'm in Council Bluffs. Just across the river from the "DARKSIDE". :lol:

I recently bought a leftover 2004 vtx1800r. It's illusion blue and still stock. I'm still getting my bike legs back. So far I'm limiting myself to the streets of C.B. This is the first bike I have ridden in 25 years. Definitely the biggest!!

Take care all. :)

[*Buddy*]

Looking forward to meeting you guys sometime this summer. I'm relocating to Iowa this June/July. I'll be in the Gilman area.

[JLMEMT]

Let us know when you get here!

You'll be close to Phil.


A little under two hours south of me, but I'm sure we can meet up some time.

Welcome to our little corner of the board!

[VTX Xtreme]

Buddy,
Give me a shout when you get moved maybe we can hook up sometime. I live about half hour or so from Gilman.

Phil

[*Buddy*]

Will do.

[bkrantz]

Waterloo here. Anyone near by?

[JLMEMT]

Mason City. About an hour on the avenue.

Welcome to the board!

[KLM361]

Hello: New Cedar Rapids rider, 1300c. Just signed up..

[RayJay]

Welcome to the great world of the X,,,,,

[ronster5674]

I live in Carson, Ia. and just bought a new (05) 1800R, 2 weeks ago in Des Moines. Still on the break-in side of things, so will be a little while before I try any long rides.
The bike is dark red,and so far I've added a Memphis Shades windshield and a crash guard. Will be looking at and listening to other bikes and their riders, before I add much more.
Haven't had a bike for a few years, and so with the kids out of the house (OH yeah, the wive is gone too), I decided to get a new ride. What little time has been spent on my new bike has been great, so far and I'm looking for many hours of great riding.
Anyone around my area, look me up and we can share the road for a few miles. Ron

[RayJay]

Welcome Ron, there really isn't a true break in period for the X, but that being said there is a thought that a new engine should be run through the different rpm ranges for about the first 600 miles or so.

You really have a great bike there , the shield and the bars were my first two mods as well, the third one was risers off of a C model, you can pick them up off the Classified board here for a pretty reasonable amount. I always felt as I was reaching for the handle bars and that was one of the best mods I have done,

Another thing you will probably need is a different seat, or to get yours modified,, I have the Ultimate Lowrider on mine. Maybe we can meet up somewhere this summer and you can look at the things I've done with my bike to make it more comfortable. Hey and you did pick the right (fast) color.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have,,

Take Care, Ray

[race66]

Welcome guys!! :D

[WallyB]

Howdy all, I'm new to the IA VTX group, will be picking up my new 2005 1800S today or tomorrow, waiting for the Mustang Seat to arrive. More later look forward to maybe meeting IA members this summer. Live in North Central IA.

[RayJay]

Ya, Paul, I see you made it,, Welcome to the great world of the X,,,

Hey if you didn't know,,, HDL is haveing their 10% off sale right now,,, time to get started on a few more mods,,,LOL

[XTRM]

Hey guys,
I'm from Maryland, but moving to Cedar Rapids soon - used to live there...
In Maryland I started a forum called www.mdxiles.com (http://www.mdxiles.com) to give our state more of an identity and organization. When I come to Iowa in the next 6 months or so, I'd be happy to set up a new board just for Iowa. Everyone in MD seems to really like it - it really does help. I have a lot of computer/web design experience and love to be involved in the group. So just let me know if ya'll like the idea. Check out our board so you can see what I can do.

Thanks,
John

Hoping to ride with you guys real soon!

[RayJay]

Welcome back to the state,,,,,, looking forward to it.,...

[2rangerted]

I'm like balk,up here in Sioux Falls SD.I have a Suzuki Marauder 1600 and the Wife has a VTX 1300c.....Probably going to be at the Awesome Biker Nights in Sioux City the 17th or so.

[GLWinston]

Just moved from Las Vegas, NV to the Quad Cities. I will keep an eye open for activities in the area.

[Swift]

Hello, I'm located near Eldora.
Been lurking around the 1800 tech board for a few weeks. But just noticed there was an Iowa board a couple a days ago! So I thought I'd go ahead and check in.

Later,
Brian

[dave shady]

im still in clinton, home of ..................... hmmmmm not much

GOOD THURSDAY folks!

[Arvie]

Hi Everyone!! Dave and Sandra here from Clinton,Ia.Proud owners of a new VTX Nova Blue 1300R,purchased april 14th,coming up to our 4000 mi
oil change.
Our bike is Arvie(as in R.V.) because we bought him instead of a travel trailer,first smart move in a while!!With gas prices and all!

Dissappointed Wi. ride cancelled, but not to much cause we went anyway!!! Was a little chilly but managed to stay dry///unlike Sat,went to the Rock the River Poker Run in Cleveland Il. and got drenched to the skin//
Any way looking forward to new friends and lots of rides!!

[extreme vtx]

Welcome to the board. Dave Shady also lives in Clinton. We are planning a ride to prairie Du Chein on Sun. 7/2/06 Keep an eye on the board. You are welcome to join. Dave

[Old School]

8) Hey neighbors, have you riders done a meet/greet
ride. Maby we all could hook up close to Wisc, ill, borders
I know that some of the Wivo's been over that way
but not a M/G, just a thought .
Keep it real Keep it Old School

[dave shady]

were up for somethin...... maybe sunday the 2nd

[Arvie]

were up for somethin...... maybe sunday the 2nd
The 2nd sounds good to us//we are ready!!

[Old School]

Sunday s not good for me . A bunch of us wivo's will be in Colorado for a BBQ. And a couple of Iovo's. Will see you's when we get back . You guys have a great fourth
of July. Ride Safe. Ride like you stole it.
Old School. :twisted:

[GLWinston]

I'm watching to see what's happening on the 2nd. Might be able to join you. "Prairie Du Chien" sounds good. Gordon

[Fahnzy]

Hello all!! Doug and Erica here from Harlan, Ia We bought a 03 Retro 1800 and have been looking for good routes and people to meet.

Thanks for such a grate web site