We are lucky that @gggGary can direct us away from bad routes... But truth be told, on our maiden run last year we had no "bad roads" except the "No Outlet" roads I seemed to be drawn to like a magnet...
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Mid West Yamaha 650 Society Rally, 2025 midwest
- Thread starter Kevin Werner
- Start date
Yeah, Dad you did find the twilight zone of dead ends that day
. Regardless it was some of the most fun I've had with my pants on!
I ended up a on gravel a couple times today and had to turn around in a barnyard when a road petered out. Waved to a guy turning hay in the field on the way out.
He waved back.
.. with all five fingers ? EhI ended up a on gravel a couple times today and had to turn around in a barnyard when a road petered out. Waved to a guy turning hay in the field on the way out.
I made my reservation. Check in Wednesday and Sunday morning departure. My navigation software says it’s a 21 hour ride. So it’s three days up and three days back home.
It looks like there aren’t many rooms left.
It looks like there aren’t many rooms left.
There's a campground in town.
Thats Awesome! was wondering if I can get a head count of who may be attending? was gonna do another parking lot brat fry , What ya say fellas who's in?
Very sorry to say that I can not be there. Have something I have to do that I've been told is more important than a XS650 Rally.
I may be able to ride up Friday afternoon and be there Saturday. If so I may need to rent some floor space from someone staying there.
Should be a great time! If anyone is thinking about going just do it. You will not regret it.
As long as you promise to keep it in the family that could work.
Last year was a great time. The riding was good and evenings around the 'camp fire" was great!
Your and Ben's brats on the grill are noting to sneeze at.
Last year was a great time. The riding was good and evenings around the 'camp fire" was great!
Your and Ben's brats on the grill are noting to sneeze at.
Before we go that far I do have a sleeping bag and a tent!
The old s650 Society Wild Cat group still does Labor Day weekend... based north end of Westby .... they have a rider meeting at 9 at the gas station... break into several groups and depart for the day... evenings BS abounds at the motel parking lot If anyone is interested stop by and get insight on sights in the area... Hopefully my 82' H/Special will be ready.... 
Me!
I just acquired a Beeline Moto II. I’m going to trust it to get me to Soldiers Grove all on back roads, I’m hoping no dead ends. I hope to spend three days getting there.
I’m going to let this Beeline Moto II backroad me up there. It says 21 hours. Google Maps on “avoid highways” says 19 hours. Interstate on an XS650 is not something I’m willing to do. If the weather cooperates this could be a pretty good adventure. I also ordered an Airhawk. I borrowed one some time ago for a return ride from Townsend, TN. I’m convinced there’s no better alternative. I’ll pack some spare parts just in case. The chosen steed has an @Jim rewind on it and I have a spare @Jim rewind to go in my luggage. I have a spare pickup coil and spare TCI as well. Time is getting short.
My planned departure date is Sept 6. It should be too hot to fish here, worse for motorcycling. If I wear a mesh jacket will I freeze to death in Wisconsin? There’s only so much I can carry on an XS650.
Some can pack extras to keep you comfy in these northern climes...
Love the sign!
you should be good, but it can change quick i will bring some extra warm stuff in case ya need it
Still waitin' on pics of your new paint....
