Plenty of time to plan this one out. Instead of trying to plan a national group ride I think we need to start with in state groups and then with those who do group rides regularly we can meet with others from other states then maybe a national meet. So Michigan what do you think? A northern Michigan weekend or maybe a meet for a lunch and ride.:feedback::cheers:

interested if this goes regional!

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Possibly interested depending on the date. The classic ride from Harbor springs to Mackinac City via the lake Michigan shore is a favorite of many. I hope many others show an interest because I don't meet many Versys owners in my home area which Grand Haven.:yeahsmile:

lhwahl, that could be a place for us Michigan guys to meet. What is the date of that ride? There is about 50 here that admit to living in Michigan,10-25 would be a good turn-out. The Village of Stockbridge, Mi is a motorcycle friendly little town that holds some kind of motorcycle event most every weekend. If we get enough names I could mention that the "Versys Owners of Michigan" would like to attend one of their motorcycle events. During the summer there is a motorcycle show or event somewhere every weekend, I'm sure we can find a date and place to hook-up. Keep the ideas comeing.

Stockbridge sounds good to this eastsider.

During the last week of June 11th through the 18th, Julie and I will be camping at Sleeping Bear National Park.
And.....wait for it.....Julie is insisting I ride the bike up so I can enjoy M22 (etc, I will have to cross the 'Mighty Mac" while I'm up there too:D) for a couple days of our trip.
How cool is that:thumb::thumb::thumb:

Anyway....if some of the lads are gonna gather then....or some other weekend....I'm IN!!!

I'm interested in this ride.

I've talked to someone involved in the planning of the Stockbridge motorcycle weekend events and Sunday May 1st is the first of the year. Meet up at 10am. "All Clubs Ride" All the different motorcycle clubs around the area are welcome. Michigan Norton owners, Metro Triumph riders, Vintage Japanese are a few clubs that will be there.

This just might work out!! :)

This just might work out!! :)

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I'd be interested in a get together. I think a plan in place, and a date set would facilitate people bing able to plan around it.

Check out my post here. Not exclusive but a fun rally.

http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14400

I would be interested ... Westsider here. Did a M22 ride last year. Would like to do it again and then catch M119 aka the Tunnel of Trees!

lhwahl - You ride a red V? Think I have seen you parked downtown a couple of times. I live in Spring Lake... I have a Blue V.

I live on the Michigan Ontario border ( Soo Ont to be exact) I did the tunnel of trees a few years back and really enjoyed it but am looking for more options for day trips in northern Michigan. I would like to stay to day trips and secondary highways the swister the road the better. If you have any suggestions our routes i would really appreciate the advice.

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Toddzilla, That sounds awesome, I myself may have to make a choice, the International Norton Rally is in July, upstate NY.

All those who decide to go to the May 1st Stockbridge, Mi. meet I'll see you there, Please let me know who's going. Any other meetings, rallys, campouts, ideas.... Please post them here.

As long as the weather cooperates, I'll probably make it to Stockbridge on May 1....

As long as the weather cooperates, I'll probably make it to Stockbridge on May 1....

Yea, the weather has nothing but sucked lately:thumbdown:, hopefully we'll see better weather by then.:thumb:

Weather forecast is looking good but windy so far. Please forgive the "I'm a transplant to this state" question, but is there a specific place in Stockbridge to meet up, or should I just ride around town until I see a bunch of funny looking bikes like mine? :D

Weather forecast is looking good but windy so far. Please forgive the "I'm a transplant to this state" question, but is there a specific place in Stockbridge to meet up, or should I just ride around town until I see a bunch of funny looking bikes like mine? :D

Stockbridge is a small town with a town square you can't miss it, Google your directions and we'll see you there.:cheers:

what is the meet up time in Stockbridge?

Meet up time is around 10:00am and pretty much all day,, Kind of looking like things could get a little wet:thumbdown: Hopefully the weather man is wrong as usual:clap:

Stockbridge is a small town with a town square you can't miss it, Google your directions and we'll see you there.:cheers:

Ok, town square 9:30-10ish.....save me a parking space and see you there.

Gonna try my best....got a show tonight so I won't get home from work until 2am-ish.

Well we had a light rain here and is already drying up. It's about 9:30 and I'm getting ready to go and should be there in Stockbridge at about 10:30. It's not supposed to rain any more today so make your way out there and we'll go for a ride:thumb::cheers:

Nort, great meeting you today. Tell Keith I said thanks for leading that ride....those were some nice roads.

Small turn-out today in Stockbridge, I guess some may have thought it would rain, turned-out to be a great day. Got to meet MN_Smurf and we got in a great ride around the Stockbridge area, as I remember I think we came close to Jackson as we passed through the prison area, Keith, a member of the Michigan Norton Owners, lead the way, got a little heavy on the throttle at times but the man is all of 63 and knows how to ride. We spooked up a couple turkeys and gave the right of way to a fresh family of Canadien Geese. I live pretty close to this area and had no idea how great the riding was there, I'll be taking that route more often this year for sure. Anybody else has an event or just wants to meet-up and ride, let it be known here. Keep the rubber side down and we'll see you later.:goodluck:

I'm going to ride in the poker run starting at Multi Lakes Conservation Association in Commerce Twp on Newton Rd. saturday 7-30 during bike week. Starts at 10:00am. www.detroitbikeweek.com Sounds like fun, I've never did a poker run. I'll be having breakfast at a nearby Coney Island on Commerce Rd., maybe you'll see the Nortasaki .

Sept. 18 .............All Clubs Day /Stockbridge, MI " A Great Place To Ride To"
Sunday, 12 noon to 4 PM on the village square of downtown Stockbridge
Come & enjoy a day of vintage, classic and remakable motorcycles on display around the village green by clubs invited to show their best. (Club participation in the bike show is by invitation only) Spectators welcome.
Breakfast available at local church hall; other local dining establishments available
Stockbridge Lions Club will serve a pulled pork lunch for $7(sandwich, beans, chips, water )or $5(sandwich only)
Event contact: Suzi / 517-851-7437 / suznort@juno.com

I would like to see a group of "V" owners here, come and check it out, there is always a good turn out at this event, don't miss it.