POC B.A.B.E. Rally Call to Action!!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:17 pm

Hey there folks. Awhile back I posted that myself, POC Phil, and our friend Shane are participating in an event called BABE Rally or the Big Apple to the Big Easy Rally. A five day Street Safari event that goes from NYC to New Orleans. Well , the time has come. We leave for Statton Island on Sunday (May 31) and the race begins Monday (June 1st) morning. For more info visit http://www.baberally.com/index.esp .

OK, now here's the fun part. We procured ourselves a Van for the event. Which means we are packing it with three scooters (two buddies and a Rattler) and setting off to meet as many scooter folks as we can on this trip. I know there must be some of you living near the stops we'll be making and we'd like to meet and ride and most likely get drunk with you. The following are a list of the hotels we'll be staying at and the dates. you can also track us via our blog http://www.pocbaberally.com and we'll post often right here on MB in this thread to round you folks up and have a good time.

Night 0 - Staten Island, NY

The Staten Island Hotel
1415 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 698-5000 or 1-800-532-3532

Night 1 - Harrisonburg, VA (I-81 exit 247A)
Monday, June 1

Best Western Harrisonburg Inn
45 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801-9731
Phone: (540) 433-6089

Night 2 - Newport, TN (I-40 exit 435)
Tuesday, June 2

Best Western Newport Inn
1015 Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN, 37822
Phone: (423) 623-8713

Night 3 - Murphy, NC
Wednesday, June 3

Best Western Inn of Murphy
1522 Andrews Road, Murphy, NC, 28906
Phone: (828) 837-3060 or 1-866-466-8774 (1-866-GOMURPHY)

Night 4 - Birmingham, AL (downtown)
Thursday, June 4

HOTEL:
Medical Center Inn
800 11th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Local: (205) 933-1900

Night 5 - New Orleans, LA
Friday, June 5 (final night)

Clarion Inn & Suites
1300 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 299-9900

UnionZac · Post by **UnionZac** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:39 pm

God speed you black emperors, if you were coming through Nashville I'd put you up myself, but unfortunately you'll be too far east among the mountain folk. Have a great time!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:48 pm

It's a shame you guys aren't swinging by Richmond instead of Harrisonburg. Especially since it's a Monday evening.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:10 pm

AWESOME. The new Cannonball?

Please post often on your progress!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:13 pm

ericalm wrote:AWESOME. The new Cannonball?

Please post often on your progress!

yes sir. That's the idea. I'll be bringing my Powerbook so I can write updates and create the blog postings while we're driving. At any stop I can catch a wifi signal I'll hit update. If not it'll get updated when we get to the hotels. Phil and I have iPhones for on the road MB posting as well.

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:30 pm

Awesome!!!!!

See you all on the 4th!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:38 pm

LisaLisa wrote:Awesome!!!!!

See you all on the 4th!

Right ON!

and by the way "gadda goo ga, gadda goo ga, gadda goo ga ga".

Your funk is now the P-Funk

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:12 pm

We might suggest a different hotel...
ermmm- maybe http://www.thehotelhighland.com/

Mikeybel · Post by **Mikeybel** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:26 pm

Have an awesome ride guys! Don't forget to stand tall at those red lights so you can get some feeling back!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:34 pm

Yeah, also, there's:
Best Western-Richmond
7007 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 672-7007‎
bestwestern.com

Just sayin'.....

jbougere · Post by **jbougere** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:50 pm

Man, you guys are SOOO close and yet SOOOO far! 6 hours of driving on a monday after work just ain't gonna happen. But I will buy a drink for me, in your honors.

Good luck and definitely keep us posted!!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:00 pm

ericalm wrote:
Kaos wrote:
ericalm wrote:Wish I could get an iPhone version of MB going. Jess has implemented one on ModernVespa and it's pretty awesome. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of customization beyond a browser detect and new style sheets. Ah, someday…
What? Works great on Android phones. I post to MB from mine all the time

Good luck Dj and Phil! Bring the Voodoo!
Oh, I can post okay from iPhone Safari.

The optimized site is super-cool, though. Loads fast, columns are all scaled for viewing on phone, posting window is a more amenable size. Maybe I'll post screen caps. (Um… can an Android phone do screen caps without having to download the SDK or get root access on the phone? Huh. Weird.)

Actually you can do screen-caps without being root. But the app assumes you're running the G1, which has a slightly higher screen resolution than MY android phone.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:23 pm

Oops. I tried to pull our iPhone/Android digression into its own thread and just screwed it up, leaving an orphan post (above) behind. We can split, but not merge threads or posts. Sorry, Kaos! Mea culpa!

etak · Post by **etak** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:46 pm

goddam - the BABE rally sounds like a riot!!
Would you like a mascot?

So you guys are going to be in NY during the NYSC BlockParty!
It'd be great if you could make it. I'd love to buy you a round. Here's the schedule for Sunday (the whole scedule is posted in the Rallies forum):

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 31ST:

9:30 AM: ***MEETUP AT BRASS MONKEY*** (55 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014) Grab some coffee or breakfast on the way over, reminisce about Friday and Saturday's fun, and get ready to ride.

10:00 AM: ***NEW JERSEY RIDE TO EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION AND SCOOTERS ORIGINALI*** - Ride from the Brass Monkey over to the Garden State, through the Meadowlands, up some steep hills, a few parks and back roads, and some great vistas of the city, ending up at Scooters Originali in Orange, NJ.

RIDE LEAD: BRENDAN (Hendon)
RIDE EXPERIENCE: Moderate/Experienced (no highway riding, but there will be some strectches of open road at speed, some steep hills and winding roads)

12:30 PM-3:00 PM: ***PARTY AT SCOOTERS ORIGINALI*** (50 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050), Check out the new, expanded Scooters O, and enjoy lunch, music courtesy of DJ Gene Merideth, the always popular SLOW RACE COMPETITION, a RIDING SKILLS CHALLENGE, and more fun.

3:30 PM: RETURN TO NYC

4:30 PM: ***WRAP-UP PARTY AT THE BELL HOUSE*** (149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215) Get ready for some more live music, DJs, food (Margarita's Taco Stand), and, of course, the all-important RAFFLE!!!!! We've got some great prizes lined up, so buy early and buy often (tickets $1 each). Must be present to win. Bands scheduled - GeTSeT, 45 Adapters and The Forthrights. HeatherDrue will also wow the crowd with their DJ skillz.

??? PM: BLOCKPARTY ENDS… SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

And here are the latest details on the wrap-up party:

Can't wait to see everyone this weekend!

The Bell House on Sunday is shaping up to be quite an event.

http://www.thebellhouseny.com/home.php

We've got three great bands -

GeTSeT - http://www.myspace.com/getset1

The 45 Adapters - http://www.myspace.com/45adapters

and The Forthrights - http://www.myspace.com/theforthrights

Drink Specials

Photo Booth

DJ's

Margarita's Taco Stand - the tacos rock!

and of course The Raffle! - the sponsors were very generous this year and there are a lot of great prizes - helmets, jackets, bags, gift certificates and more! (remember you must be present at the raffle with your ticket to win)

We'll get going @ 4:30 so if your heading in from the ride or feel like riding straight there it will be a great time!

_________________
Drue

Here's the link to the block party discussion thread
http://www.nyscooterclub.com/forum/view ... &start=160

Post by **jrsjr** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:04 am

djelliott wrote:Night 1 - Harrisonburg, VA (I-81 exit 247A)
Monday, June 1

Best Western Harrisonburg Inn
45 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801-9731
Phone: (540) 433-6089

Any Richmond or Charlottesville scooter peeps up for a little roadtrip Monday PM?

Post by **Lostmycage** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:50 am

jrsjr wrote:
djelliott wrote:Night 1 - Harrisonburg, VA (I-81 exit 247A)
Monday, June 1

Best Western Harrisonburg Inn
45 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801-9731
Phone: (540) 433-6089
Any Richmond or Charlottesville scooter peeps up for a little roadtrip Monday PM?

Depends on if I can get an oil filter this weekend. My scoot's been grounded this week because I'm due for an oil change

That's 2 hours up rt 33... not too bad. I wouldn't be doing any drinking, sadly... stupid work next day

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:07 pm

My Genuine brothers!! that looks like an epic journey and a kick azz ride!!

Day 1 brings you right past me. I'm probably 2.5-3 hours from Staten Island & you look to be crossing through Delaware about 15 minutes south of me. I doubt I can time it right to link up for a ride along but if there's anything you need early on Day 1 I'll make myself available for an emergency pit stop. I'll gladly PM you my cell# and provide any local knowledge/support I can. I suppose you have a driver for the van so you're self supporting but if there's anything you need of forgot out of the chute I'll help any way I can.

I cant wait to hear this road story as it unfolds.

GO TEAM BUDDY

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:15 pm

Thanks for all the great replies. We hope to run into as many of you as possible. We're hard to miss if you catch us close to your neighborhood. Big green van that says "Pride of Cleveland Scooters" all over it.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:27 pm

djelliott wrote:Thanks for all the great replies. We hope to run into as many of you as possible. We're hard to miss if you catch us close to your neighborhood. Big green van that says "Pride of Cleveland Scooters" all over it.

Uhh ohh. I hope the van's not on a lift NOW, that would suck

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:29 pm

Kaos wrote: Uhh ohh. I hope the van's not on a lift NOW, that would suck

HAHA, no, that was from last weekend when we were putting new break lines in.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:34 pm

djelliott wrote:
Kaos wrote: Uhh ohh. I hope the van's not on a lift NOW, that would suck
HAHA, no, that was from last weekend when we were putting new break lines in.

Ahh good, I was a bit worried you'd gotten off to a really rough start

Post by **polianarchy** » Fri May 29, 2009 3:55 pm

Hey! I hope I caught y'all in time. Did you know the NYC scooter rally is happening this weekend?

http://www.nyscooterclub.com/forum/view ... 19&t=11273

I hope y'all can come out to one of Sunday's events:

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 31ST:

9:30 AM: ***MEETUP AT BRASS MONKEY*** (55 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014) Grab some coffee or breakfast on the way over, reminisce about Friday and Saturday's fun, and get ready to ride.

10:00 AM: ***NEW JERSEY RIDE TO EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION AND SCOOTERS ORIGINALI*** - Ride from the Brass Monkey over to the Garden State, through the Meadowlands, up some steep hills, a few parks and back roads, and some great vistas of the city, ending up at Scooters Originali in Orange, NJ.

RIDE LEAD: BRENDAN (Hendon)
RIDE EXPERIENCE: Moderate/Experienced (no highway riding, but there will be some strectches of open road at speed, some steep hills and winding roads)

12:30 PM-3:00 PM: ***PARTY AT SCOOTERS ORIGINALI*** (50 South Center Street, Orange, NJ 07050), Check out the new, expanded Scooters O, and enjoy lunch, music courtesy of DJ Gene Merideth, the always popular SLOW RACE COMPETITION, a RIDING SKILLS CHALLENGE, and more fun.

3:30 PM: RETURN TO NYC

4:30 PM: ***WRAP-UP PARTY AT THE BELL HOUSE*** (149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215) Get ready for some more live music, DJs, food (Margarita's Taco Stand), and, of course, the all-important RAFFLE!!!!! We've got some great prizes lined up, so buy early and buy often (tickets $1 each). Must be present to win. Bands scheduled - GeTSeT, 45 Adapters and The Forthrights. HeatherDrue will also wow the crowd with their DJ skillz.

??? PM: BLOCKPARTY ENDS… SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Fri May 29, 2009 4:00 pm

Man that all sounds like so much fun!!! Wish I could be going too. Have an amazing time! I'll be with you in spirit

irishtim · Post by **irishtim** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:20 pm

I've called Pizza Hut in all your hotel locations for 2 AM deliveries of 12 anchovy pizzas each night. DO bring extra cash!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:22 pm

irishtim wrote:I've called Pizza Hut in all your hotel locations for 2 AM deliveries of 12 anchovy pizzas each night. DO bring extra cash!

No problem, we'll Fed Ex your pizzas right to you.

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Sat May 30, 2009 3:33 am

You kidding me? A chance to meet several MB members, the (in)famous POC Phil, and one of the Voodoo guys in person...all in one shot? I'll try to run into ya'll in Newport, TN. It's closer to me than Murphy.

I guess just follow the blog to get an idea of when ya'll are gonna be rolling into town, then. Good excuse for a ride, but if I run into you don't expect me to be drinking. (I'll bring money to buy a round, though.

)

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:28 pm

The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:24 pm

LisaLisa wrote:The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.

Cool! Thanks, we will be there. The first day is going awesome. Keep up with us on www.pocbaberally.com

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:27 pm

LisaLisa wrote:The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.

Eta right now is unknown. Should be late afternoon. I'll pm you when we know for sure.

Coffeejunkie · Post by **Coffeejunkie** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:28 pm

I now have a new goal in life, and that is to be in this event!

louie · Post by **louie** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:23 pm

djelliott wrote:
LisaLisa wrote:The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.
Eta right now is unknown. Should be late afternoon. I'll pm you when we know for sure.

the Birmingham Scooter Syndicate would love to have y'all play with us at The Plaza in 5 Points South after the Homewoodies are done with you.

fact is garages is a great first stop but if you're not party full by then the plaza will have a syndicate heavy bday party going on.

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:39 pm

louie wrote:
djelliott wrote:
LisaLisa wrote:The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.
Eta right now is unknown. Should be late afternoon. I'll pm you when we know for sure.
the Birmingham Scooter Syndicate would love to have y'all play with us at The Plaza in 5 Points South after the Homewoodies are done with you.
fact is garages is a great first stop but if you're not party full by then the plaza will have a syndicate heavy bday party going on.

Wow, I am feeling the love in Alabama!

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:48 pm

Any idea when you'll be rolling into Newport?

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:56 pm

Cheshire wrote:Any idea when you'll be rolling into Newport?

About 8:30 to 9:00. They have us rolling all over place right now. Hope to see you. The parking lot parties have been unreal! If you come out and need to crash we have a room.

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:04 pm

I'll be there!

Won't be able to crash because I have a puppy that'll be waiting at home, but thanks for the offer.

louie · Post by **louie** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:07 pm

djelliott wrote:...Wow, I am feeling the love in Alabama!

we are full of it...

LisaLisa · Post by **LisaLisa** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:53 am

louie wrote:
djelliott wrote:
LisaLisa wrote:The Homewood (AL) Scooter club will be hosting the BABE riders (that sounds dirty) at the Garages Cafe Thursday night, Birmingham.
http://www.garagecafe.us/

Tell us your eta.
Eta right now is unknown. Should be late afternoon. I'll pm you when we know for sure.
the Birmingham Scooter Syndicate would love to have y'all play with us at The Plaza in 5 Points South after the Homewoodies are done with you.
fact is garages is a great first stop but if you're not party full by then the plaza will have a syndicate heavy bday party going on.

All right thanks to the BSS (of which I am also a member) for taking the second shift! I hope your livers can keep up... I'm not so sure about mine, as it is an early morning in the lab for me!

Looks like the BABEsters won't have to pay for any beers Thursday night!
Feel the love, but don't lose your lunch!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:42 am

Are you kidding me, we are from Cleveland. Drinking is something we to very well.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:43 am

djelliott wrote:Are you kidding me, we are from Cleveland. Drinking is something we to very well.

Apparently. Its already affected your typing skills

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:46 am

Kaos wrote:
djelliott wrote:Are you kidding me, we are from Cleveland. Drinking is something we to very well.
Apparently. Its already affected your typing skills

Sorry, bumpy van and an iPhone make typing a challenge.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:42 am

Wait a tick... are you guys just loading your scoots in a van then heading from city to city? That's cheating!

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:12 am

As stated by djelliott earlier this evening (was great to meet ya'll!):
"The scooters are the lifeboats!"

Cheshire · Post by **Cheshire** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:50 am

It was awesome being able to run into you three in Newport. Thanks again for the excuse for a 150-mile ride!

djelliott · Post by **djelliott** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:40 pm

Can any of you awesome Alabama scooter folks find me a 125 Keihin main jet for my Buddy. After putting on the 150 head I'm running a bit lean at WOT. I'll pay you back when we meet

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:14 pm

Ok, so I just wanted to see how you guys were doing, and then I got curious about the rally and read the rules. Did you actually get that van for under $500? So what is the plan at the end, does the whole van come back, or do you sell it off and ride back, or do you drive until the van dies, scrap it and then ride back? Just curious!!

jijifer · Post by **jijifer** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:16 pm

djelliott wrote:Can any of you awesome Alabama scooter folks find me a 125 Keihin main jet for my Buddy. After putting on the 150 head I'm running a bit lean at WOT. I'll pay you back when we meet

a 125 mainjet?! - holy crap bat man. Mine went from a 105 to 100 after 300 miles. Whatchoo at right now?

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:27 am

jijifer wrote:
djelliott wrote:Can any of you awesome Alabama scooter folks find me a 125 Keihin main jet for my Buddy. After putting on the 150 head I'm running a bit lean at WOT. I'll pay you back when we meet
a 125 mainjet?! - holy crap bat man. Mine went from a 105 to 100 after 300 miles. Whatchoo at right now?

Man that still blows my mind that you're ok at 100.

jijifer · Post by **jijifer** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:54 am

Kaos wrote:
jijifer wrote:
djelliott wrote:Can any of you awesome Alabama scooter folks find me a 125 Keihin main jet for my Buddy. After putting on the 150 head I'm running a bit lean at WOT. I'll pay you back when we meet
a 125 mainjet?! - holy crap bat man. Mine went from a 105 to 100 after 300 miles. Whatchoo at right now?
Man that still blows my mind that you're ok at 100.

Well, my oil does seem to be burning off. I'm getting that checked and changed Saturday.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:58 am

jijifer wrote:
Kaos wrote:
jijifer wrote: a 125 mainjet?! - holy crap bat man. Mine went from a 105 to 100 after 300 miles. Whatchoo at right now?
Man that still blows my mind that you're ok at 100.
Well, my oil does seem to be burning off. I'm getting that checked and changed Saturday.

Umm, that sounds like something is leaking internally. That could be very bad.

jijifer · Post by **jijifer** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:25 am

Kaos wrote:
jijifer wrote:
Kaos wrote: Man that still blows my mind that you're ok at 100.
Well, my oil does seem to be burning off. I'm getting that checked and changed Saturday.
Umm, that sounds like something is leaking internally. That could be very bad.

Pre -mountain ride Saturday it was like 3/4 up the stick. Today it's 1/2. it's lost 1/2 a stick over the last 700miles. No noticeable performance difference so I'm taking it easy (no extra side trips) so that I can take her in to the mechanic who knows her well. Fingers crossed.

Modern Buddy

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