Rattlemybones MN

mikalius · Post by **mikalius** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:41 am

Is anyone from here going to the Rattlemybones rally in Minnesota next month?

http://rattlemybones.com/

JokerJim · Post by **JokerJim** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:05 pm

I am hauling Olive up to the "cities" for the RMB rally.

I already have received the T-shirt. I bought a patch and paid extra for the scavenger hunt.

I must say that having to pay extra for EVERYTHING (patch, scavanger hunt, show-n-shine etc.) has turned off some riders here that were interested in going.

Joker

mikalius · Post by **mikalius** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:23 pm

That's cool that your going. This is my first rally so i'm not sure how they used to do it. Is anyone else from here going?

DO3 · Post by **DO3** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:03 am

I'll be there as well. If I still have my Buddy I might bring it up for one of the rides, otherwise it'll be the Lambretta.

I'm pre-registered too, wanted the t-shirt ahead of time to help promote it.

mikalius · Post by **mikalius** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:05 pm

Sounds good. I really thought there would be more people from here attending.

DO3 · Post by **DO3** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:08 pm

dsleedesign will be there since he is organizing it, I'm sure Kevin K will be there as well. He seems to be very active locally (Minnescoota and TNR). There are a number of other MN members, hopefully more will show up.

350kmi · Post by **350kmi** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:14 pm

I'm going to try to make it up for the rally. I'm double booked, but working on getting that weekend free.

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:32 am

Not only will I be there, I'm helping out with the rally and leading a ride as well. This will be a very, very fun rally! I'll most likely be on the Vespa, so please come up and introduce yourself. Susan will have her Cream Buddy there as well.

There's going to be lots to do over four days. Check the website for full details.

If you're coming in from out of town and have questions about local attractions, please fell free to contact me. There's a lot of great places to eat in the Twin Cities.
-K

MrNatural · Post by **MrNatural** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:27 pm

I have some things going on and being that I'm right in south Mpls I'll try to get to some part of the event.....

BuddyLove · Post by **BuddyLove** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:23 am

I have been lurking for about 2 weeks now, just got a Buddy 2 weeks ago and I am planning on going. I just have to register. I am exceited to go to my first rally!!

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:32 am

OK, who else?

For the record, I am leading the Friday night ride for newer riders that haven't had much (or any) experience riding in groups. If this is you, I highly urge you to attend this ride. It will be informational as well as FUN! Just what a scooter ride should be!

We've been working on the big Saturday ride. We ran a couple routes last week and there are definitely a couple spots that will make you say "WOW."

The well-received Gymkhana is going to be a blast--as always! I can guarantee that participants and spectators alike will have a good time.

Less than two weeks and counting....
-K

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:58 am

OK, serious show of hands--who's going?! It'll be a blast!
-K

DO3 · Post by **DO3** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 11:13 am

Kevin,

I'll be there. I'm planning on bringing the lammy on your friday night newbie ride. I'll probably have to haul it up to the cities on the back of my Yukon though

It's not as fast as the Buddy was and would take way too long to get there and then home after the ride. See ya there.

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:41 pm

Oh yeah, almost forgot--THREE scooters will be raffled off this year. One of them is going to be a Genuine (rumor has it that it's going to be a tricked out Rattler 50).

http://www.rattlemybones.com/startpage.htm (click on "stuff")

OK, I'll shut up now. One day to go............
-K

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:19 pm

Sorry, but I can't resist another post. Genuine and Scooterville did infact donate a Rattler for Saturday night's raffle. It has a 70cc Malossi kit and a Prima pipe. They drew the lucky ticket and..................

I now need to make space for one more scooter in my garage!

Thanks to both Genuine and Scooterville!
-K

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:50 pm

Kevin K wrote:Sorry, but I can't resist another post. Genuine and Scooterville did infact donate a Rattler for Saturday night's raffle. It has a 70cc Malossi kit and a Prima pipe. They drew the lucky ticket and..................I now need to make space for one more scooter in my garage!
Thanks to both Genuine and Scooterville!
-K

You lucky dog! Enjoy it.

Buddy_wannabe · Post by **Buddy_wannabe** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:21 am

... lucky you .... I like the looks of the Rattler.

How was the rest of it? ..... Rain kind of bad?

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:38 pm

Thanks guys!

We had perfect weather Thursday and Friday. Saturday's Big Ride was on and off rain, but MANY scooterists braved the elements. The ride ended at Scooterville, who wisely had hot coffee waiting for us. The gymkhana went on as scheduled, although the boys had trouble keeping the Ring Of Fire (yes, you read that correctly) lit.

Sunday's ride was wet, but not as bad.
In a week, we'll start planning for 2008. Expect it to be on the second weekend of August.

And Hi to the owner of the SI with the license plate that reads OLIVE. Nice ride! Sorry we didn't get to chat.
-K

JokerJim · Post by **JokerJim** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:48 am

I had a great time at RMB. Giving away 3 scooters was unbelievable.

OLIVE had never been out in the rain before. I am confident that if caught out in the rain now that I will be able to get home in one piece.

I bought a CRAVE CASE from White Castles.
Man, do i miss White Castles. Wish they were still here.

I plan on returning next year. Maybe some of the Mad Toto's will also make the trek north.

I wish more locals had shown up for the big ride. I was looking forward to being part of a 300 scooter ride.

Scooterville should really thrive at the new location. Thank you to all involved with the RMB planning. Great Rally.

Joker

BuddyLove · Post by **BuddyLove** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:02 am

Olive was an awesome scoot! I loved the look of it.

After riding in the rain all weekend I have no fear of riding in the rain at all. Great weekend and a fun first rally, although I too was looking forward to riding with 300 scooterists.