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Word has it the sun (remember the sun?) will make a rare appearance Saturday through Monday, with temps in the 60s & 70s. This is going on in Danbury http://www.marcusdairy.net/Cycle%20Sunday%20main.htmNever been there. Could be good. "April 22, 2007 – Gathering at Marcus Dairy Marcus Dairy will host a gathering - 8AM-4PM, rain or shine. On tap are vendors, a bike show, food, and music; the admission is $9.00. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Since 1991, Marcus Dairy has donated over $500,000 to local organizations in need." I do believe they may need a little bitta Triumph representation there. I'll be bike borne Saturday as well, if anyone gets around these parts and wants to ride around the lakes.
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You're right they will need a Triumph or two, saw that posted on an HD site, wish I could make it but I have already committed to family type stuff.
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While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
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I'd love to, but I think I really need a weekend where I don't go anywhere...
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Btw Martin did you get that batree problem sorted out? was curiuos to see how that ended.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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I thought they put an end to Marcus Dairy. it used to be a good time but haven't been there in 6 or 7 years.
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If you've never been there before, give it a try. don't forget your $9 to get in. I will probably take a ride over in the late morning.
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If you've never been there before, give it a try. don't forget your $9 to get in. I will probably take a ride over in the late morning.
didn't we kick tires there a couple of years ago? is it at the dairy or at WestConn?
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Martin,
That should be a nice easy run for Lynn on her new bike, I want to go for a ride so bad even the turd farm trip sounds good right now.
Count us in.
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yes we did. They used to do it right at the dairy, that's what got ended, now they do it wherever it was that time when Shari bought lunch 
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If the weather liars are right, I'll be there.
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Btw Martin did you get that batree problem sorted out? was curiuos to see how that ended.
I bought a NAPA battery that shipped dry with the acid kit. If it stops raining for an hour, I may even install then charge it overnight and see what gives.
I discovered through some google searches what may be wrong with my current battery - apparently AGM batteries go to h#ll fairly quickly if they get discharged beyond 50%.
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I'll try to get up there if the weather guessers are right. I 'll probably have my girlfriend test out the new sissy bar. My TBA will be the mullberry one that is still getting broken in.. I figure its at least 80 miles from Norwalk to Danbury the way I go on the back roads...
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Martin,
I have to be at work in Brookfield by noon. Was thinking of riding the bike to work. If you want will meet up with you, and ride down to the dairy.
Mark
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Shari, we went to Westconn that time. All 3 will be at the dairy this year. So what time will everyone get there? http://www.marcusdairy.net/Cycle%20Sunday%20main.htm
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I'm working with a highly regarded Danbury consultant on a proposed meeting place and time so's we can roll in together, and represent the Triumph Marque in proper style.  Oh yeah Babe. I'll have more info later this week. Mark, PM sent.
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Watch out for Mark. He doesn't like to go under 85 mph!
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capn, I'll be in Norwalk the first weekend in May for a B day party... If I had any idea where I'd tell ya  I know there's a bright purple house on the corner
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Glad to report the starting issues are gone. It was the battery. Lesson learned - don't let AGM type batteries discharge too far - they may not come back. The battery that went dead was installed 11/06. I'm so delighted I could...
I'd be out riding now if it wasn't 40 & raining.
As we're going to hit the road for the Smoky Mountains in 8 days, I was a might worried the problem may lay in the recently completed handlebar wires campaign. Phew!
FWIW - the contacts on the starter relay were pretty cheesy at 10,000 miles.
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Benny
you're kidding about the purple house right? Thats about a mile from my appartment. (I actually live in Darien, but don't tell anybody).
Unfortunately the first weekend in May I have to take the boat to Greenwich for our Gala fundraiser Saturday night. I might have to get a tux for the shindig. If I can get some free time I'ld love to go for a 'quick' ride, but I wouldn't count on it.
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Nope not kidding. All I know is I take exit 13 (I think) and bang a right near the Home Depot. Couple lefts, last of which is at the purple house, and they are just up that street. It's Kim's best friend. I doubt I'll have the bike with me anyway...
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Hey Capn,
Is that purple house on Flax Hill?
Let me know if you want to ride to Marcus together on Sun.
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Hi all can't make it too family stuff ****** its only 2 miles away from me! It's a good time if you never been thier lots of bike and good riding to the north (Bulls Bridge) RT 7
Steve (I rather be riding my Triumph)
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Meeting place - Dunkin Donuts, at 2 Mill Ridge Road, Danbury
Time 10:00 to 10:15
From all directions:
Take exit 4 off 84
End of the ramp turn right
Turn right at Mill Ridge Rd - DnD right there
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What time does everyone want to meet ?
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Yup, I think that is the only purple house in Fairfield County. I guess it is world famous. (at least tristate famous).
Im not sure what time I'll head up there. I need to talk with my girlfriend see what time we're going to wake up. You know I need my beauty sleep.
Unfortunately I have to work sunday afternoon so I need to kick out of there by 1....
I'll let you know how my schedule is shaping up. pm me with your phone #
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Alright guys you got me jonsin big time. We REALLY need to get a good CT gathering in this summer.
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Hot fun in the Summertime
August 18th - Saturday night - My House - NW CT
A combined event -- My 50th birthday, and my company's 75th anniversary. (Do I smell a write off? sniff sniff?)
Live music with a New Orleans funk band, camping, general mayhem. If enough moto-cycles show, we'll do Saturday & Sunday rides around the hills and dales. All forum members welcome.
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Sweet Haysoos & Maria in a chicken basket!
The sun just came out here, after how many days of 40 and rain.
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For all going to Marcus Dairy, make sure to stop by a certain vendor booth. A friend of mine...actually neighbor, as she lives only one block away from me in Brooklyn has a badge/patch business which is worth checking out if you're a brit bike fan Barry's Bike Badges She's got an insane selection and is a great gal on top of it. Plus she can kickstart her '68 trump more effectively than most anyone else I've seen do it. Tell her that you guys are friends of her Triumph riding neighbor, Mark...I'll let her know and see if she can hook you guys up. Fixed the link, Mark.
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I was gonna head up and hang out with her but I'm going out to PA with a bunch of Norton riders I know from the area for a Norton gathering. Deleware Valley Norton Riders
Mark
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Martin,
Just got home the bikes are in the drive way and were going for a ride, temp must have jumped 20% once the sun came out about an hour ago.
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A combined event -- My 50th birthday, and my company's 75th anniversary.
And my 30th (the 12th).
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I'll be riding by 6:00, if all goes well.
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OMG 67 and sunny here saturday.... Yes please
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It was a sudden eruption of Spring here - from a month of 20 to 50 degrees and 8" of rain in one week with flooding, to sunny and 65 F in the north shade last night when I left work at 17:30. After a little tinkering and final adjustments, I managed to get in 40 miles of riding around the back woods of Norfolk and up into Southfield, MA, over through Canaan Valley, then burned some burgs on the grill just after sunset. First ride since the December entombment. 6 more long days to a motorcycle vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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They said the S word on the radio thismorning. Seventy!! WOW I'm ready. I only wish they would sweep the streets... like now.
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They said the '8' word for Monday on CT TV this morning The southern folk probably read these posts and figure - "Those poor Eskimo b-stids." 
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Anyone come up with a time or a meeting spot. It is a striaght run for me out 84 45 minutes tops exit 3 in Danbury.
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