Bikes, Blues and BBQ in Fayeteville, AR

benjammer · 09-04-2008, 09:16 AM

Anyone planning on attending the Bikes, Blues and BBQ Rally in Fayeteville, AR this year.....September 24 thru 27.
I'll be there the 25, and 26.

Welcome to Bikes, Blues & BBQ!

lear 31a · 09-04-2008, 09:44 AM

Count me in for at least one of those days.

derstuka · 09-04-2008, 10:01 AM

Wow...over 100,000 bikes...that is a big rally! Wish I was near to see that!

Rollin_Again · 09-04-2008, 10:12 AM

This sounds very tempting. I can hear wifey saying it now...."You really have been a good boy for the past few weeks. What are you up to ??"

Regards,
Rollin

dendron · 09-04-2008, 11:16 AM

What's the musical lineup like for that event, Benjammer?

benjammer · 09-05-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dendron

What's the musical lineup like for that event, Benjammer?

Hey Dendron - Appears to be the Allman Brothers. By the way, you keeping dry here lately in Jax! I use to live there back in 1999 - 2006

dendron · 09-05-2008, 06:00 PM

Roger that, Benjammer. Yeah, we're a little soggy here as Hannah blows by offshore. Fay was much worse week before last. It's a good time to be bench racing...indoors.

I Googled this festival to check out the other talent, and it appears Alligator recording artist Michael Burks is also on the bill. Anyone going should really make it a point to NOT miss his act if at all possible. He's appeared at the Jax Beach Springing the Blues festival several times over the years. A true blues guitar master! Wish I could make it out, 'cause I know there are some mui tasty roads in the Ozarks. Alas, time, distance, and finances dictate otherwise.

I'll be there on the viffer in spirit, though.

benjammer · 09-05-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dendron

Roger that, Benjammer. Yeah, we're a little soggy here as Hannah blows by offshore. Fay was much worse week before last. It's a good time to be bench racing...indoors.

I Googled this festival to check out the other talent, and it appears Alligator recording artist Michael Burks is also on the bill. Anyone going should really make it a point to NOT miss his act if at all possible. He's appeared at the Jax Beach Springing the Blues festival several times over the years. A true blues guitar master! Wish I could make it out, 'cause I know there are some mui tasty roads in the Ozarks. Alas, time, distance, and finances dictate otherwise.

I'll be there on the viffer in spirit, though.

Don't worry, I'll take lots of pictures. Be careful out there on I-95 and especially JTB!

derstuka · 09-24-2008, 03:07 PM

You still rollin' to this Jamma? Take some pics if so!

benjammer · 09-24-2008, 03:58 PM

Stuka, I'm there buddy. Heading there in the morning!

lear 31a · 09-25-2008, 07:19 AM

Ah, the NWA air is buzzing with the sweet sounds of motorcycles!!

derstuka · 09-30-2008, 08:13 AM

Jamma you bastage......where is our FULL REPORT WITH PICS soldier???

lear 31a · 09-30-2008, 04:40 PM

Hey Everyone!! I have added some lame photos to my album. I had forgotten I had the camera until late Saturday evening...don't ask. The pix are of some choppers and custom paint jobs.
The whole week was a blast. I rode the Ozark twisties (500 miles in two days) and met people from all over the place. A lot of sport bikes and tons of Harley/cruiser types, sadly no VFRs. It was really cool to see all these people enjoying the playground that I proudly claim as my backyard.
I would highly recommend that you folks mark it on your calender for next year. The riding is great, the atmosphere is festive and BenJammer and I need some viffer folks to help represent. Maybe Jammer has some better pix.

Later

Lear

benjammer · 10-01-2008, 09:59 AM

I agree with Lear's statement above. The whole week was a blast. Each day leading up to the event there were more and more motorcycles on the road. Most were Harleys, but there were lots of Goldwings, BMW's, and sportbikes. I only saw one '06 Red VFR being driven by someone in their early 50's. As always it seems, he was going in one direction and me the other. It was fun just to get out and ride and represent the VFR community!
I found out that I do not like being in a pack of Harley's at a red light. I couldn't hear my own bike!! I almost embarassed myself by chocking down at an intersection because I couldn't judge how much gas to give the bike while letting off the cluth. I got to meet Billy Lane from Choppersinc, and saw the OCC Bikes that are being produced for the public. All had a Retail Price from about $32,000 up to $40,000. This was my second year going, and once again, Honda didn't have any demo bikes to ride. I'll give Kawasaki, Yamaha, Victory, & Harley credit, because they always (here at least) have all their bikes to demo, but I have yet to see Honda do that. At the Yamaha Tent they had the new VMAX. That bike is a beast! I didn't get as many pics as I liked, but I'll share with you the ones I have.

AnimalzHouse · 11-07-2008, 08:46 AM

Hey Benjammer and Lear...I was out with my 08 VFR for Bikes Blues, but never saw any others either. I spent most of my time on Hwy 71 between West Fork and Mountainburg and then a couple of trips on Hwy 16.

Where do you guys usually ride?

lear 31a · 11-08-2008, 08:16 AM

I usually ride hwys 23, 74, 21. I go into Missouri alot, hwys 90, 265, 86, 112, F. It just depends on how much time I have and my mood. I would enjoy riding with another viffer or two if we could get Jammer, you and me together one afternoon.

AnimalzHouse · 11-09-2008, 11:09 AM

That would be great! I am still learning my Viffer, so it would be nice to ride with others. Thanks

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09-04-2008, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-04-2008, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
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dendron Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 05:11 PM Location: Jacksonville, FL My Ride: 2002 VFR800 Mods: Staintunes, Ohlins, PCIII, Pilot Powers, K&N, O2 eliminator, front end gutted and rebuilt by Race Tech Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's the musical lineup like for that event, Benjammer? __________________ ~ d ~ Riding a motorcycle on today’s highways, you have to ride in a very defensive manner. You have to be a good rider and you have to have both hands and both feet on the controls at all times. - Evel Knievel- http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/743/hitit.gif

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Rollin_Again Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 03:38 PM Location: Duluth, GA My Ride: 2007 Honda VFR800 (RWB) Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	This sounds very tempting. I can hear wifey saying it now...."You really have been a good boy for the past few weeks. What are you up to ??" Regards, Rollin

09-05-2008, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
dendron Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 05:11 PM Location: Jacksonville, FL My Ride: 2002 VFR800 Mods: Staintunes, Ohlins, PCIII, Pilot Powers, K&N, O2 eliminator, front end gutted and rebuilt by Race Tech Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roger that, Benjammer. Yeah, we're a little soggy here as Hannah blows by offshore. Fay was much worse week before last. It's a good time to be bench racing...indoors. I Googled this festival to check out the other talent, and it appears Alligator recording artist Michael Burks is also on the bill. Anyone going should really make it a point to NOT miss his act if at all possible. He's appeared at the Jax Beach Springing the Blues festival several times over the years. A true blues guitar master! Wish I could make it out, 'cause I know there are some mui tasty roads in the Ozarks. Alas, time, distance, and finances dictate otherwise. I'll be there on the viffer in spirit, though. __________________ ~ d ~ Riding a motorcycle on today’s highways, you have to ride in a very defensive manner. You have to be a good rider and you have to have both hands and both feet on the controls at all times. - Evel Knievel- http://vfrworld.com/photos/data/743/hitit.gif Last edited by dendron; 09-05-2008 at 06:30 PM.

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derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 04:40 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 12 Thanked 100 Times in 67 Posts	You still rollin' to this Jamma? Take some pics if so! __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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benjammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 03:33 PM Location: Bentonville, AR My Ride: 2007 Honda Interceptor 25th Ann Edition View my Photo Gallery Posts: 425 Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Stuka, I'm there buddy. Heading there in the morning! __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

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lear 31a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 11-19-2008 07:45 PM Location: Bentonville, Arkansas - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 VFR800 ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ah, the NWA air is buzzing with the sweet sounds of motorcycles!! __________________ "It's a jungle out there kiddies, have a very fruitful day" - Jimmy Buffet

09-30-2008, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 04:40 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 12 Thanked 100 Times in 67 Posts	Jamma you bastage......where is our FULL REPORT WITH PICS soldier??? __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

09-30-2008, 04:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
lear 31a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 11-19-2008 07:45 PM Location: Bentonville, Arkansas - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 VFR800 ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hey Everyone!! I have added some lame photos to my album. I had forgotten I had the camera until late Saturday evening...don't ask. The pix are of some choppers and custom paint jobs. The whole week was a blast. I rode the Ozark twisties (500 miles in two days) and met people from all over the place. A lot of sport bikes and tons of Harley/cruiser types, sadly no VFRs. It was really cool to see all these people enjoying the playground that I proudly claim as my backyard. I would highly recommend that you folks mark it on your calender for next year. The riding is great, the atmosphere is festive and BenJammer and I need some viffer folks to help represent. Maybe Jammer has some better pix. Later Lear __________________ "It's a jungle out there kiddies, have a very fruitful day" - Jimmy Buffet

11-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
AnimalzHouse Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2008 04:41 PM Location: Northwest Arkansas My Ride: 2008 VFR800 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Benjammer and Lear...I was out with my 08 VFR for Bikes Blues, but never saw any others either. I spent most of my time on Hwy 71 between West Fork and Mountainburg and then a couple of trips on Hwy 16. Where do you guys usually ride?

11-08-2008, 08:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
lear 31a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 11-19-2008 07:45 PM Location: Bentonville, Arkansas - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 VFR800 ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I usually ride hwys 23, 74, 21. I go into Missouri alot, hwys 90, 265, 86, 112, F. It just depends on how much time I have and my mood. I would enjoy riding with another viffer or two if we could get Jammer, you and me together one afternoon. __________________ "It's a jungle out there kiddies, have a very fruitful day" - Jimmy Buffet

11-09-2008, 11:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
AnimalzHouse Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2008 04:41 PM Location: Northwest Arkansas My Ride: 2008 VFR800 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That would be great! I am still learning my Viffer, so it would be nice to ride with others. Thanks

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