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That's a drag hearing about Sturgis. Was watching on the webcam, did notice that every time I logged in, the 1st thing I saw was a group of cops, on every cam ? Reminded me a little of Hollister 97. Was so bad there, I got off the road and just sat on a fence line, watching as the bikes went by. Every other bike had a black & white with his red & blues flashing. They were herding everybody into a park at the south end of town, I found a place by myself and camped there, spent the night in a patch of poison oak, paid for that a few days later.
I got out of town the next day, headed for the Kern. Didn't see a cop the rest of my trip, thats because they were all back in Hollister.
Also noticed that there didn't seem to be that many bikes, Lazelle St. usually has a line at every stop sign, not this year.
Was also hard to hear about your friend, shouldn't happen.
They have always "gouged" at Sturgis, and you think it couldn't get any worse. Son came to visit last week, The 3 of us went out to dinner one evening. By the time we walked out the door the tab came to $260 ? Will be eating at home from here on out.....Welcome to 2026.
Guess it comes down to "it's about the ride anyway" ..... Good you made it home safe !
I got out of town the next day, headed for the Kern. Didn't see a cop the rest of my trip, thats because they were all back in Hollister.
Also noticed that there didn't seem to be that many bikes, Lazelle St. usually has a line at every stop sign, not this year.
Was also hard to hear about your friend, shouldn't happen.
They have always "gouged" at Sturgis, and you think it couldn't get any worse. Son came to visit last week, The 3 of us went out to dinner one evening. By the time we walked out the door the tab came to $260 ? Will be eating at home from here on out.....Welcome to 2026.
Guess it comes down to "it's about the ride anyway" ..... Good you made it home safe !
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Glad to hear that you all made it out to enjoy a enjoyable evening, priceless no matter what the cost.
GREETINGS Brothers, Supports & Prospects!!
Just got back from the Sturgis Rally today. May what a disappointment this year's rally was. Vendors jacked up their prices even more than the past years, e.g., I got a root beer float today at lunch, twelve bucks. I was going to add saddlebag speakers and a second amp to my sound system I bought last year, but the add-ons they wanted the same as I paid for the whole system. Nope, not happening.
Food vendor variety went way downhill this year as well. Prices up, selection much lower.
And coppers EVERYWHERE. A buddy we were riding with got pulled over TWICE, by the same city copper. His "crime" riding while Black. First time he got pulled ever the copper told him it was because 'he looked like he had weed on him' The second time he'd made a RIGHT had turn off Lazelle right behind a White guy. Yeah, guess who didn't get stopped.
The concert line ups this year weren't even that good, then there was the 4 days as raining buckets.
So I don't know if I'll be willing to go back next year or not. I bet is something doesn't change, seeing a 90th Rally will be doubtful, and I'd say a 100th in 2040 will definitely not happen. Too corporate, Sturgis city and Meade County governments now treating the Rally goers as an income source rather than guests. But the final nail in its coffin might be the attendees. I saw way too many 20 & 30 year olds who's only goal was to treat the whole rally like Spring Break in Florida.
Anyway, Kenny and I had a great time camping and riding together. Attendance was way down this year, 23% below five year averages. So I guess we'll see what happens.
Prayers for speedy recoveries for those on the mend.
ML&R LLRBF to all
Doc Gonzo
PS, still working on a location for 2027. Going to ride over to Brother Scooter's next month to check out some locations. Plus, I've not ridden in his AO yet.
Peace Brothers
Just got back from the Sturgis Rally today. May what a disappointment this year's rally was. Vendors jacked up their prices even more than the past years, e.g., I got a root beer float today at lunch, twelve bucks. I was going to add saddlebag speakers and a second amp to my sound system I bought last year, but the add-ons they wanted the same as I paid for the whole system. Nope, not happening.
Food vendor variety went way downhill this year as well. Prices up, selection much lower.
And coppers EVERYWHERE. A buddy we were riding with got pulled over TWICE, by the same city copper. His "crime" riding while Black. First time he got pulled ever the copper told him it was because 'he looked like he had weed on him' The second time he'd made a RIGHT had turn off Lazelle right behind a White guy. Yeah, guess who didn't get stopped.
The concert line ups this year weren't even that good, then there was the 4 days as raining buckets.
So I don't know if I'll be willing to go back next year or not. I bet is something doesn't change, seeing a 90th Rally will be doubtful, and I'd say a 100th in 2040 will definitely not happen. Too corporate, Sturgis city and Meade County governments now treating the Rally goers as an income source rather than guests. But the final nail in its coffin might be the attendees. I saw way too many 20 & 30 year olds who's only goal was to treat the whole rally like Spring Break in Florida.
Anyway, Kenny and I had a great time camping and riding together. Attendance was way down this year, 23% below five year averages. So I guess we'll see what happens.
Prayers for speedy recoveries for those on the mend.
ML&R LLRBF to all
Doc Gonzo
PS, still working on a location for 2027. Going to ride over to Brother Scooter's next month to check out some locations. Plus, I've not ridden in his AO yet.
Peace Brothers
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Wow sounds like lots of changes , glad we had our phone conversation the other day. Would love to join you on the ride to Scooters but doubt it will happen hand and leg and age a bit of a challenge. Thanks
Greetings Patch Holders, Valued Support and lookers on this page.
Fires here in the NW are in full swing. They are evacuating a number of towns, helo's been flying over getting water from the Snake River.
On day 6 of a full left knee replacement, getting better but not fast enough.
Speaking of surgerys please keep our treasured Brother Skinner in prayer as he goes in for heart surgery. " Lord please give Dr. wisdom and steady hands." Peace for him and family as they face this .
Love you all and ride safe.
MLLR. Chap. Herky
Fires here in the NW are in full swing. They are evacuating a number of towns, helo's been flying over getting water from the Snake River.
On day 6 of a full left knee replacement, getting better but not fast enough.
Speaking of surgerys please keep our treasured Brother Skinner in prayer as he goes in for heart surgery. " Lord please give Dr. wisdom and steady hands." Peace for him and family as they face this .
Love you all and ride safe.
MLLR. Chap. Herky
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks Brother I will post the outcome as soon as I can.
Hope all are well.
Hope all are well.
Greetings to our new President all Patched members, prospects and supporters. Hated to leave early from Nationals had VA appt i couldn't break but recieved good news so ill be around for awhile longer. And thanks to Boss for years of dedicated work in growing the club to what it is today. May it go on for many more years. And my great granddaughter is going to be OK. My suggestion for next year's National is a cooler place like the mountains of Colorado ha ha. Just getting back from Indiana seeing my sister and an old Army buddy of mine. He was in the hospital, agent orange, but is doing better now. It didn't look good for awhile.take care till next we meet.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Glad you and your granddaughter are both doing good. Right not I don't think it's cool anywhere in the US, but we will work on a cooler destination for next year. Keep riding on, and thanks for the update.
Rebel
Rebel
Greetings to all,
I hope this message finds everyone in good health and great spirits. We are getting back to some sense of normalcy today. The wife just got back home from her third stay at our glorious local hospital in two months. Trying to get her medications balanced has been a tedious task. Waiting on results has been the most challenging. WE are hoping this time we have it nailed.
Nationals were great this year, but very hot, and it looks like the weather isn't going to give up soon. We have some ambitious Brothers already investigating next year's location, and I have every confidence they'll do an outstanding job.
That puts you all up to date for now. Good health and lots of quality riding!
Rebel
1422
I hope this message finds everyone in good health and great spirits. We are getting back to some sense of normalcy today. The wife just got back home from her third stay at our glorious local hospital in two months. Trying to get her medications balanced has been a tedious task. Waiting on results has been the most challenging. WE are hoping this time we have it nailed.
Nationals were great this year, but very hot, and it looks like the weather isn't going to give up soon. We have some ambitious Brothers already investigating next year's location, and I have every confidence they'll do an outstanding job.
That puts you all up to date for now. Good health and lots of quality riding!
Rebel
1422
Greetings Boss, patch holders, prospects and support. Just a quick post to say glad everyone made it home safe. Congratulations to Buzzard to becoming a patched in brother and Billy for hopefully support. Weather is unusually hot here in WI but still getting in some riding. Stay safe on the road. Take care and prayers to those in need. NVFFNV. Scooter
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Weather seems to be hot everywhere! Jealous of the riding time, haven’t had much time. Stay cool and healthy.
Fraternitas Nomadum
Rebel
Fraternitas Nomadum
Rebel
Thank You my Brothers for patching me in! Texas was great I was so grateful to finally put faces to names. I can't remember who it was in the hotel lobby that said "are ya sitting a little taller in the saddle" YES I AM! God Bless you all.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Sit tall and proud! NVFFNV
Greetings from Taxachusettes. Texas was great so glad I got to meet everyone and I'm honored to be a full patched member. Hope this site gets back up and running.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
That’s solid, brother. Getting patched in isn’t just a moment — it’s a line in the sand. From here on out it’s miles, memories, and men you can count on when the road gets rough. Good rides, good brotherhood, and the kind of respect that’s earned every day — that’s what it’s all about.
Rebel
Rebel
GREETINGS Brothers, Prospects, Supports and well wishers.
Another great National Run in the books. Yeah it was a little warm for most people's tastes, mine included, but a great time nonetheless.
To those who couldn't attend, you definitely were missed.
No definite plans for next year, though I do know a couple of Brothers are out looking. They just wanted to maintain a low profile.
My ride home was really uneventful. I guess that's a good thing. Weather and cagers all cooperated in not putting my life in peril.
I got to spend some time with Tony at Hutch's in Presho SD. He's really an interesting guy.
I guess that's all from Ray for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Another great National Run in the books. Yeah it was a little warm for most people's tastes, mine included, but a great time nonetheless.
To those who couldn't attend, you definitely were missed.
No definite plans for next year, though I do know a couple of Brothers are out looking. They just wanted to maintain a low profile.
My ride home was really uneventful. I guess that's a good thing. Weather and cagers all cooperated in not putting my life in peril.
I got to spend some time with Tony at Hutch's in Presho SD. He's really an interesting guy.
I guess that's all from Ray for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Great to hear you are home
1st let me repeat and say again I let angry and frustration at my failures cost me the lash out for false scrap goat that's pretty good it pretty much sums it up I'm sorry brothers and I'm here humble grateful and full of gratitude. I'm not going to make much of an excuse except to say here in my hometown it's not a bad existence but no one here is my Brother. They all ride to a different vibration. You guys are. I want to say thanks to my My President my Vice president, and each and every one of you Patch Holders. I lost my position of authority but I gained my dignity back thank you to every one of you
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Hopefully we can find a way to regroup and start working together forward
Wounded pride is no excuse.
To each and every ,Full patch l extended my sincere apologies. Getting knocked down a peg helped me see the skylight. Prospect RD Green here. Looking forward to a super enjoyable summer and hopefully meeting some of you warriors
To each and every ,Full patch l extended my sincere apologies. Getting knocked down a peg helped me see the skylight. Prospect RD Green here. Looking forward to a super enjoyable summer and hopefully meeting some of you warriors
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
A new start is coming
Greetings Boss, patch holders prospects and supporters. Well another National under our belts. It was great to see everyone again. Other than a hot weather and a mechanical issue, it was set up very well. Tks to Skinner and Rebel for their time devoted to make it happen. Already looking forward to next year. Take care everyone.LLRB Scooter.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Always good time even with the hot weather and the breakdown
Greetings Brothers and support,
Heading out in the morning. Thought I had an extra day but family stuff slowed me down. Hope to see you soon. Stay safe and alert.
LLRB
Radio
Heading out in the morning. Thought I had an extra day but family stuff slowed me down. Hope to see you soon. Stay safe and alert.
LLRB
Radio
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Can’t wait to see you. Should be a good time and exciting.
Greetings New Boss President patch holders prospects and support. Looking forward to the Nationals leaving out Altoona Pennsylvania probably around 15th or shortly after June looking to find somebody to hook up with on the route or in route anybody got their plans in place yet might be on the highway l can catch? Sorry i dont have the details cuz I haven't even looked my route up yet but I'm sure I'll be crossing someone's path
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Be safe on your trip. We look forward to seeing you at Nationals.
Greetings and congratulations to our New National President, Patch Holders, Prospects and Supporters. Good luck with your back and neck issues Rascal, I'm having back and neck issues as well. Year is moving along fast already. Nationals coming up quick. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Tks to Skinner for the many years as National President. Good health to everyone and stay safe on the road. NVFFNV, Scooter
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
BEEN A REAL PLEASURE GOOD LUCK TO THE NEW NATIONAL OFFICERS. I FEEL LOTS OF GREAT THINGS ARE AHEAD OF US AS A CLUB
Greetings Brothers, Prospects and Support. Congratulations to our new President Rebel. Also congratulations to Scooter Secretary/Treasurer. Finally going to get some summer weather next week. I won’t be riding for now. I am anemic so they want another colonoscopy and this time adding an endoscopy. That happens June 1.
They did an X-ray and MRI on my lumbar spine it’s not too good. A lot of bulging discs, disc desiccation, stenosis. I have a disc fragment adjacent to the protruding disc L5-S1 measuring 7mm, and a bunch of stuff too much to mention. I’ve requested a neurosurgeon for the fragment removal. But first I am seeing an orthopedic surgeon on June 10th. So Im waiting to see what happens and what they plan to do first. I also have a neck X-ray and MRI coming up. I have a reverse curve ( double curve) and a lot of arthritis I know my neck is bad. We’ll just the sit back and wait. Enough of that.
I won’t be at the Nationals this year either. I will be praying for safe travels for everyone.
Take care God Bless, be safe out there people are crazy and have no common sense.
NVFFNV
LLRB
Rascal
They did an X-ray and MRI on my lumbar spine it’s not too good. A lot of bulging discs, disc desiccation, stenosis. I have a disc fragment adjacent to the protruding disc L5-S1 measuring 7mm, and a bunch of stuff too much to mention. I’ve requested a neurosurgeon for the fragment removal. But first I am seeing an orthopedic surgeon on June 10th. So Im waiting to see what happens and what they plan to do first. I also have a neck X-ray and MRI coming up. I have a reverse curve ( double curve) and a lot of arthritis I know my neck is bad. We’ll just the sit back and wait. Enough of that.
I won’t be at the Nationals this year either. I will be praying for safe travels for everyone.
Take care God Bless, be safe out there people are crazy and have no common sense.
NVFFNV
LLRB
Rascal
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
PRAYERS FOR YOU BROTHER HOPE ALL GOES WELL
Greetings Boss, Patch holders, Prospects and Support. Hope to see everyone at the Nationals My Trike has been running excellent and l have full confidence in her. She's rough on gas though and the price won't be down time I get there. Under 20mpg but she looks so damn good doing it I plan on leaving my town about the 17, 18th see everyone there.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
SOUNDS GREAT REMEMBER TO KEEP IN TOUCH WHILE YOUR ON THE ROAD TAKE PHONE NUMBERS WITH YA IN CASE
Greetings Members, Prospects and Support,
The month of April has been busy with plenty of doctor appointments along with lots of rain and grass cutting. Had my MRI yesterday preparing for my shoulder replacement that I’m not looking forward to. Took my last ride of the month . . . and, of course it rained, but it was still enjoyable!
Looking forward to Nationals next month and seeing all of our Brothers again.
Be safe and stay well.
LLRB
Rebel
The month of April has been busy with plenty of doctor appointments along with lots of rain and grass cutting. Had my MRI yesterday preparing for my shoulder replacement that I’m not looking forward to. Took my last ride of the month . . . and, of course it rained, but it was still enjoyable!
Looking forward to Nationals next month and seeing all of our Brothers again.
Be safe and stay well.
LLRB
Rebel
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
moving right along
LLRB
LLRB
Greetings Boss, Patch Holders ,Prospects and Support. I need the exact dates for the National meeting Please and thank you.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
I WILL SEND U A EMAIL
BROTHERS ,SUPPORT AND PROSPECTS
PLEASE KEEP OUR SAA LINEBAKER AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LLRB 1422
PLEASE KEEP OUR SAA LINEBAKER AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LLRB 1422