I am interested in organizing a "Midwest" Rally & Ride here in Omaha, Nebraska. There is a very nice National Landmark-Scenic Bi-way just acrossed the river which runs along the Missouri Valley. It threads over, through, and along some very beautiful scenic two lane highways. It can be ridden in a day, and I may be able to get my local dealership involved...in fact, I'm pretty sure I can. I bought my Beast from them, and I've spoken to one of the owners of Dillon Brothers(Formerly Powersports Pro) on several occassions. It may be able to coincide with their Grand Opening of the new location here in Omaha. We would just do our own ride (Warriors Only).
Think that may be a good way to jump-start a Midwest gathering. They have deep pockets, and are motorcycle enthusiasts themselves. There are a whole slew of Warriors in the area...not sure how many. I would like to hear from anyone who would be interested. I can organize the event with a little help. I have a two bands in mind to play a Bash, and I have a Bar/Venue that I am very good friends with whom hosts a lot of local rides of up to 170 people. One of the bands(Monkey Puzzle) has a member of this site. I am confident that the Omaha Warrior members can organize this...I just need to know who's interested. There are plenty of hotels/motels, restaurants, and bars here. We could do a poker run beginning @ Dillon Brothers, and ending @ CHROME lounge(local biker friendly bar).
Des Moines, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Grand Island, Nebraska are all within 3 hours away. There have to be atleast 100 Warriors within that area. I rode 7 hours last weekend-one way, to Eureka Springs-Arkansas for "Thunder in the Mountains". That wasn't bad at all...not on a Warrior! :-)
I would like to get it planned for this season, but if not, "Definitely" next year. Email me directly, or call me.
*Dan Robinson:402-206-3686/kchopper@live.com
Brand new warrior owner. Never owned a Yamaha either...Yamaha has hit the ball out of the park with this bike. Just the right blend of race technology, asthetics and style, and they perfectly balanced the bike. I am deeply impressed. I was leaning towards a VMAX...then I saw an '06 Midnight edition w/1400 miles. Keep in mind that the day I bought was March 21st, '09. Beautiful down to every detail...Bub ground-pounder styled pipes, I had to test-ride it. I'm 5'-11" and 300 lbs., and not much of me is fat. I wasn't going to let anyone snag this bike because I had $10,000 in my pocket. Actually there's a guy looking at it when I finally decided to go with it over the '06 VMAX in the showroom. I walked up to the bike while he was looking at it, snatched up by the bars, and wheeled it to the front of the Dillon Bros. store like it was mine already. I was ready to fight anybody in there for it, but hadn't even ridden it. "THAT'S" the kind of "A@@-KICKING" attitude that the Warrior inspires. A young tech-turned salesman with little more than a good personality walked up and asked to help me. I said, "You got a sale". I produced the envelope of cash, and as his eyes widened, I said I'll be taking this for a test-ride. He blankly agreed and scurried off to snag the key. Needless to say, as all of you know, I was blown away by the bikes handling and performance. I have owned nothing but KZ900, and KZ1000's my whole life. I have ridden Harleys, Hyabusas, dirt bikes, and four wheelers...and this bike is by far my favorite. When I saw this bike, it was like seeing that HOT CHICK in the bar that you know will say no, but you don't care...you just have to go up and grab her-plant a big kiss on her, and tell her when you're pickin' her up for a date, then walk away. Truly incredible Yamaha...I am a Yama-head now for life, symbiotically conjoined to my steed.