2009 RaptorRally Dates - Silver Lake, MI June 19-21, 2009

[socalrappy700]

Well the dates are picked for the 2009 RaptorSource.com/RaptorForum.com Raptor Rally at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Mears, MI.  .

First Rally - June 19-21, 2009
Second Rally - September 10-13, 2009

We had a great turnout and a lot of fun last year with the first two Silver Lake Rallies and look to repeat that unofficial fun this year. Group rides and BBQ take place on Saturday, but usually a large number are at the dunes and riding Friday morning or midday. Sunday is usually reserved for return travel but some members stick around to ride.


Schedule

Friday
     - 9:00am to close
     - No group events. Many members will be there all day.

Saturday
     - 10:00am - Group ride; assemble in the parking lot and then we'll ride for about an hour to an hour and a half.
     - 12:00pm - Lunch; BBQ at the same place we met up for the group ride.
     - 02:00pm - Assemble somewhere in the dunes for a group picture.
     - Afternoon - Ride with other members, or go out by yourself. Staging area will be the same. Times vary according to need.

Sunday
     - No group events, most will be headed home.


Donations are not required to attend of course, but they are appreciated. It will be used to help purchase food and beverages (non alcoholic only at Silver Lake) for the BBQ at the rally as well as other supplies. We plan to have a setup similar to the last rally complete with full size grill and large food table. Send Donations Via PayPal to vip@raptorsource.com  And make sure to note your paypal transaction SILVER LAKE.

Food/Who's Bringing it/What we still need


- Cheese
- Beans and a pot to cook them in (or some other non-perishable side dish)

Sand84 - Grill, fuel for grill, utensils for grill, guy to run grill (Socal)
Socalrappy700 - Buns for Burgers
Socalrappy700 - Buns for Hot Dogs
Socalrappy700 - Condiments for burgers/dogs
Krandall - Chips of any and all kinds
PeelsSE2 - Cookies
Hefe - Hot Dogs
Gunnie - Burgers


I will be working on some type of prize or giveaway.

Remember that Silver Lake requires a specific color and flag size, so it may be best to mount this flag in ADDITION TO instead of replacing your original flag.

JUNE ATTENDEES_______________________________________
If your name IS on this list and you AREN'T coming, or if you are NOT on the list and you ARE coming, please post and let us know!
Also let us know where you're staying! We're going to try and get everyone to stay at Sierra Sands (You can stay there too MD   )


1. Socalrappy700 - Sierra Sands
2. Krandall - Sierra Sands
3. Sand84 - Sierra Sands
4. Peels660 - Sierra Sands
5. dabigbratj - Sierra Sands
6. Warren and GF - Dunes Water Front (we'll be able to hear his gf cracking the whip from sierra sands)
7. Hefe - Sierra Sands
8. 4gunz4x4z - Sierra Sands
9. 98sporttj -
10. phucker - Sierra Sands
11. SandDragon - (only for 1 day probably)
12. BMust -
13. Danny T +3 -
14. Mad Dog - Sierra Sands
15. Dick - Sierra Sands
16. Preddy08 - Sierra Sands
17. X-Rider - Sierra Sands
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We will be staying at the sierra sands motel.  Under a group rate that Hefe set up.  Here is the deal....

Sierra Sands: IS BOOKED!!!!!
http://www.sierrasands.com/
For Reservations Call  866-873-1008   DO NOT forget to tell them you are with the bluetraxx group to get the discount!

the NORMAL rate is $222 for both nights
I managed to get the cost down to 182 out the door
this is a NICE room with 2 beds
they allow for 4 people per room
split that among 4 guys that only comes to 45.50
think about it..
45 bucks... clean beds, hot showers, coffee and doughnuts waiting for you in the AM
they have excellent parking for your "longer" rigs
fire pit out back, a pool, ..WiFi

the deal is.. you have to say you are with the "Bluetraxx Group"
this place has been dealing with BT for years, and that is how they know me.

[dabigbratj]

cant wait hope for better weather this time 

[Gunz]

If you have a rally in early June, I'll have about an 80% chance in making it. How big is Silver Lake?

[socalrappy700]

My vote is for late June.  I need more time after the baby comes before I make a weekend trip.

[Krandall]

I think I'll only be able to make 1 rally a year for cost. I voted the early June weekend, When I was there not this year, but the year before. It was awesome weather. Warm but not BAKING.

[socalrappy700]

Late June the weather would be nicer IMO.  Plus I really need more time after the baby.

[Krandall]

Late June the weather would be nicer IMO.  Plus I really need more time after the baby.

but hot.. 

[socalrappy700]

Late June the weather would be nicer IMO.  Plus I really need more time after the baby.

but hot.. 

hell no, if you think it will change that much in a few weeks your nuts.  The average for the end of June is still under 80.  I could ride in 80's all day long.  That's great riding weather for silver lake with that cool breeze off the lake.  This year it was friggin cold when we went in the beginning of June.  I want nice weather.

[Mad Dog]

Late June the weather would be nicer IMO.  Plus I really need more time after the baby.

but hot.. 

hell no, if you think it will change that much in a few weeks your nuts.  The average for the end of June is still under 80.  I could ride in 80's all day long.  That's great riding weather for silver lake with that cool breeze off the lake.  This year it was friggin cold when we went in the beginning of June.  I want nice weather.

Yeah but you've spent years in cali and have become acclimated to weather that makes midwesterners sweat just thinking about it.  80 is freaking hot in this part of the world, upper 60's is nice.

[socalrappy700]

It wont be in the 80's.  Should be in the mid to high 70's......perfect.  But mostly I need more time after the baby comes.  End of june at the soonest for me.

[Peelz]

I lived in Cali. and I have seen much hotter weather in the summer here in the midwest!

I will probably be in for a mid to alte June bu8t will hold off voting til I see my wife's schedule, and I don't get ahead of myself like I did last year.

[Warren]

i voted late june early july and mid sep. i hope it doesn't rain the whole time this go round.

[socalrappy700]

i voted late june early july and mid sep. i hope it doesn't rain the whole time this go round.

Thanks bro, we need more people to vote for that so I can go. 

[Gunz]

Is it true you have to have a spark arrester and be 94db or under to ride at Silverlake?

[dabigbratj]

sparky yes and i dont think the 94 db thing is enforced so many people there with duals and loud exhaust