The Four Stars Motorcycle Ranch Ride--9-27-08

Saturday, 9-27-08, we had our monthly weekend Blue Knight meeting here in Wichita Falls. Turnout was low for several reasons. Primary reason, is one of the Knights mother passed away and her funeral was in Bridgeport Texas, which is between 75 -100 miles south of here and quite a few members went down to it. There were several rides going on, one being the Harley Nut & Bolts run that climaxed with the bikes pulling into the city park where FallsFest was being held. I don't know for sure how many bikes showed up this year, but in the past, it is very impressive to watch & listen to the rolling thunder of 100's of bikes coming down the road. Anyway, Russ called and wanted to run down to Four Stars Motorcycle Ranch in Henrietta Tx,to pick up some new highway pegs for his Harley. We met at the Shell Station at Windthorst/US 287 and headed south. Scroll down and check the brief ride out and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE!!

I had to fill up Ms Clone with the liquid gold before heading out. Here is Ms Clone at the pumps, while Russ checks out southbound US 287 for signs of Steve, who was coming with us..

While waiting for Steve, a Harley with a trailer pulled up to the pumps and Russ rode over to talk with the folks on it. I went over, after filling up the bike, and this is Tonya & David. They are from Flint Michigan and are on the end run from a trip out to the west coast. They are heading , from here, down to Ft. Worth Texas to buy a house and then they are going to move down here where ya can ride almost all year round. Trouble is, they are gonna go from being Yankees to Damn Yankees, like a lot of us. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about is this: a person from the Northern United States ,(a Yankee), that visits the Southern United States and then goes back up North, is called a YANKEE by the folks down South. A YANKEE who comes to the South and stays, is referred to as a DAMN YANKEE. I am also a transplant from Michigan and enjoy being a DAMN YANKEE. But I have shed blood for Texas and it's way of life and I should be granted citizenship here.. Hey Gov. Rick Perry, can ya help me out with this? I mean after all. I like BBQ and the weather and I voted for our favorite sons (both times) for President.

Here is Russ talking to Tonya & David. They are going to email me some pics from their cross country run and I will do a post for them with the pics when I get them. Ride safe, ya'll and you both are gonna LOVE Texas... Hint: practice saying "ya'll" & "fixin'"....(grin)

Steve showed up and away we went. Here is Steve in front of me and Russ up in the lead slot.

We continue the run South on US287 to Henrietta which is about 20 miles or so south. The movie with Robert Duval, "The Stars fell On Henrietta" is about Henrietta Texas, during the oil boom days. It is a great movie and a must see for all Texans and DAMN YANKEES. I've seen it twice already..

Getting closer to Four Stars Motorcycle Ranch in Henrietta Texas. Four Stars sits by Us287 (south) & Tx Hwy 148.

Getting in a little traffic.

The sign out front of the Motorcycle Ranch. The Motorcycle Ranch is co-located with the Auto-Ranch..click this link for more info: http://www.fourstarsautoranch.com/

They are getting a front entrance at the Motorcycle Ranch...Just a few short months ago, this concrete parking lot, was dirt, gravel & rocks.

Here are Steve & Russ upon our arrival at Four Stars..That's Steve's red Valkyrie.

We go inside and Steve climbed on one the Harley's. I have never seen him on a Harley, stationary or rolling. His preferred ride is the Valkyrie and he goes everywhere on it. But when he got on the Harley and I took the picture, he got that instant, what I call, and forgive my language ya'll, but he got that shit eating grin that everybody gets when riding, sitting on, or standing next to an idling Harley. Cracked me up...

Here is the 105th emblem of the Harley I want..Not necessarily this bike but I want one of the 105th anniversary editions. Something about that copper/black paint scheme.

Some of the bikes out front.

One of the custom paint jobs. I liked the bike but I do not like white walls or fairings..

More of the bikes down the line of bikes for sale

One of the several Screaming Eagles for sale at the dealership.

When we left Four Stars, Russ headed back up US287 to Wichita Falls, with his new highway pegs. He had to get back to install those and he is currently doing some remodeling at his home. Steve & I shot up Tx 148 to US 82 and stopped at the Dairy Queen in Henrietta. This will conclude this post.

I had a great time as always. It wasn't too long ago that I was told, basically, that hell would freeze over before I got another Harley. Ya know what, as I look down that long dark tunnel, into the future, I see flashes of light and I see ice crystals starting to form on the fires of hell..

Scroll down for more rides, events and posts and don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more posts, back to January 08. Until next run, ride and post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe and keep the rubber on the road. ALSO, keep Mike P & family in your prayers, as they go thru the mourning of his mom. The death of a loved one is a very stressful time, and prayers will definitely help.....Thanks...................JOHN