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**drgibson** · 09-13-2005, 08:11 AM

Has anyone here taken the Talimena ride? We are going to take the ride October 1. Just wanted to get aa feel for what it was like. (and yes I did Google it)

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 09:35 AM

Yes I have ridden it two times this year. It is quite a experience. I am trying to put a group together to ride it again around the time you are suggesting. May be we could hook up.

Talimena Drive
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stp1971 · 09-13-2005, 09:39 AM

Man that looks fun!!!! Kind of like the western version of the Dragon!!!!

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 09:47 AM

I havent been to the TOD but hope to soon it sounds awesome!

**drgibson** · 09-13-2005, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oklahoma_mike

Yes I have ridden it two times this year. It is quite a experience. I am trying to put a group together to ride it again around the time you are suggesting. May be we could hook up.

Talimena Drive
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We will be leaving Dallas at 8:30 should arive in Talihina Around 12:30. There will be over 60 bikes. I'll be easy to spot my bike is the purdiest and there will be a crowd around it. (he he he)

BTW Welcome to the forum and I like the Savage. Good looking bike. Follow the link in my sig to see my pride and joy.

chadrob30 · 09-13-2005, 10:18 AM

It's just south of me....October 1st eh? I have a buddy that rides it alot, guess I'll have to hook up with him and ride it....small world.

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chadrob30

It's just south of me....October 1st eh? I have a buddy that rides it alot, guess I'll have to hook up with him and ride it....small world.

It will be a little out of your way but I could hook up with you where Oklahoma 266 crosses I-40. Just a thought.

cjjtulsa · 09-13-2005, 10:53 AM

My brother in law is currently bikeless, and rode mine this weekend. Now he's got the bug, so who knows. Anyway, he brought up riding down there this fall when the leaves change. Sounds like fun, if a guy can find time. Pretty busy these days, but I bet it would be a beautiful ride.

chadrob30 · 09-13-2005, 10:54 AM

Hmmm, sounds cool. I'll have to check the work schedule, wife, etc....lol.

chadrob30 · 09-13-2005, 10:55 AM

It'd be cool if you Tulsa guys could head east and meet in Poteau maybe, then head to Talihina....kind of a stretch, but would be a nice ride to meet up sometime...

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

We will be leaving Dallas at 8:30 should arive in Talihina Around 12:30. There will be over 60 bikes. I'll be easy to spot my bike is the purdiest and there will be a crowd around it. (he he he)

BTW Welcome to the forum and I like the Savage. Good looking bike. Follow the link in my sig to see my pride and joy.

Thank you.
The savage is a good bike and easy to work on but I am in need of a tour bike so we will see what happens
Sweet. that is the kind of bike I will be looking for next year gotta save my pennys.

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chadrob30

It'd be cool if you Tulsa guys could head east and meet in Poteau maybe, then head to Talihina....kind of a stretch, but would be a nice ride to meet up sometime...

I might be able to work that. let me check into it.

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjjtulsa

My brother in law is currently bikeless, and rode mine this weekend. Now he's got the bug, so who knows. Anyway, he brought up riding down there this fall when the leaves change. Sounds like fun, if a guy can find time. Pretty busy these days, but I bet it would be a beautiful ride.

Dude I am in Owasso we need to hook up a graybeards some time.

chadrob30 · 09-13-2005, 11:09 AM

My in laws live in Owasso...well mother in law, pops passed away in April...they lived in some apartments off 98th I think.

blackie1491 · 09-13-2005, 11:49 AM

Looks like a great ride.
Enjoy.

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

My in laws live in Owasso...well mother in law, pops passed away in April...they lived in some apartments off 98th I think.

The Green or Baily Hills ring any bells?

chadrob30 · 09-13-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oklahoma_mike

The Green or Baily Hills ring any bells?

I'll ask the wife when she gets home...she will know....it's by a strip mall and a pharmacy...I've only been there once....all I remember was one of the apts had a nice '55 Chevy in the driveway, lol.

**drgibson** · 09-13-2005, 12:31 PM

I am going to be pretty much with a group until we hit talimina the we are on our own until we get to Mena Ar. where we are spinding the night. Leve ther in the morning to go to Hatfield Ar. (hope they don't find out I'm a Mc Coy). The we come home. 550 mi. Sore rear here I come!

oklahoma_mike · 09-13-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadrob30

I'll ask the wife when she gets home...she will know....it's by a strip mall and a pharmacy...I've only been there once....all I remember was one of the apts had a nice '55 Chevy in the driveway, lol.

Small world man

cjjtulsa · 09-13-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oklahoma_mike

Dude I am in Owasso we need to hook up a graybeards some time.

You think all of those H/D types will tolerate a couple of good metrics out front?

09-13-2005, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	Talimena Scenic Drive Has anyone here taken the Talimena ride? We are going to take the ride October 1. Just wanted to get aa feel for what it was like. (and yes I did Google it) __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

09-13-2005, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,768	Man that looks fun!!!! Kind of like the western version of the Dragon!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-13-2005, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 772	It's just south of me....October 1st eh? I have a buddy that rides it alot, guess I'll have to hook up with him and ride it....small world. __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stock for now

09-13-2005, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 772	Hmmm, sounds cool. I'll have to check the work schedule, wife, etc....lol. __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stock for now

09-13-2005, 10:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 772	It'd be cool if you Tulsa guys could head east and meet in Poteau maybe, then head to Talihina....kind of a stretch, but would be a nice ride to meet up sometime... __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stock for now

09-13-2005, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 216	Yes I have ridden it two times this year. It is quite a experience. I am trying to put a group together to ride it again around the time you are suggesting. May be we could hook up. Talimena Drive pic2 pic 3 pic 4

09-13-2005, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 216	I havent been to the TOD but hope to soon it sounds awesome!

09-13-2005, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	My brother in law is currently bikeless, and rode mine this weekend. Now he's got the bug, so who knows. Anyway, he brought up riding down there this fall when the leaves change. Sounds like fun, if a guy can find time. Pretty busy these days, but I bet it would be a beautiful ride.

09-13-2005, 11:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
chadrob30 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 772	My in laws live in Owasso...well mother in law, pops passed away in April...they lived in some apartments off 98th I think. __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stock for now

09-13-2005, 11:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,190	Looks like a great ride. Enjoy.

09-13-2005, 12:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,417	I am going to be pretty much with a group until we hit talimina the we are on our own until we get to Mena Ar. where we are spinding the night. Leve ther in the morning to go to Hatfield Ar. (hope they don't find out I'm a Mc Coy). The we come home. 550 mi. Sore rear here I come! __________________ Looking for better fuel economy? Consider a KLR... Better gas milage then a Prius or a Smart car, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg and your testosterone.

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