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tricker · 05-07-2008, 12:53 PM

oh yeah... i knew scotty was coming.... oops

tricker · 05-07-2008, 02:54 PM

just ordered more stuff.. rain gear and tail bag... the never ending battle. And yet my mom doesn't know why my living room is pretty bare.

ShonR · 05-07-2008, 10:50 PM

lol I thought I was the only one dropping money just to make it out of the city limits... New tires, brakes, helmet, glasses, and full service check scheduled for this weekend and I already got my new contacts from the doc. My saddlebags are shot, but i think i'll be fine with my luggage rack bag. I'd hope this expense doesn't keep up every year...

busa-boy33 · 05-08-2008, 05:52 AM

hmmmmm may have gotten a bit turned around here.. I think I confused the Deals Gap thread with the Gatlinburg thread... must check my map... wrong turn at Albaquirky, ah yes.. there it is.. just made a wrong turn.. whew.. thought i was lost there for a second..

svjoe · 05-08-2008, 06:38 AM

i will be there attending the SV rally from 5-8 June.................

tricker · 05-08-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by busa-boy33

hmmmmm may have gotten a bit turned around here.. I think I confused the Deals Gap thread with the Gatlinburg thread... must check my map... wrong turn at Albaquirky, ah yes.. there it is.. just made a wrong turn.. whew.. thought i was lost there for a second..

i swear we can't take you anywhere....

busa-boy33 · 05-08-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

i swear we can't take you anywhere....

hey.. pull this thing over... I gotta pee again

coffee runs right thru me..

Rickster · 05-08-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by svjoe

i will be there attending the SV rally from 5-8 June.................

We might be able to bump into you just before we leave, (we head for home on June 4th) we will be staying at the Phillips motel in Robbinsville NC, the reservations are in Vinnie's name so just ask for the room of the group from Minnesota.

Otherwise you'll just have to be satisfied with us warming her up for you.

frostbitevinnie · 05-08-2008, 08:33 PM

Got my bags in the mail today and I am really disappointed. Most bags I won't be able to work with and the ones that will work, windshield bag and tool bag will never hold up. So, I either buy some expensive bags or just use a couple heavy duffel bags. What say the rest of you with travel experience?

ShonR · 05-08-2008, 09:07 PM

Duffel bags work as long as it doesnt rain. IMO, good enough if you don't do trips often.

stp1971 · 05-08-2008, 09:47 PM

Hey Everyone,
We went up there last weekend and rode it up and down it on Sunday. "J", a couple of the Misfits and myself tore it up.

Road conditions were good. LEO's were not to be seen and the traffic was respectable. Never know what will come of it when you guys go but at least the roads were good.

So what are the exact dates that you will be there? What dates will you be doing the Dragon and riding the Robinsville area?

I have posted a link to Zee Foto where you can see a pic of the Intruder and a pic of "J" on the twisties. Kill boy has some too. I have found that if I can crawl my big butt off the seat a little then the big fat cruiser doesn't drag a thing the whole time.

PhotoReflect - Zee Foto

PhotoReflect - Zee Foto

There are several pages with pics of us on there but you can get the idea from the above. Once you click on the link you can scan forward or backwards.

Anyways,, if someone doesn't mind posting the firm dates there might be a possibility of me riding up there if you guys will be there on the weekend.

Rickster · 05-08-2008, 10:16 PM

Our plan is to arrive in Robbinsville late in the afternoon of the 31st of May, and start back home on the 4th of June.

That would be cool if you could meet up with us.

So what did "J" think of riding the Dragon on her own bike?

stp1971 · 05-09-2008, 07:26 AM

Man,, I was hoping you guys were going to be there Friday evening and ride the ride on Saturday. I will not be able to get off from work because one of my coworker's wife is having a baby and the other is off for vacation. What day are you guys actually riding the Dragon?

Oh well,, maybe next time. You guys be careful out there and ride safe.

"J" absolutely loves riding her own. Couldn't wipe that smirk off her face for a couple of days.

**intimid8er** · 05-09-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Well the V Strom is all tore apart wating for the new parts to get here, I sure hope there isn't any problems with shipping, with any luck, by the end of the week I'll have fresh oil & new springs in the front forks, all new sprokets & chain, new rear brake pads, and a new front tire.

No problem with storage for me, I have a pair of 46 liter side bags, and two 35 liter trunks on the tail rack. I stack one trunk on top of the other. I usually come home with more stuff than I leave with, so I try and have one bag empty at the start of the trip, I've also been known to UPS stuff home if the load gets too big.

I got to thinkin' this morning about why you're taking the Strom, and then the genius of it hit me. Your other riding mates are all on Metrics, and if'n there be a problem, (Lord forbid), all of you can go to the local Yamakawahondazuki dealer together. By and large, one good tool kit will benefit all riders. Some parts may be interchangeable, etc. So on and so forth. Wouldn't be the same if you took the Road King.

**RowdyRed94** · 05-09-2008, 07:46 AM

Sean, we had tentatively decided to wait for Monday to ride 129. I've read that it's quite a zoo on the weekends, and I'm not riding all the way there to cruise in parade mode, if you know what I mean.

Of course, everything is flexible. Maybe we'll do Sunday, too. We're close enough.

tricker · 05-09-2008, 07:53 AM

what about a parade? is there candy????????

**intimid8er** · 05-09-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

what about a parade? is there candy????????

No just plastic beads, that grown women feel the need to bare their breasts for.

stp1971 · 05-09-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Sean, we had tentatively decided to wait for Monday to ride 129. I've read that it's quite a zoo on the weekends, and I'm not riding all the way there to cruise in parade mode, if you know what I mean.

Of course, everything is flexible. Maybe we'll do Sunday, too. We're close enough.

I understand completely. What are your plans then for Sunday? Have you guys looked at riding NC-28, Wayah Road, and Warwoman Road?

Check this route out: Robinsville south on 129 to 19/74 North to Wayah Road south to 23/441 South to Warwoman Road to 28 North to 64/28 North staying on 28 North to 143 West back to Robinsville.

Thise are some really cool roads to run.

**RowdyRed94** · 05-09-2008, 09:07 AM

I'm planning to follow the other days. Monday morning, eat my dust!

(Then follow the cloud to where I'm lying in the rhubarb. Check the bike first.)

Thundurburd · 05-09-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

(Then follow the cloud to where I'm lying in the rhubarb. Check the bike first.)

Yeah, I understand. It doesn't take much to total out a bike. Don't ask me how I know that.

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05-07-2008, 10:50 PM	#243 (permalink)
ShonR In Training Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 115	lol I thought I was the only one dropping money just to make it out of the city limits... New tires, brakes, helmet, glasses, and full service check scheduled for this weekend and I already got my new contacts from the doc. My saddlebags are shot, but i think i'll be fine with my luggage rack bag. I'd hope this expense doesn't keep up every year... __________________ Skill is successfully walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls. Intelligence is not trying. -- Anonymous

05-08-2008, 05:52 AM	#244 (permalink)
busa-boy33 Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa - Honda VTX 1300 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 3,648	hmmmmm may have gotten a bit turned around here.. I think I confused the Deals Gap thread with the Gatlinburg thread... must check my map... wrong turn at Albaquirky, ah yes.. there it is.. just made a wrong turn.. whew.. thought i was lost there for a second.. __________________ "and remember kiddies, everyone has a right to their own opinions.. but if you disagree with mine, I will destroy you"

05-08-2008, 06:38 AM	#245 (permalink)
svjoe In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 03 SV1000S/06 C50T/00 SV650 Location: ROCHESTER,NY Posts: 102	i will be there attending the SV rally from 5-8 June................. __________________ GET WHAT YA CAN WHILE YA CAN!! LIFE IS TOO DAMN SHORT!!!!

05-08-2008, 08:33 PM	#249 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Sit speling cheker Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 1,860	Got my bags in the mail today and I am really disappointed. Most bags I won't be able to work with and the ones that will work, windshield bag and tool bag will never hold up. So, I either buy some expensive bags or just use a couple heavy duffel bags. What say the rest of you with travel experience? __________________ You have included 8 images in your message. You are limited to using 6 images so please go back and correct the problem and then continue again. Images include use of smilies, the BB code [img] tag and HTML <img> tags. The use of these is all subject to them being enabled by the administrator.

05-08-2008, 09:07 PM	#250 (permalink)
ShonR In Training Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 115	Duffel bags work as long as it doesnt rain. IMO, good enough if you don't do trips often. __________________ Skill is successfully walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls. Intelligence is not trying. -- Anonymous

05-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#251 (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: 7,497	Hey Everyone, We went up there last weekend and rode it up and down it on Sunday. "J", a couple of the Misfits and myself tore it up. Road conditions were good. LEO's were not to be seen and the traffic was respectable. Never know what will come of it when you guys go but at least the roads were good. So what are the exact dates that you will be there? What dates will you be doing the Dragon and riding the Robinsville area? I have posted a link to Zee Foto where you can see a pic of the Intruder and a pic of "J" on the twisties. Kill boy has some too. I have found that if I can crawl my big butt off the seat a little then the big fat cruiser doesn't drag a thing the whole time. PhotoReflect - Zee Foto PhotoReflect - Zee Foto There are several pages with pics of us on there but you can get the idea from the above. Once you click on the link you can scan forward or backwards. Anyways,, if someone doesn't mind posting the firm dates there might be a possibility of me riding up there if you guys will be there on the weekend. __________________ Whoever said that ought to be shot!!!

05-08-2008, 10:16 PM	#252 (permalink)
Rickster M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,727	Our plan is to arrive in Robbinsville late in the afternoon of the 31st of May, and start back home on the 4th of June. That would be cool if you could meet up with us. So what did "J" think of riding the Dragon on her own bike? __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-09-2008, 07:26 AM	#253 (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: 7,497	Man,, I was hoping you guys were going to be there Friday evening and ride the ride on Saturday. I will not be able to get off from work because one of my coworker's wife is having a baby and the other is off for vacation. What day are you guys actually riding the Dragon? Oh well,, maybe next time. You guys be careful out there and ride safe. "J" absolutely loves riding her own. Couldn't wipe that smirk off her face for a couple of days. __________________ Whoever said that ought to be shot!!!

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