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stp1971 · 06-08-2008, 10:25 PM

Welcome to the forum!!!! Go introduce yourself in the Hello threads!!!

There are alot fo us in the south here. Where abouts in NC are you? We get up that way from time to time.

blueridge maxim · 06-10-2008, 09:05 PM

I'm about .2 miles under the Sheets Gap Overlook on the Parkway. Good place to live if you love to ride. Thanks for the welcome.

stp1971 · 06-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Cool!!! Yep you got the great ride areas pretty much covered in your own backyard.

santhony · 06-20-2008, 07:23 AM

Looking forward to meeting those coming to the rally in Asheville on Sept 4,5 and 6 2008!!
Suzuki Owners Club of North America

Davecm203 · 06-20-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blueridge maxim

I'm about .2 miles under the Sheets Gap Overlook on the Parkway. Good place to live if you love to ride. Thanks for the welcome.

You are so lucky. I go up around there the most when I head to the mountains. So many great roads. In fact, I am thinking of heading up there next weekend.

Welcome.

hollowbody49 · 07-03-2008, 06:14 PM

Charlotte here... Rode to Blowing Rock today... what a great day for riding

hollowbody49 · 07-03-2008, 06:39 PM

Hi... just joined the site today. I live in Charlotte. I spent the day today up on the parkway... I love riding to the NC mountains.

Looks like a great site.

mrjcrod · 08-22-2008, 08:52 AM

Pinehurst....... anyone near here?

clockdaddy · 09-10-2008, 06:01 AM

I just got back from riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Asheville area. Absolutely a fantastic ride!! It has a lot of serious (but not radical) twisties.

In the general area, there are some tremendous rides for those who's skill levels allows them seriously radical rides. Most people in the area aren't impressed with the Dragon's tail at Deal's Gap, saying that there are other rides that are much more scenic, excellent at testing your skills and much longer than the Dragon.

The Dragon is innundated with riders on the weekends and "John Law" is everywhere! One little slip (like crossing the centerline) and they're on you like stink on a skunk.

CD

Davecm203 · 09-12-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clockdaddy

I just got back from riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Asheville area. Absolutely a fantastic ride!! It has a lot of serious (but not radical) twisties.

In the general area, there are some tremendous rides for those who's skill levels allows them seriously radical rides. Most people in the area aren't impressed with the Dragon's tail at Deal's Gap, saying that there are other rides that are much more scenic, excellent at testing your skills and much longer than the Dragon.

The Dragon is innundated with riders on the weekends and "John Law" is everywhere! One little slip (like crossing the centerline) and they're on you like stink on a skunk.

CD

It drives me nuts when people make such a big deal over the dragon. There are so many better places to ride.

new2suzuki · 10-25-2008, 06:14 PM

little town of stedman here.been riding alone just retired and got back on a bike ,bought my first ever suzuki this week.i love it '07 c50

p3cpilot · 10-30-2008, 12:55 PM

Greenville here.

GeorgiaRoller · 11-05-2008, 09:41 AM

I've gone a GA-AL & GA-FL ride. I think next would be meeting some NC riders on the parkway for a ride. Might be to late this year to organize but maybe something can be arranged in early spring?

Let me know if anyone is interested. I can bring at least 4-5 GA riders with me for sure.

1badbaker · 11-05-2008, 10:00 PM

oh oh....me!!! I'm interested.

richgod · 01-11-2009, 02:38 PM

I'm in Raleigh, NC. From Western NC originally.

g8trh8tr · 01-12-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by richgod

I'm in Raleigh, NC. From Western NC originally.

What part? My wife's family is from Forest City/Rutherfordton/Gilkey

richgod · 01-13-2009, 05:45 PM

Well...I moved to Wake Forest from Sylva in 1979. To Raleigh in 1984.Was born/raised in Black Mountain (15 East of Asheville), spouse is from Leicester (NW Asheville). We met at Western Carolina in the early 70's. The rest is history...
Spouse doesn't ride with me (Fraidy/fraidy) Daughter does sometimes. Mostly a solo rider. I retired in 2003 @ 52. Got my 30 in and booked outta there.

Good rides in WNC:
Down highway 9 from Black Mountain to Bat Cave.
64 from Hendersonville to Franklin.
The Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville.
Highway 441 from Franklin to Gatlinburg.

I like the drive down Highway 242 from Benson to Salemburg/Elizabethtown and then on to N. Myrtle Beach. Did it many times in an MG but have yet to do it on my bike.

vtbme · 01-21-2009, 06:45 PM

Charlotte - Southpark area

vtbme · 01-21-2009, 06:46 PM

sorry - tried to delete but didn't see the option.

bubbadilla · 07-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Hey all

I'm looking for some kind of an event around Chapel Hill the latter part of Sept. I ride a v-star but i'm not prejudice or anything.

bub

06-08-2008, 10:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Welcome to the forum!!!! Go introduce yourself in the Hello threads!!! There are alot fo us in the south here. Where abouts in NC are you? We get up that way from time to time. __________________ No Signature needed.

06-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Cool!!! Yep you got the great ride areas pretty much covered in your own backyard. __________________ No Signature needed.

09-10-2008, 06:01 AM	#29 (permalink)
clockdaddy Seat Tester Join Date: Mar 2008 Bike: '03 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 60	I just got back from riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Asheville area. Absolutely a fantastic ride!! It has a lot of serious (but not radical) twisties. In the general area, there are some tremendous rides for those who's skill levels allows them seriously radical rides. Most people in the area aren't impressed with the Dragon's tail at Deal's Gap, saying that there are other rides that are much more scenic, excellent at testing your skills and much longer than the Dragon. The Dragon is innundated with riders on the weekends and "John Law" is everywhere! One little slip (like crossing the centerline) and they're on you like stink on a skunk. CD __________________ Life has a way of forcing wisdom upon us!!

11-05-2008, 09:41 AM	#33 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	I've gone a GA-AL & GA-FL ride. I think next would be meeting some NC riders on the parkway for a ride. Might be to late this year to organize but maybe something can be arranged in early spring? Let me know if anyone is interested. I can bring at least 4-5 GA riders with me for sure. __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube.

11-05-2008, 10:00 PM	#34 (permalink)
1badbaker Can Ride And Chew Gum Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 05 Black M50 Location: Milledgeville, GA Posts: 1,987	oh oh....me!!! I'm interested. __________________ 2005 M50 Black: "Black Betty" John's Kit Forward Controls/Saddlemen Explorer/Kury Iso-Grips/Stiletto End Caps/Kury Throttle Boss/De-Paired/De-Badged/pac50t Naked Jug Kit/PCIII USB/Cobra Streetrod Slashdowns/Saddlemen Bags/Cobra Sissybar/Metz ME880's/Slipstreamer Windscreen/C50 mirrors Blacked Out: Headlight Bucket, Mirrors, Front Signals, Radiator Cover, Neck Covers, Speedo Cover, Tank Cowl, Fender Rails, Sissybar, Saddlebag Supports

06-10-2008, 09:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
blueridge maxim Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Bike: '85 Yamaha Maxim XJ700N Location: NW North Carolina Posts: 5	I'm about .2 miles under the Sheets Gap Overlook on the Parkway. Good place to live if you love to ride. Thanks for the welcome.

06-20-2008, 07:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
santhony Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24	Looking forward to meeting those coming to the rally in Asheville on Sept 4,5 and 6 2008!! Suzuki Owners Club of North America

07-03-2008, 06:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
hollowbody49 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4	Charlotte here... Rode to Blowing Rock today... what a great day for riding

07-03-2008, 06:39 PM	#27 (permalink)
hollowbody49 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Bike: Suzuki C50 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4	Hi... just joined the site today. I live in Charlotte. I spent the day today up on the parkway... I love riding to the NC mountains. Looks like a great site.

08-22-2008, 08:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
mrjcrod Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Bike: 2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 Location: Moore County, North Carolina Posts: 2	Pinehurst....... anyone near here?

10-25-2008, 06:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
new2suzuki Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: 2007 boulavard c50 Posts: 1	little town of stedman here.been riding alone just retired and got back on a bike ,bought my first ever suzuki this week.i love it '07 c50

10-30-2008, 12:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
p3cpilot Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Bike: Silver 2007 Goldwing Posts: 5	Greenville here.

01-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#35 (permalink)
richgod Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki C50T Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 30	Raleigh I'm in Raleigh, NC. From Western NC originally.

01-13-2009, 05:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
richgod Where Am I ? Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: 2008 Suzuki C50T Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 30	Location, Location, Location Well...I moved to Wake Forest from Sylva in 1979. To Raleigh in 1984.Was born/raised in Black Mountain (15 East of Asheville), spouse is from Leicester (NW Asheville). We met at Western Carolina in the early 70's. The rest is history... Spouse doesn't ride with me (Fraidy/fraidy) Daughter does sometimes. Mostly a solo rider. I retired in 2003 @ 52. Got my 30 in and booked outta there. Good rides in WNC: Down highway 9 from Black Mountain to Bat Cave. 64 from Hendersonville to Franklin. The Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville. Highway 441 from Franklin to Gatlinburg. I like the drive down Highway 242 from Benson to Salemburg/Elizabethtown and then on to N. Myrtle Beach. Did it many times in an MG but have yet to do it on my bike.

01-21-2009, 06:45 PM	#38 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	NC rider Charlotte - Southpark area

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01-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#39 (permalink)
vtbme Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: '08 M50 Limited: Black/Silver Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 328	NC rider sorry - tried to delete but didn't see the option. Last edited by vtbme; 01-21-2009 at 07:08 PM. Reason: trying to delete

07-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#40 (permalink)
bubbadilla Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Bike: v star 950 Posts: 11	Hey all I'm looking for some kind of an event around Chapel Hill the latter part of Sept. I ride a v-star but i'm not prejudice or anything. bub

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