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  • #1

    If you had a free week...

    SWMBO is going to Florida with her family for a week at the end of May. This leaves me with the option of staying home and working... or taking off for a week to ride somewhere. Tough decision, ain't it? lol.

    So, if you had a free week to go wherever you wanted to, where would you go? I'm starting from the middle of the U.S. and since I've been all over west of here, I thought I might head east somewhere, I just don't know where yet.


    Tod
    Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

    You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

    Current bikes:
    '06 Suzuki DR650
    *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
    '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
    '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
    '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
    '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
    '81 XS1100 Special
    '81 YZ250
    '80 XS850 Special
    '80 XR100
    *Crashed/Totalled, still own
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  • #2
    Blue Ridge Parkway

    Start at the bottom.

    SC/GA/NC highway 28/64

    Dragon's Tail

    That's a start...

    On edit: you're 16 hours (1000 miles) from the bottom of the Blue Ridge Parkway...it'll take an iron butt just to get there.
    Last edited by beegshot; 03-18-2010, 08:08 AM. Reason: Added additional info
    XJ1100 - Stock
    XV750 - POS parts bike

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    • #3
      All of West Virginia is great on a bike. I concur with the BRP ride.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        I've heard the Dragon's Tail is so heavily patrolled now, it's not much fun, and not very long. I have a REALLY hard time going the speed limit on twisties..


        Tod
        Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

        You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

        Current bikes:
        '06 Suzuki DR650
        *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
        '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
        '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
        '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
        '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
        '81 XS1100 Special
        '81 YZ250
        '80 XS850 Special
        '80 XR100
        *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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        • #5
          I'd ride down to the Bahamas. Or at least head to Margaritaville out on the keys. Then I would go find some bayou cajun food around Ponchatrain. After that maybe hit up some of lower appalacia around Kentucky and Tennesee to see some of the whiskey distilleries and tobacco farms. Then maybe head out to the coast, just because.

          Probably more than a week involved there, but a guy can dream, can't he?
          Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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          • #6
            what week?
            "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

            "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



            1980 LG
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            • #7
              Looking like maybe the 21st through the 30th.

              I thought about going to the Florida Keys again and go for a dive or two, but been there and done that. Tough to ride to the Bahamas.. You gotta get those XS11 pontoons made and patented for me. I do think I'll try to get in on the Whiskey trail in Kentucky and tour those at some point during the trip.

              Tod
              Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

              You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

              Current bikes:
              '06 Suzuki DR650
              *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
              '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
              '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
              '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
              '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
              '81 XS1100 Special
              '81 YZ250
              '80 XS850 Special
              '80 XR100
              *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ivan View Post
                I'd ride down to the Bahamas. Or at least head to Margaritaville out on the keys. Then I would go find some bayou cajun food around Ponchatrain. After that maybe hit up some of lower appalacia around Kentucky and Tennesee to see some of the whiskey distilleries and tobacco farms. Then maybe head out to the coast, just because.

                Probably more than a week involved there, but a guy can dream, can't he?
                I second the distillery idea! I would have to go see Mr. Jack Daniels fine establishment and also I would try to make it to my other two favorite Whiskey producers. The great state of Kentucky has a lot to offer as well, if that’s something that peaks your interest. Check this link out, it’s from another one of my favorite makers.

                http://www.knobcreek.com/expedition

                Other wise I would like to do some riding on RT 66 and maybe go to myrtle beach and into the moutains...
                Last edited by WMarshy; 03-18-2010, 08:46 AM.
                '79 XS11 F
                Stock except K&N

                '79 XS11 SF
                Stock, no title.

                '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                • #9
                  My son is getting married on the 22nd. If you are planning to hit a couple distilleries I'll roll out after and meet you there.
                  "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                  "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                  1980 LG
                  1981 LH

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                  • #10
                    If I hit a couple of the distilleries, I'm gonna hit 'em all! lol. Yeah, that knob Creek is on the Whiskey Trail.. Might be interesting after the 8th distillery in a row? lol.

                    I was looking at motorcycle riding in West Virgina, and there is a lot of good curvy roads. I want to ride, but also see some things. Great roads are even better if there's a destination at the end.

                    Thanks for the suggestions so far.


                    Tod
                    Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                    You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                    Current bikes:
                    '06 Suzuki DR650
                    *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                    '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                    '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                    '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                    '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                    '81 XS1100 Special
                    '81 YZ250
                    '80 XS850 Special
                    '80 XR100
                    *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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                    • #11
                      Wv

                      I've toured WV about 5 times. There's plenty to see and do. Coal mine tours, the bridge, Seneca Rock, etc. If it makes it to your short list, pick up a WV travel guide.
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                      • #12
                        My son is getting married on the 22nd. If you are planning to hit a couple distilleries I'll roll out after and meet you there.
                        Well, congratulations... if you like her. lol. Might as well celebrate and take the week off and ride with me!

                        Tod
                        Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                        You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                        Current bikes:
                        '06 Suzuki DR650
                        *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                        '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                        '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                        '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                        '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                        '81 XS1100 Special
                        '81 YZ250
                        '80 XS850 Special
                        '80 XR100
                        *Crashed/Totalled, still own

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Originally posted by trbig View Post
                          .....I was looking at motorcycle riding in West Virgina, and there is a lot of good curvy roads. I want to ride, but also see some things. Great roads are even better if there's a destination at the end. ....

                          Tod
                          Like a Whiskey distillery! lol seriously though, old mine tours are cool.
                          '79 XS11 F
                          Stock except K&N

                          '79 XS11 SF
                          Stock, no title.

                          '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                          GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                          "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                          • #14
                            Have some fun whatever you do, but keep in mind you will be coming home during the memorial day weekend and the cages will all be in a frenzy.
                            Be safe!!!
                            Current Rides: '82 XJ w/Jardine 4-1's, GIVI flyscreen, '97 Triumph Trophy 1200
                            Former Rides: '71 CB350, '78 400 Hawk, '75 CB550/4;
                            while in Japan: '86 KLR250, '86 VT250Z, '86 XL600R, '82 CB450(Hawk II), '96 750 Nighthawk, '96 BMW F650

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                            • #15
                              Barber Museum

                              http://www.barbermuseum.org/
                              Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

                              1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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