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  • First day of Spring!

    I unexpectedly got the day off. I spent the afternoon doing what I like best.


    SR 60 along the Toccoa River north of Woody Gap


    60 N


    Toccoa River


    Dial Rd


    Toccoa River


    Newport Rd


    Toccoa River traveling north on Aska Rd just south of Blue Ridge, GA



    Jim's Smokin' Que Blairsville, GA. I've been meaning to try this for a long time. I'll be back!
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

  • #2
    I have more!


    Neels Gap. This is where the Appalachian Trail crosses US 19/129 after you hike down from the peak of Blood Mountain.


    View from Neels Gap


    Looking up Blood Mountain


    Looking down Blood Mountain


    Final stop at Bourbon Street Grill for a gumbo washed down with an Abita Turbo Dog. A great finish to a great afternoon.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

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    • #3
      Lucky Guy!

      Hey Marty, that's the prettiest scenery I've seen in Jawjuh.

      I've only driven through flatland on I75.

      Thank you for sharing it.
      -Mike
      _________
      '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
      '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
      '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
      '79 XS750SF 17k miles
      '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
      '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
      '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

      Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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      • #4
        Been a long winter up here in the mitt. Those scenes get me remembering what white doesn't look like. One thing missing from that bike of yours, though--no fly rod. great pics-- thanks for sharing.
        79 F
        Previously owned: (among others)
        1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
        1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
        1973 Suzuki TM 125
        1979 XS1100 F
        2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
        1991 BMW K75

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MarkD View Post
          One thing missing from that bike of yours, though--no fly rod. great pics-- thanks for sharing.
          Trout season opens very soon!
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #6
            Nice pics, Marty ... sounds like you had a fun day!
            Marco

            Current bikes:
            1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
            1979 Honda CBX
            2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

            Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
            WE MISS YOU, DON

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            • #7
              Thanks for sharing the pics and the ride. You are blessed with some of the best riding in the world right in your back yard.

              The other Earl
              80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
              and new to me 78 standard dresser

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              • #8
                Riding.

                I am not supposed to ride for two more weeks.
                But I plan on getting the 400 Seca running next week and giving it a try.
                If my wrist hurts too much I guess I will have to wait.
                Lovely sunny cool day here on the left coast.

                Unkle Crusty

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                • #9
                  Excellent scenery Marty. Got about 100 miles in today, but no good scenery, just tooling around running errands stuff.
                  Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                  When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                  81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                  80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                  Previously owned
                  93 GSX600F
                  80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                  81 XS1100 Special
                  81 CB750 C
                  80 CB750 C
                  78 XS750

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Crusty Snippets View Post
                    I am not supposed to ride for two more weeks.
                    But I plan on getting the 400 Seca running next week and giving it a try.
                    If my wrist hurts too much I guess I will have to wait.
                    Lovely sunny cool day here on the left coast.

                    Unkle Crusty
                    I'll tell yah what makes your wrist hurt: those HD Barnett Clutch Spring! Man oh man was my wrist aching!
                    1979 XS1100F
                    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                    • #11
                      NICE !!! you lucky dawg. We still got plenty of the white stuff on the ground, and still a bit cold for riding. (Ice)
                      FOXS-XS11SG

                      2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

                      1980 XS11SG-sold
                      1999 Vulcan classic-sold
                      1982 XJ 650-sold

                      Old is only a state of mind......John

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                      • #12
                        Ache

                        Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                        I'll tell yah what makes your wrist hurt: those HD Barnett Clutch Spring! Man oh man was my wrist aching!
                        I here you.
                        Was my right wrist they fixed. Left one in June 014.
                        Still waiting for a couple of parts for the Seca so I rode Yami yesterday.
                        I rode the Seca about two miles with just the back brake. No traffic on my Island. Back brake is about useless.

                        Unkle Crusty

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                        • #13
                          awesome pictures

                          Man I miss Georgia. I spent 10 years in Macon. Love the scenery .... pictures bring back memories. I left Georgia in 2011. Almost retired there. Will have to make a point of riding over there for a few days. Weather is getting better every day.
                          2 - 80 LGs bought one new
                          81 LH
                          02 FXSTB Nighttrain
                          22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
                          Jim

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by cajun31 View Post
                            Man I miss Georgia. I spent 10 years in Macon. Love the scenery .... pictures bring back memories. I left Georgia in 2011. Almost retired there. Will have to make a point of riding over there for a few days. Weather is getting better every day.

                            Maybe you should come over here and see me. I live just 17 miles from TWoS. It's nice up here in the summer. Let's ride! We'll put some local forum members together and do it up!

                            Don't forget to book space for XS Southeast!

                            Marty (in Mississippi)
                            XS1100SG
                            XS650SK
                            XS650SH
                            XS650G
                            XS6502F
                            XS650E

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