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  • The "Official" Talimena '09 Thread...

    OK Folks!! The Talimena rally in eastern Oklahoma is set for the weekend of October 10th. Most of us will be staying in Talihina Oklahoma for the nights of Oct. 9th and 10th. (Friday and Saturday nights) I called the hotel we normally stayed at (Kiamichi Inn (918)567-2243), and found out the nice elderly lady that owned it sold out to someone who.. well.. let's just say is a little tough to understand their English. I called the Lazy R Inn (Which also sold and changed names, but have local owners) and talked to them a bit. They were a bit higher for the rooms, but agreed to match the Kiamichi Inn prices for us.

    I drove over to Talihina today to check out the Lazy R Inn, and here's the deal. They have a couple cabins they rent that are single bedroom, but they are about a half mile down the road. That killed those for me, but anyone interested, they were $75 a night. There are two of them Cabin one has a twin and a king in the room, and cabin 2 has two queens (With some nice smelling cedar walls..). This Lazy R inn only has 10 rooms.. 5 single and 5 double. They are more modern than the Kiamichi Inn, and they have a grassy back area in back fenced in. I asked if they would let some of the people tent camp there in back if needed and they said they would check with the boss, but that would probably be OK. The negatives I saw were: Their whole parking lot is soft-ish gravel, as I stated, there's only 10 rooms and not really any room to throw an air mattress down on the floor if you wanted to share with someone extra, and the last real biggie for me was.. they have absolutely no outside furniture. That would put a serious damper on the evening BS sessions in my opinion with nowhere to sit and chat.

    So, I headed back over to the Kiamichi Inn. I met with one of the owners and it was a very nice attractive female that was very helpfull. I told her there were 20-30 of us last year and asked if she could cut us a bit of a break on the price. She will check on that, but as it stands so far, the rooms are 50+ tx single and 55+ tx double. I got the big triple room in the back corner reserved, so don't try!

    You guys are welcome to choose where you want to stay. The Kiamichi Inn just seemed to me to still be the best place for us. Either place said they'd honor that price if you say you're with the XS11 motorcycle rally. Make sure you tell them that if you're staying at the Kiamichi since she said she'd try to put us all together in the back of the place again. If you think you MAY be going to this, but not sure, you should reserve a room now since they get scarce the closer we get. You can always cancel it. Just let the people on here have a shot at the room first before you do.

    The route is going to be the same as last year, which makes a total of about 250 miles for the day. This will take us around the Oklahoma area a bit, then back into Talihina for fuel, then heading up onto the Talimena Trail. We make plenty of fuel stops, so no "Special" people need to worry. At the Queen Wilhemena lodge on the Trail, we will eat lunch. Eat a good breakfast, because with fuel stops and chatting, this has generally put lunch @ 2-2:30. The lodge has a pretty good buffet for $10. For anyone with blood sugar problems, there are stores for snacks at the fuel stops along the way if needed. We will then proceed another 8 miles towards Mena Arkansas to an overlook for a group pic of the bikes. Last year, there was a lot of confusion with members wanting to change the game plan for pictures and it ended up being a mess. If you want to head back to Talihina after lunch instead of going into Mena, you are welcome to do so, but you will miss out on the group pic. We aren't going to change the whole group's plans to accomodate one or two.

    After the group pic, we will ride down into Mena Arkansas for fuel at the Walmart. The official rally is over at this point, so if you need something in Wally-World, look around town, whatever, you're free to do so. Just don't plan on getting any beer to take back with you. This is a dry county. After refueling, we'll head back up onto the Talimena Trail and take it the reverse direction back to Talihina. I'll stop at the overlook where we took group pics and hang out for a few while the rest of you head back. The Talimena Trail has a LOT of overlooks with beautiful views. You ride back at your own pace... not the group's, and stop and look all you want. Speed limits are 55 and there have been a lot of cops up there lately. A couple of us got pulled over last year for 65 and had to listen to their speech about how many people were killing themselves up there, but no ticket. We'll all meet back in Talihina at the hotel afterwards.

    The ride will start off Saturday morning at 9am. Please be fueled up and ready to go. Most of us meet at a place on main street called Pam's Hateful Hussy Diner for breakfast. Downtown Mainstreet consists of about 10 buildings.. so you won't miss it. It's at the north end on the west side of the road. It gets packed with all of us and orders start taking longer the more people that are there, so I suggest getting there by 7-7:30.

    It has been suggested that we ride in two seperate groups this year, but I really hope that won't be necessary. We started getting some big gaps last year. We don't want anyone riding faster than they feel comfortable with. We've seen recently what that can cause with a downed rider. But we also don't want someone riding slower and holding up everyone else behind them that wants to go a bit faster. If you notice a gap opening up between you and the other riders, move over to the right and wave the ones by that would like to pass. Some will be fine with the pace and stay back.. others will go. The sweep rider will follow in the rear, so nobody will get lost, and we will meet up at the next turn or fuel stop. No harm, no hurt feelings, and nobody riding at a pace they hate.. fast or slow. You guys are even welcome to zip past me if you feel the need. Again.. we'll catch you at the next turn or corner.

    Anyone that has never been here, here is a link that explains the place a bit.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talimena_Drive

    I hope to have a great rally this year. Hope to see you all there. Any questions feel free to PM me, or my cell # is 580-421-5782.

    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

  • #2
    Also.... Anyone coming in to Talihina from the west, if anyone is coming in on Hwy 1 from Mcalester through Hartshorn, they'll have to detour through Wiburton. They have the road closed for what they say is 4 months for a bridge rebuild. It may be done by then. I'll call them and see whan they expect a completion date and get back to you guys.

    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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    • #3
      Count me in. Looking forward to it.
      Harry

      The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

      '79 Standard
      '82 XJ1100
      '84 FJ1100


      Acta Non Verba

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      • #4
        Count me IN!!!! RIDING!!! A MOTORCYCLE!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


        hope that gets the point accrossssssssssssssssssssssssssss
        Austin Ingalls

        MIDNIGHT FURY
        1979 XS1100 Special [Full Restore Project]
        XJ maxim rear air shocks
        KERKER 4-into-1 exhaust
        Pod Filters

        Money pit.......
        BLACKED OUT

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        • #5
          Originally posted by kirmit77 View Post
          Count me IN!!!! RIDING!!! A MOTORCYCLE!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
          Good Heavens Austin!
          Do you think Bob will be able to push you that far?
          lol

          81 SH Something Special
          81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels


          79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
          81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
          80 LG Black Magic
          78 E Standard Practice


          James 3:17

          If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

          “Alis Volat Propriis”

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          • #6
            Just Curious

            1. How much grief I will catch if I trailer in. In my defense, I plan to talk to Ivan about bringing him down in my truck. I refuse to haul him riding b!tch.

            2. Does Bob wear cleats when he pushed Kirmit down the on ramp to the freeway?

            3. I will be there, trailer or not. Will be booking my room tonight.
            Lee aka trainzz

            I am my inner child!!

            I have no idea how you managed to make that connection within your brain, but I applaud whatever cellular mutation just took place.

            1980 XS11 Special-"Thunder Pig"
            1980 XS11 Special-"Crazy Trainz" (project bike)
            1979 Xs1100 Standard ( parts,parts,parts)

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            • #7
              Russ caught some crap on the last rally.....until the trailer was needed. It saved a couple people alot of money and hassle when problems came up. So I say, trailer away.
              Harry

              The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

              '79 Standard
              '82 XJ1100
              '84 FJ1100


              Acta Non Verba

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              • #8
                I'm trailering mine also for that "Just in case", but it's obvious Lee is only doing it because he's a sissy.

                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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                • #9
                  I will never live that down.... never......

                  ok i might trailer cause that week im probably going to take the heep of a jeep to Clayton, OK for some fun!

                  we will see
                  Austin Ingalls

                  MIDNIGHT FURY
                  1979 XS1100 Special [Full Restore Project]
                  XJ maxim rear air shocks
                  KERKER 4-into-1 exhaust
                  Pod Filters

                  Money pit.......
                  BLACKED OUT

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Watch out for Bigfoot out in the woods! lol. Looks like we're going to miss the Bigfoot festival over there by a week this year.. Sorry Harry.

                    I saw another bear up on Talimena drive Sunday.. but this one was a pup compared to the last one I almost hit up there this last fall.


                    Tod
                    Last edited by trbig; 07-28-2009, 06:29 PM.
                    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


                    • #11
                      Originally posted by trbig View Post
                      Watch out for Bigfoot out in the woods! lol. Looks like we're going to miss the Bigfoot festival over there by a week this year.. Sorry Harry.

                      I saw another bear up on Talimena drive Sunday.. but this one was a pup compared to the last one I almost hit up there this last fall.


                      Tod
                      I was hoping to have a family reunion this year.
                      Harry

                      The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

                      '79 Standard
                      '82 XJ1100
                      '84 FJ1100


                      Acta Non Verba

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        Got our rooms booked! Jenna and I will be there. Oh and anyone who has the Samsonite Tribar luggage system, they don't react well to the Bigfoot. Don't ask me how I know

                        Russ
                        '81 Venturer U.S. Navy Air Commemorative
                        '79 Special

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                        • #13
                          Bring some trash bags..........
                          http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

                          1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


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                          "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

                          It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Russ79 View Post
                            Got our rooms booked! Jenna and I will be there.
                            Rooms? Jenna already has you in another room? She does like to plan ahead...


                            81 SH Something Special
                            81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels


                            79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                            81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                            80 LG Black Magic
                            78 E Standard Practice


                            James 3:17

                            If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                            “Alis Volat Propriis”

                            Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                            For those on FB

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Bigfoot View Post
                              I was hoping to have a family reunion this year.

                              Did you make this one, Harry?

                              There's video of it on there somewhere...

                              Apparently, these guys evolved... maybe...

                              81 SH Something Special
                              81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels


                              79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                              81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                              80 LG Black Magic
                              78 E Standard Practice


                              James 3:17

                              If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                              “Alis Volat Propriis”

                              Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                              For those on FB

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