Key West Road trip - January 2007

[MaximPhil]

Hi Brent,
Thanks for sharing pictures. I have visited all those places just not on the bike.
Maxim Phil

[Brent]

Originally posted by Huron52
That's it? ahhhh come on Brent.... tell us how it really was!

I will try some, but much of it defies description. Several sections of the trip had sparse fuel supplies.

I do not believe it was 100 miles between gas stations. An XS1100 special could have made it without extra fuel. Still, we all filled up or topped off just after passing the DOT last chance sign. That is what triggered the frequent use - fraud alert on my credit card.

We stayed two nights at Comfort Inn in Florida City. It is about 15 miles from a Casino resort with Exellent food on hwy 41 at hwy 997?. Also 123 miles or 2&1/2 to 3 hrs from key west. Also maybe 50 miles from Royal Palm in Everglades NP, which has admission fee, but well worth it.

I did enjoy it, and may want to go again next year.

A little warm mid winter riding was nice. If you go, bring summer gloves and sunscreen. (also rain gear)Good food: al;igator & chicken Gumbo at Saltwater cafe near Nnaples, Fresh shrimp & fish at PT's in key west. Many scenic and backroads along the way too.

We had no GPS, and to make it even more challenging we had one person chart or plan our course, then another carry the map, and a third used only a compass. Some times we checked neither compass nor map, and chose a road recommended by locals or one that looked good. Amazingly, we wandered back on course pretty often.

May be Florida City , Frostproof, or YeeHaw Junction would make a good base for rally HQ next year.

Brent in GA

[Brent]

2008 FL rally

Originally posted by Huron52
Thanks for the pictures.... I'll have to plan for the next one of those trips...

I have a rally plan! not a road trip, a Rally. copied the idea.

Is Groundhog day a good time to be south of Frostproof, Floridal?

"Here's some ideas for you:
A three day meet from Tuesday to Thursday gives folks from a long ways away, three travel days on each side, and they still only have to use one week of vacation time.

Short, local rides for Tuesday and Thursday gives the long distance folks a saddle break, and lots of opportunity for mingling.

Then you can throw in a long (i.e. 12 hour) major ride on the Wednesday.

Think about a big BBQ type event for Tuesday night, again to give lots of opportunity for socializing. That will give you leftovers for an easy meal after a long day in the saddle on Wednesday. Then Thursday night can be a large group restarant/pub event for a final night together.

It's a simple plan, but it has worked in the past.
__________________
Ken Talbot
'81H Tsunami '80LG Black Ice
'81H Purple Reign '81SH under construction '74 DT360"

I like his plan. Will try it in winter 2008.
Brent in Ga

[Huron52]

Sure.... Sounds like a plan.... More details and we will talk in Mexico... when that white stuff clears up.

[MaximPhil]

Originally posted by Huron52
Sure.... Sounds like a plan.... More details and we will talk in Mexico... when that white stuff clears up.

Hi Tom,
I see a plan forming already A couple of beers we could be talking commitment.
Phil

[Huron52]

Originally posted by MaximPhil


Hi Tom,
I see a plan forming already A couple of beers we could be talking commitment.
Phil

I have room in my trailer for a little 650...

[hamjam]

I have room in my trailer for a little 650...

Tom, how about a 650 and a big Vulcan ?
Jim

[Huron52]

Originally posted by hamjam
I have room in my trailer for a little 650...

Tom, how about a 650 and a big Vulcan ?
Jim

Well I can find a trailer that will hold mine ,yours and Phil's.... but you will have to find a set of wheels that will pull it.

[hamjam]

Tom said...
Well I can find a trailer that will hold mine ,yours and Phil's.... but you will have to find a set of wheels that will pull it.


by Jan next year I just might have something that will tow 2 1/2 tons
and seat all uf us
Jim

[Brent]

key west January 2008

Originally posted by hamjam
I have room in my trailer for a little 650...

Tom, how about a 650 and a big Vulcan ?
Jim

Hi Ham Jam,

Phil has his 650 waiting for him in Georgia so he can ride it to FL. No need to trailer his bike this year. I have not heard from Tom yet about this one.

See Southeast rallies for details.

Y'all are invited.

Brent in Ga

[Brent]

key west January 2008

Originally posted by hamjam
I have room in my trailer for a little 650...

Tom, how about a 650 and a big Vulcan ?
Jim

Hi Ham Jam,

Phil has his 650 waiting for him in Georgia so he can ride it to FL. No need to trailer his bike this year. I have not heard from Tom yet about this one.

See Southeast rallies for details.

Y'all are invited.

Brent in Ga