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    Western Va (Blue Ridge Parkway)

    Now that spring is almost upon us,
    Anyone interested in trying to get some kinda rally/group ride for the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    I've been searching for other XSives in the VA/WV/NC area and have found that there are a lot of us around these parts.
    I myself, have never taken my bike for a ride longer than an hour and sure would like to try it out on the parkway and enjoy the scenery and company of some other XSives.
    Having never been to a rally and only riding with other bikes once or twice, I'm definitely new to this and would need someone else to sorta take charge and try to organize/plan something.
    Just about any weekend would be good, seeing as the parkway is only about 4 hrs away (250miles). (maybe longer with some pit stops to rest my behind)

    We could start on either end, Roanoke or Waynesboro, or maybe even do Skyline Dr too.

    Just throwing it out there to drum up some ideas.
    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
    The Green Monster
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
    Got him in '04.
    bald tire & borrowing parts

    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
    Scarlet
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
    Got her in '11
    Ready for the twisties!

    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
    Hugo
    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
    Cold weather ride
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  • #2
    You could always join us at XSEast over Memorial Day weekend. It's in Cambridge, OH though, so about 9-10 hours away from you.
    1980 XS850SG - Sold
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    • #3
      Yeah Bug, That's a little too far for just a weekend trip. (for me over here on the Coast.)
      I know there's enough of us XSives in the mid-East region that we should be able to get something together.
      I've been trying to get the ZeeMap updated so I can pinpoint how many there are of us here in the region.
      http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=153721#
      Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

      80G (Green paint(PO idea))
      The Green Monster
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
      Got him in '04.
      bald tire & borrowing parts

      80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
      Scarlet
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
      Got her in '11
      Ready for the twisties!

      81H (previously CPMaynard's)
      Hugo
      Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
      Cold weather ride

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      • #4
        OK George, we'll be expecting you at the Iron Horse Lodge in Sept.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          Thats right... XSive Riders rally @ the Iron Horse in Stecoah NC...Blue Ridge in your face...
          1980 XS650G Special-Two
          1993 Honda ST1100

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          • #6
            Iron horse is too far. I was thinking of the north end of the parkway up here in VA.
            Now, if TC is heading down there in Sept then I might be able to hitch a ride.
            (Just an idea. Don't know if the old lady will let me go. though I could just leave her at the casino at Cherokee. )
            Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

            80G (Green paint(PO idea))
            The Green Monster
            K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
            Got him in '04.
            bald tire & borrowing parts

            80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
            Scarlet
            K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
            Got her in '11
            Ready for the twisties!

            81H (previously CPMaynard's)
            Hugo
            Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
            Cold weather ride

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            • #7
              I think TC comes here from the west every year.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • #8
                To far? Me and the wife are going to N.C. from upstate N.Y. If it's to far to ride the XS,rent a u haul trailer for $20 a day.We're coming down from Fri. till Sun. Well were leaving N.Y. Thurs. come on down Ya'll
                FOXS-XS11SG

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

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

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                • #9
                  Renting a trailer would be an option if only I had a hitch on my liberty. Even if I did, the gas to get down there and back with towing would eat me alive.
                  That's kinda why I was looking more local here in the state. That way I can ride the bike there.
                  Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                  80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                  The Green Monster
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                  Got him in '04.
                  bald tire & borrowing parts

                  80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                  Scarlet
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                  Got her in '11
                  Ready for the twisties!

                  81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                  Hugo
                  Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                  Cold weather ride

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                  • #10
                    This is not a CB160 rally. The XS1100 has some legs.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                      this is not a cb160 rally. The xs1100 has some legs.
                      :d:d:d:d:d:d:d
                      1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                      1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                      2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                        :d:d:d:d:d:d:d
                        So What happened to
                        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                        • #13
                          Bikes are capable ...not always so the rider...Everyone has their own definition of whats long distance...personally its never to far...never too wet and never too cold...thats a Moonshine mantra...And for those who dont get it...read my ride report on the Moonshine Lunch Run...you still wont "get it" but you might understand...
                          1980 XS650G Special-Two
                          1993 Honda ST1100

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                          • #14
                            Hi George,
                            The bike can go anywhere you want
                            Blue Ridge Parkway is a great ride. You need to plan your GAS stops.
                            Iron Horse is nearly 1000 miles from my house.......so i will be leaving home on the Thursday
                            Phil
                            1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                            1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                            2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                              Hi George,
                              The bike can go anywhere you want
                              Blue Ridge Parkway is a great ride. You need to plan your GAS stops.
                              Iron Horse is nearly 1000 miles from my house.......so i will be leaving home on the Thursday
                              Phil
                              Ride On Phil...and Addie...
                              1980 XS650G Special-Two
                              1993 Honda ST1100

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