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  • #76
    Soo..have you guys got your cameras ready?
    '80 XS1100 SG
    Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4

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    • #77
      You just reminded me Bill. I need to look on my camera and see if I have anything on there from last year. (new camera, first trip)
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • #78
        Yeah, left leg, shattered the tibial plateau into many pieces and tore the ACL from the bone. Ended up with 2 plates in there and who knows how many screws. For such a slow speed minor let down, i sure did a number on it. LOL.

        I just can't commit to reserving a room and making plans since I have no idea when I will actually be able to ride again. Hoping to be riding well before then and gonna try to make the rally up in Michigan as well, but it is all up in the air.
        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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        • #79
          Finally

          Hey all,
          Time has come to get started with planning for the Southeast Rally. In fact the Saturday & Sunday ride routes are assembled and the shirt is 90% done.

          So what else to do but test ride the routes. A few of the roads I didn't run last year so I just wanted to make sure the pavement was still ok. That what Marty & I did today, RIDE. Rode up here to TN & NC and rode the Saturday ride over to Etowah TN. We are now at the Ironhorse. It was quite a perfect day. Sunny and it hit 84 degrees. Total mileage today up from Atlanta was 320 mile ride.

          The Sunday ride might be up to Hot Springs NC. Some beautiful roads and beautiful scenery. Marty & I will leave the Ironhorse in the AM and ride up there on the planned route. Then return to Atlanta.

          I will post a few pics in the morning.

          Jeff
          78' XS1100 E
          78' XS1100 E
          78' XS1100 E

          '73 Norton 850 Commando
          '99 Triumph Sprint ST
          '02 G-Wing GL1800

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          • #80
            Rough Plan

            Here's the SE Rally ride plan as we have it so far.

            Saturday:
            Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge going westbound over to Etowah TN for lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant. About 100 mile ride and takes 3 1/2 hours with the all important rest stop. After lunch the return ride is 118 miles in about 3 1/2 hours riding with whatever stops the group wants. Like previous years the plan is to get back to the Ironhorse by 5:30 - 6PM so we can enjoy social hour and dinner and the evening fire pit. Ride includes the Cherohala Skyway & the Dragon along with a few 4mph 1st gear hairpins on a 12% grade.

            Sunday:
            Ironhorse northeast up to Hot Springs. A 141 mile ride to the lunch stop. Some great roads with some miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway. That's the route being ridden today.

            That's the plan. Saturday ride has fewer technical miles than the previous two years. No South Carolina or Georgia this year on the Saturday ride. Same tricky roads in Tennessee so it will still be a fun ride.

            Jeff
            78' XS1100 E
            78' XS1100 E
            78' XS1100 E

            '73 Norton 850 Commando
            '99 Triumph Sprint ST
            '02 G-Wing GL1800

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            • #81
              Originally posted by JeffH View Post
              Here's the SE Rally ride plan as we have it so far.

              Ironhorse northeast up to Hot Springs. A 141 mile ride to the lunch stop. Some great roads with some miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway. That's the route being ridden today.

              Jeff
              141 miles! While my special may be able to stretch it that far while on reserve, I doubt that all the other specials may. I hope you've got a fuel stop in there, otherwise I'll make sure I fill up my 1 gal gas can before we leave. LOL!
              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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              • #82
                Yep, I'm pushing it at 115 on reserve.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                The list changes.

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                • #83
                  Stop worrying! I'm riding a Special. I get 23 mpg!

                  Hello! This is not our first rally!
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                    Stop worrying! I'm riding a Special. I get 23 mpg!

                    Hello! This is not our first rally!
                    Marty, you are ABSOLUTELY right!
                    We should leave the planning to those that have been there, done that!
                    Thanks to those that set these things up for us to enjoy.
                    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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                    • #85
                      Not to Worry

                      I got you "Special" guys covered. I'm aware of the fuel constraint of the Special.

                      btw: I do the planning and I have a 70 minute bladder. So that's the limitation between gas stations, so we got adequate stops planned. This year the longest leg between gas / pitstops is maybe 65 miles. That should cover everybody;s needs. gas - snacks - pitstop. (As a side note, I rode 285 miles on one tank. Filled up this am and plan to ride back to Atlanta on that top off).

                      Marty & I now sitting at the Still Mountain Restaurant in Hot Springs NC. Beautiful sunny day and 84 degrees. Had some great ribs for lunch. Updates and pics later.

                      Jeff
                      78' XS1100 E
                      78' XS1100 E
                      78' XS1100 E

                      '73 Norton 850 Commando
                      '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                      '02 G-Wing GL1800

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                      • #86
                        We got a very warm welcome at the Iron Horse last night. It was almost like coming home. They're looking forward to serving all of us in Sept.

                        Forget the Special range. For me it is no longer a factor. Range is dictated by prostate!

                        These last two days have been work, but loads of fun! The milkshake I just finished was awesome!
                        Marty (in Mississippi)
                        XS1100SG
                        XS650SK
                        XS650SH
                        XS650G
                        XS6502F
                        XS650E

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                        • #87
                          Route test ride almost over. Roads are in pretty good condition after six months of rains and a real nasty winter (for southern standards). So I think we got a plan. Marty thought the road choices were acceptable for the group.

                          Got the "Special" gas stops all figured along with the pit stops. Even got some Ethanol Free stations planned too.

                          Saturday ride over the Cherohala Skyway


                          Time capsule, a "Blast from the Past" and with Ethanol Free Gas Too ....


                          Saturday Lunch stop. The Farmhouse Restaurant in Etowah


                          Just rode this leg an hour ago. Ribbon of Highway, eh
                          Planned for our Sunday Ride. The road into Hot Springs



                          Jeff
                          78' XS1100 E
                          78' XS1100 E
                          78' XS1100 E

                          '73 Norton 850 Commando
                          '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                          '02 G-Wing GL1800

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                          • #88
                            <twitch> I wanna go ... <twitch>
                            But it's such a long ride ... <twitch><twitch>

                            But I could see my dad ... hmm, maybe.

                            Definitely have to start the trip earlier than I did last year; I'll see if they have any reservations left at the 'Horse and try to there before dark instead of doing the Dragon at night -- again!

                            .
                            -- Scott
                            _____

                            2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                            1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                            1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                            1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                            1979 XS1100F: parts
                            2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                            • #89
                              Originally posted by 3Phase View Post
                              <twitch> I wanna go ... <twitch>
                              But it's such a long ride ... <twitch><twitch>

                              But I could see my dad ... hmm, maybe.

                              Definitely have to start the trip earlier than I did last year; I'll see if they have any reservations left at the 'Horse and try to there before dark instead of doing the Dragon at night -- again!

                              .
                              Scott, I can't believe you made the trip last year. You're an inspiration to any of those XSers that don't think that these bikes are long distance rides. Hearing you making the trip last year prompted me to ride to iron horse instead of trucking my bike. I'll do it again this year too. Though I've only got about 500 miles to your 2,200!
                              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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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
                                Scott, I can't believe you made the trip last year. You're an inspiration to any of those XSers that don't think that these bikes are long distance rides. Hearing you making the trip last year prompted me to ride to iron horse instead of trucking my bike. I'll do it again this year too. Though I've only got about 500 miles to your 2,200!
                                Yeah I recall your "entusiasm" when I met you for the first time at the I H last year...I asked you how was your ride and your response was like ..MEH it wasnt really that great...after that i just kept back...
                                1980 XS650G Special-Two
                                1993 Honda ST1100

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