XS Southeast 2015 discussion

[Prisoner6]

...for rain get Frogg Toggs rainsuits they are not too expensive ...they pack light and work very well in the wet... and can be put on over whatever else you're wearing...best to have it and not need it...than to need it and not have it...like I said weather conditions can change in a moments notice...and riding in and around the mtns we have seen this quite a few times..even bring warm clothes you never know...

+1 ...

Rain gear and cold weather gear are absolutely essential ... especially when you know you'll be riding in weather conditions that can change almost instantly.

I learned that lesson the hard way many, many years ago on a road trip ...

[madmax-im]

you still have time to get some good gear...for rain get Frogg Toggs rainsuits they are not too expensive ...they pack light and work very well in the wet... and can be put on over whatever else you're wearing...best to have it and not need it...thatn to need it and not have it....like I said weather conditions can change in a moments notice...and riding in and around the mtns we have seen this quite a few times..even bring warm clothes you never know...JAT
oh and i havent used a freaking tube in a motorcycle tire...ever...

[kboehringer]

Ordered a new front tar...Perelli MT66 is coming to a swampthing near me...yes its the Tubeless one...

MadMax,
I found in the factory service manual that the rims CAN accept a Tube Type tire but "the proper tube must be used". I've read quite a lot here from several different posts pro/con on the issue of Tube vs. Tubeless. I'll stick with the tubeless.

I don't really have any experience on a machine this big in; size, weight, or displacement and the only thing I have to compare my new Pirelli's to is the garbage on my original rims and my replacement XJ rims. However, I believe Marty's advice to me was very very good. These do feel very nice! I believe these Pirelli's are a good value for the $$$.

I am (like others) getting pretty darn excited about XSSE. I haven't seen another XS (of ANY variety) in person for years! I'm also a little anal about worrying about stuff while I'm driving (Hot Rods or Bikes). Did I tighten this? What condition is that? What's that vibration?

I've made an excel list and tried to think of EVERYTHING ON THE BIKE I need to verify before I take off for a bunch of driving.....

PRE- XSSE XS11 Checks

• Item Status
• Engine Oil & Filter - New Oil Level Correct
• Mid Drive Oil - New Oil Level Correct
• Final Drive - New Oil Level Correct
• Air Filter - New, Clean
• Battery - New, water level good
• Brake Lamp -Checked, working correctly
• Brakes - New Pads, New Lines
• Carbs - Clean, no leaks
  
• Cluctch Cable -WAITING ON NEW
• Electrical connectors -Checked, all clean
• Exhaust - Secure, No leaks
• Forks- Cleaned New Oil 7#
• Fuel Lamp - Checked, working correctly
• Headlamp Aim -Checked, aimed correctly
• Horns- Checked, working correctly
• Lighting/Signals - Headlamp new, all others check good
• Master Reservoirs - Full no leaks
• Petcocks -Rebuilt, no leaks
• Spare Key -Hidden on bike
• Spark Plugs - New, spares in bags
• Swingarm - New seals, re-packed, torque checked
• Throttle Cable- New Installed, properly lubricated
• Timing - Checked, correct, vac. advance good.
• Tires - New, presure correct
• Tools - Complete OEM kit + fuses
• Torques - Axles & mounts re-checked good.
• Wheel Bearings - New, properly packed

....aint no such thing as bad weather...only bad gear...

My bike should be ready .... But I'll be the guy with the "Bad Gear" I really never had the cross-country driving stuff all these other guys have accumulated and learned over the years.... PLEASE NO RAIN!!!!:eek:

Looking forward to making some new friends and seeing some other XS's.

Respectfully,
KURT

[madmax-im]

Ordered a new front tar...Perelli MT66 is coming to a swampthing near me...yes its the Tubeless one... whatever the weather is you know its constantly changing in the mtns...y'all must be prepared for anything at this time of year...aint no such thing as bad weather...only bad gear...

[jetmechmarty]

I think we're going to have a great turnout. I have promoted this rally at dotheton.com and XS650.com. The response remains to be seen. The president of the Yamaha 650 Society is coming. I'm hoping for good weather, too!

[MPittma100]

Ironhorse

Up in the Smoky Mountains this weekend with some riding buddies. We've been to the Wheels Through Time museum in Maggie Valley as well as a stop by the Ironhorse in Stecoah. The Triumph guys are there now for the whole week. They say that they have about 125 bikes for their event. Every kind of Triumph you have ever seen or heard of is there.

We will be here in Bryson City through Sunday - Come join us and practice for XSSE in two weeks.

[madmax-im]

yeah that is a tad extereme but then again there are a few of us that prolly could do that with ease...with an XS11...not me though

[IanDMacDonald]

Nice video of the Tail of The Dragon in deals Gap, NC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMzodo-nsGc

No problem on my CBR or GSXR, but I think I'll hang back on the XS, lol. I plan-on riding home on my bike in the same condition it was coming down (no broken frames hopefully).

[MPittma100]

Tail of The Dragon

Nice video of the Tail of The Dragon in deals Gap, NC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMzodo-nsGc

[madmax-im]

MadMax,
I frequent BOTH of those stations. One of them is less than a mile from my house the other about two miles the opposite direction. BOTH of them have their pumps clearly labeled that their gas contains UP TO 10% ethanol. These stations are mis-labeled on the Pure Gas web-site. Their PUMP gas DEFINATELY HAS ethanol in it. I read the descriptions and they CLAIM to sell 94 octane non-ethanol in: quarts, gallon, & 5 gallon cans. If they do, I've never seen it there and I'm not too interested in buying cans of gas......

There are a couple others listed in my neighboring areas which I know are selling only ethanol pump gas (Newnan, Sharpsburg, McDonough). I suppose it's possible I could find non-ethanol in areas much further from ATL.

Kurt

Kurt if you go back to Puregas site...on the extreme right dside margins where the gas stations are listed there is a link "details" clicking on that and one of the 2 stations in your town says they are selling ethanol free gas but its in containers and not at the pump...the other station says they converted their pumps over to 90 octane ethanol free...dunno if thats true...JAT also alot of times these places have a sepaarate pump just for the ethanol free...and it is in a separate location away from the main pumps...you should at least go in and inquire if you havent already done so..
The latest entry is Jun 2015 so if you havent ben there for a while go back and see

Pit Stop #28 - PIT STOP
555 Hwy 74, Peachtree City GA
678-833-0628
Ethanol-free octane ratings: 90 94 110
GPS coordinates: N 33.37113 W 84.56970 (entered by Rob Resler)
Updated by Michael Hyde, June 02, 2015 12:22 CDT
Took forever to convert over. Has 90 OCTANE Ethanol free now. At the pump. $1.00 more than regular gas.
Updated by Craig, May 23, 2015 14:23 CDT
Race Gas only, couldn't find the 90 octane and cashier inside confirmed they didn't have.
Updated by ron, April 20, 2015 5:28 CDT
addr
Updated by Michael Hyde, April 13, 2015 21:52 CDT
We sell several ethanol free fuels for cars. We also sell several ethanol free LEADED fuel for racing.
Updated by Jonathan Lathbury, April 11, 2015 11:51 CDT
Updated address.
Updated by ron, April 11, 2015 7:26 CDT
addr
Updated by Jonathan Lathbury, April 10, 2015 13:30 CDT
Within the week his station will be selling REC 90 octane E0 at the pump. They sell 94 octane E0 in five gallon conatainers as well as a wide variety of other specialty fuel products. This station is located at the intersection of Ga Hwy 74 and TDK Blvd in Peachtree City.
Updated by Jonathan Lathbury, April 10, 2015 12:07 CDT
Updated address. Their 100 octane E0 is a VP Racing product and sells for $7.77 per gallon at the pump.
Posted by Rob Resler, April 10, 2015 11:59 CDT

[madmax-im]

wow guess some updating is in order on that site...sorry to hear...

[kboehringer]

Kurt it is legal in GA I have bought it there...

http://www.pure-gas.org

2 places in Peachtree City have it...

MadMax,
I frequent BOTH of those stations. One of them is less than a mile from my house the other about two miles the opposite direction. BOTH of them have their pumps clearly labeled that their gas contains UP TO 10% ethanol. These stations are mis-labeled on the Pure Gas web-site. Their PUMP gas DEFINATELY HAS ethanol in it. I read the descriptions and they CLAIM to sell 94 octane non-ethanol in: quarts, gallon, & 5 gallon cans. If they do, I've never seen it there and I'm not too interested in buying cans of gas......

There are a couple others listed in my neighboring areas which I know are selling only ethanol pump gas (Newnan, Sharpsburg, McDonough). I suppose it's possible I could find non-ethanol in areas much further from ATL.

Kurt

[madmax-im]

Kurt it is legal in GA I have bought it there...
check here.....

http://www.pure-gas.org

you are correct about the ATL area not having it but theres plenty of places outside of ATL that do sell it...
2 places in Peachtree City have it...its worth the extra money...Ethanol free is all i use locally...my station is 4 miles from my home...love non ethanol...soap box all you want cause we all hate that ethanol crap gas... you will see a noticable improvement in engine performance in that first tank...

[kboehringer]

Super with Ethanol.....

Sounds like you are getting there...what kind of gas are you using...ethanol or non-ethanol?...the non ethanol burns hotter and more power to engine and should also improve mileage...depending upon your throttle control...

MadMax,

I will try to stay off my soap-box about this garbage ethanol fuel.... I've got plenty of opinion on that stuff

I've heard people talk of a station or two without ethanol in the area but I don't know where they are located. I don't know if it's even legal in Georgia...? I BELIEVE they mandate ethanol for the entire ATL region+ to prevent smog but I don't know for sure. The last time I saw sign promising non-Ethanol fuel I was in LA (Lower Alabama )

I run only Super in the Bikes and the Hot Rods. I run the cheapest crap we can find for the Daily Driver Accords

KURT

[madmax-im]

Sounds like you are getting there...what kind of gas are you using...ethanol or non-ethanol?...the non ethanol burns hotter and more power to engine and should also improve mileage...depending upon your throttle control...