XS Southeast 2015 discussion

[jetmechmarty]

That's a bummer, Ted. I'm glad I made XS East, so you could see me!

Kurt, my wife hauls a bunch of rally stuff up in the car and meets me there. So far, she's been sitting behind me every year. I led a group that way, the last couple of years. Trailering the bike up may be a fine idea. If you ride it, a bunch of us will be meeting in Cornelia on Friday morning. Meet us there and your ride will be more than 200 miles because we'll likely ride Waya Road. If your back goes out on Friday, Saturday will be less fun for sure. The Saturday adventure will be over 200 miles, but I can offer up a shortcut.

TC, now that we know you're coming, how many tee shirts do you want?

[ELDR]

Heather and I may not be able to get to XS SE this year. One of my Projects in Alberta closes on Sept 26th. Will decide in 2 weeks, and will cancel reservation at Iron Horse, will post here so someone can grab the reservation.

If we don't make, still planning to go that way when heading home in early October

Ted

[madmax-im]

Last year physically was not a good year for me...and I rode the 700 mile round trip to the IH plus roughly another 400 miles of rally riding. I have thought that this would be the year I trailer it so I got a hitch installed onto my car but now my health has improved to the point where I am thinking to just ride there again...this will be my 6th XSSE and I have ridden to every one of them. Riding is certainly the cheapest of options but then if you are uncomfortable for even 200 miles especially with a wife on board...then perhaps taking the cage and trailering would be your best option...at any rate how ever you get ther...I will be looking forward to meeting you both...

[madmax-im]

Kurt whatever you do...you should be comfortable doing it...what we think is irrelavent...only you know your limits...people trailer fine...two guys from NY come down every year and trailer their bikes...there are always two up couples and couples that ride individually as well...

[kboehringer]

Butterflies.....

XSSE Folks,
I'm starting to get a few butterflies about this event. I'm absolutely looking forward to it and so is the wife but I have a couple concerns. I believe the bike will be in shape to handle all the driving and will be safe for the trip.....BUT.....

A week or so back we drove a 100+ mile trip and my back was pretty darn sore that night. I had lower back surgery (L4-L5 & L5-S1) about 2 years ago. My trip to XSSE is about 200 miles. I'm thinking about borrowing a trailer and putting a hitch on the T/A to pull the bike to North Carolina.

I only get about 30 (maybe slightly less-) miles per gallon. I haven't quite got the mileage nailed down per tank but I'm a little worried about the 200 mile Saturday rally trip.... Plenty of places to stop???

Passenger status: As of today, I'm planning on draggin' the bride around on the back. She's looking forward to it and likes riding with me. How many other folks are draggin' the bride on the back? I noticed some couples where both are riding bikes. My wife is going to learn how to drive the XJ550 Maxim but certainly not before XSSE. I don't want her to be the only "Ball & Chain" on the back? I don't want the wife uncomfortable.

Thoughts?

Respectfully,
KURT

[RichV]

We 'spanked it' pretty good last year. That was fun.

Oh yes it was. This year I hope to be unencumbered by American heavy metal and low foot boards. I still have the scrapes from last year.

[JeffH]

As it so happens I have also made a reservation at the Tuskeegee Motel for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. My question is can I still eat at the Ironhorse even if I'm not staying there?

I was going to camp again this year but decided to stay in a room. That way I have a possibility of riding my XS to the event.

Assuming, of coarse, it's running.

Rich, YES I-H will accommodate. When we post the meals just make sure you contact I-H with your meal selections. However, they will want you to setup account with credit card. Its easy.

I look forward to seeing that XS11 you have been wrestling with. I've been following your project work and dilemmas. Plus look forward to riding again with you. We 'spanked it' pretty good last year. That was fun.

Jeff

[RichV]

As it so happens I have also made a reservation at the Tuskeegee Motel for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. My question is can I still eat at the Ironhorse even if I'm not staying there?

I was going to camp again this year but decided to stay in a room. That way I have a possibility of riding my XS to the event.

Assuming, of coarse, it's running.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey folks,

Okay, a lot of stuff going on at home, wasn't sure if I could attend, but looks like I can, just made my reservations at the Tuskeegee Motel, have stayed there for several years now. They still have a couple of singles, doubles, and a couple of efficiencies.

Also, received this email from one of the folks in the Vstrom group, looks like there will be some of them there at the I-H that same weekend. Here's the reply I provided as well as a link to THIS forum thread if they wanted to view it. Looks like my estimate of how many attending was a bit LOW!!

About a dozen or so of us "vstrom" guys will be at the Iron Horse Campground (in NC) the same weekend you guys will be there......Sept 24-27. Can you give me some info concerning your rally (or get-together).....how many are signed up to come?? What events do y'all have there at the Lodge (if any)?? Nightime activities planned?? etc, etc......
We have our annual Vstrom Rally there every year in May and typically "over-take" the place with 60-80 in attendance. I promise our guys will stay out of your way (we are a very laid-back bunch!!!), but look forward to seeing some of your vintage iron!!!
Thanks!!
Mark Boulware (aka "mark444" and/or "Moto-Kafe" on the other forums)
B'ham, Al

Hey there Mark,

Our get together started in the early 2000's as a Vintage Japanese Bike Rally...near SUCHES, Ga. at TWO, was mostly 650 twins and such at first. Then a few of us with XS11's found out about it. After a few years the original host bailed, we sorta took it over and it got turned into an XS11 rally, but our association accepts all riders of all bikes. We have had folks with Harleys, Goldwings, Beemers, Crotch rockets, etc. attend our gathering. Some had XS11's previously, but then moved on to newer machines, but kept in touch with our group, and still attend our rallies. Over the years we have had about 20 or so bikers, but it's been getting larger every year. As I'm sure you know, those mountain roads are some of the best riding in the country and that's what attracts many of us to enjoy them. I haven't checked the Rally thread to see how many folks have promised they will attend. Ours are RIDING rallies, we plan ~200 mile runs each day for the rally, have a good spot for lunch, and then just come back to the Iron Horse for dinner and chat and such. The Saturday night we hold our informal "awards" ceremony upstairs for an hour or so, but that's about it.

We're sorta laid back also....many of us are of the MATURE crowd....50+ y/o's but we also have some youngin's as well. Some of us have had our bikes since new. Other's remember these machines when they were new but couldn't afford them back then, but now they can, and find them a variety of ways, barn finds, craigs list, etc.. Then a few of them inherit them from their fathers. Others are young folks looking for a bike to chop/Cafe and come across them not knowing what they have found until they come to our website/Forums, and then they realize the Old GOLD they have found. Some still Chop/Cafe them, others do a decent restore or rehab. These machines were overengineered by Yamaha and they can last 200K miles with proper maintanence. So....you'll see a variety of these beasts.... Showroom restorations, others with some serious mods, cafes and bobbers, etc.! Looking forward to meeting you all, and we'll try not to get in your way either!

Now gotta get a hold of George to see if he wouldn't mind a tag along running with him for the 2 days he's going to be taking to ride down via the scenic way!?

T.C.

[jetmechmarty]

I was told I snore but I stayed up all night and did not snore once she was lying.I wanna come down but if I do it will be a last minute type of deal sorry to say.Will sleep in car at campground or where ever.

I hope you can make it, and bring Mr. Beardslee with you!

Shirts won't be available until the last minute. Less than three weeks left on those.

We aren't getting any younger. Start the ritual pilgrimage now!

[STEPPENWOLF]

I was told I snore but I stayed up all night and did not snore once she was lying.I wanna come down but if I do it will be a last minute type of deal sorry to say.Will sleep in car at campground or where ever.

[IanDMacDonald]

Ian, YES,.and thank you. Before we finalize this, i have to warn you i snore like a wood chipper, so if that'll be a problem i can make other arrangements.

Lol, I slept through a butt-whooping my dad gave me as a kid (well-deserved, from my understanding), that I still do not remember to this day. Snoring is minute in-comparison I'll call and ask if they can make it a double bed. That, or it'll just be a "no-homo" night, lol.

[GLoweVA]

Hello GLowe- I have a room reserved at the Lodge. Ur more than welcome to share with me (free of charge).

Ian, YES,.and thank you. Before we finalize this, i have to warn you i snore like a wood chipper, so if that'll be a problem i can make other arrangements.

[IanDMacDonald]

Thanks Phil, 2 years ago i stayed in the bunkhouse, last year i split a cabin room with ron.
Not sure what to do this year.

Hello GLowe- I have a room reserved at the Lodge. Ur more than welcome to share with me (free of charge).

[jetmechmarty]

There's a post on the FB site. Looking to share room. Check it out if you're looking.