XS Southeast 2015 discussion

[STEPPENWOLF]

I don't think it is carb related since I am not leaking gas out of the air box..maybe a bad plug wire.Coils came off a vr 1000 honda. Will pull plugs tomorrow to narrow it down to the right cyl.
My skills are pretty rusty but you don't wanna be a noobie on these bikes especially fully dressed.
Once I get a few miles under my belt.....I will say I still got it.
Scott..I am much better from when you saw me last on the Ohio River with Don

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtkP5gTX6Hc

[3Phase]

"you dont know...what we could find...why dontcha come with me little girl...on a magic carpet ride...."

Ah, so you've ridden an XS1100 too!

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[madmax-im]

"you dont know...what we could find...why dontcha come with me little girl...on a magic carpet ride...."

[3Phase]

Rode my 11 first time since 2011 ....

Right on! Get that missing cylinder fixed and you'll have Magic Carpet Mode back again too!

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[jetmechmarty]

Rode my 11 first time since 2011,running on three cyls,I had my foot fused so up shifting I have to pretty well lift my whole leg especially 1st to second,down shifting is a bit easier.
I wanna ride there for sure,it's not that far,350 miles.So camping there could be a last minute thing ya think?
Thanks for the update.

This is great news! If you're willing to pitch a tent, you can wait until the last minute. You just have to contact the Iron Horse a few days before about Friday and Saturday dinner.

[STEPPENWOLF]

Rode my 11 first time since 2011,running on three cyls,I had my foot fused so up shifting I have to pretty well lift my whole leg especially 1st to second,down shifting is a bit easier.
I wanna ride there for sure,it's not that far,350 miles.So camping there could be a last minute thing ya think?
Thanks for the update.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Jeff,
hanks for the update.As you know many of us are already booked.
Looking forward to it. Must get Addie sorted out.
Phil

[JeffH]

Rally in 93 Days

Howdy XSives, WELL, I guess its time to quit goofing off so much and start planning our SE RALLY.

Only about 90 days till 'Show Time' and got lots to do. The usual suspects met a couple months ago to discuss things but that's about it, except that this years Shirt is designed. (more on that later).

- We got the WHEN: Sept 25-26-27-28
- We got the WHERE: Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, Stecoah NC

No complicated rides this year with a lot of turns (like we did Saturday going over to Etowah Tenn or Sunday to Hot Springs NC last year).
This year for Saturday likely just NC28 Highlands then Cashiers and Blue Ridge Parkway.
Sunday to Tellico Plains like we did a couple years ago. Still real great rides and challenging roads.

So thing is for you to "be there". Whether on an XS11, or any vintage japanese or two wheeled whatever plus via car, truck, motor-home is good too.
Iron Horse can accommodate.

> Team SE will hopefully meet soon and then post more details and get a shirt thread going too.
> I thought it was about time to post an update so you know we are not asleep at the wheel down here (because we have been).
> Its not too late to book at Iron Horse or Tuskeegee Motel so if you are interested just "Do It".

Jeff

[madmax-im]

some days are better than others...i plan to trailer the bike up there and ride if it feels right or not if it doesnt...there is something special about going to these rallies and this one would be hard to miss...

[STEPPENWOLF]

Don't worry buddy,I will most likely be in my cage if I am able to attend.Pretty sure my 11 would make it but not the rider.Just seeing a bunch of 11's together would make the trip worth while.Besides I wanna hear some of the lies being swapped.

[GaryC]

Hey Ben, cheer up buddy, X S people love you even when you arrive in the cage. You have been at rallies that I have attended without a bike. Some of the greatest people in the world attend these rallies & your invited. NOT your last rally!! Gary

[IanDMacDonald]

I'm committed to attending but I will most likely be driving and not riding at all...arthritis in my hands and shoulders will see to it that my riding days are done...surgery worked for the carpal tunnel in the right hand but it has done nothing for the arthritis...left hand is so weak and full of pain that I couldnt even pull in the clutch... I have thought about selling the bike but then I would truly be done...fixed income would not allow me to buy another...but the old girl isnt being ridden much either...

Saddest thing I've heard all week Ben. Saddest thing seen was that '79 Special being customized . . .

[madmax-im]

My last rally

I'm committed to attending but I will most likely be driving and not riding at all...arthritis in my hands and shoulders will see to it that my riding days are done...surgery worked for the carpal tunnel in the right hand but it has done nothing for the arthritis...left hand is so weak and full of pain that I couldnt even pull in the clutch... I have thought about selling the bike but then I would truly be done...fixed income would not allow me to buy another...but the old girl isnt being ridden much either...

[jetmechmarty]

Good for you Marty. Sounds like a challenging trip for sure. Everything go ok with the bike?

The only issue was the fuel cap. It's not a great touring bike, but it gets the job done! I need to put her on light duty and flog something else. Maybe a Moto Guzzi.

[MPittma100]

Trip

I have encouraged some of you to come to XSSE from far away. I decided last week to practice what I'm preaching. I rode my XS1100SG to XS East. The trip total was about 2700 miles. I took my time and the trip total was eight days. I spend less than $800. Not bad for such a great time.

Here is my bike in front of the bunkhouse at Willville. I made it part of my trip, both up and back.


So, anyway, get on your bike and ride down to XS Southeast. It's going to be a great time!

Good for you Marty. Sounds like a challenging trip for sure. Everything go ok with the bike?