XS Southeast 2016 Discussion

[Dbshea]

What to pack?

For banter and informational purposes, what's on your gotta have it LD packing list for xsse? I've got the camping gear pretty well sorted but what do you guys think would be mandatory on tools, parts, gear?

[MaximPhil]

I am getting excited. Soon have to get organised Having had a cabin booked since last year.
Huron52 & I are formulating a plan. Good to see how many of the previous XSives are making the trek to the Iron Horse.
Be good to ride with you all again. It's going to be FUN

Phil

[RichV]

Well we now have a brand new grandson (number 13) born Labor Day weekend. Everything is going great so it looks like I can make it to the rally.

The only thing I need to work out is getting the bike out of storage and on the road. Shouldn't be a problem but I won't know until the 16th if it will run.

In the meantime, I will start to make arrangements. I'll be leaving out of Fredericksburg, VA area this time and I may just carry the bike down in my truck to save time. I can make the trip in 8 hours.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

[3Phase]

Look forward to riding with you again Scott.

Same here, Harry. I saw you got you carbs dialed in too, way to go!

[Bigfoot]

I talked to Sue at the Iron Horse and got a bed in the bunkhouse.

Okay, back to the garage!

Look forward to riding with you again Scott.

[Bartman]

If it's not raining, I plan on coming Friday after work. But will have to come back home Saturday evening after the days ride. Will be good to meet everyone.

[3Phase]

I talked to Sue at the Iron Horse and got a bed in the bunkhouse.

Okay, back to the garage!

[JeffH]

Rode up to Tenn yesterday to check roads (they are still there and in good condition as usual. (though a good hurricane hit can change everything)

Met with the Manager at our Sunday lunch stop. Planning & Organizing group to meet Saturday 10th then Marty & I plan to ride Canada Road (not to Canada of course though that would be nice too) on Sunday 11th then to Brevard to eat at our Saturday Rally lunch stop.

Time to get your bike prepared, driver prepared & head in the game so all is SAFE.

Not too much longer till riders get on the road. Converging on the Iron Horse
Motorcycle Lodge, Stecoah NC. oh, yeah

Jeff

[MPittma100]

XSSE T Shirt Deadline

TWO DAYS LEFT IF YOU NEED YOUR XSSE TEE SHIRT. TUESDAY IS THE LAST CHANCE.

[3Phase]

Yep, I tried calling at ~6:15 PM here and the nice lady on the answering machine informed me that they close at 9. I'll call again tomorrow and try to catch someone before the Sunday services.

[MPittma100]

Xsse

I have a running bike now, a 'new' XJ1100, so XSSE is possible once again. I'll try to get hold of the Iron Horse but I don't know if it'll work for Labor Day weekend.

Shirt, need a shirt. Not here, the other one, the shirt thread, dummy!

Good news. Will see you there. I suspect the IH is WFO this weekend for sure. But I am certain that they will answer the phone. 828 479 3864.

[3Phase]

Definite Maybe

I have a running bike now, a 'new' XJ1100, so XSSE is possible once again. I'll try to get hold of the Iron Horse but I don't know if it'll work for Labor Day weekend.

Shirt, need a shirt. Not here, the other one, the shirt thread, dummy!

[JeffH]

It is finally September

> Only 3 weeks until we all meet up (Fri) at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge in Stecoah, NC

> Only 3 weeks plus 1 day (Sat) until we RIDE & Eat & then have a FUN Evening Awards Event then Campfire

> Only 3 weeks plus 2 days (Sun) until we RIDE again then Eat more & Campfire

> with I'm sure a lot of talking going on the whole time the bikes are off

A few UPDATES:
1) see the 2016 RALLY INFORMATION thread for Rally Info & the Schedule of Events

2) Its not too late to Attend if you want to Attend. Cabins sold out but Tenting available and RV. Local Motels available. So if you are maybe on the fence, just do it.

3) Ride Routes are set as discussed in INFO thread. Saturday is "Best of NC" and Blue Ridge Parkway back to I-H. Sunday is Deals' Gap, Dragon "Best of TN" and Cherohala Skyway back to Deal's Gap or direct to Iron Horse whichever you choose. (*gas stops @ 80 miles. About 100 miles each AM - 100 miles PM return, riding 9am to 5pm)

4) Rally is about our bikes, seeing friends, making new ones, meeting more XS people, sharing technical support ideas, eating & fellowship and finally meeting up with those we know from xs11.com; NOT about mountain road racing or taking a 400 mile 12 hour day ride. Roads are tricky. Bike & Rider needs to be ready.

5) Got lunch stop setup Saturday in Brevard. Place for 75+ riders with good parking & a gas across the street

6) Want a Shirt? The Order goes to the Printer Tuesday Sept 6th at noon. btw: 85 on the Order so far.

*see Shirt thread for Shirt Ordering info. So Order NOW if you want one. Before they are Unobtainium

7) Dinner Meals: All guests with Reservations at the Iron Horse will receive an email from Iron Horse covering your Menu choices, cost and how to order.

8) Breakfast: Iron Horse has a nice Breakfast. You can Order & Pay for your Breakfast when you check-in with I-H Registration

9) Organizing Group meeting in Atlanta on Sept 10. May Ride the route Sept 11 unless we go with Brent to the 911 Ride with the Firemen down to Forsythe GA for the Rememberance Ceremony. BTW: If you would like to participate in the planning meeting on the 10th let us know. More planners & organizers WELCOME

Lastly,
Yamaha Motorsports recognition of our passion and our brand loyalty is like WOW ..............

Participate if you can. This 15th Annual XSSE Rally will be FUN.

thanks,
the XSSE planning squad

XSSE Attendees,

With the approval of the Organizing Committee, I've been contacting multiple vendors of Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, etc. We will have some really nice items provided from some of our regular vendor friends (XJ4Ever, MikesXS, Cycle Gear, and SEVERAL others)

In addition, I've been able to make some great contacts with YAMAHA MOTORSPORTS who will be providing a few items as well - Shipped from YAMAHA CORPORATE today!! YES, Yamaha does appreciate our love of their machines!



The awards are beginning to show up as promised and I'm expecting a whole lot more! Including our GRAND PRIZES!!!

Stay tuned......

KURT

See ya there,
Thanks, the XSSE planning squad

[BA80]

I ordered some 2k from eastwood coatings that should be here any day.

That is great stuff Harry but be prepared to do a LOT of wet sanding to get a good finish. It's worth the work though because it wears like iron if you apply it right.

[Radioguylogs]

Wow- nice job Kurt!

Seems one would be unlucky not to win something.