XS Southeast 2016 Discussion

[kboehringer]

MikesXS - Extremely Generous Donation.....

Seems one would be unlucky not to win something.

I'm guessing the only way you don't win something is to miss the rally!



Our vendor friends are shipping boxes of goodies to my door for the event. Russ at MikesXS really went OVER THE TOP with his donation to our Rally. Yamaha also provided a nice box full of goodies for us. Rather than post photos of ALL the stuff we'll be giving away....lets leave a little suspense! I'm also still expecting delivery of a package from LEN/Chacal @ XJbikes that will blow everyone away!!!

If your on the fence, get off the fence and make plans to be at the rally. I understand there are still a couple camping spots remaining and of course there are other hotels right around the corner that are very popular. (I believe contact info on those is posted earlier in this thread).

REMINDER: At check-in you will receive your bag of "Goodies" as well as a drawing ticket from Nancy.... Keep it and Keep it Safe....

Kurt

[MaximPhil]

Me too, Phil.


Db, the rods aren't too bad, it's the crank and transmission that's hard to stash and look inconspicuous.

Good communication is important too so you can call someone to take your cash. A new 'phone replaced my trusty old Sony-Ericsson and I added a GPS with free lifetime maps to the bag of tricks:



I'll wait and see whose lifetime has to get put up for the free maps or if its just advertising hyperbole and the lifetime expires when they retire that model.

Hi Scott,
Nice GPS. I recommend you update the maps before you start using it as that registers it with Garmin. I have not heard anyone being cut off from map updates while the unit is still working. I have a discontinued model and it still updates...so far
Remember it is just a dumb computer reading a map so can lead you astray.
Phil

[XJOK2PLAY]

Scott,
Lifetime maps not only mean what it says, but one thing to keep in mind...
Once you register it and download the first maps, it is then registered TO YOU.
If you later decide you don't like it, and want to sell it, YOU can still get the map downloads, but the next owner can't. So, it's kind of a "catch 22." You need to update a new Garmin, but...

Let me know how you like Basecamp, and if you figure it out.

I personally don't. That's why I'm using a Zumo 550. It was the last model to still use Viapoints, which I prefer. Thanks to Bohn laying the groundwork, we now have a source for repairs, batteries, etc. My 550 also has LTM's.

I also went that way because of the price!
If I remember correctly, you have to go 665 to get sat radio. Don't believe the 660 has that feature, does it?
Congrats on the new Garmin though! Aside from Basecamp, they rock.

[MaximPhil]

Scott,

Let me know how you like Basecamp, and if you figure it out.

I personally don't. That's why I'm using a Zumo 550. It was the last model to still use Viapoints, which I prefer. Thanks to Bohn laying the groundwork, we now have a source for repairs, batteries, etc. My 550 also has LTM's.

Congrats on the new Garmin though! Aside from Basecamp, they rock.

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the reminder to load addresses into my GPS.
I still have to have a go at Basecamp which \i think mine has.

Phil

[Huron52]

Looks like I am coming to this rally. Can you say Woooooo Hoooooo!

[MaximPhil]

Looks like I am coming to this rally. Can you say Woooooo Hoooooo!

WOOOO HOOOO and there goes my chance at Longest Distance on a non XS

Good to have you along. I am looking forward to a nice ride down and back.
Phil

[JeffH]

WOOOO HOOOO is right

Good to hear you will be here Tom. Wooo Hooo

A bunch of woo hoo's in fact. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Will be a fun Rally.

Jeff

[3Phase]

Via pointing at whatcamp?

I've never had or even used a GPS by anyone before, I just bought the thing and I'm trying to put a bike back together and you want to send me down a rabbit hole! I have no idea what you're talking about but I guess I'll learn. I did manage to open it up to put the battery in it and turned it on, then figured out how to charge the thing but that's about it so far.

I just want it to tell me where the next gas station is, find food and a place to sleep, and show me how to get to the Iron Horse without riding The Dragon at night like the AT&T Navigator did to me last time!

[jetmechmarty]

Get there in daylight! Or....take the long way around.

[Radioguylogs]

Get there in daylight! Or....take the long way around.

I decided to try to choose the best "long away around" last year, considering I had a trailer.

Choices for folks coming down I75:
(1) The Dragon
(2) Cherohala Skyway
(3) 441 through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
(4) Route 40 by Asheville

I tried (3)- it was NG because of Pigeon Forge, if noting else. Stop and go tourist trap. Drive was just a curvy as the Dragon in spots.

So, this year I am considering the Route 40 or Cherohala Skyway.

Anybody have any better ideas?

[Huron52]

I would love to help out with a route there but I am following MaximPhil. Where he goes I go.... LOL




P.S. I hope he doesn't get lost

[madmax-im]

I'd take the Cherohala... I40 is boring...

[3Phase]

Get there in daylight! Or....take the long way around.

Right, I'll just fly up a kite now to hold the Sun for me just in case i get behind schedule again. If that gets struck by a higher power or some key event, what is this 'long way around' of which you speak? That's supposed to be why I got Jeepy Ess!

[MPittma100]

Help While Traveling

I was asking around to see if I could find someone to ride with to the rally. Was finally successful. I can hardly wait to see you guys again this year.
PS I may be a day late.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...3B&FORM=VRDGAR

[mastan]

I would love to help out with a route there but I am following MaximPhil. Where he goes I go.... LOL




P.S. I hope he doesn't get lost

What could go wrong?