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  • #31
    Only 2 Weeks to Rally Time .................

    Here is our 20th Rally Schedule of Events. Just a quick overview of 'What is When' for the Attendees, and includes a few Tips.
    Gee, 20 XSSE / VYR Rallies, that's quite a few.

    This link should open as a PDF file for your viewing (if you have PDF Reader)
    2021 VYR Events Schedule.pdf

    This link should open up WORD Doc (if you have Microsoft Word)
    2021 VYR Events Schedule.docx

    If you don't have PDF Reader or Word then go to the website and Click on the Information Icon next to ** NEW ** and open the Schedule of Events
    www.vintageyamaharally.com

    Hope your bike(s) is ready to ride. Mine isn't yet. Work on that problem next week.
    Looking forward to seeing you at Iron Horse.

    Hopefully next year all our Canadian friends can get across the border and make their way to Stecoah NC like they used to. WE MISS YOU.

    Jeff
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    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E
    78' XS1100 E

    '73 Norton 850 Commando
    '99 Triumph Sprint ST
    '02 G-Wing GL1800

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    • #32
      Hopefully not to many of you will be needing to take Uber to the Rally
      i'm getting marginal at needing to snag a ride up with an Uber if my XS11 doesn't get finished by next week



      Global Supply Chain issues hit home
      Seems a lot of our Parts and even cloth for T-Shirts is getting delayed in these 100+ Container Ships anchored
      around the USA awaiting unloading. What a mess. Items not being manufactured and if they are they being delayed in shipping gridlock

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      It seem T-Shirts in most sizes and colors (from the distribution warehouses nationwide) are getting about as hard to get as toilet paper was last year.
      We got lucky getting our Rally Shirts locked in when we did. Had a few snags, but we will be ok.

      So I hope you have your bike ready to ride. Trailer it or Ride it to Rally or Uber there, it will be fun no matter what mode is used to get to Iron Horse

      Jeff

      78' XS1100 E
      78' XS1100 E
      78' XS1100 E

      '73 Norton 850 Commando
      '99 Triumph Sprint ST
      '02 G-Wing GL1800

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      • #33
        Attending the 20th SE Rally? Its next week .............
        Iron Horse just sent out the Dinner (guess some folks call it Supper) Menus. So check your emails, make your choices and send your selections back to Iron Horse

        Reminders:
        > if you have a Roommate they will also need to make their Dinner Menu selections and send them into Iron Horse separately
        > Your Breakfast choices can be made when you Check-In at Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
        > Iron Horse does not serve Lunch (since most everybody is out riding)
        > Graham County is a 'dry county' so if you need more that ice tea-coffee-soda-water then bring your own fizzy water or stiff drink

        Of course more Info and pics are over at the Rally Facebook site: Vintage Yamaha Rally - Home | Facebook
        First time we will have a Yamaha Motorsports USA attendee riding some old Yama but we don't know what.




        Here are your Menu Choices for each evening. Served from 7PM to 9PM
        Name: Thursday
        Quantity Price Item
        $9.99 Loaded BBQ Pork Potato w/jalapeno corn muffin
        $19.99 BBQ Sampler Platter w/2 sides & jalapeno corn muffin
        baked beans mac & cheese
        potato salad coleslaw
        $9.99 Grilled Chicken Salad
        $1.99 Iced Tea-Coffee-Soft Drink
        Name: Friday
        Quantity Price Item
        $11.99 Southern Fried Catfish w/fries, coleslaw, hush puppies
        $12.99 Southern Fried Shrimp w/fries, coleslaw, hush puppies
        $15.99 Combo Seafood Platter (shrimp & catfish) w/fries, coleslaw, hush puppies
        $9.99 Grilled Chicken Salad
        $3.99 Side Salad
        $1.99 Iced Tea-Coffee-Soft Drink
        Name: Saturday
        Quantity Price Item
        $22.99 10oz Prime Rib, Salad Bar, & Baked Potato
        $11.99 Salmon, Salad Bar & Baked Potato Potato Choice:
        $9.99 Grilled Chicken Salad Regular
        $1.99 Iced Tea-Coffee-Soft Drink Sweet
        Name: Sunday
        Quantity Price Item
        $12.99 Country Fried Steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, & roll
        $12.99 Pot Roast w/ vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, & roll
        $9.99 Grilled Chicken Salad
        $1.99 Iced Tea-Coffee-Soft Drink
        If you haven't booked yet its not to late to join the FUN so see you in Stecoah NC.
        Cameo Appearances are very Welcome, so surprise us.



        Jeff
        Last edited by JeffH; 09-17-2021, 10:38 AM.
        78' XS1100 E
        78' XS1100 E
        78' XS1100 E

        '73 Norton 850 Commando
        '99 Triumph Sprint ST
        '02 G-Wing GL1800

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        • #34
          Just called them. Menus have not been sent but she sent mine
          "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

          "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



          1980 LG
          1981 LH

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          • #35
            Originally posted by JeffH View Post

            Of course more Info and pics are over at the Rally Facebook site: Vintage Yamaha Rally - Home | Facebook
            First time we will have a Yamaha Motorsports USA attendee riding some old Yama but we don't know what.

            Jeff
            Nancy & I received our selection menus yesterday. I'll post them to FB tonight.

            The Yamaha Attendee will be Yamaha's National Service Manager "Steve" and his wife Marianne. I was told by the Regional Sales Manager that Steve's collection of Vintage bikes is quite extensive including XS750, XS650, RD 400 and several others. I don't know if he owns an XS11. I believe he may be riding his RD400.

            KURT


            Kurt Boehringer
            Peachtree City, Georgia

            1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
            1978 - SR500 - Thumper
            1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
            1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
            1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
            1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
            1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
            1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
            1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
            1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
            1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
            1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
            2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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            • #36
              Looking forward to the rally. My first ever. My Buddy and I will be up Friday. Unfortunately his Mom’s funeral is Friday morning so we will not arrive until evening from Mooresville NC. About 3 hours away.

              My bike is not near ready, however I look forward to being inspired! So we are 4 wheeling it.

              John

              79 F

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              • #37
                Originally posted by CLTBLUESMAN View Post
                My bike is not near ready, however I look forward to being inspired! So we are 4 wheeling it.
                John
                John,

                Sorry to hear about your friend's Momma.

                Looking forward to meeting you. Pending a short discussion of your recent experience on 2-wheels, I may be able to find a bike you can ride.

                KURT
                Kurt Boehringer
                Peachtree City, Georgia

                1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
                1978 - SR500 - Thumper
                1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
                1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
                1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
                1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
                1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
                1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
                1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
                1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
                1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
                1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
                2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by kboehringer View Post
                  John,
                  Looking forward to meeting you.
                  KURT
                  Ditto, see you Friday!
                  -Mike
                  _________
                  '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
                  '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
                  '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
                  '79 XS750SF 17k miles
                  '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
                  '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
                  '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

                  Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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                  • #39
                    I.........
                    Last edited by dpotter58; 09-20-2021, 05:12 PM.
                    "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                    "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                    1980 LG
                    1981 LH

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                    • #40
                      Earl G can't make it this year some I'm riding down solo. Anyone from the northeast heading down Wed or Thu?
                      Darrell
                      78E
                      80G project
                      06FJR

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                      • #41
                        No cigar, but Close
                        Was planning to ride the Michigan E i have been working on for 2 years.
                        Got close but it needs a few adjustments and more local test riding before I ride it too far.
                        Have run it 4 times and 27 miles. Very pleased so far with way it goes zoom-zoom compared with my other two E's


                        Only has 9,000 miles and after freeing stuck pistons and refurbishing brakes, bearings etc. etc. etc. it runs like a new E
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                        bike from northern michigan so think dirt roads and salt, more work than i was expecting



                        Tank needed a little work as PO had gotten 'overly aggressive' with aircraft stripper and house paint scraper
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                        some pretty good dents too. Forward left front pretty caved in, and a few hefty dings around the tank


                        So taking 'other E' the Baltimore bike.
                        Looking forward to the Rally, hanging out at Iron Horse and doing some riding

                        Weather setup seems to be in our favor sweeping out all the lingering crud from Hurricane Nichols and leaving us sunny skies 75 degree days and 50 at night.
                        yippie ......... Driving north Thursday AM with expected noon arrival

                        Jeff



                        78' XS1100 E
                        78' XS1100 E
                        78' XS1100 E

                        '73 Norton 850 Commando
                        '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                        '02 G-Wing GL1800

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by newc4 View Post
                          Earl G can't make it this year some I'm riding down solo. Anyone from the northeast heading down Wed or Thu?
                          Oh no, say it isn't so. No Earl thats a bummer

                          Darrell, hope you can hook up with someone else for the ride down.

                          See you at Iron Horse

                          Jeff

                          78' XS1100 E
                          78' XS1100 E
                          78' XS1100 E

                          '73 Norton 850 Commando
                          '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                          '02 G-Wing GL1800

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                          • #43
                            I'll finish packing today and leave tomorrw morning.....spending the night in Dayton with Brother-in-Law Nick and sister Lynn.

                            Nick and I should arrive in time for dinner on Thursday.

                            I have added 4 more hours to my drive this year, since we moved further north after I "retired".
                            Last edited by Radioguylogs; 09-21-2021, 08:53 AM.
                            -Mike
                            _________
                            '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
                            '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
                            '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
                            '79 XS750SF 17k miles
                            '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
                            '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
                            '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

                            Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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                            • #44
                              Arriving Stecoah NC and looking for Iron Horse?

                              Zipping down NC Hwy 28 the landmark for the turn was always the Stecoah Diner and their nice blue building.
                              Well, it burned down on August 2nd. So its now gone. Really sad as they were really nice people and had great food. Not going to rebuild.

                              So this is just an FWIW / FYI that our landmark for the turn onto Lower Stecoah Road isn't there. So don't go back & forth on Hwy 28 looking for the Stecoah Diner.
                              There is a low profile Iron Horse sign on the north side of NC28 and we will have our VINTAGE YAMAHA RALLY blue & yellow yard sign out on the Hwy 28 as a reminder of where to turn.

                              Seems the weather will be about perfect for the 1st day of Fall and the entire weekend.
                              See you at the Rally

                              Jeff
                              Last edited by JeffH; 09-22-2021, 12:31 PM.
                              78' XS1100 E
                              78' XS1100 E
                              78' XS1100 E

                              '73 Norton 850 Commando
                              '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                              '02 G-Wing GL1800

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                              • #45
                                It is true I will not be able to attend this year. 😖
                                80 xs1100G

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