Just back from Franklin

[hiflyer]

Thanks Phantom! Great event, great people, great bikes, great food. Rode 1063 miles on Friday to the event, took a more direct route home today, 1002 miles from the Microtel parking lot to my garage door in 15 1/2 hours. I learned a lot about my bike and accessories this week end, which I intend to share over the next few days. What a deal! I'm still smiling!

[SCMike]

Absolutely! Still in Franklin, heading home tomorrow. I thought I had everything I needed\wanted on my bike. Now I have a whole new list of musts.
Can't thank Phantom enough for all he did to make this a great rally. He worked hard and it showed in a smooth and fun four days.

[Hornblower]

Thanks Phantom! Great event, great people, great bikes, great food.

I join with you in sending out a big thank you to Phantom. The time and effort put into the planning became obvious as the event unfolded. And, hiflyer, you're so right about the great people in our group. BTW, thanks for coming from far away to join us. Really enjoyed meeting you 'airplane'!

[Cool Hand Luke]

I'm almost home myself. I had a great time at the rally, great people, great riding, what more can you wish for?

I want to thank everybody involved in making this gathering a huge success, and especially Phantom! I'll be back next year! Now let's plan on something in Daytona during Biketoberfest!

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[Hambly434]

Thanks Phantom for planning an event like this.
It was great to meet everyone and check out there bikes.
The riding, scenery, food, all the visiting at the end of each day, it was all perfect.
Thanks again for all work you put into it.

[zzh54]

As everyone stated, Phantom puts on the best event.. He even got the weather Gods to cooperate.

It was nice meeting the group and riding with everyone. As for next year, many new parts will be added and I plan on another great time.

[F6Pilot]

I concur! This was my first rally and will definitely become an annual event on my calendar. Met some great members, ate some great food, shared some laughs, and traveled some phenomenal roads. Kudos to Phantom for his coordination and commitment to excellence in planning.

Now, if I had just won that rear tire......

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[Hornblower]

Now, if I had just won that rear tire......

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Holy worn out rear tire Batman :yikes:! I believe you got all the "good" out of that one, Jeff!

[Scotrod]

Yeppers! Quite the gathering!!! :yes::yes:

Our emcee did a bang-up job, and fun was had by all!

THANKS TONY!

(I promise I'll drink more Dr Pepper next time!!!:shock:)

[jarhead22]

Just made it back to the house, a ton of traffic heading from the beach! Had a great time with some fine folks!! Thanks Tony for a great job! Looking forward to dong it again next year.

[F6Pilot]

Holy worn out rear tire Batman :yikes:! I believe you got all the "good" out of that one, Jeff!

I was shocked to say the least. I'm only at 8856 miles and figured I had a couple more thousand before I needed to monitor closely. Discovered that when I was cleaning her up from the trip. Investigating darkside options now and will make a decision and order one way or the other by tomorrow.

[XKnight]

I was shocked to say the least. I'm only at 8856 miles and figured I had a couple more thousand before I needed to monitor closely. Discovered that when I was cleaning her up from the trip. Investigating darkside options now and will make a decision and order one way or the other by tomorrow.

Holy Crap Batman! .batman-smilie. That's some serious tire wear for only 8.8K. What air pressure have you been running and how frequently did you check it?

[F6Pilot]

Consistently ran 40 and manually checked it weekly. My Zumo has the TPMS and was constantly monitored there as well.

[XKnight]

Consistently ran 40 and manually checked it weekly. My Zumo has the TPMS and was constantly monitored there as well.

Very interesting! Thanks for the info. I'll have to look closely at my rear tire now as the miles keep increasing. That tire looks like it has been through hell, literally."fireybat"

[Darkknight]

I join with you in sending out a big thank you to Phantom. The time and effort put into the planning became obvious as the event unfolded. And, hiflyer, you're so right about the great people in our group. BTW, thanks for coming from far away to join us. Really enjoyed meeting you 'airplane'!

This was quite an event.:clap2: I learned a lot about myself and this bike during the event's rides.:shock: This bike handled better than I ever thought a big bike could. But you "WING" guys already knew that. And to just pack up and go without any concern about the motorcycle is a feeling that is new to me, and I LIKE IT! :icon_lol:
I was very impressed with how well the event was organized and executed. Phantom you did a wonderful job!.notworthy. And I want your T REX!
I got back to CT around 2 PM today with a total trip mileage of approximately 2300 miles. Turned 14000 miles on the bike during the ride home.:yes:
The fellowship during the event was wonderful and it was nice to put a face to the names. We enjoyed the ride down and back with ZZ from NY. One of the best pictures of the bikes was from the back with them all lined up.:clap2:
To top off a great vacation, there was basically no rain all the way home. A great end to a great vacation. Thanks again Phantom and everyone that was there.
Oh, I guess I'll start ordering more accessories in the AM!:clap2:

[Fla_rider]

Great job Tony! We got back today around 2pm. No rain the whole trip! Round trip about 2300 miles.

[bobbyf6b]

I concur! This was my first rally and will definitely become an annual event on my calendar. Met some great members, ate some great food, shared some laughs, and traveled some phenomenal roads. Kudos to Phantom for his coordination and commitment to excellence in planning.

Now, if I had just won that rear tire......

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Is that an Elite III?

[rich]

A wonderful event, great rides, great organization. Thanks Tony for all of your hard work in setting this up. Got home last evening, up eventful ride home, last hour in pouring rain. The bike really handles well despite the conditions. Can't wait for next year!

Rich

[F6Pilot]

Is that an Elite III?

No, OEM Bridgestone.

[jkelley]

I echo all the statements above, really great to put some faces with the forum names. Also as mentioned several times Great job Tony!

Great to meet and talk to you all!

[dickiedeals]

I had a great time riding, talking and eating with the lot of you and look forward to next years get together. Thank you Phantom for all your work and dedication.
The only negative of the trip was getting a speeding ticket in Cobb County Ga. 76 in a 65. This is why this bike needs Cruise control that maintains correct speed up and down hills. Would have really been bad had I not been slowing down at the time. lol First ticket in 30 years!:banghead:.......Dickie

[cwjj2001]

This year the rally was a lot of fun. It was great catching up with some old faces and most of all meeting some new faces. I hope the next event which will be Daytona we can have a turnout like this event. At this time I do plan to make both trips next next year. I hope to see most of you and to meet a few of you during the events next year!!! I attached a few pictures I hope you all will enjoy.

Calvin a.k.a "Sexy Rider"...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[cwjj2001]

more pictures
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[RickW]

Had a good time seeing and riding with everyone. Event could not have been better.
Left yesterday morning and rode up the Blue Ridge Parkway 250 miles, had to get some more riding in.
Came up I-77 the last 420 miles this morning.

Hope to see everyone down there again next year.
Rick

[cwjj2001]

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[Scotrod]

You do look good in pink, Calvin,,, :stirthepot:

Wonder where those pics are? :icon_lol:

[cwjj2001]

You do look good in pink, Calvin,,, :stirthepot:

Wonder where those pics are? :icon_lol:

Deleted I hope...lol

[cwjj2001]

Deleted I hope...lol

:icon_doh:

[F6Pilot]

Nope. There's a thread with a link to a Dropbox folder that has some stunning evidence to the contrary.

[hoglaw]

:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_twisted:Ditto...very well organized run. Thanks for all the effort it took to make this run so smoothly.

Looking around I hardly thought I was the oldest rider there, but I'm pleased to have won the MP3 rack. It will be installed as soon as we get home. Right now we're in Savannah, Ga, headed home in a couple of days.

Trust me on this...I have the winning ticket for the T REX. I just need the details about picking it up.

[cwjj2001]

Nope. There's a thread with a link to a Dropbox folder that has some stunning evidence to the contrary.

I'm going to hack and delete the dropbox...lol:diggin_smilie:

[BARRYS770]

I'm going to hack and delete the dropbox...lol:diggin_smilie:

In case someone needs more pictures of Calvin (in pink attire) I have them in my camera.

[cwjj2001]

In case someone needs more pictures of Calvin (in pink attire) I have them in my camera.

Time to head to Lawrenceville to get me a camera...lol;f1'

[53driver]

How is it I missed this event?
Dagnabbit!!!
I pick up my bike on 28 August and I miss the gathering the next day?????
Oh. My. Goodness.

I need to stay out of the "Garage" and "Accessories" sections and pay more attention to the Trip Section.

Next year, fer sher.
Cheers,
Steve

[Steve 0080]

Yes...Another great rally!!! Hope everyone had a great time...Already planning next year !!!

[srt8-in-largo]

I'd sure like to make it next year!

[RcBtx1999]

I'm going to have to make sure to attend next year. Sounds like it was a fine time.

[imported_scottydi]

Again a great rally, but I am amazed that a moderator has not changed Calvin's name on the forum to SiP (Sexy in Pink)

[Phantom]

Again a great rally, but I am amazed that a moderator has not changed Calvin's name on the forum to SiP (Sexy in Pink)


:biggthumpup:

Thanks to everyone for making this rally an awesome event, I am still traveling.

When I return on friday, I will fix Calvin's name :nutkick::catfight::moon::clap2:

[Steve 0080]

Do they make heavy duty stripper poles..... can you imagine Calvin squirming up and down a pole...... oh no I have been blinded.......

[Steve 0080]

A couple more.... 2059 miles for me round trip!!!

[Steve 0080]

Here's some more........ OH Big Sexy, not to worry ...I have several of you in your special outfit!!!

[bigdew]

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Calvin let me get that sign!!

[Deer Slayer]

This year the rally was a lot of fun. It was great catching up with some old faces and most of all meeting some new faces. I hope the next event which will be Daytona we can have a turnout like this event. At this time I do plan to make both trips next next year. I hope to see most of you and to meet a few of you during the events next year!!! I attached a few pictures I hope you all will enjoy.

Calvin a.k.a "Sexy Rider"...LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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How is Bill? Been thinking of him.

[Hornblower]

Yeah, Calvin, maybe you can work on Bill and bring him back next year on an F6B, ya think?

[Deer Slayer]

Yeah, Calvin, maybe you can work on Bill and bring him back next year on an F6B, ya think?

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[cwjj2001]

Yeah, Calvin, maybe you can work on Bill and bring him back next year on an F6B, ya think?

Bill is doing ok. If his bike gets totaled out I will will work hard to convince him to buy either a wing or F6B.

[cwjj2001]

Here's some more........ OH Big Sexy, not to worry ...I have several of you in your special outfit!!!

I looked good in pink...lol
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[cwjj2001]

Calvin let me get that sign!!

You can't have this sign!!!!'mooning'

[cwjj2001]

:biggthumpup:

Thanks to everyone for making this rally an awesome event, I am still traveling.

When I return on friday, I will fix Calvin's name :nutkick::catfight::moon::clap2:

There will be no name change....'all/right'

[cwjj2001]

Do they make heavy duty stripper poles..... can you imagine Calvin squirming up and down a pole...... oh no I have been blinded.......

thats next years entertainment...
happygirl:wav:bling-bling

[firetech]

I'd also like to give a huge thank you to Phantom and everyone else that put together such
a GREAT, well organized event. :041::clap2:.
I had a great time seeing and riding some of the most beautiful roads around with some old and new friends. 'riding'
Hope to see everyone and more at the next events.

some photos for ya... enjoy!!!

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[firetech]

more pics

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[firetech]

some more pics.

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[firetech]

I've got more..:icon_biggrin:

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[firetech]

more pics.
Caution... SEXY Photos
Calvin, your a great sport. What a blast. :039:

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[firetech]

regular pics.8201 The award I received for Stelth tag--Thanks again everyone.

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Last stop before home. Round trip 1897 miles.

That's all for now folks. Have a good one.

[cwjj2001]

more pics.
Caution... SEXY Photos
Calvin, your a great sport. What a blast. :039:

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Overall nice pictures Todd I hope to see you again next year at one of the events!!!

[srt8-in-largo]

I'd also like to give a huge thank you to Phantom and everyone else that put together such
a GREAT, well organized event. :041::clap2:.

...



^^^ This. Some of us may not realize the massive time and effort that goes into organizing an event; it's not as easy, fast, or simple as it might seem on the surface.

Definitely big props to Phantom and Team.

[Spanky]

Thanks to all who helped organize this event. Mrs Spanky, AKA Clutch, has been talking about what an amazing bunch of folks ya'll are. I agree in full. I can't wait to see Calvin's name change, and him sporting that sexy F6B underwear. I personally want to thank all who made my wife and newest F6B owner very comfortable and welcome.

[Phantom]

:yes:

Just made it home from the road trip. 3,063 miles

Will be posting photos and comments in the next few days.

once again, I Thank ALL of you for helping and making this a great Rally.

[Steve 0080]

What was the final count of F6's and a grand total of folks who attended???

[Exbmwrider]

After 13 days, 14 states, and 6964 miles, I made it back to Northern Nevada. What a great rally! Thanks, Tony for all you efforts. It was great meeting people and putting faces to board names. Hope to see everyone next year!

[1COOLMC]

After 13 days, 14 states, and 6964 miles, I made it back to Northern Nevada. What a great rally! Thanks, Tony for all you efforts. It was great meeting people and putting faces to board names. Hope to see everyone next year!

Only 6954 miles?

Me and my RUNE from san Jose , Ca. totaled 7723 miles. And had a great time with the F6B riders.

Arrived home 3 PM Friday.

1COOLMC

[bobbyf6b]

Only 6954 miles. Me and my RUNE from san Jose , Ca. totaled 7723 miles. And had a great time with the F6B riders.

Arrived home 3 PM Friday.

1COOLMC

If this is your first post, how did you know about the rally?

[Phantom]

If this is your first post, how did you know about the rally?

He has been a member since June 2014 and is a fellow RUNE brother of ours from another website.
Many RUNE owners own F6B's, some have sold their Runes and some of us still have them.

Bill and several of us have attended other Rallies in the past and have become life long friends.

He's a character to say the least, always making us laugh. :biggthumpup:

Likes to .... :stirthepot: ALOT !!!

[Exbmwrider]

Only 6954 miles?

Me and my RUNE from san Jose , Ca. totaled 7723 miles. And had a great time with the F6B riders.

Arrived home 3 PM Friday.

1COOLMC

You win...but we knew you would...in fact, you got an award for it!

Hope to see you next year!

[bobbyf6b]

He has been a member since June 2014 and is a fellow RUNE brother of ours from another website.
Many RUNE owners own F6B's, some have sold their Runes and some of us still have them.

Bill and several of us have attended other Rallies in the past and have become life long friends.

He's a character to say the least, always making us laugh. :biggthumpup:

Likes to .... :stirthepot: ALOT !!!

Just curious. No biggie.

[1COOLMC]

You win...but we knew you would...in fact, you got an award for it!

Hope to see you next year!

After receiving the long distance award I seriously thought having Tony giving it to an F6B rider that had rode the longest ride.

If you attend our next years West Coast Rune Rally I will give it to you.

Are you attending Street Vibrations ? Maybe we can hook up somewhere in Reno, Meeting in Virginia City would be impossible.

1COOLMC

[Steve 0080]

Just of giggles.... in the past, this award was given to the person who rode the farthest to the rally...that is to say the farthest from one point, ( home ) to the rally, not the person taking a tour of the USA and then coming to the rally....just saying

example...you fly in from the UK and rent a bike to come to the rally... YOU WIN!!!

[Scotrod]

I think either Wifey and I or maybe Hoglaw + Ms. Hoglaw trailered the farthest,,,

Didn't get an award,,, :shrug:

No doubt in my mind Wifey was the undisputed 'Snail of the Dragon',,,

Didn't get an award,,, :shrug:

I guess some of us TEXANS must have a more 'laid back' approach! :icon_biggrin:

[hoglaw]

I think either Wifey and I or maybe Hoglaw + Ms. Hoglaw trailered the farthest,,,

Didn't get an award,,, :shrug:

No doubt in my mind Wifey was the undisputed 'Snail of the Dragon',,,

Didn't get an award,,, :shrug:

I guess some of us TEXANS must have a more 'laid back' approach! :icon_biggrin:

I won a prize for being the oldest. You earned the trailer distance award.

[Scotrod]

I won a prize for being the oldest. You earned the trailer distance award.

Wooo Hooo! :banana:

People think trailerin is easy,,, Not always!!!

http://s1035.photobucket.com/user/Snowleopard8/media/motorcycle_trailer_accident.jpg.html

I thought about getting one of these, but never could figure out how to get my 6 on there:

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Sometimes, "trailerin" might not be what ya think:

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YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes: .notworthy.

[1COOLMC]

Just of giggles.... in the past, this award was given to the person who rode the farthest to the rally...that is to say the farthest from one point, ( home ) to the rally, not the person taking a tour of the USA and then coming to the rally....just saying

example...you fly in from the UK and rent a bike to come to the rally... YOU WIN!!!

Using Google maps it is 2524 miles from San Jose to Franklin and 2411 miles from Sparks NV where exbmwrider lives. Those are direct routs.

So that is why I think he should have the award. And me not owning a F6B.

Bill

1COOLMC

[Steve 0080]

I was not stirring the pot here... In the rush of the evening the "miles" where all that were heard!!! I went to Mapquest and put in each of your home towns to Franklin,NC. 1CoolMC, 2528...exbmwrider= 2455.......1Cool MC wins by 73 miles.....
We had the same issue at the Rune Rally as well.... serpentine routes don't count! PS- trailering does not count!

For some that are not aware this is a Twinn Rally, for two boards that we have...One for the Runes, there were 4 and Rune prizes and one for the F6B which were 38 and far more prizes. What we are striving for is one BIG happy family. It is our desire that EVERYONE get along and enjoy themselves showing RESPECT for each other and WHATEVER type of bike they ride. We DO NOT segregate by ANY means!!! :yikes: There were 5-6 Harley's as well...

[Scotrod]

In the rush of the evening the "miles" where all that were heard!!!

Huh??? I didn't see or hear him there,,,, Is there more than one now??? DAYUM!!! :yikes:

Twinn rally?!?!

I didn't see 'Rune' on the banner we all signed! :poke: :icon_razz:

Nah,,, Seriously,,, the Runes are sweet machines and 'the more the merrier!!' :cheers:

Curious,,, if this is a 'twinn' rally,,, should/could we advertise it as such?? Or, at the very least, greet our Rune riders who are 'in the know' with a special handshake or something? :icon_wink: :yes:

[Steve 0080]

As a prior Rune owner of 6 years...no we do not give out the secret hand shake....

[kjelders]

Orting, WA to Franklin, NC hmmmm.....'riding'

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[hiflyer]

Orting, WA to Franklin, NC hmmmm.....'riding'

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If you leave now and ride with the yellow and red guys KJ, you'll just make it!:motorcycle2: