HECK YEAH!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Phantom
(You did say co-pilot, not navigator, correct? :icon_biggrin: )
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HECK YEAH!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Phantom
(You did say co-pilot, not navigator, correct? :icon_biggrin: )
:stirthepot:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotrod
:tomatohit::clap2::crackup::shhh:
Anyone going through New Jersey? Thinking of going but hate riding alone.
:icon_wink::yes:
Hotel is SOLD OUT for Friday evening has a few rooms left for Saturday evening.
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Saturday evening Dinner
This weekend I will be ordering enough food for Members that have registered (65 total at this time).
If you're thinking of just "popping in for saturday's dinner" please register, we want to make sure that we order enough food.
So if you are coming . sign up :icon_cool::yes:
We don't like surprises when we are planning for a group of this size.
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1COOLMC
3putt & Spouse
Badpapi
BarryS770
BigDawg & Spouse
BigDawg's son (Skip)
BigDew
BlackBetty12
bubbaj1
CaptBob
CarolinaRider
Choptop
Cwjj2001
Cwjj2001 guest
Darkknight & Sweetheart
DeerSlayer
Dickiedeals & Spouse
Dwight
Exbmwrider
F6Pilot
Firetech
Fla_Rider & Spouse
FlatSixBagger & Spouse
Hambly434 & Spouse
Hambly's guest & Spouse
hiflyer
HornBlower
Jarhead22 & Spouse
Jkelley
Johnny-B & Spouse
Limbuck & Mary
Lisa Sanders
Monchie
Phantom
Projectapollo
Rich
Rickw
Rickw's Son
Rickw's Guest (Rege)
Royr
six2go
Skully (Bill)
SCMike & Spouse
Scottrod & Spouse
Scottydi
Scottydi's Father
Steve 0080
Stick
USMCWing
Wild Bill & Spouse
Zzh54
65 :cheers: 'all/right'
Looks like I am going to have to bow out for now, got too much other stuff going on. I will be there fri though riding, the rest of the time will be spent working.. lol you all have fun
All systems 'go' here.
Better still, we'll be bringing both our bikes. :banana:
(For those that don't know, the Wife tangled with a dog and went down on Fathers day. Shattered clavicle, cracked ribs,,, (LHS) Wasn't sure if she'd be able to ride her own in Franklin,, :icon_frown:)
Wife and I put a few hours riding in last weekend,,, First time back on her bike since 'Doggy Day',,,
She's doin good!!!! No real problems,,, :yes:
She's still 'kinda overly cautious' (i.e. "slower than mud") in the corners... That's nothing new,,, It started about 2 yrs ago,, right after she low-sided in a sharp turn , torn rotator cuff and road rash. (RHS)
We'll see, but there's a chance she'll be riding on the back of mine for the TOTD. Don't want anyone to fall asleep riding behind her!!! LOL!!!
(Nah, she's a trooper!!! A 'very careful in the corners' trooper!!! :icon_biggrin:)
Our plans are to be there early sat.morning before everyone pulls out to go riden. And then spend the night. Question. do you all have a breakfast plan sat? Or just meet up at motel? Bill & Jodi
On FRIDAY ..Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbaj1
We are coming OVER the hill from Franklin into your town for lunch, crossing over through the Cherohalla and then coming back through the Dragon.
SideStands up and Rolling between 8:15 and 8:30 am .. We will have 3-4 groups departing 5 minutes apart from each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wild Bill
7:00 am Breakfast will be at the hotel lobby for most, lunch will be around 11:30 on the Blue Ridge parkway. Dinner will be between 6-6:30pm at the Hotel
Great to hear the good News :icon_cool::yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotrod
Phantom, sounds good..
Cleared for take-off, separated shoulder responding to therapy and cortisone, doc told me this morning to do what I ever I feel like doing. I feel like.....Franklin in two weeks.
All,
As the time grows near I feel compelled to remind every one.. Once Again.
Please remember, RIDE YOUR RIDE. Some of these off camber mountain roads are somewhat tricky to those that are not used to them.
Switchbacks, off camber, wet and sometimes even downright slippery. A lot of these roads really seldom get dried out real well even in the heat of the summer due to constant shading etc.
Every day around here someone gets hurt or worse because no one wants to admit they might be lacking in the skills to ride here.
This is a different animal. Ride and enjoy. Be safe, and Have a great time.
I will be leading the group on Saturday and we will try to keep the group together as best I can. My son skip will be heading up the second wave of the group and he is extremely knowledgeable of the route and a talented rider. When we are traveling on major highways, we will run no more than 5 over. When we are on the Blue Ridge Parkway, I will run the speed limit and NO MORE. Speeding fines are expensive on the BRP. We have lunch planned at the Pisgah Inn and I need to be on time if at all possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by jkelley
Ride your ride is an Excellent point! Sadly most men "know" they can negotiate the twisties as well as the next guy. For those who do not have a lot of experience riding the twisties, and believe they "know how to ride" is exactly the thought process that will put you in the weeds. Riding up there is a totally different skill set and it takes years of riding in that type of terrain to be proficient. If you are not comfortable with the pace, then slow down. We will not lose you. If you find yourself dropping back from the guys in front of you and the riders are bunching up behind you, when it is safe, move over to the fog line and wave them by. I have planned stops to re-gather the group. I have learned over the years that a lot of riders are not comfortable running the speed limit up there even though it is easy for an experienced mountian rider to do. Please, do not pressure yourself to go faster than your comfort level! If the weather is stellar and the views are amazing, I will advise you to ignore the views and concentrate on the road. Looking away from the road can lead to bad things before you can blink. I am not trying to put the fear of God in you but, honestly yes I am! The last thing we want is someone getting hurt by riding over their head or not watching the road.
Our route is a 200 mile round trip and we are going to have to operate within a time frame. After lunch I plan to show you some amazing back roads in North Carolina that most travelers don't see. Wonderful twistie roads, very little traffic, through some amazing back country. Can't wait to see everyone! Pray for a safe trip, cool temps and no rain!
Cheers
Man, this looks like fun! Maybe next year. I look forward to living vicariously through the posts and pictures.
Man I so want to go it is a beautiful area I was there two years ago and would go back in a second but work work work. Besides I could not plan for anything to save my life I fly by the seat of my pants. if I get time off I may show up? ENJOY EVERYONE!
When we are traveling on major highways, we will run no more than 5 over
:stirthepot:
Will we be traveling on any 'not so major' highways?
(Insert another 'Steve's GPS' joke here!)
:icon_biggrin:
{Don't sweat it Steve, There have been times when my GPS musta thought I was in a helicopter!!! LOL!}
:cheers:
My entire route consists only of paved roads with no U-turns. Even though I have GPS, these roads are my back yard and I know them very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotrod
Gentle Reminder!!
1st rule for group rides.
Show up with a full tank!!
Gas up the night before. We will not wait on you to fill up in the mornings!
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Hey, Big Dawg, I'm really looking forward to doing some riding with you and Skip again :clap2:. My only question concerns your intention of limiting speed to only 5 over :shrug:. For sure, on the straights I see no big problem but when you hit the twisties, do you actually have that much discipline :yikes:? I've gotta see that to believe it :icon_rolleyes:. Ah, just messin' with you Jimmy. On a serious note, one thing is for sure, we don't want a repeat of last year with two serious injuries. Rallies are much more fun when everyone comes home in one piece.
Ken, I agree with you and we don't want any serious injuries at all. On the BRP I am confident that I can run the speed limit on cruise at 45 miles an hour with Sweetie pie on the back. Honestly when I am riding with my buddies, we always run faster than the speed limit up there but We will not on this trip. I am sure that the majority of good riders can handle the gentle corners on the BRP with out any trouble. If the speed limit seems scary for someone, then please slow down to a comfortable pace! Remember RIDE YOUR RIDE! Not everyone is a equal rider and not everyone has the experience or the local knowledge of these roads. Ride a pace that is comfortable for yourself. We will not lose you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornblower
Ken, was wondering how your brother has recovered? For those who don't know, he was one of the injured last year. He took his eyes off the road for a few seconds and as a result, he ran off the road and into a fence?
Once again, we were are riding in a group, our sight seeing will be the twisty pavement in front of us! We will admire the vistas when we stop!!
OH, and fill your tank the night before the ride!!
Thanks for asking! Yep, he was worrying about low fuel and was looking at his gas gauge as he entered the sharp right hander. Didn't make the turn and ran into a steel fence post and suffered a deep leg wound. He eventually made a full recovery. It took numerous visits to a wound specialist and about 6 months to fully heal. After that, he sold his bike (not an F6B) and is out of the motorcycle business. In his case, that's probably a good thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dawg
BTW, this is another opportunity to remind everyone to always top off when we make fuel stops. Up in the area we'll be riding in, gas stations can be few and far between. We don't need anything distracting us from the task at hand :icon_rolleyes:.
We are truly not trying to scare anyone off this ride!
My wife who rides her own generally is much more cautious than I am and I tend to slow and keep her in my mirrors.
These roads are really not unsafe. The point of the beautiful scenery, and focusing on the road is a major one. There are plenty of pull off's to enjoy the views.
Two weeks ago I saw a rider on 151 from the BRP to Candler simply run off the road and off a very sharp embankment. He was looking at the view for a second. Seemed surreal watching, just like he thought he could fly and off he went. Watching his bike leave the road and get air born seemed to be in slow motion and I could hardly believe what I was seeing. But he was ok, nothing hurt but his pride. Point is be safe, and enjoy. No one has anything to prove, and riding is not a competition. Also staying on the speed limit on the BRP is only smart, those tickets are federal, and they aint cheap. The area is constantly patrolled, and speed traps are abundant.
Amen, brother. :cheers:Quote:
Originally Posted by jkelley
Yep! Little Bro lives in Asheville. While I have not been on the BRP on a bike, I have been there with Bro in his truck.Quote:
Originally Posted by jkelley
Pretty country, but watch where you are going,,, and do not speed!!!! :nono:
I want everyone to enjoy this ride. We have put a lot of thought into the route with a fabulous lunch at a 4~5 star resturant. (lunch is in the $10~15 range) We have pit stops planned along the way and a stop at the highest place on the BRP. FYI the trip from the hotel to the lunch stop is 100 miles. After lunch we will drop off the BRP and we have a gas stop planned about 25 miles down the road. From there, we will have a short run on a major highway then back into the woods we go for some of the best roads in North Carolina.
My goal is not to scare anyone! My goal is no supprises and NO WorriesI am doing the best to make everyone aware of how the ride will be conducted so that everyone is on the same page. Traveling in large groups requires that everyone understand and pay attention so that we don't have any accidents. There will be no contest of speed and no trophies.
On another note, I just looked at the long range forecast and it is amazing with cool temps and clear skies. (lows in the upper 40's and even cooler in the higher elevations)
Oh, yeah...... be sure to top off the gas tank the night before
Thanks for putting in all the thought and effort!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dawg
Long range forecast for this area is the next 10 minutes. LOL BRING RAIN GEAR! I seldom go 100 miles in any direction from here without getting wet. Beautiful this week but that is far from what we have been seeing. Either way should be a great time no matter what the weather is.
When I scheduled this ride with the good Lord, I requested "No Rain". With as much rain as we have had up there this summer, we could do with a few weeks of Blue Sky and bright sunny days, Please!Quote:
Originally Posted by jkelley
Even when the forecast is clear, you still stand a good chance of a surprise thunderstorm in this area, especially in the mountains.
Yup, on the other hand I have seen a 100% rain forecast and seen nothing but sunny sky's. The mountains can break up storms, and make them stay put. Beautiful area but darn sure strange for weather. Usually in the fall much more stable though. Hopefully we won't see a drop fall.Quote:
Originally Posted by SCMike
:cheers:
SEVERAL very NICE items will be auctioned off or given away as door prizes
Tires, Seats, WindShields, Battery Tenders, a Leather Jacket, Sweat Shirts, Patches and many more surprises
Calvin, bring plenty of Bejamin Franklins :icon_mrgreen:
:banana:
NEED your input on AWARDS .....
Please submit who merits an award or prize ....
Longest distance attendee
Oldest F6B Rider
Highest Mileage F6B
Youngest F6B Rider
Best Vanity Plate
Best customized F6B
etc
etc
etc
Please post your suggestions, Thank You
Lowest serial number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phantom
Bike with the highest mileage
Newest F6B
Prettiest Blue and Silver Goldwing
Great suggestion, I know of one that is coming in from Naples Florida :duck::icon_mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dawg
How about prettiest Goldwing instead :icon_wink:
SNAIL OF THE DRAGON award!!!!
Rider with the highest ET wins!!!!
;side-car'
Newest Zipper Neck Award !!!
How about person from oldest town or city...lol
Most Deer kills.:yikes:
BEST DANCER!!!!
I'd have to agree with Steve on this one...most recent bypass surgery. Way to go, Steve :clap2:!Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve 0080
Please count me in for the friday and Saturday rides.
1COOLMC
3putt & Spouse
Ahealthy
Badpapi
BarryS770
BigDawg & Spouse
BigDawg's son (Skip)
BigDew
BlackBetty12
bubbaj1
CaptBob
CarolinaRider
Choptop
Cwjj2001
Cwjj2001 guest
Darkknight & Sweetheart
DeerSlayer
Dickiedeals & Spouse
Dwight
Exbmwrider
F6Pilot
Firetech
Fla_Rider & Spouse
FlatSixBagger & Spouse
Hambly434 & Spouse
Hambly's guest & Spouse
hiflyer
HornBlower
Jarhead22 & Spouse
Jkelley
Johnny-B & Spouse
Limbuck & Mary
Lisa Sanders
Monchie
Phantom
Projectapollo
Rich
Rickw
Rickw's Son
Rickw's Guest (Rege)
Royr
six2go
Skully (Bill)
SCMike & Spouse
Scottrod & Spouse
Scottydi
Scottydi's Father
Spankyrir
Steve 0080
Stick
USMCWing
Wild Bill & Spouse
Zzh54
67 :cheers: 'all/right'
I'm coming up Saturday morning, looking forward to meeting you all! staying at the hampton inn.
Join us for the ride, we depart 8:15-8:30 amQuote:
Originally Posted by Spankyrir
leave Charlotte at 4:45 am and you'll make it :biggthumpup: