Memorial Day rides

SheepOfBlue · 05-23-2008, 12:06 PM

Post 'em here (w/pics)

I am considering two different rides. One would be to the GA mountains though I fear it may be overrun with tourists and bears

Probably do this as I need more vidalia onion sauce

. The other is a top secret long distance run (sub iron butt) but at 800+ miles I am not sure especially if I do a GA ride before it (might have to swap tires in between).

Anyone planning migration that only involve 2 wheels

slickwill · 05-23-2008, 12:10 PM

I was planning 250ish miles to visit Mid-America Motorplex but the weather is supposed to be very stormy all weekend (the remnants of all the tornado weather that has been crossing the plains) and I just heard that the Duc truck has cancelled for the event.

seamus · 05-23-2008, 05:18 PM

We're heading down to southern AL to meet up with friends to ride down to the Gulf area (Destin/FT Walton Beach).

SheepOfBlue · 05-23-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

We're heading down to southern AL to meet up with friends to ride down to the Gulf area (Destin/FT Walton Beach).

good you are in charge of posting ewe candidate photos

tell Mrs Seamus it is 'research'

Baketech · 05-23-2008, 06:35 PM

I twisted some old racer dude's arm enough that we are going to go out for a long Saturday spin....probably do 50-60 miles before we get tired and head for the barn...

evl_twn · 05-23-2008, 07:06 PM

I plan on riding Sunday, but I doubt I'll go too far. Probably just end up running around in circles.

Baketech · 05-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Whiz over here tomorrow am...and we'll make it at a trio of incontinent geezers...

evl_twn · 05-23-2008, 10:57 PM

I'd like to, but I have a LOT of stuff to get done tomorrow. The CBR is still apart on my lift right now...

SheepOfBlue · 05-24-2008, 10:44 PM

Well leg one is complete (still not 100% sure on leg two). A nice 550 mile graze over to blood mountain then almost to SC. I was in AL, TN, GA, NC at various times. The first three are pictures from an outlook on the NC end of the Ocoee river valley, this was the site of kayaking for the 1996 Olympics. Then on to Blood Mountain. I hung at the top for a spell as there was a Harley crash and the cops and ambulance were on the downside. No sense in getting in the way. After a while I did a pass up and down then was off to Helen.

SheepOfBlue · 05-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Came into Helen on the wrong end and fought through the circus to the south end. I only wanted to hit Nora Mill for some supplies but came in the wrong end (been a while since I was in Helen). Picked up some Vidalia Onion Sauce and Stone Ground Pancake mix

Cool place but they weren't running the mill today, it is cool when then do as you can feel it vibrate the place.

SheepOfBlue · 05-24-2008, 10:55 PM

Stopped on the edge of town to check out an Indian Burial Mound. Stopped at Tallulah Gorge but didn't go to the falls this time just saw an overlook. Saw a bizarre store. Then toured around and saw a cool cascade on the side of the road.

EDIT: Oh and those are LIVE goats up there (sorry I could not see getting the long lens out for a goat)

SheepOfBlue · 05-25-2008, 08:21 AM

Leg two called off

I was considering a surprise guest appearance at Putnam. It would have been great to stop and see everyone even if it would have only been for an hour or so. The master plot was to head up, stop at the track and stretch out for a spot, then loop over to I59 and then home. It would have been 1008 miles

Yep another Iron Butt attempt. I am pretty sure I could do that loop in the required time. However with 550 yesterday I would be starting a bit worn. Still possible but the kicker is that the tires would be done when I got in and there is a reasonable chance of rain over in west IL. Therefore at the most tire worn and me worn I had a decent probability of hitting rain

So in the tradition of pelt protection I will stop to ride another day

SheepOfBlue · 05-25-2008, 11:18 AM

The purpose of the destination (other than riding

)

For those in doubt of the ferocious nature of me, DIE BUG!!

HondaGalToo · 05-25-2008, 11:53 AM

HG and I and another friend will be heading out soon for a shortish ride on some favorite NJ backroads...

f1_hurricane · 05-25-2008, 09:43 PM

Even though Canada's may long weekend was last weekend, the weather was shit so Myself, my girlfriend riding pilion and a buddy went for 400 km's today

slickwill · 05-25-2008, 09:56 PM

Weather has been terrible here. Pouring rain the last couple days. We're under tornado warning right now.

slickwill · 05-25-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

The purpose of the destination (other than riding

)

For those in doubt of the ferocious nature of me, DIE BUG!!

My wife just about barfed when I showed her these pics. Nice work!!

SheepOfBlue · 05-25-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

My wife just about barfed when I showed her these pics. Nice work!!

She doesn't like Vidalia Onion Sauce

j/k that was shield #2. I got about half that count on my tinted shield before swapping.

seamus · 05-25-2008, 10:24 PM

Just returned from the Gulf, still hanging out in southern AL. All 5 of us are safe and sound. Didn't take many pics but will post up when I get home tomorrow.

CBR929RE · 05-25-2008, 11:30 PM

Sheep you ever heard of cleaning your visor. there's no prize for collecting the most in a lifetime.

went for a good ride today. it was nice because I haven't taken the bike out in probably 3 weeks because I've been doing every OT shift thats been offered, which has been one or 2 a week. went down to meet up with a friend and just rode east from his place toward the Cape Cod Canal. stopped for a coffee and rode back with a few different roads thrown in. I did about 170 miles I think, not really sure. but it was nice, haven't rode that long with anyone else in a long time.

DrHall · 05-25-2008, 11:51 PM

I was not able to do the ride I really wanted to do...

So I took the RC51 on a 150 mile shake down cruise to Clearwater. She did fine.

Then I got to take another shake down cruise...on my bro-in-law's newly aquired boat! Ran around Clearwater Bay and the Gulf a bit, then anchored off Clearwater beach...

Be riding the RC home tomorrow.

Baketech · 05-26-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHall

I was not able to do the ride I really wanted to do...

So I took the RC51 on a 150 mile shake down cruise to Clearwater. She did fine.

Then I got to take another shake down cruise...on my bro-in-law's newly aquired boat! Ran around Clearwater Bay and the Gulf a bit, then anchored off Clearwater beach...

Be riding the RC home tomorrow.

Not fair since we've never met, but I'm really starting to not like you...

SheepOfBlue · 05-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBR929RE

Sheep you ever heard of cleaning your visor. there's no prize for collecting the most in a lifetime.
...

I swapped near the AL/TN border on US72. That was about 1 hours worth of bugs coming in. Certain stretches are fierce at dusk and I hit ALL of them (getting off of I65 onto I565 out west of here is worse at that time). Might head out on a short ride today

RedRider · 05-26-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHall

I was not able to do the ride I really wanted to do...

So I took the RC51 on a 150 mile shake down cruise to Clearwater. She did fine.

Then I got to take another shake down cruise...on my bro-in-law's newly aquired boat! Ran around Clearwater Bay and the Gulf a bit, then anchored off Clearwater beach...

Be riding the RC home tomorrow.

Nice boat. He get it from Michigan? Unbelievable deals can be found in the used boat market in this state right now.

05-23-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Memorial Day rides Post 'em here (w/pics) I am considering two different rides. One would be to the GA mountains though I fear it may be overrun with tourists and bears Probably do this as I need more vidalia onion sauce . The other is a top secret long distance run (sub iron butt) but at 800+ miles I am not sure especially if I do a GA ride before it (might have to swap tires in between). Anyone planning migration that only involve 2 wheels __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-23-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,451	We're heading down to southern AL to meet up with friends to ride down to the Gulf area (Destin/FT Walton Beach). __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

05-23-2008, 06:35 PM	#5
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,727	I twisted some old racer dude's arm enough that we are going to go out for a long Saturday spin....probably do 50-60 miles before we get tired and head for the barn... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

05-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,727	Whiz over here tomorrow am...and we'll make it at a trio of incontinent geezers... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

05-24-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Well leg one is complete (still not 100% sure on leg two). A nice 550 mile graze over to blood mountain then almost to SC. I was in AL, TN, GA, NC at various times. The first three are pictures from an outlook on the NC end of the Ocoee river valley, this was the site of kayaking for the 1996 Olympics. Then on to Blood Mountain. I hung at the top for a spell as there was a Harley crash and the cops and ambulance were on the downside. No sense in getting in the way. After a while I did a pass up and down then was off to Helen. Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-23-2008, 12:10 PM	#2
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,135	I was planning 250ish miles to visit Mid-America Motorplex but the weather is supposed to be very stormy all weekend (the remnants of all the tornado weather that has been crossing the plains) and I just heard that the Duc truck has cancelled for the event. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

05-23-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	I plan on riding Sunday, but I doubt I'll go too far. Probably just end up running around in circles.

05-23-2008, 10:57 PM	#8
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	I'd like to, but I have a LOT of stuff to get done tomorrow. The CBR is still apart on my lift right now...

05-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Came into Helen on the wrong end and fought through the circus to the south end. I only wanted to hit Nora Mill for some supplies but came in the wrong end (been a while since I was in Helen). Picked up some Vidalia Onion Sauce and Stone Ground Pancake mix Cool place but they weren't running the mill today, it is cool when then do as you can feel it vibrate the place. Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-24-2008, 10:55 PM	#11
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Stopped on the edge of town to check out an Indian Burial Mound. Stopped at Tallulah Gorge but didn't go to the falls this time just saw an overlook. Saw a bizarre store. Then toured around and saw a cool cascade on the side of the road. EDIT: Oh and those are LIVE goats up there (sorry I could not see getting the long lens out for a goat) Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way Last edited by SheepOfBlue; 05-25-2008 at 08:24 AM.

05-25-2008, 08:21 AM	#12
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Leg two called off I was considering a surprise guest appearance at Putnam. It would have been great to stop and see everyone even if it would have only been for an hour or so. The master plot was to head up, stop at the track and stretch out for a spot, then loop over to I59 and then home. It would have been 1008 miles Yep another Iron Butt attempt. I am pretty sure I could do that loop in the required time. However with 550 yesterday I would be starting a bit worn. Still possible but the kicker is that the tires would be done when I got in and there is a reasonable chance of rain over in west IL. Therefore at the most tire worn and me worn I had a decent probability of hitting rain So in the tradition of pelt protection I will stop to ride another day __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-25-2008, 11:18 AM	#13
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	The purpose of the destination (other than riding ) For those in doubt of the ferocious nature of me, DIE BUG!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

05-25-2008, 11:53 AM	#14
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	HG and I and another friend will be heading out soon for a shortish ride on some favorite NJ backroads... __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

05-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#15
f1_hurricane Trust me, I'm a ninja Join Date: 01-06-2007 Age: 20 Bike(s): 1998 GSXR 750 Posts: 686	Even though Canada's may long weekend was last weekend, the weather was shit so Myself, my girlfriend riding pilion and a buddy went for 400 km's today

05-25-2008, 09:56 PM	#16
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,135	Weather has been terrible here. Pouring rain the last couple days. We're under tornado warning right now. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

05-25-2008, 10:24 PM	#19
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,451	Just returned from the Gulf, still hanging out in southern AL. All 5 of us are safe and sound. Didn't take many pics but will post up when I get home tomorrow. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

05-25-2008, 11:30 PM	#20
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,312	Sheep you ever heard of cleaning your visor. there's no prize for collecting the most in a lifetime. went for a good ride today. it was nice because I haven't taken the bike out in probably 3 weeks because I've been doing every OT shift thats been offered, which has been one or 2 a week. went down to meet up with a friend and just rode east from his place toward the Cape Cod Canal. stopped for a coffee and rode back with a few different roads thrown in. I did about 170 miles I think, not really sure. but it was nice, haven't rode that long with anyone else in a long time. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

05-25-2008, 11:51 PM	#21
DrHall A Redneck Who Has Truly Arrived Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 49 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 998	I was not able to do the ride I really wanted to do... So I took the RC51 on a 150 mile shake down cruise to Clearwater. She did fine. Then I got to take another shake down cruise...on my bro-in-law's newly aquired boat! Ran around Clearwater Bay and the Gulf a bit, then anchored off Clearwater beach... Be riding the RC home tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails __________________ the percentage you're paying is too high priced-you're living beyond all your means, and the man in the suit has just bought a new car with the profit he's made on your dreams....