gottherim4
Junior Member
Agreed, I'm getting very excited. The weather forecast for our riding area is looking very nice.
August 16-18, 2013 - Skyline Dr, Blue Ridge Pkwy, and West VA
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Agreed, I'm getting very excited. The weather forecast for our riding area is looking very nice.
BamBam
Junior Member
Yes, I looked at that today as well! Excited to get away from life and unwind....right now that is exactly what I need...
DavidG-757
Junior Member
well fellas, i really hate to say this, but unfortunately between work and planning for a wedding, i had too much come up this weekend. i am not going to be able to make it. sorry for the inconvenience and hope you all enjoy the ride. stay safe. i'll have a beer for you this weekend.
BamBam
Junior Member
No worries, Thanks for letting us know! Good luck with whatever you have going on.
Ohendo, I think that means for hotel rooms we are all set. One additional rider will make it perfect. Ohendo, what is the plan for us for Friday morning? Meet at 8am at that Acme off of 202 in Delaware? or 9am?
Ohendo, I think that means for hotel rooms we are all set. One additional rider will make it perfect. Ohendo, what is the plan for us for Friday morning? Meet at 8am at that Acme off of 202 in Delaware? or 9am?
CADMAN
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Sounds like a great weekend, wish I cold make it. Been on the Blue Ridge routes with a ZR7 group I once rode with, and rode the Dragon a few times too. T-shirt and pinned. You folks be safe, keep the shiny side up, and on the Dragon, beware the tree of shame.
Ohendo
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Whatever works best time wise. I'm good for 8am if you are.
Ohendo
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Ben, the Acme you want to meet at... is it this one?
1901 Concord Pike
It must be...since I can't find any other Acme's on 202 near I-95.
Less than two days out. :BLAA:
Rode into work today and my front tire was making some serious road noise. Need to check that out ASAP. Plenty of tread on it, so hopefully just a pressure issue.
1901 Concord Pike
It must be...since I can't find any other Acme's on 202 near I-95.
Less than two days out. :BLAA:
Rode into work today and my front tire was making some serious road noise. Need to check that out ASAP. Plenty of tread on it, so hopefully just a pressure issue.
BamBam
Junior Member
yes, that is the correct one. and 8 am it is. I think if we meet around then and leave shortly thereafter we will have plenty of time and won't have to rush.
yes get your tire checked out. we don't need any issues on the first day!
92bit, we will meet you at the Sheetz off of 340 around 1030am on Friday.
Everyone else, at the Hess station on S Commerce Ave near South St in Front Royal around 1200-1230pm
Cadman, thanks for the well wishes. We won't be on the Tail of the Dragon...that was a bit far for us for only a weekend ride. Maybe next year...
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92Bit
Junior Member
Funny you should mention tires. I planned on getting new rubber before the trip, but wanted to use the most out of a not yet done set before the trip. So earlier tonight I got a new set fitted and inspection done. Well, pulling out of the lot I took my first pavement spill.
Nothing bad at all I was moving maybe 5 mph over a little bit of gravel and the slick new rear slid out. A few scratches to me and the bike. The only damage done was the rear brake lever got bent. Still operational, clears all obstacles through its travel. I am going to attempt to heat and bend it back a bit so it is comfortable to use again as a short term fix. I still plan on attending, just thought you should all know.
gottherim4
Junior Member
Funny you should mention tires. I planned on getting new rubber before the trip, but wanted to use the most out of a not yet done set before the trip. So earlier tonight I got a new set fitted and inspection done. Well, pulling out of the lot I took my first pavement spill.
I got new tires a couple months ago, they are definitely slick at first. Don't let it get you down, take it as a learning opportunity. I am cheering for you to feel better by friday! :cheer:
Ohendo
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Good learning experience. If you have to learn a lesson the hard way, 5MPH is a pretty good choice!
You're gonna love those tires once they're sufficiently scrubbed, trust me.
You're gonna love those tires once they're sufficiently scrubbed, trust me.
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92Bit
Junior Member
Thanks! I definitely am using it as a learning opportunity. After I got bike up and checked out I sat down for 30 mins thinking about how I could have done differently. Still, was a bit on edge for the ride home. I came to the conclusion that I should no longer do burnouts every time I leave from a stop.
The hour or two highway ride down should help me break in the tires without any tight turns. Still pumped to meet y'all! Also, my knee is gonna have a pretty gnarly bruise, but nothing that should keep me from bending it.:cheer:
The hour or two highway ride down should help me break in the tires without any tight turns. Still pumped to meet y'all! Also, my knee is gonna have a pretty gnarly bruise, but nothing that should keep me from bending it.:cheer:
BamBam
Junior Member
Yes the ride down will help break them in, but also will warm them up. The hotter a tire, the stickier it gets.
We will all have to pay attention to that on our first rides on saturday and sunday morning as the temperature is going to be cool in the morning.
Ditto on excitement! I'm don't know if I'll be able to fall asleep tonight!
lghtmgr
Junior Member
Ok all loaded up, probably brought too many things.
At the train station in Sanford Fl waiting to board. Tryst is all loaded up on what amounts to a tram like trailer dolly. super easy to load up maybe a 2' high concrete ramp onto the dolly into a channel with a front wheel chock 2 employees ready with tie downs, 4 on the lower triple and 1 on the rear tire, very solid and both employees were very careful they where they routed the straps. I tried to upload a couple of photos, bandwidth too slow here will try again when I can get a more solid connection.
See everyone tomorrow!!
JC>
At the train station in Sanford Fl waiting to board. Tryst is all loaded up on what amounts to a tram like trailer dolly. super easy to load up maybe a 2' high concrete ramp onto the dolly into a channel with a front wheel chock 2 employees ready with tie downs, 4 on the lower triple and 1 on the rear tire, very solid and both employees were very careful they where they routed the straps. I tried to upload a couple of photos, bandwidth too slow here will try again when I can get a more solid connection.
See everyone tomorrow!!
JC>
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Ohendo
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Sweet! You sure are coming a long way for this ride.
What does it cost to put a bike on the auto train from Sanford to Lorton?
What does it cost to put a bike on the auto train from Sanford to Lorton?
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BamBam
Junior Member
awesome lghtmgr! have a smooth ride!
BamBam
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Ok, off we go! I am finishing up packing! I will see everyone tomorrow!
gottherim4
Junior Member
Im still packing, I dont have to leave until around 11am when John (lghtmgr) gets here!
Ohendo
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I'm doing the same...trying to pack as light as possible while bringing everything I might need. See you boys mañana.
lghtmgr
Junior Member
DUDES!! it just wasnt the same. RT 250 was pretty good not too many hair pins but some of the switch backs were pretty cool, but it was very wet!
If it would of stayed dry it would been another notch on the handle, because we would have killed it!!!
I Hope everyone has arrived at their destinations safe today...Tryst and I landed safely.
With the rain and the PETIT ROCK dust she looks like someone chased her out the the mud bath and didnt let her rinse off, Going to have to find a hose and show her some love. Posted the train dolly pictures on the prevoius post.
Great Time guys, nice meeting and riding with everyone. JC>
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If it would of stayed dry it would been another notch on the handle, because we would have killed it!!!
I Hope everyone has arrived at their destinations safe today...Tryst and I landed safely.
With the rain and the PETIT ROCK dust she looks like someone chased her out the the mud bath and didnt let her rinse off, Going to have to find a hose and show her some love. Posted the train dolly pictures on the prevoius post.
Great Time guys, nice meeting and riding with everyone. JC>
:rockon::Sport:
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