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New shirt for @Tonik

Here are some of my favorites from this trip.

In. I know this place and the area. It is where I always stay when I am not with you folks. It is perfect. I suggested it last year but it was too late to change. Casper forgot I mentioned it and refound the place on his own. So we have the positive opinion of someone that usually hates everything and a retard independently. So we are good to go. You folks will love this place. And yea, you get Foothills Pkwy and the dragon first thing with no traffic. It also makes Maggie Valley and all those amazing roads reachable.

Why am I such a little bitch?

This is why we came to Colorado!

Shannon and I were traipsing around in TN/NC/GA today. We rode to Clayton down 28, and due to weather we turned around with the intentions of finding alternate riding North. In Franklin I decided to go to Robbinsville for lunch. Check the GPS and saw Wayah Road looked great from the map, was clear of rain, and I remembered the name having been tossed around as a good ride. But if I recall, the condition was in question. I proceeded ahead, hoping to add its curves to my local knowledge, and lo and behold, the middle section has been repaved. 5 miles at each end are still a little rough, though not bad at all. Maybe 80/100. But the middle 20 miles is brand new asphalt. And damn is it a nice stretch of curves. There's a sweeper on that road better than any in the area. Amazing. Anyway, thought someone would appreciate the report. Have at it! Wayah Road is back!

That fucker was HUGE! I probably saved your life!

Passed plenty of hardleys on the grom, couple adv bikes, and one 600.

Not giving you a hard time, bit what is the plan for 6 months from now when there is snow and ice and blizzards,

Let's just say my canyon cage now has a flat spot...

That didn't take long to find a solution

Prepare yourself for the lolz. Almost made it home without incident - managed to dump the bike in the driveway But I'm home. Bike is in the garage. Ready for some dinner! Good trip all around, thanks for all the fun this week everyone!

Countdown to blast off!!! ----------------------------------- Important stuff You are responsible for yourself. This is an "at your own risk" event. Motorcycling is dangerous. All roads are dangerous, but especially these. Be careful. Ohio Riders LLC and the owners of Ohio Riders LLC cannot be held liable for anything (like, but not limited to, traffic tickets, accidents, stupidity, death, etc). ----------------------------------- What is this? Ride your own ride. Enjoy the weekend. Be safe. This is not a competition or a race. This is just a good weekend away with friends new and old. It just happens to be a weekend for a bunch of us to meetup down there to have some fun. The weekend is up to you. When you come down, where you ride, who you ride with, where you eat, where you stay, etc is completely up to you. Nothing is officially organized. There are no set routes. There will be shindigs in the evenings involving a campfire for us to sit around and tell lies. ----------------------------------- Dates June 20-24, 2018 Yes, the dates changed. You can blame me if this causes any issues. My daughter's birthday lands on Thursday in 2018. ----------------------------------- Lodging We're changing it up for 2018. We've reserved all of Townsend Gateway Inn. That's 45 beds in total. Townsend Gateway Inn offers a lot of cool stuff for us. There's a conference room we can use for free, grills on the property, a pool, two fire pits (they even supply the wood for us), BBQ onsite, several restaurants nearby (including Trailside Steakhouse for those like me who were craving steak this last trip), wifi that actually works, cell phone reception, two miles from the entrance to Smokey Mountain National Park, etc. There are even a few gas stations and grocery/convenience stores nearby. It's only 45 minutes away from the dragon and (according to @Tonik) the roads are awesome. For those who like to head down to Georgia, it doesn't add much to the time/mileage. For those who want to dual sport, there are tons of gravel/dirt roads nearby. There are several others motels in Townsend if you'd like to stay somewhere else or if we sell out. Little River Bar BQ is across the street (suppose to be really good), as is River Rage Tubing for anyone who wants to go tubing. For those looking to camp, Ye Olde Mill Campground is across the street next to the tubing place, and several other campgrounds are just down the road. And for @OsuMj and anyone she suckers into hiking, the Townsend Historical Trail runs right in front of the motel. Townsend Gateway Inn 8270 State Hwy 73 Townsend, TN 37882 map The rates shown below include all taxes. This is an estimate per night based on four nights. 3 - Cottages, max occupancy 4 (1 queen bed, 1 sleeper sofa or futon, $130.82/night) 2 - Suite, max occupancy 6 (2 queen beds, 1 sleeper sofa, $126.23/night) 8 - Double Queen Rooms, max occupancy 4 (2 queen beds, $104.43/night) 8 - Single King Rooms, max occupancy 2 (1 king bed, $99.84/night) 9 - Single Queen Rooms, max occupancy 2 (1 queen bed, $99.84/night) Pictures of the rooms/cottages. Rollaway beds are available for a fee that can also be reserved. All rooms/cottages have a hair dryer, coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave. The cottages also have a full kitchen, picnic table, and grill. All rooms require confirmed reservations with a credit card. Any unconfirmed rooms will be released back to the motel. Confirmed reservations that are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 1 night plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling (865-238-0123) or online at http://www.townsendgatewayinn.com using code OR2018.

And hiking trails all the way to fontana!! There are some good trails around there. I'm excited already. I don't know what I'm going to do without the entertainment of waking up to Shawn swinging a fireplace shovel repeatedly as a mouse zigzags across the floor... guess I'll just manage with the clean rooms and functional appliances...

Oh man....im actually free that weekend. I'm a probable IN

I'm going to write my premium on my insurance cards so the next year when they send me a bill and I need to replace the card anyway I won't have to look up what I was paying before. And I'm going to post it on ohioriders to keep me from forgetting.

I highly recommend a 90 minute massage after 6 days in the saddle.

Because for the 2nd time in the almost 10 years I've known him his asian boy lover has left him for the track

dayuuuum do you kinda give a ... coating of ..ummm ...gorilla glue or something to the sides.. just in case?

Cabin was nothing special but fairly clean. I really didn't spend much time there because the weather was great and I was there to ride motorcycles not watch tv. The down side for me was not being able to contact home most of the time and a long way to go for a 12pk of Miller lite. Upside is leaving or coming back you get to rip down 28 and being able to bullshit around the fire at night without anybody bitching is pretty cool

What was shitty about the lodge room? We had a mouse and the stove shocked Joel. I'd love to find a new place. And of course you're part of the group, man.

Came home last night, or early morning 5 am. Rode all night so jr can just sleep in car and not be fuzzy during day time. I hope he remembers this when he grows up, that his dad despite living right in the middle of motorcycle paradise for a week / just rode one day with friends for namesake, and instead chose to the Ride with him on little go around piggies bees and ducks in Dollywood instead.

Wife and I took the BRP to Mount Mitchell today and had lunch at the highest point on the east coast together. Loved the scenery, and our maiden voyage on the BRP was a fun success

just a short video of me and @what running the skyway. I really need to get a new pc and sort out my editing set up. Cant get the freaking thing to make longer videos and the render setting no matter what ever i do sucks in older programs, need uptodate pc and programs for much cleaner videos.

As much as it pains me to do this, it is time for my bikes to go for sale. Up for sale first is my main race bike, my R6. SV will be coming up soon. 2006 Yamaha R6 Location: Hilliard, OH Clean Title IN HAND - currently setup as a track bike, but can be converted back to street bike if you want with the included OEM plastics Price: $6500 obo for everything This current price will include the following: - 3 sets of bodywork (2 sets of Attack Performance Race bodywork, 1 set of OEM plastics with lights and the stock tank) - EACH SET HAS A WINDSCREEN - Grey set is currently on/ with green tank and tank sliders - Green/pearl white has been attached prior to paint but never used/ridden with - Spare wheel set with brake rotors and Michelin tires - Pit bull front triple tree stand and rear spool stand - New Lockhart Phillips tire warmers - ETI Tank sliders and Tank Grip pads - Power Commander III, Ignition Module, and Quickshifter - Vortex case covers, vortex rear sets, vortex clip ons - Woodcraft frame sliders - Driven Rear /Swingarm sliders and front axle sliders - BMC High Flow air filter - Arrow full Titanium exhaust system - GPR steering damper - Ohlins 20mm fork setup with 1.0 spring rate - Penske triple clicker rear shock with shock cover - Speigler front brake lines with Carbon Lorraine pads - New Pitbull 520 sprocket kit with EK chain (3 different rear sprocket sizes) - Fully safety wired - New Bikemaster battery - Dynotuned a few years ago by Brian at DynoTune Motorsports - Suspension work has always been done by Reuben at 35 Motorsports - Michelin race tires currently on main set of wheels with plenty of life Bike is bulletproof and ready to ride with everything done, only reason I am selling everything is I have no longer been riding and hate to see it continue to just sit. PLEASE PM WITH ANY DIRECT QUESTIONS! THANKS

Here you go https://youngstown.craigslist.org/mcy/6153118008.html

Just throwing this out there... Dibs on the feej. (If you sell it)

Oh Doc, it will never end... Nice bike btw

That thing is beautiful.

Bet some redneck would trade you a motorcycle for that mulletmobile.

I'll check my calendar. Probably out of town though.

Search will be broke. You will never find it.

Not dry and a full real grocery store a mile down the road. And no more hauling trailers across the Dragon.

I will trade you out your race bike for my student loan debt, sound like a deal

We've had entire cabin sections in the past. All next door to each other and never had to ask/plead for it.

Smushed my ankle a little bit, but nothing serious... might have chipped the paint a little bit, but no biggie. I laid in the yard, reached over and hit the kill switch, laughed at myself, called Howard and asked him to come help me. All the riding that we did, the gravel, the deer, the uneven pavement, etc. I dump it in the driveway

Awesome time as always. I didn't take many pics unfortunately. Great seeing everyone old and new.

Got home around 1:30, unpacked and repacked for my 6am flight tomorrow morning. Great riding with everyone this week.

Had a great time with great people. Thanks to everyone!

Went this way through Cinnci sooooo much better than going across that 71/75 bridge.

Thanks @RidersDiscount

It's to adjust for brake fade I believe. The pods of buttons most likely for what bubba said, traction control, fuel maps, pit lane speed limiter, etc.

Disclaimer: Yea just like all motorcycle trips it is a out door activity and the weather will be a crap shoot. So I'm going to put this out there to all going. I will ride in the rain, didn't say we because you all are big boys and can makeup your own minds. If you make the decision to ride or not ride in the rain that is all on you and your riding comfort level and talent. If I roll and you say "fuck that" that is fine I'm not the boss and it's free country and no one will think any less of you. But also if you decide to roll with me in any kind of inclimate weather that is your choice and you can not judge me on my decision because "you didn't like it". That being said there is a very good chance of getting wet, things always change but right now it looks like Saturday might be a wet one and it's 50/50 on Sunday right now so plan accordingly. Hotels are book and my ultimate plan is to make it to those hotels every night. Now if weather it a total wash out and safety is a concern we can change the route on the fly and shorten it or find a freeway where one wasn't planned and get there a little quicker. First 2 nights hotels can be changed or canceled the day of check in, the next 2 nights require 24 hours advance for changes and cancels and 5th night is a day of one as well. So keep those time frames in mind for financial reasons if you have any back out plans due to weather or any other reason or if we need to make any mid trip changes due to anything unforeseen. Ive ridden with all you gents before and don't foresee any issues just wanted to put this out there. Going to tag everyone going in this post just so they know it was posted.... @2talltim, @JustinNck1, @Namdum68, @Al Z. Heimer, @Connie14

I've got a couple different routes planned. All depends on weather and what time @Namdum68 can leave.

Well GREAT NEWS!!..My back is "very stable" and looks like is healing better than the expected average time frame. Doc is actually a rider herself and after asking me several questions about my bike and seating position, she sees no reason why I could not make this trip. With a couple stipulations as more of a comfort level type thing. One, she wants me to wait the two more weeks before I try to get on the bike just to be ensure that everything has that extra time to heal over. Two, wear one of my braces the entire time I'm riding. Three, if my bike doesn't have a back rest try to put something on the rear seat that I can lean against if I would need too. Which I was going to have a dry bag with an air mattress and my extra jacket there anyway so that was kinda already planned. Four, take it easy. Five, this is the important one she says.... DON'T WRECK..LOL Have my next appointment with her the week after we get back from the Gap and she said most likely at that time she will tell me I no longer will need the brace and she doesn't see where any other Physical Therapy will be needed. So that is it folks trip is on I'm going couldn't be happier. . Doc gave a green light, wife is there to ask are you sure 50 times and healing faster than anticipated as I thought I was.

Heal time for the injury I have if nothing else has happened since my last xrays is 6 to 8 weeks then start physical therapy to get movement and muscles built back up for a other 6 weeks. This trip will be into that 6th week of healing. This is why I feel its doable and I'm optimistic. I honestly think the Doc will say I'm ahead of that curve on how I've felt the last couple weeks. I know doctors hear this all the time from people but really am a fast healer. When I chopped my finger a couple years ago and broke my wrist 3 years ago. Both those things healed in 60 to 70 percent of the average heal time. Hell I went on my first 2500 mile bike trip with Dan four weeks after I broke my left wrist. Stitting at the hospital now, had to get here early to get the xrays, other appointment is at 1:30. The wife is with me so I can't lie and say the Doc said it would be okay, she won't let me...lol

Well only the xrays will tell. If the Doc say no way I'll listen. Personally I fell riding my bike is more comfortable than riding in a car, only time the size of my bike is a strain is when I try to make it do things most people would never do on a lighter bike. For the most part I'm just sitting on it letting it do the work and know ill have to turn it down a lot of notches. Like I said we'll see what the ol neurosurgeon says tomorrow after looking at the new x rays.

Going to the Doc tomorrow folks. Im optimistic I'll get a caution light to go. Don't think the doc will says yes but don't think ill be shut down either. Ive been feeling really good lasy week or so and have a new brace now that is less confining. Sorry to keep you all on pins and needles about this but I didnt have any real news yet. This time tomorrow I should know. Sounds like most of ya'll were still going anyway.

I'm still 50\50 I'm not out yet. I have a Dr. appointment on the 18th and that will be the day I decide. My back feeling better although yesterday I made a trip to Lancaster with the old man in his truck and was pretty sore by bed time. As long as the Doc say I cant hurt it anymore and the pain is at a moderate level I'll still go. So stand by if your wanting to know about me.