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32 minutes ago, Tpoppa said:

We'll be in TN the 6/21-25

 You were mentioned in my last day of my itinerary...lol

1 minute ago, Pauly said:

I have a 2k trip left in my front tire. I do not have a 3k "chasing Tpoppa" trip left in my front tire. 

I have a vast collection of half used fronts in the garage. I much choose wisely. 

11 minutes ago, Howabusa said:

I need to wear out my tires and get new ones mounted. Definite maybe.

I'll be mounting a new T30 rear the weekend before. Probably be ready to take off when I get back. 

As of now it's just myself and @Howabusa , @max power, and @Dreare going. So medium fast pace, 10-15 over(ish) except in the fun bits. Lots of miles, lots of twisties, 4 nights in hotel, 3 different hotels.

I ask that you have your gear and equipment in good working order, you are prepared for the day at hand and are flexible to any changes. Also make sure you have backup funds and resources if you get into trouble. I'm fine with any ones pace but don't get butt hurt if I leave you if you want to take it slower, ill wait at the turns or an occasional pull off. If you have a problem I'll make sure your are safe and help is on the way but I will continue my trip. About 300-400 miles a day of mostly twisties and mountains, maybe a 1800-2000 mile long weekend.

Here is the itinerary...(didn't add The Diamond Back or Devils Whip those can be done at the end of Thursday or start of Friday)

Wednesday June 17th..Slabby to Beckley WV after work. ( should be there around 7:30 pm ish) Having dinner a the steak house next door to hotel. 

https://goo.gl/maps/4z6UdSKFWECShoWQ8

Thursday June 18th...Beckley, WV to Little Switzerland

https://goo.gl/maps/AaA6Vybqhwafx3e96

Friday June 19th...Little Switzerland to Deals Gap..then 2 Wheel Inn

https://goo.gl/maps/JjHK917Bc9qXLJR28

Saturday June 20th fun loop w/ dinner at Cafe Rel

https://goo.gl/maps/KTAFi45VbnKL22uB8

Sunday June 21st.....(two differnt)Long twisty routes home

https://goo.gl/maps/tXp2QCwkp9W4oMzP7

https://goo.gl/maps/vvDmkRYwckqESqtK8

OR...

Sunday June 21st ...Slab home with US62 added.

https://goo.gl/maps/fi6BkN7WhGMnB3dE8

EDIT: Hotels Decided.

Wednesday the 17th we are staying at the Baymount in Beckley WV here is a link... https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/beckley-west-virginia/baymont-inn-and-suites-beckley/overview?CID=LC:BU::GGL:RIO:National:45395&iata=00093796

Thursday night we are staying at the Skyline Village Inn up near Little Switzerland off the BRP here is a link..... https://www.skylinevillageinn.com/

Friday and Saturday nights will be at the 2 Wheel Inn in Robinsville

Yup here was the post...

49 minutes ago, Casper said:

It was a beautiful evening so I decided to enjoy it. I figured it'd just be whoever can join. 

When I logged on it said something on the lines of "waiting on host to start meeting" ...I didn't go any further just figeured no one was on so i just left. 

12 minutes ago, Jared said:

Ok $3700 is the bottom dollar, it really is like a brand new bike though.

No doubt it's a good deal for the right buyer. I put a couple feelers out for you to see if there is any interest. 

I have a foam canon not that brand but same principal and all i think it does is waste soap. 

Pssst....$25 drops isn't going to convince or get the attention of most buyers if your that quick to sell. 

30 minutes ago, Wahoo said:

We’ll be hitting backroads Friday and Saturday in SE Ohio, WV, VA and NC including the New River Gorge Bridge, Rt 16, Shady Valley and the BPR starting around Boone.  I’ll be at DGMR Sunday night thru Friday morning.  Have a great ride !

If I go I might hit those areas thursday and friday and camp at the gap resort friday and saturday nights. The fidy races are in the gap resorts parking lot that saturday night always a awesome show. Still waiting on my work schedule to know if I can go. 

8 hours ago, Wahoo said:

Were most businesses opened in NC?  Dine-in eating in restaurants yet?

just curious as I’m supposed to be heading down to Deals Gap via the BRP on 6/19.
 

looks like you had good weather. 👍

I might head down there that weekend..  maybe

Okay actually paired my camera to my Sena and did my first ever motoblog. It's a hour long video that was edited down from 4 hours of footage where I jabber about various things. Sound is a little "tin canny" but not bad for a wireless set up. Let me know what you all think. Still a work in progress. 

I forgot we used to do this. Be kinda hard for me to cheat since all the pics I have of my bike are when it was Silver. 

11 hours ago, NinjaDoc said:

Fontana used to accommodate and absorb a lot of gappers, we talking a major chunk of traffic. If they close the surrounding locations including Airbnb’s going to be busy or sold out early on making it hard to find some one or two day overnight stays.  

I'll just camp at the gap resort more. A lot cheaper anyway. 

7 minutes ago, what said:

Bummer, I liked Fontana and its location. Good news for Townsend I guess.

Yea its always be a great location and amenities just had been mis managed for years. And its potential closing is proof of that. That place should be a gold mine if managed properly.

Seen this on FB a little bit ago and the first thing that crossed my mind was. Didn't they sell discounted gift certificates over the winter months that some of y'all bought?

@Carwhore has one on his lot. Here is a link...

https://jrtrucks.com/vdp/16216961/Used-2018-Kawasaki-Vulcan-S-for-sale-in-Groveport-OH-43125

6 hours ago, Killer_kaw said:

Thought I saw you rolling thru AEP

Yup probably did. Made a stop at the bucket then proceeded down to Beverly then Coolville. 

Officially christened. This is a spot that I've literally taken hundreds of shots of my bikes over the years. In New Concord now getting gas. 

She's running awesome nothing has fallen or or loose. Not bad considering 5 days ago she was a skeleton.

3 hours ago, Wahoo said:

I guess I’ll need to start looking for a red Connie when I’m down near Mohawk Dam In the future.  LOL

The guy that sold you the parts looks to be “not financially challenged” by the number of toys in his driveway. 

2 hours ago, motocat12 said:

That's why he needs the space.

Yup he seem very meticulous about his stuff. He was moving into a smaller place and like mentioned he had to clear some stuff out. Claimed he sold over $12k worth of part parts out of his shop in the last few months. 

44 minutes ago, Wahoo said:

Looks great.   That looks like a brand new bike.  👍

Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for. New and improved look same perfection in comfort, utility and handling that I've made it into over the years.

9 minutes ago, durk said:

Looks great 

Thanks I love how it looks now. But at the same time after 7 years and almost 80k miles on her the way it was just feel weird...lol

1 minute ago, motocat12 said:

it was sitting open when you posted the answer.

Oh okay gotcha..sorry little slow today..lol.

To much garage time no enough sleep.

And yea I cut a hole in the new ones for my frame sliders. That was literally a 3 hour long decision...and I cried a little when I drilled the hole. But figured it was for the best.