Helmutt

20 minutes ago, nebbish said:

To everyone on the ride, you were awesome. 

 

@Tonik, @Killer_kaw, @Casper, @OsuMj, @snot, @Hellmutt, @2talltim and @Danimal you were all especially awesome to hang with.

Andy was too, but I can't remember his handle!

Andy's handle is @what.  Good to meet you man, and thanks again for paying the tab at Wildwood Friday evening.  Really appreciate it

Ah, thought it was a p0rndog....not a p0rnpickle 

We made it home about 3pm, unloaded the bikes, unpacked, and kicking back to reflect on the epicness of the trip now.

Nice to shake new hands again this year, and always great to catchup with the common crew too.  Had a blast!  Best weather EVER, and as always we enjoy the hilarity of the fireside evenings with everyone.  Didn't drink too much this year so I didn't fall down once on the stagger back to our cabin.  Witnessed our first P0rndoggin'....now I just wonder how long before the pictorial proof pops up here?

The pizza rocked, thanks Mike @RidersDiscount

38 minutes ago, Casper said:

Dinner at the restaurant/grill tonight at 7pm. 

Pizzas are ordered. See you all out there. 

Drinks and everything else are on you. 

Where is you is?  We here, we hungry

We just cut through South Carolina and stopped in Blairsville GA for a break before hitting Blood Mtn.  Wanted to wait for @Isaac's Papa this morning, but we had to roll out to make it back before dark...sorry Pauly.  We ride to Mount Mitchell tomorrow, so hopefully you can join us then?

We are fueling at the PitStop, gonna be heading southeast on 28 for our big loop shortly....any takers?

10 hours ago, Tonik said:

Last I heard you were going tomorrow morning. Mornings are fine.

Oh SURE....."mornings are fine"....of course they are....we hit it about 2pm.  It is sweet scenery though following the river/falls.

Wife and I are doing our 4 state loop if anyone wants to join.  We will be at the PitStop fueling up and waiting to leave out about 830am.

Took a 2 hour parade ride...1 way...down Little River Gorge Rd this afternoon, thanks @Tonik

Yeah, it would've been a nice ride if it weren't for all the tourists corking it up like your bowels after a jammy ham sammich, you fuckpuddle.  One of these days I'll stop listening to your ride advice 

8 hours ago, what said:

Thanks, I may leave an hour earlier to get through Cinci then. Figure I should be fine if I hit downtown around 5am. 

That's what the wife and I are doing as well, should pass through Cinci about 5-515am.  Should still be clear at that time.

@Dizzledan comes out of nowhere and saves the day!  #FuckingSuperHero

3 hours ago, NinjaDoc said:

@what @Hellmutt @snot Wednesday noon-early afternoon : I will try to meet any of you guys down at the gap store?   I prolly will be able do couple of gap runs and then may be cherhola and head back to family. 

We should get to Fontana between noon-1pm.  We'll keep and an eye out for you, but should be passing through there around 1:30ish if you'll still be at the Gap store.  We plan to take the Dragon to Foothills and beyond

Posting this for a work buddy.  Anyone interested should shoot me your digits to pass along to him as he didn't want his info broadcasted - he is motivated to sell.  Bike has been in his possession for a couple years now and has been virtually problem free ( clutch shaft seal replaced ).  Normal wear for a 19 year old machine.  It's been maintained it's whole life, mechanically sound and nothing wrong with the bike, he'd just rather get a newer trike.  It's not without cosmetic flaws, the bike has been ridden, but it hasn't been neglected and is priced accordingly.

75k miles

Includes service manual and OEM toolkit

New windshield

New battery

New brakes

New tires

Freshly dealer serviced engine/final drive

Floorboards and highway boards

Heel/toe controls

$3900 OBO

On 6/1/2017 at 6:05 PM, B-Mac said:

Kidwell Covered Bridge, Millfield, OH 45761

So much power you're curling the front of the bridge right off the ground

3 hours ago, NinjaDoc said:

Who all will there at Fontanaby Wednesday night and start riding Thursday morning? 

Wife and I will get to Fontana about noonish Wednesday.  Going to ride the dragon to foothills to 321 to E.L.A. Pkwy/Little River Gorge Rd to Sugarlands and back.  Should make it back to the lodge around 5pm for check-in.

Anyone there that early is welcome to join us

43 minutes ago, Tpoppa said:

How did you get your cabin #?  Was it on your reservation?

I was originally told that they don't reserve specific cabins, but I adamantly pleaded with Marie ( group rate agent ), and the reservation girl so we could get that specific cabin since it's the closest single bedroom cabin to the group cabin block ( lower 500's ).  

On ‎5‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 11:22 PM, what said:

Here's Fucking Racebike Cabin location (helpful map). Not sure where all you savages will be lodged but I'm guessing in the surrounding cabins. 

 

According to Fontana map that's cabin 549.   Wife and I are in Willow cabin 927 just off Welch on Cheoah Rd, which is only half as far from the group as last years cabin 655.   Getting stoked for this, hope the weather forecast doesn't change and we have perfect weather again

1 hour ago, what said:

441 looks like fun. I wana go on the loopty loop!

From my past experiences, it turns into a parade of caging rubber necks...unless you could care less about traffic law down there...then there's probably some fun to be had

31 minutes ago, Tonik said:

I wonder if Triumph's extended warranty covers batteries.

Uhm....I know mine doesn't 

14 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

Actually doctors orders were to do that...lol

Well sir, if you follow us then you'll surely be abiding by those orders...you just need resist the blitz passing me like you pulled last year 

We usually get off the bikes every hour or 2 for a stretch, snacks/water, and check out some sites too....so it's up to you man

8 minutes ago, Tonik said:

If you do it...go my way in tbe morning and then back the southern way you described. Try and hit Maggie Valley and the Wheels through time museum if you have not been there before.

Went to the museum our first year there, pretty awesome spectacle and a must see for anyone that hasn't been.  And yes, if we take your route it will definitely be when we leave...much rather ride the dragon early to elude the afternoon rompers

2 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

What I do at the gap now will depend on how sore I am but still want to hit that loop.

If you plan to tame your pace a bit to a sturdy medium, you're always welcome to join us man.  That invite goes for anyone looking to ride a medium pace group on 400-500 mile days down there

29 minutes ago, Tonik said:

From Fontana, across the dragon. Hang a right on Foothills Pkwy (epic). Take that to 321 in Towsend go right on 321. Then right on Lamar Alexander Parkway which turns into Townsend Entrance Rd. Left on Little River Gorge Rd (epic) to 421. Right over the mountain (epic if no traffic) then left on BRP just before Cherokee.

I call this Tonik Route #2

Thanks man, I'll look that over for sure

4 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

Not on a weekend, river road and over the park is a parking lot.

This will be either Thursday or Friday morning, so I'm assuming it wont be too bad

On 1/20/2017 at 8:23 AM, 2talltim said:

I'll probably do a BRP day when we are at Fontana. Go from Cherokee to Mt Mitchell or reverse. Most likely be Thursday or Friday to beat the weekend traffic, it would be a long day on the bike but worth every mile.

Think the wife and I will be doing this either Thursday or Friday as well.  The other full day I'm planning on a 4 state run - 28 to Mountain Rest SC, then Chattooga Ridge Rd west to 76, pickup 19S at Blairsville to ride Blood Mtn, then 60/68/Cherohala/129 back