JustinNck1

We wanted to go to Cherohala, but it runs west and we were running east. Next time I will for sure ride it.

So after buying my new FJR a couple weeks ago, I really wanted to get one last trip in before winter. I planned to go to Deals Gap a couple weeks ago but weather didn't pan out so the whole trip was scrapped. Well, this weekend looked nice, I got Saturday off work, and my dad was also off work, so we decided to make it a Father/Son trip. Day 1, We left Saturday morning around 8:00am and it was a frosty 37 degrees. This was probably the coldest I have rode in(Thank Goodness for heated grips). Our reservations were at the Microtel Inn at Robbinsville, NC just south of the Gap so we had to keep a good pace for our first day at 500 miles. We took 77 to Charleston, then 64 over to 75 in KY, and made it through TN just in time for the Football Game to cause all kinds of traffic. We finally made it to Deals Gap around 4:30 and man was it busy. We stopped at the Deals Gap Resort and hung out for a little bit and then got our hotel in Robinsville. Which I might add, the Microtel people were very welcoming to Motorcyclists and offered discounts, provided rags to wipe the dew off your bike in the morning, and even made a campfire to sit around after a long day of riding. Hotel was super cheap at $65. Day 2, We headed to Maggie Valley to see the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. If you like motorcycle history, its worth the $12 entry fee. Rt 28 by Fontana Dam over was an amazing road and I actually preferred it over Deals Gap, mainly because there was alot less traffic. Virtually every road we took over to Maggie Valley had amazing views and the leaves had changed to so awesome orange colors. After spending a hour or so at Wheels Through Time, we grabbed some lunch and heading to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Once again, the roads were awesome, you just have to work your way through traffic. We rode the Blue Ridge all the way to Grandfather Mountain, where we were told we could not go to the top of the mountain on Motorcycles due to 55+ mph winds. So we rode some more on the Blue Ridge to see the famous Linn Cove Viaduct bridge. It was cool to see, but there is nowhere to get a good photo of it. We also went through about a dozen tunnels that looked really cool. We finished our second day in West Jefferson, NC after 300 miles. Our hotel was "The Hotel of West Jefferson", but is being converted to a Holiday Inn Express, and is very nice. Price wasn't terrible at $100. Day 3, Time to head home. We were 400 miles from home, but we didn't wanna slab all the way up 77 through the turnpike, so we took Rt 52 up through Virginia and West Virginia to Rt119. 52 is an amazing road especially in Virginia. Lots of elevation change, clean corners without gravel, newer pavement, and very little traffic. We did 120 miles on it and had a blast. We then slabbed from 119 into Charleston and 77 to 33 and rt 7 home. Almost 1200 miles for three days on the new bike and I enjoyed every minute of it. Deals was great to see, but all the roads around it are just a nice imo. I plan on going back next summer and spending 3-5 days and maybe some tent camping when its not frost every morning. If you have never been to the Deals Gap/Maggie Valley areas, I highly recommend it. One thing to note is that we did not have phone service 90% of the time and hotel wifi was ok at best. I didn't take many photos, but I have posted a link to my photobucket slideshow. I should be getting my photo from US129Photos soon. http://s622.photobucket.com/user/JustinNck1/slideshow/Deals%20Gap-Maggie%20Valley%202014

I'll have to see if I can get off work. I took this Saturday off and have been at Deals Gap and Maggie Valley this weekend, so I'm looking doubtful.

Glad to see you guys had good weather. I left Saturday for deals gap, then Maggie valley and blue ridge today. Weather has been amazing.

I rode out 47, then over to Glenville and came back on rt 5. It was really nice, not much traffic either. There were a couple places with a construction flagger patching roads. I have also went past Weston and into Seneca Rocks, over to Clarksburg and back rt 50, right at 400 miles. You really gotta keep a decent pace on that one to not run out of daylight.

Right now I'm free that weekend too, but I would be more definite when it gets closer. You guys have a route figured out yet?

Yeah I know, this is my last free weekend until mi-November, so if I go, this weekend is it.

Anyone want to go to Deals Gap this weekend? I wanna leave Saturday morning and come back Monday. Probably going to stay at Microtel in Robbinsville.

Thanks Chris, I first saw this bike at Texas Roadhouse Bike Night, then test rode it in July, and then Lemon and Barretts made me a good deal.

Here is a video of the speed it moves up and down => All the way down All The way up

They definitely improved alot of the track with all new concrete and stuff. Their curfew hurt the turnout IMO.

The first photo was about half-way up. Once you're on the windshield mode, you simply push a button up or down to adjust the windshield.

Yeah 5 years worth of warranty.

It was between this bike and Street Glide, but the street glide was out of my price range for now. Maybe in a couple years...

Well I have been wanting a new bike for sometime now, so I can go on some more long distance trips, and I finally got a new bike. 2014 Yamaha FJR1300A. I test rode this bike in July and fell in love. This thing has plenty of power and amazing comfort. I had to trade off my old BMW, but I'm happy now. Onto the pics...(That's my buddy's 2011 R6 in the background. The thing is mint.)

I think 377 just got a fresh re-pave at the bottom of Sharpburg hill, but I haven't been out towards 78 since spring. Ive never been on 329 on the Glouster side of Amesville, I always take it back towards Stewart. I'll have to give it a try sometime.

Man I'd love to go down and ride Hawks Nest again, Rt 60 is awesome, but I'm hoping to buy a new FJR Saturday....

That's a good ride there, I work in Parkersburg, but live in Coolville, so I like to ride 555 and 550 on my way home from work. Welcome to the forums!

Here's an explanation of the rules. I work in the cable industry and FCC doesn't mess around. Most likely going to be a fine against the network, not the news anchor. http://www.fcc.gov/guides/obscenity-indecency-and-profanity

I usually go through right before 8. Red BMW with a Silver Shoei. Usually wearing dress clothes lol

Just out of curiousity, do you wear a white helmet? I think I has passed you going the opposite direction on corridor D.

I have a set on my BMW, and they are a great tire. I have about 7000 miles on my front and still have good tread. Don't know about the rear. Darn nail forced an early replacement. They stick really good and it takes a good bit to slide one on my 700 lb bike.

Right now, I am free this weekend, but I will know for sure when it gets closer. I live in Coolville, and my brother lives two blocks from the meet-up location. I know some good routes to and from there.

The one in Lesage is better imo. Rode there many times. Too bad I'm gonna be out of town this weekend.

I used to have a Stoeger Condor Comp 12 just like this. Great entry level sporting clays/trap gun. The guys at the gun club always got mad when their perazzi got beat by a Stoeger. Good luck with the sale.