2talltim Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I reserved myself a room at the Microtel as a precaution. Just incase i would need to give up my cabin spot for someone else wanting to go. I can always cancel it up to 5pm on the 9th if i dont need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 I would like it if those that are there in October join me in a little ceremony commemorating Mark and the placement of the new plaque.he was my best friend and I really still miss him badly. A lot of who i am on my bike is because of all the years I spent following that damn ZZR1200 around the country.I'd be happy to join you, i remember you telling me that following my C14 on our est coast trip last year reminded you of following him around all those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72beetle Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Andy (bluebeetle) has stayed at Vera's.Andy...what did you think? Pretty sweet place. It's no 5 star, or whatever they rate hotels. But for a cheap place in the heart of motorcycle heaven it's awesome. And I hear Dan gives motorcycle sermons in the chapel out front. Girlfriend has to work until 3 on Friday, so we're slabbing down there and will get there late Friday night. Ride all day Saturday, wander home Sunday.Could possibly bring an air mattress and stay at the cabin with you guys? I'll have to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Jebus loves a VFR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 A buddy that lives near there is going to join us for some riding. He may or may not crash on the floor one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 And im sure Tonik is going to ride down on his tour of hate on the hate trail to hateville.And, I have my new favorite quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 A buddy that lives near there is going to join us for some riding. He may or may not crash on the floor one night.Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72beetle Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Hey Dan, remember that Winding Stairs Road I told you about. It was closed, and I went around the gate and road it anyway, it was overgrown but passable on a bike. I found out it's re-opened now. One road north of Wayah road, at 74. Will have to give it a ride when we get down there. Edited August 27, 2015 by blue72beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) You adventure types might want to look at Parson's Branch Road. One way from Cades Cove over the mountain and drops you right on the Dragon. You pick it up about half way through Cades Cove, just go down the dirt road past the big center in the back end a mile or so it is on the right. You might have seen where it drops into the Dragon....about a third of the way in from the Overlook on the left there is a 'Do not enter' sign...as it is one way. I accidentally did it on a 750 Honda Shadow and after cleaning out my pants it was pretty fun. Starts out packed gravel long enough to suck you in then muddy ruts straight up the side of the mountain....then straight down the other side. I had to put my feet down on the ground crossing the rivers on the downside. They cemented the riverbed so they were covered with slime, only way I could keep the bike up. To be clear, this is pretty much an off road adventure. It's not really a road but more of a big path. https://www.smokiesadventure.com/smokymountains/explorations/parsons_branch_road.htm Edited August 27, 2015 by Tonik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Parsons branch greatly depends on the weather. Ive been on it several times. First time in a chevy HHR it was soupy and almost spun out a couple times. Second time was in a 4x4 for explorer it was wet as fuck and lots of big ruts from recent rains, if i didnt have the 4 wheel drive i would not have made it. The last time was on the vstrom it was dry dusty and easy going. Edited August 27, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Updated the fist post and added one more bubby to the cabin. Edited August 31, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I am joining the fun.. Trailering down with Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I am joining the fun.. Trailering down with Ben.Welcome aboard Matt, I was stoked when Ben said you were going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Updated the first post again. We now have 2 cabin rooms and everyone that's already going now has a bed. There is a couch still open and floor space for air beds. This trip is still on the cheap folks we are around $100ish a night total for both cabins divided by how ever many there ends up being, right now it's 5, with a couple maybe one nighters. Edited August 31, 2015 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I may be in for this, it's the fiancee's birthday on the 13th but she is telling me I should go. I would have to empty out the trailer as I am not slabbing it 9+ hours each way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I may be in for this, it's the fiancee's birthday on the 13th but she is telling me I should go. I would have to empty out the trailer as I am not slabbing it 9+ hours each way.Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sweet!Looks like we're putting the band back together...well most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 If anyone has room in a trailer, I could probably make this work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited September 1, 2015 by Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 You don't need a trailer anymore, son! don't have the bike yet. They said they put a sold tag on it, but until I own it I'm not holding my breath.You planning to ride down Pauly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 You guys will love Vera the owner of the cabin92 years old. Will try to (and might possibly) save one of you while we're there. She's fun. Prepare for homemade cornbreadUh oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Uh oh.Sounds right up your alley Ben. Another lady trying to save you....or shank you. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sounds right up your alley Ben. Another lady trying to save you....or shank you. LOLThis lady sounds like she saves souls. Pretty sure crazy eyes has no soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm not going anywhere with these twat waffles.Wife not letting you go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Your feeble attempt at domestically-charged humor is amusing. Unlike your wife, mine hates me and doesn't give a shit what I do. I'll be there next week, because I get a free cabin. Oh don't worry, my wife hates me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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