flashesbuck Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Bad324 said: I trailered from Cleveland every trip I made to the Gap. Always wanted to ride but the time of year wasn't good for me to be able to take off more than 2 days at my work. Depending where you are at in Cleveland you can do 8 hours easy to the new place. Best I ever did was 8.5hrs with my 2500HD and had 2 bikes in the 6x12 enclosed and 1 in the bed driving through the night to avoid traffic. I also much preferred having a truck and trailer on the Dragon in the middle of the night With this now being in Townsend this year I don't see any reason why you can't do it in 8 hours I'm kinkin the idea around of riding down. I am dieing to start doing some long trips. I have two bikes that are more than capable of long distance riding... Just never done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 If I can still make it, I plan on taking back roads the entire trip. @Tpoppa and I rolled that way for the majority of our miles and it was quite a good weekend. The ST3 is even better than the Multistrada, which was a gem of a bike. I can't wait to get out and put a solid 2500 mile weekend on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) I've taken just about every route down over the years, don't really have favorite. Not sure how I'm going this time. Will depend on how and when the Mrs. goes down since she is joining us this year. Not sure if she's riding hers or trailer it or riding with me either way mine will be rolling down on its own power. Edited January 1, 2018 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Due to work scheduling, I'll probably rolling down Thursday instead of taking the while week. Probably take 16 most of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 3:21 PM, 2talltim said: My vacation was submitted Friday I submitted mine when the thread started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Pauly said: If I can still make it, I plan on taking back roads the entire trip. @Tpoppa and I rolled that way for the majority of our miles and it was quite a good weekend. The ST3 is even better than the Multistrada, which was a gem of a bike. I can't wait to get out and put a solid 2500 mile weekend on it. The roads there and back were as good as the roads down there....and with much fewer LEOs to worry about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 It's on the calendar, don't have the boy that weekend. So I'm planning on being there whenever the majority heads down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Might be looking for a trailer spot for a 8ft long cruiser and a seat for a hot milf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 So, are people starting to ride down on the 20th and will make it to the hotel on the 21st sometime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: So, are people starting to ride down on the 20th and will make it to the hotel on the 21st sometime? That's my plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 29 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: So, are people starting to ride down on the 20th and will make it to the hotel on the 21st sometime? I think that's @JustinNck1 plan. Look's like my plans are to head down the 16th to ride with the Concours1400 Enthusiasts guys. They are meeting in Telico Plains for a week long nomad style rally up the BRP hitting all the great road on the way. I'll ride with them till Wednesday (20th) then I'll slab back to Townsend with ya'll. My wife will either trailer down with someone on here or just drive her car down(by herself) and 2up with me for a couple of days. Edited January 3, 2018 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said: So, are people starting to ride down on the 20th and will make it to the hotel on the 21st sometime? Yeah, I am just gonna run down from SEO to the hotel on Thursday via twisty roads. You're welcome to join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 56 minutes ago, 2talltim said: I think that's @JustinNck1 plan. Look's like my plans are to head down the 16th to ride with the Concours1400 Enthusiasts guys. They are meeting in Telico Plains for a week long nomad style rally up the BRP hitting all the great road on the way. I'll ride with them till Wednesday (20th) then I'll slab back to Townsend with ya'll. My wife will either trailer down with someone on here or just drive her car down(by herself) and 2up with me for a couple of days. I may be heading down the 16th myself... May hook up with you guys for a couple days if possible. I will for sure be down on the 18th. I will be leaving on the morning of the 22nd so my riding days with the group will be on the 20th and 21st. If anyone else is planning on or thinking about heading down early let me know and maybe we can split costs on room and board. I'll be trailering and unfortunately (as of right now) won't have room for an extra bike on my trailer. Edited January 3, 2018 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: So, are people starting to ride down on the 20th and will make it to the hotel on the 21st sometime? I'm planning to do OH-800 to WV-16. Sleep in Marion. Take @Tonik's route through NC/TN to the motel on day 2. Unless I slab. I might slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Pauly said: I'm planning to do OH-800 to WV-16. Sleep in Marion. Take @Tonik's route through NC/TN to the motel on day 2. Unless I slab. I might slab. Havent quite made up my mind. Only have 10 vacation days this year and next. I'd like to spend some vacation time on a non-Motorsports related vacation (I know I know, but I tried it at the end of 2016 and it was great.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Pauly said: I'm planning to do OH-800 to WV-16. Sleep in Marion. Take @Tonik's route through NC/TN to the motel on day 2. Unless I slab. I might slab. you're not slabbing 35 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Havent quite made up my mind. Only have 10 vacation days this year and next. I'd like to spend some vacation time on a non-Motorsports related vacation (I know I know, but I tried it at the end of 2016 and it was great.) DON'T FUCKING DO IT -Someone who does non-motorsports vacations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 39 minutes ago, Bad324 said: you're not slabbing DON'T FUCKING DO IT -Someone who does non-motorsports vacations Dude Florida was great. No agenda, no car shows to be at. Focused on food, and doing nothing. It was pretty relaxing. I also had good company, that may have had something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I may slab if time dictates it. The new Duc is pretty versatile. It churns 90 mph at 5500 rpm. I've hard bags, a throttle lock and fresh Michelins. I may slab all season long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Pauly said: I may slab all season long. You know you’ll try to get a knee down on every on ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Killer_kaw said: You know you’ll try to get a knee down on every on ramp. Well, yeah. How else will I adjust my center stand before I hit the Smokeys? This baby is fresh and shiny everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 So 2 days to travel there from Cleveland? Or 1 day if you slab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) I guess I personally still don't get the point of slabbing down on the bike. I preferred the comforts of my truck and trailer and got there quicker since I really only needed to stop once. Now I totally get taking the extra day to take the back roads down. That has always sounded fun as hell and envious I was never able to take the time to do it. One day when I decide I want back on 2 wheels I'm going to Edited January 4, 2018 by Bad324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Just now, Bad324 said: I guess I personally still don't get the point of slabbing down on the bike. I preferred the comforts of my truck and trailer and got there quicker since I really only needed to stop once. Well shit, what was I thinking, lemme go buy a truck and a trailer.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bad324 said: I guess I personally still don't get the point of slabbing down on the bike. I preferred the comforts of my truck and trailer and got there quicker since I really only needed to stop once. Now I totally get taking the extra day to take the back roads down. That has always sounded fun as hell and envious I was never able to take the time to do it. One day when I decide I want back on 2 wheels I'm going to Had the dream situation my first Gap trip. Rode down, trailed back with @what while our bikes did buttstuff on his trailer. I have the "right" machine in my arsenal now to do that trip like an adult, not like some asshole kid on a super sport with soft bags. Time off is my concern, 1 day trip down vs. 2 day trip down. Riding down on the slab is pretty much out of the question, unless I get a throttle lock, and even then.... I know that @Pauly and I can make good time on the back roads. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 My best time slabbing from the Gap Store was 6 hours 15 min to my house. And let me tell you I was hauling the mail triple digits most of the way through Kentucky and only one gas stop, but I never dismounted the bike was on fumes at the end of both tanks. I would not do that again. Had luck and ignorance on my side that day. Even got a scooter wave in when I passed @Pauly on the freeway. Only cost me a couple final drive seals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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