Popular Post B-Mac Posted July 3, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Well it was that time again to take the Wife on a multiple day ride with camping and small town shopping on the menu. I needed to visit my old Boss from my days in Virginia who retired in the Fredericksburg, VA. area and we also wanted to stay at the Big Lyn Lodge in Little Switzerland, NC. I wanted to return to my 80-90’s version of sport touring on the Z1K with Tank Bag and Tail Pack with sleeping bag on top. I loaded the tent and camping crap on the Wife’s Spyder to keep things even. Day one we road 33 out of Ohio to Elkins, WV. and continued into the area of Harrisonburg, VA. We then jumped on 211E an old favorite on mine by late afternoon. We were going to camp in Luray, VA. where we use to back in our Virginia days but I talked her into a Hotel in New Market since we were running behind scheduled and so we could be fresh the next day when visiting friends. Day two started with a great breakfast in Luray we pushed on to an area just west of Fredericksburg. We spent the day visiting so by the time we got back on the road heading SW to pick up the BRP it was too late to camp so we hit a Holliday Inn with a Bar/Restaurant in Staunton, VA. All backroads in the foothills provider great riding but at a pace well below what I consider sport touring. Wife’s speed parameters are as listed: Interstate/Divided HW- 10 over, No higher than 75. All others: at or 5 over. Curves 10 below posted recommended. Day three was a southbound on the BRP day. With the day time high temps the upper elevation was a blessing topped off with the standard BRP views. My wife loved the parkway pace and low weekday traffic. I on the other hand came up with a fun event I call. “Hitting the Chicane” Once I checked the overlook turn off asphalt surface conditions I started hitting them at speed as one should when they are empty of cars and people. We got off the BRP at Meadows of Dan and proceeded to Willville M/C Campground. The Wife checked the restroom/shower facilities and gave it thumbs down. So it was back north on the BRP a few miles to Tuggles Gap Restr/motel that was full. They recommended Hotel Floyd just down the road a piece in Floyd, VA. Great place, Neat town with a lot of (Earthy’s) ?? Clean Hotel with a Blue Grass Band playing in the hotel court yard. Great restaurant across the street called the Dogtown Roadhouse with a huge stage for live bands. It was Thursday night so we enjoyed the BG Band at the hotel. A great little town to stay in on motorcycle road trips. Day four started on a fun road 221 out of Floyd to 211S into NC and up the mountain to Little Switzerland, NC. We hit the Diamondback route and finished at the Big Lyn Lodge in Little Switzerland for the evening. A fantastic Dinner and breakfast included with the room and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge. Day five started with a forecast of rain and thunderstorm in the NC./TN area we were heading so we decided to head home on back roads with an overnight at the Old Clark Inn in Marlinton,Wva. This put us on WVa. 219 one of my favorite roads for riding with the Wife on day six returning home with just under 1500 miles. Mission Accomplished: The Z1K did just fine in the sport touring mode with the little few little modifications. Wife was happy but could have used a few more walks thru towns window shopping with me and less riding each day. No video’s just a few pic’s. The End. B. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Nice little couples adventure - thanks for sharing B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Excellent pics and report, thx again for sharing B man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 How does the touring windscreen work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 31 minutes ago, Danimal said: I've never stayed at the Old Clarke, but will be doing so in August, as a bunch of RX3 owners are having a RX3 Rally of sorts in Marlinton. Great pics B Make sure you haul in your beer/wine. no-joy at the restaurants in town. The inn has a back patio for relaxing and tipping a few back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, hiro said: How does the touring windscreen work for you? Great but I am installing a set of MRA universal M/C Windshield Mount Kit to keep the upper half from moving around at speed. Here is the rest of my set-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, B-Mac said: Great but I am installing a set of MRA universal M/C Windshield Mount Kit to keep the upper half from moving around at speed. Interesting. Every time I tried raising or using a taller windscreen I just get more wind noise. I was starting to wonder if filling the void behind the windscreen with a tank bag could make a difference. Maybe change the low pressure area somehow. Edited July 3, 2017 by hiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 6 hours ago, B-Mac said: but at a pace well below what I consider sport touring B-Mac I have a feeling many would be well below your desired pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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