CBBaron Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 46 minutes ago, Bubba said: I know you guys love the Gap area, but it's so overdone....a lot like the 10/22 route in NKY. High enforcement area with artificially low speed limits to dampen the fun factor and increase revenue. Have you ever thought of staying a bit further south in the Franklin area? Not that much further, still close enough to the Gap and other roads in that vicinity to make a day ride out of it, and an easier run to the great roads in northern GA--28 south to Pine Mtn (even great into SC!) then east on Warwoman thru Clayton on 76 to 197 around Lake Burton, 356 over to 348/Richard B Russell Hwy. And if you never ridden the circle loop of 215-276 between Brevard and Waynesville, DO EET!!! The south side run on 215 from the BRP to 64/Rosman is one of the best race tracks in the area--good enough to run it down, then back up just for giggles--with no LEOs and very little traffic. Also sample 281/Canada Rd and 1001/Elijay/Tilley Creek Rd while you're in the area. Given the timing, I might actually try to make this one if the stars align. Not sure of Tim's plans for this year but you should check the routes for last year. We did 1 pass of Cherohala and the gap. I think we hit many of the routes you describe. The nomadic option allowed us to cover more area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 And just like that I'm out. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 53 minutes ago, Casper said: And just like that I'm out. Damn. I'm so glad you can't make it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Tonik said: I'm so glad you can't make it. Wait, were you invited? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 9 minutes ago, what said: Wait, were you invited? Didn't say I was going. Just enjoying Caspers misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just now, Tonik said: Didn't say I was going. Just enjoying Caspers misery. Understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 9 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said: Oh, Bubba... 9 hours ago, 2talltim said: When we say Gap Trip we mean general area. We hit most of the roads you mention every time we go down with a few extras too like Wolf Pen gap, C.Skyway and many others. Last years fall gap trip we stayed in Johnson City, Claton(GA) and Rocky Top. Honestly we will probably run through the Dragon once and be done with it. Oh. So you're saying you've got this handled? Well, I'll just go back to surfing for internet porn then... Still might be able to make this, tho. Maybe y'all can learn me a thing or two about ridin'. 'Course, I might slow you down...IJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Bubba said: Oh. So you're saying you've got this handled? Well, I'll just go back to surfing for internet porn then... Still might be able to make this, tho. Maybe y'all can learn me a thing or two about ridin'. 'Course, I might slow you down...IJS Don't let Tim lie to you, he trailers to Knoxville on 75, unloads in the Maryville Walmart parking lot, rides down 129 to the lookout, takes a selfie and turns around to head back home. He can't haul 5 sets of spare tires with him on his bike so this is his way of mitigating fucking racebike effect on trips farther than the local starbucks. Edited August 2, 2017 by what 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 8 hours ago, what said: Don't let Tim lie to you, he trailers to Knoxville on 75, unloads in the Maryville Walmart parking lot, rides down 129 to the lookout, takes a selfie and turns around to head back home. He can't haul 5 sets of spare tires with him on his bike so this is his way of mitigating fucking racebike effect on trips farther than the local starbucks. Damn it Andy!, your going to screw up my my "touring ninja" image. What they don't know won't hurt them. Shhhhhh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 10 hours ago, Bubba said: Oh. So you're saying you've got this handled? Well, I'll just go back to surfing for internet porn then... Still might be able to make this, tho. Maybe y'all can learn me a thing or two about ridin'. 'Course, I might slow you down...IJS Didn't mean to come off any other way than, "yup that's what we do". Always looking for ride recommendations if it's new stuff to me. So pour in the knowledge when ever you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Wow, the people running this years fall trip are mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Ah, I love the good natured banter on this forum...even if y'all are assholes. My only hope is that if I do manage to make the trip, I'll become an overnight OR legend based strictly on my epic farting skills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bubba said: Ah, I love the good natured banter on this forum...even if y'all are assholes. My only hope is that if I do manage to make the trip, I'll become an overnight OR legend based strictly on my epic farting skills... Plan to share a room? God help the poor soul. If i load up on cabbage, cashews, and beer, I could asphyxiate a maggot colony, so lets keep our distance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion-Ninja Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Interested again, but wont know 100% sure until much closer to that October date! (Dunno if GF will be 2UP *her work schedule is iffy), or if I will be riding SOLO (I hope so, so I can go fast lol) We'll have to wait n see . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Been working a lot this week(at work and home) I'll start working on the routes and hotels this weekend. So if y'all have any request throw them out in the next couple of days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Wish I could go but my 2 wheel adventures go on hold for awhile on 9/21 when I have Achilles surgey...this has been a great trip the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I'm gonna keep this ride on my back burner. It'll be that time of year where I will likely be needing my Gerbings, especially in the mornings. Much nicer than riding in oppressive heat. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 16 minutes ago, Qman said: I'm gonna keep this ride on my back burner. It'll be that time of year where I will likely be needing my Gerbings, especially in the mornings. Much nicer than riding in oppressive heat. Thanks! I did this ride last year without heated gear. I now have a Gerbing jacket liner because of this trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I ran a heated vest last year for a couple mornings. I too have gerbing stuff now that I have yet to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, 2talltim said: I ran a heated vest last year for a couple mornings. I too have gerbing stuff now that I have yet to use. I got the jacket liner and gloves. Gloves are so much more awesome than just heated grips. Been a few times i wish I had heated sox, but only a few. The bad part about that time of year is deer starting to go into rut. Edited August 4, 2017 by Qman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 16 minutes ago, Qman said: I got the jacket liner and gloves. Gloves are so much more awesome than just heated grips. Been a few times i wish I had heated sox, but only a few. The bad part about that time of year is deer starting to go into rut. The jacket liner and gloves are what I have now too. The Connie putsout more than enough heat for the lower regions. I'm used to deer year round living where I do. My head is always on a swivel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I bought my first piece of heated gear 10 years ago. I now have a spare set because I never want to be without it. I'll put the vest on in the summer if I know I'm going to be in the rain all day. Rain is always cold. Also, I'm a wuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, PhilD'oh! said: I bought my first piece of heated gear 10 years ago. I now have a spare set because I never want to be without it. I'll put the vest on in the summer if I know I'm going to be in the rain all day. Rain is always cold. Also, I'm a wuss. Yeah...I dont know how I survived without it before. Im an old wuss now too.! But i love taking a backroad ride when the roads are dry and there is a light snow falling. At those times , it is unlikely to cross paths with a pirate.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 It also adds a good 2.5 months to the riding season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 The DRZ is a little lite on the electric power for much heated gear. Handlebar muffs are ugly as sin but work similar wonders for my hands. I have heated gloves but the wires are a pain. Might have to consider a vest but that would be at the limit for the stator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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