Pauly Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Officially in for this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, durk said: Officially in for this. Aweeeeessssommmmeeeee the trip coming along very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 7:19 PM, 2talltim said: Looks like they are stepping up enforcement way early this year. Maybe the should hire some of ORdN riders for this job.... Legally race through the dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 I am for sure not going this year. I'll be traveling for work. Instead I'll be doing a 3 or 4 day WV ride in either late June or early July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Tpoppa said: I am for sure not going this year. I'll be traveling for work. Instead I'll be doing a 3 or 4 day WV ride in either late June or early July. Bummer. I need to spend some more time in WV, although it might be best to have a bike that can outrun a car in a straight line before spending too much time there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 10:31 AM, ScubaCinci said: I'm thinking their BMW can't catch my BMW...though they may have skillz and I don't so Parking lot looks empty. Can’t be writing that many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 7, 2019 Report Share Posted April 7, 2019 Well, I've officially put in notice with my company that I will be leaving as of the end of May. So, now that work will no longer be a roadblock, I should not be free to attend. I need to square away some other personal commitments and get new tires on the bike but otherwise I'm 99% in now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Can't edit my post...^^^this should read " should NOW be able to attend". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: Can't edit my post...^^^this should read " should NOW be able to attend". I could fix it for you but I won't. Give @Casper 10 bucks to be a supporting member you cheap bastard. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 That's weird...I thought I was. It's set up as a recurring charge right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 When I try to purchase it says I already have...something be broken. I'll wait for your apology 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said: When I try to purchase it says I already have...something be broken. I'll wait for your apology Apologies from Tonik? That's a good one! Besides, you told him you already got one...sorry, couldn't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 9 hours ago, ScubaCinci said: When I try to purchase it says I already have...something be broken. I'll wait for your apology Why in the hell would I apologize for @Casper breaking shit? Take it up with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theroamr Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Got my Wolfman saddle bags mounted up for trip. Now tires, change fluids, brake pads and fork fluid change 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 7:59 PM, theroamr said: Got my Wolfman saddle bags mounted up for trip. Now tires, change fluids, brake pads and fork fluid change Nice set-up, What tire are you going with? Also are you interested in doing some back country gravel and golf cart path style asphalt with elevation changes during the epic event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theroamr Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 I went with the battle wings again. They will be good if terrain is relatively dry. Yes Bmac I would love to go off road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, theroamr said: I went with the battle wings again. They will be good if terrain is relatively dry. Yes Bmac I would love to go off road I will most likely have the BW's mounted also. My Mitas E07's will be finished by then and this year I am going back to a more street tire this year. "Relatively dry with a Moderate Pace" is my 2019 Moto-Mantra😤 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 @B-Mac to do these roads do we need off road tires and ground clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 29 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: @B-Mac to do these roads do we need off road tires and ground clearance Not mandatory but if there has been a recent rain event you can run into sections that failed to drain off and can be slick. No deep mud bogs or deep rutted jeep trails. Water crossings are not bad when water level is low/calm. They can be by-passed easily. The Cherokee Challenge route is fun and not to difficult. Just slow and pick your line maintain pace for balance and don't over work your street suspension and ground clearance will not be an issue. Also I have connected some of the Smoky Mountain 5oo to depart Fontana down to Murphy and return to Fontana on forest roads or asphalt if the happy hour horn is blowing back at camp. If anyone wants to rent a DR650 or 400 or anything check with Dan. https://gsmmotorent.com/ I rented a DR650 for a few days and had a blast screwing with the big bikes in our group. This is what can be expcted. 1. video is the Cherokee route parts of this will be used on my loop. https://youtu.be/neR1SzHibnk 2. Video is parts of the SM500 also used https://youtu.be/sfxI4PRIo5o https://youtu.be/4sCJZVNJ6F8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, B-Mac said: Not mandatory but if there has been a recent rain event you can run into sections that failed to drain off and can be slick. No deep mud bogs or deep rutted jeep trails. Water crossings are not bad when water level is low/calm. They can be by-passed easily. The Cherokee Challenge route is fun and not to difficult. Just slow and pick your line maintain pace for balance and don't over work your street suspension and ground clearance will not be an issue. Also I have connected some of the Smoky Mountain 5oo to depart Fontana down to Murphy and return to Fontana on forest roads or asphalt if the happy hour horn is blowing back at camp. If anyone wants to rent a DR650 or 400 or anything check with Dan. https://gsmmotorent.com/ I rented a DR650 for a few days and had a blast screwing with the big bikes in our group. This is what can be expcted. 1. video is the Cherokee route parts of this will be used on my loop. https://youtu.be/neR1SzHibnk 2. Video is parts of the SM500 also used https://youtu.be/sfxI4PRIo5o https://youtu.be/4sCJZVNJ6F8 In. My Wing has traction control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Danimal said: I’m liking the MotoZ Tractionator GPS tires. A lot like the Mitas E-07’s, but a bit harder and more durable. Still considered a 50/50 but rail pavement pretty well You are not railing shit standing up on asphalt like a European Poofter. What, are you trying to make the front cover of Adv Moto? Can I get a signed copy for my garage art? Enjoy your trip and stay safe friend. 10 minutes ago, Danimal said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 @B-Mac @Danimal is there even a 70-30 80-20 tire as in more in favor of on road and less off road for just occasional light off road use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 hours ago, NinjaDoc said: @B-Mac @Danimal is there even a 70-30 80-20 tire as in more in favor of on road and less off road for just occasional light off road use? I am not sure what bike you are even riding this month so I will guess it's primary street orientated.😉 Your rim size will most likely limit your choice. The 90/10 tires are surprising well suited to gravel and dry two track off asphalt roads. I ran the Standard Metzler Tourance tire on my 04 VS for 8 years in sand, mud, desert and loved them. The Bridgestone Battle Wings are my 90/10 choice now and I have chased Jschaf & Durk around the curvature of SE Ohio asphalt with no Issues. Pirelli Scorpion also makes a good 90/10. If you feel more off road capabilities are needed then I recommend a additional bike is a must. More aggressive off road tire will bring your speed and confidence level up off road but then you will be limited by suspension and ground clearance. On asphalt the 50/50 tires and to some extent the 80/20's I have tried "fall in" quickly on asphalt corners and may require a adjustment to your style. The Metzlers and Bridgestone are very forgiving and provide solid feedback when pushed to there on asphalt. Good luck in your quest.👴 (YMMV) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 8 hours ago, NinjaDoc said: @B-Mac @Danimal is there even a 70-30 80-20 tire as in more in favor of on road and less off road for just occasional light off road use? I'm not gonna tell you anything you prolly don't already know, but the Shinko 705s are pretty much 80:20 and they can be railed just as hard as your skills and lean angle will allow. Not good in anything more technical than 2-track dirt or gravel and useless in mud. The 804/805s are more aggressive and prolly a better choice if you actually want to do both on/off-road. Surprisingly capable in the twisties but don't expect great life out of 'em. Even more capable are the Dunlop D606s but more of a 50:50 tire and not appropriate for the large heavy DS bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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