Chris K Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Reservations made. See you all on the 27th! 8 Link to comment
RandyShields Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, Chris K said: Reservations made. See you all on the 27th! Wow, two months early! 1 4 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 If anyone is going to be in the general Blairsville area early, like Maggie Valley. I have two (what I think are) excellent rides planned out for Monday & Tuesday. (4/25 - 4/26) Some dirt mixed in but nothing technically challenging. (unless I make the same mistake as last year ) Starting at the very familiar Creekside Lodge about 9:00 am. 2 Link to comment
Rockosmith Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, TEWKS said: If anyone is going to be in the general Blairsville area early, like Maggie Valley. I have two (what I think are) excellent rides planned out for Monday & Tuesday. (4/25 - 4/26) Some dirt mixed in but nothing technically challenging. (unless I make the same mistake as last year ) Starting at the very familiar Creekside Lodge about 9:00 am. I am interested in riding this with you, sounds like fun! I ride a 650 VStrom and have recently started exploring the backwaters of N GA. Interested to see what you have planned. 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Awesome Dave! I can try and download the routes here (in the downloads section above) or pm me your email and I’ll try to get them to you that way. (Try being the key word) 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Man, making me long for that new GS. Someday. Someday. 1 1 Link to comment
randy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 12/19/2021 at 9:58 AM, Dennis Andress said: Lots of good people around here fit the mid Atlantic mold. START this year was worth the trip, and I hope to make many more. But, no matter how much I sweeten the pie, practically none of them come West... Once I retire (hopefully 3/2024) riding Western areas will be a regular affair for me 3 1 Link to comment
randy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 4 hours ago, wbw6cos said: Man, making me long for that new GS. Someday. Someday. Bill you can always come over and help me get my BMW G450x back into street trim and then you can borrow it anytime. 1 1 Link to comment
Motorkas Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 In and just booked my room from Weds to Sun!!! 2 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/2/2022 at 8:23 AM, Chris K said: Reservations made. See you all on the 27th! On 2/2/2022 at 8:50 AM, RandyShields said: Wow, two months early! That's great Chris! You feeling ok?! motorkas - Look forward to having you with us again! As of Feb 4: 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Dave on your next update if you don’t mind adding @Mitch Triumphant to the list. He’ll be rooming with me. Thanks! 2 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I’m bored, I want to ride, what should I do? Oh yeah, make a parody! Click here then read :-)) All my maps are packed I’m ready to go there’s a storm a brewing, it’s kinda cold I’m standing here, right outside your garage door I hate to start you up when it’s so cold But dawn is breakin’ it’s early morn The truck is waitin’ it’s on the lawn So don’t dis me or slide on me Tell me that you’ll avoid the trees These roads are so very very old I’m leaving in my Ford truck all I ask for is a little bit of luck Oh Blairsville, I hate to drive so slow There’s so many times I’ve dropped you down So many times I’ve spun you around I tell you now, you’ll still be my shining thing Every place I go that stinks of poo Every noise you make scares me too When I get back, I’ll inspect your pinion ring You didn’t dis me, you shined for me We avoided all but the smallest of trees I’ll load you now because we have to go Yeah, we’re leaving in my Ford truck I don’t know but with a little more luck, we’ll be back again Oh Blairsville, I hate to go…. 3 Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Pat, I was away for a week and came back to this. It's amazing how quick cabin fever can set in! 3 2 Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Quote I’m bored, I want to ride, what should I do? Well if you want to do something productive and a great warmup for the next riding season, you could take a online class, like I did. Here is a link and a discount coupon: code 4K8MT32 will get them an extra 10% off the price of the Core Curriculum and the class is already 50% off. ChampU -Yamaha Champions Riding School 4 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Shawn, yes it does! But, START is proving to be good medicine for the soul! 4 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 As of Feb. 12: 1 Link to comment
MrMac Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Well, we have a room! Perhaps one of the last available.. Wife and I plan to arrive on Wednesday. 4 Link to comment
terryofperry Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 That's great Keith, hopefully we will see each other next week for the SECFF lunch in Metter. Terry 5 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 We have plenty of rooms - our block is for the entire hotel! Come one, come all - we've got the rooms after all! As of Feb 12: 2 Link to comment
Kenikki Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Reservation made for Friday the 29th and tentatively Saturday the 30th. May just drive up for the day Wednesday/Thursday. Look forward to seeing everyone again :) 4 Link to comment
F16Viper68 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Reservations made for the 27th. See everyone in the spring. Dave... 4 Link to comment
Ron-M Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Reservation made. Wednesday through Sunday. 6 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 The more Mars Red Metallic, the better! 1 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nikki, Dave and Ron - Welcome Back! 4 Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Reservations made ... finally. I'm arriving Thurs evening. Terri is arriving Fri evening. 9 Link to comment
randy Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 can we please move START back to May 25 - 29 1 1 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 29 minutes ago, randy said: can we please move START back to May 25 - 29 Randy - I feel your pain! You can do it!! 1 Link to comment
brianh70 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 What have you guys done?!?!?!? Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I would have thought preventative maintenance would be a little less complicated than that. Oh, my. 1 1 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 They are ugly with their clothes off! 3 Link to comment
randy Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 hours ago, brianh70 said: What have you guys done?!?!?!? removed OEM rubber brake lines and installed SS brake lines (thanks Chris K) Installed PDM60 Installed powerlet receptacle for Garmin XT Installed USB/volt meter Installed Gerbing heated connector upgrading rear springs for my weight Upgrading front forks for my weight installed battery tender lead installed running lights installed moto lights installed two ram mount balls for XT and Phone holder added mirror extenders (works better than I expected) Installed heavy 15amp powerlet in rear fairing for running air pump (just emergency item never needed one in past but always have one on my bike) removed OEM rear passenger grab rails for cleaner install of top case rack. I am sure I am forgetting one or two items. 1 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Looking forward to START 2022 and riding in North GA, have not had a chance to explore that area. I know Boxflyer was iffy on attending and doing the "tech day" do we know if Brad has confirmed? Hoping he makes it as it is always a learning experience and heck it's nice to have someone there to help you plug a tire Link to comment
Boxflyer Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Hi Ed, As of right now, it looks like I will be there with my trailer and lift. I need to coordinate more with IndyDave to see what he would like me to do in the way of demonstrations, but I'll have my tire changer, about 6-8 tires, and plenty of Final Drive boots and brake pads! Since the New Year, I bought a lathe and have been steadily making Cam Timing Tool Kits...so I'll bring some of those along with me. See you there, Brad 4 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 18 hours ago, MikeB60 said: They are ugly with their clothes off! That K isn't too fuggly looking under the covers. I'm doing my biennial strip down on the RT. This year, the RT gets new left side switchgear to address a intermittent cruise control issue the bike has had since I bought it. The girl is also getting her accessories completely rewired. When I bought the bike, I kludged together much of the wiring, reusing and piggybacking on the previous owners wiring. I'll rip that all out and start her fresh. The GS gets cam timing and valve check this weekend as well. 3 Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Indy Dave said: I'm doing my biennial strip down on the RT. This year, the RT gets new left side switchgear to address a intermittent cruise control issue the bike has since I bought it. This year, the girl is getting her accessories completely rewired. When I bought the bike, I kludged together much of the wiring, reusing and piggybacking much of the previous owners wiring. I'll rip that all out and start her fresh. Sounds like the perfect time to wire in even more electronics. I'm thinking maybe a small blender so you can make us frozen cocktails in the parking lot? Any room on the dash? 1 1 1 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Boxflyer said: Hi Ed, As of right now, it looks like I will be there with my trailer and lift. I need to coordinate more with IndyDave to see what he would like me to do in the way of demonstrations, but I'll have my tire changer, about 6-8 tires, and plenty of Final Drive boots and brake pads! Since the New Year, I bought a lathe and have been steadily making Cam Timing Tool Kits...so I'll bring some of those along with me. See you there, Brad Excellent !! Looking forward to seeing you there!! Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 20 hours ago, greiffster said: Sounds like the perfect time to wire in even more electronics. I'm thinking maybe a small blender so you can make us frozen cocktails in the parking lot? Any room on the dash? I like the way you think! Nothing like a great frozen margarita! Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 22 hours ago, greiffster said: Sounds like the perfect time to wire in even more electronics. I'm thinking maybe a small blender so you can make us frozen cocktails in the parking lot? Any room on the dash? I didn't know you have to use a mixer with your moonshine? Link to comment
greiffster Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 13 hours ago, Bernie said: I didn't know you have to use a mixer with your moonshine? Only for those with a more delicate palate. 1 1 Link to comment
randy Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/25/2022 at 12:37 PM, randy said: So Saturday I get my rear shock in. and all I need to do is install the rear shock and gas tank and I can spend about 6 hours, and whole back half of the bike, i.e. from tank to rear tail light would be done. I am holding the tank up and my wife is connecting the overflow hose, the vapor hose, electrical connector and fuel line, she looks at the overflow hose, and tells me it has micro factures in it and one is actually split enough to be a safety concern so disconnect the fuel line, electrical connector, set the gas tank aside, go in and order replacement hose and it should be here Wednesday. so disappointed, the whole back half of the bike could have been completed and just waiting the three weeks on the front suspension rebuild, but now sitting around waiting for new hose lines to arrive. So I am spending my time working on the SS brake lines Chris K helped me install. The rear routed cleanly and with a couple zip tie's the lines look OEM. But I am now realizing the front lines are ok, but I can do better. the lines are routed correctly, but with the whole front suspension gone I have a better view to the front lines going over/around the radiator and I can now see a better place to put the bracket for holding the lines in place. So I am going to make lemonade out of lemon's and clean up the SS brake line bracket/mounting location. Hopefully next Monday I can post a picture showing the back half of the bike completed, and I can do a start of the bike to ensure all electrical connectors have been correctly attached.. Then just a quick install of the front forks, front wheel, front brake calipers and a full system brake bleed, and START here I come :-) 3 Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Randy, I had a rough night last week as well. This was my Tuesday night. 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 New pretty brake parts! Yay! Link to comment
randy Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 new rotors, rebuilt calipers, new pads, that vehicle with stop like it should :-) Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 minute ago, randy said: new rotors, rebuilt calipers, new pads, that vehicle with stop like it should :-) LOL... It stops better now and drives a lot better since it's no longer dragging the pads on the left rear wheel. But, It has never had the brakes it really should have. What I really need to do is a fully stainless line kit and a full fluid change. Link to comment
Ydo Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Oh well I was number 48 for a short while on roll call. Honest Link to comment
randy Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Lone_RT_rider said: LOL... It stops better now and drives a lot better since it's no longer dragging the pads on the left rear wheel. But, It has never had the brakes it really should have. What I really need to do is a fully stainless line kit and a full fluid change. is that the Ford F150? Link to comment
bmwrob Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I just made my reservation. See you there. 1 Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Ydo said: Oh well I was number 48 for a short while on roll call. Honest Ed - did you forget to pay your annual dues? I'll fix it when I get back home. I was out of town for a few days and parked the list on a thumb drive and updated a few times from that. Once back home, I reverted to the old list. One of these days I'll just use Google docs or Dropbox. Actually, I'm "Beta Testing" the UnRally list on Google Docs. No issues so far. Do send me your dues right away for express service! 1 Link to comment
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