Bernie Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I will try to be there Wednesday, but will have to head back home on Friday. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I will try to be there Wednesday, but will have to head back home on Friday. Well, that's good news Link to comment
Bud Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I will try to be there Wednesday, but will have to head back home on Friday. Well, that's good news Which? That he is coming or that he has to leave early? Doesn't matter which days he is there. I can never catch Bernie! Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Doesn't matter which days he is there. I can never catch Bernie! Have you seen how much coffee he drinks? Nobody can catch him! He's always trying to find the next bathroom! Link to comment
Bud Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Doesn't matter which days he is there. I can never catch Bernie! Have you seen how much coffee he drinks? Nobody can catch him! He's always trying to find the next bathroom! That funny. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I know there have been a lot more GS at these events in the last couple years, anyone interested in doing a little more dirt/gravel riding this time around? Tutor and I are talking about some things to go see and wanted to open it up to the rest of the group. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Matt, sidebar: I have already sent a message to Craig, but I will not be arriving until Thursday night. Just a heads up. Shawn Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I know there have been a lot more GS at these events in the last couple years, anyone interested in doing a little more dirt/gravel riding this time around? Tutor and I are talking about some things to go see and wanted to open it up to the rest of the group. Depends on which scooter I show up with.......if I'm on the GS, I'm sure I could be talked into getting it dirty (or dirtier than it already is ) Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm slightly confused by all the comments lately. Does this deal kick off on WED? THURS? We were planning on arriving late Thursday afternoon. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm slightly confused by all the comments lately. Does this deal kick off on WED? THURS? We were planning on arriving late Thursday afternoon. You can show up a week ahead if you like.....there is no official start date. There was a group among us that would show up on Monday, so when everyone else got there they could tell us where to eat...they were our food scouting crew Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm slightly confused by all the comments lately. Does this deal kick off on WED? THURS? We were planning on arriving late Thursday afternoon. Mark, the official start date is Thursday, some folks travel in on Wednesday to get an extra day in the twisties. I'm hoping to be there on Wednesday myself. Shawn, thanks for the heads up. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I know there have been a lot more GS at these events in the last couple years, anyone interested in doing a little more dirt/gravel riding this time around? Tutor and I are talking about some things to go see and wanted to open it up to the rest of the group. Depends on which scooter I show up with.......if I'm on the GS, I'm sure I could be talked into getting it dirty (or dirtier than it already is ) Cool!! I forgot you were thinking of bringing the paint shaker along... Link to comment
Bernie Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Doesn't matter which days he is there. I can never catch Bernie! Have you seen how much coffee he drinks? Nobody can catch him! He's always trying to find the next bathroom! Someone caught on. Lol Link to comment
Burt Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I know there have been a lot more GS at these events in the last couple years, anyone interested in doing a little more dirt/gravel riding this time around? Tutor and I are talking about some things to go see and wanted to open it up to the rest of the group. I'd like to try a little more riding off the pavement. Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm slightly confused by all the comments lately. Does this deal kick off on WED? THURS? We were planning on arriving late Thursday afternoon. Who specifically is we? And do you have reservations? Glad to see you back East again. BTW: We decided to post these updates just so people would know who would arrive on what day ... to know who to look (or lookout) for, and who to possibly plan a meet up and ride with either along the way or the next day if arriving early. We may look highly organized but it's still the same BMW chaos of herds of cats on a rampage! Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have a reservation. I dunno about Chris and Randy. I do know we are planning to ride partway together. I have taken a vow: trailer the bike out of Texas. Link to comment
Endobob Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 We may look highly organized but it's still the same BMW chaos of herds of cats on a rampage! Ken, Craig, and a few others are well organized (or at least always appear to be ). Most of the rest of us freeloaders just show up and do resemble a "herd of cats". Link to comment
Bud Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have a reservation. I dunno about Chris and Randy. I do know we are planning to ride partway together. I have taken a vow: trailer the bike out of Texas. Smart man. Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I have a reservation. I dunno about Chris and Randy. I do know we are planning to ride partway together. I have taken a vow: trailer the bike out of Texas. Smart man. Agreed! Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I will be meandering along the dirt cherohala at some point over those days more than likely, anyone who wants to tag along... come on. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 In, arriving on Thursday. Oh, wait, Matt said I was supposed to show up on Wednesday, that way it would rain on Thursday instead of Friday... Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 In, arriving on Thursday. Oh, wait, Matt said I was supposed to show up on Wednesday, that way it would rain on Thursday instead of Friday... Just remember, it's all Glenn's fault... Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just remember, it's all Glenn's fault... Isn't it always! Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just remember, it's all Glenn's fault... Isn't it always! Well, that's what it says in the Ride Organizer's checklist. "IN CASE OF RAIN . . . . . . . . . . BLAME GLENN" Link to comment
Selden Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I may drop by on Friday, but my wife and I just decided to make a long-deferred visit to a friend in Charleston, SC, leaving Atlanta on Sunday, April 26. Link to comment
greiffster Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Ken, nice job with the routes, as usual. Craig, move me to the Wednesday arrival column. Link to comment
Bud Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I will be meandering along the dirt cherohala at some point over those days more than likely, anyone who wants to tag along... come on. Is this just "non-pavement" or rougher than that? Link to comment
greiffster Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Is this just "non-pavement" or rougher than that? Thinking about getting the Wee dirty? Link to comment
Bud Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Is this just "non-pavement" or rougher than that? Thinking about getting the Wee dirty? Just a "Wee" bit! Have installed engine guards and bash plate. The OE tires are not very aggressive. Blocks big enough to make it squirrely on wet grass but not so deep as to do much off road. We will see. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I will be meandering along the dirt cherohala at some point over those days more than likely, anyone who wants to tag along... come on. Is this just "non-pavement" or rougher than that? It's not bad. We rode it last fall and I guess I was hoping/expecting it to be rougher. It's an easy yet very fun ride on any size GS. It shouldn't be a problem running it on regular street tires unless it just poured down rain for 3 days straight. Then it might get a little slick at spots. Most of it is broken pavement, well groomed gravel, and decently maintained dirt. Some spots had some knee high weeds growing between the tire tracks, but nothing exciting. I'd take a regular street bike on in honestly, but then again, I've been known to go some pretty stupid places on regular street bikes Link to comment
S.O.B. Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I've got to vacate Saturday to attend a wedding in Asheville- does anyone need a room for Saturday night? Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 As luck would have it, my new boss just committed me to an event in Memphis that runs through 8 p.m. Thursday. Still in for now, just arriving later than expected (dammit). Link to comment
Tutor Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I've been thinking about some more "gravel/Jeep trail" riding for the trip and thought I'd share some of my thoughts if anyone wants to join in for a day or three. These are generally what I was thinking and may change around depending. I'm happy to have any and all join in the rides. I'm more of an off-road/gravel/dirt rider so these are all a mix of pavement, gravel and a little jeep trail dirt but nothing hard or complex. I've been up in this area many times with my KLR and KTM and know the area and roads well. These rides should be a piece-of-cake for a comfortable rider on a GS type bike. Note that I don't have .gpx files, just these files on google maps. I'm sure some of you are smart enough to make .gpx files from them??? I have no idea. haha. Thurs and Sat are 2 maps for a day. - Thurs (9 hrs approximately of riding, Kickstands up 8am) (2 parts to the ride): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z-TcOb1NKIqA.kkiYFQAFvECI and https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z-TcOb1NKIqA.kAeohAfGweB4 -Fri (8 hrs approx.): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z-TcOb1NKIqA.kreiHZRK8Rds -Sat (9 hrs approx.): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z-TcOb1NKIqA.kbYxMuYzdZPA and https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z-TcOb1NKIqA.kVBZw_tia_JE If anyone is interested, let me know. T Todd Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I'll be there Thursday. Did I miss day ride garmin files, or are they yet to be posted? I'll be interested in a "sport" ride. Nothing over 135mph, please. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi Mark, I posted the link to the Day Rides earlier in this thread. Link to comment
markgoodrich Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Mark, I posted the link to the Day Rides earlier in this thread. Got 'em, went past your post twice. THANKS! Looking forward to meeting everyone. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Out. I'll be on the way to Montreal to deliver the GS to Air Canada for shipment to Frankfurt. Till next time. Link to comment
Bud Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 When I grow up, I want to be like Marty Hill Link to comment
TyTass Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I believe I captured all the latest updates (with the exception of showing when people are leaving). Let me know if I missed something. Link to comment
TyTass Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 START 2015 DILLARD GA GROUP MEAL PLANS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Is this a hint that you don't want me (and my rain cloud) to be there Craig? Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Is this a hint that you don't want me (and my rain cloud) to be there Craig? Wow Craig, He really is smarter than he looks. He picked right up on that! Hi Glenn! Link to comment
Bud Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 START 2015 DILLARD GA GROUP MEAL PLANS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW. Is that an April Fools post? Link to comment
Bud Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Grrrrrr................ I am doomed ............... Sister is talking about meeting with atty abt mom's estate. Gonna have to work real hard to avoid missing START. In fact, I think the fact that I announce I'm going to be somewhere is enough to make sure I won't make it. Note to self, don't announce plans, just show up. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Grrrrrr................ I am doomed ............... Sister is talking about meeting with atty abt mom's estate. Gonna have to work real hard to avoid missing START. In fact, I think the fact that I announce I'm going to be somewhere is enough to make sure I won't make it. Note to self, don't announce plans, just show up. The "No Socks" rules of attendance. Link to comment
TomK Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 IN - Arriving Thurs (assuming I'm not snowed-in) as is roomie DaveCinNewOrleans. Link to comment
_Brock_ Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I released my standard room at 10 AM today, so it's there for the taking. Have fun, guys/gals. Link to comment
TyTass Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I released my standard room at 10 AM today, so it's there for the taking. Have fun, guys/gals. Bummer. Link to comment
TyTass Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Is this a hint that you don't want me (and my rain cloud) to be there Craig? Wow Craig, He really is smarter than he looks. He picked right up on that! Hi Glenn! Shoot! He noticed! Link to comment
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