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Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() . . 2008 Blue MP3 400. . di Peluria Orso .... 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ....... 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2017 Versys X300
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 6153 Location: Milledgeville, GA |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
Posts: 1896 Location: Brentwood, TN |
![]() Fuzzy, I am officially at a loss for words.
We appreciate the sacrifice from you guys to scout roads. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() . . 2008 Blue MP3 400. . di Peluria Orso .... 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ....... 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2017 Versys X300
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 6153 Location: Milledgeville, GA |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() folks get excited as the routes are great we selected. WAY too many roads to choose from in the area.
looking forward to seeing everybody and doing some riding with ya'll. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() . . 2008 Blue MP3 400. . di Peluria Orso .... 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ....... 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2017 Versys X300
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 6153 Location: Milledgeville, GA |
![]() Put over 1,050 miles on my bike to check out roads with OAD. Around 800 miles of them Gathering worthy. Show up well rested. Roads in area won't take a back seat to any other gathering location. It won't be our last gathering in region.
Park restaurant closes Sep 2, so won't be open. On Saturday and Sunday only breakfast in town will be fast food. Rides will start from Hungry Mother Park so either fix own breakfast at park or 5 miles each way to town prior to ride. We do have good lunch and supper spots, and there is a breakfast place open Friday for those wanting one. Saturday's ride will be just over 100 miles to gas station or indoor plumbing. There is one poor option for gas around 70 miles close to route, but can't handle whole group and not sure of plumbing. One pump and no credit card. A couple individuals can detour their if necessary then catch up. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() . . 2008 Blue MP3 400. . di Peluria Orso .... 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ....... 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2017 Versys X300
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 6153 Location: Milledgeville, GA |
![]() Scutrbrau wrote: If you haven't done so already, check out www.appalachianbackroads.com for tons of routes in the area. There's a link on the site to request a paper map if you want it. We'll miss you all again this time. Amy had spinal fusion surgery and won't be riding for at least a few more months. One major benefit to the area is the roads are equal fun to any other gathering but with very little traffic. |
The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() Scutrbrau wrote: Anyone got a spare bed available in their cabin? |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
![]() old as dirt wrote: Scutrbrau wrote: Anyone got a spare bed available in their cabin? |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2009 MP3 500 - The Iridescent Chameleon, 2007 Yamaha Vino 125, 2016 Indian Scout Sixty
Joined: 18 Jun 2010
Posts: 2666 Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area) |
![]() Cool! It'll be great to see you again!
All I could offer would be space in my tent, which is unlikely to go well for anyone... I'm getting my Indian back today with new rubber, so that's what I'm planning on riding. My MP3 had a catastrophic Variator failure at WisconScoot last weekend. I got it back on the road with some of Madison Sully's used parts, but I also managed to completely burn through my fronts in only 1,200 miles. It's back up on the jack stand until those are replaced ![]() (Fortunately, one of my coworkers is also a Parts Unlimited dealer and has some tire tools, so hopefully he'll get the new ones mounted for me yet this week...) Mark |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() ponydrvr wrote: Sooooooooo, no MP3's again this year? ![]() ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() MP3 500, GTS 250 (both 2008 MY), 2012 Honda NC700 DCT
Joined: 02 Mar 2013
Posts: 5495 Location: Madison, Wisconsin |
![]() CubsKing99 wrote: Cool! It'll be great to see you again! All I could offer would be space in my tent, which is unlikely to go well for anyone... I'm getting my Indian back today with new rubber, so that's what I'm planning on riding. My MP3 had a catastrophic Variator failure at WisconScoot last weekend. I got it back on the road with some of Madison Sully's used parts, but I also managed to completely burn through my fronts in only 1,200 miles. It's back up on the jack stand until those are replaced ![]() (Fortunately, one of my coworkers is also a Parts Unlimited dealer and has some tire tools, so hopefully he'll get the new ones mounted for me yet this week...) Mark I'd be curious to know if the wear on the fronts was due to a loose wheel bearing, or an alignment issue. I have one side a bit loose (little wiggle in the bearings but not rough), but not an excessively high wear rate. Let me know, eh? ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() Madison Sully wrote: CubsKing99 wrote: Cool! It'll be great to see you again! All I could offer would be space in my tent, which is unlikely to go well for anyone... I'm getting my Indian back today with new rubber, so that's what I'm planning on riding. My MP3 had a catastrophic Variator failure at WisconScoot last weekend. I got it back on the road with some of Madison Sully's used parts, but I also managed to completely burn through my fronts in only 1,200 miles. It's back up on the jack stand until those are replaced ![]() (Fortunately, one of my coworkers is also a Parts Unlimited dealer and has some tire tools, so hopefully he'll get the new ones mounted for me yet this week...) Mark I'd be curious to know if the wear on the fronts was due to a loose wheel bearing, or an alignment issue. I have one side a bit loose (little wiggle in the bearings but not rough), but not an excessively high wear rate. Let me know, eh? ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD
Joined: 02 Jul 2008
Posts: 5000 Location: Charlotte, NC ![]() |
![]() Leave request is in, just spoke to Tim and we should be good to go.
Now I have to learn how to ride again... |
Hooked
![]() 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2014 Honda Forza 300;2008 Piaggio BV250ie
Joined: 01 Aug 2011
Posts: 255 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
![]() Thanks OaD for the xml file, I've converted it to GPX and it looks great. Now to see if I can transfer it over to Zumo 660 and backup Android phone.
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The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
![]() OAD, do you have the Friday route yet? I want to get my GPS set up today or tomorrow if I can.
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Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2009 MP3 500 - The Iridescent Chameleon, 2007 Yamaha Vino 125, 2016 Indian Scout Sixty
Joined: 18 Jun 2010
Posts: 2666 Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area) |
![]() Is anyone planning to be doing any riding Thursday afternoon? I've got Wednesday off, so I'll probably be driving most of the way then and getting a hotel, leaving a fairly short drive on Thursday and maybe some time to ride...
Mark |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() Scutrbrau wrote: OAD, do you have the Friday route yet? I want to get my GPS set up today or tomorrow if I can. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() CubsKing99 wrote: Is anyone planning to be doing any riding Thursday afternoon? I've got Wednesday off, so I'll probably be driving most of the way then and getting a hotel, leaving a fairly short drive on Thursday and maybe some time to ride... Mark |
The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
![]() CubsKing99 wrote: Is anyone planning to be doing any riding Thursday afternoon? I've got Wednesday off, so I'll probably be driving most of the way then and getting a hotel, leaving a fairly short drive on Thursday and maybe some time to ride... Mark |
The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
![]() old as dirt wrote: Scutrbrau wrote: OAD, do you have the Friday route yet? I want to get my GPS set up today or tomorrow if I can. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() . . 2008 Blue MP3 400. . di Peluria Orso .... 1993 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 ....... 2013 Honda NC700XD; 2017 Versys X300
Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 6153 Location: Milledgeville, GA |
![]() When OAD and I checked Friday's ride we ran into a significant, steep section of gravel and decided maybe not best for the group. The ride will be something like this.
https://goo.gl/maps/XQASUEDd9KF8GHgt6 I will get there Wednesday to verify the road VA 603 is good and check out the restaurant in Damascus. Prior to Damascus we will dip down into Tennessee to the northern point of a Little Switzerland ride at the Backbone Rock Tunnel. I'll also check out a loop to add a few miles to we don't miss the Mouth of Wilson. ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
Posts: 1896 Location: Brentwood, TN |
![]() Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more.
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() 2008 MP3 500, 2013 BV350, 2020 Vespa Sei Giorni
Joined: 13 Oct 2012
Posts: 7579 Location: Ashburn, Va. Home to the Internet |
![]() Fuzzy wrote: When OAD and I checked Friday's ride we ran into a significant, steep section of gravel and decided maybe not best for the group. The ride will be something like this. https://goo.gl/maps/XQASUEDd9KF8GHgt6 I will get there Wednesday to verify the road VA 603 is good and check out the restaurant in Damascus. Prior to Damascus we will dip down into Tennessee to the northern point of a Little Switzerland ride at the Backbone Rock Tunnel. I'll also check out a loop to add a few miles to we don't miss the Mouth of Wilson. ![]() Events Sun, Sep 15 2:00 PM Rugby Jam Grayson Highlands General Store & Inn Sat, Sep 14 9:30 AM West Jefferson Tour – September 14 Museum of Ashe County History Fri, Sep 13 5:30 PM Free Class: Bulbs: Dig, Drop, Done? Third Day Market |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Neutrino MP3 492.7 AK, 2013 Moto Guzzi Norge
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 21415 Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn |
![]() TN_Sooner wrote: Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
Posts: 1896 Location: Brentwood, TN |
![]() old as dirt wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Addicted
![]() ![]() MP3 500 (no - longer); 2008 Victory Vision (gone), 2012 Goldwing (gone), 2019 Wee-Strom
Joined: 10 Jan 2009
Posts: 856 Location: Alpharetta, GA |
Addicted
![]() ![]() MP3 500 (no - longer); 2008 Victory Vision (gone), 2012 Goldwing (gone), 2019 Wee-Strom
Joined: 10 Jan 2009
Posts: 856 Location: Alpharetta, GA |
![]() TN_Sooner wrote: old as dirt wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2009 MP3 500 - The Iridescent Chameleon, 2007 Yamaha Vino 125, 2016 Indian Scout Sixty
Joined: 18 Jun 2010
Posts: 2666 Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area) |
![]() kevink wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: old as dirt wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
Posts: 1896 Location: Brentwood, TN |
![]() kevink wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: old as dirt wrote: TN_Sooner wrote: Everyone has an opinion, but we’ll be enjoying the mouth of Wilson all weekend - not sure we need to add any more. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() 09 GTS (sold) 2014 NC700XD
Joined: 02 Jul 2008
Posts: 5000 Location: Charlotte, NC ![]() |
The Beer Guy
![]() ![]() 2010 GTS 300 Super and 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT
Joined: 30 Jun 2010
Posts: 4743 Location: Nelson County, VA ![]() |
![]() Midnight Rider wrote: Can someone please turn off the heat? |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2012 BV 350, 2013 BMW C650 GT, 2015 Indian Chieftain
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
Posts: 1896 Location: Brentwood, TN |
![]() I am looking forward to leaving the high 90’s (99 yesterday) of middle Tennessee and arriving at the coolness of low-mid 80’s!
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![]() I find it hard to write this message. I will not be able to attend this gathering. I had a "small" heart attack on Tuesday this week. I've been in the hospital since Tuesday evening. Yesterday my cardiologist placed two more stents in my heart ( total of six now ). I am anticipating being released from the hospital today.
I believe I will be good to ride in about two weeks or so. I have been instructed though not to even try to drive over to Hungry Mother this weekend. Of course I've already canceled my reservation and they are refunding my deposit without a holdout. As Doug already knows, I was so looking forward to this gathering. I have heard how wonderful the riding is in Virgina, so in my absence I would ask for plenty of pictures in hopes to ride vicariously through you and of course being a (remote) part of the fellowship with all of you. Ride safe, have fun, Ralph |
![]() Yikes , 6 stents !!
Hope you get well soon. There will always be another ride, maybe not as cool as this gathering. But still hope you get better and back in the saddle again. |
Hooked
![]() 2010 MP3 250 (sold), CTX700D
Joined: 30 Apr 2011
Posts: 125 Location: Lake Wylie, SC |
![]() ponydrvr wrote: As Doug already knows, I was so looking forward to this gathering. I have heard how wonderful the riding is in Virgina, so in my absence I would ask for plenty of pictures in hopes to ride vicariously through you and of course being a (remote) part of the fellowship with all of you. Ride safe, have fun, Ralph |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2009 MP3 500 - The Iridescent Chameleon, 2007 Yamaha Vino 125, 2016 Indian Scout Sixty
Joined: 18 Jun 2010
Posts: 2666 Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area) |
![]() Sorry to hear it, Ralph. We'll keep you in our prayers.
I'm planning on running my cameras again while we ride. Now, whether I do anything with the footage or not is yet to be determined (and past history says it'll be "not"), but I'm sure we can work out a way to get you a copy of the raw footage, if you're interested... I'll likely be coming home through your neck of the woods Sunday or Monday, so text me if you want to try to work something out and we can hammer out the details. Mark |
Hooked
![]() ![]() 2010 MP3 250 (Sold); 2016 Piaggio BV 350
Joined: 15 Sep 2012
Posts: 127 Location: Lake Wylie, SC |
![]() So sorry to hear, Ralph! As Kilo said, we will miss you!
I'll be sure to bring, "The can", to the next Gathering! ![]() Get well soon! |
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