Deal's Gap 09 - Sept 17-20, 2009 - Page 4

NCDave · 09-04-2009

Enjoy the ride. If I might suggest, swing over through Pidgeon Forge and take 441 down to Cherokee. it's a pretty ride. Then you can take 74 and 28 over to Deals Gap.

rustygunner · 09-04-2009

Thanks Dave... ride safe

rustygunner · 09-09-2009

OK, went to Knoxville and rode around the area and the park. Got rained on nearly all weekend and never made it to Deals Gap. I just didn't feel good about riding in an unfamilliar area with the pavement wet. Got rained on most of the trip home too. Basically, my trip was not what I had planned, but it happens.

Going back as soon as I can, but it will be 9/25-27 before we can get back down there.

rbentnail · 09-09-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

OK, went to Knoxville and rode around the area and the park. Got rained on nearly all weekend and never made it to Deals Gap. I just didn't feel good about riding in an unfamilliar area with the pavement wet. Got rained on most of the trip home too. Basically, my trip was not what I had planned, but it happens.

Going back as soon as I can, but it will be 9/25-27 before we can get back down there.

Sorry to hear of the bad luck, and I'm sure this is no consolation but, at least you tried. So many folks never get the opportunity to see the TN/NC/GA mountains. Hopefully it'll be a better trip next go-round.

NCDave · 09-09-2009

Hopefully the end of the month will be better. I'll warm the roads up for you next week!!!

Streaking Tiger · 09-09-2009

We rode there in May and experienced a lot of rain, but managed to get in a couple of really good days. It's worth the trip back there - so give it another shot soon. We're going back next week, and will be all around the Deal's Gap 9/16 - 9/20.

Dave - we're still planning to be on The Dragon on 9/17 and possibly eat with you guys later that afternoon.

We're the ugly guys on the slow bikes. Nah - that's just my riding buddies. lol

rbentnail · 09-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Streaking Tiger

We rode there in May and experienced a lot of rain, but managed to get in a couple of really good days. It's worth the trip back there - so give it another shot soon. We're going back next week, and will be all around the Deal's Gap 9/16 - 9/20.

Dave - we're still planning to be on The Dragon on 9/17 and possibly eat with you guys later that afternoon.

We're the ugly guys on the slow bikes. Nah - that's just my riding buddies. lol

Birds of a feather...........

rustygunner · 09-10-2009

Grey crappy and wet kinda took a toll on me but wasn't a show-stopper by any means. We did get some riding in, just not near what I had planned.

Going back at the end of the month

Musgofasa · 09-12-2009

As it turns out, my new job is sending me to training in Chicago tomorrow and I won't be back till after you guys are done

Hate to miss it this time, but I am planning some good riding once the leaves change. Maybe we will make it back up there in a few weeks.

Have fun and ride safe everyone!

DebbieW · 09-12-2009

Here is a link to the brief recap of our first day of travel towards Robbinsville.

Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com

rbentnail · 09-13-2009

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Originally Posted by DebbieW

Here is a link to the brief recap of our first day of travel towards Robbinsville.

Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com

So far, so good! Looking forward to loads of pics.

NCDave · 09-13-2009

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Originally Posted by Streaking Tiger

We rode there in May and experienced a lot of rain, but managed to get in a couple of really good days. It's worth the trip back there - so give it another shot soon. We're going back next week, and will be all around the Deal's Gap 9/16 - 9/20.

Dave - we're still planning to be on The Dragon on 9/17 and possibly eat with you guys later that afternoon.

We're the ugly guys on the slow bikes. Nah - that's just my riding buddies. lol

We're riding up on the 17th from Charlotte. We'll meet Debbie's group at Phillips Restaurant around 6 for dinner. You're welcome to join us.

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Originally Posted by rbentnail

Birds of a feather...........

....and pay NO attention to the YAMAHA rider!

NCDave · 09-13-2009

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Originally Posted by DebbieW

Here is a link to the brief recap of our first day of travel towards Robbinsville.

Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com

Good news is the weather around here is great. Not supposed to change until later in the week. You may get a bit wet on the way back home, but at least you'll have some good days before then.

Based on the current forecast, I'll be on the Connie because it's better weather protection. If the forecast changes, my bike may change.

NCDave · 09-13-2009

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Originally Posted by rbentnail

So far, so good! Looking forward to loads of pics.

You know....it's not too late to come with us!

DebbieW · 09-14-2009

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Originally Posted by rbentnail

So far, so good! Looking forward to loads of pics.

Updated with the Day 2 recap. Just scroll down to read it. Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com

We arrive in Robbinsville tonight.

NCDave · 09-14-2009

Great pics again Deb. Weather will be perfect today for being on the parkway. Enjoy the ride!

rbentnail · 09-14-2009

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Originally Posted by NCDave

....and pay NO attention to the YAMAHA rider!

Ooooh, playin' the race card, eh?

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Originally Posted by NCDave

You know....it's not too late to come with us!

Not this time, thanks. Enjoy the ride!

rbentnail · 09-14-2009

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Originally Posted by DebbieW

Updated with the Day 2 recap. Just scroll down to read it. Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com

We arrive in Robbinsville tonight.

Sounds like a nice exhausting trip

DebbieW · 09-15-2009

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Originally Posted by rbentnail

Sounds like a nice exhausting trip

I am exhausted. Didn't have time to write the day 3 recap. Today is the Dragon. Hope the rain holds off long enough.

Streaking Tiger · 09-15-2009

It looks like it's a "go" for us, so we'll leave early a.m. on Wed 9/16 and be on The Dragon on 9/17. Hopefully we can cruise thru The Dragon with you guys, but we still plan to make it to Phillips to eat (big boys gotta eat ya' know). If it's not raining, I usually have a camcorder mounted to my tank on my Ninja (black/red), so maybe you can spot me. Maybe I can take a few vids of you guys riding thru The Dragon. And remember - I'll be the HANDSOME guy with the two SLOW guys. LOL

09-04-2009	#61 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Enjoy the ride. If I might suggest, swing over through Pidgeon Forge and take 441 down to Cherokee. it's a pretty ride. Then you can take 74 and 28 over to Deals Gap. __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

09-04-2009	#62 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Thanks Dave... ride safe __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-09-2009	#63 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	OK, went to Knoxville and rode around the area and the park. Got rained on nearly all weekend and never made it to Deals Gap. I just didn't feel good about riding in an unfamilliar area with the pavement wet. Got rained on most of the trip home too. Basically, my trip was not what I had planned, but it happens. Going back as soon as I can, but it will be 9/25-27 before we can get back down there. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-09-2009	#65 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Hopefully the end of the month will be better. I'll warm the roads up for you next week!!! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

09-09-2009	#66 (permalink)
Streaking Tiger Old Man Riding BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 873	We rode there in May and experienced a lot of rain, but managed to get in a couple of really good days. It's worth the trip back there - so give it another shot soon. We're going back next week, and will be all around the Deal's Gap 9/16 - 9/20. Dave - we're still planning to be on The Dragon on 9/17 and possibly eat with you guys later that afternoon. We're the ugly guys on the slow bikes. Nah - that's just my riding buddies. lol __________________ I just wanna ride. 2006 Kawasaki 650R

09-10-2009	#68 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Grey crappy and wet kinda took a toll on me but wasn't a show-stopper by any means. We did get some riding in, just not near what I had planned. Going back at the end of the month __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

09-12-2009	#69 (permalink)
Musgofasa '09 Vulcan 900 Custom BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 702	As it turns out, my new job is sending me to training in Chicago tomorrow and I won't be back till after you guys are done Hate to miss it this time, but I am planning some good riding once the leaves change. Maybe we will make it back up there in a few weeks. Have fun and ride safe everyone! __________________ The cemetary is full of important men

09-12-2009	#70 (permalink)
DebbieW Addicted Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,847	Here is a link to the brief recap of our first day of travel towards Robbinsville. Tail of the Dragon Trip - The Central Jersey Motorcycle Riders Group (Woodbridge, NJ) - Meetup.com __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 SOLD 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic VROC # 28064 My meetup group

09-14-2009	#76 (permalink)
NCDave Novice Tank Roller Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 14,957	Great pics again Deb. Weather will be perfect today for being on the parkway. Enjoy the ride! __________________ NCDave Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail us now. - Elwood Blues http://www.bikepics.com/members/ncdave/

09-15-2009	#80 (permalink)
Streaking Tiger Old Man Riding BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 873	It looks like it's a "go" for us, so we'll leave early a.m. on Wed 9/16 and be on The Dragon on 9/17. Hopefully we can cruise thru The Dragon with you guys, but we still plan to make it to Phillips to eat (big boys gotta eat ya' know). If it's not raining, I usually have a camcorder mounted to my tank on my Ninja (black/red), so maybe you can spot me. Maybe I can take a few vids of you guys riding thru The Dragon. And remember - I'll be the HANDSOME guy with the two SLOW guys. LOL __________________ I just wanna ride. 2006 Kawasaki 650R

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