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Posted: 12/8/2023 10:11:47 PM EDT
[#1]
Alright, I am paid up and registered. No meals for me…I can do better for $50.
I will of course supply the bourbon. |
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Posted: 12/9/2023 11:42:37 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Alright, I am paid up and registered. No meals for me…I can do better for $50. I will of course supply the bourbon. Are you riding or trailering? There's not a lot of room at the MMM location. Still trying to figure out if my son can make it, since he's in college. |
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Posted: 12/9/2023 2:15:03 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Squatch: Are you riding or trailering? There's not a lot of room at the MMM location. Still trying to figure out if my son can make it, since he's in college. Riding. I camped by the creek last year and there was a fair amount of room. |
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Posted: 12/15/2023 11:50:18 PM EDT
[#4]
So who all is coming? Seriously, this event is a ton of fun even if chilly in the mornings.
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Posted: 12/16/2023 12:54:11 AM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: So who all is coming? Seriously, this event is a ton of fun even if chilly in the mornings. I have an email into them wanting to know my options for one person with a 5 X 8 enclosed trailer or a couple of guys with a toy hauler. No answer for two days. I'm planning on it one way or the other. |
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Posted: 12/16/2023 12:56:20 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tree-hugger: I have an email into them wanting to know my options for one person with a 5 X 8 enclosed trailer or a couple of guys with a toy hauler. No answer for two days. I'm planning on it one way or the other. It’s mostly volunteer run so don’t expect a quick reply. I doubt it will be an issue but I can’t speak for them. I recall trailers from folks bringing very dirt oriented dual sports. |
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Posted: 12/16/2023 12:59:47 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: It’s mostly volunteer run so don’t expect a quick reply. I doubt it will be an issue but I can’t speak for them. I recall trailers from folks bringing very dirt oriented dual sports. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Originally Posted By tree-hugger: I have an email into them wanting to know my options for one person with a 5 X 8 enclosed trailer or a couple of guys with a toy hauler. No answer for two days. I'm planning on it one way or the other. It’s mostly volunteer run so don’t expect a quick reply. I doubt it will be an issue but I can’t speak for them. I recall trailers from folks bringing very dirt oriented dual sports. I'm binging the same bike I brought in May, only with the off-road package installed. My buddy has a newer Gold Wing, so he'll be riding with the road-only group if he can make it. |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 1:29:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SBRChris]
[#8]
Not sure why I didn't get a tag notification, so am just seeing this.
Barring any issues, I'll be there. Looks like camping on site is what the plan is, so that works for me also. I'll probably ride down Tuesday or Wednesday, then head back Sunday morning if anyone in the ArkLaTex wants to convoy down together. |
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Posted: 1/17/2024 5:23:23 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: Not sure why I didn't get a tag notification, so am just seeing this. Barring any issues, I'll be there. Looks like camping on site is what the plan is, so that works for me also. I'll probably ride down Tuesday or Wednesday, then head back Sunday morning if anyone in the ArkLaTex wants to convoy down together. Glad to see you're gonna make it Chris! |
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Posted: 2/5/2024 2:38:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Squatch]
[#10]
Just paid for my registration (camping at the rally site, no meals), so I'm locked in. Looking through the thread, this is who has expressed interest:
Squatch - R1250GSA Canoeguy - R1200GSA Redfish86- tentative TheOtherDave - Corruptor - tree-hugger - mech4matsnova + 1 - KLR650 SBRChris - Africa Twin I know I got a couple of those bikes wrong. 
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Posted: 2/5/2024 8:31:59 PM EDT
[#11]
Grom??? Lol. KLX230: the slowmobile.
I'm paid in as well, and have Wed-Sunday off. I'll most likely drive up Wednesday AM, but if I get antsy and want to ride Wednesday I'll pitch a tent at Smitty's Tuesday evening. |
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Posted: 2/5/2024 11:20:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheOtherDave]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Squatch: Just paid for my registration (camping at the rally site, no meals), so I'm locked in. Looking through the thread, this is who has expressed interest: Squatch - R1250GSA Canoeguy - R1200GSA Redfish86- tentative TheOtherDave - R1200RS? (Street only  )GaryM - maybe? Scoobysmak - maybe? Corruptor - Honda Grom tree-hugger - Ducati Panigale V4 mech4matsnova + 1 - KLR650 SBRChris - Africa Twin I know I got a couple of those bikes wrong. I’ll be riding a GSXR1000, not riding down this time-I”ve already had my R1M down there and it was the wrong bike for a lot of those roads….. I”m hoping to bring 3-4 riding buddies, still working out trailering arrangements and commitments so I don’t have my rooms yet. Because of the cat-herding, we will likely end up staying in Athens because of the big weekend eating up the rooms in Telico Plains. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 4:08:25 AM EDT
[#13]
tree-hugger - KTM 350 XCF-W
Set up for dirt. Street legal. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:59:11 PM EDT
[#14]
Just registered as well with no meals. My bike has sprung a leak, so it looks like I get to squeeze in a fork rebuild and new racetech goodies before the event.
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Posted: 2/6/2024 2:07:25 PM EDT
[#15]
Sorry guys, not gonna make it. Gotta be in Texas on the 8th for the solar eclipse. Next one like it won't be until 2045 and I doubt I will make it to that one.
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Posted: 2/6/2024 2:08:26 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: Just registered as well with no meals. My bike has sprung a leak, so it looks like I get to squeeze in a fork rebuild and new racetech goodies before the event. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/384916/1000003051_jpg-3120137.JPG Likely just a piece of dirt under the seal. I would clean it first before putting in new seals. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 2:10:23 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Likely just a piece of dirt under the seal. I would clean it first before putting in new seals. Eh, I need the excuse for the springs.
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Posted: 2/6/2024 2:15:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: corruptor]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: Eh, I need the excuse for the springs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: Originally Posted By Canoeguy: Likely just a piece of dirt under the seal. I would clean it first before putting in new seals. Eh, I need the excuse for the springs. Your springs are shot and need to be replaced.  Originally Posted By GaryM: Sorry guys, not gonna make it. Gotta be in Texas on the 8th for the solar eclipse. Next one like it won't be until 2045 and I doubt I will make it to that one. Enjoy the flatlands! |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 4:42:57 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By corruptor: Your springs are shot and need to be replaced. Enjoy the flatlands! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By corruptor: Originally Posted By SBRChris: Originally Posted By Canoeguy: Likely just a piece of dirt under the seal. I would clean it first before putting in new seals. Eh, I need the excuse for the springs. Your springs are shot and need to be replaced. Originally Posted By GaryM: Sorry guys, not gonna make it. Gotta be in Texas on the 8th for the solar eclipse. Next one like it won't be until 2045 and I doubt I will make it to that one. Enjoy the flatlands! Pretty sure he needs an entire suspension upgrade... Sorry you won't make it this trip, Gary! |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 9:29:43 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: Just registered as well with no meals. My bike has sprung a leak, so it looks like I get to squeeze in a fork rebuild and new racetech goodies before the event. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/384916/1000003051_jpg-3120137.JPG Might not be a torn seal, might have just gotten pinched because it sat and got cold over winter and then moved after a few months of squeezing the oil between the seal and fork tube…. There is a special tool you can buy to fish into the fork leg and try to reseat the seal, and there are DIY’s on how to make them from a milk carton. Might save you a pile of money and trouble…. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 9:30:57 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GaryM: Sorry guys, not gonna make it. Gotta be in Texas on the 8th for the solar eclipse. Next one like it won't be until 2045 and I doubt I will make it to that one. Bummer. Ride with us and fly to Texas? |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 3:23:32 PM EDT
[#22]
My registration is complete. Small enclosed trailer dry camping on site. No meals.
Heads up! Cash only inside the event. |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 3:25:34 PM EDT
[#23]
Dang. I get my bike on Friday. I don’t think I’ll have time to sort it out
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Posted: 2/7/2024 3:27:54 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gspointer: Dang. I get my bike on Friday. I don’t think I’ll have time to sort it out What are you getting? Its still 7 weeks away. |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 3:34:22 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: What are you getting? Its still 7 weeks away. ‘24 KTM 500exc-f |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 3:51:19 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gspointer: ‘24 KTM 500exc-f Whew...hot bike. I assume that will come on a trailer should you decide to join us? |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 9:05:24 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Whew...hot bike. I assume that will come on a trailer should you decide to join us? Yeah. I’d always trailer this bike that far! That’s 1-1/2 oil changes on this bike. Hopefully Acerbis makes a big tank for it soon. I have a Mosko v4 80l ordered but want a rack before I load it up, and the rack isn’t made for a ‘24 yet. I do have a seat concepts seat ordered and have a Scotts steering damper for it. I had been vacillating between the new BMW 900, a KTM 890 and a KTM 1290. Then I considered how much I would like to pick a bike up for the 6th time out of the mud in one day 5 years from now. The 250lb bike sounds pretty good. I’m going to Colorado to ride around the Gunnison area this year, may do a rally with a lot of deep sand. After this year is up I’ll decide whether or not I want to lower it, if the dampened bar mounts (I haven’t ordered yet) are enough with rubber pads on the pegs etc. I think I will take some lessons next spring and then do the alpine passes in CO next year. |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 9:30:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tree-hugger]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gspointer: Yeah. I’d always trailer this bike that far! That’s 1-1/2 oil changes on this bike. Hopefully Acerbis makes a big tank for it soon. I have a Mosko v4 80l ordered but want a rack before I load it up, and the rack isn’t made for a ‘24 yet. I do have a seat concepts seat ordered and have a Scotts steering damper for it. I had been vacillating between the new BMW 900, a KTM 890 and a KTM 1290. Then I considered how much I would like to pick a bike up for the 6th time out of the mud in one day 5 years from now. The 250lb bike sounds pretty good. I’m going to Colorado to ride around the Gunnison area this year, may do a rally with a lot of deep sand. After this year is up I’ll decide whether or not I want to lower it, if the dampened bar mounts (I haven’t ordered yet) are enough with rubber pads on the pegs etc. I think I will take some lessons next spring and then do the alpine passes in CO next year. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gspointer: Originally Posted By Canoeguy: Whew...hot bike. I assume that will come on a trailer should you decide to join us? Yeah. I’d always trailer this bike that far! That’s 1-1/2 oil changes on this bike. Hopefully Acerbis makes a big tank for it soon. I have a Mosko v4 80l ordered but want a rack before I load it up, and the rack isn’t made for a ‘24 yet. I do have a seat concepts seat ordered and have a Scotts steering damper for it. I had been vacillating between the new BMW 900, a KTM 890 and a KTM 1290. Then I considered how much I would like to pick a bike up for the 6th time out of the mud in one day 5 years from now. The 250lb bike sounds pretty good. I’m going to Colorado to ride around the Gunnison area this year, may do a rally with a lot of deep sand. After this year is up I’ll decide whether or not I want to lower it, if the dampened bar mounts (I haven’t ordered yet) are enough with rubber pads on the pegs etc. I think I will take some lessons next spring and then do the alpine passes in CO next year. What kind of a rack are you wanting on your bike? And what will you be putting on it? I'm seriously thinking I'll have these for this trip: Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag And I am thinking this on the rear fender will work just fine:  
I'm interested in hearing what your ideas are on this. ETA: Here's the new design for the saddle bag I linked above:  The ALL NEW, Fully Waterproof Giant Loop Mojavi Saddlebag |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 3:13:23 PM EDT
[#29]
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Posted: 3/7/2024 5:38:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Scoobysmak]
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GaryM: Sorry guys, not gonna make it. Gotta be in Texas on the 8th for the solar eclipse. Next one like it won't be until 2045 and I doubt I will make it to that one. Yeah I have to pass on this year as well for the same reason. Maybe by next year I can have a bike to ride though.  Is there still a planned meet like last year a bit later? I must not have not bookmarked the thread it if there is...
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Posted: 3/7/2024 6:07:37 PM EDT
[#31]
Still hoping to be there-my group has gotten smaller and my boss is making noises about completion of my projects.. one of the engineers I work with got his first bike late last summer and it has a bent frame… he bought another to make this trip so I am doing everything I can to make it happen. We might be staying in Tellico Plains due to the off road stuff going on.
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:27:53 PM EDT
[#32]
It'll just be me on this trip.
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:32:44 PM EDT
[#33]
Fellows. I don’t think I am going to make it. I want to, I need to. But a lot of stuff is happening right now and it’s just not possible I don’t think unless a miracle happens.
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:55:09 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Fellows. I don’t think I am going to make it. I want to, I need to. But a lot of stuff is happening right now and it’s just not possible I don’t think unless a miracle happens. Not cool. There is some time yet between now and then. Maybe something will give before then. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 8:58:39 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tree-hugger: Not cool. There is some time yet between now and then. Maybe something will give before then. Believe me man, I know it isn’t cool. I really need this. But a lot of absolute shit is raining down on me and my life is kind of falling apart. It sucks. |
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Posted: 3/11/2024 10:15:29 PM EDT
[#36]
Damn. Sorry man.
Reach out if you think of something I can help with or event to vent a bit. |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 5:14:02 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Believe me man, I know it isn’t cool. I really need this. But a lot of absolute shit is raining down on me and my life is kind of falling apart. It sucks. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get some reprieve soon. It sounds like a weekend away could help mentally. |
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Posted: 3/14/2024 4:09:28 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Believe me man, I know it isn’t cool. I really need this. But a lot of absolute shit is raining down on me and my life is kind of falling apart. It sucks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: Originally Posted By tree-hugger: Not cool. There is some time yet between now and then. Maybe something will give before then. Believe me man, I know it isn’t cool. I really need this. But a lot of absolute shit is raining down on me and my life is kind of falling apart. It sucks. Sorry you're having troubles, I hope you can get a handle on them. We'll raise a glass in your honor and hopefully catch up at another ride later this year. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 1:43:45 PM EDT
[#39]
I might me back in…we shall see.
Now I have screwed around and don’t have tires more suited for off road. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 9:41:33 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: I might me back in…we shall see. Now I have screwed around and don’t have tires more suited for off road. Rocky Mountain ships quick. I have a set that I'm waiting to put on the weekend before I leave. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 12:03:04 PM EDT
[#41]
Flat track is on FS1 now
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Posted: 3/18/2024 9:47:34 PM EDT
[#42]
So can we get a show of hands of who all is coming? I am trying to make this work.
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Posted: 3/18/2024 10:01:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheOtherDave]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Canoeguy: So can we get a show of hands of who all is coming? I am trying to make this work. I’m a very probable at this point and preparing to go. Having some doubt about a project at work, but it’s getting close enough to completion that my boss is thinking I’ll be in the clear. Kind of depends on a few other variables but this is the main one. |
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Posted: 3/18/2024 10:13:15 PM EDT
[#44]
98% in.
There's a SMALL chance I won't make it, but it's unlikely. I'm really looking forward to this trip. |
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Posted: 3/18/2024 10:22:33 PM EDT
[#45]
If you guys chicken out on getting dirty I will be in Bristol that Friday and Saturday with race car.
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Posted: 3/18/2024 11:58:29 PM EDT
[#46]
I'm coming. Already paid for the event and will camp there.
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Posted: 3/19/2024 11:27:59 AM EDT
[#47]
I'm in. I've bought tickets and will camp there. I will probably drive up Wednesday morning; move-in starts Wednesday at 12.
When is everyone else arriving? |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 11:37:20 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By corruptor: I'm in. I've bought tickets and will camp there. I will probably drive up Wednesday morning; move-in starts Wednesday at 12. When is everyone else arriving? The plan at this moment is leaving Tuesday for a Wednesday or Thursday arrival. Depends on how I'm feeling and if I want to do 2 400 mile days or take it easier. I'm not taking interstates. I could leave Monday but I thought most folks from here were showing up Thursday. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 12:03:54 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SBRChris: The plan at this moment is leaving Tuesday for a Wednesday or Thursday arrival. Depends on how I'm feeling and if I want to do 2 400 mile days or take it easier. I'm not taking interstates. I could leave Monday but I thought most folks from here were showing up Thursday. I think that's correct. I only live 3 hours away and haven't been out riding much, so I want to take advantage of the time off if I can. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 12:37:30 PM EDT
[#50]
I plan on either leaving Tuesday evening or before daylight Wednesday morning. I'll have close to an 8-hour drive.
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