Topic: Team 2 - MS, LA, AR, OK, TX - 2013 Rally

[george]

George, do not feel bad about trailering your bike, I did it last year because I wasn't carrying Godzilla.

Chris, the hell you will  !!! I am riding down to Houston tomorrow.  Someone is going to ride with me to Austin.  I got Zilla with me, I can't shirk that responsibility! 

Hey Ghia, Tommy is riding up,on Thursday,he wants to be fresh for Friday, hook up with him , I think he is going to lay over half way , like around Sealy, call me if you need his digits :my cell, 281-995-9322

[CBGhia]

Thanks, I will be crashing with Chris Thursday night and riding over on Friday.  Saturday is when the real riding begins.  I am thinking of swaping the handle bars on my bike, mounting the big fairing and then swapping back to clubmans when I get to Austin.  Should only take a minute or ten to mount all that crap up.

[the architect]

I hear ya, Joe!  Don't worry, though, you won't be riding alone, regardless.  We should have a decent little group riding out together.

We can get some final details together Thursday night over food and drinks, maybe?

[CBGhia]

Sounds good.  Anyone hear from Justin?  I wasn't planning a trip out to Lamesa again.  LOL.  I will ride back with him part way though, so he don't get all lonely. 

[Stev-o]

Saturday is when the real riding begins. 

Thought you guys wanted to ride Lime Creek road on Friday?  That would be when the real riding begins!

And yes, heard from Justin today, he will be in Cen Tex late Friday night, most likely staying at a motel.
We could meet him in Marble Falls again, bet he will be at Whataburger!

[the architect]

I know Tom prefers to hit the campsite, unload and set camp before doing anything else.  If we get a good, early start out of Houston, we would have plenty of time to do that and still get some riding in before the sun drops.

[Stev-o]

Tom prefers to hit the campsite, crack a beer and do a shot before doing anything else. 

Fixed that for ya!

[CBGhia]

Getting ready to roll out.  Here is my bike a few days ago in front of the stockyards.



And today:

[scottly]

Getting ready to roll out.  Here is my bike a few days ago in front of the stockyards.



And today:

Sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do.  Be aware that too much weight in a high mounted rear trunk like that can cause serious handling issues..

[CBGhia]

I rode with the trunk 2 years ago when I did the 1500 mile trek.  This time, I am using to get there and to get back, and I will pull both of those big ass things off as soon as we hit Austin.   Oh, and I had to switch the bars for this trip, now I am rocking the stock bars from my old Ducati Monster. 

[scottly]

Talk about versatility; touring bike to cafe racer to touring bike in mere minutes!

[Roach Carver]

watch for head shake with that fairing. I would definitely make sure my steering head bearings were snug. theres you're unsolicited advise.

[Stev-o]

Talk about versatility; touring bike to cafe racer to touring bike in mere minutes!

"convertable"

[CBGhia]

watch for head shake with that fairing. I would definitely make sure my steering head bearings were snug. theres you're unsolicited advise.

That is one thing that worries me. I will snug everything up and if that fairing gives me any #$%*, it will find itself in a ditch!  I have no great love for the thing, but with the cold and the drizzle, I thought it would help.

[CBGhia]

Damn, it is chilly out there.  I had planned on leaving around 11, but I am almost scared to wait. Looks like it could rain on me any second.

[the architect]

Take you time and wait out the weather for good conditions.  Beer with your name on it is here when you get here.  I don't think we're expecting precipitation today in Houston, but the temps are supposed to drop into the 50's this afternoon and the 40's tonight.  Riding out Friday morning is going to be chilly. 

[george]

What is the address at the Lago Vista camp, so I can put it in my GPS. Hey all , bike is on the trailer and stuff is packed . I'm going to roll on up to Georgetown within the next couple hours to visit relatives, I'll see you guys Friday !! Can someone text me that address ? Thanks :281-995-9322

[CBGhia]

Well I am out of DFW. Almost to Ennis.  Stopped for gas and to warm myself. Thought the fairing wasn't helping until I stopped and it was colder standing in the wind.

[george]

Tom prefers to hit the campsite, crack a beer and do a shot before doing anything else. 

Fixed that for ya!

I think you got him figured out Stev-o

[CBGhia]

I am in Houston.  That was the most windy ride I have ever taken. There were some unexpected lane changes.  But here I am, in one piece.  Now to get some work done on the bike.

[Roach Carver]

two thumbs up!

[Stev-o]

What is the address at the Lago Vista Campgound?

 21301 Paseo de Vaca Street

I will text it to you George.

[Stev-o]

I am in Houston.  That was the most windy ride I have ever taken. There were some unexpected lane changes.  But here I am, in one piece.  Now to get some work done on the bike.

Good to hear you made it.  Forecast is looking better: sunny and 70 on Friday and Saturday is expected to be Sunny and 80...perfect.

[CBGhia]

Ok, left my book at home. Can someone look up the point gap and sparkplug gap for a 550?

[Stev-o]

Ok, left my book at home. Can someone look up the point gap and sparkplug gap for a 550?

CB550:

 D7ES - 0.028-0.032

 points: 0.012-0.0016

Is it running ok?