Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70504 times)

Rocker · « **Reply #300 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:25:59 PM »

Bikes backed and all my cold weather gear is ready. Will be shedding it as the day goes along. See you guys in the morning.

Bluto · « **Reply #301 on:** March 12, 2011, 03:48:30 AM »

Alrighty Now...........

Up, packed, wearing all the thermal underwear i own

Let The Games Begin!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Jerry for all your hard work. See y'all in Savannah

Bill

Cbowers · « **Reply #302 on:** March 12, 2011, 03:56:20 AM »

Looks cold outside......See y'all in a bit.

Rocker · « **Reply #303 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:20:01 AM »

Lets see thermals, wool socks x 2, flannel pajama pants, cargos, boots...that should keep the legs warm.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #304 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:05:42 AM »

Stay warm and have a safe ride guys!

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #305 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:33:08 AM »

WHAT?? No Corona tank shirt, khaki shorts and sandals? It's 52 and sunny in Jacksonville. Up here, we'd be opening the pool!

Ride like the wind, my friends, a nice, warm, Daytona Beach kinda wind!!

brewsky · « **Reply #306 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM »

Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #307 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:02:44 AM »

Quote from: brewsky on March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM

Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

Hey Hey Hey, just in time to save the day. We REALLY need some WV riders. GREAT to have you along for the ride. The relay guys will be here soon with a BIG welcome.

Jerry Griffin
Rally Coordinator

Cvillechopper · « **Reply #308 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:19:02 AM »

Quote from: brewsky on March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM

Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

WELCOME! We've been looking for someone to help out with a connection between VA and KY. Right now I'm riding from Charlottesville to Williamson on 4/2 to meet Silverback who's coming from Lexington. If you'd be able to meet me around the VA, WV boarder then meet Silverback somewhere between Lexington and Williamson that would be great. Just let us know what you could do.

Thanks
James

Trav-i · « **Reply #309 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:10:50 AM »

Well I had bit of bad luck this morning. My fuel still has rust in it, and it continues to gum up my carbs. Well today it was awful and it put my bike out of commission. So now i'm riding with Vern in the sag wagon for this leg. Maybe i'll go up to Tenn and do a leg with them.

drones76 · « **Reply #310 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:37:09 AM »

Quote from: Cvillechopper on March 12, 2011, 09:19:02 AM

Quote from: brewsky on March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM
Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

WELCOME! We've been looking for someone to help out with a connection between VA and KY. Right now I'm riding from Charlottesville to Williamson on 4/2 to meet Silverback who's coming from Lexington. If you'd be able to meet me around the VA, WV boarder then meet Silverback somewhere between Lexington and Williamson that would be great. Just let us know what you could do.

Thanks
James

If 'Brewski' fills in the gap, there will be a sixpack of his favorite brew waiting for him along the way. I will make that happen.

brewsky · « **Reply #311 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:40:41 AM »

Quote from: Cvillechopper on March 12, 2011, 09:19:02 AM

Quote from: brewsky on March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM
Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

WELCOME! We've been looking for someone to help out with a connection between VA and KY. Right now I'm riding from Charlottesville to Williamson on 4/2 to meet Silverback who's coming from Lexington. If you'd be able to meet me around the VA, WV boarder then meet Silverback somewhere between Lexington and Williamson that would be great. Just let us know what you could do.

Thanks
James

Not sure you could count on me at this time....me and the bike both are currently on the sick list.
I'm on standby for an oral surgery appointment, and the 750's carbs are in pieces awaiting assembly and jetting.
Are you the only rider for that leg?

Blueridgerunner · « **Reply #312 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:35:02 PM »

Quote from: brewsky on March 12, 2011, 07:42:38 AM

Just found this whole tour thread.
What is the route/schedule thru VA and WV?

I will pick up at Fancy Gap on the BRP at noon on the 27th and carry it to Roanoke for the hand off. I will stop at Mabry Mill (most photographed spot on the Parkway I'm told) for pics.

Bluto · « **Reply #313 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:35:44 AM »

Godzilla slept well in Bluffton SC and is heading out soon.....next stop Columbia SC

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #314 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:54:34 AM »

Here "IT" comes! The second leg is underway!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #315 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:51:35 AM »

Boys, this #$%* IS REALLY HAPPENING!!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #316 on:** March 13, 2011, 11:38:20 AM »

Looks to me like day 1 netted about 250 miles and saw 3 states.Off to a great start. Hope the weather is cooperating with you guys. Keep it safe!!!

Cbowers · « **Reply #317 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:58:48 PM »

GREAT RIDE! Had fun riding with everyone, great group of guys. Too bad Vern and Travis had some bad luck but they turned it around nicely.

Godzilla is spending a couple of days in cola town then he is headed to Charlotte for Sat. Patty's Day.

Bluto · « **Reply #318 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:07:58 PM »

I just pulled in safe and sound. Bunch of pics to come as soon as I figure out how to get em off this I- phone. Me and Rocker set some land speed records from Columbia SC to Atlanta with Vern and Travis following in the repaired Rav 4.

It was great meeting everybody. And WOW...what a great couple of days weatherwise. We were peeling off cloths at every stop.

Wilbur....You are a trooper my friend. Great job Also...got to hand it to Vern and Travis for making the trip even though the bikes crapped out.

I think we have a great start here! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the journey.

This is my second trip as a result of being on this forum. It's always like meeting "new old friends".

BTW.....Godzilla had a small run in with Capital Security in Columbia......He totally won the officer over...pic to follow

FWIW.......the two day trek for me and the 550 was 687 miles......can you say "hot tub".....

Nice to meet all y'all and GO GODZILLA.

Cheers,

Bill

Rocker · « **Reply #319 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:37:16 PM »

Home safe and beat to death. Good times with good friends. I hope we do this again.

Quote from: Bluto on March 13, 2011, 06:07:58 PM

Me and Rocker set some land speed records from Columbia SC to Atlanta

Ain't that the truth. My speedo was bouncing around 80ish most the time

I snapped a few pics with the Droid but Vern's will be the best. Will post tomorrow. Thanks to him for being such a trooper with all the issues and Travis being our official mechanic.

My brain hurts to type anymore. I still hear the air rushing by me @ 80mph.

bender01 · « **Reply #320 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:45:01 PM »

I was rolling about 80 too. The vibration at 65-70 was gone. Smooth. I touched 90 for at least 2 miles in one spot.

Trav-i · « **Reply #321 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:01:18 PM »

Sorry it has taken me so long to chime in. I've been out working on my bike and yes I know it's dark out and it's midnight, but what can I say I'm still pissed!

I also looked at Vern's bike too found his electrical problem, the key switch went bad power in but no power out so he is on an Ebay quest to find another one. Also found his fuel tap was leaking internally too so he gonna rebuild that too. Other then that I had an awesome time!! I was really great to meet everyone (sorry I missed you Wilbur, next time I'm gonna be ready), and I hope we all will be able to meet up in the future for more fun rides! Oh and by the way Bill I'm still bleeding from that chain adjustment, I have a linch pin here with your name on it.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #322 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:51:13 PM »

Sorry to hear about your misfortune for the ride but at least ya got to go along with them. Just wanted to give you a heads up on that ignition switch. I've been reading about cheap aftermarket switches that are out there that don't stand up to the load our bikes produce.Make sure you get a stock switch or maybe a better built aftermarket that will work in it's place. Glad to hear you guys can still jump in with another leg of the ride. I won't have that luxury.......after it goes through here.....it's gone!!!

lrutt · « **Reply #323 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:16:46 AM »

Found my electrical gremlin as well that kept me from riding with Mad on the K6. Ignition switch. Can you believe that POS. 2nd time in 35 years it has let me down, what a POS.......JK. Could have been worse I guess.

drones76 · « **Reply #324 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:29:06 AM »

Nice start so far guys. I will be meeting up at the handoff in Charlotte. I will have my camera in hand. It is a few blocks from my office. Way to get the ball rolling Madman!

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Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70504 times)