Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70021 times)

Rocker · « **Reply #125 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:13:28 PM »

Sweet. Need to start working on how I am going to rig my Alice pack to the seat and grab bar. I refuse to wear a backpack riding long distance.

Bluto · « **Reply #126 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:16:20 PM »

Quote from: Rocker on February 02, 2011, 07:13:28 PM

Sweet. Need to start working on how I am going to rig my Alice pack to the seat and grab bar. I refuse to wear a backpack riding long distance.

Lol.......I had to break down and get a backrest for mine. I only use it when my daughter is on back or I'm packing a bunch of crap. 87 bungee cords can do wonders.

Trav-i · « **Reply #127 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:24:34 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 02, 2011, 07:16:20 PM

Quote from: Rocker on February 02, 2011, 07:13:28 PM
Sweet. Need to start working on how I am going to rig my Alice pack to the seat and grab bar. I refuse to wear a backpack riding long distance.

Lol.......I had to break down and get a backrest for mine. I only use it when my daughter is on back or I'm packing a bunch of crap. 87 bungee cords can do wonders.

Or 2 packs of strecther staps! Bill I finally ordered the tires for the F. Now all I have left is to put the carbs back on, mount the tires this weekend, and get a new chain and side cover from Fraken and I'll be all set.

bender01 · « **Reply #128 on:** February 02, 2011, 09:18:14 PM »

Travi-i are you riding the F? Im still picking which to ride! They all need an oil change.The K4 needs tires and hasnt been ridden in decade or more. So its probably out unless the right numbers come in Sunday.

wardenerd · « **Reply #129 on:** February 03, 2011, 06:47:36 AM »

I will join up on 19th at the rock with nikki and sam.

Rocker · « **Reply #130 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:16:42 AM »

We are camping in SC right? I wonder if my 750 can pull a popup??

Trying to minimize my pack load. Mat or sleeping bag...mat or sleeping bag? Also I don't know what my 750 will do sleeping outside. She's slept in a warm garage ever since I've had her.

Trav-i · « **Reply #131 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:07:16 AM »

Quote from: bender01 on February 02, 2011, 09:18:14 PM

Travi-i are you riding the F? Im still picking which to ride! They all need an oil change.The K4 needs tires and hasnt been ridden in decade or more. So its probably out unless the right numbers come in Sunday.

Yup, if all goes well I'll be on my F. I still have to finish some stuff finish up on it, hopefully most of it will get done this weekend. Carbs, tach drive seal, tires. Still have to get a left side cover and chain.

Travis

Rocker · « **Reply #132 on:** February 07, 2011, 06:45:10 AM »

The plan is to camp right? You guys packing tents or sleeping under the stars?

Bluto · « **Reply #133 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:18:27 AM »

Quote from: Rocker on February 07, 2011, 06:45:10 AM

The plan is to camp right? You guys packing tents or sleeping under the stars?

I'm packing a tent for good weather and a credit card for bad weather.

bluezboy · « **Reply #134 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:23:15 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 07, 2011, 07:18:27 AM

Quote from: Rocker on February 07, 2011, 06:45:10 AM
The plan is to camp right? You guys packing tents or sleeping under the stars?

I'm packing a tent for good weather and a credit card for bad weather.

I like your style Buto, very nice.

Rocker · « **Reply #135 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:40:54 AM »

Score. Hampton Inn in Bluffton, SC. Might cash in some of my Hilton points for a free room.

bluezboy · « **Reply #136 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:45:15 AM »

   Hey fellow ATL riders, I've been on Google maps almost everyday plotting our ride, I hope you 'll have taken a look at it also. I was in Columbia this weekend and had hoped to scout out photo sights, but my wife's car was acting up so I couldn't. Just as well though, since most of us have a time factor to consider the whole weekend. In Columbia we can still at least do our photos at the state capital, but we will not have lot of time to linger in Columbia if we want to make it home before it's dark, I know I do or be maybe 5 miles away from my house.

From Columbia we can take US-1/78 west to Augusta, (78 miles) then take 1-78/278 west to Madison (99 miles). Madison may be a good place to say our farewells before for you guys head north on US 83, to Gainesville? it's about 66 miles, you can avoid Atlanta's congestion if you go that back way. Take a look at Google maps so you can plot your own course from Madison.

  I do have to avoid riding on any interstates for the most part because my wife will be out of the country, and I'll be the only parent here on US soil, so if I get hurt riding my bike, she will finish the job when she gets back on the 15th! I'll need all of your help to make sure of my safe return to my teenagers Sunday night. But if any of you feel need to hit the slab, the only place I'd be open to it is between Columbia and Augusta, nice rolling hills and the view is not bad. To be discussed more as we actually begin to ride. That's my two cents for today! Vern

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #137 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:44:08 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 07, 2011, 07:18:27 AM

Quote from: Rocker on February 07, 2011, 06:45:10 AM
The plan is to camp right? You guys packing tents or sleeping under the stars?

I'm packing a tent for good weather and a credit card for bad weather.

Party in Bluto's room

Now you guys will be hoping for cold nights

bender01 · « **Reply #138 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:56:35 AM »

I forgot theres breakfast 2 bars and 3-4 restaurants and Food Lion in short walking distance from The Hampton Inn.

Bluto · « **Reply #139 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:17:20 AM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on February 07, 2011, 09:44:08 AM

Quote from: Bluto on February 07, 2011, 07:18:27 AM
Quote from: Rocker on February 07, 2011, 06:45:10 AM
The plan is to camp right? You guys packing tents or sleeping under the stars?

I'm packing a tent for good weather and a credit card for bad weather.

Party in Bluto's room Now you guys will be hoping for cold nights

O Yea........Gonna be some party.....After riding 6 or so hours on my tired old a$$ and getting up early to do it again.....gonna be some party.

Rocker · « **Reply #140 on:** February 07, 2011, 01:13:08 PM »

Quote from: bluezboy on February 07, 2011, 07:45:15 AM

Hey fellow ATL riders, I've been on Google maps almost everyday plotting our ride, I hope you 'll have taken a look at it also. I was in Columbia this weekend and had hoped to scout out photo sights, but my wife's car was acting up so I couldn't. Just as well though, since most of us have a time factor to consider the whole weekend. In Columbia we can still at least do our photos at the state capital, but we will not have lot of time to linger in Columbia if we want to make it home before it's dark, I know I do or be maybe 5 miles away from my house.

From Columbia we can take US-1/78 west to Augusta, (78 miles) then take 1-78/278 west to Madison (99 miles). Madison may be a good place to say our farewells before for you guys head north on US 83, to Gainesville? it's about 66 miles, you can avoid Atlanta's congestion if you go that back way. Take a look at Google maps so you can plot your own course from Madison.

I do have to avoid riding on any interstates for the most part because my wife will be out of the country, and I'll be the only parent here on US soil, so if I get hurt riding my bike, she will finish the job when she gets back on the 15th! I'll need all of your help to make sure of my safe return to my teenagers Sunday night. But if any of you feel need to hit the slab, the only place I'd be open to it is between Columbia and Augusta, nice rolling hills and the view is not bad. To be discussed more as we actually begin to ride. That's my two cents for today! Vern

I am cool with backroads as much as possible but as long as we can stay on schedule and it does not take twice as long to get there. I do need to be back before dark on Sunday as well. Would like to see my family before they go to bed. Plus I have to work on Monday. My 750 cruises best around 50-60. Should be a fun ride.

bluezboy · « **Reply #141 on:** February 07, 2011, 03:07:48 PM »

Quote from: Rocker on February 07, 2011, 01:13:08 PM

Quote from: bluezboy on February 07, 2011, 07:45:15 AM
Hey fellow ATL riders, I've been on Google maps almost everyday plotting our ride, I hope you 'll have taken a look at it also. I was in Columbia this weekend and had hoped to scout out photo sights, but my wife's car was acting up so I couldn't. Just as well though, since most of us have a time factor to consider the whole weekend. In Columbia we can still at least do our photos at the state capital, but we will not have lot of time to linger in Columbia if we want to make it home before it's dark, I know I do or be maybe 5 miles away from my house.

From Columbia we can take US-1/78 west to Augusta, (78 miles) then take 1-78/278 west to Madison (99 miles). Madison may be a good place to say our farewells before for you guys head north on US 83, to Gainesville? it's about 66 miles, you can avoid Atlanta's congestion if you go that back way. Take a look at Google maps so you can plot your own course from Madison.

I do have to avoid riding on any interstates for the most part because my wife will be out of the country, and I'll be the only parent here on US soil, so if I get hurt riding my bike, she will finish the job when she gets back on the 15th! I'll need all of your help to make sure of my safe return to my teenagers Sunday night. But if any of you feel need to hit the slab, the only place I'd be open to it is between Columbia and Augusta, nice rolling hills and the view is not bad. To be discussed more as we actually begin to ride. That's my two cents for today! Vern

I am cool with backroads as much as possible but as long as we can stay on schedule and it does not take twice as long to get there. I do need to be back before dark on Sunday as well. Would like to see my family before they go to bed. Plus I have to work on Monday. My 750 cruises best around 50-60. Should be a fun ride.

Rocker the back roads would get us home in time, but maybe we should hit the slab out of Columbia to Augusta at least, who knows we may have so much fun let our girls run wild that we may stay on 20 all the way home. It looks like by March it will get dark around 6:30, which is probably too late for guys to make it home. Okay, I'll ride 20 the whole way if you guys are up for it!

Cbowers · « **Reply #142 on:** February 07, 2011, 06:34:10 PM »

Bluezboy, how long are you figuring it will take to get from Columbia back to GA? about 4 hours? I'm trying to figure out when we need to leave Bluffton on Sunday morning. Route from Bluffton through Beaufort to Columbia is 3.5 hours with no stops

Link to Map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bluffton,+SC&daddr=Beaufort,+SC+to:Columbia,+SC+29201&geocode=FVrm6wEdHSsu-ympRFlWpIj7iDFG3ok5_EM0Uw%3BFd3d7gEdexMx-ykTUZuaWQz8iDH2vDEbhUGd8g%3BFeT2BQIduTYs-yk3DX4d3rr4iDG8s9agS_ouaA&hl=en&mra=ls&dirflg=h&sll=33.093395,-80.806415&sspn=3.074037,4.927368&ie=UTF8&ll=33.091542,-80.804443&spn=3.074037,4.927368&z=8

Or Straight from Bluffton to Columbia 3 hours

Link to Map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bluffton,+SC&daddr=Columbia,+SC+29201&geocode=FVrm6wEdHSsu-ympRFlWpIj7iDFG3ok5_EM0Uw%3BFeT2BQIduTYs-yk3DX4d3rr4iDG8s9agS_ouaA&hl=en&mra=ls&dirflg=h&sll=33.096144,-80.804443&sspn=3.073876,4.927368&ie=UTF8&ll=33.109948,-81.046143&spn=3.073393,4.927368&z=8

While were in Columbia I know we want to stop by the Capital.

We should also go by busted plug plaza.

Or we can stop at the African Village in Beaufort

Or the UFO in Bowman

Check out this website for more SC stuff.
http://www.berkeleyind.com/photoblog/sctravel

I really wish we were riding some of the upstate. After this is over we will have to get together and ride the mountains.

Chad

bender01 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:00:39 PM »

I would think we need to be gassed and full throtlle no later than 8am out of Bluffton. Cbowers, Ive never been on the east side of 26 past Orangeburg. State park lands? Sounds good to me!Remember that we need gas about 100 miles to be safe? We dont need a pic/stop in Beaufort do we? The MCAS has some jets on the way out of town we could take a pic at but we should just ride til we need gas! I dont think Paris island gate would like all of us pulling in! They were egdy towards me in the pic I posted! Its not a parking area at all! We can ride by the old houses in BFT and get out quickly!
I tentatively have the 12th off to meet in Savannah but if some one books a lg party, I will have to work.Campers still welcome but Im sure you all would be more comfortable at one of the two hotel choices! The Hampton is directly on the rt from Savannah to BFT. You can always book one and ditch it it last minute if the weather looks great! You folks traveling north and south will be tired! Madmtnmotors might not be here til sunset. We might not be to Bluffton area til dark. Cant wait to meet all of you!

Rocker · « **Reply #144 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:02:49 PM »

I keep thinking how cool it will be to have all these SOHCs riding together. When I take mine out it's usually with Harleys or metric cruisers. I kinda stand out (which is not a bad thing). Wish we had a chase car to get some nice "action" shots.

Question for everyone. Whats your riding gear consist of? Does it vary for long or short trips?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #145 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:32:40 PM »

Riding gear - 1 extra change of clothes. Fresh drawers and socks to last until laundry stop. Cold weather layers for your area and time of year. Ditto wet weather rain gear layer. That could get you easily 1 week of riding. Choose a motel with laundry facilities then you have another week on the road. Do NOT overpack! Standard tool kit and chain lube. Very simple and effective unless you're going to do 5000 miles.

bluezboy · « **Reply #146 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:23:58 AM »

Quote from: Cbowers on February 07, 2011, 06:34:10 PM

Bluezboy, how long are you figuring it will take to get from Columbia back to GA? about 4 hours? I'm trying to figure out when we need to leave Bluffton on Sunday morning. Route from Bluffton through Beaufort to Columbia is 3.5 hours with no stops

Link to Map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bluffton,+SC&daddr=Beaufort,+SC+to:Columbia,+SC+29201&geocode=FVrm6wEdHSsu-ympRFlWpIj7iDFG3ok5_EM0Uw%3BFd3d7gEdexMx-ykTUZuaWQz8iDH2vDEbhUGd8g%3BFeT2BQIduTYs-yk3DX4d3rr4iDG8s9agS_ouaA&hl=en&mra=ls&dirflg=h&sll=33.093395,-80.806415&sspn=3.074037,4.927368&ie=UTF8&ll=33.091542,-80.804443&spn=3.074037,4.927368&z=8

Or Straight from Bluffton to Columbia 3 hours

Link to Map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Bluffton,+SC&daddr=Columbia,+SC+29201&geocode=FVrm6wEdHSsu-ympRFlWpIj7iDFG3ok5_EM0Uw%3BFeT2BQIduTYs-yk3DX4d3rr4iDG8s9agS_ouaA&hl=en&mra=ls&dirflg=h&sll=33.096144,-80.804443&sspn=3.073876,4.927368&ie=UTF8&ll=33.109948,-81.046143&spn=3.073393,4.927368&z=8

While were in Columbia I know we want to stop by the Capital.

We should also go by busted plug plaza.

Or we can stop at the African Village in Beaufort

Or the UFO in Bowman

Check out this website for more SC stuff.
http://www.berkeleyind.com/photoblog/sctravel

I really wish we were riding some of the upstate. After this is over we will have to get together and ride the mountains.

Chad

Cb, thanks for these links, Bender, I agree we need to be on our bikes by 8 am, that means no beer for me Sat night. I'll be staying with friends on the island and I will be refreshed and ready to hit the road in the mornng. I'm sure there's a Waffle House in Bluffton where we can all meet up, I'll check that out beforehand. I'm for just going straight to Columbia, I'd forgotten about the fire hydrant and the great murals there, I'll pass on the African Village, too cheesy for me. We'll need at least 4 or 5 hours to get back to Atlanta before dark depending on the routes we decide to take.

bender01 · « **Reply #147 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:05:44 AM »

So no Beaufort? Fine with me! Cbowers how about 321 to 601 and through the Congaree forest? We can bail and stay on 321 to Columbia if time is becoming an issue.

Bluto · « **Reply #148 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:20:48 AM »

Quote from: bender01 on February 08, 2011, 10:05:44 AM

So no Beaufort? Fine with me! Cbowers how about 321 to 601 and through the Congaree forest? We can bail and stay on 321 to Columbia if time is becoming an issue.

Good job Coastal guys.......

Hey Bender...we should meet at the Squat and Gobble for breakfast.....right?

And....Please request 75 and sunny for this "early March" ride.

Cheers!

Rocker · « **Reply #149 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:41:37 AM »

Gave my 750 a bath over the weekend. She's going out Sunday for her yearly checkup. Have a friend that is an ex Honda master mechanic. He works out of his house, does a bang up job, and is very reasonable. I only trust my CB with him. This will be the longest ride I have done on her so I want to make sure she's in tip-top shape.

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Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70021 times)