Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God.
Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
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« on: May 30, 2011, 05:06:32 AM » |
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I did'nt take many pictures .....I started this ride friday morning on one bike and finished it Sunday night on another. I cleaned my yellow/creame HALF-BREED up thursday night and looked at the tires thinking " I can get one more ride out of these " . Long story ,short I only made it to Helen, Georgia when I pulled over and saw cords hangin' out of my rear tire  I turned and headed for home pissed off at the world and myself for riding that bike ( I should have knew better and have only myself to blame ) . Got up Saturday morning and got on a bike that had good tires and hooked up with the group in Coker Creek, Tennessee. Lesson learned and it will never happen again just for the record it was amazing how fast those tires went from " I can get one more ride out of these " to dangerous with cords hanging out of the rear and the front close behind in fact it was about 225 mountain miles that chewed the hide down into the cords.Special thanks to Britman for putting this ride together the roads he picked was outstanding and you have my vote to do it again out of this same area as you can't go wrong no matter which way you leave the parking lot looking for roads made for motorcycling.   |
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RTaz
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Michigan...Home of InZane X -XI
Oscoda, Michigan
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2011, 05:15:43 AM » |
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 don't beat yourself up Joe, it happens to the best. At least you got home safe and could switch out bikes and catch up with the group. See you in Michigan. 
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2011, 05:22:36 AM » |
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ok TODD we still love ya man..  you know the story |
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T-Bird
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2011, 07:26:03 PM » |
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Joe, I enjoyed seeing the rest of the wild bunch Friday on the ride over to Clayton. I only wished I could of stayed with the group till we got to clayton so I could see some old friends. We had a good ride, but not a "safe" ride  . We were all pushing too hard....I blew a curve when my front tire slid on a very wet road, lucky thirteen did the same and hurt his ankle. I'm glad your tire didn't give out on the ride over. I am looking forward to another ride soon. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2011, 07:34:00 PM » |
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Sorry about that, man. I probably should just ride by myself...........and usually do.
Coot
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T-Bird
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A friend is one who takes me for what I am.
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 01:12:15 AM » |
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Sorry about that, man. I probably should just ride by myself...........and usually do.
Coot
I'm not blaming you Coot, You can share the wind with me anytime. We are all very good riders and we ride fast in the twisties. We were all in a hurry to get somewhere by a certain time, you guys to Clayton, me to get home to close some deals, and looking back on it, maybe were pushing a little too hard for conditions....rain,tires,etc. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 04:33:30 AM » |
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Sorry about that, man. I probably should just ride by myself...........and usually do.
Coot
I'm not blaming you Coot, You can share the wind with me anytime. We are all very good riders and we ride fast in the twisties. We were all in a hurry to get somewhere by a certain time, you guys to Clayton, me to get home to close some deals, and looking back on it, maybe were pushing a little too hard for conditions....rain,tires,etc. Thanks, man.......always enjoy riding with you. |
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Black Dog
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Merton Wisconsin 53029
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 06:37:07 AM » |
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I know what ya mean, by the rubber seeming to go away much quicker, in the last few hundred miles... Had the same thing happen, heading to the CBR a few years ago. "I can get one more ride outta these tires'... Famous last words. Left Wisconsin thinkin' I'd be fine... Get to Crawfordsville IN (300 miles later), and you could just about see the air through the back tire  Lucky for me, Daryl and Glen had come down with the XF6 trailer, and that's how I made it back home... Glad ya got a ride in! Yer one of the lucky guys that has to make a choice between 3 valks (ya can't hide money  ). Black Dog |
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Just when the highway straightened out for a mile And I was thinkin' I'd just cruise for a while A fork in the road brought a new episode Don't you know... Conform, go crazy, or ride a motorcycle...  |
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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 06:49:44 AM » |
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I'm glad no one was hurt and got home safe this weekend. I finally got my bike back together Saturday night. Now it is ready to go to Franklin, W.Va. on the 10th. Looking forward to it sooo
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Dubs
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