Thanks for attending " The Fall Color Ride "

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Great weekend with awesome weather beautiful fall colors and some outstanding folks.I did'nt take many pictures    I was told sunday morning by Miss Reba that we have sold out The Phillips Motel again for " The Fall Color Ride 2013 "  
First couple pic's are from the ride up to Robbinsville on friday.





I've been doing this ride year after year and the folks keep coming back this is just as much about this ride as the ride....Hangin' out by fire.











My friend THE Detn8er and his main man Ryan.....Mark I wish you only the best and hope everything turns for the " gooder " with what you are dealing with right now.I look forward to seeing that black spot-less beauty with you on board soon  





These next pictures was taken sunday on the way home as we did The Dragon. Reb had hit his exhaust header in a curve .Most know I've owned a Valkyrie since 1998 and I've only hit my header once in those years on my yellow Valk.





We leaned it over to see the angle to do this  






Again I'd like to say " Thank You " to the people that keep this ride alive by coming back year after year  

[eric in md]

awesome time ... what a great bunch of people dude ....

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

awesome time ... what a great bunch of people dude ....

It was good seeing you Little Buddy and getting that bridge fixed  

[robin]

Had a great time Joe got my room for next year also hopefully my ride there will be on 2 wheels if not you will see the white ford again

[T-Bird]

I had a good time again this year Joe, and look forward to 2013 

[Reb]

Enjoyed every second of the weekend Joe. Can't thank you enough for hooking me up with a room. Otherwise, financially I would have been hurting to make the ride. I left a lot of bike shards all over Tennessee and North Carolina   . I had a ball riding with you guys as always.

Big AL said there was no way I could out Crazy him, It was impossible........

I tried my best, but still am not flexible enough to do the one leg kick up around a corner in front of Killboy...

His secret must be Yoga or something  

Until next time my friend, always a pleasure sharing wind with you.....

[Stanley Steamer]

It was a good one this year......perfect weather....... .........there WERE a couple of shady looking folks there though......

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Enjoyed every second of the weekend Joe. Can't thank you enough for hooking me up with a room. Otherwise, financially I would have been hurting to make the ride.



Until next time my friend, always a pleasure sharing wind with you.....

That's what I do ....I ride around and help people 

You're welcome Preston 

[Reb]

These next pictures was taken sunday on the way home as we did The Dragon. Reb had hit his exhaust header in a curve .Most know I've owned a Valkyrie since 1998 and I've only hit my header once in those years on my yellow Valk.





We leaned it over to see the angle to do this  

Waiting to see if Killboys or Moonshiners got a better shot of the sparks 

[hal47]

Had a great time,big thanks to you Joe.

[ValkSmile]

Had a great time, was good to meet all of you there, thanks Joe.

Scott

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Thanks again for putting together a great gathering Joe. 

[hubcapsc]

-Mike

[..]

Room reserved for next year.  

[JimmyG]

Had a great time Joe. It was good to meet some more new faces at this ride.  I got to meet Big Al,(is he on medication)? and a lot more folks. Everyone was nice and welcoming to me and Stephanie. Look forward to it next year.  On a sad note, we got home Sunday evening around 6:00pm, and as is customary, Stephanie went on duty at the hospital for her brother at 7:00pm. when she goes on duty, it is emergency call back for the remainder of the night on Sundays. Well, she got called in at around 11:30 that night, and when she was leaving, she fell. she called me,(I was already in bed), and I had to go down and help her  get up. We checked her out and she said she thought she was ok, so went to work and did two CT scans, and a shoulder xray on two different patients, then decided to xray her ankle. Well, sure enough, she broke her fibula, spiral fracture at the distal end. We went to Nashville next morning and got lucky, no surgery, only a boot for the next three months. Riding is over for her this year.
Sorry for the long note, she had a great time at the fall colour ride and want everyone to know she had fun.

[Spirited-6]

These next pictures was taken sunday on the way home as we did The Dragon. Reb had hit his exhaust header in a curve .Most know I've owned a Valkyrie since 1998 and I've only hit my header once in those years on my yellow Valk.





We leaned it over to see the angle to do this  

Waiting to see if Killboys or Moonshiners got a better shot of the sparks 

The only time I leaned a bike over that far, I had dropped it. 

[HayHauler]

Reb must have hit a dip in the corner to have scraped that pipe.  With the bike leaned over that far, like in the picture, will the pipes touch the ground? 
I don't think my stock pipes will without compressing the suspension at the same time.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[ChromeDome]

Thanks for hosting Joe. 

I have always had a great time and like not sure which I enjoy more, the ride on Saturday or the fellowship around the fires on Friday & Saturday night.

Already got the room for 2013. 

[Reb]

Reb must have hit a dip in the corner to have scraped that pipe.  With the bike leaned over that far, like in the picture, will the pipes touch the ground?  
I don't think my stock pipes will without compressing the suspension at the same time.

Hay  
Jimmyt

There is a possibility I scratched them the previous day riding in the "spirited group" that Britman was leading. Everyone behind me was asking if I had titanium or magnesium bolts in my pegs as I guess the sparks were flying. We stopped after the dragon to take a peak under the bike. I saw that scratch in the exhaust and my kickstand was ground down a lot on the other side. Not sure if I hit a dip, hard telling when your scooting along  

[BigAl]

Damn, I thought that was next weekend.

Al

[T-Bird]

Reb must have hit a dip in the corner to have scraped that pipe.  With the bike leaned over that far, like in the picture, will the pipes touch the ground? 
I don't think my stock pipes will without compressing the suspension at the same time.

Hay 
Jimmyt

Blame it on the car tire 

[..]

Reb must have hit a dip in the corner to have scraped that pipe.  With the bike leaned over that far, like in the picture, will the pipes touch the ground?  
I don't think my stock pipes will without compressing the suspension at the same time.

Hay  
Jimmyt

There is a possibility I scratched them the previous day riding in the "spirited group" that Britman was leading. Everyone behind me was asking if I had titanium or magnesium bolts in my pegs as I guess the sparks were flying. We stopped after the dragon to take a peak under the bike. I saw that scratch in the exhaust and my kickstand was ground down a lot on the other side. Not sure if I hit a dip, hard telling when your scooting along  

Reb, don't let your enthusiasm be your undoing.  

Once hard parts start to grind you are only an Oh $hit away from the rear wheel coming off the ground.  

[BigAl]

Reb must have hit a dip in the corner to have scraped that pipe.  With the bike leaned over that far, like in the picture, will the pipes touch the ground?  
I don't think my stock pipes will without compressing the suspension at the same time.

Hay  
Jimmyt

There is a possibility I scratched them the previous day riding in the "spirited group" that Britman was leading. Everyone behind me was asking if I had titanium or magnesium bolts in my pegs as I guess the sparks were flying. We stopped after the dragon to take a peak under the bike. I saw that scratch in the exhaust and my kickstand was ground down a lot on the other side. Not sure if I hit a dip, hard telling when your scooting along  

Reb, don't let your enthusiasm be your undoing.  

Once hard parts start to grind you are only an Oh $hit away from the rear wheel coming off the ground.  

Gordon Lucky 13 thought you could drag a part or two, till he lost all of his Black Beauty too a race with a Sport Bike.
Lucky is his middle name and that is all that saved him from instant death on Cherohala Skyway, as he landed in a Grassy Spot.
Lucky and blessed to still have our buddy Gordon,

Don't let stupid make you think luck does not run out it does.

As a lady on Monday found out the Dragon and Dragging parts will KILL>

[Reb]

Trust me, I'm not going around practicing how far over I can lay my fat girl. I didn't realize it was over that far until I saw the photo. I will admit, I wanted a good shot of the CT at an angle. My dynamics professor who rides a bike as well, thought I was an idiot for having a care tire on a motorcycle. Printed the photo off and took to class to show him yesterday. I'm apparently still an idiot  




 

[Jess from VA]

I'm apparently still an idiot

You had to know that was coming.   

[Skinhead]

Joe,

Thanks for getting us all together again.  I have the cabin reserved for next year.  Just got home about 3:00 today.  NO RAIN!  couple of wet roads, my bike was the dirtiest I've ever seen it, got it washed already though.

My neighbors, Larry and Jane Had a blast and said they will be back next year.  Jane said it was the most fun she's ever had with her clothes on.  They also said you all are about the nicest folks they've met in a long time.

It was great seeing everyone again.  I should have put some of the TP from Friday night in a saddle bag for the ride home.  (Don't ask)

[fon1961]

Joe,

Great time, thanks.  Also, thanks to britman, hupcap, whiskey, and anyone else that led a ride. 

[Flask]

Kristie and I back in flat land at the house !!!

Right at 1600 miles done in the last 6 days.

Was great going up early and spending some riding time with Robin & Judy !!!!!

Always great seeing everybody again along with a added bonus from the BIG MAN - ERIC and his wife Shaunnee. (Probably misspelled)

Hope to see Joe & Wimp along with who ever comes this winter.

Got the room for next year - Until next time all ride safe !!!!!!!!

Flask & Gabby

[MITCHO]

Joe your the best . Thanks for a great time and all the trouble you go through to make it all work out. Some how it seems like everyone that rides one of these machines are the nicest people you could ever meet.         Thanks for everything  Mitch O

[Bandit]

Man I had to miss it this year Butt will see you all in 2013!!   Bandit

[fon1961]

Man I had to miss it this year Butt will see you all in 2013!!   Bandit

 

[Tim H]

   Awesome man.  Don't keep trying to do that though. 

[JimmyG]

Reb, be careful man, you crazy man.  That was what us Tennessee'ans cal,"a leanin over some".

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Man I had to miss it this year Butt will see you all in 2013!!   Bandit

Give Miss Reba a call Don and get on the waiting list we sold out her place before we left . Might be a good idea to call the San-Ran Motel <---just down the road and get a room . You can cancel if a room or cottage opens up at ground zero.....You need a room for friday Oct. 18 and saturday Oct. 19 , 2013.

[Mr Whiskey]

Hey, sorry so late but I jus wanted to say it was great gettin' to ride with everyone! Been tryin' to make this ride for 3 years now & finally got to roll with the legendary Smokin' Joe FCR.
Got our room for next year!
Peace, Whiskey.

[T-Bird]

Hey, sorry so late but I jus wanted to say it was great gettin' to ride with everyone! Been tryin' to make this ride for 3 years now & finally got to roll with the legendary Smokin' Joe FCR.
Got our room for next year!
Peace, Whiskey.

Dang it Whiskey...I never got to see you man. You must have sneaked in & out.

[hubcapsc]

Hey, sorry so late but I jus wanted to say it was great gettin' to ride with everyone! Been tryin' to make this ride for 3 years now & finally got to roll with the legendary Smokin' Joe FCR.
Got our room for next year!
Peace, Whiskey.

Dang it Whiskey...I never got to see you man. You must have sneaked in & out.

You have to go with the slow crowd to catch DG... 



-Mike

[Mr Whiskey]

T-Bird, I drop'd in jus for the ride Sat. morn. Think I saw you for a sec. in the Mc D's parkin' lot, then whoop, you were gone! HaHaHa!
SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Ride, hahaha, leather'd up & ready to roll!
Saw some pic's, look'd like y'all had fun on the "Spirited" ride.
Catch ya next time Brother.
Peace, Whiskey.