BIG--T
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« Last Edit: September 13, 2011, 05:01:06 AM by BIG--T »
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2011, 08:38:01 PM » |
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Sorry, but I don't see any pics or a link. ???
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BIG--T
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2011, 08:47:36 PM » |
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Sorry, but I don't see any pics or a link. ???
Yeah, I don't know what's happening. They looked good when I previewed but now see the blue circle with the line in it and have no idea what that means except no pics! I may try again when i figure out the circle. |
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Charlie McCready
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2011, 10:48:03 PM » |
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Good pics on my end. How cold was it when you were there? I was there a few years ago and it was HOT on the BRP but 46* up on MT Mitchell. This was in June that I was there (not this year)
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BIG--T
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 05:19:57 AM » |
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Good pics on my end. How cold was it when you were there? I was there a few years ago and it was HOT on the BRP but 46* up on MT Mitchell. This was in June that I was there (not this year)
It was in the low 70'S about an hour away but on the mountain it was high 50's according to my thermal clock(didn't see the actual temp), that will teach me not to bring a jacket next time!! Lol!  I actually posted two more pics and don't know what the blue circle with the line in it between the pics mean. Tony |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 07:01:06 AM » |
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I see your pictures now... have you taken up residence on the Blue Ridge Parkway  ? -Mike |
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The Anvil
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 07:06:08 AM » |
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Hey T, looks like you rolled your bars forward like I did with mine (before putting the drag bars on). Much more comfy than the stock position.
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 08:11:49 AM » |
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Hey Big T, Looks like you figured out the little blue circles. Looks like you had a great ride. Nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them up, rather than giving up when it did not work out the first time. BTW, that's a beautiful Blue and Cream Valk you have there. I love that color combo. |
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« Last Edit: September 13, 2011, 08:13:58 AM by Valkahuna »
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2011, 09:32:39 AM » |
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glad you had a clear day. when we were there all we could see were clouds.  |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2011, 05:25:48 PM » |
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I see your pictures now... have you taken up residence on the Blue Ridge Parkway ? -Mike Yeah man I love it, think I'll just pull a camper up there! This is my 3rd weekend back to back and could be my 4th this weekend but they are calling for monsoon rains. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2011, 05:28:51 PM » |
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Why is Willow sitting your bike?
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2011, 05:42:33 PM » |
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Why is Willow sitting your bike?
Wow, is he that ugly?? |
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2011, 05:53:29 PM » |
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We do a " Kiss My Ice Ride " to Mt. Mitchell on New Years Day every year only two years in the last several we was unable to made the summit because of weather last year and 08 <---I think .....Bring It...LET'S RIDE  |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2011, 05:57:20 PM » |
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We do a " Kiss My Ice Ride " to Mt. Mitchell on New Years Day every year only two years in the last several we was unable to made the summit because of weather last year and 08 <---I think .....Bring It...LET'S RIDE Sounds good and I'm sitting on ready...I'll start looking for my snow tires! |
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2011, 07:08:23 PM » |
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Great Scenery
Wish I was there.
AL
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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2011, 07:31:02 PM » |
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Hey Big T, Looks like you figured out the little blue circles. Looks like you had a great ride. Nice pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them up, rather than giving up when it did not work out the first time. BTW, that's a beautiful Blue and Cream Valk you have there. I love that color combo. [/quote We had a great ride and can't wait to go back in the fall. Thanks for the compliment!! |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2011, 07:35:37 PM » |
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Hey T, looks like you rolled your bars forward like I did with mine (before putting the drag bars on). Much more comfy than the stock position. [/quote Yeah I finally found the right combination! I have them about 4" past the engine guard and YES a lot more comfy. They way they were my knees were bumping my chin! |
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« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2011, 07:39:39 PM » |
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glad you had a clear day. when we were there all we could see were clouds. Thanks, yes we were lucky because the week before that wasn't that clear |
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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2011, 07:47:33 PM » |
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Great Scenery
Wish I was there.
AL
Yes it was beautiful. Your weren't too far from it where we met. Maybe we can all put a ride together, I've been there so many times the rangers know my name!  |
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« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2011, 08:57:58 PM » |
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We were there in early August, and lemme tell ya, it may have been warm down lower, but up at the top of Mt. Mitchell, it was downright chilly!! Lookout at the top (that stone pillar is actually a grave):  Here's the plaque on it:  The view from atop the lookout:  |
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« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2011, 03:14:55 AM » |
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We were there in early August, and lemme tell ya, it may have been warm down lower, but up at the top of Mt. Mitchell, it was downright chilly!! Lookout at the top (that stone pillar is actually a grave): Here's the plaque on it: The view from atop the lookout: Beautful pics! Smoking Joe wants to ride up there New Years...think it'll be cold?? |
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« Reply #21 on: September 14, 2011, 03:22:41 AM » |
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« Reply #22 on: September 14, 2011, 03:58:56 AM » |
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Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? |
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« Reply #23 on: September 14, 2011, 04:01:47 AM » |
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Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? I got that link from Frank Smoak, I haven't gone on the ride... yet... maybe this year? -Mike |
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« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2011, 04:27:31 AM » |
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Great video Mike! How cold was it the last time ya'll went? 50* below?? I got that link from Frank Smoak, I haven't gone on the ride... yet... maybe this year? -Mike I hope you can make it. I plan to go if there is no ice and it should be beautiful! I also plan to go again this fall and when all the leaves are off the trees. We took a lot of video but the trees blocked a lot of beautiful scenery. Like to have you with us if you want to go next time. I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years! Tony |
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« Reply #25 on: September 14, 2011, 06:42:46 AM » |
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I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years! I showed up at Resaca, Ga, at the end of March to meet up with some guys to go to Texas. It was about 40 degrees, but it was misting on me, and kind of foggy, all through the North Georgia mountains. I was freezing and my toes were like popsickles when I got to Resaca... the other guys had on their heated clothes... I wanted to choke them. It will likely be quite a bit cooler than 40 on a Kiss My Ice ride  -Mike
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« Reply #26 on: September 14, 2011, 06:09:50 PM » |
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I don't have a piece of heated gear and am not going to start buying now, so I guess I'll just have to shake rattle and roll New Years! I showed up at Resaca, Ga, at the end of March to meet up with some guys to go to Texas. It was about 40 degrees, but it was misting on me, and kind of foggy, all through the North Georgia mountains. I was freezing and my toes were like popsickles when I got to Resaca... the other guys had on their heated clothes... I wanted to choke them. It will likely be quite a bit cooler than 40 on a Kiss My Ice ride -Mike Toes like popsickles?? Say a bit cooler? Probably the chill factor will put it well below zero! Then again maybe we'll luck up and have a extra mild day like 60*. |
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