2023 Tally Rally

[Farside]

  I was in Tallahassee earlier this week. I rode some of the roads we will be on to make sure all is good. Great smooth roads and the canopy was nice and shady!

[Chrisj CMA]

nice and shady! coolsmiley

Sounds fantastic right now, WAIT.....we're talking about the weather right!?

[Jims99]

Better late than never. Reservation made. Just 1 at the moment.

[Farside]

Better late than never. Reservation made. Just 1 at the moment.

That is great Jim, glad it worked out that you can make it. Should be a really nice time. Thanks for letting me know. 

[Farside]

  Happy Fall and the weather is here. It was 64 this morning in Milton. Tallahassee will be so nice the end of next month.  I believe there is 1 room left last I checked. 

[sixlow]

The weather was perfect today for a nice ride,  looking forward Tally Rally..

[Farside]

The weather was perfect today for a nice ride,  looking forward Tally Rally..

In Tallahassee tomorrow and Friday to be sure all is good for next week. The weather has been spectacular for a while now in the Pan-handle  temps low 50s and warming up to near 80. I believe we can expect much of the same next week. Can't wait and looking forward to seeing you all. 

[Jims99]

I was really hoping for 60s as a low. But I guess it's better than the 90s. Can't wait.

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok, so it's set. I'm taking the car to Tallahassee. There's a guy that lives in Tallahassee that has a Ford Cobra replica. He's a friend of a friend and has been helping me over the phone getting my car squared away. I invited him to our Friday ride. So there will be two race cars chasing the motorcycles through the woods.

[sixlow]

This is a awesome,  looking forward to seeing these rides  !!

[Farside]

I was really hoping for 60s as a low. But I guess it's better than the 90s. Can't wait.

I was in Tallahassee on Wednesday thru Friday and now back in Milton this evening. It was a beautiful couple days and it looks like it will continue thru next week. I attached the future weather outlook.
 Also, I got reservations Thursday 26th at the Backwoods Crossing restaurant again this year at 5:30 for dinner/drinks. I've got us outside again unless it is rainy. I reserved for 14 of us but there are tables for more if necessary. I'm planning to be at the StayBridge Inn by 4pm. Looking forward to some beautiful ridding around the area. Be safe all and see you soon.  

[sixlow]

Looking good

[pocket aces]

Just picked up my bike from Wood last weekend. Runs and looks great 
Leaving after work on Thursday. ETA 8pm. Hope to make it before The Bucs kickoff.
Looks like it will be a much more enjoyable ride up than last year. I rolled in last year about 10:30 pm frozen cold. Last 3.5 hours of my ride was in the dark with temps in the mid 40's.   

[_Sheffjs_]

Have fun y'all!  Todd and Pennie Jerry and Sherry getting together for either a fall color ride or pile in the Mini and put the top down drive this Saturday. We shall see.   

[Farside]

Just picked up my bike from Wood last weekend. Runs and looks great  
Leaving after work on Thursday. ETA 8pm. Hope to make it before The Bucs kickoff.
Looks like it will be a much more enjoyable ride up than last year. I rolled in last year about 10:30 pm frozen cold. Last 3.5 hours of my ride was in the dark with temps in the mid 40's.  

I remember that Vance, it was bad for you and you got in pretty late. It is going to be a great weekend. I sent Wood a message and he said he had delivered your bike. We will see Wood and Erin on Friday. You'll probably miss the dinner as it starts at 5:30 but we will see you at the hotel and join in on watching the game. Safe travels bud.  

[Chrisj CMA]

Ride safe everyone. I'm leaving with Keith here in a bit. See you all in Tally!

[Farside]

  What a Great Thursday-Sunday of riding. Getting to Tallahassee, riding the area and leaving today. What a fun weekend seeing old friends and new ones! The weather was great for some fun days. I want to Thank all those that made the trip and experience this past weekend. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thank you! 

[Farside]

  One of my favorite shots at the St. Marks Lighthouse.

[Jims99]

Thanks for putting this all together again. Had a great time and definitely planning on next year. Meet some wonderful new friends and caught up with some old ones. 

[Steel cowboy]

Can wait for the next one

[Farside]

Thanks for putting this all together again. Had a great time and definitely planning on next year. Meet some wonderful new friends and caught up with some old ones. 

Can wait for the next one

Well thanks guys. I'll be looking into our 4th Tally Rally moving forward. I'll keep you posted. 

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok after two tries I finally got the axles pulled out of the car. Yep drivers side is toast!  Glad I called the flatbed. Parts on order and will be back together shortly

[Steel cowboy]

Glad you followed your instincts. Are you going to do both sides and the pinion seal too ?

[Jims99]

Ok after two tries I finally got the axles pulled out of the car. Yep drivers side is toast!  Glad I called the flatbed. Parts on order and will be back together shortly

Hopefully they'll send you the right parts the first time. Seems I get the wrong parts sent 3 times out of 5 lately. Good luck and keep us updated.

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad you followed your instincts. Are you going to do both sides and the pinion seal too ?

Yes both sides but not the pinion

[sixlow]

Glad you got it home safe and now to make it right.   

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad you got it home safe and now to make it right.  

Yep!  Got the new bearings in today. Shouldn't take long to be back on the road



These new sexy looking bearings pressed on. We installed them and changed the rear end lube. That was a challenge because there is no drain plug.

The car is back on the road. Judy and I will take it to the RTE tomorrow

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad you got it home safe and now to make it right.  

Yep!  Got the new bearings in today. Shouldn't take long to be back on the road



These new sexy looking bearings pressed on. We installed them and changed the rear end lube. That was a challenge because there is no drain plug.

The car is back on the road. Judy and I will take it to the RTE tomorrow

Went for a short test drive and it's SMOOTH. I guess both bearings were well past their service life.  If all goes well I'll die before this has to be done again lol

[sixlow]

Good job Jeff,  glad you got it done  !!