Out of state Ride

[slowimport96]

Who would be up for some fun in arkansas maybe end of this month or early next month? Make it a 2 or 3 day ride.. Hit this route plus some...

*Edit* new route

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sad...6,1.230469&z=10

[stunter bob]

if im riding that long...im going to kansas to my girls dorm lol

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I would be up for doing that as long as we are going to truck the bikes up there.. get a hotel.. do a couple different ride routes while we are there then truck the bike back.
Slow.. you prob. don't remember but Me and Kevin Calder did that with the Turbo sand rail and his buggy. good times nice rides

[BpuTacoma]

if im riding that long...im going to kansas to my girls dorm lol

does she have any girlfriends? :D I wouldn't mind a trip to KU!

[slowimport96]

well myself and a friend would be trucking our bikes to little rock or so then riding. I wouldnt mind pulling a trailer with several bikes, people would just have to ride share up there or something. I was thinking maybe leave a on friday or friday night and get up there.. spend the night the ride all day saturday.

[stunter bob]

does she have any girlfriends? :D I wouldn't mind a trip to KU!
Shes actually in Garden City..........but yes..she has hot female friends LOL

[2165 Turbo Rail]

hey I would be down t do this... let me know some dates and rates on hotels and all that jazz and we'll try to get a group to do this... (may want to check out weather patterns for what ever date for last year... doing this during a cool time would be awsome.. )

but honestly I'm cool with doing it in 100* temps if it means not being at home.. and getting to ride all weekend haha

One thing we will want to make sure of is that we have at least one chaser vehicle. just incase something breaks or someone needs water because they are too hot or anything like that...

Now I'm getting pumped.. lets do this!

[2000 vert]

Hey slow I might be interested in a ride like that. I have a truck too and can usually get a 16 ft trailer without a problem. If tied off right we could get several bikes on there.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I just remembered that my dad has an inclosed trailer.. I just text him to find out how big it is... that would be nice not to have to worry about the shit on the trailer getting stolen at night or weather or anything

[2165 Turbo Rail]

ok Dad said we can use his trailer. and he thinks that it is a 14ft by 6ft wide.. ( I was thinking it was longer then that ) he isn't 100% sure but he is probably right... so we could get a few bikes in there anyway.

anyone have a 4 door truck we can drive? (might be able to use dads avalanche, but that might be pushing it haha)

[2000 vert]

ok Dad said we can use his trailer. and he thinks that it is a 14ft by 6ft wide.. ( I was thinking it was longer then that ) he isn't 100% sure but he is probably right... so we could get a few bikes in there anyway.

anyone have a 4 door truck we can drive? (might be able to use dads avalanche, but that might be pushing it haha)

Mines a 98 dodge Quad. Not a full four door but you can fit six in it not too uncomfortablly. it is still more comfortable than riding my bike to Ak.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

yea I have an ex-cab chevy but it would be pretty uncomfortable for more then 2 people.. and it gets about 14 on the highway.. NOT pulling a trailer with bikes in it haha

[HobieF3]

Early next month would be better for me, if I even have a bike by then, lol. I'm going to sell all my current junk, but should have something else by then.

I don't have a truck, but do have access to a 16' enclosed trailer with motorcycle chocks. It's no longer mine, but it's still registered to me through December, so we shouldn't have any trouble if we're stopped. I've pulled it loaded down with a half ton pick up, rover, and tahoe no problem.

[HobieF3]

hey I would be down t do this... let me know some dates and rates on hotels and all that jazz and we'll try to get a group to do this... (may want to check out weather patterns for what ever date for last year... doing this during a cool time would be awsome.. )

but honestly I'm cool with doing it in 100* temps if it means not being at home.. and getting to ride all weekend haha

One thing we will want to make sure of is that we have at least one chaser vehicle. just incase something breaks or someone needs water because they are too hot or anything like that...

Now I'm getting pumped.. lets do this!

Speaking of hotels, the trailer I'm talking about belongs to zosense now. He works in the hotel industry and can get deals on rooms. If he's interested that would help things out ;)

[slowimport96]

Ok it looks september 5-7th in september would work, I am liking the sound of the trailers, wheel chocks even better. This would make for a fun trip and lots of good pictures and lots of adrenaline.


How many people can go these dates? I have a 07 fullsize v8 truck with frame hitch and all, but single cab so good for towing but anymore than two people and it isnt comfortable @ all. I still dont mind being the tow truck though.. either way.

I know mark (ducati) is in
Sounds like chris (turborail) might be in
Who else.....
Jose?
OC with your couch?
Bottlerocket?
2000 Vert?
Hobbief3?

and all the others i missed.

[evil jose]

Ok it looks september 5-7th in september would work, I am liking the sound of the trailers, wheel chocks even better. This would make for a fun trip and lots of good pictures and lots of adrenaline.


How many people can go these dates? I have a 07 fullsize v8 truck with frame hitch and all, but single cab so good for towing but anymore than two people and it isnt comfortable @ all. I still dont mind being the tow truck though.. either way.

I know mark (ducati) is in
Sounds like chris (turborail) might be in
Who else.....
Jose?
OC with your couch?
Bottlerocket?
2000 Vert?
Hobbief3?

and all the others i missed.

I'll be out for sure that weekend (heading out of town). If you guys decide to go that weekend I've got a couple of canyon dancers I can loan out if anybody needs them.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Chris let me check with my boss and make sure he isn't going to try to send me out of town that weekend.. if I'm in town.. I'm going though.

any though on bringing girls along? Either to ride or drive the chase vehicle?

[kc50lx]

I would have to say wait until the end of September or may even the first week of October. It's still going to be hot up there and would be more fun if it was a few degrees cooler. I made an Arkansas trip last year and it was the most fun I have ever had on a bike. We rode up and back instead of trucking the bikes up there. We spent 12 hours the first day riding up to Mountain Home. We hit what seemed like every twistie on the way up there. I was blown away the 2nd day with even more twisties. You should also plan to hit route 123, that was my favorite road up there if my memory serves me correctly.

My group and I will be heading up there the end of September and I can't wait!!! This ride is the reason I bought the 954RR.

[slowimport96]

Just out of curiosity how many in your group are going end of september? Is this a group that rides the hell out of the twisties or what?

I have never been so this will be a first time experience..

Jose, Thanks for the offer on the straps. I have a canyon dancer for my bike but depending on how many people go as to what we might need.

Thoughts on bringing your girl, Mine will probably go and shop and stuff in little rock or hot springs.. But I am not riding twisties two up.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I'm up for when ever ... but the wedding is Oct 11th so i will be out doing wedding stuff from Sept 27th- Oct 15th

as far as weather goes, I looked it up and the weather in Mena, AR (not sure where you were planning) is in the high 80's aroudn that time last couple years...

For reference you can go here and select a location and date range and it will tell you the last few years weather
http://www.wunderground.com/tripplanner/index.asp

[2165 Turbo Rail]

not sure if you remember or not but the weekend before is a Holiday weekend. so nobody would be working on Monday.. if we wanted to do that weekend and be able to make it a 3 day weekend...

but most of you probably have more friends then I do so you already have plans hahaha

[kc50lx]

Just out of curiosity how many in your group are going end of september? Is this a group that rides the hell out of the twisties or what?

I have never been so this will be a first time experience..

Jose, Thanks for the offer on the straps. I have a canyon dancer for my bike but depending on how many people go as to what we might need.

Thoughts on bringing your girl, Mine will probably go and shop and stuff in little rock or hot springs.. But I am not riding twisties two up.
There would only be 4 of us going. I ride with a friend's Dad so these guys are in their early 50s. It's funny though b/c they all ride sport bikes and ride the hell out of the twisties. They get all the way over to the point that they literally have no chicken strips left on the tires. I couldn't believe it myself, but they really turn and burn up there. They aren't about top end runs, but they will push themselves and the bike as hard as they can through the twisties. It's funny to see 50 yr old guys get off of liter bikes at gas stations. The looks we get while we are up there are great!! :p

[BlueLT1SS]

i am down for this for sept 5-7 or if everyone wants to wait til end of september that works, too. i just cant do it in august. i don't own a truck or trailer, but I am willing to pay some cash to whoever hauls me and my bike there. this should be a lot of fun, i didnt realize arkansas' roads were so damn twisty!

[slowimport96]

I dont care when we go really, If we dont get more people for the weekend of the 5-7th then if you dont care we might just join your group of 4 on your ride if you all didnt care..

Mark I will haul you and your bike there.. I want to save my energy for riding the twisties there and not riding down the highway for hours..

[2165 Turbo Rail]

lets keep pushing for Sept 5th - 7th if we don't get enough people going then we can change it (I think if we start getting ify about it now then it will fall apart haha)

SOOO whats the roll call FOR SURE for 5-7?

I'm in (probably bring the girl to, would be good if she had another female to be ina chase truck with her)

[bucky]

Arkansas has some awesome roads.Its been 10 years since i drove to Little Rock but i remember some great scenic roads.You guys should have fun

[2000 vert]

The 5-7 should be as good as any weekend in sept for me. I have not run it by the wife yet so that could change. i will talk too her tonight. I hope you guys do not mind letting me catch up if I do not push the twisties as hard as some. I am still not totally feeling it on this bike. i still have plenty of chicken strips on my tires.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I wont be pushing them super hard either so don't worry about that

[2000 vert]

I wont be pushing them super hard either so don't worry about that

Cool. I have over 4,000 miles on this bike but not much in the corners. Mainly straight on the interstate. My previous bikes where crusiers or dirt bikes so i am still a little unsure of how far I can lean it and push it in the curves. Good to know i might not be in the back by myself.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Cool. I have over 4,000 miles on this bike but not much in the corners. Mainly straight on the interstate. My previous bikes where crusiers or dirt bikes so i am still a little unsure of how far I can lean it and push it in the curves. Good to know i might not be in the back by myself.
as far as "how far can i push it" farther then you will ever try to do on purpose haha

if you get into a corner too hot and get scared.. don't stand it up and run off the rd.. go ahead and try to lean more.. more thenlikely if you are following people and they made it around the turn at the same speed .. then you will make it too..
OF COURSE here is my disclaimer...
Ride your ride... another words just ride at a pace you are comfortable with :D

[2000 vert]

as far as "how far can i push it" farther then you will ever try to do on purpose haha

if you get into a corner too hot and get scared.. don't stand it up and run off the rd.. go ahead and try to lean more.. more thenlikely if you are following people and they made it around the turn at the same speed .. then you will make it too..
OF COURSE here is my disclaimer...
Ride your ride... another words just ride at a pace you are comfortable with :D

I would agree. I made some corners at speeds that i would not have even attemped on the Dublin run because the guys in front made it with no problem. I also went way wide on one that I should have backed down a little and it scared the shit out of me. Then I saw two guys go down on the same curve. So now i ask myself can i make that turn or are they just better riders.

[BlueLT1SS]

well i wont push anything too hard either if im not familiar with the roads. and even if we do leave you a bit, im good about checking my mirrors and letting everyone catch up. as soon as paul was not behind me on the dublin ride, i knew something happened. well take it easy and still have fun so we all come home in one piece!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

yea there wont be anyone of us that KNOW the roads so we can't push it too hard

[slowimport96]

It will be a fun ride. Did you get the ok to go? If you would like you can bring her along, I think there will be a couple other women there.

[midniteblue5.0]

Makes me wanna get a bike after reading all these post!! :D

[2000 vert]

It will be a fun ride. Did you get the ok to go? If you would like you can bring her along, I think there will be a couple other women there.

We got into a big fight when she got home because I did not make my seven year old clean her room. So i figured i would wait untill today to bring it up. She probally won't be able to go. She is a high school vollyball coach and I am sure they will have a tournament or practice.

[slowimport96]

Wow, how dare you not make your 7 year old clean her room. Gezz.. what were you thinking? lol

[2000 vert]

Wow, how dare you not make your 7 year old clean her room. Gezz.. what were you thinking? lol
No shit! We went swimming instead. She has practice again tonight so I will bring it up when she gets home. Let you know later tonight or tommorrow.

[ZXDusty636]

I won't be able to get off work!!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

most woman would rather you spend quality time with your kid then to just make them clean their room (any underlying issues we don't know about here? haha)

[2000 vert]

most woman would rather you spend quality time with your kid then to just make them clean their room (any underlying issues we don't know about here? haha)
no!!! We are trying to sell our house so she thinks every thing needs to be perfect all the time.

[ZXDusty636]

Hey slowimport96, Your Chris right?

[slowimport96]

yep that's me.. what day can you not get off work?

[ZXDusty636]

I just read that you guys want to go the 5-7, My grandma is having surgery on the 5th for her brain anumerisms!! So I want to be here for her during that time!! And I can't take off anytime during Aug.!!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

no!!! We are trying to sell our house so she thinks every thing needs to be perfect all the time.
ohhhh that's different then... damn you are a piece of crap ! haha JK... good luck with the sell

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I just read that you guys want to go the 5-7, My grandma is having surgery on the 5th for her brain anumerisms!! So I want to be here for her during that time!! And I can't take off anytime during Aug.!!
Man you have all kinds of excuses ... don't use them all on one trip:)
Hope all goes well with the surgery.. why are they waiting so long???

[ZXDusty636]

She started with three of them, they took one of them out back in Dec.
and they had to wait for her to recover for that one!!
She is doing really well right now and she should
be fine after these two!!

I'm not trying to make excuses
I really want to go!!
It's just really hard with my busy schedule...!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

She started with three of them, they took one of them out back in Dec.
and they had to wait for her to recover for that one!!
She is doing really well right now and she should
be fine after these two!!

I'm not trying to make excuses
I really want to go!!
It's just really hard with my busy schedule...!
Trust me I understand.. I'm in Hawaii right now that's why I didn't make this last ride.. I sent my boss an email and told him I am not going out of tow the Sept 5-7 because I am going on a ride and that's that!.. he said.. OK.. lol I said no I am serious I am going out of town on a motorcycle ride.. he said ok.. I wasn't going to send you anywhere that weekend anyways haha

[ZXDusty636]

what kind of work do you do?

If you don't mind me asking...

and I'm Dusty by the way

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Hey Dusty, I'm Chris (another one I know)
basically I do application support and implementation of new software.

sounds fun huh :rolleyes:

[ZXDusty636]

sounds like good money and travel a lot!! :D

[2165 Turbo Rail]

sounds like good money and travel a lot!! :D
which are both GREAT when you are single.. but when you aren't.. you want to be home more then I am.. I've been gone almost 2 months this time.. I'm ready to be home... I leave for Dallas tomorrow night though so I'm happy :D

[ZXDusty636]

I agree that would make it hard!!

[BlueLT1SS]

so chris, are we setting sept 5-7 in stone or are we still deciding on this? its your turn to plan this ride! let us know!

[2165 Turbo Rail]

let get a roll call going on this

1.Chris-slowimport
2.Chris-2165 Turbo Rail (probably with my girl in tow)
3.
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9.
10.

[slowimport96]

Sept 5-7 Sounds good.
Are you all wanting to friday during work hours or just leave around 6-7pm or what?
How many people are going?
Do we for sure have access to a trailer?
We need a headcount soon for sure so we can plan vehicles and hotel rooms.
What if a day or two before we leave it is scheduled to rain? Still want to go or reschedule?

My truck bed is only good for maybe two, never tried more than mine. Dusty sorry to hear about your grandma man, but that is more important than a motorcycle ride.

[ZXDusty636]

Yeah I agree!!
I'm going to miss this one but I will catch the next ones for sure!!
You guys all have fun and keep it on two wheels!!
Or one if you will :D

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I saw after work hours.. I have so much time I'm taking off already I shouldn't take anymore

I can for sure get the trailer that my dad has... its the 6x14 we probably 4 bikes in it?? but I do'nt have wheel chocks or canyon dancers or anything so someone with more "trailer tie down experience" would be usefull..

plus the truck that pulls the trailer could have 2 in the back of it

(Trying to get as few vehicles involved as possible to get bodies up there, Gas is high if you haven't noticed :) )

[BlueLT1SS]

Sept 5-7 Sounds good.
Are you all wanting to friday during work hours or just leave around 6-7pm or what?
How many people are going?
Do we for sure have access to a trailer?
We need a headcount soon for sure so we can plan vehicles and hotel rooms.
What if a day or two before we leave it is scheduled to rain? Still want to go or reschedule?

My truck bed is only good for maybe two, never tried more than mine. Dusty sorry to hear about your grandma man, but that is more important than a motorcycle ride.

1.Chris-slowimport
2.Chris-2165 Turbo Rail (probably with my girl in tow)
3.Mark - BlueLT1SS
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6.
7.
8.
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I say leave Friday around 6 so we can work some Friday and just take the weekend off. If it plans on raining, I say still plan on going cuz weathermen arent the most reliable people in the world. Any idea where we wanna stay? Just a regular Holiday Inn or somethign like that?

[slowimport96]

Friday around 6pm sounds good. Dont care where we stay, Do you guys have a preference?

[2000 vert]

Ant idea on what kind of budget we are looking at. That was my wifes first question " how much are you going to spend?" We are looking to buy a new house as soon as this one sells so she is making me watch every dime. I should know tomorrow if I can get out work but she basically said yes.

1.Chris-slowimport
2.Chris-2165 Turbo Rail (probably with my girl in tow)
3.Mark - BlueLT1SS
4.Mark - 2000 vert (almost positive)
5.
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[2000 vert]

Friday around 6pm sounds good. Dont care where we stay, Do you guys have a preference?
friday at 6pm would be good for me too. I do not have a preference on hotels. Just not something too exspensive.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

which route are we going to take?
are we going to drive up there, stay at a hotel friday night.. then pack up and have the chase trucks follow us to the next destination and stay there? or round trip saturday back to the same hotel?

[slowimport96]

Budget, Gas and hotel, food. Not sure.. If we all split the gas/hotel bill as much as we can it will help a lot.

Say 650 miles or so to little Rock and back.
$170 or so in fuel for truck hauling bikes

Fuel Riding $30

Fuel for car for people to ride in $130 or so

Hotel (dunno) If you and someone share a room (not a bed just a room then you could split that cost.. maybe 70 each and that is for two nights

I think you could get out for around 105 for gas in bike and gas getting there and back, plus say 70 for two days at hotel, maybe 200 for entire time including food.. Depends on how you eat i guess.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

not trying to step on your toes here Chris just throwing out question:)

[slowimport96]

which route are we going to take?
are we going to drive up there, stay at a hotel friday night.. then pack up and have the chase trucks follow us to the next destination and stay there? or round trip saturday back to the same hotel?


I was thinking just come back to hotel we started @, to much extra in fuel for trucks to be going around everywhere.. Not to mention there is 50 different roads to take back to the same place..lol

Yes I think drive up there friday night and hotel it then leave on bikes in the am. I am not sure about a chase truck. I was just going to ride and if we need it there is always a way to come back and get it..


So Friday night we could all meet somewhere, not sure where.. I-30 is the way to arkansas so perhaps somewhere in dallas or whatever. Mark lives pretty close to me so maybe he knows of a place by him.. he is close enough to I-30..

No worries, I dont take much personal.. not to mention what would I have thought you were stepping on my toes about? lol

[2165 Turbo Rail]

cool just let me know the hotel you find the best deal (and enough rooms for the 2 nights) so we can all stay at the same hotel
if no one else is going to bring their girl I might not either so Ya'll don't forget to mention that part if they are coming or not.. ;)

[2165 Turbo Rail]

this is YOUR ride... that way if it sucks we can blame you.. HAHA JK

some people are territorial about stuff... since I know you.. I know that you aren't.. :)

[2000 vert]

I saw after work hours.. I have so much time I'm taking off already I shouldn't take anymore

I can for sure get the trailer that my dad has... its the 6x14 we probably 4 bikes in it?? but I do'nt have wheel chocks or canyon dancers or anything so someone with more "trailer tie down experience" would be usefull..

plus the truck that pulls the trailer could have 2 in the back of it

(Trying to get as few vehicles involved as possible to get bodies up there, Gas is high if you haven't noticed :) )

Do you know if the trailer has an e-track system or anything to hook too. Is the floor wood or metal. I am not sure how to secure multiple bikes in an open trailor. Also I know how most people feel about drilling holes and attaching shit to their trailors. Just curious what we have to work with.

[slowimport96]

ok check out this route. I combined the first two routes to make this one. This would be enough riding for one day easily..lol


Fun Fun

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=clinton,ar&daddr=AR-16+%4035.671330,+-92.647740+to:AR-16+%4035.750280,+-92.878480+to:AR-16+%4035.727570,+-92.916620+to:AR-23+%4035.725796,+-93.807423+to:35.545636,-93.863068&hl=en&geocode=3320827261766870002,35.671330,-92.647740%3B7104784721590200886,35.750280,-92.878480%3B15239343750967540714,35.727570,-92.916620%3B3492683944398082584,35.725796,-93.807423%
3B8633444067869568588,35.554552,-93.861778&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=5&sz=10&via=1,2,3&sll=35.436058,-93.716125&sspn=0.829101,1.230469&ie=UTF8&ll=35.721988,-93.408508&spn=0.826146,1.230469&z=10

Come on jose, you know this route looks tempting.. ;)

[2000 vert]

ok check out this route. I combined the first two routes to make this one. This would be enough riding for one day easily..lol


Fun Fun

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=clinton,ar&daddr=AR-16+%4035.671330,+-92.647740+to:AR-16+%4035.750280,+-92.878480+to:AR-16+%4035.727570,+-92.916620+to:AR-23+%4035.725796,+-93.807423+to:35.545636,-93.863068&hl=en&geocode=3320827261766870002,35.671330,-92.647740%3B7104784721590200886,35.750280,-92.878480%3B15239343750967540714,35.727570,-92.916620%3B3492683944398082584,35.725796,-93.807423%3B8633444067869568588,35.554552,-93.861778&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=5&sz=10&via=1,2,3&sll=35.436058,-93.716125&sspn=0.829101,1.230469&ie=UTF8&ll=35.721988,-93.408508&spn=0.826146,1.230469&z=10

Does that mean we would have someone drive the trucks to the end point and stay the night in a new hotel or do you plan on riding back.

[slowimport96]

Does that mean we would have someone drive the trucks to the end point and stay the night in a new hotel or do you plan on riding back.

Well what do you think one way is only 155miles once we get to clinton, and from little rock that is 70 miles, so that would be a total of 225 miles each way or we could stay in Conway,AR and that would make it about 190 miles each way.

We can do whatever.. any suggestions?
Roundtrip of that route is 390 roughly, that is if we stay in Conway, AR

[2000 vert]

400 miles is a lot of riding for one day. not saying I can not do it but it is a lot. I do not care about saying in another hotel I just do not know many trucks we will have and if we will have drivers? Chris how many miles are you wanting to get in this is you trip. I am ok for whatever.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

how about we do this...
Stay in the middle.. Saturday ride east then turn around and come back to the hotel.. Sunday drive West then turn around and come back to the hotel

stay around the B... so its about the middle would be about 160 miles round trip each day

thoughts?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=clinton,ar&daddr=AR-16+%4035.671330,+-92.647740+to:AR-16+%4035.750280,+-92.878480+to:AR-16+%4035.727570,+-92.916620+to:AR-16%2FAR-7+%4035.846440,+-93.188830+to:35.866795,-93.537598+to:AR-23+%4035.549540,+-93.860450&hl=en&geocode=3320827261766870002,35.671330,-92.647740%3B7104784721590200886,35.750280,-92.878480%3B15239343750967540714,35.727570,-92.916620%3B10759689785818734105,35.846440,-93.188830%3B9902170434236903843,35.549540,-93.860450&mra=dpe&mrcr=1&mrsp=5&sz=9&via=1,2,3,5&sll=35.608185,-93.14209&sspn=0.942329,1.768799&ie=UTF8&z=9

[2165 Turbo Rail]

Do you know if the trailer has an e-track system or anything to hook too. Is the floor wood or metal. I am not sure how to secure multiple bikes in an open trailor. Also I know how most people feel about drilling holes and attaching shit to their trailors. Just curious what we have to work with.

I just called Dad. I don't remember an e trac system but he said it does have word flooring and we can mount wheel chocks or tie downs or what ever we want. (as long as I do it right and it looks ok)

He also said we can use the avalache so more of us can ride up there together since its a 4 door.

Sounds like my girl is probably not going to go so I could take 3 people comfortably and 4 if someone doesn't mind riding bitch in back

[2000 vert]

hey chris I just plotted out the round trip on My streets and trips and it is only 290miles. that is starting in conway and ending in conway. We could start somewhere in the middle maybe russleville or london to break up the hwy 40 riding ride half on the way out and half on the way in. I think the round trip at 290 would be fine.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Guys, not sure who all has hit those roads before. But be careful. I have ridden some up there and trust me on this............. if sign says take a corner at 15, 25 or whatever mph I would highly suggest doing so. Especially if you have never been on it before. Just a warning because at one point or another we have all got a little froggy and did something we " thought " we could do and regreted it. Some of those corners are SHARP!! Just a heads up. ;)

[2000 vert]

Guys, not sure who all has hit those roads before. But be careful. I have ridden some up there and trust me on this............. if sign says take a corner at 15, 25 or whatever mph I would highly suggest doing so. Especially if you have never been on it before. Just a warning because at one point or another we have all got a little froggy and did something we " thought " we could do and regreted it. Some of those corners are SHARP!! Just a heads up. ;)

Thanks for heads up!

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Thanks for heads up!
No problem......... You been practicing those leans we talked about at Hard 8?

[slowimport96]

you going to go with us t tops? you are more than welcome to go.

So you are suggesting we stay in say russellville and then ride up the the middle of that route i posted and ride one way and back on the first day and on sunday ride the other half and back?

[T-TOPPS5.0]

you going to go with us t tops? you are more than welcome to go.

So you are suggesting we stay in say russellville and then ride up the the middle of that route i posted and ride one way and back on the first day and on sunday ride the other half and back?
Your route on post 71 looks fun. I wouldnt really suggest any route over the other. They all have those crazy turns and sweepers. Im just letting you guys know what to expect. I may be interested. But as the rest of you.... need to know how to transport the bike and all.

[slowimport96]

I am pretty sure either someone is bringing a trailer or a trailer and another truck.. not sure.. I know I have two bikes going in the bed of my truck. I am not sure but I think another truck and possibly a trailer might be going.

Chris are you taking the avalanche and the trailer?

[2165 Turbo Rail]

I am pretty sure either someone is bringing a trailer or a trailer and another truck.. not sure.. I know I have two bikes going in the bed of my truck. I am not sure but I think another truck and possibly a trailer might be going.

Chris are you taking the avalanche and the trailer?
Thats the plan.. the enclosed trailer and the Avalanche

[2000 vert]

No problem......... You been practicing those leans we talked about at Hard 8?
yes I have, but I still feel a little unsure on some turns. I do get a little better every day though.

[2000 vert]

Your route on post 71 looks fun. I wouldnt really suggest any route over the other. They all have those crazy turns and sweepers. Im just letting you guys know what to expect. I may be interested. But as the rest of you.... need to know how to transport the bike and all.
Hell if you want to go. I know we can fit two in the back of my truck if we need too. i only have one so there is room for one more.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Hell if you want to go. I know we can fit two in the back of my truck if we need too. i only have one so there is room for one more.

Cool. I appreciate the offer. More than likely I will go.

[slowimport96]

Cool. I appreciate the offer. More than likely I will go.


Kewl that would make 5 going (pending you are in).

[BlueLT1SS]

awesome, 5 would be a good crowd! i dont really care what route(s) we take. im down for whatever, but i would say limit ourselves to 3-400 miles round trip in one day. our asses are gonna be sore otherwise, these bikes just arent the most comfortable seats.

so any ideas/suggestions of where to stay?

[2000 vert]

awesome, 5 would be a good crowd! i dont really care what route(s) we take. im down for whatever, but i would say limit ourselves to 3-400 miles round trip in one day. our asses are gonna be sore otherwise, these bikes just arent the most comfortable seats.

so any ideas/suggestions of where to stay?

some where cheap with cold BEER close by?? Just a thought.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

some where cheap with cold BEER close by?? Just a thought.

2000 ... I don't know you.. but I like the way you think! haha

[BlueLT1SS]

some where cheap with cold BEER close by?? Just a thought.
thats an intelligent answer lol. and where will this place be?

[2000 vert]

It looks like Russelville has serveral hotels. I found a motel6, holiday inn, best western, super 8, hampton Inn, Etc. All right off I-40 and 7. Would be right in the middle of the route that chris posted for the round trip.

[slowimport96]

It looks like Russelville has serveral hotels. I found a motel6, holiday inn, best western, super 8, hampton Inn, Etc. All right off I-40 and 7. Would be right in the middle of the route that chris posted for the round trip.


ok it looks like:

Best Value Inn is $62.15 per night including tax, This is for a room with two beds.

Hampton Inn is $94 per night not including tax. This is for a room with two beds.


Roundtrip should be around 700 miles or so, depending on start/end locations etc.


Fuel for the two trucks that are going
700 miles (Roundtrip) x 16-18 mpg = 40+ gallons of fuel @ 3.90 average = $155.00-$170.00 per truck

I know that in my truck I will be hauling my motorcycle along with Marks motorcycle.

Chris (Turborail) are you still taking a trailer or we just going to put the other bikes in the bike of another truck or what?

2000vert are you taking your truck or what?

I am making a suggested meeting point of Valley View Mall in the parking lot out in the open by 635 and preston road, 6pm
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=valley+view+mall+dallas,tx&fb=1&cid=0,0,15681106826389790482&ll=32.926932,-96.791954&spn=0.053384,0.076904&z=14

[BlueLT1SS]

all of that sounds good to me chris. just need to know for sure if t-tops is going or not and then who else is driving so we can get an idea of how much each person should need for gas and then agree on a hotel. valley view mall works for me at 6pm.

[perezsteveo]

I would love to go on this but wouldnt be able till late september or after

[2000 vert]

I will take my truck if needed. If we have 5 bikes we will need a trailer or three trucks. I have no way of securing my bike in a trailer, could be a problem. I use the front of the bed for wheel stop not sure if that is possible in trailer. I am with mark it will depend on who all is going and what we have to work with.

[2165 Turbo Rail]

:( :( :(
Guys I hate to do this.. but I have to bail out on this ride... I didn't even realize that its my weekend with my girls.. AND that I am taking them to a friends birthday party.
I would rather spend my time with my kids instead of you guys :P

ya'll do it this time with out me and lets do this again in a month or so for the rest of us that couldn't make it on Sept 6-7.

good news is that with me not going there are only 4 bikes and you will only need 2 trucks :)

:( :( :(

[2000 vert]

ok it looks like:

Best Value Inn is $62.15 per night including tax, This is for a room with two beds.

Hampton Inn is $94 per night not including tax. This is for a room with two beds.


Roundtrip should be around 700 miles or so, depending on start/end locations etc.


Fuel for the two trucks that are going
700 miles (Roundtrip) x 16-18 mpg = 40+ gallons of fuel @ 3.90 average = $155.00-$170.00 per truck

I know that in my truck I will be hauling my motorcycle along with Marks motorcycle.

Chris (Turborail) are you still taking a trailer or we just going to put the other bikes in the bike of another truck or what?

2000vert are you taking your truck or what?

I am making a suggested meeting point of Valley View Mall in the parking lot out in the open by 635 and preston road, 6pm
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=valley+view+mall+dallas,tx&fb=1&cid=0,0,15681106826389790482&ll=32.926932,-96.791954&spn=0.053384,0.076904&z=14

PM sent

[BlueLT1SS]

so three of us for sure, anyone got t-tops phone number to find out if hes a for sure or not?

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Mark,
I have already spoken to Chris ( SlowImport ) and he knows the deal. Give him a shout.

[evil jose]

So is this happening this weekend? Hope you guys have a good camera to take pictures with.

[slowimport96]

This ride has been called off for another month or two..

[evil jose]

This ride has been called off for another month or two..

That sucks for you guys. Won't that be getting late in the season to be riding up there?

[slowimport96]

Yes perhaps.. Was thinking about going early october but not sure.. This looks like the outlook for october per the farmers almanac. 68 degree weather would be nice to ride in.

October 2008
Avg. Temperature: 68° (6° above avg. north, avg. south)
Precipitation: 1" (2" below avg.)
Oct. 1-5: Sunny, warm
Oct. 6-21: Showers, then sunny, very warm
Oct. 22-26: Sunny
Oct. 27-31: T-storms, cool

[evil jose]

Yes perhaps.. Was thinking about going early october but not sure.. This looks like the outlook for october per the farmers almanac. 68 degree weather would be nice to ride in.

October 2008
Avg. Temperature: 68° (6° above avg. north, avg. south)
Precipitation: 1" (2" below avg.)
Oct. 1-5: Sunny, warm
Oct. 6-21: Showers, then sunny, very warm
Oct. 22-26: Sunny
Oct. 27-31: T-storms, cool

Not sure what the high was today but when I went out for lunch at 2pm it was 75° and perfect. Would have been great weather for riding if not for the wind :(

So what happened with this weekend?

[2165 Turbo Rail]

sucks you guys can't go this weekend.. but.. good news is that means next time I will probably be able to go :) :D

[BlueLT1SS]

So what happened with this weekend?
you can blame it on me this time :) i thought it would be better to wait til we have a for sure four people going with us.

[slowimport96]

Just a combination of things actually. Blue thought 4 people going would be best; I agreed and then on top of that the weather situation right now isnt looking that great, so we may had rain to deal with as well. Rain and corners, not my ideal of fun.

[2000 vert]

Ya I was thinking the same thing about the weather when i saw AK on the map last night. Looks they are going to get a lot of rain. I also agree that at least four would have been the best. And as it turns out I am going to have to work this weekend so I would have had to cancell anyway.

[evil jose]

Just a combination of things actually. Blue thought 4 people going would be best; I agreed and then on top of that the weather situation right now isnt looking that great, so we may had rain to deal with as well. Rain and corners, not my ideal of fun.

Exactly why I brought this up, I was looking at the weather and was thinking it didn't look good and that's just to far of a drive to chance the weather.