Trans-America Trail - Page 7

Oldtimer · 10-03-2008, 05:12 AM

We have had absolutely gorgeous weather the last week or so but how long can it last. I'm over 800 miles from the start of this ride and if it looks like we will be riding in rain most of the time, I'm going to bail. I've ridden 10's of thousands of miles in the rain but I don't normally go out and choose to. There are too many good rides to do on good days, so no point in riding this if a storm is brewing. Not saying there is one, just a heads up to my thoughts.

Scott Davis · 10-03-2008, 08:29 AM

Ok, same here. If it just looks nasty, we will stay home.

boniface57 · 10-03-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldtimer

I'm going to a Antique rally this weekend http://www.ntnoa.org/bruce.htm

...and if I feel my sidecar is dependable, I'll be bringing it. I think it is but I want one more road test.

It would be good to have another rig along.

Scott Davis · 10-04-2008, 05:17 PM

Does anyone have the TAT TN/MS Sections on GPS? Mine are gone and my gps now will not take routes. Basically I have the roll chart and maps but that's it. I hope to use the roll chart, but I think it will slow us down some.

SD

Scott Davis · 10-04-2008, 06:07 PM

Forgot to say that the roll charts will slow us down some as my bike odometer is in KL not miles.

:) Hmmmmmmmm?

Oldtimer · 10-05-2008, 08:55 AM

Looks like I'm going to have to bail on this ride. Best laid plans of mice and men, oftimes go astray, as they say. It will be next spring before I can put the TN TAT behind me. Have a great ride. Sorry I can't make it. Looks like the weather will be great for you, though.

Scott Davis · 10-06-2008, 06:50 AM

OK, we will take photo's for you! :)

Here is our plan:

We are leaving Charlotte NC on Saturday morning for Jellico. Expect to get there around 6pm or so.

Sunday we hit the trail!

:)

yukon mike · 10-06-2008, 05:25 PM

GO TO THE PHOTO GALLERY AT KLR650.COM THEY GOT SOME SWEET SIDE HACK PICTURES. THEY EVEN GOT A TIGER STUCK IN A MUD HOLE.

MIKE

Let me know what you think.[/quote]

Scott Davis · 10-06-2008, 06:15 PM

I did see those. Way cool! Looks like he could have gone around that water hole if he wanted to, but what's the fun in that? I use to ride a KLR and love the bike. There will be a KLR rig riding with us on this trip. I will make sure we get lots of photos of the bike in action.

Sure wish we had a few more riders coming along with us! As of today we have the following:

Me-Ural
My Pretty Half: Aprilia Pegaso
My Dad: KLR
Bonifact57: KLR Rig

Possibly:
Donnie FM Miss: KLR

Where are all you off road riding Urals? You got a Ural Tourist kicking your butts!! Ohh well, we can compare muddy bikes when I get back home.

Meet us in Jellico on October 11th at Days Inn. If you dare! :)

SD

boniface57 · 10-07-2008, 08:48 PM

All my reservations are made, the bike's back from the shop with new tires, and I'm good to go. See everybody there!

Scott Davis · 10-08-2008, 04:08 AM

Packed and ready to go! Ride Safe and see you in Jellico.

Scott Davis · 10-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Arrived in Selmer today. What a fantastic trip. We all made the trip without any bike problems, or incidents. We rode some very rough roads and some really pretty back country. Passed many a farm dog, some ran away, some run to bite you. Today we had one horse get out in the road between our group causing some problems.

I will post pictures once we get back home. We are leaving Selmer TN in the morning for the Tellico Plains TN Motorcycle Campground. We should be there tomorrow (Thursday) evening. We will be the very dirty and stinky folks arriving there.

Scott

Scott Davis · 10-17-2008, 06:55 PM

In the mean time this is for all of you that did not come:

buddha · 10-20-2008, 01:42 PM

Man, I'm so jealous! Wish I could've made it. Can't wait for the RR!

Scott Davis · 10-20-2008, 07:05 PM

Here are a few more photos

Jellico Days Inn: Day 1

10-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#98
yukon mike Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 28	cont, divide RIDE GO TO THE PHOTO GALLERY AT KLR650.COM THEY GOT SOME SWEET SIDE HACK PICTURES. THEY EVEN GOT A TIGER STUCK IN A MUD HOLE. MIKE Let me know what you think.[/quote]

10-07-2008, 08:48 PM	#100
boniface57 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Western Arkansas Oddometer: 107	Tat All my reservations are made, the bike's back from the shop with new tires, and I'm good to go. See everybody there! __________________

10-15-2008, 04:43 PM	#102
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	TAT East Complete!! We are in Selmer TN Arrived in Selmer today. What a fantastic trip. We all made the trip without any bike problems, or incidents. We rode some very rough roads and some really pretty back country. Passed many a farm dog, some ran away, some run to bite you. Today we had one horse get out in the road between our group causing some problems. I will post pictures once we get back home. We are leaving Selmer TN in the morning for the Tellico Plains TN Motorcycle Campground. We should be there tomorrow (Thursday) evening. We will be the very dirty and stinky folks arriving there. Scott

10-17-2008, 06:55 PM	#103
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	Ride Report to come soon! In the mean time this is for all of you that did not come: Attached Images

10-20-2008, 01:42 PM	#104
buddha buried in the sand... Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Clinton, NC Oddometer: 689	Man, I'm so jealous! Wish I could've made it. Can't wait for the RR! __________________ Richard Bryan \| Clinton, NC 2006 Ural Gear-Up, 2006 DR 650, 2004 FJR

10-03-2008, 05:12 AM	#91
Oldtimer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Longview, TX Oddometer: 330	We have had absolutely gorgeous weather the last week or so but how long can it last. I'm over 800 miles from the start of this ride and if it looks like we will be riding in rain most of the time, I'm going to bail. I've ridden 10's of thousands of miles in the rain but I don't normally go out and choose to. There are too many good rides to do on good days, so no point in riding this if a storm is brewing. Not saying there is one, just a heads up to my thoughts.

10-03-2008, 08:29 AM	#92
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	Ok, same here. If it just looks nasty, we will stay home.

10-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#94
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	Does anyone have the TAT TN/MS Sections on GPS? Mine are gone and my gps now will not take routes. Basically I have the roll chart and maps but that's it. I hope to use the roll chart, but I think it will slow us down some. SD

10-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#95
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	Forgot to say that the roll charts will slow us down some as my bike odometer is in KL not miles. :) Hmmmmmmmm?

10-05-2008, 08:55 AM	#96
Oldtimer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Longview, TX Oddometer: 330	Looks like I'm going to have to bail on this ride. Best laid plans of mice and men, oftimes go astray, as they say. It will be next spring before I can put the TN TAT behind me. Have a great ride. Sorry I can't make it. Looks like the weather will be great for you, though.

10-06-2008, 06:50 AM	#97
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	OK, we will take photo's for you! :) Here is our plan: We are leaving Charlotte NC on Saturday morning for Jellico. Expect to get there around 6pm or so. Sunday we hit the trail! :)

10-06-2008, 06:15 PM	#99
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	I did see those. Way cool! Looks like he could have gone around that water hole if he wanted to, but what's the fun in that? I use to ride a KLR and love the bike. There will be a KLR rig riding with us on this trip. I will make sure we get lots of photos of the bike in action. Sure wish we had a few more riders coming along with us! As of today we have the following: Me-Ural My Pretty Half: Aprilia Pegaso My Dad: KLR Bonifact57: KLR Rig Possibly: Donnie FM Miss: KLR Where are all you off road riding Urals? You got a Ural Tourist kicking your butts!! Ohh well, we can compare muddy bikes when I get back home. Meet us in Jellico on October 11th at Days Inn. If you dare! :) SD

10-08-2008, 04:08 AM	#101
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	Packed and ready to go! Ride Safe and see you in Jellico.

10-20-2008, 07:05 PM	#105
Scott Davis Which way did they go? Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Concord, NC Oddometer: 474	No time for RR right now, but? Here are a few more photos Jellico Days Inn: Day 1 Attached Images

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