Keb & Dave's Daily Dragon Ride Report! Lol

Since I am starting 12 straight days of work and chilly weather with few hours of sunlight per day, I need to see light at the end of the tunnel. When will TMAC 2016 be? Who will be there? Will we get T-shirts that wick sweat? Who will race pit bikes on the go cart track? All yet to be determined...

Your were just here a couple of weeks ago.

It hasn't even been cold yet and I can't wait. I have to start my prep early this year. I've been getting a faint smell of coolant when she's warm. :(

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I want to attend this as I am now able to escape work .

I had asked Kevin about this earlier and suggested May31 as a start date.

He has yet to decide.

Couple reasons behind my idea:

-Midweek should be less busy, Memorial Day hubbub/traffic should be over.

-Due to my 7on/7off schedule, it allows me a week to get there, a week to be in NC, and a week to get back, and meshes well with my existing days off/vacation.

Obviously, it's Kevin's show, and he may have his own reasons to schedule it otherwise but anyhow, I threw my 2c out there.

I would like to know so I can book my holidays, and also my brother, as I would love to swing through Pensacola, where he lives, and ride up through Birmingham to see the Barber museum, and drag my old Bro with me to Tmac.

Hey Kev, I hope this might align with what you are thinking, we shall see.....

I've got the 23rd to 27th scheduled for vacation...

I wouldn't miss this for the world. But scheduling it at the end of May last year made it impossible to attend the AMA races at Road America held first weekend in June. Frankly, I like it earlier in the month like the old days. Perhaps a little cooler earlier too.

I owe Terry (above) a pint so looks like I will be there. Been saying that I should go for years.

I'm in! Been thinking about it since the ride home last year.

<<<. Can't wait to do some more of this :)

Don't care when it is. It just needs to get here faster!

Well it turns out the Microtel was SOLD this year. Old management left with old owners. I've had several calls with the gal at the front desk that says the new owner is aware of our group and wants to keep us using their facility BUT the new owner has yet to return any of my request for details. This has been going on for several weeks so far.

The only week that hasn't been booked yet is again Memorial Week May 26th - 29th. I think I asked them to lock in those dates, but have no idea at what price the rooms will be.

So tentative dates for the 2016 TexasMac Memorial Ride are May 26th - 29th. :wacko:

BR

Rob, ps I agree a weekday event would most likely provide lest traffic, but it would also require more days off for me and many others. This is why I have maintained the Thur - Sunday scheduling.

Sorry if that doesn't work for you, I can NEVER get it right for everyone! Besides, who likes Canadians? :goofy:

Thanks for all your hard work BR.

SWEEEET !

What about Robbinsville? Have you guys ever based there?

Well I'll have to see what can be done with my work schedule, and the distance, etc.

Maybe nothing, geez I wish I had more than 120 hours of vacation.....

Headhunter

What about Robbinsville? Have you guys ever based there?

Dry county ! But Deal Gap does sell beer.

Switchblade

Your were just here a couple of weeks ago.

It was a last minute thing and I was on the CB. Woke up to a frosted bike and frost all over the ground and even road. Heated everything was much needed. I essentially ran up 28, ran 2 laps on the dragon, ran back down 28, gassed up and went home. A good portion of the parkway was closed for construction on the tunnels, further diverting my path. I decided the trip was horribly ambitious and should never be attempted again no matter the projected high temperature.

I'm game for whatever schedule works.

Of note THERE WERE NO SAUSAGE BISCUITS AT THE MICROTEL BREAKFAST.

In what town / city is TMAC normally held?

JNBarrett

In what town / city is TMAC normally held?

Franklin NC

007

Switchblade

Of note THERE WERE NO SAUSAGE BISCUITS AT THE MICROTEL BREAKFAST.

hahahahha I remember finding these the 1st morning........... with a shelf life of 4 years or so I doubt if there is any sausage in them biscuits!!

As for the breakfast of champions....

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Oban ferry terminal restaurant

Preparation for the 7+ hours ferry to Barra via Coll and Tiree...

007

Switchblade

Your were just here a couple of weeks ago.

It was a last minute thing and I was on the CB. Woke up to a frosted bike and frost all over the ground and even road. Heated everything was much needed. I essentially ran up 28, ran 2 laps on the dragon, ran back down 28, gassed up and went home. A good portion of the parkway was closed for construction on the tunnels, further diverting my path. I decided the trip was horribly ambitious and should never be attempted again no matter the projected high temperature.

I'm game for whatever schedule works.

Of note THERE WERE NO SAUSAGE BISCUITS AT THE MICROTEL BREAKFAST.

NO SAUSAGE BISCUITS must be the new owner .

Damn, that'd be a fun trip, and I have friends in Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC ... but I think it'd be a bit much for me to do the Kootenay Trip, Black Hills, and a trip to North Carolina. My wife would shoot me.

I'll have to plan to try this one out another year. :)

JNBarrett

Damn, that'd be a fun trip, and I have friends in Richmond, VA and Charleston, SC ... but I think it'd be a bit much for me to do the Kootenay Trip, Black Hills, and a trip to North Carolina. My wife would shoot me.

I'll have to plan to try this one out another year. :)

Get a new wife. :goofy:

LOL ... she's the only one that will put up with my shit. :)

When I got into my head-on collision with a semi-truck on my bike this past summer and I told her I was getting another bike the day after being released from the hospital ... she said "I know ..." and smiled. :)

JNBarrett

LOL ... she's the only one that will put up with my shit. :)

When I got into my head-on collision with a semi-truck on my bike this past summer and I told her I was getting another bike the day after being released from the hospital ... she said "I know ..." and smiled. :)

Your lucky man then.

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The aim is not the maximum # days in life

But the maximum life in your days...

YMMV

Amen   !!

That is so immature, but I agree. :goofy:   

Me and you both have had our share of those days .

:491:  You know it.

OK fess up!

who is trailer biatching the Dragon???? :goofy:

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OK fess up!
 
 
who is trailer biatching the Dragon???? :goofy:

Lol, well thats one way of doing it.....
 
 
 
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I think the VFR is pushing the Mini.

I did 130+ miles tire testing on the dragon yesterday and I saw only one VFR and it was Switchblade's. BTW Dave the guy on the R6 that passed while I was passing ended up being a Real Estate customer of Donna. Small world. 

I am my last set of 3's so I am nursing them until the Dunlap rebate starts(I hope ).

I did 130+ miles tire testing on the dragon yesterday and I saw only one VFR and it was Switchblade's. BTW Dave the guy on the R6 that passed while I was passing ended up being a Real Estate customer of Donna. Small world. 

Am I mistaken in reading this that you were passed by an R6?

I am my last set of 3's so I am nursing them until the Dunlap rebate starts(I hope ).

Rebates are good.  Just got word of a Pirelli $40 rebate from Jake Wilson this AM if you are interested.

I did 130+ miles tire testing on the dragon yesterday and I saw only one VFR and it was Switchblade's. BTW Dave the guy on the R6 that passed while I was passing ended up being a Real Estate customer of Donna. Small world. 

Am I mistaken in reading this that you were passed by an R6?

I am my last set of 3's so I am nursing them until the Dunlap rebate starts(I hope ).

Rebates are good.  Just got word of a Pirelli $40 rebate from Jake Wilson this AM if you are interested.

Thanks Steve.

I did 130+ miles tire testing on the dragon yesterday and I saw only one VFR and it was Switchblade's. BTW Dave the guy on the R6 that passed while I was passing ended up being a Real Estate customer of Donna. Small world. 

Am I mistaken in reading this that you were passed by an R6?

I am my last set of 3's so I am nursing them until the Dunlap rebate starts(I hope ).

The R6 was going the other way. We passed on the straight 3 abreast. Was hoping Dave had his GoPro on.

That CB is a serious weapon on these roads.

Anyone want to buy mine and you can be just like Kebrider!

I can't afford to buy your bike(although I would enjoy owning)...however, is there another way I possibly could be just like Kebrider? I wanna be just like him when I grow up!!!

And I wanna be like Gloryracing. To be like me all you have to do is slow down when riding and speed up while talking.

I would be remiss if I didn't say that yesterday's evening run to the Dragon was highly entertaining.

I have done over 500 miles on just the Dragon in the last 3 weeks. I just finished a 9 day vacation where I went to bike week and then met Donna in Dahlonega, GA last Wed night. Did 281 twice last Thursday with Wolfpen Gap, Richard Russell Parkway, 28, 215, Silverstiein, Ellijay (was in great shape btw). Then we played at the gap Friday before heading home so I could change oil and tires on the ST and Versys and grab the other 2 bikes and play the rest of the weekend at the Gap.

Probably go back tonight. Hell I should start a thread...

And look, tire rebates. And me with some extra cash laying around. Wonder if I need more tires...

Was hoping to bring one of the bikes up this weekend when looking at houses but when we got back from Dallas last night the painter showed up at the house 15 minutes later and said he needed to be in the house the next three days to finish it so we could get it on the market before the end of April.

:-(

Looks like it will be a couple more weeks before we can free up the time now. :mad:

I hope to Slay the Dragon soon on my newest Sideways Viffer. 

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BR

I hope to Slay the Dragon soon on my newest Sideways Viffer. 
 
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BR
 

I hope to Slay the Dragon soon on my newest Sideways Viffer. 

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BR

That looks like a two-wheeled version of the last car I saw you in (2014). You appear to have the shade made. :fing02:

Was hoping to bring one of the bikes up this weekend when looking at houses but when we got back from Dallas last night the painter showed up at the house 15 minutes later and said he needed to be in the house the next three days to finish it so we could get it on the market before the end of April.

:-(

Looks like it will be a couple more weeks before we can free up the time now. :mad:

Spotty rain this weekend and cooler weather so probably will be a poor riding weekend. I think I will throw the front Angel GT on the ST since the new T-30 EVO GT will never wear out and I want to see if the Pirellis have a handling edge over the stones. Maybe adjust the valves on the NC as well since it is due. You should try out the low-HP fleet when you are up next so make sure you at least bring your gear.

I hope to Slay the Dragon soon on my newest Sideways Viffer. 

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BR

OOOHHH, shiny!  :comp13:

DRAGON  with a 5021 mile front Q3  !!!

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