VFRpwr Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Uhhhh, is anyone else's reservation a persons first name at Greene's or is it just me? Now hey, I would much rather go to a Mom and Pop establishment anytime but this seems to be a little more casual than I'm used to or comfortable with. Anyone else.....Bueller, Bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AaronB Posted August 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ok. Should make it now. I might even ride the bike there this time! (Unless the monsoon comes again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Ok. Should make it now. I might even ride the bike there this time! (Unless the monsoon comes again) Didn't get that trailer yet? Sorry, sorry, I'm sorry, had to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not familiar with the area but after a little exploring on Google Earth......please tell me, could this be a route? https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Greene's+Motel+Boone,+1377+Blowing+Rock+Rd,+Boone,+NC+28607/36.2025346,-81.6640439/@36.0617986,-81.6888138,42122m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m49!4m48!1m45!1m1!1s0x8850fa437fd1d9e3:0xe0c437ce9624cfbc!2m2!1d-81.6636266!2d36.2033212!3m4!1m2!1d-81.6864312!2d36.1796707!3s0x8850fa9cbaddf819:0x8ec8aaa9e04f925a!3m4!1m2!1d-81.718326!2d36.125177!3s0x8850efb92cedaac9:0xa776141812c70007!3m4!1m2!1d-81.7715535!2d36.0995608!3s0x8850ee9b52a9ee59:0x65a4455120d4f015!3m4!1m2!1d-81.840669!2d36.0640105!3s0x8850eb66546e0751:0xee6a0c8278c4ea1!3m4!1m2!1d-81.7588586!2d35.9904456!3s0x8850e9e7de52c0e7:0x3dfc98afc20c9dde!3m4!1m2!1d-81.7174064!2d35.9752251!3s0x8850e8188fd4171f:0x9a8ff2e093ddc165!3m4!1m2!1d-81.6518698!2d36.0096862!3s0x8850e7a930cf6e93:0xead0605b18580496!3m4!1m2!1d-81.6952206!2d36.0698631!3s0x8850ef56df057d5d:0x35b753deeb68a08e!1m0!3e0 These roads look so good I will be joining Maxwell in having to get some incontinence wear waiting for October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I don't know the roads well but that looks like it was laid out by a drunkin goat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 My favourite kind (of road)! Google estimates over four hours to do less than 90 miles - there must not be a straight section in the whole thing! "it looks like a bunch of Z's and W's all strung together" credit to CB McCall's "Black Bear Road" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorWing Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'll check it out and let you know! Pay little attention to googles time estimates In the area, they mean zip! Some roads it is accurate if you drive like grandma and take a lunch break 1/2 way on a 10 mile strech, others you would have to be really flying to even be close. It's quite fun working in tourism in the area. It's weekly I'm asked "can't we just jump on the interstate to get there" or "are there any flat strait roads, we are getting car sick from these roads". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted August 18, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2015 Not familiar with the area but after a little exploring on Google Earth......please tell me, could this be a route? These roads look so good I will be joining Maxwell in having to get some incontinence wear waiting for October! It takes a while cause most of that route is gravel or dirt. I've ridden some of those on my XT, but wouldn't recommend them on the VFR. Especially Globe rd into Blowing Rock, shake your fillings right outta your teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks RazorWing and zeer0, appreciate the feedback. Yes, gravel roads on a VFR is not the fun I like to have. Even zooming Google Earth out some the roads don't get any straighter (which is good, very, very good). I can certainly see why people would complain with, "are there any flat strait roads, we are getting car sick from these roads"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have two solid 250ish mile routes I guess I'll be leading already set up, one we did last year, the other is new and will take us up into Virginia. I can make up a 3rd route pretty easily since this is my backyard. RazorWing, Zeer0, Ironman, 007 and Kebrider (if they all show) are local as well, so perhaps they can volunteer to lead some groups. Last year we had 7 riders so we all just went together, then it rained. But I'm not allowing any of that foul weather this year. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 So I have: MissBusa (plus Joe) Warwomen Sweeper TnRabbit ?? VFRpwr AaronB Razorwing Zeer0 + his better half 98curt + his better faster half (Rob, haha! ) Razorwing Hondavfr1200dct vfrAustin Baileyrock + 1 Trace Motographer 007 PRB's old man on the WeeStrom teksdailyride carlitos92 pluseb0 Kebrider and Donna ?? Bedman Kirk and his Ducati ? Sam and his Fj1200? Jared and his Cbr500r? Whitelightning Earthshake Raptor2a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorWing Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have two solid 250ish mile routes I guess I'll be leading already set up, one we did last year, the other is new and will take us up into Virginia. I can make up a 3rd route pretty easily since this is my backyard. RazorWing, Zeer0, Ironman, 007 and Kebrider (if they all show) are local as well, so perhaps they can volunteer to lead some groups. Last year we had 7 riders so we all just went together, then it rained. But I'm not allowing any of that foul weather this year. -PRB Yeah man, just let me know. I didn't know I wasn't the only local! Holy shit :) What's the routes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted August 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'll lead a slower group. My wife is just getting back into street riding, so she's not as quick as she would like to be. I'll probably try to keep the mileage under 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Quite the turn out this year. If half of them show, it'll be twice as big as last year. So, I ordered a new rear Road2ct today. I was so temped to run the old one one more trip but it slid on me the other day when I was downshifting. I think maybe it has seen its day. Really looking forward to this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 21, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 21, 2015 What about this guy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'll lead a slower group. My wife is just getting back into street riding, so she's not as quick as she would like to be. I'll probably try to keep the mileage under 200. Sweet thanks, I'm sure dad will feel comfortable with you all at a relaxed pace. RazorWing, there's a few of us who are semi local, I think you are the only true Boone/Blowing rock resident. Thanks for volunteering too! If you guys have some routes feel free to start working on them so we will have stuff to go off of the first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I might be plus one and on the ST beer wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Add Norman to your list. He's "Bedman" on VFRD, but that's only so he can register for BR's shindig in May. He's not a VFR owner. Neither am I anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 What's a VFR??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 An even bigger question is why don't I (of all people!) have a King Of Earth icon in my signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AaronB Posted August 22, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2015 I love my Delkevic exhaust! Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kebrider Posted September 1, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 1, 2015 Some work details need to be sorted this week but it looks like The Girl and I can make it so I will try and get a room booked. Be fun to ride the ST with BR again but the CB or NC are just so much fun in that area. Maybe I will put a hitch on the ST and tow the CB over. KEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Room booked and new back tire is in the garage waiting to get installed. Maybe I can get that done in the next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Holy schizznit kids, just over a month till the Fall Ride! I don't know if you are all as excited as I am? Looking forward to a few great days of riding and another round of ice cold beers and tall tales in the parking lot. Tshirt orders will be submitted this week. PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR TSHIRT SIZE OR SIZES BY SEPTEMBER 9TH!! Make sure you specify your first and last name and your screen name if you have one. ben.ealy@yahoo.com -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer whitelightning Posted September 2, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 2, 2015 Earthshake (Bill) and I will be there, room booked! We're staying the 9th-12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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