nr0974 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Took the new VFR for its first tour and I have to say its a bit more comfortable than my previous sixth Gen. Rode from Chicago all the way to Eureka Springs. Had a bit of bad weather on the way back home, but overall a great trip. Started out with 400 miles on the odometer and when all was said and done it was at 2650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 How did you like the SW-Motech tank bag? Also, what was your average mpg? Bike sure does look pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 Love the blue & silver... you need to update your garage to include the 7th gen turtle... err, Veefalo... ahhh, 1200 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr0974 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 The SW-Motech bag is nice. Although its a bit tough to snap into place if it's near empty. At full capacity because of the weight it snaps on very easily. Space is adequate but not as good as my motocentric 19 bag I had on my 6th gen. As far as MPG I was getting around 32 mpg on the streets with hard riding and around the 41 mark on the highway. There is a MPG gauge that move up and down as you blip the throttle. Gas was alright I guess, but to be honest there was a sportster with us that had to stop at about 120 miles for refueling. So i never really felt like gas was an issue on this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 PS: Nice variety of bikes on the ride.... did you get chance to stop at Sugar Boogers and what do they offer there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr0974 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Did not stop at Sugar Booger but made it to the Pied Piper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 Love that part of the country. Glad to see you took the big 12 across Peel Ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr0974 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Yes the Peel Ferry was cool. We hit this great BBQ joint on the other side. I believe it was called Dana's. This place was AMAZING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Dana's is one of our favorite places to eat in Branson area. Never had a bad meal there...and we have had lots! When hordes of locals eat at a tourist town restaurant...ya know it is good choice! Glad you had a good trip. Nest time let me know you are in the area and I will clue you in to some other eateries/road/sites/etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer huntinggunns Posted June 10, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2015 Here is a good one to ride the next time you are there. Glory can definitely show you some good roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted June 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes the Peel Ferry was cool. We hit this great BBQ joint on the other side. I believe it was called Dana's. This place was AMAZING!!!! My goodness.. please tell me that is for at least two people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted June 11, 2015 Forum CEO Share Posted June 11, 2015 I sort of skirted some of my favorite roads on the way home from tmac and was taken aback by the deterioration of the roads and the crappie repairs. Hwy 16 from Clinton to Pelsor for example. Are they just a fluke or has Arkansas roads turned for the worst? Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nr0974 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Roads were fine in Arkansas, although not as nice as the ones in Tennessee. But overall good roads and no major issues. And yes Rush that plate was for 2...lol. It had everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I sort of skirted some of my favorite roads on the way home from tmac and was taken aback by the deterioration of the roads and the crappie repairs. Hwy 16 from Clinton to Pelsor for example. Are they just a fluke or has Arkansas roads turned for the worst? Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Of the 'good' roads, the section of 16 you mentioned is definitely the most 'patchy'. It varies by county. The majority of the others are not as deteriorated and patched. Remember that AR roads are mostly chip seal so they will never be as smooth and pretty as the freshly paved pure black asphalt on some of the TN/NC/GA roads. They are not as tight either. The advantage to AR riding is the lack of tourists/traffic/small towns/driveways/35mph zones/law enforcement/etc. Its all day twisty/sweeper goodness with little interruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SCguy Posted June 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2015 The other advantage of AR that hasn't been mentioned yet is the food. Do yourself a favor and stop by Razorback Ribs in Yellville if you're in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I hope to try some of the roads around Fayetteville this fall when I ride to visit daughter and grandsons. I figure 3,500 - 4,000 miles total over 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 let me know when you are ready and I will make sure you run some good routes based on how much time you have available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 let me know when you are ready and I will make sure you run some good routes based on how much time you have available. Found some maps and routes on experiencefayetteville.com and looked like the same map on bikes blues BBQ web site, and looked interesting. I'm hoping 1 or 2 AR local rides of maybe 2-3 hours. There is plenty of cross country riding required already. And the main draw is 3 little dudes I don't see often, that think my name is Grandpa. Oh, first half October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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