PirateRiderBen Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hooligans, the lot of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Trace said: That picture is photo-shopped! I was never there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted September 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 21, 2016 Apologize for interrupting the back 'n forth but I had to post the first pic, Blowing Rock (in April!) and the 2nd, Goshen Pass. I do miss the BRP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 That looks downright chilling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted September 22, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2016 14 hours ago, PirateRiderBen said: Hooligans, the lot of you. Someone make this man a moderator. 10 hours ago, St. Stephen said: Apologize for interrupting the back 'n forth but I had to post the first pic, Blowing Rock (in April!) and the 2nd, Goshen Pass. I do miss the BRP! About time someone posted motorcycle pics on this motorcycle forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 hour ago, 007 said: Someone make this man a moderator. About time someone posted motorcycle pics on this motorcycle forum. Im not responsible enough for that much responsibility. Im just a kid remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 No pics but on a motorcycle related note, I rode the VFR today! New battery and it shows 13.9v above 2krpm. So now my dilemma is...I had so much fun on the 500 last week that I still kinda want to bring it. I have drunk the coolaid and I liked it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 9 hours ago, Sweeper said: No pics but on a motorcycle related note, I rode the VFR today! New battery and it shows 13.9v above 2krpm. So now my dilemma is...I had so much fun on the 500 last week that I still kinda want to bring it. I have drunk the coolaid and I liked it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I seem to recall a nice truck and trailer you own, maybe... Bring them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted September 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 24, 2016 On 9/22/2016 at 10:40 PM, Sweeper said: No pics but on a motorcycle related note, I rode the VFR today! New battery and it shows 13.9v above 2krpm. So now my dilemma is...I had so much fun on the 500 last week that I still kinda want to bring it. I have drunk the coolaid and I liked it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Imagine what Cogent suspension would do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Imagine what Cogent suspension would do! Oh I have been doing that!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 On September 22, 2016 at 10:40 PM, Sweeper said: Well if you folks are the praying type, I would be sending up as many as you can! this weather needs to stay put! Look at that forecast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Does anyone need a roommate? Saturday night, posibbly friday. I hope so, lmk. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Doug asked me about ride groups earlier so here's the DL: Friday: Jason V. will be leading a relaxed-scenic with hints of intermediate pace ride, he hasn't shared a route with me but is very knowledgable of the roads so I am sure this will be a great ride. Everyone else is fend for yourself. Nobody here bites so just hook up with the group going in the direction you want and lets make it happen. Saturday: I will most likely be 2 up and will be leading the relaxed-scenic with hints of intermediate pace ride. I haven't determined that route either but I am local so we won't get lost too bad. Everyone else will be on their own as on Friday. Just trying to get a set ride for those of us who may have less saddle time or just don't want to go too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 So right now hurricane Matthew looks like it's going to make Friday a wet one. I dont know what eveyones schedule is like but Sunday and Monday both look perfect. I may consider staying Sunday night and riding Sunday and leaving Monday, to make up for Friday if it's truly 70% rain. Something to consider... -Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 48 minutes ago, PirateRiderBen said: Something to consider... Norm and I are considering that our houses are 500 yards from the ocean and we have people who rely on us. So....watching the predictions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 2 minutes ago, Trace said: Norm and I are considering that our houses are 500 yards from the ocean and we have people who rely on us. So....watching the predictions.... Hopefully it all works out and everyone is safe and can make the ride. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Well folks it's looking like 40% rain Friday and 60% Saturday now for Boone, with some variation of those numbers in the surrounding area. Im thinking I'll definitely be staying Sunday night, maybe Monday too. Hopefully the hotel can accommodate. I'll be riding in the area Thursday. But right now I may push my hotel room back to Sunday Monday. Waiting to see how the weather report plays out through tomorrow evening. Of course i hope hope everyone can make it and we can all adjust to this unforeseen act of Mother Nature. Sorry for the grim news folks. Stay dry and I'll see you all who make it Thursday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 What with SC announcing an friggin' evacuation order for Wednesday, and our route is up 95 to 26 (Charleston) and then to Charlotte, etc.....and being that we don't know if it might come near us, Norm and I are talking about coming up Friday instead of Thursday, leaving Tuesday.....dunno until the storm track is more defined. Of course, if the "defined" means our houses are gonna be swept out to sea, we might not be doing the Fall Ride. Mother Nature is a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 It does look like AccuWeather shows only a 25% chance Friday and Saturday. I got my 40/60 numbers from the Weather Channel So for now I am sticking to the plan. hope to see you all there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trace Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Norm and I just made the decision to cancel. Too many unknowns, possible evacuation orders for the barrier island we live on, chaos on I-26, rain for the riding days.....Calling the lovely Greene motel now so they can rent our rooms to coastal evacuees! However, we just might go to Franklin for a few days later next week, into the weekend. Anyone/everyone is welcome to join us. ALSO--NavyHeloDrvr's birthday is tomorrow, Oct 6. If he and Carver make it in time, make sure you buy him a beer and sing the Bday song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, Trace said: Norm and I just made the decision to cancel. Too many unknowns, possible evacuation orders for the barrier island we live on, chaos on I-26, rain for the riding days.....Calling the lovely Greene motel now so they can rent our rooms to coastal evacuees! However, we just might go to Franklin for a few days later next week, into the weekend. Anyone/everyone is welcome to join us. ALSO--NavyHeloDrvr's birthday is tomorrow, Oct 6. If he and Carver make it in time, make sure you buy him a beer and sing the Bday song! Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it. But I totally understand. We are hoping for the best, y'all stay safe down there. i don't know that I can make Franklin but if that changes I'll get in touch with you. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RDMcD Posted October 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2016 Howdy folks, Made a last minute decision yesterday to come to Boone so I loaded the van and tried to get a good night sleep for the 12 hour drive ahead. Got up this morning and checked the weather forecast and decided to wait a bit. Just wondering if Friday or Saturday turn out to be wet how many could stick around until Monday or Tuesday? Next week looks to be perfect. What are the locals predicting for weather? I'm going to be thoroughly disappointed to miss this but 24 hours of driving for a day of riding would suck :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 I'm about an hour from Boone and this is from a local weather guru. I'll be staying Sunday night for sure if we lose a day to rain. The forecast has changed about every 2 hours for the last 5 days so no one really knows. Latest is saying the rain may come in the night which would be great timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted October 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2016 Make sure you guys post some of that Fusar video's for us losers . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TheJay Posted October 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 5, 2016 8 hours ago, Trace said: Norm and I just made the decision to cancel. Too many unknowns, possible evacuation orders for the barrier island we live on, chaos on I-26, rain for the riding days.....Calling the lovely Greene motel now so they can rent our rooms to coastal evacuees! However, we just might go to Franklin for a few days later next week, into the weekend. Anyone/everyone is welcome to join us. ALSO--NavyHeloDrvr's birthday is tomorrow, Oct 6. If he and Carver make it in time, make sure you buy him a beer and sing the Bday song! WOW! Can't believe you use the excuse of a little rain storm just so you don't have to stay at your favorite hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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