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My 2007 R-W-B....Long Ago...😉...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to Everyone here at VFRD from Mitzie and I.....😊

Hope Everyone has a Fun and Safe T-Mac....ENJOY Folks....!!!!!!!.....

I see a number has been omitted off my post count and my decimal in the wrong place.....HaHaHa....I look normal instead of a "Post-Hoe"....

In the car heading to dinner, Steve's(007) g/f Angelina to David(Switchblade) " So I hear you like tits" . During David's momentary silence I reply "Who doesn't" .

007, shes a great girl !!!

Thanks! I had a blast with all of you, it's nice when people can still be smart-asses to each other and so sweet at the same time. My kind of guys!

This Bunch were "smart asses to each other".....OH NOOOOOO, You were with the wrong Group....IMPOSTERS....!!!!!!.....

I've finally gotten out and road 401, 375 & 275 mile loops out of Leipers Fork over the last three Sundays! Freaken Awesome!

I think mine wound up being about 380 on my Leipers Fork/Clinton Ride including getting Home....Roads were Great.....

Here are some basics ride guidlines for everyone attending the TexasMac.

1. Read and use "The PACE". This is the type of riding we expect at the Tmac. Hanging off is OK(mostly faster groups). (from Sebs recent post)

The pace is posted here

2. Every rider should start with a FULL Tank of Gas. Fill up prior to showing up to the Ride Meeting/ breakfast Friday & Saturday mornings! Not gas up afterward its best to gas up at the end of the day then you dont have to worry about it in the morning!

3. Top off your fuel at every fuel stop No matter if it's only a gallon or two everyone! Stops are based on the group needs and distance between fuel stops, having to make an extra stop because some clown doesn't follow the guidelines is a very Bad thing.

4. Never pull off/ turn around/leave your group without telling someone. Signal somebody in your group what you are doing and why! Each group should never loose a member for any reason, communicate your needs and make sure your entire group stays together.

5. Do Not tail-gate other riders, there are thousands of blind turns in this area and the last thing we need is to have a rider make a great panic stop to avoid something only to be run over by the rider behind him! Leave a safe margin, but do not lag to far behind either.

6. When passing a car try not to piss them off or scare them , there are many of our friends also needing to pass this cage. Please try to respect everyone else out on the road, our sport depends on it. There will always be the one crazy cage driver, be careful and get around/away from them as quickly as possible.

7. Passing: Do NOT go just because the rider in front of you goes!!! size up every pass yourself for how much open road you can see, how much time you have, how much distance is availible to pass, do it safely and quickly. Dont make a pass that would be considered "close"!!! Passing cages will most likely be the most dangerous part of our event, please be cautious. It is not a race to pass cagers!

8. Pegs up at 9:00 am both days, please be fueled up, fed and be there early enough to get assigned to a ride group before 9am.

9. Never cross the centerline except to pass. If you have to cross/cut corners to maintain your pace, you are going faster than your skill level. If you can't stay in your lane your riding over your head! SLOW Down!!! Staying right of the line adds a significant challenge to most roads and is mandatory for sport riding's future. Don't crowd the centerline Always expect an oncoming car with two wheels in your lane.

So......"THIS" is how it's supposed to be done......I knew I was missing something...this explains a lot.....

Hey David, Glad your still hanging around.

Yep, still hanging, still riding....was down at Leipers Fork weekend before last, and rode out to Clinton.....Great Ride.....Smokies Area Ride coming up this week.....

Here are some basics ride guidlines for everyone attending the TexasMac.

1. Read and use "The PACE". This is the type of riding we expect at the Tmac. Hanging off is OK(mostly faster groups). (from Sebs recent post)

The pace is posted here

2. Every rider should start with a FULL Tank of Gas. Fill up prior to showing up to the Ride Meeting/ breakfast Friday & Saturday mornings! Not gas up afterward its best to gas up at the end of the day then you dont have to worry about it in the morning!

3. Top off your fuel at every fuel stop No matter if it's only a gallon or two everyone! Stops are based on the group needs and distance between fuel stops, having to make an extra stop because some clown doesn't follow the guidelines is a very Bad thing.

4. Never pull off/ turn around/leave your group without telling someone. Signal somebody in your group what you are doing and why! Each group should never loose a member for any reason, communicate your needs and make sure your entire group stays together.

5. Do Not tail-gate other riders, there are thousands of blind turns in this area and the last thing we need is to have a rider make a great panic stop to avoid something only to be run over by the rider behind him! Leave a safe margin, but do not lag to far behind either.

6. When passing a car try not to piss them off or scare them , there are many of our friends also needing to pass this cage. Please try to respect everyone else out on the road, our sport depends on it. There will always be the one crazy cage driver, be careful and get around/away from them as quickly as possible.

7. Passing: Do NOT go just because the rider in front of you goes!!! size up every pass yourself for how much open road you can see, how much time you have, how much distance is availible to pass, do it safely and quickly. Dont make a pass that would be considered "close"!!! Passing cages will most likely be the most dangerous part of our event, please be cautious. It is not a race to pass cagers!

8. Pegs up at 9:00 am both days, please be fueled up, fed and be there early enough to get assigned to a ride group before 9am.

9. Never cross the centerline except to pass. If you have to cross/cut corners to maintain your pace, you are going faster than your skill level. If you can't stay in your lane your riding over your head! SLOW Down!!! Staying right of the line adds a significant challenge to most roads and is mandatory for sport riding's future. Don't crowd the centerline Always expect an oncoming car with two wheels in your lane.

So......"THIS" is how it's supposed to be done......I knew I was missing something...this explains a lot.....

TNRabbit, I'm sure we crossed paths a lot then.....

Yep, it's the same Lynchburg Square Dutchy......and I had Ice Cream at the same place..... ...Loving the Honda Forza 300 Scooter Keith (...being me, nobody will read much into it..."He'll have something else in 3 days").... ......

A few Pics from my Sunday Ride last Weekend.....

"Sunny-n-80s"....GREAT Riding Weather.....

Canadian thing with oil??

LMAO..........

GREAT Report and Pics.....Wife and I were there last year.....GREAT Area.....

Kevin, sounds like You had another GREAT T-Mac success. Couldn't make it this year (You and I have discussed my Mom's medical issues and Business situation) due to this and a Family Ride I had to lead to West Tennessee on Saturday that was booked well over a year ago. I still planned to try to head up on Sunday, but alas, that Plan didn't work out either.....Glad Everyone had a Great and Safe time, even if some bikes were rashed. Cheers to the continued success and growth of a Classic Motorcycle Event..... PS: Wish I had known Ya'll were at Rock Island...woulda' snuck off and took the 40 minute ride up there.....

Dude tries to wave me past, we are going uphill on a double yellow. What am I supposed to do, pass him in our lane?

Yes, that is exactly what you are supposed to do.

Motorcycle headlights are irritating because of the suspension movement they flash brighter and dimmer, that along with sport bikes 99% of the time wanting to pass, they get spooked. Just pass them and be happy they are considerate enough to let you by; some will actively try to prevent you from passing.

YEP..... ..........and did I mention I like ALL Motorcycles...have owned "most" of em'.....

THANKS Dutchy....GOOD STUFF.....Glad You got Our Ride up Monteagle Mountain on Your Video too....Hope You enjoyed Your Whole Trip.....

Home in bed with a Sinus Infection durin' T-Mac Weekend..............

That's what happens when you take those foreigners out to dinner instead of putting them in quarantine for the required period

Get well soon David

THANKS..... ...... ....Actually didn't feel good when Dutchy was here, really wished I/We had felt better...still really enjoyed Dutchy's Company though.....

Home in bed with a Sinus Infection durin' T-Mac Weekend..............

It just happened that we were the "Youngsters" in Our Tour Group.....

You gotta be kiddin' me, you must be using that new math

...whatcha' tryin' to say Bill.....

Well, that Dutchy fellow is from the OLD country isn't he?

"Good Logic".....

In case some/most of You don't know, there is the TELLICO BIKER RALLY this weekend also......it draws a Lota' Cruisers/Choppers, etc. ...it starts Today and goes through Sunday...I just got visited by 17 of my Harley Buddies headin' up for the weekend.....

It just happened that we were the "Youngsters" in Our Tour Group.....

You gotta be kiddin' me, you must be using that new math

...whatcha' tryin' to say Bill.....

Two of my favorite VFRD people. I really, really wish I could have been there to tag along.

Aw, THANKS Buddy.....You definetly make Our List also, and for sure it woulda' been a GREAT 3-Some.....

Dutchy left Franklin, NC on Gradus's VFR to go ridin' with me and hang out with Mitzie and I. First we had some "intimate bonding"....

Then we headed for the Cracker Barrel for some Food with Mitzie and I 2-up on the Gold Wing Trike, and Dutchy in tow on the VFR.....

Dutchy had the "Sampler".....

Today, Dutchy and I rode a Lota' my local roads while Mitzie had to work. First stop was the George Dickel Distillery where we took the Tour.....

Dutchy...Dutchy.....DUTCHY.....

Mighta' known He'd be tryin' to get into a Barrel.....

Then He even tried to make off with a whole "Truckload".....

The Dickel Distillery sits in a Beautiful Cove outside Normandy, Tn.....

Always the "Ladies Man".....

It just happened that we were the "Youngsters" in Our Tour Group.....

After leavin' the Distillery, we worked a buncha' twisty backroads, then blasted up Monteagle Mountain, where we stopped for Bar-B-Q.....

Then down the mountain, then more twisty backroads to the Lynchburg Square where we had Ice Cream.....

Where we made the cups look like this.....

We'll be eatin' with Dutchy after while and havin' a Beer, then, sad to say, He'll be headin' back to Franklin. Dutchy and I have always gotten along really, really well online, and He is an even Greater Guy in person...Really, Really Proud to call Him "FRIEND".....THANKS Dutchy, super glad You took time to fit me in Your USA Schedule.....

In It's "Glory Days".....

...but, on to the Microtel.....

I'll bring my suit.... trust it will be like bringing an umbrella......

if you donot it rains

if you do it doesn't.

Duct tape over the airvents on my boots nad we are good to go in the event....

Charlotte shows sunny for Sunday so it promises to be a good start....... with a balmy 25C

I like the Color Dutchy....now if You had a matchin' Helmet.........

That's a great helmet. I've been considering a adventure type helmet like this for a while. What's it like for noise on the highway? I know they are much more useable than my Shoei for offroad.

Much quieter than any of the Modulars I've had, and quieter than "most" of my Full Coverage Helmets.....factoring in most every Helmet I've owned (Many...!!!), probably about 5th 0verall.....more than quiet enough for it to be a "non-issue" for me...yeah, this style helmet works really well for even the wooded gravel roads here on the Motard...