Lonney
Wizard
Sorry about your dad . What a nice ride to clear your head !!
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Smokey Mountians and beyond
FZ1riderNY
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My condolences buddy. Sorry to hear about your father. May he rest in peace.
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OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
Thanks Gents, it was a mixed blessing as his quality of life was gone.
So after a fine visit with my cousin it was time to hit the road. Now the real fun begins as I don't need to do 600+ days but rather I get to enjoy the back roads of Kentucky and Virginia.
Spotted this beauty on the road-my first car was a 63 but nothing like this.
I stayed that evening in Marion, Virginia and look what I found in the parking lot- a 2011 KTM Supermoto T! I have a 2010 at home and have only see a couple others in Ca, rather a rare bike so I had to find the owner. We had a great time talking KTM and I was really wishing I had mine for the next 5 days.
The next morning I had to beat feet to meet a FJR forum bud who offered to let me ride his DR650. Gee, it was foggy, imagine that.
Made it to Jim's home where he had our rides for the day ready to go.
I can't begin to tell how much fun it was to get off the pavement for a day in the Hills of West Virginia in the dirt. The fall color was just beginning, Jim on his S10 leading the way.
We rode by coal mines and I spotted this beast, I think it would be fun to operate for a few days.
Soon we came upon a string of these monstrosities.
I did my best Captain Morgan, can you tell by the grin on my face how much fun I was having?
At the end of the day I was proud of the West Virginia dust on my gear.
I'll be back soon with the Back & Tail of the Dragon
So after a fine visit with my cousin it was time to hit the road. Now the real fun begins as I don't need to do 600+ days but rather I get to enjoy the back roads of Kentucky and Virginia.
Spotted this beauty on the road-my first car was a 63 but nothing like this.
I stayed that evening in Marion, Virginia and look what I found in the parking lot- a 2011 KTM Supermoto T! I have a 2010 at home and have only see a couple others in Ca, rather a rare bike so I had to find the owner. We had a great time talking KTM and I was really wishing I had mine for the next 5 days.
The next morning I had to beat feet to meet a FJR forum bud who offered to let me ride his DR650. Gee, it was foggy, imagine that.
Made it to Jim's home where he had our rides for the day ready to go.
I can't begin to tell how much fun it was to get off the pavement for a day in the Hills of West Virginia in the dirt. The fall color was just beginning, Jim on his S10 leading the way.
We rode by coal mines and I spotted this beast, I think it would be fun to operate for a few days.
Soon we came upon a string of these monstrosities.
I did my best Captain Morgan, can you tell by the grin on my face how much fun I was having?
At the end of the day I was proud of the West Virginia dust on my gear.
I'll be back soon with the Back & Tail of the Dragon
lytehouse
Moderator
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace.
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OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
In case your still looking I rode the Back of The Dragon, hwy 16 in Virginia. Had a BLAST!!!!! 33 miles of twists and turns with elevation plus no traffic for 33 miles??? Double triple star for the back of the dragon, has to be fun on any bike.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mar...5ae77c57!2m2!1d-81.5195548!2d37.1148374?hl=en
From here I need to work my way toward Maggie Valley for a FJR gathering. It's tought to know what state you are in where they all come together in funny lines. Draw your own conclusions from these.
You may be welcome in Virginia but don't turn on your radar detector
An odd roadside graveyard
These two pictures are an example of the thick forests that much of the roads in this area are like, smooth road surfaces unlike the west.
While in Maggie Valley a must see is Wheels in Time Museum, owner Dale rides his collection right out the front door.
Opps running out of posting space more another time
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mar...5ae77c57!2m2!1d-81.5195548!2d37.1148374?hl=en
From here I need to work my way toward Maggie Valley for a FJR gathering. It's tought to know what state you are in where they all come together in funny lines. Draw your own conclusions from these.
You may be welcome in Virginia but don't turn on your radar detector
An odd roadside graveyard
These two pictures are an example of the thick forests that much of the roads in this area are like, smooth road surfaces unlike the west.
While in Maggie Valley a must see is Wheels in Time Museum, owner Dale rides his collection right out the front door.
Opps running out of posting space more another time
Dustin
Moderator
What a beautiful place, I've got to get out there some time soon
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OneSizeFitsAll
Wizard
Hey, I'm on a roll. More of Dale riding old iron, this place was awesome!
I really want one on these babies
On this day I was riding with a good group of FJR etc peeps.
We rode the Cherhaula Skyway and also The Tail of The Dragon. I really didn't want to ride it but they insisted. Riding the tail on a Goldwing is like taking you sister to a dance, however it lived up to it's squid status as we rode it at 3 pm on a Friday. Cops, crashes and meat wagons-all I expected.
This guy can see how the Hippo does look like a Dragon
We stopped at a pull out where I met this cutie from cheeseland. She was real proud of her 600 and with a quick tire inspection I knew she could ride well. The FJR guys said she missed here grandpa and that's why she was so friendly but we all know you meet the nicest people on a Honda
oke:
Here's a guy at the same stop real proud of his shirt.
Seemed to be a theme on the Dragon, but once we were past it some great leaf rustling was had. Crappy pic but you get the idea
A fun day with new and old friends.
I really want one on these babies
On this day I was riding with a good group of FJR etc peeps.
We rode the Cherhaula Skyway and also The Tail of The Dragon. I really didn't want to ride it but they insisted. Riding the tail on a Goldwing is like taking you sister to a dance, however it lived up to it's squid status as we rode it at 3 pm on a Friday. Cops, crashes and meat wagons-all I expected.
This guy can see how the Hippo does look like a Dragon
We stopped at a pull out where I met this cutie from cheeseland. She was real proud of her 600 and with a quick tire inspection I knew she could ride well. The FJR guys said she missed here grandpa and that's why she was so friendly but we all know you meet the nicest people on a Honda
oke: Here's a guy at the same stop real proud of his shirt.
Seemed to be a theme on the Dragon, but once we were past it some great leaf rustling was had. Crappy pic but you get the idea
A fun day with new and old friends.