July 29th, 2017, 06:59 AM | #1 |
Da Duckman
Name: Duckman
Location: Pensacola, FL
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '06 Chopper, '80 Puch Magnum II, '01 SV650, '99 CR250/CR500AF Sportbike. '02 CRF450/CR500AF Dirt Posts: 480
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8-21-2017 Eclipse / Tail of the Dragon
I'll be headed to The Dragon to see the eclipse this year! Lots of stuff going on for me, it will also be my 40th birthday... I'm an old man! YAY!
So the eclipse is on Monday Aug 21st, however I will be celebrating the weekend on the Dragon (and surrounding area) with Skeeter the Duck and her new little brother Boomer. I will of course be on the Ninja 250 and maybe even bring the SV650, too. There have been 250 rallies at the Dragon in the past, but not for a while from what I understand. Perhaps this can be the beginning of a yearly event? Hmmmm... I can't promise an eclipse next year, though. LoL! I'll be staying at the Dragon Pitt Inn, and last I talked to them they still had rooms available: http://www.dragonpittinnandbbq.com If you can't get in there, there are plenty of other places very nearby that can accommodate. I'm sure that Dennis and Jane, the owners of the Pitt, will very kindly steer you in the right direction if they should be booked up. If you can't find me just ask ANYONE where they've seen the guy with duck, we're hard to miss! Hope to see ya there!
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July 29th, 2017, 07:18 AM | #2 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Have fun and enjoy the eclipse!
I've had my 250 to two Deals Gap meets, but they were the annual 2-stroke meets in May. I could see a Ninja 250 meet being successful, but I wouldn't go unless the major part of it were weekdays. The 2-stroke meet goes from Sunday to Sunday, and the only days I find worth being there are Sunday evening through Friday morning. By midday Friday the whole area is jammed with groups of Harleys that effectively block the roads for any sporty riding. |
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July 29th, 2017, 07:30 AM | #3 | |
Da Duckman
Name: Duckman
Location: Pensacola, FL
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July 29th, 2017, 07:54 AM | #4 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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It's a 2-stroke meet, but if you're a 2-stroker at heart, no one will mind if you show up on a 4-stroke. Some of the regulars there occasionally come without a 2-stroke because it's down for maintenance, etc.. The 2018 meet is April 29 through May 6.
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July 29th, 2017, 06:14 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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The Dragon and an eclipse- sounds like fun!
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August 1st, 2017, 09:18 AM | #6 |
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Name: Craig
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS, 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 210
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Hope you have a good time! I bet it's going to be absolutely packed for the eclipse.
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August 1st, 2017, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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Name: Gort
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You're not 40. You're 39.95.
It's all downhill from here.... LOL
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August 1st, 2017, 01:12 PM | #8 | |
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Name: pigeonherd
Location: Quincy, California
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How long have you been riding with that duck?? It doesn't try to fly out when going around corners?? I'd love to ride with my dog (in a sidecar), but I know him and I know he'd try to jump at the first lean so I'd have to clip him in from multiple directions... |
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August 1st, 2017, 05:48 PM | #9 |
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Name: Roger
Location: Mitchell, South Dakota
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I'm heading to Hastings NE. this weekend for a trackday, and going back for the eclipse on the 21st. At my age this will probably be my last chance to see a total solar eclipse without a lot of traveling. I think the next one is in southern TX. in '27 and OK. in '47 after that.
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August 2nd, 2017, 01:04 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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I'd love to join you.
But some dumbass at work scheduled my whole reason for existence to start on the 21st. |
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