March 27th, 2013, 11:33 PM | #41 |
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Name: Coleman
Location: Barnesville, Ga
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I'm in for the dragon
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March 28th, 2013, 03:20 AM | #42 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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You are definitely the IRON BUTT winner...we should give you an award!
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March 28th, 2013, 02:34 PM | #43 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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So apparently the weather on Monday is supposed to be pretty dang good (~70 degrees). The only problem is chance of rain is fairly high...
Have you guys decided on the 1 or 2 day trip yet?
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March 28th, 2013, 05:51 PM | #44 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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Greetings,
Due to weather, it looks like the only choice we will have for the DRAGON trip is a 1 day trip. I re-routed the beginning of the trip to make this a jam packed trip which will include the Cherohala Skyway, UP and DOWN the Dragon twice, and the Moonshiner 28. 440 miles from Canton, GA back to Canton, GA plus what ever mileage it takes you to get to Canton...so yeah a Mini-IRON-BUTT will take place. I will defnitely be getting a gel pad/seat for this trip because the seat on the 300 is just a big hard uncomfortable rock (my ONLY complain of the 300 by the way). Anyway, here is my itinerary: MONDAY APRIL 1 08:00 BREAKFAST at Chik-Fil-A ( 2048 Cumming Highway Canton, GA 30114 ) 08:30 KICK STANDS UP & ride up 5 to 68 to Tellico Plains, TN (100 Miles) 10:30 GAS UP (TOP OFF) Start BAD@$$ ride on Cherohala Skyway (50 Miles) 12:00 Arrive in Robinsville, NC for LUNCH 01:00 Begin UP & DOWN and UP & DOWN THE DRAGON (100 Miles) 04:00 Jump on Monnshiners Rd (28) all the way to Franklin (60 Miles) 05:00 Arrive in Franklin, NC REST / GAS / EARLY DINNER 06:00 Leave Franklin, NC - HEAD HOME (130 Miles) 08:00 Arrive in Canton, GA - EVERYONE HEAD HOME SAFE! |
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March 28th, 2013, 07:08 PM | #45 |
Lets go ride!
Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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That looks like a crazy day, Im in as early as everyone feels like they want to go!
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March 28th, 2013, 07:13 PM | #46 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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Holy crap that looks... intense. I'm a little scared... lol.
I need to bring along a pillow for my a$$ or something. I can see how "touring" bikes could prove useful. I might have to take Tuesday off too so I can recover.
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March 29th, 2013, 09:55 AM | #47 |
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Name: motoduelist
Location: Atlanta, GA
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It may be a bit last minute for me to take off of work on Monday. If I am able to go, I would probably just meet you guys in Robinsville, NC at noon. My girlfriend is riding from Atlanta, GA to Nashville, TN that day so I could ride to Chattanooga, TN with her before splitting off to meet you guys.
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March 29th, 2013, 11:50 AM | #48 |
Lets go ride!
Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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Tail of the Dragon/ Iron Butt Ride, April 1st 2013- Trip
CURRENT RIDE STATUS- ON!
Ok folks, weather is looking a little on the rocks now for Monday. I dont really have the desire to ride 500 miles in the rain, so lets keep an eye on it and we will make a decision collectively on Sunday So, if you are planning on joining us, make sure check back in here Sunday night or on the site http://www.northgariders.com/calendar/ The plan! MONDAY APRIL 1 08:00 BREAKFAST at Chik-Fil-A ( 2048 Cumming Highway Canton, GA 30114 ) 08:30 KICK STANDS UP & ride up 5 to 68 to Tellico Plains, TN (100 Miles) 10:30 GAS UP (TOP OFF) Start BAD@$$ ride on Cherohala Skyway (50 Miles) 12:00 Arrive in Robinsville, NC for LUNCH 01:00 Begin UP & DOWN and UP & DOWN THE DRAGON (100 Miles) 04:00 Jump on Monnshiners Rd (28) all the way to Franklin (60 Miles) 05:00 Arrive in Franklin, NC REST / GAS / EARLY DINNER 06:00 Leave Franklin, NC - HEAD HOME (130 Miles) 08:00 Arrive in Canton, GA - EVERYONE HEAD HOME SAFE!
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March 29th, 2013, 12:01 PM | #49 |
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Name: motoduelist
Location: Atlanta, GA
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The weather is forecasted to be a high of 65 with a 10% chance of rain. At least that's the weather for Robbinsville, NC. I've been on the Tail of the Dragon in the rain on my ZX-10R and I didn't run into any issues. I'm not going to say that it was exactly safe though...
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March 29th, 2013, 03:20 PM | #50 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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Well I am ready to go!
Provided, as Jeff has said, the weather doesn't suck; i.e. rain. Guess we'll keep an eye on the weather forecast throughout the weekend.
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March 29th, 2013, 03:33 PM | #51 |
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Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
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I WISH I could make it. It's even my spring break! But my dog is having surgery that day. I have to be here to pick him up at 5:00. You guys ride safe! I've ridden those roads and you're going to LOVE THEM!
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March 30th, 2013, 07:27 AM | #52 |
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Name: Brian
Location: Atlanta
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You guys have fun. I got all my stuff done and WOULD be able to go but....
Discovered a pinhole leak in the radiator! Someone please kill Murphy! |
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March 30th, 2013, 01:35 PM | #53 |
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Name: Scott
Location: Atlanta
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I have back out of the ride. Gotta replace the water heater when I get back to Atlanta.
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March 30th, 2013, 01:46 PM | #54 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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Today is turning out into a gorgeous day -- no rain!
Hope it's similar come Monday.
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March 30th, 2013, 04:20 PM | #55 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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I started to text you to go ride for a little bit...I got our for about an hour and made a nice loop and came back.
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March 30th, 2013, 07:45 PM | #56 | |
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Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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I was working on my bike anyways doing some adjustments to the rearsets and pedals. By the time I finished it started to shower a bit unfortunately... Was still a beautiful day though. Monday is looking to turn out good.
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March 31st, 2013, 01:36 PM | #57 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
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Looks like the weather is shaping up to be quite nice for tomorrow with only a ~10% chance of rain or so.
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March 31st, 2013, 07:57 PM | #58 |
Lets go ride!
Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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8:00 at the chik fil a! see you guys there!
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April 1st, 2013, 03:08 AM | #59 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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Oh yeah - UP AND AT'EM!!
Time to ride the Skyway, slay The Dragon and then do a little Moonshining! Hahahha! |
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April 2nd, 2013, 06:38 PM | #60 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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Our ride on April 1, 2013 was eventful to say the least. We lost a motorcycle but not a rider (for more details readthread titled: Yep... at http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=cherohala ). The day was mostly filled with laughter and fun, even after the wreck. The wreck was an unfortunate accident but it put into perspective many things. Even though mfresh was bummed, he was ok and that is what truly matters.
As far as the rest of the day: After riding the Cherohala Skyway in the morning, two of us went on to ride the Dragon, Moonoshiners 28, and Blood Mtn. One unselfish and caring man (BlueJeepYJ) helped out our uninjured but deflated comrade. Over 400 Miles...6:45AM-8:30PM...3 States...COUNTLESS Curves!!! Below are just a few pics of the fun. Video coming soon! IMG_6287.jpg IMG_6300.jpg IMG_6306.jpg IMG_6314.jpg GOPR0109.jpg IMG_6325.jpg |
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April 2nd, 2013, 07:05 PM | #61 |
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Name: motoduelist
Location: Atlanta, GA
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I wish that I could have found you guys. I suppose there's always next time.
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April 2nd, 2013, 08:00 PM | #62 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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I can't thank Jeff (@BlueJeepYJ) enough for willing to ride me back to his place. Really bummed I ruined the trip for him, sigh.
Maybe we can do it again sometime in the near future... sans the crashing, lol.
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April 4th, 2013, 11:08 AM | #63 |
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Name: Darren
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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Sucks that you had a crash Manny, guess it's time for a new machine. CBR500R is almost here if you don't wanna go crazy but need a little more power. Ninja 300 is also an option.
It was a really nice day so glad you guys got out of work to ride. Hope I can make the next one. |
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April 6th, 2013, 07:10 AM | #64 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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Cherohala, Dragon, & Moonshiner28 video is up from April 1, 2013. I tried to make it under 15 minutes but too much good footage to make it only 15 minutes so there are two parts.
Link to original page on YouTube.
Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by vman1313; April 7th, 2013 at 03:28 PM. |
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April 6th, 2013, 07:27 AM | #65 |
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Name: motoduelist
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Your second video is blocked in the US due to the music that you picked.
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April 6th, 2013, 07:32 AM | #66 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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hahaha Booooooo!
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April 6th, 2013, 11:27 AM | #67 |
Knee-dragger in Training
Name: Manny
Location: Buford, GA
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Haha man you did a fantastic job with those vids!
Gets you pumped up just watchin' 'em.
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April 7th, 2013, 03:30 PM | #68 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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Second video fixed, apparently the video had COPYRIGHT MUSIC ISSUES...hopefully its fixed...let me know if its not.
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April 7th, 2013, 05:47 PM | #69 |
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Name: Tony
Location: Buford, GA
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OH...and check out my "Joined the DIRTY SIDE" thread over in our NorthGAGroup section.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group...76#gmessage276 |
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April 8th, 2013, 05:29 AM | #70 |
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Name: Win
Location: Dacula GA
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Videos looking good...but some footage looks speed up??? Anywho, cant wait to start showing everyone the Dirty side videos...DT this weekend, they have a $75 dollar rental coupon for first time riders to rent for a half a day...see if it something you might be interested in :-)
COME JOIN THE DARK...DIRT SIDE
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April 8th, 2013, 05:34 AM | #71 |
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Name: Tony
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@DeviantTurtle - What day you going to DT? You ever been to Whissenhunt? Trails there were CRAZY! NOT for learning but had a blast just the same.
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April 8th, 2013, 06:20 AM | #72 | |
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Name: Win
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Check out moto mtn when you have a chance. http://motomountainpark.com/
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April 9th, 2013, 12:19 PM | #73 |
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Name: Scott
Location: Atlanta
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Found a nice empty mall parking lot in Union City for practice. Its right off I-85 and it has MSF paintings. Google map will show you a big black square, that's the spot.
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April 26th, 2013, 05:56 AM | #75 | |
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Name: Tony
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April 26th, 2013, 07:48 AM | #76 |
Lets go ride!
Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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Yeah, lets do it!
So Coleman and I rode some bikes at the Yamaha demo day and had some moes! @deth188 It was good hanging with you brother!... I rode the R1 and the Stryker cruiser. HOLY CRAP! The R1 was by far the most uncomfortable thing I have every straddled! I wasn't sure I was even going to make it out of the parking lot. My wrists, shoulders and knees hurt after just a 15 min ride.You could definitely feel the power though and that its acceleration and power are very smooth. I am in love with the Stryker, so comfy with your feet out in front, 1300 CC, big seat... anybody want to give me 11000 bucks??? LETS RIDE SOON!
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April 30th, 2013, 04:45 AM | #77 |
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Name: Win
Location: Dacula GA
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Thinking May 10th, hitting up the dragstrip...still have the green Ninja so gonna run it if any of you would like to join
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May 1st, 2013, 09:39 AM | #78 |
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Name: Scott
Location: Atlanta
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Whatever happened to the Thurs night Vortex idea?
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May 6th, 2013, 07:48 PM | #79 |
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Name: Darren
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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Anyone interested in a weekend road trip Memorial Weekend? Smoky mountains with a stop at the casino in Cherokee to try our luck?
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May 6th, 2013, 08:05 PM | #80 |
1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass
Name: Jeremy
Location: Dayton, OH
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I'd love to meet up with some guys south of Atlanta.
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