December 4th in the NC twisties

Old Guy on a '08 · December 7th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Exploring/Carolina (Bill) and the Old Guy on a '08 (Chris) headed out of Denver about 10:30 on a warm December morning for a trip up to some of the great twisties that Western NC has to offer.

Bill lead the way and he knows these road having ridden this section of NC for many years. Highly recommed Bill as a "tour guide". The morning was spent tooling our way up towards Morganton and then a high speed run up the curves of NC-181 to Pineola for lunch at Christa's Country Corner at the intersection of 181 and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Properly nourished and rested, I took the lead running down the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Little Switzerland. We stopped at an overlook and Bill took the lead once again. A stop at the Mineral Museum to "drain the tank" and to try to set up a camera to get some video footage of the ride down "The Diamondback" with it's 190curves over 12 miles. It's not a famous as "The Dragon" but its everybit as much of a blast to ride and a whole lot closer to home.

A stop at the end of the route to make a repair to Bill's speedo cable, which had come loose, and bill was back in the lead for the run along the Lake James north shore with it's many great curves. A look over our left shoulders saw the rock face at the South end of Linville Gorge bathed in sun.

Running out of daylight, Bill headed home and I turned around to explore a little more of this part of NC before a meeting in Morganton.

At 70degrees and sunny, it was great day and with a great companion it made for a truely memorable December ride . If your in this part of NC look up Bill or myself for a tour of these and the other great roads in the area.

csmith12 · December 7th, 2012, 08:40 AM

Old Guy on a '08 · December 7th, 2012, 08:46 AM

^^ ??

Is that like "wierd" or like "word"
And WHY?

csmith12 · December 7th, 2012, 08:50 AM

It says "werd".

If you would prefer, I could use

instead.

CC Cowboy · December 7th, 2012, 09:01 AM

Those 250s (in the picture) are all tricked out.

himynameisjoe · December 7th, 2012, 09:08 AM

Very cool

Looks like a fantastic ride!

Old Guy on a '08 · December 7th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

It says "werd".

If you would prefer, I could use

instead.

I thought that might be the definition. Thanks for the clarification... now I know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Those 250s (in the picture) are all tricked out.

Bill's done a lot to the PreGen and the '08 has a ZeroGravity Sports Touring Windscreen, Proton Flusmounts and wider gear ratio due to +1 on the front sprocket and -3 on the rear.

exploring/carolina · December 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

Working on bikes since it's raining here today. Ordered a Saylor fender eliminator for the Ninja, too.

Enjoyed the ride. Always up for a twisty ride in December when the temps are in the 70s.

Rest area on BRP

Where we had lunch on Rt. 181 close to the BRP

December 7th, 2012, 08:32 AM	#1
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	December 4th in the NC twisties Exploring/Carolina (Bill) and the Old Guy on a '08 (Chris) headed out of Denver about 10:30 on a warm December morning for a trip up to some of the great twisties that Western NC has to offer. Bill lead the way and he knows these road having ridden this section of NC for many years. Highly recommed Bill as a "tour guide". The morning was spent tooling our way up towards Morganton and then a high speed run up the curves of NC-181 to Pineola for lunch at Christa's Country Corner at the intersection of 181 and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Properly nourished and rested, I took the lead running down the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Little Switzerland. We stopped at an overlook and Bill took the lead once again. A stop at the Mineral Museum to "drain the tank" and to try to set up a camera to get some video footage of the ride down "The Diamondback" with it's 190curves over 12 miles. It's not a famous as "The Dragon" but its everybit as much of a blast to ride and a whole lot closer to home. A stop at the end of the route to make a repair to Bill's speedo cable, which had come loose, and bill was back in the lead for the run along the Lake James north shore with it's many great curves. A look over our left shoulders saw the rock face at the South end of Linville Gorge bathed in sun. Running out of daylight, Bill headed home and I turned around to explore a little more of this part of NC before a meeting in Morganton. At 70degrees and sunny, it was great day and with a great companion it made for a truely memorable December ride . If your in this part of NC look up Bill or myself for a tour of these and the other great roads in the area. __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

December 7th, 2012, 08:40 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 7th, 2012, 08:46 AM	#3
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	^^ ?? Is that like "wierd" or like "word" And WHY? __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

December 7th, 2012, 08:50 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	It says "werd". If you would prefer, I could use instead. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 7th, 2012, 09:01 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Those 250s (in the picture) are all tricked out. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 7th, 2012, 09:08 AM	#6
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Very cool Looks like a fantastic ride! __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

December 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#8
exploring/carolina ninjette.org guru Name: Bill Location: NC Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 282	Working on bikes since it's raining here today. Ordered a Saylor fender eliminator for the Ninja, too. Enjoyed the ride. Always up for a twisty ride in December when the temps are in the 70s. Rest area on BRP Where we had lunch on Rt. 181 close to the BRP Last futzed with by exploring/carolina; December 7th, 2012 at 04:44 PM.

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