Heading to SC in January

Slick_Stevo · November 7th, 2013, 11:34 AM

As the title states, I will be heading to South Carolina at the end of January/beginning of Feb. My stepson will be graduating from Parris Island boot camp.

I am seriously considering trailering both bikes down and spending a week maybe 2 exploring the roads and maybe some trackdays. Any suggestions?

csmith12 · November 7th, 2013, 11:49 AM

Tell your boy thanks for his service for me.

Slick_Stevo · November 7th, 2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Tell your boy thanks for his service for me.

will do, he was born in upstate NY, but lived most of his life here in Canada. He could have joined the forces up here, but he wants to be with the best.

subxero · November 7th, 2013, 01:08 PM

I was going to say make sure you check the weather/temperature for that time of year there (I assume almost everyone on this forum is from sunny South California

). But then I saw you were from Toronto and was like "oh... no need, winter in SC will be like summer come early for this guy"

DaBlue1 · November 7th, 2013, 01:14 PM

Having been stationed in the "Low Country" @ MCAS Beaufort for several years, the weather during that time of year sucks. Cold and rainy for the most part. Not too many good riding roads in the area, but a lot of scenic ones. Much nicer to ride there when it's warm and dry. Carolina Motorsports Park is about 3 hours away in Kershaw, SC

Your better twisty roads are going to be north , in and around the mountains on the SC, NC, GA, & TN borders.

Slick_Stevo · November 7th, 2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

weather during that time of year sucks. Cold and rainy for the most part.

Damm :-(

CC Cowboy · November 7th, 2013, 04:44 PM

Forget the bikes and just bring your appetite. Low country food is excellent.

JohnnyBravo · November 7th, 2013, 08:32 PM

Get a shrimp burger at "Luther's"
Best I've had yet

NDspd · November 8th, 2013, 02:08 PM

Heck Stevo, you're gonna be close to me. Carolina Motorsports Park is probably your best bet for track days.

Slick_Stevo · November 9th, 2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NDspd

Heck Stevo, you're gonna be close to me. Carolina Motorsports Park is probably your best bet for track days.

I'll keep checking their website for the 2014 schedule. She has booked the hotel in Beaufort already and it looks like there is a whole gang of us going down, grandparents, aunts and uncles etc.

November 7th, 2013, 11:34 AM	#1
Slick_Stevo ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '13 GSX-R600, '09 Ninja 250, 04 SV 650 (track) Posts: 157	Heading to SC in January As the title states, I will be heading to South Carolina at the end of January/beginning of Feb. My stepson will be graduating from Parris Island boot camp. I am seriously considering trailering both bikes down and spending a week maybe 2 exploring the roads and maybe some trackdays. Any suggestions?

November 7th, 2013, 11:49 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	Tell your boy thanks for his service for me. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 7th, 2013, 01:08 PM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	I was going to say make sure you check the weather/temperature for that time of year there (I assume almost everyone on this forum is from sunny South California ). But then I saw you were from Toronto and was like "oh... no need, winter in SC will be like summer come early for this guy" __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

November 7th, 2013, 04:44 PM	#7
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	Forget the bikes and just bring your appetite. Low country food is excellent. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 7th, 2013, 08:32 PM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Get a shrimp burger at "Luther's" Best I've had yet __________________________________________________

November 7th, 2013, 01:14 PM	#5
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Having been stationed in the "Low Country" @ MCAS Beaufort for several years, the weather during that time of year sucks. Cold and rainy for the most part. Not too many good riding roads in the area, but a lot of scenic ones. Much nicer to ride there when it's warm and dry. Carolina Motorsports Park is about 3 hours away in Kershaw, SC Your better twisty roads are going to be north , in and around the mountains on the SC, NC, GA, & TN borders.

November 8th, 2013, 02:08 PM	#9
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Heck Stevo, you're gonna be close to me. Carolina Motorsports Park is probably your best bet for track days.

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