Dkjnk Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 20 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said: Nice idea and trailer. How many hours down to Homestead? Where in Nor IN? 19.5 hours, but we got a hotel room south of Atlanta to split the time over two days, 11.5 and 8 hours. About 20 miles south of South Bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I'm sitting on Cudjo Key right now (bike-less). But it's a whole lot better than NH. I'll keep looking for an FJ speeding by on my way to the beach. We used the Amtrak Autotrain out of Lorton VA to Orlando, and there were no bikes loaded on our trip. A looong night in coach class but worth it. 1 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fjray Posted March 2, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 9/9/2019 at 6:34 PM, duhg said: Looking very stealthy on Roan Mtn. Love Roan Mountain. And Blood Mountain. Heck I'm in northern IN, any old mountain! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 11:01 AM, fjray said: Love Roan Mountain. And Blood Mountain. Heck I'm in northern IN, any old mountain! Did you trailer or ride down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpy88 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Tonight met the wife and daughter at chik-fil-a. A ballon guy was set up for the kids. Definitely only bike out in low 50s in February in north central indiana on a Tuesday. Came out to this. A ballon engagement ring on my highway bars. Haha. Gave it to my daughter. She already had a ballon butterfly and the wife said she squealed all the way home with both of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fjray Posted March 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 10 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said: Did you trailer or ride down there? I put it in my truck. 9300 miles and definitely less than 1K ridden here at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 4, 2020 I was out both Saturday and Sunday the weekend before last but though it was easily ridable this last Sunday, I opted to finally begin my winter regimen of two wheel vehicle maintenance and modification. This was and still is a daunting task due to the breath and width of work I've scheduled on the FJ, VTR & RD but given the I'LL global warming induced weather trend and while I do always look forward to an early spring, I may have waited too long to begin. I'll concentrate on the FJ first because it has become my daily rider and dedicated tourer, though with a new to it USD fork and sciatica blocking implant, it may restore itself to it's former position as preferred weekend warrior mount and relegate the FJ to it's original intended use as the sport tour king. Long live sub 500# wet sport and ST bikes. Heck, when I was young, anything over 425 was a pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Another Morning Run, pic on Hampton - Esk rd. Queensland Australia. https://goo.gl/maps/piN86Xd57HxPdrNF9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, jdavis said: Another Morning Run, pic on Hampton - Esk rd. Queensland Australia. https://goo.gl/maps/piN86Xd57HxPdrNF9 @jdavis - Looks like a nice run through the hills there John? Good road? Any overnight camping areas to recommend in that neck of the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, dazzler24 said: @jdavis - Looks like a nice run through the hills there John? Good road? Any overnight camping areas to recommend in that neck of the woods? Google Maps ... Plenty of Nomads use this area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, jdavis said: Google Maps ... Plenty of Nomads use this area. I've got the right colour hair so should fit right in with the Nomads then. 🙂 Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 16, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 16, 2020 14 hours ago, dazzler24 said: I've got the right colour hair so should fit right in with the Nomads then. 🙂 Thanks. Huh, please explain Nomads to us Continentals. Hair color (spelled correctly) and we also literally drive on the "right" side of the road; and I know why you still do but it's been a while since riders carried lances... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, 2and3cylinders said: Huh, please explain Nomads to us Continental. Hair color (spelled correctly) and we also literally drive on the "right" side of the rode; and I know why you still do but it's been a while since riders carried lances... Harsh! Ok, first point is that the term Nomads when used in this context refers to (generally) those that are retired and travel about carefree. It is the shortened form of Grey (spelled correctly) Nomads. Point two is that we prefer to consider that we drive on the "correct" side of the road (spelled correctly). Point three is that you're correct about the lances and it's because we have to stay prepared for jousts like this. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 17, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted March 17, 2020 Rode changed to road, and thanks. Never would have guessed about Nomads. I know (thought) you called trailers, custom vans and big RVs, Caravans; no? So do Grey Nomads travel in caravans? They do here and in the twisty bits and 2-lanes we call them "Old Rolling Road Blocks". I guess I shouldn't talk given I've slowed down since my "yute" and am on Medicare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 17, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted March 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, 2and3cylinders said: Rode changed to road, and thanks. Never would have guessed about Nomads. I know (thought) you called trailers, custom vans and big RVs, Caravans; no? So do Grey Nomads travel in caravans? They do here and in the twisty bits and 2-lanes we call them "Old Rolling Road Blocks". I guess I shouldn't talk given I've slowed down since my "yute" and am on Medicare... Ha! I think 'caravaners' in general are seen the same way around the world as traffic roadblocks. When you're on holidays or retired, every day is a Sunday for them and there's no rush. I kind of get it but it can be very frustrating when you've finally found that lovely piece of road to enjoy and then.... bloody caravaners! Here's the general rundown of how us Colonials categorise our 'holiday' vehicles: - Caravan Camper Van Camper Trailer Motorhome RV 5th Wheeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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