Return to the Land of the Dragon

[DCTFAN]

I have a Sprinter van with room for 4 additional adult size bodies

Would have liked to come up on 2wheels only, but with not knowing how much
rain to expect, I am bringing my hauler.

 

[drdubb]

Works for me. I think we can ride Thur., Fri. Not sure about Saturday. I plan to ride up Wed. Afternoon if the storms aren't bad. I'm seeing 50% chance of rain except Saturday. I three my tarp into the like of gear.

 

[dduelin]

You know sometimes it's raining over here and not over there. 50 or 70% chance of rain in Robbinsville is 30 to 50% chance of no rain in Robbinsville. Also Asheville's forecast is lower rain chances so plan to ride up that way.

 

[drdubb]

Makes since to me.

 

[Therapy]

35 years ago it cost the same or even more (in man-hours) to ride up there. But we did not have radar on our handlebars.

We are going to be using it to the best of our abilities. (is that a proper sentence?)

 

[sawride]

Wheels Through Time is a great place to visit. I was in Maggie Valley the 5th through the 8th. Friday the 6th was the cold rainy day so we spent some in the museum instead of riding. Here are a couple pictures I took.

 

[dduelin]

I'm packing this evening for the ride up to Kickstand tomorrow.

 

[670cc]

I'm packing this evening for the ride up to Kickstand tomorrow.

Well, I'm packing too, but I'm not sure if it's up to Kickstand or down to Kickstand. I guess the elevation is higher, but it's south of me, so take your pick.

Looking forward to meeting you Dave, and the rest of the gang.

 

[dduelin]

Same here. I am preparing to camp but have a back up plan at the Phillips Motel in Robbinsville.

 

[frozenpoet]

I passed through the dragon yesterday, it hasn't changed lol. I thought I saw another nc700x but i was paying more attention to the road.

 

[Flaferalcat]

Started prepping the NCX today. Tomorrow I have an appointment with my VIC tech, Kevin, for new rubber front/rear. I'll be riding up solo Thursday. (It's up in elevation an latitude ) Depending on Mother Nature, I may switch bikes to the Vision.

 

[drdubb]

Mines prepped and packed. Leaving mid day Wed.

 

[DCTFAN]

I have a Sprinter van with room for 4 additional adult size bodies

Would have liked to come up on 2wheels only, but with not knowing how much
rain to expect, I am bringing my hauler.

I washed my van for the trip but changed plans.
Going to ride up like I wanted. But reluctantly
gave up on riding the SM500 due to mud concerns.
I'd rather bring her up in one piece.
Got new rain pants; hope it performs.

Looking forward to seeing y'all on Thursday!

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[sawride]

I installed the Barkbuster Storm hand guards I salvaged off my previous NC (stolen) just in case there is any rain. Heading up Thursday morning.

 

[Old Can Ride]

I am packed an ready to go. Now all I have to figure out is where I am, and where I am going? Heck, that don't matter as long as I am riding the long way round. Shut the Frunk UP and RIDE....

 

[670cc]

Departing. Temperature 42F.

 

[Flaferalcat]

Safe journey's everyone! Planning on catching up to you all soon. After all this prep, and getting things ready, I think I'll be mostly cat-napping by the time I get up there..

 

[Old Can Ride]

It's going to rain outside, I can tell by the clouds in the sky! Percipitation 100%.

 

[drdubb]

I think the weekend will be a mixed bag. I do believe we'll get to ride some each day. Mo also has a great porch, rocking chairs, and coffee pot.

 

[davidc83]

I will be heading down tomorrow; originally reserved bunk for Friday and Saturday, but got an extra day off from work tomorrow. Called Mo to see if I can add a day, left a voicemail for her. If not, I'll ride somewhere else to stay tomorrow night...weather underground forecast for tomorrow is no rain, Friday-probably going to rain all day, Saturday, very slight chance of rain. So tired of rain, officially it has rained everyday this month except for 2 days-16 out of 18 days, 22 out of the last 25 days...arghhh. I haven't made up my mind if I am going to superslab it to Knoxville or take side roads yet.

Edit: Mo called back, confirmed for tomorrow night too. See you guys sometime around 1-2pm tomorrow (maybe later-depends on what time I get out of the house-6 hrs by superslab via Knoxville) I may stop at Deal's Gap for a hamburger around noon, so if any of you guys are around that area look for a red/black nc700X with snoopy on the handlebars..