TGO Motorcycle Meetup? May 18th

[Hozzie]

Hi Everyone,

 

I posted this in the Motorcycle Group but thought there may be some who aren't a part of it who may be interested and it didn't show up in any of the normal forum sections (that I could see).

 

In the last couple of months, I have got back into riding and just recently bought a new bike.  Actually I bought one on here which was a great bike, but just a bit too sporty for me, so I sold it and bought something a little more relaxed.

 

Anyway, I am thinking that it would be good to try and plan a TGO ride at some point.  Nothing extravagant, just a day to meet up somewhere and ride some of the local roads, grab some lunch, and just get to know a few more people.  

 

I am in Franklin, so I am thinking about something in Middle TN, but of course those in some of the other areas could plan something as well.  Heck, even if there are some from different areas who are say a couple of hours apart, we could plan to meet in the middle somewhere as a group.

 

If anyone is interested, post here and we'll see what we can setup.  Now that I have my new bike I am ready to go out and enjoy it.

 

Ride safe.

Edited May 4, 2014 by Hozzie

[wipfel]

I'd be interested.  What kind of bike did you settle on?

[Hozzie]

I bit the bullet and went with a Street Glide Special in Charcoal Pearl.

[maroonandwhite]

I'd be in as well assuming it was on a Sunday. I have to work Saturday mornings until noon. Riding a Suzuki Boulevard C50T.

[c.a.willard]

I'm always up for a good ride.  I'll be on a VFR800

[Randall53]

I'd be interested if I can. Depends on when. My job interferes with lots of fun stuff like this.....
2007 Goldwing

[Hozzie]

I'm always up for a good ride. I'll be on a VFR800

The VFR is a nice bike. That was what I had previously, but I am a big guy and it just didn't fit me well.


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[c.a.willard]

I know the feeling I'm 6'4 and about 230.  But for sport bikes i haven't found any that are more comfortable than the VFRs.  I have a 3rd Gen in the garage too, but it needs some work to get back on the road.  I will be investing in some Helibars for the 800 and some peg lowering blocks though, those make a world of difference to taller riders  

[Hozzie]

I know the feeling I'm 6'4 and about 230. But for sport bikes i haven't found any that are more comfortable than the VFRs. I have a 3rd Gen in the garage too, but it needs some work to get back on the road. I will be investing in some Helibars for the 800 and some peg lowering blocks though, those make a world of difference to taller riders

I put Heli's, a Sargent seat, and lower pegs on the one I bought and it did help, but not to where I didn't have to get off and walk around after an hour or so.


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[tnguy]

I work in Franklin so tend to avoid it at the weekends. You have a great shot for 96 and Natchez trace though. There's the whole Lynchburg area too which I have yet to explore.

 

I'm thinking of taking a couple of days off soon and just spending a long weekend riding around. tOo mUch WorK aND n0t EnoGH PlAy!

[dcloudy777]

I'm in if it's a free weekend.  Lynchburg is always bike central on the weekends.  

[LagerHead]

Depending on the day, I might be in as well. Yamaha FJR1300AE. 

[Randall53]

Lynchburg is always good riding. The Bell Buckle Cafe has some pretty good eats.

[Hozzie]

I added a poll so we can figure out the best day for the majority.  Saturday or Sunday is ok for me.

[Guest Bolt_Overide]

Id be interested.

[Good_Steward]

I am a couple hours away, but would be interested. Riding either a 2012 Victory Vegas or a 2014 Victory Cross Country, depending on what mood strikes me.

[Just2Honor]

I'd be interested but only if nobody laughs at a trike.  Went this route since the last time I rode two wheels and a motor was 1957 or so.  Decided watching for other folks trumped balancing a macho bike. 

[maroonandwhite]

I'd be interested but only if nobody laughs at a trike.  Went this route since the last time I rode two wheels and a motor was 1957 or so.  Decided watching for other folks trumped balancing a macho bike. 

 

I won't laugh for sure. I've had those days where I wished I had a trike. Had one the other day actually trying to drive through Bellevue at rush hour. Stop and go. Stop and go.

[tnguy]

I used to think a trike would be fun then it dawned on me, all the disadvantages of a car combined with all the disadvantages of a motorcycle. Even number of wheels for me :)

[maroonandwhite]

I particularly like the Can-Am Spyders rather than the traditional trike though.

[wipfel]

I'd be interested but only if nobody laughs at a trike.  Went this route since the last time I rode two wheels and a motor was 1957 or so.  Decided watching for other folks trumped balancing a macho bike. 

 

No laughing here, either.  It doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride.

[Hozzie]

How about we plan something for the 17th or 18th of May?  Or we could look out into June to give anyone who needs more time to plan plenty of time.  I don't need much notice, but I know it is easier for some if we do plan it out further.

 

I will probably do some riding this Sunday if anyone else wants to do some local riding. 

[maroonandwhite]

I'm good with the 18th!

[Good_Steward]

Well, when and where? I just had a nice, 7 hour round trip ride (including stops, etc.). Windy as all get out, though.

[Hozzie]

Well, let's plan on the 18th since it seems that the day preference is even and MaroonandWhite was the only one who responded with a specific day.  It looks like we have some interested between Clarksville and Chattanooga, so what about we try to meet in Lynchburg?  That is just an option, but it will probably be a nice ride for all to that point.  Everyone can leave at whatever time they need to meet at say 1:00?  Earlier is ok for me too, so whatever the group wants to do.

 

If that works for everyone, we can figure out where to meet locally for our respective starting points.  If the weather doesn't look like it's going to cooperate then we can maybe try for Saturday or a later time.  I am a fair weather rider so if there is a big chance of rain, I will probably wait for a better day.