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« on: September 17, 2011, 02:43:21 PM » |
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Next week Tbante and I are going to meet at the Kickstand and take a trip up the BRP. The plan is to spend three days or so, putzing up the Parkway, taking our time, stopping as we wish and maybe doing a few side roads. (Devil's Staircase, Diamondback) We might even run into Windrider for a delivery order of venison chili.
Per a previous thread, I've been trying to learn to upload pics directly from my Droid, so that I could make a real time ride report. I don't know if I'll be successful, but I will surely give it the old college try. I'll still be taking pics with my regular camera, to make a full report when I return.
Hey Bante man... you ready to ride?
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 02:56:52 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 03:16:48 PM » |
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 to be sure. Looking forward to seeing the fun.
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2011, 03:27:27 PM » |
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Ride safe, guys. 
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2011, 04:56:57 PM » |
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sounds like a great way to spend a few days. Looking forward to the report.
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2011, 05:43:46 PM » |
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This is a test pic upload. The photo is my mobile kitchen
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2011, 05:48:44 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2011, 05:57:19 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2011, 06:04:41 PM » |
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I had a hard time figuring out how to use the tailbag after getting the luggage rack. Cut and painted a plastic cutting board and bolted that to the rack. Strapped the tailbag to the board. Glad it expands. Got all of the kitchen and pantry in the bag. Clothing will go in one saddle.bag and misc. stuff in the other. A dry bag contains sleeping bag and pad. Tent straps on top.
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2011, 06:13:06 PM » |
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Enjoy!!! BRP is certainly a gift to riders. I'll keep an eye on the real time reporting. I'm not too far from Floyd (BRP mile marker 165). If I get the chance, I'll ride over and say "hey" to both of you at Mabry Mill or Rocky Knob.
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2011, 06:38:59 PM » |
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I intend to take some good pics on this trip....but I have had that intention before. I am not good at "seeing" what makes a good picture. All mine will be uploaded after I return.....no real time capability.
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2011, 06:56:01 PM » |
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I hope we can keep you posted well enough to make a rendevous. We are trying to do the same with Windrider.
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« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2011, 06:45:37 AM » |
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Enjoy the ride guys. I like that expandable tailbag drdrubb.
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2011, 08:36:29 AM » |
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Hope it stays warm and have you good trip. Ride safe, and hope to be able to meet up with you.
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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2011, 08:48:57 AM » |
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Ride safe Guys and I will be watching for those live updates  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2011, 09:11:02 AM » |
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I hope we can keep you posted well enough to make a rendevous. We are trying to do the same with Windrider.
Priority one is ride safe and have a blast. |
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« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2011, 09:34:49 AM » |
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I hope we can keep you posted well enough to make a rendevous. We are trying to do the same with Windrider.
Priority one is ride safe and have a blast. Don't worry about that. Those are goals 1 & 2 and in that order. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2011, 11:41:10 AM » |
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« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2011, 01:58:09 PM » |
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Ready to go...........
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« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2011, 03:04:39 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2011, 05:40:44 PM » |
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Have fun! I'm leaving on October 9th. I hope it won't be too cold.
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« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2011, 05:46:25 PM » |
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What does it say about us to be packed days before we leave?
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« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2011, 07:18:10 PM » |
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Is the BRP speed limit still 35 mph? The Top Gear guys (the English ones, not the American wannabees) gave up on it when they found out how slowly they'd have to drive.
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« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2011, 07:46:12 PM » |
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Speed limit is 45 and is a Federal crime with serious consequences. Bikes have been confiscated. If you want to hang out, don't do the BRP. Its really not that challenging.
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« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2011, 08:04:31 PM » |
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IIRC it's the "Skyline Drive" segment in the Shenandoah National Park that's 35 MPH.
The BRP is a great road for motorcycle touring but not a road for motorcycle racing.
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