Venturous

I do really like the SD Black Hills idea. Was just concerned turn out could be very light. I agree with Long Tall on the route thing. This is such a popular riding area... finding pre-defined routes should be fairly easy. Websites like http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/South-Dakota_117.html or http://www.southdakotarides.com/ would be some places to start. Might just print out a handful a known good routes, and let folks break into smaller groups each day and ride one. Often this works better than trying to have a 50 bike parade anyway. It is nice to have at least one scheduled evening event so that everyone has a chance to mingle and meet. I think it would be nice to have at least two scheduled events. One based at the motel... the other at the campground. Maybe banquet at motel and bonfire at campground. That way motelers and campers equally stay involved. I've been to many events where the campers were kind of seen as the red-headed step child.

True. For the 'retired beeches' (did I get that right Dan?) among us... this would not be a major obstacle.. but for those who can only get a week at a time vacation, that could present a challenge. Riding six long days total to spend three days at an event would likely deter a large number of the membership.

Randy has the purple 1st gen. And I am glad this wasn't resolved by a drag race.

How about trying Venturous TN.... oh wait... that wouldn't work either would it.. Venturous Gary

Ferguson might make a good hot spot....

How many miles did you put on the tire you just replaced? Was any of thoses mile in twisty mountain roads? If so... how did it feel? It is the handling on windy mountain roads that has me most concerned with the CT change. Since I pull a heavy tent camper... the CT may be a good idea. Thanks.

Good shots...

Cool!

Here is the link to the photos Lisa and I took during the 2014 Asheville Rally: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk21s1cD Below are some of my favorites.

Lisa and I turned a 2 hour ride into 6+ but rolled in safe about 20 minutes ago. Thank you Randy & Linda for putting this on and Woody and Katrina for the camp hospitality suite. And thanks to the ladies who stayed back cooking us grub while we all went riding. Lisa and I had a great time. Pictures before 11...

Lisa and I all packed up and headed home sadly. We decided weather too nice for interstate so riding BRP and Smokys home. Stopped to hike to and ventured to the top of Fryingpan Mtn firetower near Mt Pisque. If you ever have the chance... the views are awesome. No way a picture could convey.

Blue ridge parkway

I swear officer.... I thought he was a bear attacking. I only used half a clip.....

Texting each other I think...

Holy crap! You all would not believe what we saw hovering over the pond...

We are doing the KOA Cafe breakfast here at campground. They have that from 8 to 10am.

The bike slept good...

Bee345.... cleared for departure...

We have departed...

Neither really..but I am sure there are many with more miles. Which I guess is good since that means I can expect many more years of service from this bike.

I know this wont be most... but I've put 111000 miles on my 2002. Major issues have been two failed OEM shocks and a stator.

Well, the new (to us) RSV RV is ready for it's maiden voyage. Cya'll noon-ish.

Now that I am going to tow a heavier trailer, I would like my brakes to be their best. Test rides with it so far I believe the RSV brakes should be OK to handle this tent trailer. I have been told that I should upgrade to SS lines. But when I hold my OEM lines and apply brakes, I really do not feel any flexing. So for those who have done this upgrade.... was their really any noticeable improvement? Thanks

Wow Skid... how many counts of wax you have on that beauty?

Thanks Woody.