June 8-11 STAR 2014 in Rapid City, SD

[Yarbi]

I would still like to leave on Sunday. Agree let's lock down the routes so we can all load then into the GPS. Where and what time are we all going to meet? I assume at a gas station near Morganton. Can't wait. Don

[LeeDavis]

Bob and I talked yesterday about our route options and I'm going to attach our finished routes to a single post here on the forum so they'll be in one place.

[Bob]

I would still like to leave on Sunday. Don

I'm with you on that, although I "could" leave on Sat. but do not want to unless there were weather conditions that made good sense to do so, and would postpone departure by more than one day if we didn't do so.

[Broz]

If weather was the issue and had to leave Saturday I could but prob best not to push my luck w the boss.
Broz

[Ed]

Safe travels, guys- hope you all have a great trip!

[Bob]

Safe travels, guys- hope you all have a great trip!

Always room for one more....

[Brick]

Sounds good. Now I remember why Yarby can't go on Saturday. He has guests in. No problem. Sunday it is.
There is a RaceWay gas station at exit 103 of I-40 (that's is also where 64 crosses I-40. I'll let you all who live the further east away pick the time.
Depending on what time you pick I my get Sunday bfast at Timberwoods exit 106 I-40 with the Knobbies. Heck y'all could eat bfast there too if you wanted. They usually finish eating and ride around 9:00AM.



Brick

[Ed]

Always room for one more....

Spoke with Lynn about y'alls trip last night at dinner; she asked if I had any interest in a long ride like that.

Told her of course, absolutely although none of our current bikes really had the long legs for that [SUBTLE HINT]

Hardest part for me, in all likelihood would be making decisions via committee for days at a time... not one of my strengths

[Brick]

So my new tires on the Tenere' ES already have over 1,200 miles on them. Hmmm I think I'll spoon on a new set of Metzler Tourance tires before we leave. Did we come up with a trip total mile estimate?


Brick

[Yarbi]

I would guess if you think you have 6K left on your tires that you would be ok. Just my guess

[Brick]

Yea probably because tour miles are easier on tires, overall, than sport miles on our roads here!
I've got a few days to decide. [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]


Brick

[LeeDavis]

I also figured around 6k miles for this trip and am going with a fresh set of Metzeler Z8, a mileage tire. More than a few of the FJR crowd get 10k out of these but then they don't ride with hooligans like Brick, a menace to society!

[Broz]

I'm using the Metzler Z8 on Lee's recommendation. So if I don't get home w the set I'm starting with......you know who I will be blaming.
Broz

[Yarbi]

John since have to travel the farthest to the gas station that Brick recommended as the meeting place, what time do you and Bob want to meet everyone on Sunday?

[Bob]

Well, I only get 3K out of my PR3 rears but Brick guaranteed me I would get twice that on a highway trip.

Mounting PR4's this time.

[Broz]

How about 0500? You know what I always say......every good operation starts under the cover of darkness. Plus I won't be able sleep anyway too excited to get started.
Broz

[Brick]

Yes I still get excited before a trip. But not like I used to!


Brick

[Bob]

I dunno--maybe I'll just get a tourance for the rear....wonder if Compet Access has them in Rock Hill?

I'll need a new tire as soon as I get home so I can save my PR4 for then.

[Broz]

FYI I have about 1500 miles on my PR4 before removing it and it looks pretty good stil. Better than what I was getting off the PR2's or Pirelli Angel GT.

[Bob]

FYI I have about 1500 miles on my PR4 before removing it and it looks pretty good stil. Better than what I was getting off the PR2's or Pirelli Angel GT.

Well the PR3s fooled me every time. Yes they looked very good at maybe 2k miles but suddenly took a dive at 3k. Never got more than 3300 best on the PR3s. I know the tourance's are a harder compound and do get better than the PR's.

[Yarbi]

How about 0500? You know what I always say......every good operation starts under the cover of darkness. Plus I won't be able sleep anyway too excited to get started.
Broz

I knew I shouldn't have asked you. Ok all kidding a side, how about 8 am at the gas station at exit 103 that Brick recommended. I am about an hour from the gas station.

[Bob]

We are an hour and a half from the gas station. How about 830 unless Brick wants to eat breakfast with the nobby's which would be nine-ish...?

[Yarbi]

Ok with me. Don

[Bob]

Brick, I see an Exxon and Citgo at the top of the ramp on exit 103 but no Raceway....

[LeeDavis]

Brick, I see an Exxon and Citgo at the top of the ramp on exit 103 but no Raceway....

The Raceway is at the south side of the I-40/64 intersection.

[Bob]

OK, didn't see it in 'earth'.

[Bob]

Competition Accessories had a Tourance in Stock, Ill have it tomorrow. If our resident sport touring guru says they will do the job that's good enough for me. but still running a PR4 on the front.

[Brick]

8 - 8:30 you just name it. I can still get bfast and still meet Y'all at whatever time you say.


Brick

[Bob]

8 - 8:30 you just name it. I can still get bfast and still meet Y'all at whatever time you say.
Brick

OK, lets say 8:30 but we'll make a valiant effort to be early.

[Brick]

Ok the SPOTWalla trip log is set up. Here is the link: https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id ... 7420857b41 give this to anyone you want to be able to see where... well where I am. You can encourage them to leave comments or ask questions. If and when I get on a computer I can check and reply to those comments. Also they can see one day or all days it's just a setting thing on the left side of the screen.

Friends have enjoyed watching where my trips have led me in the past... This tour starts at like 6AM on Sunday and I had it end on Monday June 15th... I know that Broz has to be at work on that day but I usually extend it beyond the expected return date just to be on the safe side.

I'm looking forward to this trip... can't wait!

[LeeDavis]

The cheapskate way to interface your trip on Spotwalla is with Bubbler GPS - the "Pro" version is available for Android smartphone at Google Play Store for a one time $10. It uses the phone data connection to update your position so if you don't have Verizon, with their reach in rural areas, it's probably not worth messing with. http://www.bubblergps.com/ Haven't used it but a similar app SWconnect is available for iPhone.

[Broz]

I didn't know you were planning on a 45 day tour Brick.

[Bob]

I didn't know you were planning on a 45 day tour Brick.

I take back what I said. broz actually reads past the first line.... Betcha nobody else caught that one.

[Brick]

Ok... so I would love to be out 45 days... but for you puddin's that have to be back to Moma I edited it to June 15 instead of July 15!

[LeeDavis]

So far: Coffee, haircut, pack bike, lunch, finish packing bike. All done and it's not quite 1:00. Now what?!

[Broz]

So far: Coffee, haircut, pack bike, lunch, finish packing bike. All done and it's not quite 1:00. Now what?!

+1

[Bob]

Haircut Thurs. Juggling "stuff" on my bike. Damn, this thing is hard to raise off the side stand. Top heavy on a very tall bike. I need to stop next to someone at stop lights so they can grab me if I start to go over.

[Bob]

All packed!

[LeeDavis]

I''m speechless. Can't wait to see it in person.

[Ed]

Safe travels, y'all