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New12r
| Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2005 - 11:13 pm: |
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See you in the A.M., A4TR Said she would join up at around 12:00 @ Turners Corner. |
Stealthxb
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 11:38 am: |
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How the Hell do ya'll get a day off work on a Monday? I guess I cannot complain though... I had the best ride of my life yesterday. Shook off the cobwebs and headed north on 400 around noon. Forgot that my gauge cluster quit after I had gotten gas the night before so I did not have speed, rpms, neutral, etc. As I was getting off the highway for a Redbull and a Payday (brunch) I say Larry riding two-up headed south. So I found and replaced the broken fuse and all seemed to be well. But then I realized I did not have FI or a starter again! Messed with the fuses and relays for a while, had a few smoke breaks in frustration but was not making much progress. Finally I moved things around again and she acted like nothing happened. Started right up! So I take 400N until I run outta of road then take 60 up through Dahlonega to TWO (extremely technical) have a smoke and keep heading north fill up in Morgantown and head east on 76 76 was ho-hum for about 30 minutes before it turned into "OH MY GOD"!!! This stretch of road is called the Southern Highroads Trail and is breathtaking! Georgia on my right NC on my left. The asphalt was pristine, the views were inspiring and the traffic was non-existent. I finally made it to a town just south of Sky Valley and pointed my rocket south on 441. This highway did not have any tight turns but it was pretty cool for a 4-lane. Big long sweepers just begging for a WOT! I was not bombing too hard but just enough to attract the attention of the Georgia State Patrol. He was a nice guy, did'nt want to turn my great day sour and wrote me a courtesy warning! Made it home about 30 minutes after the sun went down and have not stopped thinking about it yet! Ya'll have fun today... Ride safe!!! http://southernhighroads.org/trail_map/index.html |
Deadman
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 12:34 pm: |
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odie....gimme a call when you get a second |
Clown
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 01:31 pm: |
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Silver Bullet, give me a call at the shop. I have something for you. |
Odie
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 02:20 pm: |
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Deadman, I'll assume our conversation a half hour ago was what you wanted?????? If not I'll call you in 30 minutes unless I hear otherwise....Odie |
Stealthxb
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 03:01 pm: |
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B_S... I would like to borrow your stock oil cooler cover and rear hugger. |
Black_sunshine
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 04:00 pm: |
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No problem. I have the molds if you would like them as well. |
Stealthxb
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 04:14 pm: |
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I have someone that I gonna make some molds so I am just gonna start from scratch. I just gave him the intake and the sproket cover. He is gonna try and fab a right side scoop outta plastic first and then we will start experimenting with carbon and kevlar! |
Clown
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 04:55 pm: |
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I have some complimentary tickets to the Cobb Galleria show this weekend. Silver Bullet was the first to ask, so he gets dibs on the first one. If any one else wants some, let me know. I have 8 total. I would like to have a good Buell presence at the event. |
Deadman
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 04:59 pm: |
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Yeah...I'm working the show on the 9th with the folks from Buell...let's get out there and send them home with a tale about how great the 3%'ers are... |
New12r
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 06:53 pm: |
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Clown, I am attending with the better half, Glitch , A4TR, Blaster, and I believe Shred to be going as well. DIB"S |
Along4theride
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 07:01 pm: |
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Clown- double dib's NewR12- Sorry for cuttin' out on you like that. turning saved me about 10 minutes. (Message edited by along4theride on January 03, 2005) |
New12r
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 07:12 pm: |
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Well the above mentioned -Shred(we missed you) went up to the real twistys today, started off early and found the roads to be a little on the wet side, learned a little about sliding the bike around the corners. As the afternoon went on the roads dried up and we kicked it a little but not too hard, had a great time. Stealth, I have every monday off so no prob. for me, everyone else's work was closed or did not know the employee was even in town. I want to hit this OH MY GOD!road sometime soon to! Deadman, what tale will you tell? I mean there are so many great tales of how great the 3% bragging rights club is. When are you becoming a riding member? the Lightning CG is calling you! Well everyone have a good night I am going to rest up for work in the A.M. Glitch, will you please email me the pics you took this afternoon, thank you in advance. A4TR, dont sweat it, I figured you knew where you was goin. (Message edited by new12r on January 03, 2005) |
Clown
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 07:34 pm: |
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Shred has his ticket and I gave him one for Glitch. I have one for Silver Bullet, New12r, Brave Angel, AT4R, and Blaster S. That leaves one remaining ticket. Next one to call it, gets it. |
Glitch
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 07:35 pm: |
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OK, I'm beat... It's been too long since my last day long ride. Here's some pics, I still need to learn tis camera... You know it was a good ride when you're havin' so much fun you forget you have the camera with you... Morning at T.W.O....nobody but us Buellers... Evening, somewhere between here and there... Tank shots... Inserted spaces between pics to prevent page from going over-width. Blake (Message edited by blake on January 04, 2005) |
Blaster_s
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 08:05 pm: |
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I had a lot of fun today w/ Glitch, New 12r, and A4TR. Good food and good riding w/ good Badwebbers. I only had a few times when the sphincter factor was above eight but the roads dried out and we had a great day of riding. I cannot believe this tired though. I haven't spent a day in the mountains in about ten years, I guess I'm getting old. Can't wait til next time... |
Blaster_s
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 08:08 pm: |
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Clown...you have mail. |
Shred
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 08:36 pm: |
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Glitch, Cameron gave me the your ticket for the bike show. I hope the weather is better this year than the last. It will be pretty cool having a bigger group of buell riders. I think we were the only Buellers from SMHD. The 'original' 3%ers' no imitations! Thanks New12R! Wish I could have been there too! This weekend I'm game! I can't believe I've been off the bike for 90+ days. Hello A4thr, I'm getting rid of some 9R stuff. Rear passenger bars, manual, etc. If you want they're yours. |
Fran_dog
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 08:59 pm: |
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When are you guys going to the motorcycle show this weekend? I'd like to come along. Clown: Is there still one ticket left? The pictures from today in the mountains look like Buell ad shoots,professional ones, awesome. |
New12r
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 09:08 pm: |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4515357225&ca tegory=49985 Tell me this thing isnt the dumbest thing you have ever seen! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10458&item=7945014882&rd=1 Glitch, lookie! (Message edited by new12r on January 03, 2005) |
Shred
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 09:40 pm: |
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New12R you have a couple of fans. Two boys from my hood' have seen your wheelies. Future 3%ers'! |
Black_sunshine
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 09:50 pm: |
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Well. I guess I missed the tickets for Sat. Are the 3%ers riding in. If so I want to go regardless if I have to pay to get in. Just tell me time and place. |
Black_sunshine
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 09:55 pm: |
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Great pics!!!! Wish I could have been there. Next time. New12r...Saw that before and that poor XB never had a chance. |
Glitch
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2005 - 10:18 pm: |
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How sad, someone couldn't stand being different. It's a shame really... New12r, here is the tail I was talking about. B_S, you were missed, as well as everyone else that couldn't ride today. It really was a great ride. Shred, ready when you are! PS, Thanks Fran! I still feel I need a little more timw with the camera though. It gives me fits some times. Like the first pic, I hate how bright it came out, I'll have it figure out before the true riding seasons starts. I need to pratice my action shots some more. Guess we'll just ahve to go back to the mountains until I get it right. The pains I go through... PPS, Stealth, looks like we'll have to make that an over-nighter. Nice map. Anyone know where to get a detailed map of Western North Carolina, North Georgia, and Eastern Tennesee? (Message edited by glitch on January 03, 2005) |
Black_sunshine
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 06:25 am: |
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I have one that is actually a motorcycle rider map. It is pretty good. Has all kinds of loops and what they consider "great" roads. Glitch...why must you taunt me with that mouth watering piece of CF? |
Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 08:04 am: |
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Where did you get that map? Glitch...why must you taunt me with that mouth watering piece of CF? If didn't, who would? |
Hulley
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 08:12 am: |
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glitch, awesome pics man, I cant wait to join you! I'm praying that saturday will be my day. what is the black sunshine special? |
Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 08:26 am: |
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B_S, I've got a $2 off if you want it. Got it at She Rides, beside Toosey's. They were closed, but as 3%ers luck would have it, they let us come in and look around so New12r could check out some full leathers. Hulley, Just let us know, we're riding most all the time. This was my first all day trip since the Runnin' of the Ridge. I needed this more than I even knew. B_S Special? Carbon Fiber! |
Glitch
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 08:26 am: |
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I think someone is picking up a new bike today. |
Silverbullet
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 08:37 am: |
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Clown: Thanks for the ticket. Black Sunshine: Mad Max'in in the hizuose.. Glitch: Great pictures. Those sunset pics could be Buell adds. Finally back to life. fell asleep at 11:50 12-31-04 woke up at 12:05 01-01-05. Thats when it started.. Sat the first made the new years dinner started feeling rough. Ben in bed till yesterday about 1:00. Had the FLU, full force. Feel better now. Had to, coulde'nt miss saturday. |
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