Smokey Mountains 1/23/09

JWR · 01-23-2009, 05:08 PM

We got up to 59 degrees today. So........
This was 19 miles from the house.

So I make a turn and found this place.

Miles for the day 57 fuel mileage 67.

dan_ · 01-23-2009, 05:19 PM

We had similar weather here too so I went for a nice ride as well. I need to get a digital camera that isn't connected to my laptop. River looks awesome reminds me of West Virginia.

JWR · 01-23-2009, 05:26 PM

Yes it was a nice day.
Winds were about 15 to 25 miles per hr.

alanmcorcoran · 01-23-2009, 05:52 PM

Hey JWR,

Have you posted previously about the trunk (bag) you have on there? Does it sit on top of the pillion (or instead of?) Would a 13" notebook computer fit in it?

Nice pictures. Was it a little cooler than 59 once you got up there?

JWR · 01-23-2009, 06:19 PM

That is just a small tank bag with velcro on the bottom for the PC.
I just hook a bungie under the front leather grap and go around the back of the seat.

It is only 11x9.
Weather was nice .

BusyWeb · 01-23-2009, 10:29 PM

Hi, there.
Liked your pictures...
And GPS >> looks prettier(means, more money ha ha ha :roll: ) than mine,
Is it water/weather proof?
Here LA, having scattered rain in this weekend...sad for me. :sad:
Looks chilly, wheeeww....

JWR · 01-23-2009, 10:47 PM

Yes the GPS is waterproof.
This one will run about 20 hrs on battery if I keep the light off.

I put a plate on the brake fluid cap to mount it.

Works well.

Chris · 01-24-2009, 11:36 AM

Good pictures, good ride.

Some buddies and I are planning a ride up there soon. We are in north Atlanta. Do you know the Cherola Skyway? Some distance from us, but looks good.
We will probably spend one night up there as 400 miles is too far for one day.
They ride Harleys, but my GZ250 stays right up with them.

Chris, retired near Atlanta.

JWR · 01-24-2009, 05:11 PM

Hey Chris,

The Skyway is a must do ride.
Nice sweepers not nearly as tight as the Dragon.

It does go over 6000 ft. so it gets cooler on top.

You need to come up thru Two Wheels Only{ Suches}, Turners Corner,
Blood Mountain, then to the Dragon.

Let me know when, I'll try to take some time and be tour guide.

Jerry

Water Warrior 2 · 01-24-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWR

Hey Chris,

The Skyway is a must do ride.
Nice sweepers not nearly as tight as the Dragon.

It does go over 6000 ft. so it gets cooler on top.

You need to come up thru Two Wheels Only{ Suches}, Turners Corner,
Blood Mountain, then to the Dragon.

Let me know when, I'll try to take some time and be tour guide.

Jerry

Looks like an awesome place to ride. If money were no object we would be heading there.

01-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 We got up to 59 degrees today. So........ This was 19 miles from the house. So I make a turn and found this place. Miles for the day 57 fuel mileage 67. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
dan_ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Currituck Nc Posts: 171	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 We had similar weather here too so I went for a nice ride as well. I need to get a digital camera that isn't connected to my laptop. River looks awesome reminds me of West Virginia. __________________ _dan
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01-23-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Yes it was a nice day. Winds were about 15 to 25 miles per hr. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Hey JWR, Have you posted previously about the trunk (bag) you have on there? Does it sit on top of the pillion (or instead of?) Would a 13" notebook computer fit in it? Nice pictures. Was it a little cooler than 59 once you got up there? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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01-23-2009, 06:19 PM	#5
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 That is just a small tank bag with velcro on the bottom for the PC. I just hook a bungie under the front leather grap and go around the back of the seat. It is only 11x9. Weather was nice . __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-23-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
BusyWeb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 626	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Hi, there. Liked your pictures... And GPS >> looks prettier(means, more money ha ha ha :roll: ) than mine, Is it water/weather proof? Here LA, having scattered rain in this weekend...sad for me. :sad: Looks chilly, wheeeww.... __________________ BusyWeb
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01-23-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Yes the GPS is waterproof. This one will run about 20 hrs on battery if I keep the light off. I put a plate on the brake fluid cap to mount it. Works well. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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01-24-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 109	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Good pictures, good ride. Some buddies and I are planning a ride up there soon. We are in north Atlanta. Do you know the Cherola Skyway? Some distance from us, but looks good. We will probably spend one night up there as 400 miles is too far for one day. They ride Harleys, but my GZ250 stays right up with them. Chris, retired near Atlanta.
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01-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Smokey Mountains 1/23/09 Hey Chris, The Skyway is a must do ride. Nice sweepers not nearly as tight as the Dragon. It does go over 6000 ft. so it gets cooler on top. You need to come up thru Two Wheels Only{ Suches}, Turners Corner, Blood Mountain, then to the Dragon. Let me know when, I'll try to take some time and be tour guide. Jerry __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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