--DEALS GAP-- Leaving tomorrow!!!

Jughead · February 02, 2007, 01:44:21 PM

Just Hope it doesn't Snow on Everyones Parade.

I'd Show up myself with the 69 if I knew my Truck would make it back home.I'm up as the Main Entertainment at the Spring 2 Stroke Meet in May but I know I won't be Able to make it unless my Boss Sells Her House.Everytime the Spring Meet Comes I'm Mulching and During the Summer/Fall meet I'm Watering and Pulling Weeds.

never get to have any fun.

3imo · February 02, 2007, 01:55:14 PM

Snow

I don't know about the deals gap area, but Ft. Campbell, KY is forecasted with Snow flurries that week.

In my case I can just leave. The Barber vintage Motorcycle museum in Birmingham, AL is on my way home. barbermuseum.org

either way I will definitely enjoy that weekend.

ashman · February 02, 2007, 03:56:34 PM

I'll be there camping. Maybe a hotel if it gets really nasty, snow or ice. There might be a few of us, we'll see.

-ash

Jughead · February 02, 2007, 07:00:17 PM

Deals Gap is Pretty much in the same Elevation that I am.Most Parts are alot higher.One bad thing About the Smokies here are it's really Unpredictable even if you watch the Forcast 3-4 Days before hand.Of course it is a few hours to the South of me so the Climate does tend to be a Little Warmer.

yamahonkawazuki · February 02, 2007, 08:37:12 PM

ash ill do my damndest to be at norris, cant make the gap, but lemme know when you and the rest will be in norris, and ill get there

dgyver · February 02, 2007, 09:54:11 PM

I should be able to meet up later this year, when it gets warmer.

alerbaugh · February 03, 2007, 08:25:48 AM

i hope it stays warmer for the ride cause it snowed farther east here in fayetteville about an inch this week.

Alphamazing · February 03, 2007, 05:26:33 PM

Quote from: dgyver on February 02, 2007, 09:54:11 PM
I should be able to meet up later this year, when it gets warmer.

Yes! Perhaps... June 8,9, and 10?

dgyver · February 03, 2007, 08:56:02 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on February 03, 2007, 05:26:33 PM
Quote from: dgyver on February 02, 2007, 09:54:11 PM
I should be able to meet up later this year, when it gets warmer.

Yes! Perhaps... June 8,9, and 10?

I will make note of those dates. Not sure which bike I will have...hopefully I will have the 92 (your old frame) with the GR650 motor but probably my 541, either way at least my 97. Just need to bolt the exhaust on. It is a GS you would appreciate.

ashman · February 03, 2007, 10:07:26 PM

Sounds good too.

97gs500e · February 05, 2007, 12:54:14 AM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on February 03, 2007, 05:26:33 PM
Quote from: dgyver on February 02, 2007, 09:54:11 PM
I should be able to meet up later this year, when it gets warmer.

Yes! Perhaps... June 8,9, and 10?

I may be down there around that time. We're definitely going in June, but the details have yet to be ironed out...

3imo · February 05, 2007, 02:13:44 PM

SOOOOOOOOOOOO SHE FIT!!!! HAHAHAHAHAA

Check these out ---> pic1 , pic2 , pic 3

I had to remove the front forks, speedo & tach, and the rear wheel.

I just finished a 7 hr trip I and am now in Clarksville, TN.

So I am fully committed now. On the 16th I'll head down to the GAP.

If you guys don't show up to help me get her out, I'll be beggin other riders to lend a hand.

So who's going?

ashman · February 06, 2007, 07:41:15 AM

Well, I'll be damned!

No one must be checking out this thread because that sure is note worthy! Well as of now its you and me along with yamahonkawazuki for a day trip he was saying. Other maybes are Crucialval and Blingmasta. Hopefully they'll chime in with a def. yes or no. I was thinking you had a big ole Caprice station wagon or something.

-Ash

3imo · February 06, 2007, 05:04:44 PM

I picked up a tent at Walmart and a coleman heater.
Walmart has their tents at halfprice. Well here anyway.
How much is the camp ground? More important WHERE is it?

I'm running out of space in the wagon.

Pray to the weather GODS.

NO SNOW

NO RAIN either

ashman · February 07, 2007, 01:13:53 PM

NO SNOW! yes indeed. Getting there can be a little tricky. Here is the site for the place http://www.dealsgap.com/contact.htm I'd just google map it. I tried yahoo last time and well, dont. Be sure you pick up a good sleeping bag(mummy bag good to 0 degrees) too and ground pad if you dont have one. We might luck out but if not the lows could be in the 20's or worse.

-ash

3imo · February 07, 2007, 08:22:43 PM

google map - check!

I'll pick up a ground pad from wallyworld later. (1/2 price)
I got a bag but I am sure it aint for serious cold weather. I am hoping the coleman heater stands up to the test.

Worst case I'll end up laid out in my wagon if I kitty cat out.

Stephen072774 · February 08, 2007, 01:22:37 PM

careful useing that heater inside the tent, but I'm sure you know... I get paraniod... i saw a couple wake up dead like that once at a Talladega race...

You get my letter?

3imo · February 08, 2007, 08:04:51 PM

The tent is vented. Instructions call for a 6 inch vent. Im paranoid about it too.

what letter?

Stephen072774 · February 09, 2007, 07:10:09 AM

I sent you a valve tool in a letter, should've been there by now, damn usps... but no big loss if you don't get it. It was a pretty crude home-made tool anyway.

Ya'll have fun at the gap, wish I was there... we got ice here last night.

ashman · February 15, 2007, 07:40:48 PM

So at sun up I'll be rolling out of New Orleans headed to Deals Gap (28771) I planned on camping up there but all the places are closed for the season.

I put some new pads on the GS along w/ a oil change and chain lube/adjustment so she's all ready to go. I'm hoping the weather holds up enough to at least avoid snow. I'll put some pics up when I get back.

-Ash

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