I'm done for '09...disappointed...

oramac · March 19, 2009, 05:43:05 AM

Mods: Yes, this exact post is also located in Meet and Greet, but since not everyone checks there regularly, I'm also posting it here to try to generate interest/spread the word. I humbly request that you please don't move or delete this thread. Thanks!

OK, so it's about that time.

Spring is upon us, our bikes are coming out of the mothballs, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the riding season is about to be in full swing across the country.

It's nearly rally season!

You need a vacation; and what better vacation than to hang out with interesting, like-minded individuals, take in fantastic scenery, enjoy excellent indiginous food fares, and ride some supreme roads?

Major rallies planned only for gstwin.com have had mixed results. I think the best turn out we've had was five riders at deals gap a few years back (me, alphafire, ashman, thatguy, and rangerbrown). Recently, I've been trying to get gstwinners to attend rallies hosted by thegsresources.com. Those bikes are the older brothers of our beloved motorcyces, and that forum has a clientelle make up much like our own. It's a fantastic, diverse group of guys and gals that are interesting to talk to, and even more fun to hang with in the twisties!

The page linked HERE gives several options for GS-love fellowship. Brown County Indiana in May, Deals Gap in June, The Indy MotoGP in September, and links to other GS-related rallies across these United States throughout the year.

Information will be forthcoming, and I will post it up here as it becomes available. No matter what you ride, you will be welcomed with this group!

Even though I've moved on to my SV, I still look forward to riding with you all and the GSR group. I mean, lets face it. Those of us that cut our teeth, earned our lumps, and honed our skills on the fantastic Suzuki GS bikes always seem to be the classiest individuals!

Hope to see you at a rally!

annguyen1981 · March 19, 2009, 06:29:22 AM

REEEEEPOST!!!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=47081.0

lmao

oramac · March 19, 2009, 12:32:27 PM

An...did you even read the top of this thread?

natedawg120 · March 19, 2009, 01:27:31 PM

i would bet yeah, but still wanted to yell a little

I plan on making it to the gap again but we are moving to our new place that month so I will have to wait till a little closer to the date to know for sure. Its a blast, just let your tires warm up before chasing oramac or else ...

annguyen1981 · March 19, 2009, 01:28:52 PM

Of course I did... hence the "lmao"
heh

oramac · March 19, 2009, 08:24:22 PM

Quote from: natedawg120 on March 19, 2009, 01:27:31 PM
I plan on making it to the gap again... Its a blast, just let your tires warm up before chasing oramac or else ...

He ain't kiddin' either... darn fool had me spendin' half my day at Wheeler's makin' his bike roadworthy again!

I punished him by makin' him ride the Dragon at night.

ashman · March 19, 2009, 10:17:34 PM

What dates are we talking here?

-Ash

yamahonkawazuki · March 19, 2009, 11:01:25 PM

Since i am yet again bikeless. if i have the rx7 conversion done ill drive it, if not ill drive the p71. if i have teh kaw done

oramac · March 20, 2009, 05:42:45 AM

There are links in my OP up top, but the dates are:

Brown County, IN: May 15 - 17
Southeast Rally (Deals Gap): June 11 - 14
MotoGP: Aug 28 - 30

I plan to be at the first two at least...MotoGP also if $ is in supply.

natedawg120 · March 23, 2009, 06:49:23 AM

Quote from: oramac on March 19, 2009, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: natedawg120 on March 19, 2009, 01:27:31 PM
I plan on making it to the gap again... Its a blast, just let your tires warm up before chasing oramac or else ...

He ain't kiddin' either... darn fool had me spendin' half my day at Wheeler's makin' his bike roadworthy again! I punished him by makin' him ride the Dragon at night.

and it was appreciated. At least there was a bar at Wheelers that worked, that made my day, and it was only really dark on the way back to the tents

Canonball · March 23, 2009, 07:21:12 AM

i'm in for deals gap.....just have to get the wife's approval

oramac · March 23, 2009, 06:10:45 PM

Quote from: natedawg120 on March 23, 2009, 06:49:23 AM
and it was appreciated. At least there was a bar at Wheelers that worked, that made my day, and it was only really dark on the way back to the tents

Wheeler's shop was amazing. He went out of his way to get us on the road. Loaned us tools, repaired parts at no cost, and had a hella cheap clipon for Nate.

I thing the best thing about riding the Dragon at night was dodging the snakes.

natedawg120 · March 23, 2009, 08:25:24 PM

yeah they were numerous, and looked like tar until they moved

ashman · March 23, 2009, 08:56:08 PM

So, May or June?

-Ash

oramac · March 24, 2009, 10:31:48 AM

Brown County, IN in May, and Deals Gap in June. I'll be attending both of those at the least. Both rallies are great, and offer great rides, but obviously TN, GA, and NC in June will have the wider variety of twisty roads and vistas.

oramac · April 12, 2009, 04:25:23 PM

Okay, so I thought I'd bump this up a little. The Brown County, Indiana rally is just over a month away (five weeks), and the Southeast Rally (Deals Gap) is two months out. The folks over at thegsresources.com are currently discussing schedule issues and routes. Go check out their sites and give input if you feel so inclined. I know that work schedules and finances are questionable right now, but it would be nice to see more GS500's out and about.

The weather is starting to warm, and I'm already building my mileage on my new-to-me SV. I just want to spread the joy.

ashman · April 13, 2009, 12:04:01 PM

i'm thinking about heading up to the deals gap on memorial day weekend. I can't wait until June.

oramac · April 30, 2009, 05:43:23 AM

Brown County...two weeks away!

I got my new pilot power rear tire on, it's scrubbed in and the chicken strips are all gone. I'm ready to roll some fine Indiana sweepers and twisties.

Southeast Rally (Deals Gap/Tail of the Dragon) is in six weeks. Lots of great riding and camraderie ahead.

oramac · May 07, 2009, 06:06:54 AM

[update] Brown County, Indiana is next weekend. The rally attendees have booked one motel solid, and are reserving rooms in a second now. Should be a good group of classic GS riders (as well as others...like my SV).

I haven't seen much response from riders on this board, but all are welcome to attend. The Southeast Rally is currently five weeks away.

Links to info on both rallies can be found in the original post.[/update]

oramac · May 23, 2009, 10:12:43 PM

So, I did the Brown County, IN rally last weekend. Man, what a blast! I rode down on Thursday afternoon. Hit some scenic roads along the way. Met up with the group in Bedford that evening and chilled...Friday, however, the FUN began!

Friday: We met up at the motel at about 8:00 AM, downed some coffee and doughnuts, then geared up and rode out by 9:00. We had a group of about 20 bikes to start. Once we got everyone to the good roads, we split into smaller groups based on riding styles. I was in the "small group of hardcore iron butted red-eyed slobbering curve maniacs on a 300-350 mile all-day romp" We rode ALL OVER Southern Indiana and hit some fantastic roads. We ate lunch at a restaurant over looking the Ohio River called, ironically, "The Overlook". We logged well over 300 miles that day, and made it back to the motel by about 6:30 PM. Dinner at a Mexican restaurant that night was delicious, and the evening was capped with an impromptu get-together with everyone at the motel until about 3:00 AM.

The Overlook:

A stop at Lincoln State Park near Santa Clause, Indiana.

Dinner at the Mexican Restaurant. The guy in the yellow jacket is Don. He rode his GS all the way from Florida. Interesting guy!

Next post will detail Saturday.

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I'm done for '09...disappointed...