Early April cross country jaunt

Turbo Ghost · 03-25-2012, 09:34 PM

Did you do a 500 mile turnaround or did you have a destination? I'm planning on visiting some friends in FL. and coming back. It will put me a bit over 1500 miles round trip.

Trip · 03-25-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

Did you do a 500 mile turnaround or did you have a destination? I'm planning on visiting some friends in FL. and coming back. It will put me a bit over 1500 miles round trip.

Did a big circle with 9 other locals. Went to Asheville, Atlanta, birmingham, tupelo, Jackson, Nashville, back to Knoxville.

Turbo Ghost · 03-25-2012, 09:47 PM

That's a pretty good loop! What was your final time? Did you sleep any or just ride through? I'll check back in tomorrow. Bedtime now. Can't wait to see how G-rex's trip goes! I had a friend in last year's IB rally. I think he came in 25th or 29th maybe. I doubt I would ever be up for the rally. Too much for me now. 20 years ago maybe but, not now!

tommymac · 03-25-2012, 10:26 PM

I may try for soemthing this summer, maybe do a loop up north into maine then back home. I can run 95 up there then over to 89/91 to get home.

G-Rex · 03-25-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

That's a pretty good loop! What was your final time? Did you sleep any or just ride through? I'll check back in tomorrow. Bedtime now. Can't wait to see how G-rex's trip goes! I had a friend in last year's IB rally. I think he came in 25th or 29th maybe. I doubt I would ever be up for the rally. Too much for me now. 20 years ago maybe but, not now!

I'll be sure to post up the Spot link.

I can't speak for Trip, but I usually do 1000 miles in a day with plenty of time to spare. I can do 1000 in 14 hours. I've had several friends who want to do a Saddlesore ride that have asked me to go along just to lead to set the pace. LOL. No problem!

Trip · 03-25-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

That's a pretty good loop! What was your final time? Did you sleep any or just ride through? I'll check back in tomorrow. Bedtime now. Can't wait to see how G-rex's trip goes! I had a friend in last year's IB rally. I think he came in 25th or 29th maybe. I doubt I would ever be up for the rally. Too much for me now. 20 years ago maybe but, not now!

Did it in one go. I think we took 19 hours, but it was a big group and we stopped a lot more than I wanted to. I did 1000 in about 14 or 15 by myself coming back from california, but I didn't document it.

Turbo Ghost · 03-26-2012, 05:49 AM

I used to drive truck so, the long hours are nothing new to me. I just wish I still had my old Virago. That thing just ate up the miles. The KLR isn't quite as comfortable. Whenever I decide to do it, I'll be sure to post up!

Gas Man · 03-26-2012, 08:27 AM

I suggest using something other than the KLR so you can pass...

derf · 03-26-2012, 08:28 AM

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I suggest using something other than the KLR so you can pass...

hahaha fuck you (and take extra oil if you do)

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03-25-2012, 09:34 PM	#1
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	Did you do a 500 mile turnaround or did you have a destination? I'm planning on visiting some friends in FL. and coming back. It will put me a bit over 1500 miles round trip.

03-25-2012, 09:47 PM	#3
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	That's a pretty good loop! What was your final time? Did you sleep any or just ride through? I'll check back in tomorrow. Bedtime now. Can't wait to see how G-rex's trip goes! I had a friend in last year's IB rally. I think he came in 25th or 29th maybe. I doubt I would ever be up for the rally. Too much for me now. 20 years ago maybe but, not now!

03-25-2012, 10:26 PM	#4
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I may try for soemthing this summer, maybe do a loop up north into maine then back home. I can run 95 up there then over to 89/91 to get home.

03-26-2012, 05:49 AM	#7
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	I used to drive truck so, the long hours are nothing new to me. I just wish I still had my old Virago. That thing just ate up the miles. The KLR isn't quite as comfortable. Whenever I decide to do it, I'll be sure to post up!