Deal's Gap June 9-13 Official Thread

Ok, this will be the Official thread for all the info for the 2004 R1 Forum East Coast Convention at Deal's Gap. I will make all changes and updates here on the first post Also, this is not an R1-Forum sponsored event. It is a bunch of us getting together for a really cool extended weekend of riding and hanging out. Everyone is welcome. After doing a poll and asking several people it has been decided that we do it this year late spring/early summer. Also it is the same weekend as the FZ1 forums trip. Which should work out really well. Last year we got some bad weather leading up to the trip and caused a lot of people to not be able to come. That is another reason for the later date. I am sure with a little effort and help from other members this can be a really good and fun trip. And also some good early planning will help tremendously! Here are the details to date: Date: June 9-13th You are more than welcome to come and go anytime during those dates. That is just when people will start getting there and checking out. I would make it a point to try and get there by Wednesday or Thursday, you will love this place during the weekdays! Place: Deal's Gap info about the Gap www.tailofthedragon.com Lodging: Fontana Village Website: www.fontanavillage.com This is the same place that the FZ1 Forum is gonna be staying too. But I have already talked with the guys at the FZ1 forum and the people at Fontana. Neither has any problem with both groups being there at the same time and I have been assured there is plenty of room. Also, the Fontana is very close to the Gap right on Hwy 28 that leads to the Gap. Rates: 6 person cabin: $159 Inn room $52 They have every level of accommodations between those two – look at their website and inquire of them by phone to make your choice. 1-800-849-2258. I would suggest making reservations as early as you can, everywhere fills up that time of year up there. Make sure you tell them you are with the R1 Rally so you get the special rates and so that they put you with us, if there are any problems ask to speak with John or Teresa or just let me know. They have blocked off a section for us. So start making reservations as soon as you can. For the guys coming up as singles I would suggest getting together with other folks on the Forum and splitting the cost of a small or large cabin. There are gonna be several cabins available. Some of them brand new! Everyone is welcome – but please realize that this group is made up with many types of riders of different skill levels and desires. This is not about getting together to race, or to drag other people into riding above their limits! Everyone is expected to ride at their own pace and have a good time! We’ve got several areas of preparation to take care of to make this come off well. I’ll be looking for people to cover these areas for us. Here are the positions I suggest: Head guy: That will be me. Funds collection/food purchase: BKR1 is gonna help head up this The esitimate for food right now is $15 per person total for the week, not per night, and that will be for a light breakfast each morning and dinner Thurs, Friday, and Saturday nights. ZRider is gonna help also and GPD270 is suppling the plates, napkins, forks, spoons, knives etc. Please Papal the money to me at chadclifton@fairburn.com If you don't have Paypal, PM me or e-mail me and I will give you my address to send a check. Once again it is $15 per person. I will put your name in BOLD when I get your money. Thanks Rides/Events planning: Earache is gonna get together some map and ride routes for us and sheets with directions, provide GPS routes to those that use MapSource / Garmin routing, can do mileage sheets and make a list fo stuff to do in some of the small towns for those that wanna ride two up with the wife / girlfriend. To get riding routes go here http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80223 BKR1 and I are bringing our dirtbikes too. We will be taking one day to go to Upper Tellico ORV trails to go dirtbiking. Anyone that wants to join us is more than welcome. T-Shirts and Stickers: Kneedragger77 is heading up this. Contact him for ideas, designs, prices etc. Latest T-shirt info: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83616 Photography: Skeeter will be in charge of this. He will be incharge of taking and gathering all the pics so we can send them out to the people who want them and post some on the Forum for the unlucky guys who are not able to make it. Prizes: We have so many prizes that I started a new thread just for that. Here is the link. I will update it there. http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77116 This could be a really good trip for everyone. But I can't do it all by myself. So whoever wants to volunteer to help out in these necessary areas shoot me a PM and I will get the info to you and then post here. Thanks EMERGENCY INFORMATION 2nd Time (Eddie) is going to keep a spreadsheet with all the info on it of each person that is going. You will need to email the info to him and he will keep an updated list on excel. EVERYONE that is going needs to do this! Here is his email elord@sc.rr.com This is the info you need to give Eddie: 1)Your name and board name 2)Your cell number if they want 3)Contacts name and relationship 4)Contacts address and phone number 5)Anyone who's coming with them to the rally. It is very important that you do this. His son will have this list back home while we are at the Gap and I will have one too. If, God Forbid, something happens he will be able to get in touch with someone for you. I may be out riding somewhere, Eddie's son will be available to get in contact with the whole time, that is why he is keeping the list. Please contact me, Gawarrior to be put on the list. Definate attendees:Gawarrior, THEWorm, BKR1 ,GXRKLR, Earache , Skeeter ,lilR!, Brian0128, Kneedragger77, Crazycat, Gabe, ]GPD270+2 , ZRider ,DNSZOOM, Jimsab+3, Plimmer+1, Southern118+1, Soloman+2, BP7017,YZFR1ZX6R609 , Toolnazi+1, Speedfreak99+1, sxybst, trains70,boxing21, Kevin from MRcycles , Dragon129, TomParis ,R6 Matt , skate2, Jonas, Brandon, steelR1+5 , Hershell , goodriddance, Jeff, Duane , ducatiwv, charlie c , Chris(DNSZoom's friend), motoed, Crankshaft, Spidermanss+5 , r1schmelz+1, '00R1+2, smokeuu, dardas,jwsmithjr Darkangel , Grifter,steves gxs-r, R1KID,quickshiftergts +2+1, D Brasco, Jeff's R1+1,2nd time, T-Pole, mbam, mefistofeles Your name will appear in BOLD once I have received your food money. Possible attendees: kspurlock, Aaron04R1, GNYHUF, R1formetoo, Bobbybob, Jeff (BKR1's buddy) Screenames with actual names are 2 posts down. That is where I am gonna keep that list. PM me if you want me to add your screename and actual name to the list

Screenames and actual names: Gawarrior----Chad boxing 21----Pete. Milletary ---- Jeff Milletary GXRKLR-------Jason caliboy02r1-----rudy 99one(coming with caliboy)------rob trains70----Tommy pkracer21j----Pete sxybst------carlos GPD270-----Scott BKR1-----Brian Earache-----Eric Skeeter----Randy lilR!------Burk Kneedragger77----Phil Crazycat-----Steve ZRider-----Ned DNSZoom---David Jimsab----Jim Plimmer----Rob R1Fanatic----Rene' BP7017-----Blake Toolnazi-------- Mike Spdfrk99-------Derek TomParis ------Lee Southern118------James goodriddance------Ben Wilson Duane Petterson Jeff-----Jeff Moore Shoot me a PM if you want me to add you to the list.

deffinately put me in the possible

:lol Done:thumbup

I'm in... I'll probably be traveling with Earache. If you need any help with coordination, its kind of hard since I dont live closer but I'll give as much assistance as possible. Maybe coordinating giveaways or raffles at the event. We do need to make a definite schedule of events. You know its gonna be great to ride together but obviously some guys will split off at times and ride other roads with other people and such. SO if we could set up a schedule for some parts of the day like -breakfast meetings -lunch (on your own) -dinner meetings -evening entertainment -time and place for a raffle or giveaway Of course places and times would need to be nailed down. If you show up, great if not then no problem. I think the biggest attraction will be the Riding and Socializing. So as long as that gets done, it will be a success. Just some suggestions.

make strippers available at the hotel!

Also, we need to do this for sure. We need to coordinate a couple guys that will have trucks and or trailers. Everyone should have their phone numbers and they could be designated as a picked vehicle for a downed rider. Of course they could be compensated with gas money if needed. Also, everyone should know the route to the nearest medical facility and have maps and phone numbers to it. One more: Everyone should have an emergency medical sheet on them with information like Name: Address: Phone Number: Emergency Contact #1: Emergency Contact #2: Blood Type: Known Allergies to medication: Medical Insurance Carrier: Phone Number: Considering we dont know each other that well, this information could be vital to contacting family or for the hospital if the worst case scenerio happens. It might be bad mojo, but consider what happens if you didnt have this information on you. Just good planning I think.

i agree

Kneedragger77, I completely agree with everything you have suggested. Everyone should have that vital info in a common place, say in their wallet or somewhere that everyone will know to look. The Fontana Lodge is like a resort. It has meeting rooms, cabins and motel rooms. It is a pretty big place. So we would have to deditcate somewhere on the grounds as the dedicated eating place. And I agree, we will only worry about lunch and dinner. everyone will fend for themselves for lunch. I am gonna talk to the head guy at Fontana today or tomorrow and I will find out where a good spot for us to gather and eat each day would be. The FZ1 guys to day at the end of one of the roads. They setup an easy up and cook the food there, basically buffet style. I can get with whoever decides to head that up and figure out something. I like the suggestions. And if we get some people to take charge of the certain areas I am sure it will be a great success. But like you said, the main thing is to ride, meet some new folks, and socialize. As far as the trucks and trailers. I will have my truck and trailer. And all the guys that I usually ride up there with will bring a truck and trailer. And I know from last year we will have more than enough volunteers to take someone to a medical facility and round up their bike if need be. So that should not be a problem at all. As far as you helping me, I would really appreciate it. We can communicate by e-mail, phone, here or PM's. I guess the main thing is getting some people to coordinate the rides, food, and prizes and anything else we need. Thanks, chad

Put me on the possible list. (I'm currently bikeless) Is this an all-weather event or should a make-up date be set in case the forecast is a washout? I hope we don't have another summer like last year; it rained too damn much here in VA! Anyone using FRS/GMRS communicators? It could help avoid tickets/accidents.

Put me on the "will be there if at all possible" list. ;-)

Originally posted by Aaron04R1 Put me on the possible list. (I'm currently bikeless) Is this an all-weather event or should a make-up date be set in case the forecast is a washout? I hope we don't have another summer like last year; it rained too damn much here in VA! Anyone using FRS/GMRS communicators? It could help avoid tickets/accidents. It would be way too much trouble to have a backup date. June is normally the dryest month of the year in the south. So I am pretty confindent that we will have good weather. Out of 5 days we may get some rain, but we will have plenty of good weather too. As far as the communicators, that would be a good idea. I am sure some guys will have them and if so, we could set up some scouts so we could make some really good run!:rock

If some one goes down as soon as I know there is nothing else I can do at the scene I will go straight to my truck trialer and come after the downed bike , I will have extra tie downs , rags and duct tape , IF someone goes down !:p I have my emergency info inside the strap of my helmet folded in a little bag , we should also have a list at Fontana of everyone's info . Chad I will atleast handle food for thurs , fri , and sat . But me being the southern boy I am , its gonna be meat - potatoechips for dinner and eggs and bacon for breakfast :) Maybe have some fruits and Veggies . :fork

That kind of food is perfect for me! Everyone needs to carry the info with them somewhere. But also we should have a list with everyone's info that we can take with us and have up there.

who is providing the stripper hoes/?

Originally posted by motopsyko32 who is providing the stripper hoes/? Pimpin aint easy or I would .

Chad, I'll be up with my truck and trailer. Lil R is planning on riding up with me. I've never been to the gap, so this is all new to me. I plan to take it very easy and ride conservative until I get a feel for the roads. I want to come back to Florida in one piece. The Fontana Lodge sounds great to me. The cabin price is for six people. Do we split that price between us for the guys staying in cabins? I've got a digital camera, so I can take lots of pictures. This sounds like a great time and I look forward to meeting some of the forum members. Anything I can do to help out just let me know. Randy/Skeeter

Randy, that is a good attitude to take at the Gap. I was there 5 times last year and made several runs and am still very cautious up there. Especially the first few times through it. I hope everyone takes that attitude and comes back in one piece. The cabins are 159 per night for the cabin. That is a better rate than normal and you can split it by how ever many folks you can get in it. If you are interested in sort of being in charge of the picture taking that would be great. I don't think it would be that big a deal if you were already planning on taking a lot of pics. Just will mainly talk to the guys once everyone gets to the Gap and find out what everyone will want as far as pics are concerned. Let me know if you want to do it. Chad

Originally posted by motopsyko32 who is providing the stripper hoes/? We will put you in charge of that:D You think you can handle it? But that will mean you have to show up:yesnod

Ok, I'll be the offical Deal's Gap Photographer. :bow This will give me an excuse to buy more memory for my camera. :p

Cool ! I will take some to , maybe we can put all of em together and make cd's for everyone who wants them . I look forward to meeting you and some of the other guys and gals who werent there last year . To bad summer isnt 9 months long , we could already be there , of course It will take me the next 6 months to save enough :dollar to be able to go !

Skeeter I really appreciate it. Thanks. And Brian, that is a great idea. I will have my camera too. So we can get with Skeeter once we get up there and figure out how to somehow combine the pics from all of us. I am getting excited. Things are starting to get somewhat organized!

Now we just need someone to volunteer to take charge of the Ride/Events planning. And someone that would be able to gather up some prizes that we could give away. As far as the Ride/Events, it would be best for someone who knows the area well to head this up. Maybe Earache :sneaky or anyone else that is familiar with the area.

Shouldnt Jason , Steve , and Gabe be added to the defiite list ? They are holding down the CROT fort !:)

Hey Moto, I'll strip for 'ya. But only for you.:crash There is a bar in Gatlinburg that has chics dancing on the bar. It's called Hogs and Honeys. I'll see what I can't do to find some of the local guys on here and with the guys at the CROT to come up with a schedule for rides along with maps.

OMG dial up sucks. Theres been 3 posts since I started mine. Yep you can add us 3.

I wonder if I cant talk the wife into letting me go :(

Originally posted by Shadow R One I wonder if I cant talk the wife into letting me go :( no u have bad luck at the gap

Originally posted by Skeeter Ok, I'll be the offical Deal's Gap Photographer. :bow This will give me an excuse to buy more memory for my camera. :p if i go you must overthrow me as picture king

Originally posted by GXRKLR I'll see what I can't do to find some of the local guys on here and with the guys at the CROT to come up with a schedule for rides along with maps. Thanks Jason. That would be great.:yesnod

Hey Guys!! Glad to see this taking off!! Chad's headed in the right direction - and it should be a great time... As far as Kneedraggers idea with the common info to call for help, I'd like to suggest what we do for the FZ1 board - I keep an excell spreadsheet with emergency contact info for everyone, who to call if they fo down, where they're staying, home location, cell #, if they're pulling a trailer, etc.. I don't want to allow all fo this info out because not eveyone wants it to be public knowledge, so here's what we do: We've got two members Wives who I share this info with, along with a few of us who organize, and there will be one of us on any of the planned group rides.. Then, EVERYONE gets the contact number for those two ladies - if A guy is stuck away from the group, he just has to call them, they can look at the spreadsheet and cotact family if need be, or someone coming in from the same direction with a trailer space open, the members of the group so they know about the situation, etc... The group also checks in with them a couple of times a day for messages - If you have a family emergency your family can contact them, and the message will get to you to call them when the group makes contact next. You can't just get a cell call anywhere up there, and it's comforting to have those two ladies helpig us!! I'll gladly share the format with Chad so he can see what we do, and then he can let one of you go through the time consumption of collecting all that data!

I just got off the phone with the Fontana Village. They are gonna be great to work with. They are giving us special rates and have already blocked off space for us. And are gonna make sure they put us all close together. Man I am getting excited about this. We need to have a really good turnout!

Chad - you posted RIGHT behind me!! I spoke to John this morning and warned him about you guys!! :p He's going to warn the women to stay away from Moko!!:bandit And he'll be happy to take care of both of us - they're going to gig new pits for the R-1 riders top sleep in!! (J/K) Seeya there!

i live 14 miles from the gap let me know if there is any thing i can do to help out.

Originally posted by PJFZ1 Chad - you posted RIGHT behind me!! I spoke to John this morning and warned him about you guys!! :p He's going to warn the women to stay away from Moko!!:bandit And he'll be happy to take care of both of us - they're going to gig new pits for the R-1 riders top sleep in!! (J/K) Seeya there! Yeah, John told me he had just talked to you. He is gonna move the Magnolia that I have to closer where he is blocking off the cabins for us. I really like your idea of the spreadsheets with the info. I am gonna try and find someone to take care of that for us. Eddie's Wife is taking care of that for ya'll, right? I made a few trips with Eddie last year. I may get with him about it. Jonn also told me that ya'll are expecting like 175 guys. If we can get 100 I will be extremely happy.

Originally posted by buckmaster i live 14 miles from the gap let me know if there is any thing i can do to help out. If you don't mind I may get you to help with the Ride/Events planning. Especially since you know the area. Jason (GXRKLR) may be heading that up. If so, I will get ya'll in touch with each other to work things out.

Chad - Ed's wife is handling that for us, and I bet if you use the same format, she wouldn't mind being the contact for both!? It's only work for her if there's a problem in the group.. Buckmaster - you just opened up a bunch of work!! I may have some ride plan maps to share with you guys for the rides through the weekend - I've still got all of them from Last year - Chad, I'll have to e-mail you those files from home.

Thanks PJ. I will get in touch will Eddie and see if she is up for it. Maybe we should "ride plan" together as a big group and if people don't want to go they can do their own thing. But that way since we will all be in the same place we will have and easy place to meet and head out for whoever wants to go. What ya think? I would definately appreciate the maps too.

Originally posted by Shadow R One I wonder if I cant talk the wife into letting me go :( I hope you both make it ! Look forward to seeing you there ! :fork

Originally posted by motopsyko32 if i go you must overthrow me as picture king No problem. :fact You can be the Moto Photo King. :lol This is going to be a great time for all of us. This event is really starting to come together. I wish June would hurry up and get here. lil R, are you still planning on riding with me?

Maybe we should "ride plan" together as a big group and if people don't want to go they can do their own thing. I like the idea, maybe we can plan the ride routes (I'll help you with those maps) and have a time for the R-1 to meet/start, maybe 1/2 hour before our group, and a time for our guys to start, and our guys can just hook up with yours if they want to all go together? That way if some of our members who like to ride a little easier want to go in that second group, they won't have to worry about being over-run by the faster group? Whatcha think?

O rmaybe the slower r-1's need to start second? :p (Just kidding again, maybe!)

Im very intrested in going. Rode the Gap and a bunch in N. GA. over Thanksgiving and am going again in mid April. Will be my third time up there. Will be traveling from Greenville NC., an hour east of Raleigh, if anybody needed a ride or trailer space. Please let me know if you guys have room for one more.

i'll be in the faster blue r1 group. he! he!

i'll be in the faster blue r1 group. he! he! I ride in the faster Blue Fz1 group - glad you guys over here have got it straight!!:riding

Originally posted by motopsyko32 who is providing the stripper hoes/? I could be talked into working up a trip to the Alcoa strip clubs if you want. It's a bit of a hike, but they are all nude and allow you to bring in your own beer/alcohol for a cork fee. Just need a couple of volunteer sober drivers to get us there and back. Eric

Originally posted by gawarrior Now we just need someone to volunteer to take charge of the Ride/Events planning. And someone that would be able to gather up some prizes that we could give away. As far as the Ride/Events, it would be best for someone who knows the area well to head this up. Maybe Earache :sneaky or anyone else that is familiar with the area. I can do the route sheets like I did last year. Or maybe publsih where I'm going each day and others can follow if the want to . Hate to "lead" people in a parade though... Also have GPS waypoints for most of the area if anyone needs those.

Originally posted by GPD270 Im very intrested in going. Rode the Gap and a bunch in N. GA. over Thanksgiving and am going again in mid April. Will be my third time up there. Will be traveling from Greenville NC., an hour east of Raleigh, if anybody needed a ride or trailer space. Please let me know if you guys have room for one more. So are we counting you as a definate? BKR1 is coming from Raleigh. I am sure he wouldn't mind ya'll riding up together. He has a truck and trailer. ANd I am sure would love to split the gas cost with someone:yesnod BTW, we have room for as many people that want to come!

Originally posted by PJFZ1 I like the idea, maybe we can plan the ride routes (I'll help you with those maps) and have a time for the R-1 to meet/start, maybe 1/2 hour before our group, and a time for our guys to start, and our guys can just hook up with yours if they want to all go together? That way if some of our members who like to ride a little easier want to go in that second group, they won't have to worry about being over-run by the faster group? Whatcha think? PJ, that sounds like a great idea. Especially staggering the starting times. I think we will plan on doing that unless the guys here have a problem with it. Earache also has some routes that he can print a bring too. I also think that if we have a very large group that wants to go on a particular route, we should maybe stagger it even more into smaller groups. Large groups at and around the Gap will be pretty hard to keep up with. How does that sound for everyone?

:thumbup Sounds like Eric and others will have a lot of routs, If you want I can collect it all and then meet up with PJ some time to go over them, no big hurry on this part as long as we have it set a week or so before. Just let me know what you want from me.

Good deal Jason. Actually Eric and I have been talking about meeting somewhere in maybe a month or so to go over some stuff together. Maybe get PJ, Brian, Eddie, You, Me, Eric, and whoever else might need to come and have a planning session. Find a centrally located place and meet there one weekend. What ya think?

Originally posted by gawarrior So are we counting you as a definate? BKR1 is coming from Raleigh. I am sure he wouldn't mind ya'll riding up together. He has a truck and trailer. ANd I am sure would love to split the gas cost with someone:yesnod BTW, we have room for as many people that want to come! Yes I am in. Just took the days off work. Please let me know if I can help out with anything.

missed last years event.... I will make it to the Gap one day....:cool:

Originally posted by GPD270 Yes I am in. Just took the days off work. Please let me know if I can help out with anything. I will add you to the definate list. Glad you are gonna make it:jump You might want to call Fontana and see above reserving a spot. I talked with BKR1, he said he already has promised some other folks that they could ride together. So his ride is full. Sorry. I am sure there are some more guys over that way though.

Originally posted by modsquadr1 missed last years event.... I will make it to the Gap one day....:cool: Come on modsquadr1, we would love to have you. We had several candadians last year. Hopefully they will come again this year.

The guys from Canada rode thier bikes down last year , pretty cool ! I noticed they were voting for late May . I hope they will make it .

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gawarrior I will add you to the definate list. Glad you are gonna make it:jump You might want to call Fontana and see above reserving a spot. I talked with BKR1, he said he already has promised some other folks that they could ride together. So his ride is full. Sorry. I am sure there are some more guys over that way though. [/QUOTE No problem about the ride. I have a truck and a trailer so Im good there. Will be calling Fontana shortly.

Hey BKR1, Does anyone else from the Raleigh area need a ride? If they do just let me know. Will be driving through anyway and dont mind stopping.

GPD270 sounds good. Looking forward to meeting you.:thumbup

Thanks, me too.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 if i go you must overthrow me as picture king and if I go you both mine as well leave the cameras home and stick to riding :p oh yeah, and that means add me to the list of possibles

Originally posted by GPD270 Hey BKR1, Does anyone else from the Raleigh area need a ride? If they do just let me know. Will be driving through anyway and dont mind stopping. Not at this point . But I would think we are going to get more people as time goes on .

Originally posted by Grifter and if I go you both mine as well leave the cameras home and stick to riding :p oh yeah, and that meas add me to the list of possibles Grifter, you are on the possible list. Let me know when you decide for sure and I will put you on the definates list. Hope you are able to make it:yesnod This thing is gonna be a great trip.

Is it June yet ?:rant :fork

Originally posted by BKR1 Is it June yet ?:rant :fork Wow, we just stated Jan. :fact Gonna be a long wait. :cryin A little bird just told me this is going to be a long long thread. I can't wait for it.

I go on a road trip and you guys plan a trip without me! You bet that I'm in! I'll call and get a room today. Look forward to seeing everybody there. :hellobye

Originally posted by ZRider I go on a road trip and you guys plan a trip without me! That'll teach ya! :D

Originally posted by ZRider I go on a road trip and you guys plan a trip without me! You bet that I'm in! I'll call and get a room today. Look forward to seeing everybody there. :hellobye :jump :jump Glad you are gonna make it Ned. Make sure you tell them you are with the R1 Rally and they will put you with us and give you a special rate.

Originally posted by Skeeter Wow, we just stated Jan. :fact Gonna be a long wait. :cryin A little bird just told me this is going to be a long long thread. I can't wait for it. I hope you are right about this being a long thread. :yesnod I can't wait until June either:rock I found out yesterday there is very good chance that a Knoxville newspaper will do a story on the FZ1 guys and us while we are there. How cool will that be?:thumbup

Originally posted by gawarrior :jump :jump Glad you are gonna make it Ned. Make sure you tell them you are with the R1 Rally and they will put you with us and give you a special rate. With those handle bars Ned has he could be an FZ1 member ! How was the Fl. trip Ned ?

Originally posted by BKR1 Is it June yet ?:rant :fork No kidding the wait is going to suck!!! :(

i farted and I think this one will smell until JUNE!

Originally posted by motopsyko32 i farted and I think this one will smell until JUNE! :lol :lol

Hey Ned, you need to bring your dirtbike too if you can. There are gonna be a few of us that bring ours too.

I just wanted to mention something real quick. The guys from the FZ1 Forum are expecting in the neighbor hood of 175 people show up for this event. They have only approx 2700 members on their site. Now we have 20000+ members on here. I would think we could get at least 175 guys to show up at the East Coast Convention. Now we can't let the FZ1 guys show us up can we?:no Let's have a really good turnout this year.:yesnod :fire :fire :fire

Originally posted by gawarrior I found out yesterday there is very good chance that a Knoxville newspaper will do a story on the FZ1 guys and us while we are there. How cool will that be?:thumbup Awesome. :fact Maybe they will tell the news people and they can bring some TV cameras and shoot a documentary on what riding sport bikes is really all about. :yesnod Chad, I want to make sure you do have me down for a bed in the cabin. Or, do I need to call them? I don't care to sleep out under the stars, but hell I would do it no problem.

Skeeter, to be perfectly honest, I am pretty sure my cabin is already full. Although we are bringing air mattresses already for a couple of guys that are in my cabin. The best thing I think would be to reserve another cabin, but you probably don't need a six person one. When I talked to them, they told me that there are some brand new (4 person I think) were they are putting us. If I were you I would reserve one of these. I am positive you will not have any problem filling it up. Just let folks know you have a cabin with extra room and you will get some takers. I would have been more than happy to have saved a spot for you in ours, but we filled it up even before I started up this thread. Sorry.:(

Hey guys, long time! :hellobye Chad, Brian and gang, thanks for organizing this event. I'm in... I'll see if Chris (R6) wants to come again. It'd be great to see you guys again. I'm not sure if I want to trailer it down or ride down. If anyone from Toronto wants to go, give me a shout and we can work out some details. It'll be my fourth time down in 13 months! Cheers, David

Hey David , glad you will be making it , I hope Jim and Chris will join you ! You, Jim , and Carl were to cool rolling into the microtel fri. night from Canada at the first convention , dont blame you if you trailer this year . :)

David, I will add you to the list. Let me know if Chris decides to come and I will add him too. I would trailer it too if I were you, but that's me. I trailer mine from Georgia. :D Glad you are gonna make it:yesnod

I have no life:cryin but I do have a new computer and the R1 Forum:D My girlfriend (who just took this picture)says, if it is not the R1 (or one of the other bikes) it is the computer. I guess that is why she is about to leave.:cryin

I look like a big ol DORK!!:lol Oh well Can you see the website I am on?:D

That's a cool looking desk to go with that new pc , nice, you big dork ! :lol

Yeah that is the same room that had the other computer on that little table with no room. I guess you could say I did some remodeling of my own:D Actually just cleaned up:lol

Originally posted by gawarrior I just wanted to mention something real quick. The guys from the FZ1 Forum are expecting in the neighbor hood of 175 people show up for this event. They have only approx 2700 members on their site. Now we have 20000+ members on here. I would think we could get at least 175 guys to show up at the East Coast Convention. Now we can't let the FZ1 guys show us up can we?:no Let's have a really good turnout this year.:yesnod :fire :fire :fire UPDATE: FZ1 Forum: 21 Definates R1 Forum: 12 Definates

too many bikes = DANGER!

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Moto, I am glad you brought this up. I have been trying to find a good way to address this issue. I agree with that if there is no organization. But I, along with many others are working very hard to get this and the FZ1's group both run very smooth with little or no problems. We will have planned rides with all different levels of groups going out in time intervals. Safety is going to be our biggest concern. And believe me, it is going to be heavily stressed. From the group rides all the way to the individual riders going out on their own. It would be great if we had no incidents, but with a group of this size it is a good possibility. But we want to take every measure to try and prevent it. Them main thing, DON'T RIDE OVER YOUR HEAD. 2. Ride at your pace. 3. Don't let anyone push you into riding past you limits on don't push anyone to ride over their head. 4. Respect the Gap, it can come up and bite you if you don't. 5. Respect your bike. Up there even more than ever. A liter bike is a lot to handle on those tight turns! 6. And respect the other riders. If anyone one has anything to add to this please do so. This trip is to meet an see a lot of people we would not ever get to meet otherwise from the Forum. And in the case this year, from 2 Forums. The socializing is probably a bigger reason to go even than the good riding. I do hope we can get as many people as we can to come to this, but I DO NOT want anyone to be UNSAFE or to get hurt and will do whatever it takes to prevent that. Chad

Originally posted by Earache :scared I knew somebody who find a way to make fun of this.:finger I should have never posted this pic:no I should have known it would have been Earache, where's the love man?:butt :lol I have to give it too you though... it is funny:lol :lol :lol :finger

im even willing to go and ride to CROT and back with the group but not the GAP itself. Already almost bit me once and after seeing what can happen (FastblueR1) I rather not risk riding in such a large group!

Lets face the truth here gentlemen... if you go to the Gap on a cruiser you go to enjoy, if you go to the Gap on an R1 you go to push your limits...

Moto, I don't like large groups either. The "planned" rides are already going to be staggered with the time they leave. And I am going to suggest no more than 4-5 guys in a group when staggering. And definetly no big groups through the Gap. There is nothing good that can come from that. I actually have a group of guys that I have been to the Gap several times with. All of which are coming up. And will do most of my riding with them. I may not do any "planned" rides. If I do I will leave way before or way after all the others and take the same route. I completely understand your feelings about this.

Originally posted by gawarrior I knew somebody who find a way to make fun of this.:finger I should have never posted this pic:no I should have known it would have been Earache, where's the love man?:butt :lol I have to give it too you though... it is funny:lol :lol :lol :finger Yeah, you really should have known... Nice PC though. I want anew one set up for video. Plan on getting a digital vid camera fro the Dcauti this winter and need a better PC to edit with. Might hav eto buy a new PC while I'm at it.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 Lets face the truth here gentlemen... if you go to the Gap on a cruiser you go to enjoy, if you go to the Gap on an R1 you go to push your limits... You are 100% correct on this. But I think the limits can be pushed in a safe controled way. No matter what a lot of people may think...the Gap is NOT a track. While the road is quite smooth, there is oncoming traffic, possible grave, maybe an animal crossing every once in a while. And if you do happen to go off the road, it is not very forgiving.:no So my suggestion when pushing yourself is, save 100% for a trackday, and at most go 70% of what you are capable of up there. I heard it best a long time ago from someone "I don't think Honda is looking to replace Nickey Hayden anytime soon, and if they were they are not going to be searching for them at Deal's Gap"

tell that to the guy that just did a track day and dragged knee for the first time and is at the gap with his friends bragging about how he can drag knee

Originally posted by Earache Yeah, you really should have known... Nice PC though. I want anew one set up for video. Plan on getting a digital vid camera fro the Dcauti this winter and need a better PC to edit with. Might hav eto buy a new PC while I'm at it. If I had not gotten this new PC for Christmas I probably would not be heading up this trip. It is so fast and so easy to do things on there is no way I could have done it on my old computer. :no I was thinking about what we are gonna do about some videos too. If we could somehow digitally shoot videos and save the footage to the computer, then I along with some others could then just burn the videos onto DVD's and send them out to whoever wants them. Maybe for a small fee. It would be easy once the footage is downloaded on the computer.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 tell that to the guy that just did a track day and dragged knee for the first time and is at the gap with his friends bragging about how he can drag knee I know what you mean. I, we, can only do so much as far as informing and warning everyone. Once they get out there it is up to them what they decide to do and what risk they want to take. Just so everyone knows... You are responsible for your own actions!

:lol like i said. If i go I will hang with you guys at the CROT and at the hotel but i will not be riding the Gap... I will probably ride the Cherahola Skyway a few times!

That is cool Moto. I hear they are paving the section of 129 from Robbinsville to the CROT, so that will make that ride better too. The Cherohala is always fun and so is the ride on 28 from the CROT down to Fontana where we are staying. I have actually been up there before and only ridden the Gap 2 times in a weekend. Spent the rest at other places. There is plenty of good riding other than the actual Gap up there. The Gap is by far the most difficult.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 :lol like i said. If i go I will hang with you guys at the CROT and at the hotel but i will not be riding the Gap... I will probably ride the Cherahola Skyway a few times! If we get up early enough one day, we can split off and head down to Suches, GA or Helen, GA area. Great riding there as well but not usually as crowded. I've tried to get guys to go down there before, but it make s a long assed day when you leave the Fontana area and head down there. Just stay out of large groups and you'll be fine - piss off and leave them or hang way back and ride behind them.

Originally posted by Earache If we get up early enough one day, we can split off and head down to Suches, GA or Helen, GA area. Great riding there as well but not usually as crowded. Eric, when I talked to PJ the other day he mentioned a possible ride down there. I would be a great ride especially for the guys who have not seen the GA roads before. It does make for a long day though.:yesnod

I will be up there on my old 96 zx6r unless i come off and get me my 1 before that and i might still bring the 6 becuase i would feel safer but we will see

Originally posted by gawarrior That is cool Moto. I hear they are paving the section of 129 from Robbinsville to the CROT, so that will make that ride better too. The Cherohala is always fun and so is the ride on 28 from the CROT down to Fontana where we are staying. I have actually been up there before and only ridden the Gap 2 times in a weekend. Spent the rest at other places. There is plenty of good riding other than the actual Gap up there. The Gap is by far the most difficult. They are paving that section of 129. They were have way done when I was there over Thanksgiving. So I would guess that they would be done by the time that we are there.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 Lets face the truth here gentlemen... if you go to the Gap on a cruiser you go to enjoy, if you go to the Gap on an R1 you go to push your limits... Guns dont shoot people , people shoot people . Same thing when riding the gap , the gap doesnt make people ride over thier head and crash , people ride over thier head and crash . Not to mention , when I go 300 and some miles away from home , I definetly think more about pushing it , and I dont . IMO , The Cherohala scares the hell outta me , I dont mind riding it , but not at 60 mph plus ever again . i say we have a Gap newbie group and have an exp. Gap rider lead this group at a comfortable first time pace !? Everyone needs to be honest about thier exp. and abilities when we decide our groups and ride in the front or back accordingly .:)

Originally posted by Earache If we get up early enough one day, we can split off and head down to Suches, GA or Helen, GA area. Great riding there as well but not usually as crowded. I've tried to get guys to go down there before, but it make s a long assed day when you leave the Fontana area and head down there. Just stay out of large groups and you'll be fine - piss off and leave them or hang way back and ride behind them. Don't have to get up early to do that, it's only 5-6 hours at the most if I remember correctly. Count me in for that trip.

Originally posted by BKR1 The Cherohala scares the hell outta me , I dont mind riding it , but not at 60 mph plus ever again . i say we have a Gap newbie group and have an exp. Gap rider lead this group at a comfortable first time pace !? Everyone needs to be honest about thier exp. and abilities when we decide our groups and ride in the front or back accordingly .:) Amen! I'll volunteer for the New Guy group. Anything above 60 on the Cherohala bothers me as well.

I live about an hour away from the gap, so during the time between june 9th and the 13th, if any of you guys want to ride some other local back rds. just let me know. There nothing to the GAP, because everyone knows that the gap can kick your ass! But it would be a full f@cking day of riding, including the gap. Some prime rds. for sportbikes Maybey you all know some of the rds, 276 Cesars Head, 178 Pickens Hwy, 215 going to the Blue Ridge park way (My Road). Just e-mail me if anyone is entrested! Great chance to meet alot of nice motrocyclist!http://www.r1-forum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10703&password=&sort=7&thecat=500

I just booked my room at the Inn. I'll be glad to help with any part of the planning that I can. If we decide to cook I'll head up the cooking and planning for that. We should plan a cookout for the evenings or at least a couple of them. I'll also help with the :boobies !

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I am in. I have to find out how many are going and book a room or a cabin. I will be riding down, no trailers for this rider. Ride Safe Jim

Jim and David......good to see our Canadian Bros are making the trip. Look forward to seeing you guys there...aye.

Oh...and Chad, don't forget the midgets! 'scuse me Lord for talking about the midgets and be with the starvin pygmies in New Guinie..amen.

Just called Don and he is in too. Looking forword to seeing everyone that was ther last year, Ned. Ride Safe Jim

Originally posted by Jimsab Just called Don and he is in too. Looking forword to seeing everyone that was ther last year, Ned. Ride Safe Jim Jim, how are ya? Happy New Year... of you're riding down, I'll ride down with you and Don, again. :) If you book a room, I'll bunk with you guys.

Originally posted by speedy r1 I live about an hour away from the gap, so during the time between june 9th and the 13th, if any of you guys want to ride some other local back rds. just let me know. There nothing to the GAP, because everyone knows that the gap can kick your ass! But it would be a full f@cking day of riding, including the gap. Some prime rds. for sportbikes Maybey you all know some of the rds, 276 Cesars Head, 178 Pickens Hwy, 215 going to the Blue Ridge park way (My Road). Just e-mail me if anyone is entrested! Great chance to meet alot of nice motrocyclist! Thanks speedy r1. Are you gonna come down and stay with us? If so, I will add you to the list. I also appreciate the suggestions for riding. It is always good to have a local show us the lesser traveled good routes. Thanks again Chad

Chad, can you add Chris (R6) to the tentative list please (75% chance of him coming)? Thanks!

Originally posted by ZRider I just booked my room at the Inn. I'll be glad to help with any part of the planning that I can. If we decide to cook I'll head up the cooking and planning for that. We should plan a cookout for the evenings or at least a couple of them. I'll also help with the :boobies ! We have already planned to have dinner cooked on Thursday night, Friday night, and saturday night. Plus we will have snacks and light breakfast for everyone each morning. That is what the $15 per person will cover. I will setup the arrangements for everyone to start getting their money to me in a few days. I am gonna make a list of everyone that pays to make sure they eat. And want to get the $$ ahead of time so we can go ahead a buy the food to bring with us.

Originally posted by dnszoom Chad, can you add Chris (R6) to the tentative list please (75% chance of him coming)? Thanks! Done. David ya'll might want to look at getting a cabin. They are setting aside several for us. Just tell them you are coming with the R1 Ralley.

Just got off the phone with Mike and he is in. That means there is a least 4 of us and maybe more. I have to get a hold of another Jim because he said he would go to. So far there is David, Don, Mike, myself and maybe Chris. Jim:jump

That is awesome Jim. The more the merrier. Ya'll might want to look into getting a 6 person cabin. I will update the list.

Man it happened today. :fact I still can't believe it. I laid my bike down on this mornings ride. Me and two other forum members did a nice ride on the back roads through the orange groves. He over shot a turn and started to skid and fish tail. I had no where to go and ended up low siding that put me next to a orange tree in the grove. I saw it coming and was able to shave off much of the speed. It happened so fast, plus I think there was some sand on the road where the turn was, so that didn't help things any. The bike had my left foot and leg pinned for a short time. I know one thing for sure I'm glad I had on my JR racing boots and all my gear on. My left wrist was hurting some, but seems to be ok now. Damage Report: I came out real good. 1. One broken left turn signal (which I can fix) 2. One sand scraped left lower pannel (not too bad) 3. One scratched stator cover (I will repaint it) 4. One o-ring chain stuffed full of sand. This scared the living shit out of me. Everything was going along fine and BAM!!! I'm ok and the bike is ok. I tell you what, like everyone says "You will go down sometime" I guess it was my time. I for one will be in the grandpa line the first few times I do the gap. At least until I learn the roads a little.

Before I call the Fontana Lodge does anyone already have a room or cabin they want to split? Anyone??? Of course, I'll pay my fair share. PM me or post if so.

I hate to hear that Randy, but I am really glad you are ok. If you have to go down that is about as good as a result as you can ask for. I did pretty much the same thing at my first trackday. A little lowside but I only scratched the left engine casing. Thank God for Earache's sliders:yesnod Brused my left thigh pretty good but was fine by the end of the week. It taught me a lot too. And I am glad I did it where I did. Take this lesson and learn from it and hopefully it will not happen again. I know you are glad you had that gear on:yesnod. You will be fine at the Gap. But like you said, take it very easy your first several times through it.

Originally posted by Skeeter Before I call the Fontana Lodge does anyone already have a room or cabin they want to split? Anyone??? Of course, I'll pay my fair share. PM me or post if so. I am sure you will be able to find someone. But I would wait to call until tomorrow. I just talked to the lady that is up there right now and she doesn't know what is going on and will tell you to call back tomorrow anyway. I am gonna call tomorrow to make sure everyone up there knows what is going on. When you call ask to speak to either John (that is who I made the arrangements with) or Teresa (she is head of reservations) they will know for sure what is going on.

bring the 4 wheelers & dirt bikes too,rode @ windrock yesterday

I know me, BKR1, and Earache are gonna bring our dirtbikes. Anyone else that has one should bring it too.

Damn Skeeter , sorry to hear this but glad you arent in worse shape ! Sounds like cosmetic damage that you can fix without Grande expenses , definitely a good wakeup call for the gap !

UPDATE: FZ1 Forum: 25 Definates R1 Forum: 25 Definates How about that we more than doubled our definates in just 2 days. :jump :jump Keep em coming!:yesnod

Originally posted by gawarrior I am sure you will be able to find someone. But I would wait to call until tomorrow. I just talked to the lady that is up there right now and she doesn't know what is going on and will tell you to call back tomorrow anyway. I am gonna call tomorrow to make sure everyone up there knows what is going on. When you call ask to speak to either John (that is who I made the arrangements with) or Teresa (she is head of reservations) they will know for sure what is going on. Just called myself and the person you want to talk to is John Bunch or Bush? He gets in the office at around 9am est. Skeeter I PM'ed you about sharing a room just let me know. Hope you dont mind sharing a room with a Gixxer 1000 and a ZRX-1100.... LOL. My Uncle, on the ZRX, has been riding up there for 20 years and knows the area very well. Ought to make for some good rides.!!!!!!!! :jump

I'll be there if I can get my baby back together :(

pkracer21j, I hate to hear that. I hope you are able to also. I will put you on the possible list for now if that is ok.

Originally posted by GPD270 Skeeter I PM'ed you about sharing a room just let me know. Hope you dont mind sharing a room with a Gixxer 1000 and a ZRX-1100.... LOL. Got your PM. :fact I sent you one back. This is great. Count me in for sure. :bow Keep me informed on what you need from me. I know this is a long ways off, but I'm in for sure. I have already asked for the time off from work. I'm going baby. :yesnod

WHAT TIME WILL THE FESTIVITIES START ON SATURDAY. I HAVE A FEW GUYS THAT MIGHT WANT TO COME DOWN WITH ME FOR A DAY TRIP. WE'RE FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. WE'VE NEVER BEEN TO DEALS GAP BEFORE BUT WE'VVE ALL HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT IT.

I am sure things will start early in the morning. Not sure of the exact plans yet, we are getting with the FZ1 forum on that. We will know closer to the time. You might want think about staying at least one night. Especially if you haven't done the Gap before. It will wear you out plus you will probably want to do it several times. Then you could come hang out with us that night at Fontana.

Hey Guys - I'm following along... you're going through the same stuff we did last year... and let me tell you - all the concerns will work out - Chad's doing a great job!! Things to mention - Ride routes - we had 3 laast year - A long on to T.W.O./Suches, The loop over Cherahola to Tellico and around to the west, and one to Franklin - We had times to meet to go as a group, or you could go on your own... I figure this year we'll have 2 times - say 9 A.M. for the fast group with the R-1's, and 9:30 for the more relaxed riders... plus people can just go on thier own. Having too many people won't be an issue - just ride your own ride - if the group bothers you, pull over and let them go! As far as the gap itself - people are mentioning it as a group ride? NO WAY - the ride may pass over it, but there are no organized groups on there - I'm not ever going to try to keep a group together there - you just go meet at the other end. One thing - if you go with the group, there should be someone who knows who's taking up the rear, and looks for that person at each stop/turning point to be sure you didn't lose anyone... If you're going to split off from the group - make sure you tell someone in the group so no one thinks that you're lost! These are all little things you should cover at the ride briefing, but it's all short and sweet - you don't need 10 minutes of talk to get the group going, just a couple of basic rules to keep everyone safe and happy! The idea 0f seperating people by riding experience? I can give you about a dozen reasons not to try it - all you can do is make sure everyone understands the basic rules of riding with the group, the route, and how to do thier part. Other than that, have fun and make the ride! Also - Don't forget this is a dry area with very few ATM's - bring your cash and beverages! (but don't ride after that drink - I'm likely to jerk you off of your bike!)

I think it will be absolutely necessary to go down a couple of times prior to pre-ride some of the proposed routes.:D

Thanks PJ I/we appreciate the words of wisdom.:yesnod For those of you that don't know, PJFZ1 is heading up the trip for the FZ1 forum to the Gap at the same time and place that we are. We are working together to make this a great experience for both groups. PJ has been very helpful in helping get things organized and started to this point. He did this last year for the first time for the FZ1 forum. So he knows more of what to expect. Guys don't forget this is a dry county, so if you want beer or any other alchoholic beverages you need to bring it with you. The food fund will not coverge beer or alchohol:no :( Sorry. One other thing. I was thinking, we probably need to start trying to round up some prizes to give away while we are there. If anyone can donate or knows of someone that will donate anthing let me know so we can add it to the list. I would like to have some cool prizes to give away while we are there. Thanks Chad

Originally posted by GXRKLR I think it will be absolutely necessary to go down a couple of times prior to pre-ride some of the proposed routes.:D I agree Jason. I think Brian and I are gonna meet GNYHUF up there sometime the beginning of May. But we may make a trip even before that. Highly likely!:D I think we will be camping at the CROT both times. So I assume we can count you in too?

You guys can count on that. Maybe Moto can offer up some free Pimpin classes as a prize.:crash

I am thinking maybe a trip in April too then the one in May that would give us a chance to nail down some of the loose ends for the Big trip in June. Maybe we can get PJ to join us too. How does that sound. BTW, BK is gonna have his insurance by then so he told me he is in for all Mountain trips this year. .:rock If we can get Moto to offer that, it may have to be the GRAND prize of the trip. Maybe he can get ZRider to help teach it.:lol

Originally posted by gawarrior If we can get Moto to offer that, it may have to be the GRAND prize of the trip. Maybe he can get ZRider to help teach it.:lol Yeah, cause Pimpin aint easy.

Originally posted by gawarrior I am thinking maybe a trip in April too then the one in May that would give us a chance to nail down some of the loose ends for the Big trip in June. Maybe we can get PJ to join us too. How does that sound. BTW, BK is gonna have his insurance by then so he told me he is in for all Mountain trips this year. .:rock Two trips before the big one sounds good to me. I would ssy that PJ will be doing the same. May need to cordinate for the same weekend. But if we don't then we can cover more routes.:dunno

I will get with PJ to see when might be good for him.

Pimpin aint easy but it sure is fun. Pimp Lesson #1: Nothing is free in life! Gotta keep the pimp hand strong!

Jason,Brian,Chad....I'm in on the May trip and staying at the CROT, plan it with a date so that the old guy can get a room. My idea of camping is at least a bed in a dry room. Decide on a weekend so I can grab a room. Jason....bring the canopy so we can R1 it again with duct tape! Moto is in charge of pimp lessons... but I'm in charge of gangsta pimp lessons :2bitchsla

NEd is the oracle of PImps!

Originally posted by ZRider Jason,Brian,Chad....I'm in on the May trip and staying at the CROT, plan it with a date so that the old guy can get a room. My idea of camping is at least a bed in a dry room. Decide on a weekend so I can grab a room. Jason....bring the canopy so we can R1 it again with duct tape! Moto is in charge of pimp lessons... but I'm in charge of gangsta pimp lessons :2bitchsla I think the R1-forum is still on the tent but I took off "Tidbit Is a Bitch" I think. Could be the other way around.

Originally posted by motopsyko32 Pimp Lesson #1: Nothing is free in life! Gotta keep the pimp hand strong! Would that be the same hand you wack off with? If so then mine is strong.

Im going April 16th through the 21st. Staying at TWO. Anybody want to go just PM or Post. We are camping out.

Originally posted by ZRider Jason,Brian,Chad....I'm in on the May trip and staying at the CROT, plan it with a date so that the old guy can get a room. My idea of camping is at least a bed in a dry room. Decide on a weekend so I can grab a room. Jason....bring the canopy so we can R1 it again with duct tape! Moto is in charge of pimp lessons... but I'm in charge of gangsta pimp lessons :2bitchsla Good deal Ned. I am pretty sure that it will be the first weekend of May. I will let you know for sure in a day or two. I am bringing my tent and gonna camp old school style:rock Speaking of canopy's or easy ups we will definatly need one at Fontana in June. Brian is supposed to be on the lookout for one or two. Maybe Spidermanss can get us a Real Deal R1 Forum one:yesnod I can't wait for my lessons. I will be learning from the best:lol

Steve, Gabe and I now have reservations at the CROT.:jump

Jason, I think it will be the weekend of May 7-9. Is that when you made reservations? And Gabe is coming in June right? Either is fine with me, I am gonna camp. But GNYHUF I think was wanting to go 7-9. But I am sure he can probably make it either also. We'll just have to let him know. Or are the reservations that you are talking about for June?:dunno

Those are reservations for June. Just camping in May I doubt we will need reservations.

Good deal, That is what I was thinking about may too. Just gonna show up and pitch the tent. Ned is gonna get a room though.

That's a Pimp for 'ya.

pimpin aint easy But it sure is fun!!!

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just putting me a marker in so i know where i stopped reading becuase i will be there with me and another person

That is probably a good idea. I have a feeling this thread could be pretty long by June.

We got another prize donated:jump Allout Graphics has donated a $50 gift certificate:rock Pretty cool. Here is their website. www.alloutgraphics.com Check them out:thumbup

I hope to have some flushies done, but then again I hoped I'd have some for last years convention too. If I do then you have two sets.

That would be really cool Jason. If you get some done let me know and I will put them on the list. Plus I would like to post a pic or two of your flushies. I think people would REALLY like them once they see a pic of them. I am sure they would be like me and Brian were and think they are much cooler than any of the other ones I have seen.

pkracer21j posted this offer for anyone that might want to take him up on this. Just so everyone knows, I have a 20ft enclosed trailer if anyone wants to trailer their bike to the gap with me, we can probably fit 4 or 5 bikes...all that highway riding gives you a nice flat spot down the middle of your tire. Let me know pkracer21j

Me and Skeeter will have extra space in the 6 person cabin I got. If anyone needs a place to stay just let me know or PM me.

Originally posted by GPD270 Me and Skeeter will have extra space in the 6 person cabin I got. If anyone needs a place to stay just let me know or PM me. I don't want to get Gixxer kooties. :crash j/k Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Work is the only thing that would prevent me from joining the group and that should not be a big deal. so see you there!!

gawarrior, I was just about to post that on this thread...thanks... gpd270, I need a place to stay if its still avail.

where are all the gay people staying!

Originally posted by motopsyko32 where are all the gay people staying! :scared You would ask too... :butt You dont have that section taken care of?:lol :yesnod The responsibility goes hand-in-hand with photoking, you know!:finger

go look at my pics. they are mostly of the female gender

Originally posted by YZFR1ZX6R609 Work is the only thing that would prevent me from joining the group and that should not be a big deal. so see you there!! So I am gonna go ahead and add you to the Definates list if that is cool? You might want to get with GPD270 and Skeeter, they have a 6 person cabin already reserved. Or you can call and reserve your own. Glad you are gonna make it. Its gonna be cool to have some locals there.:jump

Originally posted by motopsyko32 where are all the gay people staying! Check with Ned... he might know:lol :lol

Originally posted by motopsyko32 go look at my pics. they are mostly of the female gender :finger Easy tiger! :2bitchsla Just foolin around... Would love to find a local rider willing to go down for a rip! It would be cool meetin some of ya, and gettin to go on a tear with the fellas from the forum. :fork John

NO DAMNIT YOU HURT MY FEELINGS. btw I like it when you call me tiger! :lol

Originally posted by motopsyko32 NO DAMNIT YOU HURT MY FEELINGS. btw I like it when you call me tiger! :lol :lol :finger You know you love it....

Originally posted by boomhauer :finger Easy tiger! :2bitchsla Just foolin around... Would love to find a local rider willing to go down for a rip! It would be cool meetin some of ya, and gettin to go on a tear with the fellas from the forum. :fork John We already have several Canadians coming. DNSZoom, Jimsab, and the are bringing 2-3 others with them. You might want to get with them and see how close they are too you. Come on down, you know you want too.:yesnod It will definately be worth the trip.:thumbup

Originally posted by boomhauer :finger Easy tiger! :2bitchsla Just foolin around... Would love to find a local rider willing to go down for a rip! It would be cool meetin some of ya, and gettin to go on a tear with the fellas from the forum. :fork John Let me rephrase that. It would be cool meetin ALL of you who go, if I can. Has anyone seen that vid somewhere in here that shows the guy ridin the Gap for like 10 minutes or so? He was kinda slow, but it looks like some real nice riding! Originally posted by gawarrior We already have several Canadians coming. DNSZoom, Jimsab, and the are bringing 2-3 others with them. You might want to get with them and see how close they are too you. Come on down, you know you want too.:yesnod It will definately be worth the trip.:thumbup YES :jump would love to, but ... :dunno

The Gap is the next best thing to a trackday...but i never got out of 2nd gear thru it, I may have been slow but I made dis sh** look good.:cool: :yesnod

Originally posted by GXRKLR I don't want to get Gixxer kooties. :crash j/k Looking forward to meeting everyone. LOL!!! Ill ride up front so you wont get any!!!!! :lol Joking!! My butt will be in the rear!!!

Well just go ahead and make some reservations and come on down and meet ALL of us. We would like to meet you too.:hellobye

Originally posted by pkracer21j gawarrior, I was just about to post that on this thread...thanks... gpd270, I need a place to stay if its still avail. Hey pkracer21j, yes still have room. Just PM'ed you with more info.

got it....thanx man

For those of you with high speed access, here are some vids from last years rally: Click here: (http://blackmotorcycles.com/blackmotorcycles/dealsgap.asp)

Well guys, I just got the contract from Fontana. They are hooking us up with some really good rates and also have already reserved several cabins and rooms. As of right now, they already have set aside just for us the following: 2 Inn Rooms 4 2 BR/1 BA Laurel Cottages 6 2 BR/1 BA Hemlocks 3 1BR/1 BA Willow Cottages 2 3BR/2 BA Magnolia Cottages Those are just for us. But when I talked to them they said that they could handle however many people we are able to bring.

Me and Speedfreak99 are 98% sure that we're coming. We're talking it over with our "better halves" and will probably make a family vacation out of it. Speedfreak and myself both have young boys( three and four yrs. old) that love bikes. I've always wanted to do Deals Gap and am glad to see that riders of all levels are incouraged to participate. Is the 15.00 for food for each day or is it a flat fee per person?

I think Kneedragger77 has the right idea. I and speedfreak 99 are coming up togethere and we will be trailering our bikes from florida. we are also bringing our wives so if ( God Forbid) someone goes down, we will be able to at least be able to get them back to the lodge.

:jump Here's that video of the Gap I was talking about earlier. I thought it was on this forum were I saw it, but it turned out it was a different one, so here it is... :thumbup http://homepage.mac.com/terry_m/iMovieTheater6.html

Originally posted by Toolnazi Me and Speedfreak99 are 98% sure that we're coming. We're talking it over with our "better halves" and will probably make a family vacation out of it. Speedfreak and myself both have young boys( three and four yrs. old) that love bikes. I've always wanted to do Deals Gap and am glad to see that riders of all levels are incouraged to participate. Is the 15.00 for food for each day or is it a flat fee per person? First off the $15 is a flat fee. $15 per person which will include dinner Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. It will also include a light breakfast thursday, friday, saturday, and sunday mornings. So yes, just $15 total per person. I will add you both to the definate list, please let me know if I should not, but it sounds like that ya'll are coming. The Fontana area is a great place for a family vacation. They have lots of activities for all ages. I am sur ya'll will have a blast.:yesnod It is a good idea to trailer up too. I do and I am only about 2.5 hours away. But there will be lots of trucks and trailers there, so we shouldn't have any problem finding one if we need it. We are really glad ya'll are gonna join us.:jump

boomhauer, that is a cool video!

Chad, both Tool Natiz and Speedfreak99 are in for sure. I'll be riding up with them. They are great people and very good riders. I have no idea about lil R. I've sent him a PM and left messages on other threads and get no reponse. I do know he looped his bike a few weeks ago. It's hard to tell about him. Hell, he might ride all the way up and back like he did the last time.

Originally posted by Skeeter Chad, both Tool Natiz and Speedfreak99 are in for sure. I'll be riding up with them. They are great people and very good riders. I have no idea about lil R. I've sent him a PM and left messages on other threads and get no reponse. I do know he looped his bike a few weeks ago. It's hard to tell about him. Hell, he might ride all the way up and back like he did the last time. :jump :jump Cool Randy. I added them to the list already. They are gonna have a blast:thumbup I hate to hear that he looped his bike, but he said that he was coming so I added him to the list. If you hear anything different please let me know. He may have gotten kicked off the forum for some of those pics he posted, I don't know. Until I hear from him or you I am gonna assume he is still in. I just don't want to have a bunch of people on the definates list that are not gonna show or even maybes. that is what the possibles list is for. Let me know if you hear something thanks

Chad, Me and Speed freak are a go. I will make reservations tomorrow after work. I can hardly wait. It's been a long time since I got to hang around people who love bikes as much as I do.

Originally posted by Toolnazi Chad, Me and Speed freak are a go. I will make reservations tomorrow after work. I can hardly wait. It's been a long time since I got to hang around people who love bikes as much as I do. Good deal, I added ya'll to the definates list. You are definately gonna have a blast because I don't think you will find any other group of guys that like bikes as much as the guys you are gonna meet on this trip.:yesnod :rock Looking forward to meeting you.:thumbup

Just went to the end...plan on being there since I'm originally from Maryville...but agreeing with all the other guys, ride safe and watch out for the shiny new unmarked black traffic cars Blount County has bought in the past few months.... :machinegu

Originally posted by tkemo596 Just went to the end...plan on being there since I'm originally from Maryville...but agreeing with all the other guys, ride safe and watch out for the shiny new unmarked black traffic cars Blount County has bought in the past few months.... :machinegu Thanks for the warning. Are you gonna stay with us at Fontana? If so, I can add you to the list of definates.

Nope figured I would be cheap and stay w/ the rents since I haven't visited for a while.

That is cool. Make sure you come down and see us at the Fontana. We will be there along with the FZ1 Forum. If you want to eat with us send me the $15 and you can eat and B.S. with us each night.

We need to coordinate whos going with who on the tralier situations so that we dont all show up with one bike on a trailer. I dont want to bring my trailer if I'm only taking my bike...so whos trailering with who???

I will have me, my dirtbike, and two other guys and their bikes with me so we will be full. pk, check with BKR1 and GPD270 they are also in N. Carolina. Ya'll might could get together and figure out something. It would be good for folks to get together to share the trailers.

I know mine will be full. I will also be bringing 2 tents to park the bikes under for whoever is staying at the CROT.

Sounds good to me. I have a Trailer, 5-10, and can fit 2 bikes on it. I will be driving thru. Greensboro so it would not be a problem stopping.

Originally posted by GPD270 Sounds good to me. I have a Trailer, 5-10, and can fit 2 bikes on it. I will be driving thru. Greensboro so it would not be a problem stopping. So are you taking your trailer with just your bike in it and you have an extra slot?

No problem pk. As I see it now no one else from Greenville is going so the space is yours. Its a 5-10 but it is not enclosed. My friend has a four bike trailer and has already said I can use it if i need to so space is no problem. When it gets closer to June I will get directions to your house and pick you up.

Awesome, I'll split the gas bill with you...Thanx man:hellobye

Any time man... Is it June Yet!!!!!!!! :cryin :cryin

No, but it is snowin like a mofo and since i can't ride its nice to know no one else can either...BTW, I had a bada$$ snowball fight at work today, if everyone got their packages from UPS a little late today you can blame me for that one. :finger

it is goign to be warm enough this weekend to ride but i need new tires first so i cant ride oh well i just cant wait until june

Man I wish it was June already too.:yesnod The high today is 41' F and not supposed to get out of the 40's for the next week. :mad: It is supposed to be warm down here in the south:dunno I wish it would just get warm enough to ride or get cold enough to snow so we could have some fun either way, now it is just miserable. Oh well, it will be better soon enough:) For now I will just have to go to the Motorcycle shows this week and next and play on the forum until it gets warm.:lol

my weather sucks too :( http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66228

Originally posted by motopsyko32 my weather sucks too :( http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66228 Moto, Why you gotta be all that.:epimp

Hey GPD270 you arent leaving enough room for my R1 and YZ ! Actually between me bringing 2 bikes and being food man , I may be taking an awful lot . I just gave my 4 year old nephew a pw 50 for his birthday , we were going to give it to him at christmas but we held off . I rode it all over the yard in our 3 " snow tonite , its a blast ! I like it most cause its blue ! future motocross racer for sure !:fork

Brian, You need to snag that PW50 from him to use as a pit bike up at the Gap:D BTW, how does he like it? Has he ridden it yet? And does it have the training wheels on it or is he gonna learn to ride it without them? I think it is really cool of you to get him started early. Just think, when he is about 21 he will be thanking Uncle BKR1 for his sucess when he is on the podium at the Supercross, or even Superbike like Nicky Hayden. How cool would that be?:rock My girlfriend's nephew is 3 hopefully we can get him into it next year.:yesnod This year I gave him a MX jersey, he wears that thing just about everyday!:lol

I surprised him tonite with it at his birthday party and I dont have all his gear yet so he hasnt ridden it , but he watched me ride it all over the yard in the snow ! i have training wheels for it but they make some better ones I am going to get . He cant touch the ground on it so hes gotta learn with , but I dont plan on letting him have them on long or he will ride on one all the time . I started at 14 on a 3 wheeler , and was pretty fast . I hope he just rides smart so my family doesnt get mad at me !:lol

That is really cool:yesnod I am sure you will be the coolest uncle for a long time:lol Even if the rest of the family gets mad at you if he gets a little scratch or some bruses, I am sure he won't ever get mad at you:no :thumbup Keep me updated on the progress, I might be doing the same thing next year. I can't believe ya'll have 3" of snow. We had a few flurries this morning, but that is all. I wish it would either get warm or snow here.

put me on the definetly possible list dude!Hopefully ill have my bike all polished up by then!:beer

Talk about the Weather! It's terrible in Florida right now. I think it got down to 60 or something last night. Any colder and I'll have to pull out a jacket!:cool: By the way me and Speedfreak99 made reservations at Fontana Village on Thursday so we're in there like swimwear. See you at the Gap.

Originally posted by bobbybob put me on the definetly possible list dude!Hopefully ill have my bike all polished up by then!:beer I'll put you on it. Hope you are able to make it. Let me know when you know for sure. Toolnazi, you suck:lol

He may have 60 degree weather but hes got 11 curves in 318 miles... that can't be any fun.

its fun for wheelies!

No, I have Orange Groves, irate troopers, and sand in what can only loosely be considered corners.:bow Hey, I bought a Mig hi-side off of Ebay. I got a good deal on it but the tip was damaged and I had to sand it down and polish it. While it looks okay, it doesn't look like a Mig tip anymore. Does anyone know where I could get one besides Eurobikes? A used one in good shape would be cool.

Yeah, I was thinking after I posted. I will take my chances with the weather here. I am 1.5 hours from N. Georgia mountain roads, 2.5 hours from Deal's Gap, 1.5 hours from Barber Motorsports Park, and about 45 min from Road Atlanta.:rock And we get plenty of great riding weather. I can't really complain.:no

have a copy of vitals on person and should be on file in a binder in a following vehicle like a cooridntor also put bike info color and year for quick reference if person isnt known by others

Chad...would you post a list of all the definate attendes for us. Randy and the FL. boys.....my area is a good stopping over spot for the trip. My town in SC is 30 minutes west of the I26/I95 junction on I26 on the way to NC. Takes about four hours to the Gap from here. Leave here @ 6 am with some coffee and be at the Gap by 10 for check in. Plenty of inexpensive rooms around this area too...I have some room at my house if anybody wants to stop over. Son is off to college and I'll send my wife and daughter shopping!

02LiquidSilverR, are you gonna join us? We are gonna get everyone's info and also have a contact person in case anything happens.

Originally posted by ZRider Chad...would you post a list of all the definate attendes for us. Randy and the FL. boys.....my area is a good stopping over spot for the trip. My town in SC is 30 minutes west of the I26/I95 junction on I26 on the way to NC. Takes about four hours to the Gap from here. Leave here @ 6 am with some coffee and be at the Gap by 10 for check in. Plenty of inexpensive rooms around this area too...I have some room at my house if anybody wants to stop over. Son is off to college and I'll send my wife and daughter shopping! ned keepin the pimp hand strong!

I put a piece of wide white medical tape on the top of my tank ahead of the gas cap. I use a sharpy and write all of the vital info on it for road trips. Not a bad idea if you ride alone a lot either. " He who travels alone and packs lightly travels swiftly"

Mornin Moto...got any Cuban java? I do!!!!!!!!!!

You can also do the same thing with med tape and stick on your chest in case they can't find the bike. It's a long way down some of the gulches at the Gap. Even further down the drop offs at Glacier Park!

Originally posted by ZRider Chad...would you post a list of all the definate attendes for us. Randy and the FL. boys.....my area is a good stopping over spot for the trip. My town in SC is 30 minutes west of the I26/I95 junction on I26 on the way to NC. Takes about four hours to the Gap from here. Leave here @ 6 am with some coffee and be at the Gap by 10 for check in. Plenty of inexpensive rooms around this area too...I have some room at my house if anybody wants to stop over. Son is off to college and I'll send my wife and daughter shopping! That's what we were thinking about doing. Leaving Tuesday afternoon and driving north until we got to north Georgia area and finding a room then moving on toward Fontana Village in the morning. Is check in at 10:00 a.m. ? I've made reservations but have not recieved my letter yet. I didn't think I had to go through South Carolina to get up there. Could you suggest a place in your area?

That is a good idea Ned.

You have to go through here to get to the Gap unless you go the back way up through GA which is a slow go. I'm in Orangeburg, SC which is almost in the center of SC. I ride 301 from here to central FL or hit 95 to follow the coast down. I'll start checking on some group rates if you guys want to use this as a stopover point. Several local hotels are customers of mine.

The guys from Ontario will at the gap on Monday evening and we will be staying for the week. This way we can ride the Gap all week when it's not busy. We will probably riding down 1500miles. Can't wait for June. P.S. it has been -30 up here and now it is snowing. Ride Safe Jim

Jim that sounds great. Looking forward to seeing you guys up there. I bet you can't wait for some nice warm weather!

If anyone else is heading down from Virginia let me know. I plan on being at the Gap in April, and July. There should not be any reason I can't make a short trip in June. :thumbup

Jay, You might as well come on down in June too. Just call Fontana and make some reservations. I already plan on a trip in possibly April, May for sure, June, and July and probably more than that. Come on a join us in June too:yesnod

guys our convention is official...go check out the events page on www.tailofthedragon.com:fact

This link will take you straight to it. http://www.tailofthedragon.com/calendar_2004.html That is really cool. John at Fontana told me they were gonna post that. He is buddies with Ron and Nancy that run www.tailofthedragon.com and they put that on there. They even put a link to our site.:jump :jump

ga, i emailed ron and nance acouple days ago and gave em a link to our thread...just got an email back today saying they posted it so I thought i'd inform you all...but now its official.:hellobye

That is really cool. Thanks Pete. :thumbup

Originally posted by ZRider Chad...would you post a list of all the definate attendes for us. Randy and the FL. boys.....my area is a good stopping over spot for the trip. My town in SC is 30 minutes west of the I26/I95 junction on I26 on the way to NC. Takes about four hours to the Gap from here. Leave here @ 6 am with some coffee and be at the Gap by 10 for check in. Plenty of inexpensive rooms around this area too...I have some room at my house if anybody wants to stop over. Son is off to college and I'll send my wife and daughter shopping! Sorry Ned, I must have missed this. There is a list on the First page of the thread that I keep updated. But here is a list to date. Definate attendees:Gawarrior+1, BKR1 , GXRKLR, Earache, Skeeter,lilR!, Brian0128, Kneedragger77, Crazycat, Gabe, GPD270+1, ZRider,DNSZOOM, Jimsab+2, Plimmer+1, R1Fanatic, Southern118+1, Soloman+2, BP7017, YZFR1ZX6R609, pkracer21j, Toolnazi, Speedfreak99

put me down for +1...hope you guys don't mind a cbr f4i comin along.

Not a problem at all. :thumbup

we only live about 30 minutes away and we are there everyweekend. look forward to seeing you guys there this year. met a couple guys from canada last year . sold them some plastic and misc. pieces needed after crashing. just remember to ride your own pace.

Very good advise. Look forward to seeing you up there. If you are interested in eating with us each night, send me the $15 and you will be covered for eating Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Let me know. I also am planning on making several trips up there this year. Hope to see you there. Chad

hey you all you know you have to put me down as a very strong IM GOING THERE DUDE.:rock

Originally posted by sxybst hey you all you know you have to put me down as a very strong IM GOING THERE DUDE.:rock Carlos, I am gonna go ahead and put you as a definate. I know you are a definate as long as Uncle Sam says it's ok:lol Plus you have a spot in my cabin too.:thumbup

yeah were not sure what we got going on but like you said if im here im definitly going.also it would be cool to see all the guys form the last trip we had. i havent read all the other posts has anyone mentioned a BBQ at the resort.????:dunno

oh yeah i forgot ill bring the BEER for all my canadian buddies.lol:beer

Originally posted by sxybst yeah were not sure what we got going on but like you said if im here im definitly going.also it would be cool to see all the guys form the last trip we had. i havent read all the other posts has anyone mentioned a BBQ at the resort.????:dunno What we are gonna do it cook out each night. Brian is in charge of the food. I am taking up $15 per person for the week. That includes dinner Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night, and light breakfast each morning. YOu can mail me a check or paypal it to me. The food $$ doesn't include any alchohol, sorry. You will have to bring your own Butt Light:lol That is a special request from Earache:D

just heard on the news that 3 million LESS people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway last year . Interesting statistic , huh ?