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2008 R1/R6 Forum Convention at Deal's Gap Official Thread

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#1 · (Edited)
ALL UPDATES WILL BE RIGHT HERE ON THIS POST



Ok, it's that time again this will be the Official thread for all the info for the 2008 R1/R6 Forum East Coast Convention at Deal's Gap. Let's keep this thread for info and convention talk. The R6-Forum will be joining us again this year. The R6 Forum is owned by the same people, the McCoy's, that own the R1 Forum so we are going to make this a combined event for this year. Although we will keep up with all the R1 Forum stuff here and they will keep up with the R6 Forum Stuff over there.

FUNDS REQUIRED: $100 per person for dinner each night. $20 for a convention shirt. Add $5 for paypal fees. Total is $125 per person.

FOOD THREAD: http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3200867&posted=1#post3200867
PAYPAL FOR FOOD MONEY IS gawarrior@comcast.net
Cut off will be May 15th 2008 for that money. We will have arm bracelets to identify if you have paid or not.


Here are the details to date:
Date: June 16-22th
These are the dates that it will Officially be going on. But the Dinners will still be Monday-Friday and Yamaha Dinner Saturday again. If you can't come the whole week at least try and get there by Wed or Thursday. The whole area is unbelievable during the week when things aren't as crowded.

Place: Deal's Gap
info about the Gap: www.tailofthedragon.com

Lodging: Fontana Village
Website: www.fontanavillage.com
Rates: CLICK HERE WE do get Discount Rates, But you MUST tell them you are with the Yamaha R1 Forum Group 1-800-849-2258 tell them you are with R1-Forum www.fontanavillage.com
Make your reservations early. IT WILL FILL UP!!! It would really suck to not be able to get a cabin at Fontana:yesnod There are other places to stay but you want to stay up there with us for sure.

They do have Inn rooms available this year, but I suggest getting a cabin. You can come out a lot better and they can get you closer to where will be set up in a cabin also. And to be honest some of their cabins are just a cheap as the Inn Rooms. 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 Toni or Debbie or just let me know. They have blocked off cabins and rooms 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!
Fontana also has campsites available if you want to camp. They are approx. a mile down the road.

CUT OFF DATE TO RESERVE CABINS/ROOMS IS BETTER HURRY UP!!!

We have X amount of cabins blocked off for us at a discounted rate, after March 1st they will be released to the general public and WILL sell out. SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS MADE!!!!


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!



FOOD: Thread is up. I need everyone to vote in this thread so I know how much food to get Fontana to prepare.

COOK: Fontana Village

REMEMBER: Deadline of May 10th for all funds!!!

Alcoholic beverages: BYOB

T-SHIRTS: PRE ORDER ONLY!! I will post up a thread for the shirts when we get that setup.


PHOTOGRAPHY: Snapz. We know as Laura. As far as I know she will be joining us again to take all the photos. I will have her start a thread and handle all this.

PRIZES: Of course we will have prizes again this year. These will be given out at the Yamaha dinner on Saturday night. You HAVE to be a member of the R1 Forum or R6 Forum and also on the definates list to be eligible for the Prize drawing. We have some killer prizes every year so you need to make sure I put you on the definates list if you are coming. No maybes, I said definates...please remember that.


EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO: Fill out sheet upon Check in.


UPDATE ON EVENTS: event thread is here http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3304328#post3304328

Monday-Friday at 6:30pmish will be dinner on Shuckstack Road.

Tuesday-Convention Bicycle Ride http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221681

Wednesday and Friday-Motocross/Dirtbiking http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225786

Thursday Night-Party Boat!

Friday-Pig Cook at Crossroads http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228934

Saturday- night at 6:30 is the Big Yamaha Sponsored dinner. The prize giveaway will be during this also.

Other events-

Crawfist Boil! http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222810



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Most everything is discussed and planned out in the evenings around dinner and hanging out. If you want to get up a ride or find out where people are going the next day come up to Shuckstack Road and hang out. If you get to Fontana during the day just head to the CROT and you will find someone from the forum.


Please contact me, Gawarrior, to be put on the definate list:

****YOU HAVE TO BE ON THIS LIST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRIZE GIVEAWAY**** DEFINATES ONLY THOUGH

  • SpidermanSS +9
  • Gawarrior
  • GPD270
  • Kevap
  • S.Coyle
  • Miss Landry
  • Skeeter
  • Manowar
  • tukngoR1
  • Wheatman
  • Sic 1
  • DanQ
  • Southern118
  • PerryC_07_R1+5
  • trudybooty
  • JPWarrior
  • Peg Grinder+1
  • Vman1300+1
  • R1Bound
  • Kwcomp
  • Kyle M
  • Paytheon+1
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  • Mr. Hooligan
  • BobbyR1
  • Pavmatic
  • Streetjester+1
  • 312 R1+2
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  • R1STEVEN
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  • leanyamr6
  • Vance
  • Goobr
  • Leader
  • VrooomR6
  • HKB3
  • Devil1+1
  • R6Matt
  • ryn8a
  • Boxing21
  • theanorexic
  • martyna
  • Pavmatic
  • ClinesR1 +1
  • Wahine13
  • R6irocz28
  • Aron213+1
  • Bmaxracing
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  • Skanky
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  • Brett and Carolyn
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  • Mike Miller
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  • Shawn RDX
 
#3 · (Edited)
Ok people!! Let's make 2008 the biggest year yet!! This will be my 3rd year and I can honestly say this is the best week of my year. :fact

Where else are you gonna ride some of the most amzaing roads in the country, meet life long friends, eat, drink and party. :beer :yesnod

Get signed up people!!! :jump

This is some of what you can expect!! :rock

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#8 ·
done:)
 
#7 ·
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#19 ·
Anyone know a good cheap place to get those 10x10 canopy's?? I think we need more at our cabin.
 
#28 ·
I like Yamaha but that is an insane price for a 10x10 easy up.
 
#35 ·
Under a good wind those stakes will pull right up. The "feet" of the legs should have a hole in them. Make a form for an 8" cube and fill it with mixed sakrete. Stick a 5/16" bolt into it with the threads sticking straight up. (You may also want to put a 1' long piece of chain into it so it forms a handle you can carry the block with). Once you put up the canopy, set the legs down onto the studs and wing-nut it down. Won't go ANYWHERE!! ...and you don't have ropes to deal with. You also may want to look around and find the canopies that have a vented top in them, it will open up and dump air pressure when the wind blows and also keep it from wanting to blow around.
 
#39 ·
Under a good wind those stakes will pull right up. The "feet" of the legs should have a hole in them. Make a form for an 8" cube and fill it with mixed sakrete. Stick a 5/16" bolt into it with the threads sticking straight up. (You may also want to put a 1' long piece of chain into it so it forms a handle you can carry the block with). Once you put up the canopy, set the legs down onto the studs and wing-nut it down. Won't go ANYWHERE!! ...and you don't have ropes to deal with. You also may want to look around and find the canopies that have a vented top in them, it will open up and dump air pressure when the wind blows and also keep it from wanting to blow around.
I have the 10'x10' that I use on occasion as well. Never had to stake it down, but I know many people who bring tires, weight plates, etc to keep the canopy in place when it's windy on pavement at track days. Might also want to invest in some 1/4" rope in case of very windy days and you need to tie it down so it doesn't bend.
Both of these sound like great options...Personally I've never had to use the stakes, but like Kmac said, I'm sure they'd pull right out in a good stiff wind.
 
#38 ·
If it rains no easy up type canopy is going to do any good.
 
#40 ·
I agree, but it'll suffice if it's a straight down rain. Personally, I'm working on getting a nice enclosed trailer with a generator so I can hook up A/C, fridge, TV and power my laptop.

Nice to dream... Have other things I need to take of first now. :(
 
#46 ·
done.
 
#47 ·
btw, please let me know if things change.
 
#49 ·
done
 
#51 ·
It's gonna depend on how well the canopy fits.....the tighter the better. The last trackday at Barber my canopy survived torrential downpours for about 1 1/2 hrs, followed by steady rain for the next 2-3 hrs. However, a couple of my pit neighbors' canopies collapsed within 30 minutes. Others were going to collapse but as I was the only idiot sleeping at the track, I got up every 30 minutes and let the puddles out of everybody's canopies.
 
#53 ·
Exactly, mine was still new enough that it needed to be stretched to fit. As stated, I'd prefer an enclosed trailer that I can use as a shelter as well. Sadly, that's a couple years off. Same with making it to the Gap now. :(
 
#58 ·
I have a 20x30 stake supported tint/canopy (w/ super sweet sky light) that can hold up. Its never given me a problem. You all welcome to that.

Kmac, what dates are you planning on? The entirety of the convention? If so, I'd like to meet up with you and ride together. Let me know bish!
 
#59 ·
I have only been a member a couple months now. Just happened to be up there last June when you guys were and that is how I found this place. Couple of questions.

I know it said prices will be posted soon, but approximately how much does it cost to book through you guys? Do you have to register for the whole week or can you do just a weekend? What might I miss if not there for the whole week? How many take families? I have a g/f with a teenage son that might go - is there enough for them to do since they don't ride?

Thanks,

Rob-
 
#62 · (Edited)
I have only been a member a couple months now. Just happened to be up there last June when you guys were and that is how I found this place. Couple of questions.

I know it said prices will be posted soon, but approximately how much does it cost to book through you guys? Do you have to register for the whole week or can you do just a weekend? What might I miss if not there for the whole week? How many take families? I have a g/f with a teenage son that might go - is there enough for them to do since they don't ride?

Thanks,

Rob-
If you go to www.fontanavillage.com and look up the rates... most will have an off season rate. We get that off season rate. A bunch of us are booked in a Magnolia cabin, So that will save us between $40-$50 a night if you include the taxes we would save per night. You can come for 1 day or 7 days. It's all up to you, but no matter what make sure you are there for the Big Yamaha dinner and giveaway on Saturday night. What will you miss... a bunch of awesome riding days (weekdays are the best days to ride) and all the BS'ing after dinner each night. Many members bring their families as there is plenty to do. Disc golf, putt-putt, 2 pools, lazy river, horseback riding, white water rafting, wave runners, video game arcade, hiking, bike riding, shuffleboard, ping-pong, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc etc. Most of these activities are free, others you need to pay for. Whew! :rock

Again... check out the website, everything is on there. :fact