30th Anniversary Central FJ Rally

[wyraider]

Trying to get all the proper info to finish up my rally shirt...

March 8-10 Australia Rally
May 15-18 Boone ECSR
May 29-31 Willits WCR
July 17-20 Dogpatch Central Rally
July 25-27 Lake Placid, NY (?) NESR
Sep 19-21 Tellico ECFR

Does this look right?

Also did a little more editing, reddened the reds just a tad more...

Here's my idea currently:

That's pretty sweet, but it WOULD look faster in Blue

[fintip]

I can't make the background blue, but in theory I could make the bike blue.

[PaulG]

I would love to return to Arkansas for this.  When I rode down to Texas last year, I made it a point to try and slow it down for a couple of days to tour. We managed to do some, but our plans were delayed a bit so we couldn't spend as much time as we liked.

Unfortunately I can't make this trip this year, but for anyone who is hummin'n'hawin' about whether to go, you can take a gander at these videos, if you haven't seen them yet.  I posted them about six months ago in the Travel Reports section.  These are east then south of the Dogpatch area, but well within the touring area. Many of you have probably ridden these roads before. For those who haven't been to the Arkansas area, it's well worth it.  Hopefully you'll find some better food than we did too.

Have fun!

Nashville TN to Russellville AR

http://youtu.be/ALiO0XyOr4Y

Russellville AR to Texarkana TX parts 1 & 2

http://youtu.be/MQ_sgZLpNOg

http://youtu.be/ki2aIOSJShA

[aviationfred]

I spoke to Debbie at the Hub this morning. There are plenty of rooms still available for the 17th-19th of July.

One month to go.....

Fred

[giantkiller]

Jus 3 weeks to go can't wait to ride the Ozarks.

[Country Joe]

 If anyone gets to Arkansas early, send me a PM, I am taking the whole week of the rally from work. I plan on riding every day of the week.
Joe

[1tinindian]

What is the head count for this rally, any body know?

[aviationfred]

What is the head count for this rally, any body know?

I believe we are looking at about 7 riders.

In another week or so, I will post a roll call.

Fred

[1tinindian]

I really wish I could get away for this one, as I have driven a car in that area and loved it.
I hope for who all is going, will have a safe and fun time.

Leon

[aviationfred]

Less than 3 weeks away and getting the bike prepped for the Rally.

New shoes were delivered to day.....




Fred

[Country Joe]

Good choice of shoes, Fred! 
Joe

[FJmonkey]

Fred, I think you need to scrub off a bit more of the sides before retiring the old skins. You need to get the most out of your $$$ and not just toss that aside...

[FJ_Hooligan]

He lives in Wichita, Kansas.  Do they even have a curvy road in Kansas?

[Country Joe]

Just in case anybody is wondering, the roads in Arkansas are clean and Push Mountain Road is still there. Just finished making 2 full passes of Push Mountain, nearly had the whole thing to myself, up until I got to the south end on my last pass. Weather is awesome, 80* and low humidity. This is going to be a blast!

[Steve_in_Florida]

I'm really looking forward to it.

Spent some time last night looking at possible routes. Does anyone have any suggestions coming from Orlando, FL?  (I've seen enough of I-75 recently!)

Haven't done an Iron Butt on this bike yet. Google showed a couple of possible routes that would qualify for the distance, just have to make the time!

Will probably tent it for lodging.

A friend told me that I should see Eureka Springs while I'm up there. He spoke very highly of the architecture.

Steve