30th Anniversary Central FJ Rally

[Country Joe]

Steve,
Eureka Springs is a pretty little town, there is nearly no level ground and it is fairly old for this part of the world, so I would say that is has made for some interesting architecture. Not far outside ES, there is a small modern chapel called Thorncrown Chapel that is simply stunning in its architecture. Their website is thorncrown.com
Joe

[aviationfred]

Here is a ride route that would got to Eureka Springs.

http://harrisonarkansas.org/c_upe_view.php?id=47




Fred

[Steve_in_Florida]

^^^ I like it! ^^^

[aviationfred]

Here is a loop that incorporates Push Mountain Road.

http://binged.it/1mVhyVG

Fred

[Country Joe]

Uhhhh...........scratch me from the list. I bruised the Bruise this afternoon. I came away amazingly undamaged. Gear does work. Pictures will be put up later, probably tomorrow.
Joe

[aviationfred]

Hope you are not too banged up. You will be missed at the rally. I was looking forward to meeting you.

This summer has been a bad one for the FJ community with riders and bikes getting hit and going down.  

Fred

[Country Joe]

Hope you are not too banged up. You will be missed at the rally. I was looking forward to meeting you.

This summer has been a bad one for the FJ community with riders and bikes getting hit and going down.  

Fred

Fred,
I came out amazingly well, the only thing that hurts is my left elbow. I don't think I actually slid on the pavement, we parted ways in the ditch. The nearest house is about 50 yards down the road from where I crashed, the fella that lived there hopped on his fourwheeler and came down to see what happened. He said they usually have 5 or 6 motorcycles crash there every summer, he said most of them wind up in the trees. Yay me... If I can get my son's Ninja running, tagged and insured before then I will be at the Rally. Pretty sure I won't have the FJ running by then, unless I run it streetfighter style. I don't usually like "streetfighters" anyway.....

Bruised Joe

[giantkiller]

Went on a ride for disabled veterans yesterday. Found out the 86 windscreen works great for defecting deer. Puts them right up into your chest and helmet. That hurt.
This is what a cherry 86 looks like before deer killing

This is after. Blow them up and you can see the fur sticking out
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[giantkiller]

Try the after again blow them up to see the fur.

[Country Joe]

That sucks!! I'm coming to the conclusion that the only good place for deer is in the freezer. I hope you are not too roughed up. My left elbow is pretty tender this morning and more hurts elsewhere than they did last night.
Joe

[giantkiller]

I'm really sore today. Left hand, left leg, both shoulders, neck and back. Luckily it wasn't one of the 200lb ERS  that lurk around here. They said it was probably 100+ when they dragged it off the road. Didnt even look at the deer.  Too worried about my bike. And luckily I was riding with Harley guys, was only going about 50mph. The guy behind me said I didn't even wobble when it bounced off me. After he asked if I was ok. He said he wanted to shake the hand of the man of steel. I just gripped hard, braced, and pushed forward to meet him for the impact. I made up my mind I wasn't going to come off my bike. When I reported it. I wasn't sure what county I was in. And ended up talking to2 different ones. And they both asked if I got hurt or hit anything when I came off the bike. They were surprised when I said I didn't.

[aviationfred]

I know this should possibly be posted in the Riding Gear threads, but I want to aim this at the riders who will be attending the Central Rally.

The afternoon temps can reach into the mid 90's. I would highly recommend getting a Cool Vest to wear during the rides Friday and Saturday. They are fairly inexpensive and work very well at keeping your core body temp regulated. For those that have a Cycle Gear store nearby, they have them on sale at the moment. Here is an example from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECHNICHE-HYPERKEWL-DELUXE-EVAPORATIVE-COOLING-VEST-MOTORCYCLE-SPORTS-RIDING-/280835024540?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&var=&hash=item416312669c&vxp=mtr

Fred

[aviationfred]

I know there will be a few towns and roads that will have odd names during our travels around North West and North Central Arkansas. This road is NOT one that I would hope to find. 




Fred

[Country Joe]

Well, it looks like I am a definite maybe for Friday and Saturday at the rally. I had to cancel my vacation on Wed and Thurs to go to Fort Worth, TX, but will be back Thursday night. I pulled the busted plastics off of the Bruise, all I have to do is get mirrors and front turn signals put on and I will be good to go.  Oh, yeah and get the new tires and wheels put on. I received the rear caliper parts that I have been waiting on, I think that is the last things I am needing to get the rear wheel mounted up. I'm quite sure the rear Avon won't last a weekend in the hills at this point. Dang, this bike is ugly with the fairing off.....
Joe

[Steve_in_Florida]

I know there will be a few towns and roads that will have odd names during our travels...

Frightening!