2015 East Coast Fall Rally

[giantkiller]

Yah crashed my raptor 700. Got a little airborne unexpectedly. Over a small rise in the trail. And also was a 90 deg corner I didn't see. Braked hard caught a rut and next thing I know I'm flying around in the trees. Even if the ruts weren't there I would never have made the corner. Was going way too fast. When I stopped I couldn't breathe. Had to will myself to breathe. 6 or 7 breaths later as everything was getting dark around the edges. I finally  could feel air going into my lungs. Heard my buddy slow down and then keep going. (Off in the trees to far didn't see me). My ATV landed wheels down on top of a bush. Was off the ground 3or 4'. Yanked it down (adrenaline is a great thing) got on and started riding one handed. My buddy was coming back by then. And asked if I was alright. And I said no I'm not. Then rode the 34 miles back to the truck one handed. With 7 broken ribs and a broken scapula on my left side. Truck ride to ER in Iron Mountain Michigan. They wanted to send me on helicopter ride to Froedtert trauma center ER. I told them I couldn't afford it. So i got 4 1/2 hr ambulance ride. Then spent 4 days in the trauma unit at Froedtert. Both of my lungs were "massively contused" so they were monitoring my blood ox levels. Stupid alarm kept waking me up the first 2 days.
Anyway glad to still be here. Just won't be able to afford to go to the rally this year.

[ddlewis]

Wow man! That sounds bad. I bet that was a long 34 miles riding with jacked up ribs and shoulder.  Are you healed up other than financially or did this just happen?

Any way sorry to hear and take care of yourself for next year

[Capn Ron]

Hi All!

I'm heading over to the ECFR this year and will likely arrive on Tuesday the 15th!  I've ridden some of the roads in the area, but apparently missed a lot of the great ones!  Well looking forward to knocking out some miles with the east coasters!

I figure I can at least just pitch my tent in the field at the campground without much worry...but does anyone find themselves in want of a roommate to split the cost of a cabin?  Might be nice to *know* I'll be warm and dry under a proper roof for five nights! 

[Steve_in_Florida]

...anyone find themselves in want of a roommate to split the cost of a cabin?

Capt. Ron,
I'd be up for that, as I was looking at tenting it myself. Cabin sounds MUCH nicer. I have not called to see if any are available.

If you set it up, I'm in.

Steve

[Motofun]

Nancy and I should be at Tellico this time next week (ie Monday afternoon).  The Yeungling will be cold for all you "late arrivers".   

[Bill_Rockoff]

Cap'n Ron, you are coming way out East to ride with us, instead of hooking up with Klavdy and the West Coast Gang that same weekend?  Don't get me wrong, dying to meet you and all, but...  are you sure? 

There are no cabins left at Cherohala Mountain Trails for the weekend.  (That's the one downside to this place, only a handful of cabins so far.)  There may be some earlier in the week.  Ducati(*) Dave will have a cabin to himself and is getting there earlier in the week, he might be amenable to sharing with ya (he's really great that way.)   (*)He will now have to be called GTS Dave or Fazer Dave or Surprise-Bike-Yet-To-Be-Revealed Dave, because he sold all the superbikes and is temporarily between Ducatis, until the right MultiStrada coincides with the right circumstances. 

For the first time in forever, I am planning to NOT take an FJ to the FJ rally.  I'll be riding up on the 998 I bought last month from Dave, either Thursday evening or Friday.  I live close enough to just tent it.  I rode the 998 a while yesterday and accidentally went 2/3 of the way there. 

I don't know when Stu is getting there or if he is trailering, or riding, Der Kommissar (his Falco.) Future step-in-law Paul is coming down from Louisville KY on a Ducati scrambler, I don't know what day.  Andrew is coming in, probably Friday evening, possibly with a gal, possibly with another rally dog.  Far as I know, they are trailering his 916.  (He put a biposto tail on it, but I don't believe she has signed up for 6 hours across North Carolina on the back of a 916, twice.)   Far as I know, they are also tenting at CMT. 

[Capn Ron]

...anyone find themselves in want of a roommate to split the cost of a cabin?

Capt. Ron,
I'd be up for that, as I was looking at tenting it myself. Cabin sounds MUCH nicer. I have not called to see if any are available.

If you set it up, I'm in.

Steve

Hey Roomie...

Got us a Cabin Steve!  Talked to Wayne at the Campground a few minutes ago and there was only one left so I snapped it up.  I have it from Tuesday the 15th and checking out on Sunday the 20th (5 nights).  Woo-hoo!!   

[Capn Ron]

Cap'n Ron, you are coming way out East to ride with us, instead of hooking up with Klavdy and the West Coast Gang that same weekend?  Don't get me wrong, dying to meet you and all, but...  are you sure? 

Hey Bill!

Turns out there was just one cabin left so I grabbed it!

I am very sad to be missing the Renegade rally...Even seeing the K-man for his once every couple of years visit.  That being said, I missed Boone 2012 by two days (just rode by on my way to Beaufort, SC)...and I vowed to get back to meet some of the east coasters.  Will be great to get some rides in with you guys and swap campfire stories!  See you in a week!

[gearheadstu]

Geez, it sounds like there's going to be an awful lot of Yamahas at this Italian bike rally 

So far I'm committed to being there, its just a question of when. Most likely going to arrive sometime Thursday afternoon. I'm dead-set on trailering in, and from the sounds of it, I'll need to pack my camping setup.

Its been a beastly summer since Boone. I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys again!

[Steve_in_Florida]

Hey Roomie...

Got us a Cabin Steve!  Talked to Wayne at the Campground a few minutes ago and there was only one left so I snapped it up.  I have it from Tuesday the 15th and checking out on Sunday the 20th (5 nights).  Woo-hoo!!   

Excellent, Smithers! Excellent!

This is officially my 1,000th post on the forum, it seems. Can't think of a better subject to post on.

I'm glad that Wayne could accommodate us so late in the game.

See you next week!

Steve

[mst3kguy]

if anyone is in need of a cabin at the rally site, another cabin has just opened up.  i've bailed and am now staying at the high rent district over on rafter road.

[mst3kguy]

if anyone is in need of riding gear, i'll bring an extra aerostich suit, size 46S.  the only issue is the first of two layers in the ass section is missing from when i went sliding down the highway.

[FJ_Hooligan]

I'll take it!

Oh, wait a sec........

Nevermind, mines a 42L jacket with a 40L pant.

:-)

[Steve_in_Florida]

...I've bailed and am now staying at the high rent district over on rafter road.

It's not because of my cologne, is it? (I'm SURE I showered!!!)

Do any of you gits play backgammon? Cards?

How about the cat spearing event?

I see there's some clutch rods/cat spears on flea-bay with which to stock up the quiver:

     http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-FJ1100-FJ1200-Clutch-rod-/252085493359?hash=item3ab1775e6f&vxp=mtr
     http://www.ebay.com/itm/86-87-88-89-YAMAHA-FJ-1200-CLUTCH-PUSH-ROD-15563-/191571485426?hash=item2c9a8ce2f2&vxp=mtr
     http://www.ebay.com/itm/89-FJ1200-FJ-1200-Yamaha-clutch-pushrod-push-rod-/400862419249?hash=item5d55431931&vxp=mtr
     http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-YAMAHA-FJ-1200-CLUTCH-PUSH-ROD-/361010446030?hash=item540de63ece&vxp=mtr

Counting down...

Steve

[racerman_27410]

if anyone is in need of riding gear, i'll bring an extra aerostich suit, size 46S.  the only issue is the first of two layers in the ass section is missing from when i went sliding down the highway.

  was this today and are you ok?