Boone 2022

[Millietant]

How high is crazy, at mt nearest station it works out at $9.30 per US gallon 

[yamaha fj rider]

Looks bad for Nancy and me for the Boone rally.  This spring is getting everything piled on top of one another.  I'll post if things change but right now it appears that we won't be able to attend.

Sometimes life gets in the way of our fun and that sucks. Sorry, you won't be able to make it.

Best wishes

Kurt

[Motofun]

Still working on clearing the obstructions...probably won't know for sure until early May.

[carey]

I got the number for Mr. Eddie and will be ordering a "bundle" of firewood.

[TRoy]

...well. not looking good for Sheila & Me , either.

...watchout for those red mercedes on the parkway 

[2manybikes]

Can someone recommend any of the small motels in the area?

[carey]

Fire wood ordered for delivery on Wednesday the 18th.

[gdfj12]

Can someone recommend any of the small motels in the area?

Call the Boone KOA, they have deluxe cabins that have a bathroom, microwave and mini fridge. They sleep 3-4, a full bed and twin bunk beds. There may also be other options at the KOA also.

There are several motels and hotels in Boone. Search on Google Maps, find the KOA and put a marker on it then search for motels/hotels nearest to it.

I'm recommending checking the KOA or what options they have because all of the rally activities start, end of take place there.

George D

[Old Rider]

I always heard that everything is bigger in us.. big moose and big bears big salmon.After reading this tread I can now confirm that even the campfires is big over there  if i come i will have to bring a 5 meter long telescopic spear to put the hotdogs on

[yamaha fj rider]

I am sorry to say that things have changed and I won't be able to make it this year. My wife has injured her knee and is on crutches. I'm hoping to see everyone next year and that you have a great time.

Best wishes

Kurt

[zero26tb4u]

Reservation made, but Conklin stole my regular cabin. javascript:void(0); Trying for Tuesday the 17 through Sunday but may end up being Wednesday. No MD just Mr. Bump and I.

[Bill_Rockoff]

I've got a cabin reserved Wednesday & Thursday nights. My tires have a good 1,000 miles left on them, maybe 2,000 for the front, but that rear tire doesn't seem like it has quite enough left for me to be sure. Consequently, I have the wheels off the FJ and I'm dropping them off today to have new tires put on. I'll get to do a shakedown this weekend.

I have to ride home Friday because I'll be going to Huntsville AL for a wedding Saturday, so I'll miss Friday night and Saturday night in Boone. As a result, it looks like none of my usual Eurotrash Twin friends and family will be able to make it. Stu is out; he is full-time dad while his wife is out of town. Paul and Bruce are probably both too busy mid-week, but I'll text them both & nag. Andrew will be in town this weekend to drop off his 916, but he won't make it to Boone next week; they're getting ready to go overseas for vacation and then they're moving.

TRoy and Kurt, sorry you guys won't be able to make it. Next time.

[gdfj12]

Bill,

Kris and I will be there on Mon. I've just started breaking in a set of Michelin Road 6's. First impressions are good. I put 40 miles on them this morning.

Anyone else chiming in?


George D

[Bill_Rockoff]

It'll be great to see you guys! Are you local now? Is Boone like a 3 hour ride for you guys? "We're going to do the Parkway a bit to 321 south, stop in Little Switzerland for lunch, run home and feed the dogs, and then come back up 221. If anyone wants to come with, we're leaving at 10 sharp."

I waited too long to ask my tire place about Road 6's, they couldn't promise me they'd get a pair delivered in time, so they're getting me another pair of Metzler ME-Z8s. I liked Z8s a lot last time, the bike never felt better, but the rear wore out in 5,000 miles; I literally rode home from Tellico extra gently that year because I was worried I'd be down to just "air" before I got home. I don't ride as much as I did when I was commuting, so "5,000 miles" means I'll almost certainly still have these same tires next year in Boone, and it's a toss-up whether or not I'll need to replace them before Boone 2024. Hopefully they'll be ready for me tomorrow, I'll put the wheels back on tomorrow night, do a shakedown run this weekend, and head north Wednesday.

I put Road 5's on the Ducati right before the pandemic began, they seem fine but I've only got about 2,000 miles on them so far.

[gdfj12]

Tuesday morning in Boone. Almost 60°F. Looking good.