Deals Gap Trip April 15-17

[JMan]

I have proposed a a date of 15-17 April to take on the mighty Dragon.
Let's get this thread rolling to determine meetup information if we choose to form a convoy from here to there. Those who have never heard of the Gap really need to check out this website. www.tailofthedragon.com
318 monstrous mountail curves in 11 miles plus a lot more twisties.

Input Please!! I look forward to seeing a bunch of you out there.

Later,
JMan




EDIT: Poll added by Mike 3/25/05 at 11AM

[Mike]

Ride out, or trailer? What about accomodations? I've had good luck with http://www.phillipsmotelonline.com/.

Personally, I won't be able to make it out until either that Friday evening, or Saturday morning, but I'm all for a little excursion. I didn't make it out to the Gap once in 04 :wall:

I'm putting this on the calendar...

[JMan]

It's about a 5 hour drive from Charleston to there. So we all need to make arrangements in either trucking or trailering our bikes there.

Accomodations: Motels, Gap Cabins, camping in trucks, trailers, or tents.
Prices aren't too bad. It helps to split the costs a few ways if you can.

Visit www.dealsgap.com for reservation information.

A few nearby locations for lodging would include:

Tapoco, NC
Fontana Village, NC
Robinsville, NC
Bryson City, NC

[SUM650]

Thanks Jason for posting the info. I just booked myself and Steve at the Deals gap hotel and campground. If you want to stay there I highly recommend you do it today. The guy at the hotel said that he only had a couple of rooms left. Remember you can campout there as well if you like. I think it's onlyWe are going to have a good time for sure. This being the first gap trip of the year to. For all of the guy's racing, we made sure that it's not on a race weekend to. So no excuses. I expect to see Champion Yamaha folks there as well. Plan early and lets do it.

So if you are going, please lets have a show of hands. Reply back with your first name. We need to start doing a head count and see who needs a trailer ride, etc. Here's the deals gap motel site page. Click on the reservations link to get the phone #. www.dealsgap.com/info.php

By the way, here's a pic of Jason latest bike mod.

[JMan]

We need to identify "Space Availability" for hauling the bikes there.
Truck owners and trailer owners, speak up! Some guys don't have the ability to haul their bikes there, but they might have CASH to offset your gas if you give 'em a lift to and fro.

Jason Truck/Trailer I'm already full. 1 bike in the bed and 2 in the trailer

Barry, Steve, etc.. Trucks/Trailers Space available for any bikes??

This is the place to speak up if your bike needs a ride or if you can carry someone.

[SUM650]

I agree with Jason. If you want to go and you don't have a way to get your bike there, let us know. We can try to pair you with someone. Who hasn't made there reservations yet? I'll tell you from experience. Iit's better to make reservations and to cancel them if you decide not to go. Rather than waiting until the last minute, and then try to find a place to stay.

[Smitty]

I am still undecided, kinda want to see how things play out around here for the heritage. If i go i have a freind in Knoxville i can crash at his place.. and throw my bike in the back of the PU.. Meet up with you at the gap.. the ride there from Knoxville is quite fun... If weather is bad though i will be there!!!

[todd]

Hey Guys I'm there...just got the extended kitchen pass...lol... I do need a way to get my bike up there though. Either post it or get my phone # from J to help me figure out how to get my bike up there. I've got cash for gas of course. I plan on camping where ever J and Tink set up.... and who ever else wants to toss a few back. Cant wait to get the sticker on my ride.....if the dragon dont tame me first!!!!

[Mike]

Hey Guys I'm there...just got the extended kitchen pass...lol... I do need a way to get my bike up there though. Either post it or get my phone # from J to help me figure out how to get my bike up there. I've got cash for gas of course. I plan on camping where ever J and Tink set up.... and who ever else wants to toss a few back. Cant wait to get the sticker on my ride.....if the dragon dont tame me first!!!!

Where's that SPCA phone number? That poor dog is being molested! :eek:




As far as transport... my SO probably won't be up for a ride all the way up, in which case I'll be taking my truck (1-2 bikes fit in the back, and towing someone's trailer won't be a problem), or we'll be hitching a ride with someone else. The truck seats five comfortably...

[DK]

We have space but , who's got the hp/torque ?


12' Pace ?
16' Open Feather Light?
16' Enclosed feather light ?
28' Storm Enclosed?

I'll have to check it out with the "Power That Is" to gain access to the "Shade Tree beast"...

"Shade Tree Beast is more than capable of doing Chucktown to The Gap in 4 hour(with 18,000lb load)"
**(Ratchet Straps required)**
***((Only Seats 5))***
****(((Cruises at an altitude of 9" 's)))****
*****((((None Ragga Jungle and Drum & Bass enthusiasti need not apply))))*****

YA ear mi!!!

Count me in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me know how many people RSVP and we'll see what we can do to ....

DK

[mccutch2u]

callmetaxi................. i will have room for 1-3 bikes for anyone who wants to ride still need to get hotel room though let me know

[JMan]

Heads up for the Deals Gap Resort. When I made my reservation, the guy said there were only a couple of rooms left, so if you haven't made your reservations yet and plan on staying at the crossroads, call ASAP. www.dealsgap.com There will still be plenty of camping space there and there are other places nearby. I just love waking up to the sound of some monster V Twins in the morning. But that's just me. =^)

[JMan]

I'll be there waiting for everyone to show up Friday night. Look forward to having a great time!!

[mccutch2u]

got a room and room for 1 morein room and trailer for anyone interested

[todd]

I still need a spot for my bike. mccutch2u can I get a spot on your trailer?I plan on staying in Jay and Tinks room if not to full already. mccutch2u is your room in the same hotel as jays? Basicly I dont care where I stay...I just wanna ride and drink a few Duffs at night. Just let me know so I have solid plans. What times are people taking off that friday. I will be on leave from that thursday to monday (14-18) so I can leave anytime. Give me a call on my cell (843) 534-6682

Todd

[Keith_crash]

This is one of the best places to go on the eastcoast so if you have not made plans you need to do so. You will not regret it. I promise!!!

[SUM650]

So are you going Keith?

[Keith_crash]

Damn right I'll be there twice in April. That weekend and one other.

[SUM650]

Hey everybody. I'd like to get a count of about how many people that we are expecting to come. So if you dont mind, just reply back by clicking on the quote tab and adding your name to the list. If you know that your buddy is going, and he doesn't have a pc or whatever add his name beside yours. I'll start things off.


I am coming to Deal Gap!

Barry D. - ZX6R 636

[SUM650]

Hey everybody. I'd like to get a count of about how many people that we are expecting to come. So if you dont mind, just reply back by clicking on the quote tab and adding your name to the list. If you know that your buddy is going, and he doesn't have a pc or whatever add his name beside yours. I'll start things off.


I am coming to Deal Gap!

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - gsxr 600???
June - R1

[Mike]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - gsxr 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana

[Keith_crash]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - gsxr 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Crash - R6
Jman - zx6r 636
Tink - zx6r

[JMan]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR

[JMan]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR

[Keith_crash]

Thanks for Fixing that JMan. :hail:

[SUM650]

Guess what, all the rooms at the deals gap resort are offically booked. My brother got the last room on Friday. Remember, if you need a room say something, there are still a few guy's who have a spot in there rooms. I dont know what the rent charge is, butt I'll just say I'm glad it's not me. :lmao:

[SUM650]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr

[mccutch2u]

i hve space available in my room maybe have room on trailer

[crash]

Looks like a whole lot of 600s going.

[todd]

Looks like I'll be heading out Friday morning with Jay & Tink. Thanks for all the offers to help me get my bike up there. Hey Keith you gonna make me a dragon sticker since you got me that ticket on Fathers day? lol.....Looks like we have a good number of folks headed up there. Cant wait!!!!!! Lets pray for good weather.

[Keith_crash]

Yeah Todd I will hook you up. Just tell me what color and size. I owe you that atleast.



Note to Todd: Don't try to keep up with guy riding wheelie down Interstate. The cops can pull two people over at once.

[JMan]

How many points was that on your driving record and what was the ticket $?

Interstate scares me bad enough not to risk trouble or danger other than the occasional "Oh crap, I need to hurry up and get home or my wife is going to kill me" act. But nothing too unrealistic(though cops would think I probably need to sit in a cell for a bit.

I bet you keep that front tire down on the interstate now, huh Keith?

[SUM650]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750

[Mike]

Quoting a PM from JMan, with bolding and coloring added for emphasis...

We need to start a poll to determine where and what time everyone wants to meetup that Friday if they want to drive with the gravy train to the Gap. This would probably be best if if was a resturant large enough to park several trucks with trailers in it to grab a bite to eat and do a last minute secure check tie down.

What time to meetup. Granted not everyone will be able to make it and will have to venture there alone, but the majority will rule.

Any ideas on places? I think the vote times should be 4PM, 5PM, 5:30PM. Because it's a 5 hour drive, don't want to wait too late for anyone to be falling asleep behind the wheel getting there.

There's a McDonald's off of I26 a little ways past all the Summerville/Goose Creek exits that is a big truck stop. I think a place like this would be most appropriate for the kind of group we'll have. Everyone that shows up should be ready to grab a bite, mingle for a few, gas up, last check, and roll out.

I put up a poll just a few minutes ago, in this thread.

Some thoughts about the excursion, based on the premise that we're all responsible adults (and feel free to add to this, maybe making it a universal how-to/FAQ):

- someone (speak up please) who's been there, done that, and gotten the t-shirt should lead the caravan, and someone else who also knows the way should trail it (that is, be the last in line, to catch strays, alert the rest of us that someone's fallen out, etc)

- everyone should get printed maps, with major points (exits to take, signs to look for, etc) clearly marked

- let's meet at the chosen time, make quick checks, and roll out, all within 15 minutes; no BS, no "I gotta eat", no "I forgot my bike" etc; let's talk it all out here, not only will it keep us from wasting time later, it'll be on record and become part of our collective experience

- needless to say, but I'm going to say it anyways: show up at the meet point ready to go, or show up early enough to get gas/snacks at the meet point; no crying, stopping for gas, etc once we roll out

- those late in coming are welcome to pick up the pace until they catch up... staying within the posted speed limits of course :wink:

I'll add more later... kinda spent for the moment...



I, for one, don't know when I'll be able to leave, but the later on Friday, the better. 5PM and earlier is almost certainly out of the question for me, but 5:30, 6, etc should be doable.

Hope I didn't ruffle any feathers with this post :love:


Yahoo map:
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?ed=xTowJeV.wimQQVd6MsEKU7USFw--&csz=ladson+sc+29456&country=us&tcsz=fontana+nc&tcountry=us

Google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A%20Ladson%2C%20SC%2029456%20to%3A%20 Fontana%20Dam%2C%20NC&hl=en

[SUM650]

Hey, I'm off work so I can leave at anytime that afternoon. However, I would like to leave with the largest group. I suggest that we make a time to leave promptly at 6:00 from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Summerville, right off I-26 at exit 199. Then we can stop and eat in Columbia. ( Notice how I worked that eating in there!) Then we can all caravan behind Jason in that big HEMI. I know that he knows the way. Another good thing that Jason did the last time that we went is that he brought along his walkie talkies. These were great. So if you have any, bring them along to share with a buddie. Jman can I get dibbs on one of yours? If it is already spoken for, I will probably go out an buy a cheap set. Another thing is that we need to exchange cell phone #'s before we head out.

[Kat_Mac]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750

ummmmmm...Kat will be riding her Redwagon tricycle because her FZR is in pieces.
*crosses fingers and hopes to keep up*

[Dmaniiz]

every vote counts
just do it!!!

[JMan]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750
Doug - GSXR 750 or GSXR 1000

[mccutch2u]

looks like he SUZUKIS are going to represent hah

[ccs273]

Hey Chris if I'm in town, (not stuck on the railroad) I'll be going to.

[JMan]

Hope you get to go Shane. That train will be there for you when you get back! :beer:

[mccutch2u]

i say that one night before we leave to go to the gap we should all meet up at wild wings and finallize the travel plans lets shoot for wed the 13th at 7:00 that includes you crash you can come out of the shell for one night :lmao: oh and you honda guys this is for you so don'y say I haven't done anything for you

[Smitty]

Looks like I will be able to make it also. Unless the dragon bites to hard the week before :chin:

[Smitty]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750
Doug - GSXR 750 or GSXR 1000
Smitty- R1

[Mike]

Thanks JMan for plugging our site:

"Best Motorcycle Forum Site in the Low Country. Everything from race days, group meetups, tech info, classifieds, and lot's more!!"

http://www.jmanzx6r.com/pages/1/index.htm

:wtg:

[JMan]

No prob main! :loco:

[the_MAC]

whats up!! i finally got hooked up to this site when i saw mike k at the poker run on sunday. its good to see that we now have a place for everyone that rides in chucktown to visit on the web. i just wanted to add my name to the list.

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750
Doug - GSXR 750 or GSXR 1000
Smitty- R1[/quote]
mac- 600rr (slightly modded...)

i'm jobless, so it doesn't matter to me what time i leave, but as barry said, i'd like to leave with the largest group. i have room for 1 other bike and 3 people to ride, so if anyone is interested, let me know. we can just split the gas. if nobody needs a ride, then i don't really want to drive up by myself, so i'll be looking for someone who has room for my bike. i'll be camping out at the crossroads (where barry and some others are staying), so if anyone else wants to camp, me, mike k, kenny, etc. have all camped there before (and at various race venues), so its not bad at all, and we had a lot of fun. one more thing...i need a 180/190 dunlop gp take-off if anybody has one. the one on my bike won't last the weekend, even at a modest pace. let me know, guys!! props on the site, mike k!!

[SUM650]

Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6 XXX Out on injured reserve list! Will be back soon.
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750
Doug - GSXR 750 or GSXR 1000
Smitty- R1
The Mac - cbr 600 rr
Lorence - ? This guy changes bike like I do underwear, once a week or so

[the_MAC]

i talked to lorenz's punk ass today, and he said he wasn't going because he has stuff to do this weekend and he didn't want to chance messing up his bike (new custom paint...). he was going to ride with me, so thats why i have extra space now. charles was also supposed to go, but he has to work this weekend now, so i told him he sucks. the champion guys aren't going because they have a track day on monday at roebling...

[SUM650]

Mac it's good you got on board. A bunch of us have been plugging this site since DK (Derrick) told me about it. I too thought that it would be good to get all of the Charleston rider’s at one central location to communicate. We are a group, weather we want to be or not. We owe it to ourselves and our families to keep our rides as safe as possible. I figured that this is a good way to start. I also thought that it would be good to plug another local boy's Motorcycle Shop. DK over at Shade Tree, in fact you may want to call him about a cheap tire for sale. Call me if you need his number. Or just send him a PM.

[the_MAC]

i've got his number, but i think i'm going to go by his shop tomorrow. if he doesn't have one, i'll check with steve. you got any extra room on your trailer??...lol

[SUM650]

i've got his number, but i think i'm going to go by his shop tomorrow. if he doesn't have one, i'll check with steve. you got any extra room on your trailer??...lol

I may have some extra room. I'll see you at Wild Wings tomorrow or you can call me.

[SUM650]

Hey guy’s I just wanted to give some pointers and tips to some of the people who are going to the gap for the first time.

First things first, please check and service your bike. This includes cleaning and adjusting the chain, replacing worn tires, fixing leaks, changing the oil, checking and tightening loose screws, checking tire pressure, etc. I know this sounds simple, but you won’t believe how many people who don’t do regular maintainence to there bikes. It really sucks to have to wait for someone who broke down because they didn’t take care of there bikes. It really ruins the day for everyone. If you need to have your bike serviced call DK over at Shade Tree.

The second thing on the list is to remember that US 129, better known as the dragon is a public hwy, not a race track. Believe me, I tell you this from first hand experience. There is no pride or prize for crashing your bike. This means that you need to ride under control and well within your abilities at all times. If you do something like cross the centerline of the road you could be dead. There could be a car, truck, RV, sports car, or another motorcycle coming around the corner. Stay on your side of the road period. Don’t try to keep up with other people, ride your own ride at a safe pace for you. Example: A safe pace for DK is not a safe pace for me. If you want to get some hard riding in, talk to Kenny over at Champion Yamaha in Mount Pleasant. There is going to be an open track day at Roebling Road in Savannah on Monday, 4-18-05. If you have never been on a road racing track before, this is a great opportunity for you to experience and ride on a track. There will be limited amount of people there, and there will be plenty of people there to show you the ropes from start to end. Riding on the track is safer that riding on the street. So don’t worry about crashing you beautiful bike. There is no pressure there to go fast or slow, you go at your own pace. You will not be the fastest person there, and you probably won’t be the slowest. So call Kenny and git ur done. I’ll see you all at Wild Wings on Wednesday.

[railman]

[quote="SUM650"]Barry D. - ZX6R 636
Steve R. - R6 XXX Out on injured reserve list! Will be back soon.
Chris M - GSXR 600???
June - R1
Mike - FJR1300
Kat - pilion and/or FZR 600 and/or Katana
Keith A. - R6
Jason C. - ZX6R 636
Teri C. - ZX6R
Todd B. - CBR 1000RR
Alan - 05 gsxr 750
Mark D. - cbr 1000rr
Mark's buddy
James M. - Madlin 1000
Donnie - gixxer (1000)?
Donnie's buddy
Derick K. - gixxer 750
Doug - GSXR 750 or GSXR 1000
Smitty- R1
The Mac - cbr 600 rr
Lorence - ? This guy changes bike like I do underwear, once a week or so
Clark A.-zx10R

[the_MAC]

just to add to what barry said, u.s. 129 (deal's gap) is a public road, and as many times as we stress it, people still do stupid sh*t like crossing the center line, passing in blind corners, or just riding above their ability. keep in mind: PEOPLE HAVE DIED ON THIS ROAD!! cruisers and sportbikes alike. as much fun as this road and all the surrounding roads are, they are no joke, AND THE DRAGON WILL BITE!! sorry to beat that dead horse, but when you first-timers see this road, you will understand. as a side note, because the riding conditions are much different than you've ever encountered in chucktown (i.e., turns and such...), tire pressure and suspension settings are of considerable importance. barry stressed bike maintenence, but i think that he, DK, and anyone else with marked riding experience will tell you that the stock tire pressure is to high. you could get a second/third opinion from any of them, but i would recommend about 32f/32r psi or 32f/30r psi for the duration of the weekend. the smart thing to do would be fill your tires a bit higher than that and then check the pressure AT THE GAP due to atmospheric changes. maybe it might seem like i'm overdoing it to some of you guys, but i'd rather be safe than sorry...as for suspension, most people will undoubtedly be running on stock suspensions, which is fine as long as they are adjusted properly. i would recommend going to sportrider.com and looking in the 'tech' section where they have suggested suspension settings. these settings are obtained from testing done by the magazine on completely stock bikes by seasoned racers, so they should do you fine for the weekend, with minor adjustments at most. once again these are just my suggestions, so feel free to get another opinion from someone with EXPERIENCE (not your buddy who just bought a brand new 1000 last week...). if you are unsure how to set up your suspension, i don't mind helping anyone, and i'm sure barry, charles, or DK can hook you up if you ask. see you all at ww tomorrow...

[mccutch2u]

honda..............hunk of no-good dysfunctional aluminum

[the_MAC]

ok...that suzuki is pretty quick in a straight line (with a sh*t-ton of engine work comonly found on suzukis due to necessity...), but we'll see how it handles 318 turns...lol :loser:

[Mike]

Check out this new BMW ad:

[railman]

so what time is everybody leaving for the gap tommorrow. Is anybody leaving around 5 or 6 pm? where is the meeting place?

[mccutch2u]

i believe that we narrowed it down to one group in the morning at 8am and the other s will be leaving around 6pm

[Mike]

Alright ya'll, the pics are up!

http://www.dkf2.com/albums/

[todd]

Thanks for uploading all these pics. Great memories.

[Mike]

Thanks for uploading all these pics. Great memories.

It's no problem Todd, my pleasure (well, a bit of work, too, but...). It was nice to meet you.






Please contribute to the collection - if you have any photos or other material, please upload them here:

ftp://elba.globat.com/

username: dkf2
password: DKF@>COM (just hold down shift while you type out DKF2.COM)

I'll periodically check the folder, and make additions to the album

[ccs273]

I wish I was able to go, loks like I missed a great time, but work had me at school in ATL, for 8 days, sorry guys

[SUM650]

Hey Mike, thanks for sharing those pics with us. They came out great. For all you who didn't get to go, all I can say is that you really missed out on a great weekend. The weather was almost picture perfect. The dragon wasn't too crowded. The cops weren't all over the place, in fact on Sat. I only saw 2 cops all day. It was really a fun and safe weekend for everyone. Jason, thanks for coming up with the idea to put this together. Mike, and Derrick if it weren't for this great web site and forum we couldn't have made this work. So thanks to you guys as well.

[todd]

I agree that this website kicks AZZZZ!!! I know I'm new to this group so who is who....mccutchu2 is Chris, I think SUM650 is Berry, I know Mike, ccs273...? railman...? I know Mac... I know Jman and smitty....Dmanizz...?Who else am I forgetting? The pictures at killboy.com are up and there are some good shots of us in there....yea I did get a keychain. Killboy said he would hook us up... he wrote....

$5 per shot. (highway robbery, I know ;) They are really big and suitable for poster prints up to 24x36 inches. Just get what you can and I usually throw in some extras.

Best Regards,
Darryl Cannon
www.killboy.com

Lastly, when we try to get together for Saturday or Sunday rides at the tree do we just keep checking the old forums or keep making new ones? Im ready to ride this sunday if anyone is interested...all of my military friends are bailing on me this summer for the big sandbox out east. :help:

Todd

[SUM650]

Hey Todd, if you haven't met Darryl (killboy) he is a great guy and a excellent rider. I dont mind supporting him by buying a couple of pics from him. I like to see good people make it, and $5 or $10 isn't going to kill me. I'll see you on the Sunday ride.

[mccutch2u]

if any of you guys have some pics please send some my way mccutchenchris@comcast.net :hail: thanks

[mccutch2u]

that is how us suzuki guys like em ................ this is for you cowi .....i mean kawi guys...................just the way you like em..................

[todd]

DAAAAmmmnnnn.....thats one huge biiiaaaatch!!!! I'd hit it...lol. I got a few pics from Jason and will be adding them to Mikes album sometime today instead of emailing them to everyone. Ill see if I can find a few good chicks on bike pics for all.

[burns]

That is one BIG ASS. I think I am going to be sick :puke:

[todd]

Mike Ive tried to add my photos to the album but no success. Heres my yahoo photos online. Just copy and paste into web browser ..... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tebfire77/my_photos. Its labeled Deals Gap. The other folder is just family pics.

[Mike]

Mike Ive tried to add my photos to the album but no success. Heres my yahoo photos online. Just copy and paste into web browser ..... http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tebfire77/my_photos. Its labeled Deals Gap. The other folder is just family pics.

Todd, thanks for the link. All the pics there are already nicely laid out, which is cool. Also, the ones I can access are pretty small, nowhere near their original size (what was that, a 5/6 MB camera?).

Here's the fixed link, pointing directly to the Gap album: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tebfire77/album?.dir=be29&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tebfire77/my_photos

[todd]

Iam not sure what jasons camera is. I think its a 5.1 MP camera. Is there a way I can make the pics thier Original size incase the guys want any for prints? You can email me at tebfire77@yahoo.com so we wont fill up the forum so much. If anyone want the Orig just set up a yahoo messenger or AOL messenger account and I can zip you the whole file. It only takes like 3 minutes to set up. Heres the link to set it up. http://messenger.yahoo.com/ Just ass me to your friends list and Ill hook everyone up.

[todd]

That add me to your friends list...hahaha!!!!

Ive been drinking some coronas.

[Mike]

Iam not sure what jasons camera is. I think its a 5.1 MP camera. Is there a way I can make the pics thier Original size incase the guys want any for prints? You can email me at tebfire77@yahoo.com so we wont fill up the forum so much. If anyone want the Orig just set up a yahoo messenger or AOL messenger account and I can zip you the whole file. It only takes like 3 minutes to set up. Heres the link to set it up. http://messenger.yahoo.com/ Just ass me to your friends list and Ill hook everyone up.


Not sure what went wrong with the other FTP address, but here's another one to try. No passwords of login ID's, just drag the files into it:

ftp://h.eurotechie.com/io/

[todd]

let me know if it worked.

[Mike]

let me know if it worked.

Yep, that did it :wtg:

I'll have them added to the albums in a day or so.

[Mike]

let me know if it worked.

Yep, that did it :wtg:

I'll have them added to the albums in a day or so.

Done!

http://www.dkf2.com/albums/2005%2004%2015-17%20Gap%20-%20Todd's%20contribution/index.html

[railman]

todd, I'm clark, the asian dude with black zx10r

[SUM650]

Hey Clark and all or you Deal's gap first timers. What did you think about deals gap? Are you planning to make Deals Gap Trip#2 in June?

[todd]

I dont even barely want to ride my bike in charleston anymore because of the Gap trip. Im not going to be able to make the next (2nd) trip. But when the guys get back from the sandbox in Aug/Sept time frame me and jason were talking about doing a big family kinda trip. Ride in the morning, ski/boat/raft in the noon and fininsh off with more riding of course. Theres so much to do around there we though the kids and wives would have a good time. We were thinking about getting a cabin(s) depending on the amount of people interested in attending. Needless to say I had one hell of a time on my first trip. Met a new cool group of friends and learned alot about my bike from you experienced riders. Thanks for inviting me. Gotta go do the daddy thing today so I can ride tommorrow at the tree....see you there if weather permits.

Railman = Clark....got it dude! Thanks...are you going to the tree this sunday with June (spelling?)

peeaccccceeee out!!!!!!!!!!

[todd]

Hey Mike. I uploaded some pictures using eurotechie. If you want to add them to my contributions album that would be cool. I had a little fun with PhotoShop.

If anyone likes what I did with those photos and wants me to hook a few pictures up for them just send me the photos (large format) to tebfire77@yahoo.com

[Mike]

Hey Mike. I uploaded some pictures using eurotechie. If you want to add them to my contributions album that would be cool. I had a little fun with PhotoShop.

If anyone likes what I did with those photos and wants me to hook a few pictures up for them just send me the photos (large format) to tebfire77@yahoo.com

Done :wtg:

Nice work by the way. A couple of those are just about poster-worthy.

[SUM650]

All of the pics looked very nice Todd. I really like the one that you photoshopped with the group. I'm thinking of getting a poster done of that one. Does anyone know of where the cheapest place in town to get this done?

[todd]

I think Kinkos is reasonable place to get posters made. I'll make some calls later and post some prices and phone numbers. Thanks for the comments. By the way the GroupPic of all of us made the front page at www.tailsofthedragon.com Iwas pretty happy to see us on the front page...check it out...scroll to the bottom of the main page...hollaaa!!!

[Mike]

Schweeet!

By the way, DK has the following to say to the participants:

FREE rear tire change (includes mounting and balancing) at his shop, to anyone of our riders that participated in this weekend's ride :wtg:

[SUM650]

I think Kinkos is reasonable place to get posters made. I'll make some calls later and post some prices and phone numbers. Thanks for the comments. By the way the GroupPic of all of us made the front page at www.tailofthedragon.com Iwas pretty happy to see us on the front page...check it out...scroll to the bottom of the main page...hollaaa!!!

Hey that's the second time that I've made the front page. I'm sure you all probably knew this but Todd's link should be without the s behind tail. Thanks again Todd for the great pics.
www.tailofthedragon.com

[mccutch2u]

who has the picture of me with the cop.......................................also it is good to see the charleton boys get notice sucks that of all the trips Steve aka Crash missed this on huh...........as well as anyone else that missed it