2016 Arkansas Byway Boogie

[Tom S]

This year's ABB was another good one.  I'm guessing that around 20 attended.  It was raining in Memphis Friday morning, so I spent 15 minutes loading the bike on the trailer instead of 4 hours riding in the rain.  On Saturday's ride, we got separated from the main group departing, so three of us did our own thing to lunch at Gaston's overlooking the White River near Mountain Home. The ride started out and ended a little cool, especially when we got in the fog on top of the Ozarks, however, the center part of the day was perfect!   I heard that Bill Obrien led the main group on a conservative pace to lunch.  After lunch I hooked up with the main group.  I knew, even Bill's conservative pace would be fun, but when Bill asked me to lead for a while on the way back I expected that there were several other regular ABB fast buddies and buddiettes that were wanting to come out of the closet and misbehave for a section or two.  Sure enough, they did not disappoint.

Sunday, was warm, so I regretted trailering, but the radio and AC made up for it.

Thanks to Bill and Gala Obrien for keeping the ABB alive.  It will stay on my calendar as long as it and I keep going.

[Brick]

Yea I need to get back out there for this again! Arkansas has lots of fun riding!


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[Patmo]

I agree....you do need to get back out there again, or to any MSTA event for that matter!  We're all hoping that comes about sooner, rather than later, Brick.


How'd the checkup go?

[Brick]

I agree....you do need to get back out there again, or to any MSTA event for that matter!  We're all hoping that comes about sooner, rather than later, Brick.


How'd the checkup go?

Pat,
I'm doing well... back riding and started out with short rides and now up to 220-240 mile days. No multi day trips yet!
Guess I won't get to an MSTA event this year.

I'm doing Cardio Rehab Monday, Tuesday and Friday and getting stronger every day!
I was seeing how heavy that Super Tenere really is!

I'm looking hard at a Yamaha FJ09... that's 130-140 pounds liter than my Tenere! That's a lot. But I think the Tenere is still a better road trip bike.

I keep thinking I should sell the 1999 SV650 that I bought from Jim and Ginny LaPoint. But probably can't get much for it so it's hardly worth selling.




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[HawkGTRider]

I'm doing Cardio Rehab Monday, Tuesday and Friday and getting stronger every day!
I was seeing how heavy that Super Tenere really is!

I'm looking hard at a Yamaha FJ09... that's 130-140 pounds liter than my Tenere! That's a lot. But I think the Tenere is still a better road trip bike.

I keep thinking I should sell the 1999 SV650 that I bought from Jim and Ginny LaPoint. But probably can't get much for it so it's hardly worth selling.

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I test rode an FJ-09 earlier this year when the Yamaha demo truck was at a local dealership. I'm not generally attracted to new things, but an FJ-09 would be on my short list if I had space in my garage and appropriate funds become available. I liked it. Everyone's got different requirements, but I think it would be a fine road-trip bike.

[Brick]

I'm doing Cardio Rehab Monday, Tuesday and Friday and getting stronger every day!
I was seeing how heavy that Super Tenere really is!

I'm looking hard at a Yamaha FJ09... that's 130-140 pounds liter than my Tenere! That's a lot. But I think the Tenere is still a better road trip bike.

I keep thinking I should sell the 1999 SV650 that I bought from Jim and Ginny LaPoint. But probably can't get much for it so it's hardly worth selling.

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I test rode an FJ-09 earlier this year when the Yamaha demo truck was at a local dealership. I'm not generally attracted to new things, but an FJ-09 would be on my short list if I had space in my garage and appropriate funds become available. I liked it. Everyone's got different requirements, but I think it would be a fine road-trip bike.

The FJ09 is the bike that Chris and I rented in Munich in 2015 when we rode the Alps. We both fell in love with them.
So yesterday I stopped in the Yamaha dealer in Hickory just to see what he had. As I came in the door there was a flat black FJ09 a 2015 new bike and a giant sign "OTD price $8,999". Now my Tenere is the flat black and a close friend who I ride with Lee's is flat black. I just couldn't do it but that is a good price for a new bike.


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[Downs]

Was that this week/weekend?    The wife and I (with the kid)  are up in Calico Rock for a mini vacation at a cabin that's owned by a friend of hers.  I was out yesterday on some gravel roads and did part of Push Mountain Road. 

I ran into two guys on a pair of Versys 1000s chated with them for a second.   Didn't even think to ask if they were with MSTA. 

Hope everyone had a great time

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[Tom S]

Brick, that's the reason that I ended up with the VFR for a sport-touring bike instead of a ST1300 or FJR.  However, compared to my FZ6, it's still a porker.  I've heard many life-long bikers say that the reason they gave it up was because their bikes suddenly took on mysterious weight.  Sad to say, that now even the FZ6 is starting to feel heavy. My friend, Dave Stockton just traded in his BMWF800 set up for sport touring.  With it's low mounted engine and gas under the seat it's probably the less top weight, retaining ample performance, of them all.  I'm intentionally staying away from the test ride that his BMW dealer is offering because I like my FZ6 so well.

[Downs]

I used to have a FZ-6 setup for touring.  Wish I had it back .  Rode it to T-24.  Had a blast on it. 


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[Patmo]

I don't think I'll ever sell mine.  Fits me well, does everything I need it to, very dependable, and paid for!

[tunerider335]

Glad to be moving to the area soon.  My first MSTA event was this one and I had a blast!  Couldn't make this one but will be there in 2017....  Glad to be a part of this great organization.


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[Neirbog]

Glad to be moving to the area soon.  My first MSTA event was this one and I had a blast!  Couldn't make this one but will be there in 2017....  Glad to be a part of this great organization.


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Where are you moving to?
If it's AR -send me a message and I"ll add you to the email list if you aren't already on it.

We're throwing out the date of October 13th 2017 for next year - that's Friday the 13th -may have to be a theme....
Gayla

[Tom S]

Gayla, this coming weekend looks like it's shaping up to be another great weekend temp wise.  Is anything going on in AR that will compel me to head west?

[tunerider335]

I'm moving to Highfill, AR...  Thanks.  Friday 13th sounds great!


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[fz1grl]

Gayla, this coming weekend looks like it's shaping up to be another great weekend temp wise.  Is anything going on in AR that will compel me to head west?

They have a lunch ride 11/5 Saturday to Mt. Judea Cafe.