bmacneil2008
Tuned and Synch'ed
Took a break last week and did just under 1,000 miles in the mountains. Towed the bike up to Greenville and then just rode and camped all through Gatlinburgh, Unicoi, Pisgah, some amazing rides and fire roads. Plotted all on Google Maps using lat/long and entered coordinates in GPS.
Believe Highways 209 (The Rattler) and 197 were my favorites but the 1st gear U-Turns can be worrying when fully loaded. http://www.blueridgemotorcycling.com/ride-maps/the-rattler-nc-209/
Fitted the fattest K60 I could find for the rear, a 170/60, fairly certain I could run it on my jeep Like the tires, really noticed no difference from stock except in the dirt, 100% better, but the front tire howls loudly between 45-52. Maybe a good thing with all the deer in the area. With the stock tires I slide out going up a small grassy hill on my last run. Not even a scratch but a bear to pick up!
If looking for a tent I recommend the Kelty TN2 as the poles breakdown to 18 inches ad packs flat. Perfect for tying your bag and other gear on top of.
Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxw4l8WSgXJYo2Ns5Wr013w
Photos - https://www.flickr.com/photos/71375941@N02/albums/72157656536928533
Believe Highways 209 (The Rattler) and 197 were my favorites but the 1st gear U-Turns can be worrying when fully loaded. http://www.blueridgemotorcycling.com/ride-maps/the-rattler-nc-209/
Fitted the fattest K60 I could find for the rear, a 170/60, fairly certain I could run it on my jeep Like the tires, really noticed no difference from stock except in the dirt, 100% better, but the front tire howls loudly between 45-52. Maybe a good thing with all the deer in the area. With the stock tires I slide out going up a small grassy hill on my last run. Not even a scratch but a bear to pick up!
If looking for a tent I recommend the Kelty TN2 as the poles breakdown to 18 inches ad packs flat. Perfect for tying your bag and other gear on top of.
Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxw4l8WSgXJYo2Ns5Wr013w
Photos - https://www.flickr.com/photos/71375941@N02/albums/72157656536928533
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