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30th Anniversary Central FJ Rally

Started by aviationfred, January 09, 2014, 06:21:30 PM

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Who would be interested in a Central Rally ?

Yes I would attend
6 (37.5%)
No I would not attend
0 (0%)
Maybe I would attend
10 (62.5%)

Total Members Voted: 16

Voting closed: April 09, 2014, 07:21:30 PM

Country Joe

Steve,
Eureka Springs is a pretty little town, there is nearly no level ground and it is fairly old for this part of the world, so I would say that is has made for some interesting architecture. Not far outside ES, there is a small modern chapel called Thorncrown Chapel that is simply stunning in its architecture. Their website is thorncrown.com
Joe
1993 FJ 1200

aviationfred

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Steve_in_Florida

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

aviationfred

Here is a loop that incorporates Push Mountain Road.

http://binged.it/1mVhyVG

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Country Joe

Uhhhh...........scratch me from the list. I bruised the Bruise this afternoon. I came away amazingly undamaged. Gear does work. Pictures will be put up later, probably tomorrow.
Joe
1993 FJ 1200

aviationfred

Hope you are not too banged up. You will be missed at the rally. I was looking forward to meeting you.

This summer has been a bad one for the FJ community with riders and bikes getting hit and going down.  :ireful:

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Country Joe

Quote from: aviationfred on July 05, 2014, 09:36:53 PM
Hope you are not too banged up. You will be missed at the rally. I was looking forward to meeting you.

This summer has been a bad one for the FJ community with riders and bikes getting hit and going down.  :ireful:

Fred
Fred,
I came out amazingly well, the only thing that hurts is my left elbow. I don't think I actually slid on the pavement, we parted ways in the ditch. The nearest house is about 50 yards down the road from where I crashed, the fella that lived there hopped on his fourwheeler and came down to see what happened. He said they usually have 5 or 6 motorcycles crash there every summer, he said most of them wind up in the trees. Yay me... :dash1: If I can get my son's Ninja running, tagged and insured before then I will be at the Rally. Pretty sure I won't have the FJ running by then, unless I run it streetfighter style. I don't usually like "streetfighters" anyway.....

Bruised Joe
1993 FJ 1200

giantkiller

Went on a ride for disabled veterans yesterday. Found out the 86 windscreen works great for defecting deer. Puts them right up into your chest and helmet. That hurt.
This is what a cherry 86 looks like before deer killing

This is after. Blow them up and you can see the fur sticking out
[imghttp://fjowners.com/gallery/7/2349_06_07_14_8_49_07_1.jpeg[/img]http://
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

giantkiller

Try the after again blow them up to see the fur.


86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

Country Joe

That sucks!! I'm coming to the conclusion that the only good place for deer is in the freezer. I hope you are not too roughed up. My left elbow is pretty tender this morning and more hurts elsewhere than they did last night.
Joe
1993 FJ 1200

giantkiller

I'm really sore today. Left hand, left leg, both shoulders, neck and back. Luckily it wasn't one of the 200lb ERS  that lurk around here. They said it was probably 100+ when they dragged it off the road. Didnt even look at the deer.  Too worried about my bike. And luckily I was riding with Harley guys, was only going about 50mph. The guy behind me said I didn't even wobble when it bounced off me. After he asked if I was ok. He said he wanted to shake the hand of the man of steel. I just gripped hard, braced, and pushed forward to meet him for the impact. I made up my mind I wasn't going to come off my bike. When I reported it. I wasn't sure what county I was in. And ended up talking to2 different ones. And they both asked if I got hurt or hit anything when I came off the bike. They were surprised when I said I didn't.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

aviationfred

I know this should possibly be posted in the Riding Gear threads, but I want to aim this at the riders who will be attending the Central Rally.

The afternoon temps can reach into the mid 90's. I would highly recommend getting a Cool Vest to wear during the rides Friday and Saturday. They are fairly inexpensive and work very well at keeping your core body temp regulated. For those that have a Cycle Gear store nearby, they have them on sale at the moment. Here is an example from eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TECHNICHE-HYPERKEWL-DELUXE-EVAPORATIVE-COOLING-VEST-MOTORCYCLE-SPORTS-RIDING-/280835024540?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&var=&hash=item416312669c&vxp=mtr

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

aviationfred

I know there will be a few towns and roads that will have odd names during our travels around North West and North Central Arkansas. This road is NOT one that I would hope to find.  :rofl2:




Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Country Joe

Well, it looks like I am a definite maybe for Friday and Saturday at the rally. I had to cancel my vacation on Wed and Thurs to go to Fort Worth, TX, but will be back Thursday night. I pulled the busted plastics off of the Bruise, all I have to do is get mirrors and front turn signals put on and I will be good to go.  :lol: Oh, yeah and get the new tires and wheels put on. I received the rear caliper parts that I have been waiting on, I think that is the last things I am needing to get the rear wheel mounted up. I'm quite sure the rear Avon won't last a weekend in the hills at this point. Dang, this bike is ugly with the fairing off..... :bad:
Joe
1993 FJ 1200

Steve_in_Florida

Quote from: aviationfred on July 07, 2014, 05:52:17 PM

I know there will be a few towns and roads that will have odd names during our travels...





Frightening!

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823