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Started by fj johnnie, January 14, 2015, 04:21:02 PM

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fj johnnie

 Hello guys. Three of us are escaping Ontario, Canada, and smuggling a few bikes to Ocala Florida. Any suggestions of roads and places to see while we are there? Also are there any FJ guys who would like to meet up for a few beers or a nice ride? We are leaving our van in Ocala and then just driving around for a week. We hope to end up in Austin Texas at some point. John

aviationfred

Sounds like a fun trip is planned. An enjoyable ride would be Hwy 40 east from Ocala to Ormond Beach, south to Daytona, the west to Deland and Hwy 42 to Wiersdale.

For FJ owners you can contact Steve (Steve_in_Florida), Scott (FJscott) and Jeff and Nancy, sorry I can't remember their screen names.

If you are able to make it to Austin, TX. and decide to slab it north on I-35, and come through Wichita, Ks. You could stop and have lunch or dinner with me.


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

fj johnnie

 How far from Austin to Wichita? Is it cold there?  I would love to do that if possible.

Harvy

546 miles...... 8h 6 min according to google maps.
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

aviationfred

Quote from: Harvy on January 14, 2015, 07:40:05 PM
546 miles...... 8h 6 min according to google maps.

I actually did that ride back in the middle of October with my daughter. We took our time and did 558 miles/898 kilometers in 12 hours.

As for cold. It is presently 31*f and we had about 1/2 inch of snow this morning. Friday and the weekend will have highs in the mid to upper 50's. The latter part of February can be odd. Some days can be in the 60's and then some can be in the teens and snow.

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

fj johnnie

 We are hoping to avoid snow. Just sayin.

Steve_in_Florida

Yay! *ANOTHER* Florida FJ Rally!

Yes, let's plan on a get-together.

I'm addressing some maintenance issues on both bikes, but should have something running by then.

PM me and we'll trade contact info.

Whatcha' guys wanna do while you're down here?? Any particular destinations in mind?

(popcorn)

Steve

Quote from: fj johnnie on January 14, 2015, 04:21:02 PM

...Three of us are escaping Ontario, Canada, and smuggling a few bikes to Ocala Florida. Any suggestions of roads and places to see while we are there? Also are there any FJ guys who would like to meet up for a few beers or a nice ride? We are leaving our van in Ocala and then just driving around for a week...

John

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

fj johnnie

 Nooo!. Sorry Steve, our destination changed. We are driving to Birmingham Alabama. We are tentatively leaving there Sunday and heading to New Orleans. Spend a day there, then we go to the Texas border for Tuesday night. Stay overnight in Austin Wednesday night. Shreveport Thursday night. Birmingham Friday, then drive home.
Our plans changed today, so sorry. It would have been real cool to meet up.  :flag_of_truce:

Steve_in_Florida

No problem. <shrug>

Next time!

Steve

Quote from: fj johnnie on January 22, 2015, 09:30:06 PM

Nooo!. Sorry Steve, our destination changed...

`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

fj johnnie

 So we are now heading to Birmingham Alabama. Leaving our van there and riding around for 5 days. Anyone have an idea where we can park our van for a week in Birmingham?