2018 Central FJ Rally, Arkansas

FJ_Hooligan · January 02, 2018, 01:51:26 PM

I'm confused. What's the location, Cliff House or Bull Shoals?

aviationfred · January 02, 2018, 03:42:42 PM

The Rally will be held at The Cliff House, near Jasper, AR.

racerrad8 · January 02, 2018, 05:10:00 PM

Quote from: aviationfred on January 02, 2018, 03:42:42 PM
The Rally will be held at The Cliff House, near Jasper, AR.

Fred, would you please add the rally to the calendar.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17519.msg176684#msg176684

Thanks, Randy - RPM

aviationfred · January 02, 2018, 06:24:09 PM

Quote from: racerrad8 on January 02, 2018, 05:10:00 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on January 02, 2018, 03:42:42 PM
The Rally will be held at The Cliff House, near Jasper, AR.

Fred, would you please add the rally to the calendar.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17519.msg176684#msg176684

Thanks, Randy - RPM

Just posted to Important dates.

Country Joe · January 02, 2018, 07:02:03 PM

I would bunk with someone else, but I don't want to inflict my snoring on anyone else. They tell me it's world class bad.

DR.GTS.DUCATI.FAZER Dave · February 11, 2018, 07:37:46 PM

Dave Skipper here, I believe I need to call Steve in Florida and book he and I a room for the duration. He is Co-piloting with me to Petaluma for the West Coast rally and wants to do the Central on the way back. We may be in one of my Semi Trucks with an auxiliary power unit providing heat/air and power so if the rooms run out, I may have my own and just need to borrow a bath.

aviationfred · February 17, 2018, 09:42:42 AM

I just spoke with the Cliff House Inn this morning. There are 2 rooms still available for the 7th - 9th of June. I was informed that they could no longer hold them specifically for us.

I will be arriving in the early afternoon on the 6th of June.

Fred

Country Joe · February 21, 2018, 05:23:54 PM

Just made my reservation at the Cliff House Inn. I'm getting excited about this rally now. I can now focus on getting the swing arm bolted back in my bike, get the saddle bag bracket bolted on and get serious about doing some recon runs in the hills. With all the rain we have been getting the last few days, the roads should be clean of winter sand and deicer.
Joe

FJ_Hooligan · February 21, 2018, 06:49:32 PM

Quote from: Country Joe on February 21, 2018, 05:23:54 PM
Just made my reservation at the Cliff House Inn. I'm getting excited about this rally now. I can now focus on getting the swing arm bolted back in my bike, get the saddle bag bracket bolted on and get serious about doing some recon runs in the hills. With all the rain we have been getting the last few days, the roads should be clean of winter sand and deicer.
Joe

Yeah, and hopefully it's not causing any washouts!

I'm planning on being in Ark that week with my group.
We'll be staying in Clarksville but I'll be in touch and we can synch up a few rides.

Country Joe · February 21, 2018, 08:16:46 PM

Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on February 21, 2018, 06:49:32 PM
Quote from: Country Joe on February 21, 2018, 05:23:54 PM
Just made my reservation at the Cliff House Inn. I'm getting excited about this rally now. I can now focus on getting the swing arm bolted back in my bike, get the saddle bag bracket bolted on and get serious about doing some recon runs in the hills. With all the rain we have been getting the last few days, the roads should be clean of winter sand and deicer.
Joe

Yeah, and hopefully it's not causing any washouts!

I'm planning on being in Ark that week with my group.
We'll be staying in Clarksville but I'll be in touch and we can synch up a few rides.

Good to hear that you will be here that weekend! So far the rain has been slow enough that I haven't seen any road damage like we received last year.
Joe

Country Joe · March 26, 2018, 06:04:43 PM

Just in case anyone is wondering, the roads east of Highway 65 are clean and in great shape. The Forest Service is doing a lot of prescribed burns up there right now but are usually done with those by June. I'm probably going to order a set of tires before the rally, it would suck to kill a set during all the fun and have none in reserve. I have a tire machine if anyone needs to mount a tire while you are here.
Joe

FJ_Hooligan · May 10, 2018, 01:21:15 PM

Is everyone going to be present on Thursday the 7th?

There are 2 must-do roads in Arkansas: AR123, which is in the Cliff House back yard, and AR341, aka Push Mountain.

My group is planning on doing Push Mountain on Thursday. We could meet up at Pelsor / Sand Gap and do a group run. It's an all day ride.

We're going to try to hit Upper 123 on Wednesday, but only if time allows. Friday might be a trip up to Missouri.

Country Joe · May 10, 2018, 02:38:31 PM

David,
I'm going to be out riding on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I hadn't planned on spending the night up in Jasper Wednesday night, but will be there Thursday and Friday nights. You know I'm not terribly picky about what roads we are going to ride, other than staying off of Highway 65.

Joe

aviationfred · May 10, 2018, 04:06:19 PM

I should arrive at the Cliff House Inn the afternoon of the 6th, with The General (Doug McCarthy). Thursday looks great for a ride day.

Fred

FJ_Hooligan · May 10, 2018, 05:14:57 PM

Joe,
If we do Push on Thursday do you want to meet up in Marshall?

I can pick up Fred, Doug and any others at Pelsor.

We should arrive in Clarksville about 10am on Wednesday. We will do most of the route I texted to you. You're free to come along, but that would be a HUGE mileage day for you if you plan on staying in Clinton on Wednesday night.

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