The Gap and Cherohala

[mel513]

Here is a few of my old cbr, the first trip to the gap last june. Good thing I live 219 miles away. That place would probably be my second home.:) Also some of the skyway.

[mel513]

A few more from the 1st trip from the gap and the reward for going up there on a slick back tire.

[Bobvc]

A few more from the 1st trip from the gap and the reward for going up there on a slick back tire.


Mel,

A collar bone or arm? Hope it heals completely and you are free to do other fun, yet slightly irresponsible things. Be safe. BTW, thanks for the great signature line, what a great message. Everythign else pales in comparison.

Bob

[mel513]

The doctors told me it was the clavical bone was pushed up. I landed on me shoulder and pulled the muscles away from the bones. It healed ok. I didn't wear the sling long enough. The bone still pokes up just a little. My next two trips up there went Ok.

[khelton]

Man..that brings back bad memories..can feel it now..ugh. Glad it wasn't worse. We always have things to be thankful for.

[mel513]

Here's a few more of the old and new, the new, and my second trip to the gap at the end of September. New tires and a lot better handling bike. This time no hurt shoulder. The last picture, on the other side of my bike is Travis's. Him and the preacher left me in the dust.

[mel513]

A few more from the second trip.

[Preacher53]

Melvin just got back in motorhome from sea world. Rode a roller coaster today called Kraken. Man was that thig fast and seven loops.Thank God for dramamine. Talked to sds from ETR and will be meeting up with them at speedway tomorrow.I like your ride report and glad you got off work.Next to days MX and Sportbike racing.

[brad@dealsgap]

Here are a few pics from todays ride. It is a dirt road that takes you from 19/74 to Franklin. It is about 1/2 dirt or so.

[khelton]

Good pics and nice bike, are you gonna put ammo can saddlebags on the back ?

[brad@dealsgap]

Keith
Yes, in the near future, I have some other stuff I want to do first. HID Lights, crash bars ect.

[brad@dealsgap]

Here are some old Gap Pics.

http://www.dealsgap.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35&stc=1&d=1142430037

http://www.dealsgap.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36&stc=1&d=1142430100

http://www.dealsgap.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37&stc=1&d=1142430148

http://www.dealsgap.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38&stc=1&d=1142430201

http://www.dealsgap.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39&stc=1&d=1142430289

Wow have we come a long way since the 80's

[mel513]

Those pictures are really wild looking. It has changed tremendously. I like to see stuff like that just to realize the change that took place. :rolleyes:

[s2tbolt]

Mel,
... thanks for the great signature line, what a great message...
Bob
+1 brother !

[mel513]

+1 brother !
I believe in this day and time we need to hear something good.

[brad@dealsgap]

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A pic from this morning...why they call it the Smokies, also a few sport bikes from the hoot.......

[brad@dealsgap]

Alot of folks have asked for my Bobcat Pics, so here they are. This is on 129 South about a mile from the store. A once in a lifetime shot for me.


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[mel513]

Man that is a pretty picture. Love the mountains. Seen a few of those motorcycles with sidecars at the hoot last year. That was my first time at the gap.

[brad@dealsgap]

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Some of our favorite Francois pictures

[brad@dealsgap]

Beths first bike ride....notice all the protective gear I think she was following in Ben's foot steps lol

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Honda Hoot pics

[brad@dealsgap]

Cherahola skyway veiws......

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different bikes

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[brad@dealsgap]

Michaela, future Dragon Slayer.....well that will be when Dad, ie me...lets her get a drivers licence, when she is ohhhh 45 or so, about the same time she will be allowed to date.....don't I wish.

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Dam Pictures from fugitive Dam during the Hurricane Season.

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50 races at midnight ohhh yaaaaaa

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From a few years ago

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[yellow wolf]

Here is a few of my old cbr, the first trip to the gap last june. Good thing I live 219 miles away. That place would probably be my second home.:) Also some of the skyway.


wow 4t pic from the left is me!!!!!!!! ft yellow gold wing is mine and im leaning against it!!!!

[brad@dealsgap]

Hey Rick, add some of your pictures. I know you have a few

[yellow wolf]

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/2802IM000669-med.jpg
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/2802deals_gap_april3rd_-2_006-med.jpg


http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/2802deals_gap_april3rd_-2_023-med.jpg


http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/2802deals_gap_april3rd_017-med.jpg

one from the brp and the rest gap pics from killboy

[brad@dealsgap]

Rick, snow pic is awsome

[yellow wolf]

thanks it was taken by me at the high spot on the brp last march,ride wasn't to bad but the two guys with me never rode in snow before!!! was damn cold though!!!
today is sat the 1st am loading moving van and will be up your way this coming week if i have time i will stop in so you can meet the wife!

will be looking for a house so will be busy but we will try,lol

rick

[brad@dealsgap]

Please do stop by Rick, also if you need any help in the house hunting let me know I will ask Dad if he knows of any good buys

[brad@dealsgap]

Ahhh what a life I get to live lol, nice sunny day on Monday.

[khelton]

Hey Man..doncha know a Dakar can't do that......:cool:

[brad@dealsgap]

Right after that was when the pegs were scraping

[khelton]

going to get that Dakar all confused......good pic :D

[mel513]

Wow. Almost 7500 views. Very nice. Haven't been by in months. Had no idea.

This was taken last month on the Cherohala.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb267/mel513w/IMG_6140.jpg

Preacher being lazy.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb267/mel513w/IMG_6134.jpg

Taken at the overlook.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb267/mel513w/IMG_6119.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb267/mel513w/IMG_6118.jpg

[kerrbon]

Nice new pics...... they get the blood flowing.

The Mrs. and I are leaving Sunday for a 3rd trip to the Smokies/Gap/Etc...... Wooooo Hooo...

[mel513]

Nice new pics...... they get the blood flowing.

The Mrs. and I are leaving Sunday for a 3rd trip to the Smokies/Gap/Etc...... Wooooo Hooo...

Thanks. Hope all goes well. Was on the blue ridge parkway, 221, and 181 the day before yesterday. Good roads to take in if you get a chance.

[Duckman]

Some pics from the same area.

The Lookout on the Dragon.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP9810.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP9807.jpg

Up high on the BRP last May. Still gray.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/bikepics071.jpg

Stecoah Valley near Kickstand Lodge. Stecoah Gap over to Robbinsville(where I live) in the distance.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP0441.jpg

My first ride over the Dragon today was at 7:30am for at least 1 good clean run. Saw 1 rider(doing the same) the entire length. Past a Tenn. trooper just past Killboy a mile or 2(near the smiley face) before the overlook. Luckily I was in one of the tightest corners(I was doing 36mph so it coulda went either way). He backed up into side roadbed about where the 'Dips' are. The humanity. Back to weekday mornings only, I guess.

[Duckman]

More.

Hwy 28(awesome section) between Bryson City and Franklin.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP0043.jpg

Along 64 near Highlands.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP0079.jpg

BRP at 5800'
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP0115.jpg

Looking down from FS816 onto the BRP near Shining Rock Wilderness above Brevard. Thats looking Glass in the middle right(big exposed granite).
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/hipower90hipower/IMGP0118.jpg

[Deacon]

Great Pictures Duckman. We rode part of BRP back in June its a great ride.