Indy Dave Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) FARTERS - The Friday 6:30pm meal at Monet's is SOLD OUT! If you have any questions, please PM me. We now have 2 arriving on Tuesday and by Wed night, 49 will have arrived! Frank - so glad you and Steve can join us! ROUTES: 2017 FART Routes Dinner Guests: 1 marcopolo 2 TN_R11_Girl 3 Bud 4 John Ranalletta 5 Ruth 6 Kinsley 7 lawnchairboy 8 Burt 9 Randy Shields 10 Ron-M 11 Bernie 12 TyTass 13 Terri 14 Brianh70 15 DaveCinNO 16 greiffster 17 Foot 18 S.O.B. 19 Michelle 20 endobobdds 21 jimwms 22 MikeB60 23 DyAnne 24 Panhandle Chuck (Panama City Riders) 25 Erdok (Panama City Riders) 26 Tom L (Panama City Riders) 27 Wyn A (Panama City Riders) 28 Barry P (Panama City Riders) 29 Mike M (Panama City Riders) 30 Chris K 31 Folkdancer48 32 BMW_Ken 33 Working' Them Angels 34 EricInIndy 35 Lerxst 36 Tallman 37 Beth 38 slumgullion 39 Nikki 40 RightSpin 41 Cyclingkk 42 Jennie 43 F16Viper 44 terryofperry 45 id's_ok 46 Tasker 47 Bill Murray 48 Debbie 49 sockmonkey 50 SSTwin 51 knarf11 52 MedicMike 53 toddfjc Edited September 20, 2017 by workin' them angels Link to comment
RT_Jim Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 After all the comments about the number of Canadians allowed to FART, I've decided its best this Canadian back out of the event. Very sorry to leave Mark to defend the honour of our country alone, but work is getting in the way. There is a hotel room available if anyone needs it. See everyone in the spring for START! Jim Link to comment
Bud Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 After all the comments about the number of Canadians allowed to FART, I've decided its best this Canadian back out of the event. Very sorry to leave Mark to defend the honour of our country alone, but work is getting in the way. There is a hotel room available if anyone needs it. See everyone in the spring for START! Jim Sorry to hear you can not make it. The good news is that I was able to get your room and am also open to a roomie if someone needs a place. I'm arriving Tuesday and leaving Saturday morning. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 ROUTES ROUTES ROUTES!!! Hi everyone, here is a link for FART 2017 Blairsville Routes There are 3 routes that start with rides of about 100 miles to restaurants, then options for the returns as usual. There's also a short but great loop in case you get a late start. Receiving Routes From Others. Your maps and preferences may be different than those of the person you received them from, so to be sure you ride the intended route you must do the following or cuss me out when you return...if you return Open the GDB or GPX file in your software, then make duplicates of each route (usually a right click will show the option). Change the color of the Duplicate route (usually double click, then go to "Info" and look there) Note the mileage, then Re-calculate the Original route. The mileage should stay the same. If the route mileage is different, look for the color you changed the Duplicate route to. You will need to add a Waypoint or Via point to the Original route to make it match the Duplicate route. Once the two routes are the same, delete the Duplicate route, then load the Original route(s) onto your GPS. Apologies for the confusion. When the BMWST board moved to a new server, we picked up a gremlin (not the AMC kind) that fails to show some kinds of text when cut and pasted. Ken's post got caught up in that and some may have missed the routes. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) After all the comments about the number of Canadians allowed to FART, I've decided its best this Canadian back out of the event. Very sorry to leave Mark to defend the honour of our country alone, but work is getting in the way. There is a hotel room available if anyone needs it. See everyone in the spring for START! Jim Sorry to hear you can't make it, Jim. I was looking forward to singing O Canada with you in the parking lot. Edited September 20, 2017 by marcopolo Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Actually I'm arriving Tuesday as well. Wed I'm riding to Highlands to visit a friend for the day. Link to comment
S.O.B. Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Marcopolo are you bringing Jim's Bourbon in his absence? I would think this would be a customary practice from our neighbors up north? Link to comment
Bud Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Marcopolo are you bringing Jim's Bourbon in his absence? I would think this would be a customary practice from our neighbors up north? +1 Link to comment
Endobob Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 FART ADMINISTRIVIA #3 ...3) Remember Flea Market is Thursday Night. Give a heads up on items you're bringing OR items you're seeking. Anyone have or know where I might locate a used or reasonably priced BMW NAV V 4 button cradel? I have the BMW Navigator V but do not, as yet, have a cradle or way to mount/wire it on the bike (2002 K1200RS). Link to comment
marcopolo Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Marcopolo are you bringing Jim's Bourbon in his absence? I would think this would be a customary practice from our neighbors up north? It's not a customary Canadian practice, so that would be a no. Besides, I've been living in the U.S. for the last four years I'm the furthest thing from a bourbon drinker. Now beer and wine, that's a different story. Link to comment
marcopolo Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) FART ADMINISTRIVIA #3 ...3) Remember Flea Market is Thursday Night. Give a heads up on items you're bringing OR items you're seeking. Anyone have or know where I might locate a used or reasonably priced BMW NAV V 4 button cradel? I have the BMW Navigator V but do not, as yet, have a cradle or way to mount/wire it on the bike (2002 K1200RS). Bob, I read over at ADVRider, and at GPS City, that the Nav V supposedly works with the Garmin Zumo 660/665 cradle as well -- but you would need to confirm that. They, of course, would not have the four buttons that the BMW cradle has. EDIT: I had a live chat with someone at GPS City, and they told me that, 1) you'd have to confirm with Garmin/BMW, whether the Nav V would fit in the 660/665 cradle; and, more importantly, 2) they no longer sell that cradle. Edited September 20, 2017 by marcopolo Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Evening Everyone: I am hoping to score a "new" to me set of summer vented riding gloves, hopefully gauntlet style. My Klim gloves tore in the palms of both hands. Been looking at Held Airstream II, though I know a few of you attending tend to have a "small" glove collection. I wear a Large in the Klim and Medium in Alpinestar. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few days. Mike Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 FINAL BLAIRSVILLE ADMINISTRIVIA I've heard from many who have been busy getting their bikes in order and ready to roll! Count me among that list as well. (Has anyone seen my left hand glove? You know the one - black, with 6 fingers) Inconceivable! Weather is looking to be DRY with highs ranging from 69 - 84 and lows 47 - 58. CONTESTS and AWARDS REMEMBER to keep track your motorcycle mileage to Blairsville. When you check-in, please fill in the FART INFO sheet, being sure to record your starting location and mileage to Blairsville. As Ken mentioned, we will again have a contest to see who can guess closest to the average motorcycle miles traveled to Blairsville, derived from the group's total mileage. BUT WAIT! Remember to submit your scenic / landscapes / group photos to be eligible to win one of our fabulous prizes, plus the treasured traveling Froggy Trophy! Text OR email your photos to: startfarting@gmail.com Last years winner was id's ok - (Christopher). BMW_ Ken won the second contest for most miles out of route. MixMaster Ken and I like a bit of unpredictability (kind of like Bud), so what other goodies, awards and contests we may have in store will be revealed at minimum by the time we hand out awards FLEA MARKET: Thursday at 6:30 in the Parking Lot. Sellers can gather items near/under the outdoor breezeway that connects buildings. If you're selling items, I encourage you to post a list of your items here. The Announced Prizes Enjoy the ride and good luck! Link to comment
greiffster Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 FLEA MARKET: Thursday at 6:30 in the Parking Lot. Sellers can gather items near/under the outdoor breezeway that connects buildings. If you're selling items, I encourage you to post a list of your items here. I've got a Nelson-Rigg UV-2000 half cover (large) that fits a 1150RT rather nicely (I had to get an XL to fit the GS). Price: 1 IPA or 3 fingers of bourbon over ice. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 BMW Nav 3 complete with disks, cradle. New battery and new screen BMW Summer Pants Khaki 40/32 BMW Santiago Pants NEW Size 38 BMW Santiago Jacket Yellow /Tan very good cond. Euro 54 BMW Air Flow 2 Gloves - NEW Size 10 - 10.5 Grey 2 BMW Tank Bags - One like new, no yellowing. I ave cond with elct hook up 1 BMW Tank Bag Frame (RT) Migsel Accessory Shelf - 05 - 13 RT's GS 911 USB Gen 1 - 8 Vins remaining Olympia One Piece Suit - XXL Z-Technik Z4003 Full Exhaust system - header on back. Eliminates converter. Like new. GS 911 Gen 1 USB Enthusiast 8 (of 10) VINS remaining Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Hey John - I have another skid of knick knacks and treasures no one would want to be without. I bet you have plenty of room on your fancy air ride suspension trailer. I'll even throw in a deck of used playing cards for your trouble! Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 After all the comments about the number of Canadians allowed to FART, I've decided its best this Canadian back out of the event. Very sorry to leave Mark to defend the honour of our country alone, but work is getting in the way. There is a hotel room available if anyone needs it. See everyone in the spring for START! Jim Well that's danged unfortunate! Link to comment
ltljohn Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Since I will be in Canada, I expect to see lots of pictures because as they say, without pictures........... Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) ARE YOU READY TO FART? Will your FART be a silent type, skillfully executed, leaving only those in your direct company aware you were there? Or will your FART be the kind that you intend to clandestinely deposit, only to find yourself in a mess due to a lack of awareness? Take some time this weekend to review your roadcraft. Rehearse and sharpen your mental skills. Review your personal riding goals and limitations. And stick to them. Be sure to be hydrating - now and all week. Take the time to make sure your helmet visor, windshield, headlight and tail lights are cleaned (not just dusted). Do a true physical inspection of your bike. Physically check each panel and make sure they're tight and screws haven't vibrated out. How are your brake pads? Put the bike on the center stand and run your hand all the way around each tire, while also visually inspecting it. How's the cold air pressure? Are the battery terminals snug and any accessory wiring you might have? Look after that 'issue' you've been meaning to take care of for months. If you're like me (and I know I am) - you live in an area whose roads are vastly different than the ones we'll be FARTing on. Take some time to process what that means for your riding style and awareness protocols. What do you need to adjust? If you'll be riding with others, think about how you'll be maintaining a safe distance from those in front of you. Think about looking through the corner (and the rider ahead of you) - don't just follow the line of the guy in front - see through him or her and study the road and landscape ahead. Take some time TODAY and practice your low speed tight turns. Looking forward to seeing you all. Enjoy the ride! Edited September 23, 2017 by workin' them angels Link to comment
Kinsley Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I did a scouting route to Blairsville this morning just to warn them of all the FARTers headed their way On the way up there were a lot of Bicycles on Wolf Pen Gap (180) and 129. I hope it gets a little cooler so there won't be so many. Take a look at the routes you have planned and try to do those roads early in the morning, especially on Saturday. I think The Witch has already checked in to FART HQ. My Garmin was doing some nutty stuff when I got near the hotel. It kept saying I was off route and asking if I wanted to re-calculate, even after re-calculating I restarted the route and then on the way home it kept showing me off the road and Magenta line I should have been on. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 We are out. Work just called and I'm off to El Paso (Fort Bliss) tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 Mike, sorry to hear your can't join us. I'm away from the house right now, but will refund you meals when I return. Safe travels Link to comment
StretchMark Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Better late than never. Reservations made for Thursday and Friday evening. Heading out Saturday morning. Christine (HoonTang) will be joining me. Looks like a good group Edit: If any cancelled dinner slots are available, let me know. Edited September 23, 2017 by StretchMark Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Better late than never. Reservations made for Thursday and Friday evening. Heading out Saturday morning. Christine (HoonTang) will be joining me. Looks like a good group Edit: If any cancelled dinner slots are available, let me know. PM Sent ( in other words, yes, we have 2 spots open!) Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Better late than never. Reservations made for Thursday and Friday evening. Heading out Saturday morning. Christine (HoonTang) will be joining me. Looks like a good group Edit: If any cancelled dinner slots are available, let me know. Fan-Freaking-Tastic! Can't wait to see you guys. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are out. Work just called and I'm off to El Paso (Fort Bliss) tomorrow afternoon. Noooo, Mike. Jeez, you guys had to cancel for the UN too. If you're not careful, we're going to start calling you "Bud Junior!" Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Here we grow again. Despite the unfortunate loss of Mike and DyAnne , we picked up three (two steps back, three steps forward). ROUTES: 2017 FART Routes A record 61 FARTers! We're going to need a bigger boat Restaurant. [ my second movie quote in two pages, the first one went unclaimed. ] Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are out. Work just called and I'm off to El Paso (Fort Bliss) tomorrow afternoon. Noooo, Mike. Jeez, you guys had to cancel for the UN too. If you're not careful, we're going to start calling you "Bud Junior!" Well, at least Mike and DyAnne make it to some of the SECFF lunches during the winter. Link to comment
dduelin Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Link to comment
SSTwin Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Yay Dave! Looking forward to riding with you! See you Thursday PM, if Bernie gets us back before dark! Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Yay Dave! Looking forward to riding with you! See you Thursday PM, if Bernie gets us back before dark! Wow, Steve making demands before it starts. Link to comment
Foot Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 if Bernie gets us back before dark, yeah right Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Bernie leaves before dark..... Link to comment
Bud Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are out. Work just called and I'm off to El Paso (Fort Bliss) tomorrow afternoon. Noooo, Mike. Jeez, you guys had to cancel for the UN too. If you're not careful, we're going to start calling you "Bud Junior!" Well, at least Mike and DyAnne make it to some of the SECFF lunches during the winter. Hey now. You must really not like Mike. Link to comment
Bud Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Bernie leaves before dark..... Correct. He leaves at 0 dark thirty in the morning to get in a couple hundred miles before the roads get crowded. Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Bernie leaves before dark..... Correct. He leaves at 0 dark thirty in the morning to get in a couple hundred miles before the roads get crowded. LOL Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? First alternate for dinner. Check your indbox for PM about dinner. Glad you can join us Dave! Great food and even greater company: 1 marcopolo 2 TN_R11_Girl 3 Bud 4 John Ranalletta 5 Ruth 6 Kinsley 7 lawnchairboy 8 Burt 9 Randy Shields 10 Ron-M 11 Bernie 12 TyTass 13 Terri 14 Brianh70 15 DaveCinNO 16 greiffster 17 Foot 18 S.O.B. 19 Michelle 20 endobobdds 21 jimwms 22 Panhandle Chuck (Panama City Riders) 23 Erdok (Panama City Riders) 24 Tom L (Panama City Riders) 25 Wyn A (Panama City Riders) 26 Barry P (Panama City Riders) 27 Mike M (Panama City Riders) 28 Chris K 29 Folkdancer48 30 BMW_Ken 31 Working' Them Angels 32 EricInIndy 33 Lerxst (Rob) 34 Tallman 35 Beth 36 slumgullion 37 Nikki 38 RightSpin 39 Cyclingkk 40 Jennie 41 F16Viper 42 terryofperry 43 id's_ok 44 Tasker 45 Bill Murray 46 Debbie 47 sockmonkey 48 SSTwin 49 knarf11 50 MedicMike 51 toddfjc 52 Stretchmark 53 HoonTang alternate dduelin Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 We are out. Work just called and I'm off to El Paso (Fort Bliss) tomorrow afternoon. Noooo, Mike. Jeez, you guys had to cancel for the UN too. If you're not careful, we're going to start calling you "Bud Junior!" Well, at least Mike and DyAnne make it to some of the SECFF lunches during the winter. Yep, at least I can blame work albeit a weak excuse! Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Better late than never. Reservations made for Thursday and Friday evening. Heading out Saturday morning. Christine (HoonTang) will be joining me. Looks like a good group Edit: If any cancelled dinner slots are available, let me know. Wooo hoo!! Been too long friends!!! Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Tick tack, tick tack,........, Link to comment
Endobob Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Bob, I'm sorry hear about your father's passing. He lived some long years and I'm sure you'll miss him. We'll miss FARTing with you, but look forward to seeing you in the Spring. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! My deepest condolences Bob. No matter how long and full the life, we always have a hole in our heart when they leave us. Be at peace my friend... Link to comment
Bernie Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Sorry to hear about your father, my condolences. Link to comment
cyclingkk Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Bob, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Try to remember the man he was, during this difficult time of reflection. Keith Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 My condolences Bob. See you in the Spring. Link to comment
tallman Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Bob, So sorry to hear this. Beth and I send our condolences. Hope to see you soon in better times. Link to comment
SSTwin Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Another better late than never. Arriving late Thursday.... Is there still 1 dinner slot open after cancellations? Just let Dave know that I am out and that my dinner slot is now open. My 97 year old father had a wonderful life and died peacefully in bed this morning. I will be on my way to Orlando, FL this afternoon to take care of his affairs. See you all in the Spring at START '18! Bob, I'm so sorry to hear this. We will miss you, see you in the Spring I hope. Peace. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Bob, Thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Link to comment
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