Ride Plans for Maggie Valley Indian Rally

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EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · Apr 19, 2017

Okay folks. Post suggestions, plans, hopes, desires, etc., for planned rides in and around the Great Smokey Mountains during this 2nd Annual Indian Rally (Jun 8-10).

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NDN

· #2 · Apr 19, 2017

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Try this.

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 20, 2017

NDN said:
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Try this.

Thanks @NDN. But I am suggesting folks post what-where they wish to ride, not just the resources. I have plenty of maps, roads suggestions, etc. I've been on many of them.

I'm just trying to put up a thread for others to get ideas and suggest specific rides on specific days.

For example: Thursday, Jun 8, KSU 08:00. Destination: Clingman's Dome and back by 13:00.

Gronk

· #4 · Apr 20, 2017

Ill be arriving Thursday afternoon staying until Sun morning. Would like to ride the Cherohala and/or The Dragon. Just me and the wife so hopefully hook up with some fellow forum members for some group riding. Planning to stop by Indian of Waynesville and grab a T-shirt, bout all I can afford from Indian, LOL!

You really can't plan a bad route over there in the Smokys so I'm flexable hope the weather is good!

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1topp

· #5 · Apr 23, 2017

I can do this !

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 24, 2017

Organized rides sponsored by Maggie Valley Rallies.
These are self paced rides but you need to sign up for them at the rally. Click on link for details

The Parkway, The Rattler, The Dragon Rides

734004SRamsay

· #7 · May 1, 2017

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EskimoQuinn said:
Okay folks. Post suggestions, plans, hopes, desires, etc., for planned rides in and around the Great Smokey Mountains during this 2nd Annual Indian Rally (Jun 8-10).

I'd like to make this run. Been on some of these roads already. Further info can be sent to [email protected]. Thanks

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734004SRamsay

· #8 · May 1, 2017

Bad *****

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EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 2, 2017

734004SRamsay said:
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I'd like to make this run. Been on some of these roads already. Further info can be sent to [email protected]. Thanks

Just keep an eye on this thread. I'm not sending out emails to everyone, nor answering. I'm not organizing anything officially, either. Just trying to get some community together along with meet-n-greets at the rally.

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Shiver

· #10 · May 2, 2017

EskimoQuinn said:
Just keep an eye on this thread. I'm not sending out emails to everyone, nor answering. I'm not organizing anything officially, either. Just trying to get some community together along with meet-n-greets at the rally.

As in forum rides then? I know our group is going. We are riding the dragon on the 7th on our way to the rally. I rode the Skyway last year after the TN meeting, really good riding. I know Ken is on here. We have our next IMRG meeting Sunday where we will talk more about this. Then I will go from there.

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 2, 2017

Shiver said:
As in forum rides then? I know our group is going. We are riding the dragon on the 7th on our way to the rally. I rode the Skyway last year after the TN meeting, really good riding. I know Ken is on here. We have our next IMRG meeting Sunday where we will talk more about this. Then I will go from there.

Anyone attending can organize a group ride. I just put this thread up for folks to discuss ideas, meet-ups, etc.
A few of us will be hanging out under the beer tent at the rally. Folks can gather there, decide where they wish to ride and go for it. Folks can probably post a piece of paper somewhere in the tent area about planned rides, I guess.

If an IMRG chapter wants to organize something - post it here. If another Indian group wishes to do the same, so be it.
One thing I wish to make clear - Indian Motorcycles dot Net (this forum) is NOT sponsoring anything. I do not speak for them, or plan for them. I'm just along for the ride. Personally, I think I might do the Waterfall circuit ride.

That said, I had a good time last year. It was a relatively small rally (first annual) and not well advertized. There was no crazy BS, folks were genuine and respectful. A few from the hotel I was staying at organized a couple of rides. The area is so rich with great riding roads, you can't do them all. I expect this year the rally will be double in size - about 500-900 bikes, maybe more.

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Shiver

· #12 · May 2, 2017

@EskimoQuinn, my Dad is always talking about riding in this area but I have never been. So this is a first for me. Any ride is a good ride.

Bill5280

· #13 · May 10, 2017

BEER, did I hear beer tent?? Guess I'll have to be there then!!

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 11, 2017

Bill5280 said:
BEER, did I hear beer tent?? Guess I'll have to be there then!!

Guess you'll have to, then. See you there!

Gronk

· #15 · May 15, 2017

Anyone know if a Dynojet tuner will be at the Rally in Maggie? I have the new PVCX installed and was considering having my bike dynoed.

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 18, 2017

Gronk said:
Anyone know if a Dynojet tuner will be at the Rally in Maggie? I have the new PVCX installed and was considering having my bike dynoed.

Contact Mark Moses at Charlotte Indian. Last year he mentioned about possibly bringing one this year. Mark is a major sponsor of the event.

Gronk

· #17 · May 19, 2017 (Edited)

EskimoQuinn said:
Contact Mark Moses at Charlotte Indian. Last year he mentioned about possibly bringing one this year. Mark is a major sponsor of the event.

I had my 500 mi service done at IMC Charlotte, but don't remember seeing a dyno in their shop.
I have installed a PVCX and bike is running pretty good, but some minor decel popping here and there, would like to get her fine tuned at some point.

Snipes

· #18 · May 24, 2017

Do you guys ever do anything in the Appalachian Mountains?

Snipes

· #19 · May 24, 2017

Gronk said:
I had my 500 mi service done at IMC Charlotte, but don't remember seeing a dyno in their shop.
I have installed a PVCX and bike is running pretty good, but some minor decel popping here and there, would like to get her fine tuned at some point.

Picking my bike up from IMC Charlotte next week, hopefully.

EskimoQuinn

Discussion Starter · #20 · May 25, 2017

Snipes said:
Do you guys ever do anything in the Appalachian Mountains?

Sure. But by Appalachian Mts what do you mean? That covers a large area. I see it as the southwestern corner of VA. Home to Claw of the Dragon, Back of the Dragon and more.

Heart of Appalachia

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