My take on the Rally with pics!!!!!!!

Here’s my take on the “Darkside Rally in the Mountains”. Smokey wrote one and I thought it was a good idea, so here it goes.

First of all I had a great riding partner in my friend and brother in Christ….Tanglefoot. We both made our first motorcycle trip ever that was more than 4 hours in stretch ever. It was nice weather for us and the trip was not bad. I think it mostly mental for riding long distances and easier than I thought. I have daily ridden every day for 4 ½ years, but never haul butt to get somewhere just ride more…hehehehe I am hooked.

I have met the best people on the planet and what a benefit it was to get to know them. Every one
unique and different, but how they made the trip fun and exciting. Good hearted people and who love
to ride.

I couldn’t get enough of the scenery or the twisties we road. Plus I got to see the darkside up close in real world situations. I have ridden the darkside for years but have never got to see it perform by watching the the rear of the bike in tough twisty conditions. At no time did I see less than half the tire on the ground. Wow, I am more convinced of the darkside than ever before by just admiring how the tire works. I knew it worked good, but seeing is believing. And riding it is even more fun because of the car tire, whether it was a 165 or 205……they road flawless and never once stepped out on us. Plus a 1300 can pull the wheels off the ground……ooops! Didn’t plan on it, but it will grip enough to get if off the ground and NOT just a little too! I am talking about a rolling wheelie too and not a stand still snap the clutch either.


I didn't write about everything....because what happens in Mt. Ida...stays in Mt. Ida!



So in keeping with Smokey and the theme of the weekend.

Darksider Rally award for:
* Most aggressive lean at the Tilemena look out……Tanglefoot
* Most longest Haul and most committed…..Smokey
* Most dumbest move……Twin and the sink and carberator
* Shortest stay……..Inspector #484
* Got the most empty boxes……..Twin again
* Hardest rider………Kermit
* Most sight seeing……….toss up between FogHorn and Willsighsee’r
* Most aggressive move in a 20 mph curve……….Kermit
* Who laughed the most……All of us
* Who complained the most……….Toasted Bwwhahahahaha
* Best mod……twin light mod on the road home in the dark
* Best tip of the weekend…….Just because you stop, Don’t mean you need to drink a big cup of coffee
* Best idea…………Foghorn and going to Cove AR and taking Hiway 4
* Most likely to Haul A**…………Smokey
* Most talked about that couldn’t make it and wished was there………Inspector #484
* Shortest run in miles…………Toasted (had to leave to go back to work)

I will do it again….next year, so make plans for your vacation.


Here's our map of Saturday's ride and 12 hrs. of fun and fellowship


Foghorn and Kermit pointing the way home.....hehehehe Great couple.


Willsightsee'r in foreground while Kermit and Foghorn look out over the Tilemena Parkway


Stopped on Wilemina Parkway just North along the mountains going to Oklahoma


Smokey and his riding partner, Justin flying by to take a pic with us at the Oklahoma sign.


A 205 wideside mod and a Footmod with a 205 side by side. They are wider????????


Left to right....Foghorn, Toasted, Willsightsee'r, and Kermit at the Hotel.


Group shot Saturday morning...what do you do for an encore...Ride 12 hours..hehehehe


More bike and small talk.....Fun was had by all.


Smile Smokey or is that...smile Twin!


If you go to Mena and you miss this ride, you will regret it.


The Darkside Gang at the Oklahoma state line.


The Darksiders set the world on fire or was it...the woods were on fire and we sat and watched it. It looked like they had it under control by the time we got there. But the whole valley was smoked up.


Us between rides and regroups. Just jawing around till we stretched our legs for the next run.


Smokey my friend telling me like it is....You are the bomb my friend and I wouldn't want to go thru this world without ever knowing you.


This a pic of Justin looking wore out or he just found out Smokey was his Dad, but he is one tough kid and never complained the whole weekend. He rode ever mile that we put on this weekend.


Here is my friend and best riding partner you could have...Tanglefoot.


If you don't come next year....Shame on Ya'. We will miss you, but we will ride without you!

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good pics Twin. thanks for postin....

Jerry

LOOKS like a BLAST!! I hope I get to go next year!!

Looks like fun was had by all, cept maybe Justin

Maybe one day I'll be able to ride with you fine folks .

George

The Talimena Scenic Drive is a lot of fun, took it when I first got my scoot in '05. My stock dunnies didn't even last that long when I headed up there in Oct and I got my ride in April. Guess I went against the learning curve and didn't take my scoot out only on the weekends and polished her until she completely shined. I got her to ride, and though I did do a few things to make her look even better, she's been through rain, winds, heavy city traffic, dirt roads, and a lot of stupidity from me as well and she's still going.

I really had a great time and I am now rested and I am ready to make the trip again, especially Talimena Dr. WOW What a road to ride. Some great fun. I was not far behind Twin, Kermit and Smokey and you should see the C/T work in the twisties. Those of you that wanted to come and couldn't make, you missed meeting some great people; Inspector, his wife and kids (great hosts at the BarBQue at their house and 3 of the best behaved boys I have seen in a while); Kermit and Foghorn and their friend Will the sightseer, Smokey and Dude, and Toasted. Thanks again Tony and family for the hospitality. I am ready to go back or maybe move to Ark. Great roads to ride. Do you think we could make this a semi-annual ride. I haven't had so much fun, I think everyone had a great time. LET'S DO IT AGAIN AND SOON.

Great pics Bobby, but yall dont let that one pic of Dude fool you. His head itched (teen acne I think). He ate up every mile we put on and he is ready to go do it again. I had the greatest time, Sorry I missed getting to meet inspector, everyone told us what a great guy he is. Everyone else we met were great people aand lots of fun.

See you out there
Smokey

smokey2255 wrote:Great pics Bobby, but yall dont let that one pic of Dude fool you. His head itched (teen acne I think). He ate up every mile we put on and he is ready to go do it again. I had the greatest time, Sorry I missed getting to meet inspector, everyone told us what a great guy he is. Everyone else we met were great people aand lots of fun.

See you out there
Smokey

Smoke......I was just picking on Justin. He is one tough and well mannered young man that I have seen in a while. Knew what was going on every second and never heard a complaint the whole weekend. I only said that to set up the....."he's my dad" story..............hehehehehehe

...............bobby


ps....When are you going to post your pics????????????


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Yall know by posting all these pics your only making those of us that didn't get there want to go see it for ourselfs.....Thanks...something else I have to do....

Jerry

This was one of the best times of my life. Those of you who didn't get to come, let me tell you. It was a great 3 day adventure, start to finish, but full of fun. We ate well, paid for hotels and gas and Foghorn and I together only spent a total of $320.00. That's just to let you know, it doesn't cost that much to have alot of fun. That was also the cheapest getaway I've ever had. Make plans to do it with us next year.

kermit wrote:This was one of the best times of my life. Those of you who didn't get to come, let me tell you. It was a great 3 day adventure, start to finish, but full of fun. We ate well, paid for hotels and gas and Foghorn and I together only spent a total of $320.00. That's just to let you know, it doesn't cost that much to have alot of fun. That was also the cheapest getaway I've ever had. Make plans to do it with us next year.

+1..... I took $500 thinking I would need it and maybe some more. I only spent $350 gas, eats, and hotel for me and Tanglefoot on the whole trip except he got the hotel in Texarkana! I know I am doing this again.

...............bobby


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twin1300 wrote:

kermit wrote:This was one of the best times of my life. Those of you who didn't get to come, let me tell you. It was a great 3 day adventure, start to finish, but full of fun. We ate well, paid for hotels and gas and Foghorn and I together only spent a total of $320.00. That's just to let you know, it doesn't cost that much to have alot of fun. That was also the cheapest getaway I've ever had. Make plans to do it with us next year.

+1..... I took $500 thinking I would need it and maybe some more. I only spent $350 gas, eats, and hotel for me and Tanglefoot on the whole trip except he got the hotel in Texarkana! I know I am doing this again.

...............bobby


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See, Darksiders ARE cheap dates

cerooth wrote:

twin1300 wrote:

kermit wrote:This was one of the best times of my life. Those of you who didn't get to come, let me tell you. It was a great 3 day adventure, start to finish, but full of fun. We ate well, paid for hotels and gas and Foghorn and I together only spent a total of $320.00. That's just to let you know, it doesn't cost that much to have alot of fun. That was also the cheapest getaway I've ever had. Make plans to do it with us next year.

+1..... I took $500 thinking I would need it and maybe some more. I only spent $350 gas, eats, and hotel for me and Tanglefoot on the whole trip except he got the hotel in Texarkana! I know I am doing this again.

...............bobby


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See, Darksiders ARE cheap dates

Yep.....all you got to have for us to be happy is some roads to ride....... Basically what Kermit said.


..................bobby

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See yall my $ count for the rally and the wifes $ count for the rally are way different, I think gas and hotel she thinks about the 18 months of mods to get the bike where it is. I think about 4 ? including new helmet for dudefor the trip.
Great weekend. Will definately go next year.

See you out there
Smokey

looked like a lot of fun . wish i could have taken the time off work to go.

horseman8m wrote:looked like a lot of fun . wish i could have taken the time off work to go.

Well don't worry horseman8m........some empty box with a horse suppository box that was inside it and empty showed up in your place.

I got every ones address....you guys got something coming to you...hehehehehehehe Soon, when you least expect it.


............bobby


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twin ..that was oral wormer, with 14 horses and thay get that 3 times a year, great to hear that you can take as well as you dish it out, can't wate to meet all my friends here on the darkside, Horse

horseman8m wrote:twin ..that was oral wormer, with 14 horses and they get that 3 times a year, great to hear that you can take as well as you dish it out, can't wait to meet all my friends here on the darkside, Horse

Hey...horse.......I wouldn't have it any other way. You guys are the bomb in my book! Maybe next year, more of us can get together to meet.


..............bobby

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twin1300 wrote:

horseman8m wrote:twin ..that was oral wormer, with 14 horses and they get that 3 times a year, great to hear that you can take as well as you dish it out, can't wait to meet all my friends here on the darkside, Horse

Hey...horse.......I wouldn't have it any other way. You guys are the bomb in my book! Maybe next year, more of us can get together to meet.


..............bobby

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Twin did ya take your medicine yet???

I wouldnt want you to get worms.

horseman8m wrote:twin ..that was oral wormer, with 14 horses and thay get that 3 times a year, great to hear that you can take as well as you dish it out, can't wate to meet all my friends here on the darkside, Horse

Wormer for the horses and the box to the jackass

See you out there
Smokey

Believe me when I say, I wish I had been there with all of you. My "hotel" during that time was a bit more expensive than your bills. lol! Oh well . . . The pictures are great and Bobby filled me in on the details. The only long distance ride I have planned this year is in October when my club does their big Breast Cancer Research run. It's held in Daytona and raised over 7 grand for Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Research. Other than that, I'm hoping Greg and I can get someone to watch Dad for a day and we will try to meet as many of you as we can at a halfway point somewhere. Greg and I are both used to spending long days in the saddle. When we go for a ride on a Saturday we usually leave around 9 AM and get home around 9 PM. Florida may be flat, but around here there are lots of little state and federal forests to ride through.

You can count on me for next year or possibly a mid-year meet up. I feel as if I have a family of Sisters with my MC and a family of Brothers here at Darkside. I'm truly blessed.

shebear

We are blessed to have you shebear....missed you too!


................bobby

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Shebear you are an insperation to one and all......It is an honor to know you, if only virtually for now...

Jerry

Gosh, you guys are gonna make me start blushing.

Even though my last few weeks have been "trying" to say the least, I wouldn't trade them for anything. Every dark cloud has a silver lining and those are precious.

Gotta get offline now and head to a doc appointment,
I'll be back posting as soon as I can. I'm having a hard time just catching up!