Coastal Empire Tag-O-Rama

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Wish I was gonna be around. Headed out Wed. morn to do a Georgia perimeter ride.


Dinner in Richmond Hill sounds better than Ramean eaten out of the Jet Boil. Maybe next time.

That sounds like fun. Is there a mapped route?

Good luck, have fun, & tell us about it!

Well, not actually mapped out route but an idea. Leave Bluffton and cross the Savannah River on 119 South at Clyo, turn North and stay as close to the Georgia state border as possible all the way around the state. Post it when I get back.

Sorry guys and gals, some stuff has come up and I'm not going to make it tonight. Enjoy your dinner!

Ain't gonna make it. Y'all eat a shrimp for me!

Anyone who is interested in the Wednesday night meet speak up. Location to be determined soon

Anyone riding tomorrow?

Anyone got a chain rivet tool I can borrow or rent for a day? Will also take any advice?

Sorry, I don't have one. I've seen some on sale recently on cyclegear.com.

Hey Rutabaga, how ya been doin'?
If I had a rivet tool you would be more than welcome to borrow it...but, don't have one. I think Cycle Gear (Charleston) has the whole kit on sale right now for around $39.
Personally, I use clip type master links...you can safety wire the clip for a little extra "peace of mind :)". Been using them on the race bikes for years...in much harsher conditions than our ADV bikes ever see, with no issues. However YMMV!
If you decide to use a clip type, make sure it matches your chain (size, mfg., model)!!

http://www.kawiforums.com/how-tos-faqs/121549-diy-chain-rivet-tool.html

This is only helpful if you already have the tools (a c-clamp and tubing flare set). I've never actually done a chain with that DIY tool, a one of my coworkers has a complete chain tool set and that makes it easy and quick.

Make sure you press the side plate on to the correct spacing before you mushroom the rivet pins. I use a set of calipers to compare the master link to the next link over; once the dimension between both outside plates is the same, I mushroom the rivets until the width of the rivet pin heads is the same as the rivets in the next link over.


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Thanks for the heads up.

Yea, I used clips on my shifter kart secured with some very fine safety wire. Just the ticket for easy maintenance. Horsepower was not too different from the G650(45 vs 52?). I think the chain I was looking at only came with the rivet link.

Wow! Calipers. Digital I hope. My shaking hands make a mockery of measuring distances that small.

Nah, I have a set of cheapo vernier calipers that do the trick. They are good to .1mm, if you can read a vernier scale!


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Here is the first segment of the total package. Hope you enjoy it.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=941613

To all y'all out there in "ADV land" hope everyone has a a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thanks for all the rides from this year Keep it safe, lots of miles to ride in the new year coming. Spring will be here before ya know it. Be ready to ride. If anyone is interested maybe an ADV ride/lunch could could be worked out for next wknd.

Travlr_45, do you have a website about the dual sport ride in FL in January?

Motogirl,
it.Polar Bear Adventure Rally
January 10, 11, & 12 - 2014
A Dual Sport and Adventure Bike Weekend
A CADS supported Event



Sponsors

BMW Jacksonville

Klim Gear

Thanks to these sponsors we will have door prizes on Saturday Night.


This event is for "GS Giants", "Dirty Dozen Riders" and dual sports of all types. We will have 5 routes, an Adventure Route for Big GS's, KTM 990/950's, Teneres and Tigers. Also Dual Sport "Ocala" routes A, B, and C for the 250's to 650's etc. all bikes need tags. There will also be a sport touring street ride in the Florida back country.




Where: Gold Head Branch State Park, Keystone Heights, Fl
Phone 352-473-4701 Reservations 800-326-3521
www.reserveamerica.com

Rally Fee: The is No Fee

You will however be expected to pay for your own camping arrangements with the State Park as well as your food.

Regarding Food - we are planning a dinner Friday night where CADS folks will be bring "most" of the food. Saturday night we are working to arrange a caterer to come in and cook us a meal. Everyone will have to pay the caterer for their meal (if they want that meal). We are expecting cost to be around $10 per person. As we get closer we will be flushing out the details.

There are Cabins for rent from $65 to $100 a night and sleep from 4 to 6 people. Tent and RV camping is $20 per night, and 2 tents are allow per site.

If you are trailering in just for the day their is a day fee of $5. We will have a section where our cars and trailers can park for the weekend or just the day.

There is also 3 group camping sites available if you have a team you are bringing. Those sites are $5 a head.

This area of Florida has several State Forests for us to use as well as Ocala National Forest. We expect to lead rides out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will also have routes sheets for adventure or dual sport routes.

Temperatures are expected to be a chilly 60-70 degrees that time of year

Tenative Schedule

Plans at this point look like:

Friday will be an early bird ride for those that arrive thursday night or early friday morning. This will be a nice moderate ride to get warmed up for the "Big Ride" on Saturday.

On Saturday we plan to have 3 groups like at the Turkey Trot for the (small bikes) "Big Ride" on Saturday.

An "A" Group (Fast Burn) "if you are even wondering, this is not your group"
A "B" Group regular "aggressive" riders and most humans
A "C" Group this will be those interested in a no pressure ride.

By design, those that start in A group and have trouble hanging can wait for the B group to join them with a much better chance of continuing a "normal" life.

If B is still more than you want to chew on, then you can hang out for the C group.

Hopefully this approach will give everyone the challenge they desire while also offering a nice no pressure option.

There will still be an Adventure ride on Saturday for big bikes as well. If we have a large number of big bike we may split up into A, B groups for safer and smoother experience. A Street Ride will also be lead for those that want to join in but do not have a dirt or adventure oriented bike.

We do plan to send out the GPS tracks when we have the routes figured out. So if you desire you can ride the routes with your own group.

BMW of Jacksonville
Will be providing the food on Friday.
They will also have Some GS models available for test Rides


FOOD
Friday
We plan to have an afternoon cook out at a CADS members cabin on a lake near the State Park during the friday ride.

Friday evening we also plan to have a simple cook out for those arriving later on friday.

Saturday
Lunch is being arranged to be on the routes at Foxy's B-B -Que.

Sat night will be the "Big" dinner and festivities at the State Park. This is targeted to be a catered event of some good grub.

Saturday Night will be the drawing for Door Prizes. The Grand Door Prizes will be a Klim Traverse Jacket and a Klim Traverse Pant. In addition, those winners will get a coupon card to use to purchase the other half at a large discount.

Klim Traverse Suit -Must be there to win






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Let us know if you can make it. I will be updating this page as we go.

Did I forget anything?
kaosrider screwed with this post Today at 09:12 AM

09-19-2013, 12:13 PM #2
Rambo1
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Count me in. Going to request the time off from work and the wife . can you recommend any campsite #'s where most of you are staying etc... never been to this park.

Thanks

09-19-2013, 12:16 PM #3
Dr.Z
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09-19-2013, 01:21 PM #4
kaosrider OP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rambo1
Count me in. Going to request the time off from work and the wife . can you recommend any campsite #'s where most of you are staying etc... never been to this park.

Thanks
It is early so pick a spot and we can tell everyone else where to camp .

Same here, wishing everyone the best during this holiday season. I have really enjoyed the rides & the eating this year! I hope we can do it all again next year!