TAT my first ride report. - Page 2

mikegc · 07-01-2012, 05:10 AM

In.

Mike

ddavidv · 07-01-2012, 05:17 AM

Count me in as well.

HellCat650 · 07-01-2012, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by See-Three

Shot at 2012-06-30

And I thought I loved my bike!

Ride safe...I'm in.

NotAllWhoWanderRLost · 07-01-2012, 05:55 AM

Following along from Oregon. Our crazy weather is still trying to decide if it's spring or summer so it shouldn't be too hot when you get out here.
Have fun!

tennyis · 07-01-2012, 06:08 AM

haha love the pics of the bikes right in the motel rooms! enjoy your ride

drdubb · 07-01-2012, 08:33 AM

I'm in. Do you still have that Nighthawk?

pyoungbl · 07-01-2012, 08:50 AM

Did you start from Jellico or Tellico Plains? If from the latter you should have had 5 water crossings in the first 20 miles! After that it's mostly hard surface, at least as far as Winchester, TN.

Shmandy · 07-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Cant wait to follow this. It looks like you have the NUVI GPS. How did you put the TAT route into that?? i didnt think it accepted tracks or routes well

??? anyway good luck!!!!

AirborneAndy · 07-01-2012, 08:28 PM

Awesome... Solo TAT rider!

Im in... looking fwd to your RR. Have fun but be careful out there.

Sounds like you already had a close call with a deer. I find it best to slow way down whenever I see large, fast animals like deer as they will often freeze on the side of the road and wait until you get right next to them before they bolt. And, they seem to take the clearest, fastest route which is often strait across the road... right in front of you!

I've nearly hit a couple deer myself and once was on the TAT.

I see you are camping... cool way to do the TAT on the cheap but you have to carry a lot more stuff. You may want to lighten up your load a little when you get to the western states as it gets a bit more technical in a few places which is not so much fun on a heavily loaded bike.

Anyway... thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the adventure.

See-Three · 07-02-2012, 07:54 PM

Thanks for all the replies. It's nice knowing people are watching. I will get to all your questions.

The last 2 days have been a blast. Tennessee finished with a bang throwing in some killer dirt roads and more great scenery. This is my first time in the mid south and i really wasn't expecting much in Mississippi but i was totally blown away by the twisty dirt roads and great views.

TN knows how to do it the easy way, who needs bridges anyway?

Shot at 2012-07-02

First whoops

Shot at 2012-07-02

Got a little taste of deep sand in Mississippi. I gotta loose some weight before i get to far out west

Shot at 2012-07-02

if you see this place get the large BBQ sandwich, trust me.

Shot at 2012-07-02

Shot at 2012-07-02

love all the old building down here

Shot at 2012-07-02

Incoming thunder storm. The rain felt nice!

Shot at 2012-07-02

been seeing lots of these guys. Had to help this one across the road

Shot at 2012-07-02

Shot at 2012-06-30

simple quick and clean dinner.

Shot at 2012-07-02

while stopped here a guy in a pickup pulled up and asked if i was heading to Oregon. Hell yeah

Shot at 2012-07-02

60 some miles into Arkansas my second gps route had to many markers in it to be used in my nuvi. Guess i'll be using the roll charts.
Where am i anyway?

Shot at 2012-07-02

Tight fit

Shot at 2012-07-02

It's worth a shot. I'm some sore...needs more duct tape

Shot at 2012-07-02

Got a rock stuck in my rear brake peddle today, while down there i noticed this

I had put that sprocket on right before i left, it might have had 1000miles on it. Guess it's true you should never use front and rear sprockets that are worn differently.

Shot at 2012-07-02

Need to find a new chain and sprocket set ASAP

See-Three · 07-02-2012, 08:06 PM

Any suggestions for a place that i can find a chain and sprockets would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently in Clinton Arkansas

cp1969 · 07-02-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by See-Three

Any suggestions for a place that i can find a chain and sprockets would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently in Clinton Arkansas

South of you in Conway is Freedom Suzuki.

1620 East Oak StConway, AR 72032
501-327-7471

One Less Harley · 07-03-2012, 05:48 AM

Alloy chain rings are worthless....Get a steel chain ring, JT makes good ones. That's what I used it lasted the entire trip, make sure your chain isn't too tight. Your getting ready to throw that chain.

Best thing is to just order a chain rings a few days in advance...but your past that now, and have it sent to where you'll be.

Motorcycle super store is quick.also Rocky mountain ATV and motorcycle.

XDragRacer · 07-03-2012, 06:18 AM

Previously asked; Jellico or Tellico Plains starting point?

Assume Jellico . . .

bigdon · 07-03-2012, 06:51 AM

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07-01-2012, 05:10 AM	#16
mikegc Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: High Point, NC Oddometer: 1,001	TAT my first ride report. In. Mike __________________ IBA 25881 Duty- Honoring a Friend

07-01-2012, 05:17 AM	#17
ddavidv Thrifty not cheap Joined: May 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, PA Oddometer: 782	Count me in as well. __________________ '04 Wee Strom '89 KLR 650 (sold) KLR Chronicles, list of my Ride Reports in PA/MD: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...2#post18782262

07-01-2012, 05:55 AM	#19
NotAllWhoWanderRLost Lost Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 231	In! Following along from Oregon. Our crazy weather is still trying to decide if it's spring or summer so it shouldn't be too hot when you get out here. Have fun!

07-01-2012, 08:33 AM	#21
drdubb OFWG Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Oddometer: 181	NIghthawk I'm in. Do you still have that Nighthawk? __________________ '06 DR650 - Suzuki '95 750 Nighthawk - Honda '83 650 Nighthawk - Honda '71 SL 350 - Honda

07-01-2012, 08:50 AM	#22
pyoungbl Colonel Blood Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Oddometer: 220	Did you start from Jellico or Tellico Plains? If from the latter you should have had 5 water crossings in the first 20 miles! After that it's mostly hard surface, at least as far as Winchester, TN. __________________ Growing old ain't for sissies!

07-01-2012, 06:08 AM	#20
tennyis Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Oddometer: 51	haha love the pics of the bikes right in the motel rooms! enjoy your ride

07-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#23
Shmandy Fat guy riding! Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Oddometer: 50	Love me some TAT Cant wait to follow this. It looks like you have the NUVI GPS. How did you put the TAT route into that?? i didnt think it accepted tracks or routes well ??? anyway good luck!!!! __________________ -Confucios say that baseball is just wrong; A man with 4 balls cannot walk. -Give a man a match, and he’ll be warm for a minute, but set him on fire, and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life

07-01-2012, 08:28 PM	#24
AirborneAndy Vagabond Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Wherever I May Roam Oddometer: 489	Awesome... Solo TAT rider! Im in... looking fwd to your RR. Have fun but be careful out there. Sounds like you already had a close call with a deer. I find it best to slow way down whenever I see large, fast animals like deer as they will often freeze on the side of the road and wait until you get right next to them before they bolt. And, they seem to take the clearest, fastest route which is often strait across the road... right in front of you! I've nearly hit a couple deer myself and once was on the TAT. I see you are camping... cool way to do the TAT on the cheap but you have to carry a lot more stuff. You may want to lighten up your load a little when you get to the western states as it gets a bit more technical in a few places which is not so much fun on a heavily loaded bike. Anyway... thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the adventure. __________________ The book - Excuse me, which way is the Baja 1000?

07-02-2012, 07:54 PM	#25
See-Three ^OP C3 Joined: Sep 2011 Location: New Hampshire Seacoast Oddometer: 104	loving it Thanks for all the replies. It's nice knowing people are watching. I will get to all your questions. The last 2 days have been a blast. Tennessee finished with a bang throwing in some killer dirt roads and more great scenery. This is my first time in the mid south and i really wasn't expecting much in Mississippi but i was totally blown away by the twisty dirt roads and great views. TN knows how to do it the easy way, who needs bridges anyway? Shot at 2012-07-02 First whoops Shot at 2012-07-02 Got a little taste of deep sand in Mississippi. I gotta loose some weight before i get to far out west Shot at 2012-07-02 if you see this place get the large BBQ sandwich, trust me. Shot at 2012-07-02 Shot at 2012-07-02 Shot at 2012-07-02 love all the old building down here Shot at 2012-07-02 Incoming thunder storm. The rain felt nice! Shot at 2012-07-02 been seeing lots of these guys. Had to help this one across the road Shot at 2012-07-02 Shot at 2012-06-30 simple quick and clean dinner. Shot at 2012-07-02 while stopped here a guy in a pickup pulled up and asked if i was heading to Oregon. Hell yeah Shot at 2012-07-02 60 some miles into Arkansas my second gps route had to many markers in it to be used in my nuvi. Guess i'll be using the roll charts. Where am i anyway? Shot at 2012-07-02 Tight fit Shot at 2012-07-02 It's worth a shot. I'm some sore...needs more duct tape Shot at 2012-07-02 Got a rock stuck in my rear brake peddle today, while down there i noticed this I had put that sprocket on right before i left, it might have had 1000miles on it. Guess it's true you should never use front and rear sprockets that are worn differently. Shot at 2012-07-02 Need to find a new chain and sprocket set ASAP See-Three screwed with this post 07-02-2012 at 08:17 PM

07-02-2012, 08:06 PM	#26
See-Three ^OP C3 Joined: Sep 2011 Location: New Hampshire Seacoast Oddometer: 104	Any suggestions for a place that i can find a chain and sprockets would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently in Clinton Arkansas

07-03-2012, 05:48 AM	#28
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	Alloy chain rings are worthless....Get a steel chain ring, JT makes good ones. That's what I used it lasted the entire trip, make sure your chain isn't too tight. Your getting ready to throw that chain. Best thing is to just order a chain rings a few days in advance...but your past that now, and have it sent to where you'll be. Motorcycle super store is quick.also Rocky mountain ATV and motorcycle. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

07-03-2012, 06:18 AM	#29
XDragRacer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Oddometer: 2,019	Previously asked; Jellico or Tellico Plains starting point? Assume Jellico . . .

07-03-2012, 06:51 AM	#30
bigdon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 2,072	N __________________ ADV Relay Rider 08 (The Texas Connection) Ride Pooie Ride Don't stop riding until you get to the crash , you might save it!

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