Author Topic: Ozark Guzzi Raid, 17-20 May 2018, Harrison Ark (Read 12737 times)

Guzzidad · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2018, 11:28:48 AM »

Reservation made! Looking forward to some great riding.

kballowe · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2018, 11:45:25 AM »

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If ya get down around Boxley, then watch out for these
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Gliderjohn · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2018, 12:29:59 PM »

Just reserved my room. Will be looking forward to it.
GliderJohn

LowRyter · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2018, 04:25:18 PM »

I am at the end of trip planning. Meaning, you're on your own, there is no rally master, enter at your own risk!

Here are some maps that you can download and print (jpg). You'll have to work your own GPS, print the maps, etc. The routes to lunch are different, the return routes from lunch are the same.

Here are two routes to Oark.

Technical Route (Hwy 123): 155 miles to lunch, 253 miles total

Alternate Route (Hwy 21): 120 miles to lunch, 218 miles total

Here are two routes to Mtn View

Technical Route (Hwy 341): 130 miles to lunch, 207 miles total

Peel Ferry Route: 144 miles to lunch, 222 miles total

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2018, 04:25:18 PM »

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2018, 08:05:15 PM »

That map looks like a lovely bowl of spaghetti!

GliderJohn

Darren Williams · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2018, 06:59:17 AM »

Technical Route hitting 341 (Push Mountain) is a must do for those visiting Arkansas and haven't experienced it. Excellent road to get your lean on!

LowRyter · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2018, 04:55:01 PM »

so long as we're fixed on Ozark threads

rocker59 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:01:23 PM »

bump.

fubar guzzi · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2018, 09:03:25 AM »

Road those roads a coupple years ago great riding however,very very exhausting.Two hundred miles of those roads + I needed several hours of R+R,just sayin,start exorcisin now youll thank me!!!

Darren Williams · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2018, 09:32:38 AM »

Quote from: fubar guzzi on March 30, 2018, 09:03:25 AM

Road those roads a coupple years ago great riding however,very very exhausting.Two hundred miles of those roads + I needed several hours of R+R,just sayin,start exorcisin now youll thank me!!!

No kidding! Last May I rode two days with a group of motovlogger friends of my son around the Ozarks. Our group broke down to 4 bikes, a Street Triple, FZ1, FJ09 and my FJR. Wrestling that pig through the twisties trying to keep up with those young guys had me exhausted by the end of the weekend.

LowRyter · « **Reply #40 on:** April 11, 2018, 08:56:49 PM »

hey guys.

here's a reminder.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2018, 09:29:27 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on April 11, 2018, 08:56:49 PM

hey guys.

here's a reminder.

Put some bling on the Mighty Scura in preparation..

LowRyter · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:18:22 AM »

Bling the Scura? Are you going to paint it?

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:28:32 AM »

Quote from: LowRyter on April 12, 2018, 10:18:22 AM

Bling the Scura? Are you going to paint it?

Got rid of a bunch of rusty/corroded hardware from sitting by the ocean for several years.

LowRyter · « **Reply #44 on:** April 12, 2018, 10:35:35 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 12, 2018, 10:28:32 AM

Got rid of a bunch of rusty/corroded hardware from sitting by the ocean for several years.

so long as the governor is at 2k, the greenie should run right by it.

LowRyter · « **Reply #45 on:** May 11, 2018, 05:18:55 PM »

I hope everyone is getting packed and ready.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #46 on:** May 11, 2018, 05:28:20 PM »

Governor removed..

SmithSwede · « **Reply #47 on:** May 11, 2018, 07:17:52 PM »

I am in. Looking forward to this.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #48 on:** May 11, 2018, 07:53:35 PM »

Unless the weather goes totally to sh%# I plan on being there.
GliderJohn

LowRyter · « **Reply #49 on:** May 11, 2018, 08:18:14 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on May 11, 2018, 05:28:20 PM

Governor removed..

luckily, there are no straight roads.

rudyr · « **Reply #50 on:** May 12, 2018, 06:15:07 PM »

Guys I can be at Shady Grove Thur. But got to be at a Slap rally(Adv. riders) Friday at Bryed’s Camp grounds on the mulberry river. They feed good. Will try to ride up and see you’ll Sat. Where ever you may be. I’m going to start painting a house Monday so a lot’s depends on how that goes with the Boss(my wife).Rudy

LowRyter · « **Reply #51 on:** May 12, 2018, 09:30:26 PM »

see ya when we see you, Rudy.

We plan to have lunch in Oark

ARGuz · « **Reply #52 on:** May 13, 2018, 08:16:12 AM »

I’m in Lowell AR and planning to ride my Stornello over on Saturday. May bring my buddie on his Triumph. Looking forward to the ride!!

LowRyter · « **Reply #53 on:** May 13, 2018, 08:31:43 AM »

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2018, 03:13:23 PM »

Excerpt from my journal..

5-1-14

Got suited up in my cold wx gear, rolled Rosie out, punched the start button, and nothing. (!) Took 4 or 5 punches before the starter turned. Got to Andy’s and asked if he had some contact cleaner. Pulled the start relay, sprayed it, put it back in and it didn’t miss the rest of the trip. Booger freezing cold. Many stops for Andy to warm up. He had on long johns, bibs, chaps and Carharts. (!) His trunk hinge broke in Mo. He was walking to a hardware store and dropped like a shot duck. I thought he’d had a stroke. He said his legs were so effing cold they quit working.

Checked him for a concussion and stroke..seemed as ok as Andy gets.

Made Hermann, Mo, 425 miles today. They’d rolled up the streets, but we managed to find beer and food.

5-2-14

I woke up last night and decided if it was as cold as it was yesterday, I was turning around for home. Fortunately, it was tolerable and it looked like the sun would be out farther south. 19 was a pretty road south of Hermann. Fortunately, the Hub was booked up and we went to the Seville, a restored 1929 hotel. Gorgeous, and cheap. The staff was outstanding, too. $2.00 draft Mother’s little helper IPA..

I’d take sweetie there in a heartbeat. Covered parking. Met Karen from Memphis who was here checking on her mother’s grave. Plays dobro in a bluegrass band, speech therapist. Bought us a round. Interesting conversation.

5-3-14

I led in the morning, and had a GREAT ride hooning around in the mountains, blowing by road blockers, etc.

It was the first time I’ve had Rosie where I could get rid of her chicken strips. 123 was a hoot. A memorable ride in perfect wx. Had late lunch at the Hub, sure glad we missed staying there.

5-4-14

Sent Karen on her way after (good) breakfast at the hotel. She said she’d be staying there every time she came back to visit her mother’s grave instead of the chain motels outside of town. I would, too. Took 62 across north Ar until we turned north and finally got on the slab. Hot hot ninetys (!) record heat, and here I was wearing my winter gear. Sweat some.

Stopped at Stan’s parent’s gravesite south of Effingham, and he put a rose on it. He said he was going to continue home, but Andy was flat too tired to go any farther. We ran up to Effingham and got a cheaper motel after Andy about had the big one when we inquired how much at a Holiday Inn express..

Nice dinner at Fridays.
Andy..

010 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

021 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

LowRyter · « **Reply #55 on:** May 13, 2018, 05:09:20 PM »

I haven't gotten a roll call.

So don't be shy to add your name to the list.

PM me if you want to share your phone number.
(I've only deleted a few of you guys. Well, no more than 6

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Guzzidad · « **Reply #56 on:** May 13, 2018, 07:55:10 PM »

Leaving Tampa Wednesday morning. One friend coming with me and another friend from Milwaukee meeting us there.
Steve
352-263-9897

LowRyter · « **Reply #57 on:** May 13, 2018, 08:08:27 PM »

Guzzi John (Springfield MO) gave me this amulet.

I don't know the mystical meaning but it must be "special".

SmithSwede · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2018, 10:16:34 AM »

Be kind to me fellas, I'm a lowly small block rider who has only a foggy idea of what a "spine frame" is.

So what is the plan for Saturday morning? Big breakfast at the hotel or a local restaurant?

I am leaving Dallas late in the day, so will arrive in Harrison late Friday night, perhaps very late. I am staying at the Hotel Seville.

Certainly interested in a local ride on Saturday if that comes together.

LowRyter · « **Reply #59 on:** May 14, 2018, 01:57:19 PM »

I thought we'd meet for breakfast on Friday morning at Ozark Cafe in Jasper at 9 AM.

We'll play it by ear for Saturday, since most folks will be there Friday night,we should be able to figure it out.

http://ozarkcafe.com

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