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Title: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on July 11, 2017, 05:35:33 PM
As many of you know, my life was turned upside down late last year. As the Georgia MGNOC rep., what little I did before, became even less.

BUT, a Guzzista, from the area in north Georgia near the TWOofS campground, has volunteered to put together a plan. Mike Powell now lives in Dahlonega, and has gotten us on the calendar. I am getting the info in the newsletter, and on here.

So, if you are interested, plan on a campout October 20, 21 & 22, 2017. 
Contact TwoWheelsOfSuches at this link if you want a cabin or more info.

http://twowheelsofsuches.com/event/georgia-moto-guzzi-campout-2/?instance_id=94

I can't be sure that I will be there, but plan to try.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: screamday on July 12, 2017, 08:53:00 AM
Good to hear Wayne....thanks!! Hopefully my EV will still be running by then.  :boozing: :boozing:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on July 12, 2017, 11:11:45 AM
Scream,   I got those plugs but just filled my tank, so the next time it's emtpy I'm doing mine. I got to move my wires again to make it go once in awhile.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: screamday on July 12, 2017, 01:00:04 PM
Scream,   I got those plugs but just filled my tank, so the next time it's emtpy I'm doing mine. I got to move my wires again to make it go once in awhile.

Steve.....my tank is empty right also now as Ive been trying to find time to take the tank off and clean the air filter and replace the rubber intake hoses at the TB's. I'll give you a holler when I get my act together. Thanks!
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Lannis on July 12, 2017, 02:09:35 PM
Sounds like a few "Tech Sessions" would be a good activity for the Georgia Campout!

I've found that:

1) Rolling your bike into the campground.

2) Putting it up on the centerstand.

3) Unrolling the toolkit and break out a multimeter.

4) Sit next to the bike staring at it and looking puzzled ....

... will get any problem solved that you can come up with at a rally or campout!

Lannis
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on July 12, 2017, 03:37:55 PM
I quit wrenchin at rallies just cause the cheep f**ks want to act like they're broke down, instead they are just too cheep to spend $ before they go.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Lannis on July 12, 2017, 04:44:51 PM
I quit wrenchin at rallies just cause the cheep f**ks want to act like they're broke down, instead they are just too cheep to spend $ before they go.

Dang it.   Busted!   Have to come up with another plan ....
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on July 12, 2017, 07:28:00 PM
Sounds like a few "Tech Sessions" would be a good activity for the Georgia Campout!

I've found that:

1) Rolling your bike into the campground.

2) Putting it up on the centerstand.

3) Unrolling the toolkit and break out a multimeter.

4) Sit next to the bike staring at it and looking puzzled ....

... will get any problem solved that you can come up with at a rally or campout!

Lannis

I have also seen where you often get the 'too many cooks' problem.

I saw a rider with a simple burned out taillight bulb have the seat and tank taken off the bike. All of the fuses and relays where pulled. When it was all said and done, the bike refused to start.

Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on July 12, 2017, 07:37:14 PM
if it was an emergency to get home.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on July 30, 2017, 09:14:26 AM
As many of you know, my life was turned upside down late last year. As the Georgia MGNOC rep., what little I did before, became even less.

BUT, a Guzzista, from the area in north Georgia near the TWOofS campground, has volunteered to put together a plan. Mike Powell now lives in Dahlonega, and has gotten us on the calendar. I am getting the info in the newsletter, and on here.

So, if you are interested, plan on a campout October 20, 21 & 22, 2017. 
Contact TwoWheelsOfSuches at this link if you want a cabin or more info.

http://twowheelsofsuches.com/event/georgia-moto-guzzi-campout-2/?instance_id=94

I can't be sure that I will be there, but plan to try.

I know this is an old post, but if anybody is interested in sharing a cabin with me let me know as I may be going by myself.  Otherwise I will probably just tent it.  Let me know if you are interested..... :bike-037:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Vagrant on July 30, 2017, 02:56:06 PM
I would love to be there but it's the deer season opener in Ga.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on July 30, 2017, 03:17:58 PM
I would love to be there but it's the deer season opener in Ga.

Oh Oh....I forgot about that.  I was going to go Black bear hunting this year....I just checked the WMA I hunt in and the seasons are different than the Georgia Campout dates so hopefully I can go to the campout...
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on August 14, 2017, 09:10:23 AM
Anyone planning on coming to Georgia?
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Thunderbutt on August 14, 2017, 10:13:40 AM
I dont know if I will be able to stay the weekend but since our house is close by, I will definitely be dropping by.  Looking forward to meeting some of you folks.



Jerry
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on August 14, 2017, 10:22:50 AM
Lisa and I will be there
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dilliw on August 14, 2017, 01:11:36 PM
Anyone planning on coming to Georgia?

I can't do October as I'm using my trip home that month for vacation. 
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Guzriter on August 14, 2017, 01:31:00 PM
As much as I'd like to, it is the height of the deer rut in my part of NC, so I can't be sure that I can be in N Ga then. Ive never been able to get there in the fall because of hunting commitments. I sure would like to make it there though.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: NC Steve on August 14, 2017, 03:55:45 PM
Put me down as a definite maybe.
If I do make it, I'll try to get my buddy John from Greenville, SC to ride down too.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: drbone641 on August 14, 2017, 07:25:01 PM
I'll see if I have a chance of trying to arrange at least one night up.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on August 14, 2017, 07:43:01 PM
I'll be there w/beer. Plus there is beer cross the street.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: mojohand on August 15, 2017, 10:26:47 AM
Ray will be there. I'm gong to try. Jack might as well.

Still thinking of you, Wayne. Healing thoughts & such...
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on August 19, 2017, 11:23:51 AM
Alrighty now, cabin secured, Georgia Campout, Fri.and Sat.night for Lisa and I.
Hanging out at T.W.O. right now w/ the mighty GRiSO, Mike Powell and his Buell and a bevy of
cool bikes...
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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on August 19, 2017, 11:31:23 AM
Do they have any more left, cabins? I'm tentin.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on August 19, 2017, 11:41:29 AM
Do they have any more left, cabins? I'm tentin.
Sure do, for now...
Oh, and this tasty bike just showed up. Carbon Motus.
IF you're into such nonsense. Har,har

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Title: Georgia Moto Guzzi Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on August 29, 2017, 04:58:57 PM
This year the GA Guzzi campout is October 20th-22nd at Two Wheels of Suches.Come ride some of the best roads in the Southeast,enjoy food and friends at one of the best motorcycle campgrounds in the country! At TWOS there are lodge rooms,cabins,camping and food available Friday evening through Sunday lunch.Call or make your reservations online.As always no reservation are necessary for camping.

http://twowheelsofsuches.com/
Title: Re: Georgia Moto Guzzi Campout
Post by: tazio on August 29, 2017, 08:27:12 PM
Is this you, Mike?
Lisa and I have a cabin for Fri and Saturday. Can't wait!!
Title: Re: Georgia Moto Guzzi Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on August 29, 2017, 08:37:46 PM
Yes, that's Mike.  I got a reminder e from Paul today also. 
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on August 30, 2017, 08:33:51 AM
Yep,as Steve says It's me.It's been good to see you recently Michael,glad you made that reservation! I'll be sharing a cabin with David Phillips.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on September 07, 2017, 01:52:50 PM
Bump         :evil:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on September 07, 2017, 02:05:27 PM
Im sharing a cabin with a Kawasaki rider.  Oh boy??????????? :evil:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on September 27, 2017, 12:23:04 PM
Just a few more weeks away.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on September 27, 2017, 04:00:49 PM
Got a room for Barbers Vintage Days.
2 weeks later, Georgia Campout. October is shaping up nicely :bike-037:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 10, 2017, 02:36:17 PM
Only about ten days away........ :bike-037:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 10, 2017, 02:41:24 PM
Oh Yea, come thirsty. Ride on Sat all planned. Come early, stay late.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: charlieb / ma on October 10, 2017, 03:18:06 PM
My weekend just freed up. I called for a cabin last week and just missed the last one. I called another camp ground with cabins but they have a fly-in that weekend and all filled. Suppose I can tent it but I 'd rather have a cabin. Put my name in on  a cancel list. so still hoping!

Charlieb / Ma
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 11, 2017, 10:39:35 AM
I hear that they may be closing and working on route 60 between Suches and Dahlonega.
I don't have details yet.

Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 12, 2017, 02:07:35 PM
There is road work on Hwy 60 from the Stone Pile north to the Union County line.I spoke with a couple of DOT guys today and they will not be working on the weekend.If your approaching from the south  the logical detour would be taking Hwy 19 north out of Dahlonega to the dead end and then left on Hwy 129 north over Blood Mountain,then left on Hwy 180 to Suches.

http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=80dbe14272ec0b5e1a1bf5b4e&id=783046c791
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: mojohand on October 12, 2017, 05:22:22 PM
There is road work on Hwy 60 from the Stone Pile north to the Union County line.I spoke with a couple of DOT guys today and they will not be working on the weekend.If your approaching from the south  the logical detour would be taking Hwy 19 north out of Dahlonega to the dead end and then left on Hwy 129 north over Blood Mountain,then left on Hwy 180 to Suches.

http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=80dbe14272ec0b5e1a1bf5b4e&id=783046c791

Something like...?

(http://thumb.ibb.co/jYZ3rG/detour.jpg) (http://ibb.co/jYZ3rG)


Also, is GA 60 the tar-snake skating rink it was years ago? Almost unrideable for me...
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 12, 2017, 05:44:22 PM
The work is from the Stone Pile where 60 breaks off 19 and goes north to Woody Gap where the Appalachian trail crosses the road.The tar snakes are pretty flat now and when the road is cooler you can hardly tell they are there.They were bad when they were first put down and had a high crown then got hot.It gave new meaning to the term "pucker factor".
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dofin on October 12, 2017, 06:59:10 PM
Hey, I planned on riding my V7 from Pensacola and spending 5 days camping/riding around Robbinsville, Murphy, Maggie Valley, and Brevard next week.  Might have to get permission from my significant other to hang at Suches a few days extra before heading home!!!  It will most likely cost me??
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 12, 2017, 08:27:50 PM
If you like adventure you could go Cooper Gap Rd, it comes out right at the lake in Suches, gravel . You turn right at the Army post.
I don't like Blood Mtn.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dofin on October 12, 2017, 08:51:47 PM
Going from P'cola to Deals Gap first, have to wait for a later date to try Cooper Gap rd.  Got the tentative OKay for the extra weekend at Suches!!
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 12, 2017, 09:07:37 PM
Something like...?

(http://thumb.ibb.co/jYZ3rG/detour.jpg) (http://ibb.co/jYZ3rG)


Also, is GA 60 the tar-snake skating rink it was years ago? Almost unrideable for me...

The road you are showing there is the one that is closed. And yes, it is the one that is badly tar snaked.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 13, 2017, 03:07:13 PM
Highway 60 will be open Friday,Saturday and Sunday during the maintenance period.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dofin on October 13, 2017, 05:45:56 PM
Is there any cell phone coverage at the Camp site??  Just in case is there a community phone I can use a phone card on? 

My wife gets frantic if I don't call when I get back for the night.  thanks
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: pyoungbl on October 13, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
Looks like I'll be able to crash this happy gathering.  I'll call tomorrow to see what my options are.  Camping is no big deal...probably a benefit because I'm told that I snore.

Peter Y.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 13, 2017, 07:47:42 PM
"Is there any cell phone coverage at the Camp site?" Yes,AT&T and Verizon phones both work there.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 13, 2017, 08:07:57 PM
Cell phone for TMoble worked up at Appalachian trail crossing but not at campgrounds.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 13, 2017, 08:31:47 PM
Looks like I'll be able to crash this happy gathering.  I'll call tomorrow to see what my options are.  Camping is no big deal...probably a benefit because I'm told that I snore.

Peter Y.
Looking forward to seeing you again Peter. The last time may have been at my first Guzzi gathering in Florida approx 6 yrs ago (with Dan R) I had the yellow '97 Sport i, you bought my breakfast!! :bow:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dofin on October 13, 2017, 09:24:04 PM
thanks for the cell phone info. 
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 15, 2017, 12:59:26 PM
I read today that the road HWY60 will be open on the weekend.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 15, 2017, 04:49:58 PM
I read today that the road HWY60 will be open on the weekend.
:thumb: :bike-037:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 15, 2017, 05:08:52 PM
Yes,60 will be open Friday,Saturday and Sunday!
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 15, 2017, 08:22:37 PM
I am curious to know what they are doing that they can't keep one lane open.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 15, 2017, 08:58:27 PM
They are installing culverts to carry the water under the roadbed.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: MMRanch on October 16, 2017, 04:35:21 PM
If I didn't already have plans that I can't get out of I'd attend.  Is this a yearly event ?  ...  Second weekend of Oct ??? 😐.

Never too early to start on next years calendar.😉
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 16, 2017, 06:18:44 PM
This is 12th year I think. Usually in mid Sept, this year later. Pretty low key, Lodge has GREAT food. Wayne had a ride on Sat but not much else planned. Well, usually whisky tasting and cigar smoking.  Mike has a ride mapped out this year for Sat .

edit       Look what I found close by to our lunch stop==http://www.mimmsmoonshine.com/.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: MMRanch on October 16, 2017, 10:37:15 PM
Thanks Steve

I'm looking forward to meeting some of you fellers .     
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 18, 2017, 09:25:56 AM


edit       Look what I found close by to our lunch stop==http://www.mimmsmoonshine.com/.

Says they got wine tasting.
Count me in !!
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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 18, 2017, 11:30:19 AM
Bring warm clothes, going to be cool at night. Fire pit time.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 18, 2017, 12:27:20 PM
Suches weather: Friday high 75 low 47 ,Saturday high 71 low 49 and Sunday high 69 low 55 with a 10% chance of rain Sunday only.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 18, 2017, 07:57:52 PM
And don't forget Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega this weekend. Plan your routes accordingly..
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 20, 2017, 08:53:45 AM
Im jumping on the Stelvio in a few hours to head over to Suches for the weekend.  I look forward to meeting everyone.  Be safe out there! :grin:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: oldbike54 on October 20, 2017, 03:52:37 PM
 Pics fellas  :thumb:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 21, 2017, 10:08:39 PM
Party going strong at the moment.
There WILL be fire, there WILL be refreshments, there WILL be asphalt slain,
and miss piggy will go down the hatches!
:bike-037:
 
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Two Wheels Only of Suches campfire!

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Sweet BBQ!



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Nice cabins for my wife Lisa. Happy wife, happy life.


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Sidecars too!!

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Had a blast with Mr.Bill !!
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: tazio on October 22, 2017, 10:32:50 AM
One guess.. :boozing:
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Glued to the idiot box..
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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Motormike on October 22, 2017, 01:45:22 PM
Glad I could make it! Good folks, good food, good weather and good riding.  Look forward to next year.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 22, 2017, 03:47:35 PM
Had a great time, good Guzzi folks. Lost a nights sleep, cold temp and bruised rib so I didn't feel sharp enough for Mike's ride. Even got rid of all that beer, went to FL. Shot the breeze w/lots of riders especially the sidecar rider, low and behold I knew him from over 30yrs ago going to Guzzi rallys, Guzzi Guy Roberts. Hell, he's still got the Guzzi w/scull on fender.
Quite a few WG members there. I didn't hear how many were there for the weekend but as always there were the day pass riders from the area. TWO is a busy place on the weekend, great place for a rally. Much thanks to Wayne & Mike and all the TWO crew AND all the GREAT Guzzi riders that came.


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GuzziGuy Roberts
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 22, 2017, 05:58:42 PM
I didn't get a good count. We had about 20 people.

A good ride to a good BBQ place.

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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: jetmechmarty on October 22, 2017, 06:27:06 PM
I wish I could have joined the party.  All the kids/grandkids descend upon me this weekend every year.  Gold Rush is their deal.  I rode up this afternoon, but most were gone by then.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dilliw on October 23, 2017, 06:52:59 AM
Now I've officially lost the "he trailered to a GA Campout" banner :)

Wrong bike Wayne!!!
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 23, 2017, 09:40:08 AM
Now I've officially lost the "he trailered to a GA Campout" banner :)

Wrong bike Wayne!!!

Not enough room to haul beer on the Griso.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dilliw on October 23, 2017, 10:54:26 AM
Not enough room to haul beer on the Griso.

Good point!

Man I wish I could have made it this year.  I haven't missed many...
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: pyoungbl on October 23, 2017, 11:32:57 AM
My first Georgia Campout lived up to my expectations!  Not only were those N. Georgia roads a delight, it was nice to finally meet many of the people I have exchanged posts with on Wild Guzzi for years.  Now I'm back home after a mere 1400 miles round trip.  Don't let anyone tell you that a V7 is too small for touring.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycle-Trip/2017-N-Georgia-Campout-Two-Wheels-of-Suches/i-GL2gSQW/0/3b922cda/M/IMG_1333-M.jpg)
stopped in Asheville on the way to GA....this is a local wine bar.
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note the 'motorcycle only' parking in Asheville...sweet.
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then a night in Helen, GA.  If you don't already know, Helen considers itself to be an Alpine village so Octoberfest is a big deal.
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finally pulled into TWO
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to meet Guzzi Steeve
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and Bill Hagan
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and Tazio, who I had not seen since a Florida rally about 10 years ago
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Bill and I swapped V7s for about 20 miles.  I'm really impressed with the new 6 speed tranny.  Overall the V7II feels more refined than my V7.  The many small upgrades were obvious.
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oddly enough there were fewer V7s than Grisos or Stelvios.
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we were also entertained by a fly-in at the nearby grass strip.  I missed the STOL demonstration.  Tazio said it was amazing.
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campers had lots of room, clean bathrooms and showers, and great caveman TV (campfires)
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and the non campers did OK too.
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there were only a couple places where trees were well spaced for a hammock.  I'm happy to say I got to pick the very best one.

Rain was in the forecast for late Sunday.  As a result I only rode about 100 miles on the BRP and then slabbed it north and east in order to outrun the rain.  The Parkway was 'interesting' with all the leaf peepers plodding along at 30 mph while low clouds slowly crawled up the side of the mountains at tree top level.  Oh, and it was damn cold along the ridgeline.  Heated gear was much appreciated.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Redballabio1 on October 23, 2017, 03:05:35 PM
I really enjoyed the rally this year,partly because it was the first year I stayed at the event site instead of riding in on Saturday for the ride but mainly because of the great people.I live in the area so get to enjoy the best roads in the South East,Two Wheels of Suches (thanks Bill,Jenny,Skip and all the hard working folks that made our stay great) and Jim's Smokin' Que (the best BBQ in the N GA mountains) all the time.People are what make a rally special to me and I enjoyed meeting and making new friends,Jim (enjoyed picking on the porch with you),Frank,Pete and Dauphin and seeing all the usual suspects Wayne,Michael,Guzzi Steve,David,Michael M.,Joe,Bill,Bob,Paul and Michael's wife Lisa!
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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 23, 2017, 03:51:24 PM
The Stelvio and I had a good time.  Good food and good conversation.  Nice weekend.   :grin:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 23, 2017, 05:45:41 PM
Bob,     I was just wondering if the noise got worse on the way home?
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 24, 2017, 01:53:18 AM
Bob,     I was just wondering if the noise got worse on the way home?

Steve:  Thanks for asking!  I changed the blinker fluid, adjusted the spark plug belts to within .0000000002mm and put in a new formidgipickle pin...........

Same noise on the way home....  I have it jacked up now, wheel removed and will futher investigate soon.  I know a place with dynamite and c4 so maybe that will work.  Il get to the bottom of it, and it might just be a bad tire.....  Again, thanks for asking.   :bike-037:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Wayne Orwig on October 24, 2017, 09:15:27 AM
Steve:  Thanks for asking!  I changed the blinker fluid, adjusted the spark plug belts to within .0000000002mm and put in a new formidgipickle pin...........

Same noise on the way home....  I have it jacked up now, wheel removed and will futher investigate soon.  I know a place with dynamite and c4 so maybe that will work.  Il get to the bottom of it, and it might just be a bad tire.....  Again, thanks for asking.   :bike-037:

Check the muffler bearings too.
Have you switched to fall air in the tires?
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on October 24, 2017, 11:37:08 AM
Dang! Fall air. Thanks for reminding me. It's in the 40s today..
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: normzone on October 24, 2017, 12:04:30 PM
Maybe where YOU'RE at .... here it's record breaking highs and fire danger - I don't run fall air, I use the all seasons synthetic. It costs a lot more, but it's worth it for the convenience.

As for spark plug belts, the Bassa has the old style handshake connectors. Things were simpler back then.
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: Dofin on October 24, 2017, 04:34:45 PM
First Suches and First Guzzi gathering.  Fun folks, and the weather held the whole time WELL until 90 miles from home when it poured and the V7 started missing on one cylinder 30 miles from home, cleared and repeated a few times.  It did clear and ran fine the rest of the way home.  It was WET!!


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Mocha, Cheese Grits and Pancakes great start for the first day.


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Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 25, 2017, 05:37:01 PM
Check the muffler bearings too.
Have you switched to fall air in the tires?

I forgot all about the muffler bearings, but I did replace the spoke nibulators, AND I added fresh coil springs inside the brake master cylinders.  Man, this baby is gonna run like all get out when Im done with her.       :thumb:
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: guzzisteve on October 25, 2017, 06:02:30 PM
What kind of tire is that wyneey thing? Hey, It's not that hubcap is it?
Title: Re: Georgia Campout
Post by: bobrebos on October 25, 2017, 06:16:18 PM
What kind of tire is that wyneey thing? Hey, It's not that hubcap is it?

Hubcaps?  I dont need no stinkin hubcaps!  Threw those out with the fuel pulleys right after I got this model of bike.  Tire is a

http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/Tourance-next.html

Have a nice night Steve......