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Eight of us, Jim, Steve,Larry, Bob K., Tad, Frank, Greg and I, took off into the mist, destination the north Georgia mountains.
The mist turned to drizzle by the time we made it to Dawsonville, where we stopped to put on whatever rain gear we had with us. The drizzle followed us to our lunch stop at the Wagon Wheel in Dahlonega, and while we were eating and discussing the problems of the world, it turned to a light rain. A look outside showed no break in the clouds, but rather a few ominous looking dark clouds. What to do? Our planned route would take us up to Suches via Ga 60, a road famous for not only its challenging curves, but also a plethora of tar snakes, as only Lumpkin County can provide.
The rain won, sort of. In spite of the intermittent downpours, eleven motorcyclists made it to our monthly meeting, albeit most in their cages. Tad Staubus was our hero though, as he rode his Aprila in from the other side of 400. Hats off to a real rider.
After a showing of Baloney Shop from The Lutheran Hour Ministries' Men's Network we talked about the Safety scenario that focused on Motion Camouflage and the steps to take to avoid being unseen by motorists potentially entering your right of way. For a detailed explanation see the SMIDSY link under Training.
In our discussion about Roadside Repairs and Maintenance we talked about the various electrical charging systems, how a malfunction could result in a dead battery, and what emergency steps can be taken to get you on the road again. This was followed up with short films on how to set up a new battery, and a description of the key components of charging systems typical of most bikes. Both these films are linked on our web site under Maintenance.
A cool, breezy day, with New Mexico-like blue skies, greeted the fifteen enthusiasts that attended the monthly gathering of the TLC Motorcyclists. Five of the ten that rode in on their bikes were on Harleys; the rest on a KLR 650, a KTM Adventure, a V-Strom, an FJR, and a red red VFR.
After a somewhat abbreviated indoor meeting where we viewed an episode of LHM's Baloney Shop, discussed the risks and techniques of riding on non-paved surfaces (led by Steve Garland), and glimpsed at the beginnings of a TLCMC web-site put together by Dan Beckett, we moved to the lower parking lot for slow-riding practice and a lunch provided by Jim Burmeister (hot dogs), Paul Cehanovich (chili, kraut) and Bob Koether (toppings). Thanks guys!