October in Arkansas

figment · 08-17-2004, 4:55 PM

We're organizing another trip to the Ozarks. These roads and the scenery will be fantastic during this trip. If anyone from the org wants to go, I'll post more details. We are finalizing on one of the last three weekends (15th, 22nd or the 29th). Traveling on Friday and Sunday. The ride usually lasts ALL DAY Saturday with too many more roads left untraveled. This is a HUGE area with excellent roads. The only problems we run into are gas availability. If you get 100+ miles /tank you should be OK. We dont want a huge group but a few more mature riders that ride responsibly are welcome. The drive/ride up is 5 hours from DFW.

ND4SPD · 08-17-2004, 7:45 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

The only problems we run into are gas availability. If you get 100+ miles /tank you should be OK.

I guess this means you will NOT be taking the RC

maxib · 08-17-2004, 8:33 PM

Oh....I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go...........

fig, keep me in the loop on this please!?

Doc's predictions are still nebulous, but how about a Z06 chase car?
Yup, I didn't think so either.

I'll take my vitamins and maybe there would be a chance to meet in the Ozarks!

jh125486 · 08-17-2004, 9:09 PM

im picking up a vfr this weekend, so I might be in.
(my RC cant make 100 miles without a gatorade bottle of gas in the trunk)

figment · 08-18-2004, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I guess this means you will NOT be taking the RC

Oh its been there:-)
RC51 in the Ozarks
I was on fumes a few times though....but I pillioned out the M4 rider for gas. He gets 170/tank

figment · 08-18-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by maxib

Oh....I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go...........

fig, keep me in the loop on this please!?

Doc's predictions are still nebulous, but how about a Z06 chase car?
Yup, I didn't think so either.

I'll take my vitamins and maybe there would be a chance to meet in the Ozarks!

the Zo6 would be fun! Either way, you would have a great time. You cant find a bad road were we go.

figment · 08-18-2004, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jh125486

im picking up a vfr this weekend, so I might be in.
(my RC cant make 100 miles without a gatorade bottle of gas in the trunk)

What can you get out of a tank on the RC (verses the VFR)? Because these roads are pretty technical, you may get better than average mileage. Depends on your right hand. I have Satos and a DK map. I got 120+ miles on a tank riding conservatively there.

I will be riding the Beemer with my wife, so I will be in the back for sure this time. You'd have fun on either bike though.

jh125486 · 08-18-2004, 3:35 PM

well, this vfr gets ~45-50 mpg (250miles on a tank), while my poor RC with satos/pc3r gets about 95 miles on a tank till the reserve light comes on.

Serial Thriller · 08-18-2004, 3:45 PM

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I will be riding the Beemer with my wife, so I will be in the back for sure this time.

If she's anything like you I know she'll have a camera in one hand.

figment · 08-18-2004, 7:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jh125486

well, this vfr gets ~45-50 mpg (250miles on a tank), while my poor RC with satos/pc3r gets about 95 miles on a tank till the reserve light comes on.

you get the same mileage I do then. About 130 per tank. When the reserve light comes on I still have 1.5 gallons or so left. The light is scary though, when you're in the boondocks

I'd say either bike, but the VFR would make it accross the entire park no problem. We also know where all the gas is (was) the last time we rode. There are a lot of mom and pop stations in operation so it adds to the suspense

My beemer has an 8 gallon tank.

Northy · 08-29-2004, 1:03 AM

I might be up for the trip.

jh125486 · 09-21-2004, 8:06 AM

I've found that a gatorade bottle's worth of 93 octane will get me to any gas station I need

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Originally Posted by figment

you get the same mileage I do then. About 130 per tank. When the reserve light comes on I still have 1.5 gallons or so left. The light is scary though, when you're in the boondocks

I'd say either bike, but the VFR would make it accross the entire park no problem. We also know where all the gas is (was) the last time we rode. There are a lot of mom and pop stations in operation so it adds to the suspense

My beemer has an 8 gallon tank.

Chain · 09-21-2004, 9:09 AM

What part of the Ozarks are you talking about Figment? Kidder and I have been talking about a run to the Eureka Springs area the weekend of the 9th, but my schedule isn't cooperating thus far.

figment · 09-21-2004, 9:58 AM

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What part of the Ozarks are you talking about Figment? Kidder and I have been talking about a run to the Eureka Springs area the weekend of the 9th, but my schedule isn't cooperating thus far.

Looks like we'll be going the weekend of the 15th. The Tulsa Gun show is the following weekend.

We ride the St Francis area of the Ozarks.

figment · 10-11-2004, 4:29 PM

looks like the weather is going to cooperate with our plans.

Petit Jean State Park
is one of our possible stops this time. The restaurant is supposed to be excellent.

Will take copious amount of pictures and add some new routes to our repertoire...

Max · 10-12-2004, 7:28 AM

Sounds like fun figment, do you plan this to be a one day event or an overnighter.

deez · 10-12-2004, 8:10 AM

I'm jealous as hell

figment · 10-12-2004, 9:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Max

Sounds like fun figment, do you plan this to be a one day event or an overnighter.

We leave Friday morning and return on Sunday afternoon.

sheepofblue · 10-12-2004, 10:24 AM

Evil you are all evil!!

A mere 420 over to get there, a days riding, then 420 back. Is this a conspiracy to get a flat spot on my new tire?

figment · 10-12-2004, 10:33 AM

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Evil you are all evil!!

A mere 420 over to get there, a days riding, then 420 back. Is this a conspiracy to get a flat spot on my new tire?

no, to have you buy a trailer

tignanello · 10-12-2004, 12:48 PM

So the weekend of 10/16,17 you'll be there? (or the following weekend?).

A small contingent from Iowa, two,will be travelling down to Mountain Home on Thursday(the 21st) and riding 4-500mi days Friday & Saturday....weather permitting.

In the Ozarks you definitely want to fill up often and early as ya' never know when you'll see the next petro station.

Hope the weather holds all through October!

sheepofblue · 10-12-2004, 12:50 PM

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no, to have you buy a trailer

Very close if you look at the trailer thread.

But no way is a possible by this weekend. I was considering the truck and ramps but took a sickday Monday so taking Friday is probably out. VERY tempting though

figment · 10-12-2004, 1:05 PM

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So the weekend of 10/16,17 you'll be there? (or the following weekend?).
....
In the Ozarks you definitely want to fill up often and early as ya' never know when you'll see the next petro station.

Yes, this weekend.

I have all the petro mapped out. Never more than 60 miles apart on my routes. But that is seasonal too. Have FUN!

sheepofblue · 10-12-2004, 5:32 PM

I notice that most of those going are from Texas. Does this mean to show I have to get a huge belt buckle

sheepofblue · 10-13-2004, 12:39 AM

Were you all planning on staying in the park? Or?

figment · 10-14-2004, 10:15 AM

This time we will be staying in Alma, just off I40.