Heart of America Maxi-Scooter (HAMS) Meet-Up

**jdeereanton**

That route may bring you past a point where Chief Rider (David) and/or Opalsboy (Gary) could meet up with you and ride in. We are coming up the River Road so will be east of you for our route: http://tinyurl.com/ygwe2sm

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Dale
Huntsville, AL

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Maggie · Scooter Rider Number of posts: 19 Points: 315 Registration date: 2009-10-08

I am getting a lot of folks who do not do PayPal but want a rally package. If this is *you* send me an email at letsride94@gmail.com. You can send me a check and I will get your order in.

honda_silver

honda_silver wrote:

I was investigating some routes to the HAMS rally ... I wanted to maximize the motorcycle recommended/scenic roads.
http://tinyurl.com/y89e4tz

I received some comments from the http://stlphins.com/slsc forum ... based on their suggestions I have modified the route to http://tinyurl.com/yjcxyxa .

If I make the trip on one day (I have not made any decisions for this yet) it would be 980 miles ( 21 hours 22 minutes ) per Google maps ... I would have to be at the western entrance to the Talimena Scenic Drive at sunrise.

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Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS

Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire

**jdeereanton**

Sometimes when Kim and I are up against that type of a day, we try to figure out if it is possible and how to leave a bit earlier the day before. Have left after a full day of work to get a jump start - something to consider. Although we also like to start early in the morning.

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Huntsville, AL

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Opalsboy

How can you make a 900+ mile ride in one day? I made one 400 mile day once and it liked to have killed me. 300 or 350 is just about my daily limit. When Deb and I made the Colorado trip 3 days of about 300 miles per day let us ride and see some of the scenery each day. I know we could have made more miles/day, but the trip would not have been as enjoyable.

Rison to St Louis is about 400 miles. By car it is about 7 or 8 hours. Scoot should be about the same. I can do that. I have made the ride by car many times. This will be the first time by scooter. Gonna enjoy the ride. Bill, I think your route will take you through Morrilton. That is just a little out of my way, but I might meet up with you there if you decide to go that route. You route will go through a lot of scenic Arkansas. I would enjoy that. My younger daughter lives in Conway. I might spend the night there then meet up with you when you pass through Morrilton.

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honda_silver

Opalsboy wrote:

How can you make a 900+ mile ride in one day? I made one 400 mile day once and it liked to have killed me. 300 or 350 is just about my daily limit.

I originally could only make ~300-400 miles ... then I added some gear that help me.

1) Grip puppies ( http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips )

Even with the grip puppies on a long run like this I will still ride with my Dr Scholl's gel inserts inside my gloves to reduce vibration even more.

2) Ear plugs ( http://www.earplugsonline.com )

Greatly help to reduce fatigue

3) Airhawk seat ( http://www.therohostore.com/Products/AIRHAWK-Seat-Cushion---Large-Cruiser-Seating-System-wCover__CRUISERLARGE.aspx ) under my Alaskan Sheepskin

The Airhawk is available elsewhere at cheaper prices.

I do not have the buttrest, so I have the large Airhawk. Before one of my largest contributors to discomfort on the 300-400 miles was seat discomfort ... I would have to do seat calisthenics to keep riding even over ~80-100 miles.

4) Utopia backrest ( http://www.utpr.com/silverwingnew.html )

The Utopia backrest helps greatly for the longer distances. I am able to ride with no back fatigue or discomfort. With the Utopia I can rest my entire body on the backrest and lift my butt off the seat which really helps ... like getting up in airplane and walking around every so often.

With some gear changes/additions I was able to achieve the longer rides.

To get to the western entrance of the Talimena Scenic Byway at 06:18 ... I will have to drive 309 interstate miles and 140 miles on secondary roads in the dark ... the 309 interstate miles are less of a concern for me. The biggest concern is the 140 miles on secondary roads (which I am investigating a remedy), I have traveled a majority of that road during the day.

After 449 miles in the dark ... then I can enjoy the rest of the day in some magnificent roads.

I did something like this on the way to Eureka Springs, Ar before, but only only drove interstate roads in the dark.

Opalsboy wrote:

Rison to St Louis is about 400 miles. By
car it is about 7 or 8 hours. Scoot should be about the same. I can
do that. I have made the ride by car many times. This will be the
first time by scooter. Gonna enjoy the ride. Bill, I think your route
will take you through Morrilton. That is just a little out of my way,
but I might meet up with you there if you decide to go that route. You
route will go through a lot of scenic Arkansas. I would enjoy that. My
younger daughter lives in Conway. I might spend the night there then
meet up with you when you pass through Morrilton.

That would be great. When I ride with others I end up riding at their pace and their need for breaks.

On the way back was thinking some other very scenic MO and AR roads http://tinyurl.com/ydeaeup

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Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS

Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire

**jdeereanton**

Gary (Opalsboy),

Can we then deduce from your most recent posts that you are planning to attend HAMS?

DennisB (Dennis)
Chief Rider (David)
allhondascoots
honda_silver (Bill)
Opalsboy (Gary)
jdeereanton (Kim and Dale)

Folks that have mentioned an interest:

boatswain
TheScootist

Am I missing anyone else? This is starting to shape up nicely.

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Dale
Huntsville, AL

2 x 2005 - Hers & His
Boots, socks, underwear, pants, t-shirt, jacket, gloves, & helmet.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jdeereanton

**DennisB**

Hi Dale,

If things don't change in my life, HAMS just is not going happen for me this year. I just can't aford it right now.

You need to move me (My Name) into the: Folks that have mentioned an interest section.

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Favorite quotation: "Lord, we give you Curly. Try not to piss him off".

The Scootist

Dale:
I would really like to go to the HAMS rally, but I don't think it is going to happen this year. I look forward to hearing about it from y'all though...

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2007 Silverwing - "Growler" - with 17,000 miles and counting; Givi windshield, Givi top case with back rest, K&N air filter in a drilled air box, Leo Vince Exhaust, J Costa variator, HyperPro Springs, and Oxford heated grips. All I need now is a power commander, and a nitrous kit with a blower...

Or maybe a Kawasaki Concours 1400 with ABS...

or an ST1300...

Let's ride...

boatswain

I'm going up to IRSSR-4 in June and won't be able to get down to St. Louis for Hams this year. Hopefully next year.

allhondascoots

jdeereanton wrote:

Gary (Opalsboy),

Can we then deduce from your most recent posts that you are planning to attend HAMS?

DennisB (Dennis)
Chief Rider (David)
allhondascoots (chuck)
honda_silver (Bill)
Opalsboy (Gary)
jdeereanton (Kim and Dale)

Folks that have mentioned an interest:

boatswain
TheScootist

Am I missing anyone else? This is starting to shape up nicely.

My name is chuck... in case any one cares...

And yes I will be there come hell or high water

**jdeereanton** · Last edited by jdeereanton on Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:16 am; edited 1 time in total

Dennis, We'll miss ya buddy!
boatswain, enjoy yourself up north, especially the north shore ride.
Chuck, I care I just didn't know Embarassed

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TheScootist, We'll miss you too!

Can't wait to meet each of you. And to all who would like to go, but I hope to meet you on some other ride.

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Dale
Huntsville, AL

2 x 2005 - Hers & His
Boots, socks, underwear, pants, t-shirt, jacket, gloves, & helmet.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jdeereanton

Opalsboy

yes Dale I am going to do my best to be there. Was hoping my wife could join me, but she works for the department of correction in the accounting department and june is the end of year for them.... NOBODY gets off that month... I will take my Teddy Bear instead...

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honda_silver · Last edited by honda_silver on Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:31 pm; edited 1 time in total

Opalsboy wrote:

I will take my Teddy Bear instead...

How big is your Teddy Bear?

My family has seen some huge stuffed Teddy Bears on motorcycles before.

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Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS

Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire

Opalsboy

I have different sizes for different length stays... this will be a small guy...

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