[jwweldon]

Guess it's time to put up a little info about the East Coast gathering. Asked RJ to make me up a nice web site like his, but he declined. Since nobody has come forth and volunteered to be this years ring leader, guess I'm stuck with it.

When: 17-20 May, 2007

Where: Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Stecoah. NC

GPS Coordinates: N35 23.358 W83 40.665

They are holding all rooms & cabins for us until the end of February, so make your reservations ASAP.

Their web site: http://www.ironhorsenc.com/

I'll try and answer a few common questions:

1. Folks will be arriving mostly on Thursday (17th) & Friday (18th). Most will depart Sunday morning.

2. If camping, no reservations are required. I would ask that you post your intentions in this thread so we can get a fair count for meals.

3. Wifes, girlfriends & kids welcome. Although there isn't a lot for them to do if not riding.

4. All bikes are welcome, even Harley's.

5. Most group rides will be on Friday & Saturday.

6. Breakfast & Dinners are served at Ironhorse (good stuff). Lunch your on your own unless prior arrangements are made.

7. Dry county, so bring your own if so inclined. Ice & coolers available for a small fee.

8. Coffee is available around 7AM. Iced Tea & coffee in the evenings after dinner.

9. Kickstands up around 9AM for Friday & Saturday rides.

10. There are other motels & campgrounds in the area if you procrastinate too long.

11. I am not planing any tech sessions, must ride, not work. I will have my Yosh Box with for evening tuning sessions on Thu - Sat.

12. Garry promises no rain. So you know who to go after if it does.

Hope to see you all there. I'll post some other motel info later.

 

[re_pete_5]

Alaska Night

Looking forward to it! Hope we can have an Alaska Night. Here's a link to the Adventure Rider discussion.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190527

Dick Peterson
05 V-Strom 650

 

[jwweldon]

If you need cabin reservations, get them before the end of February!

 

[NoVA-Strom]

Plan right now is to be there. This would be my first trip on the bike. I am an avid camper and was thinking of just doing this since I have the smaller/lighter backpacking gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.). Need some input from people who have done this before. Should I just pony up for a bed, or is camping with the bike a good way to go for the Dragon? Anyone who has camped and wouldn't recommend doing it? Will be travelling just over 500 miles to get there.

 

[jwweldon]

The Horse is a good place to camp and a lot of folks will be doing just that. Plenty of room & good bath houses. Everything you need will be there!

 

[dekruyter]

I camped there last year (my first year) and it was fine. I will be camping again - so that should say something. Small areas, but you're on the bike alot; good showers and food. Definitely a GREAT time; what great folks. You'll get to know the area better too. Hope to see everyone there.

Mark

[email protected]

05, blue DL650 w/ 30,000 miles; and, no valve check yet! crap!

 

[BillJones270]

Hey, John - I replied on the adv thread, but I'll let you know here, too that I'll be there. Arriving Friday to camp.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[The Shepherd]

I'm going to be riding in the area that week. If you see a Black Vee, two up wearing blue / silver helmets and blue / black jackets stop and give me the secret Strom handshake.

 

[PonchoV]

Is it still the V sign into the into the other's V sign?

 

[The Shepherd]

Is it still the V sign into the into the other's V sign?

Hah yeah !!!

Shhhh, other non-Strommers might be watching.

 

[Marz]

Darling Bride and I will be attending, and she has decided that riding her V-Star takes precedence over the casino. Riding up Thursday and going home Sunday. I still have no idea where we are sleeping.

 

[traind57]

Coming in from Eastern PA/Phila

Just freed up this weekend so I'm currently coming down.
This will be my 1st 500+ mile ride (about 700 mi.) so it might take me 2-days

 

[dekruyter]

Good to have you; you will have a great time; nice folks.

Mark D.

 

[BioStrom 650]

N.C. trip

Alright...it's settled, I'll be there with my friend Mike on Thursday May 17th....(he doesn't ride a Vstrom but he's still a great guy). We'll be trailering down the bikes and most likely will be camping but I'm waiting to hear back from the lodge on room rates etc. Is there a cost to this gathering outside of the cost of lodging? For instance.....are any meals "included" or should we plan on making all of our own meals etc. Is there a place there where we can make a camp fire or cook hotdogs or something?? Just curious. Can't wait to ride the Dragon's tail and meet you all! Peter

 

[Rodney]

I'll be there Thursday and leaving on Sunday. I'll be riding up with another Strom rider, Mark. If anyone else from the Raleigh area wants to ride with us send me a message.

 

[sdorleans]

Any Canadians going?

Actually, more specifically, anyone from the Ottawa area going?

Sue

 

[Marz]

Okay, we waited too long to get a cabin at the Ironhorse and ended up a mile down the road at the Kickstand Lodge. Darling Bride and I are definitely coming up from Atlanta.

 

[turtle975]

Anyone riding from Charlotte or Matthews?

I plan to go up for this event. Anyone traveling up Thursday and returning Sunday from the Charlotte, NC area? I plan to take some back roads up through SC and would not mind company. -D

 

[Spikester]

I was already going that weekend to Deals Gap for the annual Kawasaki Triples 2-stroke meet, taking my Suzuki Buffalo and hopefully my new Wee Strom if I can get them both on my trailer. Yall check out all the strokers at the motel, they book the whole thing and usually have nearly 100 vintage strokers there.

 

[Stromin'Nroman]

Deal's gap Gathering

Hi,

This is my first post.
I'm considering an ABS Wee Strom.
I live fairly close to Deals Gap and would like to talk to some of the DL owners at the gathering about their bikes, accessories, etc.
When d'yall think would be a good day/time and location for that.



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Etowah, USA

2006 Honda Rebel
1998 Trek 820 (undergoing involuntary de-farklization)
1996 Little Tykes Wagon