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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2008 0:34:50 GMT -5
Just got back from a 1250 mile road trip on my Burgman 400 from Jacksonville, FL to Chatsworth, GA and beyond to visit my sister and do some mountain riding with a Silverwing rider I met online. The weather up and back was fantastic. Had a couple of cold days while I was up there but hey that's what long johns are for. ;D 442 miles up(11 hrs), 375 miles riding around, 450 miles back(9-1/2 hrs). Left here 3/20 and returned 3/27. The route: Walt's Silverwing and my Burgman taking a break at the Carter's Lake Visitor Center: Chickamauga Battlefield: Me at the Carter's Lake(GA) Visitor Center: Tennessee River Gorge as seen from Raccoon Mountain TVA plant Visitor Center: The Tennessee River from river level, below Raccoon Mountain: Lookout Mountain (approaching Chattanooga): Hey, I rode a scooter from Florida to Tennessee: [/quote]
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Post by scooterollie on Mar 29, 2008 7:18:37 GMT -5
John, Great post!!!!!We need to see more of this. How was the Burgman on that long distance ride?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2008 9:49:08 GMT -5
... How was the Burgman on that long distance ride? Absolutely fantastic! I rode almost all US and state highways, with only a small bit on I-295 to get out of town and couldn't have been happier. ;D Here's the Burgman loaded for the road:
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Post by stephan on Mar 29, 2008 11:07:15 GMT -5
Nice ride!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2008 13:34:17 GMT -5
Gas stats: Total mileage by odometer: 1307 Total gas used: 21.922 gallons Average MPG: 59.6 Average gas price: $3.213/gallon Total gas cost: $70.44
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Post by scooterollie on Mar 29, 2008 14:53:05 GMT -5
John, Thanks for the additional info. Great gas mileage for a loaded up 400 cc scoot!
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Post by Glennby on Apr 8, 2008 6:58:15 GMT -5
Great JT!nice pics too!
Glennby
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2008 12:47:27 GMT -5
A few more pics: Point Park, above Chattanooga View of Chattanooga from Point Park Cannons at Point Park (above Chattanooga) Hang glider launch ramp at Lookout Mt. Flight Park Waterfall at Cloudland Canyon State Park Waterfall again
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Post by "Big Guy" on Apr 14, 2008 13:27:00 GMT -5
Great pics JT!
K+1 for you for the effort and sharing!
I once did 3400 on a 150 Vespa from NY to Ft. Lauderdale and back years ago with a couple of buddies, but my butt wouldn't take it anymore now a days!
Great post!
-Rich
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Post by "Big Guy" on Apr 14, 2008 13:28:57 GMT -5
Oh yeah, and I spent $23.00 in gas for the entire trip! You do the math!
Things sure have changed...
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Post by rverr on Apr 14, 2008 14:39:17 GMT -5
Would enjoy a trip like that myself if circumstances would permit but you sharing your ride and great pic's was like being there. The last time we rode with you was when Norma's w/ shield broke and scuffed her face on the Orlando ride, maybe we will see you at the SPACE COAST june rally event.---KEEP ON SCOOTIN!!!
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Post by Aerostudent on Apr 15, 2008 15:24:06 GMT -5
Great pics!!! Sounds like a great ride! I am planning on doing something this summer before I transfer schools and the fun begins there +1 for you when I can!!! Aero
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2008 23:39:54 GMT -5
Would enjoy a trip like that myself if circumstances would permit but you sharing your ride and great pic's was like being there. The last time we rode with you was when Norma's w/ shield broke and scuffed her face on the Orlando ride, maybe we will see you at the SPACE COAST june rally event.---KEEP ON SCOOTIN!!! Hey Curt, good to hear from you again! I'm definitely going to try and make the SCSC rally.
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