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• BillyJones replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  March 3, 2012

  Waving to Other Bikers

  There have a been a few topics on here about who waves and who doesn't on the road. This past weekend I did a little observing on the subject. A group of us were riding, all on Harleys but one Spyder and me on my custom. I saw several hundred...  moreThere have a been a few topics on here about who waves and who doesn't on the road. This past weekend I did a little observing on the subject. A group of us were riding, all on Harleys but one Spyder and me on my custom. I saw several hundred scooters and this was what I observed. Every Harley and Goldwing rider I saw waved back. Most metric cruiser and sport bike riders waved. Very few BMW riders waved and damn near no dual sport riders waved. Hell, the BMW folks weren't even friendly at the beer joints. I don't know what any of this means but it was an observation.  less
• BillyJones posted a topic in the forum Ride Stories:

  October 12, 2011

  The Mighty Python

  For years and years I've wondered why people flock to The Tail Of The Dragon (US129) when an even better place to ride (IMHO) is US58 between Mouth of Wilson and Demascus, Virginia. Then I realized myself and a few others have been keeping the...  moreFor years and years I've wondered why people flock to The Tail Of The Dragon (US129) when an even better place to ride (IMHO) is US58 between Mouth of Wilson and Demascus, Virginia. Then I realized myself and a few others have been keeping the 318 hairpin curves in 31 miles a secret. But now that Bearclaw Holler has opened in Konnarock (Damascus) I might as well spill the beans. The Mighty Python (Link to Google map) is everything its name suggests. It crosses Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers, the highest mountain in the state of Virginia and the second highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. And yes, it can and will bite. Most riders won't be tempted to exceed the posted 15MPH safe speed in its many corners and blind curves. And unless you've ridden a lot of crooked roads you may find 15MPH to be faster than you want to go. The Mighty Python begins (or ends) at Bearclaw Holler Biker Rest Stop where the camping is free unless you want to rent the travel trailer and...    less
• BillyJones replied to a topic in the forum Rallies & Events:

  May 14, 2011

  Riding And Meeting For The Economy

  All across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before...  moreAll across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before the "Recession" started, some communities in America have been increasingly economicly destitute. Many communities throughout the Southland and Heartland never recovered from the Great Depression that started in 1928 and now things are hardly any better. One of these communities is Nutbush, Tennessee, made famous by Tina Turner and later by Bob Segar in Tina's autobiographical song, Nutbush City Limits. Sadly, even with all that fame there came no fortune to Nutbush. You see, anywhere people quietly gather en mass, the local economic outlook of that community improves. That's why the more properous via for your Tourists' Dollars. That's why my friend Wooley and I have decided to ride the backroads 600 miles from...    less
• BillyJones replied to a topic in the forum New Members:

  May 13, 2011

  New biker

  Well this is my first bike and my second wife! Both are awesome, we are wanting to get headsets that allow us to talk to each other while riding and if possibe able to use my iphone with headset if possible when I ride alone back and forth to...  moreWell this is my first bike and my second wife! Both are awesome, we are wanting to get headsets that allow us to talk to each other while riding and if possibe able to use my iphone with headset if possible when I ride alone back and forth to work.   Please share your knowledge, Thank you in advance! Our bike is a 2000 Yamaha V-Star just FYI  
• BillyJones replied to a topic in the forum Rallies & Events:

  May 13, 2011

  Riding And Meeting For The Economy

  All across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before...  moreAll across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before the "Recession" started, some communities in America have been increasingly economicly destitute. Many communities throughout the Southland and Heartland never recovered from the Great Depression that started in 1928 and now things are hardly any better. One of these communities is Nutbush, Tennessee, made famous by Tina Turner and later by Bob Segar in Tina's autobiographical song, Nutbush City Limits. Sadly, even with all that fame there came no fortune to Nutbush. You see, anywhere people quietly gather en mass, the local economic outlook of that community improves. That's why the more properous via for your Tourists' Dollars. That's why my friend Wooley and I have decided to ride the backroads 600 miles from...    less
• BillyJones posted a topic in the forum Rallies & Events:

  May 13, 2011

  Riding And Meeting For The Economy

  All across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before...  moreAll across the nation, Bikers everywhere ride for various causes almost every weekend. And that's a good thing. But why not take it a step farther and ride to save-- or help save-- the economy of these united states? You see, since long before the "Recession" started, some communities in America have been increasingly economicly destitute. Many communities throughout the Southland and Heartland never recovered from the Great Depression that started in 1928 and now things are hardly any better. One of these communities is Nutbush, Tennessee, made famous by Tina Turner and later by Bob Segar in Tina's autobiographical song, Nutbush City Limits. Sadly, even with all that fame there came no fortune to Nutbush. You see, anywhere people quietly gather en mass, the local economic outlook of that community improves. That's why the more properous via for your Tourists' Dollars. That's why my friend Wooley and I have decided to ride the backroads 600 miles from...    less