Southern Comfort: Just Me, My Sportster and the Road.

I'm tellin' ya: If riding were dyin'....well, I'd welcome being dead.  As it is though, riding is living. I'm glad of that. Life is kinda suckin' this year. The money tree seems to be dryin' up, the rides aren't as far, and the planned travel for this year isn't happen'.  Saddens me, but I do ride. I do discover new roads right here in my own back yard, and I've got some rockin' photos to show you.

This photo is on the Tennessee side of Roan Mountain. Looking out over the valley and into the National Forest. Today, was a special day for the coloring. Most times you have a kind of "purple haze" that tends to obscure the distant view. Not so today!

This next view is looking back up the mountain toward the North Carolina state line.

There are several shots from this day that are purely fun and keep ya wonderin' WTF?

I took this shot as I was cruising down the mountain. I set the camera so the shutter would take a bit longer to close. These kind of shots tend to exemplify what the riders sees with a frame mounted engine. God I love this!

I leave Roan Mountain and I now find myself riding through Tiger Valley! A quaint little 6.5 mile road with cool things like this to feast upon:

You guys know I will turn around to photograph a mural. Next up for the coolness factor is the cemetery with unknown civil war soldiers buried and honored in it.

The Daughters of the American Revolution are quite active around here.

James Teague, PVT. 18th Infantry (Tennessee)1st Divison

I've moved on down the road from here, I've visited a few grave yards, shot some great shots, and found a few more previously unexplored (by me) roads. This particular road afforded a few great novelty shots. What ya think?

I found myself after 108 miles on a set of rails. You all know how I feel about trains, right?

About 5 miles from home is Buffalo Mountain. Another wonderful photogenic place for the "LIL GIRL". Tennessee is a rockin' place for riding. I don't mind being broke when I'm lucky enough to have a million back roads like these to explore!

Let's go home sweetie:

Fischer MRX 650 :Coming Soon

Since brand Buell drowned when the storm hit the global financial crisis, the need for motorcycle sport is innovative, exciting and powerful in America is increasingly becoming.Although Fischer Mrx not meet all required criteria, but Dan Fischer with his company tried to meet present and walked toward the positive.Fischer Mrx 650 is one of the motor output Fischer who adopted the engine,

Special edition Yamaha Aerox SP55 launched

Yamaha Aerox SP55

Yamaha have launched a special edition of their 50cc Aerox scooter to mark Yamaha Motor's creation in 1955. The scooter is emblazoned with the number 55 on its red and black bodywork, finished with carbon effect touches.

MV Agusta launch the F4 RR

MV Agusta F4 RR

Last week MV Agusta announced the launch of the jaw droppingly gorgeous F4 RR and we've a couple of pictures to wet your appetite.

Highlights of the new MV Agusta F4 RR include:
• New short-stroke radial valve engine 201 hp at 13,400 rpm
• New increased bore diameter
• New primary drive
• New cylinder head
• New large-diameter titanium intake and exhaust valves
• New lightweight forged pistons in "aerospace RR alloy"
• New exhaust 4-2-1-4
• Close ratio gearbox
• Variable length intake runners
• Öhlins multi-adjustable 43 mm fork
• Öhlins TTX 36 rear shock
• Öhlins steering damper
• Forged aluminum wheels

MV Agusta F4 RR

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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French MotoGP Stoner Champion, Le Mans Full Story

Casey Stoner managed to retain its dominance since the free practice I with a champion. Dani Pedrosa crashes. While Valentino Rossi won his first podium this season. Le Mans is full of stories.

In the race at Le Mans Circuit on Sunday (05/15/2011) night local time, Stoner initially failed to maintain pole position he achieved in the qualifying session. Leading position falls into the hands of teammate, Pedrosa.

But, Stoner continues to print the fastest laps until finally managed to overtake the Spaniard's. Stories for Stoner as finished up here because the fact he was not touched until the end of another racer.

Stoner managed to maintain a distance with Pedrosa, at least up to about 0.6 seconds. As for Pedrosa, he would get sad fate.

When the middle of a fight with Marco Simoncelli, he slipped to his right shoulder hit the track first. Pedrosa was unable to continue the race and he walked, holding his shoulder. From the news at the end of the race, Pedrosa back injury, this time in his right shoulder that.

Pedrosa fall incident that also resulted in Simoncelli. He is considered guilty and must eventually serving drive-through penalty. Simoncelli degenerate position and a blessing for Rossi.

The Doctor spur his bike to get past Jorge Lorenzo and finally sat down at number three. Shortly thereafter, Lorenzo lost position after overtaken by Andrea Dovizioso. Stoner, Rossi and Dovizioso into three leading drivers with terlemparnya Simoncelli.

There was a duel between Rossi and Dovizioso. Like the race in Portugal, Dovizioso back successfully winning a duel with Rossi. He claims to finish in second position and be a Honda put two drivers end the race in two leading position.

However, despite only finishing in third position, Rossi used to be complacent because this is the first time he got a podium this season.

Pedrosa Broken collarbone

Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa, must accept the bitter truth when it appeared in the French Grand Prix on Sunday (05/15/2011). Due touched with Gresini Honda rider, Marco Simoncelli, Pedrosa had an accident and the injury was diagnosed a broken right collarbone.

Two Honda rider was fighting tight to compete for second place in the Le Mans circuit. When will swing to the left, Simoncelli who menggeber bike is very fast to get past Pedrosa to take from the outside because he was late braking. Sure enough, Simoncelli managed to overtake. However, bad luck would befall Pedrosa for front tire rear tire brushed Simoncelli resulting in accidents.

Simoncelli survived the incident because he kept going faster and occupies the second position. But, unlucky for the Spanish rider Pedrosa as being in the post-injury recovery plate-making operation on his shoulder and bounced off a broken collarbone suffered.

From the investigation result Simoncelli guilty of illegal maneuvers so penalized. Although ultimately failed on the podium, Simoncelli can take home quite a lot of points for being able to finish in fifth.

With this reality, Pedrosa became very fragile condition. The reason, his left collarbone is also problematic due to an accident during practice at Motegi last year. That is, if it could appear on the next series, including the fifth series in Catalunya on June 5, Pedrosa should be more careful again so that no accidents occur that could exacerbate a physical condition.

Rossi, Feel like a champion

Valentino Rossi absurdly pleased with the results of the French Grand Prix on Sunday (05/15/2011). The wait has been finally realized, where for the first time in his career he could be on the podium with Ducati.

Indeed, "The Doctor" worth celebrating small successes because he and the Ducati is not a favorite in the 2011 season. This is because the performance of the Desmosedici GP11 far short of expectations because of competition with its rivals from Honda and Yamaha teams. Moreover, his physical condition did not support the postoperative shoulder in November last year.

However, in the race for 28 laps at Le Mans Circuit, France, Rossi showed the appearance of a very impressive and fantastic. Start from a sequence of nine, seven times MotoGP world champion was slowly pushed forward and had been in second place before being beaten by the Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, on the last few laps. Rossi is also the second defeat of Dovizioso after the GP of Portugal earlier this month he was defeated before the finish line in the race for fourth spot.

"I'm very happy, first podium with Ducati cause tremendous emotional, especially since I went there after experiencing a difficult period when we had many struggles to overcome my physical condition and also be able to better understand the motor," said 33-year-old rider .

"However, this is getting better and race on this day very enjoyable. I did a pretty good start, a few times to overtake the opponent, and I am involved in the fight with Dovi and (Jorge) Lorenzo. We have a different setting and I am faster than them at rest this weekend. "

"At the end of fun because I did a few laps with a good to fight with Jorge and I can pass it. Then, when Dovi came, there was another fight again."

"We are on a good path, but in some places we are still a lot to lose. When I tried to overtake Dovi, I thought it was the last lap, but it turns out there's still one more time, I'm not sure. However, it is difficult and congratulations for Dovi. "

Despite failing to become number two, Rossi was still happy. In fact, on the podium, the former Honda and Yamaha rider was celebrated the same as someone who just became the winner.

"Third place is certainly not like a winner, but similar," he said.

French MotoGP ahead Rossi admits Ducati Still Far Behind

French Grand Prix will of note changed from a means of Valentino Rossi's comeback to Compete in the front row. After the first two free practice sessions, The Doctor did not deny That the Ducati is still lagging far behind.

There are up to one second time difference, Between the fastest Honda rider Rossi with the two free practice sessions held on Friday (13/05/2011) yesterday. That note so bad indication if the Italian manufacturer will from not be Able to Compete with the fastest bikes on the track.

Rossi even have to change the motor settings on the session to get better speed.

"Obviously these results are not positive for us. Firstly Because We needed the extra five minutes of exercise due to changes in the rear shock Gives me a better feeling but I Could only eat two laps. So maybe if there is an additional one or two more laps I Could improv record time and my position, "Rossi said in Autosport.

"However, We are still far behind Because We Are still struggling associated acceleration. Motornya moving much too nervous and I think We made ​​a mistake with the back. We are still Also Able to repair electronic systems. So We have to fix the problem Because I lost a lot of time, "beber uterus.

Related Rivalry on the track, Rossi did not deny That Honda is now in a position to lead. Speed ​​Honda calls even Better Than the motorcycle world champion, Yamaha.

"Differences impressive acceleration. Also Honda is Also a bike with a good set-up. Motornya stable, the same as the Yamaha, but with 20 more horsepower," said Rossi

BIG MOUNTAIN RUN AND GYPSY TOUR

I'm getting excited all over again. I am going though the photos I took on the GYPSY TOUR and the BIG MOUNTAIN RUN, and I'm thinking: "It's time to show em again!" So folks, here ya go! My happiest shots from the GYPSY TOUR and BIG MOUNTAIN RUN!

Replacing burned regulator (2nd time since the ride started!) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camping at Wheels Through Time

A MOTORDROME rider lost control of his bike performing for the camera. TREE OF SHAME is receiving the shattered part off the bike as an offering

Some of the "GYPSY TOUR" group posing for photos on top of "THE DRAGON".

AT MAGGIE VALLEY'S "WHEELS THROUGH TIME"

 

"Chopper Camp" at the campground in Tellico Plains TN. Big Mountain Run

Of Course "LED SLED" was at the campgrounds

And some really great bikes

 

Entertainment at the BMR

Everyone loves a fire-breather!

Sharing good times with a friend!

Bean'er BOO BOO

Skateboard dudes at BMR

Love them PANS

Campground view of the river

All kinds of cool stuff

Music Stage

More river views from the campground

Some of the best riding roads in the UNITED STATES