The 2014 North America Super Ténéré Arkansas Rally

[William42]

Yo Mark,

I tested my skid plate somewhere in Arkansas. Not with the same results you had.

It sure got my attention.

The top bolt was ground down so far I had to use Vice Grips to remove it.

 

[True Grip]

I've ridden with you and Fred, well chased you and Fred. I know what you were doing ::26::

 

[echo_four_romeo]

I think alot of skid plates were tested on those trails.

I know mine was...along with the upper crash bars on that RUMBUX plate. They did their job really well. If I had the ACD or Jaxon's tank plate, I wouldn't have the scars on my engine case though.

 

[patrickg450]

Chicks dig scars..............and dudes that can reset their stinky pinky.

 

[patrickg450]

Patrick just turned this into the best thread of the year...lol! Hilarious. I agree, and was impressed at TG 's ability to downplay a pretty bad injury.

ahhhh did I get a "respect" nod from the Chief?

 

[fredz43]

I've ridden with you and Fred, well chased you and Fred. I know what you were doing ::26::

Hey, TG,

Speaking of skid plates. After William and I got to experience just how fantastic our bikes are on unpaved AR "roads" during the rally, we have both decided to upgrade our skid plates to the more robust ACD ones. We really enjoyed those fantastic paved twisties, but I think we were laughing in our helmets more when we took an unpaved short cut on one of our rides. Gotta do more of that!

 

[True Grip]

Fred you won't mind your flat, straight roads as much when they are dirt. It's the best of both worlds with this bike.

 

[fredz43]

Fred you won't mind your flat, straight roads as much when they are dirt. It's the best of both worlds with this bike.

Even our rustic rural roads that I like to ride around here have a bit of what once was pavement, or at least oil and chip, Mark. Still fun, but not as much fun as dirt. I'll have to do more exploring this winter to look for some dirt roads.

You are correct about this bike, as William, Chuck and I agreed after the AR rally. It showed us that it is the best of 3 worlds, twisty roads, dirt roads and even is a great touring bike. Our only question is how can they make it so good and sell it so cheap! ;D

 

[phplemel]

Finally made it Home! But not with the S10. Don't worry, after 2 1/2 moths & over 20000km I put the bike into a storage locker in Vegas and flew home. To below freezing temps and snow on the ground :'(. Will go down in March to visit it , but cannot ride home till mid-May.
Had a great time. Was good to put faces to names (even though I won't be able to remember them)
::021:: ::021::

 

[True Grip]

Great trip you had there! I'll remember you, you have that sweet None exhaust and most scratched up alt rider bars I've ever seen. ;D

 

[phplemel]

Great trip you had there! I'll remember you, you have that sweet None exhaust and most scratched up alt rider bars I've ever seen. ;D

I love that exhaust system. And my Altrider bars. I refuse to touch them up , It shows how well they work

 

[jwhuls]

Karson you rock.

I just got my package.

Thanks for all the hard work. I'll be lookin forward to next year.

 

[SuperTen]

On my way to the Rally I first went down to Texas.

I got to ride on the beach on the Bolivar Peninsula just east of Galveston

Just my Super Tenere and I on the beach. Rode about 10 miles along the beach until it got too dark

Beach riding is not allowed in NJ :

See more pictures here http://www.riding-the-usa.com/2014/11/bolivar-peninsula.html

 

[snakebitten]

On your way? ???

That's a Texas size detour from northwest Arkansas!
Did you take the ferry over to Bolivar? Or come over from the eastside?

There's quite a few of us Tenere Rebels from down in that vicinity. Next time you're down this way, holler. I'd be privileged to treat you to a Cajun seafood platter at Benno's!

Oh, that goes to any of you fellow inmates.

 

[simmons1]

Ride report is finally complete:

http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1307460#post1307460

 

[SuperTen]

On your way? ???

That's a Texas size detour from northwest Arkansas!
Did you take the ferry over to Bolivar? Or come over from the eastside?

There's quite a few of us Tenere Rebels from down in that vicinity. Next time you're down this way, holler. I'd be privileged to treat you to a Cajun seafood platter at Benno's!

Oh, that goes to any of you fellow inmates.

Check the link, I have a map 8)
I went from New Orleans west to Winnie and then down 124 to the Bolivar Peninsula, crossing the ferry into Galveston

Thanks for the invite, next time ::008::

 

[TwoLukes]

Re: The 2014 North America Super Ténéré Arkansas Rallytytte

Snakebitten, I again have to repeat what a joy it was to see your old carcass parked on that trailer when I rode up . . . and thank goodness we got off that True Grip thread. . . ;-) It was a great rally and I can't wait till next year!!!!!!! Snake, (my brother Snake) great shot of the old man working his job by the diner where we had great BBQ. Miss all you guys. Too bad this country is so big we can't get together more than once a year . . .Luke

 

[Combo]

Snakebitten, I again have to repeat what a joy it was to see your old carcass parked on that trailer when I rode up . . . and thank goodness we got off that True Grip thread. . . ;-) It was a great rally and I can't wait till next year!!!!!!! Snake, (my brother Snake) great shot of the old man working his job by the diner where we had great BBQ. Miss all you guys. Too bad this country is so big we can't get together more than once a year . . .Luke

It was good to see him parked on that trailer when I rode up too. I had a great time and it was good to meet you Luke and your non smoker F-15 Brother.
Next time I will buy you and Snakes dinner. ::008::

Bruce

 

[snakebitten]

Thanks guys. It was GREAT for ME as each of you arrived!

I got there before ANY Tenere riders. And I setup camp in a place that ended up looking like a "Check In Booth" for the rally. :
Turned out cool because I got to meet everybody, as I answered their arrival questions.
Also became a common departure point for group rides.

Example:

I too am looking forward to doing it again!

 

[coastie]

Hey thats me and Jaxon up front! What a good time that was. Lets do it again! Id like to meet everybody in the Tetons somewhere ::001::