flaboater Posted July 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 7, 2009 After reading all lot of posts here, I noticed that a lot of you with maps of places ridden have been everywhere in the southeast except Florida. Why not cross over that state line? Think of us as a mirror to Deals Gap. They have 386 curves in 11 miles. We have 11 curves in 386 miles. So, c'mon down!! The waters fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted July 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2009 After reading all lot of posts here, I noticed that a lot of you with maps of places ridden have been everywhere in the southeast except Florida. Why not cross over that state line? Think of us as a mirror to Deals Gap. They have 386 curves in 11 miles. We have 11 curves in 386 miles. So, c'mon down!! The waters fine. It is called HOT and a live with Gators Oh wait, we have been down there :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted July 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 8, 2009 Yhea Freebird! What's up with that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigatcsi Posted July 8, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2009 We did a trip from Nebraska to N. Carolina last year and missed just a couple of states, Florida being one of them. So, now we have to make another trip down that way to pick those states up. I think it would be neat to take the LONG bridges out to the keys. We have 4 years left on our warranty, we need to get all 49 of the states in before the warranty runs out. craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 8, 2009 Yhea Freebird! What's up with that!! HEY...it REALLY bothers me too. I headed that way for bike week one year but didn't make it. Long story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 8, 2009 I made it in 1976!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted July 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 8, 2009 I have a desire to ride to Key West but then when I look at the distance involved I talk myself out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted July 8, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 8, 2009 Try Destin in the Panhandle! Water is crystal clear and warm. The beaches are white sand which will act as a frying pan if you are not careful! I spent a lot of time growing up along the eastern seaboard from Maine to Georgia and I have not found anything as beautiful as Destin! We get a lot of Snowbirds here during the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted July 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 8, 2009 I was raised for the first 3 three of my life but I've never ridden in the state on my bike. Drove thre in a cage but I was told it had to be on your bike in order to count. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2009 I agree...I've been to Florida many times but have never ridden a bike there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggler Posted July 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2009 I've been to Florida many times, I've also never ridden down there. I really want to ride down to Key West sometime. I just need to get a month off from work to get there and back and still have time to enjoy the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted July 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 8, 2009 I'm from Florida and I've never ridden a bike there. But I feel the need to go back and do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted July 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 8, 2009 Every time I ride in Florida it seems to be monsoon season. The last time I was there on a bike we were riding on a poker run, and it started raining so hard that we couldn't see the side of the road to pull off. Our only choice was to ride slowly forward until it let up. It is a beautiful state, but y'all really need to get a switch on the old rain maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted July 8, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2009 Was their on the bike in 86 for a week. Camped--rode--siteseeing--rained alot but would quit and get hot and dry us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennTuc Posted July 8, 2009 Share #15 Posted July 8, 2009 Been there numerous times. Got a son that lives in Orlando. But, never on a bike. Plan on retiring (again) down there someday. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted July 8, 2009 Share #16 Posted July 8, 2009 Been there numerous times. Got a son that lives in Orlando. But, never on a bike. Plan on retiring (again) down there someday. Glenn Well Glenn Tuc, I let you know how the ride was, except I'm coming to you in august. from Ft. lauderdale to Gilbertsville, KY for a Widows Sons Grand Gathering:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonwolf Posted July 8, 2009 Share #17 Posted July 8, 2009 Then the snow birds come down and use us for target Practice. But who cares there slow and easy to confuse so its kinda entertaining. One other thing is the States long so it takes forever to get to the South Parts where everythings at but its worth the ride. Come On Down Vonwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennTuc Posted July 8, 2009 Share #18 Posted July 8, 2009 Well Glenn Tuc, I let you know how the ride was, except I'm coming to you in august. from Ft. lauderdale to Gilbertsville, KY for a Widows Sons Grand Gathering:cool10: Call me when you get here, seeings what I live 30 miles from Gilbertsville. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted July 8, 2009 Share #19 Posted July 8, 2009 The best time to ride on the Gulf Coast is september. Not much traffic and much cooler.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted July 8, 2009 Share #20 Posted July 8, 2009 My wife and I rode to Key West the week of memorial day in 06. Enjoyed the ride except for one thing. The heat. I almost lost my wife as we were coming into Kissemmee about 3:00 in the afternoon. She told me she was seeing little black spots and needed to stop for water. Before I could find a store she said to stop quickly because her tongue was swelling and she was about to pass out. I found a store and stopped for her to get water. After drinking plenty of water and getting cooled off she got sick and started vomitting. She was ok for the rest of the trip. If I ever go again it will be in the spring or fall of the year. We ride our bike to Panama City several times each year. I have ridden to bike week in Daytona twice. Last November a friend of mine in Bainbridge Georgia called and asked if I would like to ride to Port St Joe to get some raw oysters. I can leave early in the morning and make that trip in one day. We were leaving Port St Joe coming home, I don't know the name of the highway but there is nothing but pine forest for miles, and I saw something black coming out of the woods. I radioed my friend and asked him if that looked like a bear. He said if it is, it is the biggest bear I have ever seen. A huge black bear wobbled into the highway and stopped on the center line and just stared at me. I slowed to about 20mph waiting for him to cross the highway but he just looked at me. I was finally at the point where I had to stop and turn around or speed up and try to go around him. I started blowing the horn and he slowly finished crossing the highway. I have been to North Carolina and ridden the parkway, cherohala skyway and dragon tail and have never seen a bear. I go to Florida and see one. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted July 8, 2009 Share #21 Posted July 8, 2009 After reading all lot of posts here, I noticed that a lot of you with maps of places ridden have been everywhere in the southeast except Florida. Why not cross over that state line? Think of us as a mirror to Deals Gap. They have 386 curves in 11 miles. We have 11 curves in 386 miles. So, c'mon down!! The waters fine. Be down there next month. Northwest of Orlando. Gonna visit the inlaws at the Villages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarQ Posted July 8, 2009 Share #22 Posted July 8, 2009 People forget that they need to replenish electrolytes. Gatorade or eating something salty like peanuts, pretzels, etc. is a must! Staying hydrated isn't enough. I found a store and stopped for her to get water. After drinking plenty of water and getting cooled off she got sick and started vomitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted July 8, 2009 Share #23 Posted July 8, 2009 Electrolytes? I thought that was a vacum cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted July 8, 2009 Share #24 Posted July 8, 2009 I guess I have a Florida motorcycle, bought it near Orlando and rode it home to Georgia up hwy 441. Am planning on going to Biketoberfest this fall. Used to ride to Florida in the 70's on a Triumph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted July 8, 2009 Share #25 Posted July 8, 2009 I try to make it to FL twice a year... Usually Bike Week in March and Biketoberfest in Oct... The best Old School Biker Bash that I've been to in years is in Lakeland the 1st weekend in Nov is Roscoe's Chilli Challenge (Due to the nature of Roscoe's Chili Cook-off (an adult celebration), this website contains adult material and nudity, and may not be suitable for children. Viewer discretion is advised) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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