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I've got this rather nice one if I can get the gpx exported from my phone.

Yes.

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Well now, there's this then... https://www.wate.com/news/monroe-county-news/tdot-releases-121-mile-detour-around-washed-out-cherohala-skyway/

Here you go, nice Coppa Italia in Hickory, NC. Valve covers have been painted red and an air dam added, otherwise looks all original. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1132285080884204

Here you go, nice Coppa Italia in Hickory, NC. Valve covers have been painted red and an air dam added, otherwise looks all original. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1132285080884204

Yep, but I really want an MST-R... And I'd still need to win the lottery to afford a used/NOS one.

I wish Motus had made it. They were a bit pricey but I was excited about them and would have liked to have had one.

Titanium pipes were a $2000 option.

The garage is probably even harder to find than a nice place to stay

I'm exploring the possibility of holding a Spine Raid in VA next year the weekend after the 4th of July 2024. I'm still looking at locations but this one is a good possibility: https://www.breakspark.com/the-lodge I've also roughed out a 5 hour ride for Saturday. May possibly add a side route that takes us up to Burkes Garden. Other possibilities are the Tazewell and Wytheville areas but there doesn't seem to be anything other than hotels for lodging. Buchanan County ⇄ Corner.gpx

A Duc, a Yamaha, and a Beemer all with intense riders. It's going to be interesting.

Lodging seems to be scarce in the area unfortunately. May shift a little west to Breaks Interstate Park. Nice lodge: https://www.breakspark.com/the-lodge And a nice 5 hour loop. Buchanan County ⇄ Corner.gpx

I'll start looking for the lodging in a nice location. I have a house in Abingdon so I can preview routes over a few weekends. Tie these two loops together and you get a 4 hour, 170 mile or so loop that includes the Back of the Dragon. Bastian Loop.gpx Bland Loop.gpx