Mid-Atlantic Voyagers fall ride in

[Lucasind]

Pam and I are are leaving here Friday A.M heading your way ! this summer went past faster than any that I can ever remember ! Looking forward to the ride ! We plan on doing the "super slabs" all the way there......yeah ....turnpike toll booths suck , but we just want to get there ! see you at the WYE expected arrival time for us ....3:30 ish(god willing) ...................................Tony

[chevyman1]

Anybody thinking of going this weekend and didn't decide yet, There might be an opening at the motel check them first before you get a room somewhere else.

[kjsett]

Hi all,
My wife and I are on our ride and you all were gracious to invite us to your Mid-Atlantic ride-in. We have arrived in Bracey, VA today and my wife informs me her '97 Kawa Vn800a's engine is backfiring and sounds not right. Yes, this is the same bike that the mirror fell off just this side of Amarillo, TX. That was a relatively, if not complicated, fix. We picked up the left mirror in Oklahoma City, and then to match, we picked up the right one in Little Rock, AR (Cycle Gear).
Anyway, I had worked on the exhaust (had to replace a busted bolt) before we left Phoenix so I thought maybe the nuts had loosened up. Nope, after checking them, I fired it up and found an exhaust leak on the front header in the 1st 90d ish curve. It was hot, so I haven't pulled it yet. I will try in the morning and we are visiting with our hosts (and friends) tonight.
So, any ideas on hole repairs I can try after I get it off. I have checked online aftermarkets (OEM is obscene) to replace, but it would probably be Monday before we would get them (eBay).
Well, I received the info on the ride-in, thank you Scott, and we could make it if we can do a temp fix on this. Whatever we do, it has to last until Connecticut at least since we have free lodging there as well (we can stay here in Bracey as long as we want, but we still need to get to New England and back to New Mexico by the middle of October). Hate to miss the ride-in, but I don't want to chance burnt valves or whatever by continuing on as it is. So send me your suggestions quickly and we will see what is best and works.
Blessings,
Ken
PS. I looked and hers are not OEM, but some kind of aftermarket. She loved the sound and wants to keep it that way (I threatened car mufflers so it would be quiet like my '03 Voyager).

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Ken keeping your or should I say her ride running and safe is much more important than making the Ride-in. I have no ideas but wish you luck throughout the remainder of your journey.

[chevyman1]

If it a hole or crack in the pipe go to a auto parts store or speed shop and get a roll of header wrap and some hose clamps.
Put the clamps over the hole or crack with the wrap under them, it may not hurt to put some RTV silicone under everything first.
Let the rtv dry before you run it.
If you can get to Altoona we can get you fixed up.
Also if it's just a leak it won't burn any valves at normal running speeds.
Hope to see you at the ride

[Lucasind]

OK ......We are now looking at the 2016 AVA Mid Atlantic Voyager chapter's "fall ride in" in our rear view mirrors........For us, we rode 798 miles in 2.5 days ,as we were home by 1:30 PM . Pam and I left before the sun came up ....and the first couple of hours were darn cold ! My thick insulated gloves ,and riding chaps ( that were left at home) were certainly needed that morning ! the XII ran flawlessly (as always) , and I did not hear of any other rider that had a single problem with their bike ! I do not know the total number of bikes and riders in attendance....but I think someone else might chime in here and post the numbers .
A great time was had by all ! we had a large turn out of riders and the weather was fine for the entire weekend . Not ONE rain drop !
I found the Altoona Pa. area to be a great place to ride, and the mountain,twisty roads were well maintained. Saw some really cool places of interest,and personally think that the Altoona Pa. area would be a great location for a future AVA rally,as I found everything that riders like ,to be there ! I would also like to thank Scott for doing such a fine job putting the ride together ! WELL DONE ! !

I will throw some pictures of the event on here in a bit ..............................................Tony

[chevyman1]

The Mid-Atlantic Voyagers fall ride in has come to an end
With great success, We had 20 bikes and 1 car, 18 Voyager XII's, 1 Voyager 1700, 1 Goldwing and 1 Cadillac
We had riders from 8 states
I would like to thank Scott from Altoona for arranging a great ride
I would also like to thank everybody that showed up, all of us together made for THE GREATEST DAY EVER!!!!
I would like to have input on the ride and also some suggestions for next years.

[cushman eagle]

I agree with Tony and Kevin,that the ride in was fantastic .Peg and I got home at 12:30 after having put only 610 miles on the VXII . As Tony said,the bike ran flawlessly.MAV has a challenge to improve on the ride for 2017 Thank you,Scott and Kevin for all you do to make the MAV what it is!

[ekap1200]

Great turnout, A big MAV thank you to all that attended.


We now need pictures for a slide show. Here is a preview of some photos from the helmet cam. Send them thru regular email to me and I will get them posted in the slide show. If you don't have my email address, just PM me for it.
I need to fill in the blanks of our trip, and be sure to send any pics of your own travel pics on the way there and home also. Gene Kap

http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Jb9pX3KP

[cushman eagle]

Thank you Gene,for that wonderful slide show! Peg told me to have you tell Marie,we missed having her there!

[VoyKimmer]

Great ride in, great rides and scenery, great food , and great people to hang out with. Had a wonderful time. Thank you MAV.

[Neal]

It's official,,Susie enjoyed herself as much as I did......Great time. Verrrrryyyy good event. Will look forward to next year.
XOXOXOXOXO

[Rhbrandy]

Yes the MAV fall ride in was great. Pat and I had a wonderful time. great to meet everyone!. Thanks to Scott and Kevin for putting it together.
Rich

[Highway Rider]

Yes is was worth every mile rode. My hat is off to the MAV . I would have to say it was a vary good turn out. It was good to see fellow Voyagers again.

[Lucasind]

Yeh Jim , If there was a award given ....YOU win ! Jim rode 900 + miles each way ,and we rode all day Saturday sight seeing ! so that was a nice little 2000 plus mile weekend for Jim !

[Air Force]

Deb and I had a great time! Good people, good roads good hotel! Great job Scott and really nice slideshow Gene! Hope to see everyone in Indiana!

[JTC1]

Janet and I had a blast! For our first riding event, couldn't have found a better group of people to share it with!

[Lucasind]

WOW ! .....I guess the old saying "timing is everything" holds true ,once again ! ! The weather could not be worse ,if the MAV "fall ride in" was this weekend ! it has been raining here for 4 days So glad us Voyagers got in a great ride last weekend, as opposed to this one ! One of the BEST weekends of riding ,that I can ever remember ! Route 422 between Altoona Pa. and Youngstown Oh., was a Great ride ,that I shall never forget ! In fact....I will go ride that again some day , for NO particular reason .....even though it is a 7 hour ride ! (one way ) ...................

[cranky]

THAT is a good enough reason!!! GBG Enjoy!!!!

[Lucasind]

Pam and I have drove our car that way to the east 25 and 30 years ago ....but I guess that we did not really appreciate how beautiful that area is till we did it here recently on the bike ! ! and there is a lot to say about not riding the "super slabs" both ways ,there and back .........those rolling hills ,and farm lands ,sure make for some very enjoyable scenery !