Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017

Kurt's fairing on the gold bike is a Shoei. The fairing on the green bike is from the Yamaha accessory catalog back in the day.

 

No corral. Just hang a sign on it.

 

If you have a reservation at the Iron Horse, they will contact you about meals in a couple of days.
If you have no reservation at the Iron Horse, you will need to contact them about your meals a few days before the rally.

Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
1755 Lower Stecoah Road
Robbinsvile, NC 28771
Tele: 828-479-3864
info@ironhorsenc.com
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I will be camping also. Current plan is to ride Thursday from Burlington NC to the IH Lodge.

I sold my XJ1100 a few wees ago and will be riding the freeway couch as pictured.

 

Nice ride! Bring it on! We are going to have to give you a hard time about it. What are friends for?

 

I expect a hard time for not riding an ancient Yammer to the rally. Truth be told, I will probably own an ancient Yammer again some day but more likely a smaller XJ. There is a very nice Seca 550 locally but the seller wants $2700. For that kind of scratch, I can get something 20 to 25 years newer with fuel injection; something like a 650 Versys.

 

Right you are! Really cool old bikes turn up often and for nothing if you're patient. This event is more about bringing like minded people together than the actual bikes. Two years ago we had an attendee do the event in his Miata. Did we give him crap? ....

The event begins this coming Friday. I'll be there to greet you.

 

The event schedule is attached.

 

Care to dine at the lodge?

Copy this, one for each person,
then return completed form to info@ironhorsenc.com
one ticket per person

Name: __________________________________________________ ____ Fri 9/22
Quantity Price Item one ticket per person
$9.50 Pulled Pork with choice of 2 sides & garlic bread
$10.95 Beef Brisket with choice of 2 sides & garlic bread
coleslaw
baked beans
Mac & Cheese
cucumber/onion salad
$1.99 Ice Tea or coffee


Name: __________________________________________________ ____ Saturday 9/23
Quantity Price Item
$18.95 8oz Prime Rib, Salad Bar & Baked Potato R MR M MW W
$22.95 12oz Prime Rib, Salad Bar, & Baked Potato
$14.95 Salmon, Salad Bar & Baked Potato
$7.95 Salad Bar & Baked Potato Potato Choice:
$6.95 Salad Bar Only Regular
$1.99 Ice Tea or coffee Sweet

 

The food at the IH is excellent, Cant ask for a better weekend with friends and good food, The riding is great also.

 

The following businesses sent their support to the rally:

• Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.
• XJ4Ever.com
• MikesXS.com
• State Farm Insurance
• Haggerty Insurance
• Summit Racing
• RockAuto
• Mother's Polishes
• Meguiars Polishes

Whenever possible, please support these contributors.

 

XJ Friends,
We had a heck of a good time in Stecoah. Those that attended had a great time. Thankfully it was a very safe weekend with no accidents and no significant breakdowns (one flat tire).

The XJ's were represented although it would have been great to have a bunch more. If my SECA I ready, and I hope it will be, I will attend on the SECA next year!

NOW is the time to make a reservation at the Iron Horse for NEXT YEAR (9/28, 9/29, 9/30/18). If you've never been to a real motorcycle rally, plan to attend in '18 and you'll have the greatest time ever on 2 wheels and be hooked forever.







Sincerely,
Kurt

 

Great pics!!! Have to concur...I had a great Friday and Saturday... even with the 11 1/2 hours in the saddle on Saturday!

 

Just found our pics on the Dragon from 129Slayer.com. They start at 3:24 pm (Mike, Mr Bill and Baker6x6). Here's one of mine... there are several of each of us.

 

Here is a pic of me