Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Skip MMShadowT) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:42:30 GMT

I've always had a soft spot for the Aero. Another great bike Honda threw away.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:05:44 GMT

After arriving at my hotel in Knoxville and getting settled into my room, I popped my head out to take a look around, and low and behold right next to my Nighthawk was one of the most beautifully appointed Shadows I have ever seen. It is owned by a lady from Norfolk, VA named Carol. Before finding this Aero on Craig's List she had put 45,000 miles on a 750cc Shadow mostly commuting to work in Virginia Beach. I do not know how many miles she has on her Aero, but she rode...

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:46:40 GMT

NC tourer mentioned Zee Foto, a deals gap photographer I had not yet heard of. They had 6 more pictures of us on the dragon. That's another $33, how to pick?

http://www.photoreflect.com/PR3/ViewAlbum.aspx?a=521918

I kind of like the shots of us motoring off into the distance, leaning opposite directions.

Maybe you are going by so fast they are missing you?

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:51:43 GMT

Tony,

I would just like one high resolution picture of me at full lean in a corner. You must be more photogenic than me.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:43:55 GMT

Fred,

Every other year I just got one picture, maybe this is there new marketing strategy, if I bought all of them it would be $120.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:35 GMT

Tony,

I can see what you mean. I would have trouble picking just one.

How did you get them to take all those pictures? Last year I leaned over big time when I passed the camera man and not one picture. Maybe he was so stunned that Nighthawk did not fall over he forgot to push the shutter.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:48:53 GMT

Some how the camera was locked in the T every time I wanted it during this trip; we continuously forgot it. However both Killboy.com and US129photos.com got a bunch of us. I don't even know which to order there are so many.

Stopped by Gaffney, SC for a large peach, but as the sign says they are protective of their large peach.

Stopped again near Brevard, NC. Wanted a shot of the mountains from the foothills.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:27:56 GMT

Tony,

Sounds like you are fairly lucky, just 10 miles of rain. I was very lucky, no rain, just some fog going over the mountains.

I rode home a different route. Got to ride across the fairly large Douglas Lake about 25 miles east of Knoxville (it was beautiful just after sunrise). The wispy fog on the mountains surrounding Hot Springs, NC was also a sight to behold. Rode on a pretty stretch along the French Broad River called the French Broad Overlook Byway just north...

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:49:49 GMT

Ya know why we still had smiles at the blackjack table? They just gave us a pile of chips to start!! win or lose it is more fun when it's not your money!

Fred, how was your ride home? we stayed dry till the last 10 miles, then the heavens opened up.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:42:26 GMT

Thank you for the pictures of Knoxville Fred. I especially enjoyed the photo of the pond at Chilhowee Park. Many a time I was parked at this pond with one of my cars during the many years I attended the Street Rods National South in Early May. Have you ever been to the zoo on the other side of the park?

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (NYMark99) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:06:26 GMT

Great Pictures Fred.

Mark

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:18:49 GMT

There was a very special guest as this year's Honda Hoot.

Granny brought plenty of liquid refreshment.

The Hoot Party at Volunteer Landing was greatly enjoyed. Here's a...

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:48:02 GMT

Robb,

Half past four is fine with me. I will be alone this year. See you then.

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (stonyrd) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:31:08 GMT

Fred,
How about tentatively making it for 4:30?
Kathy saw Tony and Meghan Turesday night. I missed them. They're good with Friday dinner as well. If I don't see Tony before Thursday night, I'll call him to firm up the time.
I'll also call ahead to Calhoun's, but I'll need to give them a number. Will you be alone? If not, how many are coming?

Re: 2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:18:09 GMT

Robb,

Thanks for all the good info. I am happy to go to dinner with you on Friday and I do not mind going early. How early do you recommend?

It's good that Honda increased their demo fleet for this event. It will be interesting to see how busy the demo rides are.

I do not think I want to win the Grand Prize. It would be an awesome trip, but I could not afford to pay the taxes on that much income.

2008 Honda Hoot

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:49:56 GMT

I was wondering why only Honda will have demo rides at the Hoot this year. I thought it may be because the Hoot has been losing attendence for the last 4-5 years, but what Honda said in this year's brochure is

However, it does not seem all the manufacturers are going along with this. I do not know if anybody other than Victory plans on crashing the...