Spooky Ride

**trip** · 11-05-2017, 12:15 PM

Video of a ride on the Talimena National Scenic Byway on November 4, 2017 by Budman, Framer, Jesse and Trip.

**Framer** · 11-05-2017, 01:01 PM

I stared this day at 6:am riding in the dark with misty fog. 2 1/2 hours into my ride the sun was peaking through the clouds and I thought this is going to be a beautiful day. As I got closer to Talihina the clouds returned and you can see what happens as we road the Talimena trail. It was still a great day riding with friends. 6:am to 6:45pm, 525 miles of fun.

I almost forgot....... thanks for the video Trip!!!!

**Framer** · 11-05-2017, 01:06 PM

And like usual I took my one pic

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**Griz** · 11-05-2017, 02:36 PM

Great video Trip, thanks for sharing. Looks like it was a good time!

**plumber63** · 11-05-2017, 04:52 PM

Nice video, Trip.
nice pic, Framer. You outdone yourself again. LOL.

**BudMan** · 11-05-2017, 06:16 PM

Great Video Trip. It was a bit spooky riding Talimena in those conditions.
If you were at the Antlers rally a few years ago when the mountain was in the clouds you know what I mean.
Conditions yesterday were worse for most of the ride.

The clouds were low and Winding Stair and Rich Mountain managed to stop them.
At some places you couldn't see 50 feet in front of you.
But where you could the fall colors were great. We got off the mountain on AR 272.
The part of the video where it appears to be raining. I guess it was a little.
Once down in the valley we were below the clouds and it was clear sailing.
I had a blast.

jesse · 11-05-2017, 10:39 PM

Most days on the motorcycle are good, it was better at lower elevation this day. Light fog most of the way down and just before we got to the Talimena trail it cleared up. I thought it's going to be a great ride. Coffee at Talihina and back up the trail. Once we got on top most of the ride to the lodge was just trying to see the taillight in front of you.

I've never experienced that much traffic on the trail before. LOTS of bikes and cars on the pullouts and I know they weren't looking at the scenery.

Still it was a good day to ride with friends. Thanks Trip, for the video.

The Black Knight · 11-06-2017, 02:56 PM

Nice video!

11-05-2017, 12:15 PM	#1
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11-05-2017, 01:01 PM	#2
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	I stared this day at 6:am riding in the dark with misty fog. 2 1/2 hours into my ride the sun was peaking through the clouds and I thought this is going to be a beautiful day. As I got closer to Talihina the clouds returned and you can see what happens as we road the Talimena trail. It was still a great day riding with friends. 6:am to 6:45pm, 525 miles of fun. I almost forgot....... thanks for the video Trip!!!! __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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11-05-2017, 01:06 PM	#3
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	And like usual I took my one pic Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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11-05-2017, 02:36 PM	#4
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	Great video Trip, thanks for sharing. Looks like it was a good time! __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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11-05-2017, 04:52 PM	#5
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 997	Nice video, Trip. nice pic, Framer. You outdone yourself again. LOL. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-05-2017, 06:16 PM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Great Video Trip. It was a bit spooky riding Talimena in those conditions. If you were at the Antlers rally a few years ago when the mountain was in the clouds you know what I mean. Conditions yesterday were worse for most of the ride. The clouds were low and Winding Stair and Rich Mountain managed to stop them. At some places you couldn't see 50 feet in front of you. But where you could the fall colors were great. We got off the mountain on AR 272. The part of the video where it appears to be raining. I guess it was a little. Once down in the valley we were below the clouds and it was clear sailing. I had a blast. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 11-05-2017 at 06:23 PM.
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11-05-2017, 10:39 PM	#7
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Most days on the motorcycle are good, it was better at lower elevation this day. Light fog most of the way down and just before we got to the Talimena trail it cleared up. I thought it's going to be a great ride. Coffee at Talihina and back up the trail. Once we got on top most of the ride to the lodge was just trying to see the taillight in front of you. I've never experienced that much traffic on the trail before. LOTS of bikes and cars on the pullouts and I know they weren't looking at the scenery. Still it was a good day to ride with friends. Thanks Trip, for the video. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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11-06-2017, 02:56 PM	#8
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,242	Nice video! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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