Not that I know of, Gene. I sort of followed my nose and paid little attention to specific roads. When I I became *lost* I would turn on the gps and figured out how to get where I was headed. Very low key ride. Just enjoying the twisties and the scenery. Sorry for the late reply...just busy with the farm. On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 8:53 PM Gene Hunt <Twolanefun@outlook.com> wrote: > Did you happen to check out the Highland Scenic Highway while you were in > Marlinton? It's beautiful up there. - Gene > > > "I Know a Few Roads" > Patriot Guard Rider > AMA Charter Life Member #598925 > Charter Member #166 of the Victory Motorcycle Club > DUCATI.net Member > USDESMO Member #1263 > EX-MSF Instructor > EX-President Mid Atlantic Ducati Owners Club > > Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour > Ducati's - 02' M900, 13' Diavel > HD - 09' XR1200 > > > ________________________________ > From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Jack Ward < > jaxn51@gmail.com> > Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 8:38 PM > To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> > Subject: Re: [Ducati] NDC.. maybe? Long road trip > > Just go is right, Pags. Last wednesday I took off for Marlinton, VA. Rode > from Knoxville thru Virginia to Marlinton and on through Kentucky and back > to Knoxville on thursday. 850 miles of back roads and bitchin' mountain > roads with not one issue. Much of the trip was in a light rain, but I > couldn't care less. The Michelin Pilot Road 5s did a hell of a job sticking > to the wet roads. Had more compliments from civilians on the ST4 than I can > remember happening on one ride. Not bad for a 20 year old bike. Looking > forward to more riding this year. Life has been getting in the way for some > time now with health issues and just taking care of our little farm. > > Jack Ward > Knoxville, TN, USA > > > On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 8:06 AM Tony Pagliaroli <ajpags@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Folks, > > > > Read the original post. Concours with bags. Plenty of room for storage. > > > > A plug kit and small compressor is a good idea for sure but even on a 100 > > mile trip that’s a good idea right? > > > > Clothes are over rated on long road trips like this. You end up wearing > > the same shit on the bike every day. Fresh underwear, socks and shirts > > being the most important. > > > > Good rain gear is important, but again if you have a Concours, I assume > > you have that in the right side saddle bag already. (You know the side > away > > from traffic when you stop to put it on). > > > > Don’t forget the sunscreen for your neck, and just GO! It’s good for the > > soul. > > > > Pags > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > and > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > _____________________ > > Ducati mailing list > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: twolanefun@outlook.com > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com >

After riding mine, an old racing buddy decided on an ST3s. He loves his. On Tue, Jun 2, 2020, 8:15 AM Tony Pags <ajpags@gmail.com> wrote: > Bummed to hear about the health issues Jack. Hang in there. > > I was looking at an ST4 yesterday - but I honestly think the ST3 is a > better steed for the duty given the lesser spec motor. All of the looks, > less of the fuss. Maybe one of these days... > > Pags > > On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:40 PM Jack Ward <jaxn51@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Just go is right, Pags. Last wednesday I took off for Marlinton, VA. Rode > > from Knoxville thru Virginia to Marlinton and on through Kentucky and > back > > to Knoxville on thursday. 850 miles of back roads and bitchin' mountain > > roads with not one issue. Much of the trip was in a light rain, but I > > couldn't care less. The Michelin Pilot Road 5s did a hell of a job > sticking > > to the wet roads. Had more compliments from civilians on the ST4 than I > can > > remember happening on one ride. Not bad for a 20 year old bike. Looking > > forward to more riding this year. Life has been getting in the way for > some > > time now with health issues and just taking care of our little farm. > > > > Jack Ward > > Knoxville, TN, USA > > > > > > On Sat, May 30, 2020 at 8:06 AM Tony Pagliaroli <ajpags@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > Folks, > > > > > > Read the original post. Concours with bags. Plenty of room for > storage. > > > > > > A plug kit and small compressor is a good idea for sure but even on a > 100 > > > mile trip that’s a good idea right? > > > > > > Clothes are over rated on long road trips like this. You end up > wearing > > > the same shit on the bike every day. Fresh underwear, socks and shirts > > > being the most important. > > > > > > Good rain gear is important, but again if you have a Concours, I assume > > > you have that in the right side saddle bag already. (You know the side > > away > > > from traffic when you stop to put it on). > > > > > > Don’t forget the sunscreen for your neck, and just GO! It’s good for > the > > > soul. > > > > > > Pags > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > > and > > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > > _____________________ > > > Ducati mailing list > > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > > http://www.ductalk.com/ > > and > > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > > _____________________ > > Ducati mailing list > > Ducati@list.ducati.net > > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > > Mailto: ajpags@gmail.com > > > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: jaxn51@gmail.com >