Richard your rides are always interesting. I was at Dillard, GA this past weekend for the BMW-MOA Get-Away and had a great time riding Wayah Road between Franklin and Nantahala, looped back to Franklin and back to Dillard. Rode Warwoman Road to Highlands and had a snack at Mountain Fresh Grocery. We're fortunate to live in north Georgia and have the north Georgia and North Carolina mountains in our backyard. Keep The Faith!
100% beast mode! The Ducati SFV4S sounds do good. Epic roads and designations as always Richard. Good times. I’m surprised that rear tire got past your scrutinizing eyes. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
Love Highlands, I was there that weekend, last ride before I sold the HD. I love that road up from Franklin to Highlands, beautiful... now I just need to find a dealer who has stock to look at...? Hard to buy a bike these days. Who have guessed...
Nice editing on this VLOG. Looks like a very fun ride. I am currently considering a Streetfighter, coming back from a V4S Panigale. Wondering about how much heat the street fighter throws out as my Panigale can get quite uncomfortable on hot San Diego days.
It's significantly less than the Panigale, due to rear cylinder deactivation, and effectively no bodywork. My last bike was a Rocket 3, and its much cooler sat at the lights in 90F. Probably similar to my boxers. Any powerful bike will generate heat, but it's really very god IMHO.
Nice video- some fun riding there for sure. How is Jerry’s bike working for him post-open heart surgery? Would love an in-depth review if you can catch him for one. As for getting a V4S, not gonna happen any time soon (long story). Net of it- likely going to a Diavel instead so I can be riding in days vs months from now when Ducati finally gets its next batch of Multi V4S’ here. Sadly, too much drama with Ducati trying to meet customer expectations for this new model.
Jerry's bike has been excellent since the engine swap. He's got new tires, had the 600-mile service and the top case and enduro pack fitted. I saw him today actually and he's very happy with the end result. Both Erik and I had Diavel's, and Rocket 3's. And both of us have MTS Full's on order. We're frustrated at the wait too, but the bike and parts shortages are a global problem at present, the remnants of covid, lack of transistors, and the canal debacle. We just have to patient. The Diavel is a very different bike to the Multi, much less comfortable and practical for all-year use. But it looks great and goes well. good luck whatever you decide and keep watching no matter what! 😀
Richard your rides are always interesting. I was at Dillard, GA this past weekend for the BMW-MOA Get-Away and had a great time riding Wayah Road between Franklin and Nantahala, looped back to Franklin and back to Dillard. Rode Warwoman Road to Highlands and had a snack at Mountain Fresh Grocery. We're fortunate to live in north Georgia and have the north Georgia and North Carolina mountains in our backyard. Keep The Faith!
Thanks, Rudy! Love Wayah road, and was on that recently, Warwoman is always a favorite. Yep, we're spoilt for choice alright my friend! 👍
Nice ride, always liked Highlands and getting there via Warwomen. Will have to get out with you guys again when schedule clears.
Sounds good, Tom!
Greetings from Malta 🇲🇹
Thank you! Nice to have some views from people in your beautiful country!
100% beast mode! The Ducati SFV4S sounds do good. Epic roads and designations as always Richard. Good times. I’m surprised that rear tire got past your scrutinizing eyes. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
It was a fun one until I ran out of tread! 😆
Great scenery! Fantastic video!
Cheers Pete.
Love Highlands, I was there that weekend, last ride before I sold the HD. I love that road up from Franklin to Highlands, beautiful... now I just need to find a dealer who has stock to look at...? Hard to buy a bike these days. Who have guessed...
You're not wrong. Every bike shop I go into the shelves are bare right now. Who'd of thunk it?
Nice editing on this VLOG. Looks like a very fun ride. I am currently considering a Streetfighter, coming back from a V4S Panigale. Wondering about how much heat the street fighter throws out as my Panigale can get quite uncomfortable on hot San Diego days.
It's significantly less than the Panigale, due to rear cylinder deactivation, and effectively no bodywork. My last bike was a Rocket 3, and its much cooler sat at the lights in 90F. Probably similar to my boxers. Any powerful bike will generate heat, but it's really very god IMHO.
Looked like some impressive roads, seemed a little slow to me🤔
The rideouts are social events. When I want to go fast, I ride solo... and don't film it 😉
Nice video- some fun riding there for sure. How is Jerry’s bike working for him post-open heart surgery? Would love an in-depth review if you can catch him for one. As for getting a V4S, not gonna happen any time soon (long story). Net of it- likely going to a Diavel instead so I can be riding in days vs months from now when Ducati finally gets its next batch of Multi V4S’ here. Sadly, too much drama with Ducati trying to meet customer expectations for this new model.
Jerry's bike has been excellent since the engine swap. He's got new tires, had the 600-mile service and the top case and enduro pack fitted. I saw him today actually and he's very happy with the end result. Both Erik and I had Diavel's, and Rocket 3's. And both of us have MTS Full's on order. We're frustrated at the wait too, but the bike and parts shortages are a global problem at present, the remnants of covid, lack of transistors, and the canal debacle. We just have to patient. The Diavel is a very different bike to the Multi, much less comfortable and practical for all-year use. But it looks great and goes well. good luck whatever you decide and keep watching no matter what! 😀
Nice ride 👍✌
Cheers - riding anywhere in GA is nice! 😀👍
Nice! What is the total mileage of the trip?? Regards!
We usually ride between 200-250 miles on our ride-outs. About 230 for this one.