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jb44
07-03-2008, 08:04 PM
This was the third ride sponsored by Mike D. of Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters in Tellico Plains, TN.

http://skur.net/tellico/home.html

Once again the TW was the smallest cc bike of the bunch, and I was in my usual "tail gunner" position.

Here's a few photos from the ride:

A familiar sight. We started with 6 riders and picked up one along the way.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/TMO3.jpg


I wasn't familiar with the ride area so I'm not sure of the road/trail names. Ones I heard were Rafter Rd, Double Camp, Chilhowee Dam/Lake.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/ChilhoweeDam.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/DoubleCamp.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/ChilhoweeDam2.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/creekside.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/lineup.jpg


We encountered a couple of fellow motorcyclists along the way.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/Sportster.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mascioj/TMO%203/Triumph.jpg


Thanks to Mike for sponsoring the ride.

jb
DarthRider
07-04-2008, 12:10 AM
Nice ride...good lookin' Sporty & Triumph.
Lewis' RT
07-04-2008, 05:48 PM
jb,

Thanks for sharing your ALLWAYS GREAT photos !

Lewis

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SV Andy
07-05-2008, 03:40 PM
JB looks like a great place to ride, nice photos. I'm not sure what a TW is, looks to be a nice little bike though. Andy.:icon_redface:
jb44
07-05-2008, 04:10 PM
... I'm not sure what a TW is, looks to be a nice little bike though. Andy.:icon_redface:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008models-Yamaha-TW200.htm

http://levity.smugmug.com/photos/93267330-L-1.jpg

The Yamaha TW 200, is a 200cc trail bike, dismissed as a toy by most in the US.

I can't say it's a bike for everyone, but it is a quite capable vehicle as long as you don't expect it do something it was not designed to do.

If you want it to be a motocross or enduro bike, you will be disappointed.

Properly equipped, it is ideal for off road exploring, or for zipping around city streets.

jb