Vintage Yamaha Rally 2018

The 2018 Vintage Yamaha Rally will be held Sept 28 through Oct 1. If you own, wrench, and ride a Yamaha, 25 or more years old, please try to make this event. The entire resort is reserved for us until early January, so now is the time to make a plan. They have a 60 day cancellation policy, so no worries if plans change before that time. www.ironhorsenc.com

I just put up a new website. Vintage Yamaha Rally Please watch for updates.

 

OK, it's early, but it's time to make a reservation for September. My minions and I are working diligently to get the whole place booked by January. So, do it. Make a plan! Deposit is not due until 28 July.

Here is the Iron Horse cancellation policy:

RSVP at www.vintageyamaharally.com

 

We are working away!

 

The 2018 flyer as printed:

 

Any of you folks that were at the 2017 event have anything good or bad to say? I'm getting lonely.

Visit www.vintageyamaharally.com

 

Sounds interesting, ill see what i can do to be there.

 

Do it, make plans. you won't regret it.

 

Trying to make it happen. Convince my wife it's the last big trip I will take before I'm too old for long jaunts.
Haven't ridden that far in a long time so I want to limit daily mileage. Hoping to keep it around 400 miles a day.
And will try to visit as many fellow xjer's as I can and camp out at there place
There is also an other plan. Ride my Xj750rl up to NY after the rally and sell my bike to Dave and meet my wife in NY city for a holiday and do a cruise to Montreal and fly home.

 

It sounds like a memorable journey!

 

Bc to NY on 400 miles a day? That's a six day trip! Bet it would be awesome!

 

I'm hoping it is. But I'm going to allow a few extra days for the unexpected and side trips to do the tourist things.

I5 to Seattle then the 90 to Souix falls then southbound the 29 Kansas City then the 70 to St Louis then 64 and 24 to Nashville then 29 and dragons tail

 

Definitely have to look in to this....even though my XJ700 didn't make the flyer.

 

Note to self:
Do not list any Yamaha models on next flyer.

 

Yeah, You left my XVZ12TK off the list too!

 

We had a pristine one of those at the rally last year. No excuse. It's its own truck. Bring it!

Unfortunately, I can't find a picture of it.

 

I suffer from Robert Burns syndrome. No matter how well I plan a road trip, something "goes awry" and I rarely get started.

This is on my radar and I'll make the attempt but I ain't holding my breath!

 

Even if you are attending, September is a long way off. I wouldn't hold my breath either!

 

I have to ask this question. Do you like to camp? If you wait to reserve a bed at the Iron Horse, camping will be one option. Staying five or more miles away will be the other. The entire resort is reserved for our event until 15 March. After that, anyone may take the space. I'd like all others to be crowded out by Vintage Yamaha. Most of it is already reserved.

We get several every year from Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and other points north. We also get riders from as far west as California. We are pushing it harder than ever this year.

 

This one requires advance planning, unless you're good with sleeping on the ground. Many attendees do just that, and we encourage it.

 

We have partnered this event with the VJMC.

For those of you planning to attend this rally, it really doesn't mean anything except that the rally will probably be even better and likely we'll have a bike show for those of you who want to show off your work.

Our goal is to have the resort sold out by 15 March, so don't delay making your reservation. There should be plenty of tent space for last minute fence sitters.

 

The resort is going to sell out early. If you'd like a room or a bed in September, the time to reserve is now. Do that by contacting the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge at www.ironhorsenc.com or 828-479-3864, Mon-Fri 9A to 2P (winter hours).

www.vintageyamaharally.com

 

FIVE WEEK ROOM RESERVATION COUNTDOWN

Just a reminder, if you plan on attending the XSSE Vintage Yamaha Rally in September (9/28 to 10/1) and want a bed, make sure to call the Iron Horse and book a cabin or bunkhouse. After March 15, it might be too late.



www.vintageyamaharally.com

Our Rally planning team (Mike, Mike, Paul, Kurt, Nancy, Brent, Marty, Peter and Jeff) is conferring Monthly (actually every two weeks at this point) to plan and organize a fun Rally for 2018.

Two things we wanted to advise are:
> Book with Iron Horse by March 15th or after that it is highly likely that all that will be available is dirt to pitch a tent. Tent spot is great if you want to camp but if you prefer a bed, book by Mar 15th. As always, if your plans change you can cancel your reservation up till July 20th.
> Also RSVP on the vintageyamaharally.com web page so we can get a headcount

Having an accurate headcount via RSVP will be extremely helpful as the Rally Planning Team continues to prepare for the Rally. If you are staying at the Tuskeegee or some other location and participating in the Rally please RSVP on the Rally web page since we need a total count of attendees. If you are camping, RSVP. That would help us out a bunch ......... Please RSVP if you haven't

If you've been to XSSE before you know the drill
If you've never been and are thinking about it, Welcome, it is a fun time

Thanks,
Jeff and Mike, Mike, Paul, Kurt, Nancy, Brent, Marty, Peter

 

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Just a quick update on the Iron Horse room reservations. Our exclusive reservations block ends March 15. After March 15th the Iron Horse will begin taking reservations for any remaining available accommodations from the non-vintage Yamaha general public.

Even if you are planning to stay in the Bunkhouse or Camp you should get with the I-H before March 15 to reserve and ensure you have a spot.

fyi:
Cabins are Sold Out
RV parking is Sold Out

What is still available as of Feb 23 is:
7 Bunkhouse Beds $30 a night
4 campsites with electric $25 a night +$5 each for extra people
15+ campsites $20 a night + $5 each for extra people

Also available are three of the Efficiencies. So get a buddy and split the cost. They are $300 a night. Each are setup differently with sleeper sofa and roll away so you'd need to ask about which efficiency would meet your needs.
Homestead 2
Lonestar I
Lonestar II

Hawg 1, 2, 3 is Not available on Friday night Sept 28 but Is available Sat night Sept 29 and Sun Sept 30. So if you are interested in Sat & Sun nights then call I-H to get more info on the Hawg room / efficiencies.

Rally dates Friday Sept 28th to Monday October 1st
Iron Horse motorcycle lodge Stecoah NC
www.ironhorsenc.com

or if you'd like to be offsite you can also check with Tuskeegee Motel for availability
www.tuskeegeemotel.com

So if you are at all interested in maybe / possibly / might be attending then be safe and reserve something now. You can cancel in July at no cost if your plans change.

Thanks,
the VYR planning team

 

that is so awesome.I hope I can go.It looks amazing.

 

Cruiserlover,
If you really want to go, you should make a reservation now. There are not many lodging spaces remaining, just a couple of rooms, maybe 1/2 dozen bunk house spots. There is likely a handful of camping sites if you're interested in putting up a tent. You can reserve now at no cost. The fee for your first night will not be charged to your Credit Card for 60 days before the event.

We're expecting a heck of a turn out this year with an even greater diversity of machines than ever before! Two or three SECA 650 owners from the Facebook Club have indicated they will be there too.

Fyi...... There are always a couple guys from Texas so maybe we can hook you up with one of them and you can ride or trailer together!!! Let me know!

Sincerely,
Kurt

 

Looking forward to being there and seeing you Marty..and the rest of the gang,,Got my mountainside cabin reservation....I have an extra bed...if anyone is looking to split costs..PM me

 

Time is up. The resort is open to all on our weekend. Here's what's left.

6 bunkhouse beds, 4 electric tent sites and plenty of primitive camping.

Get it before the chrome crowd does!

 

Thinking of bringing the XJ750.....if it makes it back from NY> Texas>NY !!!..(which is SHOULD, easily, me...not so much!!)

 

You can do it! Just allow plenty of time.

 

“All Motorcyclists and their passengers are operating their vehicles at their own risk. All attendees are expected to operate legally registered motorcycles with insurance coverages in force. All of those participating in rides or other functions during this weekend rally do so at their own risk”.

Kurt

 

VJMC has pulled their support from our rally. No explanation was given. Apparently, they don't like our rules, which are show up, ride bikes, and have fun. No detrimental effect is expected from their departure.

 

The VJMC site had a glitch. We're still on the calendar. The VJMC will host a bike show at VYR. I sincerely apologize for the previous post.

 

The organizing group for the Vintage Yamaha Rally have set the design of the 2018 Rally Shirt!
We are accepting orders immediately.




The color of this drawing/art does not exactly depict the color of the shirt, it will be BLUE.

Payment by PayPal to: VYRShirtOrder@gmail.com
SS $15 – XXL add $2
LS $20 – XXL add $2
Shipping $8 -Will be mailed within 2 weeks following the event.
(If ordering more than one shirt to be shipped please send an e-mail requesting a quote for shipping cost)

Include your full name, and shirt size in your order.

Shirt Ordering Deadline: August 31st

RALLY TEE SHIRTS ARE PRE-SALE ONLY......

This info will appear on http://vintageyamaharally.com

 

Our site is updated to sell our shirts!

The tee shirt sale is on. Go to http://vintageyamaharally.com Click "shop". If you're coming to the rally, there is a dropdown for shipping. Make the pick up at rally selection. Pre-sale only. No shirts for sale at the rally. If you want your shirt shipped, pay the shipping and it will be mailed in October. August 31 is the last day to order. Thanks

Sending the email is also acceptable.

This is how we'll spell it!

 

Ordered my shirt,
Looking forward to riding mountain roads .

 

Plenty of camping spots remain. The rooms on site are sold out. The motel a few miles up the road is sold out. Some of the remaining tent sites have electricity. This is going to be a great rally. Dig that old camping gear out now. Make sure nothing leaks. You don't want to miss this one!

 

Yamaha Represented at Rally

XJ Bikes Friends,

Those that have attended the rally the last couple of years are aware that Yamaha has been donating some misc. goodies to our event.

Last year, Yamaha provided quite a good selection of small items; ~100 black Yamaha T-Shirts, kickstand pucks, key rings, lanyards, etc. etc. Everyone was happy to get some of these little goodie bag stuffers and it was nice that Yamaha's regional executives showed their appreciation.

This year, I've had some difficulty reaching the Executive I had been working with for the last several years. It would seem that when I changed jobs all of my digital correspondence was being sent to a "Quarantine" folder as it was a new and unfamiliar e-mail for my contact. He never received any of my letters or requests.

FINALLY! I've was able to reach the Yamaha Executive via phone and speak to him about our rally!!! I'm reluctant to quote our full conversation until all the details are finalized but I will say that Yamaha will absolutely be represented at the rally. YAMAHA does appreciate our brand loyalty and we are the "PERFECT TARGET AUDIENCE" for some of their newest products and machines.

The details of Yamaha's involvement will be finalized within the next couple weeks and I will post as soon as they are. This is going to be TOO COOL!

Sincerely,
Kurt

 

Very cool.

 

Ooooo... like maybe special discounts on a Tracer GT 900?

 

I don't know about that. Last year, more that half of the attendees got YAMAHA tee shirts. That's pretty cool right there. Your organizing team perspective is keeping this thing going without going too deep out of pocket. That being said, you may go to http://vintageyamaharally.com and donate five bucks.... or more. Every little bit helps. Either way, we're going to have a great time!

 

Most of you are procrastinating until the last minute. Time is running out. Get them now! You know you want one!



If you wish to save us PayPal fees, send an email with your shirt request and payment to: VYRShirtOrder@gmail.com You may select the friends and family option there.

You may otherwise go to http:vintageyamaharally.com and wait a few seconds for a pop-up window (or click SHOP tab) that will take you to shirt order. The rest is self explanatory.

Also, we have one of these on each page.
Please feel free to click it and send us $5 or whatever you'd like. Thanks to those who have donated. Every little bit helps keep this thing going.

No rally shirts will be for sale at the rally. Buy now or do without. Sale ends 31 August.

 

Post a picture of what you're bringing to VYR on our FB page!
https://www.facebook.com/VintageYam...98560195109&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

 

Just so there's no confusion. There is no shipping charge for tee shirts picked up at the rally. Get 'em now!

http://vintageyamaharally.com/shop

 

Here is the basic schedule:

From your rally organizing committee. I hope to see you there.

 

If you're planning to camp at the Iron Horse for this event, it's best to make a reservation. That will secure your spot, and also, you will receive the menu choices from the IH in your email. http://ironhorsenc.com

 

I updated the website. Please tell me how you like it.

http://vintageyamaharally.com/shop

 

The VJMC Motorcycle Show is presented by Mike's XS. Or Motorcycle Show presented by VJMC, sponsored by Mike's XS. Something like that. :thumbsup:


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Two weeks to go , looking forward to it