This rally needs the XS650 motorcycles back! I can't attend this year, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. This is the biggest and best vintage Yamaha rally en todo el mundo. Go see for yourself!
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21st annual Vintage Yamaha Rally 2022
- Thread starter jetmechmarty
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This rally needs the XS650 motorcycles back! I can't attend this year, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. This is the biggest and best vintage Yamaha rally en todo el mundo. Go see for yourself!
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If the price of gas doesn’t come down I may not make it 
The Awards have been received!
First, an explanation of our awards….
The Vintage Yamaha Rally is a “RIDERS RALLY” our bikes don’t sit static and unridden WE RIDE. Each day groups are formed to go out and enjoy the beautiful scenery, fantastic (and sometimes challenging) roads, eat lunch together, and return to the lodge for dinner and an evening of comradery with friends around the campfire or during our Saturday evening festivities.
A few years ago, the Organizing Team decided it would be nice to be able to recognize some of the hard work our attendees had performed in restoring or modifying their machines. A very NON-TRADITIONAL “Bike Show” was begun. This is no ordinary show, all of the ATTENDEES receive a ballot and vote on their favorite Vintage Yamahas. Typically, the attendees couldn’t care less if there is a little dirt or road grime on the bike. There are no formal judging forms “no points for this” or “deductions for that”. Just the votes from your friends to recognize your effort in restoring or resto-modification of your Vintage Yamaha.
In addition, the Yamaha Factory Representative selects a machine that he feels exemplifies Vintage Yamaha. Last year, and again this year, Yamaha also awards several additional machines with Gift Certificates for Yamaha Merchandise.
As a side note, ALL of our attendees are RIDERS! They love Vintage Motorcycles all shapes and sizes. And although ALL are welcome to attend the Vintage Yamaha Rally, only Yamaha Motorcycles 20+ years of age or older are considered eligible for the awards.
BEST OF SHOW
YAMAHA FACTORY PICK
BEST RESTORATION
BEST RESTORATION 2nd PLACE
BEST MODIFIED
BEST MODIFIED 2nd PLACE
(Yes Duwayne, they are purple to match the shirts, although we left the YAMAHA Award Blue for "Team Blu")
Kurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
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Ladies and Gentlemen, and Marty. I got there on Wednesday early afternoon and left Saturday night after the awards and raffles. The weather was great, only had to wear my summer jacket with the liner. Actually, the weather was perfect! Only sprinkled on Thursday, late afternoon, but only after I did the Dragon again. Getting there early allowed me to do the Dragon, (wed and thurs), non-stop both ways. I don't think I'll ever ride it on the weekends, again.
The only disappointing thing, (and I added to it), was that there were only 3, XS650's there. But, there were 3, Viragos there. Heh, heh! There were mostly XS1100s.
Here are the picts: 1st, the XS650s!
Then, of course, the Viragos:
And for you racing fans, this little gem showed up. An 80's water cooled 400cc Yamaha, punched out to 480. We finally talked him into starting it up. To say the least, "Very cool!" Oh, and street legal! Notice the headlights
When I figure out how to get my new GoPro videos to appear, I'll send a few. But here are some stills of the crew, the scenery and this very cool cake! Can't wait till next year!
Oh, Marty! Just to let you know, everyone missed you! Maybe next year we can ride together again!
The only disappointing thing, (and I added to it), was that there were only 3, XS650's there. But, there were 3, Viragos there. Heh, heh! There were mostly XS1100s.
Here are the picts: 1st, the XS650s!
Then, of course, the Viragos:
And for you racing fans, this little gem showed up. An 80's water cooled 400cc Yamaha, punched out to 480. We finally talked him into starting it up. To say the least, "Very cool!" Oh, and street legal! Notice the headlights
When I figure out how to get my new GoPro videos to appear, I'll send a few. But here are some stills of the crew, the scenery and this very cool cake! Can't wait till next year!
Oh, Marty! Just to let you know, everyone missed you! Maybe next year we can ride together again!
- Messages
- 683
- Reaction score
- 1,477
- Points
- 143
Sorry, only 4, XS650s.
