NAFO 2010

These are photos from the North American FJR Owners Rally (NAFO) held in Knoxville, TN from September 23 to the 26th, 2010. FJR riders from across North America gathered to enjoy camaraderie and some awesome riding in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Bio break and snacks along I-40 in Mocksville, NC.

Last rest stop on I-40 before hitting TN

Canucks feeding

The little joint

Headin to Cherohala

Break on the Cherohala

My Rig and the Cherohala

Cherohala Racing

Hey look, more shadows

Say hello to my little friend

Blindsquirrel, dark hole

Bald River Falls

Bald River Falls

Downstream of Bald River Falls

One more of the falls...

Mvette and the others

Oh yes, one more of the falls.

Bald River Falls bridge

The falls attract people...go figure.

Friday BBQ Dinner

BBQ headin for dark

Sunset Knoxville

Harrisburg Covered Bridge

FJRs meet covered bridge

Bikes, bridge, and me

FJRMGM snapping pic

Fleet on bridge

Highway 32 Dirt

Appalachian Trail

Just around the corner...

NAFO 2010 Banquet

Mike loading up

Parking Garage for Feej

Cherohala Fleet

What is SIPDE?

SIPDE on motorcycles is 5 basic steps:
Step 1: Scan – Always scan ahead for hazards.
Step 2: Identify – Identify potential hazards.
Step 3: Predict - Predict what may happen with the potential hazard.
Step 4: Decide – Decide the best course of action to avoid hazard.
Step 5: Execute – Execute your plan to avoid hazard.