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So I thought it would be fun to start a thread were we can say 'Thanks Trump' as he makes America great again. I'll start. Edit: Clearly a genius idea since @Bad324 thought of it already.

I obviously broke your bike in right for you, and I just rode it like I normally would.

What are we going to do without 50 shamwow! Vendors?

A better analogy would be the world series. Where the winner is determined by winning 4 games (states/electoral college) rather than the total number of runs (votes) over 7 games. that happened once back in the 60's I think. The losing team scored far more runs than the winning team.

In... medium or medium fast. If there are enough medium I will lead a second group to help @Hellmutt and @snot so they do not have such a large group again. It is too scary for me to follow @Tonik wrestling that monster in the hate parade!

Ahh college twats, I recall them being quite pleasant.

Looks like a good plan, I may be able to make the first couple of days.

Please post below if you plan on attending so I'm aware of how much food to purchase. If you are +1 or more please include that as well. Date: SATURDAY - May 20, 2017 Rain Date: Sunday - May 21, 2017 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! Meet Place: Boat Ramp @ 2439 S Riverside Dr. McConnelsville, OH 43756 Time: Meet by 10:30; Pre-Ride Speech, Photo, and Group Organization at 11:00; kick stand to ride by 11:30 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/3eFDHhQNN442 Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/139367446568516/ T-Shirts T-Shirts have officially been sold and the campaign has ended. After the ride is complete, weather permitting, we will be grilling hotdogs & hamburgers, providing chips, drinks, etc for everyone to enjoy together afterwards before people start heading back. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well. Food will be provided at the end of the ride. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) rider. These two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them: These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumbs up. At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line. Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles may be needed for the faster group; when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for themselves. Don't wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times, riders might have to cross a double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders. If a rider has to leave a group early, please make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass other riders within a group, except at stops or if the rider in front waves you passed. Try and avoid 'pushing' a rider in front of you (this means to give the people in front of you space so they don't feel pressured to go faster than they are comfortable). If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. Video from Previous Years: The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast: Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast: 65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium: 65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow: 60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride. Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for. Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.

https://services.dps.ohio.gov/MotorCycleOhio/Pages/Public/CourseSelection.aspx Registration opened today.

Here is a video from my ride yesterday. Amazing January weather. I was trying a new Gopro mounting setup. It's a little shaky but I like the angle.

At 50k miles my bike is obviously a piece of shit so he must have done it wrong.

Awh. I bet your wife loves her new car.

So we can compromise with saying F-body. Deal?

I'm out. Cat is sick and nearly dead, have to stay home and keep him alive.

They say that track is safer than street but I'm beginning to have my doubts. Only time I've been off thru no fault of my own was on the track. I think safety comes from riding with people you know & trust.

Without Trump being elected this thread never would have happened. Trump making OR great again! #ThanksTrump

I paid $1.97 for gas today without Fuelperks. First time in awhile under $2. Thanks Trump!!!

Your vote doesn't count. Only Bad's. And speaking of merging don't you have some classified forums to merge.

Wow, if it weren't for it being in the middle of winter and me wanting to be around motorcycles, I probably wouldnt even go, dang that looks weak. On various forms of social media, I've seen tons more vendors showing up in other locations. Hell N2 had a booth in the last location I believe.

Got to put a few miles on the new bike yesterday

Not showing cause we merged.

In, assuming I'm not out of state working (this should be my signature at this point...) Fast or Med-fast. We'll see.

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I will NEVER buy new, so will never need to know these things.

In, Derek thanks again for setting up the ride.

Only hoping to ride to and from, not around the city. I'm in Manhattan a few times a year. LA is way worse. I can literally walk faster than driving down Hollywood Blvd.

Doubt it. Wife's July is borked, so we are doing our trip in June. Either New Mexico/Texas or Alaska.

You going to join in on this fun?

Top of the Natchez. Amazing biscuits. http://lovelesscafe.com

The boy and I got our bikes out today also.

I've seen youtube video that make it seem like "Am i being detained" is equivalent to saying; "your mom says Hi... We'll, she tried to but her mouth was full, but I knew what she meant".

Do it!! I was there yesterday before my ride. I was trying to convince myself that the $100 gift card in my pocket was a reasonable down payment for that new bright red Vmax on the showroom floor. I don't know why I am so infatuated with the Vmax. It's a big heavy pig that goes like hell in a straight line.

Are you trying to increase the chances of the bike getting jacked or what? Insurance check bitches! While you are at it up your insurance plan. Have you ever driven in NYC?

Never admit guilt. "Do you know how fast you were going?" "No." "Was that you passing on double yellow?" "No." "I literally paced you at 95." "I have no idea what you are talking about."

Progress...I'm not usually one for selfies but feeling good today

Fuckin ride it FFS. I bought my bike, drove it 5 miles to home and loaded my shit in it and drove it 525 miles on freeway to get to the dragon. Then I drove the hell out of it for 3 days on the twisties. 50 thousand later it runs like a top and uses zero oil. Now, granted my bike isn't one of those f'd up Italian or Brit things. Maybe those are different.

It was chilly but it's mostly street legal again so I had to take it out to the farmhouse to make sure it's back together right.

I would purchase one of these $17 borescopes you can use with you phone or laptop so you can actually see in the cylinder. They work amazingly well for the price paid and this will let you see if you should continue further on the suspect engine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H00AJB2?psc=1 Marvel Mystery Oil also seems to be a favorite to free up stuck motors. You're lucky the bike has a center stand, place the bike in gear and rock the rear wheel back and forth to try and free the engine. YouTube video of a guy using this exact method on a old CB350 with success.