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No one rides with us because. A. We are old and have to pee frequently. B. We don’t have helmet communications. C. Our stops are for fuel, snack and pee. NO! Facebook updates or “there I was” stories. D. It’s about the ride. We did have an unscheduled stop on route 7 when we saw the Hate Train at a café. We checked in on them and hit the restroom and tried to down some coffee. We left shortly because Tonik was seductively licking a soft serve ice cream cone with his eyes locked on the large bearded short order cook who had a strong Russian accent. A lady left with her infant child before she could finish her lunch it was so bad. I had fun and thanks for letting me ride along. I don’t mind leading a group but please publish the route in a (gpx) format and last thing. Jacob, Quit whining like a bitch to Tonic off line.

B-Mac stepped up but it seems that nobody else wanted to join our group. We were hoping that we could pick up a couple more riders in McConnelsville. That's why we waited for the group to catch up & fell in behind until McConnelsville. Also, we waited at the Speedway in Marietta for about 45 minutes & nobody showed so we continued. In other words, QuityerbitchinTonic.

What a great day guys, could not have asked for better weather. Pavement was good for the most part, a couple of the connector road were less than desirable, but several miles of clean asphalt was in there. @durk, we gotta ride some more man, it was a blast chasing with you on that 1000RR. I don't take pictures on rides but I appreciate those that do, thanks @2talltim, @B-Mac and @Blitz. Lets do it again!

Uhhh... I had a good day. I understand it's nice to have an idea of what the route is even if you didn't plan it, but whatever. Like Todd said, I had the route and other folks led when there were road changes and I waved them on. No big deal. Luckily I knew most of the people in our group so it was easy to get along. An aspect of being the "ride organizer/poster" is feeling a responsibility to help everyone have a good time and while it would have been nice if more folks were 100% solid on the plan, I would hate to leave someone out just because they didn't know the route. Hell, @thompsonian had to get us through Marietta because I don't know the best way. @B-Mac, next time I'm riding with you.

Had a great time. Sorry about the dirt road detour, Can't get the Adventure stuff out of my head sometimes. Video of 536

Ok so next bike is going to have to be something I can get off the paved roads as this type of stuff is awesome. Now to start working on the Mrs. on why I need two motorcycles

I hate using straps, and I didn't feel like spending $350 for a pitbull TRS, so I decided to make my own. Granted I copied a lot from the Pitbull stuff, I have way less in my setup than what they cost. The first one I did (for my bike) was a lot of trial and error, but once I figured out how I wanted everything to go, everything is a lot easier now. i had a local guy to me, machine pins for the axel, and drilled the main hoop and axel pins and have a pin that goes through to keep them in place. The base isn't as quick as the pitbull, but it works and is secure. A nut was welded to a piece a flat stock that is welded to the main hoop, and the base has tabs with holes so you can just bolt it right up. It's rock solid once in place. everything will get powder coated here shortly. This one I'm making for a buddy, this is the start, but cleaner, and I've modified it some.

Ahhh shit, I'm kinda interested. I really don't need another toy right now lol

But everybody loves a trackday. . Post up a ride sometime. I'll lead the overflow & Tonic will be bitching about something no doubt.

Nobody likes it when I lead, it becomes a trackday

Both.lol.

Tresemme ftmfw.

Reliability results vary with those, usually not good. I'll stick with good old faithful AGM

I'll be doing that soon.

Juicy lives!!

If you can find a place to mount them, may try giving @RidersDiscountA shout and see what he can do for you price wise. Mike takes damn good care of us.

Just got a text, he is home and doing good.

The jacket liner and gloves are what I have now too. The Connie putsout more than enough heat for the lower regions. I'm used to deer year round living where I do. My head is always on a swivel.

I ran a heated vest last year for a couple mornings. I too have gerbing stuff now that I have yet to use.

Is the bridge ok???

I hit Pottersburg bridge on my way back home.

Yep, BSA

Leaning rock 1 mile west of rt 33 on clear creek rd (cr116)

Nice shot. Think you got a GPS SNAFU though. Your coordinates are up near Ashley. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigelow_Bridge says it is 40°06′58″N 83°25′30″W

http://www.ohio.org/destination/appalachia/kiedaisch-point-park