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whats happening to OR Tonic >>>>>> Sonic Tpoppa >>>>>> BarHoppa

I am officially Power Rangered up. Boots, gloves and suit. Wife gets the T-shirt. Hope she likes it, it was 600 bucks, my stuff was free.

No. I have 3 bikes at the moment.

Left home Friday and mostly 2 lane to just north of Boone. 16 is one of the most fun roads I've ever been on. Saturday we headed for Townsend by way of Hot Springs past Fontana and the tail. Yesterday was the skyway Krambonz and magie valley then through the park and across fighting creek rd. Weather has been sketchy but the roads have been great. Definitely learning to handle the cruiser in the tight shit. Good bit of grinding. Townsend is awesome compared to Fontana. Good cell signal, great restaurants and a clean laundromat with a nice coffee shop next door. The gateway inn has nice clean rooms. Just over 1000 miles in first 3 days. The BBQ joint here in Townsend is one of the best I've ate at. Hopefully we'll be able to dodge the rain drops today.

If cruiser style is what you are looking for it is an excellent choice. Also check out the Honda Shadow 750's and the 650 Yamaha VStars. All have decent power for a first bike and are light and low to the ground. And expect to sell whatever ypu get next year after you get comfortable and learn exactly what you want. Did you take the MSF course?

I will call tomorrow also. I'm sure if I mention your name they'll get us next to each other.

I think dot is fixing Derek's corner down here. I requested more banking and sand run off.

That hose is so you know how much air you need to bleed out of your cooling system.

If I remember you have a special relationship with a fast left sweeping downhill turn. I gave you a ride on the back of my Z1K. The wife said we looked very odd together on my bike. Something like this?

Clearly Mike is awesome. No need to say that again, but damn that guy gets the deals! Thanks man!

Just found a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard s40 for sale around me. Guy's asking $1000 and it looks super clean so I'm going with my dad to see it tomorrow. Wish me luck! Hopefully no underlying issues.

If anyone has an interest in local history there is a very interesting cemetery at the perry/hocking county line on 595.Paynes Crossing was a community of freed slaves.Several of the men served in the Colored Troops in the Civil War.I often stop there on rides to take a water break and try to imagine the lives those men led.Truely adventurous souls!My 04 FJR also turned over 100,000 miles there. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Paynes_Crossing,_Ohio

Gilchrist's Convenience Store...not your typical convenience store.Nice selection of locally blown glass bowls and bongs.

Agreed, 278 is a great stretch of road.

278N is fun with a few blind Jumps and Curves. There are a few residential driveways so clear the view before launching. I normally depart Nelsonville and stay on 278N to right on 595N just past Carbon Hill. 595N into New Straitsville is fun then right on 216 to Murray City left on 78N to Glouster, (Fuel) and then you must decide 329S to Trimbel and Amesville at 550. or 78E. Just a change to the routine.IMHO

Not many pics. Wish I had a GoPro today. Turns out bear are smarter than deer because they run for the ditch and not your head light. Thought we were gonna plow a momma bear and 2 cubs on the tail. Not sure how we are getting back. The guys wanna head back a day early and I think they plan to slab it. Normally I'd just go my own way but I had to rig up a busted exhaust bolt so I better stay with the pack.

Oh, and it has this because bling I guess?!?

i know the average age in OR is pretty high. Many folks are above 50 , make sure you get the screenings done on time. This might be a big difference maker in future. Another one is some folks are on heavier side and built with bigger neck and upper chest mass. Sleep apnea is a silent slow killer and will result in irreversible damage to lung and heart. Its not a mainstream problem yet because not much drug help and hence big pharma doesnt advert much. But if you have snoring issues fit the above profile, make sure you get sleep study done. Not trying to offend any one just giving a heads up as the earlier you start the better the outlook.

Dont know you Jerry but Im pulling for you. I am a cancer survivor. Remaining positive is the best medicine.

you are soniking + derek coming. I will pray to weather gods for you guys

I only met and rode with Jerry a few times, but even during my limited interactions with him, I could tell Jerry has stone cold steel in him and he will destroy the ever loving shit out of this piece of shit cancer like he does roads with his supercoc... super chicken.

You don't need plastics for a track day. Take off the broke stuff and ride it.

Ok, I am in. According to Mid Ohio's website a Modular helmet is ok. Can any of you veterans confirm this. Are we ok on garages? I will certainly contribute to one....or get one and accept contributions (or handies). And how do we get garages together? Going to IP tomorrow night. I need to figure out what size I am if I am going to rent. But for 350 I will probably just buy one and use it when I am smoking everyone on 536.

If you are going to trail ride get a single. If you want to run adventure? Man The Fuck Up, 90-100 HP is required. Anything less, We will be waitting on you and that shit gets old after day three.

I answered what i could. It's a blast and wish i would have started earlier. But it spoiled me as well and now i don't own a street bike anymore. It took all the fun out of it (since i live in North Olmsted and the closest fun roads is like 2 hours away.)