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All of this for a bike with flames and paulys almost-teenage girl thigh gap???

ok let's try this again! This is what got my dreams of owning a sport bike started at 7 This was the first bike I ever got to ride and this was the first bike I bought

Preface: Route and meet place have been chosen based on a few things I've noticed from previous rides. As I went through different route options, I decided on this route because of many factors. I know some riders like more technical roads and others like more sweeping type of roads. This route gives a little bit of both. This will allow for newer riders to come in without getting in well over their heads, but will still easily keep the best of riders entertained. The route is easy to remember and many of these roads are very familiar to those who ride frequently. The meet place was chosen off 83 because many have a tendency to get lost from the meet place to the beginning of the route. This solves the problem. The church has a big enough parking lot for all the bikes and anyone who needs to trailer. It is secluded so that trailers and other vehicles won't be in the way. It is near two gas stations for easy pre/post ride fill ups. There is also a dollar general next door for anyone who may wish to grab a drink or snacks before or after the ride. I went down today and looked at a lot of different options and any good location within Zanesville had a ton of stop lights and many turns within the city. This location is still very accessible as it is right off I-70 and located right on 83. It is ten minutes from Zanesville and starts us more directly on the ride route. Date: SATURDAY - MAY 16 2015 Rain Date: Sunday - May 17, 2015 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: Church of Christ, New Concord OH Maple Ln, New Concord OH Church of Christ parking lot, New Concord OH Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Pre-Ride Meetups: W/SW Rider Meetup NE Rider Meetup Central Rider Meetup NW Rider Meetup (Links TBD) When you arrive we will *hopefully* have areas designated to your group for the ride (i.e. fast, med-fast, med, etc), so please park your bike in the group you wish to ride. This should save some hassle organizing groups later on. Updated Roster of riders so far (Group in parentheses) NinjaDoc Jacobhawkins (MF) MotoBella (MF) Hellmutt (M) Snot (M) o-no-moto -2up +2 (M) rollnhot (M) shadyone (M) Anden (S) DAC (M) Bad324 (M) NDspd (S) Claine650 (M) mojocho (MF) Grokked (S) Zxhooligan (M) JackFlash (M) Heagachongoose (MF) what (S) 330racing (M) Tonyblaze (S) Isaac's Papa (M, MF, S, MS or whatever other group he can jump to) DerekClouser (MF) whaler (MF) wolfman1 (MF) A Good start, a lot of familiar names and hopefully we can still add a lot more to this roster Route: https://goo.gl/maps/so6Hh Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts T-shirts will be done differently this ride. I will be hosting a teespring event. Anyone who wishes to purchase a shirt, will be able to order one straight from the website. As long as we hit the minimum number of t-shirts, they will print and ship each one to your house so you will have it to wear to the event. If we don't hit the minimum number of shirts, no one will be charged. I will explain this all in detail once we get the logo officially chosen. For those who ordered shirts last event and didn't receive a refund or a shirt, I will purchase a shirt for you on this ride. 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. We had several incidents last year, some because of bike maintenance and I believe some because they were outside their comfort zone in terms of speed. 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.Grab a bite if you want before ride as there wont be lunch stops. 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 thumb 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 might be needed for the faster group, when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for them self. Dont wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times might have to cross 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 make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass except at stops. 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. 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.The last two rides most people rode this group showing zero ego issues and they had most fun.No ego in both years kept our rides with 0 casualties. 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.

Ty guys, u were nice to play along. I should Have done my part of making a good final video. But coming doen here, work, family couldn't get enough time. Any ways outstanding that people guessed it from that brief video. And I was concerned this was not the bike for me and a hasty decision based on urgency, convenience and instincts. Plus no one even thought about zx14 haha But after today's ride around The back roads I am hooked. it's heavy but I like how stable it is. Here is a quick walk around as I could not do a real video. This was taken right before I left to seo today morning. (Right before the rain ) https://youtu.be/DEQndNVDPwA Added a jumbo tail bag, x grip, USB port, bar raisers and we ready to sport. Hellmutt the decision was spontaneous, if I took one day to think I would have pmed you with Questions, but I went and got it within 2 day span. I always had a thing for busa as some guessed here. But this just came along close to where I live. Guy didn't ride it much. Just 3400 miles on it. Single owner and no bull crap mods. Just a slip on and seat. This thing is heavy but it was so nice to throw around the corners. Had a ball today, and I am feeling better after that. Was feeling it was a stooopid decision until that first corner

Lmaoooooo

Pro Double Up Friday Night Racing May 22nd Spectator Admission: $5.00 Kids 10 & Under Free Carloads $15.00 GATES OPEN AT 5pm

Drove a 1939 MG TB midget thru Nice and a bunch of other places I can't pronounce today. Cool car. Terrible turning radius. I think the massively rich pretty much do the same things tourists do here. The famous come here because papparotzi is illegal in Monaco so the famous can have a normal, unbothered day.

I don't know what weather reports you are reading but mine says 100% chance of riding. If the unofficial ride is officially cancelled I will be riding the same route at the same time if anyone else wants to join in. There will be at least 2 riders regardless.

Not me, I'm not riding this weekend and I'm over the rain, I have had my fill.

I had one too. Bitches loved the Green Machine.

Oh if we could all be miserable on some exotic Rich peoples island playground. Eat great food, drink expensive food and people watch, bubby. Rent a bike and take that chick for a ride. Daamn. Wish I had your problems.

bingo tail light, headlight, decals, special edition....

If Honda really does this one right, I'll be very tempted to buy it - I really want the capabilities of a 990 or F800GS, but Honda's ease-of-ownership. So far, the trade has been heavy, undersprung and not-really-made-for-actual-dirt Japanese offerings or the Eurobikes and I've been down that road once too many.

Close enough to declare you the winner!!!

It's been my experience that the smart way to handle your money is rarely fun, and the fun way to handle your money is rarely smart.

Agreed. Being able to take or make a quick call with a single tap is very nice. I've handled short calls and they didn't know I was on the bike at first. It's also really nice to take turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps. A lot of times I throw myself into new roads without keeping close attention to my return route, and once I start to feel like heading back, I use Google to talk me home while simultaneously listening to music. And what's also cool is that you can hear OK through foam earplugs. Being able to converse in a group is great too - perfect for additional coordination and group situational awareness. The only pain in the ass is pairing up multiple headsets of different models. My 20S for example, needs to either hang off a Sena 10-led set of 2-4, or has to be the master in a chain of up to 8 (or is it 9?). I highly recommend studying the pairing and group intercom procedures and keeping the instructions handy in a tank bag.