Tail gunner, whatever you want to call it. Last rider in the group who will give the lead rider a thumbs up at stops so the group can continue on without doing a head count. They also can catch the lead rider if needed to stop the group if needed before the next stop. They can also witness any shenanigans and stop it at the time or bring it up at the next stop.
This is a Matt from North Ridgeville and not Mladin. First ride out keeping up with the local Coshocton guys will be a challenge; they have a large crew of very competent riders. You will be there before the day is over though. Everyone will be able to keep up though because we will be waiting for everyone at every stop and spread out by pace levels.
There are several answers here and the list changes with each one. 600cc street bikes, 600cc track bikes, 1000cc street bikes, 1000cc track bikes, overall product line perceived quality, etc, etc.........
I don't know if it's Matt or not, his listed bikes are Honda and Ducati. To the locals that I have ridden with before, if the group that meets with us that morning is over 10 or so bikes one of you will be appointed to be a sweep rider. Anyone want to volunteer before that? This will only be for the ride down to Coshocton and back.
We have a local guy that is big, fat and ugly who says he might join in; I would say he is the fastest guy from our group. He is kind of a pussy though and might not make the whole ride because we ride too long of a day. He also might puss out because it is going to be in the 90s that day and he doesn't like to wear a helmet so everyone will give him shit. I really wish he would wear one though at least to cover up all that ugly. He rides a ZX10R but not hard enough to find the chatter in it when it gets pushed. Maybe you know him seeing as how you are from North Ridgeville, we call him Jinx. He isn't a member here but most of the locals know who he is.
It don't matter it was buried in an intro thread that was local. I went to school with the policeman that was being interviewed; he couldn't keep a straight face.
I have no idea if it's locked down or not, I never know what my avatar will be and have no idea how to get the one I was using back. Casper changed it on me once for jacking one of his threads. I am afraid to change it because the mods can't be trusted not to escalate the situation. I think you should complain about my treatment around here. Jbots post reminded me of a friend I grew up with who's family had chickens in individual coups. They all had rooster belt buckles and if someone asked them what their belt buckle was they would say "It's a cock, want to feel it?"
This is why I hate Fonzie for fucking with me all the time; you have an entirely wrong picture of me. When you are thinking of me this is the mental image you should have.
I need me one of them moderating the moderator’s jobs. Oh the fun I would have. I could possibly change the mood of the whole board. I will make plans in anticipation of this new appointment so I can hit the ground running when the call comes down from the man. Look out Fonzie there will be no peace for the wicked.
Group rides suck and when I catch people out in groups I fuck their shit up. I start in the back with the faster guys then work my way up to the slower guys, then I wheelie away flipping them off. I have had the police called on me for doing this but I just outrun them laughing all the way home. This is why I hang out here so I can stalk group rides. You guys should quit scrutinizing the new posters they could be super cool and you bunch of uptight pussies are driving them away.
The shock sucked on the 03-04 not enough adjustment for my weight and riding style to fix it with the stock unit. The front end was very good for all stock internals. Nick might have an under sprung shock.
Not all bikes need them, I couldn't ride the Kawi without one and I raced my Honda without one. Speeds they were ridden at had nothing to do with the need for one. I couldn't get comfortable riding through the shakes, great handling bike but if you didn't have weight on the front end it wanted to twitch. I'm really surprised the big bikes geometry isn't stable enough to keep that front end straight. My XX and Busa were rock stable.
If you want to get a hold of someone about the used bike inventory of Avon Honda call Lake Erie Harley. They owned the Honda dealership and will be the ones selling any used bikes they have. Good luck finding someone there competent enough to help you.
I have had both bikes you currently have and unless the Kawi has a damper on it ride the Honda. Oops guess I was wrong about the Kawi, I had a 03-04 I can’t comment on the stability of the 05-06. I do know the 05-06 Honda is rock solid for head shake.
How much money are they asking for a used FJR1300? Does it have a warrantee? Do you have to trade in the VFR or are you willing to sell it on your own?