rslocum

Sundays looking good. Anything going on?

I might be able to make this.

lol! Any upcoming rides I can make I could always meet up with you and ride down. I don't despise the highway that much that I'd never ride it. Just as long as we stop at least once on the way down to stretch my legs for a couple minutes.

No problem. If you can come up with a trailer I'll tow. I don't think we can get a bike up on my carrier piggy back style:). I don't know how I feel about a Duc mounting my Honda.

Sounds good.

Maybe next weekend??? This weekend seems pretty busy for everyone.

They did a good job and they had it done a week early then i thought.

It's all good. Got it at Ohio motorcycle. I usually order on-line because I can usually find it cheaper.

Bike is back together and ready to go. I actually got it repaired at Just for Fun. I did look around at their lube section and didn't remember seeing Repsol. I didn't look to hard though. I didn't decide to change my oil until after I got the bike back home and realized they replaced the clutch cover. So as a piece of mind I changed the oil ensuring nothing got into the oil while the had the cover off.

Just got back. Now got to drink beer and turn some wrenches. Man those ducati 1198's are bad ass.

Thanks for all the info. I might try and hit up Ohio motorcycle today.

Is there any place near mentor where I can buy Repsol oil? Thanks.

Thanks for the info Jbot. I have state farm also. I don't mind taking it to a reputable dealer so thanks for your input. If I'm down for a month or so that is fine with me. It is getting hot. Shit it was at least in the 80's for last Sunday's ride. I got some boating to do. I'll be back up and running for late summer and early fall. Prime time riding.

That's fine. My jacket and pants had minor scuffs but the helmet did take a hit. Shoei rf-1000 so $450+. If they cover that i'd be happy.

Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks guys. I just got bruised up some. The bike would of been mostly ok but when it slid across the road on it's right side and hit the grass a peg stuck or something and flipped it on it's other side. Broke the clip-on and clutch lever clear off. The front cowl is broken in a couple places and the right and left cowl are scratched pretty good. I think when it landed on it's left side it took the biggest hit at the clip-on but when the tail section hit it actually bent it some also. Definitely an insurance claim to get her fixed. Lost1888 you hear anything good or bad about western reserve Honda. If i'm going to claim I definitely want all OEM parts so she looks good as new with 13000+ miles and one get off.

Yeah having my truck fairly close by this past weekend was money. I'll definitely truck it down again to Bolivar when the bike gets fixed. 200 miles for me round trip on the highway to Bolivar is just not my idea of a good time. I'd rather keep fresh for 300+ miles of actually good riding.

Shit happens no big deal. Maybe for future 536 rides if anyone has any new rider in their group that might not be familiar with the road maybe give them a little heads up about this crazy corner.

I definitely wish I read this thread before I fell victim to that dreaded corner .

Isaac's P actually now that I ran everything through my head it might of been the lady that was riding with Pat that gave me the disc lock. Could you ask her if it was and get her info and I'll mail. Thanks man.

Oh by the way I was videotaping when we were on 536 and my wipeout is on there. Should also have some cool footage of Jbot. Probably take me some time to edit it down but I'll try and post up when I get a chance.

Isaac's P could you possibly get me the contact info for the leader of the 3rd group. They were 2 up not sure what make? They let me borrow there disc lock while I went to fetch the truck. I would like to mail it back to them. Thanks.

Overall I had a pretty good day besides the little get off. Don't worry Jbot nothing you did at all. I felt pretty good through out my little session. I just lost focus at the wrong time and the dreaded target fixation cost me some asphalt time. 536 is a crazy ass road. I have never ridden a road like that. That total switchback and probably double apex took me by surprise . The main thing is I walked away with a couple bruises. Plastic and clip-ons can be replaced. Mark thanks again for the ride back to Bolivar. I enjoyed meeting everyone also. When I get her fixed I'd love to come down again. Hopefully the wife doesn't flip out too much and make me get rid of it .

Is this weather dependent? Is he bringing the mobile dyno or are these facilities equipped with dyno's already?

Nice pics man. Damn I need to lose a few 10's of pounds.