danballa

I rode with a couple if guys from here this weekend..Different people on both days.. Both days...i was last heh. If Radio Flyer rides like the wind... Then I must ride like a Rock! Doesn't matter to me though.. I have fun.. Thankfully I always seem to make it home safely too.. And that's all that matters to me. Having fun, and making it home safely! I'm truly just happy and thankful that I am able to be on 2 wheels at all! I'll leave the race for first up to you guys!

Squidlyness huh? Comments about you being slow, stopped when we saw that you ride like you Are on a sport bike! He's a wildman I tell ya

CSBA ride is on Saturday, Sept 25. I hope to see some of the people from here, on that ride! All types of bikes are welcome, but primarily, it is sport bikes that show up. Ahem...Women are welcome too...so there is no excuse for Dgtl Grl, DiamoGirl and Mr. Dgtl Grl, Mr DiamoGirl not to show up!

How did these posts get moved to the Northeast section? aren't we supposed to be in the Central area?

My first ride with CSBA, (last year) I didn't wear a lid either. I quickly learned, and respected that this group has a strong focus on Safety and have since wore a helmet, and gradually increased to Full protective gear. At first, I wore it Only out of respect for the group...but the more I wore that Shark RSR2 helmet, the more I wanted to wear it. Now, I can't stand riding more then 5 min without it..unless I'm just in town going 25mph heh. If for no other reason, please ask him to wear one out of respect to the groups focus on Safety. On his own time, or group rides that he leads, he can wear what he wants..but on rides that other people lead..it is just considered respectful to wear what is requested. Just my opinion, from one of the things I've picked up on since I've been a member of Ohio Riders. That being said..I'm still planning on going..but sadly, I won't be on those good meds again (Insurance problems) so I'll be back to my usual drugged up self.

Anyone planning any open group rides this weekend?

Sweet.. I'll have to check that site out later

Ahhh man... I could have made this too...just didn't check in and so I didn't hear about it in time. Hope you had a blast!

I was wondering about that too. I bet he will come up with an excuse again... You know... He can't ride with us... Oh because he has to wash his hair that day! Hahahaha

[quote=Fonzie;552137 Dude... Why'd you completely ditch the pic of Valor?? pic of Prestige you mean. I guess I lost interest in editing a pic of her after you threatened me with bodily harm if I didn't change it! Started trying to resize it to meet your demands, and then she just didn't look right. I learned next time to start with the size, and then mod the pic, instead of modding pic then changing the size. No worries though. It only made me cry for a couple of hours. Sniff sniff sniff!

guess you are one of the cool kids now..grats lol

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They only give it out to the cool people

Welcome

Mine is in my signature that mean ole fonzie made me change! (j/k fonzie..i was still working on it when you brutally yelled at me!) I really don't use mine much though. I upload a lot of pics of my dogs and bike pics via my phone..and that's all I really use it for.

Awesome Thank You!!

Well it's time you get out more and ride! Are we going to try for Strictly Street's route this coming weekend then? (I'm also fine with another route, it's just I THINK, his was the only actual route that's been posted and I'm lazy atm.) I'm free for a ride Fri, Sat, or Sun..but, I would guess... that Saturday the 4th would be best for the majority. I might be wrong on that too..I usually am heh

See... I wasn't confused..I was actually right for once....Where is my calender..me being right is a rare event! Sept. 25th..I have it marked down..Nothing planned that weekend so it works for me!

Speaking of this...Any idea what day it's going to be on this time? Didn't our fearless leader say it was going to be on a different weekend in Sept? or are my meds making me confused as usual heh

Is there any way to search for members by where they live? I couldn't find anything like that. Just a thought I was thinking about this morning. If not..is this something that could be implemented? Maybe make it a voluntary thing you can sign up for? That should take care of any of those..It's an invasion of my privacy type of people who don't want others to know the city they live in? Example.. Search for Marysville.. and then all the members that live within 5miles (or whatever distance) of the city pop up?

I got one of those maps as well..It's still folded up all nice and neat..I find that the "Detour" button on my gps works much faster then me trying to even find out where exactly I am on the map..let alone finding my way around whatever I need to avoid. I still have it as a backup though.

Where was My invite? I was at the YMCA swimming in the morning, then was home all day! Sigh..I think, you guys just discriminate against the Almighty Busa ! Pesky jobs suck! but yeah, they are needed. Weekends are usually good for most, so that isn't the problem... You guys just need to get out more! No caging it for groceries..less trips, more often! That way the food is fresher too lol. I can haul a lot of stuff on my bike..more then your silly cruiser can carry!! but I'm always forgotten about !

I have the Shark RSR2 and LOVE it! I got an in-store clearance one last year for $200. I had 4 things I required in a helmet..Very light weight, Flow a lot of air, Still be quiet after flowing all that air, and then high safety ratings. Shark met them all. I've ridden probably close to 18,000 miles, and I am still Very happy with it! I would buy another one without hesitation, especially at a good clearance price! First thing people notice about it when they pick it up...is that it is extremely light weight. I don't remember exact weight, but it's Just a tad over 3lbs. When I look at other helmets, I am shocked at how heavy most of them feel, and many of the ones that have been mentioned already in this thread..the interior lining just feels rough, and almost scratchy on my bald head! Here is a review from Sportbiketrackgear.com. If you are looking for a new lid, check it out...Shark is all about safety http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIvlnu8QY2Y&feature=player_embedded

So what days/times work for you and Mr. Dgtl Grl? I think that Ride for Kids was the only ride I've seen you on.