Tpoppa

U.P.

It doesn't look like I'm gonna need the front stand.

I have it disassembled and have the motor rotated down for service. It wasn't that complicated of a job. I took it slow to make sure it was done correctly. So far so good...

can you send some pics?

It was definitely a fun ride. U.P. was fast on 255, he waited for me. There are a few roads where I dial it down when the sight lines aren't great, like 536, 555, and 255. 255 is the most fun of those 3, but still not one of my favorites.

U.P.

Next time we can go a bit deeper into WV, there are a few roads similiar to 250, but in better condition.

I won't need it for a while since I just replaced the tires last weekend. I have another front stand if I need one anyway. I'll check where it is when I get a chance, it's at home or in Grafton. When do you want it?

Sometime this week, I need to find a day to head that way after work.

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I am pretty disgusted by the whole situation. It was cross threaded and over the miles it worked loose and stripped the threads.

Paul, if you have time that would be cool. I've never had to get inside the engine before. I have the service manual and it doesn't look too complicated. I guess that is one of the pros of the less complicated air-cooled motor.

Once I get the head off, I'll decide if I'm going to replace the head or repair it with a Timesert. I've heard that the Timesert is better than new.

U.P.

It's for the Buell. The Buell uses the same pin as the ZX6R, per the Pit Bull site.

I'll prolly need to have it on a stand for a couple weeks...so I wouldn't want to inconvenience you if you'll need it soon. Long story...but the previous owner cross threaded a spark plug

Anyone near Parma, have a front stand (the pin type) that you are willing to let me borrow for a week or 2?

Alright, I have a pistol that I need to get rid of but alas, no pics as of yet. Here is what I have:

Glock 22, 2nd Generation Full Sized Pistol with six magazines and an after-market, semi drop in barrel(it fits but still might need tweaked), and around 350rnds of target ammo(FMJ 165GR) as well as 100 rounds of self-defense ammo(Gold Dot HP, 155GR Double Tap Ammo), for $500.

This is a little too big for me to carry it concealed so I will eventually move down to a compact. The caliber is .40S&W, for those unfamiliar with Glock models.

What is the condition? Are the mags hi-caps? What is the aftermarket barrell...is stock pipe is still there?

how much for the XD?

The ride was great, the weather was so-so.

The roads were wet from Cleveland to Akron & I got pretty soggy. What better way to dry out then hanging in the breeze for 400+ miles. Other than that, the roads were mostly dry, never really saw the sun until the ride home.

I met Uncle Punk in Bolivar @ 9. From there we took some favs to the Ohio River and crossed for a twisty WV loop. Crossed back into OH hit 255 & 800 home. We kept up a brisk sporting pace all day until we split at 77 & 212.

We'll have to do it again...

Now I have to get ready for a softball double header tonight.

The roads are a little wet this morning, but it doesn't look like any moe rain is in the area. I'm heading out in a few minutes.

she will curb stomp my balls if i leave her on friday.

American-History-X-style?

Where is the DQ in Bolivar? Is it off 212? What exit is it?

It's on 212 about 100 feet from 77.

I may go and break off somewhere along the way, I have to work at 5...

We should be back to Akron by 2:30 or 3 depending on the route.

I'm about 80% on making this ride right now. Are you starting from Bolivar or riding to it? I would be riding about 71 miles from Elyria to Strasburg and then about 7 miles to Bolivar where would you be starting from?

I took all the bags off of my bike this weekend and my parents are taking me out for my birthday Thursday night. I need to but my bags back on and don't know how late we are going to be out Thursday. I will need to be leaving about 7:30 AM Friday morning to make your meeting place and time. This is why I'm only 80%. If I get my bags back on Thursday morning and I make it home by 11:00 PM from dinner I'll be ready to go.

How deep into WV will you be going? I would like to put WV maps into my GPS. If a brisk pace excludes cruisers does it exclude 600s?

Bags...we don't need no stinking bags. I don't have an exact route in mind yet. There are plenty of good roads in SE OH. We can do an OH route or cross into WV depending on schedules. I know the roads well so we won't be getting lost either way.

I won't say no cruisers, but I will say I generally ride at a pace beyond the capabilities of cuiser suspension and tires. No one will get left behind, you are welcome to come for all/part of the day & see if this is your kind of riding.

Again...Bolivar DQ at 9 leaving at 9:15. I plan to be back to Cleveland by 4. Let me know for sure who's going to meet at the DQ.

lately? he's been a twisty junkie since like forever i think. that's why they call him the street motogp fantasy

I thought that was because I slowed it down to ride through the park with some newbs.

lololol

i just discovered you had a baby tpoppa

CONGRATS!!! That is so awesome

and despite the baby, you are still putting on the MILEAGE THAT I ENVY!!

cuz we had a baby too hopefully we'll be to do a few more of those days next year when the baby is older!

Thanks! The baby is doing great & he is keeping us busy. I am still squeezing in some rides, but there won't be any multi-day trips this year.

I'll prolly just ride 1 day this weekend...sounds like you can't do Friday.

I have Firday off, so I'm riding. In Bolivar by 9 leaving at 9:15. The pace wil be brisk, the roads will be twisty. The route will be SE OH and maybe cross into WV.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, I'll ride Sunday instead.

255 kicks ass, I love this road, so far I've only done it going from the river to 800 but I'm going to make it a point to do it the opposite direction soon.

255 is not as fun the other direction. It doesn't flow nearly as well & there are a few gotchas including a hill that will launch both wheels if you crest it over 40 mph or so.

Come on guys and RIDE.

I'll be riding next weekend.

If I didn't already do 2 long rides this week I would be in.

I have went down in gear and without gear before and road rash hurts but only for a couple of days however riding in the heat with gear on is painful every time I do it. So really painful for a little bit or a little pain for a short time thats an easy decision. Dont see why so many people want to make it their life's calling to make sure everybody wears gear. Its a personal choice. You don't hear the people who dont wear gear trying to shove that down peoples throats.

This statement should be on an IQ test. If you agree with it you FAIL.

I realize not everyone is into that kind of mileage. You kinda have to work up to it. It's just about my favorite way to spend a day off. I've done 2,000 miles over 4 days a few times (mostly WV & VA), but with a new baby I won't be doing that this year. I find the twistiest roads possible, limit stops to every 120 miles or so, and avoid highway like the plague.

I'll prolly do this ride again or something very similiar in July. FOX let me know if you want to plan something.

Too bad there were no brave souls to join this one. I logged 615 miles for the day & the weather was perfect.

The route was basically Cleveland>>Bolivar>> SE to Hundred, WV>>SW to Smithville WV>> back home via some of most twisty roads in OH and WV.

Time for a new tire.