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@Anden PM'd you.

Edit: Saw that he broke the motorcycle record. Makes sense now. Still, helluva run!

So did he break the overall PPIHC record? Or the bike class record? Hard to believe that a "stock" NA 1290 SD could outduel the 1000+HP supercharged/turbo'd race vehicles. I've ridden PP and the penalty for failure is pretty damn severe over nearly the entire length of road. Between sketchy pavement, the Armco/big rocks/trees to hit, the precipitous rock cliffs to either smash into or fall off of, this is right up there with the IOM TT as far as requiring BIG BALLS OF STEEL.

3 mile RT = 6 miles x 4 = 24 miles!!! Even better.

"weapon used was a McMillan Tac-50 and the ammunition was Hornady A-MAX.50 (.50 BMG)"

Done and done. I trust ya! PM'd.

I get that packing and mailing is a PITA, but so is an hour RT for both of us to/from the meet-up. I mapped the mileage from my place to "Dayton" proper at 58 miles, so a mid-point meet-up is 60ish miles RT and about $6-8 gas each plus about two hours of combined driving for both you and I. I'll up my offer to $58 to cover your time and aggravation. I totally understand if you decide to tell me to go sh-t in my hat because the packing and mailing falls on you--no hard feelings either way. Your call....

Would love to take the pants off your hands, but I'm in Cinti...long way to pick up. Ship 'em for $50? Put 'em on a slow boat from China, cheapest way possible?

Old mine above Fairplay?

Guessing Mosquito Pass above Leadville?

So THAT'S why CA doesn't allow open carry....that wouldn't work well at all for lane splitting!

Based the crappy pic, my guess is corn snake. Rather have him around the garage than f'n mice! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_snake

Never been to NL, but heard lots of comments from friends who race about the bad pavement. But Sweet Mother of Akron...is this that mystical place where old tires go to die? Must be a mosquito haven in the summer!!!

No clue what the knob thing is, but my first guess as to the handlebar pod switch would be to access the menu settings for things like traction control, wheelie control, fuel mapping. Or even more likely, it's a remote control switch for an onboard testosterone injection pump for when speeds reach >180 MPH as they weave thru old stone-walled villages!!!

Welcome to the OR sh-t show. I'm guessing from your post that this wasn't an insurance job. So in that spirit, I'd hazard an uneducated guess that a deer strike, assuming the the bike didn't go down and slide/spin/roll, isn't gonna do much structural damage. Prolly all that's needed is cosmetic/plastic repair that you have already done and move along. That being said, it sounds like the bike will belong to your daughter. It would be a wise father who invests perhaps a bit more money than normal to ensure his daughter's safety while riding. I'd take it to a reputable dealer and have an inspection done. O just trade it in on something newer and undamaged and eat the financial loss....IJS

I don't think there's any disrespect intended, at least not from me. Most motorcyclists ride because 1) it's about the most fun you can have with your clothes on; 2) our bikes are really just big toys for adults and not something viewed as "practical"; 3) the idea of using a motorcycle as transportation BECAUSE IT'S ECONOMICAL just doesn't fly in the face of reality, at least in the midwest, when you consider the cost of tire replacement, maintenance costs, and a 7-9 month riding season. There are many fringe motorcycle followings, the ultra-economy fuel mileage guys being just a bit more left of center than say...the Iron Butt guys who think riding 1000/1500/2500 miles without rest is "fun" and so they piss down their legs into a reservoir from their condom catheter so they don't have to stop. Not saying some don't find this kind of stuff interesting/challenging/aspiring to accomplish, but most of us would just rather ride for the fun...and stop to pee.

OK. Sorry for the confusion. Ride meet-up is in OWENSBORO, KY, not L-ville. There are groups gathering in both Cinti and L-ville and rolling down together. Still getting updates on local meet-ups here. Note that the times posted are CDT (an hour behind us). Here's the latest (last?) word from Mike McFadden: The Motorcycle procession for Nicky Hayden will take place Monday, 5/29/2017. 12:00 pm CDTRiders will need to be at the 501 West 4th. St. 42301, Fisher Auto Parts ( Formally Gipe Automotive ) parking lots at 10:30 AM CDT. We are expecting a lot of riders. So this will give us time to get organized.Dirtbikes, Flat Trackers, and Racebikes will not be allowed to follow the procession. We ask you to still show up and line the streets. We will line you up on West 4th Street. What about the Kids: Parents that wish to take part in the memorial we would love to see the kids decked out in their gear holding their helmets next to their rides or just standing there. We will line them down the side of West 4th.St. Those of you who do not ride we would also love to have your support along West 4th St. And Frederica St. The riders will escort Nicky to his final resting place and once services have completed riders will be released. I have been asked to line Locust St. on both sides of the street. Once we fill that area we will then coral everyone else at the Fisher Auto parts lots. Lets make this one last "Grip it and Rip it" moment for one of the Motorcycling Worlds best Ambassadors. Sincerely, Mike McFadden M&M Customs 270-925-5607 Time: 10:30 meet up 12:00 pull out Where: 501 West 4th St. 42301 at Fishers Auto Parts Questions : Mike McFadden 270-925-5607

Just an FYI. Not my event, but it's posted on Mike McFadden's FB homepage. Ride from Louisville to Owensboro to honor Nicky Hayden. I have no other info at this time. Presume it's for the entire MCing community. Not big on group rides, but I may consider heading downriver to L-ville for the event start and decide whether/not. I have been given the honor to organize local clubs and riders to get together to bring a show of love to Nicky Haydens final ride. Do any of you have contacts to your local clubs to get everyone together? We ask anyone who rides to take part in this special moment. We want this to be a day to remember and the family has asked for this. At this time I cannot disclose the date yet but it will be next week. Thanks ahead of time and lets show Nicky and his Family our appreciation for what he gave to us and for sharing their beloved son with us all these years. Mike McFadden M&M Customs

Speedo, flip-flops, wife-beater, cool shades...

At least with State Farm, they pro-rate the insurance over about an 8-9 month riding season. Part of the reason MC insurance is relatively cheap in this region compared to auto, which is figured on a full 12 months of coverage. So, even though you've only had a couple months of coverage, they figure you've used 30-40% of your premium because your riding season is 25-30% gone. Still money back in your pocket.

@Howabusa You should most definitely specify that it was "worn once"....as opposed to used once. LOL GLWS. Wish you were closer. I'd be interested in the Axo's.

This will be the ultimate in cute. I'm in it for the dog video...

Hit me up. I'm retired. Every day is Saturday. Could be made to happen, altho hopefully not "in memoriam".... unless you know something we don't?

...you mean, in 2017, up until now.

I stand corrected. Mea culpa...