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UP may be faster than me on asphalt, but I can make him cry in the dirt?

I plan on either having a Super Duke GT or a Super Adventure T for next season. Uncle Punk refuses to ride with me as long as a have a Harley....

1 hour ago, jschaf said:

Any old guy bike will do. Hell, on my way down to the ride Sunday I followed behind an older gentlemen on a Harley bagger that was holding an admirable pace.  I stayed behind him for about 5 mileys or so just to watch.  We both stopped to gas up in Coshocton & complimented him on being a 1%er so to speak.  He said that the Ohlins helped but none the less.  Don't think I'll go the ADV route myself as I've got my eye on something European that looks very comfortable but will be more in line with the CBR than the Ninja in the Twisties department.  (That's after I get the new phone, by the way.)

Hey! I ain't old... Or a gentleman! Glad I didn't hold you up too bad. My original Dunlop's have about 15,000 miles on them and a past worn out. I did 380 miles in 7 hours and never got on a 4 lane. Guess a 54MpH average including 2 gas stops and a sit down lunch at Taco Bell isn't too bad for an old gentleman on a bagger?

Sucks about the toe... May want to consider ABS on your next bike. I'm on my first ABS bike and its pretty amazing how well it works

I have a Schubert and its pretty quiet, but not perfect. On my FJR1300 with the windsheild down its very tolerable without ear plugs. With the windsheild up I do get some noise. If I crouch down just a bit I get 100% silence. With just a lil bit taller windsheild I would have luxury car quiet. I have a Sena and can hear my music even at 100mph.

My FJR1300 did the same thing. New fro t tire cured it 100%

OMG! Freakin Awesome trails. Perfect weather and a damn fine BBQ lunch.you guys with dirtbikes who ride quad trails have no idea what you are missing out on.

depends where you go. some of the trails are very thin, filled in by vegetation for the spring season, then widen back up in the fall. I would say most trails fit a sport quad comfortably.

Last time we were there we got stuck behind slow moving side by sides we decided it wasnt worth the expense of going there anymore. WNF is missing out on so many trail pass purchases without bike friendly single track. Absolutely no reason why dirt bike guys are forced to ride quad paths.

All the more reason the clubs that put on the enduros and dual sport rides get my money. Doing the Flint Ridge dual sport Sunday... Man I'm ready to ride me some singletrack!

Remember when cops first got tasers. They claimed it was only to avoid shooting someone. Now if you do so much as question or disrespect a cop your ass is getting zapped for payback and punishment.

Havent been to WNF in a few years. Seems like the last time we went the trails have all been turned into golf cart paths. What are the trails like now?

Every day it isnt snowing too hard is ride to work day. I have ridden my 80 mile daily ride to work for at least the last 24 months.

If you are wanting a FJR1300, don't be afraid of 50K on a FJR. of course lower miles are better, but FJs are easily 100K engines

Things have changed since I took my test, has anyone taken the riding test in the last few years?

I thought if you put your foot down you flunked, now I'm hearing three times to fail?

A few modifications to the testing procedure. If you are on a HD you fail if you duck walk more than 80% of the course, but you do get to drink a beer everytime you use your front brake

Do you plan on riding with a passenger? If so heres my input. I had an Aprilia Futura which is about as close as you can get to a Sprint in size and riding position. I loved it for riding solo, but add a passenger and the fun ended. Riding position although aggressve was super comfortable for me alone but add a passenger leaning on me and the added weight to my wrists was too much. And the short wheel base once again was great solo and it would throttle wheelie in 1, 2 and sometimes 3rd gear...AWSOME! Until the ol lady was on back compounding the tendency to wheelie . I ended up getting a FJR1300 and the added 5 inches of wheelbase is just what is needed for passenger comfort, and allows me to accelerate with authority and have my headlights pointing at the road. Also the slightly less aggressive seating position is enjoyable with a passenger.. I have NO ISSUES WITH THE HANDLING. I can rail on this bike

Anybody else doing it?

I go to the farm in Know on most Summer Holiday weekends camping with friends.

I would avoid 422 at all costs. I have NEVER seen so many local cops and troopers on one road before. Thats why I picked up the pace a bit.... I figured I couldn't possibly pass another cop so soon... LOL boy was I wrong.

422 and got a performance award for 72 in a 55 from a Trooper. So much for saving the 5 bucks on turnpike tolls

I don't begrudge anyone for either attending or wanting to attend. If you are into the people watching and party aspect im sure you'll get your fill. I rode down to Daytona Bike week in 1987 I believe and it was a lot of sitting in traffic and dealing with drunks and a lot of women who thought they looked really hot wearing clothes for women 1/3 their size.

How are we suppose to know if the dead guy riding in the Caddy Wagon deserves respect? Im sorry, but I don't stop. I will wait at intersections for the final car and I wont pass a funeral going the same direction, but no way will I stop if going the opposite direction. ESPECIALLY IF IM ON MY BIKE.

Ya it was.

Cant you find a traffic jam, titty bar and drunk pirates closer to home?.I avoid crowds of drunken biker wannabes like the plague.

I was offered a bed at Sturgis from a buddy f8r bike week. I turned it down. The thought of 3 days each way on straight flat interstate is a deal breaker for me.If I have to go on the highway I would almost rather be in a car....and I love riding!

Going to Knox Pa. This weekend. We normally take the T pike to I80 and over, but I hate slabbin' on my bike. Any creative less boring routes? Im not too familiar with the East Side . Looks like 422 is an option.