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1 hour ago, Tonik said:

Google Map Estes Park CO. That is where we are tonight. Then find 34 coming in from the west, we came in that way. Hit 13k in elevation, that is where we saw the elk. Amazing road, on top of the mountains, 1000's of feet straight down.

34... the Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain NP?

How is the pavement condition of 250 south of Cameron?The last few years it's been in horrible shape between Cameron and Hundred.What a shame,250 is such a good road when it's in good condition.

If you are in the Hawks Nest area go across the river at Montgomery and head out to 61 at Deep Water.The really good part is only about 5 miles long,but I think you'll like it.

I haven't been over there for a couple years so I don't know about the road condition.

Damn,I love new tires!

I would gladly trade any Ohio pro team championship for a national title in football for Ohio State.Go Bucks!!!

17 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said:

I pulled my electronics and installed six maps inside my tank bag. Lol

The voice of reason.

Paper maps are still the best,especially if you're exploring a new area looking for twisty roads.The only thing better is a well informed local rider.

4 hours ago, Casper said:

I love 555. But over the years, it's gotten worse. There was a section a few years ago that had been chip and tarred. I was so pissed. Sounds like they repaved it. Spring time on that road is stupid. Too much gravel and crap from the snow/rain. I prefer to ride it in late summer or early fall. 

The part that had been chipsealed is south of Ringgold,it hasn't been paved yet.That area is supposed to be paved this fiscal year.I usually don't ride the Ringgold to Chesterhill section of 555,but I rode it Sunday to see if they had started paving yet.There wasn't any indication that they would be paving soon.

1 hour ago, Howabusa said:

It is not maintained the best. A very technical and tricky road.

I agree with that.Most of the other complaints can be said about nearly every good road in SEO.I always thought blind corners and hill tops were just part of the attraction of riding in SEO.I'm sitting here running through all of the good roads down here and I can't think of one that doesn't have blind corners.I don't really care about how well they're marked,I quit relying on suggested speeds a long time ago.I can think of roads where relying on those signs can get you in trouble.

As for gravel and debris in the road,again,you can have that every where down here.These are rural roads used by farmers,hunters,oil workers,loggers,off road riders and pot growers,just to name a few...dirt will get tracked on the road.Driveways?I don't know if 555 has anymore than most roads.

As for the road condition of 555 from Zanesville to Chesterhill...I just rode this Sunday.As I said in another post the Muskingum county section was paved last fall.The section that is shared with 669 was paved about three years ago.Portersville to Ringgold is older,but still pretty good.South of Ringgold is the same as it ever was.So the northern part of 555 is about as good as it will ever be.

I like the northern section of 555 from Zanesville to Ringgold,but then again I ride it at least weekly.I know what to expect and what to look out for.From Cannelville road to Ringgold would probably be in my top 10 SEO roads.I like tight tricky roads,high speed sweepers are fun,but I prefer the tricky stuff.To each his own.

I wish more people thought like you guys,I could have 555 from Zanesville to Ringgold all to my self.

5 hours ago, ScubaCinci said:

Personally, I would make it part of a larger trip to make it more worthwhile. 

That's what I did.I always wanted to cross the Machinaw Bridge and ride "The Tunnel of Trees" road in Northern Michigan so I went up through Michigan then West into Duluth.After getting fitted I went up to Hibbing to check out Bob Dylan's hometown.

If you ride your bike up they will have you try on different size suits while sitting on your bike to make sure of proper fit for you on that bike.The girl that worked with me on my fitting spent close to an hour fitting different suits and showing me possible color combinations.I highly recommend riding up for a personal fitting.Personally,I wasn't going to spend close to $1300 and take a chance on a good fit.

2 hours ago, JustinNck1 said:

+1 on 377, one of my favorite sections. Chesterhill to Ringgold is the section I really hope they repave this summer.

You might just get your wish,or at least most of it.Some of the middle section is slated to be paved this fiscal year.I'd have to check again to see exactly where.

8 hours ago, Connie14 said:

Sounds like a good excuse to ride in Southeast Ohio.  The last time that I rode the triple nickel, it wasn't what it used to be. How are the road conditions?

Muskingum county section of 555 was paved last year.So you have new pavement from Zanesville to Portersville (37).Portersville to Ringgold (78) has older pavement,but still pretty good.Once you get to Ringgold and newly paved 78 who cares about 555...just head over to 377 if you want to get to Chesterhill.

I think that's going to be July 10-12 at a Pony Powersports.They(Ducati) will be in Akron in June...3-5 If I remember right.

That Urban Enduro looks sweet,I might have to ride over and see if I can ride it and the Monster.

http://m.ducatiusa.com/ducati_experience_tour.do

Riding...yesterday 380 miles half in Ohio half in WV,today 202 miles with 90% in Ohio and 10% WV.Tomorrow will all be in Ohio,mainly  South and West  of Galipolis.

I'm in the Duke station last night around midnight behind a young woman who had to be close to 400 pounds.She lays down about seven or eight candy bars and hands the guy running the register a food stamp card,he looks at me with a look of total disgust.I said,"Hey,it's the four food groups...fat,salt,suger and cholesterol."

She was not impressed!

I was going to wish all the moms the blessings of flowers,cards and dinners,but since this is a motorcycle forum I'm going to wish all the mom's all the above plus miles of smooth curvy pavement  without any traffic!

Enjoy your day.

As usual on OR you guys are way over thinking the topic.

I just get in the fast lane and go about 5-10 miles under the speed limit.I find that is the perfect speed for texting while finishing off my value meal.I have never even spilled my beer while maintaining that speed!Believe me,if there is any trouble approaching from behind they will let you know by honking,waving their hands all over the place and flipping me off.Some even throw shit at my car...good thing I drive a clunker since that last DUI.

14 hours ago, Idiot said:

Sometimes I like to imagine how the world would look if people only posted true stuff on the internet.

The only place you could find a politician would be in prison.

Here's another angle,the second guy was very lucky.

https://m.facebook.com/TraBisMeyer/posts/808480315923372?fref=nf

Black pigeon needs to get out of his parent's basement more often.

On April 12, 2016 at 10:14 PM, Isaac's Papa said:

Do not care. I am not feeling it for the charismatic, ego-maniacal nationalist with the woefully ignorant support from some of his countrymen to do his job to "Make America Great Again". Does it sound a little too 1932 in here for anybody else?

It's good to see someone is awake .It's that whole he who  doesn't know history is doomed to relive it thing.

No California 1,Colorado 550,Wyoming/Montana 212,Arizona 191 and they go down the west side of Ohio instead of southeastern Ohio.I'll pass on that great route.

47 minutes ago, Tonik said:

Answer the damn question man. How has term limits improved the quality of the Ohio legislature?

 

I am not debating the problem, it is your solution which has not solved anything where it has been implemented, that I am taking exception with. They still sell their souls, then take a job private sector with those people, or carpetbag to another spot with the backing of the same people.  And when they run out of options the new people are bought and sold by the same people.

It is rinse lather repeat.

You just described our governor.

1 hour ago, Bad324 said:

Due to recent economic issues with both my wife and mines companies, I'm hopping on this train. Now only if he will pay off her student loans, pay our monthly cell phone bill and the medical costs associated with the pregnancy then birth of twins. We'll be set 

FEEL THE BERN BITCHES!!!

According to the O.P. and his  little cartoon you and your wife didn't work hard enough or you made shitty decisions,or both.Again,according to the  cartoon companies don't fuck people,people never get sick,people never have a family crisis.Hell,according to his cartoon companies pay carpenters $25 an hour instead of hiring illegal workers and they have the choice of working anywhere from 20-60 hours a week.Is this a Disney film or what?

Anyone who truly believes that cartoon explains the the America system of economic rewards is very naive and has lived a very pampered life.

Trump,Sanders win big in New Hampshire .