what

like, kidney stones? you can plan those?

can't wait to see it at the track!

Sorry to hear. All these layoffs lately are bullshit with the economy the way it is.

The Dyno Shop up in Powell is also a great option.

2 hours ago, Uncle Punk said:

This will be the first time I miss this show in years. Just have too much work.

Watch me say that and end up there Sunday afternoon. Ducati has a bike I'm very curious about this year. For the first time in my life I actually like a Ducati (for me). I can't wait to be a royal douchebag.

Multistrada v4?

I thought selling your body parts was illegal?

Nice wheels!

too bad they are attached to a bmw

😁

Roobin

mmmmmm

34 minutes ago, durk said:

Didn’t you buy your bike from a dealer? They should have sent you a title by now. 

Yeah, they should have. Last I heard is they sent in the papers to the DMV on 12/27. 2.5 months after date of purchase 😐

I got my passport sent to me in 1/3 the time lol. 

Would be fun but still don't have the title/plates for the bike I bought in October. 😐 

Also work. 😐 

@DerekClouser

@kbrok

Q4's were great when I had them on last year, but you wouldn't want to run them on the street as I doubt you'd get 1000 miles out of a rear. I got some Michelin Power RS's for the cost of a good lunch so I'll be giving them a shot this spring. I've run Dunlops for the last 5 years so not sure what to expect from the Michelins. 

As far as blipping goes, it depends on what kind of braking you're doing. The end of a long straight where you may be dropping 3 or 4 gears I generally brake, clutch in, and slowly count out the gear drops in my head as I get towards tip-in. I've got a downshift marker like I've got a braking marker - I make sure I'm at X gear by the time I hit the marker. I usually don't release the clutch between shifts when dropping multiple gears in one go. For quick downshifts I generally don't use the clutch anymore at all, just a quick blip. That's a preference thing though. 

Someone I know is doing a supersport build with his daytona 675. Great platform, wish I fit on them. 

I will say, when it comes time to get it tuned bring it to Jake at The Dyno Shop in Powell. Little bit of a drive for you but well worth it for his expertise. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Motorsports-Store/The-Dyno-Shop-537307406746916/

I've just been downloading podcasts or listening to talk radio on SiriusXM for long trips. 10 hours of Last Podcast on the Left for my trip down to Bowling Green and back in a day. 6 hours for my trip up to Cleveland a couple weekends ago. 

2 hours ago, TimTheAzn said:

You're also a terrible person.

I try

9 minutes ago, Pauly said:

I still have never been to Thurman's. 

Same, and I've lived here for 8 years.

North Market isn't bad, but it's pretty much a fancy food court. Hot Chicken Takeover on the 2nd floor is the current popular spot in there. Also, if you're downtown, Barley's is decent: http://www.barleysbrewing.com/

Their sour kraut balls and white creamy sauce are the stuff of tonik's dreams.

1 hour ago, Pauly said:

I took the Cruze due to the weather. A 7 hour commute in constant rain was not remotely appealing. Oh, well... 

The handguards are sweet and definitely going to make a difference. 

Yeah weather is pretty crappy but you ADV freaks seem to thrive on pain. I guess you haven't fully transitioned yet. 

CBC isn't bad. Brewdog is new-ish but I don't know if they have food or not. I've met the owner of North High Brewing at Mid Ohio a couple times hauling his RSV4 in the back of his beer delivery van, so maybe that's points for them too?

Those are the only ones I know of but I'm not too big into beer or drinking in general so 

16 hours ago, Pauly said:

Installed Givi handguard extensions for the GS. The only other mod has been a handlebar riser, which was absolutely necessary for my short arms. Taking it to NJ tomorrow for work and coming home sometime Wednesday. I will bring my electric liner for the ride home. Forecast is calling for snow and high of 30 for Wednesday. 

Fancy Beemer, don't fail me now. 

those handguards will be nice for the cold

16 hours ago, Danimal said:

Hah

 

Looks like Deal's Gap in 1899.

Took the R1 down for its out of state inspection today. Found out that the front wheel will not stay on the ground pretty much no matter what. Hooligan bike for sure.

put new front fairing on bike to replace the broken one. 🙄

Fun POV from Niccolo Canepa on I believe a 2020 WSBK factory R1.

10 hours ago, motocat12 said:

I've thought this stand was a good design. Have started adding a latch on my Vs to make the spools captive.

 

I just wasn't being careful, and thought the kickstand was down when it started to tip over so I didn't dive to catch it - I think I accidentally knocked the kickstand with my foot or something because it was down, just not all the way. It caught the bike for a second and then smash. Managed to find most of the parts on ebay for considerably less than new (that tiny front fairing is $300 by itself). Disassembled the switch on the bar last night in a vain attempt to glue it back together, only the back of it is damaged so I can just toss a new back on the one I have. Tank shroud was on sale this weekend, 25% off new so...

Again, could have been worse. It wasn't the stand's fault, I was just not being cautious. I'm lucky the trailer was there, honestly. The bike didn't fall too far and never even touched the ground. The damage could have been a lot worse.