rubbersidedown

Shoot Sorry I missed this.

LOL! We rode together once when I was living in Cincy!

Is anyone leading a 7/17 ride or interested in starting one? I'm looking to join a group of riders that can teach me where to find nice roads in the CLE area. I'm jonesin' to get back out.

Hey Guys its been a lo-o-o-ong time since I've been on Ohio Riders so I thought an intro might be appropriate. I have been back in NEO for a few years but "life" has kept me away from riding and the forum. Now I want to get back at it. I'd like to start riding with a group of CLE riders ASAP (tomorrow is good) and start hitting track days again. I'll start posting in those forums to see if there is interest. As always, keep it rubbersidedown and shiny side up!

The Hawk is awesome! I miss mine.😢

A friend and I will be there on Saturday for sure! We might be able to join a group at the Taphouse too.

Motorcyclist Magazine did two articles on this back in the early 2000's. As I recall this is how it went: Article #1 - Stock car vs. stock motorcycle I believe it was a Corvette against a GSXR-1000 and Kevin Schwantz was the driver and rider. Bike won. Article #2 - Indy car vs. AMA Superbike (Nicky Hayden) I think they used Mid-O and the Indy car won. The difference is down force! If you need more look up the articles.

SOLD!

I had the valves checked last spring.

You do. ;-)

The Honda VFR is arguably the best sport touring bike available. The best blend of sport and comfort! “the embodiment of the perfect all-arounder. It's a motorcycle capable of entertaining sporting behavior, yet one that's also comfortable, reliable and so utterly unassuming that you might be lead to believe this whole two-wheeling thing is easy.” -Motorcyclist Magazine 2002 My VFR has 47,000mi. It has been meticulously maintained and garage kept. It looks good and runs great! It has been adult ridden and has a clean title. Some scuffs on left side, pics available. $3000 OBO. Pics coming here soon see CL for now. Extra features include: LED light kit Rear tire hugger Fender Eliminator Bikez.com rating http://www.bikez.com/rating/honda_vfr_800_vtec_2003.php CL Add: http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/4435009612.html

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Sure, track day are a definite way to increase your skill and confidence on a motorcycle. However, Mid-O would not be my first recommendation for you to attend. There is a track discussion in this thread you may want to read. http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/103574-i-just-bought-leathers/ Also consider the MSF basic rider course and advance rider course as well as a "Total Control" course. http://www.bdmtc.com/bdmtc_013.htm All of these will have you turning swerving leaning and braking. After looking at these, decide what is best for you.

I agree, Putnam, and Nelson Ledges are the best options for a first time track day based on price and distance. I will also add because of the technical aspects of the tracks. I had been doing track days for several years before going to Mid-O and I found the track a challenge my first time. The elevation changes and limited line of sight was something that I had to learn to deal with at MO. Then there was the speed you carry on the back stretch. (not and issue as much in Novice till the afternoon.) I have done 140 on several tracks but getting up to 160 and then slowed back down for turn 4...whew! So yes Putnam and NL are good first timer tracks. I like STT and Motoseries Novice schools for first timers. Mid O runs a good Novice program but the track is the issue as I stated above.