rubbersidedown

Shoot Sorry I missed this.

12 hours ago, mello dude said:

Hey, another VFR guy..   cool 😎

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!

When were valves last checked?

I had the valves checked last spring.

I want that....just not sure I want to sell the bandit to buy it...

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

A better link.

http://totalcontroltraining.net/

http://www.youtube.com/embed/amaIWvH3dG0

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.

Putnam is probably the best combination of close and affordable for you.

 

Mid-Ohio is closer, but also the most expensive track day around.  Plus it's worthless in the rain, whereas Putnam is still rideable.

 

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.

many places will refuse you service if your face isn't visible for their cameras.  Banks are the only establishments I've seen actually post signs asking patrons to remove hats and scarves before entering, but it's just good sense to not open the register for someone who is (intentionally or not) concealing their identity from being recorded on video.

The bank is the only place I have run into this.  I was pissed the first time I was asked to remove my helmet years ago when the policy started.  Mostly because I was a regular customer and they did not have signs posted.  I felt like I was being singled out.

Bump.  Make me an offer.

Exactly, I played the wet game at Putnam once.

That track has mad grip when dry, no grip when wet. Hell even dew covered turn 3-6 are slicker than shit

What is it in the asphalt mix that creates this problem?  Some tracks have great grip dry and decent grip wet.  Some tracks are terrible wet.  Any ideas?

One would think that the tracks would be wise to this and require a specific mix when paving/repaving.

Google continues to roll over when ever ask for information/access from the gov't.  They did it a couple of years ago and apparently they continue to lay there like a young puppy.  Yet as a society we continue to get deeper and deeper in bed with thier products- Gmail, Chrome, Gmaps...

Personally I try to avoid thier products and like that another browser is suggested inthe article.

What was the search engine that stood up to the gov't last year when asked for the search DB with out a warrant? 

Maybe I should google that.    

This is why you don't grab the brake when you see a red flag.  It causes people behind you to crash trying not to ram your tailpipe.

This is the Intermediate Group crash that was discussed at the Sunday rider's meeting, crash at 4:35.

Old school roll down widows are your friend.

Mythbusters did an experiment with a submerged door and the power windows still worked.  I would at least try them.  Maybe they knew the window motors were bad.

Some contries in Europe have "water escape" as part of drivers ed. due to history of people drownding in their cars (smaller bridges and many canals).

Just charged my G9 for only the second time.  Battery lasted for about 30 hours of radio play and about 5 short phone calls.  When the "Low Battery" audio alert plays you only have about 10 min of use left.

Still in love with the unit.

PM sent.

Nelson is a smidge closer but Mid Ohio is by far the closest to you. Just saying. 8-10 hours driving to and from when mid o is 3 hours total makes it the same if not cheaper than the cheaper tracks.

 You need to look into a new GPS if it takes you that long.

But yeah, MO is closest for him.

It was just another way to rip off the poor. Now just less so. Don't understand how it was ever justified to begin with.

Credit card companies and banks have been doing this for years.  They justify it as "good business".

I've also seen people ride in to trackdays but I would not recommend it because of the "what if's".  There are plenty of TD'ers in your area and you could probably catch a ride if you don't have a trailer or rent a u-haul. 

Second, I would not recommend MO for you first ever day it is a fast and challenging track.  Yes, the CR's will try to keep you safe but I would recommend a track that you can see more through the turns and less elevation changes.  My recommendations are Nelson Ledges or Putnam with an org that is doing classroom instruction.  I know MotoSeries has classroom time at NL and STT has classroom at most of their events.

People at the track are usually quick to help if your in a bind or missing something.  Don't be afraid to ask you neighbors for help.  If I see a first timer at the track without a canopy, cooler, water, etc.  I always invite them over to offer shade water and help/answer questions.  In fact we ran into two this past weekend.