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I've always ran Dunlop Roadsmarts on my ZX14, and the centers held up to some straightline punishment as well as cornered well. I did my first trackday on a set, but that wasn't too spirited compared to later trackdays -- that's when I went Q2, those were great on grip but sucked at longevity. I think you'd like the Roadsmarts, and they'd probably last quite some time. I'd get between 3-4k miles on a rear, and usually up to 8k on a front -- with considerable throttle hamfisting

Jack, if I dont manage to meet up with you for some ride time - these guys can definitely help you learn some stuff too.....they're all good riders

Sounds good Dubie. And this ride could be my long ride shakedown on the GT for the June Gap trip if we dont make it to NKY beforehand.

Thanks folks!

Depends on how my recording goes, I have to get some good tracks laid down before I can go anywhere. Where's it at?

There used to be a bike night at Hooters on Miller Ln, think it was Wednesday or Thursdays nights. Years ago the parking lot at Wiley's Comedy Club down town in the Oregon District used to have quite a turnout on the weekends, but haven't been there in years so I'm not sure if it still happens

Deal! We'll be in touch to setup a ride

You're not alone man....I'm trying to catch you both myself hahaha

Ah, gotcha. Only took 3 hours to remember, but you DID remember

Good to meet Scuba finally, and always a fun conversation when Bubba and rollnhot are there. Had fun, see you guys again soon

No worries. 6 of us showed, and we wont be hanging out too much longer.

I'll be the big bald guy and my wife will be the tiny brunette dwarf. We're both in black tshirts

A couple guys at work that build cars have used this place with great results, and they do bike seats as well. Columbus based, family owned/op'd http://jandjautoupholstery.com/

I got bit by Motorcycle Superstore recently too. Had some points to use up and they had a good deal on a couple spare helmets for the wife and I. I ordered a med orange/black Bell SX1, but after 8 days I received a 2XL white/light blue Bell MX9. Called to initiate an exchange, and was told they dont do exhanges - I'd have to ship it back and reorder what I want...??...no accountability, no reason why they got it wrong, whatever. They waived return shipping cost, which they should, but they offered no additional discount for the hassle. First and LAST time I use em, points discount be damned. Online with Riders Discount only from now on.

Sharp scheme, and I can see the gold flake pop out in some of the action shots. Looking good out there man!

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll love it as I do mine, and the purchase savings just makes it sweeter. Got details and pics?

Because an inexperienced parts counterman would take quite a bit of time just to get acquainted with the workings of a motorcycle to better understand where to even find the parts needed, not to mention knowledge of the vast aftermarket options that are available. Parts counter work, at the right dealership, is a busy position - so needing ground-up training would be time consuming and steal away more of their coworkers time. Nothing wrong with wanting to hire experienced personnel, makes the transition easier on the dealership, the new hire, and the other employees.

Handlebars are really more up to you and where your hands/reach would feel comfortable. Check the outside diameter of the stock bars, and make sure the others measure the same or you'll have to change out the clamps. The easiest way that I know of is to strip the controls off of the stock bars, and swap out for the other bars you plan to use. Hop on the bike and figure out how far forward/back you want them ( and still allow them to clear the tank at full lock ) then snug them up and remount the controls, and fine tune things from there.

Welcome. Those old 454LTDs are nice little bikes

You did fine for a first dive in. You can always pluck the cover off and fine tune the foam some more too if you find issues with the feel of it. Also, kydex panels are fairly cheap and allow you to cut/heat/mold it to cover some of the exposed bits and give it a more customized touch too

^^This^^ I used a heat gun on the cover my wife's supermoto seat shave project, but heat helps it become more plyable so the stretch is easier to hold in place while you staple it to the pan, AND it keeps a firmer stretch once it cools. I'd never shaved a seat before so I made sure to take my time and reapply logic with every cut. I used a spare hacksaw blade to make the major cuts, then a roundback wood rasp to smooth everything out. Turned out pretty well, and gave her another 1.5" of drop to plant her feet.

That's how it should be done. I went at myself hardcore way back when, using my own self loathing as my primary motivator. It worked, but I didn't stick, so it's slowly finding it's way back. Holiday time is my kryptonite. Always put on an easy 20-30 pounds from Nov-New Years, then I spend twice that time taking most of it back off.

You got that right. Late 90s I dropped over 120 pounds over the course of a year, and I spent the last 16 years putting 90 of it back on. My weight can fluctuate as much as 10 pounds in just 3-4 days. Also seems the older you get, the harder it is to cut as well

Had the same issue earlier today when I tried to check out their site. Must be under construction like most of Ohio's roads

Just caught the glove on your bike. Where is that church? I could play in a church band THERE