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Well, at least he's honest

Realize that running a parked bike ( in an unheated garage or storage bay ) really does little more than waste fuel. The condensation inside the case that boils off when you run the bike, just reappears once it's shut down and dewpoint is again reached during cool down. Later model engine internals and tires aren't of the same standard as old bikes, so days of needing to fog ( or fill ) the upper cyl's, overfilling the crankcase, putting the bike on stands, or planks, or dropping tire pressures aren't a necessity anymore unless it's going to sit for a considerable period of time. But, peace of mind is what it is with OCD bikers ( and I'm one myself from time to time ). Clean the bike, especially the chain, and lube the chain and cables. Retorque the common fasteners of the axles, triples, drivetrain, brakes, and controls. FILL the tank with fresh fuel to choke out more condensation of the fuel system, but there's little can be done to keep it ALL out unless you're privy to climate controlled conditions. Fuel stabilizer/cleaner isn't a must, but wont hurt one bit to run some through the system before storage, and treated fuel is less likely to allow the fuel to congeal. If you do feel the desire to run the bike occasionally, check the fuel level from time to time and top the tank off when it drops below the cap. Schedule your last oil change just before you park the bike for the winter. Acids develop in the oil as it breaks down and becomes more soiled, so swap/run in clean oil before it's parked. This is sort of mundane if it's just sitting for a few months, but the longer it sits opens up more opportunity for corrosion to eat at the internals. Never know what can happen over the winter months that might kill your riding plans the following season, so consider it more a precautionary measure. But, it's also convenient to kick off the spring with a simple tire check before a days worth of riding as soon as the weather cracks instead of the bike needing some servicing that first sunny day. Battery Tenders are cheap and easy ways to help maintain cell life, even if you yank the battery and bring it indoors - a little charge cycle once in a while keeps the "memory" up on it.

Cool history there. Thanks for the share

This is the site I'd used in the past to watch practice/qualifying when TV covered just the racing http://supercrosslive.com/race-day-live'>http://supercrosslive.com/race-day-live Not sure about live stream feeds for the racing though, but I'm sure they exist

Thanks for the tip Bad. If I can't get our usual bunkmates to go along on a larger cabin, I'll look into that.

Yeah, we can get a little rowdy sometimes

Wife and I were looking at a small Willow cabin since they're priced the same as lodge rooms, but more private and spacious. Didn't know if it was an "entire facility inclusive" deal or just the few you'd listed. Let me check with a couple buddies and see if we can fill a cabin before we commit to what you've already reserved for OR

Few questions... Are the room/cabins listed on the event calendar the only group rate offerings, or can the wife and I bunk in a different cabin ( say, a Willow cabin at Fontana Village ) and still get the OR discount? Are the number of reservations for the ones you've listed on the calendar the number of cabins/rooms available, or the number of people per cabin/room and only 1 each are available through OR? Is there a promo code already setup to nail down a reservation now?

Only reason there's open floor behind the bikes is because the wife's car was out

Full garage? I see all kinds of space. Here's a full garage

Man, I haven't bought 22LR since the late 80's for my old 10/22. Back then it was a mere $8.99/500rd brick at Kmart

Welcome. I love SEOhio too. The riding in that part of Ohio is stellar.

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Welcome -- post up some p0rn of the new bike

Once I get the old DBR bike serviced, it's going to get heavily flogged this season ( and I mean heavily in both contexts )

There's also an error with your titling spell chequer

You attend a church that deems a need for security personnel? I'm unfamiliar with this practice, but then again I dont live in a BIG city where something like this could be common. But, I feel that if your personal safety is ever questionable, I'm a firm believer that it's simply a matter of good concealment. But it's your decision

Mind selling me some of that initiative? I'm joining a friendly biggest loser competition at work starting Jan 1st, so I've been packing on weight the last month to help give me a greater ( possibility ) percentage of overall loss. Stand to win upwards of $2k so I'm really getting my mindset on to kick my ass this coming year

2015 model, you buy it new? Take her into the dealer for them to sort

My first truck was an '86 Toyota shortbed 2wd. That 22R 4sp took a whoopin' for 2 years. I put 80k redlined, tire smoking, gear banging, teenage boy miles on it. I beat the ever lovin' brakes off that truck. Jumped ditches and went high speed "fielding" many a time. At 100k the headgasket popped. I remember the cylinders still had very apparent factory bore crosshatching. Damn good trucks, too bad most of 'em rotted out faster than they'd wear out.

Nice find. Awesome first vehicle for your mini bubby too

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I've got an older version of this. Great investment. Lifts the entire bike, and it's mobile with the bike strapped/lifted. Works for bikes, riding mowers/decks, most anything else under half ton and less than a 1ft tall. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950191000P'>http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-1500-lb-motorcycle-atv-jack/p-00950191000P