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  8. Pay attention to your chain

    in Daily Ride

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    Glad to hear it didn't tear your left leg apart, and lucky it didn't do more damage than it did at that speed.   I typically don't push chains beyond 10k miles, once I adjust them a few times, the sprockets show wear, and it all starts looking dingy - I swap it all out

  10. Anyone going to Putnam July 15th?

    in Track is Crack

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    17 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said:

    Never ridden with STT, although I'd like to check out some of the tracks they go to. The entire time I was in N at Mid O last year I was stuck behind a CR. Until the session I was evaluated for a bump, then he let me go and watched, then he towed me around a bit (may have been the other way around.)

    That's definitely different than it used to be.  After lunch the sessions started with a CR leading a lap or 2 then waiving us by, and after lunch there were no more classroom sessions between track excursions either.  Maybe they made the changes as a precautionary measure, or there were instances that demanded a program change?

  11. Anyone going to Putnam July 15th?

    in Track is Crack

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    1 hour ago, TimTheAzn said:

    I can't really say what happens after 2nd session in novice. But I didn't think they just let novices run around at their own pace. I thought each group of novices were led by an instructor who you couldn't pass. Hoping some Mid-O CR's chime in. 

    Few years ago STT and MidO both had open afternoon novice sessions ( unless you were slow, then a CR would tow ) while CRs would mingle through traffic keeping the peace.  Haven't done a trackday with either org since 2015 though, so may have changed

  12. Anyone going to Putnam July 15th?

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    4 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said:

    Pretty sure Mid-O has revamped the school since 4 years ago. Novice groups dont run un-controlled anymore from my experience last year.

    I get why they would change those rules, for safety sake, but holding groups all day long seems like it would suck for the faster novice riders that have a good grasp on their limits.  I liked it because it let us apply what we'd learned without the craziness of Intermediate

  13. Anyone going to Putnam July 15th?

    in Track is Crack

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    7 hours ago, Casper said:

    STT 

    That's who we went with our first trackday too.  Good org, and MidO's crew ran a very similar program.  Now, this was 4 years ago so I'm not sure if they've changed their format or not, but used to be that the afternoon sessions were pretty much open for Novice groups after a couple controlled parade laps ( builds tire heat ) then they'd waive us by to ride on our own.   Couldn't pass in the corners, but the straights were fair game as long as you stayed 6ft or more away from the bikes you pass, and don't stuff them setting up for the corners. 

  17. Ohio Riders Invades Deals Gap 2018

    in Events

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    3 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

    Tell @snot I think I have the Mrs. talk into going next year. She was asking me about her at Fontana at the fire one night.

    Think you just did that, but I'll let her know too LOL.  Townsend seems like it would be more fun for non-riding-wives wanting something to do

  19. Fontana Thread

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    7 minutes ago, marlboro man said:

    Place is in need of a renovation due to lack of maintenance over the years Other than that that place could be The number one resort in the area

    Agreed.  And it probably was the #1 resort when everything was fresh and new.  They have everything right there

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  23. Fontana Thread

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    Posted · Edited by Hellmutt

    6 minutes ago, rawlins87 said:

    Should be said again how it was odd all the OR cabins were spread out and not in a group like past years. Just a minor nuisance having to walk up that damn hill. 

    I had to plead a bit to get our cabin of choice, but they originally told me they wont guarantee specific cabin reservations, but do grant the group rate?  Weird policy.  If we have a group and point out which cabin we want, we should be able to reserve that cabin without fighting for it.

  24. Fontana Thread

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    I agree @Tpoppa.  We chose our cabin because of it's closer locale to the group, but moreso because the driveway was fairly level.  The topography at Fontana can make it tough for bikers to pick the right place  

  25. Fontana Thread

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    36 minutes ago, rawlins87 said:

    I had a shitty lodge room and experience there this year. I left a day early because I'd rather not give them my money. I stayed at Gateway Inn in Townsend Thursday and can't say enough positive things about it. And it's close to gas and good restaurants and cheaper than Fontana.

     

    i know I'm not really part of the group but I won't stay at Fontana again

    If Gateway Inn is big enough to accommodate about 20-25 riders, might be a good option next time.  Not as much on-site offerings as Fontana, but the only other place I know of with that many amenities in the area is probably IronHorse Inn down 28 in lower Stecoah?

    Our Willow cabin wasn't the greatest either, and had it's own issues but was basically just a place to sleep, shit, shower, and have cold storage for our food....that being said, most any larger resort type places would work for us all.    

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