DreamNofR1

^ Same here. I would love to ride the whole day but I have a 30th bday party cookout I have to attend in Marysville at 5. I'll probably have to duck out around 2:30 / 3.

Also, weather permitting, I'll be at Iron Pony to meet all you guys there.

If you've paid attention at all lately, they haven't been even close to accurate. This whole week was supposed to be high 60's, low 70's and I don't know about you guys, but the beginning of the week was in the high 50's and barely hitting the low 60's where I'm at. They've talked about storms all week and I've seen maybe 10 mins. total of rain in the past few days. I wouldn't worry about 2 weeks out right now. Like the dude above, don't sweat it until 3 days before.

I have the same issue - I'm about 50/50 between commuting to work and doing twisties. I got about 5k miles from the Pilot Powers. Switched to the Pilot Road 3's and I can't even tell you how huge of a difference they make. Although it's a brand new tire put on a few weeks ago, I can't speak of wear, but I can absolutely tell it's a tougher tire and the rear end just feels more solid. I feel a lot more traction too (and not just because it's a new tire - I was never really that impressed with the handling of the pp). I'll never go back to the Pilot Powers. The front still has okay tread on it, but I'm sure I'll have to replace that within the next 1,000 miles or so. I was told that there's not much difference in the PR2's and the PR3's, but I figured, why not throw down $20 more on a "newer, better" tire. Still freakin' expensive though. $230 mounted and balanced from Iron Pony a couple weeks ago. I searched and searched any website possible that sold motorcycle tires and while they do offer free shipping, some of them add $5-10 in misc. charges by the time you get through checkout. I could have had it for $178 through Revzilla since they were the cheapest I could find but there was nice weather around the corner and I wanted it now, so Iron Pony said they would match that price and just add $10 for shipping. Had it mounted and balanced within 30 mins. and I was out riding that day. In all my research I did online and asking several different motorcycle stores, they all seemed to lean towards the Michelin's.

DAMNIT! The one weekend that it's awesome outside and I end up with a 103 degree fever, chills, coughing and all that fun crap. Watching that video is so hard being that I haven't been out at all this year.

Hocking FTW!

IN!

I'll just go ahead and take your word for that

Yeah, they can be a little odd around here but I've got friends with bikes that always make excuses why they can't ride. But when you get what, 14 or 15 guys out the other week on a Thursday morning to ride all day....they are okay in my book

Dude, I know you're kidding. I know this whole thread is kind of weird but I just wanted to see since it's been over a year now and I've never seen anyone outside of the house. So I might have been bored at work last night and wanted to start a useless thread

There's actually a black FJ with a monster sticker that sits right next to the jimmy, so that's probably him

Rude

Every time I go by there, no one has been outside and I'm not about to be the creeper that goes up to your door and is like, oh hai, I'm a fellow ohiorider, lol. And yes, after meeting people especially like midget Todd, maybe it was best that I don't meet any others. Kidding! I've met some good guys through here and just wanted the dude with the Jimmy to know that there's a neighbor that loves to ride anytime.

Okay, this has been bugging me for a while now ever since I moved into the neighborhood around the corner from this guy. Who here has a red GMC Jimmy (maybe a late 90's, early 2000's model) that lives in a neighborhood off of Lazelle Rd. with a huge OhioRiders sticker across the back?

Haha, upchuck. I'm retarded. Welcome!

Nice! Slow group FTW!

Mykill - which trail is that? I got a mountain bike off Craigslist the other week and didn't realize you can't bike through Highbanks. I know Alum Creek has trails but I've been told that they are "intense" and not for beginners.

Thanks dude, much appreciated! I've always been drawn toward Yammy's and I don't know why. My year (2007) seemed to be one of the better years for the R1 so that's why I chose that one. Not a huge fan of the new ones to be honest. Maybe one day I'll trade her in but I've only had her for about a year and a half. Bought it with 2,000 miles on it and got a hell of a deal, so I think I'll hold on to her for quite some time. And keep her clean so she's always shiny. And yes, very good ride on some of those roads today. Blitz and I did another few roads and I was home by 5. Not being on a bike hardly at all this year, and then doing about 8 hours on her today made my wrists a little sore. But I think we got a pretty good day before we have to put the bikes away for the winter. 55 and raining tomorrow and then it's all downhill next week. This is the time that I hate Ohio. I'm very happy we all got to get out one last time, except for the obvious mishap. Nice meeting even more of you guys. I look forward to more rides next season!

Gotcha, thanks.

IN! Which Speedway is this, again?

I'm out now. Other things I need to take care of.

Ahhhh, I am seeing rain now for Friday. I'll keep an eye on it. It's only a 30% chance right now.

Time doesn't matter to me...I'm off that day. Anytime, anywhere.

Sounds good man. I'm down for Thursday. I work 10 hour shifts Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so those days are definitely out for me. But Thurs and Fri - IT'S ON!

I'm off.