JackFlash

The worst I've had to deal with was a bug filled with yellow goop that spattered on my face shield. I'm sold on face shields and full face helmets.

You could keep the engine off with the bike in first gear and walk it down using the clutch and front brake to control it's decent. But if it was me, I would keep my feet on the pegs with the motor running and in first gear and go just fast enough to keep control, while using both brakes lightly and carefully. As long as your wheels are turning, you will have some traction and more control. If the wheels started locking up I would feather my brakes just like you were in a car and stopping on ice.

Sorry James. I just couldn't help myself.

So, what kind of tattoo is she getting for her birthday? Haha!

Oh, nice, nice, nice. This is the year they moved the shift lever to the left side of the bike to appeal more to us 'Yanks'. A guy I rode with today was on a '66 Triumph with the shifter on the right. And dig that kick starter! Nice bike. . Before I forget..........so.....

I didn't know what was going on there. I drove by there on my home from Reynoldsburg and I saw two 'Crime Scene' trucks there. This was about 45 minutes ago. .

You seriously need an answering machine for times like this. I'm glad I don't have to be on call. Today is a regular work day for me or I would be out there riding. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday though, I'll be out on the roads. Does anyone know if Amish country between Newark and Wooster is worth the trip? I'm as interested in scenery as much as the sport of riding.

You're going to go look at a new 300. Aren't you? Admit it. .

I have off Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and tomorrow I'm putting in for Thursday off. These are going to be nice days and I'm not sitting in the house. I don't know where I'm going riding, but I am going riding. I'm open to ideas. I'm in Newark. .

An Amish family was visiting the city for the first time. In a department store, the father and young son came upon a wall with two shiny metal panels that would slide apart allowing people to enter a small room, and then close again. Soon, they would open and a group of people would exit. They watched as an old, feeble lady entered the small room, then the doors closed. The Amish father and son look at one another, then watch as a dial with numbers above the doors goes up in count, then returns backwards. The doors slide open again, and the Amish father and son behold a most amazing site. Out of the small room comes the most beautiful young woman that they had ever seen. Stricken by silence for a moment, they look at each other for a long while. Afterwhich, the Amish father says. "Son, go fetch your mother!" )))))):biker: .

>> On this episode the duo help a groom to be by blowing up his beloved motorcycle. Help? They help him? That girl would be so far gone from me. Her or the bike? That's an easy one. Good luck with your next man. Maybe he'll let you put a ring through his nose but I'm not going to. What kind of woman could actually expect you to exchange your bike for her? I say she has serious control issues. He'll be sorry he did this within the next five years. I'll bet money on that. What other demands will she make? I'll bet she has a list that will never end. . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2RjuADjQtk

I would chance a lowside before I would sit upright and plow right into something.

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It's still there and looks like a nice little place. I remember it at the corner of Walk and Don't Walk. I mean State St. / Rt 550 and Main St. / Rt 329 where we turned right and headed north again. I'll make a point to get some food there sometime when I'm down that way. Anything on the menu you want to recommend? .

It's a done deal. I lived through the ride on the 555. Read all about it here ---> http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?p=911957#poststop

I enjoyed it too. The warnings I received would have applied moreso if I had been traveling faster.

I was zigging here and zagging there. I can't say I recall getting a glimpse of one.

Crap! How do you delete a post?

>> Sounds like a good ride. Did you hit 669 east? We left Nerk and headed for Zanesville, east on Rt 16, and then south on Rt 146 / Nashport Rd. Once we reached Zanesville we zigged a bit and then zagged a bit, and somehow came face to face with the very mouth of the dreaded 555 monster. The light turned green and it was 3...2...1...zippity boom! Off we went. Rt 669 did join with Rt 555 but east was not our direction. We continued south with Rt 669 leaving us and heading west in Deavertown while we remained with 555 until we reached Belpre. After a break for lunch, we traveled upstream on Rt 7 and then Rt 550 West. We rode 550 through Barlett, crossing over the 555 and on to Amesville. At this point I think I remember turning right at the 329 and heading north to Rt 13 in Trimble. Rt 13 took us all the way back to Newark. And now, a word from our sponsor.....

Actually, I had a blast and a half.

I'm thinking set the choke and let it warm up a little before you try riding off.

It was a good day. The weather was beautiful and traffic was light. And today, I rode the 555, all of it. Myself and two others met in Newark this morning bright and early. We rode to Zanesville and then down Rt 555 to Belpre, Ohio, on the Ohio river. It was a great ride. There were pebbles on the road in places but never did I have to slow because of a deteriorated road surface. It was nice and curvy with corners you couldn't see around very well at times. I was in fourth gear often and occasionally third on my little six-speed 500. Our pace was comfortable and not rushed. Next time I may pick up the pace a bit, just for a little more excitement. Yes, I'll ride this road again. I like that it demanded my attention and held it hostage through a major part of the route. Warnings that my experience may be lacking for such a ride were appreciated and may have been more applicable had my pace been closer to what is often described on this forum as 'spirited'. My pace was cautious while approaching curves but throttle was less restrained as sweeping curves were handed to me as if I had called ahead and placed an order. I would recommend a ride on the 555 for anyone wishing to hone their country road riding skills, keeping in mind all the hazards country roads may have to offer. If it's your first trip, you may wish to ride as though you have a bowl of goldfish riding pillion on your trusty steed whenever unsure as to just what may lay ahead behind the next blind corner. There were no close calls, hard braking, or obstacles requiring a quick response. Be aware horse biscuits and road kill may appear occasionally. And as a friendly reminder to anyone up to the challenge of the 'triple nickle,' the shift lever is your friend. ~ Jack ))))))):biker: .