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When we turned onto Rt 93 North it remained Rt 669 as well, until Ridge Av. where Rt 669 then went west toward Rt 13. Actually we were to take Rt 669/Ridge Av. out of Crooksville to Rt 13 and then to Somerset. I only remember informing him that the route continues up the west side of the river as opposed to the side we ended up on when we crossed over from Malta into McConnelsville. If we had remained on Rt 669 we would have completed the loop portion of our trip. But, I know it was getting late and some of you had quite a ride ahead of you in dying daylight and soon to be dropping temperatures. It was a fun day and I enjoyed it. .

Great response! High-five to you. .

Welcome from Newark. Before you dip your toe into the Ohio Riders pool, I hope you've had your shots. Not to protect us but to protect yourself. :biker: .

Dude! If you don't have her phone number by now you're slacking. By now, with all the effort you've put in, you should be in the middle of a sketti dinner. .

A cluster / pod would be desirable. I just don't want to push any buttons in order to view the display I need for the moment or to view it in darkness. What kind of gadget have you come up with? .

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...you can never guess where their mouth has been. .

What time is it, how cold is it, and which way is up? My GS 500F has a small ledge at the base of the windshield where I would like to mount, maybe with velcro, as long as vibration will not be a problem, a small clock, compass, and thermometer. I've seen some online but none of them illuminate without the press of a button, a task difficult to do with gloves on, in the dark, while riding along. If I could hardwire their lighting, I could plug them into my power supply and unplug them when I parked as long as the clock's basic function was battery operated. My other idea is to use a USB plug-in light and find a way to mount it so that it shines on the whole pod of instruments but still maintains a light level low enough to not hinder vision or be distracting while riding at night. I'm open to ideas. What say ye? .

The girl/lady/woman/hottie in the video could be a keeper if she is into all that and she can make a good sammich. Knowing what I know now, I prefer a renewable six-month lease with option to buy. .

We're beginning the 555 in Zanesville where it starts. I understand you were messaged and given the info. I don't know the area so I don't know where around there that you can park until we arrive. I suppose if we have your phone number we can connect when we are in the area unless a meeting place I'm not yet aware of has already been arranged. If anyone else is interested in this ride and you want to meet us in Zanesville, that's cool with me. Message me your phone number so we can connect before we leave Zanesville so you don't miss us coming through. The ETA for Zanesville is guessed at 9:45 - 10:00am. .

I wasn't taught not to brake in turns. I was taught to not brake in turns unless you had to, and then gently, while increasing braking pressure as the bike was brought to an upright position before stopping. This, I now understand to be a basic skill taught in the Basic Rider's Course. This post from the link above sheds light on why braking techniques in turns are not thrust upon inexperienced riders still trying to grasp the very basics while keeping the shiny side shiny. >> As an MSF RiderCoach I teach my students to finish all their braking before the turn. I teach this approach partly because this is the required curriculum and partly because I need to separate developing the braking skills (corner speed selection skill) from the turning skills or they will be overwhelmed and confused and not learn anything. I work with my students to be smooth as at their skill level (beginner) and the limited time I have to work with them (8 hours on the range), this is the best I can give them. I know from experience on the road and track that you can use the brakes in the turn but you have to be SMOOTH. Motorcycle reward smooth and punish abruptness (grabbing brakes, throttle, turning...). Thus I stress smooth throughout the MSF course. When students ask me about braking in or into a turn I tell them it is advanced skill that is beyond the scope of the course. Individually, I tell them this is a skill best learned on a controlled course and suggest they seek out trackday training. I wish I had the time to teach them how to brake into a corner. For some students it would take many many hours of working with them because they are so limited in coordination... << As long as I can keep my ass off the ground and my bike from getting broken, I'm open to ideas that work well. You guys are awesome and come up with great information. .

See you out there on the road somewhere. )))))):biker: .

I think things went haywire when Jenna asked for ADVICE and I suggested not to brake in turns unless absolutely necessary and I was disagreed with by one and defended by another. After that things just went off on their own. .

It's the 'low side' that I had that told me not to brake while turning. I was wanting to stop right after a right turn in a parking lot where I was practicing the state riding test. I slowed too much. I'll never forget the sound of the bike hitting the ground. It's embeded in my brain. My right front turn signal got pushed deep into the fairing causing it to leave a crack I need to learn how to fix. Now I have a stubby turn signal on one side of the front. I got a book through my library: Code, Keith (1997). A Twist of the Wrist 2: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding If you haven't read it yet, it's worth your time. I was under the impression that as you turn, to maintain your speed and stability, since when you lean you ride on a smaller diameter of your tires and your bike slows down, that giving it some juice makes for better cornering. As for braking, I know traction is needed for cornering as well as slowing or stopping. I didn't think it was a good idea to mix the two and thought that counter steering was the safer way to go as far as taking a curve or corner faster than intended if you don't have the time or space needed to brake sufficiently to avoid ruining your day. I only know what I read and experience. I'm still new at riding. Thanks for any insight that's offered. .

This is a good thing in that we now have a ready source of advise on her cooking before we take her word that she can boil water without burning it. .

Hopefully there will be many more 'next times' that I can get in on. Anyone want to go down the 555 with us? I'm taking it easy on this ride and not rushing.

I would like to know more about this myself. I've heard of track days and it sounds like a great training tool to insure a much higher degree of safety on the road. Reacting to an immediate hazard can require a split second reaction you don't have time to put thought into. Besides developing a quick reflex for riding, my concern has always been to not develop bad habits that are next to impossible to unlearn. I would rather learn proper techniques the first time. Got a link for how to learn more about track days and where it's offered? .

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I would go but I'm doing the 555 Wednesday.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. I have to do it once. If anyone wants to ride with us, we are meeting at the corner of 21st Street and Church Street at an abandoned gas station at 9am Wednesday morning in Newark. There's a Speedway across the street to gas up. I'm riding a relaxed pace on this ride. The original idea is to ride to the Belpre / Marietta / Parkersburg area, get a meal at a sit down restaurant, and then ride back. I'm flexible about the routes we take. I just want to enjoy the day. ~ Jack .

Welcome aboard, Ms Jenna. Tips for you? Don't put your brakes on in a turn, or turn with your brakes on, unless you absolutely have to, and then very lightly. Brake before you enter the turn. If you take the MSF Basic Rider's Course through the state, it will only cost you $25. It will open for sign-up in February. You sign-up online. Don't wait or drag your feet to sign up. Last year it opened on Feb. 6 and I waited until the 8th. It was already booked until June in just those two days. Mark your calender now. There are still some counties that have Basic Rider classes going on now. You can find them on the website where you sign up. You may get in on their walk-in policy, if someone fails to show up on time for the first class, if you are there before class starts. The following is straight off the website for walk-ins. All students (minor and adults) need to complete a registration form provided by the instructor, and pay the non-refundable registration fee. This payment can be paid by check/money order or credit/debit card - American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/ More tips? Okay, stop begging. Never put your helmet in a location where it could fall and hit the ground / floor. See you out there on the road. ~ Jack .

Great feedback. Thanks everyone. I think I'll go have a look at it and I can always turn around and go a different way. I was hoping it would make a good ride based on what the map shows and some of the YouTube videos I've seen. I was planning on a leisurely pace so that I could enjoy some of the scenery before all the leaves are on the ground. I guess I'll know more when I get there. Wednesday looks like a good day to ride, plus I'm off work that day. .

I guess the cloaking devise is out along with the photon torpedos. I haven't added anything. I just want to charge my phone.