DerekClouser

I appreciate all the offers lol but I'm pretty much between 3 bikes at the moment. 04-08 r1, zx10r, and a specific z1000 on Craigslist I like the idea of sport touring but there will be time for that as I age. So I'm probably going for the r1.

If only I had a bike...

There will be quite a few akron guys coming down including myself. Last ride we had about 11 guys/1lady. We will probably meet 83/Lodi or 83/millersburg. You guys can certainly tag along.

T shirt thread created: http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/105725-fall-2014-epic-ride-tshirts/ I've also cleared my PMs so people should be able to PM if necessary.

We can make arrangements for personal pickup or can be shipped if you wish to pay for shipping

ORDER/PAYMENT DEADLINE: September 16th. Payments not received by the 16 will have your order removed. I'll only place order for the shirts that have been paid prior to the 16th. T-shirts will be $15.00 for S-XL with additional costs for shirts 2XL or larger. Logo to be placed on the shirt. If you need a shirt 2XL or larger please PM me with the size and I'll let you know the cost. Please paypal payment to derekclouser@gmail.com Please include your username in the notes of payment so I know who it came from. Shirts: josh1234 (1) XL PAID Shoop (1) XL (1) M PAID spring Claine650 (1) M PAID spring Jacobhawkins (1) M PAID spring Tonyblaze (1) XL Paid for next ride Grokked - XL PAID Tigerpaw - XL PAID PXL - XL PAID

FYI for those who said maybe I'll count you as in until you come back with a no. Makes it a bit more simple

FYI for those who said maybe I'll count you as in until you come back with a no. Makes it a bit more simple

Logo Done.

I was just giving you a hard time. Responsibilities first man. I'm just hoping I have a bike by then so I can participate also.

I hear you are pretty good at predicting when you are going to be sick.

Details of this event are identical to that of the one we held last Spring. If you were unable to attend that Spring Epic Ride, you'll have the encore version! Unfortunately, wolfman1 was involved in a crash that totaled his motorcycle and sent him on a chopper, therefore even though he's obtained another bike, he and his wife had an agreement that he is done for the season. Therefore, he will be there to help get everything organized the day of the event. He'll also be the one bringing the t-shirts and anything else we find that may be needed to run the event smoothly. A special thanks to him! Date: SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27 2014 Rain Date: Sunday - September 28, 2014 All details are subject to change - so please follow up to this thread before the event to verify all details are the same! Meet Place: Hocking Mall Shopping Center ---Hocking Mall St, Logan, OH 43138 Logan shopping mall lot on 664latitude. 39.54528°, longitude. -82.43083° Time: Meet by 10:30 Start organizing group by 11:00 and kick stand to ride by 11:30 Pre-Ride Meetups: W/SW Rider Meetup NE Rider Meetup Central Rider Meetup NW Rider Meetup (Links TBD) When you arrive we will *hopefully* have areas designated to your group for the ride (i.e. fast, med-fast, med, etc), so please park your bike in the group you wish to ride. This should save some hassle organizing groups later on. Route will be same as Spring ride.http://goo.gl/maps/ZnwBZ Request: Be ATGATT if possible, and try and sport an OR t shirt if you have one. T-Shirts Orders for t-shirts will also be possible by PM'ing me a size. Shirts will be $15.00 for S-XL and additional costs for larger shirts.To request a shirt, PM your size or visit this thread and request the shirt.http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/105725-fall-2014-epic-ride-tshirts/ Please send payment for tshirts via PayPal to derekclouser@gmail.com. If payment is not received by September 16th, your order will be deleted. Some etiquette to help us all better as suggested by many riders: Everyone is responsible for themselves, so ride within your limits. Crashing is not something we want to have happen. We had several incidents last year, some because of bike maintenance and I believe some because they were outside their comfort zone in terms of speed. Ride within your limits and stay safe. Our goal is to have a fun safe day of riding with a bunch who share the same passion. Crashing only ruins that fun, not only for you, but for others as well.Grab a bite if you want before ride as there wont be lunch stops. Ideal maximum group size is ten riders with a lead rider and a tail (sweep) riderThese two riders should be interchangeable in skill level so that the sweep rider can evaluate and help the riders in front of them:These two riders need to know the count of how many riders are in their group. The lead rider needs to wait at all stops for the sweep rider to give him a thumb up.At each stop the leader or sweep rider can switch or at their discretion ask and allow a new formation of the line.Do not allow passing other riders in same group once the ride has started except at starts. Passing slow moving vehicles might be needed for the faster group, when doing this each rider makes times and judges it for them self. Dont wait for the group to pass as a whole. At times might have to cross double yellow to pass. Group leaders and sweeps should know the route well and if possible have ridden it prior to event. Do not allow changes of groups at stops (Unless both ride leaders of both groups are aware of the change and it does not raise the group count to over ten riders.If a rider has to leave a group early make sure they tell someone in the group. Do not pass except at stops. If you picked the wrong spot in line of your group ask to change positions at stops or if a rider signals you to pass. Start the ride with a full tank of gas. Many folks are planning to grab a bite at the end of the ride, those with time should do it as it will be fun. The unfortunate long haulers will start back to get home before dark. The Groups Always start one group below what you feel you ride. Meaning if you think your fast, start with medium fast group and if you are comfortable move to the fast group during gas break after letting the lead and sweep know. Better to be safe than sorry. Remember we might be riding roads very new to you. Fast: Usually 70mph on the straight and 25-30 mph over the posted limit of curve. The people who belong to the group know they belong to this group, they dont think they belong here.Dont jump in here unless you been riding with such fellows for some time. eg: UP, Midgettodd, Hutch, Core rides Medium-Fast: 65-70mph on the straight and 20-25 over the posted limit of curve. This is the usual fast rides some group rides do, still rather fast• Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Medium: 65 mph on the straight and 15-20 over the posted limit of curve. This is the everyday regular group rides pace,Jump in here if you been riding for a while and is comfortable at these paces on most roads Slow: 60 mph or around posted limit on the straight and up to 10 over the posted limit of curve. This is the a very comfortable yet fun group ride.Jump in here if you like doing friendly fun rides and also new riders must join here.The last two rides most people rode this group showing zero ego issues and they had most fun.No ego in both years kept our rides with 0 casualties. If you could please announce if you plan to attend and which group so I can keep an ongoing list. If you plan on bringing someone else from outside of the forums, or those who don't post, please add a +1 for each member, so we can kind of figure out how many groups we will need to plan for.Also post if you are willing to sweep or lead so we can get a list for that as well. Here are some videos from previous Epic Rides2014 Spring Ride - POV Dizzledan Group: Med-Fast Sring Ride - Edited by Dizzledan - paired by Color between leads/sweepsLeads: Full List of People Attending: Snot Dac Casper Heagachongoose (+1) NinjaDoc Josh1234 OH650R silentcropduster Shoop jacobhawkins claine650 jnor whaler Tony07R6 Isaac's Papa rollnhot Anden DreamNofR1 Wolfman1 (not riding, just helping organize) Omega jd724 330racing Dubie (+extras) DerekClouser Grokked Earache Tigerpaw TonyBlaze lowcel +1 Tpoppa Connie14 Triumph B-Mac TimTheAzn shadyone tall_tracy cptchaos pxl356 Fast Earache Tpoppa (LEAD) Med-Fast Heagachongoose jacobhawkins omega connie14 dubie Triumph DerekClouser Whaler wolfman lowcell (+1) Med DAC silentcropduster claine650 tigerpaw tonyblaze helmutt (LEAD) snot B-Mac Heagachongoose's +1 TimTheAzn shadyone (Sweep) Slow Josh1234 OH650r Shoop Tony07R6 Anden JD724 Tall_Tracy Grokked PXL356 cptchaos Disclaimer: The following words "Ohio Epic Ride" refers to this specific ride. By attending the "Ohio Epic Ride", you agree to the following; You acknowledge that you understand that motorcycle riding and touring is hazardous and may result in serious injury or death. You understand that this activity in which you are voluntarily participating has inherent risks (including death, loss of limb and permanent disability, and damage to or loss of property) that you assume. You certify that you are duly licensed and competent to operate a motorcycle in a safe manner, and the vehicle you will be operating during the ride is in safe and legal operating condition. You are solely responsible to determine the speed and operational characteristics of your motorcycle and your ability as a motorcycle operator while participating in the ride. You hereby agree to expressly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in operating a motorcycle or participating as a motorcycle passenger while participating in the ride. You hereby covenant, as a motorcycle operator or motorcycle passenger, not to sue Ohio Epic Ride, their organizers, agents, employees, officers, directors, managers and representatives for any and all loss or damage including property damage or loss, personal injury, permanent disability and/or death, arising out of your participation in this activity (including but not limited to riding, touring, transportation to and from the activity, and at all lodging and stops). "Ohio Epic Ride" makes no warranty regarding conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops, and the rider to assume all risk that the conditions, safety of roadways, weather, lodging or stops are other than what is expected. You understand and agree that "Ohio Epic Ride" is acting as my agent only to provide guidance as to routes, and I hereby release and hold harmless "Ohio Epic Ride", its organizers, agents, assigns and heirs against any and all claims, causes of action, or any other liability of any kind arising from my operation of a motorcycle, or as a motorcycle passenger during my activity of motorcycle riding.

Glad to hear it was just a minor accident. Glad your bike ended up far better than mine. I'd recommend getting a new helmet though.

I want to make this event next year for sure. My birthday is the 3rd, so would be a relaxing 30th birthday vacation. That is, of course, if I have a bike. (Yes I'll have a bike)

Wish I knew how to maximum brake before 2 weekends ago.

Cool man. Let me know. I'd definitely rather sell to an OR member than some craigslist asshatEdit: even if it is to Magley

Part of the process is waiting for everything to finalize on the will. Would have sold it earlier if we could have. I have no desire to ride it, so it'll be in my garage til it sells sitting on a tender. Since you have much more experience with the 250 cruisers... 1500 OBO seem like a fair price? Craiglist ads has older years with more miles for 2k... But that's just the craigslist way

Been looking for another 10 or R1. Definitely going to stay liter.

I'll disagree, I kind of like the ST.. Overall I like.

Probably not the best place to put here for this type of bike, but my grandfather passed away several months ago and finally released all his belongings to my mother. My mother has asked I see if I can sell it because she has no idea what to do with it. 1k Miles - One owner was my grandfather and rode very timidly (as any 250 can be). KBB has it listed at 1575.00 so I'll start at 1500 OBO. Maybe a good bike to start your wife or kid on or if someone wants to sit on it a bit longer and try and flip it for a profit. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/4603009360.html Edit: Money will help with my next bike purchase since I just totaled the ZX10r.

I thought it would be pretty clear but it isn't my unit. I'm a white guy, and from the tint of that mans member, it looks like he could be hispanic.

Sometimes the best healing is laughter.

Wait for it....

Body starting to heal up, only thing is the swelling in my thumb won't go down. Might have to go get it checked out.

Just bumping this