DerekClouser

I actually may get in touch with you. Not sure if I was doing LLC or Inc

Sounds good man, I can help with either.

When it comes to service companies, I honestly look for companies that have nicer looking trucks. I know this may seem weird, but if a company doesn't even want to put a decent looking vehicle on the road (and keep them maintained and clean), I don't trust them working in my house. 

Also, I suggest incorporating your business into a LLC. Formalizing the company with the state will protect you personally from lawsuits, register your business name in the state so no one else can use it, and gets you some tax benefits as well. Also, gives you credibility to potential customers knowing you've taken the steps to legalize with the state.   The state of Ohio is a great state to incorporate in because you have no annual fees to keep it open. States like CA for example, have annual fees of $825.00/yr, but Ohio doesn't have this for LLCs or Corporations.  If you file the documents yourself straight to the state dept in Columbus, it would only cost you $125.00 state fee.   I do this for a living if you have questions and want assistance, I could help you.

Edit: You can also get 250 business cards free from VistaPrint - just have to pay the shipping - may want to take advantage of that as well.

He was way out of shape going into that right hander. He should have been in the left hand side of the lane. If he'd have been there, he would have hit the apex, leaving him in a better position to go back to the left. He left himself with nowhere to go.

He had a bad day, losing his cell phone too.... Oh well. A learning experience for sure. Glad he was ok. His gear saved his ass.

Yeah....I didn't think 669 would be dry either. Glad it was though. I got a good hours worth of riding up and down it while it rained all around me. Definitely plan to ride mid-week sometime. Maybe Tuesday morning..... Hutch, Dan, you guys have plans Tuesday morning?

It's hard to see, but was there gravel on the road  that took him down or did he just go wide and target fixate and hit the gravel off the road?

Great ride today Dave. 572 miles total for me. I ended up doubling back to Woodsfield then 78w to 83n.

we followed you guys for a short time on 83 just before new concord. Then passed you guys on 800.

   Sounds like you get a good bit of commuting riding.

Does anyone know if this is legal? It's how I got it. Didn't know if I should get the standard holder or not

Yea without the white light lighting up the plate, driving at night, it wouldn't technically be legal, and being bent, LEOs could give you a hard time. Unlikely anything serious will happen, and if you are insured and licensed, don't worry about it. 

And yea, what your sister said, get an appointment to attend the MSF course and take it seriously. It is great for learning and getting familiar with riding a bike safely.

I'm going to jump into this - subbed

Pit Bull TRS or

Canyon Dancers with a quality strap, not a Harbort Frieght strap.

I also use the trailer for a side landscaping company - can you remove the pitbull TRS from the trailer when not in  use or is a permanent install?

Looking to buy some straps for my trailer in the event I need to trailer my bike.

I saw some reviews of some not so good straps, but curious what the best would be for the money.

Was thinking about just doing 4 ratchet straps with soft tie down straps for around the bike....

   Good starter bike to learn on.

I don't condone running from the police, but it really makes you wonder that if you are going to run, why stop in the first place?

The cop has to pull out and equal your speed + make up distance.  I also have no remorse for a thief either, but my brother passed away in a motorcycle accident, so I wouldn't wish that pain upon anyone's family. Glad he only had minor injuries and hopefully he'll pay the penalty of being a thief through the justice system.

oh god not reefer! my cousin was addicted to marijuana and was sharing marijuana needles, when he took 3 marijuanas and ODed! thank god the police got this dangerous marijuana addict off the streets!

Why are you so defensive of marijuana? Whether you think it's harmful or not doesn't change the fact that it is illegal and we pay the police to uphold the law.

Since when is 18 a "teen" "kid" "child"

 I thought 18 was always a teen, hence the eightTEEN part...

   Also Akron, maybe we can ride sometime (if you don't mind riding with sportbikes)

That's what great customer service is about. I am still a bit skeptical that you'll actually receive the suit.

I ordered some tires through motorcyclesuperstore (front & rear) and they messed up the size of the rear. I called them and they paid to have the rear returned and eventually shipped out the right stuff, and the rep said they'd throw in a free $25.00 gas card for the inconvenience. Never received the gas card. When I called back to bring it up, they said it was going to be sent through a third party and just takes a bit longer.

That was 4 months ago... still haven't received it.

Edit: And this is why I use RidersDiscount now

I believe if a law was to pass here in Ohio you would see a major increase in motorcycle accidents and fatalities for the first few years until the driving public gets use to lane splitting and learns to look for it.  Lane splitting at anything over 15 miles is just asking for trouble

CA statistics would dispute this. - Again it is up to the rider to make sure they do it safely.

I understand the need/want to filter through traffic. However, living in Ohio with all the other mouth breathers it worries me.

When the seasons change in Ohio people drive like shit. Rain, snow, fucking leaves. ERMERGERD!!!!

I think the concept is golden. Becuase I don't want to get crushed between cars. But when you start zipping between cars, inevitably some dickhole will try to cut you off. We live in Ohio, home of the asshole.

 

I'm torn on this topic. I don't ever run into highway traffic that crawls. Granted I work 2nd shift, so I don't see alot of traffic. The other problem I see is that you would have is Captain Awesome riding beewteen traffic @80mph giving zero fucks about what he is doing. That gives us all a bad name, and would get the law reversed because it scared an 80y/o white female enough her false teeth came out.

 

Just my $.02

Then the law needs to have restrictions on speed when filtering. I believe California is 10mph faster than speed of traffic. So if traffic is stopped or barely moving then 10-15 mph is the speed of filtering. If someone is screaming at 80mph through stopped traffic, then they'd be breaking the law and should be stopped accordingly.  If you are filtering to the front at a light, then using safe speeds to do so would be a requirement as well.

Initially, sure, drivers would have to get used to it, but just as in Europe, people start to pay attention because they are used to the fact that bikes travel the space between the lanes. 

And to repeat, as magley has been saying, if the law passes, and you don't feel safe doing it, then don't. Just because the law allows you to, doesn't require you to do so.

My 'no' vote will cancel someone's yes vote.

And you've contributed zero to this discussion. Maybe a reason why would be more productive.

Asking for statistical data supporting your argument is being overly emotional?

erm...debates are emotional? Convince me, and you have an advocate. Otherwise...what, we revert to name calling, obfuscation and deflection?

links showing that 30% would be swell, links showing me the rest of the world? (I couldn't find it)

 Its illegal in Canda and only tolerated in most european countries, haven't gone past what I've read on wing forums and adv-as its unlikley I'm riding anywhere outside the US-

 

http://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_and_Research/Press_Room/2012/doc/2012_MC_Lane_Splitting_Survey.pdf

 

thats a Cali study, and after glossing over it, I came to a different conclusion. lane splitting is for reduction of congestion, nothing to do with safety. Lane split and it seems your chances of an accident go up about 15%

Thanks for the link to that study.  Some good stats on both sides of the argument.  Here are some of the stats that I feel were relevant to the study.

For those who claim people are going to do it that aren't experienced and at high speeds:

"Of the motorcyclicts who lane split on roads other than freeways, 81.3% lane split only when traffic moves at 20MPH or less."  -Sort of indicates that people are doing it in safer conditions.

Another stat from the same CA survey showed that 86.7% of riders who lane-split, 86.7% split less than 15mph faster than the speed of traffic. Combining both studies that would indicate that more than 70% of people who are lane-splitting are traveling under 35mph when splitting. This number shoots up to >90% when not on highways. These speeds seem reasonably safe.

Just the first couple stats I came across.

Overall my general opinion is that anything that allows me to 'legally' put my safety into my own hands seems like a great idea to myself. I'd rather make decisions while riding to protect myself rather than be forced to sit in traffic waiting to be slammed from behind by a car cause they weren't paying close enough attention. If I don't feel it's safe to lane split, I won't do it... Why? Because I'm responsible for my own safety.

Hope everything heals quickly!

How's the bike? I know you rode it home, but how'd the bike take the crash?

I might play if its not an auction draft

Why opposed to the auction draft?

IMHO Best starter bike: 05-06 SV650 - Enough power to do whatever you want, but not too much power that you'll end up on your back if you mess up.  Handles very well, comfortable, good gas mileage, and usually a very decent price. I know a few people selling bikes on here that are very clean.

Comfortable 2 up as well, good for twisties, slabbing, racing, etc.

Although it is a Suzuki which steers away from Kawasaki and Yamaha.

If I would've seen this earlier I'd have been in, but seeing as it'd be a late start I'm not sure we'd be able to get to any good roads without riding into late afternoon. But chime in if you may want to give it a go, I may be down for slabbing to 70 and riding the roads around there.

I heard you didn't ride the highways?

Wouldn't it be just as easy to follow the CA code in regards to filtering. It's not like we are pioneering the idea.

Its not needed on the highways, but in cities I would say it is. I lane split almost every day riding around Cleveland, but it is just to get to the front of the line at lights to avoid getting smashed. 

What about stopped traffic on the highway in the instance of a traffic jam.