cptchaos

Well so much for that, life gets in the way so maybe I can try this again in September.

Howdy all, Cptchaos here with another bad idea to see if there's any interest. You may recall my event last year "Noise for my people" where I blasted all the major tunnels in the CBUS area. It was loud, it was noisy, and I may have annoyed some otherwise sleeping drivers in the metro area. Well, the ZX-6r is gone but I started teaching and just finished restoring a 2010 Ninja 250r. Parallel twin with a stinger style muffler on it, it pops, it crackles, it sounds like I should be doing 90 at 35.

I'd like to get it down into Hocking hills for a proper there and back but an easy ride because I don't know what I don't know about the bike. Yeah I went through it except for tearing down the engine so I'm pretty sure it will hold up ok so here's what I'm thinking. Early morning about 9 AM 8/21 or 8/28 from Pickerington, down 33 to 374, 374 to 180 back across 33, turn around and reverse the route. It's an easy fun ride I've done a few times and some nice scenery and a few curves.

Got a small bike? This event is for you! Got a big bike? Sure, bring it. I originally thought this would be a good route to do an intro to group riding since it's low drama. You light speed freaks might want to sit this one out or maybe you want to go for the speed record. Either way, riding is life. Post here if there's interest. I'm going power ranger suit for this one, why not?

Sorry i missed your post, just got back about 45 min ago. Great ride, noisy in all the best ways!

No significant weather, its a go!

Accuweather says cloudy but no rain after 9AM tomorrow so it looks like a go to me! I will do a 12 hour check tonight with a final go/no go by 10:30PM. 

No but now I'm curious about who the chicken wing guy is/was.

Starting at the pilot travel center, proceed east on i70 to 670. Take 670 downtown and catch tunnel 1. Then continue 670 to 71 south to i70 east past children's hospital to exit 102 where we'll turn around in the Miller Kelton area to get back on 70 westbound. Take 70 west to i71 north to get tunnel number two then take 670 east out of the downtown area toward the airport for tunnel number 3. Blast the airport tunnel then take 670 east again and then 270 toward Easton. Near Easton, take 161 toward New Albany and get off at Little Tuttle where we'll take 5 at Blendon Woods metro park. From Blendon Woods, get back on 161 to pick up 270 again westbound.through tunnel four. Continue 270 westbound to 23 northbound for tunnel five. On high street, continue north to the shell station and maybe get a donut at Tim Hortons. All are welcome to tag along, see the city and make some noise.

If the event is rained out on Saturday, rain date will be Sunday August 23 10AM 

bikes2nv.com in Canal Winchester. The advertise a ton of options. 

I wouldn't call it fancy, it's not as sexy as an Akrapovic or Austin Racing pipe but you are too kind good sir 😉 I don't blame you at all, odot uses the cbus market to figure out how much roadwork it takes before people start raging.

Announcement tomorrow, this is an un-sanctioned event recognized by no organization and not affiliated with any groups in particular. Any similarity between this event and others real and or imaginary is completely coincidental.

I670 Eastbound downtown, I71 Northbound at I70, Airport, take 5 at Blendon Woods metro park, 161 at I270, 23 Northbound at I270, End at Shell Station 8500 N High St, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Maybe get a donut at the Tim Hortons near the Shell if you all behave and eat your veggies.

Yeahhh boyee, that's what I'm talking about!

As long as you can take it on the freeway why not?

I'm working on my muffler and what better way to celebrate when it's finished by finding some cbus tunnels and blasting them? Completely informal and just a ride around town to some of the tunnel like spots that I know of.

On 7/29/2017 at 8:09 PM, cptchaos said:

OH-374 

Found this via Google because I was looking for something to practice on and what a great beginner road! Taking 33 east from pickerington, 374 is about 10 miles south of lancaster. It goes right up into Hocking hills in a shortish loop that you can either end at 33 on the southeast end via 188 or turn around and do it in reverse. For those not comfortable doing the epic ride, this is a good road to learn on I think. Out and back is about two hours. 

I expanded this to include 664 out of Nelsonville heading west and then picking up 374 and dumping out to about 10 miles south of Lancaster. For anyone on the southeast side of C-bus, this is a really nice, not too technical ride in the Hocking Hills area.

Lol highlighter yellow. ?

New grips and chain clean and lube. Also returned all the suspension settings to factory because the PO didn't say anything about them. Turns out compression on the right fork was significantly different from the left. 

At the Columbus meet point!

I say, quite early to the party in Springfield. 

Unless there's a double rainout, I'll be in Springfield Sunday morning to gather the faithful!

And there you have it folks, on the main thread the winner is.....McConnelsville! It's going to be a rainy week though so watch the weather and the threads for updates or info in case of a rain out.

And now a new muffler and servobuddy. I swear that's it ;-)

Ooh you sexy bastard!

Edit 1 5/7/2018: Meet point change in Springfield

@DUBIE's idea to meet in the lot at Competition Accessories/Ride One Powersports is better. Rolling out of their lot is easier than the Shell station.

343 W Leffel Ln, Springfield, OH 45506

There's a Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, and Mickey D's nearby in case you're hungry. You could also go for one of the petrified hot dogs at the gas station if you have a bit more of a devil may care streak.

It started with an oil change and then escalated to coolant and brake fluid ?

Saturday May 19th, 2018

Greetings to all followers of the great Helmutt and Snot! It's my honor to collect you from Springfield and bring you further east on this most epic of rides day.

Western Ohio meet spot will be at the Shell station on the corner of Leffel Ln and S Limestone ( Rt72).  I will get there about 730am, fuel up, and be ready to roll I-70 east by 8am sharp.

Shell Gas Station

2301 S. Limestone St.

Springfield, OH 45505

The secondary meet point will be determined once the main thread posts info about the ride. If we're doing the McConnelsville area then it will likely be:

Eastland Shell Mini Mart

2191 South Hamilton Road

Columbus, OH 43232

We should be at this secondary meet point just before 9am, pending traffic.

THIS WILL BE A QUICK STOP SO WE CAN MAKE THE EPIC RIDE MEET POINT ON TIME, SO PLEASE BE FUELED AND READY

Plan to head back out from there no later than 9:10 to ensure we reach the Epic Ride meet point in McConnelsville by 10:30'ish am.

*NEW riders & 1st time Epic Riders* This is virtually ALL slab work to wherever, so let me know if this is your first time and we'll do a quick group familiarity brief before kickstands up. The pace will be a typical 10'ish over the limit all the way there.

Success tips:

ATGATT for this type of ride per the main thread. That means helmet, jacket, pants, sturdy shoes, gloves. You don't have to be power ranger suited up but if you've got it you are welcome to wear it.

Boy scouts are prepared and you should be too. Water, sunscreen, light/dark face shield, snacks, shield cleaner, dry cloth are all great things to stick in a pack. Hydration is important on a long day like this and will help you stay sharp!

It may be cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon so thermals are nice to wear in the morning and peel off for the main event.

If your significant other wants to know where you are, there are great tracking apps for your phone. I have an android and use bubbler on my phone which updates a live map at www.spotwalla.com

    Ride your ride, even on the ride getting there.

    Check this thread often for updates, see you soon!