B-Mac

Just planning ahead. I am not able to edit post after one minute. August 7th 2020 is my schedualed ride if anyone in the route area wants to ride.

The forecast looks great for a weekday blast from Hocking Hills over to Marv's Place 37143 Muskingum Street, Sardis, Ohio 43946. for lunch and return .

Run 78 east to Ringgold and hit the new asphalt on 555 to Chesterhill then 676-26-260-7. or north to 255. return,Woodfield-Caldwell-McConnelsville-bla-bla-Hock-Home.

Is 536&800 open and repaired?

A Lively Pace is necessary and needed.😜

I enjoy the night trail on the V-Strom but I don't do a lot of night street like I use too back in the 70's-90's. I used to have driving lights on all of my street rides and had them aimed left to right and right to left at about 25ft out front crossover for the cornering at night.

Crap Video, Last half is faster stuff.

14 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

It was a great day sun up to sun down.

Ah yes, The Wunderkind out in the 90deg temps all day. My hat is off to you gents. Well done.

I have been enjoying my early weekday morning sprints around the Hocking Hills area with little to no traffic and tree shade covering. Got multipule curve and elevation changes that will suffice till temps drop and I can do a day ride.

This rag has some great routes with gpx tracks and lodging/food info. (ymmv)

https://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/content/current/

KY: Big Rock off road park: Maysville, KY.

OH: Hanging Rock OHV, Ironton, OH.

This will/may help:  https://www.riderplanet-usa.com/

255 to Sardis for lunch at Marv's place  (37143 Muskingum St, Sardis, OH 43946)

Love that route.😀

20 hours ago, Howabusa said:

I did ride it Friday, start to finish. Overall it was pretty clean. The section south Ringgold is wonderful with the fresh pavement. I took 144 back to 329, hit 377 and 78 west through Glouster. 340 miles for the day.

Temps look great for a fast loop tomorow 6/13.  Little fog early but going to do the same route but 78E out of Glouster to Ringold and then the same loop back to the Hock.

If you are driving/riding south on sr33 stop at the Valero Gas station in Rockbridge. Right off sr33 and purchese your trail pass.

10730 Jackson st. Rockbridge, OH. 43149  740 380-1808

Also during your stop top off with fuel, gas is cheaper than in Logan & Nelsonville. 

6 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

Planning a off road excursion?

Sure sounds like he is on the right track for some off road fun. I love me some E-07 Dakars.

ROX risers, 50/50 tires, Look out! Pauly will be doing the German Sturm Truppen stand up gravel riding in no time.😀

Leaving Marietta on 26 and joining 260 to the intersection of 260/565

Would like to know about turning left on 565 to Harrittsville joining 154 and then 564 thru Ashton to Caldwell.

I normally would take 260 up to 78 but looking to cut off some time. Might cut off 564 and head to 339 Crooked Tree/Dungannon and head north to the bucket on 83, BTDT.

78 from Caldwell is Boring a fuck unless I am chasing Derek at triple digits. I have a brother visiting from Arizona and want to give him a taste of the area and have lunch at Boondocks in McConnelsville.

Thank in advance for any input.

All this Covid-19 knowledge and information being posted on here makes me thing of time before the internet when we relied on group think and royalty to provide us common folk with a understanding of science and justice.

I picked up a new type mask that has some type of filter flaps that are for motorcycle riding but they make a frapping / wining noise above 50 mph.

4 minutes ago, durk said:

You thinking it’s going to be wet tomorrow down your way?

Yes , Mid Day till 7pm. I may....  blast out and back before Noon.

I will look at the radar in the AM.

If it's a go I will at least ride out to the boat ramp out of respect to my OR moto friends and.... maybe a Donut. Then haul ass back to the Hock.

I concur with you sugestion.☔

Will Mr. TONIK be at the Boat Ramp representing the MORGAY rider contingent?

I would like to provide you with a cash donation for the O.R. Fourm and thus becoming a supporting member of this fine gathering of motorcycle enthusiast.

Also donuts would be a nice offering to the group. hint.hint.

FYI,   I have taken 421 to 606 to 68 to 160 with ease and back road asphalt enjoyment. YMMV

5 hours ago, SpecialEd said:

It's none of my business, but I certainly hope the word *punch* does not describe a part of your sexual repertoire. Fuck it--to each his own 🤪 Never mind . . .

You are right. It's none of your business But... since you are requesting more knowledge let me take you back to the 70's when we found humor at bad things.

X rated not for the easily triggered. Just for you ED.

Is that Max Pwr. on the VStrom?

I trick I use for disc brake rotor is also good for stubborn fasteners. Take a point punch and firmly tap the head of the fastener with one or two strikes. (Don't go Crazy)

This will loosen the thread locker or rust in your case. Then apply penetrating oil. If the bolt head is facing horizontal or down, spray the bolt head and spray compressed air also to help with penetration. Sorry for all the sexual word usage in my answer.

26 minutes ago, durk said:

You don’t have to do that. Ride whatever you prefer to ride. I’m not usually comfortable riding others machines anyways. 

Cool, I will see how I feel. Looks like a 87deg hot day. Not into that.

On 6/20/2020 at 5:07 PM, durk said:

You’re always welcome to ride with me B-Mac. Look forward to seeing you buddy. 

I will ride the V-Strom so you can give it a try if you would like to. It has street shoes on it for the summer.

12 minutes ago, Muckles said:

See if this works

mapstogpx20200621_174752.gpx 893.07 kB · 0 downloads

Thanks, works fine. most of my epic rides go over to the river. this is nice and shorter.

On 6/19/2020 at 7:34 PM, Tonik said:

Here is the route from last fall, it was pretty good. If you hit the epic ride folder you can see previous ones.

https://goo.gl/maps/uUuLVSK4iFsSU5hNA

Can someone turn this into a GPX file for my Basecamp program and post it.

Thank You, I am old and not worthy!