B-Mac

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

 

Hey Gang, how about the Blue Bell Diner in McConnelsville for lunch? Anyone been there?

http://seethemenu.net/bluebell2.htm

Yes, they have hot dogs.

The wife and I have had breakfast and lunce there. Great food and clean. B.

Middle age Belly Fat will mess-up a man's riding gear..

someone could make a killing on 2nd hand riding gear store.

What Time do you expect to be in McConnelsville. I will be out that way riding. Do you carry Donuts and ohioriders stickers this early in the season. May be able to hang till Woodsfield and return home on 78. B.

Jacob, Get well soon.

I have had B-Fest and lunch at this place. Great food and friendly owners and staff. Great ride destination from all directions.

I can attest to the outstanding condition and care this owner has placed on this bike. Anyone looking to venture into the dual sport/Adventure riding, this is a great catch.  IMHO

B.

This will be tough to make all the New Years stuff.

1, Take the wife to Neweport Ky. "the levy" Dinner, Dancing, Overnight

2. P/U Dog AT Pet Suite return home.

3. ADV Ohio riders lunch: City BBQ in Westerville at 12:30p.m.

4, OR Breakfast:  Waffle House on Hamilton Rd around 2:00pm

Is Iron Pony open New Years day? need to justify the mad ass trip north,

End of the year closeout.

24Dec16 Athens, OH.

KY. Nov2016

Gap Oct 2016

Bike Wash, Tar Hollow

Dan, How about a long term report on your ownership of the CSC bike.

1 hour ago, Bubba said:

The A-spec has a 2-layer construction--presumably the sidewall--for increased stability on the large sport tourers.  I'm almost certain that Pirelli makes an A-spec front as well now.  However, if this translates into increased mileage, I'd bet the front would last longer and you'd be swapping rears twice as often as fronts.  Prolly save some money, but I've never been a fan of pairing a new tire with one that's at half-life.

Honestly, I'm not sure I'd classify your Zed1K as a "heavy" sport tourer. My guess is that the weight target for the A-spec is 600# and up.

Thank You for the A spec info. Decision and purchase made.

Getting ready to replace tires on My Z1k. I know many riders here using the pirelli angel's.

My size. F. 120/70-17 R. 190/55-17

What is the difference between the GT Rear: 75W / 75W A spec and the D spec.  Also the GT front: A spec / 59W / 58W

ref: revzilla

Thanks, B.

KAT Ride report ongoing. Great time. My friend D.C. start of report is here: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/lappin-the-kat.1188129/

Leaving Friday for the Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT)This is a 900 mile loop around the hills and mountains of south eastern Kentucky. It is about 40% rural narrow twisty paved roads with the rest being gravel, dirt roads and trails. It will take 5 full summer days of riding to complete the main section. Some of these areas are very remote. A suzuki v-strom 1k, a honda cfr 1k, a ktm 990, kawasaki klr 650 and honda 650r will be the steeds of choice. Will do a ride report or link when I return. Brian

Looks like the accident victims are pictured riding together  on  US129 photo site (Cruiser)  Sat 15th Oct  10:18am. Dude on the BMW has a go-pro mounted on his Skid Lid.

RIP rider.

Had a great three days of riding with friends down south. Great weather and no problems. My KTM friend got to ride the Gap twice for his first time.

Next Year!....

We got six big bikes doing the(KAT) this year Nov. 4-9 If someone drops out, do you want in?

Can't ever miss that. Only one water crossing got me. Thing should be pretty dry down there this time of the year. So we will see next week.

Getting ready to meet friends down in Tellico Plains, TN. for some Adventure riding, Oct 7-11 Should get three, 160mile days of mixed stuff. Was there in March for a event and now for a fall ride. Should have a ride report when I return.

Video snips of March ride:

The Dryspec soft luggage works great. Easy to tie in together as a system for full pack or split it up for lite duty. (Twisted throttle)

Congratulations Rob, Very nice bike, hope it works well for you. B.

Doc, I am heading out early AM to Marietta area for curves and lunch. Return and video 676W to Watertown. 339N to Beverly, 83N to New Concord, Hit my favorite coffee shop next to the Glen Museum parking lot. Fuel at the Gas Mart and return home 83/78 via.Glouster. If I don't see a time frame for your 83S New Concord pass thru I will assume you headed east. Have fun and stay safe. Brian

Just read now your post above. Next Time.

Doc, Wil your route come down near Hocking hills, I need to get the Z out for a ride.

6 hours ago, Hellmutt said:

Tracktime taught me that hard braking in a panic is best done upright.  As soon as I caught sight of the truck, my bike was up and on the binders before swerving around the truck

THE TRACTION-PIE ANALOGY, Learn it, Love it, Live It.

Well done Gent's.

Route is in good shape. I wish the weeds were cut back. ORC:5579.04 Destruction of brush, briers, weeds along highways

130miles, 54.7 mph.Avg. 2:22 hrs. moving.

1min clip:

EPIC Route, Today, 56 just after Coonville has road work short delay one lane controlled by temp light.

668 North of Junction City has ongoing road work with one lane controlled by a flag man. Long wait on hot asphalt.