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  1. Kentucky Adventure Trail Ohio Hocking Hills
  2. Jim, I have a 2013 Kaw Z1000 and a 2014 Suzuki DL1000 Adv. You are welcome to ride down here to Hocking Hills on your couch and we can take them both out for a ride and this will give you a little information on your next choice of bikes. You may be surprised how versatile the V-Strom is. Both have been upgraded and breathed on slightly but only for comfort and drive-ability. You will have to bring Donuts. PM me for further information if needed. Brian
  3. Jason, I don't think so. I was camped just inside the camp area to the right across from the entrance check point by the creek. Each night we had a small group gathered around the VW Westfalla you see in the opening photo in the video a few post back.with a small fire.We were laughing and joking around constantly. What a great time with a great group of mixed riders. B.
  4. My bad, I am old and confused most of the time. Good time was had by all.
  5. Jacob. Thanks for letting me filter in at 93/83. I had a great ride leaving Hocking Hills at 0830, Only had 3 vehicles to deal with on 78/83 all the way to New Concord and no Deer. Enjoyed the run south with your group to the 550/337 intersection. Going west with you would have put me of the far side of the state with a haul back home. I thought the RSV Driver was going to split ahead and up the pace for awhile since he kept passing you so I was going to join him rather than listen to the two uncorked pipe's back at the rear but I was mistaken. No harm no foul I hope. Anyway I enjoyed the short stint and I hope you all had fun. Nice to meet everyone. 210 Miles.
  6. Very clean looking bike. Congratulations. Are you keeping the zzzzz?
  7. I am out for Sunday. Swing is doing a upper TOT on Sunday, that might help you scrub in the new tires. As Monday draws near the weather might change for the better. We can always do another trail ride some time. I will check back here on Sunday. Ride Safe. B.
  8. If you are camping at Begley's or Willams Campgrounds You should not have any problems. As for the Trail Head Parking areas. They are very nice parking sites but I can't comment on security or any problem with vandals. To me they look like great opportunities for smash and grab punk ass shit heads that roam this area daily. Check with the Dirty Talk Gentlemen. They are very helpful and knowledgeable about the Wayne area. Mac.
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    Video ADV Trail

    I am good for Monday gents. Derek and Joe may join in if that's OK. They may be first timers also we can take it easy and have a safe fun ride. Let me know what's good for you and Scott.
  10. Joe and Derek, I think Scott (SMccrory) and Jeff both on DR650 want to ride Wayne on Monday. We have not set a time or Start place yet but keep an Eye out for an update. We can start at Bagley campground and do camp ohio first to get warmed up and comfortable and jump on the Maine and head to dorr run. Brian. Early Monday or after 1pm..
  11. Jacob, Is your route going to continue south on 83 to 78. I may try to join in on the fun at New Concord fuel mart 83/22 if your group is not full. Too much dirt and gravel the last two weeks. I need a dose of carbon monoxide and asphalt fumes. No wait.
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    Video ADV Trail

    Great Looking Bike.
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    Video ADV Trail

    Derek, I am glad you were able to make it out. As you can see once you turn off the published trail you never know what to except and can find yourself in a difficult situation. Nice bike by the way. I hope we can get you down to the Wayne again with a small group. Keep an eye out for a up coming ride. Also on ADV Rider. B.
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    Video ADV Trail

    Scott, I would be happy to help in any way I can. Are you getting new Tires this Wednesday and want to plan a ride soon or will you have them mounted and ready to ride this Wednesday? Looks like Wednesday will be sunny and 78deg. I have a Golf date planned with my wife that day but let me know what works for you. I may be able to get a rain check. Also I would be happy to help host a Swingset Halloween Wayne Ride here at the house like we did when I first moved here in 2011. Mac.
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    Video ADV Trail

    I recommend weekday's for motorcycling on the trail system because of the danger with two way traffic and the amount of atv's on the trail. With that being said, If you must ride on the weekend. Early morning or after 5pm on Sunday is your safest time (IMHO). We just finished a ride on Wednesday the 22nd. A KLR650 and a XL650R chasing a DL1000 V-Strom on the Wayne trail and a few Forrest service roads. Short Video:
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    check it!

    Very Nice Bike. We are riding WNF Trails tomorrow 6/22/16, Might as well break it in and sort it out on the trails. What were you riding before, If I may ask. Breakfast: 8:30am Union Street Diner, Athens, OH. riding north to Monday Creek riding back roads and hit the trail, Will need a trail day pass.
  17. I got beat up yesterday with the heat, Deep Gravel and wet rocky two track. I tried to stay hydrated
  18. If my planned 7hr. Adventure ride cancels. I will shoot out on the Zeeee to New Concord and grab a cup of excellent coffee at Crumb and Cup Alley Cafe " 68 W Main St, New Concord, OH 43762" and try to meet up with you at 10:30.
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    Video ADV Trail

    Most are all big bike friendly 650-1200 if it's dry condition and with above average off road skill set. I normally only ride on dry weekdays due to the ATV traffic and remember it's a two way trail. This last Sunday was after 2pm so it was not to busy. A good way to start out (IMHO) Example: Start at Begley's campground on the main corridor and ride to the first intersection or hard surface road. turn around and ride back to the start. turn around ride again to the second intersection or road and ride back the last section and continue. This way you wont get to far into the system and stress about going back. Stay on the Main Corridor and then if you want to explore more difficult routes look for the heliports on the trail and ride to them. just in case you need help. It takes about 3-4 dry day's after rain to dry out. Have fun. Stay off long ridge "single track" Monday creek Map's http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wayne/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5360974
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    Video ADV Trail

    On my 2014 DL1000 I am on my 3rd rear and 2nd front Mitas E07 Dakar 50/50 Tires. They have become my standard tire I will be running with the amount of off road, gravel and minimum asphalt that I am running. I use to run Metzlar Tourance 85/15 on my 04 DL1000 but my off road was gravel or the occasional two track to get to a site. The Mitas E07's are very stable and predictable on the different gravel depth's that we have here in southern Ohio. They slide and recover when you explore your limits, Very forgiving. I pushed them very hard on asphalt down at the gap last month, Again very predictable. They "drop in" and require little force to maintain corner lines and are friendly when mid corner changes are required.I road the dragon in the early morning wet rain and was enjoying every mile of it. To me that is the best way to start your day ride down at the gap.The tires are a little noisy compared to a full street tire. I don't track tire mileage or motorcycle fuel mileage so I cant help you with that. Also the Darker model have a very stiff sidewall that I like for off road riding with cast wheels and low tire pressures. You need to come down here the the Hocking Hills and I will take you on a "Tour-De-Hock" Adv ride. V Stroms do everything well. Brian
  21. Had a fun ride with two moto brothers from the great Canadian north down here riding the WNF area on GS1200. They camped overnight at Begley's Campground and we all three met up with a Ohio group and started a Adventure Ride. When the Ohio group broke off for lunch we continued on and before we went two miles the GS'ers wanted to "hit some trails" So we jumped on WNF Purdum trail to Dorr run loop and finished on the main over to camp Ohio trail then went on gravel, dirt, asphalt stuff till 3:30 pm back at the camp. We were finished, exhausted. They were great people to ride with. Another crap Video, No Music, 131.5Mi. 32.6 avg.speed 4:01moving time. 5:19 TT
  22. I have not seen much posted on this site for adv riding in your area but you may try over here. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/cincinnati-area-dual-sport-group.758808/ http://advrider.com/index.php?forums/gps-tracks-central-texas-gulf-states.39/ But please come back here and share your adventure with us.B.
  23. Not when you back off the shot and see the full picture. Tell those who evaluate to eat a brown lunch bag of shit. If my toe is in between the lines it's called limbo
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