B-Mac

Leaving Hocking Hills area ride to SE of Knoxville just off I75 Athens, TN. Any good routes thru WVa or KY dont mind 30-40 mile sections on Interstate if I must. Somthing that I can enjoy but still make time. Fast Sweepers, not Pubic Hair Curves all the way. I will be on the Z. Thanks, Brian

I have great luck with Escort Pasport 8500 X50, Escort Solo S3, and the H.A.R.D. heads up display alert led. Also Veil Coating G4. Most of all be aware of your environment and location.

All good, But there can aways be a gravel spill in corners.

If You were coming from Marietta on 550 and heading to 13N at the North side of Athens I cut off that section and take 329N to 13N at Trimble then go 13N or 78. IMHO you cut off some of the small town traffic and so so section of roads to get back north bound. as someone said it also looks good going south off 550. YMMV Brian

Jim, I got my Metzler Roadtec Z8's today in the mail. My ECU and Pwr.Cmd.5 will be here friday, so I will be busy Sat/Sun. I have a 120/70ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax with less than 2500 Mi. if anyone is looking for a used front. Brian. sorry for the hijack, just responding.

Great Ride! Thanks Derek. Nice meeting you Jim. My internal speed sensor has now been recalibated.

7/10/14 On my way back from Maritta on 550W at Amesville 329N toTrimble has new asphalt. ODOT was finishing the painting just one temporary traffic light lane restriction for a short 3 min wait. another note it was 78deg's and 26,800,256,536,550,78 were just 289 miles of fine Brian

I will be at the 78/83 Intersection but DO NOT wait for me. If im not standing by just keep on cruzing. Enjoy!

Derek, Sorry for your loss. I can meet you at the 83/78 intersection or (Big Muskie parking lot). Is 10:15 about right? Google gives 1.44 Millersburg to 83/78. I can stay with the route to Glouster or McConnelsville depends on time. I will reconfirm on Friday, Brian

Fretting damage in steel can be identified by the presence of a pitted surface and fine 'red' iron oxide dust reminiscent of cocoa powder. Strictly this debris is not 'rust' as its production requires no water. The particles are much harder than the steel surfaces in contact, so abrasive wear is inevitable; however, particulates are not required to initiate fret. B.

My wife and I are planing to ride up on Sat. Sun is a alternate weather day.

I am going in the mid morning. hope there is a good display.B.

Sunday: I can do McConnelsville to Woodsfield then RTB. what's a good time to meet at McConnelsville? Brian

I am Out. Just got home, too much shit to take care of. Enjoy

I would like to join you in McConnelsville if you are going to stop for fuel. Do you have a time and location? I am in Cosby, TN. tonight returning in the AM. Brian O Doc, I was raised in Grand Rapids!

Jim, Welcome home, I am in the Logan area by the GE plant. I am a old gezzer but enjoy a fast pace back road ride. going today about 10ish. Brian

Did anyone get numbers on turn out? Great weather. I missed out.

a unexpected event has come up during this time. I will be unable to attend the Epic Ride. Sorry. B-Mac

Derek, Nice ride today. Thank for letting me tag along. The Pace and Roadcraft were all in order. I would be happy to help you with anything down here at the Logan rally point. I can also lead a group of 5 at todays pace. I know many of the connecting roads down here in case of route saturation. come down and ride anytime. Thanks again, Brian

Derek, I live just outside Logan off 93 (Till Road) I am getting ready to pick up a new 2013 Z1000(May-Jun) and will be switching over to this forum for Info. Personally I feel the Adventure stuff has run it's course. YMMV. I am old and comfortably fast/safe with 44Y road riding under my ever increasing girth. You mention riding this weekend down to Logan and doing a test loop for your upcoming ride. Would it be possible for me to tag along (sweep) your group. I can meet you at your rally point. If not , no problem. Brian