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MapQuest is superior to Google maps. I can get my customized route sent to my phone from Mapquest but can’t do that stuff with Google maps.

Which is why they are the biggest friggin pain in the butt to spoon on and off.

Both Tim and Connie14 mentioned they got good mileage out of Roadsmarts. I will soon find out if that holds true for me as well. I can say that removing the BT023 that was on the rear I found the sidewall to be no more stiff than the Dunlops.

That sucks. Glad you caught it before too much damage occurred.

Thanks @Pauly. I was struggling to read Tim’s typing. 😁

Say what now

I’ve read you can do this. To be honest the front 1 is dead, and in cold weather the rear flashes. I’m half tempted to pull the rear. I hate when the dash starts flashing. I’ve never needed the dash to tell me the pressure on the CBR. I’ve have a tool to check that 🤷‍♂️

Monday I decided to order a set of Roadsmart 3s to have an extra set tires around since both bikes have the same size tires. Then I discovered this on the front tire of the Concours. So the bike looks like this now. Guess I’ll have to order another set to have extras. I’m shocked how easily I was able to spoon off that rear tire. I’m guessing 80 degree weather makes tire removal easier than the 50-60 degree weather I often try to do it in.

Changed the oil, flushed the clutch fluid, washed it, installed a ram mount, cleaned, and lubed the chain after yesterday’s shenanigans

Good seeing you Pete. In the future your not aloud to sand bag in the morning then run that BMW up my rear in the afternoon. Just kidding buddy it was a blast tearing up 800, 26, 260, and 145 with you.

Good call, glad you made it back in time and had fun today. Definitely do it again.

I have found the happy wife thing to be true for a happy life. The question is did you rescue her plants? It was great to see you in my mirror all morning. One of these days I’ll get you to complete a loop with me again.

Left the house this morning in sub 40 degree weather. As I made my way to New Concord, seemed like a guy looked right at me and still went to pull out in front of me. Thankfully he heard my horn and stopped. I had a deer run out in front of me and multiple buzzards just chillin in the middle of the road, no kill even present. On 83 had a state truck spike his brakes to save a squirrel’s life. Had some dude on 800 brake check me for some unknown reason. I barely even had to touch my brakes to avoid him. Then he motioned for me to pass him. When I passed him he gave me the #1 sign and yelled something 🤷‍♂️. The great thing is none of that matters because I had an awesome day riding with some awesome guys. Close to 550 miles today. Great first long ride for the season. Thanks for coming out @B-Mac, @FatWilbur, and @Muckles.

Made it home safe gents. I’ll post more later.

Should see you coming. Have you ventured out on the bike yet?

Looking forward to seeing you 2 gents in the morning. @Muckles you still in?

The Concours is not going that far for me. If you start rolling the throttle back much at all she sucks fuel. I think I’m averaging around 33-35mpg. The CBR has a smaller tank but actually gets better gas mileage. I would say the Concours can go farther but I’d be reluctant to push it. I’m guessing around 150 miles at normal twisties pace and I’m going to be wanting fuel.

These arrived today. This Concours has me spending more money than I ever thought to on the CBR.

Glad you’re okay and able to ride away.

I hope you can join even if it’s only for a portion.

I’m liking your setup (windscreen, seat, touring pegs).

Enjoy your time buddy. Look forward to riding with you.

Look forward to riding with you buddy.

Pete if you’ll just be returning from your Superbike school go easy on me. This will be my first long trip south.

As long as the weather is good I plan to be @ the New Concord Marathon gas station right on 83 by 10:30. I plan to be on the CBR. We'll see who all is interested in riding. If anybody wants to catch me on my way down chime in. I'll essentially be making my way from Lisbon. You'll see in the route I'm not planning to loop back to New Concord. Feel free to split off whenever it's best for you. This is the longer route I'm leaning towards: Longer Route This shortens it a bit if we want to save time: Short Route My guess is my pace will be medium fast.