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I was said ride leader. It didn’t start off that way. In discussing a route I rattled of what I typically rode and I was nominated leader. I think it was like a turd in the punch bowl at first since I was the new guy on the scene. I followed it up with if you’re bored feel free to blow by and geared up. When @Uncle Punkblew by on 377 I thought, try to latch on. For just the reason he stated, to learn something. I started to focus on what was ahead and forget about what was behind me. When I lead I have a tendency to watch my mirror to make sure everyone is doing ok. After awhile of trying to catch up to the blur in front of me I checked my rear view and nobody was in sight. I chose to slow down because I saw nothing. I think I even stopped and thought about turning around. The first thing that popped in my mind was somebody had bike issues or went down because the other 3 riders were always in my rear view all day. Truthfully I had a flashback to the day Jim wrecked with me. After our discussion at the gas station, I would be fine in the future with breaking off. I’ve done it before in groups where I knew my pace was above others. I didn’t feel I was faster than anybody I was riding with last week. I can’t speak for any of the guys you’ve rode with in the past UP, but I was by no means pissed or offended. I hope to ride again with you in the future. I know next time to show up in full leathers with at least some Q3s mounted so I can try to at least keep your tail light in sight when you decide to roll.

I told my wife the other day I was not going to be the grandfather that would be at every one of the grandkids events. That’s assuming my girls have kids of course.

544 miles today. Found some fresh pavement on part of 537, 145 is still super smooth, 800 has some fresh pavement, and 799 was freshly paved. I hope winter doesn’t screw it all up.

I won’t be headed that way until winter. I’ll maybe contact you if I don’t see them sold before then.

It’s a stretch, but any chance you’re heading towards Cleveland or even farther Northeast anytime?

Nice B-Mac

Make it Friday

This is what happens when teachers talk too much

@Shoop I appreciate you posting this up. The Epic rides are how I’ve met most of the guys I know on here. I don’t want to select a date because I’m not sure I can make any of the dates. Life as a husband and dad has really got in the way of riding this year. Once a date is selected I will try my best to make it out. I’m pretty sure I can’t make the 12th. If nobody votes, pick the best date for you and run with it.

@TimTheAzn Dang speedy. Nice work. It’s always fun when you’re winning no matter what you’re competing in.

I made a boneheaded move on 88 myself. Let’s just say I made a 3rd lane to complete my pass. I settled down a bit after that.

I just wipe mine down with kerosene on a rag. It works best if the chain is warm but I don’t always do that. It depends on if I catch it right after a ride or after I clean the bike. I spray it down with maxim chain wax. I stole this procedure from @Helmutt years ago. I typically get 15 to 20,000 miles out of a chain using this procedure. I typically clean and lube every 500 miles or so.

I’m cheap. No communications here . I play my music via earbuds in my helmet and that’s it. I have a car gps (told you I was cheap) mounted to my upper triple for navigation.

Home 470 miles. Thanks for reminding me Pauly that Ohio 250 is still a fun road to ride. I had a blast following you. I saw no wreckage but I did get damp near home. Glad you made it home safe. Nivin and Rick it was great to see you and ride with you again.

Is this ride still happening? I don’t want to leave at 6AM tomorrow and find nobody at the DQ. I rode the bike to work today and everything seems to be good.

Tim please keep those photos for your wife or whoever “she” is.

I’m looking forward to this ride. I’m hoping everything goes well tomorrow with the bike repair.

Pulled the tank and fuel pump tonight. UPS says I’ll have have the new pump tomorrow.

I’m at a high school right now for a volleyball tournament today. There’s a guy walking around trying to find who owns a black van because they parked it right in the middle of a motorcycle course they offer here. I guess the genius didn’t notice all the cones around the area where they have the course.

Fuel pump was shipped today. I may be in for this. If you’ll be stopping at least within say 120 miles or so.

Jim glad to hear you’re ok.

I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new OEM fuel pump. It comes as a whole unit, regulator and all. The bike is doing the exact thing it did the first time I had problems with a fuel pump. The pump was even making a horrible whine yesterday at initial prime after my ride. Today after sitting the pump sounded fine when I cycled the key. I’m thinking the regulator is jacked since I just put a new pump in. It’s a costly part to replace, but the whine to me is a known issue and I want to eliminate it as a possible problem. If I have any problems after this I will start looking elsewhere. Thanks gentlemen for your input.

So I replaced my pump yet again the other day. Initial test seemed good, but today after a 150 mile loop. I still have issues. If I roll on everything works fine, but if I grab a handful it bogs out and then it will come in fine at times, but often just to stumble again as the bike makes its way through the RPMs. If I start from 1st gear and get after it and keep the RPMs up the bike seems to run fine. There is also surging, an almost pulsation of power at times. When holding throttle steady you can feel power come in and out. The bike acted like this years back and when I replaced the whole fuel pump assembly with a used EBay pump. After the swap everything was good. Then last year I had problems again. I purchased a highflow pump which was just the pump essentially and a new filter. I was concerned about the regulator, but highflow doesn’t have the regulator for my pump. I’m thinking the regulator is jacked. I created the post to essentially ask if anybody knows if a bad regulator could cause my issues. Any thoughts?

Glad you guys had a good ride. I did make it out this afternoon to find out I still have a running issue and I believe it stems back to my fuel pump. I think it was a good thing I didn’t make it.

Have fun @Skinny guy and @FatWilbur. I don’t see me making it. I just finished installing my new hot water tanK. I’m dead dog tired and don’t see me getting up early to make the trip. I’m glad I could play matchmaker for you two, however.