Pauly

A few of us have tire changers. I mean... I don't, but if I did I would help you. But, I can't... so I won't.

and Tuesday.

How come e'ry time I haul my ass to Franklin, that French-fried fuck is closed?

I got to Baltic and turned around due to a very high level of frustration. I was not having a good ride. I was making time, but something just didn't feel right. I wasn't settled inside like riding usually makes me. I was busy thinking of other things and made a couple dumb errors. Minor, but potentially significant brain farts. That all coupled with my bike doing its tourette's dance, I just wasn't enjoying myself, so I decided to go motorcycle shopping instead. Luckily the dealership decided to offer the most egregious sales experience of my life and I did not ride away on something new. So, I am pleased to hear the ride went well. Sorry I missed the day, but I wasn't firing on all four today. I made a judgment call and am satisfied it was the right decision. Catch you guys next time.

Stop whining. Ride bikes.

Sorry gang. Mechanical trouble with the FZ6. Heading home now. I will make it just fine, but I am out for today. Damn.

Just so the ride leader knows... I can't go to jail this weekend. I have too much to do.

Ouch.

Fantastic. Sounds like a ride. See you somewhere around 10 am at the Marathon.

Oh... I can only do Friday. I apologize for the lack of clarity. I blame jetlag.

Damn, UP. You a whiney bitch lately.

I am down. Will be on the featherweight. I can meet you on top of 83, if you wish. Keep me updated, brah.

@Blitz?

Now I am interested. Thanks, Shoop.

Anybody else imagine Jim's garage looking like a steam engine rolled vape juice for an hour while reading of his foray into fully-faired Japanese motorcycles? I know I chuckled heartily.

Fuck you, Tod. You have all of our phone numbers.

I think the biggest hurdle in finding like-minded riders is the fact that most are also very selective.

I am finally home. I have ridden 7 days in a row, for a total of more than 3k miles. The Whale now has over 75k miles and I am scheduled to be in northern Georgia next week. If the weather looks good, I will ride it versus taking the car. In the meantime, I fly to California tomorrow for a quick minute and am excited to not be driving or piloting anything to get there. Physically fine. Mentally exhausted.

If it wasn't raining, it was hotter that hell. Even some of the rainy parts were hot. Balls out all day just to stay cool. That 1700 just pours heat. I may have found the cause of global warming. God damn! 430 miles. Most of today was spent on 23 & 119, but I did hit the gap, TN-66, 97 & 77 hitting Pennington Gap. However, 66 & 77 were both closed and I couldn't get to 58 like I had hoped. So, I lost 2 hours on a gamble and cooked for the next 5 hours on 23/119. Cruise was set at 80 mph and the bike rolled through the rain like a fat Fred Astaire. Rain doesn't faze it. I have never felt that comfortable rolling that quick on any of my previous bikes, with the Multistrada being a notable exception. It rolled in the wet, but I got drenched every time. The downpour I rode in today got me wet, but I was dry shortly after outrunning the storm. Fuck was today hot, though.

OhioRiders is Vietnam?

Road 16, 421, Roan Mtn, Green Mtn...road 450 miles today. Did 400 yesterday. Barely any slab. Almost zero rain. Now at Iron Horse planning my way north and talking my way out of slabbing it all the way just because I can.

How many miles did you get from that set?

Glad you are good, man.

This thread brings back memories... @Tonik, remember that day we rode to get Mexican food and you accidentally shit yourself in those leathers? Oh, man... loads of fun. Makes me want guacamole. Hey @Skinny guy, want some tacos?