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I got an email today with homework inside. I will be out, but only long enough to push Jim's Wing over. Speaking of wings... what are we eating?

Excellent. That is the one-way mileage, Craig. I know you won't object, but just want to make sure you read me correctly. If the weather is good enough, I plan on riding the Wheelhouse. I am not excited to ride fixed on the trail and I don't have the KHS set up for singlespeed. You have my number. Just let me know, either way.

Fuck that VFR. I will sell you my minty-fresh FZ6. It already has Yamaha electrics, so no need to replace anything under the hood.

I do not suppose anybody else is interested in meeting me at the Manchester trailhead and cycling the Towpath to Massillon? It is a tick over 20 miles, which should take less than 1.5 hours to ride at a relaxed pace. I have really been neglecting my road bike this spring and my fat ass is feeling it.

Highway pegs? They look like a pair of burnt fish sticks. I find your lack of chrome disturbing.

I will be there.

Options for an intermediate-oval Arai in a Small.

Yeah, she is a piece of shit, too.

I have to read it to verify, but I heard the talking heads on the radio say because Trump's aids didn't follow through on his instructions for them, they basically kept him from breaking the law. His intent was unlawful, but since his aids are smarter than he is, he is clean on a technicality. I personally can't stand the fat, smug piece of shit. His politics aside, he is a disgusting human being and his childish outbursts on social media, coupled with his arrogance and ignorance, make me wish he would drop dead of a heart attack. However, that would leave Electro-Shock Therapy Pence at the helm... and that thought is terrifying. So, if it came out that Trump 100% had zero intentions of illegal activity, then that is great. Time to move forward. They also said he isn't being impeached because it is too close to election season.... which is a giant crock of horseshit. "They" being whomever was interviewed on NPR today while I was chasing Jim across southern Ohio.

I have not decided. I cannot push it as hard as Jim did, but I think the Voyager will be fine down there. The roads aren't Ohio-Grade shyte. She's worth the effort for that long slab home on Sunday. Plus.... luggage, cruise, stereo. The FZ is ready to go, minus luggage, cruise, stereo.

I will sell it to you for $9500.

Well, I like the Whale for sweepers and highway cruising. The wind gusts didn't even phase it. I was being blown around on the saddle and the bike just stayed put. We stopped in Barnesville and I put the taller screen back on. It got a lot quieter and my head stopped rattling around. That made the twisty bits of 800 more enjoyable. Plus, I could really hear the folks' heads explode on NPR. A topic for a different thread. The taller screen really amplified the engine heat, though. Holy hell that 1700 puts out some fire. This summer is going to be something. It really does shine on the interstate. 100mph felt like nothing and it just floated past all the traffic. However, when we took 147 from Bellaire, the first section felt like I was riding a 900 lb water balloon. All said, I am pleased with the bike. It does exactly what it was built to do and does it very well. Thanks, Jim.

Someone will start to code monkey the ECUs and fix that, maybe? Unless it is a gyroscopic issue it should be reprogramable.

You can't adjust that in space shuttle mode?

I hope he got approved for the vacaday

The evolution of the Voyager's name is progressing nicely. The Turdasaurus Flex need not bring street credit. It has a real man at the helm, now.

Yeah... every OhioRiders even is going to be accompanied by 90's hip-hop blaring as loud as the Whaleasaurus can belt it.

I will be piloting a 1700cc Barcalounger. Route is irrelevant. I have cruise and a stereo. I hope you folks like NWA and 2LiveCrew.

Some things are worth repeating.

I just had a sit down with the integrators on site and lit them up over these control faults. They suggested I stay another day to make sure all is well. I told them I am leaving tomorrow even if the roof collapses tonight. In other words, change that pencil to blue ink. See you all on Thursday.

Nivin, if you don't show... Ho. Lee. Fook.

Right. I forgot... Fuck off, Seven-Eleven.

That is up to Jim. Bolivar and Lisbon both work for me.

Yes.... Eatimated.

Pending no catastrophic failures on site, I fly home tomorrow. Pencil me in for this ride. Figure out a meet spot in Lisbon and your eatimated arrival time and I will plan to be there.