Muckles

6 hours ago, Pauly said:

83 just south of New Concord may be closed. I rode through there last week and they had the signs blocking the road and equipment offloaded. Not sure what they had planned or if it is finished. Just a heads up. Maybe @Killer_kaw can expound for us? 

I guess I find out tomorrow, @pauly your more than welcome to meet up tomorrow.

I'll send you my cell in a DM but I'm starting at 8:30 in Canton. Means I'm leaving my place at 7am.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1i9hBvfPuwmLc3qtd1SHEWEI7AAMM14gq&usp=sharing

8 hours ago, durk said:

Here is my tentative route. I'm riding the Concours so I'm guessing/planning I'll be slower. 

Looks like fun! I'm ended up planning to lead a small group down the loop past the muskie. Leaving out of Canton @ 8:30 pace will be more subdued compared to the OR pace.  We may pass each other down in the 26 area.

On 5/28/2021 at 1:33 PM, durk said:

Enjoy your ride. I can’t do Sunday. I’m hoping to get out Monday. 

@durk did you have a plan for Monday?

33 minutes ago, B-Mac said:

Give me a shout when you get ready to come down. I would be happy to show you some routes in the area that are nice especially during the weekdays.

Great, I'll make sure to send you a message right before I head down for the week. 

1 hour ago, B-Mac said:

Wife and I did a nice Sunday ride: Hocking-Chesterhill and return. Had Brunch at the 555Diner. It's great to see a small restaurant was able to survived the Wuhan/Fauci restrictions and stay open.
Great curvy roads, very light traffic and made it home just as it was getting hot.
Great food and service. Love that place.
https://www.triplenickeldiner.com/

I'm going to have to make a point of going there one of these days! I'm spending a week July 17 - 24 right outside Logan, Ohio on a family vacation. I plan on riding most days in down there. It a good launch point for rides. If anyone wants to plan to meet up one of those days let me know and we'll put together a ride.

9 hours ago, Pauly said:

It was a hot one for sure. I ordered new gear but it hasn't arrived yet. I was sporting my BMW Enduroguard pants which are allegedly sewn from whale foreskin and do not breathe at all. I had to wear an old Icon Contra jacket to fit over my new TechAir vest... I was sweating my ass off all day. Still was a great day for a long ride. The GSA blocks so much air that I was overheating at speed. I spent a lot of time standing in the breeze through corners. So hard to hate such a fine bike, but I was close today. Lol

I'm still in the act of aquiring gear, an airbag vest is on the list here in the near future. I bought a mesh jacket last year and it's a god send when paired with super wicking athletic fabric. What the research I've seen is that good mesh has the same abrasion resistance as other textiles. Though I'm always trying to learn more about gear.

I put a wind screen on my MT 09 in the off season to provide a little protection on the freeway, but I think the only thing it is really doing is directing more bugs to get splattered on my visor, lol.

5 minutes ago, Pauly said:

I saw you and Rick at 26/7 this afternoon. I was heading north when you two were stopped at the light near 7th Street. 

Though I don't think we have met yet, I knew the bike looked familiar. The weather was great for a ride, today. Maybe a tad on the toasty side.

32 minutes ago, durk said:

Climbing that hill was a bit sketchy. 

It's definitely a little sketch, but it way shorter then the posted detour. I'd 100% repeat.

23 minutes ago, durk said:

You talking the marked detour?

No the unmarked one past the graveyard

Rode with @Rick today met in Salem headed down 45/164 sketchy detour around the bridge in Bergholz took this to 9 took 9/148/145/26 to Arby's for lunch in Marrietta. Headed out of Marietta on 821/145/260/78/379/147 into barnesville. 800/799/250/646/151/332/9 back to Salem.  It was a hot one today, so much for it being cloudy as they called for on the weather

Looks like the great state of Ohio is going to ruin the end of 164.

Depending on the day, I'd show up for coffee and a doughnut.

Made a good call spinning off from you two when I did. Made it back to new Philly in time without having to rush. Good time we'll have to do it again!

I'll meet you at the Concord marathon at 10:30.... I Have to be back in New Philly by 4:15 pm. It should be okay if I just break off at the 800 / 22 junction.

2 hours ago, durk said:

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

I'll update when I know for sure✌️

Darn, I'd really like to join you for this ride. Unfortunately, my new boss is having an end of tax season gathering and its probably in my best interest to show up. Though it doesn't start till 5 pm in Massillon... I'm considering riding the bike anyways so I might be able to join for a major portion. .. We'll have to see.

Put new tires on and install 90* valve stems. Learned about about what to do when changing tires.l

10 hours ago, ludwb675 said:

Depends on your definition of reasonable. I have a Baxley one i'd sell for $100. It's half price of a new one but there are several alternatives for less. Trackside being one that are $100 new.

That is definitely a quality piece! I won't insult you with my budget, lol.  I was trying to keep it below fifty. I thought there might be someone that upgraded out of a Trackside or cheaper chock to a Baxley or other higher quality unit.

9 hours ago, Tonik said:

Do you think women have a "Happy husband....." saying? I think not.

Definitely, not....shhh I didn't say anything

Yeah the wife nixed me getting another helmet. Loved this design and I love my current quantum x.

 Looking for a wheel chock similar that the one pictured here. This one is a Trackside brand. I'm trying to set the trailer up here for a second bike for a trip to the dragon this summer. Hoping someone might have one sitting around unused that will be willing to let it go at a reasonable price.

Thanks,

Muc

On 3/9/2021 at 8:50 PM, durk said:

Snuck in 150 miles tonight after work. If you’re ever in the Meadville/Titusville, PA area give Pa27 look. Decent little run. Today was the first time I really started to test the abilities of the Connie. Definitely has some get up and go as well as cornering ability. Replacing the lowering links with stock links seems to fixed the bucking sensation I was getting on my original shake down ride. After I renew the plates on the CBR I need to compare the 2.

I really enjoyed RT 27! Quite a fun little route usually catch it coming back from the allegheny national forest.

It was tempting day to ride for sure!