OhioBob Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I know it is still several days out (to know for sure of the weather), but it is shaping up to be the next perfect day for a ride on the weekend (sunny and mid to upper 70's). So, with that in mind, who wants to meet up and ride that day? We can meet in the morning and ride all day or meet whenever that day and ride a short jaunt somewhere or whatever. I am just game to ride and ride and ride... I know there are several of us in the Southern Ohio area, like r1crusher in Winchester, Heagachongoose in Portsmouth, MedicFFPaton in Mt Orab, cobravenom452 in Batavia, o-no-moto in Springfield and of course Bubba on the westside of Cincy. So, you want to meet up that day and ride or what? Once we have a good idea of all who can meet up then we can decide on a meeting place. We could do a gauntlet ride like this one https://maps.yahoo.com/directions/?lat=39.198382278695945&lon=-83.5529428452719&bb=39.23331687%2C-83.61522675%2C39.16334247%2C-83.49077225&o=Hillsboro%2C%20OH&d=Hillsboro%2C%20OH&w0=Greenfield%2C%20OH&w1=Bainbridge%2C%20OH&w2=Sinking%20Spring%2C%20OH&w3=Portsmouth%2C%20OH&w4=Friendship%2C%20OH&w5=West%20Union%2C%20OH&w6=Manchester%2C%20OH&w7=Abredeen%2C%20OH&w8=Slickaway%2C%20OH&w9=Decatur%2C%20OH&w10=Russellville%2C%20OH&w11=Macon%2C%20OH&w12=Winchester%2C%20OH&w13=Seaman%2C%20OH&w14=Tranquility%2C%20OH&w15=May%2C%Hill%2C%20OH&w16=Belfast%2C%20OH Or we could do a shorter blast somewhere. Just let me know if you can ride on Saturday (May 2nd) and we will go from there. OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) OB: Hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but…. Hillsboro is a 90 minute/70+ mile roll for me one way, and the roads between here and there--for the most part--suck!!! It's difficult for me to convince myself to do 3+ hour RT just to get to the good roads in eastern OH when I can be across the river in 20 minutes and in the middle of NKY goodness. As the days get longer, our best bet to meet up and ride together is prolly gonna be for you to head south and for me to head east and we meet in NKY and ride for a few hours there. If we meet in Maysville, it's still an hour and a half for me and an hour for you, but at least I can take some sweet KY roads to our meet-up. Let's keep each other in the loop, tho. Edited April 27, 2015 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 OB: Hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but….Hillsboro is a 90 minute/70+ mile roll for me one way, and the roads between here and there--for the most part--suck!!!It's difficult for me to convince myself to do 3+ hour RT just to get to the good roads in eastern OH when I can be across the river in 20 minutes and in the middle of NKY goodness.As the days get longer, our best bet to meet up and ride together is prolly gonna be for you to head south and for me to head east and we meet in NKY and ride for a few hours there.If we meet in Maysville, it's still an hour and a half for me and an hour for you, but at least I can take some sweet KY roads to our meet-up. Let's keep each other in the loop, tho.Would be interested in hitting up some NKY with you, I'll keep watch on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Would be interested in hitting up some NKY with you, I'll keep watch on this. Chad: Weather is looking primo for most of this week and into the weekend. I'm retired so I can be available on just about anyone's schedule with a little advance warning. Shoot me a PM with your preference of days/times and how long you want to ride (hours/miles) and I can work up some kind of route that will keep you entertained. Lemeno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bubba,I totally understand. So, many of the great events/rides seem to be happening with the Central Ohio groups and then they want to head over to Hocking Hills and all. So, I totally get what you are saying. Yes, we can meet up in Maysville. I am not that familiar with the NKY roads, but I have heard several riders speak good of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 No one else interested?We don't have to do that route. It was just a thought.I just want to get together and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-no-moto Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I am interested in a nky ride and probably a few other people I know. May 2nd is my girls opening day for softball so I am a no go. But yes a southern Ohio riders group ride I think would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I'll be out on the bike Saturday afternoon. I'll actually be over in West Harrison, IN on my way back home to Warren Co., probably around 3:00ish. I'll keep an eye on this thread, if I can catch up with the group, I'll make the effort. You'll have to be patient with me though, I ride a 21 year old Harley. Edited April 29, 2015 by Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ziggy,I understand. If I am riding "The Beast" then you are more than likely going to be faster than me. :-) If I am riding the X (VTX) then we will probably be fine keeping together. I am still getting use to the sporty bike style riding. However, I now catch myself riding or trying to ride the X like a sporty bike. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm not to familiar with the area yet but I would like to go it sounds super fun! I live in Centerville ohio and I could ask two of the army guys that I know who ride if they would like to come as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Sweet. Bring them along. I am an Army vet myself. Airborne / Air Assault... 11 bang bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 If you are heading this way on Sunday (May 3rd), give me a shout to where you would want to meet up.I can ride in the afternoon but have to be back in my town by 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I have so much homework it's dumb or I would go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ok. I understand. Been there done that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 What are you doing this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I have to head over to my parents for a little bit, but afterwards, I could go riding or I could ride Sunday afternoon. I am making sure to ride as much as time, family and weather permits this year. I am tried of saying I will get around to riding more "someday". What you thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm free all weekend so just let me know. Just shoot me a text 3604858989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 OK. It looks like I will only be free to ride Sunday afternoon now. I will send you a text this weekend to see about a possible meeting place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Well, it looks like I won't be riding the CBR (aka "The Beast") this weekend. I felt a bad vibration in the front end tonight and couldn't shake it for anything. I am unsure what is causing it, but I do know I probably need to check the valves soon since it is past the 16k mile marker and I am unsure if the previous owner did the valve check on it before trading it to me. However, it noticeably dives in the front. I know I need to set the sag and probably swap out the fork springs, but if I am going to do that then I might as well drop in some RaceTech Gold Valve kits while I have the forks apart. But now that I think of it I just had the forks serviced last fall by my guy (mechanic friend). Not sure if the Q3's are playing a factor or not, but it is very noticeable, so much so that I don't feel comfortable riding it anymore at the moment. I know I need to service the chain soon as it is past 400 or maybe 500 miles this season and I haven't serviced the chain since last fall before I stored "The Beast" away for the long winter nap, but don't think that would cause a vibration in the front. Edited May 8, 2015 by OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Okay, I'm looking for a good mechanic does your man (good friend) lol work at a shop? Or just out of his garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioBob Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) He works for Independent Motorsports in Southern Columbus, just down the road from the Ohio Deli. Mmmmmm....good. He use to run his own business, but he decided that working for someone else was easier on his family (you know, more time to spend with his family after work and all). However, he still runs his own business (RedlineCycles) on the side, but doesn't do a lot of extra work. He customized a Honda CBR954RR that ended up in a magazine or two. He had that thing tricked out and producing 170HP at, yes at, the rear wheel. Not bad at all for a stock CBR954RR only produced 133HP or so. The only downside is it may take him a few days more than an actual shop to complete the work, because he has to fit it into his schedule after work, but he is a certified motorcycle mechanic, specializing in HD and Honda, but is efficient and pays attention to details on all bikes he works on. He is truly a great guy and great mechanic. I have told him in the past that he is working on my bikes, so my life is literally in his hands to do the job right. He told me that he works on customer's bikes as if it was his own. Edited May 12, 2015 by OhioBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni.gipson Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 That's not to far from me! I could see if I could get a ride up there so I can have a ride back if it'll take a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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