B-Mac Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Had a fun ride with two moto brothers from the great Canadian north down here riding the WNF area on GS1200. They camped overnight at Begley's Campground and we all three met up with a Ohio group and started a Adventure Ride. When the Ohio group broke off for lunch we continued on and before we went two miles the GS'ers wanted to "hit some trails" So we jumped on WNF Purdum trail to Dorr run loop and finished on the main over to camp Ohio trail then went on gravel, dirt, asphalt stuff till 3:30 pm back at the camp. We were finished, exhausted. They were great people to ride with. Another crap Video, No Music, 131.5Mi. 32.6 avg.speed 4:01moving time. 5:19 TT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 nice, what kind of tires you running? no music is always best. All i get is wind noise and end up adding crappy music to make the video even more crappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 On my 2014 DL1000 I am on my 3rd rear and 2nd front Mitas E07 Dakar 50/50 Tires. They have become my standard tire I will be running with the amount of off road, gravel and minimum asphalt that I am running. I use to run Metzlar Tourance 85/15 on my 04 DL1000 but my off road was gravel or the occasional two track to get to a site. The Mitas E07's are very stable and predictable on the different gravel depth's that we have here in southern Ohio. They slide and recover when you explore your limits, Very forgiving. I pushed them very hard on asphalt down at the gap last month, Again very predictable. They "drop in" and require little force to maintain corner lines and are friendly when mid corner changes are required.I road the dragon in the early morning wet rain and was enjoying every mile of it. To me that is the best way to start your day ride down at the gap.The tires are a little noisy compared to a full street tire. I don't track tire mileage or motorcycle fuel mileage so I cant help you with that. Also the Darker model have a very stiff sidewall that I like for off road riding with cast wheels and low tire pressures. You need to come down here the the Hocking Hills and I will take you on a "Tour-De-Hock" Adv ride. V Stroms do everything well. Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 I've never been up there on the trails...are a lot of the trails bigger bike friendly or do some get hairy? I'd like to take the XRL up there too but I don't want to ride anything too crazy, especially if I'm on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Most are all big bike friendly 650-1200 if it's dry condition and with above average off road skill set. I normally only ride on dry weekdays due to the ATV traffic and remember it's a two way trail. This last Sunday was after 2pm so it was not to busy. A good way to start out (IMHO) Example: Start at Begley's campground on the main corridor and ride to the first intersection or hard surface road. turn around and ride back to the start. turn around ride again to the second intersection or road and ride back the last section and continue. This way you wont get to far into the system and stress about going back. Stay on the Main Corridor and then if you want to explore more difficult routes look for the heliports on the trail and ride to them. just in case you need help. It takes about 3-4 dry day's after rain to dry out. Have fun. Stay off long ridge "single track" Monday creek Map's http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wayne/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5360974 Edited June 15, 2016 by B-Mac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Hammonds Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks for posting the nice video! I'm new-ish with a KLR-650 and have been looking for some trails to ride that aren't too narrow. Would love to ride with you sometime. Going to head down and try out the trails Sunday morning, 6/26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Yeah, I need to hook up with you guys on my XRL. I'm really itching to get off the pavement and gravel. I just need a weekend with decent weather and when my wife is in town or I find someone to tend to the pups. It's a few hours away for me so I would likely end up spending the night either before or after though I'm not a camper because of my CPAP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, Derek Hammonds said: Thanks for posting the nice video! I'm new-ish with a KLR-650 and have been looking for some trails to ride that aren't too narrow. Would love to ride with you sometime. Going to head down and try out the trails Sunday morning, 6/26. I recommend weekday's for motorcycling on the trail system because of the danger with two way traffic and the amount of atv's on the trail. With that being said, If you must ride on the weekend. Early morning or after 5pm on Sunday is your safest time (IMHO). We just finished a ride on Wednesday the 22nd. A KLR650 and a XL650R chasing a DL1000 V-Strom on the Wayne trail and a few Forrest service roads. Short Video: Quote Edited June 26, 2016 by B-Mac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 B-Mac I (Scott/Rudderfeet) had the pleasure to ride with you a couple weeks back but it wasn't until I watch a few of your videos did I realize you're a frigging beast with that Strom! Except now I've got s complaint to register. Your videos have given me such a hard on for Wayne's trails - I've never been - that I can't wait to take my DR out there with a fresh set of knobbies coming Wednesday. Maybe I could beg you into schooling me in the ways of Wayne someday, perhaps even joined by Craig, Jeff and Steve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Scott, I would be happy to help in any way I can. Are you getting new Tires this Wednesday and want to plan a ride soon or will you have them mounted and ready to ride this Wednesday? Looks like Wednesday will be sunny and 78deg. I have a Golf date planned with my wife that day but let me know what works for you. I may be able to get a rain check. Also I would be happy to help host a Swingset Halloween Wayne Ride here at the house like we did when I first moved here in 2011. Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Hammonds Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Brian, I did get out on the trail solo this Sunday morning. The trails weren't too crowded and I found them technical enough to be challenging and not overwhelming until... Got off on some small side-trail and it had some mudholes. Got through the first one but dropped the KLR on the second. After getting it restarted I made the mistake of continuing on that path and it was terrifying--a very technical trail with many mudholes and extremely steep terrain. Definitely not meant for a big bike. Eventually found my way out but not before tweaking my back. Headed home. Regardless, would like to get out with you guys sometime. Definitely not in the mood to go back solo and uninformed about the trails. That was my mistake to not study the maps carefully before setting out. Bike took a little beating but seems to have come out OK minus one rear view mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScubaCinci Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 I took a ride this morning but mostly pavement though I did find one very large farm field with nothing planted and all dirt so I cruised through it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvRidr Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 It's a few hours away for me so I would likely end up spending the night either before or after though I'm not a camper because of my CPAP. Hey Scuba, fellow cpap user here also. I found that the small lithium battery jump starters work great for powering my cpap while camping. The 'medical grade' packs are approx $400 but you can get the 12v jump packs for sub $150. I went with the weego 1200mah. It will power my machine for approx 14hrs (2 nights) without the humidifier But I just charge it on the bike during the day while we ride. The weego came with all the cords and even cords to charge my iPhone and sena. Plus the jumper cables that actually work great on everything I have used them on, including my buddy's dodge Cummings The best thing, it's smaller than an old vcr tape Edit- I have the model js12 https://myweego.com/product/heavy-duty-js12/ Sent from [emoji631] on my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Derek Hammonds said: Brian, I did get out on the trail solo this Sunday morning. The trails weren't too crowded and I found them technical enough to be challenging and not overwhelming until... Got off on some small side-trail and it had some mudholes. Got through the first one but dropped the KLR on the second. After getting it restarted I made the mistake of continuing on that path and it was terrifying--a very technical trail with many mudholes and extremely steep terrain. Definitely not meant for a big bike. Eventually found my way out but not before tweaking my back. Headed home. Regardless, would like to get out with you guys sometime. Definitely not in the mood to go back solo and uninformed about the trails. That was my mistake to not study the maps carefully before setting out. Bike took a little beating but seems to have come out OK minus one rear view mirror. Derek, I am glad you were able to make it out. As you can see once you turn off the published trail you never know what to except and can find yourself in a difficult situation. Nice bike by the way. I hope we can get you down to the Wayne again with a small group. Keep an eye out for a up coming ride. Also on ADV Rider. B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 1 hour ago, ScubaCinci said: I took a ride this morning but mostly pavement though I did find one very large farm field with nothing planted and all dirt so I cruised through it. Great Looking Bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Scott, I would be happy to help in any way I can. Are you getting new Tires this Wednesday and want to plan a ride soon or will you have them mounted and ready to ride this Wednesday? Looks like Wednesday will be sunny and 78deg. I have a Golf date planned with my wife that day but let me know what works for you. I may be able to get a rain check. Also I would be happy to help host a Swingset Halloween Wayne Ride here at the house like we did when I first moved here in 2011. Mac. Thanks Mac, Wow is my back feeling the house move I helped with on Saturday - not sure what that will mean for my appetite to ride this weekend, but I hope I'm past the worst of it by Friday morning. My tires are coming in sometime this week and Jeff & I hope to have them mounted by Thursday evening, maybe to ride Friday or sometime the rest of the weekend. I'm told to avoid Wayne on Saturdays and Sunday's though, unless it's early Sunday, so if I'm not back to normal by Friday, I'll likely try to get out Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, rsvRidr said: Hey Scuba, fellow cpap user here also. I found that the small lithium battery jump starters work great for powering my cpap while camping. The 'medical grade' packs are approx $400 but you can get the 12v jump packs for sub $150. I went with the weego 1200mah. It will power my machine for approx 14hrs (2 nights) without the humidifier But I just charge it on the bike during the day while we ride. The weego came with all the cords and even cords to charge my iPhone and sena. Plus the jumper cables that actually work great on everything I have used them on, including my buddy's dodge Cummings The best thing, it's smaller than an old vcr tape Edit- I have the model js12 https://myweego.com/product/heavy-duty-js12/ Sent from on my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice...what model CPAP do you use and how long will it last with the humidifier? I looked into batteries at some point but I recall something about needing a power conditioner/inverter/converter or something or other. I'll have to look into this. **EDIT** how do you plug your cpap into it? Edited June 27, 2016 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvRidr Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Nice...what model CPAP do you use and how long will it last with the humidifier? I looked into batteries at some point but I recall something about needing a power conditioner/inverter/converter or something or other. I'll have to look into this. **EDIT** how do you plug your cpap into it? I have the Phillips responics. I never take the humidifier as it doubles the size for packing and in the camping months it's usually humid enough so I am not sure how long it would last with. I read once that it draws quite a bit more. One of the supplied weego adapters fit my cpap and it was just plug and play, no converter needed for mine. Sent from [emoji631] on my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 On 6/26/2016 at 1:30 AM, smccrory said: B-Mac I (Scott/Rudderfeet) had the pleasure to ride with you a couple weeks back but it wasn't until I watch a few of your videos did I realize you're a frigging beast with that Strom! Except now I've got s complaint to register. Your videos have given me such a hard on for Wayne's trails - I've never been - that I can't wait to take my DR out there with a fresh set of knobbies coming Wednesday. Maybe I could beg you into schooling me in the ways of Wayne someday, perhaps even joined by Craig, Jeff and Steve? I am good for Monday gents. Derek and Joe may join in if that's OK. They may be first timers also we can take it easy and have a safe fun ride. Let me know what's good for you and Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Per the other thread, Monday probably isn't going to work for me so you guys enjoy yourselves and be safe. I appreciate the offer...we'll definitely hook up another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Hammonds Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I can still do Monday--any time. It's a 90 minute ride for me to get down there. Just let let me know the time and place. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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