Noah Calhoun Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 minute ago, B-Mac said: You are fine with me. You are named after a famous person that lived a very long time and If you follow in his footsteps you should be good to go. I will ride rear guard or sweep as it's called here. good to hear, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 I consider myself an above average rider but if B-mac and Doc are doing thier thing I would struggle to "keep up". So yea go with them do your thing, let them do thier thing and they will be at the next turn. No shame in the game when everyone is having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Noah Calhoun said: not trying to race, I understand I'm a new rider, and stupid for starting on a liter bike. it just fell into my possession, no I don't have the best gear, but do really enjoy riding and want to learn for more experienced riders, you never know to much right., I'm not trying to be cocky in any sense of the word. I was in your same position back in the day. I even started on a 1k as well. Just ride your own ride, no one cares if you can or cant keep up it's not a competition. My first ride with these guys shocked me about how smooth and silky these guys are when they ride, not to mention the pace they ride for 2-3 hundred miles at a time lol. Oh, and I had them waiting at every stop, I was so slow they took turns sweeping me . After tens of thousands of miles on twisty roads, I'd like to think that I have some sort of pace, although admittedly I've slowed down on the street since I've gone to the track. It motivated me to become a better rider so one day I could be like those guys. If you attend this ride I just ask you to do these things: Ride your own ride, you will not get left behind or laughed at for the pace you feel comfortable with. You have a great guy sweeping you, ask him the questions that you have. Listen to the advice that is given. These guys know what they are talking about and have tens of thousands of miles running at "the pace". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 45 minutes ago, jacobhawkins said: we're just not a bunch of dicks. Well no, because there are women here too... @Noah Calhoun -- just do your own thing & have fun, that's what's important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Calhoun Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Danimal said: @Noah Calhoun I have more riding gear than I would evver know what to do with. Would be happy if I had some things that fit you and helped you survive a fall. Gratis How tall are you? Body dimensions? What gear do you already own of any quality? What helmet size? What shoe size? Don't be proud. Some of us have been riding many decades and just accumulate gear. 6'2 145lbs (yeah I know lol) Jacket- medium pants- 32 waist 34 length 9.5- 10 shoe size. I have a helmet, and gloves. Thank you for the offer. Edited October 5, 2017 by Noah Calhoun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Calhoun Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Danimal said: not much translates. Though not as tall as you, am thicker, All pants 38-40 waist, All jackets L-XL All boots sized 47 (12) If you do go, hang back and observe, Ask questions at stops. Try to prove nothing. Have a good ride Thank you for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Speaking as the guy who is normally at the back of the pack, as well as the one they're waiting on, this is all great advice. If you've never been to the SEO, there are some roads that will reach up and bite you squarely on the ass. They can get pretty technical in a hurry. Don't panic. Remember to breathe. Try to have fun. They really are a great group of folks with lots of valuable information. They just don't wanna see anyone getting hurt. And if you've got thin skin and can't take a fair amount of ribbing...you're in the wrong place man. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 My daughter has a volleyball game in the morning down towards you @NinjaDoc. I'm not sure what time the game is yet. If it works out I may ride down and try to catch up with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EOdesmo Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 I'm Going to tour the usual SEO suspects tomorrow. Since I don't see a planned route/meeting spot, maybe our paths will cross. Speed safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Well I am going to bail out on this asphalt excursion and do some ADV riding on the back roads with a mixture of gravel and chip since we had some rain there should be minimal dust. Any of the up and coming ADV riders on O.R. want to join in let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Well my Skyline Drive plans have been cancelled, since Sunday is gonna be a cold wash out. Making a Day trip over to the Air Force Museum in Dayton Saturday if anyone wants to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomking Posted October 6, 2017 Report Share Posted October 6, 2017 Too bad it’s tomorrow...I have to work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Where’s this ride meeting and when? I’m hoping to get out tomorrow. Edited October 7, 2017 by Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 @NinjaDoc @B-Mac Where are you guys meeting tomorrow? I’d like to tag along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I was able to get out on the Gravel and Chip roads around me for 145 miles today before it got too hot. Hope everyone enjoyed a great day of riding. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 My daughter's team won their 1st volleyball game, therefore, I did not get out until after 1. Still managed to get in about 300 miles and got home before 6. Had a good time even though I had to deal with a jacked up Harley Davidson Ford trying to keep me from passing him on 170. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Glad you guys got to put down some miles. I am sorry i haven't replied openly in this thread, but i was in touch with all the interested guys through phone messages etc. Wish all our times were aligned for a good ride. In the end it was just me and skinny, went for a short loop around 350 miles. Great weather for an October. I have a feeling next weekend weather is going to be very nice and there will be a lot of interested parties riding. But i be working @durk I dont know what is with that 170, i personally had two experience in that road. One real bad one with truck trying to stop and when i passed swerving into me. Coincidentally we Came across another Truckhole our self yesterday in remote back roads close to 800. Initially i though i was being paranoid he is just really distracted, but he was literally driving in the opposite lane in every clean straights and open wide corners. He was going under speed limit and kept checking his rear view mirror. So I just stayed on the right rear end of his truck for couple miles and he kinda became less aggressive and the next chance i got i leaped and passed. He didnt react much. I was feeling bad for suspecting him. But then skinny confirmed he was a real truckhole, he again started doing the aggressive stunts of swerving to opposite end and climax is pulling right across the road and stopping and blocking him off. He proceed to do his victory sign language but with one finger and drove off into some side road. i guess all-swell that ends with no swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I'll be better prepared the next time it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 18 hours ago, NinjaDoc said: Coincidentally we Came across another Truckhole our self yesterday in remote back roads close to 800. Initially i though i was being paranoid he is just really distracted, but he was literally driving in the opposite lane in every clean straights and open wide corners. He was going under speed limit and kept checking his rear view mirror. So I just stayed on the right rear end of his truck for couple miles and he kinda became less aggressive and the next chance i got i leaped and passed. He didnt react much. I was feeling bad for suspecting him. But then skinny confirmed he was a real truckhole, he again started doing the aggressive stunts of swerving to opposite end and climax is pulling right across the road and stopping and blocking him off. He proceed to do his victory sign language but with one finger and drove off into some side road. i guess all-swell that ends with no swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Calhoun Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 got out Saturday after work great ride. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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