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Kkcdcdc
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 07:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Should we also try for a date in October so that everyone can plan it out? This Sunday can be the pre-ride. Who is going to lead?
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Thump4fun
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 09:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
WHERE (ROUTE):
Here's a modified version with route 676 included *nods to Loud_and_Low*. I also changed the route where it went down a county road (which usually equates to a gravel road, so let's avoid that) and returned us to our original starting point. Bumps the ride 30 minutes to 5 1/2 hours + stops -- Google time, not bike time.


New Map Here

This makes the ride about 2.5 hours (100 miles) to Marietta for gas/lunch, then another 2.5 hours (105 miles) to Lancaster for more gas, then finally 30 min (23 miles) back to our starting point in Pickerington.

I think this will be a really nice ride with the season change. 555 is a blast and the ride through the forest should hold some great views. The first 30 miles or so to Somerset isn't going to be anything spectacular, but we've got to get out of the "Columbus flats" somehow. And of course that last 30 miles or so starting around Lancaster, the same thing.

LEAD:
I'll offer to lead unless someone else speaks up. I've ridden a little over 1/2 of these roads before so I'm not going to pre-ride it myself -- part of the fun is the adventure of new roads anyway! I *may* be riding 2-up with the wife, but she doesn't mind cutting the curves at a brisk pace, so we shouldn't slow the faster ones down by much. ; ) But if someone else really wants to lead, go for it - won't bother me at all.

WHEN:
Let's start the bidding for Sunday, Sep 26.

I could do either Saturday or Sunday myself. I think the preference may be Sunday, but whichever day more people can make it out. If that doesn't work for the majority, then we can look into October.

As for a time, if we give ourselves 6 1/2 hours with lunch and gas stops, I'd suggest kickstands up at 10am, giving us a return time around 4:30pm. It will likely be brisk to start the ride with but averages are still in the mid-70's.

Thoughts?
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Shagg1970
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I vote for mid to late October when the leaves are changing. That and I am still in a sling from a broken collar bone.
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I am down for this Sunday as well as an October ride.

I have a friend in Cleveland(1125cr) who also wants to ride this Sunday. Either early ride, home mid afternoon, or Afternoon ride, home late evening, works best for him.

So whatever we can work out. We can meet you southern and central ahia fellas somewhere outside of Columbus.

Lets work something out.
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Jasbiz66
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Them boys at AD Farrow treated me pretty good on my voltage regulator issue. Just wanted to throw that out there. Also Hales in mansfield is having an open house on the 18th this flyer I got in the mail said. It also said "free dyno runs".... oooohhhhh... and a free lunch.... I'm a cheap bastard lol
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thump, that ride map looks good to me, On Any Sunday is fine, whatever time the group decides is fine also. I will Lead,follow or get out of the way, doesn't matter to me. Count me in.
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Kkcdcdc
Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It all sounds good, lets make it happen
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Kkcdcdc
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010 - 08:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I rode the first half of 555, some of 78, and North back up 13 on Sunday. Only saw 2 bikes on 555. For a newer rider 555 was intense. Is the lower part of 555 as much fun as the upper half? Might try it again next weekend...
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The lower part of 555 is less intense but does make a good part of a nice loop. I am into a ride on 555 next Sunday. Weather permitting of course. I ll keep it open in case a ride materializes.
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Dennis_c
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 05:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I will go anytime any day almost. Have to watch for gravel on 555 in the turns.
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Kkcdcdc
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 05:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Where has everyone gone... This is a ghost town here lately
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Busy,I've been swamped with work..

Anyway, I hope the 26th is still on, and this Sunday also looks like a spirited ride through the SE OH twisties.
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Dennis_c
Posted on Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 03:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
who is going sunday 9/19
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 07:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
With a watchful eye to the weather, I will decline riding today.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just taught my last class-o-the-season... deer season starts Saturday
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Dennis_c
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
is anybody going to BuellToberFest4 iam thinking about it. oct. 15/17 Dennis
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Thump4fun
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Sorry I haven't gotten back to this any sooner -- work had me buried these past couple weeks.

Looking through the posts I only see a couple people responding to riding this Sunday. And it looks like I can't make it myself anyway. So since there was some talk about mid-October instead, what do people think about Sunday, October 10?

It will probably be a little cooler, but averages are still just about 70', so that's pretty nice. We may want to consider a slightly shorter route as well, maybe zipping down 40 to Zanesville to jump on to 555. I'll take another look at the route and see.

Of course, if there are a number of you planning on this Sunday who just didn't post back, please don't let me stop you - just ride!

Thoughts?
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Jasbiz66
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I gotta work this weekend again, also my rear tire is showing some wire, gotta get a new one, anyone know a good spot?
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
get to the Pony for tires
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Thump4fun
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ditto on the Pony for tires.

Reasonable prices, lots of stock and quick change. Take your wheels off yourself and save some bucks.
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Shagg1970
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm game for Sunday October 17.
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Thump4fun
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I can do either Sunday, October 10 or possibly Sunday, October 24. I'd much prefer October 10 myself -- I'm pretty warm-blooded. LOL

Here's a shorter route that I'm thinking about, at 3.75 hrs: http://trunc.it/bbzsm

Or maybe this one at 4.5 hrs with more miles on 555: http://trunc.it/bayyi
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tires....I have a set of Michelin Pilot Pure on my xb9. GREAT tire. At the pony a set was around 250.

Oct. 10 is out for me. That is the day of the Devil's Staircase Hillclimb.I ve promised my son for almost 2 months we were going. So sorry fella's. I m out of that ride.

As much as I would love to go to Buelltoberfest it's not happening ...so...I would be into a 555 and vicinity ride the 17th or24th with you guys.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
do a ride to the hillclimbs.... love them nitro burners!
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Mikef5000
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If Iron Pony has the tire you want in stock, they can't be beat. But if they have to order it, Motorcyclesuperstore.com will blow them out of the water. Iron Pony was $50 per tire higher on the ones I wanted them to order.
Of course then you have to find someone to mount them.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 10:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
then you have to find someone to mount them
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Dennis_c
Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
anyone want to ride sun?
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Loud_and_low
Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
WANT to...

But I learned today that I am needed at work tomorrow. With winter just around the corner, I need to take advantage of the work available now...
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Dennis_c
Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 07:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
skip work you have the rest of your life to work
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Thump4fun
Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
New Member

Everyone please welcome our 55th COBRA member -- Josh Herald!

Josh just bought a 2007 XB9Sx CityX from a local Bueller (a non-member it seems). It's his first bike and he's looking forward to going on some group rides.

Welcome Josh!
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