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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-14-2013, 08:11 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Annectdotal, but my brother had bicep tears in...

Annectdotal, but my brother had bicep tears in both arms (different events) and each time recovered faster than he expected. Good luck. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-12-2013, 01:10 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Was she on a big metric cruiser? I seem to recall...

Was she on a big metric cruiser? I seem to recall her showing one off that was under a tarp behind the shack/camper. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 03:01 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Wow was that hill steep. You're very lucky.-Mike

Wow was that hill steep. You're very lucky.-Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-21-2013, 09:35 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Also clearly a photoshop with the fuzzy edges and...

Also clearly a photoshop with the fuzzy edges and the bright blue of the sign on a background of cool tones. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-20-2013, 11:26 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
No kidding. I guess I should never underestimate...

No kidding. I guess I should never underestimate the ability of middle-aged men to yammer and gossip about stuff they assume everyone cares about.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-16-2013, 10:34 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Hey, I know that area. That's exactly where I...

Hey, I know that area. That's exactly where I went 4 or 5 years ago when I got back into dual sport riding. Those trails are all horse trails and there are miles of them. A park ranger would throw...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-15-2013, 09:02 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Armmyjoe- I had an ABS modulator go out on an 03....

Armmyjoe- I had an ABS modulator go out on an 03. I pulled into a dealer, said if it was pricey I'd just pull the ABS fuse and they were very eager to replace a $900 part for free even though it was...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-12-2013, 02:22 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
What Meefzah said about Tusk. I've got the...

What Meefzah said about Tusk. I've got the d-flex cheapies and the hardware is prone to loosening up and the aluminum is bendy.


Sion, I have a strong desire to come paint your garage siding...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-07-2013, 08:23 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Cool video Entrepe-neer, but needs more deer...

Cool video Entrepe-neer, but needs more deer strikes. :D -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-26-2013, 11:13 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
There are a bunch of gravel roads in that area. ...

There are a bunch of gravel roads in that area. I rode through there last summer using "George's route". Ask in the Cincinnatti Dual Sporters thread. Some of those guys are familiar with the area....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-21-2013, 08:05 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Indypup- That disk guard is pretty banged up. Out...

Indypup- That disk guard is pretty banged up. Out of curiousity, do you think the scrapes and dings are more from laying it down or from riding in deep ruts? -Mike

edit: I seems you just...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-15-2013, 07:39 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Amen.

Amen.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-03-2013, 05:10 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
I'm still on the original stock setup. At first I...

I'm still on the original stock setup. At first I thought I wanted to go lower after experiencing a lack of hill-climbing grunt, but I'm too lazy and cheap to change it. FWIW, I feel sixth gear is...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 01-26-2013, 08:11 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
It's a beautiful area! Although I've never...

It's a beautiful area! Although I've never skiied there, I spent a few summer days hiking in that Interlaken region by riding the ski gondolas up and then walking down about ten years ago. Pray for...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 12-31-2012, 04:57 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Thanks Sion and gailcallsmekarl for starting...

Thanks Sion and gailcallsmekarl for starting this! -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 12-31-2012, 03:50 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
About 3 years ago or so someone (swingset maybe?)...

About 3 years ago or so someone (swingset maybe?) did a great year end post/questionaire about the past year's riding, crashes, milage, new bikes, goals, etc. I remember it being pretty cool that so...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 12-03-2012, 02:12 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
If you are looking for a dinner place near...

If you are looking for a dinner place near Clifton Mill, Yellow Springs is about 3 miles west of there. You could try Peach's Grill (biker vibe), Ha Ha Pizza, or Young's Jersey Dairy (counter service...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-19-2012, 09:40 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
That's a pretty good video, Buildit! Good story...

That's a pretty good video, Buildit! Good story telling concept. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-11-2012, 09:25 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
I've ridden there a number of times. It is...

I've ridden there a number of times. It is extremely challenging and like Luke said is full of rocks and roots. Lots of hills and extremeley slick mud and leaves all over the place. When you have a...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-05-2012, 01:09 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Congrats on the new wrr. :clap My KLR gets little...

Congrats on the new wrr. :clap My KLR gets little off-road use since I got my WRR three years ago. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 04:03 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Luke, take a look at your posts from june 2011 in...

Luke, take a look at your posts from june 2011 in this thread. I'm sure you posted a pic of the Alaska guy and me at the restaurant if you want to verify for sure. -Mike

Yep, just checked. Post...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 10-30-2012, 03:39 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
I remember that guy in McArthur last year. He...

I remember that guy in McArthur last year. He worked summers at the diamond mines in Alaska/Yukon Territory and rode a Harley all over the US the rest of the year. I'm certain it's not the same...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-15-2012, 01:31 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Sorry, but my trip last week was first time down...

Sorry, but my trip last week was first time down there and I have no other knowledge about the area. I'm too techno-chalenged to be able to send you the tracks. Ask for them in the "cincinnati area...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-14-2012, 08:24 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
The route was fun since it was new to me, but...

The route was fun since it was new to me, but there was a serious lack of sights to see along the way. I got bored of trees and gravel after awhile. I thought the whole route was "stromable" as...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-14-2012, 08:18 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
It seemed like all the forest roads within...

It seemed like all the forest roads within Shawnee state forest had been graveled pretty recently, so I'd say you could stumble upon that kind of riding easily without the "official route". -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-13-2012, 08:07 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Took a long ride yesterday following "George's...

Took a long ride yesterday following "George's Route". I was pleasantly surprised how much gravel and two-track/dirt there was. Seemed like one-half to two-thirds of the 120 miles was not pavement....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-13-2012, 08:04 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Took a long ride yesterday following "George's...

Took a long ride yesterday following "George's Route" in the Cincinnati Dual Sporters thread. I was pleasantly surprised how much gravel and two-track/dirt there was. Seemed like one-half to...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-09-2012, 12:00 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Luke, is that tunnel near Richland Furnace or...

Luke, is that tunnel near Richland Furnace or inside the state riding area? I've seen it in a couple videos, but have never come across it myself. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-06-2012, 02:52 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Thanks everyone to the "spot" info. -SmartBomb-...

Thanks everyone to the "spot" info. -SmartBomb- thanks for the offer of your old one, but I think I'd prefer a newer one, so feel free to offer it to someone else. Interesting info on lack of...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-05-2012, 02:28 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
spot questions

I remember a year or two ago someone here went around buying up all the Spot devices at Best Buy and then resold them here so I guess this is as good a place as any to get some view points without...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 08-28-2012, 02:30 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
gps tracks from "George's Ride"

I'm interested in the gps route/tracks from "George's Ride" earlier this year. If anyone is willing to help, I'll PM you my email address. I looked at the basic map and was able to decifer most of...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 08-08-2012, 02:20 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
That guy who posted his deer strike video here a...

That guy who posted his deer strike video here a couple weeks ago at a WV rally race now has 300,000+ views on youtube. Happened to see it linked on another forum. Certain posters here now have a...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 08-08-2012, 07:40 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Yeah...that times a thousand. Looked like an...

Yeah...that times a thousand. Looked like an incredible trip. Anybody who has him on ignore should check out his pics! :D -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-28-2012, 08:34 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Nice video Buildit. It looks like I did run over...

Nice video Buildit. It looks like I did run over your video camera after it fell off. Glad it survived! -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-27-2012, 02:37 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
rode today at hidden springs ranch

Spent a beautiful day riding Hidden Springs Ranch today with Buildit and KLXsquire. Good to ride with Tim again, it had been a while. Thanks Luke for leading the way. All three of us had minor...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-16-2012, 03:40 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Thanks for leading the way, Luke. Enjoyed riding...

Thanks for leading the way, Luke. Enjoyed riding the old RR bed again - it seemed longer than I had remembered. Hidden Springs is a nice little place and it was great to try it for free! -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-15-2012, 03:57 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Luke, check your PM's and expect a call later...

Luke, check your PM's and expect a call later tonight. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-13-2012, 02:37 PM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
I may be. Let me know when you have plans...

I may be. Let me know when you have plans firmed up. -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-28-2012, 06:59 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Out of curiosity, did you plan out this ride? Had...

Out of curiosity, did you plan out this ride? Had you been in that area before or did you just seek out triple-digit state and county roads and explore? Looked like a great time! -Mike
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-23-2012, 08:58 AM
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Posted By blackdiamondmike
Through hiking the trail is on my bucket list. ...

Through hiking the trail is on my bucket list. He must either be a fast hiker or not mind the snow. I thought most people started much earlier in the year to finish before late fall when it gets...
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