Adventure in Ohio?

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by MeefZhette

I should probably just ask my husband, be he left for work and I was lurking around to see if I could find anything, but anyhow....if I wanted to buy some inexpensive saddle bags for the vstrom 650 what should I look for? They don't have to be hard mounted, just something I can throw on if I use my bike to go to work. I'd even consider a top mounted bag, even though Mark hates them! I just hate having to always wear a backpack and then tote everything into work with me. I just don't know what to even look at.

Thanks

Umm, I have a 2 hour drive to work during which time you could have called me and we could have discussed numerous things, including how much I love you, how happy I am with you, and that fact that I would opt for Ortlieb Dry bag saddlebags from Aerostich if I were looking for soft, throw over bags.

Obviously you know my suggestion for hard bags would be Happy Trails because you park next to me every day.

However, given your riding style and needs, I think the Ortlieb would be a good choice. They are totally waterproof and easy to mount, and reasonably priced for what they are. Plus they come in bitchin' black and yellow flavors.

http://www.aerostich.com/ortlieb-dry...addlebags.html

[swingset]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Umm, I have a 2 hour drive to work during which time you could have called me and we could have discussed numerous things, including how much I love you, how happy I am with you, and that fact that I would opt for Ortleib Dry bag saddlebags from Aerostich if I were looking for soft, throw over bags.

Obviously you know my suggestion for hard bags would be Happy Trails because you park next to me every day.

However, given your riding style and needs, I think the Ortleib would be a good choice. They are totally waterproof and easy to mount, and reasonably priced for what they are. Plus they come in bitchin' black and yellow flavors.

Wives like to disobey the chain of command. You'll get used to it.

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by ohioroadrat

ORR, which is always fun in the dusk


You said you wouldn`t tell !!!

Sorry, Larry. It was too good to keep to myself.

The incessant forward thrusting into that blackest of tunnels was equisite.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Read the link in my signature. I have a few free ones I give away to riders along the way... now for you to qualify it would entail you actually riding your bike somewhere with me...

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by rich_mc

Whitebread, I've got an SASD for you.....

Oh snap, and what a savings since you can use a post card stamp!

[buildit]

Originally Posted by swingset

I wasn't in any of the Flint Ridge photos either, nor was Z@ch or anyone else I knew other than Buildit's one snap.

If you'd brought the V-strom you might have been front page!

Speaking of awesome, reminding anyone that didn't see the post that my big bike ride is coming up on the 9th, and I have the route ready in .gdb and .gpx format for anyone coming, just IM me if ya want it.

So I take it your ride is no longer just a gravel road ride? I'll try to make it but should I bring my now famous KLR or the lesser known Dl1000?

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by buildit

If you'd brought the V-strom you might have been front page!


So I take it your ride is no longer just a gravel road ride? I'll try to make it but should I bring my now famous KLR or the lesser known Dl1000?

Bring the KTM and give Demo rides.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

Bring the KTM and give Demo rides.

I'm not wasting good knobies on pavement.

[BigOhio]

Good pic Luke, were you smiling? I may have missed it, but where is the gallary? Would love to take a peek.

Originally Posted by buildit

I blame you Whitey for letting me be the only KLR at Flint Ridge. Now I'm in their photo gallery. At least they caught my good side.

[singletracksean]

Hi all,

Can anyone recomend a KTM dealer to service a 990 Adventure and a 450 Exc in the Cleveland Akron area?

Thanks,

[CuberBob]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

And hello to Cuber Bob. Where you at?

Massillon (Actually in a township just north). But think Football Hall of Fame, and you're REALLY close.
Leading up a ride with my wife's club (nothing like having 5 biker women hot on your a$$) on a ride to OH555 this weekend. Should be a nice all day event...

[z@ch]

Originally Posted by CuberBob

Massillon (Actually in a township just north). But think Football Hall of Fame, and you're REALLY close.
Leading up a ride with my wife's club (nothing like having 5 biker women hot on your a$$) on a ride to OH555 this weekend. Should be a nice all day event...

shiiit, you're in Jackson?


edit: Just saw your pics at JMMS. Former Jacksonite here.

[CBBaron]

Originally Posted by singletracksean

Hi all,

Can anyone recomend a KTM dealer to service a 990 Adventure and a 450 Exc in the Cleveland Akron area?

Thanks,

Ohio Motorcycle in Oakwood (just off I-271/I-480) sells KTM.
http://www.ohiomotorcycle.com/

I have not experienced their service department and don't own a KTM so can't make any suggestions on to how good they are.

Craig

[swingset]

Originally Posted by buildit

If you'd brought the V-strom you might have been front page!


So I take it your ride is no longer just a gravel road ride? I'll try to make it but should I bring my now famous KLR or the lesser known Dl1000?

There are a couple sections that are unimproved roads that have some big ruts and resemble offroad. Knowing where you take the DL you could make either of these sections unless it was really wet.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by swingset

There are a couple sections that are unimproved roads that have some big ruts and resemble offroad. Knowing where you take the DL you could make either of these sections unless it was really wet.

Which bike are you using? We could use the video to shame the strom trooper guys about being such on road whimps. Since BTD left (got baned) the site could get harassed by moped riders for their lack of off pavement riding.