Adventure in Ohio?

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by flashover604

There is a LOT of rubber on these things, and they leave a really cool pattern when you get on the throttle a little too hard, and have the rear end a little to the left of the front end for thirty or forty feet outta your driveway..

Originally Posted by flashover604

..We'll see. I don't even have the bike yet, but the tires in the pictures look pretty worn...

I assume you must not be looking at a KLR then.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by nconoan

Also, I took a small trip up to Eaton and Camdon yesterday, and it seems like the county roads in Butler and Pebble county are all paved! Does anyone know where some good gravel is that is within, say, 30 miles of Oxford?

You can thank Big O's pave for profit programs. You might try hooking up with MW650, Slipchip, or Rallycarjon to get a tour of what's nearby.

[nconoan]

Originally Posted by buildit

You can thank Big O's pave for profit programs. You might try hooking up with MW650, Slipchip, or Rallycarjon to get a tour of what's nearby.

Alright, I'll P.M. those guys and see if they have time to give me a little tour. That is if I have time. I'm already swamped, but gotta make time to ride so I don't go insane!

And what's the rational behind paving all of the county roads? Does it just make it easier for farmers to ship their crop or what? Pave for Profit seems like an oxymoron, given the extent of pavement. It definitely costed them a pretty penny. Especially given how cheap it is to register a vehicle here! At least 3 times cheaper than in NE.

[swingset]

Originally Posted by nconoan

And what's the rational behind paving all of the county roads? Does it just make it easier for farmers to ship their crop or what? Pave for Profit seems like an oxymoron, given the extent of pavement. It definitely costed them a pretty penny. Especially given how cheap it is to register a vehicle here! At least 3 times cheaper than in NE.

Federal funds trickled down, there was money to be spent so viola.

Now, what will be interesting is in 10 years when those roads are falling apart and all that cash the gubmint sprinkled on us is gone...the bellyaching will be palpable.

[buildit]

Originally Posted by swingset

Now, what will be interesting is in 10 years when those roads are falling apart and all that cash the gubmint sprinkled on us is gone...the bellyaching will be palpable.

And the Dual Sport riders will rule those roads with an iron fist! Serious, I agree the recent dumping of money into back roads was a waste, almost as wasteful as cash for clunkers was.

[edhead]

Originally Posted by Rasthomas

I worked for Jeff from 80-85. Taught Matt and Mark how to ride motorcycles on an old Triumph Trophy 500. As you know, Matt passed away, Mark and I are still buds when we get the chance to get together. We snowboarded quite a bit a few years back but he disappears like Houdini sometimes.

I remember that, wasn't there a mini bike or something that Matt rode? (I worked for Jeff for a couple of years, unlike Rasthomas I was able to break away from the free and untethered life of a carnival worker).

[flashover604]

Originally Posted by Whitey1

I assume you must not be looking at a KLR then.

No, no KLR... I found a 2003 KTM 640 adventure. It's had the head ported by Munn, the suspension just done for my weight, and the top end rebuilt a thousand miles ago and the headlights upgraded to HID. About all it needs is the starter worked on. It just spins, so from what I've gathered here, it needs the sprague clutch rebuilt. It still starts and runs good with the kicker. If all goes well, I'll be swapping titles next Saturday. The guy just got a 690 and doesn't want to put any more time into the 640, but would like another dirt bike.

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by flashover604

No, no KLR... I found a 2003 KTM 640 adventure. It's had the head ported by Munn, the suspension just done for my weight, and the top end rebuilt a thousand miles ago and the headlights upgraded to HID. About all it needs is the starter worked on. It just spins, so from what I've gathered here, it needs the sprague clutch rebuilt. It still starts and runs good with the kicker. If all goes well, I'll be swapping titles next Saturday. The guy just got a 690 and doesn't want to put any more time into the 640, but would like another dirt bike.

Sounds sweet.

I was just making fun that a KLR wouldnt burn rubber.

[Dagny_Taggart]

Originally Posted by swingset

Yes, it is. Now all of you stop posting pictures of them please.



My turn...

Here's my Vstrom, which is paid for.

Here's another picture of it, when I first got it, paid for.

There, I feel better.

She is paid for... you can see it in her eyes....

[MeefZah]

Looks soul-less to me, like a ginger.

[Dagny_Taggart]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Looks soul-less to me, like a ginger.

This motorcycle doesn't have James Brown soul... It has Steve McQueen soul.

[motodirtlover]

Just an FYI....
I am hosting a NATIONAL ENDURO just 8 miles from New Concord next Sunday (8-28) in Chandlersville. You guys may want to ride down, there will be some things to see...
All of the factory guys will be there.
Link: www.zanesvilletrailriders.com

Originally Posted by dox

Just one week away from Reservations Required II, the Ohio gathering I'm throwing near New Concord.

The "Reservation" is the name of the private camp where this is held, so don't let it keep you from stopping by to say hello or even camping on short notice, just send me a PM to let me know you are coming.

We currently have about 20 on the IN list, most of which will be camping and riding with us all weekend. There is still room for many more, and plenty of room for parking if you want to haul the bike over. Looks like there will be a casual planned group ride on Saturday that looks like fun. Much food and good beers will be consumed after riding.

Stop in for a quick visit, or set up your tent for a weekend of camping, food, and a lot of fun around the campfire with a bunch of great people. The site is situated near some of the best roads Ohio has to offer.

More discussion here --> http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699843

[blackdiamondmike]

Originally Posted by nconoan

Hey guys, just wanted to update, I did make it to Oxford in one piece and I DID get my DRZ-e plated with virtually NO problems!!!! The lady in the title office looked at me kind of funny when she ran the VIN but I just assured her it was a motorcycle and not an atv or scooter and she proceeded to hand me a title. Didn't blink twice at the odometer mishap...so much more pleasant than Nebraska.

Anyways, unless I get swamped in the first week of class (which is quite possible) I will still try and make Reservations Required II. Probably won't know until the middle of next week, but at any rate, I look forward to riding with some of you.

Also, I took a small trip up to Eaton and Camdon yesterday, and it seems like the county roads in Butler and Pebble county are all paved! Does anyone know where some good gravel is that is within, say, 30 miles of Oxford?

Since I spent four fine years in Oxford, I'll give up a secret spot that I know. It is probably 25 miles from you and ,while not great, it is a genuine secluded twisty gravel road that parallels a rideable creek. Look on a map and find Farmersville ohio which is to the northeast of Oxford. Now look about a mile to the southwest and find Lower Gratis and Anthony roads. Now ride and enjoy! -Mike

[Whitey1]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Looks soul-less to me, like a ginger.

You're lucky that I am strawberry-blonde!

[ThomasVolomitz]

FatherX and I rode to the Mods VS Rockers Meet and Greet at the Lion on Lorain. It was a good time. Royal Enfield w/ sidecar and a Cleveland 250 cafe all parts made in the city. It sounded really nice.