NE Ohio Ride-To-BigB's-Tech-Day meeting place

[MZBuckeye]

Okay, so once we decide on a date for Big B's tech day, I thought maybe those of us riding down from the North could meet up somewhere and head down together. B wants to get things started in the morning, around 9-ish, and it'll take us around two hours to get there, so maybe we'll meet early somewhere.

Who's interested?
Any suggestions on the meeting place and time?
Any suggestions on the route down? Slab it or backroads?

[GRS1959]

I vote no to any slabs. :)

Looking at the map, State Route 3 takes you directly to Westerville. I have no idea what the road is like, though.

[handyhiker]

Okay, so once we decide on a date for Big B's tech day, I thought maybe those of us riding down from the North could meet up somewhere and head down together. B wants to get things started in the morning, around 9-ish, and it'll take us around two hours to get there, so maybe we'll meet early somewhere.

Who's interested?
Any suggestions on the meeting place and time?
Any suggestions on the route down? Slab it or backroads?

I vote for a meet in Medina at Rt 18 and Rt 71. As far as time, what about 7am. As far as route, how about 42?

[MZBuckeye]

I've taken 42 down, which is fun but once you hit Mansfield, man it's slow going. MFD has so many traffic lights it's rediculous. I'm down for whatever, let me take a look at that Rt. 3.

[handyhiker]

I've taken 42 down, which is fun but once you hit Mansfield, man it's slow going. MFD has so many traffic lights it's rediculous. I'm down for whatever, let me take a look at that Rt. 3.

It doesn't matter to me. I good with what ever!

[MZBuckeye]

Actually, that Rt. 3 might not be a bad solution. We could jump on it straight out of Medina, and it skirts the Mohican State Forest, which is sure to be exciting. That's a definite possibility.

You guys taking anything down to install? I'll be doing a 43t rear sprocket, SpeedoHealer and MasterMike's rear spacers. I bought a set of the spacers used off that "other" forum. I'll also have the Leo's on by then as they're coming tomorrow. Somehow between now and then I need to get that stupid 600 mile service done too, come on weather!!!

[GRS1959]

Actually, that Rt. 3 might not be a bad solution. We could jump on it straight out of Medina, and it skirts the Mohican State Forest, which is sure to be exciting. That's a definite possibility.

You guys taking anything down to install? I'll be doing a 43t rear sprocket, SpeedoHealer and MasterMike's rear spacers. I bought a set of the spacers used off that "other" forum. I'll also have the Leo's on by then as they're coming tomorrow. Somehow between now and then I need to get that stupid 600 mile service done too, come on weather!!!

I got nothin' to install. Just hoping to get a TBS done & gain a little confidence watching others doing a little wrenching. :)

I've been trying to get mine in for the 4000 mile service. I have an appointment tomorrow...I don't think I'll make it. :mad:

[handyhiker]

I may have my skid plate by then and I do need to do a ground wire.
By the way, this kind of sucks. I am typing this all from my phone.

[Big B]

Hey guys......the 9 oclock time isn't set in stone, I just meant that some people may start arriving by then. Do what is best for you guys, I know that it is a pretty good haul.

Route 3 is a nice road, and it will pretty much take you straight to my house. If you do take route 3, you will eventually come to the MAXTOWN/POLARIS intersection....hang a left on Maxtown. Go to the 2nd light & take a left on Hilmar. First stop sign "Pine Hollow" take a right, I am the 5th house on left.


Brian Burton
6749 Pine Hollow Drive
Westerville, OH 43082

[MZBuckeye]

Cool. In that case, I think Rt. 3 is a great route.

[GRS1959]

So, we could meet at the Waffle House just west of 71 on 18 in Medina.

[MZBuckeye]

Perfect, just a couple minutes from my house.

[MZBuckeye]

Streets & Trips shows 104 miles door to door, 2 1/4 hrs at legal speeds :D

[GRS1959]

Here's the route on Google Maps:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&z=9&om=1&msid=115425457059866330515.00000111e86df71b6cc2b&msa=0

[handyhiker]

OK, it sounds like we are getting this together. What do you guys think about meeting at the Waffle House in Medina at 630am, have a bite and meet each other, then head south on Rt.3 to the "FIRST ANNUAL BIG B V-STROM TECH DAY AND RIDE PARTY" I am open to anthing just throwing out some ideas.

[MonkeyGrass]

Hey guys......the 9 oclock time isn't set in stone, I just meant that some people may start arriving by then. Do what is best for you guys, I know that it is a pretty good haul.

Route 3 is a nice road, and it will pretty much take you straight to my house. If you do take route 3, you will eventually come to the MAXTOWN/POLARIS intersection....hang a left on Maxtown. Go to the 2nd light & take a left on Hilmar. First stop sign "Pine Hollow" take a right, I am the 5th house on left.


Brian Burton
6749 Pine Hollow Drive
Westerville, OH 43082

Dude I am so totally gonna stalk you. :twisted:

****ERS!!!! Ya'll getting together to drink beers, wrench on Stroms and gripe about OSU sports... /monkey is mad

I may just organize a NC Monkey Tech-Day just to SPITE YOU!! So THERE!

[GRS1959]

OK, it sounds like we are getting this together. What do you guys think about meeting at the Waffle House in Medina at 630am, have a bite and meet each other, then head south on Rt.3 to the "FIRST ANNUAL BIG B V-STROM TECH DAY AND RIDE PARTY" I am open to anthing just throwing out some ideas.

6:30 works for me.

[MZBuckeye]

630 (yawn) works for me too. I'll have to get to bed early the night before!

[Big B]

Dude I am so totally gonna stalk you. :twisted:

****ERS!!!! Ya'll getting together to drink beers, wrench on Stroms and gripe about OSU sports... /monkey is mad

I may just organize a NC Monkey Tech-Day just to SPITE YOU!! So THERE!

Should be a pretty good time, you and I will catch up this Summer....or "maybe" earlier. We have some pretty good "personalities" showing up for this event, it will be entertaining!:cool: When you gonna be in Columbus for the band?


Later,

BB

[Big B]

OK, it sounds like we are getting this together. What do you guys think about meeting at the Waffle House in Medina at 630am, have a bite and meet each other, then head south on Rt.3 to the "FIRST ANNUAL BIG B V-STROM TECH DAY AND RIDE PARTY" I am open to anthing just throwing out some ideas.

I'll see how this goes......could very well do it again!!!!!

[MZBuckeye]

HH, didn't you say you couldn't do it on May 5th? That seems like the winner at this point.

[Big B]

I'll see everyone on the 5th "hopefully", I hate this damn weather!:twisted:

[handyhiker]

HH, didn't you say you couldn't do it on May 5th? That seems like the winner at this point.

Yes I did, but I am leaving the scooter show on Friday night and will be ready to go on Saturday morning.

[DBuck12]

This is great, Brian! You should be commended for putting this on.

Unfortunately, my body will not allow me to ride that far. Even if I could ride that far I wouldn't be in any shape to turn a wrench. I would have to go to bed. My lower back is acting up where I had the previous surgery.

This is particularly unfortunate because I need both sprockets and chain replaced and my new spacers installed. Also my lean condition could use a flash from a Yoshbox or ever what they are. I'm simply going to pay my dealer to do it. I don't mind, if they will just do it better than half assed.

[Big B]

This is great, Brian! You should be commended for putting this on.

Unfortunately, my body will not allow me to ride that far. Even if I could ride that far I wouldn't be in any shape to turn a wrench. I would have to go to bed. My lower back is acting up where I had the previous surgery.

This is particularly unfortunate because I need both sprockets and chain replaced and my new spacers installed. Also my lean condition could use a flash from a Yoshbox or ever what they are. I'm simply going to pay my dealer to do it. I don't mind, if they will just do it better than half assed.

Thanks for the kind words...I wish that you could come too.:( If you want a good dealer, I would give Motorsports of Columbus a try. I have dealt with them, and found them very fair, courteous and professional. I might try to have another get together early Fall or late Summer, down in your part of the woods.

http://www.motorsportsofcolumbus.com/

[DBuck12]

Thanks, Brian.

[MZBuckeye]

When I lived in Columbus I always went to Hinds Powersports out near Delaware on rt 23. I think that's what it was called anyway, they always did me right.

[Big B]

When I lived in Columbus I always went to Hinds Powersports out near Delaware on rt 23. I think that's what it was called anyway, they always did me right.

Wow...I wouldn't even let them put air in my tires!!!!!!!:twisted:

[DBuck12]

Wow...I wouldn't even let them put air in my tires!!!!!!!:twisted:


They no longer advertise in the Cycle Trader rag. They are/were a very high volumn dealer. Never did any business with them. Me and my crew had some bad experiences with Acker's, back years ago.

I've had some VERY bad experiences with motorcycle dealers.

[MZBuckeye]

Wow...I wouldn't even let them put air in my tires!!!!!!!:twisted:

Really? No shit, of course I'm talking about back in 1999, I think that was the last time I was there. I had them put a full Muzzys exhaust and a jet kit on my Ninja, and they did a great job. That was like a whole new bike when I got it back.

[handyhiker]

Is it still the plan to meet at the Waffle House at Rt.71 and 18 at 0630 on Saturday morning?

[GRS1959]

I'll be there!

[MZBuckeye]

I'll be there too. Is it just the three of us?

[GRS1959]

It looks that way, although I thought lonerider originally said he was interested in going.

[lonerider]

Yes, I will be there. I can almost smell the waffles now.

[MZBuckeye]

Awesome. Should be a fantastic ride down, I can't wait! Although I wonder how chilly it will be that early, I rode to work at 6 am this morning and I had my heated grips cranked!

Oh, and it's been ENTIRELY too long since I've eaten at the Waffle House. I love the Waffle House.

[GrayStrom]

Wish I could go... hope to be there next time.
Oh, and thanks again for the seat, MZBuckeye. It's definitely an improvement.

[MZBuckeye]

Glad you like it Steve, nice to meet you.

[Big B]

Chance of rain in the morning...the forecast sure went from sunny to poopy fast!:twisted: Still going to be warm, but cloudy all suckin day. Me and my bud have a nice ride route planned, should be a good time. I need a new front tire, so I won't push it as hard as I normally would.;) I bought the burgers, dogs, buns, chips, pop and beer this evening. I think I got enough....may need more if the turnout is REALLY good. I bought 6 ft of vac tubing today, and enough connectors to do 4 bikes. I bought all the male fittings they had left.

Be sure you wear your rubbers, don't wanna get wet if ya don't have to.

Brian

[GRS1959]

Forecast is still clear all weekend up this way. Columbus forecast says slight chance...that means the odds are in our favor to stay dry. :)

[Tige]

Forecast is still clear all weekend up this way. Columbus forecast says slight chance...that means the odds are in our favor to stay dry. :)

Brendan and I will probably get wet on the way over, knowning my luck.

Also - this is an all day/evening event right?

Tige

[Howboucha]

BigB,
Glad you bought the black rubber hose. 6' should be good.
I will be bringing my black latex body suit. Looking forward to spending the night at your place.

[Scarlett Harlot]

BigB,
Glad you bought the black rubber hose. 6' should be good.
I will be bringing my black latex body suit. Looking forward to spending the night at your place.

Now just what kind of get together is this????I'm not really a rubber hose and latex kind of guy.

[GRS1959]

BigB,
Glad you bought the black rubber hose. 6' should be good.
I will be bringing my black latex body suit. Looking forward to spending the night at your place.

LOL! I was looking forward to meeting you, Brendan, but now I'm not so sure. :) ;)

[Big B]

The weather is going to be complete "ass" tomorrow. Went from 74 and sunny to 30% rain, and now is 65 and 90% chance of rain.:twisted: I am really pissed off, hopefully we'll get a break in the weather. Sorry guys...I wish I could control the weather.

[GRS1959]

Sh*t. I can't believe the forecast did such a quick turnaround.

[gBuzzardB]

I just picked up a DL650 tonight. I live in Wooster, so I may try to join up with you as you come thru town in the morning, assuming the weather isn't too bad. I figure you'll hit Wooster about 7:45 to 8:15. If all at once there's an extra bike in your group - it'll be me. I'll introduce myself when the chance comes.

[GRS1959]

I just picked up a DL650 tonight. I live in Wooster, so I may try to join up with you as you come thru town in the morning, assuming the weather isn't too bad. I figure you'll hit Wooster about 7:45 to 8:15. If all at once there's an extra bike in your group - it'll be me. I'll introduce myself when the chance comes.

We could set a spot to meet up, if you want.

[chuckw]

all right its 7:45 and I am leaving. I am coming from the south so I should be there by 9:30 - 10:00 unless I hit rain which could slow me down a bit.