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Sunday, August 09, 2009

We had a great weekend of riding the VTX. Friday we rode to Tar Hollow State Park. (sorry no pictures) Then Sunday we rode up To Mohican State Park and met up with some friends.

Saturday, August 01, 2009

We went to the "Commercial Point Grand Prix of Karting" today. It was in Commercial Point,Ohio. The Carts had Kawaski 100 motors in them.They could get up to 75 mph.

From Their site: Lined with fence, straw, and barrels the 6 turn 1/2 mile course winds through the historic streets of Commercial Point, Ohio. The famous 900 foot straight away provides spectators the chance to see up-close photo finishes and gives karters the chance to push their machines to the limit at speeds reaching 75 MPH. http://www.cpgrandprix.com/

Friday, July 31, 2009

Raffie

We lost our dear friend Raffie this week. She was almost 19 years old.We'll miss you sweet girl.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

I went on a Fallen Hero's charity ride Saturday. We rode into Sunbury past the Fallen Hero's memorial park for a rally on the square.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Groundbreaking celebration

We went on a charity ride to The Flying Horse Farms.Flying Horse Farm is part of Paul Newmans Hole in the Wall charitys. We rode out to the property where the farm will be built. They had a groundbreaking cerimony with local celebrities. Below are a couple of links to more pics and a great slideshow that shows event pictures, and how the property will look when finished.

http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/Imwenchie/VTX%20Events/Flying%20Horse/ *************************** Link for a slideshow: http://s650.photobucket.com/albums/uu228/gregbowe/xriders%20at%20Flying%20Horse%20Farms/?albumview=slideshow

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Darkside

I got my new tire on yesterday.

Michelin Hydroedge

Monday, June 01, 2009

The "Darkside"

New Tire.

I bought a new tire for my bike today. It is a Michelin Hydroedge 205/65-16. Yes it is a car tire. That is what is called the darkside. (a car tire on a motorcycle) Now you may say"but thats crazy!" well... isn't riding a motorcycle a little crazy anyway ? I have been following the CT v.s. MT debate for a while now and have decided to check it out. Besides the fact that a car tire is less expensive, it will last 4 times as long. I bought a MC tire for over $200.00 last spring and only got about 8000 miles out of it. The CT cost me $140.00 and is a 50.000 mile warrenty. A CT also has twice as much contact with the road for better stopping power. Here's a pic of the tire.