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Apologies for the delay. Didn't get in and unloaded until about 11pm last night and fell asleep pretty soon there after. Thank you everyone for coming out. Again, I apologize for all the delays in the planning and the weather that caused us to postpone to the rain date (again). I don't think we could have asked for better riding conditions than we got yesterday! Special thanks to those who lead/swept the other groups. Without you, the rides can't happen and you guys set the pace and make sure everyone else is setup for success. You are the heart and soul of these rides and I can't thank you enough. Another special thank you to the anonymous donor of the pizza/soda after the event. One of the best parts of this ride is the camaraderie we all get to have as a result. Always awesome to get to sit down and relax after a taxing ride in the twisties, enjoy some food and laugh and love through the common thing we all share, motorcycles. Before the event, I really thought this might be the last Epic Ride I would organize because I 'thought' it had lost a bit of interest, but it's a friendly reminder of how wrong I am. Everyone seems to cherish this ride and the ability to bring new riders in and give new forum members a good avenue to introduce themselves to the group. As always, anyone who has any recommendations to making this ride any better, please feel free to comment below. I'm always down to listening to constructive criticism and implementing suggestions on improving. I'm already looking forward to the next Epic Ride in the Fall. Thanks again to everyone who was able to attend. Group Photo (courtesy of @r6obey)

It is possible to have kids and enjoy motorcycling. I don't ride like I used to. While I don't blame anyone for not riding while they have little kids, it is possible to have both. I couldn't make it to the Epic Ride, because of a promise to my kids.

So I banged through some 2 lane twisties for half an hour or so, unfamiliar territory but kinda knew where I was, then found rt 30 and figured I'd head back toward home to play with the dogs and have a beer. Screwed it on a little too tight in 6th up a semi-blind rise and there's a dalton cop SUV. So I adjust my speed and keep glancing my mirrors and he's not there.....till he is....then he lights up the disco. I immediately pull over, remove gloves and helmet and retrieve my wallet. He comes up, introduces himself and immediately thanks me for stopping. My reply: I'm not going to risk the safety of everyone else on the road over $200, that's just a dick move. He then notes my bike is brand new, and a 1000cc! Damn this must get it! Turns out he had a gsxr750 when he was in the police academy. I give him my info and off to his car he fucks. So my insurance company is already on the edge of dropping me because of tickets. I cannot get another one. I'm off the bike, stretching etc and see him exit his vehicle. No ticket book. Fuck yes. Tells me I get a warning despite my speed. I tell him I'm so lucky, if I got a ticket he'd be hearing about a homicide in massillon tomorrow because my wife would shoot me. We laugh, shake hands, I thank him and go on my way. If only every stop could be like this one. Dalton has at least one cool cop, and I hope to have the opportunity to buy him a beer one day.

Are those ALL your kids?? I think Tim should teach you a thing or two about pulling out. You've got your hands full! lol

The 3 girls (with goggles on) are my daughters. The boy is my buddy's son. My pullout game was strong 20 to 25 years ago. It diminished with time.

Oh the Facebook trolling will be so much fun. We’ll actually get to call them rice burners. Ba ha ha.

Well TJ picked up right where Mike left off. Called to order tires late yesterday afternoon. TJ said, they probably won’t go out until tomorrow because FedEx is here now for the pickups. Low and behold 20 minutes later I get an order update that my tires were on there way. They showed up tonight and are getting mounted tomorrow. Thanks TJ and RD, you guys are the best!

^^^^ This. @Tonik towed me on this route through Hot Springs last year. Awesome roads. The road along the creek between gatlinburg and Townsend is a crap shoot for traffic but a great stretch of asphalt.

NinjaDoc, I had a 1981 750 Honda for years when my (3) kids were growing up and maybe put 500 miles on a year. In the back of my mind I knew I would get a chance to ride again and have that feeling again..... it's in your blood. I traveled the country watching my kids play sports in high school and college. In 2007 my youngest told me he was not going to play college ball, I turned to my wife and said; "I'm buying a new bike". Since 2007 I have bought a 2005 FZ1 (Totaled), 2006 FZ1, 2008 FZ1, 2014 Kaw Ninja 1000 and 2017 FZ10. Doc, when you have the time you will allow yourself the time to ride. I believe it's in your blood, you currently have responsibilities with this phase of your life that will be worth the sacrifice, kids are worth it! You can pick up your passion later and enjoy bikes just as much.

He’s way too grumpy to be Papa Smurf. He’s more like Gargamel.

Gee thanks Papa Smurf

FFS man, eat a donut and go back to your dome of hate

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Small frame (15-16"), with 26 or 27.5" wheels. Disc brakes, decent equipment and not falling apart. I am gonna shove him down the face of a cliff and see if I can make some money on this new insurance policy.

The dealership I work at will roll any machine off the showroom floor for a test ride. Just need proof of endorsement for a bike. Heck I had a guy drive around a brand new turbo charged side by side today through our field.

I was a tech for Nissan in my previous life. I saw Nissan warranty an engine that had a rod knock at 60k miles with a customer that had one service ticket from her first oil change at less than 10k miles. She admitted that was the only time the car saw a service department. Nissan didnt even fight her on warranty. Turns out, per case precident, a single oil change is a "sufficient attempt at maintenance" and she would have cost more in litigation than the reman'd VQ35 that I installed.

You didn't recognize Mia Khalifa right away? I'd know that big titted dog-faced bitch anywhere I saw her lmao

Image just didn't look right to me, so I did a reverse Google image search. Platinum Elite sounds like it costs money? People pay for pron?

Pornhub Platinum Elite Senior member?

Damn I wish I could be there. Need some shack time. That’s some bullshit. You love to ride. Youre forcing yourself to quit like it’s a bad habit. It’s not smoking , brother. It’s the worlds second greatest stress release.

Why fight what your heart is telling you??

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