Buckeye RTE?

[bowlesj]

Hey Buckeyes, anyone up for lunch next Saturday 3/28 somewhere around Columbus?

250 mile radius should cover it.

Weather permitting of course. Any suggestions anyone?

[hschisler]

I dropped my LT off at Mathias BMW (New Philadelphia) yesterday for some service. I'm scheduled to pick it up next Saturday, the 28th. Maybe I can meet you and others for lunch somewhere. I'll be watching this thread.

[bowlesj]

Well then a plan can develop from there.

I propose meeting Howard somewhere in the Amish country after his pick up or at Mathias and then to lunch out that way somewhere.

I know Neil is in, if available. Anyone else?

[ironbuttwannabe]

Yup, I'm in. I won't be able to ride tooooo long, dad's in Texas that weekend so I have to hold the fort down here.

Anyone heard from Mike? I PMed him the other day for his birthday, and haven't seen him on lately :confused:

[jsciullo]

Crap - I promised I'd take my son to a Mustang car show that Saturday. Keep this link going in case my plans change. I need to drop my LT off at Mathias sometime soon for its 24k service.

Jim

[hschisler]

Hey guys,

I appreciate your consideration in including me. I'll just add that my bike is supposed to be worked on beginning Wednesday and it should be ready by Friday, which means I can pick it up Saturday. Please don't be peeved if you plan your meeting place around my schedule and I don't get the bike back on time.

I didn't mention that I passed on Mathias' offer of a K1200RS as a loaner while they had mine. I'm kicking myself now. It would have been a great chance to try something different but I didn't trust my average skills on that bike. They are getting a new R1200RT in on Wednesday as a factory demo bike and I just may run up there after work on Wednesday and get it. That would give me 2-3 full days of demo time on a new RT, something I'd love to do.

[jsciullo]

Howard-
Did you buy your bike there? I took my bike there for a service last year and they didnt offer a rental. Of course I was only there for about four hours. I took Wed - Friday off this week and hoped to run my bike up there but I need a new rear tire that I hope will get replaced early this week. If they offer a loaner of any kind it would be a plus. I hate dragging my wife up there.
Jim



Hey guys,

I appreciate your consideration in including me. I'll just add that my bike is supposed to be worked on beginning Wednesday and it should be ready by Friday, which means I can pick it up Saturday. Please don't be peeved if you plan your meeting place around my schedule and I don't get the bike back on time.

I didn't mention that I passed on Mathias' offer of a K1200RS as a loaner while they had mine. I'm kicking myself now. It would have been a great chance to try something different but I didn't trust my average skills on that bike. They are getting a new R1200RT in on Wednesday as a factory demo bike and I just may run up there after work on Wednesday and get it. That would give me 2-3 full days of demo time on a new RT, something I'd love to do.

[saddleman]

Hey John a little off subject but I go through Columbus several times each year. How many different routes do you know from NC?. I've done US-23 from Asheville & have done both sides of the river from Charleston WV.

Are you going to swing by STC?. If so maybe we can look at some maps

Dave.

[hschisler]

Howard-
Did you buy your bike there? I took my bike there for a service last year and they didnt offer a rental. Of course I was only there for about four hours. I took Wed - Friday off this week and hoped to run my bike up there but I need a new rear tire that I hope will get replaced early this week. If they offer a loaner of any kind it would be a plus. I hate dragging my wife up there.
JimJim, I bought mine at Motohio (formerly BMW MC of Columbus). Motohio shop rate: $95/hour. Mathias shop rate: $55/hour. For a 12k service, brake flush, and aux. fuse panel install, it's well worth the two hours each way to go there instead of Motohio.

I always ask about a loaner and they always oblige without hesitation. One time I had an old K75S (sport model; no thanks but it got me home,); another time I had an old POS Yamaha semi-chopper of some kind. Yikes. Just ask 'em!

Regarding your new tire: see my new thread. My "tire shop" is open for business. :cool:

:b2topic:

[ironbuttwannabe]

Hey John a little off subject but I go through Columbus several times each year. How many different routes do you know from NC?. I've done US-23 from Asheville & have done both sides of the river from Charleston WV.

Are you going to swing by STC?. If so maybe we can look at some maps

Dave.
Easy answer, pick a road that goes towards southern OH through WV and you will not be dissapointed, you will not find a straight one :)
Going down from my place I took, US 250 south - OH 800 south - OH 26 south covered bridge road pretty curvy, watch for cops - Down I77 for a bit - WV 47 east - US 33 east - US 219 south - then jumped on interstate rest of the way.

Howard, hows come your not tackling the service yet? You got a lift now and a tire changer.

[hschisler]

... Howard, hows come your not tackling the service yet? You got a lift now and a tire changer.At this point I'm doing tire changes, engine oil change, and FD oil change. I'm having Mathias do the valve check, transmission oil change, and air & fuel filters. They are also doing a complete brake flush and installing a Centech fuse panel. These items are out of my comfort zone, although if I had someone providing guidance I could do them. I really don't "do" wiring and electrical things. Maybe some day...

[wipatters]

Hi guys,

I might be up for a Saturday lunch. I have to pick up some parts for the John Deere in the morning, but otherwise I think I have some open schedule. I'll check back to the forum later this week for place and time.

[bowlesj]

Hey John a little off subject but I go through Columbus several times each year. How many different routes do you know from NC?. I've done US-23 from Asheville & have done both sides of the river from Charleston WV.

Are you going to swing by STC?. If so maybe we can look at some maps

Dave.

Not too many routes. Usually trying to get there yesterday. Thus I-77/Rt33 if straight to Columbus or I-75 if stopping in Cincy for a bit. I have done the whole 23 thing. Boy does that run through some depressing parts of Kentucky.

But, I do have a good one for you if you have allllll day. Up through Linville (181), Boone (194), Mountain City(421), Damascus (91). Tazewell (91), Ironton (161,103,52), Logan (93), and then 33 into Columbus. Took me 15 hours on that route one day, but what a ride.

STC - always hard to say. May stop in Saturday morning or if able to get away Friday and the weather is good for pitching a tent, overnight Friday to Saturday. I'll give a yell if something is firmed up.

[PMitchell]

I can slide down if the T-storms don't erupt! :kaboom:

Howard,
I can help with the electrical hook-ups. Not sure if there is time Saturday but when you're ready let me know.

[hschisler]

... Howard,
I can help with the electrical hook-ups. Not sure if there is time Saturday but when you're ready let me know.Thanks Paul, but at this point the dealer is doing the aux. fuse panel install. I will pick it up (hopefully on Saturday) and just write the Big Check.

[bowlesj]

Ok guys, I'm packed and ready to head north for 450 miles of wet mountain riding :D

Any suggestions on a good place to eat Saturday, say around Mt. Vernon? Howard says he's in rain or shine, I'm up with that.

Be great to see Paul, Neil and Joe's old bike, er I mean meet Bill :wave

Hope you guys can make it somewhere. I might have to stop in at the grocer to see if Mike is alive. :)

[hschisler]

Mathias BMW finished with my LT today, so I'm picking it up tomorrow at lunch time. (I'm off Friday) This means you guys don't need to accommodate me by meeting in/near Amish country... unless you want to.

I'm up for wherever you want to meet on Saturday. If some Cleveland folks are coming down then I think John's idea of some place north of Columbus is a good idea, but really - wherever you all decide is fine.

Joe could drive the car down, or ride as Paul's passenger... :D

[jsciullo]

Howard-
I might run into you up there. I dropping off my LT today (Friday) for its 24k service. I should be up there around noon time.
Jim


Mathias BMW finished with my LT today, so I'm picking it up tomorrow at lunch time. (I'm off Friday) This means you guys don't need to accommodate me by meeting in/near Amish country... unless you want to.

I'm up for wherever you want to meet on Saturday. If some Cleveland folks are coming down then I think John's idea of some place north of Columbus is a good idea, but really - wherever you all decide is fine.

Joe could drive the car down, or ride as Paul's passenger... :D

[jsciullo]

John-
You make your plans like I do. Pick the crappiest weather weekend for a ride! :) I dont know if I can meet on Sat -- I told my son I would take him down to the Mustang show this weekend but I would love to try. There is a little dinner right in the center of Mt. Vernon just off the round-about. Greasy spoon with extra grease. Let me know if you need extra warm clothing. I have a Gerbings jacket and gloves I could let you use if you didnt pack for the cold weather that is supposed to settle in this weekend. Let me know.
Thanks,
Jim


Ok guys, I'm packed and ready to head north for 450 miles of wet mountain riding :D

Any suggestions on a good place to eat Saturday, say around Mt. Vernon? Howard says he's in rain or shine, I'm up with that.

Be great to see Paul, Neil and Joe's old bike, er I mean meet Bill :wave

Hope you guys can make it somewhere. I might have to stop in at the grocer to see if Mike is alive. :)

[hschisler]

Howard-
I might run into you up there. I dropping off my LT today (Friday) for its 24k service. I should be up there around noon time.
JimI have an appt. in Lancaster at 10:30. The earliest I could be at Mathias would be about 1:00 PM. Don't wait around or anything, but if I see you there - great. He has a nice selection of bikes to drool over. :cool:

I'll email my cell # in case you, John, or others need to make contact.

[hschisler]

Weather update for Saturday, 3/28: high of 62; the bad weather (rain, hail, tornado warnings) is coming in late (evening), so a lunch-time ride should be good to go.

[PMitchell]

So where is the rendezvous, Mt Vernon, Mathias????

[hschisler]

So where is the rendezvous, Mt Vernon, Mathias????Looks like Mt. Vernon.

Let's go with the diner in the center of town. I don't know the name of it but it won't be hard to spot LTs in Mt. Vernon, OH.

Somebody pick a time...

[bowlesj]

Looks like Mt. Vernon.

Let's go with the diner in the center of town. I don't know the name of it but it won't be hard to spot LTs in Mt. Vernon, OH.

Somebody pick a time...


OK, I like it. Jim's suggestion in Mt. Vernon at noon then? We'll find the name to the place. If nothing else, we meet in the round about.

See you then.

[bowlesj]

John-
You make your plans like I do. Pick the crappiest weather weekend for a ride! :) I dont know if I can meet on Sat -- I told my son I would take him down to the Mustang show this weekend but I would love to try. There is a little dinner right in the center of Mt. Vernon just off the round-about. Greasy spoon with extra grease. Let me know if you need extra warm clothing. I have a Gerbings jacket and gloves I could let you use if you didnt pack for the cold weather that is supposed to settle in this weekend. Let me know.
Thanks,
Jim


Thanks a ton Jim on the Gerbings. I have it covered though. Wouldn't think of riding up in March without the right gear. Right tires, that might be another story. :D Also, possible flurries when I head to Cincy on Sunday morning.


1/4 mile visibilty right now here in NC, I'm outa here. Thanks for the tip on the diner. Sorry we'll miss you.

[ironbuttwannabe]

The Alcove Restaurant http://alcoverestaurant.com/

The High Restaurant

Sips Cafe

all of these are south on 13 one block frm the square

I'm not sure which one you are talking about, I just googled it

[wipatters]

noon in Mt Vernon with no bad weather - I'm on it. I think I have a picture of Joe somewhere if you really miss him. It came with the bike I think. :rotf:

[dvx216]

Thanks for asking but I'm on my way Saturday morning to Saint Martins on a cruise.But if you put together another ride count me in. ( PS. if you stay home because of the weather in Ohio you will never ride. ) I promise to bring the warm weather back with me to Orrville Ohio and the surrounding areas.

[bowlesj]

The Alcove Restaurant http://alcoverestaurant.com/

The High Restaurant

Sips Cafe

all of these are south on 13 one block frm the square

I'm not sure which one you are talking about, I just googled it

Boy the Alcove looks nice Neil.

Let's just meetup very near the center of town. Like Howard said, should be able to find each other, then pick a place that looks most accommodating.

The trip up wasn't bad. No rain once out of Virginia.

[wipatters]

i am out - staying overnight in ER while they test and observe for chest pains. Next time - have fun

[hschisler]

i am out - staying overnight in ER while they test and observe for chest pains. Next time - have funBill, here's hoping everything works out well, with no long-term issues. Will you do us a favor and let us know as soon as you can how you're doing?

[hschisler]

... Let's just meetup very near the center of town. Like Howard said, should be able to find each other, then pick a place that looks most accommodating.

The trip up wasn't bad. No rain once out of Virginia.Glad you made it safe and sound, John.

For some reason I have this image of yahoos on LTs chasing each other around a traffic circle, trying to "meet up". :rolleyes:

My Gold Wing-riding buddy Steve may be joining me. I won't know until departure time tomorrow morning.

[bowlesj]

For some reason I have this image of yahoos on LTs chasing each other around a traffic circle, trying to "meet up". :rolleyes:



Sounds like that crazy funny traffic circle scene from the first Pink Panther movie, what a classic.

[bowlesj]

i am out - staying overnight in ER while they test and observe for chest pains. Next time - have fun

Dang Bill, hope everything checks out OK. Keep us posted.

[hschisler]

Sounds like that crazy funny traffic circle scene from the first Pink Panther movie, what a classic.That's it exactly. I didn't remember what it was until you mentioned it. Good one.

[PMitchell]

Bill,
We haven't met but I heard of your LT acquisition.
Hope everything goes well for you and they toss you out in the morning and you're on the way home! :wave


See the rest of the gang around noon. Spring must be here I cut the grass for the first time tonight with the new 25 h.p. tractor.

[hschisler]

... See the rest of the gang around noon. Spring must be here I cut the grass for the first time tonight with the new 25 h.p. tractor.Dude, did you fertilize between snowfalls or something? My grass (weeds, mostly) won't be ready for the first cutting for another week or more.

Please cease and desist this early-season mowing immediately - this trend will works its way down here and then I'll have to join in on the insanity. :D

[PMitchell]

Dude, did you fertilize between snowfalls or something? My grass (weeds, mostly) won't be ready for the first cutting for another week or more.

Please cease and desist this early-season mowing immediately - this trend will works its way down here and then I'll have to join in on the insanity. :D

Don't freak Howard! :crazy:
I didn't get the final cut last fall because I returned from my trip in mid November and it was snowing and snowed and snowed and . . . well you know.

There was a lot of matting and dead stuff so I did a rake job and then cut. I'll still have to de-thatch when it starts growing again.

It's 34 deg now. Hope it warms up in the next hours or so when I leave!

[ironbuttwannabe]

I'm going to have to skip :( I didn't wake up when I wanted too. I shouldn't have stayed up and watched the basketball game :brick:

Have a good time

[jsciullo]

Howard-
Too bad we couldnt hook up yesterday. You should of picked up the K12RS. WOW what a bike. Its got tons of HP and handles/stops on a dime. I wish my LT was as smooth. Its not as comfy as the LT but its a great one person bike. I'm almost tempted to take a look at the GT. I cant even imagine what that would be like.
Jim


Jim, I bought mine at Motohio (formerly BMW MC of Columbus). Motohio shop rate: $95/hour. Mathias shop rate: $55/hour. For a 12k service, brake flush, and aux. fuse panel install, it's well worth the two hours each way to go there instead of Motohio.

I always ask about a loaner and they always oblige without hesitation. One time I had an old K75S (sport model; no thanks but it got me home,); another time I had an old POS Yamaha semi-chopper of some kind. Yikes. Just ask 'em!

Regarding your new tire: see my new thread. My "tire shop" is open for business. :cool:

:b2topic:

[jsciullo]

I hope to make it. Look for a little green Guzzi. BTW, if need anything motorcycle related Mid-OH Honda is just south from the center of town on Rt. 36.
Thanks,
Jim

[PMitchell]

Now why does it take a guy from North Carolina to organize a Buckeye RTE?

THANKS JOHN!

Great ride, great food & great friends!!

http://alcoverestaurant.com/images/alcovepaintingv.jpg

[hschisler]

Howard-
Too bad we couldnt hook up yesterday. You should of picked up the K12RS. WOW what a bike. Its got tons of HP and handles/stops on a dime. I wish my LT was as smooth. Its not as comfy as the LT but its a great one person bike. I'm almost tempted to take a look at the GT. I cant even imagine what that would be like.
JimJim, I missed you by just a few minutes. We got there about 12:25. And, you're right - I should have taken the RS as a loaner. Lesson learned!

[hschisler]

John and Paul (& Steve on the Gold Wing),

Thanks for an enjoyable lunch and visit.
Thanks for posting the pic, Paul.

[bowlesj]

I'm going to have to skip :( I didn't wake up when I wanted too. I shouldn't have stayed up and watched the basketball game :brick:

Have a good time

Nice work on the Alcove tip Neil. Highly recommended, Had a great meal with great company. Sorry we missed you.

Great getting together with y'all. Glad all are home safe.


Nice pic Paul :)

Til next time - ride safe.

[ironbuttwannabe]

Nice work on the Alcove tip Neil. Highly recommended, Had a great meal with great company. Sorry we missed you.

Great getting together with y'all. Glad all are home safe.


Nice pic Paul :)

Til next time - ride safe.
This work stuff is really cutting into my hobby. Oh well, hopefully one day it will pay off.

Glad you all had a good time.

[wipatters]

OK... bad news, good news...

bad news is that I missed the RTE.

good news is that I got out of ER on Saturday and was home by 4:45 PM. Radiologist thought he might have seen something on the stress test pics, so had to see a Cardiologist who said based on my symptoms and what he thinks was just an artifact on the pics that I must have just been experiencing some muscular pains (good to hear I still have some muscles :) ) or maybe some nerve things going on. At that point he was talking a different language even after we asked him to explain in laymans terms. I just have to start taking a baby aspirin every day and follow up with the Cardio doc in 4-6 weeks.

Lets put another RTE on the calendar and I'll try to stay out of ER so I can be there :)

[shadowofshoe]

Well S%t!!!!!

I been busy & the bikes been in the shop for warrantee work since 3/16 :mad: :mad:
I cannot believe I didn't Know but when I signed on I had 2407 unviewed posts..glad everone had fun, I guess I would have been way more pissed than I am.

Next Time!!

BTW-I am negotiating a new bike........ VW's R32......What Fun!!!!!!

http://www.byersimports.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=421810

Any Thoughts??

[PMitchell]

Well S%t!!!!!

I been busy & the bikes been in the shop for warrantee work since 3/16 :mad: :mad:
I cannot believe I didn't Know but when I signed on I had 2407 unviewed posts..glad everone had fun, I guess I would have been way more pissed than I am.

Next Time!!

BTW-I am negotiating a new bike........ VW's R32......What Fun!!!!!!

http://www.byersimports.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=421810

Any Thoughts??

Mike,
Looks like it would be great on 555! You wouldn't have to worry too much about gravel on some of the corners! :yeah:

[hschisler]

Bill, it's very good to hear that nothing serious is going on. Thanks for the update.

We're going to hold you to that promise of "next time".

[ironbuttwannabe]

http://www.byersimports.com/details.cfm?searchvkid=421810

Any Thoughts??
Bout time you stop in.
That seems over priced to me, but maybe not. 5 or 6 year old car for 20K :confused: I would think you could just about get a new one with low financing for a little more

I'd rather have a Mini like John's

[shadowofshoe]

Bout time you stop in.
That seems over priced to me, but maybe not. 5 or 6 year old car for 20K :confused: I would think you could just about get a new one with low financing for a little more

I'd rather have a Mini like John's

Neil new ones don't have manual 6 speed & funny enough the other car in the running is a 05 mini S conv. Both cool but the VW blows the S out in all performance catagories :D :D And I am way way way below 20k.But Mona likes the Mini!?!? (shes got her Audi...)

Mike

[bowlesj]

Neil new ones don't have manual 6 speed & funny enough the other car in the running is a 05 mini S conv. Both cool but the VW blows the S out in all performance catagories :D :D And I am way way way below 20k.But Mona likes the Mini!?!? (shes got her Audi...)

Mike

Seems pretty decent to me Mike. Yea, it seems it would do a lot of harm to a stock MINI on a bigger track.

So, you get the R32, next RTE I bring the wifes MINI, and we let the fun begin :D


Good to here from you belatedly. :)

[bowlesj]

OK... bad news, good news...

bad news is that I missed the RTE.

good news is that I got out of ER on Saturday and was home by 4:45 PM. Radiologist thought he might have seen something on the stress test pics, so had to see a Cardiologist who said based on my symptoms and what he thinks was just an artifact on the pics that I must have just been experiencing some muscular pains (good to hear I still have some muscles :) ) or maybe some nerve things going on. At that point he was talking a different language even after we asked him to explain in laymans terms. I just have to start taking a baby aspirin every day and follow up with the Cardio doc in 4-6 weeks.

Lets put another RTE on the calendar and I'll try to stay out of ER so I can be there :)

Glad things are not so terrible Bill. You seem relieved and that's great.

Maybe we'll meet next time around.

[jsciullo]

Bill-
Glad to hear that all is well. Lets make sure wherever we go its "heart heathy". There is a website www.roadfood.com that lists all kinds of places in OH. I say we toss a dart - fill up with gas and make a run of it.
Jim


OK... bad news, good news...

bad news is that I missed the RTE.

good news is that I got out of ER on Saturday and was home by 4:45 PM. Radiologist thought he might have seen something on the stress test pics, so had to see a Cardiologist who said based on my symptoms and what he thinks was just an artifact on the pics that I must have just been experiencing some muscular pains (good to hear I still have some muscles :) ) or maybe some nerve things going on. At that point he was talking a different language even after we asked him to explain in laymans terms. I just have to start taking a baby aspirin every day and follow up with the Cardio doc in 4-6 weeks.

Lets put another RTE on the calendar and I'll try to stay out of ER so I can be there :)

[Family_fun]

Hello,

I found this thread while lurking and would like to throw my hat into the ring for a RTE. I'm up in Cleveland and just picked up a 01' LT. I am duly impressed so far. Havent been on a bike for 7-8 years now and was a little wobbly and a little scary at first, but it all came back to me. And if the weather turns bad and you decide to bring out the R32 and the Mini, I'll complete the triple crown with my Corrado! Best of luck to all, I am learning so much and have met the friendliest people on these forums.

John Ubinger

[ironbuttwannabe]

Anyone up for riding anywhere Sunday afternoon or late lunch?

[hschisler]

It's a possibility - a remote one - for me. I'm working Monday-Wednesday most weeks in Cleveland. This Sunday I'll be leaving the house around 3:00-4:00 PM, and if the weather is reasonable I'll still be on the bike, as I have been.

I'll be coming up I-71 to Bagley Rd., or State Route 13 to Bellville and then I-71 to Bagley Rd. if I leave early enough to do it in daylight.