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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States Yesterday, 09:46 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Thurs Afternoon Ride

Thursday afternoon another rider and I are riding out of Marietta after lunch (probably 1:30-2PM). Headed out SR26, planning on mostly pavement, maybe a light gravel road detour or two (we'll be on a...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-15-2013, 05:02 PM
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Posted By ruppster
If I'm thinking of the right place, that was...

If I'm thinking of the right place, that was Jackson Run to Irish Run. :) one of my favorites. The water crossings actually had some grooved concrete in the bottoms? It would have been off of CR14,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-15-2013, 12:20 PM
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Posted By ruppster
I think that a guy named Palmer owned the farm...

I think that a guy named Palmer owned the farm inside the "square" made by the CR and the SR676. It's called Palmer's Square. Used to be a few Amish around there as well.
It's pretty scary that half...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-14-2013, 11:39 AM
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Posted By ruppster
I posted it over in Oak Hill, I didn't have...

I posted it over in Oak Hill, I didn't have reception in downtown Cadmus. I probably rode for 40 minutes or so before stopping and posting. :rofl

It is a beautiful day for a ride on a new bike...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-14-2013, 09:00 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Next between two nice curves. Locals call it a...

Next between two nice curves. Locals call it a Square. On a SR with the same first and last digits.

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130607_090215_zps26af0405.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-14-2013, 08:57 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Tag ...

Tag

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130614_112836_zpse15bb15d.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-12-2013, 05:19 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Put the VStrom in the SouthEast Ohio Chicken...

Put the VStrom in the SouthEast Ohio Chicken Strip Eradication Program today. I had the day off and needed to do a few things for my grandparents. They live just off SR26. So I rode there and after...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-11-2013, 07:10 PM
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Posted By ruppster
The guy that bought my KLR was/is using it...

The guy that bought my KLR was/is using it because its better on the highway than his DR. I now own a Strom and there is no comparison to the KLR on the road, the Strom is much better.
I guess if...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-10-2013, 06:52 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Just cruisin' local Craigslist & found this 2001...

Just cruisin' local Craigslist & found this 2001 klr250 for $850 if anyone is looking for an ugly dual sport.
http://parkersburg.craigslist.org/mcy/3862598965.html
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-10-2013, 06:10 PM
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Posted By ruppster
I guess next question is: Does anyone need it?

I guess next question is: Does anyone need it?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-10-2013, 04:46 PM
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Posted By ruppster
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren...

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130610_194117_zpsec326526.jpg

Anyone know what GPS this fits? I just took it off the Strom. One connector has 8 pins and the other looks...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-10-2013, 04:31 PM
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Posted By ruppster
My KTM is not a supermoto, but it is a 450 RFS...

My KTM is not a supermoto, but it is a 450 RFS bike. I can tell you my new to me 650 VStrom is the polar opposite, if feels like a Goldwing* after the KTM and the WRR.

*Disclaimer: I've never...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-09-2013, 05:30 PM
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Posted By ruppster
The guy I bought this from on Stromtroopers cuts...

The guy I bought this from on Stromtroopers cuts vinyl. He told me if I wanted spares, let him know. I'm sure he could do something cool for you if you decide.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-09-2013, 04:49 PM
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Posted By ruppster
The Kool Aid is strong on this board, I bought a...

The Kool Aid is strong on this board, I bought a WRR last fall and this followed me home today.

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130609_191121_zps847093ae.jpg

Probably...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-07-2013, 01:19 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Actually just PMed someone from that site about a...

Actually just PMed someone from that site about a 650 in Ohio. 19000 miles is nothing on a 650 Strom, right? He had the 14500 valve check done. Bike is lacking side racks, cases, and a skid plate,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-07-2013, 07:21 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Bruced! ...

Bruced!
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130607_100455_zpsfedb6d27.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-06-2013, 04:02 AM
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Posted By ruppster
I'm getting there. I've rode about 600 miles or...

I'm getting there. I've rode about 600 miles or so on the WRR in the past week. Yesterday ended up being 250ish round trip to get the tag just past St. Clairsville & it's starting to wear on me. Of...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-05-2013, 06:40 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Another hint: Across the road is a cemetery and...

Another hint:
Across the road is a cemetery and a township fire dept with the same name as a place witches were burned.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-05-2013, 05:40 PM
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Posted By ruppster
If it's too tough, let me know. I had to perform...

If it's too tough, let me know. I had to perform 2 Google searches to find the address. One lead to the other. I tried it before posting.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-05-2013, 12:33 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Didn't have a file photo I liked, so let's try...

Didn't have a file photo I liked, so let's try here

http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130605_151216_zpsdc027240.jpg

A little hint: it's on a State Route whose digits add...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-05-2013, 09:57 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Tag Barton, OH ...

Tag Barton, OH
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130605_125338_zps858f1b95.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-04-2013, 07:20 PM
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Posted By ruppster
I think I found where it is. Pretty tough to find...

I think I found where it is. Pretty tough to find from the clues, or lack thereof. :lol3
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-04-2013, 05:25 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Maybe. Today is my last day of work for the week....

Maybe. Today is my last day of work for the week. :evil
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-04-2013, 05:02 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Yep, Lookout Point.

Yep, Lookout Point.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-04-2013, 04:23 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Mobile photobucket test ...

Mobile photobucket test
http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o672/whitacren/IMG_20130516_182610_zpsf713917d.jpg
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-02-2013, 03:36 AM
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Posted By ruppster
That's a good looking bike. Should have made for...

That's a good looking bike. Should have made for a fun ride to that location.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-31-2013, 03:53 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Well for $500 less maybe the Terra is the way to...

Well for $500 less maybe the Terra is the way to go. That's close to what folks are asking for used Vstroms...:wink:
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-31-2013, 03:19 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Thanks, thought it was Solace, but wasn't for...

Thanks, thought it was Solace, but wasn't for sure.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-31-2013, 02:42 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Also, does anyone on here work at Motohio? I...

Also, does anyone on here work at Motohio? I thought someone did. Curious how their Huskys are priced.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-31-2013, 02:29 PM
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Posted By ruppster
Took a little ride today down to Appalacian...

Took a little ride today down to Appalacian Offroad and threw a leg over a Husky Strada. It seems like a nice bike, it feels like it carries its weight low, definitely not top heavy. It's not a very...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-29-2013, 04:18 AM
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Posted By ruppster
+1. They're all paved and straight. :evil ...

+1. They're all paved and straight. :evil

BTW, if anyone wants to go for a ride down this way, I'm off from June 12-17. I also have a few more vacation days I need to use by 06/20, use it or lose...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-25-2013, 07:02 PM
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Posted By ruppster
You can choose your towers by phone choice. Some...

You can choose your towers by phone choice. Some of them are AT&T, that's what the wife & I have had for a couple years now.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-24-2013, 09:40 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Traction was definitely good with the Trakmaster,...

Traction was definitely good with the Trakmaster, even got somewhere near 1500 miles out of it.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-23-2013, 07:06 PM
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Posted By ruppster
What, you don't like that squirmy feeling? I like...

What, you don't like that squirmy feeling? I like shifting to second in the middle of a turn and the rear end scooting a foot or so, keeps you on your toes. :lol3
Maybe I'll try a 606 in the future.
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 04:36 AM
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Posted By ruppster
From 2008 statistics: Manufacturing gross...

From 2008 statistics:
Manufacturing gross domestic product in $ billions
<table width="80%"><thead><tr><th>Rank</th> <th>State</th> <th>GDP</th> <th align="right">Percentage of U.S.</th> </tr>...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 04:26 AM
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Posted By ruppster
I just looked that HID unit up and it has 2-35W...

I just looked that HID unit up and it has 2-35W bulbs. You are going to have to have some RPM to run that. If it was a homebrew DC conversion, I would find a how-to and be sure it was done properly.
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 03:58 AM
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Posted By ruppster
I left mine alone, the stock case saver fit back...

I left mine alone, the stock case saver fit back on. I didn't know it wasn't supposed to fit. I took it off the other day & the chain had "clearanced" the plastic. Seems fine. :D
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-18-2013, 02:55 AM
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Posted By ruppster
Better act quickly, seems like they are goings...

Better act quickly, seems like they are goings pretty fast. There are lots of Stradas around, though.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-17-2013, 11:07 AM
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Posted By ruppster
1.Tires (Trakmasters & MX tires are good for that...

1.Tires (Trakmasters & MX tires are good for that kind of terrain)
2. Momentum (1. will probably fix 2.)
But I'm sure you know that. (Keep in mind this advice is from another off-road noob). :lol3...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-16-2013, 11:24 AM
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Posted By ruppster
It would appear that people that frequent this...

It would appear that people that frequent this thread should avoid Tennessee on big bikes.:eek1

Hope you are fine.
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