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Thump4fun
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 07:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I will put it up on the website calendar, but how about a time? 6pm?
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Ohbuellman
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
6 works for me. I assume there will be a platter of haggis?
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
6 sounds good to me...
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Dennis_c
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 02:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
6 ok for me
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Thump4fun
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Okay, it's up on the website calendar along with a brief post.

http://www.cobrabuell.com/
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Thump4fun
Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Everyone please welcome another Bueller to the club! Jason Bisbee brings a 2009 1125r to the pack. He resides up in Centerburg and is looking forward to some group rides this summer.

Welcome Jason!!

oops -- meant to post his handle. He's jasbiz66

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/board-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=jasbiz66

(Message edited by thump4fun on January 15, 2010)
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Chuma1
Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 09:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I am adjusting my schedule to join the next Thursday meeting. I hope I can join the meeting and see you guys!
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Thump4fun
Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
And another new rider! Everyone please welcome Donald Coakley to the group! He's a newer rider who wisely purchased a Buell as his first bike. :-) He's riding a 2009 CityX.

Welcome Donald!
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Mikef5000
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I hope to meet some of these new people this Thursday!

Bruce, you think you could shoot a group email out to everyone, just reminding them of the meeting? I'd do it, but I know a handful of folks have joined since I got the email list.
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Thump4fun
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
And yet another new rider! Is this early spring fever or what? Three new members in the past 5 days!

Please welcome Jeff Kuster (aka Weeble) to the group. He hails from Newark and rides a 2003 XB9r.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/boar d-profile.cgi?action=view_profile&profile=weeble

Welcome Jeff!
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Circusninja
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I was looking at Samantha (2005 SB9Sx) and she is sad and lonely in the garage. I cannot wait for the first 60 degree day.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 08:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
its gonna be 40 this Saturday...

may just need to go for a test ride.
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Chuma1
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
regarding to today's meeting,, Do we have an alternative plan if it is raining? or postpone?
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Thump4fun
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 04:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Cage it Masa. Honestly, I wouldn't expect too many to show up on 2-wheels myself...other then Mark and Jeff K. LOL!

btw -- I have to work at a client tonight, so I won't make it out.
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Chuma1
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 04:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ummmm. It is raining outside, and roads are wet. I decided not to join today's meeting.

I think I need to buy one more bike for rainy day..

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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Gonna take the 4 wheeler tonight... can't pass up the wings at Barley's
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Ohbuellman
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ride South and East!! Weather around Athens for Saturday projected to be 52F and partly sunny.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I think I may go to the Pony tomorrow
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Thump4fun
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Took her out for the first time in 2010 today - ahhhh, that felt great! Until I remembered...damn, I need tires.

I don't think it's such a good idea to ride on the actual steel belt, is? DOH! :-p


Rear Tire


So I put just over 7,000 miles on the stock Pirelli Diablo T tires. I really didn't have any problems with them until after a trip down to the Dragon last summer. After that trip it seemed that the rear tire wasn't quite round any more. I'm thinking the flat, straight up highway took a toll on the tires.

I'm considering a dual-compound now...in particular, the Michelin Pilot Road 2.

Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions? Stick with the Diablo's, go with the Pilot's, or perhaps look at something else?

And yes, I've looked through the archives but just thought I'd get some opinions from our own group.

For my 2008 XB12Ss by the way.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
you can't go wrong with the Michelin PR2
I have heard nothing but good things about them.
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Chuma1
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have Pilot Power 2CT. This is also a great tire. Dual compound, good durability, and great grip.
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Thump4fun
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
After doing even more research I'm split between the dual-compound Pilot Road 2 and the Pirelli Rosso.

The PR2 seems like it's a really good compromise between longevity (people are getting 10,000 miles or so) and performance. Some people have complained about a slight slippery feel where the compounds come together in a lean though.

On the other hand, the Rosso gets about half the miles but raves about it's "stickiness" has me thinking seriously about it.

hmmm...decisions, decisions...although I'm leaning towards the PR2.
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Ohbuellman
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm impressed you got 7k on the Pirelli OEM tires. I had to change out at 3800 on the R. You need to ride harder! Actually, I got a major flat spot like you did which was leading to a lot of instability once I got back in the twisties.

So, I switched to the Pilot Power 2CT to see if I could squeeze out some more mileage. I have to be honest, I like the grip on the Pirelli Corsa IIIs better. The PP2CT is a very good tire no doubt, but I think I will move it over to the FZ6R and go back to the stock tire. (More info at http://mccarthymotorsports.blogspot.com/2009/12/ti res.html)

I have Diablo Supercorsas on the Daytona 675 and they are awesome for stick. Downside...not so good on wet surfaces.

(Message edited by ohbuellman on January 25, 2010)
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Thump4fun
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks for the input Brian. Given that this was my first 7,000 miles ever on a bike, I was taking it relatively easy the first year. Then I hit the Dragon and the BRP and...well, no more chicken strips! haha

I have a couple months before I buy tires (saving my nickels and dimes) but right now I'm leaning towards the Michelin...either the PR2 or the PP2.
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Thump4fun
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Oh...for those that use Facebook, I created a fan page for COBRA. If you're on Facebook and you didn't get an invite, it's because I didn't know you were on Facebook...so speak up! :-)

The fan page is here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/COBRA/272769856422

If anyone has pics they want up on the page, just let me know. Or you can add your own "fan" pics to the page yourself, and tag them.

Make use of it as you wish!

(Message edited by thump4fun on January 25, 2010)
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Circusninja
Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I am on facebook. Plz invite me.
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Thump4fun
Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 08:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey John - You're on my list and it shows I invited you. It won't let me send another one for some reason. If you didn't get it, you can just go to the link above and become a fan.
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Scheetz31
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Anyone planning on going to IMS this weekend. Im planning on going saturday with a buddy, just seeing if anyone else might be there
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Ohbuellman
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I will be at IMS on Saturday with the Mrs. I'll be the one wearing a Buell shirt.
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Scheetz31
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ill keep an eye out for ya.
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