Joe Rocket Blaster 2.0 perforated leather track pants, waist size 42. Never worn, brand new.

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Normally about $209-$230 from online retailers, will sell for $120. Send me a PM.

Baxley sport chock, expensive but the best there is. We've towed bike on an open trailer all the way to Daytona and back with nothing but the front wheel in the chock and a tie down from the back of the bike forward on each side. Went down in the ditch on a slippery road, mud flying everywhere, and the bikes didn't move.

Stupid question, if you are not riding as a group, then why call it a group ride? I'm not trying to be an ass, but when someone tells me there's going to be a group ride, it generally means that you will ride "as a group", which means you stay together.

Should there be different terminology for a ride that someone leads as to if it is going to be a group ride or some type of free form ride?

For example, if its a ride that I'm leading, I will wait for people at major turns so people don't need to worry about getting lost. Even with a route sheet, traffic signs, highway signs can still get confusing, especially with every road having two names now, a street name and then also some type of highway or county designation. That's just the way I like to do things, others do it differently, which is fine, to each his own.

I think when someone puts a ride up they should designate whether its going to be a "free form" or "group lead" ride, this way the people looking to go on a ride can choose based on that whether they want to participate or not. Free form would be a route sheet is provided and a starting point and time designated as well as stops, but everyone can ride their own ride. I've been on those rides before. A group ride would be that a group has a leader and everyone will ride as a group and the leader will make sure the group stays together and everyone is accounted for.

I realize alot of you guys have ridden together for a long time, so there can be assumptions made that everyone understands how the ride is lead, but as things open up to new riders to your organization, I think this deserves some thought. Its really about a persons choice, but they should have all the facts before going on the ride as to what type of ride it is.

Again, no harm or ill will is meant towards anyone, just throwing this out there as something to think about when posting a ride.

Thanks for reading

Thanks Ray

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I should really get down there one of these days, haven't been there since I was born (I was born in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO)

I guess it depends on how many miles you put on in a year. I would like to do more, but only end up about 2000 miles per year/per bike.

If you put 10000 miles on a year, then you certainly have to look at the maintenance costs.

Also, belts and valve adjustment is about $400-$500, not $1000

More info, ya gotta love it when they do all kinds of upgrades, and the price stays the same!

Later next month Ducati will begin selling the 848 EVO, a revised and enhanced version of its middleweight Superbike with a number of improvements for the 2011 model year with more power and better brakes, all at the same price.

The new Ducati 848EVO is designed to be the leader in the middleweight class. Weighing just 369 pounds and propelled by 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its category. The 848EVO is based upon Ducati’s best ever selling middleweight Superbike – the 848. Along with the “EVO” designation comes a significant amount of upgrades based on AMA Pro Racing feedback and consumer demand.

At the heart of the 848EVO is the Testastretta Evoluzione engine, significantly redesigned for a higher power output. All new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts combine for a forceful output of 140hp @ 10,500rpm and 72.3 lb/ft of torque @9,750rpm. All of this significant engine performance is wrapped in new black cylinder cases.
In addition to the more powerful engine, the 848EVO’s chassis and braking systems have been upgraded. A cross-mounted steering damper has been added for greater control of the steering system, and the welcome addition of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires will ensure maximum grip while delivering every last horsepower to the asphalt.

The 848EVO receives an upgrade to the braking system in the form of Brembo Monobloc calipers. These single-piece calipers are machined from solid alloy and achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise ‘feel’ at the brake lever.
The Ducati 848EVO Superbike will be available in North American Ducati Dealerships at the end of August, 2010. Impressively, MSRP will remain unchanged from the 2010 848 it replaces: $12,995 for the “Dark” edition, and $13,995 for Ducati Red.
Better picture of the new dark here:
http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/07/the-ducati-848-is-dead-long-live-the-new-848-evo/#more-7191