GPJake

Cool resource! Also... I didn't know @CincyMotodidn't own Piston Society any longer...

The votes are in! Tied results, so we'll go with the earlier date to allow a fallback plan if something happens! @Windfall @ngphill @JeremyM @Elongo06 @Atrain @Benjamelon Community Garage / Ride on April 16th: All invited to arrive any time 8:30 8:00 AM or later. There'll be coffee, water, donuts. Kickstands up no later than 10:30 10:00 AM. (Sooner could allow a more twisty / less direct route). Arrive @ Elk Creek no later than 12:00 PM for custom molded ear plug service. I'm confirming the 12/noon arrival. That was the need last time, not sure if it'll change this time. $50 and 10-15 minutes per set. I advised there'll be 5 people buying plugs (Jeremy, Jake, Ben, Atrain, Nick), with a potential 6th (Windfall). We're flexible after this. Lunch probably a good idea . Suggestions? Anything we've missed? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US BUT MISSED VOTING - REACH OUT! WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Update on the Decibullz after a month of use. I rank the top / #1 in what I've used in all my years riding. They're as comfortable as anything else I've worn. They have better noise reduction - though not anything drastic. I assume this is from the proper "outer seal" of the ear. They're quicker & easier to get properly inserted. I no longer need to do the reaching behind my head / pull ear with opposite arm while inserting. I can just get these in place and smoosh 'em in. Worth the money in my opinion. I'd buy them again. Soon, I should be able to compare them to the 100% custom molded plugs (meaning the inner plug + the outer base). Hopefully I'll remember to offer a comparison then.

Plans for now will stay the same as March: Community Garage / Ride: All invited to arrive any time TBD AM or later. There'll be coffee, water, donuts. Kickstands up no later than TBD AM. Leaving sooner could allow a more twisty, less direct route. Arrive @ Elk Creek no later than TBD for custom molded ear plug service. $50 per set. Takes 10-15 minutes each to make. I advised there will be TBD people buying plugs, with a potential 5th. We're flexible at this point. Lunch probably a good idea . Share suggestions? Let me know if any questions or if I've left anything out!

Re-schedule of March season opener - let's try to kick off the season again! We've had a few warmer days in March, but our Community Garage days ended up being accompanied by snow/rain and temps below freezing. WHAT: A day to perform various light maintenance on motorcycles, then a group ride afterwards. Examples of "light maintenance": changing oil, changing brake pads, chain / sprocket replacements, motorcycle wash & dry, chain clean & lube, adjust suspension, install a horn etc. You will ride to the garage, and ride out with the group as we finish. WHY: To be a resource for tri-state riders who: Don't have tools and/or a place to work on their motorcycle. Do have tools and/or a place to work, but enjoy wrenching with others. Just want to hang out, watch & learn from each other. WHERE: I'm willing to host at my house. I have most tools, a motorcycle lift, universal stands, chain tool/belt gauge, etc. WHEN: To be decided by this poll. Barring the unknown, it'll be the date with the most votes. Time of day TBD closer to the date as discussed in this topic. Anything I haven't addressed? Let me know... Important: We're hobbyists who love motorcycles & enjoy wrenching on our own. Attendees are self-taught people who learn from the web, forums, YouTube, etc. There will be no mechanics, certified professionals or similar attending. The person who rides the bike to the event - and only that person - is wholly responsible for that bike and anything done in the garage. This includes any and all damage, accidental or otherwise. You must ride out with the group as the day finishes. This is not for long-term projects or storage.

@JeremyM @Atrain @Windfall @Elongo06 @Benjamelon @Remi Anne Right now, weather outlook shows: Sunday, March 12th: High of 46 degrees + scattered rain Sunday, March 19th: High of 54 + partly sunny UPDATE - Community Garage + Group Ride will now be Sunday, March 19th. I called Elk Creek and confirmed the person who does ear plugs will be there for us on the 19th (typically her day off). Plan for the 19th: All invited to arrive any time 8:30 AM or later. There'll be coffee, water, donuts. Kickstands up no later than 10:30 AM. Leaving sooner could allow a more twisty, less direct route. Arrive @ Elk Creek no later than Noon for custom molded ear plug service. $50 per set. Takes 10-15 minutes each to make. I advised there will be 4 people buying plugs, with a potential 5th. We're flexible at this point. Lunch probably a good idea . Share suggestions? Let me know if any questions or if I've left anything out!