Mid West Yamaha 650 Society Rally, 2025 midwest

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I know, I suck! work has taken over the last month seems every damn time I have a minute I get called back in, due to storms or someone hits a pole or pad mount transformer. but funny you should ask I got everything back together today so weather depending some daylight pics tomorrow!
 
I know, I suck! work has taken over the last month seems every damn time I have a minute I get called back in, due to storms or someone hits a pole or pad mount transformer. but funny you should ask I got everything back together today so weather depending some daylight pics tomorrow!
But.... did you do an @Jim clutch cable rerout?
 
Hi guys, bumping this back to the top! Just wanted to see who might be willing to ride and hang out with the coolest guys on the north America continent? Pond jumpers are welcomed to! I hear @jetmechmarty is riding up from Mississippi, @gggGary , @GLJ @Kevin Werner might make an appearance @jpdevol rode up last year from west VA, Great riding and great fun to be had and a brat fry one night. This will be the most fun you had with your pants on!
 
... myself and a buddy... Mark T... plan on visiting the group Saturday afternoon... kick tires and share BS.... He has this 77' D... nice.....square away... nice runner.. has Special exhaust hung under it.... he has the side covers.. if anyone was interested and a serious buyer he'd trailer it down.... 😎
 

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I put on a new front brake. Also, a new rear tire. Fresh oil. The oil and tire are premature, but dealing with that on the road would not be any fun.
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I am departing early Saturday morning, the 6th is my plan. I’m giving myself five days to get there. I probably won’t need that many. If I find a distraction along the way, I can chase it. Some nice weather would be nice, especially on the return as I’ll be burning precious vacation days.
 
FYI, temps are supposed to start dipping here in NE Indiana next weekend. High's in the upper 60's and low's in the 40's. Quite refreshing to me, but for someone from the south could be quite chilly.
I may have to suffer the South to enjoy the North. Meaning, wear the leather jacket.
 
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My spare parts, if I can fit all of it on my bike. I’ve done quite a few trips over a thousand miles on an old Yamaha. I think this is the first time I ever prepared. Normally, I throw a leg over and go. This bike already has an @Jim rotor installed and the brushes are at 11.35 mm. I might be getting carried away. I might be better off with clean underwear.
 
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My spare parts, if I can fit all of it on my bike. I’ve done quite a few trips over a thousand miles on an old Yamaha. I think this is the first time I ever prepared. Normally, I throw a leg over and go. This bike already has an @Jim rotor installed and the brushes are at 11.35 mm. I might be getting carried away. I might be better off with clean underwear.
extra ammo! nothing is going to stop you!
 
Someone looks gassed up and ready to roll at first light.
Safe travels!
Saturday morning. Until then, mostly busy. Nothing to pack but my underwear.

Marty have you published your route? You know, so we can keep up with you on your adventure.
I have several days, so I’m going backroads. I’ll post here or “Just Ride” as I go.
 
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My spare parts, if I can fit all of it on my bike. I’ve done quite a few trips over a thousand miles on an old Yamaha. I think this is the first time I ever prepared. Normally, I throw a leg over and go. This bike already has an @Jim rotor installed and the brushes are at 11.35 mm. I might be getting carried away. I might be better off with clean underwear.
You can buy a cheap 6 pack of boxers at any Walmart on the way to discard them daily!!!
 
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