Comments for My Motorcycle Travels

Comment on Riding Ohio’s Covered Bridge Scenic Byway by Marfa

Marfa — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:33:42 +0000

Hi there, thank you for your report on this scenic drive. I plan to visit Ohio next month for a couple of days and I am so excited about doing this scenic drive! My family and my best friend’s family will be taking the drive together. we’re hoping to find a spot with a view of the river to stop and have a picnic. I hope the route does not have a lot of traffic. I’m hoping for a nice, quiet drive in the country where we can stop, take in the scenery and take loads of photos.

Comment on BMW R1200RT K1200GT Yamaha FJR 1300 Tires Michelin Pilot Road 2 Rear and Front by Ernesto

Ernesto — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:32:29 +0000

I have a R1200RT 2005 with 33.5K miles on it, so far I have used 3 tire brands already (Dunlop Qualifiers, Metzellers and Pirelli Diablo Strada)so far my best tire has been the Pirelli´s, but, at this point in time I need a new set of tires and I thinking on the Michellin Pilot Road 2´s.

I have checked reviews from other riders for lighter bikes (2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S) and they have reported getting 14K miles out of the set which is amazing, now the question I have is if this kind of performance could be expected on a R1200RT which is at least 100 pounds heavier.

Any comments?

Best regards Ernesto

Comment on Radar Detector Reviews-What do You Use and Why? by The Vinyl Record Guru

The Vinyl Record Guru — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:12:24 +0000

I’ve never had much good experience with radar detectors. I used one on a trip from N.C. to Ohio, and still got pulled over. Of course, it was going off, but the other guys in the car were jumping around and blasting music on the radio. So I didn’t see the detector going off until the cops lights went on.

I didn’t get a ticket, which made one of my friends mad, he said he would have gotten a ticket because he was black.

Comment on IMC Motorcom Camos BTS-300 Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom Review by Otto

Otto — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:10:42 +0000

I’ve had two of these units for month now and just got back from a 2200 mile trip. When working these are great. When working is the operative phrase here. As advertised, I have paired a phone, a Zumo 550, and the pillion helmet; I have also had the Phone, iPod and helmet to helmet connection. Unfortunately, while the communications are clear, the unit takes too long to come to volume, meaning that I miss most of the GPS instructions. Also when I get a phone call, it drops the GPS pairing entirely. And I actually can no longer pair the GPS. It also now drops the channel 2 pairing when a call is received. With the iPod, it doesn’t mute, it actually pauses it meaning that I have to restart the unit (really a problem when it is in your pocket), and then it is intermittent whether I can hear the music again.

So far I’m very disappointed.

Comment on IMC Motorcom Camos BTS-300 Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom Review by 3/4 helmet

3/4 helmet — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:53:38 +0000

Its a great job, the blog give many information . But according to mine it is not so impressive to attract others.

Comment on IMC Motorcom Camos BTS-300 Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom Review by Steve

Steve — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:12:30 +0000

Spencer,

Thanks for the comment. I am glad to know that you guys got the website problem fixed. I was beginning to get worried when I was unable to contact you to return a product that was not functioning properly.

I think that my update at http://www.mymotorcycletravels.com/benchmark-helmets-and-bluetooth-motorcycle-intercom-update/ made it clear that I was pleased with the ease of handling the return after contacting you. I will keep my readers updated on the progress of replacing my BTS-300 unit.

I can understand technical issues keeping emails from being routed properly, and I am not going to hold it against you. Thank you for letting me and my readers know what the problem was!

Comment on IMC Motorcom Camos BTS-300 Bluetooth Motorcycle Intercom Review by Spencer

Spencer — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:34:16 +0000

Steve,

I came across your website review, great job… In regards to the lack of response to email, somehow the email us page had malfunctioned and was not forwarding emails properly on the imcmoto.com website.

Hopefully you understand and the issue has since been resolved.

Comment on Our Day Enjoying Trains and a Steam Locomotive in Byesville, OH by Jim Phelps

Jim Phelps — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:28:54 +0000

The SW1 211 was built by Electro Motive Division of General Motors for Detroit Edison as previously noted. It still has the original 6 567A engine and is equipped with 6BL air brakes and is very reliable for our train service. 211 is currently on loan from Jerry Jacobson, former owner of Ohio Central Railroad. Glad you enjoyed your visit and thanks for your comments.
Jim Phelps
Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers
Byesville Scenic Railway

Comment on Yesterday’s Ride on the Cherohala Skyway by no one important

no one important — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:45:39 +0000

Accident took the life of a women from Texas. Be careful out there.

Comment on Our Day Enjoying Trains and a Steam Locomotive in Byesville, OH by anthony

anthony — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:05:12 +0000

That diseal is a (sw 1) from ohio central. they gave it to the byesville scenic railroad