PNW Riders

sparkyjames · 03-31-2009, 01:00 AM

OK Gang:

What weekend works out the best for every one
I am good to go any Sunday or Saturday except the Third one of each month due to Dive Team Training,

We have a good route picked out for the ride
So I say if weather permits meet at 9:00 am ride then back to Rolling Thunder BBQ for dinner

should it rain plan to be at Rolling Thunder for dinner at 5:00.
maybe if we can plan this a little in advance some of the flatlanders could come out to the coast to join us

Sparky

June · 04-01-2009, 08:38 PM

Hey Sparky,
I don't know my schedule yet but I'm up for any weekend I'm on dry land.
June

nvoelsch · 04-01-2009, 08:59 PM

The last weekend in April is the Astoria Seafood festival:

http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entr...wine-festival/

I'm planning on being in attendance. Trying to find some other bikes to come up from this area. Will probably camp out at Fort Stevens State Park.

Maybe we can all get together sometime then?

sparkyjames · 04-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by nvoelsch

The last weekend in April is the Astoria Seafood festival:

http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entr...wine-festival/

I'm planning on being in attendance. Trying to find some other bikes to come up from this area. Will probably camp out at Fort Stevens State Park.

Maybe we can all get together sometime then?

I only live about 5 miles from your camp site
make sure to give me a call on my cell the number is on my profile page

I am shooting for the last Saturday as well
even if it is the Seafood deal in Astoria thy do that out at the Fair grounds so it should not bother our plans to badly

Sparky

RideSlow2004 · 04-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by sparkyjames

maybe if we can plan this a little in advance some of the flatlanders could come out to the coast to join us

Sparky

Well, if I could plan in advance, I woulda grabbed your number off the profile and called ya. Wind Farm ride wasn't happening, (snow and ice just ruins a ride...) so at breakfast this morning we decided on Rolling Thunder BBQ for lunch. Made it by 1:30. Bruce did good by us. Bunch of long riders from the LDRiders.list were over at the Wet Dog, they wanted something stronger than root beer.
Home by 7:30. 406 miles. Good day to ride. April is out for me, catch you later this summer.

ronrdrcr · 04-06-2009, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by sparkyjames

I only live about 5 miles from your camp site
make sure to give me a call on my cell the number is on my profile page

I am shooting for the last Saturday as well
even if it is the Seafood deal in Astoria thy do that out at the Fair grounds so it should not bother our plans to badly

Sparky

I think he was referring to the fact that he'd like to come up FOR the seafood festival, not that it would bother our plans.

I have night watch the 24th but will be free the rest of the weekend.

Ron

nvoelsch · 04-06-2009, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by ronrdrcr

I think he was referring to the fact that he'd like to come up FOR the seafood festival, not that it would bother our plans.

I have night watch the 24th but will be free the rest of the weekend.

Ron

You are correct, sir! Still working on this down here.

sparkyjames · 04-06-2009, 11:10 PM

OK I have given this a good deal of thought
for me the last weekend of the month works out best and for the majority of the guys I know that will be coming to these get together,

So here is the plan join in at which ever time works best for you, meet at the Astoria Pig n Pancake at 7:00 for brake fast sit relax visit for a while head over to the parking lot across from McDonald at around 8:45 to be there for the 9:00 meet and great for the riders that were not at breakfast, head out for a ride at 9:30

going to run the loop planed for last months Bike Night as the rain kept us from enjoying the day

back to Rolling Thunder BBQ for Dinner at around 5:00

any one wishing to join in feel free to do so I will provide route information to any one needing it

the ride will be right around 135 miles or so give or take a few miles

I Will post a more detailed route and map in the next day or so for any one that might need one

I am also sending emails to a few riding Buddy's that are not members to PNW Riders that may join in

hope to see every one there
Sparky

sparkyjames · 04-17-2009, 10:30 PM

So here is the plan for any one wanting to join us at the Astoria Bike night

we will be meeting at the parking lot across from MC Ds in astoria at 9:00
on Satrday April 25th and kick stands up at or about 9:30

ridding from Astoria to Longbeach then down highway 4 to longview then back up highway 30 on the oregon side to Rolling Thunder BBQ for dinner

same rout as was planded for last months Bike night do to the rain keeping us from ridding

in the event of rain we will meet at rolling thunder for dinner
I have spokento Ron and john and they both plan to be there along with a few others that I ride with

so far if every one planning to attend can make it there should be between
10 and 15 bikes

any one with questions can reach me on my cell 503-791-9887

see you there
Sparky

nvoelsch · 04-19-2009, 09:28 PM

If the weather is good, I am still planning on running up 101 from Lakeside. I'd suspect me (and if I get others to join) could potentially meet up with you for dinner.

On a side note - having some trouble with Fort Stevens info... the website for reservations is giving me fits. Are there other campgrounds within the area that you'd advise me to check out? Just need a spot to set up my tent. (and maybe a couple more)

sparkyjames · 04-21-2009, 12:04 AM

you could try Sunset RV thats the park I live in I have a single wide in the back but there are some tent sites around here

a nother on might be Circle Creek down in Seaside

let me know where you end up we could hook up for a cold drink of some sort

if you cal Sunset lake RV ask for linda and tel her you are friends of Sparky
maybe she could work you a deal

ninjarider · 04-21-2009, 10:58 AM

can you post an address or map location for the BBQ place. I don't think i'd be able to make the ride but maybe I can meet you all for dinner

nvoelsch · 04-21-2009, 09:37 PM

Nice... I'll know more Thursday night, that's our bike nite here in Eugene. It may end up just being me (since the weatherman has now started to agree with me upon my request for descent weather).

Yes, an address to the BBQ place would be nice so I can bring a map.

sparkyjames · 04-21-2009, 11:54 PM

Rolling Thunder BBQ is easy to fing
come in to Astoria when you get to
11th street head twords the river
when yu get to the rver follow your nose to the BBQ smell that it

its inside the pier 11 building

but here is the adress 77 11th Street Astoria oregon
phone # 503-325-5936 ask for bruce

Sparky

ninjarider · 04-22-2009, 08:57 PM

ok. I'll be there at the BBQ place by 5. I'm not sure if i'll be on the bike or not seeing that my new tires won't be on until early next week. right now i'm still running my stock tires with like 8400 miles on them. so I'm trying to keep the riding to a minimum until I get the new ones. If i'm not riding though I'll cage it out in my wrangler. maybe i'll bring some other people from out this way

ninjarider · 04-22-2009, 08:58 PM

oh. and kinda off topic but sparky do you have a wife or girlfriend by chance who works at doogers?

sparkyjames · 04-24-2009, 05:55 AM

no my wife works for holiday inn in Atoria

king_ogre · 04-24-2009, 05:31 PM

I won't be able to make the ride, but I hope to make Rolling Thunder around 5:30. Never been to Astoria, staying at the Red Lion, any recommendations for a breakfast place?
-R

stkflkr · 04-24-2009, 08:43 PM

I got permission, I have the gas money, the problem I having is the time. 9:30 am? as in the morning? Morning temps around 40? Coming from Rainier I'll have to leave around 8. Thats gonna be a cold ride. I'll be an icicle by the time I get to astoria. I'm still debating...help convince me.

sparkyjames · 04-24-2009, 10:50 PM

meet us at Long view at procaliber around 11 or 12 then thats what Rick and pat are doing they live in Lonvview
then they are ridding back to Astoria with us

yes its cold in the Am but it will be warmming up prety quick it did the last few days

ronrdrcr · 04-25-2009, 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by king_ogre

I won't be able to make the ride, but I hope to make Rolling Thunder around 5:30. Never been to Astoria, staying at the Red Lion, any recommendations for a breakfast place?
-R

Serendipity in Warrenton. Awesome breakfast food. The breakfast burritos are huge. And the biscuits and gravy are terrific.

Ron

a109driver · 04-26-2009, 08:10 PM

We did it! Had 4 bikes (6 people) from Astoria to Longview on highway 4 in Washington. There was a Yamaha, Suzuki, Buell, and HD. Two more HD's joined us in Longview. Nathan showed up at Rollin Thunder with a Kawasaki. Two instructors from MSC were at Rollin Thunder also. If you count the Buell as another HD, we sportbikes were outnumbered. I think the Buell is more like a sportbike than an HD, but we need more sportbikes represented.

We had a good time. No accidents. Nice roads with very little traffic in Washington. It was pretty cold and drizzled on us a lot during the day, but was still a lot of fun. Can't wait to do it again next month.

Ron, being sick is no excuse to miss the ride or the dinner. Stick a cork in it next time. We'll let you have the seat closest to the bathroom. James, I can't wait to see the pics you took with your pretty pink camera. Post them when you get a chance. Nathan, it was great to meet you. Wish you could've come along all day.

What a great and diverse group of people and bikes. We all had fun stories and an enjoyable meal together. It goes to show that no matter how different our bikes are, we can all enjoy rides together and the company of other riders. I enjoy you guys and gals as much in the restaurant as I do on the ride. Thanks for a great time.

ninjarider · 04-26-2009, 09:28 PM

hey guys. sounds like you all had a good time. sorry I missed out, I had some things come up late on Saturday so I wasn't able to make it out. next month hopefully I'll be able to. keep me updated.

nvoelsch · 04-26-2009, 10:16 PM

After my excursions through Fort Stevens this morning, and the trip over to Ilwaco and back, and the coffee, and the Fred Meyer trip, and THEN to the seafood festival for lunch (shrimp melt, crab melt, and a bowl of seafood chowder..mmmmmm), I finally left sunshiny Astoria down to Seaside and over 26 to 47 and back to Eugene.

I am quite ready for a long evening's sleep.

Nice to meet everyone and yes, it was my first time ever parking INSIDE a restaurant. That story will be spread all overy Eugene by tomorrow!!

sparkyjames · 04-27-2009, 12:18 AM

I told ya John it takes a real man to use a pink camara lol
Il get them pictures posted tomorw evening have to host them to a nother site first I only loked at acouple but so far they came out good

thanks to evey one that came out
looking forward to next months run Il start the thread on that ne tomorrow or the next day

Sparkyl

a109driver · 04-29-2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by sparkyjames

I told ya John it takes a real man to use a pink camara lol
Il get them pictures posted tomorw evening have to host them to a nother site first I only loked at acouple but so far they came out good

thanks to evey one that came out
looking forward to next months run Il start the thread on that ne tomorrow or the next day

Sparkyl

Where are those pictures real-pink camera man?

nvoelsch · 04-29-2009, 08:38 PM

I'll pick up some of Sparky's slack. Here's the one that I took:

And I didn't even have a pink camera...

sparkyjames · 04-29-2009, 11:37 PM

Ok MY ^%$% GOD you guys give it a rest will you so my Camara is pink big deal get over it
at least i did not have to bring a toy bike to dinner I was able to bring the real deal un like some one that we will not name

the hell we wont A109dirver

hey John love ya BRO LOL

the Harley's of the group

The Guest Bike good to have you BRO hope to see yo again soon remember last Saturday of every month this is where well be

The 9:00 am meet

John has more funny stoies then any one I know

check the shine on that Critter

Rolling in to Rollong Thunder

Erick's Katana AKA the Bumpper Bike LOL Sorry Bro had to do it

yea I know they are a Rag Tag lot but I love my Crew

Our host Bruce

Doing what he do best

And that would be BBQ ( this cost me less then $10.00 ) and I could not finnish it all

And these ugly guys just kept showing up I think they were PNW Rider Wana Bees

Grate to see you guys Robert and Nathen hope you guys come back do it again only next time if you want to eat BBQ with us you have to make the ride

just a new rule I just now made up

of corse Ron was playing hookie so he missed out on the ride and the dinner
hope your feeling better BRO

Sparky

( note to self never post this much information again while your this drunk it takes to freaking long)

sparkyjames · 04-29-2009, 11:48 PM

come on out for our bike night in May gan there are pleanty of seats left I think it would be a hoot to fill Rolling Thunder BBQ with PNW Riders just once blow Bruce's mind
and scare the hell out of the neibors so come on whos in for MAY sound off
PS leave my Pink Camara out of it

a109driver · 05-01-2009, 12:44 AM

Hey, those were all great pictures. Thanks for posting them, both of you. Did you notice my toy bike looks a lot like my real one? I wouldn't have got my wife back on the real one after the Longview to Astoria leg. It was getting too cold.

Toy...

Real...

If I had my head painted like my helmet, I could just leave the helmet home.

I'll quit bothering you about the pink camera. At least we'll always know which one is yours.

I think I saw you ride up to Costco today. I was loading the back of our van with about $450 worth the groceries. My kids can eat. Who was with you waiting by the bike?

sparkyjames · 05-01-2009, 01:32 AM

yes that was me and the kid with me is Mikey he sort of adopted me a while back
his folks are divorced and I guess I got cuctadey of Mikey hes a good kid

should have yeled at me I did not even see you Bro

talk to you later
Sparky

stkflkr · 05-02-2009, 02:17 AM

I saw you guys at the chevron in Longview. I was gonna stop and say hi, but got scared & kept driving by. I'm hoping to make the next one.

Hey 109..... Did I see you crossing the longview bridge today? I was riding da busa back home from Pro Caliber after getting new rubber.

Fresh rubber, 12 month service done..... I have no excuse not to make the next one.

sparkyjames · 05-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by stkflkr

I saw you guys at the chevron in Longview. I was gonna stop and say hi, but got scared & kept driving by. I'm hoping to make the next one.

Hey 109..... Did I see you crossing the longview bridge today? I was riding da busa back home from Pro Caliber after getting new rubber.

Fresh rubber, 12 month service done..... I have no excuse not to make the next one.

What do yo mean you got scared we had 109 driver on a leash it would have been safe he has not bitten any one a a long time now

I think that was just a fad he was going through

I should getyou ricks Cell # he lives over on 9th street by that park you could ride down with him next month

Sparky

stkflkr · 05-02-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by sparkyjames

What do yo mean you got scared we had 109 driver on a leash it would have been safe he has not bitten any one a a long time now

I think that was just a fad he was going through

I should getyou ricks Cell # he lives over on 9th street by that park you could ride down with him next month

Sparky

Yeah but who had YOU on a leash? I heard all about those baggers from astoria..

Nah I aint that scared i just felt weird just dropping by with my family to say hi to a group of people I have never seen in person before. Yeah give my # to whomever wants to ride. I work a rotating schedule so I am off throughout the week and some weekends so whenever just call. 360-957-3353

a109driver · 05-03-2009, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by stkflkr

I saw you guys at the chevron in Longview. I was gonna stop and say hi, but got scared & kept driving by. I'm hoping to make the next one.

Hey 109..... Did I see you crossing the longview bridge today? I was riding da busa back home from Pro Caliber after getting new rubber.

Fresh rubber, 12 month service done..... I have no excuse not to make the next one.

I rode to work a couple days ago when it was nice. I think it was the day before on the 1st. Depending on what day it was you might have seen me. I rode into LV at about 7:30pm and rode out about 8:00am the next morning. Weather has been pretty crappy since then, so I've been driving. Don't be scared of us. I had my wife with me that day. She helps calm me so I don't bite people when she's around even if I get off my leash.

a109driver · 05-16-2009, 12:21 AM

I rode the R1 to work again since it was so nice out (Fri, 15 May). I plan to ride it again for the next few days. Unfortunately, I have to work on such a nice weekend, but at least getting there and back will be a lot of fun on the R1.

Be safe out there. I picked up a 18 year old kid today who supposedly flipped an ATV over and it landed on him. I heard there was no helmet. It looked like he might have some back and internal injuries. Take it easy, or I might be coming to take you to the ER. It wont be a fun flight for you.

a109driver · 05-17-2009, 12:50 AM

Well, it finally happened today. I figured in my new job as a Life Flight pilot I would eventually pick up a sportbike rider. It took about 5 months.

Today, I got a guy from up on hwy 504 on Mt. St. Helens. I landed in the parking lot of the closed observatory to pick him up near the end of the line on this map, http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,1.230469&z=10. I got to talk to him for a few seconds as they unloaded him from the helicopter. He was on a Blue 2004 R1, just like mine! He had a girl with him and I guess she wasn't hurt too bad. I didn't see her. I heard too that there was another rider who might have seen it. He said he was just going about 40 when something went wrong with the rear end, either vibrating or "chattering", and he lost it. I didn't hear this part from him, but from one of the medical crew. Maybe we'll hear more about it later on the news or this forum.

Tomorrow is another supposed to be another sunny day. I'll be riding my R1 to Longview again for work. Let's all be safe out there...

a109driver · 05-17-2009, 06:35 PM

I got another one today... A lady was riding with a group of cruisers up by the Swift Reservoir near Cougar south of Mt. St. Helens. She hit a pot hole and went down. Wasn't hurt too bad, but wasn't happy either. We landed and picked her up near the boat ramp in the campground on the east end of Swift Reservoir around 3:30pm.

Ride careful out there! You people are bringing me too much business!

stkflkr · 05-18-2009, 09:08 AM

Wow sorry to hear about those but tis the season. I'm thinking that these stories you are bringing us will be a valuable means to keep us thinking of the many dangers that lurk out on the roads. Not all accidents are caused by rider error. Be safe out there people.
Ok 109, did I see you this am riding across the lv bridge about 6 am?

a109driver · 05-19-2009, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by stkflkr

Wow sorry to hear about those but tis the season. I'm thinking that these stories you are bringing us will be a valuable means to keep us thinking of the many dangers that lurk out on the roads. Not all accidents are caused by rider error. Be safe out there people.
Ok 109, did I see you this am riding across the lv bridge about 6 am?

Wasn't me today. I rode to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but today I took the truck because I looked at the forecast this morning and saw that it was going to get nasty by afternoon. The forecast was right. I usually ride across the bridge into LV between 730 and 745. Work starts at 800. When I work nights, the time is the same, but with a "pm" behind it. I'm going to work a couple of nights this week for someone else. I plan to ride if the weather is decent. When I work a night shift, both the ride there and home are in the daylight.

I flew my butt off today. Thank god none of my victims was from a bike wreck, just people with medical issues. Got one in Seaside, then Centralia, WA, and the last one in Astoria. Took each of them to hospitals in Portland. I was in the seat for over 4.5 hours and burned a total of 205 gallons of jet fuel.

I met your friend, Matt yesterday (Sunday). I had my R1 up on top of the parking garage. He came up and looked at it, then we went down to the third floor to see his Hayabusa. Seems like a pretty good guy. He didn't ride today either.


03-31-2009, 01:00 AM	#1
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	Astoria Bike Night for April 2009 OK Gang: What weekend works out the best for every one I am good to go any Sunday or Saturday except the Third one of each month due to Dive Team Training, We have a good route picked out for the ride So I say if weather permits meet at 9:00 am ride then back to Rolling Thunder BBQ for dinner should it rain plan to be at Rolling Thunder for dinner at 5:00. maybe if we can plan this a little in advance some of the flatlanders could come out to the coast to join us Sparky __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
June Newbie Joined: Feb 2009 From: Astoria, OR I Ride: 1979 KZ 400	Hey Sparky, I don't know my schedule yet but I'm up for any weekend I'm on dry land. June __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
nvoelsch Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Eugene, OR I Ride: '08 Kawasaki Versys	The last weekend in April is the Astoria Seafood festival: http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entr...wine-festival/ I'm planning on being in attendance. Trying to find some other bikes to come up from this area. Will probably camp out at Fort Stevens State Park. Maybe we can all get together sometime then? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-06-2009, 11:10 PM	#8
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	OK I have given this a good deal of thought for me the last weekend of the month works out best and for the majority of the guys I know that will be coming to these get together, So here is the plan join in at which ever time works best for you, meet at the Astoria Pig n Pancake at 7:00 for brake fast sit relax visit for a while head over to the parking lot across from McDonald at around 8:45 to be there for the 9:00 meet and great for the riders that were not at breakfast, head out for a ride at 9:30 going to run the loop planed for last months Bike Night as the rain kept us from enjoying the day back to Rolling Thunder BBQ for Dinner at around 5:00 any one wishing to join in feel free to do so I will provide route information to any one needing it the ride will be right around 135 miles or so give or take a few miles I Will post a more detailed route and map in the next day or so for any one that might need one I am also sending emails to a few riding Buddy's that are not members to PNW Riders that may join in hope to see every one there Sparky __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#9
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	So here is the plan for any one wanting to join us at the Astoria Bike night we will be meeting at the parking lot across from MC Ds in astoria at 9:00 on Satrday April 25th and kick stands up at or about 9:30 ridding from Astoria to Longbeach then down highway 4 to longview then back up highway 30 on the oregon side to Rolling Thunder BBQ for dinner same rout as was planded for last months Bike night do to the rain keeping us from ridding in the event of rain we will meet at rolling thunder for dinner I have spokento Ron and john and they both plan to be there along with a few others that I ride with so far if every one planning to attend can make it there should be between 10 and 15 bikes any one with questions can reach me on my cell 503-791-9887 see you there Sparky __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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04-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#10
nvoelsch Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Eugene, OR I Ride: '08 Kawasaki Versys	If the weather is good, I am still planning on running up 101 from Lakeside. I'd suspect me (and if I get others to join) could potentially meet up with you for dinner. On a side note - having some trouble with Fort Stevens info... the website for reservations is giving me fits. Are there other campgrounds within the area that you'd advise me to check out? Just need a spot to set up my tent. (and maybe a couple more) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#11
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	you could try Sunset RV thats the park I live in I have a single wide in the back but there are some tent sites around here a nother on might be Circle Creek down in Seaside let me know where you end up we could hook up for a cold drink of some sort if you cal Sunset lake RV ask for linda and tel her you are friends of Sparky maybe she could work you a deal __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-21-2009, 10:58 AM	#12
ninjarider Superbiker Joined: Oct 2008 From: Hillsboro I Ride: a green one	can you post an address or map location for the BBQ place. I don't think i'd be able to make the ride but maybe I can meet you all for dinner __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-21-2009, 09:37 PM	#13
nvoelsch Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Eugene, OR I Ride: '08 Kawasaki Versys	Nice... I'll know more Thursday night, that's our bike nite here in Eugene. It may end up just being me (since the weatherman has now started to agree with me upon my request for descent weather). Yes, an address to the BBQ place would be nice so I can bring a map. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-21-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	Rolling Thunder BBQ is easy to fing come in to Astoria when you get to 11th street head twords the river when yu get to the rver follow your nose to the BBQ smell that it its inside the pier 11 building but here is the adress 77 11th Street Astoria oregon phone # 503-325-5936 ask for bruce Sparky __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-22-2009, 08:57 PM	#15
ninjarider Superbiker Joined: Oct 2008 From: Hillsboro I Ride: a green one	ok. I'll be there at the BBQ place by 5. I'm not sure if i'll be on the bike or not seeing that my new tires won't be on until early next week. right now i'm still running my stock tires with like 8400 miles on them. so I'm trying to keep the riding to a minimum until I get the new ones. If i'm not riding though I'll cage it out in my wrangler. maybe i'll bring some other people from out this way __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-22-2009, 08:58 PM	#16
ninjarider Superbiker Joined: Oct 2008 From: Hillsboro I Ride: a green one	oh. and kinda off topic but sparky do you have a wife or girlfriend by chance who works at doogers? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-24-2009, 05:55 AM	#17
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	no my wife works for holiday inn in Atoria __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-24-2009, 05:31 PM	#18
king_ogre Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Rickreall, Or I Ride: Honda CBR 1100xx	I won't be able to make the ride, but I hope to make Rolling Thunder around 5:30. Never been to Astoria, staying at the Red Lion, any recommendations for a breakfast place? -R __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by king_ogre; 04-24-2009 at 05:33 PM..


04-24-2009, 08:43 PM	#19
stkflkr Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2008 From: small town , pnw I Ride: Hayabusa	I got permission, I have the gas money, the problem I having is the time. 9:30 am? as in the morning? Morning temps around 40? Coming from Rainier I'll have to leave around 8. Thats gonna be a cold ride. I'll be an icicle by the time I get to astoria. I'm still debating...help convince me. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-24-2009, 10:50 PM	#20
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	meet us at Long view at procaliber around 11 or 12 then thats what Rick and pat are doing they live in Lonvview then they are ridding back to Astoria with us yes its cold in the Am but it will be warmming up prety quick it did the last few days __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-26-2009, 08:10 PM	#22
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	We did it! Had 4 bikes (6 people) from Astoria to Longview on highway 4 in Washington. There was a Yamaha, Suzuki, Buell, and HD. Two more HD's joined us in Longview. Nathan showed up at Rollin Thunder with a Kawasaki. Two instructors from MSC were at Rollin Thunder also. If you count the Buell as another HD, we sportbikes were outnumbered. I think the Buell is more like a sportbike than an HD, but we need more sportbikes represented. We had a good time. No accidents. Nice roads with very little traffic in Washington. It was pretty cold and drizzled on us a lot during the day, but was still a lot of fun. Can't wait to do it again next month. Ron, being sick is no excuse to miss the ride or the dinner. Stick a cork in it next time. We'll let you have the seat closest to the bathroom. James, I can't wait to see the pics you took with your pretty pink camera. Post them when you get a chance. Nathan, it was great to meet you. Wish you could've come along all day. What a great and diverse group of people and bikes. We all had fun stories and an enjoyable meal together. It goes to show that no matter how different our bikes are, we can all enjoy rides together and the company of other riders. I enjoy you guys and gals as much in the restaurant as I do on the ride. Thanks for a great time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#23
ninjarider Superbiker Joined: Oct 2008 From: Hillsboro I Ride: a green one	hey guys. sounds like you all had a good time. sorry I missed out, I had some things come up late on Saturday so I wasn't able to make it out. next month hopefully I'll be able to. keep me updated. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#24
nvoelsch Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Eugene, OR I Ride: '08 Kawasaki Versys	After my excursions through Fort Stevens this morning, and the trip over to Ilwaco and back, and the coffee, and the Fred Meyer trip, and THEN to the seafood festival for lunch (shrimp melt, crab melt, and a bowl of seafood chowder..mmmmmm), I finally left sunshiny Astoria down to Seaside and over 26 to 47 and back to Eugene. I am quite ready for a long evening's sleep. Nice to meet everyone and yes, it was my first time ever parking INSIDE a restaurant. That story will be spread all overy Eugene by tomorrow!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-27-2009, 12:18 AM	#25
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	I told ya John it takes a real man to use a pink camara lol Il get them pictures posted tomorw evening have to host them to a nother site first I only loked at acouple but so far they came out good thanks to evey one that came out looking forward to next months run Il start the thread on that ne tomorrow or the next day Sparkyl __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#27
nvoelsch Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Eugene, OR I Ride: '08 Kawasaki Versys	I'll pick up some of Sparky's slack. Here's the one that I took: And I didn't even have a pink camera... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 11:37 PM	#28
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	Ok MY ^%$% GOD you guys give it a rest will you so my Camara is pink big deal get over it at least i did not have to bring a toy bike to dinner I was able to bring the real deal un like some one that we will not name the hell we wont A109dirver hey John love ya BRO LOL the Harley's of the group The Guest Bike good to have you BRO hope to see yo again soon remember last Saturday of every month this is where well be The 9:00 am meet John has more funny stoies then any one I know check the shine on that Critter Rolling in to Rollong Thunder Erick's Katana AKA the Bumpper Bike LOL Sorry Bro had to do it yea I know they are a Rag Tag lot but I love my Crew Our host Bruce Doing what he do best And that would be BBQ ( this cost me less then $10.00 ) and I could not finnish it all And these ugly guys just kept showing up I think they were PNW Rider Wana Bees Grate to see you guys Robert and Nathen hope you guys come back do it again only next time if you want to eat BBQ with us you have to make the ride just a new rule I just now made up of corse Ron was playing hookie so he missed out on the ride and the dinner hope your feeling better BRO Sparky ( note to self never post this much information again while your this drunk it takes to freaking long) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by sparkyjames; 04-29-2009 at 11:45 PM..


04-29-2009, 11:48 PM	#29
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	come on out for our bike night in May gan there are pleanty of seats left I think it would be a hoot to fill Rolling Thunder BBQ with PNW Riders just once blow Bruce's mind and scare the hell out of the neibors so come on whos in for MAY sound off PS leave my Pink Camara out of it __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-01-2009, 12:44 AM	#30
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Hey, those were all great pictures. Thanks for posting them, both of you. Did you notice my toy bike looks a lot like my real one? I wouldn't have got my wife back on the real one after the Longview to Astoria leg. It was getting too cold. Toy... Real... If I had my head painted like my helmet, I could just leave the helmet home. I'll quit bothering you about the pink camera. At least we'll always know which one is yours. I think I saw you ride up to Costco today. I was loading the back of our van with about $450 worth the groceries. My kids can eat. Who was with you waiting by the bike? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#31
sparkyjames Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Warrenton OR I Ride: 08 HD Heritage Softail	yes that was me and the kid with me is Mikey he sort of adopted me a while back his folks are divorced and I guess I got cuctadey of Mikey hes a good kid should have yeled at me I did not even see you Bro talk to you later Sparky __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-02-2009, 02:17 AM	#32
stkflkr Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2008 From: small town , pnw I Ride: Hayabusa	I saw you guys at the chevron in Longview. I was gonna stop and say hi, but got scared & kept driving by. I'm hoping to make the next one. Hey 109..... Did I see you crossing the longview bridge today? I was riding da busa back home from Pro Caliber after getting new rubber. Fresh rubber, 12 month service done..... I have no excuse not to make the next one. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-16-2009, 12:21 AM	#36
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	I rode the R1 to work again since it was so nice out (Fri, 15 May). I plan to ride it again for the next few days. Unfortunately, I have to work on such a nice weekend, but at least getting there and back will be a lot of fun on the R1. Be safe out there. I picked up a 18 year old kid today who supposedly flipped an ATV over and it landed on him. I heard there was no helmet. It looked like he might have some back and internal injuries. Take it easy, or I might be coming to take you to the ER. It wont be a fun flight for you. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2009, 12:50 AM	#37
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Well, it finally happened today. I figured in my new job as a Life Flight pilot I would eventually pick up a sportbike rider. It took about 5 months. Today, I got a guy from up on hwy 504 on Mt. St. Helens. I landed in the parking lot of the closed observatory to pick him up near the end of the line on this map, http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,1.230469&z=10. I got to talk to him for a few seconds as they unloaded him from the helicopter. He was on a Blue 2004 R1, just like mine! He had a girl with him and I guess she wasn't hurt too bad. I didn't see her. I heard too that there was another rider who might have seen it. He said he was just going about 40 when something went wrong with the rear end, either vibrating or "chattering", and he lost it. I didn't hear this part from him, but from one of the medical crew. Maybe we'll hear more about it later on the news or this forum. Tomorrow is another supposed to be another sunny day. I'll be riding my R1 to Longview again for work. Let's all be safe out there... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2009, 06:35 PM	#38
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	I got another one today... A lady was riding with a group of cruisers up by the Swift Reservoir near Cougar south of Mt. St. Helens. She hit a pot hole and went down. Wasn't hurt too bad, but wasn't happy either. We landed and picked her up near the boat ramp in the campground on the east end of Swift Reservoir around 3:30pm. Ride careful out there! You people are bringing me too much business! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-18-2009, 09:08 AM	#39
stkflkr Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2008 From: small town , pnw I Ride: Hayabusa	Wow sorry to hear about those but tis the season. I'm thinking that these stories you are bringing us will be a valuable means to keep us thinking of the many dangers that lurk out on the roads. Not all accidents are caused by rider error. Be safe out there people. Ok 109, did I see you this am riding across the lv bridge about 6 am? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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