http://pnwriders.com/ Dual Sport or Dirt: Off-road motorcycle-related discussion en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://pnwriders.com/images_pnw/misc/rss.jpg http://pnwriders.com/ http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119516-who-sells-husqvarna.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:58 GMT the only dealer i can find in wa is in tacoma and the websight no longer exists..does anyone know who carries huskies? the only dealer i can find in wa is in tacoma and the websight no longer exists..does anyone know who carries huskies? ]]> Trail Time Pavin http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119516-who-sells-husqvarna.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119490-good-place-dirtbike-gear.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:24 GMT I'm finally getting serious about off-road and motocross riding.
Which place in town (Portland) has the greatest range of gear (for women)? Any recommendation will be great. ]]> Trail Time Fluffy22 http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119490-good-place-dirtbike-gear.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119476-got-any-keihin-fcr-needles.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:17:02 GMT About a year ago, I posted a request for needles, needed for testing. Well, that time's come again. Do any of you have any 35-41mm FCR needles that you aren't using? I'm looking for the 3/4* taper needles (Dxx), in both 'P' and 'Q' root diameters. Borrow or buy, thought I'd check here before getting raped by shipping charges.

• DVP
• DXP
• DVQ
• etc...

Thanks! 8) ]]> Trail Time Lynk http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119476-got-any-keihin-fcr-needles.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119455-i-90-hosting-kevin-parks-memorial-fundraiser-sunday-11-22-09-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:39 GMT As many of you know, Kevin Parks was killed while riding at the Starvation Ridge 24 hour race in October. I-90 Motorsports has graciously setup a memorial fundraiser for his family. The staff will be donating their time, and all profits from the day will go to the Kevin Parks Memorial Fund. To maximize your contribution, donations will be accepted, and there will be BBQ and a raffle at 3pm. I am in no way associated with I-90, just passing on information about a fundraiser for a fellow... As many of you know, Kevin Parks was killed while riding at the Starvation Ridge 24 hour race in October. I-90 Motorsports has graciously setup a memorial fundraiser for his family. The staff will be donating their time, and all profits from the day will go to the Kevin Parks Memorial Fund.

To maximize your contribution, donations will be accepted, and there will be BBQ and a raffle at 3pm.

I am in no way associated with I-90, just passing on information about a fundraiser for a fellow rider.

More details can be found here : http://www.i-90motorsports.com/event...p?event=404481 ]]> Trail Time Hawker http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119455-i-90-hosting-kevin-parks-memorial-fundraiser-sunday-11-22-09-a.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119208-race-rains-street-tard.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:19:10 GMT Stock D208's or whatever those Italians put on their bikes, suck doesn't even begin to describe them! I'm wondering how long will KR189/KR388's or something similar is going to last street riding in the winter, anyone tried that?

I'm not asking on SMJ since those people likely don't quite understand what "winter" means around here. ]]> Trail Time dakh http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119208-race-rains-street-tard.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119180-machias-sat-11-14-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:35:43 GMT I want to get out and ride but not sure what the conditions at Walker will be with the cold wet weather we have gotten. So I'm thinking about heading up to Machias tomorrow morning around 10am. I've never rode there and I'm looking for someone to show me around or at least to ride with. Anyone game? ]]> Trail Time The Shocker http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119180-machias-sat-11-14-a.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119148-so-im-thinking-about-maybe-buying-dedicated-dirt-bike.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:11:16 GMT I'm thinking I need a CRF450.

No. Not really...
I used to ride a lot of offroad in the 80's. I want to get back into it for the exercise and fun. I used to ride an RM465. Not a great choice by modern standards. I'm thinking a non MX 200 two stroke or perhaps a 250 four stroke. It dosen't need to be plated, but a light would be handy for getting back to the truck sometimes...
I don't want to buy new. Just too much money in this economy. I've ridden a bunch of bikes in the woods but it's been 20 years. So, having not seriously looked at dirtbikes and a long time, what's the best bang for the buck?
On yea...
I like pretty tight single track. And yes, I do know what that is. I've ridden Reiter and Walker for years. ]]> Trail Time dragracer1951 http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119148-so-im-thinking-about-maybe-buying-dedicated-dirt-bike.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119141-hareport-scrambles-sunday.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:39:42 GMT The Bremerton Cruisers M/C is putting on the last offroad series event of the year this Sunday at Bremerton Motorsports Park. Hopefully the weather isn't too wet.
www.bremertoncruisers.com ]]> Trail Time slo rider http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119141-hareport-scrambles-sunday.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119107-may-old-news-washington-steals-9-5-million-your-money.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:41:50 GMT House bill 1244 removes the $9,500,000.00 set aside into the thought to be protected NOVA account (Non- highway, Off road vehicles activities Account) This is money from off road tabs, off road fuel taxes and off road license and regsitration fees. So you have paid your taxes, and then you paid ADDITIONAL taxes to own and operate an off road vehicle with the understanding that that money would be used to protect and maintain your riding areas. And they have taken our money. New... House bill 1244 removes the $9,500,000.00 set aside into the thought to be protected NOVA account (Non- highway, Off road vehicles activities Account)

This is money from off road tabs, off road fuel taxes and off road license and regsitration fees.

So you have paid your taxes, and then you paid ADDITIONAL taxes to own and operate an off road vehicle with the understanding that that money would be used to protect and maintain your riding areas.

And they have taken our money.

New Mexico recently overturned the same kind of robbery.

This really sucks... ]]> Trail Time NoQuarter#121 http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119107-may-old-news-washington-steals-9-5-million-your-money.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119019-ride-wed-11-nov-09-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:19:19 GMT I'm military so I'm off for the day, not to sure how many others are off also, but I'm about to load my bike CRF250x), go buy some gloves, get a map and figure out somewhere to ride. If anyone else is wants to ride hit me up on my cell (253-495-6848) and we can meet up. If not I'll Lone Ranger it. ]]> Trail Time JASONGIND http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/119019-ride-wed-11-nov-09-a.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118833-new-bike.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:46:56 GMT This turned into stupid thread. This turned into stupid thread. ]]> Trail Time Beerbohm http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118833-new-bike.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118683-whats-up-reiter.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:28:43 GMT I rode reiter last friday for the first time with some IceHoles... These guys knew the trails between the trails. So cool. Some of the toughest off road riding I have ever expereinced. Awesome, technical, super challenging. Love it. Whats the story with closures? I rode reiter last friday for the first time with some IceHoles...

These guys knew the trails between the trails. So cool. Some of the toughest off road riding I have ever expereinced.

Awesome, technical, super challenging.

Love it.

Whats the story with closures? ]]> Trail Time NoQuarter#121 http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118683-whats-up-reiter.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118570-2-stroke-jetting.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:14 GMT So im working on a 2001 cr250r. It has a procircuit pipe. I'm trying to figure out a good jetting for seattle elevation (or close), and also climate.

It is currently running

22.5
420
6beh2-76 on the 2nd clip from top


And, where can i get just a few jets to try it out without buying a whole set?

Cheers ]]> Trail Time micknwop http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118570-2-stroke-jetting.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118519-rainier-still-open-dirt-bikes.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:42:28 GMT I used to ride dirt bikes as a kid. One place we'd go was Rainier OR. Rainer Beach, as it was referred.

Anyone still riding out there, or did it get shut down? ]]> Trail Time galenernest http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118519-rainier-still-open-dirt-bikes.html http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118040-mt-hood-rally-report-w-vid.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:41:47 GMT The Mount Hood Rally was Saturday and for the second year it included a motorcycle class, RallyMoto. This was a one day rally, but they allowed pre runs ("recce") on Friday to scout the roads. It poured rain on Friday, but Saturday was awesome and clear. The roads dried pretty well, but there was still mud in the shady areas. There were 8 bikes entered rangine from a couple DRZ400s to a KTM 950 Adventure.



I decided to try a trials rear tire, which didn't turn out to be as good as I thought it would be, but it wasn't too bad. It had good grip on everything except gravel, but would break traction abruptly in turns. Oh well, it still worked OK and the guy who was beating me by a few seconds in every stage decided to take a dirt nap on stage 5 and hand me victory. Not pretty, but I'll take it. I think I can go faster on a regular knobby, but that will have to wait for the Doo Wop Rally in Aberdeen in March.



The roads were mostly hard packed dirt with a little mud and gravel. It was a little more technical and with less WFO than the Wild West Rally in Eastern WA, but I still averaged over 49mph in the special stages. It is really a lot of fun and I am working to get the entry fees down, including a possible first timer discount, so you should consider trying it! Here is the last stage from my handlebars. The first 1/2 mile is actually paved and this was the fastest stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6RFVMsLVKU ]]> Trail Time PeteN95 http://pnwriders.com/trail-time/118040-mt-hood-rally-report-w-vid.html