2009: New to the Forum? Post up here! Introduce yourself to the PNW Riders family!

[a109driver]

Originally Posted by Mameez Hi, I'm Aimee. I was recruited to join by TooWongFoo. I have been riding a 2-wheel pedal bike for some time and thought I needed some more speed so I am moving up to a Ninja EX250. It's been exciting. The hills are a little easier on my Ninja than my carbon fiber Lemond.

I'll bet the Ninja is cheaper than the Lemond also... Welcome to the forum.

[chezmoustash]

Hello, I have a '86 gixxer 750. I just recently picked it up and I love it... unfortunately its broken so time to tinker!

[BEAST]

Hi I'm south of Tacoma by about 30 min, I'm in the middle of trading in my KLR650 for an 09 ZX6R. I'm considering becoming a bartender for the moment (unemployment blows) but I'd also really like to be a cop.

I produce music/DJ for fun, enjoy weight lifting and soccer, and would like to find some riding buddies in the area. If any of you meet me you'll soon realize I'm a bit like Robin Williams, I enjoy being goofy and making people laugh.

[DoccoM]

Hello! I am actually quite far from the PNW as i write this, but i grew up on Whidbey Island and will return to the area in a few years. I am currently living in Naples, Italy, been riding for just about 2 years now!

[guesswho]

im new here. i was told not to sign up on this forum because most ppl on here suck ? i don't know any of you but ill keep to myself. cool forum you guys have here, lot's of cool stuff.

[toowongfoo]

Originally Posted by Mameez Hi, I'm Aimee. I was recruited to join by TooWongFoo. I have been riding a 2-wheel pedal bike for some time and thought I needed some more speed so I am moving up to a Ninja EX250. It's been exciting. The hills are a little easier on my Ninja than my carbon fiber Lemond.

Its nice to see you have finally decided to make a presence on this forum!

[CAT3]

Just signed up.

Charlie, 38y/o 20yr Army guy (waiting to retire), married w/ 9y/o Son and 3.5y/o Daughter. Although I live in Pueblo West, CO, I am planning trips with some fellow riders to visit the PNW, and have some riding friends in that area, so will be looking forward to getting in some nice rides when we visit. After running through several motorcycle in the past 23yrs, I finally broke down and bought my dream machine, albeit new model, Ducati 1098 (base model), big change coming off an 05' Hayabusa, but welcome change for me. I've seen this site quite a few times over the last couple years, and recently took interest in the entire social networking, not so much with facebook yet (can't access it from Army network in Iraq) but message boards like this are an excellent tool just the same. Thanks for having me here, looking forward to sharing experience, help, etc.

Charlie

[Dr E]

Originally Posted by CAT3 Just signed up. Charlie, 38y/o 20yr Army guy (waiting to retire), married w/ 9y/o Son and 3.5y/o Daughter. Although I live in Pueblo West, CO, I am planning trips with some fellow riders to visit the PNW, and have some riding friends in that area, so will be looking forward to getting in some nice rides when we visit. After running through several motorcycle in the past 23yrs, I finally broke down and bought my dream machine, albeit new model, Ducati 1098 (base model), big change coming off an 05' Hayabusa, but welcome change for me. I've seen this site quite a few times over the last couple years, and recently took interest in the entire social networking, not so much with facebook yet (can't access it from Army network in Iraq) but message boards like this are an excellent tool just the same. Thanks for having me here, looking forward to sharing experience, help, etc. Charlie

Charlie my brother...damn it is sooo good to see you on the site.

Here is a quick pic of his gorgeous bike...it will be good to have you home this month and even better when you get the chance to come up here!



I love this bike!

[bikerchickinkelso]

Hi my name is Georgie i ride(i dont drive) we have a shadow live in kelso---love to ride as much as we can...but i need help learning how to post and download pics to this site...please help...thanks
Georgie&Marty

[VanillaRice]

Howdy! I'm on the eastside, just got back into bikes. Had an old CB750k in college for a year in Bellingham with zero gear...

A buddy of mine just had a bachelor party that was a trip to Leguna Seca, and that's what re-sparked my interest in bikes!

seems like a cool place here!

Patrick

[USMotoGPFans]

Hey, Steve Jones here. I was born in Seattle and have friends and relatives near Vancouver WA and down near Florence OR, though I don't live in the PNW now. But PNW roads were some of my favorite riding on trips I've taken from my home in St. Louis to the coast... one in 2005 and one in 2007.

I dabbled in roadracing long ago (in the 80's) to no distinction, but had fun.

I used to sell luxury seats to MotoGP and World Superbike races, which is how USMotoGPFans.com got started, but it was more a hobby than a business and I got out of it. Still a maniac race fan though... my wife and I haven't missed a MotoGP or WSB race in the US since 2005. Our two big road trips above were to Laguna Seca and back.

I dabble in long distance endurance riding, having a few certified rides under my belt. And I've done a little LD rallying. But I am not one of the big dogs that do the extreme stuff (THE Iron Butt Rally, for instance). I call myself the "King of the Ferries" though... (see http://usmotogpfans.com/ferry if that makes you curious).

I also am working on a website called "ridetoeat.com", which is pretty self-explanatory. I'll probably post in the state forums to beg for help loading good PNW data.

Anyway, I'm jealous of all of you who get to live near all those great roads.

Regards,


King of the ferries!
"Ride To Eat" data Czar

[erickb]

um yea I am not new

but to all the newbs

No Gear threads, No what kind of bike to start on threads, no bs threads, don't get mad at the old people on here and sportbikes are dangerous just an FYI

Oh and beansbaxter does not exsist, you may think he does but it is all fake

[sleepygreen]

Hi everyone. Bought my first bike, an xj600s in april and put almost 2000 miles on it since then. Just sold it and am looking at a cbr600rr. its only been a week or so since i sold my first bike but im itching to ride again already! Trying to get lots of miles under my belt, maybe try a track day or two next season.

[Twig323]

Hi, Im Zack im 20yrs old and just joined a few days ago and was reffered here by Raven Ryder when I went with my friend to buy a bike from him. I just recently got into streetbikes and have raced dirtbikes for 8+ years all over the country. I would like to do the same with streetbikes and am lookin forward to going on rides with some of ya.

[daman101988]

Hi I'm John. I'm a US Marine stationed in Bangor, WA. I'm 20, MARRIED, and I recently bought a 2003 R6. I live in Silverdale, and me and my wife love to ride so we're open to invites.

[xabachay]

Hey there!

My name is Bear, and I ride with a club down in Texas. Stumbled across your guys' forum a few days back looking up some other stuff, you seemed pretty cool, so I thought I'd join up and make some new contacts.

I ride a '90 FLPOS (F@ing Loud Piece of Sthuff) (ok, really it's a FLSTC - Heritage Softail).

Nope, not a sport bike, but I don't figure that matters. The pavement hurts no matter what you fall on it from ... right? lol

42, Married, Secretary for a Red & Gold Support Club in TX - and enjoy meeting bikers from all over.

I also am in the Confederation of Clubs ((TX Chapter)) and a supporter of the Coalition of Independent Riders here in TX. I think you have one there in Washington.

Yeah, I know politicin' isn't much fun, but it does keep us free, for the most part. I love to ride, so I do what I can to help prevent bad legislation from being passed. Are any of you involved in those groups or other MRO's?

[xabachay]

Originally Posted by bikerchickinkelso Hi my name is Georgie i ride(i dont drive) we have a shadow live in kelso---love to ride as much as we can...but i need help learning how to post and download pics to this site...please help...thanks Georgie&Marty

I don't see a link to the gallery that vBulliten has, so you may have to use Photobucket or other similar type of site. Use the HTML tags, they'll look like this: IMG .... /IMG, but have [ IMG ] (brackets) around them. highlight, copy, then past into the text box of your post.

[Checksicks]

Finally decided to join the forum after lurking for months. Name's John and I live in Everson, WA. I met a few of you at the 2Fast trackday on August 12, I was on the white 848. Had a blast there. Skagit hooked us up with a great day. I ride to Baker often and try to do Winthrop a couple of times a year. Gonna go on the Monkeybutt this Sunday. I'll see you guys there.

[cyndypr]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Cyndy - totally new to this. I just took the MSF course, got my endorsement, and bought my bike (Ninja500) within the last few weeks. I live in Duvall and have only ventured out as far as North Bend and back. If you ride out in that area, I'll be the one with a big smile as I work my way up the speedometer...

[Indevolatile]

Hallo,

Nathan from West Seattle here. I took an MSF course last month, which was more or less my first time ever on a motorcycle, and they saw fit to pass me for some silly reason. So I managed to obtain my endorsement with a grand total of 15 hours riding time, all of which was under 20mph in a coned-off parking lot. Then I went home and thought for a month or so about life, the universe, and what sort of bike I wanted, and eventually ended up with a 1980 Honda CM400 (I'm a sucker for standard UJM's) It looks like this:


So I've been puttering around Fauntleroy and Alki for the last week or so, with occasional forays onto the West Seattle bridge and SR-99. Mishaps include dropping the bike while trying to back up on a hill (the forks/handlebars might have gotten a little crooked, so I straightened them? seems to be ok now...) and some guy who pulled out of his parallel parking spot on California while I was going by. I had to swerve to dodge his front bumper and driver side mirror, and he caught up with me at the next intersection and apologized. So far, so good, but then I haven't really had occasion to take it over about 50mph yet.

[starfighter]

Howdy
Allan from Eugene, Oregon......
Found Y'all by accident so thought I'd stay for a while.....

[GSXCherrios]

Originally Posted by DoccoM Hello! I am actually quite far from the PNW as i write this, but i grew up on Whidbey Island and will return to the area in a few years. I am currently living in Naples, Italy, been riding for just about 2 years now!

Originally Posted by guesswho im new here. i was told not to sign up on this forum because most ppl on here suck ? i don't know any of you but ill keep to myself. cool forum you guys have here, lot's of cool stuff.

Welcome to all!

[airx]

Hey everyone! Just signed up to PNWRiders. I am new to here, but I have many years riding. I've been enjoying Bikers night at dusties, and Just sold my classic GSXR and bought a '07 Honda VFR.

[dv8tion242]

finally got around to using this thread..
knew about the PNWR forum but forgot about it until some one reminded me of it while i was talking to some guy at snoqalmie falls a couple weeks or so ago.

so.. i have a german shepherd dog, no kids, a 2009 650r which replaced a 2008 versys. a 2007 piaggio mp3 250 was sold to get the versys, not because of speed or handling or engine problems, but stupid plastic issues (things like not being able to open the gas hatch) due to any number of reasons.. great scooter though and would happily recommend them other than not being able to fill it up every single time i wanted..

i tend to type in all lower case unless i really have to, because i am lazy and unless there is a specific need, and i type slowly as it is, why make it slower?

would put a pic of my red 09 650 but i don't have one, combined with most of you probably have seen the press release them anyway..

[rhilliard71]

what up all, just dropping a line out there for all to see.

I am a new rider in the PNW but not new to riding. I am endorsed and currently live in Port Orchard but i do all my running around in the Tacompton and Lakehood areas.

Holla
BigRa

[pinknation]

hi there, new to the forum, and kinda new to riding--only been 2 yrs. live in the north end and hope to ride with all of you soon!

Linda

[Thaloc]

Welcome

[Fohest]

Hi all Rider's

Im from Brazil and was searching some information about some Motorcycles and found this forum, im new here and i register to change some information, my english is not so good but i will try .

I have one XTZ 250 "X" by Yamaha Motors, im thinking in take one Bking1300 is very near to take my dream in hands, also i love Super Motard motorcycles and mine actual is one, im dreaming with one "Ducati Hypermotard" but not now... i think in few time i will think about it another time hehe.

Thx all and cya.

[phlamb]

Hey all,

Phil from Beaverton here. New to riding, new to this forum, thought I'd finally get around to posting something.

Just recently completed my Team Oregon BRT class, got my endorsement, and have been having a lot of fun so far on my new bike:

[richardlpalmer]

Welcome all!

[Psyclotron]

another PDX transplant, fresh off the proverbial boat.

decided to move up here after a pnw tour on my multistrada.

cheers!

[dispatcher]

Hello!! I'm very excited to be here and share with you guys.
Greetings !

[Anna]

Hello,'re new here, got here a bit
by accident, is 27 years old, lives in Sweden, student and has an interest in motorcycles. See that you are discussing about the same topics that we on our MC page, it´s fun reading it all...have a nice day!

[Roland]

welcome!!!

[flkovacs]

hello.

a quick note that i registered to publically thank three riders whom i briefly met in mcdermitt, NV on 8/29, on my way home form MT. i was riding my 91 vx800 with a battery that failed midway of my 4 day 2200 mile ride), and soon to be failed R&R assy. they three guys (one from Salem on a newish ktm990, one on an unmarked dl650, and the third - an experienced rider with same taste for conti tires) saved the day and got me going with a nifty push start of a big bike with a slipper clutch.

i enjoyed following the ktm guy into town after a nice ride through the beautiful jordan valley.

nice community of riders - thanks, again,
ferenc

[meankawigreen]

Hey all,

Im new to PNWRiders (obviously) and had a great time at NESBA's last track day at Pacific Raceways today. I ride an 09 ZX-6R on the street (track bike soon, $$ permitting) and hopefully a GSX-R 750 track bike for next season. Thanks to Mocha for the referral to PNWRiders. Your KTM Supermoto is super sick

["H"]

Welcome Everyone!!!

[byker159]

Hey everyone, I just signed up today, I did not know about this site until today. My name is Chris, I ride my 02' Gixxer 1000, I have had this bike for almost 6 years now. I have a group of buddies who I ride with, but always down to go meet new riders.

[ar15marine]

Hi everyone, my name is Ezra, I have been riding about 9 years now and I ride a 2005 Yamaha R1 that is painted to resemble my favourite Formula One car so it is a creation of mine that looks like the mid 2000's Mercedes Mclaren that Kimi Räikkönen drove. You wont see another R1 like it. I love it when people get excited and say "Thats the new mercedes sport bike!" I just laugh. I am not really new here, I was a member since 2008 but I never really posted. I usually ride alone but I have a few friends who ride. I am always down to meet new riders. Although I must admit, I am a bit of a hooligan when I ride.

[seamonster]

hi everbody, i have been on the forum for a while but never got a chance to introduce myself. my name is Orcun and riding a Duc ss800. looking forward to meet you!