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

[a109driver]

Originally Posted by 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.

Welcome. Post up some pictures of your bike either here, Post a pic of your best angle of your bike., or one of the other threads on the site for bike pics. We'd all like to see it.

[ar15marine]

Originally Posted by a109driver Welcome. Post up some pictures of your bike either here, Post a pic of your best angle of your bike., or one of the other threads on the site for bike pics. We'd all like to see it.

Here you go. I just figured out how to get pics up here too! Hah, its a good day.





There she is. Now, Im off to ride. Not much sun left these days...

[Trukdryverchuck]

Hi, My name is Chuck. I am on some other forums, but I just found out about this one. So here I am. Started riding at 10 on a Kawasaki 90 dirt bike. Got my first street bike at 15. I've been riding ever since. Let's see... that's 36 years. My current ride is an 07 Ninja 650R.
Got rid of a 2000 Concours to buy the 650R. Got tired of flinging that 700 lb. beast around.
Hope to meet some of you one day.

[74rd350]

Long time lurker, recent poster. I've been riding consistently for around 8 years, started on a schwinn with a purple metalflake bannana seat, never got the apollo 3 I was after. The forum is a great resource... happy to be here and always impressed when I see riders looking out for other riders on here.

[DaveS]

Dave Here. Back on board since 03 with an 03 SV650 set up for track by Dave Lanigan. (preps Eli Edwards winning WMRRA bike) Started at 15 with a now vintage H-D 165CC Hummer. Road raced in E. US for 5 years back when Ducati 250's were competitive, then previous yr works 250 TD1C Yam. Daytona, Mosport, VIR, etc. At Mosport with Agostini and Mike hailwood. (History now...)Quit street riding for some years (why do we do that!) now back for the duration. Live in Kitsap County. Like back twisties, like good pace, but older and too cheap to want to pay tickets, but old Racer Bug slips out sometimes mfclap. Lived in NC near Deals Gap fer 10yrs. I'd enjoy meeting up some and riding. I watch for F-S-SN rides on here. Enjoy this community a lot.
Dave

[Old Dane]

Hello,
Name is Pete, age FortyFifteen (55), married with 4 kids. Been a member since 09/26/2009. My wife and I have both lived in Vancouver, WA, since about 1986. Married in 1996! I have been riding bikes off and on since 1963 or so... After many years of trying, I finally got my wife to ride on the back a year or so ago. I got back in to motorcycles 100% in 2006 after a few years of "abstinence", or years wasted!

Anyway, I am happy to be here, and hopefully I can ride another 25 years like the first time, without another major accident. I did get older, and I now realize, I am not Giacomo Agostini (look him up on Google), and I now try to stay within my limits, not his.



Favorite saying: I am actually a very nice guy. If I had any friends you could ask them.

[Mess]

Hello,another old fart (46)from BC signing in.I'm a self employed contractor who's a certified bike nut.Motorcycles are my passion.
I've had lots of different bikes over the years and have toured extensively.Managed to put about 100,000 miles on the VFR's and Blackbirds I've owned touring around western North America.

I really dig dualsport riding. BC's back woods are offroad heaven.
Unfortunately i had a really bad accident in 2003 that screwed me up.Dumbass cager rear ended me going 30 at a light.I was shot though the Honda CRV's back window that was in front of me.
It fubared my hip and damaged a bunch of nerves in my leg and groin.fast forward two year later and on my first tour since the accident i hit a deer in California and mangled my foot pretty bad.
I'm sort of done with the street now and have started to really focus on racing,track days and motarding.
Went to Barber last year and did Schwantz's school and now have my WERA license.I also picked up my WMRC license this year.
I've run a few track days at Mission and Portland, and various tracks in California.I'm really looking forward to finally ride my mighty flying banana SV Seattle's next spring.
she sporting my WERA number 665.

Hope to see some of you out there.

...Eric

[batgirl74]

Hi everybody. I'm Kristy aka Batgirl. I started street bike riding in May of this year. Took the MSF course and bought my firt bike. YZF600r, which I love and live and breathe!!! I like exploring new roads, finding twisties, going to new or old places... with a group or just one other rider, sometimes by myself. Anything more you wanna know just ask, I'll see you all out there on the roads or in the posts.

[zldrider]

My name is "Joe" and I like to ride long distances and twisty roads.

I'm 52 now but, I started riding when I was 16 in Anchorage, AK on a Honda SL 90 dual sport.

Rode various bikes mostly off-road until 1997 when I read a book by Ron Ayres called, "Against the Wind". It was about the 1995 Iron Butt Rally and that tweeked my interest.

I bought a 98 ST1100 ABS and proceeded to ride the hell out of it, modifying it for that type of riding (i.e., ergonomic changes, farkles, etc.). I ended up riding in the 2001 Iron Butt Rally and did well.

Since then, I've had an 02 VFR 800, an 99 Hayabusa, an 03 ST1300, an 02 GL1800, and now I'm back on an 03 ST1300.

I'm a computer nerd/ex-jock and also teach MSF classes on the side.

Regards,

[drhall]

Hello everyone! Name is Dusti, I have a wonderful wife, 3 kids(including twins), & 2 dogs(Boxers). I am an Idaho orignal but have lived here since 2005.

I just recently bought a 2000 Honda CBR600F4 that was laid down by the person I bought it from. I am in the process of putting it back together and hopefully getting it running again. Once that happens I will get my certification and be out on the roads. I have VERY little street riding experience but I used to ride dirtbikes a TON when I was younger. Will be different I know but I have been wanting to get a street bike for over 10 years now.

Anyways, I look forward to riding with some of you hopefully. See you on the roads someday.

[joeberentsen]

Hey guys,

I started riding in March and I ride every day but I decided to finally register with PNWRiders now that I sold my beginner bike (GS500F) and upgraded to something better. It's a 2001 CBR600 F4i that, after some forum searching, I believe used to belong to marksvfr :

2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i



Of course the bike has changed hands a few times since he sold it. I hope he forgives me for using a photo he posted; it's very good and the weather isn't really photogenic lately. I got a good deal on it and it's an incredible ride!

I'm 24 years old, but ever since I could remember I've wanted a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the only people in my life that I know who ride are my father (V-Max) and my uncle (VFR). None of my friends ride! It's awful. I love my family but I feel like I need real riding buddies. Hopefully introducing myself and getting active on PNWRiders is a step in the right direction.

I'm going to have a few technical questions about the F4i. Power Commander--huh? It's got a lot of miles and mods on it and the seller didn't really know anything about bikes but he only had it for a few months so I'm okay with that. Heads up to the tech section--you'll be hearing from me soon.

Heads up to the track riders section, too. I went to a 2-Fast track day in September on the GS500F and it blew my mind. Who wouldn't be hooked? Anyway, I'd like to get into racing or at least track riding for the time being and anyone who can help me with that would be amazing.

Hit me up if you have any good info/advice! See you around!

Joe

[a109driver]

Originally Posted by joeberentsen ...I'm 24 years old, but ever since I could remember I've wanted a motorcycle. Unfortunately, the only people in my life that I know who ride are my father (V-Max) and my uncle (VFR). None of my friends ride! It's awful. I love my family but I feel like I need real riding buddies. Hopefully introducing myself and getting active on PNWRiders is a step in the right direction. Hit me up if you have any good info/advice! See you around! Joe

Welcome Joe! You'll get plenty of great advice and make new friends here. This forum is a great way to get started. I've met all of my riding friends here.

[Rin]

Cali rider here, moving to Oregon for good. Was recommended by ashfoot, a fellow moto vlogger up here in Portland.. was a previous member of BARF (bay area riders forum) , and wanted to start new up here . Traveled here from San Jose on my ninja 250.. Not an impressive bike, but plenty of riding stories to tell.

Nice to meet you all :3

http://www.YouTube.com/tritaga

[bukwld]

Originally Posted by Rin Cali rider here, moving to Oregon for good. Was recommended by ashfoot, a fellow moto vlogger up here in Portland.. was a previous member of BARF (bay area riders forum) , and wanted to start new up here . Traveled here from San Jose on my ninja 250.. Not an impressive bike, but plenty of riding stories to tell. Nice to meet you all :3 http://www.YouTube.com/tritaga

San Jose is my old stomping grounds. What part of San Jose were ya from?

[Rin]

Originally Posted by bukwld San Jose is my old stomping grounds. What part of San Jose were ya from?

I was living in Sunnyvale for two years, going to de anza college. There weren't as many nice rides down there compared to up here tho XD..

[wbang360]

William here, and I love my wife, 2 boys and riding my 675. Pretty much sums it up for me. Great to be here with other people who enjoy riding as I do

[soloelement]

What's up everybody! Just recently transitioned from SoCal to Puyallup,WA. Miss that sun already.. anyhow just wanted to introduce myself on this board. New to this forum, not to riding. I was referred over from another forum 600rr.net and highly suggested pnwriders.com. My only question is.... is the track up here only open during summer? Im a track junkie by heart and i think i'll be sad not to get on there if this rumor was true. Hope to see you around in my area and i'll drop 2 to ya.

[richardlpalmer]

Originally Posted by soloelement What's up everybody! Just recently transitioned from SoCal to Puyallup,WA. Miss that sun already.. anyhow just wanted to introduce myself on this board. New to this forum, not to riding. I was referred over from another forum 600rr.net and highly suggested pnwriders.com. My only question is.... is the track up here only open during summer? Im a track junkie by heart and i think i'll be sad not to get on there if this rumor was true. Hope to see you around in my area and i'll drop 2 to ya.

Welcome!

Unfortunately, I know of no track days over the winter. We do have a Track Time forum though and that's where you'll find a lot of people (well, maybe not so much during the winter).

Some will make treks south (Infineon, Laguna, Willows, etc.).

[soloelement]

Originally Posted by richardlpalmer Welcome! Unfortunately, I know of no track days over the winter. We do have a Track Time forum though and that's where you'll find a lot of people (well, maybe not so much during the winter). Some will make treks south (Infineon, Laguna, Willows, etc.).

Thanks!

Aww man. I kinda new that was the case. I'll definitely be watching the Track forum for sure than. Who goes to Willow?? Thats my home track!

[Real Fast Travis]

Hello everyone,

Just joined. Looking forward to riding with some of you.

I ride a 2008 ZX10R, daily.

I live in Seattle, Magnolia neighborhood.

Anybody wanna go cruise, just let me know. I am almost always of every weekend.

Later,

Travis

[Delta]

Hey everyone, checking in since i posted in another thread.

I don't own a motorcycle yet, but hopefully soon. I live right outside of New Orleans, so the whole PNW thing was just a random website i started reading and liked.

So that is pretty much it.

[blueline15]

Originally Posted by Delta Hey everyone, checking in since i posted in another thread. I don't own a motorcycle yet, but hopefully soon. I live right outside of New Orleans, so the whole PNW thing was just a random website i started reading and liked. So that is pretty much it.

again welcome!!!

pretty good group of guys and gals around here....super laid back for the most part

do you have any experince on a bike?
what kind of bike do you want to get?
have you ever been in the PNW?

btw...if you stick around, you are going to get no work done anymore

[Delta]

Originally Posted by blueline15 again welcome!!! pretty good group of guys and gals around here....super laid back for the most part do you have any experince on a bike? what kind of bike do you want to get? have you ever been in the PNW? btw...if you stick around, you are going to get no work done anymore

Yeah i have been reading for probably a month now lol, so i like it. I don't have any experience on a motorcycle. I rode a dirtbike once and fell over a few times lol. I was thinking about taking the Harley Riders Edge class, but trying to finish up my degree has taken priority.

I went to Oregon when i was 11 or so. Crater lake was the first time i had ever seen snow.

[blueline15]

Originally Posted by Delta Yeah i have been reading for probably a month now lol, so i like it. I don't have any experience on a motorcycle. I rode a dirtbike once and fell over a few times lol. I was thinking about taking the Harley Riders Edge class, but trying to finish up my degree has taken priority. I went to Oregon when i was 11 or so. Crater lake was the first time i had ever seen snow.

haha thats cool. im from washington state but im currently in michigan finishing up my 4 year degree....

MSF course is well worth the time and money before you starting riding on the street....and mine was actually a really fun course to take. i enjoyed it a lot. i dunno anything about harleys but there is a member here, by the name of jeffytune who knows a lot! im sure if you PM'd him he would be willing to answer any questions you might have....

glad to have you aboard....let me be the first to rep you too....rep given (aka as feedback now)

if you want some free reps you can just post up here: http://pnwriders.com/off-topic/73316...ml#post1915231

ohh yeah! and you are more then welcome to play in the 2009 SpamOff...the link is in my signature....the more the better

[Galvatron]

Hey guys and gals. I just found this site through the Goog. My name's Mike I live 30 miles west of Portland in an area called Lauralwood. Hopefully I can meet up and ride with some of yall.

My bikes:

[a109driver]

Originally Posted by Galvatron Hey guys and gals. I just found this site through the Goog. My name's Mike I live 30 miles west of Portland in an area called Lauralwood. Hopefully I can meet up and ride with some of yall. My bikes:

Hi Mike, Welcome to the forum. Glad you found it. I'm about 90 miles NW of Portland. Do you ever ride out to the coast? I'm between Warrenton and Gearhart. It looks like you have some beautiful bikes and an extremely clean garage. It looks like your Ninja wants to go out and put some wear on those new tires. I viewed some other pics of your bikes on another thread too.

I don't know if it's too far for you to attend, but you might be interested in going to the Tuesday Night Coffee meet in Beaverton. It's a great place to meet lots of riders from the Portland area. I've only been once (far for me), and there were about 50-60 bikes there that night in August. You will make lots of great riding friends on this forum. I've gone on a couple of interstate rides with guys I met here. John

[HerdOfTurtles]

Whats goin on, new member but have read this forum for a very long time. I ride an 04 GSXR 750 and live in eastern washington. thanks for all the great info everyone.