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speedholes · 05-23-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by varment

Ok that last one I couldn't possibly resist

Right-click, Save As..............

gfeero · 05-23-2009, 09:17 AM

I'll be working. Trying to get another group endorsed and well, somewhat ready to hit the roads on theirhttp://pnwriders.com/images_pnw/editor/separator.gif own bikes. So, honk if you go south by the fairgrounds. It's so helpful, especially if we're trying to give directions.

Gwen

gfeero · 05-23-2009, 09:18 AM

I don't know what the image thingy was in the middle of that post. I certainly didn't mean to put it there. Computers are alive and going to take over the world! Or at least my mother-in-law's has locked her out and is doing it's own thing again this week...

Gwen

gfeero · 05-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Ok, I'm an idiot. Wrong weekend. T.O. class not till next weekend. Whoohoo! Hubby is out cutting hay, so might not notice that I'm gone. The kid is cleaning her room, so can't interrupt that. It'll take her all three days to do anyway. Hmmm, gotta a paper that needs to be written, but can procrastinate just a bit longer, and can worm/vaccinate sheep tomorrow. Think I'll run away on the sporty after all!

So, will work on entering and exiting corners and learning how to ride. Maybe with a few other "beginning" riders that I should happen to meet at Sonic. This guy popped out of nowhere and is making all sorts of rude remarks with this holier than thou attitude. What did you do Mr. Moderator? Hire him to stir us up just for kicks? Yeah, and about that comment about a new thread Thurs...

(I love that little smilie. Reminds me of the Loyal Order of the Waterbuffalo)

So, how about it Nighthawker? Cold enough for you today? It was a bit chilly when I ran up to Rbrg earlier. Will try it again here in a second with a sweatshirt as an extra layer. Some day, I have got to get a heated vest!

Gwen

nighthawker · 05-23-2009, 04:52 PM

ok... just got back from riding... started at the usual place. today was extra special because beverly i mean a109driver carted his bike all the way down from north just to ride with team RSBG. very cool. he has a cute bike and is a vet to boot! awesome. ill get the pics here but as you know someone else will have to actually get them up. (and gwen, not near cool enough for me. it sucks...................)

gfeero · 05-23-2009, 05:07 PM

Just might have to start earlier. I need to get out and do more two lane twisties. Not good, not good. Oh well, it was fun anyway.

Gwen

nighthawker · 05-23-2009, 05:23 PM

there they are. will someone please make them be here?? thank you!

nighthawker · 05-23-2009, 05:36 PM

thanks for bringing the bike all the way down for a ride a109driver!! youve got to have a great family as well!! post up if youll be down again...

a109driver · 05-23-2009, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by nighthawker

thanks for bringing the bike all the way down for a ride a109driver!! youve got to have a great family as well!! post up if youll be down again...

It was a blast. Thanks for letting me join you and putting the pictures up. I can't believe it's cold for you. This was about the warmest ride I've ever had in Oregon. You guys live in motorcycle paradise here. You're surrounded by awesome roads. I'll let you know when I'm coming back down. I know I'll want to do more riding around here.

I'm thinking it's too nice to trailer the bike back on Monday. I might have to send my family in the van with an empty trailer while I ride up the coast on the bike.

cascaderider · 05-23-2009, 08:16 PM

I'm sorry I missed this one! Glad we were able to host a nice ride for you.. see you next time.

nighthawker · 05-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by a109driver

I can't believe it's cold for you.

no no no.. its not EVER too cold for me. back in the day i got a very serious sun burn and another a couple of years later.. as it is now.. anything over about 65 degrees is too hot. the sun burns me from within and it physically makes me sick. it can be sun and heat or just heat or just sun, doesnt matter. its tough to explain. today, the longer we sat in glide the worse i felt..we were running late but the heat was the big reason we(i) had to roll home. the ride home wasnt quick enough and we moved. its now 4 hours later and i still feel not right.
anyways.. blah blah blah blah... im glad to get to ride today and to meet a new one. come back soon!

nighthawker · 05-23-2009, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by a109driver

I'm thinking it's too nice to trailer the bike back on Monday. I might have to send my family in the van with an empty trailer while I ride up the coast on the bike.

you wont have to morry as much that way!!

varment · 05-23-2009, 10:15 PM

that was a great ride today, weather and temp were perfect!! Good to meet A109driver, at the intimidating voice would look just like Bill Goldberg!!! On the way home I met a guy on a flamed out Harley and told him about our bike nights and the forum.... Maybe he'll show one of these days...

a109driver · 05-23-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by nighthawker

no no no.. its not EVER too cold for me. back in the day i got a very serious sun burn and another a couple of years later.. as it is now.. anything over about 65 degrees is too hot. the sun burns me from within and it physically makes me sick. it can be sun and heat or just heat or just sun, doesnt matter. its tough to explain. today, the longer we sat in glide the worse i felt..we were running late but the heat was the big reason we(i) had to roll home. the ride home wasnt quick enough and we moved. its now 4 hours later and i still feel not right.
anyways.. blah blah blah blah... im glad to get to ride today and to meet a new one. come back soon!

I must have misunderstood something above. You need to ride on the coast. The sun doesn't shine as much where I live, and it's never as warm as here. We only see 80 about 3 days a year. Most of the time it's in the 60's.

If any of the Roseburg riders ever show up on the north coast, I could show you some fun roads there, although we don't have as many as you guys do.

varment · 05-24-2009, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by a109driver

I must have misunderstood something above. You need to ride on the coast. The sun doesn't shine as much where I live, and it's never as warm as here. We only see 80 about 3 days a year. Most of the time it's in the 60's.

If any of the Roseburg riders ever show up on the north coast, I could show you some fun roads there, although we don't have as many as you guys do.

I don't know, there are some pretty wicked looking roads inbetween your neck of the woods and Portland... I think its highway 53?? and also one that goes south from Clatskanie....

a109driver · 05-24-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by varment

I don't know, there are some pretty wicked looking roads inbetween your neck of the woods and Portland... I think its highway 53?? and also one that goes south from Clatskanie....

Hwy 53 is a good one. It takes about 15-20 minutes. South from Clatsakanie is highway 47. There's a great video on YouTube of a guy riding 47 on an R1. It's probably one of the best rides in the NW corner of the state. We've got a few good roads, but you can see most of them in half a day.

One dissadvantage of the coast is that you can only go east from there. North and south are lots of traffic, and the cops to the north (WA) are pretty ruthless. You guys can go any direction and find nice backroads with little traffic. I will be back to explore more of them.

nighthawker · 05-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by a109driver

Hwy 53 is a good one. It takes about 15-20 minutes.

you could just run the thing back and forth all day?

varment · 05-25-2009, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by a109driver

Hwy 53 is a good one. It takes about 15-20 minutes. South from Clatsakanie is highway 47. There's a great video on YouTube of a guy riding 47 on an R1. It's probably one of the best rides in the NW corner of the state. We've got a few good roads, but you can see most of them in half a day.

One dissadvantage of the coast is that you can only go east from there. North and south are lots of traffic, and the cops to the north (WA) are pretty ruthless. You guys can go any direction and find nice backroads with little traffic. I will be back to explore more of them.

we do have some pretty good ones, though if you are able to ride down next time, there are several roads along the way that are definately worth checking out...

a109driver · 05-27-2009, 03:12 AM

Do you remember that I noticed the dead bugs on your bikes and helmets and asked if you guys had already been for a ride? I have to clean mine off daily when I ride to work. This pic is after a 60 mile ride home from work. I can barely see where I'm going.

varment · 05-27-2009, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by a109driver

Do you remember that I noticed the dead bugs on your bikes and helmets and asked if you guys had already been for a ride? I have to clean mine off daily when I ride to work. This pic is after a 60 mile ride home from work. I can barely see where I'm going.

I've gotten to where I will clean my visor off at every stop if I can...

nighthawker · 05-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by varment

I've gotten to where I will clean my visor off at every stop if I can...

what do you carry to do that with??

a109driver · 05-27-2009, 02:18 PM

Sometimes, when I know the bugs will be thick, I'll put an old sock over my left glove with a hole in the sock to go over my thumb. I'll use the sock to wipe bugs off while I'm riding. I've also kept a rag in the left pocket of my tank bag, and pulled it out to wipe off my visor, but the wind tries to take it from me, so the sock works better.

nighthawker · 05-27-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by a109driver

Sometimes, when I know the bugs will be thick, I'll put an old sock over my left glove with a hole in the sock to go over my thumb. I'll use the sock to wipe bugs off while I'm riding. I've also kept a rag in the left pocket of my tank bag, and pulled it out to wipe off my visor, but the wind tries to take it from me, so the sock works better.

lol.. good idea with the sock..

im gonna have to start thinking about getting some luggage like the rest of you guys.

varment · 05-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by nighthawker

what do you carry to do that with??

I usually just go to the restroom and get a wet paper towel then dry it off with the balacalava i carry with me....

I still have the tank/saddle/tail bags for $30.... made by cover craft...

gfeero · 05-27-2009, 05:08 PM

I'd be afraid the darned bug would just smear further across the surface. I have a microfiber goggle rag that came with a parka, somewhere, that works great for drying off after washing the faceshield.

Gwen

cascaderider · 05-29-2009, 08:24 AM

I heard of at least 3 of us that didn't make bike night. Did anybody go? Did anybody else show? I put up a thing on CL too! Grr.

nighthawker · 05-29-2009, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by cascaderider

I heard of at least 3 of us that didn't make bike night. Did anybody go? Did anybody else show? I put up a thing on CL too! Grr.

i no go

eseeray26 · 05-29-2009, 12:01 PM

I didnt make it however I finally got my sproket and put it on last night I am riding again YAY

so I have monday and tuesday off anyone wanna ride Ild like to go up into the hills somewhere maybe find a dirt road off into the woods or something or ??? the only worry I have is I cant tell if I have the master link on right its doesnt quite look like its on all the way but I couldnt get it on any further and I tried really hard I rode it this morning and all seemed well we will see

cascaderider · 05-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by eseeray26

I didnt make it however I finally got my sproket and put it on last night I am riding again YAY

so I have monday and tuesday off anyone wanna ride Ild like to go up into the hills somewhere maybe find a dirt road off into the woods or something or ??? the only worry I have is I cant tell if I have the master link on right its doesnt quite look like its on all the way but I couldnt get it on any further and I tried really hard I rode it this morning and all seemed well we will see

I'm thinking no trips to the woods until you get a confirmation on that master link. LOL.

nighthawker · 05-29-2009, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by cascaderider

I'm thinking no trips to the woods until you get a confirmation on that master link. LOL.

stop worrying! whats the wosre that could happen???hehe

nighthawker · 05-29-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by eseeray26

I didnt make it however I finally got my sproket and put it on last night I am riding again YAY

so I have monday and tuesday off anyone wanna ride Ild like to go up into the hills somewhere maybe find a dirt road off into the woods or something or ??? the only worry I have is I cant tell if I have the master link on right its doesnt quite look like its on all the way but I couldnt get it on any further and I tried really hard I rode it this morning and all seemed well we will see

yay!! i wanna see da hawk!

erickb · 05-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Hey when is the next bike night and or ride, I think I need to make a trip that way

cascaderider · 05-29-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

Hey when is the next bike night and or ride, I think I need to make a trip that way

Burgers and drinks on erickb! That's a splendid idea actually.

Plus you can ride around and around the Sonic parking lot and stuff doing wheelies and other various stunts, in flip-flops and a tank top. We're trying to bolster the local image of motorcycling anyway.. LOL.

varment · 05-29-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by erickb

Hey when is the next bike night and or ride, I think I need to make a trip that way

Thursdays at 6 and saturdays at 2 every week...

gfeero · 05-29-2009, 07:08 PM

Yep and three bikes did come. I posted on the wrong thread...

Gadzooks, Staci and I were there. Then three folks came in on sportbikes. I forget the name of the one guy who bothered to introduce himself. The other two were too good for us cruiser types.

Gwen

cascaderider · 05-29-2009, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by gfeero

Yep and three bikes did come. I posted on the wrong thread...

Gadzooks, Staci and I were there. Then three folks came in on sportbikes. I forget the name of the one guy who bothered to introduce himself. The other two were too good for us cruiser types.

Well can you blame them? I mean, everyone knows Harley riders are the REAL snobs. They were probably just afraid of rejection.

nighthawker · 05-29-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by gfeero

Yep and three bikes did come. I posted on the wrong thread...

Gadzooks, Staci and I were there.

pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gfeero · 05-29-2009, 10:17 PM

Oh please! They talked to Caleb, and probably assumed the sporty was his. He tried to take it home instead of that cute little twin of his. Plus, I know my daughter isn't a snob. We were the least pretentious folks there last night.

Oh, and he has the camera phone, so hopefully he'll get the pics up. There were pics taken, so hopefully we can prove that it did happen. Hot though.

Gwen

a109driver · 05-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by gfeero

Oh please! ...We were the least pretentious folks there last night.

Gwen

I'll vouch for you. I was there on a sportbike last week, and everyone was friendly to me. You guys are laid back.

cascaderider · 05-29-2009, 11:36 PM

I saw three sportbikes heading east on Harvard around 8-ish Thursday night, maybe later. I wish I could ONCE run into some of these guys and get them on here.

Caleb's Korean IS cute. However, I think he's turning Japanese I think he's turning Japanese I really think so.


05-23-2009, 09:17 AM	#82
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	I'll be working. Trying to get another group endorsed and well, somewhat ready to hit the roads on theirhttp://pnwriders.com/images_pnw/editor/separator.gif own bikes. So, honk if you go south by the fairgrounds. It's so helpful, especially if we're trying to give directions. Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 09:18 AM	#83
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	I don't know what the image thingy was in the middle of that post. I certainly didn't mean to put it there. Computers are alive and going to take over the world! Or at least my mother-in-law's has locked her out and is doing it's own thing again this week... Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#84
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	Ok, I'm an idiot. Wrong weekend. T.O. class not till next weekend. Whoohoo! Hubby is out cutting hay, so might not notice that I'm gone. The kid is cleaning her room, so can't interrupt that. It'll take her all three days to do anyway. Hmmm, gotta a paper that needs to be written, but can procrastinate just a bit longer, and can worm/vaccinate sheep tomorrow. Think I'll run away on the sporty after all! So, will work on entering and exiting corners and learning how to ride. Maybe with a few other "beginning" riders that I should happen to meet at Sonic. This guy popped out of nowhere and is making all sorts of rude remarks with this holier than thou attitude. What did you do Mr. Moderator? Hire him to stir us up just for kicks? Yeah, and about that comment about a new thread Thurs... (I love that little smilie. Reminds me of the Loyal Order of the Waterbuffalo) So, how about it Nighthawker? Cold enough for you today? It was a bit chilly when I ran up to Rbrg earlier. Will try it again here in a second with a sweatshirt as an extra layer. Some day, I have got to get a heated vest! Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 04:52 PM	#85
nighthawker Superbiker Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: cb750	ok... just got back from riding... started at the usual place. today was extra special because beverly i mean a109driver carted his bike all the way down from north just to ride with team RSBG. very cool. he has a cute bike and is a vet to boot! awesome. ill get the pics here but as you know someone else will have to actually get them up. (and gwen, not near cool enough for me. it sucks...................) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 05:07 PM	#86
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	Just might have to start earlier. I need to get out and do more two lane twisties. Not good, not good. Oh well, it was fun anyway. Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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05-23-2009, 05:23 PM	#87
nighthawker Superbiker Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: cb750	there they are. will someone please make them be here?? thank you! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by cascaderider; 05-23-2009 at 06:05 PM..


05-23-2009, 05:36 PM	#88
nighthawker Superbiker Joined: Mar 2009 From: sutherlin, oregon I Ride: cb750	thanks for bringing the bike all the way down for a ride a109driver!! youve got to have a great family as well!! post up if youll be down again... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 08:16 PM	#90
cascaderider Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 From: Roseburg, OR I Ride: to be determined	I'm sorry I missed this one! Glad we were able to host a nice ride for you.. see you next time. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-23-2009, 10:15 PM	#93
varment Zone Head Joined: Apr 2009 From: Roseburg, Oregon I Ride: 2008 Ninja 650R	that was a great ride today, weather and temp were perfect!! Good to meet A109driver, at the intimidating voice would look just like Bill Goldberg!!! On the way home I met a guy on a flamed out Harley and told him about our bike nights and the forum.... Maybe he'll show one of these days... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2009, 03:12 AM	#99
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Do you remember that I noticed the dead bugs on your bikes and helmets and asked if you guys had already been for a ride? I have to clean mine off daily when I ride to work. This pic is after a 60 mile ride home from work. I can barely see where I'm going. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#102
a109driver WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jan 2008 From: Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Sometimes, when I know the bugs will be thick, I'll put an old sock over my left glove with a hole in the sock to go over my thumb. I'll use the sock to wipe bugs off while I'm riding. I've also kept a rag in the left pocket of my tank bag, and pulled it out to wipe off my visor, but the wind tries to take it from me, so the sock works better. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-27-2009, 05:08 PM	#105
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	I'd be afraid the darned bug would just smear further across the surface. I have a microfiber goggle rag that came with a parka, somewhere, that works great for drying off after washing the faceshield. Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 08:24 AM	#106
cascaderider Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 From: Roseburg, OR I Ride: to be determined	I heard of at least 3 of us that didn't make bike night. Did anybody go? Did anybody else show? I put up a thing on CL too! Grr. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 12:01 PM	#108
eseeray26 Endorsed Joined: May 2009 From: Roseburg Or Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 1978 honda hawk cb400t	I didnt make it however I finally got my sproket and put it on last night I am riding again YAY so I have monday and tuesday off anyone wanna ride Ild like to go up into the hills somewhere maybe find a dirt road off into the woods or something or ??? the only worry I have is I cant tell if I have the master link on right its doesnt quite look like its on all the way but I couldnt get it on any further and I tried really hard I rode it this morning and all seemed well we will see __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 01:10 PM	#112
erickb Mr. PNW Riders 2007 Joined: Jun 2005 From: classified Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: without gear	Hey when is the next bike night and or ride, I think I need to make a trip that way __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 07:08 PM	#115
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	Yep and three bikes did come. I posted on the wrong thread... Gadzooks, Staci and I were there. Then three folks came in on sportbikes. I forget the name of the one guy who bothered to introduce himself. The other two were too good for us cruiser types. Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#118
gfeero Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Myrtle Creek, OR I Ride: HD 1200C	Oh please! They talked to Caleb, and probably assumed the sporty was his. He tried to take it home instead of that cute little twin of his. Plus, I know my daughter isn't a snob. We were the least pretentious folks there last night. Oh, and he has the camera phone, so hopefully he'll get the pics up. There were pics taken, so hopefully we can prove that it did happen. Hot though. Gwen __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-29-2009, 11:36 PM	#120
cascaderider Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 From: Roseburg, OR I Ride: to be determined	I saw three sportbikes heading east on Harvard around 8-ish Thursday night, maybe later. I wish I could ONCE run into some of these guys and get them on here. Caleb's Korean IS cute. However, I think he's turning Japanese I think he's turning Japanese I really think so. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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