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hairball919 · 03-22-2009, 08:56 AM

I love that city! Last time I was there I spent a lot of time at Stanley Park, the most beautiful park on the planet! What I really liked was how the city is right across the water! I came up in mid summer so the park was packed. That was when the zoo was open (is zoo still there?).

So anyway, I'm wondering how the local Vancouver Police/RMCP treat Washington State riders on bikes. Not that I'm going to violate any traffic laws or anything (on purpose). And I'm 100% legal and insured. I just know that quite often cops don't take a liking to "out of towners" in their parts.

Also, would anyone be able to meet up somewhere if I called you when I'm there, to maybe show me the sites via motorcycle? Around town or out in the country. If so, feel free to PM me with a phone number.

I also wonder if any hotels/motels up in Vancouver that anyone knows of that gives discounts to AARP or AMA members.

Hope to run into a few other riders (not literally) while I'm up there!

maverikbc · 03-28-2009, 05:18 PM

There are not many (actually none I've seen last 2 years) US riders coming here, even with today's exchange rate.

If you do, make sure you have a 3rd party liability insurance of minimum C$250k. I tell you this, because I was shocked to know that 3rd party liability or any kind of insurance isn't required in WA. Police often stop bikes for license checks.

Angus McGee · 03-28-2009, 10:41 PM

I rode up from Portland last April. Fun place to ride in. It helps if you have a GPS. Mine has parks, touristy sites, etc. If you don't have one, I'd recommend picking one up before your trip.

mrlu2u · 04-25-2009, 05:35 PM

Yeah the cops here are ok..as long as you follow the rules..they are having more problems right now..(gangs). anyway, let me know when you are coming up. mrlu2u@hotmail.com

Cooley · 05-07-2009, 09:40 AM

I wanna ride up!!!


03-22-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
hairball919 Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tacoma, WA	Wanting to ride up to Vancouver in April or May... I love that city! Last time I was there I spent a lot of time at Stanley Park, the most beautiful park on the planet! What I really liked was how the city is right across the water! I came up in mid summer so the park was packed. That was when the zoo was open (is zoo still there?). So anyway, I'm wondering how the local Vancouver Police/RMCP treat Washington State riders on bikes. Not that I'm going to violate any traffic laws or anything (on purpose). And I'm 100% legal and insured. I just know that quite often cops don't take a liking to "out of towners" in their parts. Also, would anyone be able to meet up somewhere if I called you when I'm there, to maybe show me the sites via motorcycle? Around town or out in the country. If so, feel free to PM me with a phone number. I also wonder if any hotels/motels up in Vancouver that anyone knows of that gives discounts to AARP or AMA members. Hope to run into a few other riders (not literally) while I'm up there! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-28-2009, 05:18 PM	#2
maverikbc Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, BC I Ride: '07 Z1000	There are not many (actually none I've seen last 2 years) US riders coming here, even with today's exchange rate. If you do, make sure you have a 3rd party liability insurance of minimum C$250k. I tell you this, because I was shocked to know that 3rd party liability or any kind of insurance isn't required in WA. Police often stop bikes for license checks. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-28-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
Angus McGee Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 09 Kaw Concours14	I rode up from Portland last April. Fun place to ride in. It helps if you have a GPS. Mine has parks, touristy sites, etc. If you don't have one, I'd recommend picking one up before your trip. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-25-2009, 05:35 PM	#4
mrlu2u Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: Vancouver...CANADA! I Ride: At this point? Anything with a pulse...lol	Hey Yeah the cops here are ok..as long as you follow the rules..they are having more problems right now..(gangs). anyway, let me know when you are coming up. mrlu2u@hotmail.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-07-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
Cooley MotoGP Contender Joined: Mar 2008 From: Portland/LA - But is b gettin educations in Seattle. I Ride: in the rain, because falling down can be fun.	I wanna ride up!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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