Let's do it... 100 riders, Saturday 7/7 - Page 31

Shrek X · 07-02-2007, 12:30 AM

Group 15 is also known as the Cruzzzzer group

Motorcycle man · 07-02-2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by hollygsxr750

Lol.... But I like going fast and being at the head of the pack... Plus DJ still needs to take a spin on the back of my bike.

I must be ther to take pics. And Beans, and Jezter, and Slow Eric, and Rev, an a few others with cameras! We WILL have evidence if this goes down!

Get out the parka DJ!

Djoplin · 07-02-2007, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by hollygsxr750

No response DJ?????

Not gonna happen..

Sticks n Stones · 07-02-2007, 06:25 AM

Just so I can confirm this it's still 7/7 for the ride, not 7/14 like Seattlesucks posted, right?? Jeez I'm already lost....

Andre 1000 · 07-02-2007, 08:23 AM

so would some one tell me what the sweeper do'es? just looks over the group at intersections so we dont get split up? or is it some thing differant?

bikenut · 07-02-2007, 08:47 AM

Minds the herd...is someone falls behind YOU go back and get them...you get everyone thru high traffic corners...you basically watch the flock..it you plan on sweeping and have never done a PNW ride I STRONGLY urge you to come to preride meeting - Saturday morning is no time to expain things...

Slamster · 07-02-2007, 09:11 AM

Put me down as a BBQ attendee, but not a rider in group. No bikey! I WAS gonna sign up last week and ride over to the Westside on Friday night, spend the night on the side of the road or where ever, and then ride the "200+ and counting" ride with everyone. Bad news is my bike is still torn apart at a local dealership getting a tranny problem fixed, and I don't think it'll be ready by Friday. ( was kinda surreal seeing my motor/tranny sitting on a workbench, and seeing my bike with it's heart ripped out).
So, I'll be caging it to Yakima. I don't want to miss this. I PM'd Ninja06girl636 to let her know, but haven't seen her on in a few days. Figured if I was to cage it, I could help out with the cooking or set-up or something before everyong rolled in.
See ya's there!
Mike

bikenut · 07-02-2007, 09:20 AM

WOW - this thread has almos 11,000 hits...thank god their not all coming...so Beans what it the record for hits on one thread?

Djoplin · 07-02-2007, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Andre 1000

so would some one tell me what the sweeper do'es? just looks over the group at intersections so we dont get split up? or is it some thing differant?

Lots of things to consider if your planning on being a sweep for any group.. You're the last one in line.. Be there friday and we can go over it..

Andre 1000 · 07-02-2007, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Djoplin

Lots of things to consider if your planning on being a sweep for any group.. You're the last one in line.. Be there friday and we can go over it..

NOooooooo, im not trying to be a sweeper, lol i was just wondering the terms of what it ment? thats all. you guys answerd it for me. thanks

Djoplin · 07-02-2007, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Andre 1000

NOooooooo, im not trying to be a sweeper, lol i was just wondering the terms of what it ment? thats all. you guys answerd it for me. thanks

Oh.. Usually it's one of your more experienced riders in the group too. Someone you have their cell #.. Lots of things involved really.. Being able to recognize their bike really helps too.

Shrek X · 07-02-2007, 06:13 PM

and the sweeper makes sure everyone is on the road at stopps, basically keeping the head count so nobody gets left behind... with 20 or so riders, its like keeping cats in the same place.

Djoplin · 07-02-2007, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Shrek X

and the sweeper makes sure everyone is on the road at stopps, basically keeping the head count so nobody gets left behind... with 20 or so riders, its like keeping cats in the same place.

Actually, that's the leads responsiblilty.. Making sure everyone is there.
Look for the sweeper and a thumbs up at intersections and different areas/straights along the way.. Sweep is just there to let you know that everyone is there. He's only responsible to let you know that someone has gone down.. That's why he's usually one of your better riders.. So he can catch up and let you know.. Various different signals have been used in the past.. From flashing brights to waving hands around like an idiot to get your attention.. Believe me.. I've seen some interesting signals..

Then you ultimatly have to decide WHO to send back. You don't take the whole group.. How bad the get off was.. If phone calls need to be made.. Usually about at 30second conversation and action taken..

TRAIL BOSS · 07-02-2007, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Djoplin

Actually, that's the leads responsiblilty.. Making sure everyone is there.
Look for the sweeper and a thumbs up at intersections and different areas/straights along the way.. Sweep is just there to let you know that everyone is there. He's only responsible to let you know that someone has gone down.. That's why he's usually one of your better riders.. So he can catch up and let you know.. Various different signals have been used in the past.. From flashing brights to waving hands around like an idiot to get your attention.. Believe me.. I've seen some interesting signals..

Then you ultimatly have to decide WHO to send back. You don't take the whole group.. How bad the get off was.. If phone calls need to be made.. Usually about at 30second conversation and action taken..

So forgive my stupid question here... but if a rider goes down in my group, I ride PAST him to tell my leader?

Djoplin · 07-02-2007, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by TRAIL BOSS

So forgive my stupid question here... but if a rider goes down in my group, I ride PAST him to tell my leader?

I know.. Kind of a contradiction there huh.. Hopefully someone else sees it too, that can stop and help out.. Generally as a lead I try not to get more than 5-10mi without checking to see where my sweep is.. Especially if we've just been thru a tight set of twisties, less than a mile then.. But ya, ultimately the lead is going to be lookin for your signal.. Try keeping track of 20 or so bikes on a ride.. I've done 24 or so.. Not easily done without a sweep that you can trust and recognize...

Andre 1000 · 07-02-2007, 09:16 PM

great feed back guys! thanks. its all good stuff to know

TRAIL BOSS · 07-03-2007, 12:53 PM

I'll most likely send one of my friends in the group to catch the lead so I can administer first aid. I'm not going to leave a rider on the side of the road. I'm hoping that's a situation I won't have to address in the first place.

RR_Kricket · 07-05-2007, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Motorcycle man

I must be ther to take pics. And Beans, and Jezter, and Slow Eric, and Rev, an a few others with cameras! We WILL have evidence if this goes down!

Get out the parka DJ!

I need to remember to put the backseat and back pegs back on the bike just for him......

It will be great....

DJ are you scared??????

Diabolic · 07-05-2007, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by seattlesucks

The 100... no wait... 200 rider ride!!!
Date -- Saturday, July 7th.
The Route -- Big Ranier Loop to Yakima
Meetup is at 9am SHARP at RMC.

I was just goin off the official thread... maybe it is 10? 9am but then a quick riders meet (cant imagine it would be an hour...

). So maybe 9:30-9:45?

Ahh

it , somewhere around 9:30 and 10!

Andre 1000 · 07-05-2007, 10:57 PM

well......im in group five. but i was thinking of bringing a friend with me on the back of my bike???? so now im wondering what group i should fall back into? 10, 11, 12, and so on lol???? ill have to do some searching again to find the right group.


07-02-2007, 12:30 AM	#601
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Out There... some where... I Ride: VTX	Group 15 is also known as the Cruzzzzer group __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 06:25 AM	#604
Sticks n Stones Chicken Strips Joined: May 2006 From: City of Snohomish, washington I Ride: '06 ZX-14, '02 TL1000R (sold), etc..	Just so I can confirm this it's still 7/7 for the ride, not 7/14 like Seattlesucks posted, right?? Jeez I'm already lost.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 08:23 AM	#605
Andre 1000 Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2007 From: Kirkland I Ride: 06 GSXR 1000, 04 R1	so would some one tell me what the sweeper do'es? just looks over the group at intersections so we dont get split up? or is it some thing differant? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 08:47 AM	#606
bikenut Crazy Bad Ass BITCH Joined: Sep 2006 From: Renton I Ride: 89 VTR 250	Minds the herd...is someone falls behind YOU go back and get them...you get everyone thru high traffic corners...you basically watch the flock..it you plan on sweeping and have never done a PNW ride I STRONGLY urge you to come to preride meeting - Saturday morning is no time to expain things... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 09:11 AM	#607
Slamster Shredder Joined: Oct 2005 From: Tri-Cities, WA Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: like I need lessons!	Put me down as a BBQ attendee, but not a rider in group. No bikey! I WAS gonna sign up last week and ride over to the Westside on Friday night, spend the night on the side of the road or where ever, and then ride the "200+ and counting" ride with everyone. Bad news is my bike is still torn apart at a local dealership getting a tranny problem fixed, and I don't think it'll be ready by Friday. ( was kinda surreal seeing my motor/tranny sitting on a workbench, and seeing my bike with it's heart ripped out). So, I'll be caging it to Yakima. I don't want to miss this. I PM'd Ninja06girl636 to let her know, but haven't seen her on in a few days. Figured if I was to cage it, I could help out with the cooking or set-up or something before everyong rolled in. See ya's there! Mike __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 09:20 AM	#608
bikenut Crazy Bad Ass BITCH Joined: Sep 2006 From: Renton I Ride: 89 VTR 250	WOW - this thread has almos 11,000 hits...thank god their not all coming...so Beans what it the record for hits on one thread? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 06:13 PM	#612
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Out There... some where... I Ride: VTX	and the sweeper makes sure everyone is on the road at stopps, basically keeping the head count so nobody gets left behind... with 20 or so riders, its like keeping cats in the same place. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2007, 09:16 PM	#616
Andre 1000 Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2007 From: Kirkland I Ride: 06 GSXR 1000, 04 R1	great feed back guys! thanks. its all good stuff to know __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-03-2007, 12:53 PM	#617
TRAIL BOSS Defiler of Threads Joined: Apr 2007 From: Arlington I Ride: for OPRT with an 06 ZX-tenaaaaargh Fighter and an 07 SXV550 (The Darkness)	I'll most likely send one of my friends in the group to catch the lead so I can administer first aid. I'm not going to leave a rider on the side of the road. I'm hoping that's a situation I won't have to address in the first place. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2007, 10:57 PM	#620
Andre 1000 Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2007 From: Kirkland I Ride: 06 GSXR 1000, 04 R1	well......im in group five. but i was thinking of bringing a friend with me on the back of my bike???? so now im wondering what group i should fall back into? 10, 11, 12, and so on lol???? ill have to do some searching again to find the right group. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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