New to PNWRiders in 2008? Post here! - Page 2

kaz440 · 01-26-2008, 11:30 AM

my Sunday rides may be coming to an end, we were just told they are laying off 17 people, and our shifts are to be re-scheduled, I will probably end up with graveyard, with wed, Thursday off (at least I will have a job though.....)!!! who the hell goes out for a Thursday ride, I will have to be a loner once again......

when is the next SUNDAY bike night? or BBQ?

a couple of the other things that take up all of my time;

ddonacazx12 · 01-31-2008, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by kaz440

a couple of the other things that take up all of my time;

nice looking rz350

... need to take the extra wheels off it though.

kaz440 · 01-31-2008, 05:24 AM

its getting rare that anybody knows they are pretty much the same motor, the banshee didn't get the powervalves, the trannies were geared different, and rz's shift forks had roller bearings. I'm sure there is more, but thats all I remember. I always wanted an rz, but they are too small for me, I see that you are in camas, can you ride on sundays?

Ragnarok · 01-31-2008, 07:27 AM

Isnt it 'New to Oregon riders in 2008' now?

phlii · 01-31-2008, 04:58 PM

Greetings all, another one from Vantucky here.

I have ridden sporadically over the years, mostly dirtbikes and ATVs. I got the streetbike bug after I rode my cousin's Shadow last year. I don't have a bike of my own yet, but was passively looking for one when by coincidence I heard about a friend selling an EX500. So, if everything checks out mechanically, I should have it in the next week or two. I plan to ride the cr*p out of it for a year or two and then see if I want something else.

Anyway, real glad I found this forum as it is good to have a resource with local knowledge. I'll probably be asking a lot of Newbie questions, so thanks in advance as I hope to learn a lot. See you on the road.

Motorcyclette · 02-01-2008, 03:31 PM

Ahhhhhh. my motorcyclin' peeps. How I've missed you.

I'll be riding again this month after a knee-surgery sabbatical (there are two types of karate people, those who are injured and those who have yet to be injured).

It's nice to know there are other bikers out here, I don't see many on the road. Is everyone hiding from the rain?

I'm thinking of selling my SUV and riding year-round. Am i nuts, considering the wet weather?

Transported · 02-01-2008, 04:46 PM

Wet weather's not crazy. But, ice is. I commute every day the roads are runnable.

Howdy.

Badbcky · 02-01-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Motorcyclette

Ahhhhhh. my motorcyclin' peeps. How I've missed you.

It's nice to know there are other bikers out here, I don't see many on the road. Is everyone hiding from the rain?

I'm thinking of selling my SUV and riding year-round. Am i nuts, considering the wet weather?

I'm not hiding from rain, no. COLD and rain, yes.

I wouldn't say you're crazy, but I started the fall with the same intention and only lasted until about mid-October. As much as the climate, I got tired of all the gear I had to layer on and cart around with me.

Welcome to all the newcomers! Looking forward to riding with you soon.

Rebecca

kaz440 · 02-02-2008, 06:44 AM

Hello to all.

I agree, cold is ok, wet is ok, but put them together, add that I work 12 hour shifts, at night, no thanks, I'll drive. And, its only a 20 min commute form Vancouver, so 10 min to put gear on, ride 20 min, then 10 to take it all off again. BUT, good weather is a different story altogether. I used to ride any time, all the time, commute into downtown pdx, in Jan, while living out in Corbett Ore, but I'm getting old, soft, and lazy now....

rideblue125 · 02-14-2008, 07:56 PM

Just stoppin in im new to the forums i ride out of oregon city, oregon i got a 07 yz125 if nayone else here tears up the dirt to give me some messages im down to ride so triails or the dunes or if anyone nows of meets i would be way down to go

Saki.Girl · 02-18-2008, 08:54 AM

to all the new people. look forward to some great rides this season

czechl · 02-18-2008, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by kaz440

my Sunday rides may be coming to an end, we were just told they are laying off 17 people, and our shifts are to be re-scheduled, I will probably end up with graveyard, with wed, Thursday off (at least I will have a job though.....)!!! who the hell goes out for a Thursday ride, I will have to be a loner once again......

when is the next SUNDAY bike night? or BBQ?

a couple of the other things that take up all of my time;

Kaz440, I wk a compressed wk week front end days that would be Sunday-tuesday and every other wed. I would be available for thurday rides. We don't live very close to each other though. I live in Gaston OR. That is just south of forest grove. Maybe we could figure out a ride around Sauvie Island or some thing. Welcome

Dave

GsxrRida · 02-22-2008, 12:15 AM

Hey, new to the riding scene, I have ridden dirt bikes for years and have ridden sportbikes on occasion, Just bought myself an 06 gsxr and looking for some people to ride with. I am new and probably slower then most, just looking to have a good time with people who have patience for a new rider.

Pictures of my bike below

Transported · 02-22-2008, 12:20 AM

Welcome, GsxrRida. Good time to join our group. The season is just kicking in. There is a ride developing this Saturday that might be right for you. And, when the time changes, we have after-work evening rides during the week, some on the westside and some on the eastside.

"H" · 02-25-2008, 11:32 PM

Welcome to all new PNWRiders!!! You guys found a great forum here and will find lots of good rides to go on!!! See you all out there soon!

BlueZZR · 02-26-2008, 05:49 PM

Welcome all new riders, this is a great forum with great people, rides should be developing soon as the weather begins to change, hope to meet some new people this season, be safe.

WatchYourBack · 02-28-2008, 05:49 PM

Hey guys..

My name is Matt "26" .. I live up on Mnt Hood and have been riding street now for about 4 years now.

I have a 06 SV 650

Yoshimura titanium tri-oval pipe
braided steel brake lines,
LCD signals front/back,
Targa fender eliminator,
factory painted seat cowl,
factory painted chin spoiler,
520 chain conversion done,
Napoleon bar end mirrors,
Pilot Powers..

TwIsT · 03-01-2008, 09:54 PM

Hey everybody, newbie here, from Portland. Hope to ride with you guys soon!

HawnDuhV65 · 03-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by WatchYourBack

Hey guys..
My name is Matt "26" .. I live up on Mnt Hood and have been riding street now for about 4 years now.

Hey Matt, welcome to the forum !!!

check frequently for posted rides you can join, or let us know if you have
a ride going we can join in !!!

Originally Posted by TwIsT

Hey everybody, newbie here, from Portland. Hope to ride with you guys soon!

Welcome TwIsT !!!

Hope to see you out on the streets soon!! if you have a ride going, post
up and let us all know !!! Or join in any of the rides posted here !!

Also both you guys keep an eye out for the randomly scheduled "Bike Nights"
for a social get together. We meet at different locations around the city
to just talk bikes or what ever, meet some fellow riders and have some fun,
hopefully there will be another one soon, watch the forums for it !!

dposalski · 03-02-2008, 07:09 PM

I signed up on the site several months ago, and finally got me a bike. I picked up an 83 V45 Magna. It is my first bike and I am still learning how to ride it. When I feel a bit more comfortable on it, I will join some of you for a ride.

TwIsT · 03-02-2008, 08:55 PM

Here's the "DUKE"

StankDRZ · 03-02-2008, 10:33 PM

^^^ Thats a pretty awesome bike. I love the styling of ducati's from those years.

Welcome all new riders

TwIsT · 03-03-2008, 12:13 PM

thanks everybody

kaz440 · 03-03-2008, 12:21 PM

What a beauty!

The Ducs of that era are definitely the best looking, nice ride.

06Pig-STi · 03-03-2008, 11:23 PM

Hey everyone, just introducing myself. I recently got rid of my 2006 Subaru STi with 310AWHP and bought a house and a bike. I have a 2001 R6 Champions Edition with a few mods. I just started riding on the street after taking the team oregon class but have been riding ATV's and Dirt Bikes for a while. I just joined to get tips for riding and to possibly find riding partners when i get better.

Ragnarok · 03-04-2008, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by 06Pig-STi

Hey everyone, just introducing myself. I recently got rid of my 2006 Subaru STi with 310AWHP and bought a house and a bike. I have a 2001 R6 Champions Edition with a few mods. I just started riding on the street after taking the team oregon class but have been riding ATV's and Dirt Bikes for a while. I just joined to get tips for riding and to possibly find riding partners when i get better.

Well Welcome! I am sure you can find all of the tips you need and if something isnt already posted on here then just post it up yourself and I am sure someone will answer your questions!

I hope to ride with you soon!

"H" · 03-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Welcome new guys! Great pics too!! See you out riding soon!

TwIsT · 03-04-2008, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by 06Pig-STi

Hey everyone, just introducing myself. I recently got rid of my 2006 Subaru STi with 310AWHP and bought a house and a bike. I have a 2001 R6 Champions Edition with a few mods. I just started riding on the street after taking the team oregon class but have been riding ATV's and Dirt Bikes for a while. I just joined to get tips for riding and to possibly find riding partners when i get better.

Welcome

K2TheM · 03-05-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by phlii

Greetings all, another one from Vantucky here.

I have ridden sporadically over the years, mostly dirtbikes and ATVs. I got the streetbike bug after I rode my cousin's Shadow last year. I don't have a bike of my own yet, but was passively looking for one when by coincidence I heard about a friend selling an EX500. So, if everything checks out mechanically, I should have it in the next week or two. I plan to ride the cr*p out of it for a year or two and then see if I want something else.

Anyway, real glad I found this forum as it is good to have a resource with local knowledge. I'll probably be asking a lot of Newbie questions, so thanks in advance as I hope to learn a lot. See you on the road.

Sweet! more vancouverites!! Welcome!

Howie1 · 03-05-2008, 02:00 PM

Hey everyone new to the forum. I have been checking it out for a while now and decided to at least get a login. I ride a 96 CB750. I have read some of the past posts and I have to say I was surprised that for the most part everyone has a great attitude about being safe on the roads.

I will get a photo soon.

Howie

Ragnarok · 03-05-2008, 02:02 PM

sweet good to see you on here I hope to ride with you!


01-26-2008, 11:30 AM	#41
kaz440 Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: not here	my sunday rides may be coming to an end...... my Sunday rides may be coming to an end, we were just told they are laying off 17 people, and our shifts are to be re-scheduled, I will probably end up with graveyard, with wed, Thursday off (at least I will have a job though.....)!!! who the hell goes out for a Thursday ride, I will have to be a loner once again...... when is the next SUNDAY bike night? or BBQ? a couple of the other things that take up all of my time;


01-31-2008, 05:24 AM	#43
kaz440 Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: not here	well done! its getting rare that anybody knows they are pretty much the same motor, the banshee didn't get the powervalves, the trannies were geared different, and rz's shift forks had roller bearings. I'm sure there is more, but thats all I remember. I always wanted an rz, but they are too small for me, I see that you are in camas, can you ride on sundays?


02-01-2008, 03:31 PM	#46
Motorcyclette Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: FZ6	new to area - thank god i've found you! Ahhhhhh. my motorcyclin' peeps. How I've missed you. I'll be riding again this month after a knee-surgery sabbatical (there are two types of karate people, those who are injured and those who have yet to be injured). It's nice to know there are other bikers out here, I don't see many on the road. Is everyone hiding from the rain? I'm thinking of selling my SUV and riding year-round. Am i nuts, considering the wet weather?


02-02-2008, 06:44 AM	#49
kaz440 Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: not here	rain... Hello to all. I agree, cold is ok, wet is ok, but put them together, add that I work 12 hour shifts, at night, no thanks, I'll drive. And, its only a 20 min commute form Vancouver, so 10 min to put gear on, ride 20 min, then 10 to take it all off again. BUT, good weather is a different story altogether. I used to ride any time, all the time, commute into downtown pdx, in Jan, while living out in Corbett Ore, but I'm getting old, soft, and lazy now....


02-28-2008, 05:49 PM	#57
WatchYourBack Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 From: Mount Hood Oregon I Ride: 06 SV 650	06 SV650 Mnt Hood Hey guys.. My name is Matt "26" .. I live up on Mnt Hood and have been riding street now for about 4 years now. I have a 06 SV 650 Yoshimura titanium tri-oval pipe braided steel brake lines, LCD signals front/back, Targa fender eliminator, factory painted seat cowl, factory painted chin spoiler, 520 chain conversion done, Napoleon bar end mirrors, Pilot Powers..


01-31-2008, 07:27 AM	#44
Ragnarok WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2007 From: Oroville, WA I Ride: if I havent burned to much tread off from the last ride!	Isnt it 'New to Oregon riders in 2008' now?


01-31-2008, 04:58 PM	#45
phlii Newbie Joined: Jan 2008 From: Vancouver, Washington I Ride: 2001 CBR F4i	Greetings all, another one from Vantucky here. I have ridden sporadically over the years, mostly dirtbikes and ATVs. I got the streetbike bug after I rode my cousin's Shadow last year. I don't have a bike of my own yet, but was passively looking for one when by coincidence I heard about a friend selling an EX500. So, if everything checks out mechanically, I should have it in the next week or two. I plan to ride the cr*p out of it for a year or two and then see if I want something else. Anyway, real glad I found this forum as it is good to have a resource with local knowledge. I'll probably be asking a lot of Newbie questions, so thanks in advance as I hope to learn a lot. See you on the road.


02-01-2008, 04:46 PM	#47
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Wet weather's not crazy. But, ice is. I commute every day the roads are runnable. Howdy.


02-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#50
rideblue125 Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 From: Oregon,city Oregon	Just stoppin in im new to the forums i ride out of oregon city, oregon i got a 07 yz125 if nayone else here tears up the dirt to give me some messages im down to ride so triails or the dunes or if anyone nows of meets i would be way down to go


02-18-2008, 08:54 AM	#51
Saki.Girl Streetfighter Joined: May 2007 From: Hillsboro OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2006 Ninja 650R	to all the new people. look forward to some great rides this season


02-22-2008, 12:15 AM	#53
GsxrRida Newbie Joined: Feb 2008 From: Portland,OR I Ride: 2006 Gsxr-600	Hey, new to the riding scene, I have ridden dirt bikes for years and have ridden sportbikes on occasion, Just bought myself an 06 gsxr and looking for some people to ride with. I am new and probably slower then most, just looking to have a good time with people who have patience for a new rider. Pictures of my bike below


02-22-2008, 12:20 AM	#54
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Welcome, GsxrRida. Good time to join our group. The season is just kicking in. There is a ride developing this Saturday that might be right for you. And, when the time changes, we have after-work evening rides during the week, some on the westside and some on the eastside.


02-25-2008, 11:32 PM	#55
"H" WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Portland	Welcome to all new PNWRiders!!! You guys found a great forum here and will find lots of good rides to go on!!! See you all out there soon!


02-26-2008, 05:49 PM	#56
BlueZZR Endorsed Joined: Sep 2007 From: Hillsboro I Ride: ZZR 600	Welcome all new riders, this is a great forum with great people, rides should be developing soon as the weather begins to change, hope to meet some new people this season, be safe.


03-01-2008, 09:54 PM	#58
TwIsT Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Portland, Or I Ride: Ducati 848	Hey everybody, newbie here, from Portland. Hope to ride with you guys soon!


03-02-2008, 07:09 PM	#60
dposalski Training Wheels Joined: Nov 2007 From: Aloha OR I Ride: 1983 Honda V45 Magna	I signed up on the site several months ago, and finally got me a bike. I picked up an 83 V45 Magna. It is my first bike and I am still learning how to ride it. When I feel a bit more comfortable on it, I will join some of you for a ride.


03-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#61
TwIsT Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Portland, Or I Ride: Ducati 848	bike pic Here's the "DUKE"


03-02-2008, 10:33 PM	#62
StankDRZ Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600	^^^ Thats a pretty awesome bike. I love the styling of ducati's from those years. Welcome all new riders


03-03-2008, 12:13 PM	#63
TwIsT Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2008 From: Portland, Or I Ride: Ducati 848	thanks everybody


03-03-2008, 12:21 PM	#64
kaz440 Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2008 From: not here	What a beauty! The Ducs of that era are definitely the best looking, nice ride.


03-03-2008, 11:23 PM	#65
06Pig-STi Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 From: Clackamas, OR I Ride: 01 R6 Champions Edition	Hey everyone, just introducing myself. I recently got rid of my 2006 Subaru STi with 310AWHP and bought a house and a bike. I have a 2001 R6 Champions Edition with a few mods. I just started riding on the street after taking the team oregon class but have been riding ATV's and Dirt Bikes for a while. I just joined to get tips for riding and to possibly find riding partners when i get better.


03-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#67
"H" WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Portland	Welcome new guys! Great pics too!! See you out riding soon!


03-05-2008, 02:00 PM	#70
Howie1 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 From: West Linn, Or I Ride: Ninja 650r	Hey everyone new to the forum. I have been checking it out for a while now and decided to at least get a login. I ride a 96 CB750. I have read some of the past posts and I have to say I was surprised that for the most part everyone has a great attitude about being safe on the roads. I will get a photo soon. Howie


03-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#71
Ragnarok WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2007 From: Oroville, WA I Ride: if I havent burned to much tread off from the last ride!	sweet good to see you on here I hope to ride with you!