*Standing Ride for Salem Area* - Page 3

r6jon · 09-12-2007, 11:08 PM

Sorry I'm bad with names but it was great to meet you all. That was a good ride. I had to break off before dinner but I'm sure I'lll see yall on another ride soon.

Suretyagent · 09-13-2007, 01:35 PM

Well, it was a pretty impressive show for an impromptu Wednesday night group ride in Salem. Eight riders and not a bad egg in the bunch.

We left Circle K at 6:30 sharp and cruised east out highway 22 to the Silver Falls exit where we headed north at an enthusiastic pace. As we turned onto the Cascade Highway and headed toward Silverton the six riders in front leaned forward and opened their throttle. It was an awesome sight as those sleek machines dove from corner to corner like a six-part snake, each rider respecting the other as speeds and lean angles increased. I pushed myself a bit but slowly lost ground on the group as me and a fellow rider took it at our own pace.

We bunched back up as we were slowed by traffic and all eight riders journeyed into Silverton together. We cooled our heals through the city limits and came to an intersection in the middle of the town where we pealed off back towards the falls, first gear exhaust notes causing the locals to turn and stare as if the Wild Ones had just pulled into Hollister.

The up-hill run to the falls was hampered by traffic but we enjoyed some spirited cornering and took advantage of a couple passing opportunities and were soon impressively parked as a group above the north falls where we stopped to stretch our legs and enjoy some camaraderie.

As darkness was falling fast we mounted back up and chased the road down through a beautiful section canopied by trees and emerged into open rolling farm hills that brought challenging switchbacks and elevation changes. Having stretched out we regrouped back at the Cascade Highway, one rider splitting off to head home with the rest of us riding in tight formation to dinner – a military squadron marching to the mess hall.

Ixipata restaurant in Stayton received us warmly and served up great food. We chatted about the ride and a myriad of topics and broke the party up around nine. I took off for the cruise back into Salem with my girlfriend Julia following, satisfied that we all kept it two wheels down and enjoying the cool night air which reminding me that full leathers don’t always need to be uncomfortably warm.

A great time with a good group of riders. Really a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday evening. Hope it happens again soon. I’ll see you guys next week – in the mean time let’s all consider what new route we’ll next ride . . .

Derek

Justin1400 · 09-13-2007, 02:14 PM

WOW Derek !!! i dont have shit to say after just reading that ... i think you just TOTALLY captured essence of that ride with your words . you can put it all back together in your mind beautifully . thats a gift bro ... thank you for bringing everyone together last nite like you did . we owed it all to you . and im looking forward to you and Julie coming over to BBQ in the near future. it was very cool to meet Julie , and to meet so many other new faces. im looking forward to seeing everyone in the weeks we have left before riding season ends for Oregon.

Mosser · 09-13-2007, 05:13 PM

Here Here, J... I agree D has a good way with words. But why am I not invited for a BBQ is it a couples thing...*WINK*

Justin1400 · 09-13-2007, 06:19 PM

no its not a couples thing matt ... you will be invited .. jackass !!!

goose69 · 09-13-2007, 10:01 PM

Hey guys thank you for the great company yesterday I enjoyed the ride hope to do it again sometime..... and thanks again for helping me pick my bike up.

Mosser · 09-13-2007, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Justin1400

no its not a couples thing matt ... you will be invited .. jackass !!!

HeeHaa... wheeeeeeee

Originally Posted by goose69

Hey guys thank you for the great company yesterday I enjoyed the ride hope to do it again sometime..... and thanks again for helping me pick my bike up.

Glad you could make it and hope to see you again soon. As for the bike that is what bros do help each other out...

Suretyagent · 09-14-2007, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by goose69

Hey guys thank you for the great company yesterday I enjoyed the ride hope to do it again sometime..... and thanks again for helping me pick my bike up.

Hope to see you again. And the deal is that you have to help me pick up my bike! That VFR is heavy - especially when tilted down-hill!

Next time stick around for dinner.

Derek

Mosser · 09-18-2007, 02:28 PM

Who is down for Wednesday the 19th, weather permitting?

AYE

Suretyagent · 09-18-2007, 05:02 PM

Sorry Mo - business takes me out of town wednesday. Hate to miss the ride.

CopperSV1 · 09-18-2007, 07:51 PM

Sorry Mo - Dinner plans with my better half!

Bing44 · 09-19-2007, 05:45 AM

I'm gonna try to make this one - where do we meet? I read the Circle K on 12th - that still it? Is that like 12th St. south of Mission? What time again? Are you getting the feeling I am helpless? Will someone start my bike for me? Is it one down and five up? I forget things.......where can I get self cancelling turn signals?

jim

Mosser · 09-19-2007, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by jlanglin44

I'm gonna try to make this one - where do we meet? I read the Circle K on 12th - that still it? Is that like 12th St. south of Mission? What time again? Are you getting the feeling I am helpless? Will someone start my bike for me? Is it one down and five up? I forget things.......where can I get self cancelling turn signals?

jim

Yup, it is the Cirlce K down from Madrona on 12th which is south of Mission st @ 6ish.

Mosser · 09-19-2007, 09:57 PM

Had a fun ride guys thanks for comin... missed all the others... isn't it nice a cage crashed instead of one of us

Cya next time.

CopperSV1 · 09-19-2007, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mosser

Had a fun ride guys thanks for comin... missed all the others... isn't it nice a cage crashed instead of one of us

Cya next time.

what-happened?

Mosser · 09-20-2007, 12:31 AM

So there was a 4 lane one way street with someone in front of us in the 1st lane and the guy in the 3rd lane decided to turn left right into the car. Some guy from Washington. I think he thought it was a two way street and the lane we were in and the one next to us was going the other direction in his head. So he didn't look to his side for cars just infront and since there weren't any he went and slammed the car in front of us. What a dumba$$. So we stopped and waited for popo, which took his time by the way. Met another rider and told him about the forums, though. So, something good came of it.

Bing44 · 09-20-2007, 05:48 AM

Thank You Matt and glad to see you got home without getting attacked by another coyote (you might not have seen it).

Ya that guy was a dumba$$. I was thinking "What's that guy thinking?" but he wasn't thinking......when Leo finally showed up he turned out to be a nice guy. But now they have me down in their book as a witness. And as we were leaving my cuz yells out "See you at the bar!" lol

All you guys that didn't go missed out - Matt bought!! Thanks again Matt.

Coonrod and I loved that night riding too! The same old road is all new in the dark.

Mosser · 09-20-2007, 09:25 AM

Yeah the night ride was cool but I relized I need to adjust my headlights they r to high... Sorry if I was blinding you guys at all.

Justin1400 · 09-20-2007, 03:51 PM

sounds like an interesting ride for sure !! wish i would have been there .. well im moving back up to the portland area for the winter .. its all work related .. ill be back down here next year for the riding season as i have the summers off .. its kind of cool to have my job .. i met so many cool people this year !! matt im glad we were able to get this thing going for our guys down here .. its been something to look forward to every week .. derek it has truly been my pleasure to have met you and see your love of riding .. yours and julies story is a cool one .. sorry that julie went through all she has .. but that is going to be a bad ass story to tell for years and years !!! copper, wvfr , and everyone else .... thankyou for the good memories and ill see you next year !!

Mosser · 09-20-2007, 06:12 PM

So that is how it is u move an hour away and we will never see you again... HEH

Bing44 · 09-21-2007, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Mosser

Yeah the night ride was cool but I relized I need to adjust my headlights they r to high... Sorry if I was blinding you guys at all.

Well partway through the way home I figured out I could lower my mirrors and see better without the sun in my eyes - lol still fun tho'

Justin1400 · 09-21-2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mosser

So that is how it is u move an hour away and we will never see you again... HEH

yeah right mosser .. you've got my number, and ill ride down here to ride with my guys .. just call me

Mosser · 09-21-2007, 07:03 PM

Then where were ya on Wednesday... heh heh

Motobahta · 09-21-2007, 07:03 PM

I'm bummed that I missed this Wednesday too, but had date night with the wife.

WVFR · 09-23-2007, 07:07 PM

No more rides for me for a while. Broke my ankle and tore my achilles riding my dirt bike on Saturday.

Funny how I've forgotten how badly it hurts! Have to get in to a orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to see how bad it is. And if you have to go to an ER, Silverton Hospital treats you good. Anyway, I'm gonna be laid up a while....

307T · 09-23-2007, 07:13 PM

Bummer. Hope you feel better soon.

CopperSV1 · 09-23-2007, 08:48 PM

Hope
You
Feel
Better!

CopperSV1 · 09-23-2007, 08:52 PM

Wanted-to-share-a-story...

Well-my-2-year-old-decided-to-sneeze-his-milk-on-my-laptop.
Now-my-space-bar-doesn't-work. -Tried-drying-it-and-blowing-compressed-air-to-get-milk-out.

As-you-can-see-my-space-bar-still-doesn't-work. Boy-am-I-glad-I-bought-the-extended-warranty!

CopperSV1 · 09-23-2007, 08:53 PM

So-now-I-will-be-typing-like-this-until-I-send-my-laptop-in.

Mosser · 09-23-2007, 10:17 PM

Sorry to here the WVFR, if you need anything let me know.

And for Copper that is why my kids are not allowed around my computer equipment.

I just give them an old crappy one to screw up.

Justin1400 · 09-24-2007, 01:11 PM

that is too funny copper !!! im STILL laughing !!

Suretyagent · 09-24-2007, 04:46 PM

Mike - very sorry to hear about your ankle. As you know, Julia has been on the mend since hitting a deer (and having her bike burn) in Hells Canyon. Crutches are hell, my friend. Get well soon. And let me know if you need a good surgeon.

As to the rest of you . . . Wednesday (9/24/07) looks to be lining up as a great day for riding, milk in the keyboard or not!

We're running short on these opportunities - let's make this a priority. I have a few ideas for the ride. Who all is in - let's get a count.

Derek


09-12-2007, 11:08 PM	#81
r6jon Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 2006 R6	Sorry I'm bad with names but it was great to meet you all. That was a good ride. I had to break off before dinner but I'm sure I'lll see yall on another ride soon. Last edited by r6jon; 09-13-2007 at 06:31 AM..


09-13-2007, 01:35 PM	#82
Suretyagent Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2007 From: Oregon I Ride: My Own Line	Great Group - Great Ride Well, it was a pretty impressive show for an impromptu Wednesday night group ride in Salem. Eight riders and not a bad egg in the bunch. We left Circle K at 6:30 sharp and cruised east out highway 22 to the Silver Falls exit where we headed north at an enthusiastic pace. As we turned onto the Cascade Highway and headed toward Silverton the six riders in front leaned forward and opened their throttle. It was an awesome sight as those sleek machines dove from corner to corner like a six-part snake, each rider respecting the other as speeds and lean angles increased. I pushed myself a bit but slowly lost ground on the group as me and a fellow rider took it at our own pace. We bunched back up as we were slowed by traffic and all eight riders journeyed into Silverton together. We cooled our heals through the city limits and came to an intersection in the middle of the town where we pealed off back towards the falls, first gear exhaust notes causing the locals to turn and stare as if the Wild Ones had just pulled into Hollister. The up-hill run to the falls was hampered by traffic but we enjoyed some spirited cornering and took advantage of a couple passing opportunities and were soon impressively parked as a group above the north falls where we stopped to stretch our legs and enjoy some camaraderie. As darkness was falling fast we mounted back up and chased the road down through a beautiful section canopied by trees and emerged into open rolling farm hills that brought challenging switchbacks and elevation changes. Having stretched out we regrouped back at the Cascade Highway, one rider splitting off to head home with the rest of us riding in tight formation to dinner – a military squadron marching to the mess hall. Ixipata restaurant in Stayton received us warmly and served up great food. We chatted about the ride and a myriad of topics and broke the party up around nine. I took off for the cruise back into Salem with my girlfriend Julia following, satisfied that we all kept it two wheels down and enjoying the cool night air which reminding me that full leathers don’t always need to be uncomfortably warm. A great time with a good group of riders. Really a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday evening. Hope it happens again soon. I’ll see you guys next week – in the mean time let’s all consider what new route we’ll next ride . . . Derek


09-18-2007, 05:02 PM	#90
Suretyagent Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2007 From: Oregon I Ride: My Own Line	Nay Sorry Mo - business takes me out of town wednesday. Hate to miss the ride.


09-24-2007, 04:46 PM	#112
Suretyagent Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2007 From: Oregon I Ride: My Own Line	Rider Down & Milk is for Keyboards Mike - very sorry to hear about your ankle. As you know, Julia has been on the mend since hitting a deer (and having her bike burn) in Hells Canyon. Crutches are hell, my friend. Get well soon. And let me know if you need a good surgeon. As to the rest of you . . . Wednesday (9/24/07) looks to be lining up as a great day for riding, milk in the keyboard or not! We're running short on these opportunities - let's make this a priority. I have a few ideas for the ride. Who all is in - let's get a count. Derek


09-13-2007, 02:14 PM	#83
Justin1400 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: South Salem OR I Ride: 2007 kawasaki ZX1400	WOW Derek !!! i dont have shit to say after just reading that ... i think you just TOTALLY captured essence of that ride with your words . you can put it all back together in your mind beautifully . thats a gift bro ... thank you for bringing everyone together last nite like you did . we owed it all to you . and im looking forward to you and Julie coming over to BBQ in the near future. it was very cool to meet Julie , and to meet so many other new faces. im looking forward to seeing everyone in the weeks we have left before riding season ends for Oregon.


09-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#84
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Here Here, J... I agree D has a good way with words. But why am I not invited for a BBQ is it a couples thing...WINK


09-13-2007, 06:19 PM	#85
Justin1400 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: South Salem OR I Ride: 2007 kawasaki ZX1400	no its not a couples thing matt ... you will be invited .. jackass !!!


09-13-2007, 10:01 PM	#86
goose69 Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2007 From: Woodburn,Oregon I Ride: Katana 600	Hey guys thank you for the great company yesterday I enjoyed the ride hope to do it again sometime..... and thanks again for helping me pick my bike up.


09-18-2007, 02:28 PM	#89
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Who is down for Wednesday the 19th, weather permitting? AYE


09-18-2007, 07:51 PM	#91
CopperSV1 Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 03 Suzuki SV1000S	Sorry Mo - Dinner plans with my better half!


09-19-2007, 05:45 AM	#92
Bing44 Streetfighter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Monmouth, Oregon	I'm gonna try to make this one - where do we meet? I read the Circle K on 12th - that still it? Is that like 12th St. south of Mission? What time again? Are you getting the feeling I am helpless? Will someone start my bike for me? Is it one down and five up? I forget things.......where can I get self cancelling turn signals? jim


09-19-2007, 09:57 PM	#94
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Had a fun ride guys thanks for comin... missed all the others... isn't it nice a cage crashed instead of one of us Cya next time.


09-20-2007, 12:31 AM	#96
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	So there was a 4 lane one way street with someone in front of us in the 1st lane and the guy in the 3rd lane decided to turn left right into the car. Some guy from Washington. I think he thought it was a two way street and the lane we were in and the one next to us was going the other direction in his head. So he didn't look to his side for cars just infront and since there weren't any he went and slammed the car in front of us. What a dumba$$. So we stopped and waited for popo, which took his time by the way. Met another rider and told him about the forums, though. So, something good came of it.


09-20-2007, 05:48 AM	#97
Bing44 Streetfighter Joined: Sep 2007 From: Monmouth, Oregon	Thank You Matt and glad to see you got home without getting attacked by another coyote (you might not have seen it). Ya that guy was a dumba$$. I was thinking "What's that guy thinking?" but he wasn't thinking......when Leo finally showed up he turned out to be a nice guy. But now they have me down in their book as a witness. And as we were leaving my cuz yells out "See you at the bar!" lol All you guys that didn't go missed out - Matt bought!! Thanks again Matt. Coonrod and I loved that night riding too! The same old road is all new in the dark.


09-20-2007, 09:25 AM	#98
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Yeah the night ride was cool but I relized I need to adjust my headlights they r to high... Sorry if I was blinding you guys at all.


09-20-2007, 03:51 PM	#99
Justin1400 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: South Salem OR I Ride: 2007 kawasaki ZX1400	sounds like an interesting ride for sure !! wish i would have been there .. well im moving back up to the portland area for the winter .. its all work related .. ill be back down here next year for the riding season as i have the summers off .. its kind of cool to have my job .. i met so many cool people this year !! matt im glad we were able to get this thing going for our guys down here .. its been something to look forward to every week .. derek it has truly been my pleasure to have met you and see your love of riding .. yours and julies story is a cool one .. sorry that julie went through all she has .. but that is going to be a bad ass story to tell for years and years !!! copper, wvfr , and everyone else .... thankyou for the good memories and ill see you next year !!


09-20-2007, 06:12 PM	#100
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	So that is how it is u move an hour away and we will never see you again... HEH


09-21-2007, 07:03 PM	#103
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Then where were ya on Wednesday... heh heh


09-21-2007, 07:03 PM	#104
Motobahta Newbie Joined: Aug 2006 From: Salem, OR I Ride: 1998 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor	I'm bummed that I missed this Wednesday too, but had date night with the wife.


09-23-2007, 07:07 PM	#105
WVFR WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2005 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: like the wind! (VFR800 and KX250 when not crashing.)	No more rides for me for a while. Broke my ankle and tore my achilles riding my dirt bike on Saturday. Funny how I've forgotten how badly it hurts! Have to get in to a orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to see how bad it is. And if you have to go to an ER, Silverton Hospital treats you good. Anyway, I'm gonna be laid up a while....


09-23-2007, 07:13 PM	#106
307T Streetfighter Joined: Jan 2007 From: Washington County I Ride: a Milwaukee Vibrator	Bummer. Hope you feel better soon.


09-23-2007, 08:48 PM	#107
CopperSV1 Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 03 Suzuki SV1000S	Hope You Feel Better!


09-23-2007, 08:52 PM	#108
CopperSV1 Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 03 Suzuki SV1000S	Wanted-to-share-a-story... Well-my-2-year-old-decided-to-sneeze-his-milk-on-my-laptop. Now-my-space-bar-doesn't-work. -Tried-drying-it-and-blowing-compressed-air-to-get-milk-out. As-you-can-see-my-space-bar-still-doesn't-work. Boy-am-I-glad-I-bought-the-extended-warranty!


09-23-2007, 08:53 PM	#109
CopperSV1 Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 03 Suzuki SV1000S	So-now-I-will-be-typing-like-this-until-I-send-my-laptop-in.


09-23-2007, 10:17 PM	#110
Mosser Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Because I can...	Sorry to here the WVFR, if you need anything let me know. And for Copper that is why my kids are not allowed around my computer equipment. I just give them an old crappy one to screw up.


09-24-2007, 01:11 PM	#111
Justin1400 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: South Salem OR I Ride: 2007 kawasaki ZX1400	that is too funny copper !!! im STILL laughing !!