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I'd imagine the jeep trails are doable on a big bike too. I mean, in 1st gear with the clutch halfway in. But there are definitely a million cool places to ride up near Darrington. Rat Trap Pass is here (no idea about conditions now, it's probably snowy pretty low, I've stopped due to snow there in late June before) https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48....297b621!1m0!3e0 clutchpuck fucked around with this message at 01:00 on Feb 2, 2016 |
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GriszledMelkaba posted:A 610 might be a handful for anything but the fire roads at walker valley. Get an electric start 250 and rage A WR250 is somewhere in my future, serving double duty for MX and trails 
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Feb 2, 2016 07:48
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Rode the Ulysses out around Monroe for a bit. Passed a guy on High Bridge Road going the other way on a Grom. Day: made.
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Feb 7, 2016 22:56
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clutchpuck posted:Rode the Ulysses out around Monroe for a bit. Passed a guy on High Bridge Road going the other way on a Grom. Day: made. There are plenty of those dudes out there. The eastside Ruckus/Zuma/Grom crews lead a big ride out of Duvall every September that winds around and ends in Monroe. It splits into a "fast" group and a "slow" group (it's all relative). The fast group the last couple years has had a few stunt-caged Groms and featured plenty of stoppies.
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Feb 8, 2016 06:10
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Story time: [someone I know] was driving and noticed the motorcycle rider in front of them had riding overpants that were flailing in the wind, about to fly off. He high beam flashed him, etc. to no avail. Rider flipped him off and brapped away. Few miles down road, there were the pants. They're a really nice brand and they fit me so I'm keeping them unless, of course, I can find the rider. If you're the rider, describe them or something - get in touch with me. Until then, I'm wearing your ridiculously comfortable pants (as overpants, of course). Normally, I'd be less inclined to wear someone else's gear but you flipped off [someone I know] so I think in this case we're square. ^.^
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Feb 16, 2016 06:55
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Eh, gently caress 'im. Free pants!
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Feb 16, 2016 21:55
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Sounds like SWIM just got a nice pair of riding pants. Or not nice. I don't know if I'd trust a pair of pants that came off while i was wearing them and i didn't notice.
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Feb 17, 2016 00:52
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Um, were these pants like, strapped to a rack or something? Because I cannot for the life of me figure out how someone's pants can fly off in the wind while they are being worn  e: were they like chaps or something? Do they button up on the sides?
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Feb 17, 2016 01:32
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Sagebrush posted:Um, were these pants like, strapped to a rack or something? Because I cannot for the life of me figure out how someone's pants can fly off in the wind while they are being worn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L_9-X2_vpo
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Feb 17, 2016 02:47
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Yeah, I thought about those, but I can't imagine tear-away riding pants. "Whoops, I'm going down, good thing I have my *rrrippppp* well, poo poo, I guess I don't"
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Feb 17, 2016 06:49
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Coydog posted:Sounds like SWIM just got a nice pair of riding pants. Or not nice. I don't know if I'd trust a pair of pants that came off while i was wearing them and i didn't notice. They're Thor and they were on a rack or something.
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Feb 17, 2016 07:50
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Hey thread, I just registered for the 2/27 BRC in Kent. Time to spend all my money then go get slammed into on 405!
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Feb 18, 2016 21:28
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concise posted:Hey thread, I just registered for the 2/27 BRC in Kent. Time to spend all my money then go get slammed into on 405! Yeah! Woo! Go hog wild! Good luck, and try not to deathgrip the handlebars.
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Feb 19, 2016 00:34
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Fear the box maneuver! Actually, don't. Just drag your rear brake.
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Feb 19, 2016 01:30
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The box isn't that bad if you can work on your clutch control before you have to do it. Clutch control is super important and will be useful forever.
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Feb 19, 2016 19:21
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Alright I passed, but my phone somehow died from the cold on Sunday. Also my gloves didn't do poo poo for me once they were soaked through while it was 35deg out. Anyone have recommendations for actually good all season gear?
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Mar 3, 2016 03:49
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You can still find these in stock on ebay and amazon, in various sizes. I've found them to keep my hands warm and dry in a downpour in the high 30s. Plus, they are cheap. I got my sizing from a revzilla listing, and went from there. I really like them. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/36747/i/tour-master-cold-tex-2-0-gloves
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Mar 3, 2016 04:02
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Yeah, any Goretex-esque material for water problems and get either a beefy pair of gloves or a set of hippo hands for the cold part. My go to combo is: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/held-steve-classic-gloves http://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Hand-Mitts-Black-65-025-010402-11/dp/B009XIRD00
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Mar 3, 2016 15:39
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I just realized the Desert 100 was happening and what it was, but far too late to participate or spectate. I might try it next year. Anyone here racing? http://stumpjumpers.org/desert100/ Instead, I'll be out for a ride with my buddy this Sunday if anyone's interested.
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Mar 30, 2016 17:08
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If you're up in walker valley can you pick up my rear axle nut for me? check your nuts and bolts!
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GriszledMelkaba posted:If you're up in walker valley can you pick up my rear axle nut for me? 
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Mar 31, 2016 14:57
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I'm in Seattle and recently got a bike! So I'm up for some weekend rides, nothing too intense. Anyone going to the Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show up in Mount Vernon? Its on April 23, thinking about riding/driving up with the girlfriend, its only about an hour north of Seattle and hopefully the weather will be nice.
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Apr 1, 2016 17:54
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Whoah, wait, what? Did somebody from SEATTLE use the words "only about an hour north of Seattle" ? Are you not a King County Flat Earther?
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Apr 1, 2016 18:06
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clutchpuck posted:Whoah, wait, what? Did somebody from SEATTLE use the words "only about an hour north of Seattle" ? Well I just moved here. So recently infact that I don't even get the reference, do people from Seattle not bother leaving the city?
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Apr 1, 2016 18:07
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Drive....? For a whole hour?!?
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Apr 1, 2016 18:18
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ADINSX posted:Well I just moved here. So recently infact that I don't even get the reference, do people from Seattle not bother leaving the city? Lol no. Start getting used to making friends for one day
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Apr 1, 2016 19:12
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ADINSX posted:do people from Seattle not bother leaving the city? "Edmonds? It takes me an hour to get from Ballard to Capitol hill, I'm not in it for a road trip!" Don't worry I don't know a Seattleite self-aware enough to get the reference either.
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Apr 1, 2016 19:13
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Originally being from kitsap County, I'm used to driving to get anywhere. I was when a guy complained we couldn't ship to his house, and Kent to Auburn was too far of a drive.
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Apr 1, 2016 19:44
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clutchpuck posted:"Edmonds? It takes me an hour to get from Ballard to Capitol hill, I'm not in it for a road trip!" The traffic here really is horrendous. I was so disappointed when I read that Seattle considered something similar to California's lane splitting law but ultimately didn't adopt it. Luckily the motorcycle show is north of Seattle, and I-5 going north doesn't look as bad as south toward downtown (I live near freemont)
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Yeah Fremont up out north is not too bad. I usually hop on northbound at 50th instead of 45th. There's the Snohomish show happening next month too. Last year they had The Cossacks perform and that was pretty cool.  Lots of real nice riding out between Snohomish, Monroe, and Granite Falls, too.
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Hey neat the PNW has its own cycle thread. Hello cycle thread for the PNW. I almost rode today but couldn't find my gloves, then my wife went home and said we should go get coffee then shop for new motorcycle gear. So I said OK and did that instead. So that is my PNW riding story. Hopefully it will still be nice tomorrow and I can ride down Skyline into Portland.
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Apr 3, 2016 02:46
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Clouds will be moving in tomorrow but it will still be nice. Rain shouldn't start until some time Monday.
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Holy poop it was a perfect day for riding today. Here's the trip I took. https://goo.gl/maps/XJebb8VuKVn
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It was a glorious day to get out and about. Grabbed the solo bike and did this loop: https://goo.gl/maps/ysETqdjdXrD2 Found a straight stretch to remove layers and drink water:  Still a little early for some roads.  Managed to hit 50 MPG and found out how rusty I am from only commuting the past many months. Gonna rectify that!
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Ok. I have one week left in the Seattle area before moving to Portland. Tuesday after about 11am and Friday morning through about 10 pm are the two days I have to ride. The question is where I should ride for one last home-to-home ride before moving. I've done hood canal, dewatto/tahuyeha, and us-2 through the northern cascades (among others). Where do I ride for a day trip?
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Pope Mobile posted:Ok. I have one week left in the Seattle area before moving to Portland. Tuesday after about 11am and Friday morning through about 10 pm are the two days I have to ride. Home -- Sedro-Wooley -- Arlington Heights -- Granite Falls -- Monroe -- Duvall -- Carnation -- Fall City -- Redmond -- either side of Sammamish -- Home I love that farmland on the eastern side
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Apr 4, 2016 08:11
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Link high bridge road, Ben Howard, sultan basin, and stop for the view at spada lake. Then take woods creek rd to old pipeline, and work north to granite falls. Take Jonathan road to Arlington and get home from there.
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Apr 4, 2016 15:20
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Looks like a good ride, but I might need to keep it a little closer to home: schedule has changed this week and I've only got about half a day to ride on Wednesday. I'm out of South Seattle/rainier beach. Thinking head ne to fall city and hit 203 through carnation then Monroe and back south?
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Apr 4, 2016 21:35
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Glad I rode yesterday. Today is looking quite rainy. So for the next weekend I have available to ride, I'm wondering... should I hit the south side of the Gorge or the north side? Which is the more fun ride?
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Either way, stay off I-84. I'd do the Washington side from the Couv to White Salmon, then cross the toll bridge to Hood River and take 30 to The Dalles. Too bad Maryhill Loops Rd. is a closed course but you get some of the same sort of road architecture on 30 south of the river.
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