Author Topic: Pacific North West (Read 14115 times)

pmpski_1 · « **on:** May 13, 2005, 12:27:15 PM »

Anyone out there from the PNW?

-Brian

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2005, 10:51:09 AM »

Seattle

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2005, 04:07:49 PM »

Were you on a green 74 CB550 with clubmans on Boren today about 2 pm?

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2005, 06:48:00 PM »

Not me. There are a lot of old CBs around here. Most of the (it seems) live up on the Hill. There's even a "biker gang" of people who like vintage -- the Cretins. I don't know much about them

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2005, 11:54:00 PM »

Whoever it was is probably wondering why the hell I was staring at them so hard as I was walking by them. They were at the light and I was in the crosswalk. They had a tinted visor so I couldn't see a face. Anyway, I was just trying to listen to the bike to compare it to mine

I just got mine running recently and wanted to see what another sounded like.

Unfortunately there was too much background noise and I couldn't hear jack.

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2005, 11:30:35 AM »

No worries. He's probably used to people staring at his bike!

You can listen to mine at idle, but I'm not sure if it sounds like it's supposed to. It's a '76 550 f with some kind of black aftermarket pipe and headers.

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2005, 02:13:09 AM »

I'll take you up on that as soon as the weather stablizes a bit. I took the MSF course in the rain, but that was on a new bike, in a parking lot, with no traffic. I'm still a new rider and want a little more experience before I take on Seattle drivers in the rain.

zef933 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2005, 11:39:30 PM »

hey iam in seattle and ride a pretty heavily modified cb550. it has a stripped metal tank and pretty cafe racer style. we should hook up and go for a ride sometime. later.--zeph

Japbikemike · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2005, 01:16:10 PM »

Anyone else in the Portland area?

Rain City Rider · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2005, 07:06:11 PM »

New guy here in Seattle.

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2005, 01:23:28 PM »

That makes four of us in Seattle. Have any of you done the Mercer Island loop yet? It's a nice <1 hour break, minutes from downtown.

zef933 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2005, 09:29:55 AM »

hey, no i havent done that loop, i hear its nice though. my email is nwguy933@hotmail.com

we should get a little ride together sometime soon. i have to replace my cyl head gasket though. anyone want to help me?? i could always use an extra hand. see ya!--zeph

taylor007 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2005, 12:13:50 PM »

Hey - add one more from Seattle. New to this board. I'm just back to riding after selling my 76 CB 550 several years ago when I moved up here (wish I'd kept it) - just got an 80 CB 650 (jury's still out on this one). e-mail is taylor007@gmail.com

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2005, 08:13:34 AM »

Zeph - Did you replace that head gasket yet? I've never done one but would like to help out.

I just got my CB550 running again after some oil leak\oil pressure issues, but it's not ready for a long ride yet. I just don't believe it's the most reliable bike on the streets. I want to stay close to home for a while. That way I don't have to push it too far if it breaks down.

I've also got some carb tuning issues to work out. Running lean right now.

Johnbenj · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2005, 07:36:07 PM »

I live on Bainbridge Island with my '73 CB350. Anyone else in Kitsap?

hondan · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:31:06 PM »

Im in Yelm, WA

Kevin · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2005, 10:09:06 PM »

Hey Guys,
I am over in Kirkland and grew up in Seattle by Greenlake. I think we need to start a club or something.........

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #17 on:** September 01, 2005, 12:05:52 PM »

The Seattle Area Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts meeting is coming up pretty soon. Anyone a member?

www.smugmug.com/gallery/707012

http://www.micapeak.com/VME/

http://www.amadist27.org/vintage_mc_enthusiasts.htm

Kevin · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2005, 01:42:18 PM »

I have been a member for four or five years now, August I took the purple CB400F to her first meeting, that was fun....except for the muffler launching like a missle on the freeway around Spokane st. on the way there. I also took her to the 2nd annual show and shine, she won a little trophy for best Japanese....... getting ready for the 11th

greaser56 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2005, 11:58:12 AM »

One more Seattle rider here, I've got a 73 CB750 that I'm giving the cafe treatment. My buddies and I were on a ferry back from Vashon with a bunch of the VME guys yesterday, some very nice bikes. One guy had a red Vincent White Shadow, I didn't even know such a thing existed. Anyway, hello form Ballard.

Travis

douglascoolgrey · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2005, 12:51:40 PM »

Quote from: greaser56 on September 12, 2005, 11:58:12 AM

One guy had a red Vincent White Shadow, I didn't even know such a thing existed.

That's why I don't get out to the VME too much... I always go home envious. September is, in my opinion, the best time to ride around these parts. Anyone know any good routes? I'm up for a ride just about any time.

Kevin · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2005, 03:08:00 PM »

Its hard to not find a good ride up in the PNW. The oyster run is coming up on September 25th, if you care to see about 20,000 bikes at once. It is a hoot.

I took the purple CB400F to the Isle of Vashon and brought home a couple of trophys from the VME concourse show. Picked up the "Best Japanese" and the "Peoples Choice" award. Very Cool!!

Greaser 56,
I talked to a a lot of people on the ferry and during the day. By any chance were any of them you ?

greaser56 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2005, 03:01:00 AM »

I don't think so, my buddies and I talked to the guy with the Vincent as we were about to unload from the ferry but that's about it. We didn't realize that all of the vintage bikes were on the ferry until we returned to unload.

Kevin · « **Reply #23 on:** September 13, 2005, 07:21:53 AM »

I have seen the vincent, it's a beauty. He brings it to the meetings (first wednesday of every month) every once in a while.

So you werent on the Island for the VME meeting, just happened to work out that way? A pleasant surprise for sure!

I have some trick bits available for your cafe' racer project.

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2005, 11:17:12 PM »

Where's the best place in the Puget Sound region to get bolts for my bike? I need one for my timing plate and a couple for holding the engine to the frame. My bike came with an engine case guard, and the unthreaded part of the bolt is too long. I'm in Seattle.

I'd like to get together for a ride or a meet up somewhere. However, I don't trust my bike for long distances yet. I had some carb(?) problems a while back and I almost didn't make it home. I got a new ignition and timed it so I could sync the carbs and hopefully cure the problem. I got the ignition installed and test runs have been positive so far, but I'll probably tune and sync the carbs this weekend.

Kevin, nice photo!

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Author Topic: Pacific North West (Read 14115 times)

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