Author Topic: Team Pacific Northwest - ID, OR, WA, MT, WY, AB, BC (Read 79615 times)

tlbranth · « **Reply #275 on:** September 16, 2011, 03:57:24 PM »

Quote from: Duanob on September 16, 2011, 01:26:14 PM

Quote from: ofreen on September 16, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: Duanob on September 16, 2011, 08:59:07 AM

My perspective is a little different from yours. You have to realize that GZ just traveled through the least densely populated and remote areas of Canada and the U.S. There ain't a lot of people out there for "meet and greets." I have plenty of pictures and videos to post. Jerry said he'd like to see the rider logs posted more or less chronologically, so I haven't been in a big hurry as there are a couple of upstream riders that need to post. Don't sell the riders short that went to considerable effort and expense to make this part of the relay work. Trust me, there was plenty of "steam" and "spirit." As for hustling it through, you may have noticed it is the middle of September. Temps were down to the mid-20s a couple of nights on our camp-outs in Montana. There was a winter weather advisory in the area a few days before I went through Glacier Park. There was extensive snow across Montana last year at this time. So it was probably best not to dawdle as anything can happen up there this time of year, and probably will, as this coming week is going to demonstrate.

I hear ya Ofreen, you're one of the wests last heroes! But Portland pretty much got bypassed in the middle of the night kinda thing I expected a decent turnout there. So far only one maybe two riders for the Seattle area at one time. I guess I'm just trying to ralley some troups around here. We waited all year for GZ to pass through the PNW and now it looks like all we might see is his hind end attached to one single SOHC4 on his way out of town, which could be tonight for all I know but hopefully a few of us can get together tomorrow morninig and whoever is taking him can get out of here at a decent starting time.

Breakfast:
So we used to stop and have breakfast at a place called the Riverside in Tukwila before heading out to the countryside to ride the twisties. I think it's called the American Casino now but I'll check to see if they still do breakfast. I know they're open in the mornings when I drive by for work.

Or if you'all really want to do up Seattle right, Larry's Greenfront in Pioneer Square serves breakfast. I don't think parking would be an issue for a few bikes at 7:30 - 8 on a satruday morning. Any other suggestions?

I like the Riverside idea. Used to be a truck stop - good food. Used to have hot chicks too during the Country/Western era. Who's in? What time?

Duanob · « **Reply #276 on:** September 16, 2011, 04:17:43 PM »

Quote from: tlbranth on September 16, 2011, 03:57:24 PM

I like the Riverside idea. Used to be a truck stop - good food. Used to have hot chicks too during the Country/Western era. Who's in? What time?

It's the Great American Casino now but they still serve breakfast at the Tomato restaurant inside. I'd make it down around 8am. The question is will GZ's chauffer make it? Anybody else?

Address is:

Great American Casino
14040 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98168-4723

Short distance from I-5 and I-405 and HWY99

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #277 on:** September 16, 2011, 04:21:24 PM »

I'm meeting tlbranth at 6 pm today at Mclenden's hardware in Woodinville to make the hand off. I think a lot of the reason there hasn't been a bunch of riders gathering is because we're being rushed to move it along and people's lives are so busy scheduling has been on short notice. Anybody that wants to ride with me to meet 754 let me know.

Duanob · « **Reply #278 on:** September 16, 2011, 04:30:16 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on September 16, 2011, 04:21:24 PM

I'm meeting tlbranth at 6 pm today at Mclenden's hardware in Woodinville to make the hand off. I think a lot of the reason there hasn't been a bunch of riders gathering is because we're being rushed to move it along and people's lives are so busy scheduling has been on short notice. Anybody that wants to ride with me to meet 754 let me know.

I guess it's hasta la Vista GZ.

I'll check the post one more time tonight to see if anybody is a fer sure for breakfast.

patricke9 I wondered what happened to you man. That sucks but glad you walked away. Your 550 was pretty clean if I remember right. The Kawi KZ650 is nothing to sneeze at, that was my second choice if I couldn't find a decent Honda.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #279 on:** September 16, 2011, 04:58:36 PM »

I'm waiting to here back from 754 to find out if I'm riding north tomorrow and if so what time. After I know that I can figure out if we can meet up tomorrow morning.

Duanob · « **Reply #280 on:** September 16, 2011, 06:20:29 PM »

Cool

I hear ya about a tough time scheduling. I promised a friend weeks ago to help move a boat this weekend not knowing when GZ was coming through or I might ride with you at least some of it. My 550 is running better than it ever has and I'm itching to go for a long ride.

tlbranth · « **Reply #281 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:36:21 PM »

Quote from: Duanob on September 16, 2011, 06:20:29 PM

Cool

I hear ya about a tough time scheduling. I promised a friend weeks ago to help move a boat this weekend not knowing when GZ was coming through or I might ride with you at least some of it. My 550 is running better than it ever has and I'm itching to go for a long ride.

Well, if the GZ thing doesn't work out, Momma and I would be willing to do a ride with you....3 pass loop, north cascades, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens, Peninsula. I'm sure there's a few good days left before the grey sets in fo our 9 months of drear.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #282 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:44:42 PM »

I'm going to send out an email to see if some others want to go to breakfast too. Check this post tomorrow morning at 7am to see if it's on.

brandEn · « **Reply #283 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:49:28 PM »

Bad timing for me this week. As much as I want to participate I just can't make it happen. If only it was last weekend!

tlbranth · « **Reply #284 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on September 16, 2011, 07:44:42 PM

I'm going to send out an email to see if some others want to go to breakfast too. Check this post tomorrow morning at 7am to see if it's on.

Sounds good. Let's go or not based on Greg's post tomorrow.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #285 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:04:25 AM »

I'm out for this morning. I might ride to Oroville tomorrow so I need to complete some chores around the house today.

tlbranth · « **Reply #286 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:07:38 AM »

OK, breakfast is off then. Maybe another time. Keep us posted on your schedule, Greg. If the weather's not bad we may go with you.

tweakin · « **Reply #287 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:10:03 AM »

Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on September 16, 2011, 07:44:42 PM

I'm going to send out an email to see if some others want to go to breakfast too. Check this post tomorrow morning at 7am to see if it's on.

Just got a chance to check back in on the thread. Today, Saturday, won't work for me... I coach my daughters soccer team and we have two games today. Please tell me GZ is staying longer then 1 day in the Seattle area. I understand the logistics can be a major pain in the a$$.

Duanob · « **Reply #288 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:17:12 AM »

That's a shame but understandable. Maybe next year. Have a safe and warm trip Rat. Sundays weather looks really crappy on the west side of the mountains. Get a pic or two for the Rider's Log. I was hoping somebody would take a pic of GZ climbing the Space Needle.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #289 on:** September 17, 2011, 07:24:14 AM »

Monday is looking best for the ride to Oroville. I'll see if 754 wants to do it that day. We could meet for breakfast before I leave. I'm hoping to break away today sometime to ride around and take photos with GZ at some Seattle sites. I'll know more when the wife gets up and I can talk with her about what her expectations are for my helping out around the house.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #290 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:23:39 AM »

I sent this email out to a few people in the Seattle area. Frank and I haven't set the time, day or place in stone yet but this is what might happen.

Some of you may know and some of you may not know about this
http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/2011-honda-relay-ride/sohc4-forum-relay-rally-across-america-is-ready-to-launch.aspx

Well, I now have Godzilla in my possession and plan to ride to Omack or Oroville on my 400f on Monday. I'm letting you or anybody you know that has a SOHC4 Honda that they are free to ride with me on Monday. I might cover 500 miles in one day so it'll be a chore. I plan to take lots of breaks. I know Monday is a work day so I doubt a lot of people will join me, if anybody does at all. Here's the route I'm taking, for some reason the picture of the map is showing a different route. Click on the link to see the actual map. It's 5 hours one way so I'm leaving early. If some people want to meet early for breakfast or ride part way or what ever let me know. Please pass this on to anyone that might be interested in joining or just likes a good tale about a guy, a motorcycle and a Godzilla doll.

528 N 138th St Seattle, WA 98133
1.   Head west on N 138th St toward Dayton Ave N    0.2 mi
2.   Turn right onto Greenwood Ave N    0.3 mi
3.   Take the 2nd right onto N 145th St    1.5 mi
4.   Turn left onto 5th Ave NE    433 ft
5.   Turn left to merge onto I-5 N    33.8 mi
6.   Take exit 208 for State Hwy 530 toward Arlington/Darrington    0.2 mi
7.   Turn right onto WA-530 E/State Hwy 530 E    3.7 mi
8.   Turn left onto WA-530 E/WA-9 N    0.1 mi
9.   Take the 1st right onto WA-530 E/W Burke Ave Continue to follow WA-530 E    27.6 mi
10.   Slight left onto Seeman St    0.3 mi
11.   Turn left onto WA-530 E/Emens Ave Continue to follow WA-530 E    18.6 mi
12.   Continue onto WA-20 E/N Cascades Hwy    8.4 mi
13.   Turn left onto WA-20 E This road may be seasonally closed    86.6 mi
14.   Turn right onto WA-20 E/Riverside Ave Continue to follow WA-20 E    11.2 mi
15.   Turn left to stay on WA-20 E    28.7 mi
16.   Turn right to stay on WA-20 E    0.5 mi
17.   Take the 3rd left onto US-97 N/WA-20 E (signs for Penticton) Continue to follow US-97 N    45.8 mi
Oroville, WA

Show on Google Maps

754 · « **Reply #291 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:53:46 AM »

I will phone you this afternoon, Sunday should give a chance for some locals to meet GZ.
The mountain passes will be less than kind siin if the waether get cold and wet.. one more time across the mountains to get it to me, and then the US part is complete.
one more leap iver the mountains from here in Kelowna to get it towards Seaweb.. no one is stepping up yet to meet me except I think Seaweb.
The nextweekend coming will hpoefully get it near Vancouver..

frank..aka 754..
Frank

tlbranth · « **Reply #292 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:06:55 PM »

Well not to put a wrench in it Greg, but I don't think you'll make Oroville in 5 hours. And 500 miles in one day is a chore on a Gl1500, let alone a 400. However, I'm thinking of joining you. So give us particulars and maybe we can set up a meeting point - maybe for breakfast. I'm going to be checking out Motel 6 availability in the area - just in case.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #293 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:12:58 PM »

5 hours is travel time, with gas stops and breaks it'll be longer I'm sure. I know it's a long day but I might have to work Tuesday. Traveling tomorrow would suck due to weather conditions so, eventhough it's a long day I'm not sure I have an option.

tlbranth · « **Reply #294 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:51:54 PM »

FWIW, I have a friend who travels to Tonasket regularly from Seattle. Tonasket is a tad south of Oroville. I've been several times myself. The shortest and fastest route is over US2 to US97 at Wenatchee then north on US97. Not as scenic as the North Cascades but since you're in a hurry........It's not a bad ride.

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #295 on:** September 17, 2011, 02:32:26 PM »

Sounds like Frank is going to meet us a little farther south than Oroville. I just spoke with him. He mentioned a different place but I already forgot the name. Maybe he'll chime in here.

754 · « **Reply #296 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:45:57 PM »

Pateros, or if you are taking the shortest route, maybe just north of there @ Brewster..

larecords · « **Reply #297 on:** September 17, 2011, 08:30:46 PM »

keep er goin' boys!!! It's as complex as heii but worth it

Industrial Rat400f Killer · « **Reply #298 on:** September 18, 2011, 08:30:20 AM »

Revision of the ride to Pateros
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=528+N+138th+St,+Seattle,+WA+98133&daddr=Pateros,+WA&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.564699,135.263672&geocode=FdNM2AIdKw-1-Ckpq-VHLhGQVDEM7nks8kDCQA%3BFSAz3QIdV2va-ClvWqh_w4GcVDHVDlE478ks5w&vpsrc=0&mra=ls&t=h&z=9

Thanks for coming down further Frank. My ass thanks you.

754 · « **Reply #299 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:15:56 AM »

Brewster may be better if you are taking the shorter route..
Brewster is a bit bigger, and a bit more to do if one is waiting an hour or two. I would rather be arly than late. Just have to make sure to leave your bike where it is seen whoever gets there first..
grubby green 750 4 piper with a cooler on one side.. is me.. Alberta plate..

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