Where to Meet ADV Riders - South Sound - Page 106

dammitdave · 07-13-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gootch

I'm a big fan of the whitewalls on the V-strom -- very sharp....Coincidentally with Dave, I just removed Roadriders from the Thruxton because I could shake them loose on the pavement (?you want loose?!, try 5 year old Michelin's) I found my new Bridgestone Battlaxes(If only they could be made skinny enough for classic bikes) much better for, ah, "aggressive" riding.(ya' hooligan!) Do like the Gripsters on the KLR though. Need to get them out on the dirtier stuff with you guys soon.(Absolutely)

Steven, Dan,

?I see snow around Lonsome Lake, what's the elevation there? Good action shot of the Big-V roughing it. Thanks for the RR. Dave

Steven · 07-13-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dammitdave

Steven, Dan,

?I see snow around Lonsome Lake, what's the elevation there? Good action shot of the Big-V roughing it. Thanks for the RR. Dave

I think the elevation is around 4,900 feet.

DANRIDE · 07-13-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven

Suntop Lookout is still used, but it is staffed by volunteers. There are a few lookouts that are still staffed by the forest service, but they use satellites for most of their fire detection.

We didn't get to talk to any public employees at the lookout tower. But we did get to speak with a nice young man employed by the govenor driving a shinny new white suv

. Didn't cost us any points or $$. Nice guy he was

BajaDave · 07-14-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dammitdave

Rode the 29 road West of Port Angeles last Saturday and then took Dennis up the 3040rd on Sunday.

Here's the Kloshe Nanitch LO newly fenced in response to the vandilism that we saw last time we rode there.

They even posted a notice listing all of the Draconian punishments for trespassing here.

Dave

Actually, it is gated off because the structure is in need of repairs (dry rot) and the FS doesn't want someone to fall through the deck, or fall through the railings. It's a long way down....

atomicfuze · 07-15-2009, 09:44 PM

I'm headed to the dry side tomorrow morning for the Triple T ride. My buddy Paul and I will be on the 9:25 am Kingston to Edmonds ferry if anyone wants to join in.
cheers,
-Brian

007brian · 07-20-2009, 05:53 AM

went camping by clear lake off hwy 12 this weekend looks like some good riding over there.

Gootch · 07-23-2009, 10:19 AM

This was getting too far down the second page so I'm bouncing it up.

It's interesting that we were doing so much riding in late winter and spring (and dealing with a lot of snow) but us South Sounders are hardly getting out (at least as a group) during the so-called "riding season." I'm guessing it's because there is so much other stuff going on during summer weekends. I have a big family gathering this weekend and it seems like a lot of weekends have these sort of things this time of year.

I do look forward to whenever we next run up the hills in the Olympics or other interesting places.

007brian · 07-23-2009, 11:55 AM

gootch
Melissa and Brian aka atomicfuze and myself are doing the oly loop trip on aug 7-9 so we will be up there then

atomicfuze · 07-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I just got back from riding in Idaho, I miss the Olympics.

Brian I'm looking forward to our Griptwister tour in a couple of weeks! I need to buy this years still.

cheers,
-Brian

Vincenthdfan · 07-23-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gootch

This was getting too far down the second page so I'm bouncing it up.

It's interesting that we were doing so much riding in late winter and spring (and dealing with a lot of snow) but us South Sounders are hardly getting out (at least as a group) during the so-called "riding season." I'm guessing it's because there is so much other stuff going on during summer weekends. I have a big family gathering this weekend and it seems like a lot of weekends have these sort of things this time of year.

I do look forward to whenever we next run up the hills in the Olympics or other interesting places.

I think you hit the nail right on the head!

Here in the northwest we try to cram so many things into such a short few months that we are always frantically planning what were going to do on the next upcoming weekend.

Weve been out boating, camping, riding the Harley, etc...literally every weekend, taking advantage of this excellent weather weve been having.

Gotta get it all now before the hibernation season sets back in, a.k.a. winter...yuck.

Maddaddy · 07-23-2009, 08:19 PM

some times I REALLY hate my job.

007brian · 07-24-2009, 06:34 AM

Atomic I have this years disc if you are not able to get yours in time let me know

Gootch · 07-24-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincenthdfan

I think you hit the nail right on the head!

Gotta get it all now before the hibernation season sets back in, a.k.a. winter...yuck.

If you look at all the snow and mud photos in this South Sound thread, you'll recognize that a lot of us South Sounders don't have a hibernation season. However, summer is certainly better for assertive street riding

.

You Olympic loopers -- have a good time; I'm envious.
Tod

atomicfuze · 07-24-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm already planning for this year, trying to get these puppies from Europe.

007brian · 07-24-2009, 07:51 PM

you could do some real damage with those but I hope we do not need them for a while

07-15-2009, 09:44 PM	#1580
atomicfuze Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Poulsbo Wa Oddometer: 873	I'm headed to the dry side tomorrow morning for the Triple T ride. My buddy Paul and I will be on the 9:25 am Kingston to Edmonds ferry if anyone wants to join in. cheers, -Brian __________________ Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go (a good motorcycle helps)

07-20-2009, 05:53 AM	#1581
007brian shaken not stirred Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Bonney Lake Oddometer: 544	went camping by clear lake off hwy 12 this weekend looks like some good riding over there. __________________ Brian http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...UZL0gWmsCzaGko

07-23-2009, 11:55 AM	#1583
007brian shaken not stirred Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Bonney Lake Oddometer: 544	gootch Melissa and Brian aka atomicfuze and myself are doing the oly loop trip on aug 7-9 so we will be up there then __________________ Brian http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...UZL0gWmsCzaGko

07-23-2009, 06:10 PM	#1584
atomicfuze Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Poulsbo Wa Oddometer: 873	I just got back from riding in Idaho, I miss the Olympics. Brian I'm looking forward to our Griptwister tour in a couple of weeks! I need to buy this years still. cheers, -Brian __________________ Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go (a good motorcycle helps)

07-23-2009, 08:19 PM	#1586
Maddaddy Greg Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Oddometer: 1,552	some times I REALLY hate my job. __________________ CASCADE EXPEDITIONS WABDR Tours & More. PSSOR - Dualsport Training & Adventure Camps.

07-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#1582
Gootch Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Oddometer: 686	This was getting too far down the second page so I'm bouncing it up. It's interesting that we were doing so much riding in late winter and spring (and dealing with a lot of snow) but us South Sounders are hardly getting out (at least as a group) during the so-called "riding season." I'm guessing it's because there is so much other stuff going on during summer weekends. I have a big family gathering this weekend and it seems like a lot of weekends have these sort of things this time of year. I do look forward to whenever we next run up the hills in the Olympics or other interesting places.

07-24-2009, 06:34 AM	#1587
007brian shaken not stirred Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Bonney Lake Oddometer: 544	Atomic I have this years disc if you are not able to get yours in time let me know __________________ Brian http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...UZL0gWmsCzaGko

07-24-2009, 01:55 PM	#1589
atomicfuze Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Poulsbo Wa Oddometer: 873	I'm already planning for this year, trying to get these puppies from Europe. __________________ Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go (a good motorcycle helps)

07-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#1590
007brian shaken not stirred Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Bonney Lake Oddometer: 544	you could do some real damage with those but I hope we do not need them for a while __________________ Brian http://share.findmespot.com/shared/g...UZL0gWmsCzaGko

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