Vancouver area. Wanting to get my endorsement! I read I need to complete the permit first and then the endorsement, both required. I’m just not exactly sure where to go to do this. I would like to take MSF but I’m having a hard time finding a clear answer on where to go and whether or not a place is “accredited” or able to provide the proper training/documentation. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
Couple days ago I was in Portland going north on I-5. Traffic was pretty congested and mostly stop and go. I had 3 bikes pass me on the right while I was in the far left lane. They were splitting through the traffic. Also had one pass me on the left shoulder. Is this legal now in Oregon or just not enforced? Even better is it ignored and accepted?
I was enjoying a nice, sedate ride yesterday. I let myself get just a little too close to the fog line. I found a patch of dirt/sand/whatever and the bike started wanting to shift to the right. I didn't have enough room to correct and I found the ditch. I think the rear tire found a rock because it bucked me off like a horse.
Helmet is messed up, armor is messed up, gloves are messed up, boots are SLIGHTLY messed up. And I have a broken leg at the moment. Could have been SO much worse. But thanks to armor and a conveniently placed scotch broom bush, I'll be alright.
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
Hey ya’ll. I took the endorsement test recently and it seemed even easier than I expected. No U-turn or weave. Just a big figure 8 and stopping test with a pretty long passing distance.
I was under the impression that the tests were hard to pass?
North Fork Gales Creek Road. It starts in Yamhill County and goes by Barney Reservoir in Washington County and then all the way to the Tillamook County Campground. East gravel and dirt, though some tight turns. Yesterday. Me on my KLR, husband on his vintage Africa Twin.
I’ve been working on project bikes for about a full year now and riding a little bit unlicensed, and haven’t actually looked into getting an endorsement until now, since I’m finally getting a bike in roadworthy condition (03’ VTX1800). I’ve looked a little online, but I’d rather hear from people who’ve gone through the process. Thanks in advance!
If I'm gonna start planning rides, there's gonna be stuff I want to do in there. So I'm thinking about a recurring ride to the water, up a mountain, whatever ... and go hang out and smoke cigars for a while.
Anyone interested in such a thing?
Edit to add: So it turns out there IS some interest in such a thing. I'm just north of Tacoma, but the PNW is a pretty big place. So now I'm thinking maybe instead of an organized group ride, maybe more like a set time and place to be somewhere. Then folks in different areas could organize rides to that destination. Would that work better for the broader crowd?
I bought my bike in Spokane after living there a few years but moved back home to Skagit County. Over in Spokane it's super common for aftermarket exhausts to be normal but over here it's like no one has one? I've had so many people ride past me and not heard them or barely noticed them come by. Do people just actually get ticketed for them here? Spokane was hella lax which I don't think was great, but I also don't get ticketing for it either when it's not really crazy loud for most motorcycles. Is it a culture thing here vs there or is it more harsh? Over here tabs need renewed because they'll find a reason to add that to your ticket, over there I saw tabs from 96' as an example of enforcement differences.
I'm gonna give this a go ... I've never been a ride leader before, but I'm tired of hunting for group rides that don't seem to exist so I decided to do it myself. I'll just do the best I can and muddle through it. So ... Inaugural South Kitsap Thurdsay Ride ....
Meet at the 76 in Gorst on Thursday 8/13. Kickstands up at 5:30. For this first trip, we'll ride to 7 Seas brewing in Gig Harbor. Obviously, we'll be staying off of the highway as much as possible. All bikes, all riders welcome. If you show up and I'm on the Ultra Classic ... you're in for a bit of a lazy ride. If I'm on the Livewire, you can expect it to be a bit more spirited. We will be running through some neighborhoods, so be nice. Google says this route will take about 50 minutes. I'll be scouting it sometime this week. If it turns out to be total crap, I'll update here.
Edit: Yeah, so ... pre-rides are a thing for a reason. Not gonna meet in Gorst. It's WAY harder to get out of there than I remember. Instead, we're going to meet at the 76 at Kitsap Blvd and Tremont Blvd. Easier to get in and out, slightly cheaper gas. Also: Not gonna be 7 Seas Brewing. They have almost NO parking and it would be kind of a dick move to take up their parking if there's more than 3 or 4 of us. So we'll probably go to Tide Tavern instead. If there's anyone in the group under 21, we'll come up with something else. Probably the little Mexican place there on the waterfront.
Just getting into riding adv. I have zero experience off road on 2 wheels, but 20+ years worth of quads, sxs's and offroad trucks.
I want to shorten the learning curve on a big bike by taking an adv class this fall or next spring. Im in tri cities, but willing to travel 5 or 6 hours to attend a multi day class, maybe even a single day.
Anyone have any recommendations as to where to go? On a ktm 1090r, but also considering buying a cheaper dirt bike to learn on. End goal is to confidently ride gravel forest service roads, and 2 track jeep trails. Not interested in anything hard-core or single track at this time.
What is the concept of guardian bell? I recently started riding and I saw some people who have that on the lower part of their bike.
I’ve had a rough few years with divorce and it’s finally over. I have always wanted to ride on the back of a bike. Wondering if there’s anyone willing to just take me out for a short ride for some fun.
Thank you!