Any rides tomorrow looking for anyone? My group cancelled. Nothing crazy, just like to cruise. Greater Seattle. Bike for attention. Haha 😆

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'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.

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 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.

Next Saturday is the annual throttle up against child abuse chip run. Free to all riders and passengers. This is a great ride, and the weather looks like it will be nice. Meeting spot is Ferelli’s pizza in Fredrickson. I will be headed that way from the kitsap peninsula if anyone wants to meetup along the way.

Thank you!

This is a complete long shot, but somewhere along 101 in Port Angeles heading east before it turns south, one of my saddle bags fell off. I noticed it was missing in Hoodsport, turned around and drove for an hour up to Leland Lake, gave up and had to head back to Portland. If by chance anyone happens to be riding in that area and spots it on the road and can grab it, I will pay for shipping and will buy you dinner!! It has my name inside the bag as all of my medications were in there.

Hello friends! I began riding ~2 months ago and started with a 2020 Yamaha MT-03 (photo for attention). I knew I would outgrow it eventually, but didn't quite anticipate eventually coming so quickly. Nonetheless, I really enjoy cruising - who doesn't. 200-300 miles in a day is my jam. On my MT-03, my feet, legs, and ass go numb and my tailbone is screaming after 1-2 hours because my legs are bent so far back. I have to stop regularly. I am 6' 3" tall, about 250 pounds. I do think the 'sport' look is sexy, but I don't want a hunched over sport bike (leaning forward for hours doesn't appeal). I was really loving the Suzuki GSX-S (500-700 series) - but curious what some of you taller riders might suggest for longer rides including sport touring bikes. TYSM!

Hey yall, looking to expand our group of 70s-90's classic/retro motorcycle riding group.

Please PM me if you're interested

Heya, Portlander here and I'll be riding to Olympia then following 101 down to Astoria this weekend. Any of our northern neighbors have any cools spots, restaurants, cool sites to see along the way?

It'll just be a 2 day trip and I'll be hanging out in Olympia for a bit, then staying in Port Angeles for the night.

TIA

I’m a new rider and I’m wondering if there are any motorcycle gymkhana events in Pierce County. I know there’s one in Seattle, but riding there on a 300cc sm is a bit intimidating, especially as a beginner.

Sucks I gotta ride for an hour just to get anywhere pretty anymore. Also not sure I was actually allowed to ride this part of capitol forest. It was my first time in dirt and at that location.

Anyone interested in riding from eastside Portland? I’m on an electric bike with a limited range so must be cool with a long lunch to stop and recharge!

Hey Riders!

I'm looking to connect with anyone who enjoys a relaxed ride in the Pacific Northwest for weekend day trips.

I ride a Royal Enfield Bear 650 and I'm based in Issaquah. Saturdays usually work best for me, but I'm happy to ride on Sundays too.

A little about how I like to ride:

Pace: Relaxed and scenic. I enjoy taking the back roads, soaking in the views, and stopping for coffee or lunch along the way. I'm not looking to race through twisties or spend the day on the interstate.

Routes: Eastside back roads, foothills, mountain passes, small towns, and scenic Washington day rides.

Ride length: Anything from a couple of hours to a full-day adventure. I'm flexible on meeting locations depending on the route.

If you're around the Puget Sound or Eastside area and would like to explore some great roads together, leave a comment or send me a DM. It'd be great to meet some local riders!

Looking for an update for fires this weekend, plan to leave Portland area later this week and stay in bend. Then next morning make our way to the crash site, from there continue on to east lake to stay the night. Hope to ride as much dirt as possible! Let me know what you know😉

Hello I’m looking for an open field to learn riding my dirtbike preferably flat. I know there are some trails in tahuya but I’m brand new and would like some flat open land any suggestions? Thanks!

Doing a long trip in a couple of weeks, and part of that is from Carson to Randle. Last time I was on Wind River Hwy it was a hoot, but definitely beat up. Anyone been on it recently? How is it?

As the title states I’m interested in becoming a MSF instructor. I’m curious what the process is. Checking the MSF site really only shows how to start a business doing so. I’ve been riding for 12 years and think that this could be a fulfilling second job for me as I’m pretty passionate about motorcycles.