2010 2.5

Quickdraw · 11-10-2009

I guess it's time to start the chatter. We are already into fall/winter weather, so let's start planning the 2.5!

The Pendelton area was really nice and staying in one place for two nights has some great benefits.

Shall we do it again?

May 21-23

Bill Stobaugh · 11-10-2009

I've always liked the progressive sort of ride. Seems fun to me to travel a route. Maybe we should make the 2.5 into a ride without end - just keep going with people dropping in and out as they see fit.

Actually I like the Pendleton idea. there are a lot of rides from there that we didn't get to do. We really NEED to ride Dooley mountain over near Baker City.

Paul H · 11-10-2009

Dooley Mtn. was great last year, quite a bit of brand new pavement and all of it was at least "good" condition.

Oh, you guys didn't ride it last year

. That's right, just those of us who had to get a new tire and then missed a turn got to ride it, LOL!

Paul

Quickdraw · 11-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul H

Dooley Mtn, just those of us who had to get a new tire and then missed a turn got to ride it, LOL!
Paul

You're so funny

I love 395 but,
244 From Ukia to LaGrande is nice,
74 through Heppner,
206 to Condon,
218 - Fossil to Shaniko are all good.
Then there are all those great roads between I-5 and the coast!!!

This is a great site - you've probably seen it - for reference. We could spend the better part of winter here looking and dreaming!
http://www.motorcycleroads.us./states/or.html

I'd guess we'd all better have new skins by May . . .

Bill Stobaugh · 11-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Quickdraw

I'd guess we'd all better have new skins by May . . .

Yeah - and an RFID tracker for shaving kits??

Bluebaird · 11-10-2009

Rattle snake

keltic · 11-11-2009

Pentleton works great for me. Would like to have more time to ride the area. Now the 2.5 will be the weekend of May 22???? We have to make time off plans early.

Kris

WarriorKing · 11-11-2009

I had a terrific time last year, and really enjoyed the Pendleton area. I will definitely keep the calender open again in 2010.

Quickdraw · 11-11-2009

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Originally Posted by keltic

Now the 2.5 will be the weekend of May 22????

Yes.

satkins93 · 11-15-2009

Two days I think Plus a loose run from Portland /Vancouver getting there? Anyone wanting to camp out in my yard getting there is welcome.

SamA

Bill Stobaugh · 11-15-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebaird

Rattle snake

Maybe we could meet in Lewiston on Thursday night, ride the Rattlesnake on Friday to get to Pendleton for the 2.5???

Paul H · 11-18-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Stobaugh

Yeah - and an RFID tracker for shaving kits??

Ya know, I must be THICK! It took me a while to catch that one, LOL!

Thanks Bill, I'll have to invest in one of those

Paul H.

Quickdraw · 11-19-2009

Well I'm am thicker than you, Paul. AND I am so acronymically challenged that you'll have to spell it out for me before I get to laugh.

Timmer · 11-19-2009

I really like the idea of Pendleton, but am not sure if I can make it as I'm probably headed for Hyderseek and some riding in BC starting around 5/26. I'll keep in on my radar.

One suggestion I would offer is to have multiple routes for each day. Then come back to the BBQ at the motel for a little story telling and bragging about which ride was the best. . .

Timmer

sdlyon5 · 11-26-2009

Providing my work schedule allows, I will be attending the 2.5 ride again in '10'. Pendleton has some very nice rides around there. I'm also open to other areas as well. Just makes a great chance to explore some routes never ridden before. I would like to ride the "Rattlesnake" I've heard so much about. Sounds and looks like a blast.
Sorry more of you couldn't make the Mini-Chiliburger run this year. I really enjoyed the ride with Redeye, Gordon, and Tom. Just a mere 17F when we left saturday morning, boy was my face cold, guess I should invest in a full face/modular helmet this year.

Quickdraw · 11-26-2009

I was sorry to miss that ride, but . . . life gets in the way.

I like my HJC Symax. Fits as good as a Shoei! I started using a modular after I got tired of being pelleted with hail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdlyon5

Providing my work schedule allows, I will be attending the 2.5 ride again in '10'. Pendleton has some very nice rides around there. I'm also open to other areas as well. Just makes a great chance to explore some routes never ridden before. I would like to ride the "Rattlesnake" I've heard so much about. Sounds and looks like a blast.
Sorry more of you couldn't make the Mini-Chiliburger run this year. I really enjoyed the ride with Redeye, Gordon, and Tom. Just a mere 17F when we left saturday morning, boy was my face cold, guess I should invest in a full face/modular helmet this year.

REDEYE · 11-26-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdlyon5

Providing my work schedule allows, I will be attending the 2.5 ride again in '10'. Pendleton has some very nice rides around there. I'm also open to other areas as well. Just makes a great chance to explore some routes never ridden before. I would like to ride the "Rattlesnake" I've heard so much about. Sounds and looks like a blast.
Sorry more of you couldn't make the Mini-Chiliburger run this year. I really enjoyed the ride with Redeye, Gordon, and Tom. Just a mere 17F when we left saturday morning, boy was my face cold, guess I should invest in a full face/modular helmet this year.

They all missed a great BBQ!!

Redeye

sdlyon5 · 11-26-2009

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Originally Posted by REDEYE

They all missed a great BBQ!!

Redeye

I wasn't gonna mention the BBQ!! The steaks with all the trimmings was fantastic, but it was those 1/12 lb lobster tails that put the meal over the top!!! Not to mention the Hooter girls you had there serving us. I still can't believe your SO let you hire them.

IR Harry · 11-29-2009

Pendelton 09 was a hoot. Here is a couple just before the pig out.....

and that did not include others to the left under the baclony, the campers, the ones in another motel, etc

But we did have our token Harley in the open.....

Quickdraw · 11-29-2009

Good shots, Harry!

davidrn · 11-29-2009

For those of us new guys, can someone elaborate on exactly what the 2.5 is.

I did like the lobster tail / steak BBQ served by the Hooter girls, but I just found out that there is no Easter bunny or Santa Claus and I fear someone is exaggerating.

Thanks
Jersey Dave

davidrn · 11-29-2009

Ok found the 2.5 thread, sounds interesting but I intend to do the 100cc in the begining of may and won't be able to find the time to get back out west.

Maybe 2011

Jersey Dave

Quickdraw · 11-30-2009

Look at some of the older 2.5 threads. You'll find we are some of the longest winded guys on the board

Bill Stobaugh · 11-30-2009

Besides - how long can it take to make it back out west? After all, it's only 2.5 miles!!

Quickdraw · 11-30-2009

Bluebaird · 12-05-2009

Anybody lock in a motel yet?????????????

satkins93 · 12-08-2009

Harry Do you have any photo of the back of the motel? I understand other bikes were parked there..SamA

PS, motel who doing the booking?

Herbike · 12-08-2009

My wife and I enjoyed it some much we are hoping to be able to make this year too.
It wouldn't be right if you think it's going to be in our back yard again... Looking forward to it.

My wife didn't even recognize the Hooter's Girls, she's has led a sheltered life. hehehehe

wilberforce · 12-09-2009

Missed last year's 2.5 as I was on the road down Hiway 395 to Chico, Ca during the Pendleton get together. Sounds like I really missed out. Have room for four to six of ya in my back yard in Pullman, Wa. From Pullman we can go through Lewiston, ID down Rattlesnake Grade and over to Pendelton. It's a real nice ride. Another good trip is to Bear Cat Lodge in Seneca, OR on Hiway 395. Can stay at the lodge and ride JW Everitt's KTM 990's around Seneca on dirt roads for a little variety.
Anyone set a date yet?
Selah!

Quickdraw · 12-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by G4OELKCB

Anyone set a date yet?
Selah!

See post #1 in this thread.
Kewl if you can be there this (next) year.

11-10-2009	#2
Bill Stobaugh Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 405	I've always liked the progressive sort of ride. Seems fun to me to travel a route. Maybe we should make the 2.5 into a ride without end - just keep going with people dropping in and out as they see fit. Actually I like the Pendleton idea. there are a lot of rides from there that we didn't get to do. We really NEED to ride Dooley mountain over near Baker City. __________________ Bill Stobaugh

11-10-2009	#3
Paul H Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WA, Moses Lake Posts: 450	Dooley Mtn. was great last year, quite a bit of brand new pavement and all of it was at least "good" condition. Oh, you guys didn't ride it last year. That's right, just those of us who had to get a new tire and then missed a turn got to ride it, LOL! Paul __________________ '02 Pearl Yellow being ridden towards retirement!

11-10-2009	#6
Bluebaird Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bothell Wa. Posts: 2,266	Rattle snake __________________ If at first you don't succeed Don't Skydive The "Black Pirate" has left us a message. Did you get it?

11-11-2009	#7
keltic Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 378	Pentleton works great for me. Would like to have more time to ride the area. Now the 2.5 will be the weekend of May 22???? We have to make time off plans early.Kris __________________ 2006 Black Honda gl1800 2006 Black suzuki C50 piggy backer Falken 195/55/16

11-11-2009	#8
WarriorKing Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 233	I had a terrific time last year, and really enjoyed the Pendleton area. I will definitely keep the calender open again in 2010. __________________ '08 Titanium

11-10-2009	#1
Quickdraw Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 4,148	2010 2.5 I guess it's time to start the chatter. We are already into fall/winter weather, so let's start planning the 2.5! The Pendelton area was really nice and staying in one place for two nights has some great benefits. Shall we do it again? May 21-23 __________________ Quickdraw "Ride Hard to Get Lost" AMA 677688 . MSF 27471 IBA 16909 (2XSS1K, 1XBBG) 1st Place - Spring Fling Rally '05

11-15-2009	#10
satkins93 Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 157	2010 2 days? Two days I think Plus a loose run from Portland /Vancouver getting there? Anyone wanting to camp out in my yard getting there is welcome. SamA

11-19-2009	#13
Quickdraw Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 4,148	Well I'm am thicker than you, Paul. AND I am so acronymically challenged that you'll have to spell it out for me before I get to laugh. __________________ Quickdraw "Ride Hard to Get Lost" AMA 677688 . MSF 27471 IBA 16909 (2XSS1K, 1XBBG) 1st Place - Spring Fling Rally '05

11-19-2009	#14
Timmer Seasoned Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 1,562	I really like the idea of Pendleton, but am not sure if I can make it as I'm probably headed for Hyderseek and some riding in BC starting around 5/26. I'll keep in on my radar. One suggestion I would offer is to have multiple routes for each day. Then come back to the BBQ at the motel for a little story telling and bragging about which ride was the best. . . Timmer __________________ Tim Bowman IBA, HRCA, GWRRA, MTF, BMWMOA, AMA '03 Candy Red GL1800A '03 Silver BMW F650GS '01 Candy Red ST1100 '84 Martini Beige Aspencade States Ridden in:

11-26-2009	#15
sdlyon5 Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Bend, Wa Posts: 859	Providing my work schedule allows, I will be attending the 2.5 ride again in '10'. Pendleton has some very nice rides around there. I'm also open to other areas as well. Just makes a great chance to explore some routes never ridden before. I would like to ride the "Rattlesnake" I've heard so much about. Sounds and looks like a blast. Sorry more of you couldn't make the Mini-Chiliburger run this year. I really enjoyed the ride with Redeye, Gordon, and Tom. Just a mere 17F when we left saturday morning, boy was my face cold, guess I should invest in a full face/modular helmet this year. __________________ Scott 2003 GL1800 Candy Orange 2007 Aluma MCT

11-29-2009	#19
IR Harry Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On Work Release @ Soggy South Orygun Coast Posts: 9,316	Pendelton 09 was a hoot. Here is a couple just before the pig out..... and that did not include others to the left under the baclony, the campers, the ones in another motel, etc But we did have our token Harley in the open..... __________________ Happiness keeps you sweet, trials keep you strong, sorrows keep you human, failures keeps you humble, success keeps you glowing, but only God keeps you going

11-29-2009	#20
Quickdraw Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 4,148	Good shots, Harry! __________________ Quickdraw "Ride Hard to Get Lost" AMA 677688 . MSF 27471 IBA 16909 (2XSS1K, 1XBBG) 1st Place - Spring Fling Rally '05

11-29-2009	#21
davidrn Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 37	For those of us new guys, can someone elaborate on exactly what the 2.5 is. I did like the lobster tail / steak BBQ served by the Hooter girls, but I just found out that there is no Easter bunny or Santa Claus and I fear someone is exaggerating. Thanks Jersey Dave

11-30-2009	#23
Quickdraw Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 4,148	Look at some of the older 2.5 threads. You'll find we are some of the longest winded guys on the board __________________ Quickdraw "Ride Hard to Get Lost" AMA 677688 . MSF 27471 IBA 16909 (2XSS1K, 1XBBG) 1st Place - Spring Fling Rally '05

11-30-2009	#25
Quickdraw Seasoned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 4,148	__________________ Quickdraw "Ride Hard to Get Lost" AMA 677688 . MSF 27471 IBA 16909 (2XSS1K, 1XBBG) 1st Place - Spring Fling Rally '05

12-05-2009	#26
Bluebaird Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bothell Wa. Posts: 2,266	Anybody lock in a motel yet????????????? __________________ If at first you don't succeed Don't Skydive The "Black Pirate" has left us a message. Did you get it?

12-08-2009	#27
satkins93 Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 157	2.5 Harry Do you have any photo of the back of the motel? I understand other bikes were parked there..SamA PS, motel who doing the booking? __________________ Vancouver WA Now viewing the Breathtaking Columbia River it's Gorge Mt St Helens, Mt Hood. Darksider 641 USS Midway 73-74, USS Kittyhawk, ACOE Dredge Biddle 76-80, Dredge Yaquina 80-85.

12-08-2009	#28
Herbike Seasoned Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southeast WA Posts: 373	My wife and I enjoyed it some much we are hoping to be able to make this year too. It wouldn't be right if you think it's going to be in our back yard again... Looking forward to it. My wife didn't even recognize the Hooter's Girls, she's has led a sheltered life. hehehehe __________________ Any day is a good day to ride!!! I'm growing old, but I'll never grow up, just out!

12-09-2009	#29
wilberforce Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pullman, Wa Posts: 12	2010, 2.5 Missed last year's 2.5 as I was on the road down Hiway 395 to Chico, Ca during the Pendleton get together. Sounds like I really missed out. Have room for four to six of ya in my back yard in Pullman, Wa. From Pullman we can go through Lewiston, ID down Rattlesnake Grade and over to Pendelton. It's a real nice ride. Another good trip is to Bear Cat Lodge in Seneca, OR on Hiway 395. Can stay at the lodge and ride JW Everitt's KTM 990's around Seneca on dirt roads for a little variety. Anyone set a date yet? Selah!

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