PDX GSX1300R

[LC4CARL]

Ran up to Poulsbo, WA for the weekend in the Ultimate Wrenching Machine. Cute town.

Spoke with this nice biker lady on the ferry to Seattle. She had done the ferry trip up to Port Rupert and said that it was "sporty" compared to this 30 minute ride on still waters, but that they provided everything necessary to secure the scooter.

[CBXRider]

Did you get a car wash?

[LC4CARL]

Did you get a car wash?

Just a few pics from the ferry ride. But it is almost time for the annual clay bar.

[LC4CARL]

600 miles to Klamath Falls and back to inspect a roof today. And, I got to drive a new to me route that was spectacular. I can't wait to ride it on the scooter.

Oregon Route 58 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

[CBXRider]

Gorgeous scenery through there. Another great east west ride is just south of 58. Between 97 and 5 is a timber lined two lane, 138. Thick forest on either side of the road the whole way.

[LC4CARL]

Anyone tried these?

Moto Discovery soft bags rack compatible with Suzuki GSXR1300 Hayabusa 1999-2007 | Moto Discovery

Moto Discovery soft bags rack compatible with Suzuki GSXR1300 Hayabusa 1999-2007

moto-discovery.com

[LC4CARL]

Funny thing about prepping for a big ride, even with weeks of planning and a solid long term maintenance plan, one still gets nervous. “Did I check that..? Should I bring those??”

My last adventure with the org. Let’s go out in style.

[CBXRider]

I’ve never needed any tools on tour but I’ve always carried enough tools to remove the seat in case I need to access the battery, tools to lift the tank and of course tools to adjust the chain. Before the ride I walk around the bike with tools in hand and check the snugness of every nut and bolt I can see. Once you do that you’ll be ready to go. Since you’re headed to Alaska I take it you won’t make it to Lolo MT.

[LC4CARL]

I’ve never needed any tools on tour but I’ve always carried enough tools to remove the seat in case I need to access the battery, tools to lift the tank and of course tools to adjust the chain. Before the ride I walk around the bike with tools in hand and check the snugness of every nut and bolt I can see. Once you do that you’ll be ready to go. Since you’re headed to Alaska I take it you won’t make it to Lolo MT.

Likely not this year. Looks fantastic.

[LC4CARL]

Lows in the 30’s, highs in the 60’s. Let’s ride!

[LC4CARL]

Made it to Diamond, OR. 400 miles. Woof. Great stuff.

[LC4CARL]

A great day.

[CBXRider]

A great day.

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Is that near Ontario OR?

[LC4CARL]

Is that near Ontario OR?

Yessir! Fossil tomorrow. Home Thursday.

[LC4CARL]

950 miles at the end of day three. I was disappointed to learn that a road I had hoped to ride washed out last winter. But I stumbled up some fantastic roads and scenery as a result. Home tomorrow.

[LC4CARL]

And home. 1,150 miles.

[LC4CARL]

Day 1.

Rever link

I was super excited to see if I could find half the sites I've been reading about in the various Oregon history books these past weeks. Rolled out at 8:30 and hit the slab east to The Dalles, then south through Dufer.

The first goal was to see the Simnasho church on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation I had read about. The road across the reservation turned about to be the stuff of dreams. All these years of passing it by.

[LC4CARL]

A quick bite at Starbucks and we were off again.

I highly recommend twisty bit leading to Bowman Dam. After that it's a lot of smooth straight tarmac with nothing to do but pin it...

[LC4CARL]

Turning south from 20 puts you on this ridge with an amazing view of the Malheur Lake and the snow covered Steen Mountains way in the distance.

400 miles brought me to Diamond, OR. And a delightful B&B where I got to ask questions to decendants of the founders of the area. Super helpful when looking for ghost towns and ruins.

Remains of the old community hall. "In the early decades of the twentieth century it became a common occurance for the residents in the surrounding area to gather on a weekly basis for lively fiddle music, John Barleycorn, and occasional fisticuffs." The top floor burned in the '20's.

[CBXRider]

A quick bite at Starbucks and we were off again.

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Starbucks? Too good to park in the parking lot where everybody else parks?