For Those BC/AB/Washington Members...

Netnorske · 10-17-2010, 03:23 AM

For those members in BC/AB and the greater Seattle/Everett area planning to make the run to Crecent City next August for the 2011 KawaNOW "Rally in the Redwoods"....now is the time to start planning your itinerary.

It would be nice if we could make the run as a group, but feel free to find your own way there....it's all good. It is a two day ride from Everett, WA to Crescent City, CA....so we need to plan and make reservations for our stopovers. Those coming from farther north will have some additional stopovers as well. The plan would be to leave the Everett area on Sunday, Aug 21, 2011

We can all make the reservations for CC after the first of the year as I have rooms blocked out at a selected location. Given the fact we will have to spend one night on the Oregon Coast enroute to CC, we should book those rooms ASAP as OC rooms get booked way in advance.

Lincoln City is just past the halfway point, so it would be a good place to stop, and the Best Western Landmark Inn would be a great place to rest for the evening of Sunday, Aug 21, 2011.

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwest...operty-_-38125

That is just over 300 miles from Everett, but the going can be slow on the OC, so you have to adjust....but we can make that in a day no problem. From there it will be 250 miles to Crescent City....all along the beautiful Oregon Coast. Just some food for thought as we start to think about our plans for next year. Drop a note here if you think you might like to ride along enroute to the rally!

lomax · 10-18-2010, 10:34 AM

hey Kris .... Our plan is to attend the rally and we would be happy to ride with you and Tricia. Of course its a bit early to be 100% sure that we could get the time to go, but we will prepare as if it is. We would show up in your area the day before the planned departure from your place. l'm looking forward to the OC part of the trip!!

On another note, I went for a short ride yestereday. It was sunny and about 10C. I dressed up with what I thought would be adequate but, by the time I got home, I was quite chilled. Riding season is almost over for me. :(

**markclark57** · 10-18-2010, 11:52 PM

Hey Lomax, I was riding comfortably @ 20F with a Tour-Master liner set and gloves plugged into the Nomad until the wife fished tailed on an ice patch. I still ride to 40F but the liners never get above the low setting. I can't imagine riding in temps that would require the High setting. Us not going out below 40F is a safety decision to keep the wheels on the bottom.

rickyboy · 10-19-2010, 03:13 AM

I'm also hoping to make the ride for this rally. I'm expecting/hoping to be recovered from the next knee operation that should be taking place very soon. There's an expected 3-6 months recovery from this reconstructive surgery. So that should work without any problem. I'm hoping to do the National Rally as well, in June. So Mike as time gets closer lets plan to hook up somewhere along the way. I'm hoping maybe Elvis and hammer will be doing the ride too.

ballast · 10-19-2010, 12:55 PM

I have every intention of making the trip with Ava.

lomax · 10-20-2010, 11:05 PM

Hey Mark
well, 20F is just a little to cool for me to be out riding and the thought of hitting ice just scares the chit outa me! I also don't have any heated gear.

Rick
It would be great to hook up with you and E andwhoever else might be heading to the WestCoast Rally come August. Seeing as we would be riding right past your door, its a no brainer that we should ride south together! :)

Mike

Netnorske · 10-21-2010, 12:51 AM

I already see the little wheels turning in everyone's head....excellent

!

landman · 10-21-2010, 01:14 PM

i'm hoping to hook up with a couple of the colorado/nebraska guys in wyoming for the ride west.

waterman · 10-21-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by landman

i'm hoping to hook up with a couple of the colorado/nebraska guys in wyoming for the ride west.

You got that right. It's on my schedule and in no short terms am I cancelling.

Well, unless it's my funeral. ::)

**voyager** · 10-24-2010, 08:10 PM

Kris, I don't think it's going to work with us hooking up at your place for the night. We plan on taking four days to get there , and each day will be around 6 hours in the saddle. We're coming down through Roger's Pass through to Coeur d'Alene then on to Portland, then the final leg south to Crescent City. Everett is just a bit too far West for us to deviate to meet you. We may hook up in Portland but I'm not sure of your route yet.

Netnorske · 10-24-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by voyager

Kris, I don't think it's going to work with us hooking up at your place for the night. We plan on taking four days to get there , and each day will be around 6 hours in the saddle. We're coming down through Roger's Pass through to Coeur d'Alene then on to Portland, then the final leg south to Crescent City. Everett is just a bit too far West for us to deviate to meet you. We may hook up in Portland but I'm not sure of your route yet.

No worries Kevin....our route will take us down Hwy 101 from Astoria the entire length of the Oregon Coast. We will catch 101 just south of Aberdeen, WA and ride as much of the coast as possible. You definitely have a ways to ride to make it to Crescent City!

ballast · 10-26-2010, 01:32 AM

Have Lincoln City booked saturday and sunday going down and friday coming home. So, in the immortal words of Tom Hanks, "I will see you on the beach."

**markclark57** · 10-28-2010, 12:12 AM

We are booked for the trip and looking forward to our first KawaNOW Rally.

**voyager** · 11-07-2010, 07:11 PM

Deb and I are now booked for the 4 days in Crescent.......

**voyager** · 11-12-2010, 12:48 AM

Hey Kris, it just might work to hook up in Lincoln on the Sunday night. That would be a 3 day ride for us if we left on the Thursday, very do able. I will let you know.

Kevin

10-17-2010, 03:23 AM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... For those members in BC/AB and the greater Seattle/Everett area planning to make the run to Crecent City next August for the 2011 KawaNOW "Rally in the Redwoods"....now is the time to start planning your itinerary. It would be nice if we could make the run as a group, but feel free to find your own way there....it's all good. It is a two day ride from Everett, WA to Crescent City, CA....so we need to plan and make reservations for our stopovers. Those coming from farther north will have some additional stopovers as well. The plan would be to leave the Everett area on Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 We can all make the reservations for CC after the first of the year as I have rooms blocked out at a selected location. Given the fact we will have to spend one night on the Oregon Coast enroute to CC, we should book those rooms ASAP as OC rooms get booked way in advance. Lincoln City is just past the halfway point, so it would be a good place to stop, and the Best Western Landmark Inn would be a great place to rest for the evening of Sunday, Aug 21, 2011. http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwest...operty-_-38125 That is just over 300 miles from Everett, but the going can be slow on the OC, so you have to adjust....but we can make that in a day no problem. From there it will be 250 miles to Crescent City....all along the beautiful Oregon Coast. Just some food for thought as we start to think about our plans for next year. Drop a note here if you think you might like to ride along enroute to the rally! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-18-2010, 10:34 AM	#2
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... hey Kris .... Our plan is to attend the rally and we would be happy to ride with you and Tricia. Of course its a bit early to be 100% sure that we could get the time to go, but we will prepare as if it is. We would show up in your area the day before the planned departure from your place. l'm looking forward to the OC part of the trip!! On another note, I went for a short ride yestereday. It was sunny and about 10C. I dressed up with what I thought would be adequate but, by the time I got home, I was quite chilled. Riding season is almost over for me. :( __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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10-18-2010, 11:52 PM	#3
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Hey Lomax, I was riding comfortably @ 20F with a Tour-Master liner set and gloves plugged into the Nomad until the wife fished tailed on an ice patch. I still ride to 40F but the liners never get above the low setting. I can't imagine riding in temps that would require the High setting. Us not going out below 40F is a safety decision to keep the wheels on the bottom. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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10-19-2010, 03:13 AM	#4
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... I'm also hoping to make the ride for this rally. I'm expecting/hoping to be recovered from the next knee operation that should be taking place very soon. There's an expected 3-6 months recovery from this reconstructive surgery. So that should work without any problem. I'm hoping to do the National Rally as well, in June. So Mike as time gets closer lets plan to hook up somewhere along the way. I'm hoping maybe Elvis and hammer will be doing the ride too. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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10-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#5
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... I have every intention of making the trip with Ava. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#6
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Hey Mark well, 20F is just a little to cool for me to be out riding and the thought of hitting ice just scares the chit outa me! I also don't have any heated gear. Rick It would be great to hook up with you and E andwhoever else might be heading to the WestCoast Rally come August. Seeing as we would be riding right past your door, its a no brainer that we should ride south together! :) Mike __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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10-21-2010, 12:51 AM	#7
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... I already see the little wheels turning in everyone's head....excellent ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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10-21-2010, 01:14 PM	#8
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... i'm hoping to hook up with a couple of the colorado/nebraska guys in wyoming for the ride west. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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10-24-2010, 08:10 PM	#10
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Kris, I don't think it's going to work with us hooking up at your place for the night. We plan on taking four days to get there , and each day will be around 6 hours in the saddle. We're coming down through Roger's Pass through to Coeur d'Alene then on to Portland, then the final leg south to Crescent City. Everett is just a bit too far West for us to deviate to meet you. We may hook up in Portland but I'm not sure of your route yet. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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10-26-2010, 01:32 AM	#12
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Have Lincoln City booked saturday and sunday going down and friday coming home. So, in the immortal words of Tom Hanks, "I will see you on the beach." __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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10-28-2010, 12:12 AM	#13
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... We are booked for the trip and looking forward to our first KawaNOW Rally. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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11-07-2010, 07:11 PM	#14
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Deb and I are now booked for the 4 days in Crescent....... __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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11-12-2010, 12:48 AM	#15
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	For Those BC/AB/Washington Members... Hey Kris, it just might work to hook up in Lincoln on the Sunday night. That would be a 3 day ride for us if we left on the Thursday, very do able. I will let you know. Kevin __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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