didit

What are your over night destinations on that route?

19 minutes ago, alwaysaware said:

I just found this on the Honda world wide site.  Future V4 concepts.

 

 

http://world.honda.com/design/designers-talk/v4/index.html

I'm thinking that might be a little dated, as that design went out with the 7th gen.

The last incarnation had more of a Ducatti/ 4th Gen splicing.  The X headlight design and double clipped body panels are gone now.

Still, beautiful symmetry and V4 reliability.   

Looks like a whole lotta great riding!

Round about the 19th, I'll be departing from Walla Walla, heading North.

Leaving next Thur (6th) for a scouting trip to find the new location for the SumSum 4.

Looking forward to your post pics along the way.

Taking a moment before diving into the days work, figured I'd look at what Honda has coming up for our brand next / this year.

No where is there a VFR (other than the dual sport 1200) listed on the site.

Hold on to your beloved as they may one day be the fodder of tales so strange that they'd be hard to believe.

I used to 'dial' a telephone, after waiting for my neighbour to finish.

I used to 'rewind and return' movies to a store.

I used to play games that came out & went back into a box, with other people in the room and actually laughing out loud with them.

Nicely done Rob!!!  That last pic of the 2 of you, looks like it's got just as big a sh#t eating grin, like a newly adopted puppy.

We all know the work you do will be meticulous.

Love that sound.  Looking forward to watching the progression.

Hi didit,

Thank you for your donation of 50.00 USD. We look forward to improving the forums with your donation.

Thanks VFRDiscussion

Ah yes, I remember it well.  Safe to pass, except for HIM.

I think you've waited long enough.  2018 seems like a good year for you to resurface.

Besides, I think I still owe you a personal for saving my ass in California.

1 hour ago, MaxSwell said:

 I was required to wear a wrist band that stated:

FALL RISK

(Light bulb!) Now if that doesn't give me an idea.  Thanks!

A little early for sign up, as the meet is in 2018. I'll definitely take you up on the donation!

See what went wrong?  Dig too deep and you'll never want to attend.

Heck, you might even find a cop and report us (yes, that's a dig for Timmy)

Been doing a SumSum ever 3rd year since '09.  First was in Dillon, CO.

You should find plenty of past posts, comments and (gulp) images to refer to.

jimbob, thanks for the suggestion.  We've done the last 2 out of Montrose and enjoyed many of the area roads.  Fantastic!

Not sure where the next will be as of yet.  Checking out 3 different potentials this summer.

gswanson, good to know you'll be there.  Guaranteed it will be as memorable or better than the last.

Thinking back to the first one in Dillon, Co.  SS4 will be 9 years in the making.

So, now you have no excuses for avoiding SumSum 4?

Cudoos to all your work over the years.

Plotting routes this weekend.  Will be out there, searching for the next great memory this July.

If we find it, and can do it, it will happen.  Shyte, even if it's just the 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 of us, it'll be fun.

Of course, I need to figure out how to make it just that little bit better than the last.

That'll be a challenge, as Phil from Horsefly Brewing in Montrose was such a strong supporter.

To Phil those shoes, phind the phabulous place to ride, eat, drink, be merry phauckers in the pharking lot, that will be the phorth coming challenge.

Bring your phlags and don't phorget to phil your tanks with gas.  Enougph's enougph.

Hmmm, is there need for a teaser video production again?

From the survey results of SUMSUM3 held in Montrose, CO, (2015), the location will be changing.

This summer, I'll be heading out with my research & destroy partner, to scout out new potential locations for a "possible" SumSum4, slated for summer 2018.

If you have interest in attending, suggestions for a location and/ or interest in helping out with the event, should it come to fruition, please chime in.

If you have no idea what a SumSum is, I suggest you search the site as there are plenty of references and threads from other members.

Had great day ride, threaded the needle through the rain clouds, getting just enough to clean the visor.

Stopped in at Pilot Bay lighthouse after departing the ferry.  Broke in the new tires and they feel Marvelous!

Looking forward to tonight.

Road through ALL the rain Fri to get here.  New tires mounted and ready to be scrubbed in.

Great parking lot time last night seeing old familiar faces.

Mike's Place pub was packed and good grub.

Morning coffee with the crew and getting ready for an easy day ride.

WARNING TO ALL: between Salmo, Nelson, Kaslo and New Denver there are a TON of cops on patrol. Watch your speed and avoid the souvenirs. 

Just landed in Walla Walla.  Last time we have net access before Nelson.

Booked in Fri.at noon for new tires & breaks at Main Jet Honda in Nelson.

New owners at Service Creek and no more corn beef (bummer) but still worth the ride.

Chased by rain once or twice in the last 2 days, but looking like hot weather tomorrow on.  Perfect for the lake break.

See ya'll there!

Perhaps there may be some Paddywhack IPA from Nelson Brewing?????  Nudge Nudge, wink wink

2 minutes ago, Cogswell said:

 

The weather in the Pac NW has been cooler than normal for July - a touch wetter here and there - but perfect riding weather.  Forecast except for tomorrow is more of the same.    I rode OR 34 to Waldport and back about 10 days ago - almost no traffic on a weekday.  What a road - the twisties over the summit are a treat.   Sounds like you're having a fantastic trip!  Post some photos if you can.  Cheers

Um, was I supposed to stop and take photos?  Oops

Had a great day ride today.  The weather is STELLAR!

Thanks for the road work tip.  We came through it yesterday and this afternoon, thankfully shut down for the weekend.

We're heading E from Waldport on the 34, then the 126 and a few others heading for La Pine, OR Monday night.

When we got back to the room there was a VFR and a Duc in the parking lot - 2 guys (1 Calgary/ 1 Port Coq).

Looks like I'll be booking a tire re/re in Nelson for Friday, so I should be arriving early in the afternoon.

Now in Newport.  Long day.  Tried to find a new road but ended up graveled.  See Jeff, I try.

Cool here as expected. Enjoying a Dead Guy Ale.

Furfther to jimbob's suggestion, stay away from Aladdin Rd N of Colville as there is major road work until late September.

We'll be heading N via Kettlefalls to Northport.

We just got into Yakima.  Great day, nice weather, lots of PoPo and medium traffic.

22 minutes ago, choco said:

We're still planning a route up there, Bizbat will be riding with me. I'm off Thursday so will probably head up over 20 and stay at Winthrop Friday and then follow Tonasket east to Kettle Falls and north from there.

CVVFR, jimbob & I are leaving from 16 miles E of Northport (Deep Lake) on Friday 10-11ish?  No real schedule.

Not sure of our exact route up, but most likely taking the 3 to the 3A, up from Creston to the DH1 and coming into Nelson from the NE.

Looking at arriving sometime in the late afternoon.

I have my cell with me, but no reception at the cabin.

We're heading out today for Yakima & Newport, so you can always call or email until Wed next week.

I PM'd Superfunkomatice earlier.  As I grew up in the area, I'll be taking a casual ride route and welcome to have anyone who cares to come along.

There's apparently a great place for burgers in Salmo to stop at for lunch, with lots of potential side roads, unique vistas and picture pace.

See ya'll in a few weeks!

1 hour ago, jimbob said:

I am thinking of leaving my place in Coeur d'Alene on Thursday morning so as to ride.... somewhere....... and have fun riding Thursday the 21st and then Friday up to Nelson....  Maybe up in NE Washington?? Maybe up by Yaak Montana and Koocanusa??

 

If anybody is coming this way and the timing works let me know and maybe we get in a day or so of riding on the way up.. I could be talked into camping too....

 

Let me know if this might work...

 

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