http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/blog.php?u=1514 MyBikeForums.com Motorcycle Forums and Communities en Sat, 18 May 2013 11:03:33 GMT vBulletin 900 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/blog.php?u=1514 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=1104 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:29:13 GMT Just wrapped up two weeks on the road, one more day off and back to the grind. Left Portland for Bellingham the first week, then accross to... Just wrapped up two weeks on the road, one more day off and back to the grind. Left Portland for Bellingham the first week, then accross to Leavenworth Wash, and down to Joseph Oregon. One of the best cycling roads I've ever been on is hwy 3 from Lewiston Idaho to Enterprise Oregon, 87 miles of some of the best twisties known to man.
Then home a couple days and off to Beverly beach state park on the central Oregon coast for four days. Two weeks in Oregon and Washington, mild temps and not a drop of rain, finished up with a bottom fish and crab charter out of Depot Bay..... two weeks goes by too fast, but it was a great trip ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=1104 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=118 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:36:51 GMT Heres hoping we all have a safe,productive and fun year! Heres hoping that we are all here on the same day next year to reflect back, and look... Heres hoping we all have a safe,productive and fun year!
Heres hoping that we are all here on the same day next year to reflect back, and look forward all over again....
Keep the rubber side down and outta the ditch!
best wishes for the coming year-
Tomb Raider ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=118 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=112 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:57:43 GMT Took the truck and trailered the bike with both dogs and the wife on a run thru yellowstone, the tetons and montana,eastern oregon. We found a road... Took the truck and trailered the bike with both dogs and the wife on a run thru yellowstone, the tetons and montana,eastern oregon.
We found a road listed as number 15 all time best mc routes, hwy 3 from enterprise , or to clarkston,wa would have to agree.....
fun run ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=112 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=103 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:20:12 GMT waitin for the sun,Portland style. The raider is gettin its fair share of down time as evidenced by a low battery and a new problem-fowling the rear... waitin for the sun,Portland style. The raider is gettin its fair share of down time as evidenced by a low battery and a new problem-fowling the rear plugs once in a while. Three of the four are simple to get to, why did they make the back right such a bitch?removing the tank seems like a lot of work. 8900 miles on the speedo guess I'll break down and do a full plug change. ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=103 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=83 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:37:56 GMT Attachment 24 (http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=24)Summer started late for us in the Pacific Northwest..... about the... Attachment 24Summer started late for us in the Pacific Northwest..... about the 5th of july. Up till then it was nothin but rain, with a few scattered ridin days thrown in for a tease.
But hey, if its worth havin,its worth waitin for-75 to 83 in the afternoon,high 50s at night,no rain for a month now...
Bought my 1st new back tire a week ago,went with the stock 880,8600 on the bike right at two years out.... I know,but hey, this is portland
Heres a shot from vacation, took the cage,the wife and the dogs.
Glacier point,7200 ft,top of the world,yosemite,ca ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=83 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=75 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:12:16 GMT 21 days of rain, finally came to an end at about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Poeple came out of the woodwork like zombies squinting at the light. Its supposed to get up to 70 degrees today, good day for a ride. Will have to re-plant cucumbers, they drowned in the garden. This year we go from winter to summer with a definite lack of spring, welcome to the great northwest ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=75 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=53 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:27:25 GMT I hope for the best for all, lots of sun and warm weather to get out and ride,.
I know some people who've had a rough go of it this year, lets hope next year is a bit easier and more prosperous---- peace ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=53 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=51 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:22:34 GMT The forecast called for it on this veterans day holiday, but as the day went on the weather stayed good, so I got the bike out about 2 and went for a... The forecast called for it on this veterans day holiday, but as the day went on the weather stayed good, so I got the bike out about 2 and went for a short ride. Cool but dry, side streets covered in slippery leaf mulch makes going slow a must, but it was good to be on the bike after a month solid of wet weather.
Say a prayer for our boys overseas, and remember everyone that went before-t.r. ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=51 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=41 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:55:28 GMT As I get older it seems like I just don't have as much energy to focus on me.
When I was young I'd party for my birthday month, as I got older it would last about a week, quit drinkin and using in '86 and all that changed. {maybe thats why I'm still so purdy at 52)
Today I'll go for a ride on the raider, enjoy some time with the wife around the house,
take life a bit slower than usual,which will be tough to do, I don't do much anyway!
When I was younger I wanted it all, now on my birthday I'm happy if I get breakfast and a b.j., have a great day everyone ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=41 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=40 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:44:06 GMT Portland is a great place to be in summer, great weather, 92 today, just about ready to turn 6000 on the odometer of the raider.
She's averaging about 35 mpg with the 10 percent ethanol crap we have to run here, plus the fact that i can't keep it under 75 on the freeway, 50 mile commute a day.
That bike is still the most fun I've had on 2 wheels, and I've had a few.
Sorry about all the fish pics, got a little carried away,,,,, so heres of a flower.... thanks-new camera-canon sx10is with 20x optical zoom ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=40 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=39 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:43:09 GMT just got back from a week on the kenai peninsula, the weather was great and lots of bikes were out. There is no helmet law , but alot of guys use... just got back from a week on the kenai peninsula, the weather was great and lots of bikes were out.
There is no helmet law , but alot of guys use them anyway.
Fishing was good on the kenai, and on cook inlet for halibut, but its hard to get used to the sun setting at 11:30 pm.
I talked to a guy that did a three week, extreme mc trip accross the state, north to south, 300 mi beetween gas stations-he was lovin it, sounded tough to me. have a great summer! trAttachment 9

Attachment 10 ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=39 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=37 Sat, 16 May 2009 04:56:49 GMT The suns out today and alltho the morning was cold it was a great day to ride to work.
But this isn't about that......
Last august, when I got the raider, one of the other guys at work bought an 08 heritage softail and, throughout the winter he went about putting another 7000 in doodads on it. He's now up to around 29,000 and some change. I wish I could talk to him about his style choices--studs on everything including his helmet straps! And tassles hangin where they should'nt be, but hey-to each his own.
My bike on the other hand-pipes,fuel mod, sissy bar for when the old lady wants to ride-
So... He's leavin work today and I say "race ya for titles" and he replies" I'd have to get a v-rod 1st, and I think to myself yea,and learn to ride it,,, when the other harley guy there kicks in and say's " just because your bikes fast doesnt make it cool"
And not alway's quik on the retort I think... yea its about the money and the name.
If he'd of raced for titles I'd have a fast bike and one to sell to someone else who needs that kind of cool
the raider is not only cool, it is way f--n fast .........peace out t.r ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=37 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=33 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:45:24 GMT [ATTACH]Attachment 8[/ATTACH]We got home today from seaside or, after digging razor clams for 4 days. The weather was good and the rain stayed away for the whole trip.
Just getting thru the last of the rainy season in oregon, which can go on thru july 4th in some years, hopefully not this year.
ride safe, be happy! tr ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=33 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=27 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:20:01 GMT Portland is a good place to live if you like to fish. Reports from sundays paper say 12 spring chinook were caught downtown at the end of last week,... Portland is a good place to live if you like to fish. Reports from sundays paper say 12 spring chinook were caught downtown at the end of last week, with the biggest being 27 and 37 pounders. It looks like it will be a good year.
Here is a pic of a keeper sturgeon I caught a week ago saturday of the east side esplanade.
Happy ridin and good fishin......tr ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=27 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=24 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:43:58 GMT Winter in oregon has been, to say the least, a bit rough this year. You get rides in when you can, I rode to work a couple weeks ago in 27 degree... Winter in oregon has been, to say the least, a bit rough this year. You get rides in when you can, I rode to work a couple weeks ago in 27 degree weather during the a.m., but hey, it was dry.
Which brings me to last sundays jaunt, just a shorty around town before the big game, good weather,cool and clear, roads still a bit damp, but no big.
On the way out I decided to stop by our local bicycle shop, haven't been riding one since I got the raider in august, so I shot out to Powell blvd, hung a left and headed down the hill the 5 blocks to 21st ave. Gave her some gas and broke loose the tire a bit,got that warm fuzzy feelin I've had since I bought this beast, regained my sanity and the speed limit and prepared to turn right onto 21st.
As I hit the blinker, and began to decellerate, I hear this God awful screeching behind and with just enough time to look in the mirror, see a small, high rise pickup smokin his tires, coming around me on the right side, direction of my turn and without moving watched him come up along side me and stop. The driver, some young kid, had this stupid fu**$!g look on his face like sorry man!... At which point with a face mask on I launched into a tirade of choice descriptives while he made my right and took off down 21st ave.
I pulled upto the bike shop and two sweet older women asked if I was o.k at which point I said I was, but probably should check my shorts!
Its good to be alive,..Happy trails...tr ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=24 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=21 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:20:36 GMT Today it finally began to rain here after about two weeks of bone chilling cold and record snowfall ,(at least for this area). The snow is turning... Today it finally began to rain here after about two weeks of bone chilling cold and record snowfall ,(at least for this area).
The snow is turning to slush, about 7 inches worth, and aside for main roads getting clear, all the side streets are still a mess. I guess we're getting a taste of what all you boys in the midwest and northeast get every winter. But it was a laugh to see someone with a sign that said,"so this is global warming?"
Got the new custom plate on the bike, haven't had it out since the abate toy run december 6th tho, 6000 bikes on a clear cold day takin toys up to OHSU for kids in the hospital, a great ride for a good cause.
Ready to ride again, cant wait for groundhog day ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=21 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=18 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:21:14 GMT Today is the Kershaw knife plants yearly sale here in Tualatin,Oregon I've got to say, what could be better than getting to a place before light, standing in the freezing cold till 9:00 am, with people you've seen for the last eighteen years?
They have most of their inventory for at least 50% off, some for pennies on the dollar. Aside from the bleeding, its a well organized sale with lots of polite outdoorsmen. Of course they are polite, everyones armed with really sharp, pointed stuff- and for another year I spent more than I should-Ho Ho Ho ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=18 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=16 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:46:28 GMT its been awhile since my last entry,hmmm-now I know I must of been catholic in a past life. Everything I have with 2 wheels has been sitting for a... its been awhile since my last entry,hmmm-now I know I must of been catholic in a past life. Everything I have with 2 wheels has been sitting for a week and a half, too wet with a ton of leaf mulch on the side streets, storms lined up like platoons on a march eastward.
The honey do list is done, kitchen and bedroom, maybe I sould buck up, put on the leathers and go for a ride between showers.
I'm still waiting for the custom plate, bored as ^*#):shooting_smilie2: ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=16 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=12 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:17:39 GMT You can tell when someones self absorbed, or has too much money,and believe me I don't fit in the second group. For a week or so I've been obsessed with getting a custom plate for my raider. I started out wanting HARDLY.... taken, on another yamaha. So I went to my last name... gone, with my 1st initial-gone....what??
So I settled on 2MRADR, paid $113 and will have it in 3 months. Does anybody got a bridge in Brooklyn or a baloon mortgage they want to get rid of?
Its gettin cold in the northwest but this week its dry-- bonus ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=12 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=11 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:55:42 GMT My freind Tom called from Palm spring yesterday complaining that it was 105 down there and he was sick of the heat. Part of his problem is that his... My freind Tom called from Palm spring yesterday complaining that it was 105 down there and he was sick of the heat. Part of his problem is that his harley's down for a month and he's got nothing to ride at the moment.
This last monday it was 82 degrees here so I took a day off and rode to the coast, about 250 miles for the day, the last good day for a while.The rains came in on wednesday and I got drenched riding home from work on thursday,parked it and gave it a bath today.
I guess I should be gratefull we have 4 full seasons here, but sometimes the grass does look greener on the other side.. back in the cage for awhile, going to listen to a blues show tonite..
Oh yea, the air horn sounds great, it was a good add on, will really help to clear those three up portland bicycle riders out of the way ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=11 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=9 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:41:10 GMT Its 9:30 pm, sunday nite and like most of us who work, I should be thinkin about bed about now because 5 comes pretty early. But because the... Its 9:30 pm, sunday nite and like most of us who work, I should be thinkin about bed about now because 5 comes pretty early.
But because the weather here tomorrow is going to hit 88 degrees i"m taking a vacation day and puttin in an eight hour day doin what I wan't to do.I think a couple tanks of gas should do it, one out , one back..
I did the fender mod where you cut off the plate light and raised the plate up, using a set of tag lights I picked up at wal-mart for 3 bucks, but they were so bright I had to fab some tangs to cover them while I wait for a 20 dollar frame light to be shipped.
The wife and I went for a short run out today on the roadstar, I never felt this way till I got used to the raider, that thing is a pooch, its still a great bike, I'm just spoiled now.
Have a great monday ya"ll, don't work to hard ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=9 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=6 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:57:28 GMT I got back from a certification seminar today, it was the second time I've taken the raider from portland to tri-cities washington since I got her in august.
The ride is about 230miles out through the columbie river gorge, nice views, fast freeway miles. On the way home i decided to see what she'ld really do, on a long sweeper,no one around.
Full out not letting up the bike flattened out at 123 and held.
Maybe I should turn up my 3rd pot a bit,its set at 3 right now, I was left thinkin is that all there is? ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=6 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:07:04 GMT Its amazing what 3 weeks can do to portland weather. As we get closer to fall the airs allready getting a chill to it and the clouds are ready to... Its amazing what 3 weeks can do to portland weather. As we get closer to fall the airs allready getting a chill to it and the clouds are ready to spill at any given moment. I got called in last night to repair a signal about 4:30 pm, hopped on the bike and got rained on going to work, not to bad, just wasn't ready for it.
The grandkids are coming over in a minute, will spend the day with those two powerhouse boys, give them a ride on the raider.. hopefully not scare the ---- out of them!
Steaks ready for a monday bbq, have a great weekend all! ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=3 http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=2 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:31:41 GMT O.k. this is a first for me, so like most of my projects, this will be a work in progress.. My first thought about buying a new bike came on july... O.k. this is a first for me, so like most of my projects, this will be a work in progress..
My first thought about buying a new bike came on july 26th, the day my daughter moved out of the house. You know, new empty nester, 51 and holding,(somewhat). I have a perfectly good !st year roadstar with 28,000 on it, but we're not thinkin rationally are we?
So i'm into brand loyalty and when I saw the raider that was it,can you say love at first sight?
14 dealers and two weeks later I drove 300 miles south to pick up my raven without so much as a test drive, dropped off in the dealers lot by my understanding wife and left to ride the beast home...
300 miles the 1st day was a great ride, up the upper rogue river, into the high desert, through Bend and the backside of Mt Hood,and home to the big city.
I"ve got 1200 miles on it in 11 days and it gets pipes tommorow.
I'll let you know what she has to say after that ]]> tomb raider http://www.mybikeforums.com/forums/entry.php?b=2