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Moto-Tuesday?

2010-09-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone come on out tonight for the last night of the Clinton Corner Cafe (Charlie's Place) where the Pagan Jug Band will be playing their final gig there. Unfortunately, Charlie will be closing the doors after thus ending the era of a cool place to hang out on Tuesday nights. -- 21st and Division

Moto Thursday

2010-09-08T11:33:00.000-07:00

Get out on your bike before it starts raining!
Meet up at the Bye and Bye @ 7:30 for some good cheer and good beer.

9.2.10 MOTOthursday

2010-09-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

Stop by the shop for a cold one around 6. Then to the Skyline Tavern for some horseshoes.

Come act like you like them

2010-08-13T11:52:00.000-07:00

Birthday roll out for Chuck and Chris. Live band, beer on tap, BBQ and projected movie entertainment.

Where: backing lot behind Whole Body Fitness.

1408 East Burnside StreetPortland, OR 97214(503) 234-7253

When: This Saturday the14th, Anytime after 6pm

Thursday Night Amnesia

2010-08-12T10:26:00.000-07:00

Come join the pack this Thursday. With a change of scenery. Meet at Amnesia Brewing around 7:30 or so. Great place to be outdoors on a night like tonight. 832 North Beech Street

Thursday Night MotoKafe

2010-08-03T23:51:00.000-07:00

Alright Boys and Girls it's summer and we are going to have a turn out this Moto-Thursday: 7pm at the Bye and Bye, So change your oil and check your spark plugs-- NO EXCUSES for NOT coming out and riding with the crew. Tell your friends to dust off that rusty piece of shit that's been sitting in the garage and get out and ride!!! ALL BIKES WELCOME. Also, pass this blog on to your friends, and post/contribute pics, verbiage, etc, etc.

Thursday Night at the Warehouse

2010-07-28T23:54:00.000-07:00

Come wrench- or hammer- on your ride

Thursday Night, 9PM at the Clinton Theater

2010-07-20T18:02:00.000-07:00

Press Club Meet-up

2010-07-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

It's been a while, meet at the press club tonight and throw back a few for old times sake.

A new additon

2010-07-08T18:24:00.001-07:00

Getting ready to take this beast out, stay tuned for future mods

Skyline to Rockcreek Tavern

2010-07-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

Meet up at warehouse at 7pm

Escape the Heat Ride

2010-07-08T12:41:00.001-07:00

Rampage here with a ride for people wishing to escape the heat and enjoy the forest. This Saturday July 10th. Riders of all skill levels welcome. Check my blog for details.

Moto-Thursday 06.24.2010

2010-06-24T16:38:00.000-07:00

Hey Motothursday Motor-Cyclists. Wring out your sweaty undergarments and meet up at the Sandy Shop between 5 & 6. Plan is to tip a few back here and head out over Skyline to the Helvetia Tavern for burgers, beers and a few laughs.

2010-06-24T10:23:00.001-07:00

anything happening this thursday?

Congrats to Andrew and new baby!

2010-06-24T10:21:00.000-07:00

Meet up at the Bye and Bye tonight and have one for Andrew --7ish

Moto Garage Night (WED)

2010-06-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

We will be doing some wrenching in my garage tonight. All you slackers are welcome to bring your project by or just stop and have a beer. -- after 7:30

Sweet

2010-06-21T23:36:00.000-07:00

1923

Sunbeam Sprinter

Meet up at the Bye and Bye 7:30

2010-06-17T16:44:00.001-07:00

Bob Log later Tonight at the Doug Fir

Rain rain go away!

2010-06-11T12:12:00.000-07:00

If it doesn't stop raining soon I'm getting one of these

DR350 enduro for SALE $1000

2010-06-09T16:21:00.000-07:00

$1000 OBO 503 705 3633

Music and Motorcycles

2010-06-09T14:37:00.000-07:00

Hey Motorheads, we are going to meet up at Eastburn (on Burnside obviously) @7:30 there is an very cool band playing, Blackberry bushes, for those who might want to give a listen.

GEET OFF UR ASSES!!!

2010-06-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Alright sleepy heads were meeting at the Bye and Bye-- 7:30
Then we'll figure out it after that...

Tonight

2010-06-03T10:15:00.001-07:00

http://www.scottpommier.com/chasingthunder/ Great site

you guys will have to pick where to go/meet. I have a deal from 5- 8 'then I'll meet up where ever you are.

2010-05-27T10:30:00.001-07:00

Meet up at at the shop at 6:30-7. The Dover is going for it's break in.

I would like to head up skyline but it all depends on the weather.

Head gear

2010-05-26T10:42:00.000-07:00

I have two helmets I have been charged with passing on- a small and an extra small. Berg has dibs on one for his GF, but I will be bringing both to Thursday night for any to grab.

OVM 2010 Scattered showers with chance of sucker holes

2010-05-25T11:00:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all who rode the long way down to Corn-valley this year. Wet and Windy but thanks to Hayden and Kya, all our gloves were able to dry out in between stops! Lovely motos and a break of sunshine! 225 miles!

Rat Rods and Kustoms

2010-05-25T08:26:00.000-07:00

Okay so this is a little overdue. Tammie and I went to Austin and the city decided to throw us a kool ass goodbye party showcasing kustom ratrods and bikes along Congress. Check out some of the pics, very bad ass. As soon as my garage is full of bikes I will then begin the hunt for that perfect Rat.

2010 OVM Show and Swap

2010-05-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Don't forget,
Sunday is the bike show and swap meet, usually over 100 bikes in the show, all brands,, (20 years and older ONLY please!!!) ariel, Norton, Triumph, BSA, Ducati, aprilla, BMW, Harley, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha,. Indian, moto guzzi, Suzuki,

MAY 23 2010. food vendor on site.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; MORE INFO? LOOK UP THE OVM website

Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club

2010-05-21T00:16:00.000-07:00

Sunday morning I say to myself I'm going to go to the beach. Don't have a plan in my mind of what to do when I get there but my friend said go to Venice beach. I get there, going down the street and I see a CB 750. Then a R/75. I turn down the way there going and I see a line of bikes. From Honda's to BMW's to Triumph's. I pull over and every body is looking at my bike, I'm looking at there's. Start talking to a guy name Scott. We are the Vince Vintage Motorcycle club and every 3rd Sunday of the month we have a big ride. You should come.

So we all ride to a place called Neptune net a sea food bar. A couple of us split off and ride up the canyons. Its was awesome. It was like German town road for hours and the view was stunning.
The vvmc also have a motowednesday were 10-15 people show up and bar hop. Went to that had fun but its no motothursday. Will post some more photos. Lots of cool bikes.

It's been fun...

2010-05-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

As you all know I've suffered through a terrible accident. I've lost my right leg below the knee due to the negligence of a cage driver.

It has been a struggle to come home... And everyday is a struggle. I deal with an incredible amount of pain on a daily basis.

As I continue forward, my heart and my soul will be out there on two-wheels, in the twists and the sweepers with all of you... I value everybody I've met through MotoKafe. I consider you all friends and riding partners. That is why it pains me to write this post. This is my last post on MotoKafe, and Moto Thursdays are now in your hands. Please feel free to follow me with my recovery and cool-ass motorcycle shit, and what ever else I am into at any given moment, check out my new blog:

Www.lessthanbutnotlessthan.blogspot.com

Enough said....

Triumph "lifetime projects"

2010-05-17T10:37:00.000-07:00

Progress pictures of the T120

Happy Birthday, Dr. Jones....

2010-05-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

May 12, Richard Jones will be another year wiser....

Please don't forget to wish him a Happy B-Day! You have his number... agnes-

2010-05-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

Meet up at Jim's garage tonight 7:30, WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIKE HALICI!!! (that means you have to show up, Mikey, otherwise I' m a liar.) A bit of wrenching, new bikes, hanging out, shootin' it. Then moving on to wherever the night takes us.

Ready Or Not...

2010-05-04T22:44:00.001-07:00

Here I come. I will be flying in this Thursday. To ride with the gang. The first thing I will do is go see Rich of course and bring him a miller and THE BIG NAP sandwich and I don't give a rats ass if your not supposed to drink. unless you want a 6 pack of miller hooked up to your I.V. line then you will drink a cold one with me. If any one would like to go just give me a ring, if not i will see you for MotoThursday.

Not the Rose City 500

2010-05-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

Sunday, April 8th. One Day, 500 miles, 12+ hours.... it is NOT AWESOME! Do not show up at 5:00am, do not pack extra cloths, snacks, water and cash, do not come expecting an amazing route through unknown territory, do not come for the socialization with motorcycle enthused, friendly people. I'll not be going to bed early and will not be tossing and turning with excitement and anticipation for the event I'll not be joining.

This is not in anyway, reverse psychology.
-Not Rampage

BMW work shop

2010-04-29T09:40:00.000-07:00

Once again it will be Thursday night workshop down at the Shop. Feel free to swing by anytime after 6.

One more time....

2010-04-27T11:13:00.000-07:00

Rich is currently on his 7th surgery.

When they unwrapped the leg after the plastic surgery it looked good, except for one spot of brown flesh. This 7th surgery will be to cut away this dead brown flesh and use the surrounding good tissue to cover the dead tissue. The docs think this will be a straight forward surgery. Other than this brown spot, the leg and foot look great!

Richard really needs his friends to come by and make him laugh. Extended stays in hospitals make the mind go stir-crazy... aga-

Hey Ladies...

2010-04-22T18:43:00.000-07:00

Okay as much as I love all the boyz that ride with us, I think we ladies need to start representin' For pure selfish reasons I just want a gal to chat with on our moto thursdays!
It's gettin sunnier and warmer -no excuses! Come on out ladies!
much love,
tammie

bad planning

2010-04-22T11:11:00.000-07:00

This eveing a few of us will be at the shop preparing 3 dirt devils for Saturdays urban enduro. After the bye&Bye feel free to swing by and have a beer. Jim, thanks for picking up the slack.

Moto-Thursday -4/22

2010-04-22T11:03:00.000-07:00

In honor of Earth Day, we are going to Ride!!!
What, they think we got polluting hogs! My bike gets great gas mileage!
Tonite's venue:
Meet at the Bye and Bye at 7:30 then who knows...
It is then open for discussion!
-Tammie & Jim

We Have The Technology

2010-04-20T23:49:00.000-07:00

First off its good to hear that Rich is doing better and I hope for a fast recovery. As soon as Aga called me and told me I said your fucking kidding. But I know you will be in good hands because a lot of people care about you and will do what ever it takes to make things right.

And well its finished. It took over a week to paint this s.o.b. Sanded it down it was perfect then on the clear coat it reacted and back to sanding. After that was finished. A couple of adjustments and back on the road. Here are some before and after photos.

Update on Rich...

2010-04-20T14:15:00.000-07:00

Rich had a 6 hour surgery on Friday, and then a 14 hour surgery on Saturday, and then... a 3 hour surgery on Monday...

He is recovering in Trauma ICU, and they are monitoring him very closely. The leg has good pulse and the skin graf and flap are good, but we are not out of the woods with the leg.

Visitors are limited at this time to his mom, my parents and me. However, both sents of parents say I should not go in there.

When he moves into a room that allows for visitors and he is strong enough to accept visitors, I will post it here.

He is strong, his vitals are all good, and the docs are right there to help him if he needs it.

Benefit Show for our Boy....

2010-04-16T14:26:00.000-07:00

Friends,
Richard is in his 4th surgery as I write this email, and will be going through a 5th surgery Saturday morning.

Many folks have asked what they can do, and what a group of folks has come up with is a Benefit Show for Richard on his Birthday May 15, saturday. Venue to be determined by Todd J, and date will be confirmed by the end of April.

To help or donate to this event, please contact:
Todd J: 503-358-2814 toddjtattoos@gmail.com
Berg: 206-388-9055 pseudoconspicuous@gmail.com

Ideas I have, and please consider donating services, items, etc.... that you think are appropriate. In addition, we'll be celebrating Richard's B-day!
- Besaw's lunch
- Bishop's haircut
- Grand Central Bowling pass
- Imperial Tattoo
- Chad Kelco original art
- Tum Yeto wheels, skate boards
- Local 35 gift certificate
- Heather's amazing metal jewelry
- etc....

More info to come, but please contact Berg or Todd J if you would like to donate.

Much love and keeping it together here,
Agnes-
503-984-3381

PS: Thank you Moto-Kafers for stopping by last night!

Moto-Thursday

2010-04-15T11:39:00.000-07:00

You all ride safe tonight...

Maybe a nice ride up to OHSU as one moto-kafe pack for a quick visit would be nice. I know he would enjoy seeing you all. 7pm works for us.

He will not be available Fri and Sat since he will be having major surgery both of those days.

metal on Friday

plastic on Saturday

All of you have been soo great! We can't tell you how much it is helping us out. But, the road has just begun.... there will be a lot more work to get Rich up and walking and self sufficient when he eventually gets home. I hope we can all participate in that very important healing step. No word yet on when he'll be coming home....

much love

aga-

From Agnes

2010-04-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

MotoKafers,
Keep the rubber side down. Be careful out there.

I would say today is the most difficult day for me. Rich went into surgery at around 8:30am, and he is still in there...12:15pm. No word from the team.

Today's surgery is critical, I can't even write the words of what the outcome can or can not be. you know... I'll keep you all updated on this site on his condition.

Yes, I can use your help:
-Studio needs attention, Jada is on that, thank god, and Berg
-Dogs need walking
-food up at the hosipital for Rich and I
-mail pick up from the studio and house
-general house upkeep
-blood donations in Richard's name, he's O+
-etc...
-mental help, both me and Rich
- be a driver for a day, my mental condition goes up and down

You can reach me at 503-984-3381
I'm trying to keep it together. A blood drive or other type of benefit for Richard would really help out since bills are piling up and we are both not working now. thank you for any and all support.
agnes-

Thank you for your support...

2010-04-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

Richard and I want to Thank You for all your good thoughts and wishes. Richard is doing well. I'm up at OHSU with him daily. He's already gone through 2 surgeries, another one tomorrow. We don't know how long he'll be in here, so we really appreciate your good thoughts, support and prayers.... WE love you all, and thank you again for being there for us.... It's going to be a long road ..... we appreciate the support!
agnes-

Bummer!

2010-04-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hey Richard, Just wishing you a SPEEDY recovery from the SAUCE crew!!! If you need anything, please give a call.
For the rest of you out there, Please be SAFE and keep one eye on the road and the other on Americas retarded drivers!!

-Pod-

Update on Richard

2010-04-12T15:12:00.000-07:00

Richards condition is stable, this is not a life threatening injury but it could very well be a life changing one.

His Tibia is broken in two places and his Fibula is broken in three places. There is still a chance he may loose is leg below the knee due to various factors.

Good news is they got a pulse back in his foot on Sunday so the arterial surgery on Saturday was a success. He went back into surgery today at 3pm and more surgery is expected.

Please give Richard his space to heal and be there for Agnes if she calls you.

Agnes is following this blog from the hospital so post here.

Pulling for you buddy.
-Rampage-

Rider Down...

2010-04-10T16:45:00.000-07:00

Richard has been in a motorcycle accident with minimal speed involved. He is in stable condition at a hospital with a leg injury. The bike fared ok and Richards riding gear saved him. More as it comes. Ride safe.

-Rampage

Heart Transplant

2010-04-10T10:09:00.001-07:00

I built this 1975 CB 550 about 6 years ago. It was a fun project and have ridden the fuck out of her since then. She's been all over Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona traveling to skate spot to skate spot. What A blast!! I bought her for $500 and didnt put too much more money into her. Just a lot of time. Two years ago I rode the West Coast on a solo skate trip that was a ride of a lifetime!! She has been in Phoenix since then as my winter rider down there. So nice to get out of the cold and rain. She had about 45,000 miles when I built her and I have easily put 20,000 since then. So you can imagine that with that many miles, how much longer will she last. Well, her motor has gotten very tired and leaky! I though i'd be able to ride her back up this summer. Not so sure if she'd make it. So I did the only thing a loving father would do, I packed up my 1980 Dodge van with trailer and hit the road to go pick her up! It was a great trip as I stopped and skated all kinds of spots along the way and visited friends and family as well. 2 weeks later we arrive home in Portland and now its time to give my baby a 2nd chance at a wonderfull life full of thousands of miles!
About 4 years ago I acquired a new (4,000 miles) engine and was sitting on it just for this occasion. Now its time to do a Heart Transplant! Ive found in the past that i'm not a very good motor rebuilder. Had to find a Doctor. The Doctor i've chosen is Paul at DOOMTOWN to rebuild the motor and spice it up a bit. If you dont know Paul, he is a real dude. A true Punk at heart that loves to wrench on motorbikes, and is especially in love with the CB 550. "These motors are the best in the world"
I'll be pulling my old motor and installing the new one here at my house in about a month or so. Just in time for summer's full swing and future roadtrips.
I hear the East coast is a great place to ride and riding across country to get there is just as rad.
Get out and take a ride of a lifetime. It's the best feeling in the world.

-Pod-

A NOTE

2010-04-10T09:48:00.000-07:00

Okay kids I know these last few Thursdays have been a bit well scattered to say the least. One of our OG riders has moved out to the country and we all wish Hayden and his family good times and the best of luck, you can always catch up with Hayden and a good portion of the rest of the crew Tuesday nights at the Clinton Corner Cafe for some tunes and beers. We also have had a rough time organizing a big thanks to Brent and his efforts in keeping Thursdays running. As the weather gets better the rides should get longer and the meet ups earlier. The new mantra for Thursdays shall be more riding less drinking... Remember this is a night for all of us to come on out ride and have some good times.

I ride every day I can, as do a lot of us, some of us ride when we can, some of us pack on the miles and others are urban riders but we are all riders... There is a love and a passion for riding that we all share wether its 400 miles or 40 miles. There is cool stuff coming up to share Isle of Vashion, OVM, The Oregon 250 etc. Not all of us will be able to go on these rides sure but even if we are not there physically we are there in spirit. It's also important to remember that motorcycling as much fun as it is to do together is about the individual so ride your own ride.

I appreciate everyone who posts, and who comes out on Thursdays it is because of you all that Motokafe and Motothursdays are still going. Keep posting, keep riding, keep being invovled. There is room for us all here all types of bikes, all types of riders, all types of rides.

Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up.

Richard-

1971 Triumph TR6R (OIF)

2010-04-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Worked on my Triumph today and almost got my Ass kicked by its electrical! I removed all guages, retard blinker lights, handlebar controlls, and added new lower European bars. Had to rewire some stuff and bypass the "Kill" switch. Took most of the damn day to figure out the bunch of wires! Now we are back in business. Just waiting for the new headlamp bucket and it's on. The thrill of VICTORY!!!

-Pod-

2010-04-10T00:03:00.000-07:00

Well, due to the lack of enthusiasm about the Rose City 250, I though I would post the badges you get when you finish a Rose City event. These badges aren't for everyone though, only real motorcyclist get these.If you are part of the "It's too early, It's too far, too many riders" crowd, get back on your Virago, find a Starbucks at noon and wear the coffee cup heat shield around your bicep so you can be identified as a target for laughter and ridicule.

Berg gets a pass due to his I5 trip from Seattle to Portland on a CM200.

I'll see the "Real" motorcycle people Sunday at 5:30am.

Thursday night hideout

2010-04-07T18:05:00.000-07:00

You can swing by the warehouse at anytime after 6:00. going to roll out at around 7:20 to meet at the Corner spot by 7:30. 8:30 we are going to hit up the White Eagle ( 836 North Russell Street) 9:45-10 off to Roscoe's.

Rose City 250

2010-04-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

Come One, Come All! This Sunday for a wonderful ride you are going to remember for a long time. This is one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the area and they know how to put on a good ride.

WHERE
Beaverton Honda across from Washington Square Mall
WHEN
Sunday April 11th, Sign in 5:30am on the road about 6:30am

I know this is early but I can not stress enough how good this event always is!

Wonderful roads, great rest stops, well though out route with gas stops and...

*LOTS* OF DOOR PRIZES!

Details can be found HERE.

Tips:
- Dress in layers - cold in the morning, hot in the afternoon and bring rain gear in case, this is Oregon.
- Print off and fill out the sign in sheet the night before.
- Bring Cash for sign in and gas along the way. Small towns don't always take cards.
- Hang around for the awards ceremony, lots of cool door prizes too.
- Map/Instructions holder - If you don't have a tank bag bring a Ziplock bag with a zip tie and some duct or electrical tape and I'll show you how to make one to fit the booklet.

2010-04-06T12:37:00.000-07:00

Motor table is complete and in service. Powder coated, side box and motor. First motor 1966 BMW R60/2.

NEW CHURCH MOTO!

2010-04-04T12:47:00.000-07:00

Is Ginger's new gig making all kinds of sexy ass seats and other goods for motorcycles and the dummies that ride em... Check her site out get your shit ass seat recovered today...

MOTO THURSDAY!!!

2010-04-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

It is dry (finally)!

Sorry for the late update and last minute change... But come on out tonight to support mu good friend Todd J at Imperial tattoo!
Meet up at the shop (333 Northwest 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97209 (503) 223-1181) for some beers and maybe even tattoos!
See you all at 7:30

Getting a Checkup

2010-03-29T01:21:00.000-07:00

So I'm getting the tank and seat repainted. I'm going to go thought it. Some of the time 10-15 mins into my ride. I will be at a stop and the bike RPM stays at 2500 and it will also clime to 3100. checking the cables, carbs, floats. something is sticking. also going to build a splash guard.

Engine table is complete

2010-03-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Greg and the motorrad guys the engine assembly table is complete. She might get mad at the cold steel on her gut but the height is perfect for humping your mom. check out the road cone bong that was found in a foreclosed shack.

YOU BLOCKHEAD.....

2010-03-25T14:05:00.000-07:00

Hey all, gonna try to catch up with you guys tonight, I have a client in town and have to do some business stuff but weather and business dinner non withstanding I'll catch up with you dudes at some point.
(by the way...I am of course Charlie Brown in the picture)

Thursday rain train

2010-03-24T15:29:00.000-07:00

Hay fuck balls, The W-man says we have a 20% chance of having a dry Thureday evening. Regardless here is an idea. Meet at the BYE&Bye at 7:30. roll out at 8-8:15 to Gregs weld shop (1810 N columbia Blvd.) free beer, check out the triumph and motor table. Then up to Kenton station for burgers and beers/Danceing BARE for some clap and crabs. At this point the Idea whould be to roll over ST. Johns brigde to Joe's Cellar is NW (1332 NW 21ST Ave ).

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=97232&wuSelect=WEATHER

Side ripper

2010-03-22T09:09:00.000-07:00

Sidecar experiences revival

FFMC OPENER 2010

2010-03-21T12:50:00.000-07:00

Sidelined by a tweaked neck and a kitchen renovation Agnes and I were not able to ride but we cruised down to Kelly's downtown to see the crew off on another rainy FFMC Spring opener. There were plenty of bikes and lotsa folks to chat with. Snapped a few flics of some cool bikes and some of the crew.

THIS GUY RULES!

2010-03-18T11:06:00.001-07:00

We all suck compared to him bow down to the mighty power of xtreme goldwing action!

LINK-AGE!

2010-03-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

Just got the linkage for the build it's on!

IT LIVES! (SORT OF)

2010-03-18T09:46:00.001-07:00

First off I would like to say thank you to Chris "Rampage" Holmes for all of his help and guidance through this phase of the build, without Chris the build would be in limbo.

So.... I lost all of the photos I took yay for me..

Last Saturday was a beautiful day to ride and I decided to spend it in my garage trying to get the build rideable. We started around noon and things were going very well until (and despite our best efforts) the linkage for the shift was too short.

So working around that we got her ready to fire and we kicked, and kicked and kicked... About an hour 2 beers 2 hot dogs and a burger later we were stumped.

Enter Agnes's dad, moving through the late afternoon and into the evening hours we took apart everything we put together and traced the problem to a loose connection in the electrical. Kick still no fire...

As Chris was perched atop the bike ready to give it one more try he realized "Hey I'm sitting on top of a bomb this will most likely explode" and wisely thought for a minute that the backfiring we had all been enjoying so much (with flames) was the sound of One cylinder firing.

Then we figured out the spark plug wires were crossed! Kick, smoke, kick, grumble, KICK, FIRE!

It runs and not only does it run it is LOUD! Once she started she kept going and going and going.

So it lives and now all we have to do is put it back together and a few final tweaks and look out.

For Chris's side of the story check out his blog at: http://rampagesramblings.blogspot.com/

Thursday night ride

2010-03-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

This is going to be an easy deal. Meet at the Sandy warehouse at 6:30-700pm, cheap beer and laughs. We are all going to roll out as a group at 7:15 and ride over to the Corner Spot Bar (6008 North Greeley Avenue). Don't be a fuck ass, just show up.

TH-TH-TH-THURSDAY!

2010-03-11T10:35:00.000-08:00

Well it's shitty outside... and as of now it doesn't look like it's going to get any better Mikey is here so we will carry on. Green Dragon at 7:30 even if it's for eats and drinks. Hope to see you all out.

THE HOT SEAT!

2010-03-11T10:31:00.000-08:00

Just got the seat for the build from Ginger at New Church, she also did Mikey's R-90 seat. So we're ready to go for this Sat! You are all invited for the all day beer, burger, and dogs let's get this thing running event. Hope to see you there.

First try at flames

2010-03-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?

2010-03-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

Of running into another group that has a Thursday night ride? Pretty good if you go over to the slingshot. Met some cool folks and saw some great bikes! Hope to see everyone out this week.

SUNDAY AT MOTOCORSA

2010-03-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

If one is good two is even better!

Ducati's look great at any angle!

There was a great turnout for the riding clinic and ride afterwords, lots of different people and tons of different bikes!

THURSDAY NIGHT GO!

2010-03-04T15:11:00.000-08:00

It's beautiful out there today hope to see everyone out tonight for a bit of a ride and some good times. We'll be meeting at 7:30pm at the Slingshot Lounge 5532 Se Center St Portland, OR 97206 (off Foster) then we'll hit up the Press Club and then some wrenchin' gotta get the ladies sv running!

Maybe Next Week

2010-03-02T12:52:00.000-08:00

I'm coming back into town for a week (7th-14th) and if the weather is good I say we haves a Big Ol' BBQ. We could have it at one of our many parks or at my old house. The good thing about my place is that its next to Bonfire and Goodfoot. Just think about it and post up if interested . Or I will see you on MotoThursdays.

AGNES'S NEW BIKE!

2010-03-02T10:02:00.001-08:00

We finally found a bike that fit Agnes! Just kidding....

We picked up a 01 SV650 for this Monday a sick little bike with lots of good stuff done to it. It has GSXR suspension, a fender eliminator and a Vance Hines exhaust. Not to mention a 520 chain and Vortex sprocket (she scored) Chris and I have a few things to do it this week but be sure to look out for a yellow blur zipping through the streets of the Rose City!

STREET TRIP PORN

2010-03-02T10:01:00.001-08:00

nuff said...

GARAGE DAYS

2010-03-02T09:58:00.001-08:00

Spent a big part of Saturday getting the garage ready for the March 13th Yamaha Cafe deadline. It is nice to see the garage nice and full check out Agnes's new SV650 in the yellow. Hope to have you all stop by the garage for a beer or to throw a wrench or two.

CAST YOUR VOTE!

2010-03-02T09:53:00.000-08:00

Here's a whole bunch of sexy ass motorcycle! That of course is Betty there on the left and Gordon's beloved Ginger there on the right hanging out before a burn through the farm roads on Sunday. Which one takes the cake though (I'm biased for the hyper) but what can I say? Anyway what do you guys think?

MOTORCYCLEPICTUREOFTHEDAY

2010-02-26T22:49:00.000-08:00

Is the name of the site. Go and check it out, a great site I have been following for awhile now always something cool to look at. Just today I got a photo of the hyper up there (hopefully the first of many)! Big ups to Steve and his inspiring site. Be sure to check it out http://www.motorcyclepictureoftheday.blogspot.com

MO TARD

2010-02-25T10:07:00.001-08:00

How do you make a cool ass bike look even better? The upshot of course! Works every time.

Nice ass!

THURSDAY TIME AGAIN!

2010-02-24T21:51:00.000-08:00

Keeping an eye on the skies, let's say Roscoe's at 7:30-8:00 then wrenching after. See you all out there.

MOTARDED!!!

2010-02-24T21:48:00.001-08:00

Well I finally went and did it... It took a lot of thought and most of a record collection that took 15 years to build, but I would like to introduce you all to Betty (short for Black Betty of course cause Ram Jam rules!) Dead sexy and super fucking fast, we are in our get to know you phase right now but look forward to many miles and many twisties to come.

MOTHERFUCKIN' DRY THURSDAY!

2010-02-17T10:11:00.001-08:00

Finally!!

60 degrees and dry out! We will be meeting at the Bye and Bye between 7:30 and 8pm come on out and tell everyone (it's gonna be a great night to ride).

Also a big ol' happy birthday to our own Agnes!

See you all out there

SAVE THE DATE

2010-02-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

Saturday March 13th calling the troops! We will be heading into the garage at 11am sharp and not leaving until the Yamaha XS 500 cafe is running. Burgers, Dogs, and of course many many beers will be provided. Hope to see you there.

WTF?

2010-02-17T10:07:00.001-08:00

Is this shit? Another BAD IDEA that's what.... The CB750 mystery build seen here with a fiberglass airtech tank mocked up on it. Stay tuned...

MAN'S BEST FRIEND...

2010-02-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

Is it his dog or his bike? Yeah that's a full size Irish Setter on there.

Fun on wheels

2010-02-16T14:51:00.000-08:00

Thursday alternative

2010-02-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

Feel free to join Jim and I at our garage 2217 SE Tibbetts this Thursday. We will just be working on bikes. Jim now has 2 bikes to work on!

JOE'S GARAGE

2010-02-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

So you really have to see it to believe it... Every once in awhile you get treated to something very very cool and last night was one of those times... Joe and his lovely lady Meg invited Agnes and I over for dinner and to check out Joe's Garage, which as you can see is absolutely amazing! Vintage Beemers abound cool stuff covers every square inch of the garage. Thanks to Joe for the invitie and I hope to get the Motothursday crew and the Mototuesday crew together soon.

XS BASKET CASE GOES TO A GOOD HOME

2010-02-08T10:54:00.001-08:00

In continuing with the tradition started by Detroit the donor frame and motors for my XS 500 project have been passed on.

They went to Paul who is an accomplished builder here in Portland and I can't wait to see what he does with them, soon we'll have a small army of XS 500 Cafe's terrorizing Portland!

DRY FRIDAY

2010-02-08T10:52:00.001-08:00

After the torrential downpour that was Thursday night it was a welcome sign to have a nice dry day not only a dry day, but a beautiful dry day. Great riding lots of bikes out, snapped this quick one out front of Doc Browns.

WRENCHIN' THURSDAY (RAINED OUT)

2010-02-04T17:45:00.000-08:00

Despite my best efforts (fist shaking and cursing at the sky) the weather continues to go further and further south. So starting about 9pm we'll be hanging out and wrenching down in the garage give me a call if you want to stop by and if you are out and about tonight ride safe!

Richard-

MOTOTTHURSDAY

2010-02-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

It's that time again, see you all at the Bye and Bye around 8pm.

SPEEDO MOUNT

2010-02-04T10:32:00.000-08:00

So Agnes's dad and I spent an hour and a half making this sexy little bastard out of a square piece of metal last Sunday, cause I couldn't find the mount anywhere in the garage. It came out pretty good and worked out great. Of course when I moved one of the tool boxes on the work bench the mount fell out from behind it. Figures....

RAT PATROL

2010-02-04T10:31:00.001-08:00

Saw this ratted out Suzuki cafe this morning and thought it was pretty cool.

PARTS

2010-02-04T10:29:00.001-08:00

Took some shots of the piles of parts in the garage while looking for a speedo mount. These parts go all the way back to my first bike a Yamaha xt250!

overwhelmed with Delight....

2010-02-02T13:58:00.000-08:00

what's a boy to do with 2 old BMWs?

Crash on Clinton

2010-01-30T14:27:00.000-08:00

First of all, I want to say thanks to all of my friends that have shown so much support, I really appreciate it. Next, everyone is probably wondering what happened. Well, riding west on Clinton heading home from Rich's Thurs night; I was about 2 blocks from his house when a car decided to blow through the stop sign placed at 31st and Clinton. Needless to say I had to lock up and lay down the bike to avoid a full-on collision with the car. Unfortunately, my head/face took most of the impact with the road. Also, unfortunately, the car that tried to kill me didn't think it was important to stop to see if I was O.K. Thankfully, there was someone in the house next to the intersection which heard and saw what had happened and called 911. Unfortunately again, they did not get the plate number off of the car because they were more concerned with getting my bloody unconscious body out of the middle of the road. Thanks again to everyone-- you all are true friends, and YES and am considering getting a full face helmet.

MAN DOWN

2010-01-29T09:57:00.000-08:00

Last night one of our own laid it down while on the way home. Jim was heading back to his place when something (no one really knows yet) happened and as things go his bike is pretty tweaked (we got it up to Chris at Cycletune this morning). Jim got off pretty lucky he has a couple of fractures and is banged up a bit but he's at home resting and is gonna be fine.

This could have happened to any one of us and we all must remember that no matter how safe or how good we are (or think we are) riding we can always be better.

Suffice to say I / we are all glad that jim is ok (he's a pretty tough dude, must be all that working out), and we got your back man! I am already diggin through crates to find some spare parts for the KZ.

Stay up Jim we all look forward to riding with you again soon.

Be careful out there people remember it's not a race but it is a war.

Richard-