BTK PNW International Winthrop WA Ride-IN - *PICS*

**Spok** · 09-06-2008

Today, many members of the PNW local gang International branch gathered in the sleepy throwback western style town of Winthrop Washington to have lunch, good fellowship and pickup the brotherhood and sisterhood that is held in esteem between the participants.

It started off from the west side of the Cascade Mountains a gray overcast day with promise of a showing of the sun. Roger (rod2625), Boyd (Number One Son), Bill Austin and I started out at 10:00 to hit the North Cascade Highway over to our Destination. We didn't know till we got on the road but there was apparently a Star Riders Association Ride going on as there were Yami's...uh Stars all over the place.

On once uphill sweeper curve we encountered an ambulance, rescue truck and fire truck off on the gravel pull out. It appears that a sport bike went over the edge, not sure how he could've missed the gentle corner unless he was going real fast. on our return leg, we saw the wrecker truck hauling the bike back toward town.

Anyway other than that little mishap, it was a GREAT ride from west to east to meet up with our friends. Here are a few pictures to prove it happened

Boyd and Roger talking pre-ride
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...8/DSCF1886.jpg

Rogers beauty of a 900 classic

Boyds 1500 Classic ready to go

My V2k

Along the way, we stopped off at the Washington Pass Scenic Overlook to take a biological break and take in the view

Looking down from the overlook to the roadway below, has to be at least 300' if not more

Here's the gathering of the attendees upon our arrival - Finer People you will never meet

**Spok** · 09-06-2008

...continues

After some idel chit chat and howdy doo's we went for Lunch, the reason we all gathered

Dumb and Dumber anyone?

After Lunch was time to get a coffee and last minute conversation before we all had to get on our ways to get back home

Good times...Good Times

What Can I say, The Ladies Love Me

All in all we had a great time today, I"m so happy everyone was able to ride to meet up for lunch. the list of attendees were

Trikebubble and T-dog
Bross and Mrs Bross and Daughter
Anamosity and SLSChic
Bill Austin
Rod2625
Number One Son
Spok

An international affair second to none.

SilverEagle · 09-07-2008

Looks like a great meet gang. Hopefully there will be a Spok B Que sometime next year?

**Spok** · 09-07-2008

Brent Ross posted some of his pics here

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...87-post47.html

I stole them and put em in

It was a beautiful day for a ride, warm in the valley and chilly heading over the mountain passes. It was great to meet up with friends again, love was in the air...

catching up with friends

Dave showing his best side (sucking it in for the camera

)

**Spok** · 09-07-2008

and more pictues from Brent

Good eats

and this guy had the right attitude

GeorgiaRider · 09-07-2008

Great views and gorgeous bikes too. Thanks for sharing.

KwakaKZ1000 · 09-07-2008

Great pics, looks like a good time was had by all.

Redbeard · 09-07-2008

Looks like a great ride. Always nice to see dear friends. Thanks for the pics.

*anamosity* · 09-07-2008

What a great time to visit with friends.
Total mileage, 810 from our driveway and back over 3 days of riding to and from. Stayed at a little hole in the wall motel Friday night, then onto Winthrop Saturday for the meet up. Rode back to Spokane on Saturday evening. Stayed at Jeff and Sandy's (vulcanism) house. Got fed dinner and even escorted out of town by Jeff Sunday morning. Thanks Jeff, that was a nice ride instead of taking the freeway. Got home this afternoon. All in all a great weekend. Both the C14 and the zx14 ran like champs. Bek and I even swapped out bikes for a short while.

*anamosity* · 09-07-2008

*anamosity* · 09-07-2008

rod2625 · 09-08-2008

Ok, a few more pics.....funny how they all look similar.

IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f309/rod2625/BTK%20Folks/Winthrop090608/IMG_1254.jpg[/IMG]

**2WheelFun** · 09-08-2008

What a bunch of hooligans!

Nice pics people. It looked like a fun time.

bross · 09-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

What a bunch of hooligans!

Nice pics people. It looked like a fun time.

BTW Cary, Jodie and I were kinda sad you couldn't join us on Sat. (Ummm, we haven't washed our bikes since leaving AB, and they're kinda dirty, and we've been real busy unpacking....)

Man O Fire · 09-08-2008

Just wish I lived closer to one of these great get togethers! Looks like a great time had by all!

Number One Son · 09-08-2008

I guess the pictures prove that it really happened. A good time was had by all. Ride On, Boyd

*trikebubble* · 09-08-2008

Motorbikes + good friends + good food + good riding = can't be beat!

cmptrmn.1 · 09-08-2008

Very nice, Dave. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest some day soon.

**2WheelFun** · 09-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

BTW Cary, Jodie and I were kinda sad you couldn't join us on Sat. (Ummm, we haven't washed our bikes since leaving AB, and they're kinda dirty, and we've been real busy unpacking....)

LOL...

I apologize Brent for not being there to enjoy the visit and help get your bikes clean. I hope this doesn't mean the bikes will begin to show signs of rust now.

bross · 09-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

LOL...

I apologize Brent for not being there to enjoy the visit and help get your bikes clean. I hope this doesn't mean the bikes will begin to show signs of rust now.

Just hope we get to meet up next time Cary and I promise to have the bikes clean by then.

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	BTK PNW International Winthrop WA Ride-IN - PICS Today, many members of the PNW local gang International branch gathered in the sleepy throwback western style town of Winthrop Washington to have lunch, good fellowship and pickup the brotherhood and sisterhood that is held in esteem between the participants. It started off from the west side of the Cascade Mountains a gray overcast day with promise of a showing of the sun. Roger (rod2625), Boyd (Number One Son), Bill Austin and I started out at 10:00 to hit the North Cascade Highway over to our Destination. We didn't know till we got on the road but there was apparently a Star Riders Association Ride going on as there were Yami's...uh Stars all over the place. On once uphill sweeper curve we encountered an ambulance, rescue truck and fire truck off on the gravel pull out. It appears that a sport bike went over the edge, not sure how he could've missed the gentle corner unless he was going real fast. on our return leg, we saw the wrecker truck hauling the bike back toward town. Anyway other than that little mishap, it was a GREAT ride from west to east to meet up with our friends. Here are a few pictures to prove it happened Boyd and Roger talking pre-ride http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...8/DSCF1886.jpg Rogers beauty of a 900 classic Boyds 1500 Classic ready to go My V2k Along the way, we stopped off at the Washington Pass Scenic Overlook to take a biological break and take in the view Looking down from the overlook to the roadway below, has to be at least 300' if not more Here's the gathering of the attendees upon our arrival - Finer People you will never meet __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Last edited by Spok : 09-06-2008 at 11:59 PM.

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	...continues After some idel chit chat and howdy doo's we went for Lunch, the reason we all gathered Dumb and Dumber anyone? After Lunch was time to get a coffee and last minute conversation before we all had to get on our ways to get back home Good times...Good Times What Can I say, The Ladies Love Me All in all we had a great time today, I"m so happy everyone was able to ride to meet up for lunch. the list of attendees were Trikebubble and T-dog Bross and Mrs Bross and Daughter Anamosity and SLSChic Bill Austin Rod2625 Number One Son Spok An international affair second to none. __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Last edited by Spok : 09-06-2008 at 11:58 PM.

09-07-2008	#3 (permalink)
SilverEagle You only have 1* Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4,113	Looks like a great meet gang. Hopefully there will be a Spok B Que sometime next year? __________________ VROC#19906 "Opinions are like rear ends, everyone's got one...and what comes out ain't always pretty".

09-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	Brent Ross posted some of his pics here http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...87-post47.html I stole them and put em in It was a beautiful day for a ride, warm in the valley and chilly heading over the mountain passes. It was great to meet up with friends again, love was in the air... catching up with friends Dave showing his best side (sucking it in for the camera ) __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,605	and more pictues from Brent Good eats and this guy had the right attitude __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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GeorgiaRider Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW Georgia Posts: 840	Great views and gorgeous bikes too. Thanks for sharing. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 500 LTD

09-07-2008	#7 (permalink)
KwakaKZ1000 Back in traffic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rouleau Saskatchewan Posts: 623	Great pics, looks like a good time was had by all. __________________ 01 1100 V Star Classic 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Colin

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Redbeard Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Davisburg Mi. Posts: 1,778	Looks like a great ride. Always nice to see dear friends. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Redbeard 2006 1600 classic Patriot Guard Rider #5776 Life ain't easy when your Fat and Greasy

09-07-2008	#9 (permalink)
anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 14,012	What a great time to visit with friends. Total mileage, 810 from our driveway and back over 3 days of riding to and from. Stayed at a little hole in the wall motel Friday night, then onto Winthrop Saturday for the meet up. Rode back to Spokane on Saturday evening. Stayed at Jeff and Sandy's (vulcanism) house. Got fed dinner and even escorted out of town by Jeff Sunday morning. Thanks Jeff, that was a nice ride instead of taking the freeway. Got home this afternoon. All in all a great weekend. Both the C14 and the zx14 ran like champs. Bek and I even swapped out bikes for a short while. __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

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anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 14,012	__________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

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anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 14,012	__________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

09-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
rod2625 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, WA Posts: 701	Ok, a few more pics.....funny how they all look similar. IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f309/rod2625/BTK%20Folks/Winthrop090608/IMG_1254.jpg[/IMG] __________________ Roger '07 VN900 Classic http://public.fotki.com/rod2625/kawi-vn900/

09-08-2008	#13 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	What a bunch of hooligans! Nice pics people. It looked like a fun time. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Man O Fire Patriot Guard Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Evansville, In. Posts: 287	Just wish I lived closer to one of these great get togethers! Looks like a great time had by all! __________________ 07 1600 Classic Silver/Fire Metallic Red PATRIOT GUARD RIDER

09-08-2008	#16 (permalink)
Number One Son NO 1 SON Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt. Vernon, Wa. Posts: 19	I guess the pictures prove that it really happened. A good time was had by all. Ride On, Boyd

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,680	Motorbikes + good friends + good food + good riding = can't be beat! __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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cmptrmn.1 MaNaMaNa DoDoDoDoDo Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Longview, Wa Posts: 3,077	Very nice, Dave. Looking forward to meeting you and the rest some day soon. __________________ John 2007 Vulcan 900 1983 Xj650 66 Fairlane GTA Conv.