really really on sale, I just bought track boots that are normally 229$ for 39$
http://www.newenough.com/browse/closeouts/small_size_boot_blowout_sale
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Send me your stories
Hi Everyone,
I would like to update our stories page on the Women of the Rivers website and I'm looking for your stories. What brought you to the sport of motorcycling? I want to know about your experiences riding motorcycles. email Webmistress@womenoftherivers.org
Thanks,
Women of the Rivers
I would like to update our stories page on the Women of the Rivers website and I'm looking for your stories. What brought you to the sport of motorcycling? I want to know about your experiences riding motorcycles. email Webmistress@womenoftherivers.org
Thanks,
Women of the Rivers
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
City of Portland Moto-Scooter Forum
Motorcycle/Scooter Forum - Thursday, 12 July, 7-8:30 p.m.
Now that Portland has created an official Motorcycle and Scooter Citizen's Advisory Committee, it's time to join your fellow riders for a townhall discussion on riding in Portland and Oregon. If you have concerns or suggestion on how to improve the "State of Riding" in Portland, this is the night to have your voice heard.
Plan B (formerly ACME) - 1305 SE 8th, Portland, OR, 97214 - 503.230.9020
Guests include representative from the Governor's Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety, Team Oregon, Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association, and the Portland Police Motorcycle Detail. The evening will also include a call for recruits to sit on the committee - we'll have applications handy!
Washington Ride for Charity
Ride through scenic Whatcom County including Highway 9 and up famous Chuckanut Drive to benefit poverty-stricken youth. If your club is interested in riding for a good cause please read the attached information about the Rebound Run, also if you want to find out more about us or the event you can go to www.reboundwc.org. You may also download the Motorcycle Run’s registration.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lori Moore at 360-714-0700 or lori@reboundwc.org.
Here is a Website for thing’s to do in Whatcom County; if you want to stay over before and after the event.
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Washington/northwest/Bellingham/Bellingham.htm
Thank you,
Lori Moore
Rebound of Whatcom County
1405 N Forest St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-0700
Friday, July 6, 2007
List of Bikes by Rider Height
http://www.vtwinmama.com/motorcycles_for_short_riders.htm
For example:
Triumph Models Rider Height Notes
Suzuki Models Rider Height Notes
Moto Guzzi Models Rider Height Notes
Kawasaki Models Rider Height Notes
Honda Models Rider Height Notes
Harley Davidson Models Rider Height Notes
BWM Models Rider Height Notes
For example:
Triumph Models Rider Height Notes
| Bonneville 800 | 5'4" (162.6 cm) | Well padded seats, ideal for shaving down or removing all stuffing and replacing with Gel seat inside |
(Side note: when Suzuki renamed their bikes the Boulevard series, it's helpful to know what they use to be called! S40 was the Savage, S50 was the Intruder 800, S83 was the Intruder 1400, C50 was the Volusia 800, C90 was the Intruder 1500, M95 was the Marauder 1600.)
| GZ250 | 5'2" (157.5 cm) | Good beginning bike and flat footed to boot -- light weight and low seat |
| 500 Mark II | 5'4" (162.6 cm) | Not in production since the 1980's, but a great bike if you can find one |
| Eliminator 600 | 5'2" (157.5 cm) | Feet flat on the ground and a bike that really moves! |
| CBF600 (2005) | 4'11.5" (151.1 cm) | Stock adjustable seat height, lowered front end a bit, at stop flatfoot to one side or tippy toe at center |
| Buell Blast | 5'4" (162.6 cm) | No modifications noted |
| F650GS (2003) | 5'1" (154.9 cm) | A light bike at 425lbs, low center of gravity, not flat foot, but no problem handling the bike |
Models in red are linked to a detailed review by a woman rider!
Note: if you want to add your bike solution to the list, just send me an email with the particulars to vtwinmama@vtwinmama.com! Or, consider providing a more detailed review!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Women's Pasport to Ride: Sunday July 22 8-10am
http://www.beavertonmotorcycles.com/event_calendar.asp?sid=01432154X6K20K2007J6I08I20JPMQ1580R0&month=7&year=2007&SUBMIT=Go
Women's Pasport to Ride:
Women's Pasport to Ride:
Sign up today for the FREE Intro to Motorcycling Seminar scheduled for July 22nd 2007 at 8am.
The WPR mission is to welcome women into the sport and enhance their knowledge of motorcycling culture, maintenance, bike fit, riding performance, and gear. The shop is open only to WPR participants during this event 8-10:30AM.
A $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE goes to each participant.Click on "Women's Passport to Ride" listed below in the calendar for WPR agenda.
The proposed dates for 2007 are: Jul 22nd; Sep 23rd; and Nov 18th - please check with the calander for any changes.
Email Shari at saiello@bhy.net or call 503-684-6600 ext. 1650
XRXSunday's Ride... Waldport-Newport June 24
Howdy WOWSTERS,
We'll be riding our motorbutens this Sunday June 24 from Wilsonville's Holiday Inn next to the gas station off I-5 taking the right exit headed south from Portland. Wheels in Motion at 8am, bladders empty. Read the group riding guidelines posted on our website womenoftherivers.org and will go over any questions before we head out. It'll be an all-day ride down to Albany, out Hwy 34 through Alsea to Waldport then Hwy101 up to Newport. We'll talk about the route back at lunch in Newport.
Rain is Your Choice. See You There!
XRacerX
We'll be riding our motorbutens this Sunday June 24 from Wilsonville's Holiday Inn next to the gas station off I-5 taking the right exit headed south from Portland. Wheels in Motion at 8am, bladders empty. Read the group riding guidelines posted on our website womenoftherivers.org and will go over any questions before we head out. It'll be an all-day ride down to Albany, out Hwy 34 through Alsea to Waldport then Hwy101 up to Newport. We'll talk about the route back at lunch in Newport.
Rain is Your Choice. See You There!
XRacerX
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Advanced Rider Training
Yesterday, I took the ART through Team Oregon.
I first heard about this class several months ago from a personal friend who runs Team Oregon, Then again at last months WOW chapter gathering, Hanna mentioned she was going.....Hanna....where were you?
We worked on cornering, linking corners and much more. They helped us to stop rapidly, both in straight lines and again in corners...whiich was challenging. Obstacle avoidance with swerving and braking was a lot of fun and I found myself really gaining skill in just a few exercises. Linking corners and aproaching corners in a different way was enlightening.
The class size was small, about 14 riders to 4 instructors. A good ratio for attention and safety. I took an instructor passenger ride to see how he approached some of the situations. It was great being a passenger and feeling what he did instead of just following. Lots of nuances to study.
I am not so arogant to think that I had nothing to learn, BUT, I was really surprised at how much I would learn and how an intensive work out with me, my bike, and skilled instructors would benefit my riding.
I would strongly recomend this class to anyone who wants to increase their proficiency. Check the Team Oregon website for classes....
Just-Beeming
I first heard about this class several months ago from a personal friend who runs Team Oregon, Then again at last months WOW chapter gathering, Hanna mentioned she was going.....Hanna....where were you?
We worked on cornering, linking corners and much more. They helped us to stop rapidly, both in straight lines and again in corners...whiich was challenging. Obstacle avoidance with swerving and braking was a lot of fun and I found myself really gaining skill in just a few exercises. Linking corners and aproaching corners in a different way was enlightening.
The class size was small, about 14 riders to 4 instructors. A good ratio for attention and safety. I took an instructor passenger ride to see how he approached some of the situations. It was great being a passenger and feeling what he did instead of just following. Lots of nuances to study.
I am not so arogant to think that I had nothing to learn, BUT, I was really surprised at how much I would learn and how an intensive work out with me, my bike, and skilled instructors would benefit my riding.
I would strongly recomend this class to anyone who wants to increase their proficiency. Check the Team Oregon website for classes....
Just-Beeming
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Rally and Ride Time
It's here. We wait for it all year long....riding season.
I will be missing the next dinner 'cruize in' due to Rally in John Day.
I am currently planning on the Advanced Rider Training in preparation for this seasons riding preparedness.
Here's wishing all my Fellow Women of the Rivers a safe and secure Riding and Rally Season!
Carol
aka
Just-Beeming
I will be missing the next dinner 'cruize in' due to Rally in John Day.
I am currently planning on the Advanced Rider Training in preparation for this seasons riding preparedness.
Here's wishing all my Fellow Women of the Rivers a safe and secure Riding and Rally Season!
Carol
aka
Just-Beeming
Friday, May 4, 2007
Motorcycle Swap Meet Sat May 5
Swap meet. Buy Sell trade your old gear.
Mr. Eds Moto / Premier Motosports in Albany.
Saturday 5/5/2007 9AM till 4 PM...
Come by and see whats available.....
Mr. Eds Moto / Premier Motosports in Albany.
Saturday 5/5/2007 9AM till 4 PM...
Come by and see whats available.....
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Motorcycle trip down Hwy 101
Laura and I went on a nice motorcycle trip April 2 thru April 9 down Hwy 101. First we had to get out to the coast, Hwy 34 from Albany to Waldport was the perfect road to do that. All the stresses of getting ready fell off somewhere on Hwy 34. Traffic was light, as it was our whole
trip, and weather was good. We left Portland at 8:30am and had lunch in Waldport then followed Hwy 101 for 4 hours and arrived in Gold Beach at 5pm. Tuesday was spent just relaxing, it was the best way to spend the first full day of a motorcycle vacation, by not riding at
all and enjoying the coast.
Wednesday we followed the lovely 101 all the way to Guerneville which is about an hour north of San Francisco. We left Gold Beach at 9:15 and arrived at 6:30pm. The resort room we stayed at had a Pink Flamingo theme but it was very nice. Next time we want to stay on the coast however. Thursday we went on a day ride following California Route 1 up the coast toward Mendocino. It was probably the best day of riding of the whole trip, although there were no bad days of riding.
We had more great food and scenery. Laura and I had fun chasing each other on the twisties, she even said she couldn't believe she was following a 250 at one point. We were both practicing what we learned through Team Oregon and the whole trip was safe and fun.
Friday Laura was starting to not feel well and we got a late start. We left at 11:30 and followed CA 101 back up (since we liked it the first time and it is pretty quick) to Eureka where we followed CA 299 to Willow Creek. It was as far as we could make it that day and we had to
find a hotel to crash at.
Saturday Laura was sick and we had to be very careful on CA 96. It is 150 miles of 25 and 35mph twisties, challenging even when not sick. It was still very very fun, I can't wait to get back on that road. There was almost no traffic. We didn't get stuck behind a single RV the
entire trip. April is a great time to do this route. Lots of rocks and landslides though. I was trying to avoid rocks as much as possible but my tires must have kicked up a rock as one of ther fog light lenses was shattered. The bulb is fine though. Then it was about 30 miles on
I-5 to get from Yreka to Ashland.
We arrived at my parents place around 2:30pm . Our third resort stay for the trip. We enjoyed the nice weather and Easter with my family, it also gave her a chance to get better before we left on Monday morning to head back to Portland. It was a wet and windy final 267 miles on I-5 and we got home at 4pm.
Pictures are here:
http://picasaweb.google.com
Hanna
Thursday, April 12, 2007
BMW Dealership opens in Tigard Oregon
The folks who own and run the Eugene BMW Motorcycle dealership have opened a location in Tigard Oregon. Grand Open House is this weekend the 14th and 15th of April. Check the website for details and location...
It should be a big PDX Motorcycle Happening !!!
I must get my bike washed!
See you there.
It should be a big PDX Motorcycle Happening !!!
I must get my bike washed!
See you there.
Friday, April 6, 2007
First Ride of Spring!
Kristi and I hit some highlights of the coast yesterday.
She had had her shoulder bunged up a bit playing hockey with some rough girls over the weekend, so I was not certain she would make it. 'The Hockey shoulder might need another day of rest'; she told me on the phone Wed night.
Determined that it would be a good day weatherwise, alone or with a buddy, I slurpped down some coffee. I had just hit the bottom of the stairs when her nimble Yami FZ1 pulled up in my drive. What a nice surprise.
Being Hillsboro Women on Wheels the coast is always within easy reach.
We headed west on 26 just a ways then angled down the ever famous Hwy 6 to Tillamook.
Our few days of clearing weather with less rain had left the sceenery green and water in the streams and rivers high but clear. Moss, ferns and small wildflowers dotted the sides of the roads. The roads were clear, dry and void of many cars...one advantage of taking a weekday ride. Those that were on the road, we quickly dispenced of as we nimbly passed them. Liek they were standing still.
Tillamook, sweet Tillamook. To some the smell is overwhelming....oddly, I rather like it. It symbolizes a simple life to me...however, dairy farmers would argue it is far from simple.
Not much happening in town but the change in weather seemed to bring some folks out.
A few Motorhomes and some pickup trucks loaded with quads were seen headed north on 101.
One nasty Ryder truck gave us concern as he pulled to the centerlane without signal and looked to be coming further over. I pointed at him as if to say; "watch it buddy, there are some bikes here!' He stayed in his center lane till we had passed.
There is a nasty spot of pavement North on 101 near Nehalem. There is a sign warning you that there is a DIP. Believe it. Trust not the first little DIP you feel, for there is a massive chunck of pavement ripped and torn away in two or three lengthwise shreds aprox 12-20 feet long just past that 'little dip' that you think you feel. We surefootedly wrangled our way through this obstacle by clearing it all together far to the right hand side, very near the white line.
We arrived at Astoria around 2 for lunch. The 'homies' were hanging around on the docks and said hello to us. Some blue billed sea ducks paddled along under the pier and the trolley eased up and down the boardwalk. It was close to 75* and sunny. It felt so good to be out, doing what we love to do on a day we love to do it in.
After a terrific lunch of soup and salad and our experimental 'blueberry lemonade' at the Wet Dog we mounted the bikes again.
I love the bridge over the Columbia at Astoria. It is just so long and impressive. I always think about the history of this area and how Capt Grey and his group explored the area and lost like 20 men trying to get from the ship to the shores of Astoria in a dinghy. All of this long before the Dams on the Columbia of course. I can only imagine what the Coumbia was like, for it is so impressive the way we have always known it.
Touching down on the Washington side is some of the best riding real estate I know of. We headed west. Wide sweepers with nice smooth road, great vistas with water on one side, mountains on the other. The smell of salt and sea and that marshy, muddy smell that is distinct to the area. Kristi and I had become good partners with riding styles in sync with each other. Not too fast....but not slow at all. We both had the get up and go when the situation dictated and we exercised that quite nicely a few times. Damned motorhomes!
We dropped into the fishing harbor at Cathlamet. My thermometer on my bike read 77*. time to shed some liners. There were a zillion campers, motorhomes and trailers in at Cathlamet. This area is usually quiet in the summer. The sturgeon must be running we decided.
Out of Cathlamet it is just a half hour ride into Longview. We cruised on to and stopped at ProCaliber Motorsports where Kristi seems to know everyone. "Hey look what the sun brought out" I heard one fellow say from clear accross the showroom floor. It was like traveling with a celebrity! We poked around and looked at dirt bikes, Goldwings and quads.
It was rush hour by the time we wrapped it up and said goodbye to all of Kristi's pals. Crossed the bridge and tooted down Hwy 30 toward home.
I left Kristi and her trusty YZ1 on Evergreen Road near our homes.
Great day, great ride, great company.
Carol
She had had her shoulder bunged up a bit playing hockey with some rough girls over the weekend, so I was not certain she would make it. 'The Hockey shoulder might need another day of rest'; she told me on the phone Wed night.
Determined that it would be a good day weatherwise, alone or with a buddy, I slurpped down some coffee. I had just hit the bottom of the stairs when her nimble Yami FZ1 pulled up in my drive. What a nice surprise.
Being Hillsboro Women on Wheels the coast is always within easy reach.
We headed west on 26 just a ways then angled down the ever famous Hwy 6 to Tillamook.
Our few days of clearing weather with less rain had left the sceenery green and water in the streams and rivers high but clear. Moss, ferns and small wildflowers dotted the sides of the roads. The roads were clear, dry and void of many cars...one advantage of taking a weekday ride. Those that were on the road, we quickly dispenced of as we nimbly passed them. Liek they were standing still.
Tillamook, sweet Tillamook. To some the smell is overwhelming....oddly, I rather like it. It symbolizes a simple life to me...however, dairy farmers would argue it is far from simple.
Not much happening in town but the change in weather seemed to bring some folks out.
A few Motorhomes and some pickup trucks loaded with quads were seen headed north on 101.
One nasty Ryder truck gave us concern as he pulled to the centerlane without signal and looked to be coming further over. I pointed at him as if to say; "watch it buddy, there are some bikes here!' He stayed in his center lane till we had passed.
There is a nasty spot of pavement North on 101 near Nehalem. There is a sign warning you that there is a DIP. Believe it. Trust not the first little DIP you feel, for there is a massive chunck of pavement ripped and torn away in two or three lengthwise shreds aprox 12-20 feet long just past that 'little dip' that you think you feel. We surefootedly wrangled our way through this obstacle by clearing it all together far to the right hand side, very near the white line.
We arrived at Astoria around 2 for lunch. The 'homies' were hanging around on the docks and said hello to us. Some blue billed sea ducks paddled along under the pier and the trolley eased up and down the boardwalk. It was close to 75* and sunny. It felt so good to be out, doing what we love to do on a day we love to do it in.
After a terrific lunch of soup and salad and our experimental 'blueberry lemonade' at the Wet Dog we mounted the bikes again.
I love the bridge over the Columbia at Astoria. It is just so long and impressive. I always think about the history of this area and how Capt Grey and his group explored the area and lost like 20 men trying to get from the ship to the shores of Astoria in a dinghy. All of this long before the Dams on the Columbia of course. I can only imagine what the Coumbia was like, for it is so impressive the way we have always known it.
Touching down on the Washington side is some of the best riding real estate I know of. We headed west. Wide sweepers with nice smooth road, great vistas with water on one side, mountains on the other. The smell of salt and sea and that marshy, muddy smell that is distinct to the area. Kristi and I had become good partners with riding styles in sync with each other. Not too fast....but not slow at all. We both had the get up and go when the situation dictated and we exercised that quite nicely a few times. Damned motorhomes!
We dropped into the fishing harbor at Cathlamet. My thermometer on my bike read 77*. time to shed some liners. There were a zillion campers, motorhomes and trailers in at Cathlamet. This area is usually quiet in the summer. The sturgeon must be running we decided.
Out of Cathlamet it is just a half hour ride into Longview. We cruised on to and stopped at ProCaliber Motorsports where Kristi seems to know everyone. "Hey look what the sun brought out" I heard one fellow say from clear accross the showroom floor. It was like traveling with a celebrity! We poked around and looked at dirt bikes, Goldwings and quads.
It was rush hour by the time we wrapped it up and said goodbye to all of Kristi's pals. Crossed the bridge and tooted down Hwy 30 toward home.
I left Kristi and her trusty YZ1 on Evergreen Road near our homes.
Great day, great ride, great company.
Carol
Friday, March 30, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Welcome to our new Forum
Hey Everyone,
Welcome to our new Forum. I've created this Forum which will allow us to post messages to one another. The Forum will only be available to Women of the Rivers members. You will need to go to Google to create a Gmail (email) account. Once you have your Gmail account email me and I will send you instructions and an invite to the forum.
Kristi thank you for suggesting Google blogger. This is going to be an awesome tool.
Enjoy Everyone!
Brisby
Welcome to our new Forum. I've created this Forum which will allow us to post messages to one another. The Forum will only be available to Women of the Rivers members. You will need to go to Google to create a Gmail (email) account. Once you have your Gmail account email me and I will send you instructions and an invite to the forum.
Kristi thank you for suggesting Google blogger. This is going to be an awesome tool.
Enjoy Everyone!
Brisby
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