Northwest Washington

Anyone else in northwest Washington? My husband and I are in Oak Harbor and are always looking for people to ride with.

I could also use some advice on fixing my bike....we aren't sure what exactly is wrong with it, its been sitting for several years before we bought it.

 

You're not alone. There are others in Washington who have also been bitten by the XJ bug. If you need a hand with the bike or want to tear up some asphalt, PM me.

Here's where I am in relation to your locale...

 

I'm in Oak Harbor with an XJ 550 as well... I saw some other person is in Port Townsend.. Only thing is.. I don't know that much about bikes.. mostly just general stuff.. I usually google the problems and try to fix it myself.. but these guys here are pretty cool and very knowledgeable.. so keep posting ur problems as you go and super techs will help.. I'm lucky I work with a bunch of rednecks in my shop too.

 

My husband and I are both outside of Vancouver BC and up for some longer rides, maybe Chuckanut Drive?

 

Seattle area here.. lets ride!

 

Hey, I should check this section more often! I am in Stanwood, or Warm Beach more precisely. Gamuru and I have been known to ride and wrench together on occasion. We even did a group ride to Whidbey once.
We should all get together sometime. I'll be on vacation ("Staycation" most likely) the week after the 4th. So whaddya think?

 

I live in the Monroe area and just recently picked up an '82 XJ650 Seca.

I've wrenched plenty on cars/trucks but am new to motorcycles and would enjoy meeting up w/ other XJ owners for a meet 'n greet or wrench session! My schedule is packed through mid-July, at least on the weekends, but have days free after that.

A co-worker of mine has an XJ650 Turbo and would probably be up for a get together too. He's back in the country late next month.

- Chris

 

I live on the Eastside of Lake Washington and have a 81 XJ750RH SECA. I'm an Engineer by trade and have also wrenched on both auto's and bikes throughout the years. These bikes are not that difficult to work on with a little patience. I'd love to see some other XJ's and it would great to get together for a ride or just meet up somewhere. Could me in if something gets organized.

Lyle

 

Hey Lyle! I live in West Seattle but I'm from Renton and Kent. I'm riding an 80' Maxim. We ought to get together for a ride here sooner rather than later. I've been tinkering with my bike a fair bit lately and have plenty of projects left to work on. I'd be happy to come through and help you with some of yours as well!

Other NW riders- Let's get organized!

 

Sounds good to me Steve. As a matter of fact I took an extended holiday and have today off and was going to go for a ride a little later.

We should get organized

 

Sorry Lyle I worked the past two days! Hope you've been getting your rides in! I'm off tomorrow and Thursday though...

 

I work 1/2 days on Fridays and have the week endd free if that helps. Don't work your self to death in the mean time.

All you other XJ riders in the Puget Sound area. Lets get together a meet up for either a ride or a BS session. Our bikes are getting rare and so are the riders that appreciate them.

 

Anyone from the Tri Cities area?

Richland, Kennewick, Pasco...

 

Just moved to Oak harbor in december, Picked up my XJ in Febuary from over in PT Townsand.

 

I had forgotten about this thread. How many of us webbed-foot riders still need to get our XJs operational? We should set up a ride or a get together or something.

 

Mine's running, Just doing little things here and there as I go, Waiting on the rest of my move money for Tires/Full service. Then will be 100% again. Although I am not. Busted Tailbone. /sigh, Good news is, weather has been too cold and wet to ride anyway Lol.

 

usdart, I live in the Portland area, actually Vancouver, WA. I do get over to the Tri-Cities on occaision as my sister lives in Kennewick. I could contact you before I go over next time or we might meet part way and find a place to ride to.

I would suggest you start a SE washington thread to pick up WallaWalla and all the little surrounding towns as well as that northern section of Oregon, Pendleton, Milton Freewater, Hermiston, Umatilla, etc. I would bet there are some XJ'ers in your part of the country.

Wamaxim

 

Sadly, bike is not running again.. Will start for all of about 20 secs ( long enough to see Tach rise ) and that's about it. lol..

 

^^^ Do you have a clear inline fuel filter on your bike? If so, can you see fuel running through it after the bikes starts? I'm wondering if your fuel valve has malfunctioned.

 

Think it's the enrichment circuit. I got it running with a shot of starter fluid. Still more work to do, did take it down the block ( painfully ) but made it about a mile before pain ate me up lol.

 

In the words of some unknown poster....


BUMP...

Really would be nice to see if we NW XJ'ers could at least get a meet and greet together sometime.

 

^^^Yes, I'd love to do that. Just need to agree on a time and place. Sometimes it's tough to get away, but if I have enough advanced notice, I should be able to plan ahead.

 

I've stayed kinda quiet on this subject. Until I get my bike up and running, I can't promise a meet anywhere. My mill is in soooooo many peices right now and, looks like another month before I can start putting it back together (parts fairy is back ordered). However, when I'm ready I'd like to meet up with some of the other members here.
Cheers
Ken

 

Still willing to meet some of the members here, XJ is long gone ( Killed by new owner filling the crank case completely full of oil.. RIP ) Riding a '01 Gixxer 750 meow. But as I said, Still wouldn't mind meeting and seeing a few XJ'ers.

 

I'd be up for it if I ever get my bike going. I use to hate the seattle area but since most of my family is up that way its starting to grow on me.

 

I still hate the Seattle area lol.. I am further up in Oak harbor ( Whidbey Island ) Traffic down there SUCKS lol..

 

burlington, wa here.... i think i will be moving to anacortes when my lease is up..... 6 months or so. either way when i finish with my bike i would love to go for a ride though that may be awhile. i also have a cb550 that needs some fine tuning and then its good to go. if anyone plans on going on any day trips or weekend things hit me up.

 

I ride in your area quite often. I enjoy SR9 and Chuckanut. We'll have to hook up when you're up and running.

 

well my cb is running pretty strong... new tires on this check and im good to go!


to all in the area i just read on sohc4.net about the rainforest run..... looks like alot of fun! i will most likely be heading out for it with a stop in port angeles for the hot springs!

http://www.rainforestrun.com/

p.s. jdpesz sorry to hear that your newspapers shop is going under...more work for me! haha

 

Rainforest run is kinda spendy to register. Besides, I already have plans for a road trip with my church group for the last weekend in August.

Newspapers shop????? Scuse me, if it's a joke, it went over my head. 8O :?: :?: Splain, pleeze? Sorry, I'm a little dense. :lol:

 

Andy,

I need to get up to the Oak Harbor area in July. I will be on my Beemer but would love to get out a little bit to see the area.

Possibly July 4 weekend or one of the following two weekends.

Care to meet up? PM me and I will respond back.

Loren

 

Hi XJ'ers. I live in the Seattle Area but I am usually explring the back roads. I wouldn't mind to travel to where ever spot to meet you guys choose. Who is organizing the meeting?

 

[qoute]Newspapers shop????? Scuse me, if it's a joke, it went over my head. 8O :?: :?: Splain, pleeze? Sorry, I'm a little dense. :lol:[/quote]

yeah the bellingham herald will not be printing their own newspaper. so their shop(press, insert machine, ect...) is going under. i am a pressman at the skagit valley herald and we will be printing it.

 

Edmonds, WA here actually just found this forum after looking for something to do with my bike.. Kind of messed up the front fairing oh well I like it better with out it.. Bike still runs so its all good just need to do some mods to it.. But I'm always looking for people to go ride with, most of my buddies only ride dirt bikes so..

 

Okay, hadn't heard about that. B'ham is a bit far from Stanwood. Glad you're still working. The paper biz is kinda taking it in the shorts these days.

 

No one yet, it would seem. I'd love to post something up, but right now I'm keeping my riding to a minimum untill I can get my new rear tire mounted. Looks like we have a number of riders in the area.

 

I just want to mention that last weekend I was exploring Poulsbo and while I was getting on my bike an other biker scream at me " Is that a SECA"? It kind of surprised me that XJ bikes are famous!!! My bike still far from pristine condition and it catch more attention that what I was expecting!

Anyway, When are we going to get together? Is anyone up for a ride on Saturday?

Carlos

 

Last summer while fixing a problem with a faulty fuel filter after it broke, I had the tank off and was hunkered down putting the new one on when I felt someone walkup to me.

I turned around and there was a group of riders that had just pulled in...one asked me "Isnt that a Maxim?" I told him yes it was. It was amazing to see the look of glee that came over his face and he hunkered down and started helping me talking about how he was sorry he had gotten rid of his long ago. After we finished I let him ride it a bit, after all he handed me the keys to his Harley before he left.

First thing he said when he got back was. Id forgotten how much power these things have THANKS!

Sorry for the long story.

 

Dedalus,

That is so cool!! Certanly our bikes were ahead in technology and even today they are not that behind. Thanks for sharing. When I bought my bike was in such a bad condition I never thought that was going to be the one of the best deals in my life so far. $60.00 Dollars. and the bike runs like new!! HA HA!!

It would be to cool to have an XJ meeting one of these days!!

 

Hey Washington members. Clicky here for a meet-up.

 

Thinking of cruising in the Seattle area and surrounding tonight- Any other 206 capable riders feel like burning some dead dinosaurs with me?

 

Don might have something up his sleeve for Sunday. Check with him. I might even show up, if I decide against going to the Oyster Run.

 

I'm planning a rather long ride around the North End for Sunday. I've put together a preliminary route on Google Maps. Anyone interested can meet me and my wife at McDonald's at 10:30, kickstands up at 11:00.

Jeff, if you're going we can pick you up on the way through Warm Beach or Stanwood.

Post up if interested.

 

I would love to go but I am woking Sat, Sun, Mon. You guys have a great ride and be safe.

As an aside, my Maxim is coming home on Friday night. I'm swapping my SilverWing to my son in law and getting my Maxim back.

I can hardly wait! One thing. I picked up a brad in the rear tire of my SilverWing which causes the tire to go flat in about a day. I plan to do a tubeless plug and then add a tube. Safe enough of a repair? The hole is less than 1/16 of an inch by far, is within 1 in of the center of the tread and the tire has less than 1000 miles on it.

Loren

 

I'd think a plug would be fine, especially if you're putting a tube in. Then again, if you're putting a tube in, why put in a plug?

 

My thought was that there might be a possibility of a metal belt wire finding it's way into the tube if I don't plug it. Now that I think about it an internal heat vulvcanizing patch and a tube might make more sense. How does this hare brained idea sound?

You realize that I have to take good care of this kid. Right now he's the only chance I have for having a grandchild! Meaning that our son is not married!!!

 

I would love to go for that long ride on Sunday. Unfortunately Sundays are for church and family!!

Keep me posted for future trips!!

 

One last <BUMP> before we take off for this ride. All are welcome to join.

 

As you might have deduced, I did go to the Oyster Run. Wanna see some pics? Okay.


A guy from Lynden brought this heavily modified 82 Maxim 650 ratbobber. He said he lurks on this forum but has never joined. Maybe he can be presuaded.

There were a few old Yamahas present, like this modified XS650 Twin.

And a couple of old Viragos.


The weather could not have been better, had a fine time.

 

I have just started a new forum for a planned ride out of Vancouver, BC on May 29, 2010. We'd love to have our friends from south of the border to join us.

Details to follow in that thread.