Vancouver / Lower Mainland Group Rides

kingsley · 02-26-2008, 05:12 PM

There has been some local interest in meeting for rides, it seems sometimes people were missing the postings (Axel

) and I thought we would develop a master list of people who wish to be notified.
Whether it's best by PM, Buddy Lists or just by posting in this thread and using the subscribed notification feature to spread the word - I'm not sure (suggestions welcome).
Most of the rides I'm talking about are typically Sat. / Sun., meet for a coffee, ride 2-3 hrs / half day type of thing.
As the weather improves let's look at Baker, Sea-to-Sky, Duffy Lake, etc. who knows - maybe a BBQ or something.

Just a few points:

1) I gathered the names from previous posts of people who had expressed some interest, I have met / spoken to - and a few I plucked off the "find me" map.
2) PLEASE ADD your name on the list if you want to be there
3) REMOVE your name if you would rather not

Please understand I'm not trying to be a organizer hero - just want improve communication. ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!! RIDE SAFE.

kingsley
chomper
axel
naga800
grinder
jasonsmith
powderrecon
steve tech
34468
dale-j
cvvfr

chomper · 02-26-2008, 07:28 PM

Bryan thats a great idea not sure if this site has a buddie list that would make things easier or maybe i just cant find it. JS seems to be good with these thing.
Thanks for being the organizer hero :sportbikesmile:

Jeff

jasonsmith · 02-26-2008, 07:41 PM

Buddy list? 10-4... If you click on a user name, the last selection is add to buddy list. You can use the "quick links" link near the top to access "open buddy list" . Then you can hit pm users then BANG! your work is done. The only issue would be your other buddies who aren't in our neighborhood.

Bryan your plan rocks, great idea!

chomper · 02-26-2008, 09:02 PM

Thanks, JS didn't know about that will add every one that replies to this thread. for the other buddies out town im sure they wont mind a little more junk mail

jasonsmith · 02-26-2008, 09:03 PM

I added you many moons ago there Chomp

34468 Randy · 02-26-2008, 09:18 PM

I'm all for it.

kingsley · 02-28-2008, 11:30 AM

chomper · 02-29-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34468

I'm all for it.

great! I know theres some good riding out your way.

grinder · 02-29-2008, 10:00 AM

Great idea. Not sure how often I can make with family commitments etc. but it nice to know what is happening so I can join in if I get the chance.

Axel · 02-29-2008, 12:52 PM

HEY once again im late to the party :(

I think its great idea

kingsley · 03-01-2008, 12:12 PM

...Suns coming out - anyone up for a short ride today - Sat.?

Meet at Wendal's Ft. Langley at 3 PM.

(also testing the "Buddy List")

powderrecon · 03-01-2008, 12:22 PM

I cant today. In Seattle for a little longer. When May comes around, I will be in Van quite often.

Thanks for the invite though.

chomper · 03-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingsley

...Suns coming out - anyone up for a short ride today - Sat.?

Meet at Wendal's Ft. Langley at 3 PM.

(also testing the "Buddy List")

I think i can make it

Axel · 03-01-2008, 02:05 PM

ok ill go, I might be a few minutes late as I will not be back here til 3:
but im only 5 minutes away....

chomper · 03-01-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axel

ok ill go, I might be a few minutes late as I will not be back here til 3:
but im only 5 minutes away....

okay axel ill be there will wait I'm sure you shouldn't be hard to misss with that fancy paint job

kingsley · 03-01-2008, 02:17 PM

OK sounds Good guys...unless it starts to rain (a few drops in PoCo right now).

Off topic - First snag in the "buddy list" - can only send a PM to 5 at one time.

34468 Randy · 03-01-2008, 03:33 PM

Sorry Guys, Just got in off the bike minutes ago and it is the wife's birthday so guess I had better stay home or I will be baking pies for a year.

Weather permitting, should we look at next Saturday? Off topic, anyone know where I might find a weatherproof rocker or push button switch to mount on my faring? Heard there may be a place in LLY near the Canadian Tire near 200th. Not really familiar with that area.

Axel · 03-01-2008, 04:16 PM

hi ....this is tammy posting for axel....axel is stuck @ our sons ball tryouts...frustrated and spent...3:13pm now....not looking good at all

Axel · 03-01-2008, 07:33 PM

Thanks again guys for the ride :) wife loved the burn

chomper · 03-01-2008, 08:11 PM

thanks for the ride guys, your bike looks awsome Axel and nice meeting mrs Axel

kingsley · 03-01-2008, 08:55 PM

...ya thanks for the ride guys - my knee caps are just warming up now!

Nice to meet you Tammy. You're a brave women to ride on the back of that rocket

Next "round" is on me

Hey 34468 - not sure about the store for your switch. I like to check motovan.com for cdn prices. If it's not too out of line..you can order them at almost any dealer...usually comes in a couple of days.

Axel · 03-02-2008, 01:04 AM

34468 i know the store and yes they would have many different switches that would work
I think there name is SMI electronics

http://www.smi-elec.com/

NAGA800 · 03-02-2008, 01:29 PM

Kingsley, Thanks for putting the list idea out there and for the pm, I did not get a chance to check it until Sun so I missed out. Look forward to hooking up with you all in the next few months.

Ryan aka NAGA800

34468 Randy · 03-02-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axel

34468 i know the store and yes they would have many different switches that would work
I think there name is SMI electronics

http://www.smi-elec.com/

Tkx Axel. I'll check it out.

kingsley · 03-04-2008, 05:05 PM

Good to hear from you powderrecon. Glad you got that "rat bike" thing sorted out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAGA800

Look forward to hooking up with you all in the next few months.

Ryan aka NAGA800

For sure Ryan..looking forward to meeting you.

Granny22 · 03-04-2008, 11:09 PM

Hey guys please add me to your list. I'm a slow fair weather rider but would like to ride with some fellow VFR owners. Probably won't insure the bike until April.

Cheers,
Grant

PS From the Surrey area.

chomper · 03-05-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granny22

Hey guys please add me to your list. I'm a slow fair weather rider but would like to ride with some fellow VFR owners. Probably won't insure the bike until April.

Cheers,
Grant

PS From the Surrey area.

welcome aboard granny! :sportbikesmile:

kingsley · 03-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Welcome to the pack - Granny!

kingsley
chomper
axel
naga800
grinder
jasonsmith
powderrecon
steve tech
34468RANDY
dale-j
cvvfr
granny22

kingsley · 03-19-2008, 12:21 PM

Weather permitting...anyone going to the BC Sportbike ride Sat?

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=94909

Axel · 03-19-2008, 02:19 PM

Was thinking of it, havent posted on there if i was or not.... Mostly to do with timing for that days work..
Keep me posted might meet ya there

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02-26-2008, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Vancouver / Lower Mainland Group Rides There has been some local interest in meeting for rides, it seems sometimes people were missing the postings (Axel ) and I thought we would develop a master list of people who wish to be notified. Whether it's best by PM, Buddy Lists or just by posting in this thread and using the subscribed notification feature to spread the word - I'm not sure (suggestions welcome). Most of the rides I'm talking about are typically Sat. / Sun., meet for a coffee, ride 2-3 hrs / half day type of thing. As the weather improves let's look at Baker, Sea-to-Sky, Duffy Lake, etc. who knows - maybe a BBQ or something. Just a few points: 1) I gathered the names from previous posts of people who had expressed some interest, I have met / spoken to - and a few I plucked off the "find me" map. 2) PLEASE ADD your name on the list if you want to be there 3) REMOVE your name if you would rather not Please understand I'm not trying to be a organizer hero - just want improve communication. ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOME!! RIDE SAFE. kingsley chomper axel naga800 grinder jasonsmith powderrecon steve tech 34468 dale-j cvvfr

02-26-2008, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
chomper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: 11-03-2009 09:40 PM Location: Greater Vancouver Area B.C - Find Me! My Ride: 05 VFR, staintunes, Sargent seat, OEM bags 99 SV 650 Track bike View my Photo Gallery Posts: 865 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Bryan thats a great idea not sure if this site has a buddie list that would make things easier or maybe i just cant find it. JS seems to be good with these thing. Thanks for being the organizer hero :sportbikesmile: Jeff __________________ live to ride ...ride to live

02-26-2008, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
jasonsmith Uber Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:30 PM Location: Vancouver, BC My Ride: 2007 25th RWB View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,277 Thanks: 32 Thanked 138 Times in 120 Posts	Buddy list? 10-4... If you click on a user name, the last selection is add to buddy list. You can use the "quick links" link near the top to access "open buddy list" . Then you can hit pm users then BANG! your work is done. The only issue would be your other buddies who aren't in our neighborhood. Bryan your plan rocks, great idea! __________________ . < "Links" Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion Last edited by jasonsmith; 02-29-2008 at 12:58 PM.

02-26-2008, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
chomper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: 11-03-2009 09:40 PM Location: Greater Vancouver Area B.C - Find Me! My Ride: 05 VFR, staintunes, Sargent seat, OEM bags 99 SV 650 Track bike View my Photo Gallery Posts: 865 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks, JS didn't know about that will add every one that replies to this thread. for the other buddies out town im sure they wont mind a little more junk mail __________________ live to ride ...ride to live

02-26-2008, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
jasonsmith Uber Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:30 PM Location: Vancouver, BC My Ride: 2007 25th RWB View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,277 Thanks: 32 Thanked 138 Times in 120 Posts	I added you many moons ago there Chomp __________________ . < "Links" Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

02-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
34468 Randy #1 Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 11:28 AM Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800A View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 121 Thanked 182 Times in 140 Posts	I'm all for it. __________________ Randy Presidential Prime Minister United Federal Republic of Randy Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion #73 / Pearl White Division

02-28-2008, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts

02-29-2008, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
grinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 05:14 PM Location: British Columbia, Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 Interceptor Posts: 414 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Great idea. Not sure how often I can make with family commitments etc. but it nice to know what is happening so I can join in if I get the chance. __________________ Keep the rubber on the road.

02-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	HEY once again im late to the party :( I think its great idea

03-01-2008, 12:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	...Suns coming out - anyone up for a short ride today - Sat.? Meet at Wendal's Ft. Langley at 3 PM. (also testing the "Buddy List")

03-01-2008, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
powderrecon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:37 AM Location: Seattle & Whistler, BC My Ride: 1996 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	I cant today. In Seattle for a little longer. When May comes around, I will be in Van quite often. Thanks for the invite though. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuhfMFLxVwA

03-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	ok ill go, I might be a few minutes late as I will not be back here til 3: but im only 5 minutes away....

03-01-2008, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	OK sounds Good guys...unless it starts to rain (a few drops in PoCo right now). Off topic - First snag in the "buddy list" - can only send a PM to 5 at one time.

03-01-2008, 03:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
34468 Randy #1 Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Today 11:28 AM Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800A View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 121 Thanked 182 Times in 140 Posts	Sorry Guys, Just got in off the bike minutes ago and it is the wife's birthday so guess I had better stay home or I will be baking pies for a year. Weather permitting, should we look at next Saturday? Off topic, anyone know where I might find a weatherproof rocker or push button switch to mount on my faring? Heard there may be a place in LLY near the Canadian Tire near 200th. Not really familiar with that area. __________________ Randy Presidential Prime Minister United Federal Republic of Randy Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion #73 / Pearl White Division

03-01-2008, 04:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	hi ....this is tammy posting for axel....axel is stuck @ our sons ball tryouts...frustrated and spent...3:13pm now....not looking good at all

03-01-2008, 07:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks again guys for the ride :) wife loved the burn

03-01-2008, 08:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
chomper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Last Online: 11-03-2009 09:40 PM Location: Greater Vancouver Area B.C - Find Me! My Ride: 05 VFR, staintunes, Sargent seat, OEM bags 99 SV 650 Track bike View my Photo Gallery Posts: 865 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	thanks for the ride guys, your bike looks awsome Axel and nice meeting mrs Axel __________________ live to ride ...ride to live

03-01-2008, 08:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	...ya thanks for the ride guys - my knee caps are just warming up now! Nice to meet you Tammy. You're a brave women to ride on the back of that rocket Next "round" is on me Hey 34468 - not sure about the store for your switch. I like to check motovan.com for cdn prices. If it's not too out of line..you can order them at almost any dealer...usually comes in a couple of days.

03-02-2008, 01:04 AM	#22 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	34468 i know the store and yes they would have many different switches that would work I think there name is SMI electronics http://www.smi-elec.com/

03-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
NAGA800 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: 09-23-2009 01:27 AM Location: Pitt Meadows BC My Ride: 2002 VFR 800 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kingsley, Thanks for putting the list idea out there and for the pm, I did not get a chance to check it until Sun so I missed out. Look forward to hooking up with you all in the next few months. Ryan aka NAGA800

03-04-2008, 11:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Granny22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Last Online: 04-01-2009 07:38 PM Location: Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey guys please add me to your list. I'm a slow fair weather rider but would like to ride with some fellow VFR owners. Probably won't insure the bike until April. Cheers, Grant PS From the Surrey area.

03-05-2008, 11:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome to the pack - Granny! kingsley chomper axel naga800 grinder jasonsmith powderrecon steve tech 34468RANDY dale-j cvvfr granny22 Last edited by kingsley; 03-12-2008 at 12:29 PM.

03-19-2008, 12:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
kingsley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-04-2009 08:04 PM Location: Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada - Find Me! My Ride: '98 Viffer - Black View my Photo Gallery Posts: 363 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Weather permitting...anyone going to the BC Sportbike ride Sat? http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=94909

03-19-2008, 02:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
Axel Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Last Online: 10-26-2009 08:58 AM Location: Langley , BC - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 Tangerine Vfr 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Was thinking of it, havent posted on there if i was or not.... Mostly to do with timing for that days work.. Keep me posted might meet ya there

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