May 2014 China Hat ride

Discussion in 'West - USA' started by Russ Henry, Oct 29, 2013.

  1. Russ Henry Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310
    You are all invited to My annual trip to ride the China Hat Plateau in Bend Oregon. I started taking riders from our area that had never been to China Hat several years ago. After riding for six months in nothing but wet 1st and 2nd gear single track all winter. The open fast riding of China Hat has become a annual must do for several of the gang.
    This is the first weekend after Mother's day. We usually stage at the south end but that could change to camp 25 depending on the turnout. Thursday through Sunday is the plan. Most riders show up late Thursday and ride Friday and Saturday. This year I have a local guy that is going to take us on a tour of the secret single track trails the locals ride. He says it is really good ! For those of you who are more dual sport oriented. I a sure we could get someone to organize a great dual sport ride.
    Hope many of you can make it.
    Russ
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  2. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Sounds like a great time Russ!

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  3. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda

    I don't know, man...I'm liking the sound of that wet 1st and 2nd gear single track :love:
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  4. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    Thanks Russ. Sounds like a blast again.
    I'm signed up.
    Dave
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  5. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    In.
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  6. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    In, and if you want to go earlier, just hit the Four Corners area a few miles to the north....it's the central Oregon banana belt riding area.
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  7. Russ Henry Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310
    It's not for the quiche and wine crowd. :lol:
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  8. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Western Oregon mud is so special that we have celebrations ...Mud Day
    [IMG]
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  9. Clete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '01 CR/WR 250, '13 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '06 Suzuki SV650 (gone)
    Is it May yet?
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  10. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    This sounds like a great time. Hoping for epic conditions.
  11. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I added "2014" to the title, because every time I see this thread show up in 'Whats New' I keep thinking it is about the late October 2013 meeting we just had... :doh:
  12. Dr Klaun Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Bend, OR
    Maybe I'll actually have a chance to make one of these things! All of the fall outings have been on weekends when I've been out of town....
  13. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    Getting closer! We're in the right year now haha
  14. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    China hat has ice but with this warm weather should be getting better. We have been riding 4 corners Millican and it's already getting dusty. The weather has been fantastic but i'm sure the snow is coming. Maybe this weekend we will ride China Hat. If we do I will post the conditions.
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  15. Russ Henry Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TXC 310
    Did you get your throttle fixed ?
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  16. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R

    Thats not news. Its dusty 345 days a year :D Only stops for the occasional snow or rainstorm which evaporates in 28 seconds and back to the dust.
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  17. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    Yes, yes and yes.
  18. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    Haha yep it's a lot smoother now :)
  19. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    I'm on a project from Hell at work these days thats supposed to go live in April... I'm not holding my breath though ... but I'm still planning on making it...
  20. everfree Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
    Other Motorcycles:
    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300

    Sorry to hear about the "hell project", Kevin. At least you have some incentive to get it done by May.
    Good luck. It will be a blast riding that area again.
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