NW Gathering 2013: Oct 24th-27th @China Hat

Discussion in 'West - USA' started by oregonsage, Aug 14, 2013.

  1. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    Nice meeting you also Clete and Dave it was a pleasure as always... we need to take Russ up on the May thing I'm thinking :)
  2. 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

    Yes, a pleasure it was ....another great time. I think you're right about a May 2014 trip. Russ, keep us posted for next year.
  3. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    Wait...what? What May thing? Russ is having a thing? In May? What kind of thing? Russ? Tell me about the May thing, Russ! Am I invited?
    I wanna come to a thing. With Russ. In May.
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Yeah! lets ALL go. :busted:
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  5. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    Typically I go over there in the springtime (depending on weather) every other week and some times every week. It is the best time of the year to experience epic riding conditions. Until you have been there and hit the conditions just right you have no idea what it is like (think high and fast in the corners). Traction is unbelievable everywhere, makes it easier for an old fart like me!
    I have suggested several times (since the first get together) that the Fall Gathering be changed to the Spring Gathering.:D
    Hell yes sounds like a good idea :thumbsup:
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  6. BILLF CH Sponsor

    Location:
    BMP Husqvarna, Salem, OR USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    92WXC350 /Lamson CR250/701 Vitpilen/
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph900 Scrambler 1200 HD Nightst
    Yeah Gramps thanks to you and all the firewood cutters and gatherers and stokers that kept the late night fire burning warm and friendly.
  7. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho

    I sounds like a plan :)
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  8. Clete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '01 CR/WR 250, '13 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '06 Suzuki SV650 (gone)
    Nice meeting you guys as well. May sounds awesome.
    Steve? Oh ya, you'll already be there...hehehe:)

    Dave/Steve, we should try to ride Brown's camp, Diamond Mill, or Upper Nestucca
  9. Clete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '01 CR/WR 250, '13 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '06 Suzuki SV650 (gone)
    Matt, great stories of your adventure riding. Cool Strada/Terra, I forgot to bug you about seeing the M60s in operation.
  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I came back from the fire that night and started my Honda gen for a bit to bring the batteries up. I fell asleep and it ran for hours. I hope that didn't contribute to your insomnia.:thinking:
    BTW, since you were that cold, I wish you had knocked on my door.
  11. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Weather in May compared to what we just had at China Hat? (Especially interested in night temps).

    Or maybe a 2x/year event?
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  12. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Think you might have been the people I talked to about 11am on Sunday, warning you that there were a lot of bikes on the trails and to be careful (we have had issues in the past).

    Regardless, hope you can make it for the next one! :)
  13. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    The chance of getting moisture earlier in the year is better but still a crap shoot. Typically though when it is cloudy rainy it is much warmer at night.
    Maybe someone could do some research of weather history and come up with dates that have had the best weather in the past??
  14. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    Coffee that was us. We should make the camp out next year now that we are in the know.

    We ride out there quite often so are aware of oncoming traffic. That dust and whoops are just part of China Hat.
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  15. Blakelpd5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WRWB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 CRF450R, 1980 Suzuki Wetbike
    Ok, so I finally remembered the password to my photobucket account. Here are the couple of pics I snagged.

    The is a fire ring in the middle, I promise. It may have melted in what was about to come. haha..
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    And I had to get one of the tree that I hit last year drifting in the snow with Kelly and Adam. My bumper detail was still pretty much perfect stamped into it.
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    Thats it! No go-pro, no other pics. I spent way to much time riding & drinking.... Oh wait, that's actually what I came to do... Not at the same time for the record.
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  16. BILLF CH Sponsor

    Location:
    BMP Husqvarna, Salem, OR USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    92WXC350 /Lamson CR250/701 Vitpilen/
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph900 Scrambler 1200 HD Nightst
    Those rounds lasted until about 1:30 AM.
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  17. oregonsage 4st Clerk

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