Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Ride 7/29-7/31 for RX-3

superdude · 05-09-2016, 02:15 PM

Wanted to let all RX-3 riders know we are going to do a portion of the WABDR July 29th-31st. Typically the route goes from border of Oregon all the way up to Canada, and is usually a 5-6 day adventure. To encourage more members to come and make it easier for majority of schedules, we will condense the best portions of the route into a 3 day window instead. Using facebook group and local rider connections it sounds like so far we'll have around 6-7 RX-3's on the trip, and maybe a TT-250 as well. Number could fall or rise dramatically as usually is the case for group rides, but hopefully we'll have even more. If interested in going or getting more details you can post here or send me a private message.

rideabout · 05-10-2016, 06:01 AM

Hello superdude,

I'm very interested and would be traveling up from Northern California. Please include me on the list. I'm also interested in an arctic circle trip, maybe others are as well? 2016 Sahara Orange

Weldangrind · 05-10-2016, 10:58 AM

I think you're mistaken. The WABDR starts at the Canadian border, and goes south all the way to Oregon.

I'd love to join, but Mrs. Weldangrind and I already have camping reservations at that time. Who knows, maybe I can sneak away...

superdude · 05-10-2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rideabout

Hello superdude,

I'm very interested and would be traveling up from Northern California. Please include me on the list. I'm also interested in an arctic circle trip, maybe others are as well? 2016 Sahara Orange

I will add you to the list of those interested in going rideabout. Would be great if you rode up from Northern California and I can relay that info to others that may be interested in riding up from same area and maybe wanna join.

superdude · 05-10-2016, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I think you're mistaken. The WABDR starts at the Canadian border, and goes south all the way to Oregon.

I'd love to join, but Mrs. Weldangrind and I already have camping reservations at that time. Who knows, maybe I can sneak away...

ha yes apologies for my misunderstanding of the route Weldangrind. It most definitely does start in Canada and THEN ends in Oregon, and not the other way around. That type of knowledge and wisdom is what we need on the trip and why you should ride down so you can ride the route back up with us.

Side note I'm gonna be going up through B.C. again June 9-11th through Kalowna/Merritt/Kamloops same area as last time. Only road we for sure want to do is HWY 3 going west (I think called something different by you though) but otherwise we are trying to figure out some more great roads to that take us west towards Surrey border crossing.

SpudRider · 05-10-2016, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I think you're mistaken. The WABDR starts at the Canadian border, and goes south all the way to Oregon.

...

FastDoc · 05-10-2016, 11:51 AM

I did this ride 2 years ago with Roger, and may be interested in doing part of it again with you all.

Could you tolerate a DRZ400S?

Have you done it before? Do you have the GPS tracks and program?

Are you camping or moteling (credit card camping)?

Without a GPS program it's nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find your way if not an expert on the local geography and very frustrating and even dangerous to get lost.

Roger and I did the Oregon route last year without a program (just maps and a GPS but not programmed) and it was a HUGE hassle and we spent A LOT of time trying to get on track.

FastDoc · 05-10-2016, 11:52 AM

BTW it's all about Washington. LOL

superdude · 05-10-2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I did this ride 2 years ago with Roger, and may be interested in doing part of it again with you all.

Could you tolerate a DRZ400S?

Have you done it before? Do you have the GPS tracks and program?

Are you camping or moteling (credit card camping)?

Without a GPS program it's nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find your way if not an expert on the local geography and very frustrating and even dangerous to get lost.

Roger and I did the Oregon route last year without a program (just maps and a GPS but not programmed) and it was a HUGE hassle and we spent A LOT of time trying to get on track.

Hey fastdoc. For this trip its just RX-3's and tt-250s, similar to what CSC does for their Baja rides, and that way all the CSC enthusiasts and owners can connect and share in the experience of such a cool ride like this. I guess someone could put some knobbies on the RC-3 sportbike when those come out, that would be an approved bike as well.

I've ridden portions of the route already and will do some more recon work before the ride, but we'll definitely use GPS route and Butlers maps to do the route the right way and avoid getting lost or spending time trying to figure out where we are. We'll be doing hotel and camping. I myself probably will hotel it a night and camp another night but not sure yet. Glad to hear your feedback on the route though. You think you'll have an RX-3 before summer you can take with us?

FastDoc · 05-10-2016, 03:13 PM

It would be easier to put a 'Made In China' sticker on my Suzuki.

Sorry I will miss out on your ride. It's a wonderful route.

Other logistical hurdle is the non-loop aspect.

Roger and I rode the route to the Canadian border, then cannonballed the asphalt byways back to the truck parked in Stevenson, on the Columbia. LONG RIDE on a KLX and WR that day...

superdude · 05-10-2016, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

It would be easier to put a 'Made In China' sticker on my Suzuki.

Sorry I will miss out on your ride. It's a wonderful route.

Other logistical hurdle is the non-loop aspect.

Roger and I rode the route to the Canadian border, then cannonballed the asphalt byways back to the truck parked in Stevenson, on the Columbia. LONG RIDE on a KLX and WR that day...

ya thats definitely one of the challenges. I might hit you up for some ride and route advice closer to when we're leaving, if you're wanting to dole some out

superdude · 05-10-2016, 07:25 PM

Got more ride details posted on this page. Public page viewable by anyone even if you dont have facebook I believe:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1089880997734659/

FastDoc · 05-10-2016, 11:10 PM

I would be happy to share whatever little bit of experience I have. I have done most of the ride. There are some parts that are more challenging than others of course, but there is no part of the ride that is not a wonderful pleasure to be on.

So far I have been blessed with doing the Washington ride, the Oregon ride, and although not officially, I have seen a fair bit of Idaho Utah and Wyoming and California :-)

God willing, these wonderful things to do in life will continue for sometime, for all of us! I look forward to seeing your pictures.

If you guys do decide you want a token Japanese bike along, let me know. I would seriously be interested in doing a couple days or so with you.

RedHawk47 · 05-10-2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdude

ha yes apologies for my misunderstanding of the route Weldangrind. It most definitely does start in Canada and THEN ends in Oregon, and not the other way around. That type of knowledge and wisdom is what we need on the trip and why you should ride down so you can ride the route back up with us.

Side note I'm gonna be going up through B.C. again June 9-11th through Kalowna/Merritt/Kamloops same area as last time. Only road we for sure want to do is HWY 3 going west (I think called something different by you though) but otherwise we are trying to figure out some more great roads to that take us west towards Surrey border crossing.

1. I'm sure you can ride it either way.
2. The Butler map for WABDR starts in the south and goes north.

Weldangrind · 05-11-2016, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdude

Hey fastdoc. For this trip its just RX-3's and tt-250s, similar to what CSC does for their Baja rides, and that way all the CSC enthusiasts and owners can connect and share in the experience of such a cool ride like this.

If that's the case, I'm out. I have a Lifan.

05-09-2016, 02:15 PM	#1
superdude Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle/Tacoma Posts: 104	Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Ride 7/29-7/31 for RX-3 Wanted to let all RX-3 riders know we are going to do a portion of the WABDR July 29th-31st. Typically the route goes from border of Oregon all the way up to Canada, and is usually a 5-6 day adventure. To encourage more members to come and make it easier for majority of schedules, we will condense the best portions of the route into a 3 day window instead. Using facebook group and local rider connections it sounds like so far we'll have around 6-7 RX-3's on the trip, and maybe a TT-250 as well. Number could fall or rise dramatically as usually is the case for group rides, but hopefully we'll have even more. If interested in going or getting more details you can post here or send me a private message.
	0

05-10-2016, 06:01 AM	#2
rideabout Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 52	Washington bdr Hello superdude, I'm very interested and would be traveling up from Northern California. Please include me on the list. I'm also interested in an arctic circle trip, maybe others are as well? 2016 Sahara Orange
	1

05-10-2016, 10:58 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I think you're mistaken. The WABDR starts at the Canadian border, and goes south all the way to Oregon. I'd love to join, but Mrs. Weldangrind and I already have camping reservations at that time. Who knows, maybe I can sneak away... __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	1

05-10-2016, 11:51 AM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I did this ride 2 years ago with Roger, and may be interested in doing part of it again with you all. Could you tolerate a DRZ400S? Have you done it before? Do you have the GPS tracks and program? Are you camping or moteling (credit card camping)? Without a GPS program it's nearly IMPOSSIBLE to find your way if not an expert on the local geography and very frustrating and even dangerous to get lost. Roger and I did the Oregon route last year without a program (just maps and a GPS but not programmed) and it was a HUGE hassle and we spent A LOT of time trying to get on track. __________________ Happy to serve.
	1

05-10-2016, 11:52 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	BTW it's all about Washington. LOL __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

05-10-2016, 03:13 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It would be easier to put a 'Made In China' sticker on my Suzuki. Sorry I will miss out on your ride. It's a wonderful route. Other logistical hurdle is the non-loop aspect. Roger and I rode the route to the Canadian border, then cannonballed the asphalt byways back to the truck parked in Stevenson, on the Columbia. LONG RIDE on a KLX and WR that day... __________________ Happy to serve.
	1

05-10-2016, 07:25 PM	#12
superdude Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle/Tacoma Posts: 104	Got more ride details posted on this page. Public page viewable by anyone even if you dont have facebook I believe: https://www.facebook.com/events/1089880997734659/
	0

05-10-2016, 11:10 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I would be happy to share whatever little bit of experience I have. I have done most of the ride. There are some parts that are more challenging than others of course, but there is no part of the ride that is not a wonderful pleasure to be on. So far I have been blessed with doing the Washington ride, the Oregon ride, and although not officially, I have seen a fair bit of Idaho Utah and Wyoming and California :-) God willing, these wonderful things to do in life will continue for sometime, for all of us! I look forward to seeing your pictures. If you guys do decide you want a token Japanese bike along, let me know. I would seriously be interested in doing a couple days or so with you. __________________ Happy to serve.
	1