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Title: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on June 18, 2013, 05:20:13 PM
Anyone going? I'll get there around 5:50-6 and I park at the rear entrance of Hilliards Brewery. On street on in their parking lot depending on the crowd and where I can fit.
PM me if you're going and you don't have my phone number so I can give it to you and we can find each other.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on June 19, 2013, 10:53:59 AM
I was planning on going but with the waether being how it is and me being a newer rider, I dont think it would be safe for me to come on my bike. I am considering coming in my car haha, to at least check it out.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2013, 11:25:28 AM
If it stays dry, I'll go.
If rain, stay home.
Weather on this side of town can change every 20 minutes.

Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on June 19, 2013, 12:07:59 PM
exactly.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on June 19, 2013, 03:50:24 PM
whats it looking like? raining or no? i tried texting you but you didnt answer.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2013, 03:54:44 PM
Starting to rain. It changes every 5 or 10 minutes so I will have to wait and see.
I have Suzi with her carrier to buy beer at Hilliards.
Hoping it clears up in the next hour.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: adidasguy on June 19, 2013, 09:32:35 PM
Weather was great. Typical near the water Seattle: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Just a sprinkle or two.
So many bikes!
Gorilla was the only twinner that showed up so we did get pictures of us and his bike (Brian: Color look familiar on his bike?)
And there was the military dual sport - so cool. all night I wondered who owned it. Then at the end, my friend Deb drove up on it! How cool! A friend had the coolest bike there (that was not a GS500).

Here are the bikes and highlights of tonight.

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG0135a.jpg) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/319/title/imag0135a/cat/500)

I love it: enemy towards the front!
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG0134a.jpg) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/318/title/imag0134a/cat/500)

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG0147a.jpg) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/317/title/imag0147a/cat/500)

Wow! he does look like Grumpy cat!
Me and Gorilla with Suzi with Hilliards Brewery in the back.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG0146a.jpg) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/316/title/imag0146a/cat/500)

Only a small portion of the bikes that were there.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMAG0142a.jpg)

There was a small bar-b-q in the back
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/IMAG0139a.jpg) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/314/title/imag0139a/cat/500)

Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: BockinBboy on June 20, 2013, 07:20:13 AM
Love that Ruckus!  There is quite a following for custom Rucks out there.  I've seen something similar on the U of I campus before done to a Yamaha Zuma, in blue and orange naturally... but I think this one is a executed a bit better.

- Bboy
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Tallemertes on June 20, 2013, 10:47:33 AM
I like those white rims on that gs.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on June 20, 2013, 12:40:25 PM
It was a good ole time!
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 26, 2013, 10:01:21 AM
If it werent such a logistical hell id ride the goped up there. best i can hope for is to fly out. course i COULD ship the ped out a week or two early. and meet up with it lol. Ahh wishful thinking Eh? :cheers:
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on June 26, 2013, 10:34:18 AM
im sure adidas would want another buddy down there.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 26, 2013, 11:10:08 AM
Quote from: Gorilla on June 26, 2013, 10:34:18 AM
im sure adidas would want another buddy down there.
Its on the to do list. saving airfare is key though :)
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: adidasguy on June 28, 2013, 11:16:50 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 26, 2013, 10:01:21 AM
If it werent such a logistical hell id ride the goped up there. best i can hope for is to fly out. course i COULD ship the ped out a week or two early. and meet up with it lol. Ahh wishful thinking Eh? :cheers:
If you had a goped here, you COULD take it to the event. Anything with a motor of any type is always welcome there.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 01, 2013, 08:21:47 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on June 28, 2013, 11:16:50 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 26, 2013, 10:01:21 AM
If it werent such a logistical hell id ride the goped up there. best i can hope for is to fly out. course i COULD ship the ped out a week or two early. and meet up with it lol. Ahh wishful thinking Eh? :cheers:
If you had a goped here, you COULD take it to the event. Anything with a motor of any type is always welcome there.
Easy enough to navigate the traffic :) to get it there.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto
Post by: Gorilla on July 10, 2013, 11:00:35 AM
Counting the days until the next one!
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on July 10, 2013, 03:39:44 PM
Next one the 17th July.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: Gorilla on July 12, 2013, 01:25:06 PM
nice i should be there earlier this time. assuming i get this darn battery issue in check!
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: Bluesmudge on July 15, 2013, 09:11:29 PM
I might be able to make it. A little backfire and micro brew would be good for me.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on July 16, 2013, 12:40:03 AM
I'll be there! As usual - look for one of my GS500's at the back end of Hilliards Brewery
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: Gorilla on July 16, 2013, 09:39:57 AM
i have a doctors appointment at 440. dammit! ill have to take a rain check
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on July 16, 2013, 11:02:51 AM
You're at the doctor until 8pm?
Call in sick and reschedule the appointment
Or call in healthy and reschedule it.

With this weather there's gonna be one big crowd. I am tempted to ride Thumper. If not Thumper, then Junior gets to go.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: BockinBboy on July 16, 2013, 11:05:49 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on July 16, 2013, 11:02:51 AM
You're at the doctor until 8pm?
Or call in healthy and reschedule it.

:icon_lol:

Literally laughed out loud on that one...

:cheers:

- Bboy
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: Gorilla on July 16, 2013, 02:53:06 PM
ahhh. I will re consider then. I cant miss the appointment because its needed for my college application.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on July 17, 2013, 08:07:30 AM
5:30 or so parked behind Hilliards Brewery (where to usually find me).
Sometimes traffic on Western & Elliot to Ballard is pretty slow.
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on July 17, 2013, 08:30:40 AM
Gabby wishes she could join Junior to the show! I'm always stoked to see the photos of the turn out!!

Wish there was a big, level headed get together like that around here. Most gathering around here involve college kids trying to show off :cry:
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on July 18, 2013, 11:08:05 AM
Sad. No other twinners. Suzi was the only GS500. Nortwestrider came but not on Dora.
More bikes than I have ever seen.
A few teaser pictures - you have to be there to really appreciate it.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03429a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/333/title/dsc03429a/cat/504)

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03426a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/331/title/dsc03426a/cat/504)

I had a 650 one of these in the late 80's until it got creamed on the Hollywood Freeway.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03435a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/334/title/dsc03435a/cat/504)

This bike obviously came from West Seattle.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03428a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/332/title/dsc03428a/cat/504)

Somehow I can picture Yama riding this one  :flipoff:
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03437a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/335/title/dsc03437a/cat/504)

Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: Gorilla on August 20, 2013, 12:27:08 PM
back fire tomorrow!
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on August 20, 2013, 12:41:30 PM
Nortwestrider and I will be there. Hanging out at the back of Hilliards.
Look for Junior. (not sure which of the 4 seats he will have on tomorrow.)
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on August 21, 2013, 10:13:05 PM
It was UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't park by Hilliards. So m,any bikes. Maybe in excess of 600?
Beautiful weather. Great bikes.
BrianRC, JMill ans Nortwest were there. Wow!
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03472a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/374/title/dsc03472a/cat/504)

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/medium/DSC03467a.JPG)

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03473a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/375/title/dsc03473a/cat/504)

Cool bike!
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03461a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/368/title/dsc03461a/cat/504)

Bikes as far as you could see in EVERY direction!
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03463a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/369/title/dsc03463a/cat/504)

Lots of Enterceptors tonight - maybe 6? I LOVE the look of them.
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03465a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/370/title/dsc03465a/cat/504)

Nice Yamaha
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03469a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/372/title/dsc03469a/cat/504)

Rare Harley
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03470a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/373/title/dsc03470a/cat/504)

We had no idea what this is. Any guesses?
(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03475a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/376/title/dsc03475a/cat/504)

Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: codajastal on August 21, 2013, 10:42:33 PM
Quote from: adidasguy on August 21, 2013, 10:13:05 PM


(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03469a.JPG)



Hey that V-Strom looks just like mine :thumb:


Quote from: adidasguy on August 21, 2013, 10:13:05 PM


We had no idea what this is. Any guesses?

(http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/504/DSC03475a.JPG) (http://www.gs500.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/376/title/dsc03475a/cat/504)

That looks like our Sachs Beast

(http://www.mojomotorcycles.com.au/admin/noticeboard/58/IMG_0520_low.jpg)
Title: Re: Wed 6/19 Backfire Moto Next one 7/17
Post by: adidasguy on August 21, 2013, 10:45:49 PM
Your wee-strom? I didn't see you there  :dunno_black: