XS riders in the Pacific NW

[keyfactor5]

Smack Dab IN The Middle

Hi Y'all
This is my first post ever on any forum (ultimate lurker I guess). I live in Ellensburg, just about the middle of Washington State. I've had XS Elevens for about the last three years, but always wanted one since about 1980 only couldn't afford one then. Finally got a great buy on a 1980 Standard from a guy in Idaho. He thought it had carb trouble but it turned out to be the old broken wire in the mechanical advance ploy. had only 14k miles on it and was sweet. After putting another 10k miles one of my sons, who shall remain nameless,(literally i almost disowned him) decided to ride the snot out of it while i was on vacation(he had permission to ride it but not to thrash it) while not checking the oil level. now i need a new motor or rebuild.
Anyone who can point me to the right area for questions about donor bikes and interchangeability between years and models and such would be helpful.

anyway i chose this thread because there are a few of us in the great northwest.
thanks
Jamie

[Yahman]

keyfactor5,

Congratulations on your first post to the forum.

As for finding another engine you might want to send andreashweiss a PM. He's northwest of Spokane and would probably have an engine he would sell you.

Larry

[tw1980]

OK Sep 12 and 13 Detroit lake or any other state park is about 25 bucks a night or so.But good facilities,Showers etc..Motel lodging close by and a store and restaurants close by.Also some very fine riding 50 to 300 mile round trip depending on what you like.Mountain roads and twisties!You can also make reservations.One negative the lake will be draining then so don't bring your ski boat.We could plan a long and short Saturday Rides.Informal Friday night social(BYOB).Saturday night barbecue and happy hour,swap meet or anything else that sounds fun.Terry

[XS1100 Newbie]

Ok then. If no one has an objection, then it is settled. we need conformation from all, and we will post it on the rides part of the forum. Sounds good to me. I just need to get my s--it together. Also need to see if there are different areas, so we can all get in the imediate area for camping or whatnot.

[XS1100 Newbie]

Ok then. If no one has an objection, then it is settled. we need conformation from all, and we will post it on the rides part of the forum. Sounds good to me. I just need to get my s--it together. Also need to see if there are different areas, so we can all get in the immediate area for camping or what not.

[XS1100 Newbie]

Lets get moving

Ok then. If no one has an objection, then it is settled. we need conformation from all, and we will post it on the rides part of the forum. Sounds good to me. I just need to get my s--it together. Also need to see if there are different areas, so we can all get in the immediate area for camping or what not.

[Yahman]

Detroit Lake

Sounds good to me. Here's the info for Detroit Lake.
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_93.php

Time's short if Detroit Lake is the place, you might not be able to get reservations at the campground this late in the season.

I wouldn't be able to make it Friday night, but I could ride up there and meet you guys early Saturday morning.

Larry

[Geezer]

I'm in. Who wants to make the reservations. I'm thinking that if we get 3 or 4 adjacent campsites, we can share them. Then we can drop the $25 a head price at least in half.

Geezer

[XS1100 Newbie]

If there is only four of us, then we can get away with two sites. Anyone know if there may be six?

[tw1980]

Lets let it ride a few days and see how many people spot this thread.Also if any CA,ID or NV people are interested sign up.I have room if you need a stop over.Terry

[Larrym]

I've already made plans to go to a school reunion in Illinois on those dates or there would me one more bike/person who'd be there.

[skipt]

Does this State Park have RV sites available? The Wife and
I have plans to be in the Portland area during that time
period. Won't be on the XS but would like to meet up with
y'all.

Skip

[Geezer]

Here's the park info.
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_93.php

Hope to see you there. My wife may follow in the family cage so I think we will need at least 3 spaces. I've also invited my #1 employee (my daughter Lydia) and her family and we can all fit in 1 space.

Geezer

Does this State Park have RV sites available? The Wife and
I have plans to be in the Portland area during that time
period. Won't be on the XS but would like to meet up with
y'all.

Skip

[radical123]

Count me in i will be on the bike if all works out.2 up with sleeping bags and the tent.
One of the rides should be through silver falls if posible Or brighen bush is close by.
they have RV spots.but you need to look and see if any are open.
Ron and Karin

[Geezer]

Would you guys prefer this be a rendezvous or would you want to squeeze in a tech session of sorts. I could do a charging system overview in an hour or so.

Tony