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Posted by: WA-Rider

What's up ya'll,

I'm getting a new bike this year, been riding DH Mtn. Bike's the past few and I'm wondering where I can ride in the great state of Washington. I live in the south sound and I know of the big name places like Washugal and so forth but where can I ride locally. (Live in Puyallup) Also, where's some good websites to check out for washington rider posts, tracks, pictures, etc... I'm new to the area so I'm looking for anyone out there in Washington to help point me in the right direction!

Can you email me at Joshinu@comcast.net I don't get on here much, just stumbled across this site but I'm going to bookmark it for sure!

Thanks,
Josh


Posted by: splatt

Go to www.nmaoffroad.org They have listings for all over the state along with riding events.

 

Steve


Posted by: little jeff

I also live in Puyallup, off of Canyon Rd. I usually go to Tahuya state forest. a little place up by Wilkeson, just found a place yesterday east of the dump off of Meridian, not much, but it's kind of cool if you just want to goof around for an hour or so afterwork. Going to Taneum in 2 weeks with some buddies, Naches is a pretty cool place to ride also. Give me an e-mail and we'll hook up. my e-mail address arimax21@netzero.net
Little Jeff


Posted by: MX2_motorex

You could always come up to Spokane and ride. We have the seven Mile ORV, Airway Hights motocross track and bunch of places to ride up in New
Port. Also theres the Grey Hound track in north Idaho.


Posted by: firecracker22

MX2, do you only ride MX or do you trail ride too? (7 mile doesn't count as trail riding)

Did you race the spring series out at Airway? I ended up second overall in the women's beginner class (not that I'm fast, just because none of the faster girls made it to enough races to stay in the points).

KTM #22


Posted by: WA-Rider

Thanks for the posts guys!! I'm looking at the new KTM's, the 250exc rfs and 450exc rfs. What do you suggest for a heavier guy that is aggressive but hasn't been riding since 2000? Last bike I had was a 2000 YZ 250 and it just had way too much power. I want something with power that will get me out of trouble if need be and over some nice size doubles but also something that doesn't leave me hangin on the bars superman style.

More posts on rides would be great so keep em comin.


Posted by: firecracker22

Why not a 2 stroke? They're light and easy to start. I love my 200EXC, and have lots of friends who are loyal to their KDXs too.


Posted by: fishhead

ktm 200 sx or exc would be good choices for an average weight aggressive rider. Any of the bikes includung the 250 and 300 can be jetted for smooth linear power. The larger displacment bikes are a bit easier to be lazy on since they make more power down low. It's not the amount of power but the quality that causes problems.


Posted by: MXP1MP

you want a bike you can be lazy on and lug all day long I say get a 4 stroke much easier to ride than a 2 stroke. I just switched from being all 2 stroke to a '03 YZ250F back in october and I won't go back to a two now I just wanted to throw that in just my 2 cents personally get what you want what makes you happy don't go buy a YZ450F just cause some one said it was the best bike then get it home ride it and hate it anyways I'm sure you get my point.

Why I really wrote is there's a new MX track opening very soon near oreville (did I spell that right?) near the canadian boarder it's a natural terrain style MX course. Details all vague right now, email for more info roostersmxpk@aol.com (if asked say ya saw it on Eric Wauch's ewmxschools.com site!!!) but it's suppose to have nice loamy soil and 4 100 foot up hills sounds like a blast. Oh yea and I found the website for the old goodnoe hills track it's www.overthebarsgang.com check it out. Still waiting for more details on the new indoor AX track opening in smokey point (arlington) should hear more soon since it's suppose to open sometime in june.


Posted by: WA-Rider

Right on!

I found a deal on a brand new 2002 250exc rfs for $4800 shipped to my door practically. I just don't know with all the posts from the bigger 4 stroker's out there, they keep saying I'll grow out of it and it's too lil power for a 225lb guy. If I could find the same deal on a 450 exc rfs I would jump on it. I think I could manage a 450 after a few weeks of riding again from my 2 year break but the 250 sounds like fun. Everyone says its like riding a 125 2 stroke but I"ve only ridden 80's when I was young and 250 2 smokes. What to do what to do?


Posted by: fishhead

depends on what you want to do with it.

If you want a seroius go all day neverstop woods machine so you can pound your riding buddies into the dust, the 250rfs might be the ticket. If you want something to impress your friends in the lot or the back of your truck get the biggest baddest bike you can find. You would probably like the wr250f with the e-button. Its your call. They are all good.


Posted by: Highbeam

I'm a little guy at 160lbs but I wouldn't get a 4 stroke smaller than a 400. Granted, it would be a four stroke XR but I still like the power of larger engines. Quick and smooth is a lot easier on a larger displacement bike with a flat torque curve, for me at least.


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

IMO if you aren't lazy about being in the right gear, the 250 should be fine. I've never ridden KTM's 250 four stroke, but I have ridden Yamaha's, and the bike had plenty of power for me at 190. It's got more power than my XR416 had! And much easier to ride too.

Jeremy


Posted by: WA-Rider

Well I've found a deal on a 520 sx 02' brand new for $5300 shipped or a 02' 250 exc rfs brand new for $4800 shipped. Both seem like they would be great bikes but the 520 would be something that I could grow into and also sell faster and easier down the line. I'm thinking the 520 is going to be it, plus its 30lbs lighter and you can always add the e start, lights, and 5th & 6th gears if you need them. Now I just have to hook up with some locals here in Puyallup and ride! Hit me back at joshinu@comcast.net if you want to ride!

L8r
Josh


Posted by: fishhead

post back when you get it set up! Evans creek is right up the road :thumb:


Posted by: WA-Rider

Whats your email fishead, hit me back at joshinu@comcast.net

How's evans creek? Type riding?

I'd really like to find some local trail riding as well as maybe a private track to join and partake in the taking care of, membership fee's etc.

I know that Victor Falls used to allow riders in there with the Mtn Bikes cuz I've seen them, do they still do so?


Posted by: fishhead

Evans creek is little like Walker valley and Reiter. Tight woods stuff with some open sections on the 4x roads.


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

Last time I was at Victor Falls (last year) they had signs posted that 4-stroke motorcycles were allowed. No 2 strokes or ATVs. That was probably my favorite place to go too.

The 520 motor is a beast! VERY easy to ride though. At least the EXC model. It was like and electric motor. Whack the throttle open though, and hold on. If you get it, I've got a buddy I want you to ride in front of for a while. Let him see the kinda roost I hade to take for so long from him! :thumb:

I'm defenatly up for riding anytime. I'm in the same boat as you looking for a track to ride on/maintain. It's worth it IMO.

Jeremy


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

Fish, been to Evan's Creek yet this season? I'm sure it's still pretty wet, but I'm not sure about the snow.

Jeremy


Posted by: WA-Rider

Your too funny Jeremy! I'd be glad to ride in front although being out for a few years I'm sure I'd get passed fast, at least for a month or two but then grab your street bike helmets with the flip down visors because this guy's going to be spittin' some chunks "Washiington style"! lol Just playin'

Anyhow, man that would be great if vicor falls is still open, I was out there the other day hiking around just to enjoy the nice weather and heard some 2 strokes "poachin" it I suppose. I know last year the ATV's were all over the lower sections, but I do know you can't park at the tree farmers lot anymore. So no luck on any tracks eh, there's got to be some one around whos built something! I've heard up past Wilkerson there's some off road riding to be had? I went up there in my Chevy but the brush was scratchin' the **** out of my paint so I turned around after I reached the top on one of the backroads. Well at least I've found ya'll, but there's got to be more riders that read this site and KTM's, I've seen guys all over the place, Time for them to start using the internet and networking!!!

I know this is going to sound dumb but what the heck does IMO mean?

L8r
Josh


Posted by: firecracker22

IMO = In My Opinion

You could also cross the mountains, we have KILLER riding over here. Drag Jeremy too, he talks a big game but hasn't been over here yet. It's awesome. You guys should come over for the Father's day ride! Check the Places To Ride forum for details. It's a great weekend. Bbbom and crew are a great crowd to hang/ride with.

As soon as you pick a bike, post details. 4 strokes are cool and I may switch some day but for now my 200 kicks ass.

I rode a 250RFS and really liked it, but it isn't quite as versatile as my 200. I don't think it would be quite as effective on the track (not that I use a quarter of the horsepower my bike makes as it is) but it was sweet to ride. I also rode a 450SX and liked that too--though it was the SX model, it had the 6 speed installed. Not that I ever got out of 4th, and even then was lugging it a bit. I had a great time on it though--burned a whole tank of gas through it down in Reno last Feb. I'm not too sure on the CRF and YZFs--I've heard they aren't good trail bikes due to the MX gearing. They supposedly tend to stall at low speeds quite a bit. Haven't tried one myself though.


Posted by: fishhead

Sounds like the girl has thrown down on you guys.

you gonna just sit there or?

Haven't been to Evans yet but judging by the snow level a fair amount if not all will be clear of snow.


Posted by: WA-Rider

Your a funny man Fishboy,

Firecracker seems like she knows her stuff so regardless if she's a girl she knows more about this area than me so if she's offering out advice and whereabouts I'm all ears.

BTW, an update on the brand new 02' 520sx, the guy wants to move the bike so he's dropped it down to $4900 shipped. Good deal? I'm thinking so!


Posted by: WA-Rider

Hey all,

Just an update, my new 520sx will be here Tuesday so for all who have been so kind as to share riding spots and offering to ride I'll be ready by the evening of the 11th or the 12th for sure! I'm just reading the posts and wishing it was Tuesday!

Take care
WA-Rider aka Josh


Posted by: Tahuya Rat

Well, Josh, now that you went and told us you're getting it, you're gonna have to let us take turns riding it

Just....remember this in case you hook up with anything else really sweet and want to come tell us about "it" before you try it out yourself :thumb:

rat


Posted by: WA-Rider

Your a funny man Rat ;o/

Nobody will be touching my new ride until I break it in so "Hands OFF"! ;o)


Posted by: MXP1MP

What do you guys mean by "tracks" if you guys want wide open natural terrain style go to the longview track. I'm still waiting on word on what is happening with a few local new tracks that are suppose to be opening soon. I'm up for a ride myself, I haven't gone riding much lately jeremy you must try the 250F now with the vortex ignition. The whole bike plain runs better now and is much snappier, plus I got the '01 TM 85 back together as a big wheel. This thing is so fast for an 85, plus you'd guy's would trip with how over built it is. I have pics of it up on my yahoo photo album. Anyone like to see? It's right after I put it back together.


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

WA, I could take you to a local area wed after work if you'd like. That'll give you an evening to prep your bike with whatever needs to be done (let me know if ya need a hand). I can leave as early as 4PM from my house, get there about 4:45, and ride till we're tired with the long days we have now. E-Mail me at hondaxrguy@hotmail.com, and I can drop you my phone #.

Joe, you still have mondays off? We should head out to one of the tracks that are open on Mondays.

Jeremy


Posted by: WA-Rider

Hondaxrguy,

I went out to SIR or whatever the new name is today and that place looks like fun, but, The jumps seem kinda small except for the big table top and the $25 entry fee is steep! Nice soil though!

I also took a look at that track behind the old weigh station off of 410, it was way off in the distance almost hidden but I could see it barely, looks like a great place to practice but it also looks private? I couldn't find any access to it, how in the heck do you get there? Stopped by the farmer stand on the way home and got a grip of produce, was nice to be up that way. I live in Puyallup but man what a difference it is when you drive just 10-15 min. east on 410 outside of the mahem.

Here's a question for ya'll! Some guy told me that in order to ride most of the trails in Washington you have to be lighted front and back, e-start, and licensed. I sure hope this isn't true, I'm going to be dissapointed if I'm restricted to tracks only!

Well, let me know if you could!


Posted by: splatt

Quote:
Originally posted by WA-Rider

Here's a question for ya'll! Some guy told me that in order to ride most of the trails in Washington you have to be lighted front and back, e-start, and licensed. I sure hope this isn't true, I'm going to be dissapointed if I'm restricted to tracks only! 


 

Go back and tell him he's full of it. To ride on orv tralis in Washington all you need to have is current orv tabs and an approved spark arrestor. Lighting and e-start and liscening are only if you are going to use public roads to connect trails.

 

Steve


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

WA, are you interested in heading out for an after work ride next week?
I'd assume that the track you saw was private. There is a track off 410 between Bonney Lake, and Buckley that charges, I believe, $20. It was a good track when I was there.

Jeremy


Posted by: MXP1MP

I got alot of time off right now, I lost my job last week. I have to sell the TM, here check it out here http://photos.yahoo.com/joe_becher69 . I'm up for some track riding, I might do the race at washougal and the end of this month. It's part of the CMC pac-west series, so it's $30 per class and you need a CMC one day pass that's $10 and the gate and I think is $10. But that might be just alittle bit to expensive for me right now.

I was totally planning on getting a CRF250R but not at the moment, At least I got the YZ250F but I was going to keep it, give it to my dad and go with the CRF for me cause the honda would fit me better. The lower seat height would help me some, I find the YZ just alittle bit too tall sometimes.

I have to go to some mandatory by the state, some job hiring skills assesment class next week. This really bites, sitting at home going stir crazy waiting to hear back on jobs. At least I can get a chance to catch up with everyone, I have my lil bro to maybe take along with me. Still have to show him what riding on the pipe is all about on a 125. Plus I've gone riding like twice in the last two months, just till a few weeks ago I was like sick for a month. I got some nasty head cold that lasted a month! I was like a flem factory it was sick!


Posted by: WA-Rider

Hey guys,

I'm definently down for a ride anytime as soon as I get my new orange beast! Don't expect too much out of me as its been 3 years now since my 250 excursions and any motorize action as a matter of fact.

I too had to attend that lamme ass class but don't sweat it, it's just a class to help you market yourself better, no 1on1 action involvement, just sit there and act like your happy to be there. Don't get there late as they are real sticklers about it and won't let you in!!!

Well, I'll let yall know when my bike is ready and prepped, email me at joshinu@comcast.net and lets set up some riding action!!!

L8r
WA-rider


Posted by: WA-Rider

Can you say "Big Cheese Smile"! I can, I can't wipe the smile off my face! Picked the bike up last night and as soon as I awoke I went down to look it over and refresh my smile. Ready when you are, should be up for riding this weekend granted I can get a sparky in time. I'm ok to ride until I get my paperwork from out of state for the tags right?

Let the good times roll!


Posted by: fishhead

carry your bill of lading or any reciept or contract you have and you should be ok.  


Posted by: WA-Rider

Well, tried on the old boots and they're too small

I placed an order last night for new gear and pipe with spark arrester so It should be here by mid week, unfortunently, no riding till then, well maybe a lil.

I want to ride...........................................I want to ride .....................................................I want to ride............................
Iwant to ride


Posted by: WA-Rider

Took the bike around the block today, DAMN, what a beast, I could barely keep the front wheel down.

Spent the past two days painting the house and building a ramp, two stands and a computer desk. Gear is ordered, tried the boots on again, very tight but I was thinking that they might work for a ride or two until my new one's arrive.

Hit me back if ya'll are intrested in showing this newbee some trails.

Josh at Joshinu@comcast.net


Posted by: WA-Rider

Well.......

Hondaxrguy(Jeremy) and myself went out for a ride yesterday, what a ball! Jeremy took me out to a place up towards evans creek that had alot of fun trails and also a great spot to break in the new beast. I definently need some brush guards as my hands are a lil' chewed today, good thing I didn't hit any trees!! Hey I don't know if there's any KTM riders up in this forum but if there are or any other guys that just want to meet people your invited over into the KTMTALK.com forum under Region III Northwest. There's probably another 20 or so riders from this area over there that post up including myself, my name over there is Reamair so come on over! Jeremy, lets get together on Monday to work on the bikes a bit and head out somewhere real nice! I'd be willing to drive so let me know.

L8r
Josh


Posted by: kev_rm

so josh, how was reiter?

hehehe


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

Kev, Josh and I found a nice 10 mile loop up there. It was a little tough at times, but just for kicks, I think we should do it in the reverse direction next time. Wanna come? Jeff, you would have loved this trail! There were some awesome views, and some good uphills. Oh, almost forgot, the fun downhill section at the end. That was the best!

Jeremy


Posted by: fishhead

Rats, I Gotta fish this week! Jer. Halleybutt and chinookie. I'm dying to get a tour of Reiter. You are trying to get a parts franchise are you? For orange bikes?


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

Quote:
Originally posted by fishhead
You are trying to get a parts franchise are you? For orange bikes?


Dang, I've been figured out! We almost did have some Orange casualties. Bent up a new 450's radiator, and almost toasted a 520's motor when it lost almost all it's oil, and overheated.

I guess I'll be back to my days of riding alone. :whiner:

Jeremy


Posted by: kev_rm

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger except for the downhill that was cool trail.


Posted by: WA-Rider

Yeah,

Don't forget me riding the rock drop down on my engine case! Everything seems to be ok though just a few scrapes. Kev- ha ha ha that was one heck of a ride ! I think I'll be avoiding Reiter for awhile until I'm ready for more redneck trash dodging and Mtb trails to fall down. All in all I think I'm ready for Tanem again though,

Good ride fella's, let me know if you want this guy to tag along again and I'd be down for a ride!


Posted by: Hondaxrguy

Josh, that wasn't the norm for Reiter. Most of the trails are more like the stuff that we rode once we got to the top of the nast uphill.

Jeremy


Posted by: kev_rm

ya, we should do something easy like the isabel lake trail next time.


Posted by: WA-Rider

Rejetted with the JD kit, switched my gas switch around to avoid the dirt spray/clog, cleaned her up including the oil spilage, oil filter and a nice oil change, checked the bolts, and re-routed the cc breather. She's ready to rip so "Lets Ride"!


Posted by: 350h

hey little jeff,
i live in puyallup also and i know exactly the area you are talking about. if you are coming from wendy's/fred meyer/mcdonalds heading to the dump is the trail across the road from the dump? Also, do you just park on the shoulder? Do you have to drive a ways in to get to the beginning of the trail or do you just start from the road? Our biggest question...is it legal? Any other information you can provide we would greatly appreciate! Thanks!

~Bryce


Posted by: 350h

Quote:
Originally Posted by WA-Rider
Well, tried on the old boots and they're too small
hey wa-rider whts up...hey u said that ure old boots are too small....would you be willing to sell them to me? well if you are how much and what size are they? thanks and hit me back....~bryce
I placed an order last night for new gear and pipe with spark arrester so It should be here by mid week, unfortunently, no riding till then, well maybe a lil.

I want to ride...........................................I want to ride .....................................................I want to ride............................
Iwant to ride




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