Another Meet and Greet

Netnorske · 06-05-2010, 06:54 PM

I finally got to meet and ride with Jim McFarlane (fakebikerdude) from Tacoma. We have been trying to get together for awhile but things kept getting in the way. He called me earlier this week and we finally got to hook up.

We met at Patty's Eggnest in Everett for breakfast then rode up to the Cycle Barn in Arlington to ogle the Voyager (again). As soon as we rode in we saw a Red/Black '08 Nomad and I thought maybe John Biddle was there, but it was another guy named Jeff. We immediately hit him up with a KawaNOW business card and gave him the soft sell, but I doubt we will hear from him as he has no usable email address he said (bummer).

From the Cycle Barn we rode some of my favorite back-roads through Arlington and Granite Falls down to Monroe, Sultan, Duvall, Carnation and finally Fall City, where we had a nice lunch before heading our separate ways.

I was curious to see how Jim's hard lowers looked and see how he liked them, which he does. He and his soon-to-be bride are hoping to make it to Kalispell for the NW Rally....and I'm hoping they do too! Anyone who rides and '08 Blue/Silver Nomad and listens to the same four radio stations I do just HAS to be a good guy.... ;)!

I have enjoyed the chance to meet more of the members here lately, and will be glad-handing more along my route to Cortez (SW Rally) and back as well. Mike Mara from Tri-Cities is planning to meet me in Yakima next Friday and ride back towards Tri-Cities as I head toward La Grande, OR. The next day I am hoping to hook up with Bud (whom I've already met) in Idaho for some miles....

I am also planning a lunch/ride meeting with Randy (duneseven) in Spokane on my return voyage on Sat June 19, so that should be fun. As your KawaNOW NW Ambassador, I will try to spruce myself up as best I can as that will be day 9 of a 10 day road trip and I might look a little road-weary by then.... ;)

! Looking forward to a great summer and meeting many more of you in Kalispell if not sooner!

Kris and Jim....

Hard Lowers on Jim's bike.....

lomax · 06-05-2010, 08:19 PM

You are a lucky guy Kris, putting on all those miles. By the way, where did you find that sunshine in the pics??

Seems like a rare commodity these days.

Netnorske · 06-05-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lomax

You are a lucky guy Kris, putting on all those miles. By the way, where did you find that sunshine in the pics??

Seems like a rare commodity these days.

Lol....indeed....today was a dandy....warm even! I too am tired of the wet stuff. The weather down in Cortez is already in the high 80's-low 90's....

!!! Did you get all your stuff moved yet?

lomax · 06-06-2010, 12:21 AM

I'm envious, my friend. Enjoy your trip to Cortez.

We have moved a lot of stuff already. By Wednesday night the house will be empty. Moving sucks!!

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Mike

**schoeney** · 06-06-2010, 02:57 AM

The stalker gets another one!

fakebikerdude59 · 06-06-2010, 10:53 PM

Hey we did have a great time. As Kris said anyone who listens to the same four radio stations I do has to be a good guy...and the perfect motorcycle too. I now have trunk envy...not sure how I'm gonna sell that one to Tammi. Looking forward to meeting more folks from the NW. As we were cruising down Evergreen Way in Everett on our way to see the USS Abraham Lincoln, I turned to Kris at a stop light with a big grin and just said, "We are Gods!"

1badbagger · 06-07-2010, 01:44 AM

Good pix of the lowers - I think those will be my next purchase.

**schoeney** · 06-07-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fakebikerdude59

Hey we did have a great time. As Kris said anyone who listens to the same four radio stations I do has to be a good guy...and the perfect motorcycle too. I now have trunk envy...not sure how I'm gonna sell that one to Tammi. Looking forward to meeting more folks from the NW. As we were cruising down Evergreen Way in Everett on our way to see the USS Abraham Lincoln, I turned to Kris at a stop light with a big grin and just said, "We are Gods!"

Just tell her a new trunk will allow her to bring more "stuff".

fakebikerdude59 · 06-07-2010, 09:00 AM

"Just tell her a new trunk will allow her to bring more "stuff"."....

Oh, something for her...that just means more schlepping for me.

fakebikerdude59 · 06-07-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badbagger

Good pix of the lowers - I think those will be my next purchase.

You will like them. Easy to paint and install. I think they make the Nomad look even more robust.

06-05-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Another Meet and Greet I finally got to meet and ride with Jim McFarlane (fakebikerdude) from Tacoma. We have been trying to get together for awhile but things kept getting in the way. He called me earlier this week and we finally got to hook up. We met at Patty's Eggnest in Everett for breakfast then rode up to the Cycle Barn in Arlington to ogle the Voyager (again). As soon as we rode in we saw a Red/Black '08 Nomad and I thought maybe John Biddle was there, but it was another guy named Jeff. We immediately hit him up with a KawaNOW business card and gave him the soft sell, but I doubt we will hear from him as he has no usable email address he said (bummer). From the Cycle Barn we rode some of my favorite back-roads through Arlington and Granite Falls down to Monroe, Sultan, Duvall, Carnation and finally Fall City, where we had a nice lunch before heading our separate ways. I was curious to see how Jim's hard lowers looked and see how he liked them, which he does. He and his soon-to-be bride are hoping to make it to Kalispell for the NW Rally....and I'm hoping they do too! Anyone who rides and '08 Blue/Silver Nomad and listens to the same four radio stations I do just HAS to be a good guy.... ;)! I have enjoyed the chance to meet more of the members here lately, and will be glad-handing more along my route to Cortez (SW Rally) and back as well. Mike Mara from Tri-Cities is planning to meet me in Yakima next Friday and ride back towards Tri-Cities as I head toward La Grande, OR. The next day I am hoping to hook up with Bud (whom I've already met) in Idaho for some miles.... I am also planning a lunch/ride meeting with Randy (duneseven) in Spokane on my return voyage on Sat June 19, so that should be fun. As your KawaNOW NW Ambassador, I will try to spruce myself up as best I can as that will be day 9 of a 10 day road trip and I might look a little road-weary by then.... ;) ! Looking forward to a great summer and meeting many more of you in Kalispell if not sooner! Kris and Jim.... Hard Lowers on Jim's bike..... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-05-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Another Meet and Greet You are a lucky guy Kris, putting on all those miles. By the way, where did you find that sunshine in the pics?? Seems like a rare commodity these days. __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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06-06-2010, 12:21 AM	#4
lomax Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morinville, AB Posts: 904	Another Meet and Greet I'm envious, my friend. Enjoy your trip to Cortez. We have moved a lot of stuff already. By Wednesday night the house will be empty. Moving sucks!! :(" title="" border="0"/> Mike __________________ ________________________________ "lomax" 2014 Voyager Mike Donahue Morinville, AB VBA#17 "Every day above ground is a good one!" _________________________________
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06-06-2010, 02:57 AM	#5
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Another Meet and Greet The stalker gets another one! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-06-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
fakebikerdude59 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 108	Another Meet and Greet Hey we did have a great time. As Kris said anyone who listens to the same four radio stations I do has to be a good guy...and the perfect motorcycle too. I now have trunk envy...not sure how I'm gonna sell that one to Tammi. Looking forward to meeting more folks from the NW. As we were cruising down Evergreen Way in Everett on our way to see the USS Abraham Lincoln, I turned to Kris at a stop light with a big grin and just said, "We are Gods!"
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06-07-2010, 01:44 AM	#7
1badbagger Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Another Meet and Greet Good pix of the lowers - I think those will be my next purchase.
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fakebikerdude59 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 108	Another Meet and Greet "Just tell her a new trunk will allow her to bring more "stuff".".... Oh, something for her...that just means more schlepping for me.
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