Backfire get together this Weds night

[Hudson]

Anyone going to this? Backfire Meet in Ballard on Weds Nov 19th

I went last month, sure fun to see all the vintage cafe bikes. Crowd is pretty cool. Only one FJR (mine) but another forum member at the last one.

 

[saread]

This looks like a perfect opportunity to drag out my SR 500. I'm not sure it's cool enough for these guys, but the old girl could use a run. Weather for Wednesday looks tolerable for a naked ride.

 

[galactus]

I"ll probably be doing at least a walk through, I live two blocks from there.

I accidentally discovered it last month, it was a pretty cool collection of bikes.

 

[Stephen]

I might have to zip down there also... well, maybe not zip. I'll be coming from Monroe. Look for my silver ZX14.

 

[Hudson]

I'll be going to this Weds, leaving Redmond around 6ish if anyone wants to ride over.

 

[saread]

That was fun. Best bike nite I've been to all summer. Everybody seemed to be a gearhead and had a bike that they had worked on and loved. Lots of rats and a bunch of Cafe'd Hondas. Some really interesting creations - some I wouldn't ride on a bet, some I could really pose with. It was pretty cool to see bikes not gilt in chrome or hidden under plastic for a change.

Oh, it was good to meet Hudson too. See you at the next one.

 

[Hudson]

Good to meet you too, Steve.This event would be a good excuse to get a couple of other people from the forum to meet regularly.

Interesting how many guys are taking street bikes (probably wrecked) and rebuilding them as modern cafe racers. Very cool trend; I saw a number of really good projects that, at first glance, had me wondering whether they were new or vintage. Will have to take pics next time.

Ran into a friend who is set to take a 6 month trip with his wife to S. America. Both will be riding KLR's. It will be fun to follow their blog.

 

[saread]

This is on again for Wednesday Nov. 19th at the same location - Station Bistro in Ballard. If the weather's half way decent, I'll probably drag the thumper out for another appearance. This is a really cool meet, not your ordinary bike nite for sure.

 

[Niehart]

saread, thanks for the update.

Hudson, can you edit your first post to Wed. Nov. 19th.

Seems like the Duc might like that night.

 

[saread]

Just got a note from the Backfire folks, starting time is moved to 5:00 pm.

 

[saread]

Photos posted here: Backfire Photos

Not as many bikes as last time, but still a great turnout. Fun stuff.

 

[Niehart]

Fun! Had a good time but I'm putting a taller windshield on the Duc.

 

[saread]

Windshield? WTF is a windshield? I was riding the SR500, a windshield would just vibrate off.

As much as I love my FJR, the old SR still puts a goofy grin on my face every time I ride it.

 

[Niehart]

It's backfire moto night tonite in Ballard. Awesome weather and maybe the last meet of the year.

 

[ahchiu]

I will see you tonight, what time will you be there.

 

[Jay H]

I will probably head down for a while after work, since I am in Seattle anyway. Forgot to bring my camera - chit!!! Nice evening - see you their whoever shows up - Look for the silver luggage rack!!!

J