In Mt. Vernon visiting my family with my eldest daughter. who is 7 and it's her first time on an airplane or seeing snow in person, and I can't help but notice the motorcycle traffic. I am looking for other riders and seeing what they ride and just wanting to be on the Savage.

There seems to be no lane splitting up here. Going from Sea-tac Airport to Bellevue in rush hour I did not see a single motorcycle and had to wonder if the lack of lane splitting was a deal breaker for people riding to work. I wonder if more people would ride if they could get though traffic easier.

Anyway, in Mt. Vernon I am relieved to report that motorcycling is alive and well. I saw a trike conversion, many Harley type touring bikes and a lot of v-twin C50 types. Hoping to see a Savage come by very soon.

Yeah, the bridge falling into the river is a real headache but thankfully the red tape has all been cut and am told the wheels of whatever covers critical infrastructure repair have been excessively greased  

I think he means "Mt.Vernon, WA", it's halfway between Seattle and Vancouver.

BTW, Dane, there's a sweet GN250 on special offer at Mt.Baker Motorsports in Bellingham...

Meanwhile, back in the Pacific Northwest...





Sorry, completely off topic, but I just couldn't resist...

WD wrote on 06/06/13 at 05:12:51:


The I-5 bridge that crosses the Skagit into Burlington. Oversized load struck the overhead girders and an entire section went into the river.

We have tons of bikes here! They're all in the far left (carpool) lanes.  

I actually never noticed how many riders there are here until I got on a bike in March.  

Dj12midnit wrote on 06/08/13 at 13:14:42:


Really?? Just may have to check that out. Where is the best place to look for listings? Craigslist?

Yes Dj is correct. Seems when the sun comes out so does most of the bikes.
Lots more riders than when the sun isn't around. I ride shade or sun as long as it isn't pouring. I have been caught in the down pours a few times, even hail.. NO thank you on that.
This a.m. I rode home with some nice bright sunshine on my shoulders as well as in my eyes at times.
Welcome back Dane.. Have you thought of moving back?
I do hope your visit was a pleasant one and your trip home is pleasant as well.. Come back and bring the bike, we could have a meet up and ride with some of the others in the area.. kim

I got my c50 from craigs list. fully loaded 08 with only 8000 miles. Even has a cb radio. One of these days I am going to have to give it a try. Breaker breaker. I on the other had ride a little more then the norm and doubled the millage on the thing in a year...

Drove by the bridge yesterday and it is looking almost ready. word is, it will be open some time next week. I tell you this though if you make the trip around 12AM there is no traffic.