Had the full day to take a ride. After completing a 2 week trip on a loaned BMW1200, it was great to get back on the CB1100 for a good outing.

I live on the east side of the Portland area. I explore east, south and north of me into WA, but I don't explore enough the southwest region beyond Portland...mainly due to traffic returning home if it gets late in the day.

Got going a bit before 10am, and my only real goal was to explore the Nestucca River Road that begins west of Carlton, OR:


I could take this road all the way to the coast, or I could take Bald Mt. Road and meander south and back east to do a shorter loop. It was soooo nice out that I ended up doing the longer coastal route.


The Nestucca River Road was closed about 15 miles in, but the detour road introduced me to Bald Mt. Road, which was another road I've wanted to ride for a long time.





The area is ripe for Off Hiway Vehicles (OHV) and now I'll have to return on my DR650 to explore...


Wonderful one lane, paved road


Got to the point where I had to decide between beach and shorter route home


The mishap...as I'm texting a friend from the spot where I took the above photo, 3 riders ride towards me. The lead rider motions with a "thumbs-up" to see if I'm ok, and I give him a nod and a return the gesture indicating I'm fine. I look back to my text and I hear a KA-THUNK!!! The guy wiped out! He was riding a KLR650 and I think he lost control as he was giving me the thumb-up. His two riding buddies and I quickly checked on him...his left leg was kinda pinned under the bike, but the crash bars did their thing and he was ok. A sore wrist and a broken turn signal.

I felt bad for him..."no good deed goes unpunished" type of thing. I offered a $20 to pay half of the turn signal, or to buy himself dinner to lessen the pain a bit, but he wouldn't have it, saying it wasn't my fault. True, but dang, hate to see a hishap for a guy checking on a another rider. His bike started fine and they took off.
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And I slowed down as I headed for the coast. Nothing says "Oregon" like mossy trees (at least the wet side of OR)...




Had it been warmer, I would have jumped in



I think the decision to go coastal was a good one...




At Oceanside, kicked the boots off and went for 1/2 hour walk


Cape Meares




It was nearing 5:30pm and time to return home...by the time I would get to Portland, traffic wouldn't be terrible (it turned out to be slow, but moved ok).

I feel bad for the good Samaritan, but it was a beautiful ride, about 250 miles.

An interesting video on the Honda Dream bikes

Hi all,

Any reason not to BT46 and BT54s? The front BT46 is cheaper but not that much cheaper. It would be BT54 rear and BT46 front

Thanks

Any chance you were in Sella Ciampigotto on July 9th? We were having lunch and I saw a yellow RS ride by.

Although I wouldn't want to guess what it costs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_41pWsZ0Pw

I did an hour-long test drive with the Forza350 and decided to give up the CL500.....in the next few days I will get the scooter

My 2014 CB1100 DX front ABS brakes make a "australian rain stick" type noise whenever I engage them. Noise sounds like tiny grands of sand or bb's falling down a tube. The noise continues until I release the brake. Noise has been happening for over a year. Everything is well maintained on this 65k miles bike including pads, sensor ring, and tires. ABS light comes on at startup as it should and brakes work fine... just this weird noise has me wondering wtf.

1,100 miles in 5 weeks
Sure glad I "un-retired"!

Claims like new... very good price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135134987905

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland has an annual motofest. Amongst this year’s winners was this tasty 1954 MV Augusta 175.

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Here’s the blurb that went with it.

“Motorcycle
1954 MV Agusta 175 CSS (Gaven Dall'Osto)

Italian designers and engineers have been responsible for some of the world’s most memorable cars and motorcycles and few two-wheeled machines are as eye-catching as Gaven’s rare 1954 MV Agusta 175 CSS.

Featuring a chain-driven overhead cam four-stroke engine of a modest 175cc capacity, the MV Agusta boasted lightweight all-alloy construction and an iconic fuel tank shape which earned it the monicker of 'Disco Volante', Italian for flying disc or flying saucer.

Like Ferrari cars, MV Agusta motorcycles were originally conceived to support the Agusta family’s passion for motorcycle racing, so the brand is famed for its high-performance race-inspired bikes.

The MV Agusta 175 CSS was not only famous for its distinctive styling, but was also one of the first production motorcycles fitted with an ‘Earles Fork’ front suspension, designed to prevent the front-end diving under braking.

It was also the first production model to feature the same glossy red and bright silver paint scheme as the MV Agusta race bikes.

Only 500 MV Agusta 175 CSS were made worldwide and the bike was never exported to Australia, making the Disco Volante a rarity even at dedicated classic motorcycle events.

Honourable mentions in the motorcycle category include Garrin Angel’s 1925 Indian Scout and Malcolm Garfath’s 2018 The Black Douglas Stirling Countryman Delux.”

For Gone in 60 in particular, another winner was this 1968 Holden Monaro GTS.

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The article and photos can be found [url=https://www.racq.com.au/articles/drive/2024/06/racq-motorfest-2024-winners]here.