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Started by 85RZwade, August 02, 2020, 10:14:32 AM

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85RZwade

I had the good fortune to be invited to the 2020 iteration of Angry Bees, a 2-stroke ride put on by Garrett's dad, Charlie.



I think we started with 23-ish bikes, from memory:
3 RZ350s (I'm sure of that)
1 Bultaco Metralla
1 Kawasaki H1
1 Kawasaki H2
1 Suzuki PE175 (didn't ride)
1 Yamaha DT175/YFS200 hybrid
1 Yamaha RD250
1 Yamaha RD350
2 Yamaha R5s
1 Yamaha XS400
1 Honda CB200
1 Ron Wood framer w/SR500 engine and lights(!)
1 Husqvarna 300
1 Sweet little Yamaha DS-7!
And several gorgeous Yamaha RD400s, one with 1600 original miles AND TIRES!



85-ish miles of fine Washington back roads and bits of mountain highway with beautiful weather, a good lunch, a surprise visit to a local collector's cool bike and muscle car hoard (we kinda crashed a bridal shower), good fun and great people. Throttle cables were stretched!
More pics here: 
https://postimg.cc/gallery/15SbVHr

Thanks, Charlie!
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rodneya

Looks like a fun day.
Not sure I would want to ride a bike with over 40 year old tires though.

85RZwade

I wouldn't either, but much respect to the owner of said RD, as he was getting right with the program. Never underestimate an old guy! His well-used Roadcrafter suit speaks volumes...



BTW the couple on the right were our lovely hosts, two-up on that sweet RD.

P.S. many thanks for the invitation and hospitality dgorms!

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dgorms

You're welcome Wade, pleasure meeting you. Don't forget the sweet little DS-7!.................................D
rz,r5,ds7,srx,fzr400rr,vfr,cl77,s90, F-7,CL 77, CA-77,ad infinitum

Czakky

That sr500 :patriot:

Looks like a blast. I totally agree about underestimating the old dudes especially with duct taped pads.

85RZwade

Sorry about the oversight, Dennis. I amended it.
The SR500 sounded just as good as you probably imagine.
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SoCal250

Looks like a fun day!  :vroom:
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

pdxjim

Looks like a good time!

My TDR needs some exercise, I would have joined if I had heard about it.
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

dgorms

Sorry Jim, assumed Garrett would have clued you in. Definitely will give a heads up next time. Be ready for the isle of Vashon in September TBA...................D
rz,r5,ds7,srx,fzr400rr,vfr,cl77,s90, F-7,CL 77, CA-77,ad infinitum