Redmond OR Site Visit

SheRidesABeemer · 10-23-2009, 02:09 PM

The board is in Redmond OR this weekend for a site visit and meeting.

I've been out with the camera and I've got a folder on Flickr with pictures from my visit. More to come, we have a formal visit this afternoon.

So far the place is very impressive. Ample everything, greenery, parking, very clean.

BumbleBee · 10-23-2009, 02:17 PM

Looks like lots of level land for camping. That's a good thing.

DarrylRi · 10-25-2009, 09:18 AM

This is what you want to see about the Redmond site:

View Larger Map

rinty · 10-25-2009, 11:57 AM

Ah, this brings back memories.

But I can't find my campsite.

My brother and I rolled in in the early afternoon, and set up camp next to the Rocky Bow Riders. He was riding his "Ratbike", a 1978 Goldwing, and started showing some guys from Florida his "anti-theft switch", which was a household electrical switch in the glovebox that would turn on the power to his bike. He had an undiagnosed short and had simply bypassed the whole electrical system with an extra wire.

The Florida guys immediately had half the body work off, and dove in with a multi meter, trying to find the short. They found it in minutes, a corroded assembly connector plug, and suggested he cut the plug out, and solder the wires directly. But Hans told him he would stick with his trusty bathroom switch so he would not have to worry about guys stealing his bike.

On the ride home, I almost hit an eagle...

Polarbear · 10-26-2009, 06:12 PM

Redmond and ME riding my '99 F650, proving it to be a really nice touring bike. I had left my larger Beemer home. Sure had a nice roundabout to the NW that year. The site is as "perfect" as any I've attended and I hope the city has kept it up. That year, the facility was fairly new. Its flat alright, with golf course style grass at that rally. This place should please everyone indeed. A days ride to or from this place takes you through parts of the USA, unlike any other and so many sites are just a few miles away. You shouldn't miss this, especially if you've never been to the NW

...Randy

Statdawg · 10-26-2009, 09:23 PM

How come the RV area is roped off ?

SheRidesABeemer · 10-27-2009, 05:50 AM

The RV area is fenced off. You'd have to ask the site why that is. And generators are allowed there.

RoyB · 10-27-2009, 08:01 AM

Wow, in that aerial view I picked out a nice spot for the Toy Box................

(Sorry, I couldn't resist.............)

rinty · 10-27-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

...the Toy Box...RoyB

Load an HP2 in the tank, and roll on down...

Oh wait, you've got the MV!

Bob_M · 10-27-2009, 09:25 AM

Go to google maps and look east of Redmond to find hwys 207, 219 and 19 through the high desert and canyon country of central Oregon. Slow down through the booming metropolises of Antelope, Fossil and Clarno.

The Pacific Northwest is famous for its snow covered volcanos and temperate rain forest, but for brisk rides I like dry pavement.

See you there!!

Sue · 10-27-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Statdawg

How come the RV area is roped off ?

This is not uncommon at facilities like this. It allows them to operate as an RV park during times when they have no other activities scheduled.

As Gail said, typically generators ARE allowed at RV parks, but their use is restricted to daytime hours, generally 8AM to 8 PM, or thereabouts.

kgadley01 · 10-27-2009, 02:21 PM

looks great... I'll be camping at the Best Western this time. we've planed an extended trip after the Rally and don't want to haul camping gear all over the U.S. of A.

PGlaves · 10-27-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgadley01

looks great... I'll be camping at the Best Western this time. we've planed an extended trip after the Rally and don't want to haul camping gear all over the U.S. of A.

UPS is your friend.

kgadley01 · 10-27-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGlaves

UPS is your friend.

so's my wife and I'd like to keep it that way...LOL she made all the plans for the trip and most of the changes were because two of our close friends are coming along. their idea of roughing it, is a motel with a B&W TV.

SIBUD · 11-07-2009, 05:15 PM

Tnx for posting pics

10-23-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
SheRidesABeemer Non-compliant since 1999 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free & Ride, NH Posts: 3,104	Redmond OR Site Visit The board is in Redmond OR this weekend for a site visit and meeting. I've been out with the camera and I've got a folder on Flickr with pictures from my visit. More to come, we have a formal visit this afternoon. So far the place is very impressive. Ample everything, greenery, parking, very clean. __________________ Gail Hatch SheRidesABeemer's Blog 03 K12GT 87 K75CT

10-23-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Petrolia Ontario Canada Posts: 18	It's flatter Looks like lots of level land for camping. That's a good thing. __________________ Well behaved women seldom make history. Kathryn_________________________________________ 2002 R1150R yellow

10-25-2009, 09:18 AM	#3
DarrylRi Live to Ride, Ride to Eat Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Surf City, USA (Santa Cruz, CA) Posts: 3,335	Here is a useful view... This is what you want to see about the Redmond site: View Larger Map __________________ --Darryl Richman http://darryl.crafty-fox.com "Bling is not made in Germany" --OTL, 12/05

10-25-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
rinty RINTY Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2,711	Ah, this brings back memories. But I can't find my campsite. My brother and I rolled in in the early afternoon, and set up camp next to the Rocky Bow Riders. He was riding his "Ratbike", a 1978 Goldwing, and started showing some guys from Florida his "anti-theft switch", which was a household electrical switch in the glovebox that would turn on the power to his bike. He had an undiagnosed short and had simply bypassed the whole electrical system with an extra wire. The Florida guys immediately had half the body work off, and dove in with a multi meter, trying to find the short. They found it in minutes, a corroded assembly connector plug, and suggested he cut the plug out, and solder the wires directly. But Hans told him he would stick with his trusty bathroom switch so he would not have to worry about guys stealing his bike. On the ride home, I almost hit an eagle... __________________ Rinty "When you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there."

10-26-2009, 06:12 PM	#5
Polarbear Polarbear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clovis,CA Posts: 1,790	I was there:) Redmond and ME riding my '99 F650, proving it to be a really nice touring bike. I had left my larger Beemer home. Sure had a nice roundabout to the NW that year. The site is as "perfect" as any I've attended and I hope the city has kept it up. That year, the facility was fairly new. Its flat alright, with golf course style grass at that rally. This place should please everyone indeed. A days ride to or from this place takes you through parts of the USA, unlike any other and so many sites are just a few miles away. You shouldn't miss this, especially if you've never been to the NW...Randy

10-26-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
Statdawg Big Brother is watching Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Pa & D.C. Posts: 1,527	How come the RV area is roped off ? __________________ If one cannot command attention by one's admirable qualities one can at least be a nuisance

10-27-2009, 05:50 AM	#7
SheRidesABeemer Non-compliant since 1999 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free & Ride, NH Posts: 3,104	The RV area is fenced off. You'd have to ask the site why that is. And generators are allowed there. __________________ Gail Hatch SheRidesABeemer's Blog 03 K12GT 87 K75CT

10-27-2009, 08:01 AM	#8
RoyB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts Posts: 339	Wow, in that aerial view I picked out a nice spot for the Toy Box................ (Sorry, I couldn't resist.............) __________________ RoyB....."Yankee Beemers"-President 2007 Suzuki dl650 V Strom (abs),2007 BMW X Challenge (abs),2004 Honda VFR (abs),2004 R1150RSL (abs) 2002 MV Agusta,2001 Moto Guzzi V-11 Rosso Mandello

10-27-2009, 09:25 AM	#10
Bob_M Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,342	Go to google maps and look east of Redmond to find hwys 207, 219 and 19 through the high desert and canyon country of central Oregon. Slow down through the booming metropolises of Antelope, Fossil and Clarno. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its snow covered volcanos and temperate rain forest, but for brisk rides I like dry pavement. See you there!!

10-27-2009, 02:21 PM	#12
kgadley01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coward,S.C. Posts: 1,181	looks great... I'll be camping at the Best Western this time. we've planed an extended trip after the Rally and don't want to haul camping gear all over the U.S. of A.

11-07-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
SIBUD Charter Club Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,675	Tnx for posting pics __________________ Bud Meade Forum Advisor/Guest Moderator - BMW MOA Chartered Club Coordinator Do you belong to a Chartered Club? If not, find one HERE