Triumphrat

Gootch · 10-13-2008, 04:23 PM

The relatively new Triumph dealer in the Puget Sound, Triumph of Tacoma, is starting a Rat Pack. Here's the word from their e-mail to area Triumph riders:

RAT GROUP - Riders Association of Triumph! We will be starting a RAT
club. Our first gathering will be Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30
p.m. We will meet at Triumph of Tacoma and ride/drive to Carrs
Restaurant, 11006 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood. (It is on Bridgeport
just West of the Shell gas station on your left.) At this first
gathering we will identify the purpose and goals of the group, set up
rides on a calendar and brainstorm a name for the group. If you can't
make this meeting, mark your calendar for the next month, November
19th. RAT club meetings will be the third Wednesday of every month at
Carr's Restaurant.

odatbob · 11-15-2008, 11:22 AM

Its on the 19th of November.As mentioned by Gootch in previous e-mail they will elect officers,set up ride schedule,talk about patches,shirts,etc.Come and make your opinions heard...they seem to want to set up own identity and seperate from the "Oly orphans"Not a bad idea as they are somewhat geographically away from Olympia and will recieve support from the dealer..Vena(employee at TofT)is a laison for the dealer and Bob(one of owners) now has a new 08 Tiger..Come or forever hold your peace!!

odatbob · 11-20-2008, 03:23 AM

Had dinner with 24 other triumph riders at the Carrs' Restaurant..talked about name,rides next spring and coming rides this month..I even won a hat(sort of won).Will meet again in January..the third wednesday the 21 st..be there and help with name of group,etc.

rtorres86 · 11-27-2008, 05:22 AM

Can there be a seattle chapter? I can help with the seattle rides, events etc......

odatbob · 11-28-2008, 12:10 AM

Here are your choices as I see them...Join the Tacoma pack if it is close(I live in Kent)...Join the almost non-existent I-90 Rat group if you are closer to the east side...Join up with the CycleBarnRAT Group in lynnwood if that suits you best..Those are the three Triumph dealers supporting RAT groups...none in central downtown Seattle..farther south in Beaverton and farther north to Bellingham..Come down to next dinner meet and visit before making your choice.

DavePreston · 11-28-2008, 10:31 PM

Odatbob - was that you? Got a page the other day that (I think it was you) was in the store. I was in the other building, and I came up and could not find you. Where'd you go?
Sorry I missed you!

odatbob · 12-01-2008, 10:54 AM

yes,I was visiting with my friend Mike who rides a ultra classic and He wanted to check out the screaming eagle ultra ..42 grand.. too rich for me but he didnt blink an eye.Sorry to have missed you as we were on way to funeral and didnt have too much time to wander..perhaps next time on one of your dry saturday runs!!

zuzu · 12-11-2008, 10:45 PM

Im in Gigharbor
and in between bikes right naw
But will you guys start a web site or blog .
also Id love to see some pics of your RATs can you post?

odatbob · 12-12-2008, 12:55 PM

www.triumphoftacoma.com has a web page for dealer and lists events..check with Dave Preston at Lynnwwod Cycle Barn and He will put you on email list for the CBRATS newsletter..an extremely active group with 3(?)group overnite rides a year plus monthly day trips..the I-90 rat group exists only in their minds(very secretive!!).The Island Rat group out of canada sponsoring another Rat ride in Nelson<b.c. this july...all info available thru Dave at Lynnwood or Vena at Tacoma.Hurry up and get that Triumph to ride..I have 2..a 07 america for sale..an 08 Rocket3Touring not for sale!!

odatbob · 01-22-2009, 06:32 AM

met last nite for our monthly meeting of the Triumph of Tacoma RAT meeting..we voted on names snd next month will disclose group choice and submit to Triumph for validation...20 members and 5-6 rode..I caged it with the fog here in Kent and the valley..days are ok but poor visibility at dusk plus!Discussed upcoming rides including Nelson,B.C. and the Baker City,Oregon get together with the TRAP RATS form Cascade Moto in Beaverton..several over nite runs were discussed..sounds as though we will be active this spring/summer!!The owners are active and both ride..Bring on the spring time!!!!