August 18th to August 20th 2006
If you would like to add to this guestbook we are keeping, here is where to go!
Hi Owen and the guys and galls at SBW. Just looked at your complete
web site including waiting to download all
the pictures. Sounds like a blast, sign me up. I just bought my sons bike from him.
Had to sell my harley (20 yr. old
houses, everything goes at once) well his bike was the only thing I could afford and
any bike is better than none. Then
a funny thing happened, I'am having a great time on it(scarey but fun)
When I pull up with the Pascal Picotte
helmet on and friends realize who it is they sh-t. Anyway I'll make you feel young; and
I'll call in the morning with my VISA #
Ross Brown Comox BC
- Ross
Ride: 1996 Honda 900 CBR
Posted: May 26, 2000
Sport Bike West is the ultimate $%*&ing experience. I coming up this
year. If this is Owen, I met you at campbell river MOXIES restaurant with t karate club.
Something is wrong with the slide shows. Fix them
- suzuki_600
Ride: 1998 gsx_600r
Attended: 99
Posted: May 26, 2000
Your slide shows don't work worth shit. I'm coming this year.
yeah, fucking rights.
- CaPoNe19
Ride: 99 Ninja ZX6R
Posted: May 24, 2000
Lots of ours friends from Alberta went to SBW99,but we were unable to attend.
For sure we are gonna be there this
year. Heard too many awesome things about SBW to pass it up again.Wife, I and friends
will be there.......can`t wait :)
See you all in Aug/00
- DT99 & R-6 chick
Ride: 99-R1 & 99 - R6
Posted: May 22, 2000
Heard about SBW99 in September, booked the days off as soon as I heard the
dates for SBW00. Am now chompin'
at the bit!!
- Strega
Ride: 99 Interceptor
Posted: May 9, 2000
Banana Bike Man:
SBW98 was as much fun as you can have with your leathers on.
SBW99 was great, too - maybe a bit over the top with reckless boy-racer wannabees
(glad to see you trying some self
policing). Unfortunately, my work schedule conflicts with SBW00 (maybe it is time for a new job).
Keep up the good
work. If you get to Calgary, look me up.
- Frank
Ride: ZRX1100, Hawk
Attended: 98,99
Posted: May 9, 2000
I had a blast in '98. I wanted to go in '99 but I was unemployed and interviewing
for jobs. I'd come this year, but I'm
getting married, so $ and vacation time are scarce. But I've definitely got SBW on my calendar
for 2001. I had so
much fun the first time that I've gotta come back for more...and I'm living in the San Francisco
Bay Area now. It'll be
one hell of a trip, but it'll be worth it. Thanks again, Owen.
- Sean aka Corky
Ride: 96 yzf600
Attended: 98
Posted: April 28, 2000
AWESOME!!! I'll be there until I die!!
- Jason
Ride: CBR 600 F4
Attended: 99
Posted: April 23, 2000
Excellent event, Planning to return for SBW2000!
- Dave Linfield
Ride: 82 BMW R100RT
Attended: 99
Posted: April 22, 2000
As you can see,I am not a knee dragger.What i am looking for is people to
go riding with.I have recently moved to
kelowna and seek individuals or groups to go cruising or touring or a nice sunday ride.
Please e me back if anyone would
like me to join them for a ride thanks
Also in your sport bike meet are cruisers allowed to join in the fun?
- none
Ride: 97 honda shadow
Posted: April 22, 2000
Hopefully some of us from Vancouver, WA USA will be able to make it this year.
Craig
Vancouver, Washington, USA
- Kawasaki Kid
Ride: 97 ZX7R
Posted: April 22, 2000
Absolutely outstanding !! The boys from Toronto yap about Sport Bike
East..but after they came out for your weekend
they went home yapping about SBWEST
- Pete Van Blarcom
Ride: Honda
Attended: 96,97,98,99
Posted: April 17, 2000
Yee ha! can't wait !
- ~ Crash ~
Ride: 96 ZX-6R
Posted: April 14, 2000
What a fantastic IDEA! I live in Las Vegas, NV and would love to attend.
Especially if its sportbikes only. I may try to
make it this year. We will just have to see.
http://www.sportbikegirl.com
Tiffany
- Superbiker77
Ride: GS500E
Posted: April 11, 2000
Had a great time last year, can't wait for August. Good
to see you're trying the "self-regulation" angle, hope it works.
- Ian Miller
Ride: 98 Honda VTR 1000
Attended: 99
Posted: April 9, 2000
awesome weekend, don't change a thing!
- Niner
Ride: 99 ZX9R
Attended: 98,99
Posted: April 7, 2000
I have already booked the time off. I'll be there with the Edmonton crew of
Kevin(ducati) Heather (dayton) Bernie (tl1000R) Craig
(one of last years crashers now on a beemer) Others to be decided!
Last year was a highlight of the riding season see you August
- ash
Ride: ZX6R
Attended: 99
Posted: April 4, 2000
Loved the event. I had a blast on the last leg Rock Creek to 8MR.
Did that i n an hour with a bunch incl. guys on ZX9R and GSXR. Drinking beer and
watching the dyno runs with all that glorious sound. Overall great fun and I'll be
back in '00 for sure.
- Jeffrey
Ride: 95 Yamaha YZF750
Attended: 99
Posted: April 3, 2000
I had a great time in 1998. I'm sorry I missed '99, but I got back from
a bike trip through BC to Montana the weekend before, and wasn't looking forward to
another trip up the Coq. and 97C!
Great roads, great route, and great people to BS with around the fire! Thanks again Owen!
http://members.tripod.com/~missbehave
- Wendy
Ride: 1996 ZX-6R
Attended: 98
Posted: March 22, 2000
Awsome weekend. Already have that weekend booked off.
- ghostrider
Ride: '92 Yamaha Seca II
Attended: 97,98,99
Posted: March 19, 2000
Hi, Owen!!
Sorry I didn't catch you at the Bike Show (my dad drag me away after just two hours).
Anyway, I've seen updates on SBW site - lookin great!! I just wanna add something to
the letters: Although I've been to SBW only in '98 (spent '99 in ICU of Vancouver General)
I think this is the best bike gathering BC has to offer. I had a blast there my first time
(read about it at http://www.geocities.com/badgirl_8p/onroad.html) and I was really really
looking forward to go there last summer... I even bought a new tent and a bigger sleeping bag!!!
Life sucks!!! Oh, yeah! I just wanna say "HI" to that 100 people from SBW who signed a
postcard for me and to the rest of them I wanna say that I'm gonna come to SBW00 and
kick their ass for forgeting all about me!!!
- Bad Girl
Posted: March 9, 2000
GREETINGS hooligans,
Flash here. If you have never gone to SBW, go. It is simply the
best time you will have.
We look forward to seeing you this year Owen and you have a great thing
going up there!
This year, expect most of the members from VROOM to attend.
Please check out our home site and see what we are all about.
http://crash.to/vroom
cheers all
Carpe Diem
- The Flash
Ride: 99 CBR 600F4
Attended: 99
Posted: March 7, 2000
Most of the VROOM crew came out last year..brought back
all
the pics...can't wait to come this year.....
- Venom
Ride: 1999 CBR 900
Posted: March 7, 2000
The best part is BENCH RACING & lying SEE YA NEXT
YEAR!!!!
- Rusty
Ride: Kaw 99 Blue ZX9
Attended: 99
Posted: March 3, 2000
Every year I come to this damn thing,the less Preparation
H I have to use.I am also amazed how well all you cheeseheads speak
english.Your beer ain't bad either.
- The Colonel
Ride: 91 VFR
Attended: 98,99
Posted: March 1, 2000
I have been riding for over a dozen years in 4 countries
on 2 continents.
I've had the privilege of riding 8 out of the 10 best roads in California,
and I've enjoyed
my share of hot laps at race tracks here, there and everywhere.
For all the kilometers clicked
and tires torn up, Sportbike West '99 was the most fun I've ever
had on 2 wheels. It can
sometimes be a challenge to find people to ride "with"
but the sheer variety of bikes and
rider abilities at SBW meant one long weekend of nose-to-tail
action. Exhilarating!
Unprecedented! Would I miss another? Not in my 2-wheeled world! I'll
catch up with ya'll in the corners, come August
- Tamarski
Ride: Honda SJR 600 F3
Attended: 99
Posted: March 1, 2000
Sportbike West is for people who love talking about, thinking
about, looking at, and riding motorcycles! It was 36 hours of pure fun.
The BBQ was excellent, the people were friendly and the whole event
was very well organized. I'm looking forward to riding with all these
people again in August 2000. Until then..........
VROOM MEMBER
- Deanna Battle :)
Ride: CBR600
Attended: 99
Posted: February 29, 2000
I first heard about two years ago, missed it last, no money and a broke
down ZX 11. Too many wheelies took their toll on my fork seal, too many burnout...no rubber!
Not this year, just got a 99 ZX9R and new D207's sitting in the garage. I've had the bike
on the road since January 14/2000, ridden it every day rain, shine or snow!! We're talking
hardcore, not many bikers to wave to in the spring, too many fair weather pussies around here.
My possie from Victoria went last year and said it was awesome, so I'll see you in five months.Later...G
- Glenn aka Stubby
Ride: Kawi's finest 99ZX9R
Posted: February 29, 2000
I just wanted to let you know how much fun we had last year. It seems
you Canadians really put on one hell of a party/rally.
It was cool to see three Bandit 1200s there last year. If you
have any
friends that would like to come to Oregon and ride during the summer,
just drop us an e-mail. I would be happy to open our house to people
who needed a place to crash at night. Oregon has some gorgeous sites as
does Washington.
I just wanted to let you know how much we look forward to this every
year now.
Thanks
- Dave and Kim
Posted: February 28, 2000
The update web page looks great Owen (how the hell does
Pete end up in so many pics?)
See you in Calgary May 5/6 for the race school. Later, Brad.
- Brad Gurba
Ride: Suzuki TL1000s
Attended: 98,99
Posted: February 28, 2000
I have, I can, I will, be there this year!
- ~~ Stopie ~~
Ride: 96 ZX-6R Ninja
Posted: February 28, 2000
Hopefully make it up this Summer. Really looking forward to
it.
- Kenke
Ride: 2001 RC51
Attended: 02
The kind of weekend you look forward to all year, no weddings
or pregnant wives are stopping me this year.
- Bulldog
Ride: 99 CBR1100XX
Attended: 98,01
Check out the pictures I took at http://members.home.net/partypeoples/recentpics/sbw2001
Thanx to all the organisers for their hard work. See everyone next year
on August 16 2002!!
- Iceman
Ride: 98 CBR 900
Attended: 00,01
Awesome event very well organized and attended. Great food
and atmosphere. A must for any sportbike rider. Will definetly be back
next year. Ride on and keep the rubber side down.
- spdfrk
Ride: Kawi ninja zx-6r
Attended: 01
Lots of fun but you guys need to rent an airport:)!
- Fish
Ride: CBR 929rr
Attended: 00,01
Was a good time both years,Enjoyed the Thunder Ride.
Looking forward to 2002 and every year after,Thanx for a great time.
- kanatuna97
Ride: 97/katana750
Attended: 00,01
SBW kicked ass, i just learned about it this year and i'm
definately coming next year.
- Ryan Ashworth
Ride: 89' Yamaha FZR600
Attended: 01
Great, just like last year.
This one get's carved on all my calendars.
But no stickers this year? I was starting a collection.
Bill
- Billkie
Ride: R1100S
Attended: 00,01
count me in for 2002
- Rob
Ride: R1
This year was a great time..
Loved the look on Mr. Kawasaki when he opened the throttle on the Nitro
V-MAX(Saturday night Dyno)
When can we see pics and highlights from the 2001 rally?
Some great riders with great insight. The steak was good after a hard
day riding..
Keep it safe.. Ride the rubber .
Cheerz
- shamus
Ride: VTR
Attended: 99,00,01
Just Do It!!!!!
- flyboy
Ride: 90 zx-7r
Attended: 98,99,00,01
Came all the way from Regina Sask. Had the best time of
my short life on the ride there through the mountains by kokanee lake
and at the rally. I will be there next year for sure and every year
after that it is held. Thanks for the good times.
- Andrew
Ride: CBR929RR
Attended: 01
best organized event i have ever attended.
great people, lot's of bikes & some really bitchin roads!
guaranty i'll be their 2002, this time with good tread & not solo!!!
- HUSTON
Ride: 99 TLR(OLD YELLA)
Attended: 01
I came from Edmonton with a group of Buell riders. We had
a great time and the food was great. I was somewhat disappointed by
the behavior of a few squids who couldn't stop themselves from buzzing
up and down the road leading to the ranch, doing wheelies etc. It was
obvious by the number of bikes that were pitched away that some of these
riders were under the influence. I gues this is to be expected at an
event like this. All in all though, we had a great time and will probably
be back next year!
- john
Ride: 2000 buell cyclone m2
Attended: 01
Had a blast, everyone was super, the rides fantastic, the
prizes incredible. I unbelieveably won the grand prize leather suit
which fits perfectly. Thanks Owen and all of the sponsors of SBW too.
See you next year. Marky Reed
- Marky
Ride: ZX9R
Attended: 01
What an awesome function! The hospitality was great, the
food was tasty, and the ride was amazing!!! Met some great people (Jason,
Darren, Pat, Wayne, and various others from all over) and look forward
to seeing them there next year. It is truly astounding to see all those
incredible machines gathered in one spot. FNA. A huge thanks to Owen,
all SBW staff, and all sponsers for putting this wonderful event together.
Thankyou to Argyl Motorsports for the Bieffe Race Stand that I was fortunate
to win during the prize draws. My wife and I are there for 2002!
- Bob Daudelin
Ride: 00 ZX9R
Attended: 01
loved it but it was over all too soon but looking forward
to 2002.Only downer was two of my buddies went down but they will be back
with new bikes.
- John Geismak
Ride: Gsxr1300
Attended: 01
Had great fun in 2001 looking forward to 2002.Would be great
if you guys rented 1/8 mile track up the way for bike drags.
- John G.
Ride: 2000 Hayabusa
Attended: 01
2% attrition of riders seems pretty typical again. Loved it
though. I appreciate the work Owen puts into the event. I liked having
both my track bikes there on display: the REPSOL replica CBR600F2 and
the Blue ZX-6R 1999. I enjoyed putting my 1998 ZX-9R into the mix on the
roads and curves. Owen did you ride at the Mission track? I saw that you
were entred but I never saw you. I look forword to next year. Did I see
Salvana watching the toy run along Hastings? It looked like her.
- Dave Buratenski
Ride: Blue 1998 ZX9-R
Attended: 98,99,01
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