The author rides a 2008 Victory Vision Tour
Some more pics from the scenic motorcycle route described on 8/10 and 8/11 posts. These were taken in Mt Rainier National park, where you can't ride for more than a minute without passing another beautiful photo op. This is looking across one of many bridges spanning ravines high above sparkling creeks.
The pavement on Forest Road 25 is rough. There is a one-lane bridge over a washed-out section and lots of damage as you can see in the pictures. The good news is that they are clean...almost no loose gravel in the roadway. Cautionary speed signs are abundant. Although rough this road is absolutely brilliant to motorcycle. See the August 10 post for more on this road.
If you motorcycle between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon, the I-5 corridor is familiar. Sure it gets you there quickly, but if the journey is what's important, then try going the back way.
The route from I-5 in Vancouver is SR500, SR503 to Cougar, Forest Road 90 and Forest Road 25 to Randle, then highways 12,123, and 410 into the Seattle area. See a googlemap here. The pavement is good until Forest Road 25. Winter breaks up the road every season, and there are patches, heaves, and cracks all along this stretch until Randle. As long as you take your time and heed the speed warning signs though you will be fine. Do not let reports of this road's condition keep you from riding it. It is motorcycle nirvana! 
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