If you are a rider in the Portland area and looking for a group - see http://www.pdxriders.com/IMC/index.html There is a link for other clubs in the NW from that page too.
Cool resource! It's important to connect with others in a sport, whatever you're into. For me, I ride a vintage bike (40 yo) and I have to network for parts.
@teflon97239 - nice. I had a 1981 Honda CB which I sold to buy my '05 The ride I was on last Saturday had a guy with a 81 CB 750, mod'd as a cafe' bike. It is great to see bikes stay on the road. Just as it is good to see guns stay in use....