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Forum: Canada 05-14-2013, 02:12 PM
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Posted By XSoCal
That's awesome floss&fly, congratulations! I...

That's awesome floss&fly, congratulations! I guess I didn't convince you to become an orange believer...I'm sure you'll love the Strom. Had I known I would have mentioned my banzai run I did a few...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 142,521
Posted By XSoCal
Yeah, that sounds more reasonable. Mounted the...

Yeah, that sounds more reasonable. Mounted the MT90 tonight, looks good, but I am re-thinking putting the TKC80 on the front. Maybe get something more highway oriented for the ride. Looks like I'll...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 142,521
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to put the...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to put the used MT90 on, keep the pressure high-ish (38) and see if I make it. I looked at it again and it is probably closer to 3/4 new. This is sort of a banzai...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 142,521
Posted By XSoCal
This will be an easy on the throttle highway...

This will be an easy on the throttle highway trip; I've seen everything from 2500 - 7500 miles quoted on the site here, that's why I don't know which way to go. I don't want two partially worn tires...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 142,521
Posted By XSoCal
Speaking of cheap - I've read so many different...

Speaking of cheap - I've read so many different answers to this I thought I'd just ask again. What range are people getting on the Scorpion MT90 A/T rears? I don't really like the tire, I ride off...
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Great shots Lycan - is Devil's Gap just down at...

Great shots Lycan - is Devil's Gap just down at the end of Trans Alta? Maybe I haven't gone down far enough...looks really nice. Finally got my forks back together, but too late to go. Would have...
Forum: Canada 05-05-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
I'm out...finally got the fork seals in but still...

I'm out...finally got the fork seals in but still have to fill the oil and re-assemble the bike. Won't make the ride; have a good time.
Forum: Canada 05-03-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Flossandfly is the only real hooligan rider here...

Flossandfly is the only real hooligan rider here :D.

I'm going to try and make the 10 am Sunday meet...all depends on how the fork seal replacement goes...starting them now.
Forum: Canada 04-30-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
With all those Beemers it looks like you were out...

With all those Beemers it looks like you were out numbered...but not out gunned!
Forum: Canada 04-29-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Here is a short set of clips from yesterday,...

Here is a short set of clips from yesterday, editing isn't perfect but wanted to post it. Thanks for organizing the "hooligan ride" Floss!

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Forum: Canada 04-29-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Great ride yesterday, and it was really good to...

Great ride yesterday, and it was really good to meet you all! Here is a quick shot from the day, uploading a video now and will post later.
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Forum: Canada 04-28-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
See you there!

See you there!
Forum: Canada 04-26-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
We could just meet at the Shell at 5th and...

We could just meet at the Shell at 5th and 1st...that gas is OK. Not a fan of Husky either...
Forum: Canada 04-02-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Lol, yeah, but at least I had a reason to insert...

Lol, yeah, but at least I had a reason to insert the clip in slow motion! I was actually quite impressed with the 950, I thought it was going down but I could stand it back up just like the XRR....
Forum: Canada 04-02-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks Red Cat, and those are going to be great...

Thanks Red Cat, and those are going to be great runs. I also want to try pushing in west toward the mountains from that area too, find some smaller roads to explore.




I was just about to...
Forum: Canada 04-02-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Work just keeps getting in the way of timing...

Work just keeps getting in the way of timing rides...great shots and nice mud climb! I mixed down the video of my solo attempt at crossing the Indian Graves Pass on 532 a few days ago. Still new to...
Forum: Canada 03-28-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
I haven't got the video processed yet, it tells...

I haven't got the video processed yet, it tells the story much better, but in case people were thinking of heading out to Indian Graves pass, here is a report. Had a really great ride, most of 532 is...
Forum: Canada 03-27-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks David! Exact same reason I'd get one. I...

Thanks David! Exact same reason I'd get one. I actually got shut down on 532 last summer with my then new to me XRR (stripped the teeth off my aluminum rear sprocket)...would have saved a lot of...
Forum: Canada 03-27-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Totally agree David, its the wind on that pass...

Totally agree David, its the wind on that pass that is the hard part. I tried it a few weeks ago, and the wind was so strong, if you hit a patch of ice it would slide you sideways. If things work out...
Forum: Canada 03-26-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
OK thanks - I guess that is right where 940 comes...

OK thanks - I guess that is right where 940 comes out onto 40. I was looking at it more closely in Google maps, and it also says 940 is closed until May, so maybe you can't make that last bit to the...
Forum: Canada 03-26-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Has anyone headed into the gravel roads in the SW...

Has anyone headed into the gravel roads in the SW there, like 532? Was thinking of trying to go in on that and up to 40. I went up 40 north of 1a last Sunday and it seems that area picked up more ice...
Forum: Canada 03-01-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Quick condition report for those heading toward...

Quick condition report for those heading toward Longview tomorrow (kids too, can't make it). 22 is clear and all good, 532 was good for a while, then some ice patches but you could get around them...
Forum: Canada 02-27-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Here is a short video clip of the ride up 40 with...

Here is a short video clip of the ride up 40 with flossandfly...I just got my new GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition; if you've seen the sample video for the camera you'll understand the tongue and cheek...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-26-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
I saw that too...I've had two accidents on my R1...

I saw that too...I've had two accidents on my R1 where I go over the bars, the last one they took me away in an ambulance strapped to a board, so not keen to have it happen again!

As far as the...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-25-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
Well whatever I do I better do it soon - had a...

Well whatever I do I better do it soon - had a rock get caught between the tire and low fender yesterday; just scraped things butI can see how it can be worse. Maybe until I get the lines I'll raise...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-23-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
So the reason for doing the tansfer tube rather...

So the reason for doing the tansfer tube rather than using the line with a T from a 990 non-abs model is that the 990 line is a bit tight to get around the high fender I think. Orangecicle, that is...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-22-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
Very true, and if I go this route all your past...

Very true, and if I go this route all your past posts will be very helpful. I saw that picture when you originally posted it and it almost convinced me, I was just thinking I ride a lot in an...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-22-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks...and I read all your previous posts on...

Thanks...and I read all your previous posts on the subject, very helpful. I think the short line might be the perfect solution, just need to make sure of what will fit.
Forum: Orange Crush 02-22-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 847
Posted By XSoCal
Yet another 950 high fender brake line question...

I know there are 500 high fender threads already, but I can't find an answer for this anywhere.

When putting a high fender on a 950 Adventure you have two main options. 1) Converting the brake...
Forum: Canada 02-08-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
The KTM sounds like a cool bike! I wish I had...

The KTM sounds like a cool bike! I wish I had more space to work on bikes; as it is I might have to sell the XRR to make room, if I decide to stick with the 950. Which I probably will...only ridden...
Forum: Canada 02-07-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Not sure what is different about my XRR, but it's...

Not sure what is different about my XRR, but it's fully registered as a street bike in AB and has been for the past 3 owners. The original owner put a Baja kit on it, so it has signals and a battery,...
Forum: Canada 11-22-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
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Forum: Canada 11-19-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks - truly awesome bike so far. I've ridden a...

Thanks - truly awesome bike so far. I've ridden a lot of different bikes over the years, and I'd describe the Adventure as the most confidence inspiring of the lot. Completely at home on the gravel...
Forum: Canada 11-17-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
In case anyone is was thinking about heading out...

In case anyone is was thinking about heading out tomorrow, 40 north from 1a was clear and dry all the way past the first staging area, up to about where that ATV Adventure place is. After that the...
Forum: Canada 11-16-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
I might give it a try in the afternoon - if the...

I might give it a try in the afternoon - if the KTM doesn't make it out, I'll just ride over parked cars with the XRR!
Forum: Canada 11-14-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Sounds like an awesome trip - how many days were...

Sounds like an awesome trip - how many days were you thinking? At any rate we should definite get out there when the weather is good, I'd like to see how you have your bike set up. I need to decide...
Forum: Canada 11-14-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks, I'm totally psyched about it. I did...

Thanks, I'm totally psyched about it. I did finally get the XRR running well on gravel, tuning the suspension helped a lot (it was way too stiff), but the biggest improvement was lowering the air...
Forum: Canada 11-13-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Thanks for the tips - it actually was some of...

Thanks for the tips - it actually was some of your shots that had me thinking it should be able to make it; from the pictures your rear tire looks a bit more aggressive than the MT90. But I didn't...
Forum: Canada 11-12-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
While snow covered roads always suck, thy're even...

While snow covered roads always suck, thy're even harder to take when you have a new to you bike and you can't ride it...now the proud owner of the Orange Dragon, as my 6 year old named it.
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Forum: Canada 09-02-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3,365
Views: 247,964
Posted By XSoCal
Well, I tried...got to Cochrane about 45 minutes...

Well, I tried...got to Cochrane about 45 minutes late, then tried to catch up; I thought I might meet you guys on the way back. But I ran out of time right after turning onto the road to Limestone...
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