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Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-22-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,159
Posted By McJamie
Nothing new as yet. I'm going to have to (...

Nothing new as yet.
I'm going to have to ( mostly) finish the H1 first and probably sell it, it'll give me the space and the cash-flow to get into the 900.
It looks like someone else has started...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-22-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,634,631
Posted By McJamie
I have been trying to organize something similar...

I have been trying to organize something similar up here, but keep it open to all makes. Lots of great and accessible dirt roads & trails around here. And I know there's plenty of those bikes left....
Forum: Canada 05-22-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By McJamie
You're right, there's no direct access to the...

You're right, there's no direct access to the trails from the campground. You would have to cross Hwy 7, and then a bit of dirt road to get to the nearest one. Probably not an option with the little...
Forum: Canada 05-22-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,408
Posted By McJamie
I'm not sure how prepared I am, but I did just...

I'm not sure how prepared I am, but I did just switch my front tire from a street, to a crappy,used, 50/50 tire, so we'll see where that and my very limited skill gets me.
Went to test it, and...
Forum: Canada 05-21-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By McJamie
I've been spending my summers here. ...

I've been spending my summers here.
http://www.tippersfamilycampground.com//
It's a smaller campground on a small river. Trails are very close, including several atv/rail trails plus about half...
Forum: Canada 05-21-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,785
Posted By McJamie
It looks like everyone had a good time. Next year...

It looks like everyone had a good time. Next year I will mark it on the calendar.
Forum: Canada 05-20-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,408
Posted By McJamie
I'll start printing the T-Shirts first thing in...

I'll start printing the T-Shirts first thing in the morning.
Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3,604
Views: 542,573
Posted By McJamie
I just want that front end! It would look...

I just want that front end!
It would look pretty slick on the front of my A7SS.
Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,415
Posted By McJamie
I think I may have just wet myself :tb

I think I may have just wet myself :tb
Forum: Canada 05-20-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,408
Posted By McJamie
Oh, the irony of having to ride 2 & a half hours...

Oh, the irony of having to ride 2 & a half hours west to go to an Eastern Ontario rally.
Still looking forward to it though.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-17-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 156,206
Posted By McJamie
What kind of shape was the road in. When I was on...

What kind of shape was the road in. When I was on it last year, with my over-wieght/top-heavy Concours no less, it under construction almost from one end to the other.
One of my all-time favourite...
Forum: Beasts 05-16-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5,024
Views: 916,182
Posted By McJamie
That's another one of those, half way through a...

That's another one of those, half way through a case of beer and " hey, I've got an idea!"
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-16-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,505
Posted By McJamie
My long-time riding buddy jokes that I am the...

My long-time riding buddy jokes that I am the slowest person in the world to get my gear back on after a stop. Our system works like this: We decide it's time to go, he lights a smoke. By the time...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 447,422
Posted By McJamie
Likely both things mentioned. You are probably...

Likely both things mentioned. You are probably sitting in enough of a lean to put extra weight on your hands (depending on your height and arm length), but it also sounds like you have the death grip...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By McJamie
You likely made the right choice. Unless it's...

You likely made the right choice. Unless it's free, and even then, maybe not.
In North America, that model is actually considered a 425. Whether the 450 that came later is much different, I'm not...
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,209
Posted By McJamie
About 5 years ago, I had a long discussion with...

About 5 years ago, I had a long discussion with my boss at the last bike shop I worked at, that they needed to drop all this cruiser stuff, and all the poseurs are going to start buying adventure...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By McJamie
Various versions of it continued on in Europe and...

Various versions of it continued on in Europe and Japan for quite a few years after they stopped selling them in N. America. So there may be another (expensive) source for parts if need be.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-08-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5,922
Views: 2,675,212
Posted By McJamie
He could at least pretend to look like he's...

He could at least pretend to look like he's enjoying himself.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-08-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By McJamie
Take note of the various boxes of tools, parts,...

Take note of the various boxes of tools, parts, batteries, and gas cans sitting in front of the hotel. Even if the bikes weren't sitting there, you would probably still know what kind of meet it was....
Forum: Road warriors 05-07-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 34,444
Posted By McJamie
That might be the nicest looking V7 I've seen so...

That might be the nicest looking V7 I've seen so far. Not something available here in Canada as far as I know.
I bet the bike is perfectly suited to your local roads too.
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 447,422
Posted By McJamie
I put the 15 tooth sprocket on this week, and...

I put the 15 tooth sprocket on this week, and finally got to a pretty decent test ride today. Big improvement. Instead of being in 3rd before I'm across the intersection, it's still comfortably in...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-05-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,634,631
Posted By McJamie
Love the Transalp. I'm not sure I've ever seen...

Love the Transalp. I'm not sure I've ever seen that colour before.
You have 2 W1's? I have only ever seen one in person, and it was a static display at a show, didn't look like it had been ridden....
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 916
Posted By McJamie
Because they are based on the old GPZ/KZ engine,...

Because they are based on the old GPZ/KZ engine, they are pretty sturdy. I know one guy who drag raced his ZR1100 with no trouble at all. Complete with solid struts on the rear instead of shocks!
...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7,290
Views: 2,634,631
Posted By McJamie
Love the CL's. I think one of the best bikes...

Love the CL's. I think one of the best bikes Honda built in the 70's.
Adventure touring before it was called that.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-01-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By McJamie
I'm sure it's not perfect, but I would think long...

I'm sure it's not perfect, but I would think long and hard about touching that paint. Try and clean and polish as much as you can, and only replace the mechanical stuff that you really need to....
Forum: Beasts 05-01-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7,787
Views: 3,014,970
Posted By McJamie
More pictures of this one please.

More pictures of this one please.
Forum: Beasts 05-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,678,957
Posted By McJamie
I'm sure it's been asked already, but what...

I'm sure it's been asked already, but what handlebar is that? It looks perfect on that bike.
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6,778
Views: 527,371
Posted By McJamie
They also imported that bike into Canada ( 2000...

They also imported that bike into Canada ( 2000 to 20 or 03?), but you're right, not much aftermarket stuff. It is however very similar to the KLX 650 that came out a couple of years before. Whether...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By McJamie
Rather than waste people's time by starting a new...

Rather than waste people's time by starting a new thread, I'm just going to add to this one.

I am also looking at a KLR, but a new one.
I had a DL for about 4 seasons, until I decided I need a...
Forum: Canada 04-25-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 814
Posted By McJamie
For paved stuff, 632 going north, I believe from...

For paved stuff, 632 going north, I believe from Rosseau is one of the twistiest roads in Ontario.
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 682
Posted By McJamie
You missed one. Perth,...

You missed one.
Perth, Ontario.............Canada.
Forum: Canada 04-19-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 887
Posted By McJamie
What insurance company are you using?

What insurance company are you using?
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5,024
Views: 916,182
Posted By McJamie
I want one of these( same as this one) so bad I...

I want one of these( same as this one) so bad I think my head will explode.
Forum: Canada 04-18-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 887
Posted By McJamie
Yup, as basic as required by law. TD seems to be...

Yup, as basic as required by law. TD seems to be the best rate at just over $3000.00, but it's still too much. At the moment the Sherpa is the only bike on the road, but I have 2 or maybe 3 others...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,876
Posted By McJamie
That's totally...

That's totally bad-ass......................................................................................except for maybe the tassels.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By McJamie
I would wear a cape while I was riding it.

I would wear a cape while I was riding it.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-08-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,905
Posted By McJamie
It does look like the mileage is legitimate, but...

It does look like the mileage is legitimate, but that's not an original front tire( I can't see the back one ). The front is a Bridgestone F11, not an OEM tire. You can still buy them if you wanted...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2,709
Views: 447,422
Posted By McJamie
Tell us about the side racks and what kind of...

Tell us about the side racks and what kind of bags you use on them please.
Forum: Canada 04-05-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 887
Posted By McJamie
Bike Insurance

Ok.
I'm going to open the can of worms my instincts tell me I already know the answer to. My son turns 16 next week. Getting him into a rider training program is not an issue, because I spend my...
Forum: Road warriors 04-04-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 293,181
Posted By McJamie
I can't find it right now, I'm sure someone can,...

I can't find it right now, I'm sure someone can, but there's a video of this bike running.
It sounds more than a bit like an old MV or a Gilera race bike from the 50's or 60's.
If I were to...
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