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Forum: Hack Vendors 05-15-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,178
Posted By Dan Alexander
That is one strange law ... 11 years and off to...

That is one strange law ... 11 years and off to the crusher :huh

Why would they do such a thing, is the quality so bad that after 11 years they figure it's unsafe?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,890
Views: 560,593
Posted By Dan Alexander
That's more than I paid for my 11GS I'm riding...

That's more than I paid for my 11GS I'm riding :lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,890
Views: 560,593
Posted By Dan Alexander
You would like the Hattech underseat exhaust...

You would like the Hattech underseat exhaust then, had them on my 1150 with two full sized bags.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 1,890
Views: 560,593
Posted By Dan Alexander
Just found my new desktop background :thumb:thumb

Just found my new desktop background :thumb:thumb
Forum: Hacks 05-13-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5,167
Views: 1,756,967
Posted By Dan Alexander
I know there's a kitchen sink in there somewhere...

I know there's a kitchen sink in there somewhere :lol3
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By Dan Alexander
Depends on where the dog sleeps, in the protected...

Depends on where the dog sleeps, in the protected inner tent or in the vestibule. Redverz will be cramped if the dog is inside with you and a partner when you're two up'ing
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,552
Posted By Dan Alexander
How do you think this guy felt :eek1 ...

How do you think this guy felt :eek1

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/KTM950dude/dentedtank_zps28e7def5.png
Forum: Vendors 05-10-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 473
Views: 93,774
Posted By Dan Alexander
That white looks great :thumb

That white looks great :thumb
Forum: Vendors 05-10-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,474
Posted By Dan Alexander
Good looking pants. My only nit pick would be the...

Good looking pants. My only nit pick would be the choice of white for the mesh inside the vents. Black would look more blended in.
Forum: Equipment 05-05-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By Dan Alexander
:lol3

:lol3
Forum: Equipment 05-05-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,552
Posted By Dan Alexander
Personally I wouldn't ride with something that...

Personally I wouldn't ride with something that hard on the tank. Guys have lost the family jewels on much smaller thinks like gas caps before. This will hurt if you hit something head on and go over...
Forum: Hacks 05-05-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 309,334
Posted By Dan Alexander
I'll talk to SWMBO and see if this is up her...

I'll talk to SWMBO and see if this is up her alley, she did say she'd like an automatic and besides scooters there aren't too many around any more.
Forum: Hacks 05-05-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 309,334
Posted By Dan Alexander
Where are you located in NY?

Where are you located in NY?
Forum: Hacks 05-04-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Done deal :wings:wings Gave a deposit this...

Done deal :wings:wings

Gave a deposit this morning and I'll get a trailer and move it next week.

This is going to be fun :rayof
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,256
Posted By Dan Alexander
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/KTM950du...

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/KTM950dude/dfc444b6_121054d1231181462-coral-star-dec-26th-jan-1-thread_is_worthless.jpg
Forum: Hacks 05-03-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Great information there, thanks for sharing and...

Great information there, thanks for sharing and making this decision easier.

Just decided that I'm going for it :freaky I've had the sidecar bug since the 80's and it's time to knock that off the...
Forum: Hacks 05-02-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Good build thread MotoJ I like the get in there...

Good build thread MotoJ I like the get in there and get dirty, positive thinking attitude :clap

I don't have welding skills but last night I was thinking about who I knew who can and I rememberd...
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,256
Posted By Dan Alexander
I'll make sure to do that, thanks :thumb

I'll make sure to do that, thanks :thumb
Forum: Hacks 04-27-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,216
Posted By Dan Alexander
OK, I heard you sidecar guys were a little odd...

OK, I heard you sidecar guys were a little odd ... seems the rumors are true :evil
Forum: Canada 04-27-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 382,808
Posted By Dan Alexander
It's been sitting at my front door for ages now....

It's been sitting at my front door for ages now. You don't come to Ottawa often to meet up so mail is no problem, PM me your address and it's gone.
Forum: Hacks 04-27-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Ah, very interesting, thanks! If the wheels...

Ah, very interesting, thanks!

If the wheels are that old do you suppose the car itself is that old too or have they cobbled spare parts together?

I offered him $600 and he came back with $700. ...
Forum: Canada 04-26-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 382,808
Posted By Dan Alexander
So I've really got the urge to put a sidecar on...

So I've really got the urge to put a sidecar on the 1100. Drove one for about 10 minutes when a friend brought his to the bar. This was in the early 70's about midnight so it's not totally clear how...
Forum: Equipment 04-26-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,256
Posted By Dan Alexander
:eek1 Sorry to hear about the leg :deal Heal...

:eek1

Sorry to hear about the leg :deal Heal fast it's going to be a good year. I'm heading to NS before hitting The Rock and I might need you to show me a trail or two.

BTW, my Wolfman at 19l...
Forum: Hacks 04-26-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
OK, I put my thinking cap on .... funny how they...

OK, I put my thinking cap on .... funny how they don't fit if you don't wear them very often :D

CJ 750 = Chang Jing

KMZ = ?

Ural I know

750M = Military?
Forum: Hacks 04-26-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Wow, all these abbreviations :eek1 no idea what...

Wow, all these abbreviations :eek1 no idea what most of them mean.

I sure have a lot to learn about these but I always love exploring something new :clap

Thanks for the help.
Forum: Hacks 04-26-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,510
Views: 309,334
Posted By Dan Alexander
:raabia

:raabia
Forum: Hacks 04-25-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Sorry the $3k was for a sidecar that was linked...

Sorry the $3k was for a sidecar that was linked in a ebay listing a couple of posts above. It is $1200 plus shipping from Europe or somewhere at $1200 or so plus any taxes or customs costs would make...
Forum: Canada 04-24-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 884
Posted By Dan Alexander
A bunch of my relatives have been bunked down in...

A bunch of my relatives have been bunked down in the cemetary, some for over 100 years and one day I'll be 'camping' in there too :evil
Forum: Hacks 04-24-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Thanks MJ, that price is ebay is plus shipping so...

Thanks MJ, that price is ebay is plus shipping so $3k with taxes and all. Are parts easy to come by for these?

I suppose getting new mounts instead of the ball mounts would work better?
Forum: Airheads 04-23-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Dan Alexander
Well I got a couple of answers but one serious...

Well I got a couple of answers but one serious one like 'is it a good price' is still up in the air :D
Forum: Canada 04-23-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 382,808
Posted By Dan Alexander
Hey UB, thoughts on this for my 11GS?? ...

Hey UB, thoughts on this for my 11GS??

http://qc.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehicules-motocyclettes-pieces-et-accessoires-motos-SIDECAR-ANTIQUE-W0QQAdIdZ477338549
Forum: Hacks 04-23-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Any idea what year it is? I'd probably buy a...

Any idea what year it is?

I'd probably buy a subframe ready made as my welding skill are non existent.

How about those splined hubs, are they of any value? Would I keep them or sell and put a...
Forum: Airheads 04-23-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Dan Alexander
What's this old sidecar from?

I'm cross posting this from Hacks. How old is this and anything else you can think of. I went to see it but some others are showing up tonight and I'm not sure if I should jump on it.

...
Forum: Hacks 04-23-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
Very little rust, just inside the rear...

Very little rust, just inside the rear compartment where some water collected, no perforations. It's got splined hubs on the wheels and rounded mounts that look like they are for a BMW /2 with the...
Forum: Hacks 04-23-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,576
Posted By Dan Alexander
What's this car and is it a decent deal??

Looks like a Ural / Dneper but I don't know how to tell the difference. I'm going to see it this afternoon.

It's in French but if you click the top right it'll translate.

...
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 382,808
Posted By Dan Alexander
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/KTM950du...

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/KTM950dude/Dakarswamp002.jpg
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By Dan Alexander
If the moisture is trapped inside the boot...

If the moisture is trapped inside the boot because of a non breathable membrane any kind of sock won't matter :deal
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By Dan Alexander
Good luck. Wet feet are the joy of knockoff...

Good luck. Wet feet are the joy of knockoff goretex ... too much sweat in the heat and still wet in the rain.

Next time I only buy real goretex and even then it's still somewhat sweaty
Forum: Canada 04-19-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6,572
Views: 382,808
Posted By Dan Alexander
Hmmmmm ... might be fun. ...

Hmmmmm ... might be fun.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=879684

http://www.overlandadventurerally.com/
Forum: Hacks 04-18-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,931
Posted By Dan Alexander
Looks a lot like a T-Rex. They used to use R1...

Looks a lot like a T-Rex. They used to use R1 engines but now it looks like they've gone to a Kawa 1400. They are based in Montreal and I've seen a number of them over the years
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