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Forum: Alaska 06-14-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By Fishenough
Cry Hey I do service work along the first first 450...

Hey I do service work along the first first 450 miles of the Alaska highway, every week driving between mile 0 and mile 283.

Do you have an idea how painful it is passing all these content n'...
Forum: Ride reports 05-05-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,875
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Haha, topped, I was stranded with her on the MHS...

Haha, topped, I was stranded with her on the MHS loop due to a flat on her scoot. :clap

Nice report, it's my first Songkran away from Thailand in 6 years, and miss the fun.
Forum: Ride reports 05-05-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,875
Posted By Fishenough
Wicked Did you not meet the vivacious Miss Yui at Mr....

Did you not meet the vivacious Miss Yui at Mr. Mechanic's Moon-Muang rd office?

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac157/photo-rex2/MHSinaday010.jpg

:raabia
Forum: Canada 04-23-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,225
Posted By Fishenough
Eek Yes, that is the point I was trying to make....

Yes, that is the point I was trying to make. Reading local news in Asia you often see examples that 3 certain countries consider a bullet far cheaper, and an acceptable option, to costly legal...
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,225
Posted By Fishenough
Mostly I was questioning other foreign countries...

Mostly I was questioning other foreign countries reaction to an extremely upset traveler that shows a little aggression. Chinese airports come to mind, when I've witnessed one incident where...
Forum: Alaska 04-13-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,297
Posted By Fishenough
Agreed. And after driving that Queen...

Agreed.

And after driving that Queen Elizabeth II last work bring home my new work truck from Calgary to Edmonton, even in dry road conditions - can't stress enough, don't ride it!!!!!

Also...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,225
Posted By Fishenough
Bluhduh Agreed! But I also ask the question, as someone...

Agreed! But I also ask the question, as someone who has visited many airport and customs officers over 30 years; How do you think officers act towards a travelers aggressive behavior from Eastern...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-31-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 62,099
Posted By Fishenough
Laugh Thanks for sharing the video, nice little...

Thanks for sharing the video, nice little reminder just what is available in the neighborhood.

Watched it just now after returning from lunch in Chetwynd today, with fellow riders, mostly...
Forum: Equipment 03-28-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,366
Posted By Fishenough
I had never been able to choose between a heavy...

I had never been able to choose between a heavy wool sweater or good quaility fleece in the past, mostly wind proofed versions. Each are bulky and wool does weigh more, so my choice on a multi day...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-25-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 62,099
Posted By Fishenough
Laugh Sssesh, excuses excuses... I already...

Sssesh, excuses excuses...



I already had thank you. Reminded me early this year to put some oven mitts on my bike shopping list. And the alligator hunting video clip was, one of these things...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-25-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,947
Posted By Fishenough
Eek I follow the Dragon picture threads, really lane...

I follow the Dragon picture threads, really lane choice seems about the same........
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,947
Posted By Fishenough
Laugh A favorite local route that gets quite slippery...

A favorite local route that gets quite slippery after, or during a rain, have seen many a bike fall down on this short backroad - a couple of times it was someone riding one of my bikes....
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-24-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 62,099
Posted By Fishenough
Is it over? :cry

Is it over?

:cry
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-18-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,694
Posted By Fishenough
Cool2 Agree and disagree. My son studied Judo for 5...

Agree and disagree. My son studied Judo for 5 years, and is the master of the breakfall. He was 14 and learning on a scooter, did a fabulous breakfall from a 40 kph highside that resulted in his...
Forum: Americas 03-18-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,348
Posted By Fishenough
Seconded concerning pricey, lightweight traps...

Seconded concerning pricey, lightweight traps being not worth it, but backpacking. From experience, a tissue thin nylon tarp is an accident waiting to happen; from instant melting upon touching a...
Forum: Face plant 03-05-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 81,441
Posted By Fishenough
Glad you walked away without serious trama from...

Glad you walked away without serious trama from that, and relieved that you, and your DR, took the easy was home - bet your wife was happy with both of your discussions!

My son and I have watched...
Forum: Canada 03-03-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 923
Posted By Fishenough
Searching for bikes in Western Canada via both...

Searching for bikes in Western Canada via both Craigslist and Kijiji; agreed the left side of Canada is all Craigslist.

And with recent bouncing between BC and Alberta can testify that BC...
Forum: Ride reports 02-24-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,271
Posted By Fishenough
Gun mount for avalanche control after a good snow...

Gun mount for avalanche control after a good snow load.

Looks more fun for use as a jungle gym (Sssesh, young people) :D
...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 02-23-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,116
Posted By Fishenough
Cool2 Another factor not mentioned is that outboard...

Another factor not mentioned is that outboard motors are not designed with any type of air filtering system. It's not to dusty on a body of water, so there is no design consideration for a air...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-23-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,193
Posted By Fishenough
Laugh Please start off by introducing yourself and the...

Please start off by introducing yourself and the bike you ride, skill level or rider experience, how often you ride, what type of riding you do, and hobbies... etc.

Hi, and good luck on a...
Forum: Ride reports 02-22-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,271
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb We are in Fort St John, BC, now. My son obtained...

We are in Fort St John, BC, now. My son obtained his learner licences at the beginning of the year yet I will not let him ride or drive until all roads here are no longer white. He did though have...
Forum: Ride reports 02-21-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,271
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Kevin, my Son and I finally had the time to watch...

Kevin, my Son and I finally had the time to watch your video together, of your ride across America with Jeffery. That was fun!

We had to pause many times for comments, memories, and just plain...
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 91,732
Posted By Fishenough
Cool2 Just browsed this thread looking for a couple of...

Just browsed this thread looking for a couple of my favorite 'nakeds', that always stop me in my tracks; they look killer in the flesh.

The Yamaha MT-01 and the MT-03. The MT-01 has been...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-20-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 62,099
Posted By Fishenough
Talking And I just can't wait!! This is the only...

And I just can't wait!!

This is the only area of BC I've never visited, and your slowly developing ride report is feeding this two wheeled travel urge. I'm buying parts and camping gear already. ...
Forum: Ride reports 02-18-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,271
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Following along, thank you Kevin and Missy!! ...

Following along, thank you Kevin and Missy!!

This is only the second report on ADV that we have read as father and son together. The KVR has popped to the top of our list as a place for father and...
Forum: The Garage 02-17-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 959
Posted By Fishenough
http://www.amazon.com/Fix-A-Flat-Fix-A-Windshield-...

http://www.amazon.com/Fix-A-Flat-Fix-A-Windshield-Do-It-Yourself-Windshield-Repair/dp/B000EA5WLS

Maybe you'll have better luck finding this in stores, in northern BC seems everybody gets stars and...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,913
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Welterweight vs a heavyweight. Cool

Welterweight vs a heavyweight. Cool
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,913
Posted By Fishenough
Do you mean you live in the Great Wet North, near...

Do you mean you live in the Great Wet North, near the lower rainland aka the wet coast, or the north of the north? :rofl

Subscribed!!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-13-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,056
Posted By Fishenough
Laugh A very inspiring thread, and thanks for the fish....

A very inspiring thread, and thanks for the fish.

Getting a little excited up here in northern BC. I've bought a bike (DR650), it's still almost 1500 km's away yet I've ordered my Safari tank and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-10-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,947
Posted By Fishenough
Love comment in the video clip 'maybe I should...

Love comment in the video clip 'maybe I should put my liner on', on boats and bikes everybody I think does that. (if your thinking about, you should be doing it.........but we don't)

Tend to avoid...
Forum: Ride reports 02-09-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 268
Views: 73,845
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Great to hear you're still around and breathing,...

Great to hear you're still around and breathing, good news..

Know of chaps in both Thailand and BC, cx owners, that were following along with your report last year.

:clap
Forum: Orange Crush 02-04-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,045
Posted By Fishenough
I read 950, but I hear a KLR owner :evil Put...

I read 950, but I hear a KLR owner :evil

Put the brush in a toothbrush holder for easy clean packing, and I've used a ketchup squeeze bottle well on the road.

I also find that gear oil mess is...
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6,577
Views: 1,604,210
Posted By Fishenough
Not too often do you see a set up that I'm like I...

Not too often do you see a set up that I'm like I HAVE TO COPY THAT! From the single walled tents worth every penny, to the mega thick mattress, and then a cot on a small bike - AWESOME. Ah heck,...
Forum: Ride reports 01-26-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4,675
Views: 2,569,238
Posted By Fishenough
Since 'piping in' is acceptable I have to say...

Since 'piping in' is acceptable I have to say this report is tremendously addictive, and it hasn't even reached the BAM road



Not a RTW traveler, but can say in the 6 countries I've been riding...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-21-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,177
Posted By Fishenough
Not mentioned yet, but do you know; what the road...

Not mentioned yet, but do you know; what the road surface is like, what animals may attempt an intercept and what times of day is this most likely, what's ahead of you? If it's your first time down a...
Forum: Beasts 01-20-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,619
Posted By Fishenough
Thumb Warps my brain that what many consider a 'large...

Warps my brain that what many consider a 'large trailie', an off the shelf dirt bike (KTM 1190), can pull a 10 second quarter mile and hit 150 miles per hour.
Forum: The Garage 01-19-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 52,646
Posted By Fishenough
Yes, currently into my 5 th month bike-less and...

Yes, currently into my 5 th month bike-less and can't wait to start some kinda build. Ya know, reading, learning, and yearning...

Cheers!
Forum: Thumpers 01-18-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6,577
Views: 1,604,210
Posted By Fishenough
Share Time!!

Here is a nice trip report on ADV of a ride through Northern Laos (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=838990) on the great value Lifan 200 cross. (though I did break a friends Lifan...
Forum: The Garage 01-16-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 52,646
Posted By Fishenough
Very much enjoying your project thread, eagerly...

Very much enjoying your project thread, eagerly following along to learn, and one day build my own MC parts.

I've built boats, mostly plywood with one strip built dingy also (too time consuming...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-12-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 62,099
Posted By Fishenough
Ah, pictures like today's create a burning desire...

Ah, pictures like today's create a burning desire to ride - hard to believe it'll have been 9 years since I last rode down BC logging gravel. Been away from home for too long (though year round...
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