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Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Found one!

Well I finally found one and made a deal on it. Its actually in better shape and comes with more spare parts than the one currently on Ebay and I got it for a bit cheaper. Just waiting to have it...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-14-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Moto North
Thanks for all the input guys. We ended up doing...

Thanks for all the input guys. We ended up doing the Apache trail loop. Had a great day, Although a little chilly in the morning and at the end of the day. Otherwise we had an awesome ride and it...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-11-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Moto North
Saturday ride?

Thanks Pantah,.
Looks like a nice ride. I like the mix of scenery, terain and a bit of history mixed in. Just my style. I'm in town now and will be picking up the rentals tonight, heading out for...
Forum: Thumpers 12-29-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Sonic on Ebay

Yea, seen that minty Sonic on ebay several times. Cool bike and amaizing condition but still doesn't warrant the insane price he's asking. He's been trying to sell it for a couple of years so I guess...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-18-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Moto North
Looking for a good one day ride / loop in Phoenix area

Hey Guys,

I'm going to be flying in to Phoenix (from Toronto Canada) for a conferance (work...yuck) and planning to take an extra day there to rent a bike. Just hoping some of you folks could...
Forum: Canada 11-26-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 67,741
Posted By Moto North
importing off road bike?

Hey Guys,
Seems most of the info here is regarding road bikes. I'm looking at an enduro bike in the US. Its an old '82 Can-Am so was orriginally from Canada anyway. Any idea what is needed to bring...
Forum: Canada 10-11-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Moto North
[QUOTE=Maggot12;19794065]I used Maritime-Ontario...

[QUOTE=Maggot12;19794065]I used Maritime-Ontario from Halifax to Sudbury a few yrs ago. I crated in on the back of a utility trailer deilvered it to a local M-O warehouse, they forklifted it on the...
Forum: Canada 10-11-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Moto North
Thanks Alex. I contacted Krista and made the...

Thanks Alex. I contacted Krista and made the arrangements. She was great to deal with.
Forum: Canada 10-10-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By Moto North
Help shipping bike from PEI to Toronto?

Hi Guys,
I just bought a bike in PEI and need it shipped to the Toronto area. Wondering if anyone has experience with a trucking company that will ship a bike at a reasonable cost and with proper...
Forum: Canada 10-10-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 30,951
Posted By Moto North
Suggestions for shipping bike from PEI?

Hi Guys,
I've bought a bike out your way and need to ship it back to me in Milton On (just West of Toronto) or anywhere in the Toronto area. Thought I'd check if anyone knows of a local trucking...
Forum: Thumpers 09-24-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Yea, thanks for posting your experiences with the...

Yea, thanks for posting your experiences with the Sonic. Good to hear you still have it.
Forum: Thumpers 09-23-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Yea, I know about all the faults. I had other Can...

Yea, I know about all the faults. I had other Can Ams for years groing up and still have a couple so the left side kick start is normal to me. There's also a couple of trick to keeping that kicker...
Forum: Thumpers 09-22-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Not quite made in Canada though.

Not quite made in Canada though.
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Its a bit of Canadian history. This was the last...

Its a bit of Canadian history. This was the last year they were made in Canada before production swithched to England. I still remember drooling over one at my local dealer when I was a kid.
Forum: Thumpers 09-13-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Moto North
Wanted Can Am Sonic 500

Hey Guys,
Kind of a long shot here but looking for any leads (in North America) if you or somebody you know has a Can Am Sonic 500 (enduro model) that they may want to sell. Not really looking to do...
Forum: Vendors 05-15-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 50,105
Posted By Moto North
950 bar riser w/ Scotts damper

I've been using the dirtinblood riser for years now and wouldn't think of riding without it. (I'm 6' tall) By far the best mod I've done to the 950! Gives me way better position and ballance on the...
Forum: Vendors 12-21-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 35,172
Posted By Moto North
Just ordered the latest issue but it didn't seem...

Just ordered the latest issue but it didn't seem to allow me to order the previous issue. Is it sold out or can it still be ordered somehow?
Keep me posted on the subscription developments.
Thanks
Forum: Orange Crush 11-09-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By Moto North
Yep, sawping the cap to a new and slightly higher...

Yep, sawping the cap to a new and slightly higher pressure seems to have done the trick. Thanks again guys.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-28-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By Moto North
Ecxellent. Will give her a good burping then....

Ecxellent. Will give her a good burping then. Thanks:thumb
Forum: Orange Crush 09-28-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By Moto North
OK, Thanks. I'll get a new rad cap and it can't...

OK, Thanks. I'll get a new rad cap and it can't hurt to do a flush anyway so I'll try that too. Are all the dirt bike caps the same pressure? How do I make sure I have all the air out of the system...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-27-2009, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By Moto North
Why is my ADV dumping coolant when I stop?

Lately my 950 Adv has been puking out about 1/2 a cup of coolant when I shut it off after a ride. Not sure but I think its been running just a bit hotter than it should be but nothing serious. It...
Forum: Canada 09-08-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,127
Posted By Moto North
Thanks Moondoggie what a great bash! Its all been...

Thanks Moondoggie what a great bash! Its all been said by everyone above...the food the fire, the friends...what could be better? Motowife also had alot of fun on her new TW and really apreciated the...
Forum: Canada 08-24-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,127
Posted By Moto North
Band

Looks like my neighbors band actually have a gig that night! Who coulda figured that would happen! Any other ideas for live tunes? Kareoke anyone? lol
Forum: Canada 08-18-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,127
Posted By Moto North
I'm in and so is Motowife one her TW200. She's...

I'm in and so is Motowife one her TW200. She's looking forward to some track time.
Forum: Canada 08-17-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By Moto North
Found the trail!

Found the rail trail and made it all the way to Espanola. Very scenic and a great ride for a novice off roader like my wife. It would have been a blast to do with more experienced riders as most of...
Forum: Canada 08-09-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By Moto North
Thanks for the link and tip Fraz we'll watch...

Thanks for the link and tip Fraz we'll watch closely for that trail access. Leaving tomorrow morning...hope we don't get poured on all the way there.
Forum: Canada 08-07-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By Moto North
Heading North

Will be heading up on Monday, taking the afternoon ferry.

That rail trail sounds good Mtrhead. I'll have my GPS so if you have a track or even coordinates for the entrance would be cool. You have...
Forum: Canada 08-07-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By Moto North
Manitoulin Island suggestions

Heading up to the island with Motowife for a week of riding and camping. Anybody from up there or who has explored the area extensively? Looking for some suggestions of nice mild offroad trails. The...
Forum: Canada 07-22-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 21,107
Views: 2,099,234
Posted By Moto North
Bike night in Guelph

Hey,
Anybody looking for a excuse for a ride tomorrow evening...a bunch of us are heading up the the bike night at Royal Distributing in Guelph. If you haven't heard of it, its just a big open...
Forum: Canada 07-08-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,127
Posted By Moto North
Music?

Would we be interested in an actual band? My Neighbor has a kick ass 70's rock band. Could see if they'd be interested. I just stopped in for a quick visit last time, can't remember...do you have...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-08-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 441,967
Posted By Moto North
Milton Ontario tent space

I have a couple of acres of lawn with a fire pit and we'd love to have you stop in. Usually have room for a few bikes in the garage or shed. its a very secure,quet area. We're in the country, just...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,843
Posted By Moto North
Nuts

Yep, 1 1/4 is the way to go. You can get one anywhere in 1/2" drive. I was able to get it off with my Dewalt cordless inpact gun...had to rattle away a bit but it came loose.
I LOVE my Recluse!
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By Moto North
Bar risers for Scotts damper/ clamp kit??

I just installed a Scotts damper and triple clamp kit to my 950ADV but now the bars are too low again. I liked where I had them with my "Dirtinblood" risers. What is the tidiest option to raise the...
Forum: Canada 04-13-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,180
Views: 61,356
Posted By Moto North
950 tech day

Hey guys,
I'm interested in the 950 tech day too. Is there another thread where you've been talking about it or is this the one to watch? Any other info yet regarding date/ location? Thx.
Forum: Equipment 04-01-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,460
Views: 182,077
Posted By Moto North
helmet cams

I have the Oregon cam and it does work fairly well. not exactly top line stuff but you certainly get what you pay for. They are definitely tough and waterproof. I took mine diving with Beluga whales...
Forum: Canada 03-12-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By Moto North
What nobody knows...won't hurt nobody.

What nobody knows...won't hurt nobody.
Forum: Canada 03-12-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By Moto North
Up North

Don't think of it as imposing. You're just too used to living down south. I'm sure you'll find people up North in general are very friendly, helpful and easy going. Just be be friendly, humble, say...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-07-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16,655
Views: 6,250,833
Posted By Moto North
Tanks

I did have a minor get off and they held up ok but Iknow they wouldn't take a big crash. Otherwise though they did work well there as it kept the extra weight low and forward. The extra width did cut...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-06-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16,655
Views: 6,250,833
Posted By Moto North
Man did we ever!!!

Man did we ever!!!
Forum: Orange Crush 03-06-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16,655
Views: 6,250,833
Posted By Moto North
Churchill Trip

A few pics of the orange beast from our Churchill adventure last summer.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_I_Fex6ek0tQ/SSA5D4CS44I/AAAAAAAAHEg/FtX9GgVaoQ4/s400/church357.jpg...
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