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Forum: Equipment 10-10-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 988
Posted By shanekingsley
Most of the major brands like Gerbing use the...

Most of the major brands like Gerbing use the coaxial cables. They will work from one brand to the next. I vary my use between a Gerbings or Powerlet jacket, First Gear or Gerbings gloves and...
Forum: Canada 09-22-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,369
Posted By shanekingsley
Thanks for an excellent weekend packed with...

Thanks for an excellent weekend packed with interesting folks and useful information overload. Now just need some time to digest it all...

Highly recommended for anyone next year!
Forum: Beasts 09-04-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7,772
Views: 3,009,746
Posted By shanekingsley
Hi Evan, I'm about 6' and the screen is more...

Hi Evan,
I'm about 6' and the screen is more than high enough. My girlfriend sits on the back of the bike and her head sits above mine (+ further back), and she also says the windshield stops most...
Forum: Beasts 09-03-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7,772
Views: 3,009,746
Posted By shanekingsley
Embracing the Orange

http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2011-V-Strom-DL650/i-ssPRrL7/0/L/DSCN9753r-L.jpg

http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2011-V-Strom-DL650/i-jbKdSVK/0/L/DSCN9770r-L.jpg
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Forum: Canada 08-30-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By shanekingsley
I don't know if it's just me, but your map is...

I don't know if it's just me, but your map is pretty hard to read. If you were to post up a Google Map of your route, then people could zoom in easily to see which roads you are taking.... and.......
Forum: Canada 08-25-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By shanekingsley
Many thanks. I like the area around Eagle Lake...

Many thanks. I like the area around Eagle Lake and the Park Locator is very useful. I was only looking at Killarney and Killbear, because I have never been to either before and wanted to check them...
Forum: Canada 08-24-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By shanekingsley
Sorry I should have mentioned... we won't be...

Sorry I should have mentioned... we won't be getting anywhere until the Saturday night - I figured those would be all gone by Friday night... It's a long way to go to find out that they are all gone,...
Forum: Canada 08-24-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By shanekingsley
Campsite Suggestions for Labour Day Weekend

My better half and I want to camp somewhere this long weekend... Near a lake and near twisty roads... preferably within 5 hours of Toronto - Killarney and Killbear are booked and is expected given...
Forum: Canada 08-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By shanekingsley
Shouldn't you be out riding instead of grammar...

Shouldn't you be out riding instead of grammar checking the internet:huh

As mentioned Southwood Rd 13 is a really fun road and this year it is in the best shape it has been in for years...
Some...
Forum: Canada 08-23-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,795
Posted By shanekingsley
Yes it's more expensive... but I feel I get what...

Yes it's more expensive... but I feel I get what I pay for and won't go bust in the process.

On the health care issue, my Dad takes about $400/month in medications for his Parkinson's and other...
Forum: Canada 08-23-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 495
Posted By shanekingsley
How many km's in a day would you do? Looking...

How many km's in a day would you do?
Looking for paved or not?

Personally, I like the Muskoka's and the area around Algonquin. From Toronto, this makes for 700-1200km days trips of mostly paved...
Forum: Canada 08-12-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,826
Posted By shanekingsley
Awesome Day! ...

Awesome Day!
http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Other/Motorcycle-Rides/i-NsdvgLg/1/L/DSCN9212-L.jpg

http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Other/Motorcycle-Rides/i-mHF2kXM/0/M/DSCN9220-M.jpg
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Forum: Canada 08-11-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,826
Posted By shanekingsley
I would to come as well... called the store but...

I would to come as well... called the store but closed now... I hope I can show up a bit early and register at the store.
Thanks!
Forum: Canada 07-30-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 947
Posted By shanekingsley
Excellent courses - I did level 1 & 2 and they...

Excellent courses - I did level 1 & 2 and they were well worth it. My technique did and will improve dramatically as a result. Pics to prove!

Many thanks for the work put into bringing this to the...
Forum: Canada 07-29-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,385
Posted By shanekingsley
check out the map in my sig for more good paved...

check out the map in my sig for more good paved options!
It's beautiful out here:nod
Forum: Canada 07-19-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,998
Posted By shanekingsley
Route 1...

Route 1...
Forum: Canada 06-29-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 835
Posted By shanekingsley
Thanks for all the info folks! Hopefully I will...

Thanks for all the info folks! Hopefully I will get a chance to get up there sometime in July.
Forum: Canada 06-25-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 835
Posted By shanekingsley
Thanks for the replies and the useful info....

Thanks for the replies and the useful info. Actually, I live in Toronto and wanted to see the ride from Capreol to Timmins, and thought that if I'm already that far from home, maybe I should go and...
Forum: Canada 06-23-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 835
Posted By shanekingsley
Ranger Lake Road and Sultan Industrial Road

Does anyone know of a more direct way to get between points "B" and "C" on this route...
Forum: Canada 05-31-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,257
Posted By shanekingsley
Barber Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, Alabama....

Barber Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. You could pass through Deals Gap to get there and ride the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. Easily done in 10 days with lots...
Forum: Canada 03-31-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,317
Posted By shanekingsley
Here is a listing of about 20 different websites...

Here is a listing of about 20 different websites (http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?110354-Re-The-best-roads-routes-in-Ontario-Quebec-U-S) that all have maps unique to their regions...
Forum: Canada 11-21-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By shanekingsley
Lee Parks - Total Control - ARC classes coming to Ontario

FYI for any interested: http://www.sharpridermotorcycletraining.com/Sharp_Rider/Sign_Up.html

Additional info here...
Forum: Canada 09-08-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By shanekingsley
I ended up doing #3 - a trip around the north...

I ended up doing #3 - a trip around the north shore of Lake Superior, because I had a fellow Strommer come with me and show some good roads. It was awesome and just means that I still get to do #1...
Forum: Beasts 09-08-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7,772
Views: 3,009,746
Posted By shanekingsley
At the entrance to Ranger Lake Road (#556) north...

At the entrance to Ranger Lake Road (#556) north of Lake Superior:
http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Travel/Lake-Superior-2011/i-DWdhJdZ/0/L/DSCN6851-L.jpg

Just south of Timmins, Ontario at The...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-07-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 852
Posted By shanekingsley
Ride Report: North Shore of Lake Superior and beyond

Toronto>Manitoulin>Thunder Bay>Lake Superior Park>Timmins>New Liskeard>Toronto
Left Friday after work and returned Tuesday night for 3600km in about 4.5 days and we camped along the way.
Gas in...
Forum: Canada 08-29-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By shanekingsley
Yeah but I already been there... time to go...

Yeah but I already been there... time to go someplace different:deal

Looks like it's going to be a trip out to Gaspe via the US and home via Chicoutimi and Mont Tremblant.
Probable Route...
Forum: Canada 08-27-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By shanekingsley
Thanks for the input. After mapping out all...

Thanks for the input.

After mapping out all the rides, the ride out to Natashquan would be around 5000km, while the other two are about 3800km.

If I went to Gaspe I would definitely pass...
Forum: Ride reports 08-24-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,056
Posted By shanekingsley
^^I think it's a ride that's passed, but that's...

^^I think it's a ride that's passed, but that's mighty nice of you nonetheless.

Interested to hear about the travels of WV and see some pics/routes.
Forum: Canada 08-24-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By shanekingsley
If you had 4-5 days to ride...

where (and why) would you go out of the three options below. Leaving from Toronto and tenting along the way during the first weekend in September on a DL650. I'm ok with long days on the bike as long...
Forum: Canada 08-17-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By shanekingsley
From Baie Comeau, the 389 north to Manic Cinq is...

From Baie Comeau, the 389 north to Manic Cinq is supposed to be a fun ride.

I'm thinking about heading out along the #138 to Natashquan on the Labour Day weekend. Leaving from Toronto and going...
Forum: Beasts 08-10-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By shanekingsley
Make sure to used the tapered bearings on the...

Make sure to used the tapered bearings on the steering job.

These bikes last!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-25-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 709
Views: 82,932
Posted By shanekingsley
^^Awesome picture! Here's mum's place -...

^^Awesome picture!

Here's mum's place - Georgian Bay, Ontario:
http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Other/2006-V-StromDL650/i-d2HkhW7/0/XL/DSCN6710-XL.jpg
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Forum: Ride reports 07-25-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By shanekingsley
Great report and safe trip. Nice pics too!

Great report and safe trip. Nice pics too!
Forum: Beasts 07-25-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7,772
Views: 3,009,746
Posted By shanekingsley
http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Other/2006-V-Stro...

http://shanekingsley.smugmug.com/Other/2006-V-StromDL650/i-d2HkhW7/0/XL/DSCN6710-XL.jpg
Forum: Canada 06-26-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,058
Posted By shanekingsley
You're right about Envy and it being an older...

You're right about Envy and it being an older list. I'll take it out.

You're also right about Rosey Toes - Although I used to go there when I first started riding, I wouldn't even take my tires...
Forum: Canada 06-26-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,058
Posted By shanekingsley
Copied from another site I visit: Local...

Copied from another site I visit:

Local Motorcycle Stores (Sales and/or Service)

Riders Choice
www.riderschoice.ca (http://www.riderschoice.ca/)
2276 Dixie Road
Mississauga, ON L4Y 1Z4
...
Forum: Americas 12-06-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,221
Posted By shanekingsley
^^agreed. I blasted through it and felt myself...

^^agreed. I blasted through it and felt myself wanting to just keep stopping and take in the many scenic views. I did the BRP and Skyline in 2 days. Next time I go down there, I'll spend minimum 3...
Forum: Americas 12-06-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,221
Posted By shanekingsley
+1 on Willville Bike Camp. Lots of great roads...

+1 on Willville Bike Camp. Lots of great roads intersecting the Blue Ridge. I did the entire length this past October. A detailed ride report of my trip via the BRP to Barber Museum with route info,...
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,181
Posted By shanekingsley
That is a great deal. Well worth it, without a...

That is a great deal. Well worth it, without a doubt. I hope the Powerlet stuff works out for you. I just purchased one of their new jackets for my girlfriend - these new jackets...
Forum: Equipment 11-28-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,498
Posted By shanekingsley
Teknic Sprint pants are waterproof for me too in...

Teknic Sprint pants are waterproof for me too in all kinds of rain..

Alpinestar Drystar pants have been waterproof in hours of riding in heavy downpours.
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