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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-19-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 245,622
Posted By nofate
I fixed up an old Honda Trail 90 over the winter...

I fixed up an old Honda Trail 90 over the winter and am glad it is now running. I rode it out to the airport on some back roads and the CL 215 water bomber pilot gave me the OK to take some pics.
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Forum: Canada 05-13-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,805
Posted By nofate
Its sunny and +9C here now so the snow is going...

Its sunny and +9C here now so the snow is going fast. I had to use 4 wheel drive to get to my office this morning though.
Forum: Canada 05-12-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,805
Posted By nofate
I hope we don't get this weather next weekend....

I hope we don't get this weather next weekend. This is whatr we woke up to today and another 15 cm is forecast. :huh

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Korpela/P1010627_zps49a57b7e.jpg...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
Entertaining Scrambler commercial. Is that the...

Entertaining Scrambler commercial. Is that the stock headlight? It looks like it works better than mine.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-11-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 877
Views: 158,179
Posted By nofate
Yup, and I can confirm that it holds 18 cans of...

Yup, and I can confirm that it holds 18 cans of beer and a bag of ice cubes. :D
Forum: Canada 05-08-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,805
Posted By nofate
And today they closed Hwy. 129 South due to a big...

And today they closed Hwy. 129 South due to a big sink hole that opened up on the road at Poulin Creek about 10 km south of the Hwy 101 -129 junction. There might be flooding at the Folyete rail...
Forum: Canada 05-08-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,805
Posted By nofate
:rofl I think I picked up a few things too.

:rofl

I think I picked up a few things too.
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
The sauna must have been hot. Did you dive in off...

The sauna must have been hot. Did you dive in off the ice (how did you get on it) or is that your hands coming out of the water? Great pic.
Forum: Canada 05-03-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,011
Views: 65,805
Posted By nofate
Can you post some directions to your camp? I know...

Can you post some directions to your camp? I know where Hawk Lake is, but there are many cottages on the lake and I'd hate to show up at the wrong place yelling 'where are the sauna wenches?'. :D
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
Did you just lube your chain?

Did you just lube your chain?
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,015
Posted By nofate
Now thats adventure riding. A whole new set of...

Now thats adventure riding. A whole new set of challenges. Not too many riders can say they had to deal with a frozen cornea. Well done. :clap
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 655
Views: 76,513
Posted By nofate
The teeth have been filed off of the saw chain....

The teeth have been filed off of the saw chain. If it won't cut wood it won't saw through a Zombie neck either. Maybe its just worn from cutting up too many Zombies. :eek1
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
The highways are bare, but my driveway and the 3...

The highways are bare, but my driveway and the 3 km to the highway are center-bare. No bare ground visible anywhere yet. I'll put the battery in the Scrambler tonight just in case the forecast for...
Forum: Canada 04-21-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
Nice afternoon here so I went for a snowmobile...

Nice afternoon here so I went for a snowmobile ride on the lake and took out the Honda Trail 90 out for a little ride. It needs some more tuning. :D
Forum: Beasts 04-20-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
Have you thought about trying to staighten them...

Have you thought about trying to staighten them on a hydraulic press. They are not bent bad. I did it on an old Yamaha trail bike I had. If the seals don't leak it shouldnt be hard to try. Unless you...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-18-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,313
Posted By nofate
Thats a great rebuild you are doing. Heck, the...

Thats a great rebuild you are doing. Heck, the before pics look better than the '69 I fixed up to run again after it sat 17 years in a carport.
Forum: Canada 04-18-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
You must be feeling better if you can spell...

You must be feeling better if you can spell "Hallucinogenic". Klay would be proud. Hang in there. You have a garage full of two wheelers that need some exercise soon.
Forum: Canada 04-09-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
The lakes around Chapleau are still good for...

The lakes around Chapleau are still good for flying off of too. My brother was born on April 30, 1954 and because the roads from the lumber camp, where we lived, were too muddy to drive on my dad...
Forum: Canada 03-27-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
Bingo! Great minds think alike. It only weighs...

Bingo! Great minds think alike. It only weighs about 180 lb. and it will burn avgas.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-27-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 87,612
Posted By nofate
I bought a basket case 1969 CT90 in December and...

I bought a basket case 1969 CT90 in December and spent the winter working on it. It sure was sweet when it first started up. A bit of electrical work left to do, and put on new tires. I hope the snow...
Forum: Canada 03-27-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
Woo hoo. Got the 1969 Honda Trail 90 running. I...

Woo hoo. Got the 1969 Honda Trail 90 running. I bought it as a basket case in December to work on this winter. Its alive, but still too much snow to ride. Riding the length of my driveway confirmed...
Forum: Canada 03-22-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
You konna ko inta hot tub in ta buff? You sure...

You konna ko inta hot tub in ta buff? You sure you not a Finn poika?
Forum: Canada 03-21-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
I don't know much about Royal Enfields, but they...

I don't know much about Royal Enfields, but they have that old British bike look that seems to appeal to a lot of folks including me. Aren't they made in India?
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-20-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,492
Posted By nofate
Along the Mississaugi River on the Ranger Lake...

Along the Mississaugi River on the Ranger Lake road in northern Ontario.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Korpela/IM002868.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-11-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 18,637
Posted By nofate
Don't call me 'sir', call me 'El Conquistador'. ...

Don't call me 'sir', call me 'El Conquistador'.






Bob&Tom
Forum: Canada 03-06-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,031
Posted By nofate
I bought him a beer at the old Sportsman Hotel in...

I bought him a beer at the old Sportsman Hotel in Chapleau when he was just passing through. I always got a kick out of his unusual music. Sudbury Saturday Night was my favourite. He will be...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-06-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,639
Posted By nofate
Circa 1965, me on the right sitting on the Suzuki...

Circa 1965, me on the right sitting on the Suzuki 125 I learned on. My brother on the Honda Trail 90 we shared.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Korpela/bikergang.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-05-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 297,708
Posted By nofate
The Scram doesn't like muddy ruts. ...

The Scram doesn't like muddy ruts.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Korpela/P1000695.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-21-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,877
Posted By nofate
My new Ford Explorer has side mirrors with blind...

My new Ford Explorer has side mirrors with blind spot secondary mirrors in the upper-outer corners. They seem to work well, but I still shoulder check as I did before. I also avoid driving in...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-19-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 87,612
Posted By nofate
I found a '69 on Kijiji in December. It is in...

I found a '69 on Kijiji in December. It is in pretty bad shape and doesn't run. So far I've rebuilt the forks, done some painting, installed new brake and throttle cables, cleaned the carb, new fuel...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-15-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 35,672
Posted By nofate
2010 Triumph Scrambler ...

2010 Triumph Scrambler

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/Korpela/IM002868.jpg
Forum: Battle scooters 02-05-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,871
Posted By nofate
I had a '64 model when I was a kid. I remember it...

I had a '64 model when I was a kid. I remember it being so much fun, reliable, and cheap on gas.
I recently bought a '69 that, like yours, needs a complete overhaul. My motor has very little...
Forum: Beasts 01-21-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
+1 Everyone's tastes are different, but a...

+1

Everyone's tastes are different, but a big reason most of us are drawn to the Scrambler are it's old English bike styling. I dont drive much at night, but I'd like to improve the bike's...
Forum: Beasts 01-16-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
Thats the one. Easy to install. It fits in the...

Thats the one. Easy to install. It fits in the headlamp bucket.
Forum: Beasts 01-16-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17,435
Views: 4,680,226
Posted By nofate
minimum battery voltage starting

I installed one of those switches that prevents the headlight from coming on when you first turn on the key before hitting the starter button. This eliminates voltage draw by the headlight and makes...
Forum: Canada 01-16-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
If they are gonna do a valve job make sure they...

If they are gonna do a valve job make sure they know the proper clearances eh. :D

My wife had a valve job when she was a kid and it turned out OK. Yours will too. Speedy recovery.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-10-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,185
Posted By nofate
Nope, I don't recall ever having a problem with...

Nope, I don't recall ever having a problem with exhaust pipe heat on the Honda. Its not a very big motor so it doesn't put out a lot of heat anyway. I currently drive a Triumph Scrambler and while...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-10-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,185
Posted By nofate
I just bought a 1969 Honda CT90. It doesn't run,...

I just bought a 1969 Honda CT90. It doesn't run, yet, but it was cheap to buy and will be cheap to fix up. There are lots of parts still available for these. It won't be new, but will function just...
Forum: Canada 01-07-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,817
Views: 477,452
Posted By nofate
I prescribe a hot sauna with lots of steam. Get...

I prescribe a hot sauna with lots of steam. Get well.
Forum: Ride reports 12-16-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,053
Posted By nofate
You sure get around on that KLR. Loved the vice...

You sure get around on that KLR. Loved the vice grips foot clutch. :D
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