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Forum: Canada 02-05-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,103
Posted By shuswap biker
If tourism is such a big industry in BC, what are...

If tourism is such a big industry in BC, what are you doing to promote motorcycle touring in the province for both on and off road riders.
Forum: Vendors 01-20-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,827
Posted By shuswap biker
It used to be in Castlegar right by the Hugh...

It used to be in Castlegar right by the Hugh Keenlyside dam, take Arrow lakes drive and hop off at the railbed I think.
Forum: Canada 12-24-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By shuswap biker
If I was in your position, I would buy a medium...

If I was in your position, I would buy a medium sized excavator that has a "thumb",< (most important) in the US, drag it up to NS, do your work and resell it, for probably a profit.

Somewhere...
Forum: Canada 12-17-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By shuswap biker
5-5.5 HRS from Calgary to S/A 4-4.5 HRS from...

5-5.5 HRS from Calgary to S/A
4-4.5 HRS from Canmore to S/A


Check out the BC forestry camp sites on line, you might just like Wop lake south of three valley gap or head over the kingfisher FSR...
Forum: Canada 12-14-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By shuswap biker
You have the big provincial site Heralds park (on...

You have the big provincial site Heralds park (on the lake, in whats called sunnybre)
Piers point, Sandy point, Glenn echo are on the lake.
There are a couple in town but do not remember their...
Forum: Canada 11-23-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By shuswap biker
My brother insured his old IT 425 with just a...

My brother insured his old IT 425 with just a head light and tail light, "I think" he had to do a small modification so he had a brake light, as for signals he used his arms.

Is your bike...
Forum: Canada 11-22-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,903
Posted By shuswap biker
Rant On The original charter for the trans...

Rant On
The original charter for the trans Canada trail was for all persons to access regardless of mode of transport.

What makes you shake your head is they will allow snowmobiles in areas were...
Forum: Canada 11-21-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,449
Posted By shuswap biker
The writing has been on the wall for the last 5-6...

The writing has been on the wall for the last 5-6 years where gas is concerned, there is a glut in North America.
The only way to recapture the prices of the "good old days" is to send it overseas...
Forum: Canada 11-15-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,636
Posted By shuswap biker
Tarp, econo role of construction grade...

Tarp, econo role of construction grade cellophane, shrink wrap, all work good.

+1 on the Good riding all around Vernon.

What are you going to be doing when you get there?
Forum: Canada 11-04-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,059
Posted By shuswap biker
Check out this site. ...

Check out this site.

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/
Forum: Canada 10-28-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,059
Posted By shuswap biker
+1, you would probably OK to see the west coast...

+1, you would probably OK to see the west coast (Vancouver and Vancouver island) but the rest of Canada is a bit of a crap shoot, and travelling through the rockies and other passes in BC/Alberta you...
Forum: Canada 10-21-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,640
Posted By shuswap biker
Four, yes four EX Rangers AHAHAHAH!!! ...

Four, yes four EX Rangers AHAHAHAH!!!


Sorry could'nt help myself:rofl the wife just came home with a box of Halloween goodies.
Forum: Canada 10-17-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,640
Posted By shuswap biker
Yup- Were there not at one time not so long ago...

Yup-
Were there not at one time not so long ago a lot of underground coal miners put out of work in the maritimes?
Forum: Canada 10-16-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,640
Posted By shuswap biker
What!!!, no mention of humpin ruck through up to...

What!!!, no mention of humpin ruck through up to you waist snow, ice pick #1 through?? :D


(OH ya plazoo moments :1drink)
Forum: Canada 10-16-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,640
Posted By shuswap biker
Forever watchfull, I think Thats makes...

Forever watchfull, I think

Thats makes three ex rangers so far.


Started with them. went sigs line 052.
Then BCTEL, AGT, telus as a contractor and cable tv systems.


(tomorrow...
Forum: Canada 10-14-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,055
Posted By shuswap biker
I have been following this post from the begining...

I have been following this post from the begining and it looked like a great time was had by all.
(except for the broken bones and heavy wipeouts)

If you are thinking of doing the...
Forum: Canada 09-25-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By shuswap biker
Great pics, I had the chance to work out in the...

Great pics, I had the chance to work out in the Nemiah valley, it would have been great to see some of the trails you were on.

(it actually looks like a few of the trails south/east of Trout...
Forum: Canada 07-22-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By shuswap biker
If you want alittle more change of pace once you...

If you want alittle more change of pace once you hit the chase/falkland road go north till you hit the china valley Rd and follow that into Skimikin lake area then east to tapen/notch hill and check...
Forum: Canada 07-21-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By shuswap biker
The Welcome to BC sighn!!!:rofl

The Welcome to BC sighn!!!:rofl
Forum: Canada 07-21-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 507
Posted By shuswap biker
Try the Paxton valley rd, I think its called. ...

Try the Paxton valley rd, I think its called.
At the north end of the lake there is a super save gas station, thats the turn you want, the road comes out just past piller lake.
Forum: Canada 07-13-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By shuswap biker
The more I think about it, I believe the sighn at...

The more I think about it, I believe the sighn at the north end does say Kettle river FSR???
Forum: Canada 07-13-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By shuswap biker
Nope thats the Christian valley RD/FSR+- ...

Nope thats the Christian valley RD/FSR+-

But it does have the east fork of the Kettle river running beside it.

It is usualy a heavly used rd, watch out for traffic and big rocks the grader...
Forum: Thumpers 07-11-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Raptor swap?? Tell me more, increased power?

Raptor swap??

Tell me more, increased power?
Forum: Thumpers 07-11-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Sounds like a bike I used to run. It ran...

Sounds like a bike I used to run.

It ran great for 10-15 minutes then would die, let cool off and away it would go, turned out the CDI unit was breaking down when it got hot.
Forum: Thumpers 07-11-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Thanks guys- I am trying to wrap my head around...

Thanks guys-
I am trying to wrap my head around this carb issue as the parts for the twin carbs from yamaha are not available.
and the info I need is only available on the old fich "I THINK" to do...
Forum: Thumpers 07-10-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Pretty sure thats an overflow drain, needs some...

Pretty sure thats an overflow drain, needs some hose to go down around the sprocket area.
Forum: Thumpers 07-09-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
I just bought an old froze up one for parts. I...

I just bought an old froze up one for parts.
I watched a youtube video and the guy was having the same issue running lean and popping through the pipe on acceleration.
It seems the setting up of...
Forum: Thumpers 07-09-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
I tried that site, as far as I can tell yamaha...

I tried that site, as far as I can tell yamaha used the same carb in the XT and TT 600 from 1983-1989 and the power valve/diaphragm and slide I need is not available stock anymore so it is after...
Forum: Thumpers 07-08-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Getting kinda stonewalled trying to locate a carb...

Getting kinda stonewalled trying to locate a carb slide and diaphragm for a "1985" XT600, I can find lots of "1986"s for sale on ebay what is the difference??

Thanks

Rob
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Hi kelly- Glad it all came together for you,...

Hi kelly-
Glad it all came together for you, working on my ditch witch trying to get it finished off so I can put it to work.
You got rain!! We got heat and our rains ended thursday, a month of...
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
Not quite sure what lug you'r refering to, but I...

Not quite sure what lug you'r refering to, but I "think" you mean the kick starter ratchet wheel.
I can't see in the diagram/pic because its under the assembly, but it sould be a good sturdy piece...
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
No problems,I am not a mech by any means, but I...

No problems,I am not a mech by any means, but I will do what I can to help.
I have not pulled apart a kick start in years, but if your a tooth one way or another it might lock things up.

You...
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
The marks appear to be a punch type mark on the...

The marks appear to be a punch type mark on the vertical edge of the teeth on the main shaft and on the facing edge of the ratchet wheel Can you take a picture of the assembly and post it so I can...
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
HI, thanks- I am pretty sure that the slide is...

HI, thanks-
I am pretty sure that the slide is worn as I have no top end till the bike really warms up and the slide expands
(loose in the bore), as well the diaphram is getting old and probably...
Forum: Thumpers 07-07-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
From the service manual. #6 - When reassembling...

From the service manual.
#6 - When reassembling the kick start, alighn the mark on the ratchet wheel with the one on the kick axle.

(there is a diagram, but I need to wait till the wifey gets...
Forum: Thumpers 07-06-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,192
Views: 787,194
Posted By shuswap biker
HI- I thought I would ask if anyone new were I...

HI-
I thought I would ask if anyone new were I could source a diaphragm and slide (throttle valve) for the secondary carb (high circuit) for a 1985 xt600n.
I guess yamaha up here in canada does not...
Forum: Canada 07-05-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,111
Posted By shuswap biker
Here is a nice afternoon ride. Go to lumby,...

Here is a nice afternoon ride.
Go to lumby, take the road to Mabel lake, follow the east side road to the end of the lake, go past 5 km+- (estimate) till you hit kingfisher fsr, follow into the...
Forum: Canada 07-02-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By shuswap biker
^^^^^ Roads open, the crane was there...

^^^^^

Roads open, the crane was there yesterday and dropped a new one in.
Forum: Canada 06-30-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By shuswap biker
Riding the North okanogan/Shuswap

Well the bike now has a plate so I do not have to load it on the truck anymore YEAHHAAAA!!

So whos up for a ride?

(still have the trail sprokets on it so 90km is the max at this time, BUT I...
Forum: Canada 06-29-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By shuswap biker
NAAA, corporate limits of White lake LOL!!

NAAA, corporate limits of White lake LOL!!
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