Forum: Ride reports
12-12-2012, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 2,591
Views: 347,254
yup
Hey Ed, your right about that scooter your borrowing,
Kev has done some cool tricks on it....how is the rumble-toe Bro?
Not surprised about your lingering in Puerto Angel/ Zip.
Pure magic.
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Forum: Ride reports
10-23-2012, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 1,596
Views: 536,962
great job
Hello Noah,
Just found your RR.
What a good job on making us feel like were along with you.
Can you tell me what kind of range you get with your 690 with those aftermarket auxiliary tanks?
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Forum: Ride reports
08-18-2012, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 2,591
Views: 347,254
route?
Hey Ed,
Terry, myself and another will be through southern Alberta/BC next week.
Let us know your route and timeline and maybe we can connect.
Wayne
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Forum: Ride reports
07-14-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 2,591
Views: 347,254
nice work
Hey Ed,
it's Wayne. Kevins bud.
Nice work on the trip.
You sure look cool.
Where's 'barbie'?
I here your up to Alaska soon. Who knows maybe hook up with you on the way thru Ferine with kev.
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Forum: Canada
03-30-2012, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
regina
Hi,
There is a group of guys that dual sport Monday evenings.
they meet and leave from the north Albert esso at either 6 or 7 pm depending on daylight.
not sure if they started already.
pm me and...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2011, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2009, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Thanks guys,
Do any of you know if either a...
Thanks guys,
Do any of you know if either a TrailTech X2 or Extreme Race Light will work on the 690?
I'm not looking for 'oncoming cornea scortchers' just something a bit better.
Thanks,
Wayne
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Forum: Thumpers
04-20-2009, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
690R Headlights
Has anyone upgraded the bulb of their 09' ?
I found a couple of 45/45 and 60/60 watt bulbs and were wondering if their might be some hidden dangers of running a hotter bulb.
plastic lense and all....
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-19-2009, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,651
model number?
Thanks. I have a aftermarket headlight on my 300xcw so I can't use that as a comparison.
Does your manual indicate if it's a 'H1'or 'H4' or whatever?
Wayne
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-18-2009, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,651
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Forum: Vendors
02-11-2009, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,103
Thanks Jon,
Good to know for the future.
I am still waiting for my 690 to show and I will be ordering the kit when availialbe.
Thanks
Wayne
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Forum: Vendors
02-11-2009, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,103
these look great
Can you give any idea on how tight is "do not overtighten"
I am a complete butcher when it comes to things like this.
I can't count how many stripped theads and helicoils I've seen.
I now own 6...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-16-2009, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
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Forum: Equipment
11-24-2008, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 362
charger 2
Sorry, I should have read your post better.
I have been treating my wifes F650 for only 2 years now, the same way.
No problems.
Wayne
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Forum: Equipment
11-24-2008, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 362
charger
Hi Colin,
I used the BMW tender on my 2004 GSA.
I sold it this fall and it had the original battery, still strong.
I had the bike on the tender for a day a week since day 1, unless I was on a long...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-05-2008, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 736
Views: 189,319
Fmf
Has anyone info/performance on the FMF Carbon/ Ti Apex muffler?
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Forum: Equipment
10-28-2008, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,170
size?
Can you indicate if those are the 35L, 36L or the 40L cases Roger sells?
I'm looking for the exact same set up.
Thanks,
Wayne.
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Forum: Thumpers
10-27-2008, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 720
09' 690 Enduro side cases rack
I am interested in ordering up a set of Caribou cases for my new 690. The set on my wifes F650 are very good.
Can anyone comment on the Givi Monokey system in comparison to the SW Motech EVO rack?...
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Forum: Canada
09-26-2008, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Progress
It sounds like the 'registration' is...
Progress
It sounds like the 'registration' is the element of issue for out of province riders.
Does anyone know if a temporary Alberta registration is availiable for out of province bikes?
The...
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Forum: Canada
09-25-2008, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
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Forum: Canada
09-25-2008, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Alberta regulation
Hello,
I live in sask, and recently had a 'discussion' with an RCMP officer in southern Alberta about my bike.
It's a 300 xc-w. I have a headlight and tailight as well as an insurance policy...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-05-2008, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 409
650 GS Spoke torque
Does anyone out there know off hand what the spoke weels on my wife's 2001 650 GS should have for torque specs?
Thanks.
Bougth a cool little tool and I'm out to use it on everything I can get my...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-27-2008, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 310
Riding Season West of Denver
For some years a group of us have been heading down to Moab for a week of riding in mid October.
Understanding that there is pile of good trails west of Denver, is October too late to consider...
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Forum: Canada
05-05-2008, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 193
Views: 5,877
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Forum: Canada
04-29-2008, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 193
Views: 5,877
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Forum: Canada
04-24-2008, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 193
Views: 5,877
I understand that there won't be any 800's in...
I understand that there won't be any 800's in Canada until the fall.
Don't get your hopes up.
Where you from?
Anyone else in the Regina area?
There is a group of us (8 riders) with DRZ's EXC's...
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Forum: Canada
03-13-2008, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 193
Views: 5,877
Kenosee will be full of snow and really muddy...
Kenosee will be full of snow and really muddy with deep swamps well into the late spring. We take the trail bikes (KLX) there alot.
With the melt so strong the grids should be ready in days.
GS is...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-29-2008, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 360
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Forum: Canada
02-13-2008, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,981
Thanks,
I'm still going out west, but I'm...
Thanks,
I'm still going out west, but I'm taking the ice tools instead of the bike.
Thanks for the beta. I don't get too many weekends off, so the time is pretty valuable.
Wayne
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Forum: Canada
02-11-2008, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,981
Southern Alberta Road Conditions
Hello there,
I was wondering if I can get a 'road report' from anyone living in Calgary or south.
I was through there last month and there was virtually no snow anywhere.
I was hoping to trailer...
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Forum: Canada
02-07-2008, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 797
Moab
Hey there,
A group of us have be heading to Moab for a few years now.
We head south and cut over just north of Denver.
We usually see snow all the way to just before Grand Junction.
Good Luck.
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Forum: Trip Planning
01-08-2008, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 960
accommodations
Hi,
can anyone help me to relocate a website that lists people willing to put up a spare room in their home to accommodate motorcycle travelers.
I remember it as a 'share and share' billeting...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-05-2007, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Have Fun
Dear Rob and Wendy,
Sounds like a trip of a life time. My wife and I deam about trying the same thing some day, so we will be following your trip vicariously.
We live in Regina, Sask, Canada, on...
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Forum: Trip Planning
10-29-2007, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 955
Travel accomodation
Does anyone know the name of the site that has been created for people travelling by motorcycle who can stay a night or two with people who are also into motorcycle travel? It kind of a trade off...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-27-2007, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 738
F650GS exhaust question
Can anyone tell me just how black the exhaust tip should get on a fuel injected bike?
This is my first FI bike and it seems to be giving indication of running rich?
(mega soot)
Thanks.
Wayne
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Forum: Ride reports
10-21-2007, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 524
Views: 76,365
Very interesting
Dear LovemaX
Very good reporting on an incredible ride. You are a fine example to many that it's not about how big or expensive your bike is, adventure is in the heart and will.
I live in Canada...
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Forum: Canada
09-30-2007, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 193
Views: 5,877
Regina
Hi There,
I'm in Regina, where are you?
I ride with a group of dual sport/ trail riders.
Drop me a line
Wayne
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Forum: Equipment
09-28-2007, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,268
Carrying extra fuel
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if a guy could carry a a bit of emergency fuel in a Platypus type of bag.
I thought I read somewhere theres a difference between polyurethane and whatever some of the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-26-2007, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 572
F650gs
After purchasing a 2001 F650GS, I am noticing that the service booklet has not been officially stamped for the 6000K first service nor the 10000K first inspection.
The bike looks beutiful and runs...
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Forum: Canada
09-11-2007, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,667
Get Well
Hey Rick,
I just came across the news.
Get well soon my friend. My thoughts are with you.
Wayne in Saskatchewan.
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