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Forum: Canada 05-11-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 379
Posted By teamgrizzly
That is a nice route you have planned out. The...

That is a nice route you have planned out. The West Harrison FSR might be a bit of fun from 20 Mile Bay to Tipella logging camp at the end of the lake. That section is rough and rocky. Prepare to...
Forum: Canada 05-07-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,666
Posted By teamgrizzly
OK This is definitely riding weather I guess I...

OK This is definitely riding weather I guess I should get off my backside and start doing some recon work.

I am looking at doing a simple road ride from Surrey to Kamloops and back for this...
Forum: Canada 04-09-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By teamgrizzly
Well if there is no Loadedpalooza, there is the...

Well if there is no Loadedpalooza, there is the BC Big Adventure Ride...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=871033

Mike
Forum: Canada 03-31-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,666
Posted By teamgrizzly
Ah grasshopper, you fail to understand. It is not...

Ah grasshopper, you fail to understand. It is not a matter of who to beat, it is a matter of learning how to conquer both the trail, the yang, and your own self doubt, the yin. This way the energies...
Forum: Hacks 03-30-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,111
Posted By teamgrizzly
On the way back I would suggest hitting the Top...

On the way back I would suggest hitting the Top of the World Highway from Tok, AK to Dawson City, YT. It was a blast. Do watch the weather. A friend went up there early in the year and got rained on...
Forum: Canada 03-30-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,666
Posted By teamgrizzly
Thanks for signing up but who let all the noobs...

Thanks for signing up but who let all the noobs in?

(I keed, I keed, we were all noobs once.)

I won't do a training day, but if people want to tag along while I'm doing a recon ride. I can...
Forum: Canada 03-25-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,666
Posted By teamgrizzly
Thanks for the heads up, Prime. But don't worry...

Thanks for the heads up, Prime. But don't worry us, lower mainland riders are used to riding in a zoo. I avoid Greyhounds, Mustangs, Rabbits, and even the odd Viper when riding downtown.

And as...
Forum: Canada 03-16-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,666
Posted By teamgrizzly
BC Big Adventure Ride II - Sept 6,7,8, 2013

Mark and I have talked about it and decided to put on the ride this year. I'll be doing the route, while Mark will lend a hand.

So far I like the idea of a cloverleaf style ride, and I'm looking...
Forum: Canada 03-02-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
Don't worry there will be a ride for 2013. I find...

Don't worry there will be a ride for 2013. I find these too much fun to let fade away. I'll post something up once Mark and I bang our heads together. Sept 6th to 8th will be the dates.

Mike
Forum: Canada 02-28-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By teamgrizzly
Thanks for all your hard work on this and other...

Thanks for all your hard work on this and other issues.

Mike
Forum: Canada 02-26-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By teamgrizzly
Also bookmark their site: Graveltravel.ca...

Also bookmark their site: Graveltravel.ca (http://graveltravel.ca)

Mike
Forum: Beasts 02-18-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,323
Posted By teamgrizzly
I would look at Adventure Moto Stuff's Engine...

I would look at Adventure Moto Stuff's Engine Guard, It's only $220USD. And boy does it take some abuse. The one on my Strom is my second one. I replaced it since the original one had the bolts on...
Forum: Canada 02-05-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,660
Posted By teamgrizzly
In the time honored tradition of inmates helping...

In the time honored tradition of inmates helping each other, I think I have a found a solution...

http://teamgrizzly.ca/2x2rack-5.jpg

This way you can take your bike to cool places and have...
Forum: Canada 02-04-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,660
Posted By teamgrizzly
DR650, you should keep in mind that studies have...

DR650, you should keep in mind that studies have shown that motorcycling helps mental acuity. Also I would really suggest working out during the week and then go riding on the weekends.This way you...
Forum: Canada 01-31-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,614
Posted By teamgrizzly
Don't forget bug spray for the north, and...

Don't forget bug spray for the north, and sunscreen to prevent stupid tan lines on your face.

I would also consider going ATGATT (All The Gear, All The Time), mainly to deal with the environment...
Forum: Canada 11-24-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,757
Posted By teamgrizzly
I usually prefer to camp. On longer trips though...

I usually prefer to camp. On longer trips though I do tend to stay in a hotel if the weather is crappy.

One thing that I have learned camping and backroad riding is to pack as lightly as...
Forum: Canada 11-09-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By teamgrizzly
I don't think that there is much motorcycle...

I don't think that there is much motorcycle history up here. As far as I can tell, Canada isn't as motorsports mad like the US. If you're planning on hitting the Yukon, then I would follow the gold...
Forum: Canada 10-12-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
I think I can speak for the majority here in...

I think I can speak for the majority here in saying "Hell, yes I'm in." I personally like the idea of basing it out in a central location and doing a cloverleaf style ride. Keeps the bike light and...
Forum: Canada 10-12-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 976
Posted By teamgrizzly
Sure you can help. Simply do the ride, have fun...

Sure you can help. Simply do the ride, have fun and rave about it on ADV.

Thanks for the offer, but I'll be trying to wrangle some of my other friends into helping. Some of these poor souls think...
Forum: Canada 10-12-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By teamgrizzly
I was looking at doing the same thing, having...

I was looking at doing the same thing, having Dauntless put my Ural sidecar onto my Honda CB750. I would have had to trailer the bike and car down and have him assemble it. I contacted the CBSA about...
Forum: Canada 10-02-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 976
Posted By teamgrizzly
As much as I would love to entertain you with my...

As much as I would love to entertain you with my tale of woe, I'm not going to derail my own thread. (It's all about me, ya know. :norton)

And the guy has been a great supporter of the sport in...
Forum: Canada 10-01-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 976
Posted By teamgrizzly
Well, thanks for the offer. But I like the price...

Well, thanks for the offer. But I like the price because it's a jab to the shop owner that put on the poker run at $20 and didn't do anything. Also it's my excuse to get out and ride to cool new...
Forum: Canada 09-30-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 976
Posted By teamgrizzly
2013 Rallye du Cote d'Ouest - Fraser Valley BC. Interested?

As I was riding I was thinking of the best way to introduce riders to some cool roads in a safe and easy manner. So I thought of putting on the Rally du Cote Ouest. (It sounds more exotic in french,...
Forum: Canada 09-10-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
Thanks, Cindy. And thanks to all those that...

Thanks, Cindy.

And thanks to all those that posted pics, they're awesome.

And since we're on the subject of planning. please mark down Sept 6-8 for BCBATR 2: Backroads to Barkerville

Also I...
Forum: Canada 09-05-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
GPX file for the entire route, please click "Save...

GPX file for the entire route, please click "Save Link As"

BCBATR (http://teamgrizzly.ca/2012BCBATR.GPX)

And yes I know it's hosted elsewhere, but I said I would do it.

Mike
Forum: Canada 09-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
I rode the route. It's good. Day 1 Section 1...

I rode the route. It's good.

Day 1 Section 1 - Boston Bar to Lytton
North Ainsle (right after Boston Bar)
Good, however you will have to watch for logging trucks.

Mowhokam
Good, it does...
Forum: Canada 08-07-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
Trust us we'll be leaving some adventure in the...

Trust us we'll be leaving some adventure in the trail. I rode the East Harrison. The third washout will have to be fixed. I got stuck in it and blew out the last of my clutch. Smaller bikes can make...
Forum: Canada 07-26-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
The West Harrison FSR is part of the route. I've...

The West Harrison FSR is part of the route. I've recently ridden that section. Yes it is lumpy with some creek crossings and one ugly hill section. But it is doable. I did it with a Wee Strom laden...
Forum: Canada 07-21-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
If anyone is interested in doing a training day,...

If anyone is interested in doing a training day, then please PM me. I can do two dates; Saturday Aug 18th or Thursday Sept 6th. I would prefer the August date so I don't have to book another day off...
Forum: Canada 07-09-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By teamgrizzly
You might have to do some research. I would check...

You might have to do some research. I would check out Dualsport BC (http://dualsportbc.com/) or check out the quad (QuadsBC (http://quads.ca/)) and 4wd forums. (4WD Assoc. of BC...
Forum: Canada 07-08-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
I was kidding. I ride a Wee, and I really don't'...

I was kidding. I ride a Wee, and I really don't' want to build a big ass raft. There also might not be much trees left after the GSA riders build theirs. So in order to protect large areas of forest,...
Forum: Canada 06-22-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
You (and your friends) are a bunch of sick little...

You (and your friends) are a bunch of sick little monkeys. :D

Not everyone will share your twisted sense of fun or your skill level. I mean I ran into to a pair of riders on GSAs just spewing over...
Forum: Canada 06-04-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
I know, that was close. I think Lex and I will...

I know, that was close. I think Lex and I will have to find a Paxton Valley style section, just to keep some of us safe. :evil Just keep in mind that you fall over, your on your own, :eek1

Mike
Forum: Canada 06-03-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
Damn, I have to start going on rides with Lex...

Damn, I have to start going on rides with Lex again, just to make sure he doesn't get out of control. :D I can see the headlines now...

"Slow riders fed to coyotes"

Mike
Forum: Canada 05-15-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By teamgrizzly
Sell the scooter and buy a used japanese one....

Sell the scooter and buy a used japanese one. Ditch the scoot and ditch the mechanic. Any bike that requires 3 visits in a month is not worth it. It will get worse in time. Any mechanic that can't...
Forum: Canada 05-12-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,038
Posted By teamgrizzly
Well there is no fun in letting the cat out of...

Well there is no fun in letting the cat out of the bag right away.:roflI can tell you the ride is somewhere in BC. You can always take Lex's pics and try to find the location they were taken, think...
Forum: Canada 05-03-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,670
Posted By teamgrizzly
Lycan has some good points. I ride a Strom...

Lycan has some good points.

I ride a Strom on gravel roads. No problem. Mind you I used to race off-road so I do have some skills. Just keep in mind that it's a pig, so don't do anything sudden...
Forum: Canada 04-12-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,736
Posted By teamgrizzly
Damn, how is natural selection supposed to weed...

Damn, how is natural selection supposed to weed out someone stupid enough to wear a novelty use only helmet on their head? I can see a boom in sales of DOT stickers.

Now the talk about...
Forum: Canada 04-10-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By teamgrizzly
Stave? Let's not scare the poor Yank, shall we....

Stave? Let's not scare the poor Yank, shall we. Stave is a bit of a gong show with tons of clowns. And since Awshouse is a member of the ADV Rider community, he must be a rider with awesome skills...
Forum: Canada 03-14-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,430
Posted By teamgrizzly
There are presentations going on for most of the...

There are presentations going on for most of the time. Morning will usually be tech sessions and seminars and evening has travel presentations. So you won't be bored. But some people do go out for a...
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