Forum: Equipment
04-20-2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 448
6 things to consider
5 things to consider: fit, fit, fit, fit, and fit.
the 6th and maybe most important if you want to do lots of riding with her .... Does she like it ?
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Forum: Canada
04-20-2013, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,114
border crossing either direction
I often cross the border and always keep in my mind that the border/customs officer has the last say as to if I will be allowed to cross or not ( in nearly all situations). Regardless of how much...
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Forum: Equipment
04-19-2013, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,640
minimal pocket sruff
2armor has a good point about having some important stuff in your pocket in case you're separated from your bike due to a crash.
I wear and ID name tag and whistle around my neck.
In the...
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Forum: Equipment
04-19-2013, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,185
Aerostich Road Crafter 2 pc
Last summer I had first had experience with the US heatwave in July while I was in the Bad Lands National Park area in South Dakota. Temperatures at 50°C or over 125°F are grossly f...ing hot even...
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Forum: Equipment
04-16-2013, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 388
FroggToggs
For the price, breathability and lightweight packing FroggToggs can't be beat. I'm on my second pair. They also double as going out for dinner jacket with my dirty RoadCrafter left in the motel.
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
04-16-2013, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 296
Montana
I'm not sure but I know who knows
gpscentral.ca is my supplier for all my gps toys.
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Forum: Beasts
04-16-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 338
Views: 98,304
they get tiered and lay down
Well that explains why my Vee has gone down. It's apparently just tired and wanted to lay down. And I thought it had something to do with the poor roads and my skills.
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Forum: Canada
04-09-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 555
new Vibram soles
Got my Sidi boots done in Kingston
http://windtogo.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/sidi-riding-boots-now-better-than-new/
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Forum: Equipment
04-08-2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 442
Plexus
Plexus or a similar Ipone product. Great for anything plastic.
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Forum: Canada
03-28-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,822
medical costs
As I understand things in Ontario the largest portion of my rate is for medical costs. With no fault insurance, in an accident in which someone else causes the accident to happen, I'm having to pay a...
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Forum: Canada
03-28-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 2,037
Views: 105,450
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Forum: Canada
03-24-2013, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,874
riding course
I know that in Alberta that MC rider's course can get you serious insurance $ discounts.
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-19-2013, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,289
pillow ?
Save the space and just use a stuff bag with some of your clothes.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
03-17-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 724
skip the Dragon
ride the Cherohala, but only if the weather is clear so that you can see the vistas. http://www.cherohala.com/
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
03-17-2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
Bear Tooth Pass
The more times you ride the Bear Tooth the better you trip will be. Stay overnight in Red Lodge and the next day the morning sun and shadows will give you a chance to get some of the pics you missed....
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
03-17-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 603
way too complicated
MapSource and Base Camp are both way to complicated for some of us to be bothered. I've no doubt that a proficient user can do neat stuff; but I've ridden my Vstrom with a Zumo 550 to all 10...
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Forum: Equipment
03-17-2013, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 5,196
white is good
A white helmet is always the least expensive. Add your own reflective material material for less than expensive manufacturer's paint and white doesn't show scratches.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-13-2013, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 254
Views: 11,288
tailgaters
gastone says " I braked checked a tailgater only to have him pull up beside me and swerve into me and make contact with my bars...twice. Now I'm inclined to let them go by."
Some of the idiots who...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-11-2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,014
sling thru the wheels
Thanks damurph. Yes I know that an overnight is required.
My concern is that the sideways forces and webbing through the wheels will squish and wreck parts of my Vstrom. Side cases, plastic side...
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Forum: Australia
03-08-2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 3,693
Views: 265,017
Stompin Tom
For Friday music why not a tribute to one of the greatest Canadian musicians ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZ62XvJHVQ
Sadly Tom died on Wednesday at age 77.
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Forum: Canada
03-08-2013, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,233
Yellow lines
Watching the video of the Westside road reminds me of how important it is to stay very well on your side of the center lines in corners.
We've all seen large pickup trucks with enormous side...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-05-2013, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,014
Loading with a sling and crane
I'm returning to Newfoundland this summer for an extended tour. Lots of remote places and islands to visit but some of the ships are not regular roll-on roll-off ferry boats. Between Burgeo and...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-05-2013, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,585
thanks
It's nice to hear an MC story from the other perspective.
Any experience with locating SPOT users who have had a mishap?
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Forum: Americas
03-04-2013, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 226
in the Black Hills
Read "Black Hill" by Dan Simmons and then visit the Crazy Horse memorial under construction; and good food at the restaurant as well as authentic local native crafts and vendors.
Find your way to...
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Forum: Face plant
03-04-2013, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 320
Views: 72,479
You're a lucky rider
That's an awesome video and thank you for taking the time to post some follow up details. Too often we hear of an accident and never the final results so rarely can we learn from the mistakes of...
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Forum: Canada
03-01-2013, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2,037
Views: 105,450
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Forum: Equipment
03-01-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,629
fittings on poles
search up on this forum "Tent pole packed-length list" and you will see a very comprehensive list recently complied abd posted by and ADV inmate.
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Forum: Americas
02-22-2013, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 1,624
in Newfoundland ....
... you will freeze your rain soaked arse in June. Travelling that far in such a short period of time your won't have time to see anything in detail. I've ridden completely around the Gulf of St...
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Forum: Equipment
02-20-2013, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 5,206
carrying alcohol fuel
No worries with a spill of alcohol because it's the easiest of any fuel to wash away any smell and danger. Alcohol stoves are the safest to use because they can be easily extinguished with water. I...
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Forum: Americas
02-20-2013, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 651
WIFI for free
I use a SPOT and can often get my smart phone connected to WIFI in restaurants and motels and some campgrounds, and can then use Skype or my gmail.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-18-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 931
thanks
Not as much snow as I expected. Is this normal winter conditions for you?
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Forum: Americas
02-18-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 436
it's a long ride in 20 days
You've asked a huge question. I did quickly looked at your route, but first tell us a bit about yourselves.
...... bikes, experience, skill level, gps, camping .... ?
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Forum: Americas
02-17-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,162
carry on luggage
My wife flew from Toronto to Vancouver last summer to join me for 5 days riding in the mountains. Because she wouldn't be able to ride without her every piece of her gear she didn't want to risk...
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Forum: Canada
02-17-2013, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,822
high rates - price fixing
In Ontario I pay about $900 for my Vstrom DL 1000. I'm 61, been MC licensed since 1969, have a 5 star rating, have some rider training and ATGATT with high-viz. I consider myself to be a low risk...
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Forum: Equipment
02-07-2013, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,524
Klim Gore-Tex Powerxross
I just recently bought a pair of these Klim gloves and I'm hoping them to be warm and waterproof. Apparently they are "waterproof" and the shop assured me that if I'm not satisfied that I can return...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-06-2013, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,602
old Vespa
I owned a 1966 Vespa 150cc that I bought used in 1968 and drove it 20,000 miles and then sold it about 2 years later. I wore out tires and cables and headlight bulbs and nothing else. The 6 volt...
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Forum: Equipment
02-04-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 855
custom fit RoadCrafter
The folks in Duluth are more then capable of measuring you up and getting you perfect fit.
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Forum: Canada
01-29-2013, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 5,593
in Calabogie
Downtown right near the bridge you will find Polly's restaurant. Excellent food and a surprisingly large menu due to her catering business. While you're there you may as well ride into the Calabogie...
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Forum: Americas
01-25-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,912
Gulf of St Lawrence
In the summer of 2011 we toured completely around the Gulf, but avoided the Trans Lab highway to be able to follow the coastline.
If and when you survive the gravel get your tired arse to the...
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Forum: Canada
01-25-2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,233
Westside Rd BC
It's a great piece of perverted twisted pavement. Be careful because there are many blind hilltops and some local traffic. I rode it fully loaded 2-up on my DL1000 Vvstrom last summer.
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