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Forum: GS Boxers 06-15-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,506
Views: 177,672
Posted By QCRider
Wunderlich engine protection bars

Looks like Wunderlich protection bars (http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorcycle/R1200GS/8160018-34.html) . Had them on my 08 GS before I switched to a GSA.
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-23-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,006
Posted By QCRider
Last pic

Hey Greg,

That last picture - is this actually what became the Hwy 27? It looks familiar...

Looks like I got here a bit too late and missed all the fun! :D
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-29-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,006
Posted By QCRider
Cool pic! I haven't been in that part of the...

Cool pic! I haven't been in that part of the country on the bike yet... Will put that on the "Rides to do" list. Thanks for sharing Greg!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-16-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,006
Posted By QCRider
speeding tickets in CR

Hey Greg,

How's the "surgery" going? When you're bike is back on its two wheels, we should set up a ride we talked about. I'm off to Nicaragua this weekend, but should be pretty much free on...
Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 29,808
Posted By QCRider
Paso Canoas border crossing

Good luck with the crossing at Paso Canoas tomorrow! (assuming your RR is not delayed). I'm pretty sure you already have everything lined up for tomorrow's crossing, but just in case, here are a few...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-30-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,006
Posted By QCRider
I too live in Costa Rica, but we met thru...

I too live in Costa Rica, but we met thru JDowns'RR (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=831076), when John stayed at Greg's place and they both came by my place for a quick visit.
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-30-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,006
Posted By QCRider
Excellent RR!

Hey Greg,

I just stumbled across your RR. Excellent job!!! :clap

I've been in the Nicoya peninsula a few times and it's always great time (including the getting lost bits! :D). I've made some...
Forum: Ride reports 01-13-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 283,111
Posted By QCRider
In Bryce's case, maybe a rubber rack would be the...

In Bryce's case, maybe a rubber rack would be the ideal solution!! :D
Forum: Ride reports 01-09-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
New fees at Argentina Lands Borders

Hey Kedgi,

I have been enjoying you RR since the beginning! You're doing a fantastic job - thanks!! :clap

I think you're also following JDown's RR, but just in case, crashmaster mentioned this...
Forum: Ride reports 01-09-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By QCRider
Hi Donnie, Hope you're enjoying Nosara. Lots...

Hi Donnie,

Hope you're enjoying Nosara. Lots to see there. I sent you a PM to your gmail account. I'll let you know if I'm able to ride in your neck of the wood over the next few weeks.Or if you...
Forum: Ride reports 01-03-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By QCRider
Bienvenidos!

Welcome to Costa Rica Donnie! Glad you decided to continue your trip. Not sure what your itinerary and timeline are, but my buddy and I are planning to go for a Saturday morning ride, and we were...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,481
Posted By QCRider
Hi Donnie, I just found your RR. Sounds like...

Hi Donnie,

I just found your RR. Sounds like you might be in CR now based on your blog, or perhaps already in Panama. Thanks for sharing those stories about Paul Sr./Jr. and your friend Keith....
Forum: Ride reports 12-29-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,456
Posted By QCRider
Hi John, Thanks for stopping by today. It...

Hi John,

Thanks for stopping by today. It was great to meet you and Greg in person. Your sense of freedom and positive attitude towards adventure riding is very inspiring. It makes me rethink my...
Forum: Ride reports 12-27-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,456
Posted By QCRider
I've hit GRinCR with my contact info. I'll try to...

I've hit GRinCR with my contact info. I'll try to meet up with you guys after coming back from Playa Hermosa.
Forum: Ride reports 12-27-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,456
Posted By QCRider
Bienvenido a Costa Rica!

Hi John,

Yes, I'm in Santa Ana , near Escazu. GRinCR told me that you might hook up him tomorrow, so I will see if I can meet up with you guys if I can. I picked up a new (used) bike before xmas,...
Forum: Ride reports 12-27-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,456
Posted By QCRider
OK, definitely going on a slippery tangent...

OK, definitely going on a slippery tangent here... but hey, what the heck! It's all about research and getting the facts straight for our fellow inmates, right? :deal

I've **HEARD** that the...
Forum: Ride reports 12-26-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Might be worth calling your bank and try to get...

Might be worth calling your bank and try to get an extension on your current card after explaining that you are traveling abroad. I know it can be done, but if they'll do it is another question. Good...
Forum: Ride reports 12-21-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
I'm guessing it was boiled yuca. Not very tasty...

I'm guessing it was boiled yuca. Not very tasty as you discovered. However, if you're able to find yuca FRIES, then definitely give it a try! One of my favorites now.

I think you mentioned that...
Forum: Ride reports 12-13-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2,642
Views: 484,456
Posted By QCRider
Let me know if you're stopping somewhere in CR...

Let me know if you're stopping somewhere in CR tomorrow - might be able to meet up depending where you are if you're interested. Or perhaps on your way back if it works better.

Safe ride!
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 57,898
Posted By QCRider
Hey RexBuck, I've been living in CR for 4...

Hey RexBuck,

I've been living in CR for 4 years now, but had never heard about Rancho DiAndrew in Uvita - looks like a cool place. I'll definitely check it out one of those weekends.

I just...
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,690
Views: 283,111
Posted By QCRider
Those Frenchies are everywhere, isn't it!!! :huh ...

Those Frenchies are everywhere, isn't it!!! :huh (Just kidding - I'm also from QC originally). Too bad you had to blast thru CR. I've been catching up with your RR over the past few days, and was...
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Which way across Costa Rica...

Meant to ask you.. which way did you take to go across Costa Rica?

I think I recall you mentioned something about San Jose traffic being bad. Did you follow Hwy 1 and 2 (ie. PanAm), which would...
Forum: Ride reports 12-10-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Hi Kedgi, I just sent a donation to Steph...

Hi Kedgi,

I just sent a donation to Steph (meant to do that for a while now). Hope she'll be all right with a quick recovery. Thanks for posting her link here. I might even go up to Little Corn...
Forum: Ride reports 12-05-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Are planning on stopping in CR at all? NB:...

Are planning on stopping in CR at all?

NB: Brace yourself for some strong cross winds again when you get back on the road today. It will get better once you pass Liberia.

Ride safe!
Forum: GS Boxers 11-29-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 730
Posted By QCRider
Not sure if the CR dealership would be able to...

Not sure if the CR dealership would be able to help in this case, but feel free to contact them to find out:

BMW Bavarian - Service: Adolfo +506-2290-9235 x111 (he speaks English).

How long...
Forum: Ride reports 11-29-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 926
Views: 223,729
Posted By QCRider
I just caught up with your RR - amazing stuff!...

I just caught up with your RR - amazing stuff! Too bad you're leaving for Panama today - I definitely would have bought you a beer while you were in CR! If you happen to delay your crossing to PTY...
Forum: Ride reports 11-29-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Colones (CRC) to US Dollaes (USD)

When you get to Costa Rica, here's a quick way to convert from CRC to USD: drop the 1000's and multiply by 2. For example: 56,500.00 CRC = 57 * 2 = $114.00. Assuming that the exchange rate is still...
Forum: Canada 11-26-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 22,506
Posted By QCRider
Klim Badlands / D3o in cold weather?

Hey Sewerat,

After riding in 30+ C weather in Nicaragua this past weekend, your post made quite an impression! I definitely don't miss the Canadian winters! :lol3

Quick question for you: I...
Forum: Ride reports 11-22-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Large double/double ??

.. How about a Tim Hortons ?!? :wink:

I bet you're missing (craving) it by now, don't you?? :evil

Ride safe!
Forum: Ride reports 11-22-2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Sorry to hear about your dad

My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Forum: Ride reports 11-20-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
4.6 earthquake in Oaxaca today

Looks like you had a little shake (4.6) about 45min ago in your neck of the woods... Hope you're fine.

Being also from Canada, I never used to think about earthquakes too much, until I moved to...
Forum: Latin America 11-12-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,395
Posted By QCRider
Beware of the new CR traffic laws - I almost got...

Beware of the new CR traffic laws - I almost got a ~$500 speeding fine while going down to Paso Canoas border to meet a buddy. I only got off because the cop was a motorrad and we chatted about bikes...
Forum: Americas 11-03-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,339
Posted By QCRider
Links

Check out these 2 links:

http://www.crmotos.com/classifieds/category.php?cat=motocicletas
http://www.encuentra24.com/costa-rica-es/autos-motos

Good luck!
Forum: Vendors 10-31-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 63,230
Posted By QCRider
tofire409, I have been using my black jacket...

tofire409,

I have been using my black jacket Badlands every day for about 5 or 6 months now in Costa Rica and I don't feel like it's that bad temperature wise, especially while riding with the air...
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 182,919
Posted By QCRider
Thumb Excellent RR!

Excellent RR Kedgi! You're in for an amazing trip! Subscribed.

My buddy PeeKay did a similar trip last year. He had a great experience. He still needs to catch up with his RR though - you're...
Forum: Ride reports 10-28-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 46,603
Posted By QCRider
Update

Don't mean to hijack my buddy PeeKay's thread, but he has now since ended his trip and returned back to the "real-world" life. I chatted with him recently, and he still plans to update this thread...
Forum: Ride reports 10-28-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 46,603
Posted By QCRider
Update (hijacked)

Don't mean to hijack my buddy PeeKay's thread, but he has now since ended his trip and returned back to the "real-world" life. I chatted with him recently, and he still plans to update this thread...
Forum: Latin America 10-08-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 37,888
Posted By QCRider
News - La Prensa

Just got this from a friend who used to live in Panama...

http://prensa.com/impreso/economia/cancelan-%C2%B4ferry%C2%B4-entre-colon-y-cartagena/128085
Forum: Canada 06-21-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 22,506
Posted By QCRider
Great service!!!

Hey guys,

I'm the guy from Costa Rica who went a few times to your store before getting the Klim gear and Heidenau tires. Just want to say that I had a GREAT experience, and will definitely go...
Forum: Latin America 06-17-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,361
Posted By QCRider
Hey riderddonald, I finally got out this...

Hey riderddonald,

I finally got out this morning and rode the 239, from Santa Ana (near San Jose) to Parrita (hwy 34), than back to Santa Ana via the new hwy 27. Total time was about 4 hrs, and...
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