Forum: Canada
10-13-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,713
multi-day ride
You guys will have to wait for spring now...or wear day-glo orange. It is hunting season and could be open season on albino pumpkins, sharks (jaws) & huskies etc!.. :rofl
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Forum: Hacks
10-07-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,837
Ballast
I too usually use a bag of water softening salt... I just leave it in the bag it comes in (about 50 lbs.) and put it on the seat within another garbage bag....I use the seat belt to secure it and...
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Forum: Canada
09-30-2012, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,713
Oh!Oh!
You just got found out!!!....hmmm what shall the retaliation be.... I know where the keys to the bikes are!! Te Hee:rofl:rofl
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Forum: Canada
09-30-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,713
I came, I saw, but not lurking >>>so I posted.
Since you want comments...here is mine:
Sorry I missed the ride... the videos did go along way as far as a substitute. Now that Grumpy has learned to post videos he needs to learn to insert...
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Forum: Canada
09-09-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,713
Take advantage of the weather!
Just back from a 5 day trip to Whitefish, Montana. One day of rain and cold and the rest was a great ride. I'm sure Grumpy Bear will be wanting to get out locally this week. Anyone riding?
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Forum: Canada
08-18-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 12,713
saturday ride
You guys need to "slow down and smell the flowers!" and get some photos to post for those of us not equipped to do the gravel roads!!LOL...nice to meet you today Marty. Hope you had a great...
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Forum: Hacks
07-24-2012, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Thanks for a great Rally.
Thanks to Billie and Dave for hosting the USCA rally 2012 in Coeur d'Alene. Thanks also to Bonnie, Larry, Tom & June and everyone else that did so much work to help make the rally a success. We...
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Forum: Hacks
07-24-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
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Forum: Hacks
05-15-2012, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 7,485
Csr4
Wishing everyone attending CSR4 a great weekend. We unfortunately won't be able to make it this year.... so it will be interesting to see who rides the farthest and takes home the "Iron Butt". We...
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Forum: Equipment
02-23-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,873
gear
Thanks for starting the thread and all the information.
I am barely 5 feet tall but am not a "petite" size. I need larger sizes to fit around but then am stuck with clothing that is too long in the...
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Forum: Hacks
05-25-2011, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
link to You tube
Sorry guys....here is the link to the video. I can't seem to make it clickable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GYydafFMT64
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Forum: Hacks
05-24-2011, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
Good ADVrider showing
There were lots of ADVriders at Chelan... some with ADV stickers and some without. As previously mentioned Best of Show to Andrew (Boxertwin), Iron Butt longest ride (Shortstuff/GrumpyBear) and...
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Forum: Hacks
05-20-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
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Forum: Hacks
05-20-2011, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
Chelan day 1
Beautiful day.... great poker rally. This included stops at a the boat store, coffee shop, health food store, cheese store and a winery. What more could you want. 2 New games this year and the...
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Forum: Hacks
05-20-2011, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
chelan
The weather is great and the rigs are rolling in. Lots of interesting rigs and camping gear/trailers.
It will be a great couple of days.
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Forum: Thumpers
05-19-2011, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
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Forum: Hacks
05-17-2011, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
In transit
We rode over the Crowsnest Pass from Alberta to Fernie, B.C. today....got a few flakes of snow. Luckily not enough to amount to anything but sure cooled off. Looking forward to seeing everyone in...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
05-14-2011, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 5,981
Views: 1,983,746
Do you make the Grade?
On a rural gravel road in North East Alberta--- prairie land. Yes it really is that steep of a grade.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-30-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
Bump
Nice to see some of you are out riding! Some great scenery in those photos!
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Forum: Hacks
04-27-2011, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
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Forum: Hacks
04-24-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
Csr3
FYI-- CSR has a facebook page with most of the rally info. Look under CSR. also they do have a website : chelanrally.com
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Forum: Hacks
04-24-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 9,170
We"re IN
Barring snow or really bad weather between here and Chelan we plan to attend. It is a 2 & 1/2 day ride from here over the Rockies so ... we will see. We have booked in at a motel (Midtowner).
We...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
Spring riding
Still waiting for the white stuff to disappear! We got another dump of snow on Thursday... Waiting for those of you in warmer climate to post.
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Forum: Thumpers
04-04-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
Falling vs tumbling
Great advise with the tumbling class....if I can find one. I fell within my house and tore 2 of the rotator cuff (shoulder) muscles which I am now waiting for surgery on. That has made me much more...
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Forum: Hacks
04-03-2011, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,758,045
Finally
I finally was able to upload the requested photo of the sidecar subframe from the rear. ( I am having trouble getting the photos reduced in pixel sizes). Hope this is what you wanted.
BA
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Forum: Thumpers
04-02-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
My New Ride
Just wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone that has suggested or commented on this thread. I was just thinking of trying 2 wheels again after about 4 years of having the Goldwing sidecar rig when I...
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Forum: Hacks
03-26-2011, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,758,045
apologies
Sorry I have not been able to upload the photos. I will try to take new ones with a different camera or use a different computer tomorrow.
Wingincamera- we met at Chelan last year I think. We...
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Forum: Hacks
03-23-2011, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,758,045
Wing with hack
As requested a couple of other photos of the rear and subframe set-up for my 06 Goldwing. The car is a Champion sidecar & I assume the subframe is from them as well. We bought the bike already...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2011, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
US vs Canadian prices
One of the reasons I was considering the DR 200 was the price. A KLX250 I just looked up was "reduced" to $5900. Plus the cost of modifications for my short stature. This is a bit of a experiment...
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Forum: Hacks
03-22-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 5,168
Views: 1,758,045
My ride
A photo of my rig. My husband and I rode it to the Chelan Sidecar Rally (Wa.) and have the tractor seat (Iron Butt Award 2010) displayed on the seat in this photo. If spring would ever come maybe...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2011, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
Local Canadian availability
Hi! Thanks for the suggestions of the CRF230 or KL 250... I will try to see if they are even available in Alberta (most dealers are still selling sleds and aren't switched over to bikes- that may be...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-20-2011, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 683
Views: 139,662
I am inspired!
Hi! I am also a vertically challenged woman trying to ride. I am 5 ft with inseam of 26 inches. I have had a number of bikes since starting to ride about 7 years ago after I took a rider training...
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Forum: Hacks
12-28-2010, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 8,082
more info?
This notice caught my eye ... as we will be in the Arizona/California area at that time (albeit without my rig). Any other information available?
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Forum: Hacks
05-24-2010, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
csr2
Satuday was a show and shine in the afternoon at the Lake Chelan State park. Approximately 30 rigs were in the line up. Saturday evening was a boat cruise on Lake Chelan. Things wrapped up on Sunday...
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Forum: Vendors
05-03-2010, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 9,484
with thanks
My husband and I have enjoyed your r.r. over the winter. The least we can do in way of payment for hours of reading is to purchase your e-book. (and it sure won't hurt to improve our photography)....
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Forum: Canada
03-22-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 796
Mtn. passes in May
Who Knows? Warm weather when it should be winter may mean Snow in May but ... We plan to ride to Chelan, Washington for May Long. Either Crowsnest or yellowhead (16). Weather dependant.
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Forum: Ride reports
03-22-2010, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 1,154
Views: 391,630
addictions
I agree! Can't wait for new Posts! Thanks for taking the time and making the effort. Love the text and the photos. Enjoy your ride. We are living vicariously through your thread.
Just spent 4 days...
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Forum: Hacks
02-21-2010, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 821
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Forum: Hacks
01-28-2010, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,221
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Forum: Hacks
01-28-2010, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,744
I LOVE my goldwing and sidecar. (1800 06 wing...
I LOVE my goldwing and sidecar. (1800 06 wing with champion escort sidecar). I am only 5 ft tall-- I would never have been able to ride the Wing without the car. My inseam is probably closer to...
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