Forum: Parallel Universe
11-13-2011, 04:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Montreal > Buenos Aires or 8GS vs XC :-)
Hi Everyone
My buddy and I are currently riding our bikes down from Montreal to Buenos Aires.
What might make this interesting for you is that we have arguably the best bikes for this trip: the...
|
|
Forum: The Garage
09-27-2011, 08:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 2,233
TR4 vs TR6 valve on tube?
Hey gang, this may sound like a dumb question, but bought a tr6 tube by mistake instead of a tr4, does it really matter? What exactly is the difference?
Thanks!
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
09-21-2011, 12:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 2,631
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
09-21-2011, 08:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 2,631
20k Valve adjustment necessary?
Hey Gang,
I currently have about 14k kms on the bike, I'm heading south to TDF from Montreal in a couple weeks, by the time I get to Houston I'll be approaching 20K kms, wondering if I should...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
08-19-2011, 10:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 529
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
08-19-2011, 09:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 529
F8 - Spare parts advice?
Hi Folks,
So finally taking off in a couple months for TDF, time to start buying the spare bits I'll need along the way. Expect to cover about 20k miles. I just want to get an idea from...
|
|
Forum: Americas
08-04-2011, 12:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Montreal to Buenos Aires
Hello,
My friend and i will be leaving Montreal in October. We're bothn experienced travellers, but as of late the dangers in central america have started to get to us. Was wondering if...
|
|
Forum: Americas
07-30-2011, 09:44 AM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
|
|
Forum: Equipment
07-27-2011, 04:59 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 681
|
|
Forum: Equipment
07-27-2011, 08:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Garmin Nuvi firmware update
Hey Gang,
Like a lot of you I use my gps to find good roads, I often just pick a far of destination and enter 'avoid highways' in the gps. Have found some pretty amazing roads this way. But...
|
|
Forum: Canada
05-05-2011, 03:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 1,362
Well, won't go into crazy detail, but basically...
Well, won't go into crazy detail, but basically blazing it through the States and northern Mexico, will probably be fairly quick through Honduras as well as it's become a hot spot for violence and...
|
|
Forum: Canada
04-27-2011, 12:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 1,362
And another...
Live downtown, but usually out in the mountains every weekend (weather permitting), do plenty of of multi-day/camping rides through out the summer, Gatineau, Tadoussac, NY, NH, etc... The big ride...
|
|
Forum: Vendors
03-21-2011, 07:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 294
Views: 16,736
|
|
Forum: Americas
01-16-2011, 01:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Montreal to Buenos Aires...Camping?
Hi Gang,
So it's official, my buddy and I are finally doing the trip down south this October. I found loads of information and think we have a good idea on what to expect. But one question I...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
09-24-2010, 08:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,574
Coming soon...
http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=51803&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10501
|
|
Forum: Canada
08-23-2010, 10:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 1,096
I second that, beautiful ride, just did it a...
I second that, beautiful ride, just did it a couple weeks ago. We left Friday evening after work, spent a night in Quebec City, the Saturday we rode to Tadoussac (whale watching/camped) and rode...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
08-22-2010, 04:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
This is for the 800, but sure the needs are...
This is for the 800, but sure the needs are virtually identical. Lots of good info in this post, i assembled mine for under $40, bought a pencil case at walmart and managed to fit it all under the...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
08-17-2010, 07:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 289
Views: 70,679
Full credit to Pete O Static....
This was a fantastic idea; I did the same as Pete, surprised how much i could stow under the seat.....works brilliant, thanks bud, well done! I used a couple things I had laying around but bought...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
08-14-2010, 09:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 482
Views: 80,625
Software
Hey Gang,
Slightly off topic so I apologize, but what is the best and simplest video software for editing and making creative videos?
Cheers!
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
07-29-2010, 12:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
Thanks...
I understand it's a lot to do with luck, but in the end it's a numbers game. The pair I spoke to did 20K+ miles on there last trip; one rode with regular garden variety tubes, the other with HD. ...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
07-26-2010, 08:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
07-26-2010, 05:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
07-26-2010, 02:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
Heavy Duty Tubes?
Hey Gang,
Anyone found a good heavy duty tube for both front and rear? Have had a couple recent flats with the Bridgestone tubes, wouldn't mind something sturdier. Don't mind paying more if I...
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
07-23-2010, 12:27 AM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
07-22-2010, 05:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,218
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
07-20-2010, 06:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
07-17-2010, 05:54 PM
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 1,965
Awesome! And the song goes so well with the...
Awesome! And the song goes so well with the vid...
Would like to pick your brain though, we're riding to South America and have only 3-4 months to do the trip, naturally we want to spend the...
|
|
Forum: Equipment
07-12-2010, 04:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Zega Pro Panniers leaking
Hey Gang,
I bought a set of Zega Pro panniers last fall; had no intention of spending that kind of money, but walked into the dealership to buy a pair of gloves and walked out with these as well....
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
06-16-2010, 09:54 AM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 809
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
06-10-2010, 06:47 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
06-09-2010, 10:35 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
06-09-2010, 08:37 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 1,154
ABS off by default on F8?
Hey Gang,
Just wondering, is it possible to set the ABS 'off' as default on startup? May use it in rain on asphalt, but otherwise not a fan...
Just curious, thanks!
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
05-25-2010, 11:30 AM
|
|
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,218
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
05-24-2010, 05:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 6,642
Views: 1,999,218
Weekend Ride
Took a long 2 day ride through the White Mountains of New Hampshire, beautiful weather, good friends, stunning scenery, amazing twisties and backroads.....
...
|
|
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
04-19-2010, 08:11 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 518
|
|
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
04-19-2010, 08:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Houston Bike rentals?
Hey Gang,
I'll be in Houston this week visiting family; am thinking of renting a bike and exploring a bit. Problem is I can't find anything except Harley rentals, can anyone please point me to a...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
04-16-2010, 09:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 507
Views: 188,038
[quote=Lager Meister]Anyone looking for a...
[quote=Lager Meister]Anyone looking for a balanced pannier set should give this setup a look. This is the Holan balanced pannier rack with matched 38L Zega Pros and Metal Mule exhaust. The Holan rack...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
04-13-2010, 09:13 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 931
|
|
Forum: Ride reports
04-11-2010, 01:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 989
Views: 230,197
Hi Brian,
Please don't forget about me! ...
Hi Brian,
Please don't forget about me! I've been following along intently; 2 friends and I are heading all the way south from Montreal next fall, would love to meet you for a couple beers.
Be...
|
|
Forum: Parallel Universe
04-10-2010, 02:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,574
|
