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Forum: Canada 05-19-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By Engineer John
NBDSC New Brunswick Dual Sport Club

If you're passing through New Brunswick you could ride with us for a day or two.

We're the New Brunswick Dual Sport Club and we have riders from all over southern NB and some from the North and...
Forum: Thumpers 10-20-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8,834
Views: 845,984
Posted By Engineer John
Weld

Looks like the weld on the bracket was a little cold and the crack started there. Welding thin metal with wirefeed (MIG) there is a tendency to turn down the current and you get a big bead. This big...
Forum: Thumpers 10-08-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,790
Posted By Engineer John
Piaa

It says PIAA on the lens.

I believe they are the manufacturer.

John :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,366
Posted By Engineer John
I've got an '84 with 70,000 km (43,000 mi) on it....

I've got an '84 with 70,000 km (43,000 mi) on it. Lot's of trail miles.

New piston is 2nd oversize from Honda.
New timing chain, camshaft and rockers from Honda.
New crank and rod assy from...
Forum: Face plant 10-02-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,377
Posted By Engineer John
Ridin It Down

I've had two downs in the past twelve years that resulted in hospital visits and in both cases I was still on the handlebars when it was digging dirt. Why is that? Guys that bail never seem to get...
Forum: Canada 09-03-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,732
Posted By Engineer John
690 Report

It's still too tall, very powerful and a little more scratched.

Not as scratched as my elbow. Leaving Governor's Lodge in Popple Depot. Standing, I found a neutral between 3rd and 4th and...
Forum: Canada 08-31-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,732
Posted By Engineer John
In

Well I'm in. I'll be waiting patiently at the Shell/Tim Hortons in Dieppe.

I'll give Allyre a call re food and lodging.

Will I need a reservation in Kedgwick?
How about food. All in camps...
Forum: Canada 08-23-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,732
Posted By Engineer John
Two places or one?

I'm in, finally.

Got to get some luggage so I'm not back packing it though.

So are there two places to stay or one? :confused
Do I have to choose the Western group or the...
Forum: Canada 07-29-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 30,942
Posted By Engineer John
GBourque in Moncton probably still has some tires...

GBourque in Moncton probably still has some tires in one of their transport trailers.

John
Forum: Canada 07-29-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 30,942
Posted By Engineer John
690 R Actually

690 R Actually, it's like having an on-off switch instead of a throttle. I switched to the soft map and now it's quite a bit more driveable.

Now to get it ready for travel.....

John
Forum: Canada 07-19-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 30,942
Posted By Engineer John
Gaspe

I'm interested, got a little more farkling to do. :wink:

John
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-11-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 19,983
Posted By Engineer John
New Bike

Hey Dan, did you bring both bikes? It looks like you're on a DRZ/KLX in the videos.

I finally pulled the trigger on this: Engineer John's New Bike...
Forum: Thumpers 06-28-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,730
Posted By Engineer John
1984 Unrestored

1984 XL350R ... well most of it anyway.

http://nbdsc.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=12986&g2_serialNumber=1


70,000 km :eek1
Forum: Canada 05-26-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,800
Posted By Engineer John
Where may I find a 2008 690 E ? They seem to be...

Where may I find a 2008 690 E ? They seem to be scarce as hen's teeth.

John
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