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Forum: Canada 05-20-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
:huh Sounds to me like the statistics and pie...

:huh Sounds to me like the statistics and pie charts are a bit skewed...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-09-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,661
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
"Working On The Road" Ten Years After

"Working On The Road" Ten Years After
Forum: Canada 05-08-2013, 10:58 AM
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Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Anyone on the south Island put off by the lit...

Anyone on the south Island put off by the lit safety notice signs over the Malahat lately?

"MOTORCYCLISTS WATCH YOUR SPEED" it says.....:puke1

Isn't there something on the books about police...
Forum: Canada 05-02-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
No gps, will something like google maps or some...

No gps, will something like google maps or some app read them??
Forum: Canada 05-02-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
If you were to recommend any one place or route...

If you were to recommend any one place or route in your neck of the woods, what would it be? I've been through from comox lake to great central, and it is one of my favorite areas of the island so...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-02-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,204
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Looks like I'm 5 months behind on the RR as usual...

Looks like I'm 5 months behind on the RR as usual these days....:*sip* Well, Here's winter!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8375863028_79829e9353_c.jpg...
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I've had good luck with baking soda. Just...

I've had good luck with baking soda.

Just dump some in, shake it around, let it sit for a bit, dump it out, and vacuum!
Forum: Canada 04-28-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I did the long version of the circle route today,...

I did the long version of the circle route today, and took Gordon river main, tried to go to Mclure Lake via TR2, and got cut off by snow right after the summit in the shadow of the hills...About a...
Forum: Canada 04-27-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
what about May Long? (18, 19, 20th) monday is the...

what about May Long? (18, 19, 20th) monday is the stat.... I'm lucky enough to have fridays off too, if it were to be a 4 day tour..
Forum: Canada 04-26-2013, 12:43 AM
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Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I've lived on the Island 23 of 28 yrs, and I...

I've lived on the Island 23 of 28 yrs, and I still haven't been farther north than Courtenay! That's gotta change this year... I'd love to be in on this! 300km range on a DRZ is pushing it...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 09:58 PM
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Yea, but I had to impress my friends! Had fun...

Yea, but I had to impress my friends! Had fun trying anyway....:shog
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 09:23 PM
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Yea yea, well if I had stayed on the gas, I WOULD...

Yea yea, well if I had stayed on the gas, I WOULD have been seat deep! :D
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 06:50 PM
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Got photos?

Got photos?
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 12:58 PM
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Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I know many have out done me as far as burials,...

I know many have out done me as far as burials, but this was a personal best on the weekend! :rofl

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50049382@N07/8653248532/" title="IMG_0025 by...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-15-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2,053
Views: 261,505
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Early April Sunset above Shirley, Vancouver...

Early April Sunset above Shirley, Vancouver Island, BC

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50049382@N07/8649497274/" title="IMG_1241 by anonymousse-ity, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,151
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
In my experience the south island TCAT is iffy as...

In my experience the south island TCAT is iffy as far as people waving your finger at you or worse.... I had a guy on a horse go all cowboy on me and block my way once, even though I went way wide,...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,151
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
All I know, is I want to ride to the northern tip...

All I know, is I want to ride to the northern tip this year with as little pavement as possible.

I'd be happy to show you guys some south island routes and sights - keep in mind, there are a lot...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Nice pics guys!:D Wow, Sonoma sure...

Nice pics guys!:D

Wow, Sonoma sure resembles parts of the BC interior!
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Machining Rear Wheel Spacers

+1 on making your own parts!

When I made my spacers, I made the dimensions dead nuts to the original, not being sure of the tolerance window on the OD. I tried to hit within .001 on the contact...
Forum: Canada 04-06-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Just picked up the Caribou Chilcotin Backroads...

Just picked up the Caribou Chilcotin Backroads Mapbook, MEC had them on sale! I'll be going through that one thoroughly, looking for routes and good lakes/streams to fish!
Forum: Canada 04-03-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Bralorne has been on my list for a long time, and...

Bralorne has been on my list for a long time, and I always pack my fishing rod! You can count me in!
Forum: Canada 04-03-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,151
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I'm thinking a gathering of Islanders for some...

I'm thinking a gathering of Islanders for some kind for a north to south by backroads plus fishing would be great fun!:wink:

I've ridden backroads as far north as Cumberland, and am pretty sure...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 01:40 AM
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Since we're talking about lights, here's my...

Since we're talking about lights, here's my Denali D2 LED's. Expensive yes, but priceless to be able to see that well! 10 watts each on high, they're wired into the main lights, and I recently...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-21-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,204
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
First things first, get yourself the "Backroads...

First things first, get yourself the "Backroads Mapbook" for Vancouver Island. Well worth the 24 bucks! Even tells you what the fishing is like!If you're coming in through Victoria I'd say it's...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19,486
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I took the legs right off. it's a good...

I took the legs right off. it's a good opportunity to change the oil: mine looked like vomit fyi, but I do live in a wet climate. I guess you could leave them attatched at the bottom- maybe...the top...
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19,486
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I just replaced my steering bearings, and I did...

I just replaced my steering bearings, and I did my fork oil at the same time... Felt like I had a bit of a slow wobble the first few days, but I guess when the old bearings were so stiff, they were...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-14-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,204
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Thanks! Just overhauled the whole bike last...

Thanks! Just overhauled the whole bike last weekend, and got a mechanic to adjust the valves and install a new cam chain the week before! She just purrs now! I also got them to swap my clutch back to...
Forum: Canada 03-14-2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Hmm, looking for a good late winter...

Hmm, looking for a good late winter camping/fishing adventure.... Should I head West, or north from Vic? Backroad to Alberni I'm thinking maybe, taking backroads from Shawnigan to Cowichan Lake, Gas...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-10-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,204
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
You're gonna get those 50/50 tires for the F650...

You're gonna get those 50/50 tires for the F650 this year, right?:evil
Forum: Canada 03-03-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,427
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I noticed the same! Hardly anyone out! Do people...

I noticed the same! Hardly anyone out! Do people forget why we live here?

Just got some work done on my DRZ, valve adjust and new cam chain, now she just purrs!:ricky
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19,486
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I said I'm probably going to get someone to...

I said I'm probably going to get someone to switch the cam chain and do the valve adjust at the same time for one thing, because I don't have a clutch basket tool, not because I think it's above my...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 12:13 PM
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
:lurk :dhorse

:lurk :dhorse
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19,486
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
I pulled out the spring before removing the body,...

I pulled out the spring before removing the body, so it was definitely all the way in. re-installed, and zzzip, all the way in!

BTW, the nub was almost mirror polished when I pulled it out, I...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Some front wheel spacers I made on break the...

Some front wheel spacers I made on break the other night : The old fashioned way, not CNC! I made them out of 316 stainless. Made some rear ones last winter, they're still doing real well!
...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
There she be, the fully extended yet still...

There she be, the fully extended yet still functioning ACCT.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50049382@N07/8497539696/" title="IMG_0973 by anonymousse-ity, on Flickr"><img...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Just had a look the ACCT, It's all the way in! I...

Just had a look the ACCT, It's all the way in! I guess that explains the noise! The round nubby bit at the end of the arm had a shallow wear mark in it, should I consider replacing the chain guide as...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Well, it looks like the one valve was a bit more...

Well, it looks like the one valve was a bit more than .004" out! I hope there wasn't another decimal on the bill behind the valve! Thanks for the pic.
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
Yea, I hear ya, I gave it a good wipe in the...

Yea, I hear ya, I gave it a good wipe in the critical areas and anywhere I was going to bumb, but you're right, I should be more thorough.
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19,486
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Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
It's an ACCT, and it's an 04. Never did pop that...

It's an ACCT, and it's an 04. Never did pop that out, I guess I should!
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 01:31 AM
Replies: 19,486
Views: 2,873,544
Posted By Tropic-Of-Canada
So how does one tell if their timing chain is...

So how does one tell if their timing chain is toast? I may as well post some pics...Maybe someone will see something I don't.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50049382@N07/8484081291/"...
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