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[dryden_rider_54]

Originally Posted by MacNoob

*pinch* my Gl1200 went down too. But it's just because they went from 25% to 33% discount for people with maxed out merits.

Got my insurance this week and it went down a few hundred also

• Me principal driver on 3.
• Wife (second year rider with M2 class licence) principal on one
• 2 2010 BMW GS (one F800 and 1 F650) full coverage
• 2 KLR liability only

$2400 all in. Hopefully when wife gets full licence in June that will go down,

[Mark96]

Another fun day at StMalo. When I wasn't riding I was attempting to get a few good shots.
a link to 17 more http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...iding/ice2012/

[PiffleMaster]

Originally Posted by Mark96

Another fun day at StMalo. When I wasn't riding I was attempting to get a few good shots.
a link to 17 more http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t...iding/ice2012/

Mark,
I see at least a couple of bikes are set up with full fender protection. What type of studs is everyone running?

Cheers, Brian

[skysailor]

I'm thinking that would make a pretty good commuter set up for me? Do you screw them right into the tyres, or do you buy them studded? How many studs per tyre? Wonder if the DR would be happy in the snow....on nice days?

[Mark96]

Originally Posted by PiffleMaster

Mark,
I see at least a couple of bikes are set up with full fender protection. What type of studs is everyone running?

Cheers, Brian

Hi Brian,

Some guys are running full front fenders because it is required if you are going to compete in the States. There is only 3 guys that have them although it is a real good idea in case of any contact.
We don't have any of that ruff stuff going on. We give each other lots of room. (touch wood)
The majority of guys have recently gone to buying lined tires tires that are built at Capital Motorsports locally or in the US from Fredette Racing or Larsons Cycle. About $600 set.
But there are still some (like me) who stud there own knobbies using Cold Cutter screws (5/8" for the rear and 1/2" for the front tire) that you can get from Capital. About $300 set after its all said and done. The lined tires offer much better traction and last much longer.

Here is a shot of an unlined knobbie that we all ran for years (either a Kenda or Cheng shin)


this is the more expensive lined tire that works much better


It's pretty fun and gives you someting to look forward to on Sundays

Your more than welcome to go for a spin on our bike if you'd like to come out.

Mark

[jimtoe]

Originally Posted by John Fry

When are you all leaving? Also, when are you coming back.
I might quit the new job I haven't started yet.

A few of us will be going till Kenora on the 15th and gathering up Skysailer for an early run up to TBay. His bike will be getting fresh rubber there.

Not sure how early or late we will be leaving TBay on 17th. That may depend on when the head shrinks down small enough to fit in the helmet from the night before "beer bottle arm wrestling".

I have to be back at work on 23rd. But what will that matter to you. You will have just quit your job anyway.

You may as well quit in your job interview.

[rugbyrtcwka]

Originally Posted by jimtoe

A few of us will be going till Kenora on the 15th and gathering up Skysailer for an early run up to TBay. His bike will be getting fresh rubber there.

Not sure how early or late we will be leaving TBay on 17th. That may depend on when the head shrinks down small enough to fit in the helmet from the night before "beer bottle arm wrestling".

I have to be back at work on 23rd. But what will that matter to you. You will have just quit your job anyway.

You may as well quit in your job interview.

If you decide to leave on the 16th instead leat me know and I will join you.

[2whlrider]

Originally Posted by rugbyrtcwka

If you decide to leave on the 16th instead leat me know and I will join you.

Our plan is to leave the evening of the 15th and stay O/N at my cottage which is 15 min west of Kenora. Then meet up with Skysailor in Kenora the morning of the 16th and carry on to T-Bay.
If you can leave the evening before you, John and anyone else is welcome to join us.

[BackRoader]

OK ....this is going to take 3 days to get to Thunder Bay, then three more days to get to Dan's.... Hey JimToe, you may need the trailer again...full beer and Patron... LOL

Hey John, I would quit my Job...but the pay is great and I get all the time off I need.....

[humvee]

Originally Posted by BackRoader

Hey John, I would quit my Job...but the pay is great and I get all the time off I need.....

[SoSlow]

Are you guys talking about an icebreaker ride?

[BackRoader]

Originally Posted by SoSlow

Are you guys talking about an icebreaker ride?

Go to the Northern Riders Sign In thread. Short version, heading to Sault Ste Marie for a beer and cooked animal on the May Long Weekend.

[rugbyrtcwka]

Originally Posted by 2whlrider

Our plan is to leave the evening of the 15th and stay O/N at my cottage which is 15 min west of Kenora. Then meet up with Skysailor in Kenora the morning of the 16th and carry on to T-Bay.
If you can leave the evening before you, John and anyone else is welcome to join us.

Since I work till midnight on the 15th that wouldn't work. However if your meeting someone in Kenora on the morning of the 16th I could hook up with you then!? Maybe I can talk Greg into riding out with me.

[jimtoe]

Originally Posted by rugbyrtcwka

Since I work till midnight on the 15th that wouldn't work. However if your meeting someone in Kenora on the morning of the 16th I could hook up with you then!? Maybe I can talk Greg into riding out with me.

Unfortunately Greg will be leaving a few days prior to us. But this is still very early in the game. Perhaps a Friday lunch is in order to begin the preliminary planning, dreaming, begging the spouce or whatever it takes..

Who is up for a Friday lunch to tell tall tales of previous and future Icebreaker (ball freezer) rides to the freindly Ontario countryside. Polo Park Canad Inns was nice, not to loud and the food was ok.

[rugbyrtcwka]

Originally Posted by jimtoe

Unfortunately Greg will be leaving a few days prior to us. But this is still very early in the game. Perhaps a Friday lunch is in order to begin the preliminary planning, dreaming, begging the spouce or whatever it takes..

Who is up for a Friday lunch to tell tall tales of previous and future Icebreaker (ball freezer) rides to the freindly Ontario countryside. Polo Park Canad Inns was nice, not to loud and the food was ok.

Jim, I noticed back in the rally thread that you were talking about leaving on the 16th. maybe we could ride out together?