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Forum: Canada 04-13-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 2,097,547
Posted By Mr. C
And I rely on engine braking all the time. Maybe...

And I rely on engine braking all the time. Maybe time to buy some new safety gear!! :eek1

I will have to play with the bike in an open field for a bit first.
Forum: Canada 04-13-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 2,097,547
Posted By Mr. C
I am more of a 4 stroke type of guy (insert any...

I am more of a 4 stroke type of guy (insert any "that is what SHE said" joke here) type of guy, so it may take some time getting used to the power band. It really pulls when it hits!



The horn...
Forum: Canada 04-13-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 2,097,547
Posted By Mr. C
My New Ride!

Here is my 1979 Yamaha IT 175. I just had it certified today, so it is now street legal!! :clap

How long do you think it will be until a cop pulls me over? I am assuming I will be pulled over...
Forum: Canada 03-23-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 737
Posted By Mr. C
I went from North Bay Ontario to Baie-Comeau on a...

I went from North Bay Ontario to Baie-Comeau on a half worn pair of Kenda 270's on my KLR with a brand new set of Kenda 270's strapped to the back. The plan was to change them in Baie-Comeau.
...
Forum: Canada 02-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,659
Posted By Mr. C
Nice!! I can stand to lose 60 pounds or so. I...

Nice!! I can stand to lose 60 pounds or so. I could use that extra energy as well!

I spend lots of money and time looking for slight power gains and weight reductions here and there on the bike....
Forum: Canada 02-15-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By Mr. C
No worries. It was a shameless plug anyway! :rofl

No worries. It was a shameless plug anyway! :rofl
Forum: Canada 02-14-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,659
Posted By Mr. C
Hopefully some of this will rub off on me. I am...

Hopefully some of this will rub off on me. I am badly out of shape, but just can't seem to motivate myself to do anything about it. I get pretty bogged down in work, and I basically just crash when...
Forum: Canada 02-14-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By Mr. C
Glad you got it sorted out. $875 is crazy!! ...

Glad you got it sorted out. $875 is crazy!! That doesn't even make sense for street-legal insurance for that engine displacement!

DrillDogger: Maybe a nice TTR125 for your older son. Not that...
Forum: Canada 02-13-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 443
Posted By Mr. C
My three sons (all under 16) ride. Isn't it the...

My three sons (all under 16) ride. Isn't it the bike rather than the rider that is insured? I am with State Farm, and I pay the basic rate (about $120 a year) for each of the XR70's.

I asked...
Forum: Canada 02-11-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 930
Posted By Mr. C
I spent HOURS in front of the Atari blasting...

I spent HOURS in front of the Atari blasting those things!
Forum: Canada 02-09-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,364
Posted By Mr. C
Are there some shorter length dirt trails close...

Are there some shorter length dirt trails close to the resort? I have a blue-plated 1979 IT 175 two stroke that I would like to bring out to the event (it is the only street legal bike I have).

I...
Forum: Canada 01-18-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 2,097,547
Posted By Mr. C
I did every single one of those moves on my last...

I did every single one of those moves on my last trail ride...except none of them were planned.:eek1
Forum: Canada 01-14-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By Mr. C
Even if I have the ownership that designates it a...

Even if I have the ownership that designates it a street motorcycle?
Forum: Canada 01-13-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By Mr. C
I have looked at KZ750 ads, and they seem to have...

I have looked at KZ750 ads, and they seem to have a large variance in asking prices. I see them for $500 all the way up to $3000. No matter what, I think I will at least make my money back if I did...
Forum: Canada 01-13-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By Mr. C
Well, I ended up buying the two KZ750s and the...

Well, I ended up buying the two KZ750s and the IT. The IT starts first kick and is all original. The seat is taped up, so I can hopefully find a seat or a cover.

I paid $400 for the IT and less...
Forum: Canada 01-12-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By Mr. C
I will be paying, so the lowest possible is...

I will be paying, so the lowest possible is ideal! :D

I think I am the most interested in the 2 KZ's. I have always liked that type of bike, so this may be my chance. I will make an offer on...
Forum: Canada 01-12-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,163
Posted By Mr. C
How Much Would you Pay for theses Bikes?

Hi, all.

I have a relative that is moving to BC and has decided to sell all of his bikes. Here is what he has:

1993 Yamaha YZ80 with a complete 0 hour rebuild (top and bottom).

1979 Yamaha...
Forum: Canada 12-11-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,202
Posted By Mr. C
Fair enough! I would buy your X, but I am about...

Fair enough! I would buy your X, but I am about $6000 short!
Forum: Canada 12-11-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,202
Posted By Mr. C
Why the 800 over the X-country? Is it the bigger...

Why the 800 over the X-country? Is it the bigger engine or just time for a change? The 800 looks great, but the X-country looks great as well.
Forum: Canada 09-07-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Nice! Thanks for the ideas. I will add them to...

Nice! Thanks for the ideas. I will add them to my collection. :clap
Forum: Canada 08-24-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,305
Posted By Mr. C
Looks like the group made it to the Yukon border...

Looks like the group made it to the Yukon border last night. They are on the road again and steaming toward Whitehorse! :clap

Stay safe, guys.
Forum: Canada 08-23-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,407
Posted By Mr. C
It is a pain to return it to stock, but that is...

It is a pain to return it to stock, but that is what I did with my 2009. It took some time to sell off all the extra parts (plus the hassle of shipping), but it certainly worked out better for me in...
Forum: Face plant 08-22-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 26,809
Posted By Mr. C
I am also waiting until my kids have grown up a...

I am also waiting until my kids have grown up a bit more to ride the road. Instead of stopping altogether, I traded my street-legal bike for dirt bikes for the whole family! All three of my young...
Forum: Canada 08-22-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,407
Posted By Mr. C
I had trouble getting over $4000 for my 2009 with...

I had trouble getting over $4000 for my 2009 with only 3500 km on it. I guess it depends on who is looking and what they are looking for.
Forum: Canada 08-08-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Ha! Yep, both those names bring back some...

Ha! Yep, both those names bring back some memories!! :lol3
Forum: Canada 08-05-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Excellent. I will check that out as well. I...

Excellent. I will check that out as well.

I was driving around yesterday with my bike on the trailer, so I decided to try some of that hydro line by your place. I went as far as the railroad...
Forum: Canada 08-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Unfortunately, all the bikes I have with me are...

Unfortunately, all the bikes I have with me are green plated, so I need to trailer to a location. If I had my blue-plated bike, I could wander all over and check out the various trails that I spied...
Forum: Canada 08-03-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
I just took a drive on Tower Road. Does the hydro...

I just took a drive on Tower Road. Does the hydro line trail go far in each direction?
Forum: Canada 08-03-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
RidicuRyder: Was 1982 the John Cullis years? I...

RidicuRyder: Was 1982 the John Cullis years? I was released in 89.

SherpaGuy: Good to know, and thanks for the offer. I don't know if I will get out there on the weekend, but I hope to get to the...
Forum: Canada 07-21-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
I was born and raised in North Bay as well (first...

I was born and raised in North Bay as well (first in the Ferris area and then Nipissing Junction), but I didn't have a dirt bike back then. :cry Now that I do, I want to rediscover the area.
Forum: Canada 07-21-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Are there any issues with riding on the pipeline...

Are there any issues with riding on the pipeline (restricted areas, private property, etc.)?

I will check out Tower Drive as well. Thanks for the suggestions! :clap
Forum: Canada 07-20-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Excellent! I will try those spots out. Thanks...

Excellent! I will try those spots out. Thanks for the tips!
Forum: Canada 07-20-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,272
Posted By Mr. C
Places to Ride in North Bay, ON?

Hi all. I hope you are enjoying the summer.

I will be spending lots of time in North Bay this summer, and am looking for trails that I can ride my green-plated bike. I am interested in all...
Forum: Canada 07-07-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 37,824
Posted By Mr. C
My condolences to his family and friends. He...

My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed by all.

RIP Dr Cool.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-27-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 78,861
Posted By Mr. C
Reminds me of this: ...

Reminds me of this:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g246/pcantin/quad.jpg
Forum: Canada 06-27-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 678
Posted By Mr. C
Have you tried the "celluloid" film trick? You...

Have you tried the "celluloid" film trick? You take something thin and flexible (old photo negatives work well for this), and push it down a little between the fork and the seal. You then drag the...
Forum: Canada 06-25-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,728
Posted By Mr. C
Man, Chef. You seem to bring the best out in...

Man, Chef. You seem to bring the best out in people! The water in the window is comical, but the guys with their trucks in the road is down right dangerous. What are people thinking? It is one...
Forum: Canada 06-24-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,728
Posted By Mr. C
But I bet you still had a blast!! Good on ya. ...

But I bet you still had a blast!! Good on ya. :clap
Forum: Canada 06-24-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,728
Posted By Mr. C
When I rode the event last time, I had a...

When I rode the event last time, I had a hangnail. It was pretty nasty. Almost the same scenario as Doc.:D
Forum: Canada 06-21-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 20,271
Posted By Mr. C
How about a section for the Yamaha TTR 230 :shog ...

How about a section for the Yamaha TTR 230 :shog


:rofl
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