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Forum: Latin America Yesterday, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By Cal
http://www.motolombia.com/about.html I've read...

http://www.motolombia.com/about.html I've read nothing but good things about this company.

This is what I plan on doing in the future, buying a DR200 or something similar, great idea!
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,465
Views: 315,981
Posted By Cal
BMW diagnostic should have no effect on your...

BMW diagnostic should have no effect on your warranty. My 2007GS has 77000kms and has never been plugged in at a dealer, one day if I run into someone with the tool it would be fun to see what comes...
Forum: Canada 05-15-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cal
Great to see the photos. Get a couple of...

Great to see the photos. Get a couple of alligator clips for that walmart compressor. I had my doubts about that original battery especially running the USB charger and the heated gloves. I changed a...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-14-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,217
Posted By Cal
Ramblin Man ,The Alman Brothers

Ramblin Man ,The Alman Brothers
Forum: Canada 05-14-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cal
Hey Hannes, that Mitas rear is a lot harder to...

Hey Hannes, that Mitas rear is a lot harder to change than the Dunlops we put on!!! How did it go?
Forum: Canada 05-13-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 246,867
Posted By Cal
Take a look at the Mitas E 07's at MX1 Canada I'm...

Take a look at the Mitas E 07's at MX1 Canada I'm pretty happy with mine, Sunday we rode 200km's of gravel to get to Rosebud and then to Wanye.
Forum: Canada 05-13-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cal
Good to see the KLR has made it to Vancouver, we...

Good to see the KLR has made it to Vancouver, we need photos:clap Went from Calgary to Drumheller via gravel roads on Sunday you would have enjoyed it, freshly graded deep Alberta gravel!! :eek1...
Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,359
Views: 230,181
Posted By Cal
Thank you for the RR, that summary of the last...

Thank you for the RR, that summary of the last year was one of the best I've read:D
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By Cal
Yes youcan buy the bikes here and Insure them and...

Yes youcan buy the bikes here and Insure them and register them, I just did it for a rider from Belgium it took 1 hour.
Forum: Canada 05-05-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 824
Posted By Cal
In my opinion June is best,day light for 24hrs a...

In my opinion June is best,day light for 24hrs a day and usually drier than July depending on the year! By the way GW Cycle here in Calgary would be my choice for buying the Dr's
Forum: Canada 05-04-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 246,867
Posted By Cal
Would like to ride on Sunday but golfing....:D...

Would like to ride on Sunday but golfing....:D then at 6pm I pickup Hannes from Belgium at the airport to help him on his ride to Alaska. If anyone wants to get together Monday in the evening to say...
Forum: Canada 04-29-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 246,867
Posted By Cal
I was in the lead on my f650 coming into...

I was in the lead on my f650 coming into Watervalley from the west and where it slows to 80 and then quickly to 60 , I was still at about 90 or 100 and a white unmarked pickup going east turned on...
Forum: Ride reports 04-29-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,359
Views: 230,181
Posted By Cal
Rum seems to be a common theme in your...

Rum seems to be a common theme in your reports.... have you tried the Zacapa Sistema Solera 23 anos? One of the best of Guatemala!!
Forum: Latin America 04-28-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 586
Posted By Cal
Julio I think that 90 day re entry has always...

Julio
I think that 90 day re entry has always been there. Its a case of him cancelling his TVIP when he left Guatemala. He should have keep the permit open when he exited and said he would be back...
Forum: Latin America 04-25-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,015
Posted By Cal
Actually I was stopped 3 times in Nicaragua by...

Actually I was stopped 3 times in Nicaragua by the police for bogus speeeding and never in Honduras. I did not pay the roadside tickets, always talked with respect and humor and they said okay have a...
Forum: Latin America 04-24-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By Cal
Julio I tried to tune Andi into the...

Julio
I tried to tune Andi into the masculino/feminino in another post:roflby god I think he got it!
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,359
Views: 230,181
Posted By Cal
hey Andi " Never Design your life around work" I...

hey Andi " Never Design your life around work" I found this humorus:1drink I worked all my life in order to play.. not because I loved working, I did like my work but I like adventures more!! ...
Forum: Canada 04-19-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 246,867
Posted By Cal
Rode out to kananaskis today west of Millerville...

Rode out to kananaskis today west of Millerville until I hit the barricade to Mcclean Creek, regarding Durden..I was going to help him with a valve check this spring but have not heard from him. Just...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10,704
Views: 1,198,171
Posted By Cal
wildsiderider I'd pay 5500.00 for that bike.......

wildsiderider
I'd pay 5500.00 for that bike.... if he won't take less than 6800.00 keep looking. I watch the used bike market here in Alberta and B.C. and good deals come up but you have to be...
Forum: Canada 04-19-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,348
Views: 246,867
Posted By Cal
Hey Shibby You need no knowledge of house...

Hey Shibby
You need no knowledge of house building to help, just a strong back! The houses as you know are cinder block and metal roofs.
I've built 2 houses in Guatemala and you are needed to mix...
Forum: Alaska 04-15-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,084
Posted By Cal
I carried a gas can from Calgary and my friend...

I carried a gas can from Calgary and my friend bought one in Alaska....what a POS that gas can was that he bought! It leaked when pouring and in his luggage, the gas melted his Givi over rain boots!
Forum: Latin America 04-13-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By Cal
Hey Andi First lesson Remember La Noche and...

Hey Andi
First lesson
Remember La Noche and La Tarde are feminin.... Buenas Noches/tardes Dia is masculin...Buenos Dias :1drink
What school did you end up at?
Forum: Alaska 04-13-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,084
Posted By Cal
You guys make the Calgary/ Edmonton run worse...

You guys make the Calgary/ Edmonton run worse than it really is, have you ever been to L.A./Vegas/Salt lake...etc..
You should still skip the route and take 22 North.
Forum: Alaska 04-13-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,084
Posted By Cal
There is no gas issue in Alberta its the same as...

There is no gas issue in Alberta its the same as Montana.
Forum: Alaska 04-12-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,084
Posted By Cal
On a 1 week up route you should cut west from...

On a 1 week up route you should cut west from Great Falls and cross at Del Bonita and work your way over to Pincher Creek and then you can take Hwy 22 all the way up to 43 west of Edmonton. This is...
Forum: Ride reports 04-12-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,359
Views: 230,181
Posted By Cal
Andi You are right ,words can not decribe Semuc...

Andi
You are right ,words can not decribe Semuc Champey! I did not stay at the Utopia Lodge but next time I will!
Forum: Canada 04-12-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Cal
I have not fished for about 10 years but pulled...

I have not fished for about 10 years but pulled out all my rods and choose a small one to take on the trip and plan to fish when I get into the NWT's. I contacted a Advrider in Ft. Simpson and he...
Forum: Canada 04-10-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Cal
Nahanni film 1962

This is not about riding but it is an Adventure!
http://www.nfb.ca/film/nahanni/

Found it during research for my Yellowknife ride in June, I'll be flightseeing to the Virgina Falls.
Forum: Canada 04-09-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cal
This law is excatly why I like to do a lot of my...

This law is excatly why I like to do a lot of my trips in Mexico where standing on the pegs going the wrong way down a one way street is usually okay.
Forum: Ride reports 04-08-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,300
Posted By Cal
I've stayed at that hotel in Yecora I think its...

I've stayed at that hotel in Yecora I think its called the Hotel El Dorado and I was impressed with the rock work, kind of like living in a cave. By the way that Quality Inn in Tucson takes those...
Forum: Canada 04-08-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cal
Show up to the court date and be respectfull to...

Show up to the court date and be respectfull to the Judge..... standing is a way to reduce fatigue of which you were feeling at the moment the officer saw you...you felt it was a safe way to help...
Forum: The Garage 04-06-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,741
Posted By Cal
I saw on a Mexican tire changing thread that he...

I saw on a Mexican tire changing thread that he used engine oil from the dip stick when he was stuck out in the back country.
Forum: Canada 04-04-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 379
Posted By Cal
I just finished buying a 2003 KLR for a rider...

I just finished buying a 2003 KLR for a rider from Belgium for his trip to Alaska, much cheaper than renting or shipping, he will be selling around the 3rd week in July when he goes home.
Forum: Latin America 04-01-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 36,686
Posted By Cal
My guess is Sjoerd Bakker is about the closest...

My guess is Sjoerd Bakker is about the closest rider to seeing all of Mexico and Central america and its taken him 27 years of exploring!
Forum: Ride reports 03-31-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 33,357
Posted By Cal
Thanks for the report from Semuc Champey!! I love...

Thanks for the report from Semuc Champey!! I love swimming in those pools! Things are thawing out up here in the north country.
Forum: Latin America 03-28-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,035
Posted By Cal
NCK All of this information is great.... if this...

NCK All of this information is great.... if this is your first trip in Mexico your path along the coast will keep you more than happy! I have taken the coast all the way back from Guatemala and the...
Forum: Canada 03-25-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 310
Posted By Cal
I'm leaving on or about June 1 and plan to spend...

I'm leaving on or about June 1 and plan to spend about 3 weeks in the NWT's fishing and camping. I have been messaging with Simpson Air for the flights into the Nahanni. No real plan just stay in the...
Forum: Canada 03-21-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,240
Posted By Cal
There is so much to see in B.C. the Yukon and...

There is so much to see in B.C. the Yukon and Alaska, its easy to spend a month in Alaska alone! Start a thread in the Alaska section ,they are very helpful and can give you many ideas. June is the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6,645
Views: 518,393
Posted By Cal
Hey JBradley! Used the stock links you sent me...

Hey JBradley! Used the stock links you sent me and raised the bike back to stock for a 6'2" friend. I can not even begin to sit on it now!!
Thanks again for the links.
Forum: Ride reports 03-17-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 56,224
Posted By Cal
These are great photos!! I believe the terraces...

These are great photos!! I believe the terraces on the hillsides were food store houses..well ventilated up on the Mtn. sides.
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