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Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 8,088
Views: 1,584,893
Posted By CSF
I did the foot peg mod, but I'm finding that the...

I did the foot peg mod, but I'm finding that the new aluminum peg holder has a lot of flex to it. Does anyone notice that? is it normal...
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By CSF
From Duty website: Notes on duty & taxes...

From Duty website:

Notes on duty & taxes rates



Motorcycle Boots has an import duty rate of 18% and HST rate of 13%. Anti-dumping duty may apply for imports from China.


Been hit with...
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 328
Posted By CSF
GP is usually pretty competitively priced, I find...

GP is usually pretty competitively priced, I find it cheaper to buy local for the most part, but there are always anomalies. I'm guessing that its the huge amount of duty on footwear that's making...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 173,925
Posted By CSF
What? I bought the bike out of Quebec...

What? I bought the bike out of Quebec...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Alaska & Canada 05-02-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,358
Posted By CSF
Any one still have a copy of this file kicking...

Any one still have a copy of this file kicking around?
Forum: Canada 04-30-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By CSF
Depends on timing but I might be up for a long...

Depends on timing but I might be up for a long weekend or something... I'd be coming from the Toronto area, not sure if that would work out or not.
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 981
Posted By CSF
Just an idea, since I think you're in the unique...

Just an idea, since I think you're in the unique position to spend abit of time with the bike before committing to buy it, you could grab some fresh gas, a tool kit, fresh spark plug, ect. Hose the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 981
Posted By CSF
I love stuff like this, its like finding a buried...

I love stuff like this, its like finding a buried treasure. You look at it and think "with a little effort... and money... and a little of my spare time". I've never gone much further then "its a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 04:02 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 173,925
Posted By CSF
A few pics from this weekend: ...

A few pics from this weekend:

http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q729/CSFSXF/IMG_0087_zps37538919.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/CSFSXF/media/IMG_0087_zps37538919.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 780,746
Posted By CSF
Yup: ...

Yup:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833904&page=10

If I were to buy the parts again though I'd go with one of these instead of the fuse block I got:...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 780,746
Posted By CSF
:y0! I added a HID Low and High kit to my...

:y0!


I added a HID Low and High kit to my bike, I had read several reports that the stock wiring is not sufficient to run these kits well. So I ran a 6 fuse block with a relay directly from the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,059
Posted By CSF
I think you're right on track. Any smaller DS...

I think you're right on track. Any smaller DS bike has its limitation, but so do larger ones. Having a truck you can throw your bike in puts you at a huge advantage,I think it opens up way more...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,215
Posted By CSF
Hey Umarth, Glad to see you clearing up...

Hey Umarth,

Glad to see you clearing up the electrical issues!

How is the planning part of your trip going? Have you got a route in mind yet? When are you planning on leaving?
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Yea, I bought a second hand, uninstalled Big Gun...

Yea, I bought a second hand, uninstalled Big Gun full system. It came with a Hindle slip-on as well. I haven't tried the Hindle yet. The Big Gun is garbage, I lost the quite core insert, aluminum end...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Thanks Bill, as usual you have all the right...

Thanks Bill, as usual you have all the right info! I'll read through that thread this week.

By the way juames - those bags are the Wolfman Expeditions, I've attached them to the rack that came...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Hey thanks! I totally agree with you, I...

Hey thanks!

I totally agree with you, I think the bike is way under sprung for the sort of trail and terrain we have here in Ontario. I had the rear shock rebuilt and put a new (way) heaver spring...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 780,746
Posted By CSF
not sure about the ones under the seat... but the...

not sure about the ones under the seat... but the 2 2 prong plugs up front are for "accessories" (one of mine goes to a cigarette lighter port installed to supply power to a GPS), and there is a 4...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
A few shots from today and last week: Clean:...

A few shots from today and last week:

Clean:
http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q729/CSFSXF/IMG_0047_zps1731aa4a.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By CSF
It sort of depends... $3000-2500 sounds about...

It sort of depends... $3000-2500 sounds about right with all the farkels you listed, depends on your area, and what else is available. I'd assume that I would have to do some work on a bike that's...
Forum: Thumpers 04-04-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 474
Posted By CSF
Don't you just love the feeling of getting "Power...

Don't you just love the feeling of getting "Power Fisted"? Once in a while I'll buy something I shouldn't from Princess Auto. Its usually a Power Fist product that looks like its decent, but rarely...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 21,450
Posted By CSF
I'd really like to see what you're going to do...

I'd really like to see what you're going to do with the wiring harness. You should see the rats nest of zip ties, connectors, electrical tape and mismatched cables that is my harness. There could...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 03:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
I think I tire envy... wow those are beastly.

I think I tire envy... wow those are beastly.
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
Wow, that is a stellar paint job! It looks good...

Wow, that is a stellar paint job! It looks good clean, but it looks great with dirt on it.:D
Forum: Canada 04-02-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 850
Posted By CSF
I've posted this info before, but I think its...

I've posted this info before, but I think its worth posting again:

I'd really suggest going through Advocate Harbor. Almost right after you cross the border from New Brunswick you get off the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By CSF
I'm a graphic designer and printer, its my day...

I'm a graphic designer and printer, its my day job, I make and have stuff like this made on a regular basis.

Its not as easy as it sounds... there are a few things to consider:

A custom print...
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Thanks! The seat I got has the carbon...

Thanks!



The seat I got has the carbon sides and the gripper top. There is tons of grip that keeps you planted, great for off road. It is a huge improvement to the old couch cushion that was...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Its been a while since I updated this, but its...

Its been a while since I updated this, but its been a lot of finalizing things; redoing electrical, setting the harness on fire then redoing the electrical again... getting the crab dialed in, the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
wow! very nice work, I like your color combo.

wow! very nice work, I like your color combo.
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
Got some pics of the body work, or am I missing...

Got some pics of the body work, or am I missing something?
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
I like the silicon fix, that's some good...

I like the silicon fix, that's some good preventative maintenance :thumb.
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,915
Posted By CSF
Nice! Looking forward to seeing how this...

Nice! Looking forward to seeing how this progresses. When are you thinking you'll have it all ready to go and back on the road?
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 21,450
Posted By CSF
Nice, looking forward to see your build really...

Nice, looking forward to see your build really start taking shape, but doing it right the first time is always better and cheaper...

Take some pics at Rad if you can? Their wheel sets look very...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Droptarotter - no problem, I can always count on...

Droptarotter - no problem, I can always count on my own stupidity to hinder my progress! It always seem like its the simple things the get me. But its good to see how people solve these things and...
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
I am so smart S-M-R-T!

...and the "don't do what Johnny stupid does" award goes to: me.

I'm still fighting with the electrical and starting my bike. I tested everything tonight. EVERYTHING. I went through the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
dash electronics

I've been doing lots of work on the bike but not taking many photos, as most of the work has been little bits and pieces or finalizing various component installs. I've finishing installing the carb,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,194
Posted By CSF
$5000! wow! can't you buy a decent running bike...

$5000! wow! can't you buy a decent running bike in that condition? What about ordering an engine from somewhere?
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
Thaks Derek, I'll leave the 45 in for now then.

Thaks Derek, I'll leave the 45 in for now then.
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
I've had these horns kicking around in my spare...

I've had these horns kicking around in my spare parts box for a while, they're Hella Supertone twin horns. I'm sure you can find a set online or at a local import tuner parts shop (think Subaru WRX)....
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By CSF
What tipple clamps are you using and where would...

What tipple clamps are you using and where would I get them? The look really nice.
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 14,527
Posted By CSF
I'm running the lights that way in an effort to...

I'm running the lights that way in an effort to upgrade the wiring and make the system simpler and more reliable. I'm running a much heaver 10 gauge battery cable up to the cockpit to attach the fuse...
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