Forum: Thumpers
01-28-2013, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 136
Views: 21,734
Perfect dual sport
Perhaps the solution lies with the redneck. Find a frame suspension combo you like and add a motor you can live with. Kind of the rat rod idea. I ride a 640 adventure I love, but don't love...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-14-2012, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 29,409
Cdt
Thanks for the tip on the Pam. Leaving tomorrow from Southern Alberta for Grande Prairie Alberta to start the ride on Monday.:deal
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Forum: Canada
12-02-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,638
Garage heat
Hey guys lots of easy solutions that will work. But the best bang for your hard earned dollar is a direct vent heater. They are mounted on the wall and stick out about 8 inches. Usually about 3 ft...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-06-2011, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 8,073
Views: 1,583,128
640 adventure log in
Hey just found this thread. Been out of town. Don't know if registrations still apply but what the heck. Yes I have one of the beasts. 2007 issue, bought new in Calgary. Been to Inuvik on it, worst...
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Forum: Canada
09-11-2011, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,276
Fundy
Was there a few years ago. Found a great little spot near Kentville. Believe the name of the place was Margrets Head. Has PUB, RESTAURANT, KNICKS KNACKS, AND ONE HE'LL OF A LAST CORNER COMING INTO...
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Forum: Canada
09-01-2011, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Gorge roady
Came on to that road by accident a coupla years ago. Gates wide open. Went for a quick rip across, came back, realized it was so much fun that I did it twice more. Still one of the best roads to ride...
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Forum: Canada
07-05-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,956
Question
I don't know. What if there were nobody to hear you ask the question? Would the question still be asked? Hmm? Just thi....
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Forum: Canada
07-05-2011, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,693
Tt3d
Wtf is it. Please excuse my ignorance!:wink:
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Forum: Canada
07-05-2011, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,867
Tiger
If only you had asked for a 640 adv. Could have helped . Oh well so it goes.:slurp:slurp. Here's a coupla Guiness for you instead enjoy crazy man!
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Forum: Canada
07-05-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
Pass
Oops just being lazy I guess. Thanks for heads up. Doesn't look good for now. :slurp:slurp
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Forum: Canada
07-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 577
Grey creek pas
Anybody been over the pass yet this year? Just asking cause a friend wants to use it this wknd.:clap thanks
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Forum: Vendors
06-26-2011, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 2,184
Views: 657,209
Break sways
Just wondering if you sell the breakaways separately ? I have 640 love the idea of pelican cases but much smaller. 4 inch thick would be lots just need room for tools tubes etc. Can build racks...
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Forum: Vendors
06-26-2011, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,213
Chain roller
Gotta go look at Katie see if I can flange up your rollers. Nice simple solution
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Forum: Canada
06-18-2011, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
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Forum: Canada
06-06-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 592
Klr issues
It is a lot easier to find help up there then it would ever be in a city . Everybody knows everybody else in town and also knows who has what or where to find somebody else who would have what you...
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Forum: Canada
05-28-2011, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 639
High
Secound place is just the first loser across the line.:slurp
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Forum: Canada
05-27-2011, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,249
Tire change
Once more a huge dilemma over tire changes. Buy some tire irons, Moose work fine. You will need at least three. Find a redneck, buy him beer and get him to show you how. Practice at home. Then travel...
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Forum: Canada
05-23-2011, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,023
Trip to Canada
Hope you can make it over the pond and do some touring here. I have been to Norway to visit family but not to Sweden. Must be about the same. You might find the roads here a bit straight. Ever think...
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Forum: Canada
05-23-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 428
Tenting
If you come by hiway 40 give send me a pm maybe we can ride a bit together. Show you a few sights you might like.
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Forum: Canada
05-23-2011, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 428
D2d
What do you mean by dirt? Gravel roads I can help with. Start at Colman on the Crowsnest Pass hiway and proceed north on the forestry trunk road to Grande Prairie. Pretty much all gravel little bit...
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Forum: Canada
05-23-2011, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 6,868
Pipes
One day last summer as I was driving into a small town with my window down I noticed a large touring bike catching up to me as I also was catching up to a B-train. Since we were almost to town I...
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Forum: Canada
05-01-2011, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 814
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Forum: Canada
05-01-2011, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 477
Tire change
If you can make Dawson City the Hotel on main street will store them for you. He also has a bit of stock from guys who have shipped them there but didn't make it for one reason or another. Mostly for...
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Forum: Canada
05-01-2011, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,863
Cassiar
Cassiar great hiway. Lords great scenery. Forget Salmon glacier in May. Was there at the end of June could not get close, got to the end of the plowed section, met a two foot wall of snow. But a...
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Forum: Trip Planning
03-26-2011, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 26,558
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Forum: Canada
03-25-2011, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,939
Allergies
Thought ocean air is much good fer allergies:D
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-16-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 179
Views: 15,906
Sales
Its the same up here in Canada. Never bend over in front of a salesman. NEVER EVER NO F&@&$)((; way
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-16-2011, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 8,557
Waves
Don't know why they don't wave. But I think it may be because they have a pain in their neck. Used to live in a small city where I recognized most of the bikes on the streets. One day I rode my XR650...
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Forum: Canada
03-10-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,049
660
I am thinkin maybe Yamaha brought t he wrong bike to Canada. Looks much better then 1200. Sure would like to try one if it fits maybe buy one.
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Forum: Canada
03-05-2011, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,049
Please make me happy Mr. Dealer
Love it when I go in to buy something real exotic for my two year old DS. Something like oh let's say chain and sprokets. Only to be told they will have to be ordered from across the big water and...
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Forum: Canada
03-05-2011, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
New Ds ride
Hope to see you out there this year,always room for one more.:super:slurp:slurp
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Forum: Canada
03-05-2011, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,949
Ural mg
Great fun. Could you please post a time and lat. And long. Of your first excursion on public roads. I would love a trip over the hills to the land of water and fog. Might be a good idea to check and...
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Forum: Canada
03-04-2011, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,110
Importing
What you are failing to understand is that bureaucracy exists only to continue it's existence. So the more hurdles that KTM and the dealers can put in place them better. So every time somebody tries...
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Forum: Canada
02-28-2011, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,231
Riding course
If you have been riding on the street you shouldn't have much trouble with a dually. Most likely some one to ride with and a little help picking out gear, tires padding etc. You are welcome to come...
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Forum: Canada
02-23-2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 817
Dempster
Question 1 is do you like gravel.
Question2 are you a camper or moteler
Makes huge difference in route selection:eek1
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Forum: Canada
02-23-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,979
Powerhouse
Powerhouse Shit. Well Honda made their bed now they can sleep in it. Arrogant friken bunch. Screwed over lots of Loyal Customers , and even worse LOYAL DEALERS. Stopped in the store in Whitehorse...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-16-2011, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 1,902
Views: 191,013
Harleys
Well for years and years I have been watching friends and family succumb to the big Vee twin. It seems so inevitable. As reaction times slow and it gets harder and harder to lift the right leg off...
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Forum: Canada
02-16-2011, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 3,349
Views: 247,227
Muldoons
Frosty brown rocket ships sound good but not this wknd for me at least. Next week, next wknd ? Weather might be a little better:freaky . Have an order from Avicious tires and side stand. Who sells a...
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Forum: Canada
02-16-2011, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Dempster
Did the Dempster in 07. Kind of a disappointment . Road much to nice, passed many graders, motorhomes, dodge neons etc. Pavement to Saskatoon in worse shape then the Demp . Did some work in Norman...
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Forum: Canada
02-14-2011, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,755
Tires
Well if three sets work for you guess I will have to try them. Sounds like what I am looking for. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT.:slurp
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