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Forum: Canada 04-25-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Fishnbiker
I'm offline for a month in California. I'll catch...

I'm offline for a month in California. I'll catch up when I'm back early June.
Forum: Canada 04-25-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,514
Posted By Fishnbiker
Them's the logs ... sinkhole about 2m across &...

Them's the logs ... sinkhole about 2m across & 3m+ deep. Looks like you did the reverse route we followed. Very mellow, saw NOT ONE vehicle between Gold River & Woss.
Forum: Canada 04-23-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 50,514
Posted By Fishnbiker
Once getting back from Tahsis to Gold River, you...

Once getting back from Tahsis to Gold River, you still have the option of taking the Muchalat Lake road through to Woss. Numerous backroads going back to CR from there. Woss has fuel, a general...
Forum: Canada 04-06-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Fishnbiker
Gary, I'm still interested in a summer ride. HU...

Gary, I'm still interested in a summer ride. HU would be fine. Just have to get the SWMBO onside. Too much time taken up planning the China & India trip to be sure of anything before the last minute....
Forum: Canada 04-06-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Fishnbiker
Redhed, My past experience points to a road...

Redhed,

My past experience points to a road from Mud Lakes (in behind Tyax Lake) that can get through via Poison Mountain to Big Bar, but most I have talked to who have done it said it would be...
Forum: Canada 04-04-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,154
Posted By Fishnbiker
I'm interested too, but need to watch my...

I'm interested too, but need to watch my scheduling, as I already conned my wife out of 2 months to visit China & India in the fall. Extra time off is coming at a huge price right now. How long were...
Forum: Canada 04-04-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Fishnbiker
To Cowgirl & Tropic of Canada: My thoughts are to...

To Cowgirl & Tropic of Canada: My thoughts are to meet up maybe @ Departure Bay ferry or Brittania (good cafe there), take the Hurley Pass or Seton Highline road into Goldbridge for 2 nights, camping...
Forum: Canada 03-28-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,744
Posted By Fishnbiker
Me too! Even with unloading gear at Harrison Hot...

Me too! Even with unloading gear at Harrison Hot Springs, I was still too heavy to do some of the more technical sections (leaving Big Bar ferry). Got to leave more ballast behind for the day's ride.
Forum: Canada 03-28-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,744
Posted By Fishnbiker
BC Big Adventure Ride ~ Side rides

I have opened up another thread for those interested in making a larger adventure out of this well planned event. The main idea is to keep this thread on focus, but allow those wanting a longer event...
Forum: Canada 03-28-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,247
Posted By Fishnbiker
BC Big Adventure Ride II ~ Side Rides

All of us on this thread are looking at side rides linking up with the BC Big Adventure Ride II. Those wanting to offer ideas & meet up can use this chat without overloading the primary page....
Forum: EMEA 03-24-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By Fishnbiker
[QUOTE=squawk77;21017139]Thanks John933 and...

[QUOTE=squawk77;21017139]Thanks John933 and Fishnbiker

I've read WIBO's Morocco thread you linked before as well and many of his great posts on Spain/Morocco while searching old threads (I've read...
Forum: EMEA 03-23-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By Fishnbiker
More info on another ADV thread ... ...

More info on another ADV thread ...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20963567#post20963567
Forum: EMEA 03-21-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By Fishnbiker
More info

More info on Spain & Morocco & a good GPS Topo map. I used this map extensively on my Garmin 76CSx. The maps are very good quality for a freebie.

http://www.island-olaf.de/travel/marokko/gps.html...
Forum: EMEA 03-20-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By Fishnbiker
Most of my experience in Spain has been in...

Most of my experience in Spain has been in Andalucia, Granada, Malaga, Ronda, Algeciras, Jerez, etc... Lots of superfine mountain twisties (on pavement unfortunately) I wouldn't pass up an...
Forum: Canada 03-12-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Fishnbiker is in!

Fishnbiker is in!
Forum: Canada 03-11-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,245
Posted By Fishnbiker
The best way I have found to check out a ride is...

The best way I have found to check out a ride is with Google Earth. For this Hwy 99 stretch, you can search "Lillooet" then follow the road southwest at an altitude of about 8km ~ 5 miles. It's...
Forum: Canada 03-04-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,245
Posted By Fishnbiker
Thanks for the "thumbs up" to Canadians. Many of...

Thanks for the "thumbs up" to Canadians. Many of us have varied opinions on Americans, so it's refreshing to find one that can appreciate the neighbours (with a U)

I expect to be most of May in...
Forum: Canada 03-03-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,245
Posted By Fishnbiker
Seems to me you might want to sit down with some...

Seems to me you might want to sit down with some good maps first. I can't find any driving connection to Juneau other than the Alaska State Ferries route

Here are some more helpful sites ...
...
Forum: Canada 03-02-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,245
Posted By Fishnbiker
Local northern weather & annual history can be...

Local northern weather & annual history can be found on the Weather Network http://www.theweathernetwork.com/statistics/CL2100LRP/cayt0005/

Road conditions are at http://www.511yukon.ca...
Forum: Canada 02-28-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,245
Posted By Fishnbiker
Keeping warm in Canadian spring

You might think about electric inserts for your boots too. I built mine with flexible grip warmers used on ATV's. It's a flexible card with wires coming off that can be glued onto an inner sole or...
Forum: Canada 02-28-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 760
Posted By Fishnbiker
If you or a friend live close enough to the...

If you or a friend live close enough to the border to get your deliveries to an American drop box mail receiver, you can take advantage of free shipping from many US sources to a US address. I have...
Forum: Canada 12-04-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
I more curious, as it seems like a nice place to...

I more curious, as it seems like a nice place to camp for a couple of days. I have heard that there are gold prospectors in the area & that they need band permission for access. Was just not sure of...
Forum: Canada 12-03-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Re Horseshoe Canyon: I guess that settles it....

Re Horseshoe Canyon:
I guess that settles it. We will have to be content to look from a distance.

Re next ride:
A request to have the start & finish locations nearby so as to drop off luggage...
Forum: Canada 12-02-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Re: opening scene on this video

Re: opening scene on this video ...

While you were at Horseshoe Canyon on the Bridge River, did you go down the side road to the canyon floor? Seems like a good side leg to explore
Forum: Ride reports 11-26-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,008
Posted By Fishnbiker
So, you are implying just plugging the PC into...

So, you are implying just plugging the PC into the bike brought all this info & programming up? My old '95 Steamer must be less sofisticated by a whole lot more than I thought! Still runs well though...
Forum: Ride reports 11-25-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,008
Posted By Fishnbiker
Tiger Trouble

So what is the program I saw on the laptop while you were trying to sort the Tiger? What did you fix?
Forum: Ride reports 11-21-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,008
Posted By Fishnbiker
Riding Maroc

Wow! That was the trip I wanted. I went in 2010 for 3 weeks with an old school buddy, but as we come from Western Canada, getting our bikes over for a short time is not realistic. Rentals are too...
Forum: Equipment 11-18-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Fishnbiker
Any apparent change in zoom was likely due to...

Any apparent change in zoom was likely due to speed change. Some was done at 20~30 kmh, other clips as high as 100 kmh. The camera was always set to minimum (wide angle) length to minimize camera...
Forum: Equipment 11-18-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Fishnbiker
Thanks for the "Heads Up"

Thanks for the "Heads Up"
Forum: Equipment 11-18-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Fishnbiker
Testing out new toy ~ Videos

Just testing out my new toy, a Macbook Pro with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 tough camera. I'm trying to upload some riding videos. All these clips were taken on a few day's riding within 500 km of...
Forum: Airheads 11-09-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,494
Posted By Fishnbiker
Cleaning parts

My method is glass bead blasting. Leaves a perfectly clean surface that's washed off with dish liquid & ready to polish the fins, then paint. No strong ugly chemicals, just soft skin when done.
Forum: Ride reports 10-23-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,385
Posted By Fishnbiker
But not as hot as the +53 I photo'd in Zagora...

But not as hot as the +53 I photo'd in Zagora Morocco (on my way M'hamid in the Sahara desert), mid October. I was told it reached +62 in August
Forum: Canada 10-15-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,154
Posted By Fishnbiker
2013 Vancouver Island Ride

Gunnerbuck, I just got off looking at your DSBC photos. We live in a tough neighbourhood don't we? After the ride OurBC & I did in June out to Mahatta River & Gooding Cove, I'm more determined to get...
Forum: Canada 10-13-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
This concept definitely works for me !!! Being...

This concept definitely works for me !!! Being able to leave extra luggage behind was a huge blessing when trying to pick up my overturned Tiger. Maybe Nelson, Kamloops, or Williams Lake areas?
...
Forum: Canada 09-24-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Shade Tree Upholstery in Comox (250 339-3931) did...

Shade Tree Upholstery in Comox (250 339-3931) did a good job redesigning the seat on my '95 Tiger. Also suggested other changes to make the passenger more comfortable ... lower the foot pegs, put a...
Forum: Canada 09-23-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Oop ... seems the http is down twice. Try ...

Oop ... seems the http is down twice. Try

http://fishnbiker.smugmug.com/motorcycles/

My homepage is also included in my signature below.
Forum: Canada 09-22-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
More pix from BCBAT

Thanks to all involved for many fun filled days. Special commendation to OurBC, TTigerfoot, & Cowgirl for good companions

I now have a new album showing my photos plus our ride into Flathead...
Forum: Canada 09-22-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
I found my nemesis in the sand coming up from Big...

I found my nemesis in the sand coming up from Big Bar ferry. Belated thanks to all who helped pick me up.
Forum: Canada 09-03-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
Just a reminder for anyone wanting to eject extra...

Just a reminder for anyone wanting to eject extra luggage for this ride ...
Forum: Canada 08-28-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 923
Views: 81,191
Posted By Fishnbiker
That's why the muddy licence plates.

That's why the muddy licence plates.
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