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Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,174
Posted By Billigan
I don't like riding on Interstates or TransCan 1...

I don't like riding on Interstates or TransCan 1 as its boring and dangerous. I rode my scooter from Toronto to Mount Rushmore then on to Winnipeg last year. 8000km round trip along Lake Superior...
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,174
Posted By Billigan
Subscribed, I would love to do a trip like yours...

Subscribed, I would love to do a trip like yours on my Nighthawk CB450sc someday. Please include places you visited and rate them. Are you going to camp once the weather improves? if so, please...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3,719
Views: 716,956
Posted By Billigan
Thanks genespleen, The fuse box was on the...

Thanks genespleen,

The fuse box was on the opposite side of the battery and the 15a is the main fuse. There was no light due to corroded connection inside the housing. Now thats all cleaned up and...
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,719
Views: 716,956
Posted By Billigan
Please help

I fried my CB450sc by accidentally crossed polarity:baldy. Replaced one 15a and two 7a fuses on the left side but bike still has no lights. I can't locate the main 30a fuse around the battery. Please...
Forum: The Garage 05-07-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Billigan
Reversed polarity

I hooked up my CB450 Nighthawk to a car battery and crossed polarity. I found and replaced 3 burned fuses and still the bike has NO lighting of any kind. What have I missed to get the bike back to...
Forum: Ride reports 05-06-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,485
Posted By Billigan
Subscribed, make sure to visit Mont Tremblant and...

Subscribed, make sure to visit Mont Tremblant and Algonquin Park if you have the time. I rode my scooter from Toronto to Mount Rushmore and Winnipeg last summer.
Forum: Ride reports 04-27-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,493
Posted By Billigan
Thumb Flipping certifiable

You and the KLR!!!:clap
Forum: Battle scooters 04-19-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,739
Posted By Billigan
2 words

Flickable and storage
Forum: Battle scooters 04-19-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Billigan
Too bad they are not available in N. America. The...

Too bad they are not available in N. America. The GF and I would love one with a sidecar attached to it for touring...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-19-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,531
Posted By Billigan
5000 miles round trip

I rode my HD200 from Toronto to Mount Rushmore last June following along South of Lake Superior. There were few days I rode 400+ miles per day at max. speed of 60mph. I prefer the scooter over my...
Forum: Road warriors 03-31-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3,561
Views: 538,870
Posted By Billigan
My wet dream

Upcoming 390 Duke (touring?)

http://www.priceninfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/04ktm-duke-390-2.jpg
Forum: Americas 03-14-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,507
Posted By Billigan
Stealth camping

Hi Jim,

You should stealth camp as much as possible to save $$$. Just don't start any fire...:D
Forum: Road warriors 03-11-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3,719
Views: 716,956
Posted By Billigan
The rack was taken off of a 83 CB450sc that was...

The rack was taken off of a 83 CB450sc that was for sale $1000 on Craiglist, I paid $250 just for the rack and drove 2.5 hours to pick it up. Its really comfortable as the backrest is adjustable and...
Forum: Road warriors 03-11-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,719
Views: 716,956
Posted By Billigan
I already have a 84, bought another 82 in good...

I already have a 84, bought another 82 in good shape and did a fly and ride lsat Sept. I had the same idea in mind, wrench without fear. If I can't put it back together, then I guess I will have...
Forum: Asia 03-01-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 2,621
Posted By Billigan
Where is everyone?

Hi TBR,

Nice bikes! How do you take all those pictures with hardly anyone in it? I was born in Tiashan and lived there until I was 14yrs old. I love all traditional buildings instead of the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-28-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,382
Views: 257,744
Posted By Billigan
OK, I am a noob and a knob...

I have been riding for 2 years and need to use urban dictionary to decipher all the terms and acronyms on motorycle forums. My ride got away from me in the parking lot at 5mph last fall. Wished...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-24-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,685
Posted By Billigan
Oxymoron at its finest!

[QUOTE=JerryH;20789376]I do have first hand experience with SYM, even though I have never owned one.

A guy that NEVER owned a SYM product but has the most complains?

I bought my 1st. scooter...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,205
Posted By Billigan
Thumb Sometimes, good things will come to those who wait

I will be in the market for a light weight, efi 350cc-500cc cross country advanture/touring machine in the near future. Lusting over the Honda CB500x, KTM 390 Duke touring?, and now CCM 450...
Forum: Ride reports 01-18-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,145
Posted By Billigan
You had me at motorscooter:roflSafe travels...

You had me at motorscooter:roflSafe travels...
Forum: Beasts 01-17-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 70,835
Posted By Billigan
I learned to ride on a 172cc scooter 2 years ago...

I learned to ride on a 172cc scooter 2 years ago and did a 8000km trip on it last summer. Please tell me that I didn't have an "adventure". I will get my full M class(fingers crossed) this year and...
Forum: Ride reports 01-06-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,144
Posted By Billigan
Thumb Subcribed, "I was in first Ranger Batt and...

Subcribed,

"I was in first Ranger Batt and then fought mma and won the the army title in 07. My Cohones are a decent size":rofl At least the cop was straight this...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-30-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,518
Posted By Billigan
Have 3 need 1 more

2009 SYM HD200 for everyday use, 1984 and 1982 Honda CB450sc on weekends and add a Honda NC700x for touring(better MPG and service intervals)
Forum: Battle scooters 12-30-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,087
Posted By Billigan
Hd200

I can order what ever parts I need thru my local SYM dealer and Ebay no problem, mind you I only needed a belt, rollers and 3 air filters. As for oil change intervals. I used Mobile1 15w50 for...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-30-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,087
Posted By Billigan
Owner of a HD200

I bought a brand new 2009 HD200(left over) 2yrs ago and now it has 20k miles on it. I love it more than the 2 motorcycles I have as it can carry more stuff and much better on fuel. Taken it on a 5000...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-16-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,591
Posted By Billigan
Also bitten by the scooter bug:

Hi Ken,

I bought my first scooter a 209 SYM HD200(Taiwanese) 2 years ago. Since then, I have taken a motorcycle safety course and put over 26000km(16k miles) on it. I have gone on 5000 miles trip...
Forum: Ride reports 11-04-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,308
Posted By Billigan
Subscribed...:clap

Subscribed...:clap
Forum: Ride reports 10-30-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,471
Posted By Billigan
Subscribed... If you rent or borrow a bike...

Subscribed...

If you rent or borrow a bike from family in China, would a guide still be required by law? Thanks...
Forum: Thumpers 10-28-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,770
Posted By Billigan
My mule

My personal favourite is a SYM HD200. It can do 55mph all day long, carry its own weight, great on gas and NO chain lube required...:D I saw another crazy in this thread has a SYM HD200.:clap
...
Forum: Ride reports 10-03-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,310
Views: 1,720,116
Posted By Billigan
It could happened to anyone of us

Found this thread last night and now I have read the whole thing. Very sad indeed:cry, a young man's life with full of promise ended way too early. I am new to the sport and loves adventures myself....
Forum: Ride reports 08-11-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By Billigan
Size does not matter, it's how you use. it

Just got back from a 7 weeks 8500km(5000mi) round trip mostly on regional roads from Toronto, ON to Mount Rushmore, SD to Winnipeg, MB. Betsy(HD200) performed great with a 175lbs rider plus 75lbs of...
Forum: Ride reports 08-10-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 436,101
Posted By Billigan
Now I know where I got the itch from LOL

Hi Gene, I was one of your trainees in Apr. 2011. Good luck and be careful out there. Lots of pictures please....:clap
Forum: Ride reports 04-26-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,539
Posted By Billigan
Thumb Wow! nice trip and beautiful pictures... My...

Wow! nice trip and beautiful pictures... My family and I was on vacation around that part of the world(Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand) in 2008. I would love to return and ride a scooter or small cc...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,833
Posted By Billigan
I was on my knees for an hour doing maintenance...

I was on my knees for an hour doing maintenance on my scooter today. The best $2 I will spend will be a pair of foam knee pads from dollar store. Let the jokes begin...:rofl
Forum: Road warriors 11-19-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3,719
Views: 716,956
Posted By Billigan
Just got mine!!!

Hello all,
My first post on AR. I just picked up a 1984 Honda CB450sc in mint condition with 14000km and paid a king's ransom for it. Too bad it's November as it had snow up here in Canada already....
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