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Forum: Canada 04-15-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I'm Alberta Dual Sport as well, and I have meet...

I'm Alberta Dual Sport as well, and I have meet Scratch and many of the Edmonton dudes last year. I'm kind of the middle man between Edmonton and Calgary... A few of us are trying to get the Red Deer...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 441,270
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I tried to change the heading with no luck, then...

I tried to change the heading with no luck, then I tried to delete the thread, and that didn't work either. I guess it will have to stay up I guess.

Thanks from Don
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 441,270
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Thanks for pointing that out Unstable Rider... My...

Thanks for pointing that out Unstable Rider... My slip up on that one. Ha Ha.

I see that there is a picture, mod, and introduction threads on the V Strom, and this thread has nothing to do with...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 441,270
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I bought a V Strom last year for a trip cross...

I bought a V Strom last year for a trip cross Canada last year, and I ended up covering 12.000 kms from Alberta to Ontario, then dead head back to BC... I was on the road for 28 days, and by far it...
Forum: Beasts 04-14-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 441,270
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
V Strom Thead !!!

This thread is for every thing V Strom related. From question about the bike to what's going on in your area around the world !!! So lets take the time to build a home grow'en power house...

From...
Forum: Canada 04-06-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
March 31 and April 1 I did the Forestry Trunk...

March 31 and April 1 I did the Forestry Trunk Road all the way from Hyw 1A to Hyw 11. The only icy spots were 77 kms North of Mountain Aire Lodge. I had to idle the V-pig threw it, and I never had...
Forum: Beasts 03-23-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,441
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I bought the 2011 wee last year for a cross...

I bought the 2011 wee last year for a cross Canada trip from Alberta to Ontario, then all the way back to British Columbia. It's the best 25.000 km's I have ever put on a stock motorcycle.

I did...
Forum: Canada 03-18-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9,663
Views: 521,742
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Don't feel to bad about the weather brothers, we...

Don't feel to bad about the weather brothers, we just got hammered in the Red Deer to Edmonton area the other day, but my crystal ball is teling me that winter will soon end in a day or 2. Ha Ha
...
Forum: Canada 03-17-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
When you read this in the morning, there will be...

When you read this in the morning, there will be 2 more days, and winter will be over. That's what my crystal ball is telling me. Ha Ha.

From Jeathrow Bowdean....
Forum: Canada 03-17-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,165
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Check out the Calgarians that dual sport thread,...

Check out the Calgarians that dual sport thread, and they will help you out with lots of info...

From Jeathrow Bowdean.
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7,165
Views: 560,174
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Thanks to Gas Guy/ Aprilla/ and mxboy96 for the...

Thanks to Gas Guy/ Aprilla/ and mxboy96 for the Doo-Hicky info that I passed on to my Alberta Canada friend up here with the 2012 KLR.

We appreciate good ideas that help keep the bikes running,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7,165
Views: 560,174
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Thanks for the feed back Gas Guy. I figured that...

Thanks for the feed back Gas Guy. I figured that he would be good for a while with it stock for now. I see some dudes run a few years with no problem, but you are right about the time thing. "Winter...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7,165
Views: 560,174
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I know this might sound stupid, but my buddy here...

I know this might sound stupid, but my buddy here in Alberta has a 2013 KLR, and he was wondering if he sould be doing the Doo-hicky thing...

Have the newer KLR units been fixed of this problem...
Forum: Canada 03-12-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Awesome info for the bank of fun biking !!! ...

Awesome info for the bank of fun biking !!!

From Jeathrow Bowdean
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,854
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Right on. Nice to hear that the beast is alive...

Right on. Nice to hear that the beast is alive and well Ha Ha. Dragon fire cow puncher 790 hold me down, and let you go...

I'm sure that if you tapp it cool, you'll be ok on mileage !!!

Glad...
Forum: Thumpers 02-25-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,386
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I'd have to say the same thing. The OP is way off...

I'd have to say the same thing. The OP is way off the mark from what I see. 40 mile round trips, then 2 up for short distances of 100 miles, and limited vibration in the handle bars.

I'll have to...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19,865
Views: 2,941,621
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I'll look at my tube Mars, but I'm sure that this...

I'll look at my tube Mars, but I'm sure that this is not a factory thing. I'm wondering if it's from shipping or when the dealer put it together thing. I hope the tube in not dinted to bad. They are...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19,865
Views: 2,941,621
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I hope that you folks are keeping an eye on the...

I hope that you folks are keeping an eye on the DR 790cc build. Part 1 did not work that well, but Procycle is fixing things up for part 2.

It's the best show in town this year.

From...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,854
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
What I've learned in this build when it comes...

What I've learned in this build when it comes time to do my DRZ 400 !!!

- 94mm jug and pistion, with +4mm rod - New cam chain - Cams - Hardend shifter rod - Clutch - FMC 39 flat carb - My new MDR...
Forum: Thumpers 02-24-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,854
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I really like this thread that planemanx15...

I really like this thread that planemanx15 started, and I'm sorry that things went a little bit south with the show, but I know that those who follow this will learn much of what goes on in the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-23-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 19,865
Views: 2,941,621
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
If the bike isn't making any funny sounds, the...

If the bike isn't making any funny sounds, the just run it. I'm closing in on my 6000 mile mark with no problems at all. I'm sure that the cam chain might need to be replaced at 15 or 20 thousand...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,508
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
You can't go wrong with either bike, but the...

You can't go wrong with either bike, but the weight factor of the Dr 650 adds more fun for off road, and on the hyw with a bit of off road, I'd pick the KLR.
Forum: Canada 02-22-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Red Wing hunting boots with 900 or 1200...

Red Wing hunting boots with 900 or 1200 thin-sulate in them. Warm feet makes a happy biker !!!

1800 is to much, so don't got them that thick.

From Jeathrow Bowdean in Western Canada.
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Ha Ha.

Ha Ha.
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,906
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Some one else mentioned that you will have to...

Some one else mentioned that you will have to give up one thing for another, and this is so true. You need to tell us what kind of budget you are working with so people like us can assist with what...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19,865
Views: 2,941,621
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
To Fantastic Mister Fox. There is a dude on the...

To Fantastic Mister Fox. There is a dude on the DRZ form named Eddie Oh'Dell who can inform you on much of this stuff.

http://drzforums.com/

From Jeathrow Bowdean
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,180
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I have heard mixed reviews on seats as well. If I...

I have heard mixed reviews on seats as well. If I was going to do a seat, I would get a person to re-do the one that is on my bike.

There is a new hard gel foam that came on the market in 2011...
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 27,854
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Holly sheep s@#t Planemanx 15 I live in the Grate...

Holly sheep s@#t Planemanx 15 I live in the Grate White North of Canada on the Western side of the country. I feel bad that you folks are getting the hammer, but I'm glad it's not our turn this year....
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,906
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Need to choose one bike. <!-- #dg-post-title...

Need to choose one bike.
<!-- #dg-post-title --><!-- message -->So for a number of reason I need to thin out my current heard down to only one bike. Now I love my sport bike and I love the dual...
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19,865
Views: 2,941,621
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LaYvvjSwX4g/UE-...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LaYvvjSwX4g/UE-2AXprLRI/AAAAAAAALes/ym3eV8gu3zw/s720/DSC02918.JPG

Front and Rear wheel drive DRZ with traction control for the toughest off road riding. Ha Ha....
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
That's a 10-4 on knowing the bike you are looking...

That's a 10-4 on knowing the bike you are looking at. My buddy did a lot of home work before he bought his used bike last year, and it worked out good.

It took him 4 units before he found the...
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,906
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I ran a Xr 650, KLR 650, Dr 650, and now a DRZ...

I ran a Xr 650, KLR 650, Dr 650, and now a DRZ 400. Out of all 4 of these bikes, I would pick 1 of them because they are all affordable and long lasting.

XR 650L. I did close to 20 000 kms...
Forum: Canada 02-13-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3,482
Views: 254,271
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
I found a Ma and Pop shop to do my work. They...

I found a Ma and Pop shop to do my work. They take pride in every thing they do, and he has what it takes to get the job done right. His kids rock because he keeps a close eye open at all times !!!
...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,906
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
These dudes went around the world on DRZ 400's...

These dudes went around the world on DRZ 400's with very little trouble. I'm sure that most folks on this forum seen it before.
...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,906
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
How true that is about the weather. I live in...

How true that is about the weather. I live in Western Canada and It is tough to go biking when it get into the -29c.
A few of the dudes were out last weekend in the +4c we had, but today would not...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Ha Ha. That's the guy that buddy told me about. I...

Ha Ha. That's the guy that buddy told me about. I look just like him. That awesome. I like the lumber jack shirt.
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Thanks, that meens a lot. I like chum. Ha Ha ...

Thanks, that meens a lot. I like chum. Ha Ha

A friend told me about a scam snowmobile deal that burnt a dealer ship, and I though if he could pull the wool over thier eyes, he could do this to...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Yes I picked my name based on my quest to become...

Yes I picked my name based on my quest to become a rocketship captin or a rodeo clown. I'm a lot like Forest Gump I guess. I was raised in the bush on the Eastern Slopes of the mountains, and I never...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
Yes on that all right. Boat anchor bikes are out...

Yes on that all right. Boat anchor bikes are out there. Sand, Rust, and Wheel bearings full of water. Leaking forks and broken frames till hells half acer. I seen some real junkers when I first...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,804
Posted By Jeathrow Bowdean
The fellow with the pooched oil burning KLR...

The fellow with the pooched oil burning KLR really got screwed in my books, and this sucks goats milk. I can't believe so many people fall pray to this time after time. The used market is full of bad...
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