Forum: Beasts
08-25-2010, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,342
Happy Trails
They come off very easily. I like the top loaders cram it all in and close the lid...their not fancy just very functional and can take a good hit.
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Forum: Beasts
08-24-2010, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,342
Panniers
I have the Happy Trails 7.5 Tetons on my 650. So far excellent...had a problem with a few welds after two years of use...called up Happy Trails sent me new ones at no cost...upon return of the old...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
08-09-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 17,572
great time
First time rally guy...had a blast...great riding and met some super people thanks ...BMW guys:thumb
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Forum: Ride reports
10-12-2009, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 659
the report
Sounds like a good plan...may have to add a few lies to enhance the story. Stay tuned.:thumb
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Forum: Ride reports
10-12-2009, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 659
Labrador
Rode to Labrador via Newfoundland from Niagara on my new Vstrom. Here I am posing on a bridge crossing the Pinware River. A little cool in mid September but fewer bugs.
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Forum: Beasts
10-06-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 794
happy trails
I have the the Teton 7.5 mounted on my 08 650 vstrom. Excellent product and great customer service.
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Forum: Beasts
07-21-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 809
No problems
Works great.....a little tricky on the gravel roads. Eastern Beaver sells a kit for turning it off. :thumb
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Forum: Canada
07-21-2009, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 562
camping
A good place to stay on the Cabot Trail is the Hideaway Campground...clean and they have cabins....:thumb
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-10-2009, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 950
the wing
Apparently his tent and whatever mounts up front...and the cooler was full of food...a bear buffet where he was riding..:bubba
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-09-2009, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 950
Goldwing
This one was spotted in Alberta...this guy was havn some fun and made some interesting modifications...Corbins got nothing on this guy:thumb
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Forum: Equipment
05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 18,749
Airhawk
Worked the best for me...many miles.:thumb
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Forum: Canada
02-07-2009, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 698
Check before you buy
Fellow rider..purchased KTM and the bike was denied entry..not sure what model..but it was a no no....recall letter should be free from dealer...it was when I purchased my o8 KLR in New York...
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Forum: Beasts
01-11-2009, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 8,249
Big choice
I just unloaded my 08 KLR and purchased a 650 vstrom very nice bike. I tried out the GS 1200...GS 650...the CBF 1000...even considered a new Street Glide...than I road my buddies Vstrom...liked it so...
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Forum: Canada
12-29-2008, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,731
Varadaro and some
The problem with alot of these bikes is their to tall..biggest complaint I heard at the recent show in Toronto.
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Forum: Beasts
12-25-2008, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 235
Views: 21,781
30 years plus
Vstrom is the best bike for the dollar...not going to knock other brands. If you love to ride..and have great reliability its the bike. Nothing wrong with being frugal...would rather pay cash than...
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Forum: Canada
11-27-2008, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 394
your on
Must think of a name for the trip...how about the Gaspe Chill 09...lol:jkam
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Forum: Canada
11-24-2008, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,236
I missed again
How would I be supporting the adv. riders by going to the show? I m easy talk me into it.....:ear
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Forum: Canada
11-24-2008, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 519
the bar
sounds good...wait for traffic to settle before heading back to Niagara...have the driver slurp pepsi....:thumb
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Forum: Beasts
11-23-2008, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 30,862
Very nice
I believe thats the NATO edition...put out for the Canadian Forces....apparently the US is using KLRs..:thumb
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Forum: Canada
11-23-2008, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,236
Show sucks
Wouldnt go again.......jammed full of ignorant people with vendors selling mostly junk....go to the new bike show downtown...:huh
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Forum: Beasts
11-23-2008, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 8,833
Triumph
Nice bike....excellent photo.....:thumb
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Forum: Canada
11-20-2008, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 394
Merci
The trip is lookn good...keep the photos and tips comming I will post the route plan...and you can help us tweak it...:lurk
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Forum: Canada
11-20-2008, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 394
Trip Planning Quebec
Planning a trip summer 09 to Quebec from Ontario....possible route..north on 11 to 60...head for Ottawa..dip down into New York State and back up into Quebec onto Gaspe....any positive input greatly...
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Forum: Equipment
11-18-2008, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 28,465
Tents
Make sure aluminum poles...and a full fly..full fly meaning fly goes to the ground extending over the tent...Eureka model el capitan...cheap and excellent quality...:thumb
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Forum: Americas
11-18-2008, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 705
Going to Quebec
Need some advice/tips traveling to Quebec..Gaspe..summer 09 from Ontario..via number 11 highway to 60 thru Algonquin Park....open to suggestion..thanks
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Forum: Beasts
11-18-2008, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 589
new product
Give happy a call.they have a new product for the vstrom ..just the racks no top rack needed....I have happy panniers..teton 7.5 Im going with sw motech quick release....evos:thumb
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Forum: Beasts
11-09-2008, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 4,256
Abs
Awesome on a bike...wouldnt purchase a bike without it....:wings
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Forum: Beasts
11-09-2008, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,338
parts
Nice bike...where do you get parts for that one...:lurk
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Forum: Equipment
11-09-2008, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,118
wow
I considered some h/b crash bars .......I guess its sw motech for me...do these suppliers realize the power of the net...give the guy some new bars and say your sorry regardless of fault.....:ear
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Forum: Beasts
11-01-2008, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 545
The racks
Those are the latest quick release racks from Motech...? I wish to purchase a set for my 08 weestrom....I have a set of Happy Trails Tetons to mount up.....will the motech racks be good to use......
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Forum: Thumpers
10-30-2008, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 570
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Forum: Beasts
10-19-2008, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,250
KLR to Vstrom
Just picked mine up yesterday...matte black with abs....6300 plus tax....very nice bike....different seating position than the KLR...very well put together compared to the 08 KLR...I think I might...
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Forum: Beasts
10-02-2008, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,424
dual purpose
Luggage until you unload and stock up in town....:thumb
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Forum: Road warriors
10-02-2008, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 752
Honda cbf 1000
Maybe odd but honest question...does anyone have a photo of a cbf with aluminum panniers.....selling my KLR but love my Happy Trails panniers.....:lurk
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-15-2008, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 673
Views: 245,597
ooops
The picture....sorry.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-15-2008, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 673
Views: 245,597
800gs
On tour in Cape Breton....rider is from Germany. She updated the seat and added a few things. :wings
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-11-2008, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 9,817
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-08-2008, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,951
Not mine
Met up with these folks from Germany..while on our trip out east..she liked the bike..changed the seat...she commented that it looked like something Mad Max would have....her husband was driving...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-07-2008, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,951
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Forum: Canada
08-09-2008, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 726
Did it
St. Stephens to North Sydny....one long haul to catch ferry.....after awhile you dont feel your ass..lol:poser
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