Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2013, 10:51 AM
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Widest front tire
Folks,
I am tentatively planning a trip to Alaska with my 17 year old son. We would leave the first week in July. He will be riding the Dakar (me, I will be on my 1200 GSA).
I am looking to...
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Forum: Canada
05-16-2013, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 470
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-14-2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 568
Hey cool. Thanks.
We really do have a great...
Hey cool. Thanks.
We really do have a great mixture of environments and things to do here.
BTW: Working on a video from my latest multi-day trip, The Oregon Coast, Redwoods, Crater Lake, Bend...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-12-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 7
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Cool. Just sent Alex a note. I live on the...
Cool. Just sent Alex a note. I live on the Eastside and while I love SSBMW and Ride West, I hate the traffic, distances and tolls. Always wished for a BMW dealership in Issaquah. I've met Alex a few...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-12-2013, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 568
Thanks for the kind words.
Most everyone I...
Thanks for the kind words.
Most everyone I know describes Washington state as being full of trees, cascading falls, beautiful islands and ferries. I have to remind them that there is more to the...
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Forum: Ride reports
05-11-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 5,384
Just found this thread....
Good for you.
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Just found this thread....
Good for you.
I'm over educated (Under graduate degrees in Mechanical and Aeronautics and my graduate studies are in aircraft structures). Been here in the PacNw...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
05-09-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 2,404
Views: 444,783
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-09-2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 568
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-01-2013, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 4
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I'm leaving Issaquah Friday and going down to...
I'm leaving Issaquah Friday and going down to Crescent city. Over grants pass to crater lake to Bend and then back home. It has been nearly 25 years since I've driven the coast I'm looking forward to...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-12-2013, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 708
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-11-2013, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 708
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-10-2013, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7,157
Views: 1,745,608
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-10-2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 2,404
Views: 444,783
GrizzLee's Motorcycle Movies
I'll post a couple here and then some more in a bit...
Mine are set up to be a bit more relaxing in nature. Best enjoyed with a wine and headphones to get the full emotional experience :1drink
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-09-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 5,048
Views: 4,410,867
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-09-2013, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 708
Thanks, I'm glad you folks enjoyed it.
Yes,...
Thanks, I'm glad you folks enjoyed it.
Yes, Deception Pass is much, much more beautiful without the fog for sure. I will have to go back again. The views from Mt Erie are even more spectacular...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-08-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
I'll throw my 2 cents into this...
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I'll throw my 2 cents into this...
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877052
On a sunny weekend, the Olympic Peninsula is pretty good bet.
-Grizz
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-08-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 5,048
Views: 4,410,867
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-07-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 708
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Forum: Thumpers
03-28-2013, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 10,708
Views: 1,200,696
Those look pretty sweet.
I passed on TT...
Those look pretty sweet.
I passed on TT mirrors. They didn't have the ball n socket adjustment.
I ended up getting a single replacement mirror from BMW. $67 tax included!!!
On the bright...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-28-2013, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 10,708
Views: 1,200,696
Mirror Recommendations
OK folks, time to replace the mirrors on the Dakar.
I've been looking at the Touratech folding mirrors ($$$).
It looks like the adjustment on them isn't as versatile as stock. Hard to tell on...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-27-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-27-2013, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 3,178
Views: 687,976
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Forum: Canada
03-26-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 311
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Forum: Canada
03-19-2013, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,761
Pics of the road from Tuk?
Sure. This is...
Pics of the road from Tuk?
Sure. This is what I have posted at the moment.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0aKNOlq7kY8/TiJO_c5XowI/AAAAAAAAB7A/B0HCsnHoyuo/s320/Inuvik_Tuk%2528July15%2529_0055.JPG...
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Forum: Canada
03-19-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,761
Yep, there is a reason I vacationed up in the...
Yep, there is a reason I vacationed up in the Yukon there for 4 months in 2007. We spent an immense amount of time on/along the Dempster, taking looong over night pack trips off the main road in the...
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Forum: Canada
03-19-2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,761
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-15-2013, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
alone
Yes, always scary to leave your $2000...
alone
Yes, always scary to leave your $2000 camera up on a tripod alone even for a breif few minutes (I travel mostly solo). Once in BC on a lonely gravel back road I set up a similar shoot...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-14-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
Trip Video Posted
Posted a video of the trip...
I'm starting to really like the GoPro now :-)
Grab a beer and put the headphones on.
http://youtu.be/YhcPsk7kWjI
We need more sunny weekends like the...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-12-2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
We are actually thinking of riding the volcanoe...
We are actually thinking of riding the volcanoe route through Mt Rainer, St Helens, past Mt Hood, Jefferson the 3 sisters, Mt Bachelor and on to Crater Lake ... all via the scenic routes sometime in...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-11-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
Yes, my boy would've joined me. Two things...
Yes, my boy would've joined me. Two things prevent him from doing so. 1) He can't ride during school days. 2) He is away at school.
We have to wait until school is out... Then the fun begins. He...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-11-2013, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
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That’s horrible. I’ve had my differences with women, but never that bad. Ouch that hurts.
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-10-2013, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 800
Hold the Sails: Washington Coast Motorcycle Escape
Time spent at home on nice weekends is time misspent. It was time to go to the coast and see what nature has to offer. The weekend was looking good, albeit, a bit on the chilly side. However, it was...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-05-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 458
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Forum: Ride reports
03-04-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 248
Views: 35,027
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-04-2013, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,346
What I can't ride, I hike or paddle ... :evil
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What I can't ride, I hike or paddle ... :evil
You are correct, there is a great deal up there to see and do. A lifetime's worth. I wish I had more vacation. BC has the best of everything I love...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-03-2013, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,346
My Experience
My thoughts...
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Btw: I have 30k miles on my bike now. See my other videos and...
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Forum: Trip Planning
02-28-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 600
Views: 109,928
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Forum: Thumpers
02-23-2013, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 10,708
Views: 1,200,696
That was helpful.
Everything is back...
That was helpful.
Everything is back together. Those springs were tough.
Oh, and I installed a Hockey Puck on the bottom of the foot. The lean angle is a bit better. Still could use a longer...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-22-2013, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 10,708
Views: 1,200,696
Sidestand Install ??
I removed the sidestand to clean it and grease the bushing. It felt tight like it was corroded, so I thought a little cleaning might help.
I am trying like heck to put it back on without...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-15-2013, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
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