Forum: Equipment
01-05-2010, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,199
Don't go to Thailand...
You will drive yourself crazy when you see them riding Motorbikes/scooters
with bare feet, 4 people hanging on & the driver texting while navigating crazy traffic.:huh Oh, & no helmets..if they do...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-31-2009, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 247
Views: 25,772
Heya Mark!!
Finally got a chance to check in on your trip!
Glad to see you are enjoying your trip. I know people say they want to be you cause you are always on the road but I know that you would trade all...
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Forum: Regional forums
08-04-2009, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 2,906
Views: 463,484
I'm in Burnaby, Bc
Hey Phammer! I live in Burnaby & am always up for a ride. I do mostly off-road but would be happy to show you around. (all my bikes are dualsports) Always happy to see other women riding off road...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-06-2009, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
watch those harley ridin biker chicks
She'll have you handcuffed nekkid to the handlebars in no time if you let her..:huh
Just don't piss her off....maybe you should pick up the next check.:fitz
TL
ps... the pumpkin is...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-03-2009, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 35,698
Views: 6,075,308
Anyone here want to buy one?
Well, this is my story in short....
I bought the WR250R because of this thread & reading about how great it is. I had wanted a bike that I could tool around on trails with my son who is just...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-03-2009, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 3,563
Don't be too hard on yourself
I'm just glad the reason you left wasn't the fact that I had insulted your fire..:shog
I have been camping with the guys here in Canada & have woken up to camp chairs in the fire, underwear hanging...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-26-2009, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
I leave tomorrow!!
Is it Wednesday yet??!!! Is it Wednesday yet!!??:wings
How in the hell am I going to work all day tomorrow...:huh
I spent 2 hours last night fighting my new crash bars on & tightening bolts,...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-11-2009, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,314
ft brakes
I took one of my Rotor/calipers off of the ft wheel. Lightens up the ft end but you will have to re-valve the ft end after that. Put on FMF pipes too.
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
05-11-2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
2 weeks & counting!!!
K, maybe a bit more than that...
I'm sooooo stoked!! My family hates me but, hey, that's what family is for right??
Looks like Gunnerbuck & Mrs Gunnerbuck & I are going to be riding down...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-05-2009, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
I'll take a hoodie!!
Great shirts! I like the logo:thumb
The wood on the bar & the tables look great.
I messed up on the dates for my nephews Grad & am supposed to be up in Cold Lake that same weekend....:shog ...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-28-2009, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
awww shucks..
:shog I'm no movie star... I was just doin what I love doin. I just happened to get filmed doing it that's all.
I can't wait to meet you all & see some familiar faces as well. Looks like it...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-28-2009, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
Awesome!!
I will probably leave Wed night as well! It will be soooo great to see you & Kandi again. I am so glad you are planning on coming. I might just take Mr Fisherman up on his offer to stay over...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-27-2009, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
Definately the 950
The 950 is running great so I will take her out for a good run. I'm always up for meeting other riders so, a meet up would be tons of fun. That is, barring I don't have wicked hangover the next...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-27-2009, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
mmmmm Sashimi....
:tb I love tuna sashimi.
Thanks for the offer Mr Fisherman! I'm not sure if I am going to do the I-5 all the way down or stick with the 101 but, I will definately consider your offer.
Claude & I...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-27-2009, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 1,754
Views: 66,371
There's my reason to show up!!!
Hey Sector!! I got an extra 3 days off so I will be up there on Friday!
Can't wait to see your new baby & try out your gold beach cooking.
Cheers,TL
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Forum: Thumpers
01-10-2009, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 401
got it!! Not without grief though....:baldy ...
got it!! Not without grief though....:baldy Ended up sliding it off a couple mm at a time & eventually it let go. Didn't have a dremmel. I'm a girl so all I had was a kitchen knife....LOL:shog ...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-10-2009, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 401
stripped throttle screw on my WR!!
Don't know how the f**k I did this but I need help!! 1st screw came out no problem.... 2nd one was so soft it just turned to mush when I turned it...:huh
some cheap crap on there. I tried a...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
11-19-2008, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
I'm plan on flying solo!!
Hey Ladybug! I am coming solo as well to this. Transalp & I have just been joking back & forth for awhile & do plan on riding together on the way out there but for the actual conference & possible...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-18-2008, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,408
What you're really doing with the lean is the...
What you're really doing with the lean is the counter balancing instead of countersteering. I do it standing up & though you think it is scary at 1st, it actually gives you more control. I can do...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-18-2008, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,408
back brake
Being a street rider, you are probably used to using mostly the front brake.
Off road, you are way better off using the rear brake only. When approaching a steep 90 deg turn, lean the bike towards...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
11-18-2008, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,139
Get Lost-Oregon by motoventure films is a fun...
Get Lost-Oregon by motoventure films is a fun documentary that shows a good portion of the route & what you can expect on the trip including how easy it is to get lost...:huh
The 950 was a heavy...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-18-2008, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 131
Views: 31,095
Holy crap Jay!!
That's a book & a half!!! I will read through the whole thing when I get home but, I'm glad to see that you are planning another trip! It was great meeting you! Ride on!
TL
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
11-18-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
No Way!!
You can ride your own stinkin' 950!!:fitz :D
You only need to hold the umbrella & play fetch when I am relaxing after the riding is done......:smooch
are you really thinking of coming out? ...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
11-17-2008, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
well then....
I guess your going to come in really handy!!! What color of Umbrella would you like?
Hey, if you come, you have to ride with me though...how are you going to ride, fetch wine, hold an...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
11-10-2008, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
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Forum: Regional forums
11-07-2008, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 2,906
Views: 463,484
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Forum: Thumpers
11-07-2008, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 35,698
Views: 6,075,308
Thanks alot guys....
Because of this damn thread I am now out a wad of cash for my new WR250R....:baldy
On a brighter note though, I pick it up on Saturday & can't wait to ride it!!!
You guys have put out some great...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
11-07-2008, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
What to bring???
Hey ladies!! I just bought the new WR250R, but I have a KTM950 that is sooo much better on the highway. Knowing the terrain out there, which bike do you think would be better to bring? I ride my...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-04-2008, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 134,275
damn....
Does this mean I now have to spend more money....:becca
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Forum: Equipment
10-31-2008, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 331
Gear
I stuggled with this as well. I'm little but have hips so the "skinny" guy stuff does not fit me. I found a great combination with light enduro pants which cost me only about $45 then I wear the...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-31-2008, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
Awesome!!
Hey that sounds great!! I'm trying to get together a few Canadian girls to ride down there with me. It would be a great ride to get there & I can only imagine what the off-road is like in that...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-29-2008, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
This would be awesome if the conference &...
This would be awesome if the conference & Chickfest were combined!! From looking at last years conference I got the sense that it was mostly street orientated (correct me if i'm wrong). I would love...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-27-2008, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 750
Views: 92,464
started @ 33
My ex-boyfriend got me into riding, 1st on a trials bike which btw, is a great way to learn balance & slow speed manouvers. I then bought an '87 KLR just cause I knew I was going to drop it oh,...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-22-2008, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 3,264
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Forum: Regional forums
10-22-2008, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 2,906
Views: 463,484
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Forum: Canada
10-14-2008, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 2,806
Help, questions, secret cool places...
If you guys want/need any help in planning, PM me & I will try & help out as much as I can. I have ridden most of BC & know alot of great off road hiding/fishing/camping/riding places.
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-30-2008, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
39000kms
2005 950 Adv
I've had the water pump issue rectified, new fork seals & 2 valve adjustments. Otherwise just tires & general maint.
CP - It's great to see how many kms you have on yours. Mind...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
09-24-2008, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 1,073
Views: 45,781
Nice....
Nothing like those defining moments where everyone see's your humiliation...:shog :shog :lol3 . It's too bad the camera doesn't give credit to how steep that hill is...
Hope everyone is doing well...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-12-2008, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
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