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Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 52,680
Posted By BCBackRoads
Thank You!

Thanks for taking the time to post. I've enjoyed following your journey.

Wayne
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2,765
Views: 1,618,212
Posted By BCBackRoads
Not bored at all. While I don't comment a lot,...

Not bored at all. While I don't comment a lot, i've been following this thread for a long time and I've thoroughly enjoyed all the photographic techniques you've demonstrated. I also appreciate the...
Forum: Ride reports 02-13-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,234
Posted By BCBackRoads
Simply amazing picture. The warmth and light from...

Simply amazing picture. The warmth and light from the open door looks so welcoming in the twilight.

Great thread! Looking forward to more.

Wayne
Forum: Ride reports 10-12-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2,765
Views: 1,618,212
Posted By BCBackRoads
I've been following your travels for over a year...

I've been following your travels for over a year now and was sad when your journey came to an end. I'm glad I've been checking in now and then to see what's new in your thread. Thanks so much for...
Forum: Ride reports 09-04-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 123,059
Posted By BCBackRoads
Remarkable!

As others have posted, your photos and writing are fantastic. After following along for months I'm looking forward to your next chapter.

Wayne
Forum: Thumpers 08-26-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6,933
Views: 1,504,576
Posted By BCBackRoads
BC Forest Service Roads

Time to post up a pic or two of the "Toad". I bought this 06 KLR three years ago mainly to explore the Forest Service Roads in our area. So far I've put on about 22,000 km on it.

Last Sunday I...
Forum: Canada 06-18-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 964
Posted By BCBackRoads
So who is included in Motorcycle Statistics

Quote from the document:

*Motorcycle: Includes mopeds, limited speed motorcycles, scooters and trikes.

So all those folks driving on sidewalks, bicycle lanes and generally ignoring traffic...
Forum: Ride reports 05-19-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6,453
Views: 1,901,252
Posted By BCBackRoads
Nice video. I'm not sure I would want to do that...

Nice video. I'm not sure I would want to do that on my fully loaded KLR. I'm impressed by AlbertaStrom doing it on a loaded VSTROM.

In the video it looks like your SPOT suddenly went AWOL at...
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,945
Posted By BCBackRoads
Thank You!

I certainly have enjoyed reading your report. The photos are excellent and it's great to read your impressions as you made your way through the adventure. Exploring unfamiliar places, close to home...
Forum: Ride reports 03-27-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,945
Posted By BCBackRoads
Excellent Report and Pictures

A quick note to let you know I'm really enjoying your report.

I'm always fascinated by the challenges people face crossing borders with vehicles as it's something most of us in North America...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-13-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,236
Posted By BCBackRoads
Hat Point Lookout

Hat Point Lookout in Oregon overlooks Hells Canyon and the Snake River.

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/3/6/100926/10080931hatpointlookouttower-0.jpg/download/

The tower is made of wood and...
Forum: Ride reports 09-18-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,765
Views: 1,618,212
Posted By BCBackRoads
Please don't think we've lost interest! This is...

Please don't think we've lost interest! This is one thread that I check in on every day. Fascinating photos and sound bits.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-16-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,774
Posted By BCBackRoads
OK. All 6's. Near Grand Forks, BC. I was thinking...

OK. All 6's. Near Grand Forks, BC. I was thinking at the time that this could be some kind of omen.

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/3/6/100926/11073108km66666anomen-0.jpg/download/
Forum: Canada 08-30-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 30,335
Posted By BCBackRoads
That was quick! Kettle River FSR to be exact. ...

That was quick! Kettle River FSR to be exact.

Wayne
Forum: Canada 08-29-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 30,335
Posted By BCBackRoads
Fun game - Try this one!

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/3/6/100926/11062610tomonkettleriverfsr-0.jpg?rev=0
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-27-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,438
Posted By BCBackRoads
See what you can do to clear the weather up a bit...

See what you can do to clear the weather up a bit more before the weekend. I'm heading over your way on Friday to poke around the area for a couple of nights. This trip will be on paved roads though...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-26-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,438
Posted By BCBackRoads
Yup, Sandy Bend is definately one of the prettier...

Yup, Sandy Bend is definately one of the prettier campsites on the Kettle River. Pictured below on a rare sunny day in June.

N 49 47.213 W 118 42.919
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-24-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,438
Posted By BCBackRoads
Good Start!

:lurk Looking forward to more!
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 59,637
Posted By BCBackRoads
Excellent!

Great RR. I've had the pleasure to ride most of the KVR that you rode through and it was great seeing it through another's eyes. I appreciate the respect you show for the areas you are riding...
Forum: Canada 07-08-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,667
Posted By BCBackRoads
Is the Union Mine signposted? Hard to find? I'd...

Is the Union Mine signposted? Hard to find? I'd like to check it out.

Wayne
Forum: Canada 07-08-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,680
Posted By BCBackRoads
Done!

Done!
Forum: Ride reports 07-07-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By BCBackRoads
The North Cascade Hwy 20 is great from the coast...

The North Cascade Hwy 20 is great from the coast to the Okanogan Valley, but heading east from there another great option is north of Hwy 20. Head north on Hwy 97 to Oroville, then head east on...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-06-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 79,425
Posted By BCBackRoads
Deadwood Dam, Idaho

Here's a couple of Deadwood Dam in Idaho.

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/6/3/6/100926/10080518tomatthedeadwooddam-0.jpg?rev=0

The speck on top waving madly is Adrian.
...
Forum: Canada 07-05-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,667
Posted By BCBackRoads
Thanks for all the replys. I'm planning to get...

Thanks for all the replys. I'm planning to get out there and ride it in the next week or two.

Wayne
Forum: Canada 07-04-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,667
Posted By BCBackRoads
Edgewood to Grand Forks?

I've been playing around on mapsource and google earth and I've mapped out a route on FSR's between Edgewood and Grand Forks. Starting at Grand Forks, it follows Granby River Rd, Burrel Creek FSR and...
Forum: Canada 07-04-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,054
Posted By BCBackRoads
I have the 3rd edition of the Backroad Mapbook...

I have the 3rd edition of the Backroad Mapbook for Kamloops/Okanagan which was reprinted in 2005. There is a newer version out there. I've found it pretty good for the most part. I would say the...
Forum: Ride reports 07-03-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,971
Posted By BCBackRoads
Nice Report and pictures. Sounds like a great...

Nice Report and pictures. Sounds like a great way to spend 12 days. Thanks for sharing.

Wayne
Forum: Canada 07-03-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,054
Posted By BCBackRoads
I'm not sure if fuel is available at Edgewood but...

I'm not sure if fuel is available at Edgewood but it's so close to Fauquier you might as well fill up there. I came through Hwy 6 last evening. The seal coating is all finished up and it's in...
Forum: Canada 06-30-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,054
Posted By BCBackRoads
Last weekend a buddy and I rode out Hwy 6 then...

Last weekend a buddy and I rode out Hwy 6 then turned south on the Kettle River FSR. No chip sealing to that point.

The first 25 km of the FSR has had a lot of work done recently. Lots of...
Forum: Canada 06-30-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By BCBackRoads
Chip Sealing?

Are they still chip-sealing out on hwy 6? I'm thinking of a run out there tomorrow and was wondering.

Wayne

Ooops. just saw your answer in the other thread. Looks good to go.
Forum: Canada 06-27-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By BCBackRoads
I tried it from the south (Lumby) on May 13. The...

I tried it from the south (Lumby) on May 13. The road was in pretty good shape until I got to within about 15 km of Three Valley Gap just before Wop Lake. I found out why there was no traffic from...
Forum: Canada 06-27-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By BCBackRoads
I was up at McCullough Lake around the 4000'...

I was up at McCullough Lake around the 4000' level yesterday and there was no snow in sight. The KVR right of way in that section looked good. That is around the same level as the high point on the...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-23-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,714
Posted By BCBackRoads
As Markbvt stated, I just cut the mini USB plug...

As Markbvt stated, I just cut the mini USB plug off of a standard USB-minUSB cable. It seemed to be a much tighter fit and has worked well for me. I was too lazy to wire in the resistor between the...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-22-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 568
Views: 93,714
Posted By BCBackRoads
USB Connector

Just a thought for those experiencing USB connector problems. I bought two power cables for my 450, one hardwired for the bike and one cigarette style cable for the car.

I started experiencing a...
Forum: Ride reports 06-13-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 26,110
Posted By BCBackRoads
What a fantastic place for a camp site! Great...

What a fantastic place for a camp site! Great pictures. Congratulations on the quality time with your son.

Wayne
Forum: Ride reports 04-10-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 76,669
Posted By BCBackRoads
Nice report and I'm enjoying the photos. Keep it...

Nice report and I'm enjoying the photos. Keep it coming. We'll be following along.
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 23,826
Posted By BCBackRoads
Great Report

Thanks Skyguy! Very enjoyable report. That's an area that is on my bucket list.

Wayne
Forum: Ride reports 03-23-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,815
Posted By BCBackRoads
Wonderful report, thank you very much. My...

Wonderful report, thank you very much.

My wife and I took a bus tour in Nov 2009 through some of the places you visited. I spent most of the trip fantasizing that I was on my motorcycle instead...
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,071
Posted By BCBackRoads
Great Report

Thanks so much for posting this blast from the past. The videos are amazing. Amazing ride on the big bikes.

Wayne
Forum: Ride reports 03-07-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,154
Posted By BCBackRoads
Good Plan!

Nice Pictures of some familiar areas. I like your plan to keep your Strom out of Calgary for the winter and October was a nice time to ride.

Next time take your alternate route from Nakusp to...
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