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Forum: Equipment 05-22-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 262
Posted By CordR
This is me also. With what I would say a skull...

This is me also. With what I would say a skull that is somewhere between oval an long oval.

I had the same dilemma. I previously had a M Shoei Hornet, but also felt it was a little snug. For...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
Thanks, Tom. $31 by the time it gets to my...

Thanks, Tom.

$31 by the time it gets to my dealer!
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
Low fender brake line clamp

I know this is a long shot, but I'm hoping that someone has the brake line clamp for the low fender mod.

I bought a lightly used low fender about 5 months ago and just got around to installing it....
Forum: Equipment 05-20-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
HH Explorer + Exped 9 DLX

Just curious if anyone has fit the Exped 9 DLX inside of a HH explorer.


I recently picked up the Exped 9 of craigslist. The ad said DLX, the photos were clean, it said 'used once' etc....
...
Forum: Equipment 05-20-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,623
Views: 639,226
Posted By CordR
I just picked up the MP metric kit last week. Had...

I just picked up the MP metric kit last week. Had a chance to play with it yesterday and get a feel for it while I did some basic things. I second your comments about the welding. Either that, or you...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,263
Views: 652,592
Posted By CordR
Thanks, Lukas. I thought I was having a bit of a...

Thanks, Lukas. I thought I was having a bit of a brain fart thinking it should be easy just to pull them off, but indeed it's either cut or disassemble the front.

Thanks. Love this forum. Even the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,263
Views: 652,592
Posted By CordR
low fender

Quick (and possibly ignorant) question for those that have gone low fender.....


I have the fender and the RR mounting kit. Haven't really looked at it closely yet. Does taking the stock fork...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,263
Views: 652,592
Posted By CordR
Krs6, welcome to the club. Let the farkling begin.

Krs6, welcome to the club. Let the farkling begin.
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
Might be able to help you with this part. I just...

Might be able to help you with this part. I just switched over to a Lynx from Britannia Composites.

I was thinking about hanging on to it for a back up in case of ...... anything, I guess.

I'm...
Forum: Canada 05-15-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By CordR
Good info, thanks. Post up if you do ride...

Good info, thanks.

Post up if you do ride it. I plan to take it some time soon and it will be my first time. I have friends with a place at Gun Lake.

C
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By CordR
Last year I picked up a pair of Triumph Adventure...

Last year I picked up a pair of Triumph Adventure Mesh gloves. They are my favorite gloves in terms of fit. I wear them even when the weather is less than optimal for a mesh glove because I like them...
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
Good food for thought. Thx

Good food for thought.

Thx
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
Thanks, Racerman27410 and 6USMC6. I don't...

Thanks, Racerman27410 and 6USMC6.

I don't mind spending the money to get the right thing, I just don't want to waste money if it's overkill.

If there's other feedback, I'm happy to hear it.

...
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
SynMat or DownMat?

Just looking for a little input on what I should expect for necessary insulation.

I'm giving the hammock a go this year and have decided I'll go with an Exped mat instead of figuring out a quilt....
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,806
Posted By CordR
Carb sync help?

I'm in for the 19th if it goes forward.

Is there anyone available locally (Lower Mainland) that has some spare time and the expertise to guide me through a carb sync in the next couple days?
...
Forum: Airheads 05-06-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,806
Posted By CordR
This is my first (new) post back in airheads...

This is my first (new) post back in airheads since picking up a 1973 r75/5 last Friday.

When I saw the title of this thread, I was happy.


Then I saw the date it was posted, I was not...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,263
Views: 652,592
Posted By CordR
+3 for HDB

+3 for HDB
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
Yup. Had the same on the WABDR last year. We did...

Yup. Had the same on the WABDR last year. We did a little diversion to a dealer somewhat en route and they took it apart to clean it up. Worked fine after that but I do plan to replace it with an...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
Thanks, Hoots. I've corresponded with Noah as...

Thanks, Hoots. I've corresponded with Noah as well and it looks like I'll go with the Unifilter also.

Much ado about nothing I guess.

C
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,636
Posted By CordR
There is a lot of good advice here.... I'm...

There is a lot of good advice here....

I'm turning 40 in a month (perhaps young by some in this group, but in an Xray, I look 75).

:D

My first visit to a chiropractor was when I was 10 yrs...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8,930
Views: 853,255
Posted By CordR
sorry to ask, but...

At risk of raising the ire of some grumpy veterans (who I appreciate greatly), and at risk of being call an old lady, I have an air filter question.


:hide
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,597
Views: 537,901
Posted By CordR
1 year already?

Happy Anniversary, Noah.

It's great to see you are continuing on. I'm enjoying living vicariously through you.


Cord
Forum: Canada 04-18-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By CordR
I did about half of the WABDR last year in 2.5...

I did about half of the WABDR last year in 2.5 days as we had some mechanical issues and re-routing from forest fires etc.

If you are a true dirt beginner you'll have to take some sections slow....
Forum: Vendors 04-12-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 869
Views: 187,716
Posted By CordR
Hey Yellow Pig, I'm pretty sure the '08 odo...

Hey Yellow Pig,

I'm pretty sure the '08 odo and the '12/'13's are similar in dimensions, so hopefully these pics help.

These shots were taken with the master himself doing the instal. We...
Forum: Vendors 03-19-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,690
Posted By CordR
Sounds like a good initiative. Hope it gets off...

Sounds like a good initiative. Hope it gets off the ground!


Since you are targeting primarily the ADV crowd, I think anything that falls within adventure/travel/camping/maintenance/gear etc is...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,836
Posted By CordR
Those look interesting. Looking forward...

Those look interesting.


Looking forward to the feedback. I'm really attempting to be more minimalist with my packing, but if there are some niceties that can be had while taking up little space,...
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,836
Posted By CordR
VIA Tribute

For what it's worth, I just did a test run (read: in the comfort of home) of the Starbucks VIA Tribute blend.

To give you some perspective, I don't care for the standard Starbucks drip coffee, but...
Forum: Americas 03-13-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By CordR
Thanks for the advice, eh. :wink: I guess...

Thanks for the advice, eh. :wink:

I guess now with the idea of linking both the COBDR and the UTBDR it makes the most sense to do COBDR N to S and then UTBDR S to N.

From what I'm...
Forum: Beasts 03-10-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17,445
Views: 4,681,385
Posted By CordR
Arrow Exhaust in FM

Scram-bro's,

I'm feeling nostalgic here as I haven't posted in this thread for a long time.

I was really hoping get another Scram after my accident but I can't make that happen for the...
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
HH carabiner?

One more quick question....

For those with the HH or similar, there are posts/videos floating around about using carabiners for even quicker set up. I did purchase some at the time I bought the...
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
Thanks for all the input, everyone. I like...

Thanks for all the input, everyone.

I like the simplicity of the setup for sure, and maybe it's just me, but by the time you start adding the bells and whistles that most here are discussing, I...
Forum: Canada 03-09-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 878
Posted By CordR
To echo everyone else, basic with ICBC then it...

To echo everyone else, basic with ICBC then it would seem the next most popular for bikes is either Beacon or Megson Fitzpatrick.

I've got 2 bikes insured with Beacon year round.


C
Forum: Equipment 03-08-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 230,984
Posted By CordR
Curious to know how many of you 'go both ways'...

Curious to know how many of you 'go both ways' when it comes to hammock vs tent, or are the majority complete converts? Do you base it on specific trips and what you think you'll encounter for places...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,336
Posted By CordR
Stephan Scheffelmeir

I haven't posted any pics of mine yet as I'm just about to put it on. Last year I ordered a custom one from Stephan Scheffelmeir who does most of Walter Colebatch's metal stuff. I wanted one with...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By CordR
I guess sometimes the line between sarcasm and...

I guess sometimes the line between sarcasm and 'I'm just having a bad day' gets a little blurry, don't it?


Techno Boy - there are some well documented issues. There are various threads dedicated...
Forum: Americas 03-08-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By CordR
hmmm.....linking to the COBDR

Ok then, Ridetosea.....Linking the two sounds like the plan.


I'll get on the phone to Russ and Dave and get them to plan it all. I'll call Claudio and tell him to clear his schedule.

My...
Forum: Americas 03-08-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By CordR
That's because in the first half you were riding...

That's because in the first half you were riding with me. You could have just walked and would have kept pace.
Forum: Americas 03-07-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By CordR
Let's base it on using all 14 vacation days, but...

Let's base it on using all 14 vacation days, but that will have to include travel time to/from Seattle. Hopefully we can do that drive in a full day each way. That would give us aprox 12 riding days....
Forum: Americas 03-07-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By CordR
UTBDR - North to South? Timeline advice?

Hi there,

A buddy and I are planning to do the UTBDR in the first half of Sep 2013.

We are trucking the bikes down from the Seattle area and are trying to figure out the best use of our time....
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2,263
Views: 652,592
Posted By CordR
I went with the HID low beam and the halogen high...

I went with the HID low beam and the halogen high beam. The difference is beyond substantial.

As far as wind protection goes, it was immediately noticeable in the amount of wind it takes off the...
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