Forum: Canada
05-02-2011, 04:35 PM
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Forum: Canada
04-23-2011, 08:26 AM
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It looks like you could have...
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It looks like you could have used a canoe for a big section of that.. nice little riffles and rapids to navigate and everything!
I can see that GoPro is going to get a good...
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Forum: Canada
04-23-2011, 07:06 AM
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Forum: Canada
04-17-2011, 03:51 PM
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Forum: Canada
04-01-2011, 04:34 AM
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I rented one of those last trip (MEC has them)...
I rented one of those last trip (MEC has them) but no matter what I did I could not figure out how to mount it. Too big to fit in pannier. Round awkward slippery shape that resists being tied down...
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Forum: Canada
03-31-2011, 04:29 PM
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Forum: Canada
03-23-2011, 07:30 PM
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Understanding both the hassle of trying to get...
Understanding both the hassle of trying to get gov't grants, and the hard work it takes to get advertising from local companies/municipalities, I would say that yes it's definitely worthwhile but...
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Forum: Canada
03-11-2011, 07:29 PM
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I don't think it was anything special - I...
I don't think it was anything special - I remember asking Martin about it and he just shrugged and said he got it at the local tool department store or something. Buy any generic one and substitute...
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Forum: Canada
03-10-2011, 04:11 AM
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Just do what Deadly does.. go at warp speed but...
Just do what Deadly does.. go at warp speed but make sure your riding buddy is following a couple of km behind.
That way when the when the cop puts his coffee down, buckles up and is about to turn...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-22-2011, 05:52 PM
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-08-2011, 06:05 PM
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Forum: Canada
01-08-2011, 02:08 PM
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Forum: Canada
01-08-2011, 01:51 PM
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It's a great loop, very satisfying!
On the...
It's a great loop, very satisfying!
On the TLH be prepared for
-hard gravel/dirt
-soft deep gravel, especially in freshly graded sections (where you'll have to cross the berm!)
-slick mud...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-05-2011, 06:18 PM
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Forum: Canada
10-26-2010, 07:15 PM
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Forum: Canada
10-22-2010, 10:29 AM
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I'm right with you Ted! I'd been...
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I'm right with you Ted! I'd been thinking that the 'middle' would just be an annoyance before getting across from Ontario to Alberta/BC mountains.. looks like that is definitely not the...
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Forum: Canada
09-27-2010, 07:17 PM
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Building a network of trails often requires...
Building a network of trails often requires back-tracking, dead-ends, swamps, mudholes and loose rocky climbs and descents. Many sections may not become part of 'the trail' but have to be checked out...
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Forum: Canada
09-23-2010, 07:39 PM
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Forum: Canada
09-23-2010, 03:06 PM
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Forum: Canada
09-20-2010, 07:29 PM
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Forum: Canada
09-20-2010, 07:22 PM
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Forum: Canada
08-17-2010, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Canada
08-14-2010, 01:20 PM
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Forum: Canada
08-11-2010, 12:43 PM
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Miserable.. yes. Yes, lots of miserable. I...
Miserable.. yes. Yes, lots of miserable. I remember thinking that this was the last damn stupid motorcycle trip into gravel far flung places I was going to do. Stupid motorcycles. Stupid rain. Stupid...
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Forum: Canada
08-10-2010, 09:49 AM
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Martin had a bail and he had a flat but not at...
Martin had a bail and he had a flat but not at the same time :) (although the flat did lead to an almost bail).
One thing good to say about the pouring rain.. it made it easier to find the hole...
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Forum: Canada
08-09-2010, 07:22 PM
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Well.. I took a long look at the map thinking...
Well.. I took a long look at the map thinking about turning around and heading home or keep going. But I could still stand and shift gears (mostly because the boots held me up!) and while I couldn't...
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Forum: Canada
08-09-2010, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 2,615
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Forum: Canada
08-09-2010, 06:05 PM
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Forum: Vendors
05-05-2010, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 250
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Rick,
I just got the clutch/brake reservoir...
Rick,
I just got the clutch/brake reservoir covers as well as the TPS and rear brake reservoir cover for my 1200gs.. excellent quality, great price, fast shipping and a happy customer :)
I...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-18-2010, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 06:57 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 18
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Summary
Along the way I kept thinking to...
Summary
Along the way I kept thinking to myself- this could be considered a Trip of a Lifetime! But a funny thing about Morocco and the Motoaventure crew- they get quite a bit of repeat business....
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 18
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Day 5 - Wimp Day
I had not been able to...
Day 5 - Wimp Day
I had not been able to keep any food nor much water down for almost two days now. I was still wobbly and not thinking clearly. Riding via road to the next hotel in Tinerhir would...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 06:10 PM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 05:38 PM
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Day 3 - Dades to desert Bivouac
Out of the...
Day 3 - Dades to desert Bivouac
Out of the mountains now and into the desert. Fast rocky tracks, some sand sections (look way ahead and power through), river beds, and some scary moments for some...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 08:14 AM
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Day 2 - through the mountains
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Day 2 - through the mountains
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sXoEJexBHJE/S8kIjHo1AEI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/X38nr7NhsXU/s800/P4050091.JPG (http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/qn9jGF_7HEmQrAwWm0wttQ?feat=embedwebsite)...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-17-2010, 07:43 AM
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Day 1
The last set of riders showed up in the...
Day 1
The last set of riders showed up in the evening so needed to get kitted out and set up with their bikes in the morning. After a bit of coming and going everyone was set and we were off!
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Forum: Ride reports
04-16-2010, 07:55 PM
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Happily for me I found direct flights from...
Happily for me I found direct flights from Montreal to Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc for a reasonable price and daily schedule. Unfortunately that only got me to Casablanca (at 7am)- the tour started...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-16-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 18
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My mini Dakar- Rocks, Sand and FeshFesh (oh my!)
OK, so it wasn't a race. And it didn't go to Dakar. BUT it did cover some of the same pistes that the Real Dakar did when it used to go through Morocco, it did beat the crap out of me day after day,...
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