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Mark-II · 10-07-2012, 09:02 AM

Ta for the candid response, Whyswoman. That's what I was hoping to hear.

Backroader - I rode those damned Buells. My first one shed a bolt big enough to have come out of the swingarm or engine mount (and it was covered with greasy filth, so it could have). The second one had such a crappy clutch I was always stalling it.

Dad's convinced his Kawi had something wrong with the front end. Said it was impossibly heavy to steer or, rather, to center the bar AFTER having negotiated a turn. I had told him to get one of the V-stars, since they're newer and (hopefully) not as beat up (and have crash bars), but for whatever reason he got the Kawi

The only bikes I recognize from last year were 1 or 2 Buells and the Eliminators - everything else was new (they did have the CBRs last year, but we could not ride them, as they were brand new and not yet fitted with crash bars).

Notably absent were the 500cc Suzi sportbikes. Not surprised, really, as that one seemed to be a handful for my classmates who chose it.

PiffleMaster · 10-07-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark-II

...Dad's convinced his Kawi had something wrong with the front end. Said it was impossibly heavy to steer or, rather, to center the bar AFTER having negotiated a turn....

Just a thought...
Have him take a tire gauge the next time and check pressures, as a low fromt can cause heavy steering...
Cheers!

rugbyrtcwka · 10-07-2012, 02:05 PM

I had one of those Kawi's. Only because everyone got ahold of the bigger bikes ahead of me, and was stuck with it for the whole course. The geometry on the damb thing did make it hard to steer, but worse yet, the fact that I was way too big for the bike made it even worse. Every time I tried to make a tight turn the handle bars would hit my knee so I was forced to take my knee off the tank in order to turn. Of course this was contrary to what they were telling us to do during the course so I was constantly harassed for doing it wrong.

I finally had to prove to them that what they were trying to get me to do was impossible for me on that bike and they turned a blind eye to it afterward. Still passed the test with it though.

bent forks · 10-07-2012, 08:05 PM

Hi finally got around to doing fotos from Carl's ride

https://picasaweb.google.com/ossajk1...SFallRide2012#

Jack

PiffleMaster · 10-07-2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bent forks

Hi finally got around to doing fotos from Carl's ride

https://picasaweb.google.com/ossajk1...SFallRide2012#

Jack

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bent forks · 10-07-2012, 08:38 PM

Sorry the first time I pasted it the pound sign didn't get included I tried a second time and the same thing
happened I finally had to edit ( # ) right into the url. so it should work now

Jack

GreatWhiteNorth · 10-07-2012, 10:53 PM

Bent Forks aka Jack shared this excellent pic he took of us near La Riviere during that last Pembina/Tiger Hills ride. Thought I'd share it cropped and appropriately captioned

Good memories! Got out for a ride in the country today, but it's getting cool out.

maraisrider · 10-08-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteNorth

Bent Forks aka Jack shared this excellent pic he took of us near La Riviere during that last Pembina/Tiger Hills ride. Thought I'd share it cropped and appropriately captioned

Good memories! Got out for a ride in the country today, but it's getting cool out.

calan818 · 10-08-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZR_Ron

We have to bring your bike from the dead AGAIN?

No worries Ron, the KLR has never left me stranded since that Northern ONT ride. Must have had something to do with all that brackish water we drove through. What year was that? 2008? Still an epic ride in my mind!

calan818 · 10-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bent forks

Hi finally got around to doing fotos from Carl's ride

https://picasaweb.google.com/ossajk1...SFallRide2012#

Jack

Still a dead link Jack, try it again.

ZZR_Ron · 10-08-2012, 06:51 PM

You weren't stranded , it just needed a bit o' lovin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by calan818

No worries Ron, the KLR has never left me stranded since that Northern ONT ride. Must have had something to do with all that brackish water we drove through. What year was that? 2008? Still an epic ride in my mind!

Mark96 · 10-08-2012, 08:54 PM

parched, dusty MB adv riders - Rochford, SD
burgers, fries and refreshments and we were off and running to Wyoming

KamikazeKLR · 10-08-2012, 09:04 PM

Anybody down for a ride this upcoming weekend? I work during the day on saturday but if the weather's nice I wouldnt mind going for a rip

BackRoader · 10-09-2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark96

parched, dusty MB adv riders - Rochford, SD
burgers, fries and refreshments and we were off and running to Wyoming

There's that Carl again... Standing near the back of his KLR....

MacNoob · 10-09-2012, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KamikazeKLR

Anybody down for a ride this upcoming weekend? I work during the day on saturday but if the weather's nice I wouldnt mind going for a rip

Weather looks promising! You're thinking Sunday then?

10-07-2012, 02:05 PM	#6948
rugbyrtcwka railroader Joined: Sep 2010 Oddometer: 512	Duriung my course I had one of those Kawi's. Only because everyone got ahold of the bigger bikes ahead of me, and was stuck with it for the whole course. The geometry on the damb thing did make it hard to steer, but worse yet, the fact that I was way too big for the bike made it even worse. Every time I tried to make a tight turn the handle bars would hit my knee so I was forced to take my knee off the tank in order to turn. Of course this was contrary to what they were telling us to do during the course so I was constantly harassed for doing it wrong. I finally had to prove to them that what they were trying to get me to do was impossible for me on that bike and they turned a blind eye to it afterward. Still passed the test with it though. __________________ Old enough to know better but probably do it again.

10-07-2012, 08:05 PM	#6949
bent forks Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Oddometer: 231	Carl's fall ride 2012 Hi finally got around to doing fotos from Carl's ride https://picasaweb.google.com/ossajk1...SFallRide2012# Jack bent forks screwed with this post 10-07-2012 at 08:11 PM

10-07-2012, 10:53 PM	#6952
GreatWhiteNorth Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Winterpeg - site of flatness beyond belief Oddometer: 662	Another pic from the last adv group ride Bent Forks aka Jack shared this excellent pic he took of us near La Riviere during that last Pembina/Tiger Hills ride. Thought I'd share it cropped and appropriately captioned Good memories! Got out for a ride in the country today, but it's getting cool out. __________________ Spending my daughter's inheritance one motorcycle at a time. Bikes currently owned: - '91 Honda GL1500 Goldwing with CSC Friendship sidecar (highway pig), - '92 Kawasaki KLR650 with DMC Enduro sidecar (country cruiser).

10-08-2012, 08:54 PM	#6957
Mark96 Way Out There! Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Oddometer: 237	Black Hills parched, dusty MB adv riders - Rochford, SD burgers, fries and refreshments and we were off and running to Wyoming __________________ bike pics and misc http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/mlstev27/

10-08-2012, 09:04 PM	#6958
KamikazeKLR Shorty on the 650 Joined: May 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Oddometer: 459	Anybody down for a ride this upcoming weekend? I work during the day on saturday but if the weather's nice I wouldnt mind going for a rip __________________ - Mel Long Way Back - Ongoing Not all those who wander are lost 2002 Kawasaki KLR650

10-07-2012, 09:02 AM	#6946
Mark-II Turn The Gas On Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Winnipeg Oddometer: 279	Ta for the candid response, Whyswoman. That's what I was hoping to hear. Backroader - I rode those damned Buells. My first one shed a bolt big enough to have come out of the swingarm or engine mount (and it was covered with greasy filth, so it could have). The second one had such a crappy clutch I was always stalling it. Dad's convinced his Kawi had something wrong with the front end. Said it was impossibly heavy to steer or, rather, to center the bar AFTER having negotiated a turn. I had told him to get one of the V-stars, since they're newer and (hopefully) not as beat up (and have crash bars), but for whatever reason he got the Kawi The only bikes I recognize from last year were 1 or 2 Buells and the Eliminators - everything else was new (they did have the CBRs last year, but we could not ride them, as they were brand new and not yet fitted with crash bars). Notably absent were the 500cc Suzi sportbikes. Not surprised, really, as that one seemed to be a handful for my classmates who chose it.

10-07-2012, 08:38 PM	#6951
bent forks Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Oddometer: 231	Sorry the first time I pasted it the pound sign didn't get included I tried a second time and the same thing happened I finally had to edit ( # ) right into the url. so it should work now Jack

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