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    Part 5 Fitting the Lynx R Faring by Britannia Composites

    Had some time this morning to try and see how the Lynx R Faring fits. I was warned and knew ahead of time that this TE450 was different than most, because if its huge 52mm Marzocchi Forks. So be prepared for this picture. Nothing a big hammer cant fix (or break) DSCN4520 by Tom Timmerman...
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    Part 4 What are the changes I want to make to the TE450

    Now that I have ran the bike for a couple of months now and been pretty hard at it. The Engine is tight, burns no oil and starts without hesitation. Runs smooth at all speeds. some of the platics are getting a little long in the tooth. The back tire sucks but I might be able to wear it out...
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    Part 3 August 19 2019

    I have decided I want a bike that can do an amateur Motorcycle Rally, something like a modern Enduro. I have been waiting for years for someone to pick up this ball because I really have fun out there when I am not sure where I am going. So when I went out helping on the Loose Screw Dual Sport...
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    Part 2 First big weekend at Spence's Bridge Canada Day 2019

    Spences Bridge Canada Long Weekend 2019 This area offers all types of Dual Sport Rideing, from miles of Adventure Back-roads to strait Dual Sport, to DS Enduro and lots of Garly Single Track It did not take long but I broke off the tail section, rear view mirror and turn signals No Tail...
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    Part 1 Lets take a look at the bike and find out what it is all about.

    Here it is when I first got the bike I had owned a Husqvarna TXC450 a few years ago and really like the bike, should have kept it, but I didn't So here you see what the bike came with for 3500 bucks Cool transparent IMS fuel tank, who needs a gas gauge? Big Skid Plate, I am a big guy who...
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    Lower Mainland to Kamloops the Dual Sport Way to LSDS2019

    I have gone ahead and stole these guys video of there ride from the LM to Kamloops to attend the LSDS2019. An Adventure to say the least
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    Rally Navigator Adventure Routes and GPX Tracks

    Posting some local Adventure Routes with GPX files First couple of routes will be Chilliwack Area Routes will be developed in Rally Navigator and best viewed using their Paid Rally Navigator Mobile App You can use their free or Basic version but turns and details are limited, so use the...
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    Dual Sport Motorcycle Class Definition

    This is something that requires updating from time to time as the bikes change and the riders improve I must give Gord G "Dorky" credit for the detailed descriptions, used on the Loose Screw DS. For the DZEE ride we decided on having three routes and they are defined below as Classes with...
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    What is the Point of DZEE and how will it all work?

    The DZEE ride will be a "Navigational Rally" This type of "Rally" has been on our minds for many years, but with the growth of DSBC and different directions it has pulled us over the years it has never made it much past the idea stage. We have approached many people over the years, to find...
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    Dzee dual sport sign up

    September 3 Update To date we have only had mild interest in participation this upcoming weekend, that's OK as this is something we have never tried before and the super short notice. The ride is still a go but with a few changes. No need to sign up as the group should be pretty small, but I...
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    Dzee dual sport details

    DZEE DUAL SPORT DETAILS D Introduction We have been riding the back-roads and trails of the Lytton - Cash Creek area for many years, and it is one of my favorites. This area is home to the Monkey Wrench Cross Country, Onion Lake riding area, one of the most famous riding areas in Canada, if...
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    Lsds2019 friday night august 9 6pm

    At the 2019 LooseScrew, plan to attend our second annual F.R.E.D. talk. This will occur on Friday Aug. 9th starting precisely at 6pm or thereabouts….. F(riday) R(iders) E(ducation while) D(rinking) This year’s presenters are Wayne Smith (Renowned ADV traveler, DSBC forum - 04KLR) and Dallas...
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    LSDS2019 Route Difficulty Guide for C'nic - C+ - B and A routes

    Here is a link to the Loose Screw Dual Sport Route Difficulty Guide For New To Loose Screwers lsds2019TrailRating.pdf please take a few minutes to review and comment below. There are 4 routes and we want to make sure when you attend you know what to expect. lsds2019TrailRating.pdf Picture of...
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    Roll Chart or GPS, what should I choose? Maybe Both

    Common for new riders to the Loose Screw Dual Sport. I have my own opinion and will post that here, but just because I like roll charts does not mean you cant use your GPS (if you know how to use it) Roll Charts Obviously I like roll charts, I like the navigational challenge they provide. In...
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    C'nic Roll Chart GPX Information

    C'nic Route Roll Charts and GPX will be made available to LSDS Participants soon. In preparation of the release I have started this thread for C'nic Route and Roll Chart Questions as I know many of the new attendees to the LSDS2019 will be new to the format. Below is a sample of what one page...
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    LSDS2019 C'nic Route IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    C'nic Route Information NOTE this is preliminary and is not complete, the final version will be in your riders package Here you will find the information you are looking for regarding the Loose Screw Dual Sport C'nic route LAST UPDATE July 19 2019 Some facts for C'nic Route Rider C'nic route...
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    Spence's Bridge June 7-9 2019

    Many of you may know of the Onion Lake Riding Area and that's kinda where we are going. There is a small group of 4 of us going to do some Dual Sport Riding etc, because it is early in the year you should expect some trail clearing duty. We are not looking for 100 riders but a couple of new...
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    iwannaridemoab metalmasher 2019 DSBC does Moab

    Since 2011 a group of DualSportBC Members make the pilgrimage to Moab Utah in April. This adventure clears the cobwebs, that rain and snow has managed to form over the winter months. Lots of organization goes into managing a small group of about 10 riders (cats). This trip is always by invite as...
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    2019 DSBC Membership and the Noob Ride

    While its still early, the spring Noobie ride is only a few weeks away. Although I dont know the details of the Spring Ride, it has always been a event for seasoned members and new members to get together and get some riding in. The Spring ride is a great place to renew or join DSBC. This...
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    April 3 2019 Moab Utah

    We have made it to Utah, which marks the end to the Baja Adventure that Started December 1 2018. We have no been on the road for over 4 months and now gonna do a little riding with a group of DualSportBC members and friends. I will be starting a new blog that will hopefully have lots of pictures...
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