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2009 June - Inuvik
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CANADIAN BACON
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WELCOME A1
Cabin Fever is definitely a factor here. I just finished my mileage/KM calculations and so far I've logged 15,000 K and Iam still in Yellowknife.:hf:
If the Dr Bike guy makes it out of Deadhorse alive maybe I'll ride to Yellowknife with him.
Have to make a left turn somewhere or we'll all end up in Baja.:dr:
We probably should have some discipline here and a trip leader.
Sorry it's my military background showing through.
I nominate Proudman for the position. Although I don't know him I get the feeling he "knows how to organize a trip".:wi::wi::wi:.
Lead, follow or get out of the way.
I don't Drink, don't Chew, Don't hang with girls that do.
But that doesn't mean you/all can't.
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WELCOME A1
Cabin Fever is definitely a factor here. I just finished my mileage/KM calculations and so far I've logged 15,000 K and Iam still in Yellowknife.:hf:
If the Dr Bike guy makes it out of Deadhorse alive maybe I'll ride to Yellowknife with him.
Have to make a left turn somewhere or we'll all end up in Baja.:dr:
We probably should have some discipline here and a trip leader.
Sorry it's my military background showing through.
I nominate Proudman for the position. Although I don't know him I get the feeling he "knows how to organize a trip".:wi::wi::wi:.
Lead, follow or get out of the way.
I don't Drink, don't Chew, Don't hang with girls that do.
But that doesn't mean you/all can't.
CANADIAN BACON
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Proudman wrote:
NO MUSKRAT STEW AND MOONSHINE:shock:
Thanks for the invitation.
Add two on the list and a good camp spot will be fine.
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"WHAT"!I used to be stationed in Tuktoyaktuk and saw a narwall swimming by one day. When we get to Tuk we can check out the pingo and the DEW Line site, too. On the down side, when I was up there you couldn't buy a beer in town, at least not legally:hb:.
The only thing that is firm is that we leave from here (Terrace, BC) on the morning of the 20[sup]th[/sup] and head north on highway 113 through the Nisga'a Memorial Park lava beds. They are awesome.
Everyone is welcome to stay over night at my house on the 19[sup]th[/sup]. I only ask that you let me know a little in advance so I can lay in supplies :br:and can make sure that everyone has a fairly soft area to bed down in
This is going to be one awsome trip.
Greg
NO MUSKRAT STEW AND MOONSHINE:shock:
Thanks for the invitation.
Add two on the list and a good camp spot will be fine.
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That Proudman is a great guide, but he is hell on body parts.....hard to control the enthusiasmwith the young ones. T'was me birthday yesterday. Happy birthday to me.:hb: Think he should plan but be like a general and stay in a safe spot.
Na, just kidding let him ride scout or whatever you military types call it.:dr::dr::dr::dr::dr: I think we are getting collectively too excited its still many sleeps away.
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That Proudman is a great guide, but he is hell on body parts.....hard to control the enthusiasmwith the young ones. T'was me birthday yesterday. Happy birthday to me.:hb: Think he should plan but be like a general and stay in a safe spot.
Na, just kidding let him ride scout or whatever you military types call it.:dr::dr::dr::dr::dr: I think we are getting collectively too excited its still many sleeps away.
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I hate to suggest that you will not have work, especially in these times but if your lacking work I cordially invite you to join us, the more the merrier.
I think I will put my insurance on the Beemer as soon as I get back at the end of March. With abigwind shield and heated grips its great at the fringes of the season. Last year we did some late season riding, I was a little bummed as the Terrace folks seemed to be riding a month longer. Think I will keep the insurance on till the end of October. One can alwaystoss the bike in the back of the truck and head to warmer climes for a day of riding. I am not sure where the true Armpit of BC is, its sure not here. Its a lot easier to decide when to put it on rather than when to take it off.
Are you by chance living in Burns Lake? Nah! just kidding....lets all guess where
SPARKLR lives, new contest! :tup:
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I hate to suggest that you will not have work, especially in these times but if your lacking work I cordially invite you to join us, the more the merrier.
I think I will put my insurance on the Beemer as soon as I get back at the end of March. With abigwind shield and heated grips its great at the fringes of the season. Last year we did some late season riding, I was a little bummed as the Terrace folks seemed to be riding a month longer. Think I will keep the insurance on till the end of October. One can alwaystoss the bike in the back of the truck and head to warmer climes for a day of riding. I am not sure where the true Armpit of BC is, its sure not here. Its a lot easier to decide when to put it on rather than when to take it off.
Are you by chance living in Burns Lake? Nah! just kidding....lets all guess where
SPARKLR lives, new contest! :tup:
sparklr
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On a FYI basis, I recently purchased an LG Dare phone, now available for $49.99 with the 3YR deal with Telus. Not what I paid, but well worth it. I added the $10 Unlimited Surfing package and I can say that I am impressed. The speed of the browser is more than I had imagined, easy to surf any site and get your email sites. Pictures download quickly. The camera side of it is ok, as with video, but in bright lighting it is next to impossible to use. If you want good pics and video, don't rely on the phones.
As a pricier alternative, which I have no experience with, is the Blackberry Storm. Similar, but you can edit word/excel sheets and better support more than likely, but also $200 more.
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Just a thought on the cellphone, network coverage is fairly limited up in that area and I'm sure you are already probably aware of that.
On a FYI basis, I recently purchased an LG Dare phone, now available for $49.99 with the 3YR deal with Telus. Not what I paid, but well worth it. I added the $10 Unlimited Surfing package and I can say that I am impressed. The speed of the browser is more than I had imagined, easy to surf any site and get your email sites. Pictures download quickly. The camera side of it is ok, as with video, but in bright lighting it is next to impossible to use. If you want good pics and video, don't rely on the phones.
As a pricier alternative, which I have no experience with, is the Blackberry Storm. Similar, but you can edit word/excel sheets and better support more than likely, but also $200 more.
CANADIAN BACON
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAINLESS:hf::dr::hf::dr::clap:
Now your officially "All Growed Up". No more excuses for being irresponsible and going on a 3 week trip to who knows where. Now you can do it cause you want to
Iam told your almost 40 or so????
My latest up date, if it matters, Piglet may be able to write his exams on the 15 of June. That will give us some breathing room.
Piglet is prospecting for a Combat Engineer position which may affect his participation if he gets called up. Other than that it's still two more KLR riders from the Kootenays.
Just a thought. CIBC has an American account where you/all deposit "Money" and it is exchanged into USD. Anyone going to the US side might want to start putting a little into real money cause at 27% it gets a little pricey. Just a thought.
I carry both American and Canadian Cards cause I got tired of "Throwing Up" everytime I had to buy some American dollars at a Canadian Bank. Just a thought.
We'll be licensing our machines after we get back from Califorina about the middle of March.
Hey! Iam going to Glen Helen.:dr::dr::dr:
Stay on the :ss: Side.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAINLESS:hf::dr::hf::dr::clap:
Now your officially "All Growed Up". No more excuses for being irresponsible and going on a 3 week trip to who knows where. Now you can do it cause you want to
Iam told your almost 40 or so????
My latest up date, if it matters, Piglet may be able to write his exams on the 15 of June. That will give us some breathing room.
Piglet is prospecting for a Combat Engineer position which may affect his participation if he gets called up. Other than that it's still two more KLR riders from the Kootenays.
Just a thought. CIBC has an American account where you/all deposit "Money" and it is exchanged into USD. Anyone going to the US side might want to start putting a little into real money cause at 27% it gets a little pricey. Just a thought.
I carry both American and Canadian Cards cause I got tired of "Throwing Up" everytime I had to buy some American dollars at a Canadian Bank. Just a thought.
We'll be licensing our machines after we get back from Califorina about the middle of March.
Hey! Iam going to Glen Helen.:dr::dr::dr:
Stay on the :ss: Side.
drbike
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Yeah I was 40 once, this time around, now it is just buta memory. What are you talking about 3 weeks, I am off till the second week of September, talk about being totally irresponsible. Deadhorse, Inuvik,Yellowknife, St. Johns, Key west, into Mexico and beyond before heading home. I am not sure but if its still fun I will head toward Belize before heading home. Last summer my kid did about 30,000 km and never complained, I think she is afraid I will make her pedal if she does.
That does give you a little breathing room with piglet doing his exam early. If you are coming or rather leaving from Terrace why not have a late start from PG rest a little at my place and ride out to Greg's with me in the evening after I get done work. I think just for fun I will be wearing my riding gear to the office. Its about a 3 hour drive from here to his place, maybe a littlelonger.Greg is rumored to be cookingbreakfast:br:for all that show up. Actually I am not sure I just love the emoticon,and wanted to use it :dr::dr::dr:.
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Yeah I was 40 once, this time around, now it is just buta memory. What are you talking about 3 weeks, I am off till the second week of September, talk about being totally irresponsible. Deadhorse, Inuvik,Yellowknife, St. Johns, Key west, into Mexico and beyond before heading home. I am not sure but if its still fun I will head toward Belize before heading home. Last summer my kid did about 30,000 km and never complained, I think she is afraid I will make her pedal if she does.
That does give you a little breathing room with piglet doing his exam early. If you are coming or rather leaving from Terrace why not have a late start from PG rest a little at my place and ride out to Greg's with me in the evening after I get done work. I think just for fun I will be wearing my riding gear to the office. Its about a 3 hour drive from here to his place, maybe a littlelonger.Greg is rumored to be cookingbreakfast:br:for all that show up. Actually I am not sure I just love the emoticon,and wanted to use it :dr::dr::dr:.
CANADIAN BACON
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Sorry for blowing your cover DrBike.
Irresponsible works for me.
I think we'er good for a visit but Iam not to sure about those young fellows in Terrace. Pretty high tech cyberspace something or other.
Do you think they make their omelets from ground up blackberries and old cell phones. :br: It's not natural to be that smart.:tup:
This is gonna be good. Rubber gloves, a mask, that little magnifying thingy over one eye, your lab gown and a pair of muddy M/X boots.
I wish I had a dentist like that.:hf::clap::hf::clap::dr:
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Sorry for blowing your cover DrBike.
Irresponsible works for me
.I think we'er good for a visit but Iam not to sure about those young fellows in Terrace. Pretty high tech cyberspace something or other.
Do you think they make their omelets from ground up blackberries and old cell phones. :br: It's not natural to be that smart.:tup:
This is gonna be good. Rubber gloves, a mask, that little magnifying thingy over one eye, your lab gown and a pair of muddy M/X boots.
I wish I had a dentist like that.:hf::clap::hf::clap::dr:
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WTF! I must check in here more often. So a two week trip Eh, I don't know about that one. Too many other trips to do but I may be able to head at least up to Stewart area with you for some business. I'll keep checking in here and maybe it can work.
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WTF! I must check in here more often. So a two week trip Eh, I don't know about that one. Too many other trips to do but I may be able to head at least up to Stewart area with you for some business. I'll keep checking in here and maybe it can work.
CANADIAN BACON
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It's that time of the year again.
February is buyers month. I purchase almost all my supplies for the coming season. I buy my tires local but other items are on sale now.
I just picked up a pair of EVS Knee Brakes for 134 US. Free shipping.
Of course I have other things to buy but you older types might like a set of these braces.
Iam getting a set of Givi luggage for Piglets KLR out of Happy Trail and hope they stand up for the duration of the trip.
Must plow my drive way today:wi:
Anyway Cabin Fever is just about over, or just a minute, no it isn't.
I just got an "E" mail where a polar bear mauled a tourist.
Tore his pant cuffs to shreds.
I got the impression that DrBike isn't afraid of bears.
Apparently he's going to camp by the dump in Deadhorse.:clap::clap::clap:
Atta Boy:tup: I'll have to remember to bring my lawn chair.
Who said DrBike wasn't a fun guy:dr::dr::dr:
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It's that time of the year again.
February is buyers month. I purchase almost all my supplies for the coming season. I buy my tires local but other items are on sale now.
I just picked up a pair of EVS Knee Brakes for 134 US. Free shipping.
Of course I have other things to buy but you older types might like a set of these braces.
Iam getting a set of Givi luggage for Piglets KLR out of Happy Trail and hope they stand up for the duration of the trip.
Must plow my drive way today:wi:
Anyway Cabin Fever is just about over, or just a minute, no it isn't.
I just got an "E" mail where a polar bear mauled a tourist.
Tore his pant cuffs to shreds.
I got the impression that DrBike isn't afraid of bears.
Apparently he's going to camp by the dump in Deadhorse.:clap::clap::clap:
Atta Boy:tup: I'll have to remember to bring my lawn chair.
Who said DrBike wasn't a fun guy:dr::dr::dr:
drbike
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First off that little clip you got is false bears scare the fruit out me. I see bears and Iget scaredunless I am with someone older and more feeble than myself, only have to outrun one of the gang I travel with to be safe, I hope Andy comes with us.
What the photo series does not show is what the @#%@ happens when the mommy bear comes back and knocks off thattourists' head and sucks his liver out the hole at the top and then flosses with the guys guts. Understand the fact people and bears do not mix! Bears are not nice to cuddle and baby ones have grownups around. do not mess with bears or (I was going to add girls with @$%%$ but since weare all grownups here and figured we know the latter and I did not think we were allowed to type dicks I did not write it, did I ?).
This is the season to buy M/C stuff I have 5 tires in the kitchen and two boxes of nice neat stuff in the garage. I scored somegood looking Led lights at Princess Auto I am sure they will spend half of their lives covered in mud but it sort of cool, you install a bulb or controller to the brake circuitit lights up a bar of 5 or 6 lights I was thinking of adding one bar to each Jesse bag and one on the kids helmet, they are wire less and run off little watch batteries. Called rider light might add a little safety on the way to Inuvik and beyond. The reason for the 5 tires is I am thinking of bringing one spare with me and leaving with two new ones. Last time around it was tough to get skins for the KLR, A1 scored them down south and hadone shipped north, I was forced to use his used rubber,:ted: never a good thing to do.
Why are you going with plastic Givi when you can have some cool metal ones which will hold stickers with ease and look so much more adventurous, you can drill holes in them and stick all sort of stuff on the outside, just up your alley. (I have seen your bike) The pelican case seems like a good system but may be a little small.
I get a discount at Fields on the first Friday of the month now, its 10%, (I will be glad to boot-leg for any of you young guys if you want the discount), think I should be looking at some of those leg brace things now that I am no longer a youngster?
I really like getting a day off during the week......
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First off that little clip you got is false bears scare the fruit out me. I see bears and Iget scaredunless I am with someone older and more feeble than myself, only have to outrun one of the gang I travel with to be safe, I hope Andy comes with us
.What the photo series does not show is what the @#%@ happens when the mommy bear comes back and knocks off thattourists' head and sucks his liver out the hole at the top and then flosses with the guys guts. Understand the fact people and bears do not mix! Bears are not nice to cuddle and baby ones have grownups around. do not mess with bears or (I was going to add girls with @$%%$ but since weare all grownups here and figured we know the latter and I did not think we were allowed to type dicks I did not write it, did I ?).
This is the season to buy M/C stuff I have 5 tires in the kitchen and two boxes of nice neat stuff in the garage. I scored somegood looking Led lights at Princess Auto I am sure they will spend half of their lives covered in mud but it sort of cool, you install a bulb or controller to the brake circuitit lights up a bar of 5 or 6 lights I was thinking of adding one bar to each Jesse bag and one on the kids helmet, they are wire less and run off little watch batteries. Called rider light might add a little safety on the way to Inuvik and beyond. The reason for the 5 tires is I am thinking of bringing one spare with me and leaving with two new ones. Last time around it was tough to get skins for the KLR, A1 scored them down south and hadone shipped north, I was forced to use his used rubber,:ted: never a good thing to do.
Why are you going with plastic Givi when you can have some cool metal ones which will hold stickers with ease and look so much more adventurous, you can drill holes in them and stick all sort of stuff on the outside, just up your alley. (I have seen your bike) The pelican case seems like a good system but may be a little small.
I get a discount at Fields on the first Friday of the month now, its 10%, (I will be glad to boot-leg for any of you young guys if you want the discount
), think I should be looking at some of those leg brace things now that I am no longer a youngster?I really like getting a day off during the week......
CANADIAN BACON
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DrBike has a, lets say, Harharmonic way with words.
Particularly his concern, that the Bear floss it's teeth after a hearty meal.
Sigh! once a Dentist, always a Dentist.:tup:
Good score on the Lights.
I'll be installing Kings for the rear on both KLR for the trip, will leave a used spare in P/G.
Piglet is locked in on the Givi Bag. His machine came with the E45 trunk.
He plans to switch out the trunk to the side and put another E45 for the other side.
We'll be fabricating a good size top rack and hangers for the set up.
The top rack for piglet will be a little smaller than mine but similar.
On the trip to P/G last I weighted out at 874lbs. At least that is what the highway scale said. I don't think it was Kgs.:shock:
I have definitely hooked up with the right group.
GPS, Tires, Lights, Free Meals, Bear Savvy, 10% discount.
Doesn't get any better than that.
Soooo, does this mean your Not going to camp out by the dump in Deadhorse:dr:
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DrBike has a, lets say, Harharmonic way with words.
Particularly his concern, that the Bear floss it's teeth after a hearty meal.
Sigh! once a Dentist, always a Dentist.:tup:
Good score on the Lights.
I'll be installing Kings for the rear on both KLR for the trip, will leave a used spare in P/G.
Piglet is locked in on the Givi Bag. His machine came with the E45 trunk.
He plans to switch out the trunk to the side and put another E45 for the other side.
We'll be fabricating a good size top rack and hangers for the set up.
The top rack for piglet will be a little smaller than mine but similar.
On the trip to P/G last I weighted out at 874lbs. At least that is what the highway scale said. I don't think it was Kgs.:shock:
I have definitely hooked up with the right group.
GPS, Tires, Lights, Free Meals, Bear Savvy, 10% discount.
Doesn't get any better than that.
Soooo, does this mean your Not going to camp out by the dump in Deadhorse:dr:
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You guy's are having way too much fun:dr:
Things have been busy and I have not been following the forum recently. It seems like it will be quite the adventure. My plans to ride with the group for a couple of weeks have come unstuck. We have family due to visit from June 19th for a couple of weeks. Ah well, always next year. I will have to join with klrnorth and Chuck to keep our fearless leader in one piece before the trip. We will also have to encourage him out riding at every opportunity to get him in shape for the trip. It's a dirty job but somebody's got to do it:tup:
If you need any additional accommodation when you are passing through Terrace let me know as I have a cabin that can be used.
Dr Bike, pm me your mailing address, I have a DVD to send you.
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You guy's are having way too much fun:dr:
Things have been busy and I have not been following the forum recently. It seems like it will be quite the adventure. My plans to ride with the group for a couple of weeks have come unstuck. We have family due to visit from June 19th for a couple of weeks. Ah well, always next year. I will have to join with klrnorth and Chuck to keep our fearless leader in one piece before the trip. We will also have to encourage him out riding at every opportunity to get him in shape for the trip. It's a dirty job but somebody's got to do it:tup:
If you need any additional accommodation when you are passing through Terrace let me know as I have a cabin that can be used.
Dr Bike, pm me your mailing address, I have a DVD to send you.
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Yes I too have been getting in shape all winter to be ready to get Proudman in fine form for the trip, it is tough, but as a group I think we can succeed. I have stayed away from here so as to not think about spring too much but I can't hold back any longer. Kermode my new Drz and your KLX should have some fun together in the back trails by your place this spring.
I can't wait until the snow melts and the high water comes, that is one of the funnest times of year driving through some near seat deep puddles is too much fun and sohuld be illegal...but it's not:dr:
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Yes I too have been getting in shape all winter to be ready to get Proudman in fine form for the trip, it is tough, but as a group I think we can succeed. I have stayed away from here so as to not think about spring too much but I can't hold back any longer. Kermode my new Drz and your KLX should have some fun together in the back trails by your place this spring.
I can't wait until the snow melts and the high water comes, that is one of the funnest times of year driving through some near seat deep puddles is too much fun and sohuld be illegal...but it's not:dr:
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Hey Kermode_KLR and klrorth,
Haven't seen you guys in a while! We're hoping for the ice to melt soon to get the bikes on the road. Planning on doing the Fraser Lake trip to welcome the season and do the Meet & Greet. Hope to see you there.
Hey, if you're spending time at the computer check out the following site and VOTE FOR TERRACE IN HOCKEYVILLE 2009!!!
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hockeyville/
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Hey Kermode_KLR and klrorth,
Haven't seen you guys in a while! We're hoping for the ice to melt soon to get the bikes on the road. Planning on doing the Fraser Lake trip to welcome the season and do the Meet & Greet. Hope to see you there.
Hey, if you're spending time at the computer check out the following site and VOTE FOR TERRACE IN HOCKEYVILLE 2009!!!
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hockeyville/
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CANADIAN BACON
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This is going to be a very busy spring. My KLR is pretty much outfitted but Piglets KLR needs to get ready for the trip.
I just brought my VTXs out of retirement. Charged the battery and put new gas in tank, good to go. Forgot how loud it is with the Vance/Hinze pipes.
Putting new Mustang seat for two up riding.
Anyway I plan on returning by way of #40. Grand Prairie/Grand Cache/Hinton/Norrdegg/ Sask.Crossing/Canmore/Coleman.
I've never used that road before but always wanted to. Now I have a reason:dr:
Just scored a new Garmin 276c with all the goodies, I think, from Amazon.:hf::hf:
Now all I have to do, is figure out how to use it.
From my experience as to the familiarization with a GPS.
Go to the nearest Golden Arch restaurant with a bunch of guys, who know nothing about it and keep poking it until it works.
Right DrBike.
We don't need no stinking manual???
Anyway so far everything is a go from this end.
Iam headed to Portland for a NRA Convention and plan to get a few goodies while Iam there. I still have a "Lot" of snow so these distractions are nice.:tup:
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This is going to be a very busy spring. My KLR is pretty much outfitted but Piglets KLR needs to get ready for the trip.
I just brought my VTXs out of retirement. Charged the battery and put new gas in tank, good to go. Forgot how loud it is with the Vance/Hinze pipes.
Putting new Mustang seat for two up riding.
Anyway I plan on returning by way of #40. Grand Prairie/Grand Cache/Hinton/Norrdegg/ Sask.Crossing/Canmore/Coleman.
I've never used that road before but always wanted to. Now I have a reason:dr:
Just scored a new Garmin 276c with all the goodies, I think, from Amazon.:hf::hf:
Now all I have to do, is figure out how to use it.
From my experience as to the familiarization with a GPS.
Go to the nearest Golden Arch restaurant with a bunch of guys, who know nothing about it and keep poking it until it works.
Right DrBike.
We don't need no stinking manual???
Anyway so far everything is a go from this end.
Iam headed to Portland for a NRA Convention and plan to get a few goodies while Iam there. I still have a "Lot" of snow so these distractions are nice.:tup:
