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2009 Rides
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Kitimat KLR
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Sunday 25th (&/or Monday) - Anyone fancy a run out to Kincolith for ice cream? I'm 99.9% going - I see most folks are away but let me know if there's anyone out there!Leave Kitimat ~9am ? ...Phew, that was a hot run, I burned some oil on that one - literally - level was noticeably down
Last weeks trip: Got wet riding up to Stewart via Cranberry - at least it wasn't dusty! For once had a great run up the Salmon Glacier and over to Grand Duc mine. Then down to Hazleton - tried to find theSuskwa Trail to Moricetown but gave up. Followed Telkwa High road & then Walcot FSR to Houston to see Paul. Then Takysie Lake for a couple of days riding the local FSRs and some R&R. Run up to Granisle (paved) and apparently no connector to Smithers ...so doubled back along Hwy 16 (yuk) - then Telkwa High Rd to Moricetown and tried to find theSuskwa trail againfrom that end...went 15+ km but only found one very overgrownturn off - next was another failed attempt, this timeto find Red Rose trail (noted elsewhere). For most of the the return I was nursing the broken shift lever as shown in photo below (now re-welded) - The bike ran great all week. Now have a few thousand on the Kenda 270 rear - noticeable wear (4-5mm) ...and it squeals like a pig - even on packed dirt.
I think I need a map? I don't get lost, just don't know where I'm going
I put some more trip pics in the gallery so "click" the photo below to see a few more - as usual the order is mixed up.
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Sunday 25th (&/or Monday) - Anyone fancy a run out to Kincolith for ice cream? I'm 99.9% going - I see most folks are away but let me know if there's anyone out there!Leave Kitimat ~9am ? ...Phew, that was a hot run, I burned some oil on that one - literally - level was noticeably down
Last weeks trip: Got wet riding up to Stewart via Cranberry - at least it wasn't dusty! For once had a great run up the Salmon Glacier and over to Grand Duc mine. Then down to Hazleton - tried to find theSuskwa Trail to Moricetown but gave up. Followed Telkwa High road & then Walcot FSR to Houston to see Paul. Then Takysie Lake for a couple of days riding the local FSRs and some R&R. Run up to Granisle (paved) and apparently no connector to Smithers ...so doubled back along Hwy 16 (yuk) - then Telkwa High Rd to Moricetown and tried to find theSuskwa trail againfrom that end...went 15+ km but only found one very overgrownturn off - next was another failed attempt, this timeto find Red Rose trail (noted elsewhere). For most of the the return I was nursing the broken shift lever as shown in photo below (now re-welded) - The bike ran great all week. Now have a few thousand on the Kenda 270 rear - noticeable wear (4-5mm) ...and it squeals like a pig - even on packed dirt.
I think I need a map? I don't get lost, just don't know where I'm going
I put some more trip pics in the gallery so "click" the photo below to see a few more - as usual the order is mixed up.
2Trider
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More pics more pics:clap:....I'm drooling
Anyone moving to Ontario wanna buy my place....sooner I can get to the Hazelton's the better...insert drool
the KTM300 needs a run....so does the trials bike
I Love all that rocky narl 2 track
I want to see Red Rose mine pics when you's get there
Thanks for the ride reports too:hb:
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More pics more pics:clap:....I'm drooling
Anyone moving to Ontario wanna buy my place....sooner I can get to the Hazelton's the better...insert drool
the KTM300 needs a run....so does the trials bike
I Love all that rocky narl 2 track
I want to see Red Rose mine pics when you's get there
Thanks for the ride reports too:hb:
Kitimat KLR
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Anyone going out this weekend ?
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Anyone going out this weekend ?
Kermode_Klr
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I am heading out later this evening for a ride outdown the Copper river FSR. My plan is to look for a good spot to haul the trailer tomorrow morning and ride with the family to the lake over the Telkwa pass. Then ride back and camp out until Monday.
Anyone want to join us for a ride or a beer after the ride would be more than welcome.
Northie and I did the Telkwa pass last week in and out. It was a blast and a lot easier than I remember it from last year. Nothing on the run last week would trouble a KLR.
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I am heading out later this evening for a ride outdown the Copper river FSR. My plan is to look for a good spot to haul the trailer tomorrow morning and ride with the family to the lake over the Telkwa pass. Then ride back and camp out until Monday.
Anyone want to join us for a ride or a beer after the ride would be more than welcome.
Northie and I did the Telkwa pass last week in and out. It was a blast and a lot easier than I remember it from last year. Nothing on the run last week would trouble a KLR.
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I'll probably get drunk and go see Lee Aaron tonight rather than ride:hb:
Tomorrow not sure, I could use a sleep in though. Been going hard on too little sleep the last while. If anyone wants to possibly do the pass tomorrow I could be up for it if I'm allowed, or can get away. We could run into the Kemodei family one way or another. It's a one track road.
Hope to see you Kermode.
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I'll probably get drunk and go see Lee Aaron tonight rather than ride:hb:
Tomorrow not sure, I could use a sleep in though. Been going hard on too little sleep the last while. If anyone wants to possibly do the pass tomorrow I could be up for it if I'm allowed, or can get away. We could run into the Kemodei family one way or another. It's a one track road.
Hope to see you Kermode.
Kermode_Klr
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due to unforseen circumstances the plan has changed and I will be riding with the family on Monday and 'she who must be obeyed' has given me a pass to blow some steam-off tomorrow.
Let's ride..all I need is the where and when
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due to unforseen circumstances the plan has changed and I will be riding with the family on Monday and 'she who must be obeyed' has given me a pass to blow some steam-off tomorrow.
Let's ride..all I need is the where and when
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Ok, my she who hates to be called boss but really is unfortunately is not yet home but I may be able to head out about ten. I have a cool ride in mind which I need help with that goes to an old little mine. Tentatively lets say ten and I will post later tonight with more details....IF when she return I am given the pass.
Ended up taking the dog for a swim in Findley lake with the missus and listening to Lee Aaroon from the deck....and still having a few. The lady had to out for a semi girl emergency and will be back maybe soon.
Hope we can go, I need to get out even if it's too hot.
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Ok, my she who hates to be called boss but really is unfortunately is not yet home but I may be able to head out about ten. I have a cool ride in mind which I need help with that goes to an old little mine. Tentatively lets say ten and I will post later tonight with more details....IF when she return I am given the pass.
Ended up taking the dog for a swim in Findley lake with the missus and listening to Lee Aaroon from the deck....and still having a few. The lady had to out for a semi girl emergency and will be back maybe soon.
Hope we can go, I need to get out even if it's too hot.
Kermode_Klr
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10 works for me. It has been pleasant sitting on the deck this evening having a beer:hb: .The temp tomorrow should be nicer for riding if the forecast is accurate.
Steve, are you up for it?
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10 works for me. It has been pleasant sitting on the deck this evening having a beer:hb: .The temp tomorrow should be nicer for riding if the forecast is accurate.
Steve, are you up for it?
Kermode_Klr
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I will see you at your place at 10am. How far and do I need to bring the extra gas bottles
Good to hear from you Greg, Can you be at Warren's for 10am?
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I will see you at your place at 10am. How far and do I need to bring the extra gas bottles
Good to hear from you Greg, Can you be at Warren's for 10am?
Kitimat KLR
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I'm still in Kitimat ....Zzzzz & coffee. What / Where are you going? No one actually said.
I will probably get out soon & head out towards Terrace so could be there ~11am
OK leaving in a few minutes (10:15am) will pass by AW & Esso ...11am ish (I don't know where Warren's is... Have a good day if I miss y'all
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I'm still in Kitimat ....Zzzzz & coffee. What / Where are you going? No one actually said.
I will probably get out soon & head out towards Terrace so could be there ~11am
OK leaving in a few minutes (10:15am) will pass by AW & Esso ...11am ish (I don't know where Warren's is... Have a good day if I miss y'all
Proudman
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Kitsumkalum Mountain can be circmnavigated. Dorothy and I did it.
It has some interesting terrain, from loose rock to deep sand. Some of it seems to be the domain of horses and maybe some quads.
There was one place in particular where a culvert was washed out.
We went up to the old Kitsumkalum ski hill but there's nothing to see there. There was a trail that seemed to go further but we'd had enough for the day.
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Kitsumkalum Mountain can be circmnavigated. Dorothy and I did it.
It has some interesting terrain, from loose rock to deep sand. Some of it seems to be the domain of horses and maybe some quads.
There was one place in particular where a culvert was washed out.
We went up to the old Kitsumkalum ski hill but there's nothing to see there. There was a trail that seemed to go further but we'd had enough for the day.
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Yup me and Kermode did it early in th year and had to lift the bikes over a huge tree which must be gone by now. There are some vids and pics of the adventure on hered somewhere. Just missed you on Sat. Did Williams loggingf road way back there. Have to try another road though to try and go further.
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Yup me and Kermode did it early in th year and had to lift the bikes over a huge tree which must be gone by now. There are some vids and pics of the adventure on hered somewhere. Just missed you on Sat. Did Williams loggingf road way back there. Have to try another road though to try and go further.