NxNW 2010 Rides

[bchunter]

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I love this time of year. The snow only lasts for a bit then things are good to go. I managed to hook up with aldermere this afternoon and we went for a blast on some of the back roads to Smithers, then a loop around Tyee Lake and back to the rug rats.

Man it was nice to get out. We are going to have a great year.

 

[sparklr]

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:worth:

 

[drbike]

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You will love the TKC, good rubber, not really long lasting but easy to change and sticky on most everything.My plan for the KLR, (you know the oneI am trying to trade for a wife!) was to use the TKC for the front and a longer lasting rear sort of like a Mefo or some sort of harder rubber thinking it would be the best of both worlds.

Make sure you let us know what the finished price of the TKC are once they are on the bike.

You did great at over 500 km, but with a bit of math it seems like you had 1000 km of tire rotation give or take a little I had 1500, cause I got three, ha ha ha! Given that it is pretty obvious I had at least a 1/3 more fun.

 

[bchunter]

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sparklr wrote:

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I know, I know. I forgot my camera as I was trying to just get out the door in a hurry to rip it up with the Doc. I truly wanted to bring the camera so I could get some Suzi pics of my Doc and aldermere's DRZ in here to compete with all the KLR photos :Stir

 

[drbike]

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To compliment the sparklr report





It only looks warm, started out at minus 6, on the C scale.

It was sort of neat how the weather greatly improved as we went west from the cold and ice in Houston to the spring like condidtions in Hazelton.



After riding up the Kispiox road a few klicks we came upon a hard working road crew cleaning the bridges, seemed like a good spot for a breather, or whatever those smoking types do.



It was really nice an warm by the time the afternoon came, made for spring like riding for sure, I noticed the kid in the hack even took off her face cover.





There is a great bridge going into the other Hazelton. Everyone should ride over this bridge, I never tire of it. This is really a nice part of the country to ride anytime of the year loads to see, and lots to ride.





The ride home with a side trip, to Kitwanga was uneventful, other than the fact I found out there are at least three distinct streets in Kitwanga called Kitwanga road, go figure big town of Kitwanga can't come up with new unique names for their many streets. One other thing that was discovered on the way home was that the Ural has a dark for a light, they do weird things in Russia. I am thinking next time a couple of Led Flashlights taped onto the Jugs of the lady might be the Ivan thing to do.

 

[sparklr]

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:clap: That's the Spirit! We need some video now:Stir

 

[sparklr]

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Nice to see that you got out Kermode! A couple more weeks and the real fun begins. Well, tell us how it feels to ride a PIG! What's happening to the KLX? The Missus going to ride it?

 

[drbike]

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OK As you all know, if you follow closely I did my annual cleanon Sunday, no sense in going crazy about this clean thing, a few hours a year is lots I figure.

Came across a map book and noticed what looks like a loop, if you



Follow the Suskwa road, past Dennison you come to what looks like a connector the 455 or Nichyeskwa Road, coming out just north of Fort Babine then your can go to Smithers, Telkwa or Granisile depending. Does anyone know if this is a real road?

Google earth seems to suggest it there but whether its open or not?

 

[bchunter]

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It is a loop, with some history I guess. About 5 yrs ago they punched the little remaining part from the 55 rd on the Niklitkwa to the Suskwa. Then they gated it, and now they have deactivated it. The deactivation is worth to stop a truck, but I am not sure if will stop a quad or a bike. I am pretty sure I would be able to get a bike though it, but this is on my list of To Do's this year to check out with the bike.

Sounds like a Saturday or Sunday trip at the end of April ???????

 

[drbike]

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Yeah it sounds good too early now, so tell me, where is this list? Whats planned for this weekend?

 

[bchunter]

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I can't this weekend cause my Dad is coming up. Are you available on Friday?

As for the list:

1. Suskwa - Babine FSR Loop
2. Morice - Francois Loop
3. South Side - Ootsa, Whisteria, Grassy Plains
4. Kitsault
5. Telkwa Pass
6. Granisle - ferry across - pop out in Mackenzie
7. Jasper
8. QCI

These are not in any particular order and will continue to be added on to :clap:

 

[2Trider]

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sparklr wrote:

:clap: That's the Spirit! We need some video now:Stir

I will have a full on video camera coming with me to document my antics in the area and of those in front of me or behind
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2 weeks 3 days I should be there...if the plan works..still on track:clap:



Great pics Dr.




Oh Jim.... I have 8 litres of some very fresh and very tasty liquid gold already packed...pancake breakie anyone
:hb:

 

[sparklr]

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2Trider wrote:

I will have a full on video camera coming with me to document my antics in the area and of those in front of me or behind
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Oh Jim.... I have 8 litres of some very fresh and very tasty liquid gold already packed...pancake breakie anyone
:hb:

I'm camera shy so I'll follow, but I love pannukakku:clap:

Lot's of riding spots should be opened up by the time you get here!
:hb:

 

[2Trider]

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Well Mika I will face the camera backwards and tell you it is facing forward

Sounding like a potluck breakfast one day before a epic ride
pannukakku.....that looks delish

 

[drbike]

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I am up for food anytime, can I come 2? The way my exhaust is I think I could cook a roast, and some spuds while I ride. For sure smokies not sure about pancakes, the flipping could hurt!

 

[2Trider]

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You bet you can Dr.:clap:...I'm thinkin a Sunday Morning meet and greet breakie with a epic ride for the rest of the day

I guess I'll work a day out once I get there and settled in a bit
Going to be one heck of a year as things stand now:clap:

 

[bchunter]

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Oh ya, I am in for pancakes with REAL gold :br:

So here is my ride for the day. It is not a bike but it still has a throttle and horsepower.

Heading into the play area.

Can't be too serious when we ride.

Ah, the play area at last.

As like others, I am looking forward to this year. It should be filled with lots of fun times. Let er begin :hb:

 

[sparklr]

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:mad3: Hey, that's CHEATING!:gaah:

 

[bchunter]

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Not to a throttle junkie :clap:

 

[Kitimat KLR]

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This weekend looks like a total washout ...but that won't stop me (us?) I'm sure (rain, snow & 5C). I'm off Fri/Sat/Sun so should get out - Fri/Sat look the least worst.

Might run through to Terrace then up to Aiyansh if weather is tolerable and snoop around Cranberry to see what its like. Mika - where were those Hotsprings? ...might need them to thaw out:spl:

As for ridin'in theBurns Lake - Ootsa area, I love it ...& still lots more to explore between Houston & Vanderhoof. I wandered up Old Babine Lk Rd from Smithers in futile attempt to go to Granisle - but turned back when I nearly got killed by the trucks that were grading the roads up there.

When does the cabin open at Fraser Lake? I've got a few days off just after mid-April (too soon?)