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  1. tipler

    transporting bike from deer lake to st johns

    hello everyone does the collective have any thoughts on transporting a motorcross bike from deer lake to the st johns area? suggestions on carriers? thanks
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    Omnidirectional Stand

    Now this is interesting. a practical twist on the tweel. http://www.gizmag.com/dynamoto-rotacaster-omnidirectional-motorcycle-stands/44297/pictures Hope to see those wheels in an isle at Princess Auto in the not too distant future. :)
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    Went for a ride today...never ending hi-jack thread

    The end of the line in Ship Harbor. Beautiful stretch of country
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    Argentia trailway condition?

    its way better now than post Igor. the locals have trimmed back a lot of the brush along the section before Dunville. that big washout just before the road to fox hr is still there but its easier goong out than coming back.
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    Argentia trailway condition?

    i usually do it once a summer. as others have said lots of standing water and some deep washouts on the section that runs by dunville. if you are going at a good clip they can be a bit of a suprise:) the section before the road to fox harbor used to be really overgrown but the last tume i was...
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    What did you do to your bike today?

    I've replaced my rear spacer and wheel bearings as well. Sometimes I wonder if the torque spec for that rear axle nut is too high. Have you had to replace the rear wheel final drive rubber shock bumpers or whatever they're called?
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    Sad News

    crap...... CMG is a daily stop on the interwebs for me. I've never met him in person but I feel like I did through reading his articles over the decades. I've always enjoyed the deliberate Canadian bias of their articles. very refreshing in a USA/Europe dominated niche of journalism. God speed
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    frame welding in St. John's

    you are probably right, thought they did weld up the alumnium skid plate for my 800gs when i split it a few years ago. i will get the misc pieces of plate and the 5/8 rod from princess auto or can tire in the coming week. i will grind, cut and prep everything in advance of droppi g it off...
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    frame welding in St. John's

    i am thinking of something like this. there are several threads around describing different approaches for the removal and remounting of the passenger foot pegs. i found these on advrider from a guy in Holland who is customizing his 800GS. one thing i always disliked about the 800gs is the...
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    frame welding in St. John's

    Hello inmates of winter I'm looking at customizing the subframe on my F800GS. I want to make the passenger pegs removable. I have a design/process in mind but I need a good welder/shop to make it happen. Does anyone have a recommendation for a local (St. John's) welding shop/individual they've...
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    Motorcycle Center Stand Dolly

    ahh the joys of fine print.. what do you think if the dolly (understandable frustrations aside)? does it bow under the weight? dows it roll easy ? does it feel tippy? inquiring minds want to know :)
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    Motorcycle Center Stand Dolly

    i was looking at this same dolly on amazon where the same supplier has it for $132+shipping. pays to shop around.
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    Went for a ride today...never ending hi-jack thread

    I've used a gerbing heated jacket liner for several years and I love it. My willingness to freeze is disappearing with my old age so heated gear and grips for me all the way. f800GS
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    Ride: Post a Suggestion, Sunday, October 26th.

    what time are people thinking about getting moving?
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    Ride: Post a Suggestion, Sunday, October 26th.

    I am looking at running the argentia loop via the railbed
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    Andersons Cove and Reid's Lane

    itll probably look something like this if we get all that rain tonight f800gs
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    Andersons Cove and Reid's Lane

    only one way to find out im game. what day did u have in mind?
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