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Engine / Re: The Red Menace Chronicles
« on: April 25, 2025, 08:40:54 AM »
We seem to have hit, well at least, detente. I'm not going to jinx myself by saying anything else.
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General Discussion / Re: Tyres 2025
« on: March 21, 2025, 02:39:00 PM »
And they arrived in 3 days.
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General Discussion / Tyres 2025
« on: March 17, 2025, 10:25:26 AM »
Looking to get some new tyres for the Ducati. Revco, GPBikes, and Fortnine all about the same price, GPBikes about $20 more. They all have free shipping.
Pete's Superbike, you have to pay for shipping, about $37. With that, the same tires came out $150 LESS than the above 3 vendors.
Worth taking a look.
Pete's Superbike, you have to pay for shipping, about $37. With that, the same tires came out $150 LESS than the above 3 vendors.
Worth taking a look.
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Engine / Re: The Red Menace Chronicles
« on: March 06, 2025, 09:20:50 PM »
So, being the masochist that I am, I'm back at it. Since the last post 4 years ago, I've intermittently tried a few things. A new kill switch, a new crank sensor, a new coil, and a cleanup of the worst of the wiring gave no joy. The carbs have been in and out multiple times, and I'm not sure where some of the bodywork is. That as it may, I've tried 2 new thing. One is a new genuine Chinese CDI. The other is to reset the valves. I was wondering if maybe they had run tight and were lifting up when it got warm. So, I had one intake valve super loose, one good. One exhaust valve was good, and the other was tight. Checked the spark by spinning the engine over with a drill and it was really healthy. Put some fresher fuel in the tank and got it to fire up on the 10th or so kick. Think the carburetion is way off as it started without the choke. Ran it up and down the street, shut it down, and firing it up on the first kick. Figured that was enough pushing of my luck for the evening and packed everything up.
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General Discussion / Re: Season Greetings
« on: December 24, 2024, 05:03:55 PM »
Merry Xmas all, here is a note from our friends at the Hospice society.
Hans
Hans
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General Discussion / Re: Peachland Vintage & Collectible Motorcycle Show-Sunday Sept 1, 2024
« on: August 23, 2024, 09:17:51 AM »
Hey All
If you are heading out with me on this journey, I'll be at the Esso(old Husky House) south at 8:30 Wednesday, plan to leave for 9:30. Olaf has suggested a campsite near Hat Creek/Cache Creek for the first evenings stay, or maybe Lillooet depending on the time and energy level. Planned route will be direct to Quesnel, West Side Road to Williams Lake, 100 Mile House Horse Lake and Watch Lake Loop.
I have plans to meet up with my friends Paige and Kirk in Hope on Thursday, so a ride to Lillooet and then back to Lytton and then the Fraser Valley. Highway 3 to Princeton, then maybe up 5a towards Merrit? Still open from this point.
Camping should be easy to find Wednesday and Thursday night. It'll get tighter to find for Friday night as it'll be the long weekend.
Cheers
Hans
If you are heading out with me on this journey, I'll be at the Esso(old Husky House) south at 8:30 Wednesday, plan to leave for 9:30. Olaf has suggested a campsite near Hat Creek/Cache Creek for the first evenings stay, or maybe Lillooet depending on the time and energy level. Planned route will be direct to Quesnel, West Side Road to Williams Lake, 100 Mile House Horse Lake and Watch Lake Loop.
I have plans to meet up with my friends Paige and Kirk in Hope on Thursday, so a ride to Lillooet and then back to Lytton and then the Fraser Valley. Highway 3 to Princeton, then maybe up 5a towards Merrit? Still open from this point.
Camping should be easy to find Wednesday and Thursday night. It'll get tighter to find for Friday night as it'll be the long weekend.
Cheers
Hans
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General Discussion / Re: Peachland Vintage & Collectible Motorcycle Show-Sunday Sept 1, 2024
« on: August 17, 2024, 07:43:25 PM »
I'm planning on taking the long way there in no particular direction other than southerly. Leave Wednesday the 28th.
Hans
Hans
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General Discussion / Only Half Cancelled Re: KlR 650 and tool collection tour
« on: March 14, 2024, 11:41:27 AM »
The KLR is still a go, the tool collection tour is postposed.
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General Discussion / New Life Cycle
« on: January 31, 2024, 09:23:59 AM »
Has new owners! Sounds like Dave is sticking around a bit to help the new owners with the transition.
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General Discussion / 35 Harley - The Movie
« on: November 30, 2023, 09:49:29 AM »
The 35 Harley feature has hit Youtube. I think it should get an Oscar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343oelUQJhM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343oelUQJhM
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General Discussion / Re: Replacement Glass for VW Rabbit
« on: September 13, 2023, 08:07:18 AM »
I go to Crystal Glass on 15th, but that's because it's right by my work. Haven't had a problem.
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General Discussion / Re: Bulldogs memorial
« on: September 12, 2023, 06:55:31 PM »
1pm Ferndale Hall.
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General Discussion / Re: Some things never change...
« on: July 19, 2023, 10:44:53 AM »
This was in Kalispell, Montana. The bike eventually had to be trucked home. Note that the Ducati and the Triumph did great, but the Kawasaki failed.
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General Discussion / Fort St James Car Show
« on: July 16, 2023, 10:04:40 AM »
Date Saturday August 12th, 2023
Cotton wood park on the lake in fsj
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
The crew is welcome to camp out at Rick's if they wish
Cotton wood park on the lake in fsj
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
The crew is welcome to camp out at Rick's if they wish
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General Discussion / Some things never change...
« on: July 16, 2023, 10:01:10 AM »
Just like touring with the club, got misplaced twice and this bike needed to get a ride home.