Author Topic: The Motorcycling Thread (Read 457946 times)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #3120 on:** January 17, 2022, 03:33:10 pm »

Quote from: Jaeger on January 17, 2022, 02:47:38 pm

That's a nope from me!

Yep, and a nope from me!

dkaz · « **Reply #3121 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:02:58 pm »

Most of the roads were good. It’s just the side roads and parking lots that were slushy.

Guy · « **Reply #3122 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:17:33 pm »

What about road salt? Aren’t you concerned about corrosion on all these shiny aluminum bits?

dkaz · « **Reply #3123 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:19:31 pm »

I washed the bike at the car wash near my house and the city doesn’t use salt on the roads anymore after a rash of complaints.

ktm525 · « **Reply #3124 on:** January 17, 2022, 06:57:27 pm »

Quote from: dkaz on January 17, 2022, 06:19:31 pm

I washed the bike at the car wash near my house and the city doesn’t use salt on the roads anymore after a rash of complaints.

You are in Edmonton? Edmonton quit using calcium chloride in favour of road salt (sodium chloride). They quit using the liquid calcium chloride in favour of road salt mixed with sand. they are most definitely using salt.

It's not that bad though as it takes humidity to really get the salt working. It is so dry on the prairies that it isn't too bad. Also when it's cold the salt is doing nothing either.

dkaz · « **Reply #3125 on:** January 18, 2022, 12:28:15 am »

Ah, makes sense. Everyone hated the calcium chloride.

I bought my bike for $1300 a year ago and it’s a bit of a beater (laid down by previous owners a couple of times) so I’m not all too concerned about it. It gets me around and costs nothing to run.

ktm525 · « **Reply #3126 on:** January 18, 2022, 02:15:25 am »

Yeah I wouldn't worry about it. Too many shiny 20 year old bikes with low kms on them. They never get used.

ktm525 · « **Reply #3127 on:** January 18, 2022, 06:20:58 pm »

The chest armour arrived today. Can't believe it was in stock so bought it right away before they disappear for another year. My old Thor has done yeoman service for nearly 20 years so time for one last one. Quite light for C2 protection everywhere.

dkaz · « **Reply #3128 on:** January 19, 2022, 12:20:55 pm »

20 years.

Looks great.

ktm525 · « **Reply #3129 on:** January 19, 2022, 12:38:30 pm »

Yeah back when things were still built to last.. I am keeping the Thor for colder days as it doesn't flow as much air which on some days may be a good thing.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3130 on:** February 02, 2022, 12:56:55 pm »

Itchy boots crossing (bypassing) the Darien Gap in a dodgy AF motorized canoe, dodging water-borne gun-wielding thugs. She has guts to spare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZSJwEIx0uY&t=24s

ktm525 · « **Reply #3131 on:** February 02, 2022, 01:22:23 pm »

from a land locked Albertan I think that is a skiff not a canoe.

quadzilla · « **Reply #3132 on:** February 02, 2022, 11:26:42 pm »

Or you can build a raft and use your motorcycle to power it.

When The Road Ends - Lost in the Pacific | TMFF 2020 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1mf0QfZsE&ab_channel=TorontoMotorcycleFilmFestival

Might still be available on Prime.

Jaeger · « **Reply #3133 on:** February 03, 2022, 06:59:15 am »

Quote from: ktm525 on February 02, 2022, 01:22:23 pm

from a land locked Albertan I think that is a skiff not a canoe.

I was being descriptive, rather than literal. ;

quadzilla · « **Reply #3134 on:** February 03, 2022, 09:23:22 am »

I was at the Little Paris Bread Company and saw these next door. Bad pics as shot through glass.

ktm525 · « **Reply #3135 on:** February 03, 2022, 10:35:03 am »

bike museum?

Jaeger · « **Reply #3136 on:** February 03, 2022, 10:49:34 am »

Noice!

quadzilla · « **Reply #3137 on:** February 03, 2022, 10:58:20 am »

Quote from: ktm525 on February 03, 2022, 10:35:03 am

bike museum?

From what I was told this is the guy's office and he keeps his bikes there. He used to or still does race but this is second hand info from the bakery which is worth visiting.

rrocket · « **Reply #3138 on:** February 03, 2022, 11:35:20 am »

Dang!

Love the rally bike!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #3139 on:** February 03, 2022, 03:04:22 pm »

Anyone done a fly and rent bike trip? I am considering it with a friend for summer. All Covid considerations in play.

We were considering Las Vegas as there are a few trips around there as well as affordable flights. Maybe a 3 day or so trip.

For rentals there is - https://www.eaglerider.com/
Or the ride share concept is cheaper more unknowns - https://www.riders-share.com/listings/las-vegas-nv/