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    Places to rent in calgary

    Not sure on rentals but i know the area, think about a dual sport, there are tons of dirt tracks that take you to the base of the mountain. Hwy 40 and 66 are my local haunts,(i live in Bragg Creek), Trans Alta trail on the dirt. i plan on staying out of the parks this year with the 150 going on...
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    Sport touring tires

    Have you thought of going dark side, i have a ST1300 and i think my next rear tire will be a car tire. Just a thought.
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    Toronto to Calgary

    Just did that trip across Canada in July. Drove our 2004 Silverado with my wife, dog, ST1300 and all my tools. We drove from Streetsville On, to Cochrane Ab, overnighted in Sault Ste. Marie, Thunderbay, Winterpeg, Moosejaw, Check out the Grant Hotel in Moosejaw very cool and dog friendly...
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    Anyone had a trip to Canadian Rockies?

    Hi, sorry late to the game but I live in Cochrane Ab. now in view of the mountains, 1 hour ride to Banff. Let me know if you are coming out and I can arrange a tour if my bike is back together. Cheers.
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    Motorcycle hitch carrier/towing

    Guess I shouldn't tell you guys I put my Reese ball mount into the bike rack I made and towed a boat to the cottage too.
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    Motorcycle hitch carrier/towing

    I made one took about two hours, it weighs about 75lbs bike is 420, hitch is good for 600. its been on there for a three hour trip up north and all was good.pretty simple to make if you have a chop saw and a decent welding machine. Its just 1 1/2x1/4 angle with 1"hss square tubing, and some 2"...
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    Motorcycle bike rack

    I just want to know what to do with my gear when I'm out on the trail peddling my butt off.
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    Motorcycle Battery Discharge rate

    Just got a new battery today at Royal its no tax, mine died after 10 years. They have three levels some for about 60 some for about 100 and then lithium at around 200. Just thought I'd let you know about the sale.
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    Got busted at the Forks for a loud bike!!

    Thanks for the info. I'm from Erin, small town next door to the the forks, sometime I ride that way home from work. I don't mind the noise, what I do mind is the OPP allowing tractor trailers to speed though town, but pull bikes over for doing 5 over. What's worse a loud bike doing 55 or a...
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    2003 Suzuki SV1000S

    2003 SV1000S for sale, 30000km, yashi 2 into 1 exhaust, shorty levers, tinted screen, power comander, k&n filter, tank risers, mirror extenders, rear seat cowl, rear wheel hugger. Asking $5000. Thanks for looking.
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    How fast will your bike go...

    Sv1000s, 114 indicated, 110 GPS. Stock sprockets.
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    Tank Grips

    Depends on what you are riding, I got mine from BigHammer on SVRider, they are cheap, well made, I've had mine on for over a year, no noticiable wear and they grip well with out wrecking you clothing. He will also custom cut what ever you want. Shipping was quick as well.
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    Parking at Credit Valley Hospital

    You can park across the street at the mall and walk. But you are leaving your bike at a mall.
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    Bailey's ice cream is open

    Spring is here, on my way home tonight I passed Baileys ice cream in Erin and its open. Daughter kept kicking the back of my seat to stop. There is good riding around here but watch for opp. Cheers
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    January riders??.....

    Nice ride today, around Erin then down to Streetsville to see my niece. Hwy 10 closed and lots of mud from Inglewood at the forks. All washed up and put away for another warm day. Got lots,of nods, plow guys motolimo guy, had fun can't wait till spring. Cheers everyone.
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