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  1. Mikel

    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aooXy_mJT-g I think this link sums up everything the original poster was looking for.
  2. Mikel

    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    I'd argue that the dealer network for KTM is actually pretty good, just as good if not better than some of the Japanese brands. I live in Burlington, and there is probably 5 or more dealers within 80 minutes of me. From Tillsonburg, Cambridge, Mississauga, Ajax / Whitby area, all the way north...
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    Anyone leasing a Ford F150?

    I went to a Ford dealership and priced out a truck. It was going to be 260 bi weekly (out the door) for the truck I wanted which was pretty utilitarian no frills. I might have to rethink my whole perspective on this. Might be better for me to keep my truck even though it is a gas gussler and a...
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    Anyone leasing a Ford F150?

    I actually thought of creating my own company for the purposes of writing off tax. A lawyer friend told me that everyone should incorporate for atleast 1 year in their life because your allowed to write it off the first year no questions asked pretty much. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk
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    Anyone leasing a Ford F150?

    True and I agree. In this case I have a unique situation. I have a Toyota Tacoma which I bought new and paid 43000 for cash. I am very confident I could get at least 30000 for the vehicle now and I've owned it for almost 4 years. Making the monthly cost to me for that vehicle $270 which is a...
  6. Mikel

    What is trail riding like in BC?

    I would assume its like the GTA. You'll need to live further away from the city to have decent riding. I've seen those youtube videos with Megan Griffiths Enduro, she apparantly lives in a super small town.
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    Anyone leasing a Ford F150?

    Yah, I hear ya. I honestly wouldn't mind a 2.7 Turbo supercrew, 5.5, the transmission thing doesn't worry that much as I drive all highway. Just need something to haul my kids and my bikes, but I definitely know that I don't want it past 3 years, 2 years would be ideal but I don't think they do...
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    Anyone leasing a Ford F150?

    I'm in the market for a new truck, except I don't want to own one for much longer than 2-3 years. Anyone think I can get a F150 Supercrew 5.5 box, for around $200 BI weekly? I was thinking of going to Yonge / Steeles Ford, they seem to be a high volume dealer. Anyone out there got a cheap F150...
  9. Mikel

    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    https://youtu.be/XoQZtVmgGYw I really like this rich larsen 511 youtube channel. Music isn't the greatest but riding is good. Between Dirt bike channel, everide, and this guy, kinda wishing I was a Mormon and living in Utah. I saw the book of Mormon and wasn't really taken back all that much...
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    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    My story may need correcting. But I believe it was Lawrence Hacking or someone similar who rode a Honda Varadero in 2008 or 2010 Paris to Dacre challenge. Didn't finish because the bike was stock and cracked the case. I use to own that bike and I can tell you I took it to the entrances of the...
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    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    "Street bike in drag" That gave me a good chuckle. I've seen some 1190s and a GS800 in the Ganny on E108. I've also seen honda civics drive through the same stuff in the Ganny. One civic was going a little to quick maybe like 30km/hr and we heard a loud thud of something hitting metal as it...
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    Making a claim when you're pretty sure you're not at fault

    Did the other driver admit any cuplability, or offer to pay? If the vehicle is only worth $4500, I'd stay away from making any claims especially if you can live with the damage. Hopefully the other driver offers to pay for some of it? Get a couple quotes and send it to them to start a dialogue...
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    Looking to join or form a Dacre team!

    I think you need 3-5. If you have 3 people, 2 of them gps's. If you have 4, 2 need gps, if you have 5, 3 need gps.
  14. Mikel

    Looking to join or form a Dacre team!

    I was also there and that was my bike of choice for the event! They brought the 701 out because I asked for it but wouldn't let anyone ride it out of fear it would get dinged up to bad. I had my 300 xc there with soft pirelli scorpions with medium tread life left but no studs. That 501 out...
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    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    I would take the 701 on some escarpment rides around Milton, day trip it to Barrie area and go into some Simcoe trails, back road ride it through Collingwood, Creemore area, ride it to Welland Canal, Walsingham ATV trails, and yes I'd take it on the 407 160kms each way to the Ganny from my home...
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    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    Trip to Raddison Quebec - Take the Africa Twin. Trip to Moab, Utah and surrounding area - Take the 1090r 50/50 on / off road, buy the $19,000 Husky 701 that dual sport plus is selling right now and add some gas tanks...lol
  17. Mikel

    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    I own a KTM 300xc and live in Burlington. I've put 75 hours on it in 2 years of ownership mostly from the Ganaraska. I am in the market to buy a another bike and keep my 300xc. I'm thinking my 2nd bike will be a Husqvarna 701, I do not expect it to do what the 300xc does, but I think at my skill...
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    2017 KTM 1090 Adventure or 2017 Africa Twin (Std. Transmission)

    I personally would go for the KTM for the power because that is important to me. I think the KTM has enough reliability to serve most people day to day. I was not all that impressed with the new Adventure Sports model Africa Twin which will be coming out shortly. The skid plate and crash bars...
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    Looking to join or form a Dacre team!

    They will be releasing more details on the event March 5th, but its pretty well documented on their website once it's all planned. I just know from talking to people who've done the event and helped work for the event, the hardest part is getting a team together and everyone have good working...
  20. Mikel

    Looking to join or form a Dacre team!

    For those who are not aware Dacre will be running again this year. See link. http://www.rallyconnex.com/dacreinfo.html I have never done this event before and am interested in doing it this year. Let me know if you have a team and need a member or if you are interested in forming a team. I am...
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