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  1. patw

    Of these three, which would you pick?

    I've demoed all 3 in the past. The 883 is nice enough, but somewhat forgettable ride (seriously I don't remember it). You buy that bike for the looks or the name, but it's really not an exciting machine. The 1200s seem better overall. The Victory stuff was a disappointment. The engine is...
  2. patw

    2014 Sherco XRide290

    I tried the Sherco 300 enduro they had at the Scorra Fun Day last year. Loved it. Engine was smooth as ice and had tons of power. If I wasn't so worried about parts availability, I'd consider one.
  3. patw

    Barrie and area

    I know that feels. Graduating to full on red neck soon. ;-) Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
  4. patw

    Gold wing or concours

    I have a 1200, but I've ridden a 1500 and 1800 and an older connie and they're all great bikes in their own way. If you want comfort, the 1500 wing followed by the 1200 wing feels the best for me. The 1800 is is comfortable, but not quite in the same plush way. The connies felt more like...
  5. patw

    Finally tried dirtbiking!

    Never. Absolutely never :) I watched a video of the ODSC guys pulling a big GS out of a hole 1/2 as bad as that one on the Bethany ride this spring. Do not want.
  6. patw

    Finally tried dirtbiking!

    Yeah... when you say Enduro, Dual Sport and ADV bike you're going to get so many different opinions. To me a dual sport is something that's actually off-road capable and tuned for at least 50/50 use. That would include bikes as big as the KLR 650 and the DR650, but not the V-Strom or F800GS.
  7. patw

    Finally tried dirtbiking!

    3 years in, and I'm wondering if I even need/care about street bikes. The dual sport I have does everything I want and does it cheaply. http://imgur.com/hUGZqib The training at CMTS (http://www.cmts.org/) is also top notch, if I had the money I'd take their enduro training course today.
  8. patw

    Dirt Roads, Trails, Single Track Map

    If you're riding north, and have a OFTR membership, this will help: http://oftr.ca/files/81/MISC/SCORRA_OFTR_ApprovedForests2012.pdf If you're looking for staging (parking/unloading areas)...
  9. patw

    Target fixation by cagers on YOU! and me ?????

    Bikes leaned over look cool. People drift towards what they're looking at. It's our own fault ;)
  10. patw

    How far over the 1000 km first service can I go?

    The first oil change is pretty important, but you can do that yourself. There's tiny metal shavings floating around in your oil right now from the engine break-in. It's a good idea to get them out ;) Also, check all the bolts that are visible to make sure they're tight. This doesn't mean you...
  11. patw

    Contour closes its doors

    The last few vids of off-road stuff with our group has been with the Controur. Including your waterhole of lament :) I love that camera.
  12. patw

    Honda CB500x - yup it's a winner

    I demoed the CB500F a few months ago in Sudbury, and it was awesome. I'm sure the X version is just as good, but I'd be leery about doing real dual sport stuff with it. The exhaust routing and the cast wheels are a good sign it was not meant to go over rocks and stumps. If you want that, the...
  13. patw

    Barrie and area

    Not possible ;-)
  14. patw

    Dual-sport KLR650 or similar

    Some people like the idea of the liquid cooled engine on the KLR over the DR. Realistically, I've been off road with both and the DR is fine. The KLR is still a bit better on the highway though. I really miss my KLR :(
  15. patw

    Midhurst Ride - Sunday June 23rd

    Looks like things will be wet on Sunday. 150km ride with 80% single track in the rain will be an adventure :)
  16. patw

    June 9th - Muskoka's & Algonquin Park area

    Get some real tires. Just kidding, nice riding with you :)
  17. patw

    Barrie and area

    Yeah, I'm glad I could finally make one.
  18. patw

    Barrie and area

    In. I'll bring piggy bike. Also good groupon deal today for Mojo...
  19. patw

    Barrie and area

    Agreed, and the off-road guys want to go riding tonight in this.
  20. patw

    Midhurst Ride - Sunday June 23rd

    The big green plate event is later in the year. SCORRA fun day at Rj's
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