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Thumper 8

33 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 23 Aug 2006 Last seen 30 May 2018

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2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 30 May 2018 23:16 Sadly, as one confirms another cancels. I thought I had confirmed getting out of work commitments in mid-July, but sadly things have changed and I need to be here in town the third week of July (the 16th...) - so I…
2018 VFRD SUMSUM 4 22 Dec 2017 04:45 Booked - haven't ridden with the VFR crew since 2016 Kootenay Hootenanny in Nelson, BC. Looking forward to doing it all again :)
Any VFRD members in Salmon Arm area? 29 Mar 2017 02:03 choco, ‎3‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 1:01 PM Looks like a promising route from Celista, where my daughter lives, northwest along Agate Bay Rd, to Louise Creek and then up to Valemont on 5 to Robson, then Jasper, then south on 93 to…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 26 Jul 2016 05:12 Here is a link to the photos - thanks to my 'accomplice' Tammy for shooting some photos at the pub on Saturday night! All the photos should be downloadable - please let me know if there are any problems?…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 25 Jul 2016 04:51 Home safe and sound – 1,731 kms door to door. Mike, thanks for everything… and if the books do not balance at the end of the day, let me know and will PayPal you some $$ Great route home: Nelson → Kaslo → New Denver →…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 19 Jul 2016 04:29 36 minutes ago, 34468Randy LMD Riders I mentioned earlier I would get back to you guys with the possibility of a group from here riding together. Reading through a lot of this and it seems people are going various ways…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 19 Jul 2016 03:41 6 minutes ago, CVVFR Thumper Are you bringing your camera gear? Some of your pictures would make the event even more memorable. Yep - P & S for the 'nightlife' and DSLR and three or four lenses for rest of the weekend.…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 19 Jul 2016 03:16 50 minutes ago, superfunkomatic Sorry to hear that e-ticket. Perhaps the next meet. Thumper8 (Tony) - off-topic but here's an article about your 'new' CBX -…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 17 Jul 2016 03:03 46 minutes ago, didit Now in Newport. Long day. Tried to find a new road but ended up graveled. See Jeff, I try. Cool here as expected. Enjoying a Dead Guy Ale. Tony, if you see Keith and Jalene please say hello from…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 12 Jul 2016 02:00 3 minutes ago, MaxSwell Fabulous! I can hardly wait. I'm wondering how much snow on the peaks will be left by 7/22. Probably similar to these photos, which were taken July 27th, 2014.
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 12 Jul 2016 01:14 It is a beautiful part of BC - a few shots from the top of Idaho Peak from a few years ago, and a shot looking straight down on a 4 x 4 coming up the switchbacks. Looking forward to exploring Buchanan Lookout. [image:…
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 11 Jul 2016 01:33 This looks promising - 14 day weather forecast for Nelson. Better bring sunscreen :happy: [image: Nelson 14day.jpg]
2016 Kootenay Hootenanny - July 22-24, 2016 - Official Thread 6 Jul 2016 04:52 39 minutes ago, superfunkomatic Cbx1100? Turbo? Bring your dually and we can form a group. Went to Sandon today. Really cool ghost town. VFRs could do it easily if it is dry. Yep - 1981 CBX 1000 (actually 1047 cc) non…
Memorial Stone Placement For Rich Merrill 22 May 2014 02:45 Keith, thanks for the update and the email. Great that Rich's spot is now marked and easy to find. I still remember Rich vividly - what a great guy. Like you, I may need to attend a VFRD event just to say hello - it has…
2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th 5 Dec 2011 04:58 [image: View Post]Cogswell, on 04 December 2011 - 08:14 PM, said: The KLR - gone but not forgotten! [image: Posted Image] Gone but not forgotten...but time to move on. The long ride home from Nelson was the final straw…
2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th 5 Dec 2011 01:04 [image: View Post]Polarbear, on 01 December 2011 - 11:57 PM, said: [image: View Post]Thumper 8, on 01 December 2011 - 11:40 PM, said: Sorry, this is not enough notice :laugh: . I have sold the KLR and I will be scouring…
2012 VFRD SumSum x2 - August 14 – 17th 2 Dec 2011 04:40 Sorry, this is not enough notice :laugh: . I have sold the KLR and I will be scouring the web over the winter for my next bike... no idea what to get, but I always thought the RWB anniversary VFR was a nice set up....…
2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 25 Aug 2011 03:00 [image: View Post]Cogswell, on 22 August 2011 - 11:55 PM, said: Tony - I'm glad you and Pierre also came in on Thursday. I enjoyed the company for dinner on Thursday night. :beer: agreed - it was a nice quiet dinner and…
2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 29 Nov 2010 19:35 Just booked and confirmed my room - cannot wait!
2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 11 Oct 2010 04:15 [image: View Post]Squamishvfr, on 10 October 2010 - 04:11 PM, said: Does the grand at least have a hot tub? Is this just a meet at Nelson or is there an organized ride? I have stayed at the Hume and The Grand and…
2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 5 Oct 2010 05:05 [image: View Post]PolarBear, on 04 October 2010 - 04:37 PM, said: Yes, he met me at the last one, so you can't blame him if he wants to go back... :laughing6-hehe: Looking forward to share a beer in Nelson with you two…
2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 9 Sep 2010 03:58 I am not going to vote for either mid-week date yet (both would be fine), but mid-week worked well at Troutdale for me. I am sure mid-week may get a little lower attendance, but I liked the mid week timing of Troutdale.
Memorial Stone Placement For Rich Merrill 21 Oct 2009 04:35 Very nice Keith - and my condolensces to you and Jalene on the loss of Darrel. I cannot believe it is over 3 years since Rich's passing. He was truly one of the coolest guys I have ever met. He is sorely missed by all…
Ds Tires On A Vfr 29 Nov 2008 03:15 [image: View Post]keny, on Nov 11 2008, 04:55 AM, said: The Pirelli Scorpion SYNC is also a DS style tire to come in 120/70zr17 / 180/55zr17 size [image: Posted Image] I have these on my KLR and they are very, very…
Earbuds That Fit! 6 Sep 2008 02:20 Hey Thumper, what keeps the Shures from falling out of the custom set? Are they just that "tight"? Thanks. The fit is very tight - you really have to work to get the E4c all the way in... there is no way they will fall…
Earbuds That Fit! 6 Sep 2008 01:37 I think that paying $250 is too much for a pair of headphones. I have tried several higher end brands of earbuds over the years and for the money I have been the most happy with the Shure E2C. The Shure E2C run about…
Memorial Stone Placement For Rich Merrill 2 Sep 2008 05:09 Wow - looks great guys... well done - and a great tribute to a great guy. I wish i could have been there. Thanks for posting up the pictures George :fing02:
2008 Western Canada Meet - The Kootenay Hootenanny 2008 14 Aug 2007 00:46 [image: View Post]windwalker, on Aug 13 2007, 04:47 PM, said: That is the weekend of the motogp. would love to go but will probably go to the races. I will watch to see if date changes. I have been wanting to make it up…
2008 Western Canada Meet - The Kootenay Hootenanny 2008 13 Aug 2007 20:15 I am in. I know the area well - so many good roads, so little time. From my experience, traffic will be the same in July or August - the weather may be a little better in August. If there is enough demand, I am sure…
Had It With Vfr Electrics. 17 Jul 2007 23:04 Kanadian Ken He must be a very pissed off new owner of a 90% great bike. THe previous owner was from this forum, and he's been superb in answering Mookies questions - post purchase. (I can't recall the members name). He…
Its Not "purple" Anymore! 10 Apr 2007 03:27 stic3 Pearl White is the only color I would change for. Love to see the finished product! George, I won't recognize the beast this summer. A good friend of mine here in Vancouver did the same thing with his Duc SR4-…
Diablo Corsa Lll 27 Aug 2006 03:29 baileyrock They are most likey better than PP, the Diablo was was favorite tire until the PP came out and I would still be on the Diablo's if they lasted as long as the PP's. I've never been on a better wet tire than…
Diablo Corsa Lll 23 Aug 2006 21:23 baileyrock I'm trying to Get one right now. The Diablo's were/are my favorite tire, but don't last as long as the Pilot Powers so the PP's moved to #1. The Corsa is the Street/Track version which is Super Sticky, but…

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