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Gerrys02800

117 posts recovered 4 threads started First seen 16 Jan 2010 Last seen 26 Feb 2015

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  1. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th Gerrys02800 23 25 Mar 2012 16 Apr 2012 Gerrys02800 · 25 Mar 2012 – 16 Apr 2012
  2. PR3 Review Gerrys02800 2 25 Aug 2011 3 Dec 2011 Gerrys02800 · 25 Aug 2011 – 3 Dec 2011
  3. Edmonton - Vegas - Tucson - Colorado - ? Gerrys02800 2 15 Jun 2011 15 Jun 2011 Gerrys02800 · 15 Jun 2011 – 15 Jun 2011
  4. Sargent Seat Gerrys02800 19 4 Mar 2011 10 Jun 2011 Gerrys02800 · 4 Mar 2011 – 10 Jun 2011

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  1. Michelin Tires 26 Feb 2015 03:40 If you have a weak heart, dont look at the following pic. This is the average price of a PR3 - 180/55R17 in Edmonton. The company that was selling this tire went out of buisness and all of the shops equip,tires etc etc…
  2. Post A Picture Of Your Vfr 23 Jan 2015 02:44 I need to do another trip ... Sedro-Woolley to Winthrop and few other spots. [image: IMG_1527.jpg] [image: IMG_1526_1.jpg]
  3. Rwb. What Would You Pay? 6 Apr 2014 11:59 Its a short drive to Morinville to go check it out, start it up and inspect it. Ask all the questions and with the snow gone the roads might be clean enough for a test ride. If need be, get the owner to take it to…
  4. 23K+ Km And A Possible Dct Failure? 8 Mar 2013 18:25 Sara is the person who just types in your vin and on a standard letter of "so sorry to hear your problem". I have seen many of those in my lifetime from customers who hit the same roadblock. Worst yet, she works in the…
  5. 6Th Gen: Stock Exhaust Modification Poll 14 Dec 2012 12:45 A fellow VFR rider here in Edmonton had followed the instruction's here: http://www.vfrdiscus...th-gen-exhaust/ He only did one side to guage the noise level and then left it at that. He then bought a Staintune exh…
  6. Vic Van Moon Landing 16 Aug 2012 18:43 Ian, Do you have an approximate time line of where you hope to be on certain days / map of your route ?. As I could not make it to SUMSUM this year due to leg injury and being to dopped up to ride. My plan is to leave…
  7. 2012 Sum Sum x 2 Registration Link & List 1 Aug 2012 02:34 Didit, It really is official. With the injury I have to my leg/knee, and only being to ride about 2 hours before the pain begins, and not wanting to pop Tyl# 3 and muscle relaxers while on the bike. I will not be able…
  8. Helmet or Bike? Best video cam mount option 22 Jul 2012 17:09 I mounted my GoPro on my mirror stem. It worked all right and depending on the road the vibration was not bad. Other spots include the front of the bike. Attached Images [image: GOPRO.jpg]
  9. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 27 Jun 2012 01:11 [image: View Post]Metallican525, on 26 June 2012 - 06:13 PM, said: [image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 23 June 2012 - 12:42 PM, said: I have my RG sliders and looking to do this mod soon. I have to get over the hump of…
  10. R&G Frame Sliders - Installation Guide 23 Jun 2012 17:42 I have my RG sliders and looking to do this mod soon. I have to get over the hump of drilling holes into the fairings :sad: . Anyways, from Boneman or anyone who has installed the kit, when you push the RG rod thru from…
  11. What Bike Covers Do You Use 26 May 2012 18:39 I use old bedsheets in the garage, none outside. Old flannel fitted sheet. Been there, done it. I have inherited some items that make it a pain in the butt to take my bike in and out of my shed every night. So, the days…
  12. What Bike Covers Do You Use 26 May 2012 13:47 Monk or anyone who has a Geza cover, What cover do you have, IE - Pro / Pro Plus / Elite ? Looking for a compact that I can take on road trips or to use at my place of work. I have a Canadian tire cheapo that I use for…
  13. 2012 Sum Sum x 2 Registration Link & List 7 May 2012 19:49 I will be there.
  14. How old are our VFR owners? 6 May 2012 13:24 Turned 43 in December and have been riding since 1985. After almost 15 years in the MC business, I had enough and left it and sold everything I had in 2006. Only riding rented bikes or people I knew who owned their own…
  15. Leaving the Snow Behind... Atlanta to Calgary, May 2012 6 May 2012 00:06 We managed to avoid the snow here... Olive, I will contact you when I get down to Calgary after the May long weekend and check out your new wheels !!!! Ride safe and go visit everyone at TEXASMAC and show off the new…
  16. Best tires for the VFR??? Updated 2011 3 May 2012 12:12 I decided to go with the Pilot Road 2's F and R over the Angel ST ( which I still want to try ). My needs for a great tire are mileage and rain performance on a fully loaded VFR. Corners, draggin the knee do not really…
  17. British Columbia new bike laws today 1 May 2012 00:33 This is the part I do no like...... "The province will also introduce a graduated licensing program for motorcycle riders that includes power restrictions". If any Province wants to do that to bikes, why not introduce…
  18. She did it! Wife's new ride 18 Apr 2012 11:55 That looks like mine.... congrats to your wife on her new bike. My wife, Theresa, goes for her MC course at the end of May. She is currently "dragging" me to the dealerships to find the bike the works for her. Congrats…
  19. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 16 Apr 2012 00:04 It would be great if this snow went away. sunny then snow then sunny and more snow. :sad: I am looking forward to it and Sum Sum !!!!
  20. DID vm xring meets and exceeds OEM Drive chain 12 Apr 2012 01:37 Spud, what are you running for sprockets ?
  21. Scored Some New (for me) Riding Gear! 7 Apr 2012 13:58 Nice score. I like the jacked with the leather on the shoulders/elbows. Tried to find it up here with zero luck. Deal of the week !!!!!!
  22. Would you buy another 6th Gen VFR? 29 Mar 2012 11:14 [image: View Post]digitallyhip, on 27 March 2012 - 06:41 PM, said: I would definitely buy a 6th gen again. And an Adventure 990. That would be 2 of us. The 6 Gen does everything I need, it carries me, all my gear and…
  23. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 27 Mar 2012 17:08 Polar, Most of the snow is gone but the roads are still covered with gravel. There are some clowns on their bikes ripin around the city. I was on my way home last night in my truck and one guy was in front of me on his…
  24. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 27 Mar 2012 16:04 [image: View Post]JoeBlow, on 27 March 2012 - 10:53 AM, said: If you have time I would be happy to buy you a coffee as you come through Calgary. Looking to do a similar trip out to BC this year - some great riding as…
  25. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 27 Mar 2012 11:30 [image: View Post]BCmcrider, on 26 March 2012 - 03:11 PM, said: I'm sure you know by now that you are welcome at my place if you make your way to Vancouver Island. If nothing else, we can do a loop around the area. BC I…
  26. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 26 Mar 2012 18:38 [image: View Post]Squamishvfr, on 26 March 2012 - 11:44 AM, said: PM me if your up my way I'll do the loop with you. Not sure what days off I will have. I will let you know when I will be in Vancouver area. I still have…
  27. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 26 Mar 2012 16:27 [image: View Post]rdguy, on 26 March 2012 - 10:37 AM, said: If you're planning on overnighting in Golden, Mary's Motel is used to bikers and is walking distance to a couple of pubs and restaurants. Glenn I have been…
  28. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 26 Mar 2012 02:19 [image: View Post]tc339, on 25 March 2012 - 06:58 PM, said: I haven't made my definite plans of when I'm going yet but I migh be in Vancouver around the same time you are. And then I'm riding east to Banff. Maybe we can…
  29. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 26 Mar 2012 02:17 [image: View Post]Nighman, on 25 March 2012 - 06:40 PM, said: I generally like to go out 39 from Leduc to 22 to Rocky Mountain House then 11 to Sask crossing then either North or South from there. I find the scenery…
  30. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 25 Mar 2012 23:26 didit, I plan to email you and see you for lunch and give you some of the loot for the SUMSUM gits. I am trying to get a buddy of mine who rides a KTM to join me, but he might be a week ahead of me when he goes to the…
  31. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 25 Mar 2012 23:08 I camp and Wapiti Campsite in Jasper and have family that I see in the Nelson / Crowsnest area. As your well aware of the roads out of here, West or South are flat and straight and your lucky if you don't fall asleep…
  32. Edmonton AB to Victoria BC July 5th - 15th 25 Mar 2012 22:23 On Tuesday of this week, my wife, son and I had planned our trip to Vancouver Island for the summer. We set the dates, booked the time and picked the place we would stay. I was just thinking ahead of what the truck…
  33. California to Vancouver BC 13 Mar 2012 19:00 link does not work........ or, my IT guys blocked me again.....
  34. California to Vancouver BC 13 Mar 2012 12:21 Some of the Vancouver Island guys will throw some great tips in for sure. I went to the island in 2010 - 2011 on 4 trips alone and can give you some advice. If you pick July our holiday is Monday July 2nd this year. So…
  35. Any spare fairings laying around? 8 Mar 2012 19:14 bsmitty902, on 08 March 2012 - 12:48 PM, said: I'm looking for a left side to replace mine. Could you post some pics. Smitty, if your asking me to post some photos I have to say 'sorry man" as the extra panel I have is…
  36. Best tires for the VFR??? Updated 2011 2 Mar 2012 04:17 Who has used the Angel ST on their VFR, fully loaded ( 2 bags / 3 bags tent and sink ) for long distance rides - all weather riding. Good mileage with all of your gear on the bike ?, great wet grip?. I have been offered…
  37. Tales of SPOT 29 Feb 2012 20:45 [image: View Post]Polarbear, on 28 February 2012 - 11:08 PM, said: Yes, Bonus, I can see how this is .... useful to other people. They can spot us going from coffee shop to coffee shop and coming home claiming we rode…
  38. Any spare fairings laying around? 21 Feb 2012 22:50 I have either 2 RH and 1 left, or 1 RH and 2 left panels. They are not broken from what I can remember, but the prev owner did scratch them. I got all 3 panels for free. So, if you are really in an bind and and want to…
  39. Honda Cross-Tourer 23 Jan 2012 03:02 Dont get me wrong but I was just chocked at the price SF was told in Calgary compared to me who is about 300km north. That dealer is asking about $3000 over sticker. I am even looking at the Varadero and a 2009 is on my…
  40. Honda Cross-Tourer 23 Jan 2012 01:14 The local dealers are listing the Varadero as 16,000 without crash bars, luggage or racks. I could by two kitted out new KLRs for that much money. I'd still like to see the big new Honda and see if it is a match for the…
  41. Shots from a Tankbag camera 10 Jan 2012 15:10 *bump* Anyone get a new camera over Christmas / Bday for your upcoming 2012 tours ?. Edit to add: We bought the Canon ELPH 300 12.1 Mp for Christmas... I charged it, put the battery in it and turned it on... Lens came…
  42. Honda Cross-Tourer 28 Dec 2011 14:49 I will try and stop by the 2 dealers near me in the next few days and find out the exact dollar figure. I remember that they where still at those years full list price, then marked down only $1000.00.
  43. Bullsh***er's at work....post your snappy retorts. 8 Dec 2011 20:46 I have 1 BMW riders that I deal with. The "typical" BMW rider with the attitude of " I deserve respect" for what I ride. Which always makes me laugh. He tries to talk smack about my VFR/Honda or any bike that is not…
  44. Honda Cross-Tourer 9 Nov 2011 03:13 After V4 Rosso posted his comment, I went to my local dealer on lunch and chatted it up with them. They still have 6 2009 Varadaro's and at least 3 2010's. There sales went south faster when the local Triumph dealer in…
  45. Mr michelin trys a set of q2s wreview updated 918 18 Sep 2011 14:21 I have the PP/PR3 combo and with the rain we can get up here this tire package has performed better than my 023, not by leaps and bounds, but a noticable improvement. No cold weather issues as of yet. This past week the…
  46. 2011 Kootenay Hootenanny 2 - PNW/Canada Meet in Nelson, BC 26 Aug 2011 03:42 A few photos from the weekend. Suzannes BMW caught my wifes attention. Its the bike I can buy to park next to the VFR so she can ride in comfort. Attached Files [image: Attached File] Hotel 1.JPG 118.34K 8 downloads…
  47. PR3 Review 25 Aug 2011 01:06 Earlier this year I arrived into Vega's as part of my 18 day get away. My 023's had logged about 11,500km and I decided to replace the tires while I stayed at a friend's house. My trip would continue into Flagstaff and…
  48. Hi-Viz Gear (Helmet and Jacket) 22 Jul 2011 13:03 I have the Icon Military Spec Vest ( Yellow ) from New Enough. You can spot me a mile away. Vest is mesh, adjustable on the sides ( no velcro ) and the shoulder / under the arms portion of the vest are snug enough to…
  49. Non VFR ride - Prairies to Permafrost - Calgary to Inuvik 9 Jul 2011 23:05 SF, I just got home from my trip. I crossed the GP on Friday and had -1 and light snow. Roads are ok, but get your heated gear ready. Have a great ride !!
  50. VFRing in Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Washington 28 Jun 2011 14:58 Bonus, Not sure of your route, but I came down the #93 and from Missoula to Salmon there are a few contruction sites and dusty in sections. No real wait times just slow going. Polson Mt to Big Rock is all clear. Big…

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