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Your truck is bigger than mine (06 Nissan Frontier) so there will be no issues. Tie-downs in the fron and your good to go. I've had my VFR in the back every week for the past 3 weeks (warranty being done on the Frontier, so I loaded the bike and dropped the truck at the shop), and I'm about to give clinic on how to load a VFr inside a pick up. I used 2 ramps: one for the bike and I follow on the other one - feeding the throttle loading, holding the front brakes getting it off.
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Oh my, alone again. . . do you see a pattern here? 6 roads in the DH book, 4 new ones, all in all, a great day. I've the road from Boston Bar to Lillooet so many times now that it has become a threshold more than an enjoyment. Hwy 12 (aka dh40) is quite rough and has a tremendous amount of gravel and rock on the road. Still nice, but I could live without doing it to get to my destination, while I used to think it was a great road. Things change. The road from Lillooet to Cache creek (Hwy99) was a beautiful road with nice sweepers covered by an amazingly smooth pavement. The scenery is changing from the sheered rock (see picture below) to lusher green with two stunning turquoise lakes. I really enjoyed this road. They ranked it DH21, and I can only agree. Then I got to Ashcroft and a nice road with a few sweepers. Nothing great, nothing bad just a pleasant route to bring me back towards civilisation. The weirdest thing was the lakes near Logan Lake just by the coper mines. It looked like salt, but I can't say what it was. I'll let you be the Judge. Once in Logan Lake, I really needed to get gas. See for yourself. I still had .8 litter left. Almost 400km. Almost! After a burger and a beer in Merritt, I tried that little jewel: Coldwater Rd - aka DH19. If you ever get caught using the Coquihalla, you owe it to yourself to ride this one. The only problem with this road is that it is only 30 km in length. The pavement is smooth and the sweepers are lovely and it becomes clear that whatever rhythm you want to have, you'll have your wish granted. Just before rejoining the dreadful Hwy5, I went to rest in the water of the Coldwater River, which was anything but. And what would be a trip without a snake. In total, 650 + km and I can tell you that I'm ready for the Nelson trip. This last trip really help me getting back into shape.
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If you could put a heat shield, it would be better. The problem with the wrap is when it's wet. It will keep dampness around your exhaust which will in turn rust and/or rot.
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Bc Ghost Towns Tour With Photos
Stéphane replied to Stéphane's topic in Ride Reports - VFR Touring/Riding
There was also the Saskatoon berries, which you see in the picture with the deer. Speaking of deer, I saw 6 of them. 2 right at the beginning of DH72. Not to mention a coyote, a fox and severals chipmunks. -
Bc Ghost Towns Tour With Photos
Stéphane replied to Stéphane's topic in Ride Reports - VFR Touring/Riding
There are other towns that I would require a V-strom type of bike to reach, hence me trying to sell the VFR. Since I bought a track bike, I don't really need a sport touring, but a trail/touring. My idea of vacation too, I know it's not everyone's idea of fun, but for me, it help me reconnect with myself. I bought a six-pack and relaxed like hadn't done it in a verrry loonngg time. I just spent one night and racked up 600+ km. It was my warm up ride before the Nelson trip. -
Well, I did it - All by myself (I guess I got no friends). A first glimpse at the BC former hip towns. The once third largest city in BC with its 40 houses - and 6 saloons, is no more. But before we get there, there is a bit of riding to do. So lets start with the Hwy #3 - Crowsnest Hwy, from hope to Princeton. A very nice road when the campers and motor home don't clog it and when the speed Tax collectors decide to do something else than hovering all over the smooth patch of tarmac. Going there was great. I got my rhythm broken only twice - the first time 120km in, and the second time near the end. Destination Hwy ranks it 44 out 86 roads. That my man, depend on the day your on it. Going there, I would have ranked closer to 20, coming back I got caught twice behing caravans of motorhomes (10 + following each other in places you cannot pass) I would have ranked 80. I then went to Tulameen Rd. AKA DH10. The road was nice, but there is a huge amount of gravel on many many corners. No way to get into a rhythm at all. Frankly, I've ridden much better roads that scored lower. Finally, I arrived at the first Ghost Town. Coalmont. Nothing to see, really. probably 200 people still call it home. Not far from there is Granite City. First glimpse After looking at a Federal Campsite - people packed together and you have to buy your firewood - I decided to call Granite City my Home town. Population: Me. So I made camp right by the ledge that overlooks the Tulameen River. Found wood for free! And there was even wild strawberries. A view from my tent. The mystic beast! And the prey. And the morning sight. Today, I went to the Princeton-Summerland Rd AKA DH72. Quite frankly, I enjoyed this one much more. I have a rule that when a posted speed for a corner says 40km/h, I can safely double it (works only for 40+ corners). That rule applied on this road, but not on Tulameen Rd. The reason why I liked it is because of a nice variety of sweepers and I can find an excellent rhythm. It's hard to get a picture that shows a true nature of a road, but I tried. And finally Bankeir! And a VFR fully loaded! Hope you enjoy!
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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From the album: Ghost Town Tour
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That's what I have! Actually it's Leo Vince Ti. I think all aftermarket exhausts sound good. After that. it's just a matter of taste. Me, like all of them except for the one that look like rocket launchers, but they probably sound great.
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I have Leo's Ti, and never put sealant. I wouldn't put sealant as a matter of fact. The map, only if you have O2 eliminator (search the forum to find out how to make them) and Coyze's map hands down.
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Ain't that the freaggin' truth? Boy when someone tells me that carbs were better, they seem to forget how long it takes to take them off, change the jetting, go try the bike, do it again and again and again. While loading a proven map takes literally just a few minutes. How could that be worse?
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I cheap fix for the front is PVC union pipe. Go to a hardware store and find the right diameter. I say union because they are thicker. I did that on my TZR250 and I heard it from racers who did that in the olden days. Works like a charm.
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Here's a link for safety wiring : Safety Wiring They recommend .32 There is a 1lbs of .41 on ebay right now for $22. I bought a 1lbs of .32 here of MSR for $33cdn here: Bayside